Everything Las Vegas Issue # 674
August 7th, 2008
Rare female magician to take stage.
Scarlett will spice show at V Theater on Strip with dancing, characters.
By: Jerry Fink/Ls Vegas Sun
Female magicians still form an exclusive club.
Even in the age of gender enlightenment and equal opportunity, men dominate the world of illusion.
A few women have broken the magic barrier: Luna Shimada of Australia, Ava Do of Vietnam and Arian Black, a Canadian who has lived in Las Vegas for several years.
“I feel there’s some bias against women in the business,” says Scarlett, a 22-year-old, one-named magician who’s about to debut on the Strip. “But I’ve been lucky. Everyone I’ve spoken to has been very receptive, although I feel a lot of established magicians like the male dominance of it.”
Scarlett, Princess of Magic, opens Friday at the V Theater inside the Miracle Mile at Planet Hollywood. She replaces magician Nathan Burton, who recently moved his show to the Flamingo.
More here:
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/jul/28/rare-female-magician-take-stage/
Vegas paper drops sections, not jobs.
R-J’s move to cut costs follows price hike. By: Sam Skolnik/Las Vegas Sun
Having just raised the newsstand price for weekday and Saturday editions by 50 percent, the Las Vegas Review-Journal announced Monday it has eliminated sections of the paper as a cost-cutting measure.
On July 1, the non-Sunday rack cost of the Review-Journal rose to 75 cents.
Beginning this week, the Review-Journal will stop publishing Living, its lifestyle and entertainment section, Mondays and Tuesdays.
More here:
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2008/jul/29/vegas-paper-drops-sections-not-jobs/
MIKE WEATHERFORD: Saying so long to Second City.
If you go all the way back to the very first press conference, The Second City turned out to be a promise unfulfilled.
Oh, don't get me wrong. The sketch comedy revue delivered everything from an Afghanistan version of "Dirty Dancing" to a hip-hop instructional on office politics, and it's one of my favorite shows on the Strip. It has been — albeit some years more than others — ever since it opened in a converted Flamingo Las Vegas lounge in March 2001.
The show closes there Friday. A return is likely but never guaranteed, so anyone who wants Las Vegas entertainment to be more than eye candy should get there this week for a quality send-off.
More from The Las Vegas Review Journal here:
http://www.lvrj.com/living/25957999.html
Steve's Las Vegas Quickies:
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is re-designed for Las Vegas with a focus on her compelling human stories as best told through authentic artifacts recovered from Titanic’s wreck site and more extensive room re-creations. A full-scale re-creation of the Grand Staircase, a newly expanded re-creation of the outer Promenade Deck complete with severe drop in temperature, 3rd class hallway punctuating the class distinctions and 320 never-before-seen artifacts in Las Vegas are just some of the fascinating displays visitors will get the chance to experience. Tickets to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition can be purchased at the Tropicana Exhibition Center . The Exhibition is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with last admission at 9 p.m.
Described as a “life changing experience,” BODIES…The Exhibition showcases meticulously dissected real human body specimens that are preserved through an innovative process and respectfully presented, giving visitors the opportunity to view the beauty and complexity of their own organs and systems. Tickets to BODIES…The Exhibition can be purchased at any Luxor box office or by visiting www.bodiestickets.com. The Exhibition is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with last admission at 9 p.m. It is recommended that children 12 and under attend the Exhibition with a teacher or parent as an adult guide. Now open at the Luxor Hotel & Casino!
Comedy superstar David Spade brings his stand up to Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The Saturday Night Live alum and long-time Las Vegas headliner will bring his hysterical comedy show to The Showroom at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, for a series of dates in 2008. Known for his sarcastic and witty humor, David Spade has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years. David Spade performs at the Showroom at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on the following dates:
August 30-31, October 10-11, October 24-25 and November 28-29. All shows begin at 10 p.m. Minimum age requirement is 18.
Midsummer Night’s Dream at Wynn Las Vegas
Experience the perfect evening at the renowned Daniel Boulud Brasserie located on the spectacular Lake of Dreams. The package includes the following:
Three-course dinner for two at Daniel Boulud Brasserie
Mailly, Grand Cru, Depuis NV Champagne
Two Premium seats to the breathtaking show, Le Rêve
$185 Per Person (includes taxes and gratuity)
The package will be available for performances through September 30th. For more information please call 702.770.WYNN
Chip Lightman, producer for the Donny and Marie Osmond show coming to the Flamingo Las Vegas on Sept. 9, says the duo already have sold about $850,000 in pre-sales, or about 8,500 seats at an average ticket price of $100. That sort of flies in the face of the Sin City, adult-Disneyland thing, doesn't it?
The venerable afternoon revue "Viva Las Vegas," is taking the rest of the summer off and returns Sept. 15.
No surprise, but "Wizard: The Musical Journey of Oz Composer Harold Arlen" packed it in early at the Greek Isles. It closed July 13 after two weeks, short of even its modest goal of a limited-run showcase. Though worthy in the right context, the revue was more suited for off-Strip locals than for the tourist zone in a tough summer.
Chef Laurent Tourondel has opened BLT Burger at The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Serving burgers including regular beef, American kobe, lamb and salmon, plus specialty cocktails and milkshakes, (the Twinkie Boy combines vanilla ice cream, a Twinkie and caramel syrup), it's open from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. daily. Call 792-7888 or visit www.bltburger.com.
Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, will close Monday for remodeling, with reopening scheduled for Aug. 28.
The Tropicana Las Vegas presents Championship Boxing Saturday, Aug.
23 at 7 p.m. in the Tropicana Ballroom. Tickets priced at $35 and $75
are available at the Tropicana Box Office.
The mentalist Gerry McCambridge, who has performed at Hooters for one year, has had his contract at the themed-resort extended for another year. He originally came to Las Vegas in July 2005 on a 12-show, three-week contract at another property. In addition to recently competing on NBC's reality show, Phenomenon, McCambridge starred in and executive-produced The Mentalist television show and also appeared on countless talk shows.
Primos restaurant at the Suncoast is closing permanently on July 30.
The Hard Rock has opened Carey Hart's new nightclub called Wasted Space, which melds the high-end rock n' roll culture with a tattoo-influenced design. Signature club drinks are "The Hart Attack" and "Sunday Bloody Sunday."
