Everything Las Vegas Issue # 605
December 24th, 2006
Equity firms buy Harrah’s in deal worth $27.8 billion World’s largest casino operator attracts record purchase price.
By Howard Sturtz/Las Vgeas Review Journal
Casino giant Harrah’s Entertainment will be owned by two private equity firms in an all-cash deal worth $27.8 billion, the largest-ever transaction for a gaming company and one of the largest-ever leveraged buyouts of an American corporation.The deal, which had been brewing since Oct. 2, was announced Tuesday afternoon after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange and will take Las Vegas-based Harrah’s, the world’s largest casino operator, private and out of the traditional public markets.
Sources said financial terms of the buyout were agreed upon in principal last week. New York-based Apollo Management and Texas Pacific Group of Fort Worth, Texas, committed to pay $90 a share to buy approximately 190 million outstanding shares of Harrah’s Entertainment, or $17.1 billion. In addition, the firms will assume the company’s $10.7 billion debt.
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Sale could cut Harrah’s plans short .
Private equity firms buying company may not see project through.
By Liz Benston/Las Vegas Sun With word that the board of directors at Harrah’s Entertainment will accept a private buyout offer at $90 per share, observers say the company has reached a crossroads and may sacrifice long-term prospects in favor of short-term gains.
Private equity firms like those buying Harrah’s attract money from pension plans, endowments and other investors who measure profits over years versus, say, hedge funds and other investors that jump in and out of stocks every few months.
But there’s a potential downside to a private equity buyout of Harrah’s. These firms, who buy companies with an eye toward selling them in five to seven years, are typically loath to invest in projects that may take longer to come to fruition. Harrah’s is currently pursuing just that sort of project, having announced plans to revamp its center Strip properties by remodeling, expanding and touching up casinos to create a more unified neighborhood.
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Steve’s Las Vegas Quickies
Steve’s Las Vegas QuickiesSocial House (Treasure Island) was the lone Las Vegas spot to make USA Today’s Top 10 spots to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
President Bush referred to longtime Caesars Palace pianist David Osborne as “my favorite piano picker” at the White House on Friday during a farewell party for outgoing Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Osborne, who has entertained presidents for the past five administrations, performed at three White House holiday parties a week ago.
reviewjournal.com — News – NORMSteve Wynn’s holiday gift to employees at Wynn Las Vegas this year was DVD players. Those were given out Monday.
Spending New Year’s Eve – and performing – at Flamingo Las Vegas will be an updated version of the Bay City Rollers, Leif Garrett, Barry Williams, Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods and the Cowsills. That lineup is performing in “Original Idols Live!” Tickets are $59 to $99, and the show is one … night … only.
Las Vegas SUN: John Katsilometes
A good guy with a good act who is struggling mightily to sell tickets: Illusionist Rick Thomas, whose show “The Art of Dreaming” opened at the Orleans on Monday (which was also the hotel’s 10th anniversary)
Nothing confirmed on this, but we hear the reason muscular former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Joe Piscopo recently canceled a set of dates at the Suncoast Showroom is he is booked to perform an extended engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton.
Las Vegas SUN: John KatsilometesClub Azucar is the newest live nightlife entertainment at 3121 inside the Rio. Formerly Latin Libido Night, Club Azucar features the sounds of Grupo Fantasma and the 3121 Salsa Dancers every Thursday night. The 11-man Latin music Juggernaut known as Grupo Fantasma is considered by many to be the most exciting group to emerge from the Austin, Texas, music scene in the last few years.
Victor Drai’s subterranean after-hours haven and restaurant Drai’s at the Barbary Coast will remain open for at least two more years after Harrah’s takes over ownership at the beginning of 2007.Say goodbye 2006 and hello 2007 with a limited edition New Year’s casino chip from the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino.
The gaming token will be issued at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, at one window at the casino cage. Only 500 have been commissioned. On the day of issue, purchasers may buy only five of the special celebration chips per visit to the cage window.
Late Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning, construction (and deconstruction) crews began slicing and loading the lobby of the La Concha Motel onto flatbed trucks, where it is being relocated to the Neon Boneyard on Las Vegas Boulevard North, next to Cashman Field. The lobby, designed by renowned architect Paul Revere Williams, is to become the visitors center, gallery and gift shop of the Neon Museum. The slice-and-dice project should be completed Friday.
Las Vegas SUN: John Katsilometes
The good news at “Phantom – Las Vegas Spectacular” is that the chandelier that is the breathtaking centerpiece of the $40 million theater at the Venetian has not malfunctioned since previews in June. That is until Monday night when it faltered as it moved into place and caused about a 30-minute delay in the 7 p.m. performance.
Las Vegas SUN: John Katsilometes
3121 Jazz Cuisine at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road, has introduced a late-night menu that’s available from midnight to 5 a.m. every Friday and Saturday and includes such dishes as crispy plantains with seared diver scallops, petite Kobe burgers and Creole-spiced seared shrimp.
reviewjournal.com — Neon – RESTAURANT NEWS
Aces Bar & Grill has the menu of a small bistro but the most interesting thing in this menu is Randy’s Double Stack Burger with two 10-ounce burgers. It’s burger lover’s delight. The new neighborhood bar & grill is near Rhodes Ranch in the Southwest just east of Warm Springs & Durango at El Capitan Way. It’s the best kept secret in Las Vegas with video poker, draft beer and much more. The four-page menu is a diner’s delight. For more information or directions call 579-3330.
PURE, the nightclub inside Caesars Palace that helped revolutionize the Las Vegas club scene, will be opening a new location inside the newly renovated Fontainbleau Resort, due to open in 2008 at Miami’s famed South Beach.
NORM: Scorsese film gets oddsmaker’s nod.Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed” will take the Oscar for best film, nudging “Dreamgirls,” according to Las Vegas oddsmaker John Avello.Co-starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jack Nicholson, “The Departed” is the 3-1 favorite, with “Dreamgirls” at 4-1, according to Avello, who runs the sports and race book at Wynn Las Vegas. His odds are for entertainment purposes only.
Forest Whitaker is a heavy choice to win best actor for his role in “The Last King of Scotland.”
Helen Mirren has a narrow edge over fellow Brit Judi Dench for best actress. Mirren is a 4-1 pick for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen,” while Dench is 5-1 for “Notes on a Scandal.”
reviewjournal.com — News – NORM: Scorsese film gets oddsmaker’s nod
MIKE WEATHERFORD: Matinee competition heating up.When the closing of the Sands moved “Viva Las Vegas” to the Stratosphere in late 1996, the afternoon minirevue competed with only two established matinees. Both comic magician Nick Lewin and the “Bottom’s Up” revue were priced at 10 bucks, and Lewin’s show included two drinks.Now, as “Viva” prepares to pack it up at the Stratosphere on Dec. 30 and seeks a new home, afternoons are a crowded playing field.
Magicians such as Dirk Arthur and Rick Thomas — the latter opening at The Orleans on Monday — offer elaborate staging that breaks the spare, “front of curtain” afternoon formula. And the variety act Society of Seven is essentially an evening show crowded out by the intense, big-budget competition at night.
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Holiday cheer decked in ‘Plaid’
Yule version of popular show offers glad ‘Tidings’
By Jerry Fink/Las Vegas Sun“Plaid Tidings” will create enough pleasant memories to keep you warm throughout the winter.
Good harmony is always in season, but this yule version of “Forever Plaid” is something special, one that is worthy of becoming a family’s Christmas tradition.
We get enough of the floor-shaking, ear-splitting, rave-driven, sex-crazed music the rest of the year.
It’s nice to be able to step into a different world for a change, an innocent world void of four-letter words, screaming, anger or bitterness.
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http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/do/2006/dec/19/566631757.html
Vegas Values Report for 12/17/06The below information is supplied by Scot Krause, our roving reporter, who supplies us each week with information on the best Las Vegas promotions. It’s only available here on the americancasinoguide.com web site so be sure to come back each Monday morning to find out about the best values in Las Vegas.
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Vegas4Visitors Top 10 Awards
Is it that time of the year already? Yes, apparently 2006 is winding down and that means it’s time once again for the Vegas4Visitors Top 10 Awards, the 8th Annual edition believe it or not. Now, careful long time readers may say that technically this should be the 7th Annual edition since last year I changed the format and didn’t do Top 10 lists. I had argued that comparing a luxury hotel against a bargain one or a $30 buffet against a $10 one wasn’t a fair fight. However, many of my readers complained, vociferously, and so the Top 10 format is back for 2006.All I ask is that you keep in mind that just because a hotel, show, restaurant, or whatever places at #6 instead of #3, it doesn’t necessarily mean I think it’s not as good and certainly doesn’t mean that you won’t like it better. This is strictly my opinion. Now, it’s true that I’ve been writing about Las Vegas for a decade now and that I’ve visited every single one of these places, often many times, and that gives me a perspective that many Vegas visitors don’t have but ultimately it’s still just my opinion. You don’t have to agree with me but until you get your own Vegas column, you’re just going to have to put up with me pontificating about what I think is best.
