Brian Howie of the Theatre Management Group said, “The venue will offer shows all day long thru the late evening. It’s a place for fun entertainment overall.  We plan pre-shows, the shows, meet-and-greets during post-show and gift bags. It’s an interactive entertainment experience. We want people to come and have FUN!”

Howie said, “We’re going to begin with a mini-priced 4 p.m. `Happy Hour’ and 5 p.m. show called `Little Legends’ starring Little People as celebrity impersonators. This is a Las Vegas’ first. Mini-Britney hosts this fun show. There’s Mini-Elvis, Mini-Madonna, Mini-Tina Turner, Mini-Vanilli and Mini-Sonny & Cher.” “Little Legends” will open with preview shows at only $25 from Aug. 16-31.

Producer Breck Wall’s show opens at 1 p.m. on Aug. 29.  It’s a sequel to `Bottoms Up.’ `Bottoms Up II: Burlesque Strikes Back!’ It’s a new spin on an old style of entertainment.

The 3 p.m. show is called `Doggone Silly’ with J.R. Johns and opens on Oct. 5. A dozen talented dogs will do outrageously funny tricks. J.R.’s dogs are the headliners. It was twice voted the `funniest family show in America.’”

The 7 p.m. show is called “America’s Headliners.”  Howie said, “It’s an interactive competitive variety show. The talented emcee/magician Jeff Hobson will host “America’s Headliners.” The most talented headliners will have the opportunity to star in their own show in Las Vegas. We have a headliner every month and four to five competing to be a headliner. This show opens on Sept. 12.”

The 9 p.m. show will be announced in the next few days and will continue the theme of fun and excitement at the venue.

The 11 p.m. show features a limited engagement starring actor-supermodel-author Janice Dickinson in a one-woman show called “What Would Janice Do?”

This is the brainchild of entertainment executive Jocelyne Uy and Hollywood producer Brian Howie. They formed Theatre Management Group (TMG) in 2007. They are based in Las Vegas with offices in Los Angeles and New York. Howie said, “This has been the most under-utilized property in Las Vegas over the past few years.”

It’s location is at the booming Harmon corridor. It’s Las Vegas’ mini-Strip. KRAVE is outside Miracle Mile adjacent to Planet Hollywood near City Center.

THE REPRODUCTION OF THE EIFFEL TOWER OFFERS A GREAT VIEW OF LAS VEGAS.

If you want half a taste of something authentically French, check out the Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas, 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

At 50 stories, the tower is a half-scale reproduction of the real Eiffel Tower in the real Paris. It boasts an observation deck that provides visitors with a view of the valley from 460 feet above the Strip.

During the elevator ride from the ground to the top, an elevator operator gives a brief history of the Paris landmark.

Weather permitting, the tower is open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. General admission is $9; $7 for people 65 and older and children ages 6 to 12. Kids younger than 6 are admitted free. For more information, call 946-7000.

Strip Tips is a weekly feature by Sonya Padgett that highlights attractions and activities on the Las Vegas Strip.
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Here's something for all the hip crowd who love to eat late and party into the wee hours. Studio 54 and Shibuya at MGM Grand have joined forces to satisfy that very lifestyle. It's called the $54 Dine-and-Dance Package, which lets you enjoy a late-night dinner of modern Japanese cuisine followed by VIP entry to one of our town's hottest nightclubs.

The Dine-and-Dance menu includes all of the following, per person: Rock Shrimp Tempura Wrap with spicy aioli, Yellowtail Sashimi with yuzu juice and ginger soy, Toban-Spiced Albacore with citrus ponzu and crispy onions, Roasted Beef Tenderloin with truffle ponzu and Japanese mushrooms, one California roll, two pieces of Nigiri Akami, two pieces of Whitefish, Sake and Mochi. After dinner, you'll receive complimentary VIP entry to Studio 54 where you will enjoy an eclectic music mix combined with performances by beautiful women, aerialists, acrobats and more. It really is a very "cool" place.