Pampas Brazilian Grille knows how to beat the heat! That's why they're buying a cold one for everyone who comes in for lunch or dinner during the month of August! That's right, when you stop into Pampas this month to enjoy their delicious Brazilian food, they'll treat you to a free cold beverage of your choice! Try a refreshing caipirinha, or just cool off with an ice cold beer, a glass of wine or a martini. Its up to you, and Pampas is buying!
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Comedy icon Jerry Lewis faces concealed weapons charges after an unloaded handgun was discovered in a carry-on bag at McCarran International Airport, according to Metro. The 82-year-old Lewis, who was taking a Northwest Airlines flight to Detroit on Friday, told Metro he forgot the .22-caliber Beretta was in the bag.
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The investigation comes just before the Harrah's parent corporation and two hotel employees head to court in late August on misdemeanor charges of breaking safety laws at several other properties in the same group. "Remodeling of (all Flamingo guest) towers … exceeded the scope of permits issued," according to a copy of a complaint filed with the county July 16, which triggered the present investigation. More here: http://www.lvrj.com/news/26090249.html The Foodie Award of the Week goes to all of the epicureans who are practically giddy over the leaked news that chef Theo Schoenegger is coming to Las Vegas. I know… most of you are going, “Who?” Schoenegger was the chef at Patina, a famed restaurant in Los Angeles that received more glowing reviews and awards than they knew what to do with, so I guess it is a big deal. The Italian with California influences eatery will open at Encore sometime next year. The Bad Timing of the Year Award goes to South Point, which just opened their new 800 room tower right at a time when the economy and fuel prices are really smacking the local’s market hard. Granted, when they started building the place things were just fine, but this really isn’t a good period to be adding inventory. Good luck with that. The Hopefully Things Will Be Better in 2011 Award goes to Durango Station, the next local’s joing from the Station Casinos empire. It’ll be located on the far southwest side of town near Interstate 215 at Durango Road and will feature 201 rooms, a casino, restaurants and entertainment, a movie theater, and a big outdoor shopping complex not unlike the one next to their Green Valley Ranch project. Construction should begin next year. So far in the Casino Cage Match series I've been comparing hotels on The Strip - Mirage vs. TI, Palazzo vs. Planet Hollywood, and Bellagio vs. Wynn Las Vegas. But I thought it would be interesting to see what would happen when we looked at what comes down to a battle between The Strip and Downtown. You may be thinking this a no-brainer - that The Strip will win every time, but hold on there, Bucky, it might not be that easy. Downtown may not offer the breadth and depth of exciting restaurant, nightclub, and entertainment options that The Strip does, but there are undeniable benefits to staying in the area such as cost and friendliness of service. In picking which hotels to pit against each other as the representatives for their respective areas, I tried to come up with two that could compete effectively. Putting someplace like Bellagio against Fitzgerald's wouldn't be a fair fight and likewise, putting a very nice Downtown hotel against the low-end places on The Strip that are in a similar price range (like The Riviera, Tropicana, or Imperial Palace) wouldn't be effective either. So I picked one of the nicest hotels in Downtown - The Golden Nugget and put it against Bally's, a nice but not excessively nice hotel on The Strip that isn't too expensive. Seems like it could be a fair fight. Let's see: Location Obviously Bally's has the better location since it's not only on The Strip but right in the middle of it so it's within walking distance to most of the stuff most visitors will want to see and do. The Golden Nugget has a great Downtown location - right on The Fremont Street Experience and just steps away from a dozen other casinos. But the bottom line is that it is Downtown and therefore not quite as attractive from a location perspective. The clear winner here is Bally's. Parking and Access The Golden Nugget, meanwhile has a parking garage that isn't even attached to the hotel. You have to cross the street then traverse a longish hallway to get to the front desk. Being outside when it's 110 or when it's raining or blustery and chilly isn't fun, but it's basically just crossing a street and the hallway isn't anywhere near as long a walk as the one at Bally's. The winner in this category is The Golden Nugget. Checking In So since they are equal in that regard, we have to go to the surroundings. The Golden Nugget lobby is small and because of its location has a lot of cross traffic that can make it difficult to navigate. Bally's lobby area is less a lobby than a side of the room with a long check-in desk. It too acts as a glorified hallway but since it's bigger than the Golden Nugget area it becomes less of an issue. Gotta throw this one to Bally's. Getting To Your Room Bally's has a straight shot to their guest elevators but you do have to walk through the casino to get there. Golden Nugget wins this one by a mile. Rooms At the Golden Nugget, the North Tower rooms have been recently updated to feature 42 inch plasma television, nice furnishings, and the kind of clean/crisp decor that is all the rage these days. The older South Tower rooms will be getting a similar treatment eventually but for now the look is a little more florally dated. Bally's "classic" guest rooms also have some older and simpler furnishings while their "deluxe" rooms feature more stylish appointments throughout. The size between the two hotels is about the same as is the list of standard amenities. This is a tough call since there are a lot of variables here but if I'm being honest, I have to go with the new North Tower rooms at the Golden Nugget over all the other options. Casino The Bally's casino is bigger, brighter, and much more navigable. The spacing between the machines and tables is great and it's a comfortable place to play. The problem here is that it's a really boring room - totally forgettable. The Golden Nugget casino, on the other hand, is a gorgeous space after a recent multi-million dollar facelift. All golden browns, with luxurious fabrics and wood treatments, the meandering space is a stunner. But they cram a lot into their very small area so personal space is at a minimum here especially during busy times. The low ceiling and tight quarters put the claustrophobia factor off the charts. This in combination with the fact that I have won more and more often at Bally's makes me give this category to The Strip hotel. Service and Amenities The Golden Nugget has six restaurants plus a buffet and several bars, lounges, and a nightclub all of which are cheaper (in general) than comparable restaurants on The Strip. There's also a nice pool area, a spa, and a showroom to complete the offerings. Bally's has eight restaurants but several of them are little more than food court style eateries and they no longer