Before we get to the awards, a quick programming note: this will be the last column of 2006 as I take a couple of weeks off for the holidays. The Vegas4Visitors.com Weekly Column will return on January 8, 2007. Have a happy and safe holiday!
Now… what was I saying about awards? Oh right… and the winners are…
Top 10 Hotels#1 – Red Rock Station
If this hotel was located about 10 miles east of its location and cost about $100 less per night it would be perfect. Truly, perfect. With its deliriously luxurious rooms, amazing views of the city or Red Rock Canyon, a stunning casino, multiple choices of very fine to casual dining, terrific nightlife, a beautiful pool and spa, and world-class service, Red Rock is what most Vegas hotels want to be when they grow up – and it did all that in its first year of existence. Once you have all that, the location and cost issues barely register on the radar. The Best Hotel in Las Vegas.#2 – Green Valley Ranch
This place just keeps getting better and better, with a recent expansion that has added even more shine to an already sparkling gem of a hotel. Like its sister Red Rock, luxury is the key here and also, similarly, location and cost can be prohibitive for some Las Vegas visitors. But if you’re going to be spending more than $200 a night for a hotel room, don’t you want one that pampers you, surrounding you at every turn with the type of amenities, service, and appointments that qualify as “resort” level? It’s hard to do that in a hotel with 3,000 rooms like the supposed “resorts” on The Strip, but Green Valley Ranch proves the old maxim that bigger is not always better.
#3 – Bally’s
What if they built a hotel with comfortably sized rooms, modern furnishings and conveniences, a large but not overwhelming casino, and plenty of good restaurants and then plunked it down in the heart of all of the Las Vegas action and priced it at about half of what its neighbors are charging? They did, more than 30 years ago, and today Bally’s continues to be the best bargain on The Las Vegas Strip, providing upscale accommodations and service without the upscale prices.
#4 – The Mirage
It’s hard to overstate the importance The Mirage had on the evolution of this city. Before it, the concepts of luxury accommodations, fine dining, premiere entertainment, and simple matters of “scale” were virtually nowhere to be found. But The Mirage changed all that and while many hotels came along afterward and overshadowed it, they were still capitalizing on lessons learned and even created at this hotel. Now, The Mirage has undergone a dramatic multi-million dollar upgrade, turning what had become a B-level hotel (strictly by comparison mind you) back into an A-level player. The Mirage has once again stepped into the limelight.
#5 – The Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas
We’re spending a lot of time off The Strip so far on this list, but one visit to this little slice of heaven and you’ll understand why. The rooms are a sensorial feast – the feel, the look, and even the scents are all top of the mark. But really the thing that sets The Ritz apart from other hotels in this city is the level of service you receive – almost as if every employee knows you personally and considers you to be the most important person on the planet. It’s a great feeling and one that makes a stay at The Ritz unlike any other.
#6 – The Golden Nugget
You may be shocked to see this hotel on this list, but if you are you haven’t been there recently. They have just completed the bulk of the work on a major top to bottom overhaul that has turned what had become the epitome of “faded glory” back into the Grande Dame of the Downtown. But putting that Downtown qualifier on there is no longer necessary. With its beautiful new casino, showroom, restaurants, and more, this hotel can now compete with the big boys on The Strip.
#7 – THEhotel
Still hate the name, still love the hotel. Every room is a true, multi-room suite and all of them come with the type of upscale amenities that will make you never want to leave. The fact that you can get in and out without ever stepping foot in a casino is a big bonus for some and the fact that said casino is just a short walk down a hallway is an even bigger bonus for others. Expensive but worth it, THEhotel remains a top choice for luxury accommodations on The Strip.
#8 – Wynn Las Vegas
Wander around the public areas of this place and it’s easy to wonder where the $2.8 billion they spent on this place went. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a beautiful hotel, filled with lots of luxury detail but in the end it’s not all that different from Bellagio or many of the other palaces on The Strip – just the paint colors and fabrics are different. Then you go to your room and you say, “Ohhhhh, now I see it.” These monster sized accommodations swaddle you in luxury, from the pillowy beds to the rock-star bathrooms. True, with rates like these (usually the highest in town), they better be good, but here’s the good news: they are.
#9 – Caesars Palace
No, it’s not just because they are bringing in Bette Midler and Cher to replace Celine Dion in 2008. Instead, it’s because it would’ve been easy during the massive, multi-billion-dollar renovations of the last few years, to lose what made Caesars famous in the first place: its sense of bacchanalian excess. It would’ve been even easier to tear it down and start over. But instead, the folks who run this place improved upon it, adding truly luxury accommodations, world-class dining and entertainment, and more. Rome never looked this good.
#10 – Main Street Station
Just because The Golden Nugget has once again asserted its dominance in the Downtown playground doesn’t mean you should overlook this gem of a property. The rooms are simple but very comfortable, the casino is terrific, dining options are fantastic, and rates are bargain basement. If you’re looking for a truly affordable Las Vegas vacation without sacrificing so much that you no longer enjoy yourself, call Main Street Station.
Top 10 Shows#1 – Rita Rudner
There are no showgirls or disappearing helicopters or oddly dressed acrobats, but Rita Rudner proves time and time again that simplicity is its own reward by providing the most entertaining show in Las Vegas. This is like attending a master-class in comedy, with humor that is easy to identify with, impeccable timing, and so many belly laughs that you’ll practically ache when you leave the theater, all at a price that won’t make you wince when you’re buying tickets. The Queen of Comedy is Rita Rudner and she has The Best Show in Las Vegas.#2 – Mystere
The show that introduced Cirque du Soleil to Las Vegas is still the best in town, with mind-bending acrobatics and awe-inspiring theatricality that will both thrill and amaze. Haunting, evocative, startling, funny, sexy, and astounding, Mystere proves why the others are mere pretenders to the throne.
#3 – Prince
Who would’ve thought that “His Royal Badness” would ever settle down at a small-ish club in Vegas and put on a show that puts other headliner entertainment to shame? Well, the last part is no great surprise because he proved a long time ago that he is one of the best showmen in the business but this intimate concert solidifies that title, highlights his prodigy-level musicianship, and makes you want to dance until dawn.
#4 – KA
Putting the Cirque magic into a linear storyline was not an easy feat, but KA tells a heart-tugging story of family love in a staging that will make you accuse your eyes of lying to your brain. Visually stunning and emotionally resonant, KA is unlike any other Cirque show but with all of things that made the brand great in the first place.
#5 – Mac King
In the Rita Rudner blurb I mentioned the reward of simplicity and nowhere is that more evident than in Mac King’s tremendous afternoon show at Harrah’s. Eschewing the kind of mechanically-dependent illusions that most magicians in this town depend upon, King still amazes with simple tricks, laugh-out-loud humor, and a general sense of fun that make the ridiculously low ticket price a no-brainer.
#6 – Lance Burton
On the other end of the magic spectrum in terms of scale is Lance Burton, a man who deserves the title he has given himself: master magician. He performs a heady mix of big illusions and up-close magic that will leave you gasping, but does it all with a genial “good ole boy” attitude that will leave you charmed.
#7 – Second City Improv
Most people only wish they could think as fast as this talented band of sketch and improv comedians who turn comedy into a gonzo, take-no-prisoners wave of laughter. Their skillful dissections of everything from relationships to Las Vegas will leave you rolling in the aisles.
#8 – Elton John
Heavy on the hits that made him famous, Elton John’s show at Caesars Palace is like playing the soundtrack of the last 35 years of your life. All he does is sit behind the piano and play and sing while various special effects and videos play behind him, but this is music at its best and the man is a master at it.
#9 – Penn & Teller
If you aren’t a fan of magic and illusions, this is the show for you, because Penn & Teller are not merely magicians – they are educators and philosophers, teaching you to think about what you are seeing instead of merely seeing it. It’s hard to imagine that you can still be amazed by a magic trick when they basically tell you how they are doing it, but Penn & Teller are amazing guys.
#10 – Simply Ballroom
Take “Dancing with the Stars” and populate it with people who can actually, you know, dance and you have an idea of how electrifying Simply Ballroom is. These world-class and award winning dancers take you through everything from the waltz to the tango and do it with a panache that is both thrilling and intoxicating.
Top 10 Restaurants#1 – Hannah’s
Is the food here Asian with American influences or the other way around? It probably depends on which portion of the giant menu you’re looking at but forget classifications and just come to enjoy the spectacular cuisine offered by one of the most renowned restaurant families in the world. Amazing food, reasonable prices, terrific service, a beautiful atmosphere… it all adds up to make Hannah’s the best restaurant in Las Vegas.#2 – Hash House-a-Go-Go
They have pancakes the size of large pizzas. What else do you need? Well, whatever else it is you’ll probably find it here at this deliriously offbeat eatery that takes Midwest farm food and puts a deliciously wild spin on it.
#3 – Austins Steakhouse
Steakhouses are a dime a dozen in this town but year after year, as I go to review more and more of them, I keep heading back to Austins when I’m not on the clock. Their filets and rib eyes are the stuff of legend at prices that won’t make you have to take out a loan to afford them. The best steakhouse in Vegas is still Austins.