This offer is for a limited time only and you must be 21 or older to enter. It's also only valid with parties of two or more. Seating is from 9 to 10 p.m. so make reservations by calling (702) 891-3001 or visit www.mgmgrand.com/dining.
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The issue will coincide with the first-year anniversary of the Playboy Club in the Palms Fantasy Tower.

Roeper's photo shoots were held at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles and the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa at the Palms.

Roeper, 23, lives in Newport Beach, Calif., and Las Vegas.
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The Russian Bar is a gymnastic act that combines the elements of balance, aerial and acrobatic techniques. A thin, flexible bar, suspended between the shoulders of two sturdy holders, is used to propel a flyer high into the air. Executing a series of flips, twists and somersaults, the flyer in perfect balance will land back on the bar.

Cube balancing consists of an artist working with an enormous metal cube to create enthralling visuals. Spinning and propelling the cube around the head, body and the palm of the hand, the artist's dizzying dexterity is not to be believed as the cube itself catches the light and transforms into a shimmering whirlwind of rainbow colors.

A "Got Talent Search?" will be held at the V Theater located inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood on Aug. 17. The prize is a contract up to $150,000 and a spot in "V" The Ultimate Variety Show. The talent search is for all sorts of talent: singers, dancers, comedian, magicians, acrobats, juggler, specialty acts, etc. Friends and family can watch for free. For information their web site.

The Jerry Lewis local Labor Day Telethon will once again broadcast from the Las Vegas Hilton, Sept. 2 and 3.

The longest-running Broadway musical to play on the Strip, MAMMA MIA!, has added four new, talented principals from film, television and the stage to the cast. The show recently celebrated its fourth anniversary at Mandalay Bay.

Actress Libby Winters, joins MAMMA MIA! in the lead role of Sophie Sheridan, the bride-to-be. With experience in film, television and stage including "The Like Girl," "Champs" and the New York musical White Noise, Winters brings new life to the show.

Directly from the Broadway company of Beauty and the Beast, Rob Sutton joins the cast of MAMMA MIA! as Sam Carmichael, the American architect. Sutton's recent credits include Off-Broadway's The Ark and regional performances in Camelot and Oklahoma! Gracing the stage as Bill Austin, the Australian traveler, Ron McClary comes to Las Vegas from New York City where he starred in Summer '69: The Musical and The Lightning Field. McClary's regional credits include Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest along with television appearances on "Law and Order" and "Ed." Joining Sutton and McClary is T. Scott Cunningham as Harry Bright, the British banker, with experience ranging from Broadway, film, television, and national tours. His credits include Broadway's Love! Valour! Compassion!, Design for Living and Tartuffe as well as television appearances on "Law and Order" and the role of Ryan in the major motion picture "Serendipity."

BOA Steakhouse has a beverage program that was awarded "Best Cocktails" at the 2006 and 2007 Epicurean Awards presented by Las Vegas Life magazine. Last month, the restaurant's general manager, Brian Mongeon participated in the 42 BELOW Cocktail Competition and placed in the top three by creating an original cocktail recipe. He qualified for the 42 BELOW World Cup in New Zealand this year.
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Okay, so it's a long-winded way to lead into my review of a recently opened one-man show in Las Vegas, this one playing at the new and greatly improved theater in the Golden Nugget downtown.

"Defending the Caveman," starring Kevin Burke and written by Rob Becker, is an adventure into the relationships of men and women and the differences between them (and there are a few).This is a hilariously insightful show about the ongoing misunderstandings between men and women that will have both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition. Burke is superb at convincing us that we are still instinctually bound to the tendencies dating back to when men clubbed women over the head and dragged them away.

I went with a married couple and most of the audience, judging by their age, were probably married and had been for a few years. Along with much laughter, there was a lot of elbow-poking by both the guys and gals, as if to say, "See, that's why I do that." There also were plenty of shouts from both sexes in the audience supporting Burke's observations.

It's no surprise that "Caveman" has built a following in the therapeutic community and it's often recommended by counselors and therapists. I think it gives men and women a renewed sense of understanding, as well as a chance to laugh at themselves.

