I had a great time in Las Vegas, as usual, and I hope to have my trip report ready by next week. I was only down $40 after 5 days of gambling but ended up losing a little under $300 for the entire trip which I think is very good.

I always said that no matter how many times you go to Las Vegas, there is always a FIRST in every trip. This time was no exception as I walked out of a Las Vegas show for the first time. Details will be in the trip report.

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Steve’s Las Vegas Quickies

Wynn Las Vegas has a shuttle bus that brings you from the hotel just across the street from the Convention Center. You just have to cross the street and you can pick up the monorail. I don’t think you can get FROM the momorail station TO Wynn Las Vegas a I didn’t see a “pick-up” sign. I am awaiting a response from Wynn about this.

Siegfried & Roy will be back on the Strip in December, this time to present

the award to the most inspiring participant in the Las Vegas Marathon.

The Elvis-A-Rama Museum will launch a worldwide search for the ultimate Elvis

tribute artist with an open casting call Aug. 8-9. A reality show will follow

with elimination-style events in Memphis, Tenn., New York, London, Madrid,

Munich, Sydney, Tokyo, Beijing, Honolulu and Mexico City. The winner gets a

hunka hunka big bucks recording contract.

Picasso at Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has been inducted into the

Nation’s Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall of Fame, an honor granted to only 10

restaurants nationwide each year. Picasso is the only Nevada restaurant on the

roster of landmarks.

The Riviera has launched a wine-tasting booth near its Monte Carlo Tower

elevators. All wines are available for purchase — as are wine and kitchen

accessories and personalized wine labels. Hours are from noon to 9 p.m. daily.

The Tuscany is closing its showroom to make way for a poker room, which is

slated to open in mid-July.

Tuesday sees the local return of Wayne Newton for a Las Vegas Hilton stint

that includes Delisco, winner of the Newton-produced reality show, “The

Entertainer.”

“Midnight Fantasy,” the adult show at Luxor, reportedly is undergoing some

major changes.

A spokesman says to look for some major announcements about Anita Mann’s

topless production, in its sixth year, in the near future.

Las Vegas SUN: Columnist Jerry Fink

Magicians Mac King and Lance Burton recently returned to their hometown of

Louisville, Ky., to perform for the 52nd Annual WHAS Crusade for Children

Variety Show.

The Voodoo Lounge at The Rio is undergoing a $3 million renovation. It will

include upgrading the current lighting and sound system and the addition of an

outside staicase that will connect both levels of the lounge.

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino has a weekly pool party called Rehab. The

parties which start at noon on Sundays, features an Outdoor Taco Grill, Massages

and plenty of drinks and music.

“Hot August Nights” is the name of the August 7-9 slot tournament at the

Imperial Palace. Entry fee is $425 and the top prize is $20,000.

To Enter, Call 800-634-6441-ext-2

The Green Valley Ranchs’ Sportsbar was ranked #9 out of all the Sportsbars in

the entire country. No other Las Vegas Sportsbar even made the list.

Imperial Palace Gift Card

Need a great gift idea? Imperial Palace now offers Gift Cards you can

purchase online, making it even easier to give a perfect gift to that special

someone.

Imperial Palace Gift Cards can be mailed or picked up at the Front Desk at

the key pick up window upon arrival at the hotel.

Gift cards can be used be used in all restaurants and food outlets, bars,

gift shops, The Spa, Business Center and the Wedding Chapel.

Make a visit to the entertainment capital of the world even better… Order

your Imperial Palace Gift Card today!

http://www.imperialpalace.com/giftcards.php

“Embers” restaurant at the Imperial Palace was recently voted one of Las

Vegas’ Top Five Most Romantic Restaurants.

Tangerine Lounge at T.I has Burlesque Performances are at 10:45PM, 11:45PM,

12:45AM and 1:45AM, Tuesday through Saturday.

Note: Each performance is approximately 15 minutes long.