#4 – Commander’s Palace
Many consider the Commander’s Palace in New Orleans to be the best restaurant in the world, so it’s no great surprise that the Las Vegas version is not as good. But that’s like saying the 10-bedroom mansion is not as good as the 12-bedroom mansion, when in fact both are an embarrassment of riches. Commander’s Vegas celebrates Cajun and Creole cooking with grace and puts most other high-end restaurants in this town to shame.
#5 – Pampas Brazilian Grille
This traditional Brazilian grill serves up meat on skewers, which sounds simple (and is) but in a memorable kind of way. The flavor, texture, smells, and visuals are mouth-watering delights, turning a meal into an adventure.
#6 – Triple George Grill
Take everything you think about restaurants in Downtown Las Vegas and throw it out the window, then come to eat here. If you can’t set aside your pre-conceived notions, eat here anyway and you’ll become a convert. Their classic American dishes are true treats from beginning to end and will make you wonder why you hadn’t been coming to Downtown to eat long ago.
#7 – Fellini’s
Italian cuisine is one of my personal favorites but I often wind up walking away disappointed at most Italian restaurants in Las Vegas. Not so at Fellini’s. Their old-world menu, atmosphere, and service is a delight and they will renew your faith in what can be created with traditional attention to detail.
#8 – Capriotti’s
If you come to Las Vegas and eat at a Subway or Quizno’s you should be ashamed of yourself, because right up the street is a purveyor of the best sandwiches in the world, period. Italian subs are the specialty and while you might pay a buck or two more, you’ll find it more than worth it. The only problem is you’ll probably never going to want to eat at Subway again.
#9 – Dan Marino’s
Okay, so they had to go put it in a Hooters hotel, but don’t let that stop you from checking out one of the most affordable, most enjoyable, and most satisfying restaurants on or near the Las Vegas Strip. From steaks to comfort food (bacon wrapped meatloaf!!), Dan Marino’s does it all just right at prices that will still leave a little left over for the slot machines.
#10 – Memphis Championship Barbecue
This year I took a tour of the American south and ate some authentic, down-home barbecue. A lot of it. So it’s saying a lot to tell you that if it came down to a cage match between those roadside joints in Mississippi and Memphis Championship Barbecue, I’d have a hard time picking a true winner. It’s just that good.
#11 – Desserts
I’m adding one more space to this list for a couple of places that aren’t actually restaurants but are the first places I think about when I get hungry in Las Vegas. The Chocolate Swan sells what I consider to be the best chocolate I’ve ever tasted and I’ve tasted A LOT of chocolate. And The Cupcakery takes cupcakes to a heavenly level with their delightful baked goods that will make you want to skip the meal and head straight for dessert.
Next week, the top ten buffets, nightlife choices and attractions.Talent from A to “V”
Las Vegas is full of delightsBy Justin Jimenez/Las Vegas Magazine
“V” — The Ultimate Variety Show
Where: Desert Passage
When: 7:30 and 9 p.m. daily; 6 p.m. Dec. 22 – 24, and Dec. 29; 10:30 p.m. Dec. 16 – 21, Dec. 26 – 28 and Dec. 30
Cost: $29.50-$89
Info: (702) 492-3960 or (866) 80-SHOWS
Las Vegas is full of delights. However, something terrible happens after too much stimulation. We get jaded and spoiled. We demand to be entertained and need millions of dollars worth of lights, explosions, Grammys, plastic surgery and booze to reach that level of excitement again. It’s sad. Wally Eastwood makes it funny.
As the juggling, dancing cynical sensation in V—The Ultimate Variety Show at Desert Passage, Eastwood rejuvenates audience approval through brutal honesty and hysterical humor. Taking talent infused with sarcasm, he creates one of the most jocular and enjoyable skits around, standing out in a city inundated with top-shelf entertainment, like a Mexican with the name Wally would.
“Wow,” he exclaimed about Las Vegas while juggling belled top hats. “We have all these shows. People fly, stages turn into swimming pools and I have three hats. Oh, boy.” The audience roars with laughter.
“I get a kick out of the audience,” Eastwood said after the show. “There is Cirque and Starbucks everywhere in this town. I have fun with the fact that this job is a grind like any other. I take the truth and make it funny.”
His humor works because it’s backed by his skill. Touted as “the man with the fastest hands,” Eastwood does everything from tossing around machetes to playing the piano with his balls—juggling them, of course. It’s no wonder he was voted Variety Artist of the Year at an international artist show in Germany; Lance Burton had won the year prior.
“People always respond well,” the dexterous Eastwood said. “They think they’ve seen my kind of act before, then they realize I am down to earth, just like an audience member, and that’s when they relax and the laughter starts to flow.”
It helps that Eastwood’s colleagues keep the bar of energy raised high.
“Working with these acts, you always have to be on top of your game or you’ll get run over,” he said of his montage of book-ending performances, coming together to resemble what Cirque du Soleil would look like on speed. “Our show is talent-driven and is always consistent. A lot of people are not sure what to think, but they are always surprised at the level of theater and the energy they discover in here.”
As a linear show rises and falls around a climax, the many self-contained players each have their own pinnacle, and every one enjoys multiple climaxes. From magic to music, stunts to sexy showgirls, “V” appeals to every cross section of spectator.
Glued together by Jeff Hobson, aka the “Host of Las Vegas,” the concept of comedy magic comes into full funny focus. America’s Got Talent standout Nathan Burton also sprinkles on his wild and absurd magical antics, while the Russian duo of Iouri and Nikolai bend, muscle and amaze with their demonstration of what the human body is capable of. Turning the dial, Joe Trammel’s TV impersonations are a music video/acid trip that reminisces about everything from The Little Mermaid to Jaws.
“Everyone in here is amazing,” Eastwood said. “As far as this city goes, there is no better deal than what goes on inside this theater; you just can’t explain it.”
http://www.lvshowbiz.com/
From “Eye On Vegas”Top 100 Nightclubs in America
An Eye on Vegas Breaking Exclusive
Oxford Publishing, the publisher of Nightclub & Bar Magazine, has announced the 2007 edition of the Editors Choice Top 100 Nightclub and Bars in the country and once again Las Vegas is proving to be the center of the country’s nightlife being home to 14 outlets on the list, by far the most of any other city on the list. Since the Editors of Nightclub & Bar Magazine list the clubs simply in alphabetical order we will follow suit, the Sin City clubs to land on the list include: Body English (Hard Rock Hotel), Cherry (Red Rock Casino, Resort, Spa), ghostbar (Palms Resort), JET Nightclub (The Mirage), Kahunaville (Treasure Island), Light Nightclub (Las Vegas), The Playboy Club (Palms Resort), PURE Nightclub (Caesars Palace),rumjungle (Mandalay Bay), Studio 54 (MGM Grand), Tabu Ultra Lounge (MGM Grand), Tangerine (Treasure Island), TAO Las Vegas (Venetian) and Tryst (Wynn Las Vegas). The Editors Choice list rates nightclubs and lounges all over the country on a variety of criteria, including popularity, originality, impact on the local and national scene, and creativity behind the outlet. “Truly, these venues represent the best in the industry and Las Vegas is definitely setting the standard with so many venues on the list,” Oxford Publishing CEO (and our favorite Southern Belle) Jennifer Robinson told the Eye on Vegas exclusively. “Each venue offers something extraordinary that was deserving of the honor of being named to the list, and for that reason they are one of the elite 100. The diversity among the group is extensive and there really are no two venues alike which is why this award has so much merit.”
It should be no surprise that Las Vegas enjoys such domination of the list that strives for geographical and concept variety. The more we travel, the more we understand that Las Vegas is completely different from everywhere else in the country, if not the planet. What Las Vegas nightclubs do is provide serious experiences through remarkable hospitality and service unmatched anywhere else. We are on the cutting-edge and leading the curve while sporting revenue sheets that are unmatched anywhere else. Quite simply, Las Vegas is the big leagues, and with the most nightclubs on the Top 100 list – by far – for the third year in a row, it would seem as though it’s official.
Congratulations to all 14 of the Vegas nightclubs who made this year’s Top 100 list. You are all doing something truly special, and by representing Las Vegas in such a manner you are helping make it undisputable that Las Vegas is the Nightlife Capital of America!
Viva RevolutionFans of Vegas’ many Latin-focused nightlife promotions need to go check out La Revolucion at Risqué Nightclub each and every Friday night. The promotion was created by Harrah’s nightlife honcho Pauly Freedman when Prince took over the former Club Rio space and its long-running and popular Thursday promotion. Freedman turned to the Risqué space at Paris Hotel & Casino and Latin media machine Super Estrella 92.7 FM to create a brand new Friday night Latin promotion that features live radio remotes from Super Estrella, featuring fantastic DJs from around the Las Vegas Valley and as far as Southern California. The evening starts with free cocktails from Cazadores Tequila for local ladies between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., and continues with prizes from Eye on Vegas en Espanol, Que Onda and even Towbin Dodge. This is one Latin-flavored party you don’t want to miss!