For those who may not be familiar with "Defending the Caveman," it is the longest-running solo play in Broadway history, has played in 30 countries and has been translated into 15 different languages.

I'm giving this one two fingers up (and not the middle one) and am adding it to my "must-see" lists when you're in town and for local residents as well, who, I'm told, have been flocking to the Golden Nugget to see it. Word of mouth seems to be working.

Visitors to Las Vegas’ famous Fremont Street Experience are getting even more free entertainment options with the addition of the Real Action Stunt Stage. Located at the 1st Street intersection near the Golden Nugget and Binion’s, the stage features live action performances nightly to include the Russian Bar, cube balancing and a flying silk act. Each act is unique, awe-inspiring and designed to evoke a sense of complete amazement from the audience.
 
The Russian Bar is a gymnastic act that combines the elements of balance, aerial and acrobatic techniques. A thin, flexible bar, suspended between the shoulders of two sturdy holders, is used to propel a flyer high into the air. Executing a series of flips, twists and somersaults, the flyer then lands in perfect balance—back on the bar.
 
Cube balancing consists of an artist working with an enormous metal cube to create completely enthralling visuals. Spinning and propelling the cube around the head, body and the palm of the hand, the artist’s dizzying dexterity is not to be believed as the cube itself catches the light and transforms into a shimmering whirlwind of rainbow colors.
 
A flying silk act is the perfect addition to any entertainment extravaganza—but none so more than at the Fremont Street Experience, where the aerialist is actually suspended from the 90-foot Viva Vision canopy. Soaring in graceful circles, high above the heads of the crowd, the aerialist and the silk blend together in a series of beautiful twists and turns.
 
“We want to give our visitors an experience that’s on par with what they expect of Las Vegas,” said Lisa Robinson, director of marketing for Fremont Street Experience. “A night out in Vegas should be dazzling, exciting and one-of-a-kind—and the Real Action Stunt Stage definitely plays a big part in that.”
 
Real Action Stunt Performances go on nightly at 8:15 pm and 10:15 pm. Riders of the Thunderdome perform Thursday through Saturday at 9:15 pm and 11:15 pm. Live bands perform from the 3rd Street stage seven nights a week, times vary. Nightly shows on the Viva Vision screen appear at 8:30 pm, 9 pm, 10 pm, 11 pm, and 12 am from August 1-18. Beginning August 19, the first show of the evening will be at 8 pm. All shows and performances at the Fremont Street Experience are free and open to the public.
 
Ample parking is available at the Fremont Street Experience parking garage located on the corner of Carson and 4th Streets or at any of the legendary casinos that line historic Fremont Street. Visit www.vegasexperience.com or call 702-678-5600 for more information.
 
Studio 54 and Shibuya at MGM Grand Launch Vegas' Sexiest Late-Night Rendezvous 

Studio 54 and Shibuya at MGM Grand now have joined forces to deliver the divine duo of dining and dancing for the fashionably late.  The $54 Dine-and-Dance Package indulges guests in a late-night dinner of modern Japanese cuisine followed by VIP entry to Las Vegas’ premier dance club for an evening of sultry sounds with the city’s hottest club goers.

TANGERINE LOUNGE & NIGHTCLUB TO CLOSE FOR REINVENTION SEPTEMBER 1

After more than three years as one of the top nightlife destinations on The Las Vegas Strip, Tangerine Lounge & Nightclub will close its doors with a star-studded Labor Day weekend party hosted by Rock Star Dave Navarro on Saturday September 1.

Until the closure, Tangerine will continue to operate as one of the city’s most exciting nightlife venues, offering live burlesque, top DJs and an assortment of exciting celebrity-hosted events.

Labor Day Weekend In Las Vegas
Nobody does it like Vegas

Whether you are honoring the nation's working people, celebrating the end of the summer or marking the beginning of the school year, check out the parties, pubs / restaurants and entertainment for the weekend.
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Poor Bugsy wouldn't recognize the place now. The last little bit of the original remaining structure was torn down in 1993 to make way for new construction. These days, The Flamingo is a huge, upscale tropical themed palace - not a mobster or moll in sight. Oh well.