have a buffet. They also have a spa, a shopping arcade, and a showroom, but their pool area is not that exciting although they do have tennis courts so that's a plus. The benefit for Bally's is that it is located so close to so many other exciting food and entertainment options but we have to look at this in terms of what is offered inside the building so The Golden Nugget, despite offering a little less, feels like it is offering much more. Add in the fact that the service from the front desk to the dealers in the casino is much more down home friendly at The Golden Nugget and I have to award this category to the Downtown representative. Cost The Decision 1. Steak Dinner - Ellis Island - 24 Hours - $6.95 2. Shrimp Cocktail - Golden Gate - 11 am-2 am - 99¢ 3. Breakfast Special - Wild Wild West - 24 Hours - $1.49 4. Sign-Up Promotion - Hooters - Daily - Free 5. Happy Hour - Blue Martini - 4-8pm - 50% off 6. Magic Show - Greek Isles - Nightly - $2-$19.95 7. Buffet - Mirage - Daily - $13.95-$24.95 8. Fontana Bar - Bellagio - Daily - $6 9. Hot Dog - South Point - 11 am-5 pm - 75¢ 10. Lunch Comp - Crown & Anchor - 8 am-2:30 pm - $20 buy-in Here's the coolest twist so far on the pool culture in Las Vegas: the Beach at Mandalay Bay is showing "dive-in movies" — for free — at 9 p.m. on Friday nights, starting tomorrow with "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." Expect to see many real-life recreations of the legendary Phoebe Cates bathing suit scene. Coming up: "Animal House" (August 8), "Swingers" (August 22), "Old School" (September 5). The 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 Sunday to find out about the best values in Las Vegas. Collector car aficionados from around the world will descend on Las Vegas this year, Oct. 15-18, when the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company brings their acclaimed auction and lifestyle event to the Mandalay Bay for the first time. Hundreds of desirable collector vehicles will be sold at No Reserve during the auction at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, while SPEED cameras capture live, high-definition coverage. The No Reserve policy means that each and every vehicle that crosses the auction block will be sold to the highest bidder. Barrett-Jackson has been producing "The World's Greatest Collector Car Events™" for 37 years in Scottsdale, Ariz., and West Palm Beach, Fla. To date this year, more than 347,000 attendees and millions of SPEED viewers around the world have witnessed 1,672 vehicles being auctioned off for approximately $111 million during these two events combined. The addition of the Las Vegas event represents the third jewel in a triple-crown series that is unmatched in the collector car world. The 2008 Las Vegas event will kick off Wednesday, Oct. 15, with a party at the Mandalay Bay Beach featuring live entertainment, libations, and a charity component benefiting the Lili Claire Foundation. The first collector vehicle to be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson in Las Vegas will cross the block on Thursday, Oct. 16, with auction action continuing through Saturday, Oct. 18. Beyond the auction, the event will encompass a wide range of lifestyle offerings, including an automobilia auction, a vast display from a diverse mix of vendors, and The Garage venue for live music. If you plan on attending, Special room rates and packages can be found at www.barrett-jackson.com. Hip Hop International's 7th Annual USA and World Hip Hop Dance Championships are coming to Las Vegas for the first time from July 29-Aug. 3 at Loews Lake Las Vegas and the Planet Hollywood Theater. Fifteen hundred dancers from 30 nations will compete for world supremacy at the live event that inspired the MTV series Randy Jackson presents America's Best Dance Crew. Judging will be Natasha Jean Bart, who is featured as Lady Madonna in Cirque Du Soleil's Love and prominent hip-hop choreographer Shane Sparks (America's Best Dance Crew), who is one of three judges featured on the MTV series. The week will begin with the USA Hip Hop Dance Championship as crews (five to eight dancers) from all across America will use their best moves for the chance to represent the United States at the World Hip Hop Dance Championship rounds on July 29 and 30 at Loews. The dance championship finals will be held on Sunday, Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Planet Hollywood Theater. The top dance crews in Youth (ages 7-12), Varsity (12-18) and Adult (18+) divisions will battle for world titles in a show hosted by Chris Spencer (NBC/Bravo's Significant Others, Soul Food and host of former the late night talk show Vibe). The event will be further highlighted by the presentation of the 2008 Living Legends of Hip Hop Award to MC Hammer. Randy Jackson will present medals to the winners. Single tickets and ticket packages may be purchased in advance for most events by calling 1-800-669-5867, going online at www.hiphopinternational.com, or at the door the day of each event subject to availability. The Rio recently debuted the first Microsoft Surface Technology at the iBar ultra-lounge located right inside the resort's front door. Harrah's is the first company to deploy a suite of customized applications for Microsoft Surface and install it in an entertainment venue. There are six 30-inch coffee table-like size surfaces providing guests with a distinctly personalized and engaging social experience. There is an innovated suite of custom applications from games such as High Roller bowling, multiplayer pickup pinball, and Last Call musical memory game to a program for creating and ordering your own signature cocktail. For those who are a bit shy, there is Flirt where you can engage in a conversation with any of the other tables. There are also photo applications and a virtual concierge. Every move is made on a 360-degree user interface with massive multi-touch capabilities. The best way to witness this highly creative technology is to visit the iBar. Sushisamba Strip at the Palazzo is open on the retail level of The Shoppes at The Palazzo. Sushibamba Strip is the group's first location on the West Coast, the seventh in the group, and largest location at 14,000 square feet. The restaurant offers a dining room that seats 150 people, a 21-person sushi bar and a main bar accommodating 35 customers. Eclectic dinner menus are being offered now and Sunday brunch and lunch are expected to begin later this year. Another first for the Las Vegas location is Sushibamba's distinctive robata grill that complements the restaurant's extensive menu of classic Japanese tempura, Brazilian churrasco and feijoada and Peruvian anticuchos, or marinated skewered meats roasted over an open fire. Patrons are greeted by an architectural glass facade, while 16-foot ceilings create a soaring atrium and a Carnavale-inspired environment. The area is anchored by an oversized art installation, and a robata station encased in semi-transparent Frit glass to offer a glimpse of the grill. Projections move continuously throughout the space on scrims and walls, with visuals of Japan, Brazil and Peru. A dark corridor leads guests to the Sugarcane Lounge. In early August, Sugarcane Lounge, the first extension of Sushisamba's New York boutique nightclub concept will