Fans of Vegas’ many Latin-focused nightlife promotions need to go check out at each and . The promotion was created by Harrah’s nightlife honcho when took over the former space and its long-running and popular Thursday promotion. Freedman turned to the Risqué space at and Latin media machine to create a brand new Friday night Latin promotion that features live radio remotes from Super Estrella, featuring fantastic DJs from around the Las Vegas Valley and as far as Southern California. The evening starts with free cocktails from for local ladies between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., and continues with prizes from , and even . This is one Latin-flavored party you don’t want to miss!Dim Sum Alert
Those with a craving for the traditional Cantonese meal are cheering with the announcement that Wing Lei (Wynn Las Vegas) will once again be presenting its Holiday Dim Sum Buffet from 11a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26 through Monday, Jan. 1. Dim Sum, which is Cantonese for “heart’s delight,” is a traditional brunch that includes a variety of dazzling small appetizers like shrimp balls, pot stickers, fried dumplings and other delicious dishes that combine for a memorable meal. In addition to the traditional dim sum dishes, Wing Lei also will be including a lavish sushi station, prime rib carving station and more! Cost for the amazing and unique meal is $48.88 per person and will be overseen by Wing Lei’s acclaimed executive chef, Richard Chen.
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Ark Out Eye on Vegas Breaking NewsThe Eye has learned that ARK Restaurant Group has agreed to sell two of its remaining outlets within The Venetian – Lutece and Tsunami – back to the hotel and casino for $14 million. While the failed French restaurant Lutece has been closed for sometime now, it sits on great real estate; it’s hidden entrance being the only exception. On the other hand, longtime Japanese restaurant Tsunami was believed to be enjoying some financial success at its location in the Grand Canal Shoppes. It is now believed that Tsunami will be closed before the end of the year. This deal also includes the kitchen space attached to the now defunct Vivid Nightclub, formerly Venus Nightclub, as well as part of the former Vivid Space. ARK Restaurants local honcho Paul Gordon noted that the two sides had, “reached a mutually beneficial agreement that satisfies our interests,” before adding that, “Whenever two companies are able to agreeably reach an accord of this type, there is value for both parties.”This move doesn’t mean the end for ARK in Las Vegas; they already operate the majority of the casual-service outlets in the Venetian food court and New York, New York, as well as the America Café and Gallagher’s Steakhouse at the same property. Gordon did add that a new ARK venture was on its way and would be landing at the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino. “The restaurant will be designed by Jeffrey Beers and is set to open in the early spring,” Gordon shared before adding, “We will remain active in the Las Vegas market and have future plans to grow our company here.”
, the publisher of , has announced the 2007 edition of the in the country and once again Las Vegas is proving to be the center of the country’s nightlife being home to on the list, by far the most of any other city on the list. Since the Editors of Nightclub & Bar Magazine list the clubs simply in alphabetical order we will follow suit, the Sin City clubs to land on the list include: (Hard Rock Hotel), (Red Rock Casino, Resort, Spa), (Palms Resort), (The Mirage), (Treasure Island), (Las Vegas), (Palms Resort), (Caesars Palace (Mandalay Bay), (MGM Grand (MGM Grand), (Treasure Island), (Venetian) and (Wynn Las Vegas). The Editors Choice list rates nightclubs and lounges all over the country on a variety of criteria, including popularity, originality, impact on the local and national scene, and creativity behind the outlet. “Truly, these venues represent the best in the industry and Las Vegas is definitely setting the standard with so many venues on the list,” Oxford Publishing CEO (and our favorite Southern Belle) told the Eye on Vegas exclusively. “Each venue offers something extraordinary that was deserving of the honor of being named to the list, and for that reason they are one of the elite 100. The diversity among the group is extensive and there really are no two venues alike which is why this award has so much merit.”It should be no surprise that Las Vegas enjoys such domination of the list that strives for geographical and concept variety. The more we travel, the more we understand that Las Vegas is completely different from everywhere else in the country, if not the planet. What Las Vegas nightclubs do is provide serious experiences through remarkable hospitality and service unmatched anywhere else. We are on the cutting-edge and leading the curve while sporting revenue sheets that are unmatched anywhere else. Quite simply, Las Vegas is the big leagues, and with the most nightclubs on the Top 100 list – by far – for the third year in a row, it would seem as though it’s official. Congratulations to all 14 of the Vegas nightclubs who made this year’s Top 100 list. You are all doing something truly special, and by representing Las Vegas in such a manner you are helping make it undisputable that Las Vegas is the Nightlife Capital of America!
Heating Up Vegas Eye on Vegas Breaking News
After only two months of operations in New York City’s Times Square, the Hawaiian Tropic Zone has announced that it will be opening a location in Las Vegas at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon Avenue, inside the Miracle Mile Shops in the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino. The campy concept will take over a 14,000 square foot, bi-level outlet, which we’re guessing will be the space that Crustacean off-shoot Prana once held. Don’t expect bare bar food from the new outlet, which has celebrity chef David Burke collaborating in the kitchen and creating the menu, all while he lays in wait for his upcoming Venetian eatery to be unveiled. The Hawaiian Tropic zone has a slew of interesting gimmicks that have worked wonders in the Big Apple tourist trap of Times Square, including: nightly beauty pageants on the long V-shaped bar; table concierges, “beautiful, friendly women who tend to the dining needs and enjoyment of patrons by facilitating introductions among groups”; a sidewalk café; bikinis and sarongs designed by colorful designer Nicole Miller; and several private party rooms. “Debuting our second Hawaiian Tropic Zone in the high-visibility, international hotspot of Las Vegas is a natural and, coupled with our Time Square NYC flagship, establishes us as a major player to watch in nightlife and dining,” said co-owner Dennis Riese.Plans Set for British InvasionEye on Vegas Breaking News Inspired by The Beatles and created by Cirque du Soleil, The Beatles Revolution Lounge is nearly ready to open this December at The Mirage. Revolutionary in design and atmosphere, the ultra-lounge will feature cutting-edge interactive experiences to create a psychedelic sensory environment. The deal with The Mirage dictates the lounge shall be open seven days a week creating a bit of a challenge for the Revolution brass, but nothing that can’t handle. During the early hours of the lounge (5-10P), the musical tone will be set by the fantastic four themselves, with Beatles originals, remixes and covers mixed with 60’s & 70’s classic rock, soul and funk. At 10P each night the lounge will transform into an evolutionary journey with different themes and music formats throughout the week. On Monday nights the lounge will host Cirque Family Night featuring electro house, ethno and world music for the enjoyment of the large family of Cirque performers around Las Vegas, since Cirque and Cirque czar Guy Laliberte are so involved in the project, look for it to draw one of the most interesting audiences in town. On Wednesday night, Revolution will offer its Industry Night with hip-hop remixes and R&B mash-ups providing the musical flavor of the evening. Thursday nights will stand as British Invasion night with a focus on British pop and 80’s music while Tuesday’s and Sunday’s will offer an Open Lounge format featuring down-tempo house and acid jazz music. “This is what a lounge would have been like if The Beatles created a lounge instead of music,” said Bill Hillman, Operations Manager of the Revolution Lounge. Revolution is being operated by INK, the premier nightclub operator in Toronto, currently managing seven highly successful nightlife complexes in Eastern Canada including goliath nightclub Government in Toronto, Ontario. Already Hillman and his staff have started popping up at DJ sets and appearances around town looking for the best spinsters to take residence in the lounge that will feature supposedly feature some pretty amazing technology. And of course, you can’t forget about the re-branding, “The Beatles Revolution Lounge is the next dynamic step in the continuing transformation of The Mirage,” said Scott Sibella, president and COO of The Mirage, “Revolution will bring an even higher level of energy and excitement to the resort.” Agreed Scott, agreed. http://www.eyeonvegas.net/neweye.html
Brett’s Vegas Views by Jackie BrettAgain this year, fireworks will light up the sky over the Strip as a New Year’s Eve, and lots of shows and first-class celebrations will be taking place.Celebs will be hosting New Year’s Eve parties around town. Pamela Anderson is expected to be a possible host at the Tao countdown party at The Venetian. Her soon-to-be ex-hubby Kid Rock will be the big name at Jet Nightclub’s party at The Mirage. Britney Spears has already declared that she’ll be hosting at PURE nightclub inside Caesars Palace. Light Nightclub at Bellagio will feature Cirque du Soleil performers from “O,” LOVE, KA, Zumanity and Mystére providing live dance performances.
Hootie & the Blowfish, the popular easy rock supergroup of the ’90s, will perform a New Year’s Eve concert at the Silverton inside Bass Pro at 10 p.m. Tickets are $75, which grants admission to an after-party at Mi Casa Grill Cantina and one free specialty beverage, and $125, which allows access to a VIP after-party at Shady Grove Lounge with Hootie and the Blowfish.
The Luxor is holding a special public party in the Egyptian Ballroom with a DJ, food stations, numerous bars and a balloon drop. Tickets in advance are $199 and $250 at the door, call 702-262-4400.
Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce at Mandalay Bay will present New Year’s TEASE. For the first time, all five of Kane’s sexy dancers will perform on stage at the same time for a special Burlesque Blitz. Tickets are $125 before midnight and $75 after midnight.
If a top-story Strip view is important, Mix in THEhotel offers an exclusive summit floor. Tickets are $250 inclusive. There is a one-bottle minimum for every two people.
The Fontana Bar at Bellagio will offer a view of the Las Vegas Strip fireworks show, music by Dian Diaz and her band, and a light la carte menu from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. A $350 bottle minimum is required.
The Stratosphere will be holding five tower parties. The outdoor pool deck party from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. will offer a view of the fireworks, champagne toast and DJ for $20. The other celebrations will be in the Romance Lounge on Level 107, the Twilight Social on Level 104, the Observation Deck and the Top of the World Restaurant with early and late seatings for dining. Prices range from $100 to $350, call 800-99-TOWER.
The Suncoast in the valley’s northwest area will feature Susan Anton headlining 7:30 p.m. shows Dec. 29-31 with a $39.95 ticket price. For early birds, the resort is offering New Year’s Eve at Noon with Tom Stevens. Ticket price is $22. In the Suncoast Grand Ballroom, the night time party will feature Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians with Ty Lemley and Keaton Douglas.
New Year’s Eve performances for David Copperfield are scheduled for 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The 10:30 p.m. performance will include a special midnight balloon drop and count down by Copperfield. Tickets are priced at $97, call 702-891-7777.
“Legends in Concert” at the Imperial Palace is usually dark on Sunday; however, the celebrity impersonators will do 7:30 and 10 p.m. shows on New Year’s Eve for the regular prices $49.95 and $59.95, which includes one drink, and offer a dinner and buffet package as well.
The Beach Boys will welcome 2007 with a special performance on New Year’s Eve beginning at 9:30 p.m. at the Luxor. Tickets are priced at $100, $80 and $60, call 702-262-4400.
The Monte Carlo Brew Pub will embrace an ice-cold brew and a red-hot 9:30 p.m. performance from local Prince-tribute band Purple Reign. There is a $25 cover charge.
The Sirens of TI will hold a special New Year’s Eve performance at 11:42 p.m. in Sirens’ Cove at the front of Treasure Island.
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Ocean’s Twelve 7 am
CW
The Ultimate Poker Challenge 12 am
Discovery Home
Party Girl 1 am; 4 am; 9 am; 12 pm
ESPNCL
1998 World Series of Poker 12 am
1998 U.S. Poker Championships 1 am
1999 U.S. Poker Championships 1:30 am
2001 World Poker Open 2 am
ESPN2
2006 World Series of Poker 10 am; 11 am; 12 pm; 1 pm; 2 pm; 3 pm; 4 pm; 5 pm; 6 pm; 9 pm; 10 pm
FSW
PartyPoker.net Aussie Millions 12 am
FullTiltPoker.net Championship at Red Rock 2 pm; 3 pm; 4 pm; 5 pm; 6 pm
MANSIONPOKER.net Poker Dome Challenge 11 pm
Speed
NASCAR Beyond the Wheel 11 am
Spike
CSI: 7 pm
Tennis
Destination Tennis 11 am; 10:30 pm
TNT
Ocean’s Eleven 8 pm
TNT HD
Ocean’s Eleven 11 pm
Monday December 25, 2006
A&E
Crossing Jordan 9 am
BBC
Casino Royale 3:30 pm
CBS & CBS HD
Christmas Eve Midnight Mass 12:05 am
Ultimate Blackjack Tour 2 pm
ESPN & ESPN HD
2006 World Series of Poker 2 pm; 3 pm
ESPNCL
2005 U.S. Poker Championships 12 am; 1 am
2005 World Series of Poker 6 pm
ESPN2
2006 World Series of Poker 9 pm; 10 pm; 11 pm
FSW
Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament 1 am; 4 pm; 5 pm
GSN
High Stakes Poker 8 pm; 9 pm
World Series of Blackjack 10 pm; 11 pm
NBC & NBC
Capital One Holiday Celebration on Ice 11:30 am
Spike
CSI: 3 am; 7 pm; 8 pm
Tennis
Destination Tennis 8:30 am; 3:30 pm
Tuesday December 26, 2006
@ MAX
Ocean’s Twelve 8 pm
Club Jenna
Celebrity Porno Poker 7 am; 7 pm
Discovery HD
Big Cat Magic 12 pm
SEMA: The World’s Greatest Car Show 7 pm; 10 pm
Discovery Times
Casino Cops 3 am
ESPN2
2006 World Series of Poker 1 pm; 2 pm; 3 pm; 4 pm; 10 pm; 11 pm
GSN
World Series of Blackjack 2 am
Spike
CSI: 12 am; 7 pm; 8 pm
Wednesday December 27, 2006
5MAX
Ocean’s Twelve 12:20 pm; 8:10 pm
A&E
Criss Angel: Mindfreak 10 pm; 10:30 pm; 11 pm; 11:30 pm
Discovery HD
SEMA: The World’s Greatest Car Show 2 am; 3 pm
E!
The Girls Next Door 12:30 am
Encore Western
Wanda Nevada 12:35 am
ESPNCL
2004 U.S. Poker Championships 12 am; 1 am
2005 World Series of Poker 6 pm
ESPN2
2006 World Series of Poker 1 pm; 2 pm; 9 pm; 10 pm; 11 pm
Food Network
Food Finds: Las Vegas 9:30 am
FSW
MANSIONPOKER.net Poker Dome Challenge 3 pm
PartyPOker.net Aussie Millions 5 pm
Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament 8 pm
GSN
Poker Royale: Celebrities vs. Poker Pros 2 am
HGTV
Hammered with John and Jimmy DiResta 11:30 pm
Spike
CSI: 12 am; 7 pm; 8 pm
Tennis
Destination Tennis 9;30 pm
TNT
Las Vegas 11 pm
TNT HD
Las Vegas 8 pm
Travel
Anthony Bourdain 8 pm; 11 pm
World poker Tour 9 pm
Thursday December 28, 2006
A&E
Criss Angel: Mindfreak 2 am; 2:30 am; 3 am; 3:30 am
CBS & CBS HD
CSI: 9 pm
CMT
Man vs. Vegas 1:30 am; 2:30 am
The 2006 Miss America Pageant 4 pm
Discovery Times
American Casino 6 am-10 pm on the hour
ESPNCL
2004 U.S. Poker Championship 12 am; 1 am
2005 World Series of Poker 6 pm
ESPN2
2006 World Series of Poker 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm; 10 pm; 11 pm
Fine Living
We Live Here 7:30 pm; 10:30 pm
Food Network
Inside Dish with Rachael Ray featuring Penn & Teller 9:30 am
Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello 3:30 pm
FSW
Poker Superstars Invitational Tournament 12 pm
GSN
Poker Royale: Celebrities vs. Poker Pros 2 am
High Stakes Poker 10 pm
HGTV
Hammered with John and Jimmy DiResta 3:30 am
Spike
CSI: 12 am; 7 pm; 8 pm
Travel
World Poker Tour 12 am
USA
Casino 2:30 pm
Friday December 29, 2006
ESPNCL
2004 U.S. Poker Championships 12 am; 1 am
Poker Royale: Celebrities vs. Poker Pros 2 am
2005 World Series of Poker 6pm
ESPN2
2006 World series of Poker 1 pm; 2 pm; 10 pm; 11 pm
Fine Living
We Live Here 4:30 am
NBC & NBC HD
Las Vegas 9 pm
Spike
12 am; 7 pm; 8 pm
Starz Edge
Croupier 9:20 am; 5:45 pm
TBS
Saved by the Bell: The College Years 7 am; 7:30 am; 8 am; 8:30 am
Tennis
Destination Tennis 4:30 pm
Casinos vs. taverns one issue.
By Brian Haynes/Las Vegas Review JournalWhen is a tavern more than a tavern and a lemon more than a cocktail garnish?As court onlookers learned Tuesday, things aren’t always what they seem when the discussion turns to the constitutionality of the state’s new anti-smoking law.
In an all-day hearing, lawyers for bar and tavern owners challenged the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act, saying it’s vague and unfairly targets small businesses.
“This was a misguided attempt to achieve a laudable goal,” said Mark Ferrario, who represents the more than 200 members of the Nevada Tavern Owners Association. “No one from our side of the table is challenging the goal of protecting children and families from secondhand smoke.”
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The off-Broadway musical logged more than 700 performances in the Gold Coast’s 400-seat showroom since early 2005, and before that had a six-year run at the Flamingo, from 1995 through 2001.
Writer-director Stuart Ross has a direct hand in supervising the Las Vegas edition (versus the countless community theater productions across the country). So you have to take him seriously about the concept, if not the title, of Las Vegas debuting a follow-up he says he would call “Plaid du Soleil.”
A certain French Canadian entertainment company might take issue with that. But Martini says all parties are serious about “a sequel or a prequel or some kind of ‘quel’ ” returning to the Gold Coast in 2008. Seldom have a venue and title been so perfectly matched, and Las Vegas “needs some more rooms for small shows — 500 seats or less,” Martini says.