The glittering pink and orange neon façade is one of the most famous in Vegas and the casino area is a faux-tropical wonderland. The gaming area wanders and meanders throughout the property so there are lots of different sections in which to spend your money but the overall feeling is pretty good. This is also one of the few places where you can still find low limits on blackjack tables, although they are becoming more rare here as well. To be honest, this isn't a place that I spend a lot of time gambling in but not for any good reason other than there are places that I like better. They do have a full spectrum of gaming options including slots of all denominations, all the usual table games, a race and sports book, and a poker room.

But it is once you get upstairs that the real magic of The Flamingo begins, with their “GO” rooms. Done with a big nod to the Bugsy Siegel era, the rooms feature decidedly retro décor with big white padded vinyl headboards, white built in desks and chairs that look like they time traveled from the 1940s, and full walls of white drapes (electronic no less) offset by vibrant pinks and deep browns in the wallpaper, carpeting, and accents. Flat panel televisions, CD/DVD players, and high-speed Internet keep it modern so the overall effect is very hip. The bathrooms have also been completely redone with frosted glass walls, a television built into the mirror, and all new fixtures, lighting, and amenities. Staying in one of them will cost you extra (about $50 more per night if the website is any indication) but it’s totally worth it.

Eventually all of the rooms will be converted to this look and feel but that will be a slow process, meaning you have to specifically request one of these rooms if you want it. The older rooms are much more pedestrian although larger than average with comfy furniture and all the standard amenities.

Another truly remarkable part of the hotel is the pool that rivals The Mirage for the nicest in town. Dense tropical foliage frames the area and there are even live tropical animals including penguins and, you guessed it, flamingos. Get it?

There are several restaurants (including a branch of Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville) plus a couple of shows and a health club. If you're really into committing to Vegas you can buy into a time-share.

Prices are reasonable for what you’re getting. Although the standard rooms start as low as $70 a night for summer, mid-week periods $100-150 is more common. Weekends hover around the $200 a night mark and as mentioned the “GO” rooms will cost more.

Although the overall package still places The Flamingo in the second tier of hotel choices for me, those new rooms make a huge difference and move it up several notches in esteem.

The Flamingo Las Vegas
3555 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
800-732-2111
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"Shades of Sinatra," has been getting rave reviews from every writer who has stopped by to see them, be it at the Bootlegger or wherever. The show is produced by a talented young lady, who knows how to pick'em, Kelly Clinton. Clinton has carefully moved them along, giving them good places to work out any kinks along the way before taking them to the big rooms of our little village. And, now gang, they are ready! Their first show, by the way, was in the Stirling Club at Turnberry Place in Las Vegas in 2005.

Red Square, at Mandalay Bay, is famous for its' private vodka lockers, frozen ice bar, and the finest selection of more than 200 frozen vodka and infusions, martinis and Russian-inspired cocktails.

Dining selections include an extensive caviar list and a "critically acclaimed" menu of updated Russian classics and perestrojka-inspired continental, French, Italian, and American specialties.  Along with an impressive caviar selection, you’ll enjoy such perestroika-inspired Russian and internationally influenced favorites such as Siberian Nachos, Seared Foie Gras & Duck Confit, Strozapretti Stroganof and Adzhika-Spiced Pork Tenderloin.

Before or after dinner, experience the exclusive private vodka vault and famous frozen icebar  that was voted Best Bar in America by Playboy Magazine.

‘Love’ Is On The Air…

McCartney attended the Las Vegas premiere along with surviving Beatle Ringo Starr, John Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono, and George Harrison’s widow Olivia on June 30. During its six week run, ‘Love’ has attracted dozens of Hollywood stars to the Mirage theatre once occupied by Siegfried and Roy. On Sunday night, Kim Basinger was spotted in the audience.
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