With its deck overlooking Sirens’ Cove, Tangerine offers premium views of the

steamy Sirens of TI performances and the Las Vegas Strip. Tangerine is all

about daiquiris and steel drums during the daytime and then becomes a sexy,

dynamic nightclub and lounge at night.

Thanks to a comment by a members trip report, I was able to learn there is a

free shuttle that goes from Mandalay Bay to Green Valley Ranch.

Just fo to www.stationscasino.com click on Green Vally Ranch, the Hotel and

you will see “Shuttle Service.”

The Las Vegas Philharmonic, under Music Director Harold Weller, will present

its seventh annual “Star Spangled Spectacular” at 7:30 p.m. July 4 at Hills

Park, 9002 Hillpointe Road.

Gates open at 4:30 p.m. There will be open park seating. Blankets, beach

chairs and coolers are allowed. Food and drinks also will be available for

purchase.

reviewjournal.com — Living

The Palms Girls twins Ruth Quinn and Ryan Wahrenstock are in Los Angeles this

week for a twins episode of NBC’s “Fear Factor.” A summer airing is planned.

reviewjournal.com — News: NORM

With the San Remo undergoing transformation into the Hooter’s hotel & casino,

look for the national Hooter’s swimsuit pageant to move back to Las Vegas in

2006. It was held here in 1998, 1999 and 2000 before stops in Nassau, Bahamas;

Maui; and Miami.

reviewjournal.com — News: NORM

There is now another all-night buffet in Las Vegas. It’s at the Plaza in

downtown Las Vegas and it’s called the Backstage Buffet. It replaces the popular

Chop Chop Buffet.

The late-nighter is features a Chinese Noodle Bar and Late Night American

Buffet. The cost is only $6.95.

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Upcoming Las Vegas Entertainment

The Andre Agassi Grand Slam concert for children’s charities is set for Oct.

1 at the MGM Grand Garden arena. It stars Usher, Duran Duran, Mary J. Blige

and George Lopez. Prices are $100 and $150. Tickets are on sale at the box

office, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and through Ticketmaster. To charge by phone,

call 474-4000.

Aretha Franklin sings Sept. 4 at the MGM Grand Garden arena. Prices are $50,

$75 and $175. Tickets go on sale Saturday at the box office and through

Ticketmaster.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers rock the Hard Rock Hotel on Aug. 16. Prices

are $103 and $153. Tickets go on sale at noon Saturday at the box office, 4455

Paradise Road, and through Ticketmaster. To charge by phone, call Ticketmaster

at 474-4000.

Jimmy Buffett performs Oct. 22 and Oct. 29 at the MGM Grand Garden arena.

Tickets cost $68.25, $105 and $210 at the box office, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South,

and through Ticketmaster. To charge by phone, call 474-4000.

Members of Yes — Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White — rock the House

of Blues on Aug. 6. Prices are $37 ($40 day of show), $47 and $57. Tickets go

on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at the box office and through Ticketmaster.

Rock band Nickelback rocks Rain at the Palms on Aug. 25. Prices are $45 and

$100. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday at the box office in the hotel’s

Stuff retail store, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, and through Ticketmaster. To charge

by phone, call Ticketmaster at 474-4000.

Earth, Wind, & Fire plays the Las Vegas Hilton on Nov. 9-12. Prices are $55

and $70. Tickets go on sale Saturday at the box office, 3000 Paradise Road, or

charge by phone at 732-5755.

Sammy Kershaw performs Sept. 23 at Boulder Station. Tickets cost $19.95 at

the hotel’s Boarding Pass Rewards Center, 4111 Boulder Highway, and at area

malls. To charge by phone, call 547-5300.

reviewjournal.com — Neon - TICKETS

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MERGER MADNESS:

For those of you who try to keep score of who owns what in our town, the last

of the giant mergers just came to a close as Harrah’s Entertainment finalized

its $9 billion-plus buyout of Caesars Entertainment. Harrah’s holdings in Las

Vegas now include Harrah’s, Flamingo, Caesars Palace, Bally’s, Paris and the

Rio. This means that Harrah’s now owns 16,825 hotel rooms on the Strip, which

is 22.3 percent of the available total.