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Rooms available for end-of-year bashes, but prices are sky high.
By Benjamin Spillman/Las Vegas Review JournalFor locals the Stratosphere is a distinctive feature of the Las Vegas skyline.For tourists who want to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Sin City, it’s a G-rated description of where local hotel room rates are heading.
The supply of rooms available Dec. 31 is rapidly dwindling and likely to sell out.
And posted rates for the ones that remain are as high as $680 and as, um, low as $237.
Anyone who decides to leave the hotel for a swanky New Year’s Eve party on the Strip can expect to pay as much as $550 to get in.
Add it up and it comes to a little more than $198 million in nongambling revenue for the local economy, according to an estimate from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
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The information below is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Prices do not include tax or gratuity unless indicated. Special times and prices may apply during special events and holidays.
http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Dec-22-Fri-2006/weekly/11545767.htmlSHOW REVIEWS: Sounds of the Season
‘Plaid,’ Scintas celebrate the holidays onstage.
By Mike Weatherford/Las Vegas Review Journal “We’re going to try to alter our show to fit you and your holiday needs,” proclaims a character in “Plaid Tidings,” the Christmas makeover of “Forever Plaid” at the Gold Coast.Well, this town is all about the service industry, right? Christmas shouldn’t be any exception. Wayne Newton added penguins and an ice skater to his Harrah’s revue, and the Scintas join in this year with a holiday edition that, Joe Scinta jokes, cost a whopping “314 bucks.”
It’s money well spent. Christmas so becomes the family band from Buffalo, N.Y., that the Scintas could leave the tree onstage all year. The jokes just seem funnier, the George Burns and Dean Martin imitations more dead on, when filtered through that warm fuzziness of ’70s variety TV.
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Following the conclusion of “Defending the Caveman” on Friday and Saturday nights, the entire complex transforms into a four-level nightclub with its theater stage serving as a dance floor for TRIQ Ultra Lounge, where guests will be treated to complimentary seating inside the theater. As the only major complex that morphs from a theater to nightclub in Las Vegas to provide free seating to patrons, TRIQ is poised to become the hottest place to celebrate the night. With free access to Steve Wyrick show attendees, TRIQ houses numerous VIP tables that each showcase a personal stripper pole and plush lounge sectioned seating with the best views of the excitement on the floor. The finest in bottle service will be provided along with a nightclub scene that is promised to make a lasting impression.
“I’m very excited about the opening of the entertainment complex,” said Steve Wyrick. “I personally have put so much time and effort into this project and to see it come into fruition is very exciting. I’m confident in my staff and the amazing talents of my fellow entertainers Ronn Lucas, Martin Nievera and ‘Defending the Caveman’.”
About Steve Wyrick Entertainment Complex:
Located in Desert Passage at the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the multi-million dollar Steve Wyrick Entertainment Complex features the Steve Wyrick Theatre, Magiq Shoppe, and TRIQ Ultra Lounge. The 33,000 square-foot venue sets precedence as the most unique retail, entertainment and dining destination in Las Vegas.
By Len Butcher/Las Vegas Review JournalFunny, right? Well, there’s plenty more where this came from when you catch her show at Harrah’s. This popular comedian became one of Las Vegas’ most beloved performers during her six-year run at New York-New York before moving into a larger theater at Harrah’s a few months ago.
This multi-talented performer began her career as a dancer, good enough to dance on Broadway in five different productions. She gave it up to do stand-up comedy, but admits that she had no idea why. She recently told me that she discovered she had “some kind of absurdly intense interest in it that I never knew I had. I loved it and still do. It’s a constant challenge and something you can do until you’re much older. Dancers peak at 35 and that’s pretty much it. I noticed George Burns was 95 and he was still okay. You can do stand up for a long time.”
Rudner has also said that she refuses to say anything unless it is laced with wit. “Making people laugh gives you a lot of self confidence. I used to be painfully shy. When I was a kid, I would hide, but now I just say ‘hey.’ So I think anything is possible if you work at it. But it certainly did not come naturally, this was a conscious effort. Everything is a conscious effort.
“Even if I’ve had a day that’s particularly dramatic in some fashion and people say, ‘How can you do stand-up comedy when you’ve had a day like that?’ Well, that’s the very time to do it because, not only am I making an audience feel happier, when I see other people laugh, it’s contagious and you kind of say, ‘Oh, that wasn’t so bad, the plumber will come tomorrow, things will dry’.”
When she faced an audience for the first time as a comedian, Rudner says, “It was a tremendous sense of fulfillment. When I first came out on Letterman and came out by myself and said what I had thought and what I had written the way I wanted to do it, it was very liberating. Stand-up is very independent, which is why I think people who don’t even have to do stand-up anymore — those who are very wealthy and successful like Jerry Seinfeld and Bob Newhart and Bill Cosby — still choose to do it. They don’t have to, they just like it. You get to say what you want to say. It’s a very personal form of expression.”
She credits Las Vegas as giving her a big break. “Vegas was a huge break because my husband and I were able to move here, start a family and change our lives. I was able to stop traveling and work in the same place every night. I think coming to Vegas was a big break and getting my own theater.”
Despite her hectic schedule, Rudner turned her talents to writing, and like her stand-up comedy, her books proved as successful. She says her writing is “kind of an expansion of my jokes, comedy essays. It’s fun, I like doing it. I’m doing another book now of essays but my first novel was quite challenging. It was called Tickled Pink which was about becoming a stand-up comedian in Manhattan in the ’80s. My new novel that’s just out is called Turning The Tables and is about a woman who gets wronged by a guy in a casino in Las Vegas. That was a bit more difficult because it involved a story line, character development and plot.”
But if you think Rudner is going to limit herself just to comedy and books, fuggedaboutit. Her and husband Martin Bergman, who collaborate on projects, have a new movie “that we’re trying to figure out how to get going, which is always a challenge and he also helps me with my books. The new book I’m writing is about being in your 50s — and I don’t say I’m 50, I say ‘I’ve turned filthy.’ We’re always getting involved in something. I think you have to do a lot of different things, so if one thing falls over, you say, ‘Oh well, I’ll do this one.”
Whatever Rudner does, you know it’s going to be good and you’re going to enjoy it. If you don’t believe me, catch her at Harrah’s.
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Living In Las Vegas Podcast #35 is Online! Episode #35 of The Living In Las Vegas Podcast is now available.Title: Holiday Cheer: Noel
Today’s Holiday Cheer Song is Noel, from Scott’s ChristmAcoustic II CD. But before the song, we are treated to a little fun from Heather and Savannah.
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RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH MGM MIRAG
Admission to Caramel Lounge
VIP Admission to Light Nightclub from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Cirque Du Soleil’s “O” New Year’s Eve performances are scheduled for 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the 4 p.m. show are priced at $150, $125, $99 and $93.50 plus tax. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show include a souvenir gift bag and are priced at $185, $160, $134 and $128.50 plus tax. For reservations call (702) 693-7722.Fontana Bar A premier place to see the Las Vegas Strip fireworks show, guests of Fontana will be entertained by the music of Dian Diaz and her band as they rock into the new year. Tables will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. A light á la carte menu will be offered. New Year’s Eve hours will be from 6 p.m. to
2 a.m. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. A $350 bottle minimum is required. For more information call (702) 693-7111.Light Nightclub Light offers the most elegant and exclusive New Year’s Eve party in Las Vegas. Cirque du Soleil performers from “O,” LOVE, KÀ, Zumanity and Mystère will provide live dance performances, while the resident DJ spins hot beats. Tickets are $150 per person and include VIP entrance and a complimentary champagne toast. Table reservations are $275 per person with a six-person minimum and include a complimentary bottle of Dom Perignon. Guests with table reservations will be required to purchase one bottle for every four guests with a two-bottle minimum. Prices are subject to change. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. For reservations call (702) 693-8300.Caramel Bar & Lounge
Caramel’s New Year’s Eve celebration will kick-off with the televised New York City Times Square “Ball Drop” from two elevated plasma screens. General admission is $40 per person and includes a champagne toast at midnight. Table reservations are $150 per person with a six-person minimum and include a complimentary bottle of Dom Perignon. Guests with table reservations will be required to purchase one bottle for every four guests with a two-bottle minimum. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. For reservations call (702) 693-8300.