open. The lounge will open and provide an additional 174 seats and a VIP section seating 20 people. Sugarcane Lounge will offer a stage, dance floor and D.J. booth, as well as d‚cor elements such as gold and brown leather, bamboo, and a custom-made, simulated "sugarcane" ceiling fabricated of mixed materials such as glass, acrylic, resin, paper, wood and metal tubes. By Frank Legato from CASINO PLAYER magazine. When it comes to gambling, the goals of the player and the casino are, naturally, diametrically opposed. At the most basic level, the player wants to walk away a winner, and the casino wants to rake in as much money as possible from the player’s losses. But when you examine the nature of the casino business more closely, several other levels emerge. Sure, the player wants to walk away a winner, but beyond that, the player is seeking entertainment. To many players, getting a fair dose of entertainment for the gambling dollar is at least as important as the prospect of winning money, maybe even more so. More here: It’s Time For Players to Stand Up & Fight Historically, a blackjack hand has always paid 3:2. So if you bet $10, you will be paid $15 (a 3:2 payoff). This assumes, of course, that the dealer doesn’t have a blackjack on the same hand. Single-deck games have traditionally attracted more blackjack players because they believe they have a better shot at winning playing against one deck. In fact, knowledgeable players who use the basic playing strategy in a single-deck game can reduce the house edge to virtually zero. More here: Bigger Bang Big Event. The reviews can be read here: EARN EIGHT-TIMES POINTS CRAZY 8’s MULTIPLIER MAYHEM DISCOVERY NIGHTS FRIDAY NIGHT IS LADIES NIGHT Dining Specials at Twin CreeksComplimentary Wine 8-8-08 Dining specials at Mi casa grill cantina 8-8-08 Dining specials at Sundance Grill 8-8-08 On August 8, Sundance Grill offers guest a house salad and pizza with any choice of topping for $8. 8-8-08 All summer The Tropicana is hosting "Mint Monday" pool party events. 8/4 Warrior King (Reggea) Upcoming entertainment for Sept. is still in the works. Entertainment, swimming, dancing, volleyball are all free. the events are free and open to the public. The only cost incurred by our guests are food and beverage (and gaming of course). We are positioning it as "A Real Pool Party for Real People" so laid back and relaxing unlike the very club like atmosphere at other pool parties around town. August days in Las Vegas are certainly the dog days of summer—instead of a hot and dry 115 degrees, it's 105 with enough humidity to make it uncomfortable. Monsoonal showers are always a threat at this time of year, and thunderstorms could pop up anywhere, anytime…and there are a lot of warnings about flash floods and the dangers of driving through them. (It really hasn't been a problem this year. After six months, we have still had less than an inch of rain all year.) According to all of the weather records, July is the hottest month in Las Vegas…but for some reason, August always seems hotter. There are still a lot of pool parties and summer concerts going on. There are a couple of new shows on the horizon, and the convention season is just starting with a couple of big conventions coming to town. The first convention of note will be Creation Entertainment's Official STAR TREK Convention at the fabulous Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, home of STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE, the $50 million dollar attraction that literally is Star Trek live! The 2008 edition of the convention continues in the enduring spirit of offering our attendees the absolute best time ever, a full four days of non-stop entertainment honoring Gene Roddenberry's legacy of a positive future for mankind. With an amazing array of celebrities, events, parties, food functions, autographing, photo ops, vendors, auctions, contests, live music, comedy and surprises: you are invited to leave the "real" world behind and join the fun. As the crown jewel of Creation's 36 year history of fan conventions, this event is "the one" to be at. And unlike all other "huge" fan conventions Creation Entertainment never sells a ticket that does not include a seat in the main theatre. You won't miss a guest or event or spend your time waiting on lines to get into a theatre! Make your plans to join the celebration from August 6th - 10th. MAGIC is the convention that really kicks off the season. This monster show, showing off the winter collections, comes to town at the end of the month and well over 140,000 people are being expected to attend. The men's garment convention is always a popular and well-attended event. From its humble beginnings, it is now a huge convention that is in town, twice a year. A surprising little show, which just recently opened up, is Wes Winter - A Tribute to Liberace. This production takes place in the afternoons at the Steve Wyrick Theatre. It is just Wes and a piano out there, but the evening with the music is just great. Wes is a self-taught pianist, and he doesn't even read music, but he has certainly mastered the instrument and does a terrific job at emulating the style of Liberace. It is not an impersonator show…just a wonderful show with music. You don't have to be a Liberace fan to enjoy the show; you just have to enjoy good piano music. Scarlett - the Princess of Magic (a.k.a. Scarlett the Deceiver) has signed a deal with the V Theatre for the next six months…with the hope, of course, that it will be successful and then extended. She is a bit of a phenomenon in that she has been in Vegas for less than a year and has landed her very own show. Scarlett's daytime show should be a memorable experience: she performs illusions, dressed as memorable Hollywood stars throughout her family friendly show. The eclectic list includes everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Michael Jackson. David Saxe, V Theater's show producer and managing partner states that "I have not seen such stage presence in a female magician since my sister, Melinda: The First Lady of Magic." Scarlett opens the first of the month. There are several shows that have closed, or are closing… Toxic Audio is leaving the V Theatre. The a capella group had a good run here, and they have a lot of touring gigs to fulfill. Rosanne Barr was initially going to take August off and then return to her one-woman show at the Sahara, but sluggish ticket sales made the decision for her to just not return. Criss Angel along with Cirque du Soleil will be opening their show "Believe" at the Luxor sometime soon… The original opening was scheduled for September, but it was (of course) delayed until October…by mid-September, Cirque should announce another delay in opening the show…and then there will be previews for three months while they figure out how to cut is down from three hours to ninety minutes… It has happened with every Cirque show that's opened here… It will be great…when it actually opens. And there were a couple of other small shows that appeared and disappeared so quickly that I can't even recall their names…it is just more evidence of a lethargic economy. When there is a slow down in Las Vegas, then we know that there is a problem. A year ago, we thought that gas would never reach $4 a gallon, and