I’m against mergers and acquisitions on a scale such as we’ve seen here

recently, but I have to admit that Harrah’s is an exceptionally well-run company

that does cater to the middle class, so I don’t think we’ll get too royally

screwed down the road.

reviewjournal.com — Lenny’s Las Vegas

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The Distinguished Restaurants of North America — also known as DiRoNA — has

honored 12 Las Vegas restaurants with its 2006 Award of Excellence. They are:

Aureole at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South; Osteria del Circo,

Michael Mina Bellagio and Prime at Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South; Eiffel

Tower Restaurant and Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South;

Mayflower Cuisinier, 4750 W. Sahara Ave.; Alize and N9NE Steakhouse at the

Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road; Nobhill, MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South;

Rosemary’s Restaurant, 8125 W. Sahara Ave.; and Valentino at The Venetian, 3355

Las Vegas Blvd. South.

reviewjournal.com — Living - TASTE OF THE TOWN

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MIKE WEATHERFORD: Does Michael Jackson have a future here?

You have to expect talk about Michael Jackson making a long-term commitment

to Las Vegas. But you don’t have to believe it.

Las Vegas is built on big ideas, and there’s some logic in imagining the

dethroned King of Pop staging a spectacle that goes beyond Celine Dion’s to

reclaim his crown. He has always fancied the sort of gee-whiz production effects –

3-D, monsters, UFOs, you name it — that a customized venue on the Strip could

offer him.

And he has history here, beyond running up big bills in his Mirage bungalow

during the Steve Wynn era. Jackson actually worked Las Vegas stages as a youth,

performing with the Jackson 5 in the early ’70s. Sharing the backstage

hallways of the old MGM Grand (now Bally’s) led to an enduring friendship with

Siegfried & Roy (in “Hallelujah Hollywood” at the time). He wrote and performed the

theme for their spectacle at The Mirage when he was still on a credible

plateau of pop stardom.

More Here:

http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Jun-19-Sun-2005/living/2142514.html

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Horn checks into clinic in Germany

Roy Horn has entered a clinic in Germany noted for stem cell research. Still

struggling to walk after a tiger attack almost killed him two years ago, Horn

checked into the Leonardis Clinic in Bad Heilbrunn, Germany, on Thursday.

A statement released Friday said Horn and Siegfried Fischbacher had returned

to their home country so that Horn could “continue his remarkable ongoing

rehabilitation and therapy.” The statement made no mention of what Horn was being

treated for.

The clinic is also known as a leading cancer treatment center, but “this

isn’t about cancer,” said Siegfried & Roy spokesman Dave Kirvin. “I don’t know

what the treatment involves other than they felt this was the best place in the

world to get it done,” he said.

One of the world’s top gene researchers is on the staff at the German clinic.

A physician who interned at the exclusive clinic tells me that the clientele

list includes royal families and international celebrities.

Stem cell research has been opposed in the U.S. by right-to-life groups

because it involves the destruction of embryos. President Bush threatened to veto a

stem cell funding bill earlier this year, but Congress recently approved

limited federal funding.

Stem cells can be used to develop tissue, which, in Horn’s case, might allow

damaged nerves to regenerate.

The late “Superman” Christopher Reeve, left unable to walk after falling from

a horse, was a prominent advocate of stem cell research before he died last

year.

reviewjournal.com — News: NORM: Horn checks into clinic in Germany 

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Riviera’s ‘Splash!’ looks fine after much-needed makeover

By Jerry Fink

Director Jeff Kutash has managed to put some shine on “Splash!,” which was

becoming rusty with age after 20 years at the Riviera.

The made-over revue’s official premiere was Wednesday.

While the show is given a dustup every couple of years in an effort to keep

it fresh, the latest incarnation is one of the best in recent memory.