Picasso
Chef Julian Serrano’s elegant New Year’s Eve menu is as compelling as the Picasso masterpieces on display: Poached Glidden Point Oysters with buerre blanc cuvee and Osetra caviar; Terrine of Hudson Valley Foie Gras; Pan-Seared U-10 Day Boat Scallops; Sautéed Langoustine; Fresh Filet of Wild Turbot; Breast of Pheasant; Aged Lamb Roti; Roasted Milk-fed Veal Chop and Kobe Beef Filet Mignon. Dessert selections include: Apple Tart Tatin, Warm Chocolate Fondant, Coconut Panna Cotta and Dark Chocolate Genoise. At $550 per person, the six-course dinner includes live music, tax and gratuity. All beverages are additional. For reservations call (702) 693-7223.MICHAEL MINA
Chef Michael Mina’s elegant seafood restaurant lures fine-dining fans with a New Year’s Eve menu full of culinary delights such as: French Estate Osetra Caviar Parfait; Sonoma Duck Confit Risotto with butternut squash and winter truffle foam; Hudson Valley Foie Gras; Maine Lobster Agnolotti; Kobe Beef Rib Roast with gold potato puree, baby spinach and roasted foie gras and a dessert trio of Honey Tangerine, Chocolate Sorbet and Blood Orange Gastrique. At $375 (+ $160 optional wine pairing) per person, the dinner includes live music, tax and gratuity. All beverages are additional. For reservations call (702) 693-7223. Jasmine Chef Philip Lo’s nouvelle New Year’s Eve cuisine offers Hong Kong flavor and flair: Chilled Live Santa Barbara Spotted Prawn Salad; Shark Fin Experience Soup; Caviar with egg white and crab meat nest; Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass or Wok-Fried Kobe Beef along with a special Jean-Philippe Maury New Year creation for dessert. At $288 per person, the five-course dinner includes live music and dancing, tax and gratuity. All beverages are additional. For reservations call (702) 693-7223.Osteria del Circo
The five-course New Year’s Eve menu features decadent and satisfying dishes: Half Lobster Marinated in Champagne with vegetables marinated in coral vinaigrette; White Truffle Risotto; Rolled and Seared Mediterranean Sea Bass on braised leek and potato in Hawaiian shrimp apple reduction; Veal Tenderloin with Morel mushroom sauce and Mascarpone potato wrapped in puff pastry along with Panna Cotta Passion, Chocolate Croustillant and Vacherin Vanilla Raspberry. Between courses and after dinner, guests may dance non-stop on Club Circo’s dance floor, where DJs will spin the best club, pop and house grooves. At $295 per person, the dinner includes dancing at Club Circo, tax and gratuity. All beverages are additional. For reservations call (702) 693-7223.
Le CirqueThe AAA Five Diamond award-winning tables at Le Cirque are among the most sought after by New Year’s Eve revelers. Highlights of the festive six-course menu include: Lobster Salad with black truffle dressing; White Alba Truffle Risotto with spinach and vermouth emulsion; Foie Gras Sauté with spiced butternut squash; Wild Turbot with Santa Barbara spot prawns and citrus butter sauce; Kobe Beef Tenderloin with truffled potato dariole and wild mushrooms or Jamison Farms Rack of Lamb with stewed peppers along with Chocolate Soufflé or Traditional Mille Feuille for dessert. At $425 per person, the dinner includes dancing at Club Circo, tax and gratuity. All beverages are additional. For reservations call (702) 693-7223.Shintaro
A six-course New Year’s Eve menu will include such items as: Toro Sashimi with yellow cluster tomato, mango salsa and opal basil vinaigrette; Pan-Seared Muscovy Duck Breast with foie gras, sweet potato mash, carmelized onion and pineapple miso; Chilled Maine Lobster on Inaniwa Udon with uni, assorted vegetables and black truffle yuzu dressing; Braised Kobe Beef with red & forbidden black rice, matsutake and demi glace; and a symphony of Shintaro’s sushi and sashimi along with Lychee Nuts in lemongrass sake. The menu is available at $250 per person including tax and gratuity. All beverages are additional. Shintaro also will feature authentic teppanyaki cuisine prepared at live-action cooking grills. Before guests’ eyes, master chefs will prepare multi-course meals that are pure theatre. For reservations call (702) 693-7223.
Prime SteakhouseA six-course New Year’s Eve dinner features such dishes as: Caviar Purse; Soy Cured Salmon; Wild Mushroom Soup with parmesan, chili and thyme; Black Sea Bass with fragrant coconut juice, parsnip and lime; Prime Surf & Turf with truffle mashed potatoes and for dessert; Prime Chocolate Fantasy 2007. At $450 per person, dinner includes live music and dancing, tax and gratuity. All beverages are additional. For reservations call (702) 693-7223. Todd English’s OlivesA special six-course menu features such dishes as: Moon Stone Oysters with Dungeness crab and mustard crème fraiche; Foie Gras Torchon with winter fruit and petite greens; Goat Cheese Tortellini with hazelnut brown butter; Dover Sole Roulade with a caviar dollop and silky spinach spuma; Baby Rack of Lamb with truffled parsnip puree and Porcini mushroom ragu along with Triple Chocolate Cheesecake, Nutella and Banana Bread Pudding and B-52 Chocolate Napoleon. At $280 (+ $75 optional wine pairing) per person, the six-course dinner includes live music and dancing, tax and gratuity. All beverages are additional. For reservations call (702) 693-7223. Sensi
Chef Martin Heierling’s ingredient-driven cuisine delivers tantalizing dishes such as: Singapore-Style Drunken Prawns; Wild Mushroom Bisque; Light Black Truffle Gnocchi; Filet of Dover Sole in Rose Champagne sauce; Polenta Crusted Diver Scallops; Warm Salad of Butter Poached Chick Lobster; Grilled Wagyu Kobe Beef along with Sensi’s Classic Dessert Tasting Platter. A DJ will spin the best club, pop and house grooves to accompany the six-course dinner for $275 per person, including sales tax and gratuity. Beverages are additional. For reservations call (702) 693-7223. FIX restaurant & bar
At $225 per person (minimum of two guests), a five-course dinner includes a champagne toast at midnight. All guests for the dinner will be seated at 9 p.m. Á la Carte reservations are offered at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. For reservations call (702) 693-8400. Petrossian LoungeNew Year’s Eve boasts an á la carte menu with two special items: Chardonnay Poached Maine Lobster Medallions ($42) and Scottish Black Sea Spiced & Pastrami Petrossian Salmon ($38). Tax and gratuity are not included. For reservations call (702) 693-7223. MGM GRANDDeluxe accommodations are available with rates ranging from $299 to $599 depending on arrival date. To reserve a room call (800) 929-1111 or go online at www.mgmgrand.com. KÀNew Year’s Eve performances are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and are priced at $150, $125 and $99 and $69 plus tax. For reservations call (702) 891-7777. Studio 54Guests can ring in the New Year at Studio 54’s Ultimate New Year’s Eve Dance Party. The exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration will include an open bar from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., complimentary champagne until 1:30 a.m., hors d’oeuvres, party favors and Studio 54’s signature, dynamic choreographed dance routines. Revelers also will experience an electrifying countdown enhanced by vibrant visuals, a spectacular balloon drop, confetti blasts and a diverse mix of music including hip-hop, mash-ups, dance and house favorites. Tickets for The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Dance Party at Studio 54 are $250 in advance and $300 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. For reservations call (702)-891-7777.Tabú Ultra Lounge Tabú Ultra Lounge presents Naughty New Year’s Eve featuring an intimate setting, beautiful servers and renowned DJs. Guests will enjoy complimentary champagne, hors d’oeuvres and party favors until 1 a.m. Special guest DJ Lenny Fontana of NYC and resident DJ Jose 2 Hype will entice the crowd with a decadent music mix while Tabú’s model staff, dressed in their sexy New Year’s attire, caters to guests’ every need. Tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. A limited number of tables are available for guests purchasing bottle service. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. For reservations call (702) 891-7129.La Femme New Year’s Eve performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $59 inclusive. Guests must be 18 years of age or older. For reservations call (702) 891-7777.David Copperfield New Year’s Eve performances are scheduled for 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The 10:30 p.m. performance will include a special midnight balloon drop and count down by Copperfield. Tickets are priced at $97 inclusive. For reservations call (702) 891-7777.SEABLUE Michael Mina’s signature seafood specialties in a five-course tasting menu or á la carte: Seablue Signature Caviar Flight (domestic or imported); Salad of Warm Maine Lobster with avocado fondant and citrus vanilla glace: King Crab Bisque with fennel crème and pastry crisp; Grilled Fillet of Kobe Beef with open ravioli of back-rib, urchin butter and shaved Alba truffle along with Pineapple Tarte Tatin with coconut rum ice cream and vanilla anglaise. The five-course tasting menu is served at $150 per person. For reservations call (702) 693-8255.MANDALAY BAY Mandalay Bay offers exciting New Year’s Eve packages. To book any of these packages call (702) 632-7000 or (877) 632-7000 or go online at www.mandalaybay.com.The Entertainment package is $910 and includes two tickets to either the Black Eyed Peas on December 29 or Van Morrison on December 30, as well as a two-night stay in deluxe accommodations December 29 and 30 Midnight at Mandalay Bay package is $1,950 and includes deluxe accommodations December 29 through January 1, two tickets to Mandalay Bay’s New Year’s Eve Party, a commemorative photo and giftThe Ultimate New Year’s Eve Weekend package is $2,200 and includes deluxe accommodations December 29 through January 1, two tickets to Mandalay Bay’s New Year’s Eve Party, two tickets to the December 29 performance of Black Eyed Peas, a commemorative photo and gift Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce presents New Year’s TEASE. For the first time ever, all five of Ivan Kane’s sexy dancers will perform on stage at the same time for a special Burlesque Blitz. Forty Deuce party-goers will receive a complimentary champagne toast and party favors. Tickets are $125 per person before midnight and $75 per person after midnight. Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce also will offer reserved table seating packages in one of the many intimate seating areas. Table reservations ensure prime views of the seductive burlesque shows, bottle service, and party favors. Packages are individually priced. Doors open at 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. For reservations call (702) 632-9442. miX in Las Vegas Restaurant and LoungeLounge party-goers will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a champagne toast high above the Las Vegas Strip crowds from the exclusive summit floor at the top of THEhotel. Tickets are priced at $250 inclusive. There is a one-bottle minimum for every two people. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. For individual bottle prices and reservations call (702) 632-9526.