now, we're thrilled that it has come down to $4. It has caused fewer people to make the drive across the desert. A lot of people's disposable income is no longer disposable, and they think twice about that weekend away. I realize that there is an ebb and flow to everything, but I'm not sure how much more we can ebb…we're ready to start flowing again. The month starts off a bit slow as far as the headliners go, but it certainly picks up steam, and of course, September will be crazy. Tom Jones Celebration of the King Jay Leno Jerry Seinfeld Joel McHale Julian Marley Julieta Venegas Kyle Cease Maze featuring Frankie Beverly Nas w/ Talib Kweli Sammy Hagar and the Wabos Steely Dan The Romantics Travis Tritt Concert Fantasy and Fantasy Petite Michael John - Tribute to Billy Joel Steve Miller Band with special guest Joe Cocker UB40 The third week includes: Cher Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Cherry Poppin Daddies An Evening With Steve Lawrence Brad Garrett Daughtry Gary Puckett Hall & Oates Larry Carlton Paolo Nutini Soul Sacrifice - A Santana Tribute Terry Fator A Midsummer Night's Dream Alan Jackson Black Music Awards Bow Wow Comedian Jamie Kennedy Dennis Wise "A King for a Night" Jeffrey Osborne Kenny G Liza Minelli The Dells & the Manhattans The fourth week will bring in… Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Bill Medley with Paul Revere & the Raiders Dave Koz Gerry & the Pacemakers Gladys Knight Kansas Mos Def with special guests Whosane and Anwar Poison Rattle & Hum - Tribute to U2 Sheryl Crow & James Blunt The Ultimate 3 on 3 Basketball Challenge Tokio Hotel Berlin - featuring Terri Nunn Cannerystock Extreme & Kings X Faster Pussycat & Bang Tango Hootie & the Blowfish Survivor The last week of August and into September will have… 2008 National Celebration of the Pure Spanish Horse Air Supply Eddy Grant 3 Doors Down w/ Staind & Hinder Adrenaline Extreme Show Bill Engvall Creeping Death - 80's Metallica Tribute G. Love & Special Sauce with the John Butler Trio Kiss Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Ralphie May Ramon Ayala w/ special guest Sueno Norteno Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine Todd Rundgren, Lou Gramm, Bo Bice, Christopher Cross & Denny Laine Animevegas Convention Bill Cosby David Spade Gary US Bonds, Booker T, Chris Montez, Brian Hyland & Goodfellas Ice Cube Las Vegas Gun & Knife Show Lewis Black Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers w/ Mother Truckers SMV: Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, & Victor Wooten Southern Blues Concert Strippers and Hustlers Ball The Tubes Thunder Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine Toad the Wet Sprocket For dates and times, be sure to log onto the Las Vegas Online Entertainment Guide: ( www.lvol.com ). I Go Shows ( www.Igoshows.com ) is, of course, the place to read the reviews of all of the shows that are in town so that you can be better informed as to what you should expect from a certain production. The reviews are updated as needed to give you the knowledge you need to spend your entertainment dollars better. LENNY'S LAS VEGAS: Off to the races. Located in the Boulder Highway gaming corridor, the $250 million "Cannery Casino Resorts has been able to move forward during these "We take great pride in providing a first-class casino to the local Las Guests will enjoy a casino that features more than 2,100 of the very For meeting planners, the Eastside Cannery provides 20,000 square feet Eastside Cannery will offer an array of dining options to fit any Guests can choose from more than 300 oversized rooms and suites that "We will never waver in our commitment to construct and operate Silverton Casino Lodge welcomes dining destination Luciano’s to the property this fall as part of the casino’s ongoing $130-million expansion. Luciano’s, known for authentic Italian cuisine prepared fresh daily, is sure to be an instant classic when it opens fall 2008 at Silverton Casino Lodge. Luciano’s will offer various classic dishes such as a gourmet calzone, spaghetti bolognese, lasagna famosa, chicken vesuvio, baked ziti and a wide selection of pizza. The new restaurant will accommodate up to 30 people. “We are honored that Luciano’s has chosen Silverton Casino Lodge for it’s only off-Strip Vegas location,” said Silverton Casino Lodge President, Craig Cavileer. “Giving our customers the best possible dining options is one of the goals of the current $130-million expansion project.” Currently, Silverton Casino Lodge’s casino and public space is being increased by 35,000 square-feet. In addition to expanding the property’s gaming options, Silverton Casino Lodge will soon begin constructing a 1,500-space public parking garage complete with a car wash, temperature controlled indoor valet waiting area and VIP parking. Several new dining options are scheduled to open, as well as a cutting-edge $15-million entertainment and pool venue complete with five pools, 30 cabanas, three bars and a full stage capable of hosting headline entertainment for more than 2,000 concertgoers. Open less than a month, the new Yellowtail Sushi restaurant at the Bellagio is quickly building a celebrity clientele. The latest star to visit was actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show. Malcolm and friends ordered up eel, yellowtail and sashimi while sipping on Kirin beer. The actors who make up the cast of Jersey Boys at the Palazzo have begun calling the new Sushi Samba restaurant a second home! Owner Matt Johnson (in less than three weeks since opening) has decided to offer an authentic Sunday Brazilian brunch with his unique Japanese-Latin American cuisine. He’s also set Aug. 15 as the opening date of the new Sugarcane nightclub and lounge inside Sushi Samba. Tattooed chef and DJ Steve Martorano is back behind the grill and his kitchen turntables at Café Martorano in the Rio through next week, and he’s created a new, Italian summer menu for the best season for ripe tomatoes and fresh vegetables. His eggplant stack is a unique masterpiece not found in any other Vegas eatery. It features lightly breaded eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella and vine-ripe tomatoes, topped with arugula, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar and slices of thinly shaved, imported parmigiano-reggiano. Rapper Ludacris, members of the Team USA basketball team and Frank Sinatra’s daughter, Nancy Sinatra, along with longtime Blue Eyes confidante Jilly Rizzo were in to enjoy the feast. Summer seasonal cocktails — especially the strawberry basiltini, combining the sweetness of basil and strawberries with a touch of lemon tartness — make for a refreshingly delicious accompaniment. During dinner, Steve plays the mellow music of Sinatra, Darin and Dino, then picks up the tempo with old-school Motown to go with scenes on the plasma screen TVs that encircle the dining room. When Steve mixes Lou Rawls with Barry White, diners jump out of their seats to dance table-side, and he told me a few have even done their version of Dancing with the Stars on top! In other restaurant jottings, LBS, the new classic American burger joint opening this fall at Red Rock, has begun the hiring process. Applications for the 150 positions both in the kitchen, at the bar and in the