New dance numbers, a couple of new acts, new costumes, new music they all add

up to an entertaining night.

More Here:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/leisure/2005/jun/24/518954803.html

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Girl crazy

The Sahara is bringing an adult show to the Casbar Lounge.

Karin Denise’s “Sin City Angels” will premiere at 11 p.m. Aug. 9.

The free performances will be at 11 p.m. midnight and 1 a.m. Tuesdays through

Sundays.

Denise, a lead singer in “Splash!” for 10 years, is the show’s producer.

The singer/dancer has produced several adult shows locally, including

“Heatwave” at the Maxim from 1997-’98.

“Sin City Angels,” with a cast of four, will feature singing, sexy costumes

and dancing.

While the show will be sensual and provocative, the girls will keep their

tops on.

Las Vegas SUN: Columnist Jerry Fink

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The search is on for Las Vegas’ “100 hottest ladies.”

Pimpin’ Since Pimpin’ Inc. is joining the Palms to host “The Pimp Candy Pole

Pool Party” competition, which will be held at the Palms’ Skin Pool at 9 p.m.

July 8-9.

Winners will represent Pimp Candy in fashion shows, televised events and

V.I.P. parties.

Pimpin’ Since Pimpin’ Inc. is the parent company of Pimp Candy, with holdings

in the fashion, entertainment, advertising and clothing industries.

For more information contact Barry McCullers at 443-3989, Clay Clark at (617)

304-2082 or Elise Clark at 610-5635.

Las Vegas SUN: Columnist Jerry Fink

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Columnist Jerry Fink: In clubs, MGM Grand has a full house.

The MGM Grand has hit the trifecta of nightclubs.

Studio 54. Teatro. Tabu.

The 6,000-square-foot Tabu opened in February 2003 and ignited the

ultra-lounge craze — chic saloons where the ultra-beautiful can socialize in

ultra-elegant surroundings highlighted by DJ music.

Almost every casino now has one — OPM at the Forum Shops in Caesars Palace,

Plush at Ramparts, Tangerine at the Treasure Island, to name a few.

More Here:

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/do/2005/jun/24/518954789.html

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Hairspray Is Dancing Its Way To Las Vegas

Hairspray signed a multi-year engagement agreement with the Luxor Las Vegas

and is scheduled to begin preview performances late 2005 in its newly remodeled

theater.

Hairspray takes audiences to 1962 Baltimore, where 16-year old Tracy

Turnbald, a big girl with a big heart and even bigger hair has only one passion, to

dance. After winning a spot on the local TV dance program she becomes an

irrepressible teen celebrity, but can a plus-size trendsetter vanquish the program’s

reigning princess, win the heart of the boy she loves and integrate a

television show without denting her ‘do? Only in Hairspray!  

Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, the

original two-hour and forty-minute production will be modified to run ninety

minutes, without an intermission at Luxor Las Vegas. In addition to its eight

Tony Awards, which include Best Book, Best Score and Best Director, among others,

the musical won a Grammy for Best Musical Show Album and five Outer Critics

Circle Awards.

http://www.casinotravelnews.com

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“O”™ At The Bellagio

Cirque du Soleil weaves an aquatic tapestry of artistry, surrealism and

theatrical romance in the timeless production, “O.” The international cast of

world-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers and characters perform in, on,

and above water to create a breathtaking experience in a magnificent theatre

reminiscent of a European opera house.

Beyond circus, beyond theatre, Cirque du Soleil has created an entirely

original form of live entertainment with “O”.  The innovative team unveiled their

most daring project to date with the premiere on October 15, 1998 at the

Bellagio in Las Vegas.

 

“O” pays tribute to the magic of the theatre—from the simplest street

performance to the most lavish of operas—where anything is possible and the drama of

life plays itself out before our very eyes.