THE MIRAGE Deluxe accommodations are available at The Mirage starting from $369 on December 30 and $469 on December 31. To reserve a room call (800) 627-6667 or book online at www.mirage.com.The Mirage/Light Group Gold and Silver Packages – Packages start at $325 per person and include the following: A five-course pre-set menu or á la carte menu at STACK which includes complimentary champagne toast. Reservations are available at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. or 9 p.m. – Package price varies with reservation time.
VIP Admission to JET Nightclub from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. JET NightclubKid Rock kicks in the new year at JET with a rare DJ set and countdown to 2007. Tickets are $200 per person and include VIP entrance. Table reservations are $300 per person with an eight-person minimum and include a complimentary bottle of Dom Perignon. Guests with table reservations will be required to purchase one bottle for every four guests with a two-bottle minimum. Prices are subject to change. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. For reservations call (702) 693-8300. Danny GansA New Year’s Eve performance is scheduled for 8 p.m. Tickets are $100 inclusive. For reservations call (702) 792-7777.LOVE New Year’s Eve performances are scheduled for 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the 4:30 p.m. performance are priced at $150, $125, $99 and $69 plus tax. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show include a souvenir gift bag and are priced at $185, $160, $134 and $104 plus tax. For reservations call (702) 792-7777.
kokomo’sChef Russ Hurry will feature a decadent New Year’s Eve tasting menu with items such as: AAA Beluga Caviar with gold blini and chive crème fraiche; Sea Urchin with langoustine and cucumber salad; Carmelized Scallop & White Truffle Tart; Maine Lobster Escabeche with extra virgin olive oil and citrus; Rose Nectar with bellini and Chambord; A5 Kobe Tenderloin with seared foie gras, black truffle potato cake and white asparagus ragout; Strawberry & Ginger-Root Beer Float along with Single Origin Tanzanian Chocolate three ways. This dinner also features a bottle of Bling water and limited edition magnum of Moet & Chandon Champagne, encrusted with Swarovski crystals. The six-course dinner menu is served 5 p.m.-10 p.m., at $800 per person. For reservations call 791-7223. Onda RistoranteChef Dennis DiDio will prepare a New Year’s menu with items such as: Baby Field Greens with Asian pears, gorgonzola cheese, honey-glazed walnuts and apple-Champagne vinaigrette; Tuscan Porcini Soup with crisp pancetta and shaved parmesan; Grilled Veal Loin, Shrimp and Crab with asparagus & sweet red onion and Béarnaise sauce; Wild Mushroom Risotto with shaved black truffles and dessert. The three-course dinner menu is served 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m., at $75 per person. Wine pairing is available for an additional $45 per person. For reservations call (702) 791-7223. JaponaisToast the New Year with Champagne or sake and some of these delectable items: Lobster Spring Rolls with mango relish and blood orange vinaigrette; Pan-Seared Crab Cakes with soy mustard sauce; Kobe Beef Carpaccio; Grilled Filet Mignon with uni butter, white miso truffled potato puree and grilled asparagus; Salmon Japonais served with an oyster leek stew and curry oil; “Le Quack Japonais” with hoisin sauce, mango chutney and mushu wraps; Apple Pie Toban Yaki with ginger oatmeal clusters and honey vanilla ice cream served in a hot clay pot and Chocolate Indulgence. The New Year’s Eve dinner menu is served 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m., at $75 per person, tax and gratuity not included. A DJ will provide entertainment in the lounge. For reservations call (702) 792-7979. STACK Restaurant & BarAt $125 per person (minimum of two guests), a four-course New Year’s Eve dinner includes a champagne toast at midnight. All guests will be seated at 9 p.m. Á la Carte reservations are offered at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. For reservations call (702) 693-8400. EXCALIBURAccommodations are available starting from $151 on December 29 and $331 on December 30 and 31. Guests must arrive prior to December 31. To reserve a room call (800) 937-7777. Book online at www.excalibur.com and receive $10 off the phone-in rate. Tournament of Kings Dinner ShowNew Year’s Eve performances are scheduled for 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets for the 6 p.m. performance are $58.24 inclusive. The 8:30 p.m. performance will feature a special New Year’s Eve dinner, champagne toast and party favors. Tickets are priced at $85.46 inclusive. For reservations call (702) 597-7600. LUXORAn online-only New Year’s Eve offer available at www.luxor.com includes $20 off the phone-in rate per night, a $30 dining credit at Fusia or The Luxor Steakhouse, two complimentary admissions to Nurture – The Spa at Luxor (treatments not included), a Mandalay Place shopping discount book worth $250, 2-for-1 IMAX movie tickets and VIP viewing for the New Year’s Eve fireworks display. FANTASYFANTASY will ring in the New Year with a special 10 p.m. performance and a spectacular midnight countdown. Tickets are priced at $60.50, $49.50 and $55 inclusive. Guests must be 18 years of age or older. For reservations call (702) 262-4400. The Beach BoysThe Beach Boys will welcome 2007 with a special performance on New Year’s Eve beginning at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $100, $80 and $60 plus tax and handling fees. For reservations call (702) 262-4400. New Year’s Eve PartyLuxor is celebrating New Year’s Eve with a special public party. Located in the Egyptian Ballroom, the party features a DJ, delicious food stations and numerous bars. Prior to midnight, guests will receive party favors to ring in the New Year, when hundreds of balloons will drop from the ceiling. Tickets to the New Year’s Eve party are $199 in advance and $250 at the door. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Doors open at 8 p.m. For reservations call (702) 262-4400. MONTE CARLODeluxe accommodations are available for a three-night stay starting from $799.95 with a December 29 arrival. This special package includes 2-for-1 spa admission (treatments not included), 2-for-1 dinner buffet and 2-for-1 beer or cocktail at the Monte Carlo Brew Pub. To reserve a room call (866) 324-4750 or go online at www.montecarlo.com. Guests must mention booking code XNY06. Monte Carlo Brew PubCelebrate New Year’s Eve with an ice-cold brew and a red-hot performance from local Prince-tribute band Purple Reign. The performance is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. There is a $25 cover charge and guests must be 21 years of age or older. For more information call (702) 730-7000. NEW YORK – NEW YORKDeluxe accommodations are available at New York-New York starting from $219 on December 29, $429 on December 30 and $529 on December 31, based on a three-night minimum stay. To reserve a room call (800) 693-6763 or go online www.nynyhotelcasino.com. ZumanityNew Year’s Eve performances are scheduled for 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets are priced at $129, $99, $79 and $69 plus tax. Guest must be 18 years of age or older. For reservations call (702) 740-6815. Coyote UglyCoyote Ugly offers a New Year’s Eve celebration with party favors and a complimentary champagne toast. Tickets are priced at $52 and are standing room only. Doors open at 6 p.m. and guests must be 21 years of age or older. For reservations call (702) 740-6330. TREASURE ISLAND Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère New Year’s Eve performances are scheduled for 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $95, $75 and $60 plus tax. For reservations call (702) 894-7111.Tangerine
Party like a rock star in Tangerine’s indoor lounge or get down on the outdoor deck under the fireworks to the sounds of DJ Grand Master Flash. Ticket prices start at $100. Table reservations are $100 per person and require a two-bottle minimum purchase. Limited seating is available. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. For reservations call (702) 212-8804. The Sirens of TIA special New Year’s Eve performance occurs at 11:42 p.m. in Sirens’ Cove at the front of Treasure Island Hotel and Casino. For $207, from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. guests may experience the TI Party Package which includes a New Year’s Eve filled with live DJ music, an open bar, light hors d’oeuvres, party favors and VIP viewing of The Sirens of TI special performance and New Year’s Eve fireworks display, all from Sirens’ Cove on the Las Vegas Strip. For more information call (702) 894-7111.MIST Bar & Lounge Tickets for MIST’s New Year’s Eve celebration are $40 per person. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. For reservations call (702) 693-8300. Circus CircusSpend New Year’s Eve under the Big Top with rates starting from $209.95 per night with a December 30 arrival and a two-night minimum stay. To reserve a room call (800) 634-3450 or on go online at www.circuscircus.com.
Have a wonderful holiday seaon and a Happy New Year,
Steve, Eileen and Hunter
Posted on December 24th, 2006 by MrVegas98
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