restaurant should be made at Red Rock on Saturday. "LBS is a completely new take on the traditional burger joint," said Billy Richardson, well-known Vegas strip nightlife and restaurant entrepreneur who is the creator and operator of the new restaurant. "We are seeking energetic and experienced staff that will help shape our vision and create an unparalleled guest dining experience. "The focus of LBS is to deliver the best hamburgers anywhere in Las Vegas. Executive Chef Anthony Meidenbauer has a culinary philosophy that incorporates artisan handmade ingredients and earth-friendly menu items. We have no pre-packaged, frozen, mass-produced or flavorless items, just the best ingredients simply prepared. LBS burgers will have fresh all-natural, hormone-free Hereford beef and organic turkey, selected by the in-house highly skilled butcher and ground fresh every day. LBS will also offer a totally vegan burger, filled with farm fresh vegetables, grains and herbs." With contemporary and retro design elements, the interior of LBS is reminiscent of the quintessential American roadhouse. The 101-seat restaurant will feature a rugged exposed brick and wood interior, with distressed leather accents and brushed steel fixtures. On the ceiling above the main entrance will be a dramatic 25-by-30-foot American flag, constructed using automobile license plates representing every state in the Union. The wall opposite the entrance will feature an 8-foot-wide blown-glass sculpture of a Texas Longhorn head of cattle, especially created for the restaurant. The bar at LBS will feature more than 40 different micro brew blends and bartenders schooled in the nuances of beer making who act as "beer sommeliers." LBS will join nine other restaurants at the casino resort. Hundreds of romantics are invading Sin City starting to ready for their weddings and marriage vow renewals at chapels downtown and up and down the Strip. “Definitely busier than any other day this year except maybe Valentines will just beat it out by a little” said one restaurateur who is booked solid almost around the clock with wedding parties. “It’s a date that all superstitions point to as good fortune — especially for newlyweds.” The number 8 is considered “very good luck” in the Chinese culture. Tipped on its side 8 becomes infinity -– and thus a positive omen for those tying the knot or saying “I do” all over again. Vegas HD TV is even shooting over 100 of the best, the most outrageous and the wildest and wackiest weddings at different chapels during the 24-hour period for an upcoming world-syndicated television special. Crews with 12 hi-def cameras in different chapels will capture the weddings at 10-minute staggered intervals. Even the BOA Steakhouse and Sushi Roku restaurants in the Forum Shops at Caesars have created special eight-course menus to celebrate the fortuitous date. The “Infinite Experience” meals include a $75 wine pairing option. At BOA, its Blue Fin Tuna Carpaccio, Truffle Nachos, Classic Caesars, Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Grilled Jumbo Prawns, roasted crispy duck, American Kobe Fillet on mushroom ragout and a handcrafted artisan dessert specialties. Next door at Sushi Roku its Yellowtail sashimi, Tuna Carpaccio, Sea Bass, Stone Frill Kobe Beef, Tuna, Yellowtail, Japanese Snapper, Salmon, Eel, O’Toro, spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, avocado eel, rainbow, California, Toro and Jalapeno sushi – all served family style with one piece per person capped off with a dessert sampler! So yummy it might just pay to get married!
By JOAN WHITELY/LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
By: Rick Garman/www.vegas4visitors.com
This is a new category for the Casino Cage Match since all of the other hotels previously pitted had been on The Strip.
Bally's doesn't actually have their own parking garage anymore - you have to park next door at Paris Las Vegas and then start an almost epic journey to get to the front desk of Bally's. After negotiating the parking structure, you have to go down an elevator, take a long walkway to the back of Paris, go down an escalator, navigate through a shopping and restaurant area, then cross the Bally's casino. The whole thing is kind of silly.
Both Bally's and The Golden Nugget have the much preferred single-line check in, where guests get into a roped off queue and then get the next available agent. This is so much better than the alternative where each agent has their own line and you have to try to figure out which one is going to move faster.
At the Golden Nugget, your walk to your room will depend on which tower you are staying in. The North Tower elevators are literally steps from the lobby whereas the South Tower elevators are a little further away but down an unobstructed hallway. No lively jaunt through the casino while loaded down with luggage here.
For this category, the experience depends on which type of room you are booking.
Both casinos have some positives and negatives.
I was expecting that Bally's would win this category in a walk. It's a bigger hotel so you'd think it would have more to offer but it really doesn't.
Although Bally's has room rates that can go as low as $99, the Golden Nugget goes even lower than that and more often. This one is an easy call to The Golden Nugget.
It was a tough fight and some of the calls were very close but by winning 5 of the 8 categories listed above, the victor in this Casino Cage Match is The Golden Nugget.
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Las Vegas Top Ten Values: August 2008
The complete steak dinner at Ellis Island is the best-value meal deal in a city full of good-value meal deals. It’s a 10-ounce filet-cut sirloin, which comes with salad, garlic green beans, choice of potato, and fresh microbrewed beer, all for $6.95. You can’t beat that with a stick.
The Golden Gate shrimp cocktail went up a buck last April after more than 15 years at 99¢? The one that shocked the bargain-city faithful to their collective core? The one whose 100% increase should’ve been enough to drop it entirely from consideration? That shrimp cocktail? Well, there’s more to this than meets the eye. First, all you have to do is show a players club card to get the shrimp at the old price. Sure, the extra step (if you’re not already a member) might’ve docked the deal a few spots, but a coupla sign-up bennies mitigate the five-minute inconvenience. More important, the shrimp are bigger and better.
The $1.49 breakfast special at Wild Wild West is the same one we’ve been touting for the past several months that’s also served at Wildfire, Gold Rush, and Magic Star. However, now it’s available 24 hours at WWW, as opposed to just midnight to 11 am at the others.
The power of the Hooters players club sign-up is in the free tickets for the Bobby Slayton show, although some other goodies come with the deal.
New this month is a non-casino happy hour at Town Square’s Blue Martini. Of the many good HHs around town, this one stands out with 50% pricing on fantastic food and drinks for four hours every evening. Plus, the happy hour has become a sizzling social event that attracts lots of Las Vegas locals. It’s the perfect excuse to head down to Town Square, which continues to develop into a dining, shopping, and entertainment force.