 

Inspired by the concept of infinity and the elegance of its pure form, “O”,

phonetically speaking, is the French word for water (spelled “eau”).  Written

and directed by Franco Dragone, who has created ten of Cirque du Soleil’s

previous productions, “O” has brought a new level of performance art to the Las

Vegas Strip.

 

With an international cast of 81 artists, performing in, on and above water,

Cirque du Soleil’s “O” tells the tale of theatre through the ages and frees us

to lose ourselves in a world without limits. Join Eugen, an ageless theatre

guardian, and Guifà his eager yet unsuspecting visitor, as they embark on a

90-minute voyage where dreams are not only encouraged, they actually come true.

 

An array of awe-inspiring images celebrates the vitality of the human

spirit.  Among these images are the visually stunning duo trapeze act, world-class

divers and daring displays of highly specialized aerial acrobatics.  The

innovative “Barge” number, performed by eight women from Ukraine and Russia,

intrigues with a unique interpretation of traditional circus art and dramatic

choreography. A spectacular visual treat, the fire sequence provides a contrast to the

ever-present element of water.  The journey continues with the chaotic cadre

number and the poetic prowess of contortion. “O” features a team of

synchronized swimmers, who, under the direction of Canadian gold-medallist Sylvie

Fréchette, bring an entirely original approach to the sport and to the theatre. The

entire performance is underscored by the international melodies of a 10-piece

orchestra.

 

“O” is a spectacular feat of imagination and engineering. The 1.5-

million-gallon pool is 25 feet deep and measures 150 by 100 feet. Three years of intense

study and testing have resulted in a one-of-a-kind aquatic environment.  The

classical proscenium style of the Bellagio Theatre is another Cirque du Soleil

first, with tiered orchestra seating, side galleries on two levels and a

balcony.

http://www.casinotravelnews.com

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Long-Awaited ‘Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill’ Opens

Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino & Hotel will open Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar &

Grill at 11:30 a.m. on June 29, 2005.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill features a bar, lounge, restaurant, live

music venue and retail store, all of which offer the finest in American

spirits, food, entertainment and merchandise.  The new venue features a “down home”

feel that will satisfy country-music lovers of all types.

Giant guitar pick-lined walls, guitar-shaped bar, a stage featuring live

music nightly, a dance floor and a private dining room are only some of the unique

offerings at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill.

“The common theme here is great food, attentive service and an enjoyable

atmosphere,” said David Hoenemeyer, assistant general manager of Harrah’s Las

Vegas. “This isn’t just for country music fans. It is for anyone who wants a fun

dining and entertainment experience.”

The Harrah’s food and beverage team went on a special mission, scouring

restaurants in Norman, Oklahoma and Oklahoma City, dining in all of Keith’s

favorites, in order to assemble a true southern home-style menu. Some of Keith’s

favorite recipes include a fried bologna sandwich made with thick cut bologna

seared with onions and American cheese, served on garlic grilled Texas toast; a

pulled-pork sandwich made with shredded slow-roasted pork shoulder tossed in

Toby’s barbeque sauce, topped with crispy coleslaw and served on a soft potato

roll; and, a tasty side of classic “freedom fries.”

For something sweeter, there is sweet potato pecan pie with bourbon ice

cream, warm chocolate bread pudding or blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream.

All dishes will be served up by a stunning, all-female wait staff, clad in sexy

country attire.

Whether or not guests have “a singing voice,” they will find themselves

chiming in to such Keith hits as “Whisky Girl” and “Beer for My Horses” while

catching his music videos on one of 20 state-of-the-art plasma television screens,

which will broadcast major sporting events and other exciting programs

throughout the year.

In addition, for those that feel the need to two-step, live country and rock

bands, hand-picked by Keith, will perform nightly from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Toby Keith fans will delight in the vast array of Keith merchandise,

including t-shirts, cups, guitars, memorabilia, CDs and DVDs.  The retail store is

open from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 to 2 a.m. Friday and

Saturday.

