Everything Las Vegas Issue # 530: Hurricane Relief Fund
Everything Las Vegas Issue # 530
September 2nd, 2005
To all my members:
Please visit my new website at www.everythinglv.com
At the site you will see a banner to contribute to the hurricane relief fund via the Red Cross’ website.
We probably have many members that have been affected by this terrible situation and I think they need our help.
Once at the site, you will see various ways of contributing such as by credit card, mail and phone. Just choose the method that you prefer and fill out the form. Make sure you specify 2005 Hurricane Relief Fund.
I have also approached some of my entertainment contacts for ticket donations.
I have already received a commitment of 100 tickets from Larry G. Jones for his show. (this will be in Tuesdays newsletter)
Also interested are The Fashionistas who have offered tickets to be auctioned off for the relief fund.
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Please note that my sponsor Hunter and I have set the date of October 1st as the date that the www.everythinglv.com website will be the official site where the newsletter will be posted. There will be no more email newsletters. All members will get an email when something new is posted to the site. This notification system has been welcomed by almost all of the members.
If you haven’t checked out the website, I suggest you do. You will find some very nice features there. This newsletter will also be posted there.
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Steve’s Las Vegas Quickies
The Venetian has set October 9th as an opening date for the Blue Man Group.
Jason Giambi, on one of the hottest home run streaks of his career, and his brother Jeremy are reportedly purchasing condos connected to the Hard Rock Hotel’s $1 billion expansion project.
reviewjournal.com — News: NORM
Palace Station closed its Laugh Trax comedy club. The room will be changed to Sound Trax and revert back to a music schedule with bands.
This month, the Las Vegas Monorail turned one year old. It is starting year two with a new sponsored red BankWest of Nevada-themed train.
Rumor has it that a music festival will happen in Las Vegas on October 28-31. The outdoor festival will feature Dave Matthews Band will be the headliner.
Other groups that are expected to perform are the Black Crowes, Trey Anastasio, Widespread Panic, and Jack Johnson. More information as the rumor
turns to fact.
Wolfgang Puck is set to be the first Chef inducted into The Gaming Hall of Fame.
The Venetian has met with “Star Trek: The Next Generation” icon Patrick Stewart, who wants to co-star with Sir Ian McKellen in a film adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” that would be filmed along the faux Grand Canal.
reviewjournal.com — News: NORM
The Backstreet Boys’ concert Saturday at Mandalay Bay came to a painful ending for AJ McLean. At the end of the show, he was unable to join his bandmates on stage. Instead he sat on the stairs and, after the final bows, hopped off on one foot, helped by a guard.
reviewjournal.com — News: NORM
Garduņos at The Palms Casino Resort has introduced a new Sunday Margarita Brunch. The all-you-can-eat brunch includes a menu of authentic Mexican dishes, breakfast specialties and all-you-can-drink margaritas for $14.99 per person.
One of the best family shows in Las Vegas is the World’s Greatest Magic Show at the Greek Isles. Other than the great performances, the best part of this show is that KIDS ARE FREE! I highly recommend this show.
Rumors are the David saxe is bringing The Fab Four back to the “V” theater at the Aladdin very soon.
Check out “Hound Doggies’ snack bar in “Penny Town” at the Riviera. There are some great food specials such as 99-cent Pizza, Footlong Hotdogs, Shrimp Coctail, Margaritas, Draft Beer and more.
I can’t emphasize how many valuable coupons are found in SHOWBIZ and WHATS-ON magazines that are available throughout Las Vegas. Do yourself a favor and pick both of these magazines up.
There is a stop on the Monorail to and from Wynn Las Vegas but it is not an actual stop. Here is what you have to do.
Get off at the Las Vegas Convention Center stop and walk across the street and you will see the Wynn shuttle station. You pick up the shuttle there and it takes you to the hotel in about one minute. The shuttle leaves Wynn Las Vegas and takes you back to the shuttle station and you have to cross the street to the Las Vegas Convention Center platform.
Harrah’s is running a “Showcase Showdown” promotion where you get to play PLINKO if you are chosen. You receive a “Win Finder” after you swipe your “Total Rewards” card at either Harrah’s or the Rio on certain days. If your “Win Finder” lights up, you have an hour to return to the casino to play the game.
If you are chosen, you are automatically entered to win a free trip to the one million dollar Showcase Showdown held in October.
New “Club Aladdin” members receive a free slot pull where every pull is a winner. The top prize is $1 Million.
Just completed at the Las Vegas Hilton Racebook: Individual TV’S at every seat plus the addition of a VIP area.
Tao, one of the most popular restaurants in New York City is rumored to be opening a branch at the Venetian.
Imperial Palace promotion:
Stay at the IP before September 8th and get a free night between November 20th and December 22.
The “Whirlwind Of Cash” promotion is back at the Imperial Palace. If your name is drawn, you are put into a booth and try to grab all the money you can in 45 seconds. My name was picked and I grabbed almost $140.
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A Star Is Born.
Hometown girl Gordon is making her mark.
By Len Butcher
I’m always pleased to see Las Vegans do well — tennis great Andre Agassi, Atlanta Braves star pitcher, Greg Maddux, to name a few. Gives us even more pride in our city. Now there’s a new kid on the block and if she doesn’t become a star, something’s wrong in the universe.
She has beauty, talent, personality, ambition, drive, and more chutzpah than Donald Trump. Her name is Mikalah Gordon and I caught up with her last week getting her hair and nails done at Cavaricci’s Salon at the corner of Oakey and Rainbow. Oh, did I mention she was one of the contestants in last season’s American Idol, making it to 11th place before getting knocked out, or that she is just 17?
Born in Las Vegas, she attended several high schools, ending up at Cimarron, which she says, “I absolutely loved. The staff and students were great and I think a lot had to do with the fact that I was starting to find out who I was and where I wanted to go.”
More Here:
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lenny/2005/0831.html
Posted on September 2nd, 2005 by MrVegas98
Filed under: Newsletter
The new fomat is a great improvement to the newsletter. I also like the idea of incorporating one restaurant review per letter rather than doing a separate dining issue. The separate dining issue is often too long to read.
I saw you had placed a link for American Red Cross for donations for Hurricane Katrina. I wanted your readers to know that if they donate at their local Lowe’s store the company will match their donation until they have reached 1 million in donations.