Get the free tickets to The World’s Greatest Magic Show by calling the box office the day of the show and requesting them. We’ve heard that the allotment of freebies has been reduced from 100 to 50, but you should be able to secure them (up to four) by calling 702/734-0711 and leaving your name at the box office for pick-up that evening. There’s a $2 “printing” charge, but otherwise this good show is totally free.
The Mirage Cravings buffet is convenient at center Strip, has better hours than most (opening for dinner at 3 pm), and features an expansive choice of gourmet offerings. Tour the large selection first to take in the variety: a half-dozen soups; dim sum, sushi, Chinese appetizers, and salads at the Asian station; antipasto bar; barbecue station; bagel fixin’s; made-to-order salads, extensive desserts; and more. The Mirage is the best-value gourmet superbuffet, with the highest quality and lowest prices, among Las Vegas’ best spreads.
The $6 charge at the Fontana Lounge is the cost of a beer to satisfy the one-drink minimum and see the show in Las Vegas’ classiest lounge.
Removed from the Top Ten is the Tropicana’s “Comedy Stop,” which implemented a surprising $2 price increase after years of standing pat and at a time when most prices in town are going in the opposite direction. (What can we say? The “Comedy Stop” is independent, but it’s still the Trop.) Taking its place is the hot dog sold from the sports book cart at South Point. It’s just 75¢ for an all-beef Vienna, with kraut and onions added at no extra charge. The same deal is available in the Suncoast sports book, but South Point is more easily accessible, and you can check out the casino’s new tower.
The hours of the lunch comp at the Crown & Anchor appear to have been extended; we’re now told they’re 8 am to 2:30 pm. However, these times seem to jump around and are anything but etched in stone. If you show up anytime between early breakfast and late lunch and ask for the comp, you’ll likely be accommodated. Play a $20 bill through a machine and get your drinks and any menu item for free. You can’t lose, even when you lose.
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Just Say NO! to 6:5 Blackjack
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There’s a cancer growing in the game of blackjack—those abominable single-deck games that only pay 6:5 for a blackjack. If players don’t do something about it, the game will continue to spread. But you can help get rid of this game, and I’ll show you how in a moment.
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Now through August 31, Silverton Casino Lodge offers Discovery Club members the chance to win entry into the California State Poker Championship, which is scheduled to be held in Los Angeles September 23 and 24. Members must earn points through daily tournaments and live poker play. On August 24, the top 20 players with the most earned points will qualify to compete in a satellite event at Silverton Casino Lodge on August 31. Qualifiers for the satellite tournament will be broken into two groups to determine playing time. The top three players from each group will receive cash prizes and both winning players will receive the $2,500 entry fee into the California State Poker Championship, hotel and airfare for two and $700 cash. Guests are encouraged to visit the Player’s Club for more details.
This August 8, 2008, Discovery Club members can earn eight-times points on any slot or video poker machine at Silverton Casino Lodge. Guests are encouraged to visit the Player’s Club for more details.
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On Friday, August 8, 2008, Silverton Casino Lodge offers Discovery Club members the chance to win hundreds of dollars in cash. Members must have their Discovery Club card inserted into a slot or video poker machine between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for the chance to win a hourly cash prize of $888. To enter into a drawing for a share of $8,888, patrons need only play their favorite machines with their Discovery Club card. One ticket will be earned for every 80 base slot or video poker points accumulated. Drawing for the $8,888 will be held at 8:08 p.m. Tickets earned must be placed in the drawing drum two minutes prior to the drawing. Guests are encouraged to visit the Player’s Club for more details.
This August, Silverton Casino Lodge offers Discovery Club members the chance to win $888,000 in cash with Crazy 8’s. Discovery Club members may earn tickets by playing their favorite machines. Twenty five tickets will be earned upon a new Discovery Card sign up, ten tickets will be earned for every $100 buy-in on table games and one ticket will be earned for every $5 live keno bet, $10 live poker buy-in and 50 base slot or video poker points accumulated. Drawings will be held August 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 8 p.m. Patrons with winning tickets will roll a pair of dice to determine cash prizes. Tickets earned must be placed in the drawing drum two minutes prior to each drawing. Guests are encouraged to visit the Player’s Club for more details.
Every Friday, Discovery Club members can earn five-times points on reel games and two-times points on video poker at Silverton Casino Lodge. Guests are encouraged to visit the Player’s Club for more details.
Silverton Casino Lodge hosts No Limit Texas Hold ‘em Discovery Nights tournaments every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 p.m. To participate, Discovery Club members can buy-in for $32 to receive $1,000 in tournament chips and can purchase an additional $1,000 in tournament chips for $3 at registration. Players are allowed one re-buy or add-on of $2,000 in tournament chips for $20. If a Discovery Club member plays two hours of live poker between noon and 10 p.m. on the day of the event, the re-buy or add-on is free. Entry is limited to Discovery Club members. Those interested in playing are encouraged to visit Silverton Casino Lodge’s poker room for more details.
Silverton Casino Lodge launches a weekly, ladies-only poker tournament Fridays at 9 p.m. Every Friday, a $37 buy-in gets each participant $2,000 in chips and one of 30 seats in the tournament. Players also have the option to purchase an additional $1,000 in tournament chips for $3 at registration. Entry is limited to female Discovery Club members only. Those interested in playing are encouraged to visit Silverton Casino Lodge’s poker room for complete rules and prize structure breakdown.
On August 8, Seasons Buffet at Silverton Casino Lodge offers Discovery Club members a specialty dinner buffet from 4 – 9 p.m. for only $8. Guests are encouraged to visit the Player’s Club for more details.
To help diners cool down this summer, Twin Creeks inside Silverton Casino Lodge is giving dinner parties a complimentary bottle of wine. With advance reservation and purchase of two entrees, patrons can choose from a variety of wines including Echelon Vineyards and Robert Mondavi. To receive the gift, guests must dine between 8 and 10 p.m. To make a reservation, please call (702) 914-8594.
Dining specials at Mermaid restaurant & lounge.
Buckets of Beer This August, enjoy $14 buckets of domestic and $17 buckets of imported beer at Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge.
On August 8, Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge serves up an order of fish and chips along with a Miller Genuine Draft beer for $8.
Burritos *just added*This August, enjoy 50% off burritos at Mi Casa Grill Cantina. Lunch options include bean and cheese ($9), beef ($12), pork ($11) and chicken ($10). For dinner, bean and cheese ($10), beef ($13), pork ($11) and chicken burritos ($11) are available.