The 262-seat, 17,000-square-foot restaurant, bar and retail area is located

at the interior promenade situated directly adjacent to the Harrah’s Las Vegas

monorail concourse and is open from 11:30 a.m. - 2 a.m. Sunday through

Thursday and 11:30 a.m. - 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Toby Keith is currently one of the hottest performers in music. The

singer/songwriter and acclaimed entertainer finished last year as Billboard’s 2004 Top

Country Artist, Top Male Country Artist, Top Country Album Artist and Top Hot

Country Singles & Tracks Artist. His release the previous year, “Shock’N

Y’all,” was also one of the top selling country offerings of the year, and his

November release of “Greatest Hits 2″ is nearing triple platinum and continues to

be one of the genre’s top sellers. Keith remains one of country’s top touring

acts and a highly respected musician and songwriter.

Keith, the first country artist to perform an AOL Music Live concert with a

record setting 850,000 downloads in the first 24 hours, released this month his

new studio album, “Honkytonk University.” The first single, “Honkytonk U,” is

an autobiographical song that harkens back to days that Keith spent working

in his grandmother’s nightclub. His current single, “Good As I Once Was,” is a

song that comes from a saying that his dad used.

Keith has performed the cut on the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on June 8 as

well as on the “Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” on June 9.  He will also

perform on an upcoming episode of the “CBS Early Show.” His national headlining

tour “Toby Keith’s Big Throwdown II” began on June 10 in Charlotte, N.C.

http://www.casinotravelnews.com

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TOP 10 CASINO TIPS – JUNE 2005 by Henry Tamburin

1. If you want to improve your blackjack game use the new Ultimate Basic

Strategy cards that contain a more advanced basic playing strategy.

2. If you can’t double down on a soft hand in blackjack because the rules won’

t allow it or because your soft hand is made up of three or more cards, then

always hit soft 13 through 17 and with soft 18 stand on dealer’s 2 through 8

and hit on dealers 9, 10 or ace. Of course always stand on soft 19 or 20.

3.  If you are planning a trip to Las Vegas and you are a machine player the

best casino to play video poker is Casino MonteLago (located at lake Las

Vegas) and Fiesta Henderson (Henderson). The send best choice is the Palms located

across from the Rio on Flamingo Road.

4. You can get loads of Las Vegas coupons prior to leaving for your trip by

going to www.billhere.com. While there, you should also sign up for the free

subscription to the Viva Las Vegas e-newsletter.

5. Video poker players should consult all the free information about best

playing strategy for different games by going to

http:groups.yahoo.com/group/vpFree/. You will also find a list of casinos that offer full pay video poker

machines.

6. You can get a 10% discount for a new or renewal subscription to Casino

Player magazine and Strictly Slots magazine (for 1 to 3 years) at this site

http://bjinsider.com/discounts.shtml.

7. Get free Las Vegas entertainment and dining coupons that you can print on

your printer at www.vegas4locals.com.

8. One of the best non-gourmet restaurants in Las Vegas is the Grand Lux in

Venetian. The menu is extensive, the food and service is good, the portions are

big, and the meals will not cost you an arm and a leg.

9. Binion’s casino in downtown Las Vegas is offering a single deck game that

pays 3 to 2 on a blackjack (and not the 6 to 5 payoffs found in Strip

casinos).

10. You’ve Got Heat is a new book about a casino low stakes  ‘scuffler’ who

uses different techniques to build his bankroll - card counting, hustling

coupons, taking advantage of casino promotions, other advantage plays. Fascinating

read for anyone that likes to a true story about a David who beat the

Goliath. Check out the book and reviews at www.youvegotheat.com.

http://www.smartgaming.com./

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Eat for Next to Nothing

It used to be easy as pie to get cheap food in Las Vegas, even pie. The

casinos were desperate to get you in, and they cut their losses on the food hoping

you’d be so full and happy you’d be willing to gamble away your savings. Not

so anymore. The cheap eats are fewer and further in between these days, but

these tips will keep you and your wallet stuffed full.

The buffets in town are the most obvious place to start, but don’t limit

yourself. There are plenty of other options that don’t include slimy scrambled

eggs and corn beef hash unfit for dogs.

http://www.bigempire.com/vegas/cheapeats.html

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McCarran adding checkpoint lanes to ease passenger traffic.

McCarran International Airport this morning said it will open two additional

checkpoint lanes at the A and B gates in an effort to accommodate growth and

speed passenger traffic during peak demand periods.

The new checkpoint lanes, which will open Wednesday, will give passengers

needing to reach the A and B gates a total of nine lanes.

Airport officials point out that McCarran hosts 1,066 daily departures and

arrivals and reached a 2004 passenger total of nearly 41.5 million. The current

seat capacity of airlines using the A and B gates is equal to about 14,000 a

day when allowing for an 80 percent load factor, an airport statement said.

The checkpoint lanes are operated by the Transportation Security

Administration.

Las Vegas SUN: McCarran adding checkpoint lanes to ease passenger traffic

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Saving the world, one queen hit at a time

We Will Rock You

Where: Paris Las Vegas

When: 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sun.; 8:30 p.m. Mon.-Wed. & Fri.; 7 & 10:30 p.m. Sat.

Cost: $53-$113.50

Info: (702) 992-7970, (866) 80-SHOWS

Step into a world of live theater and empty your head of radio goo-goo and

Internet ga-ga. British comedic writer and stand-up Ben Elton collaborated with

Queen to create a rock musical that sends a message to all consumers: Stop the

C.R.A.P. (Computer Recorded Analog Pop)! We Will Rock You tells the tale of

Galileo Figaro and Scaramouch, two outcasts caught in the forthcoming world of

Planet Mall, where Ga Ga products and a Killer Queen rule.

By using the songs and lyrics of Queen, Elton devised a plastic-wrapped

future for a content, cookie-cutter race that has no individuality, no free

thinkers and no man-made music. Only one mind, one voice and one corporation,

Globalsoft, controls everything. All music is generated and fed to the public via

their wristband media technology.

Alas, the power of music reaches to a group of rebels, the Bohemians, who,

incidentally, live in Heartbreak Hotel. They continue to grasp the snippets of

lyrics they’ve heard as well as carry on the names of the musicians like Ozzy,

Aretha and Puff Daddy.

The revolutionaries find their hero in Figaro, who, with his “chick,” makes

his journey to save the world. The Bohemians finally break free of mind

control, hear their rhapsody and happily rock on ever after.

http://www.lvshowbiz.com/feature5.html

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See a classic Las Vegas variety show in all of its elaborate and entertaining

glory.

Jubilee!

Where: Bally’s

When: 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. Sat.-Thurs.

Cost: $55-$69 plus tax

Info: (702) 992-7970, (866) 80-SHOWS

Straight from the imagination of Don Arden, “king of the modern production

show,” comes Jubilee!, a classic Las Vegas extravaganza in which more than 100

dancers present their talent on a multimillion dollar set. The huge stage at

Bally’s explodes with vibrant color, magnificent lighting and a cavalcade of

performers adorned with elaborate costumes. Beautiful women are draped in pink

and orange feather boas, others in elegant black and silver gowns, and all have

headdresses that reach for the sky.

The exhibition of topless women is presented tastefully as a testament to the

beauty of the female form. The atmosphere is altered dramatically between

acts by the set changes from one scene to another. Vignettes including circus

performances and even a sinking of the Titanic are followed by a tribute to dance

greats Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. This production encompasses all

aspects of the traditional Las Vegas variety show.

A trip to Las Vegas would not be complete without being immersed in the

comedic, emotive and narrative performances Jubilee! has to offer. As the lights

fade and the audience exits the theater, you’re left with one thought: “This is

Las Vegas!”

http://www.lvshowbiz.com/feature4.html

Posted on June 24th, 2005 by MrVegas98
Filed under: Newsletter