On August 8, enjoy beef or chicken fajitas for only $8.
Tequila Shots and Miller Chill Enjoy $1 Tequila shots and $1 Miller Chill bottles at Mi Casa Grill Cantina from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Shrimp Cocktail *just added*This August, guests can enjoy a delicious shrimp cocktail for only $2.
Dining specials at Shady Grove Lounge
$1 Chili Cheese Fries *just added*This August, Shady Grove Lounge serves up an order of chili cheese fries for $1.
On August 8, enjoy one bucket of Coors Light at Shady Grove Lounge for $8. $4 Beer Flights Enjoy $4 flights of select craft beer at Shady Grove Lounge from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
$1 Miller Genuine Draft 24 hour casino bar special
Guests can enjoy Miller Genuine Draft beer at Silverton Casino Lodge’s 24-hour casino bar for only $1.
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MGM Grand Aug 7 - Aug 20
Cannery Casino Aug 8 - Aug 9
Mirage Aug 8 - Aug 9
Caesars Palace Aug 8 - Aug 9
Mandalay Bay Aug 8
Hard Rock Hotel Aug 8
Hard Rock Hotel Aug 8
South Point Aug 8 - Aug 10
Las Vegas Hilton Aug 8 - Aug 9
Mandalay Bay Aug 8
Red Rock Casino Aug 8
Palms Casino Aug 8
Santa Fe Station Aug 8 - Free
Orleans Hotel Aug 8 - Aug 10
Cashman Center Aug 9 - Aug 10
Texas Station Aug 9
Orleans Hotel Aug 9
Red Rock Casino Aug 9
Caesars Palace Aug 12 - Oct 5
South Point Casino Aug 13
Four Queens Hotel Aug 14
Orleans Hotel Aug 15 - Aug 17
Mirage Aug 15 - Aug 16
Red Rock Casino Aug 15
South Point Casino Aug 15 - Aug 17
Hard Rock Hotel Aug 15
Suncoast Hotel Aug 15 - Aug 17
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Santa Fe Station Aug 15
Las Vegas Hiltn Aug 15 - Aug 17
Palms Casino Aug 16
Mandalay Bay Aug 16
Cashman Center Aug 16
Mandalay Bay Aug 16
Green Valley Ranch Aug 16
Santa Fe Station Aug 16
Santa Fe Station Aug 16
Lake Las Vegas Aug 16
Buffalo Bill's Resort Aug 16
Cannery Casino Aug 16
Hard Rock Hotel Aug 22
South Point Casino Aug 22 - Aug 24
Sunset Station Aug 22
Suncoast Hotel Aug 22 - Aug 24
Orleans Hotel Aug 22 - Aug 24
Texas Station Aug 22
Mandalay Bay Aug 22
Palms Casino Aug 22
Santa Fe Station Aug 22
Planet Hollywood Aug 22
Orleans Hotel Aug 22 - Aug 24
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Green Valley Ranch Aug 23
Cannery Casino Aug 23
Mandalay Bay Aug 23
Sunset Station Aug 23
Buffalo Bill's Resort Aug 23
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Santa Fe Station Aug 29
Hard Rock Hotel Aug 29
Palms Casino Aug 29
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Featuring a long list of tantalizing smoothies, margaritas and daiquiris, Tacone Flavor Grill & Daiquiri Bar inside Miracle Mile Shops offers visitors the chance to beat the heat this summer with delicious and refreshing frozen drinks.
Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel features a 16-story tower of bronze, glass
and steel, with a distinctive saw-tooth roofline, making an iconic
impression. The opening will take place a little more than a year after CCR
opened a successful temporary casino at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino in
Washington, Pennsylvania. Construction is on schedule for the opening of
The Meadows' $175 million state-of-the-art permanent casino in the spring
of 2009.
uncertain times with projects such as the Eastside Cannery because we
surround ourselves with talented people who have passion for their craft
and are among the most talented in the world at what they do," said CCR
Principal William Wortman. "Eastside Cannery is a reflection of that
passion and our ongoing vision and commitment to providing the best service
for our clientele. Given the state of our current economy, I cannot say
enough about the work our construction and design team did to build this
incredible facility on time and on budget."
Vegas market, but we take even greater pride in the jobs we create for
hard-working local families," said fellow CCR Principal William Paulos.
"Close to 500 local construction jobs were created and 800
family-sustaining jobs were created by Eastside Cannery are welcome news as
our region endures some of the toughest times in recent memory."
latest and most popular slot machines, 26 table games, a 450-seat bingo
hall, live keno lounge, a first-class poker room and a Race and Sports
Book.
of ballroom and meeting space to service a variety of meeting and
convention needs. The main ballroom is 17,000 square feet and can be
divided into five rooms. There are two additional meeting rooms, as well as
two boardrooms located near the main ballroom.
budget and craving, from the succulent prime rib served at Carve(SM) to the
delectable seafood ceviche at Casa Cocina(R). The soon-to-be locals'
favorite, Sweet Lucy's Tableside Buffet(SM), offers up a warm family
atmosphere with a variety of dishes to choose from that the whole family
can enjoy. The Deli(SM) will provide a quick pick-me-up while watching the
action in the Race and Sports Book or taking a break from the excitement of
the casino floor. Snaps 24-Hour Cafe(SM) will feature traditional favorites
from super-sized sandwiches to garden-fresh salads to hand-cut steaks.
Slated to make its debut in the fall is the much-anticipated lounge and
kitchen, ONE SIX(SM). Set atop the 16th floor, the ONE SIX will feature an
amazing view of the Las Vegas skyline.
showcase floor-to-ceiling glass windows, providing spectacular views of the
nearby picturesque mountains and the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip.
The 450-square-foot guest room decor and furnishings are reminiscent of the
ongoing industrial theme of the property, but have a fresh 21st century
feel with wide-screen plasma televisions in every room. Guests who book the
600-square-foot corner window suites are treated to an exceptional view
while soaking in their in-room spas. Five 900-square-foot executive suites
on the top floor also are available with the finest amenities.
world-class casinos," Wortman said. "Eastside is a fantastic venue that
people will enjoy for years to come."
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