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Hello From Las Vegas! Big week here with the announcement that the new Beatles-themed Cirque du Soleil show at The Mirage will be named "Love." Love will bring the magic of Cirque du Soleil together with the spirit and passion of The Beatles music to create a vivid, intimate and powerful entertainment experience. It will be presented in a custom-built theatre at The Mirage featuring 360-degree seating and advanced high definition video projections with 100-foot digital, moving images. The panoramic surround sound system features speakers in each seat!

Last month, I was in the line at the grocery store about midnight and struck up a conversation with a couple in front of me who just so happened to be in this new production. They were very, very excited (although exhausted) about how rehearsals were coming along! When the performers are that excited, you know it should be a great show! Ticket info coming very soon.

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Clint Holmes at Harrah's

Reviewed February, 2006
by Nancy Hruska

clint holmes harrah's las vegas hotels Though Vegas is known for shows where nearly anything goes, few entertainers would dare to mix musical genres such as Opera, Salsa, Broadway, and Jazz. Clint Holmes, however, has taken that road less traveled and the result is revolutionary enough for Rolling Stone to call it, "One of the most complex musical shows ever."

Any recognition such as that could cause a performer's head to swell, but Clint Holmes views his talent a little differently. He constantly attributes the success of his show to his cherished (and most dynamic) band, his family, and the cultural diversity of his upbringing. His energetic and deeply personal show is a journey through music that takes even Las Vegas by surprise. Click To Read The Complete Review

Madonna Coming For Two Nights To Las Vegas - The "Material Girl" is bringing her Confessions Tour to The MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas on May 27 and May 28, 2006. We have great premium seats available for all the stops on her tour, including here in Las Vegas. Click for Madonna Confessions Tour Tickets

"Billy Idol" Imperial Palace Dealertainer Computer Wallpaper - Every couple of weeks, we give you a Vegas-related free computer wallpaper download. We've featured lots of pretty girls (including the Crazy Girls in a recent issue) and the ladies want to see some men to balance it out! So we are starting with the "Billy Idol" Dealertainer from Imperial Palace. Also coming soon (for the ladies), American Storm (male revue) and others along this line. Everyone is welcome to click and download "Billy Idol" Dealertainer Computer Wallpaper

MSNBC just did a story regarding the drop in international tourists visiting the United States. In part, the story reads:

US tourism industry leaders and top government officials on Tuesday urged collaboration between the public and private sectors to stem shrinking US market share of international visitors.

Business leaders have voiced deep concerns over a decline in international visitors due partly to more bureaucratic US visa policies and a battered image overseas September 11, 2001.

US market share of international tourism is at an all-time low, dropping 35 per cent between 1992 and 2004, which translates into $286bn in lost revenue, according to the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA).


We know that many AccessVegas.com readers come to Las Vegas from around the world to enjoy our city, and we want your input. Are you traveling here less? Is it more of a hassle? What changes would you like to see be made?

We have devoted space on our message boards to this story. Please click over there to read more, and post your thoughts. We are very interested in what you have to say!

Caesars Palace Celebrates Cinco de Mayo Weekend With A May 6 Concert Featuring Three-Time Grammy Award Winner, Jon Secada With Special Guest Joey Daniels - Three-time Grammy Award winner Jon Secada will celebrate the Cinco de Mayo holiday weekend with his Pop, Latin and R&B grooves in the Roman Plaza Amphitheatre at Caesars Palace on Saturday, May 6, 2006. Click to Read The Full Story, Ticket Info ...

World's Most Amazing Juggler Nino Frediani Works In Crazy Girls - Legally Blind, Speaks 7 Languages; often Converses With Japanese In Audience - Nino Frediani performs as the comedic juggler who interacts with the audience nightly in the world famous "Crazy Girls" at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. The most amazing thing is that he's 66 years old and has the reflexes of a champion athlete while being legally blind. Nino also speaks seven languages. The Japanese love 'Crazy Girls' and love it even more when I speak their language. I will spot them and say, 'Where are you from?' during some of the hoop tricks and I will respond in Japanese to their delight. I know I just made there night. They love it!" Click to Read The Full Story ...

Deep Sea 3-D at Luxor Gives Guests a True Undersea Experience -   Now through the magic of IMAX 3D, guests can experience the sea in a whole new way. Dive into Deep Sea 3-D where audiences are transported deep below the ocean surface, to swim with some of the most exceptional, dangerous and colorful creatures. With crystal clear images up to eight stories high and wrap-around digital surround sound, IMAX takes guests to places they have only imagined. Tickets are $11.99 per person. Discount tickets are available if purchased in combination with other Luxor Attractions. Call (702) 262-IMAX for show times. Click to Book The Luxor Las Vegas

Talking Football in April - The Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook is ready to kick it off in the spring. As soon as the football schedules were released, the Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook jumped on the opportunity, posting all the lines of the first week of the season. "It also gives our players the opportunity to wager on the first week throughout the summer, even though they might not be in town for the opening weekend." Some of the highlights of the first week include: Sept. 7 (Thursday) defending champion Pittsburgh Steelers -6 over the Dolphins, Sept 10th games worth mentioning are Seattle -4 at Detroit, Denver -3 1/2 at St. Louis, Chicago -3 at Green Bay, and Indianapolis -4 at the NY Giants. The first Monday night games (that right…two Monday night games) include Washington -6 over visiting Minnesota and San Diego -2 1/2 at Oakland. All the odds and props are available at the SuperBook. Click for Las Vegas Hilton Rooms and Info

The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Presents Ansel Adams: America to Open May 3, 2006 - "We are excited to be bringing yet another groundbreaking exhibition to Las Vegas," commented Andrea Glimcher, President of the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art. "This show will be the first major exhibition in Las Vegas dedicated to one of the masters of fine art photography and represents yet another important milestone in the gallery's programming." Important selections from Adam's archive will also be on view. Among them: album pages of some of Adams' earliest photographs (1916), the 8 x 10 Kodak camera Adams used to create his iconic photographs, an album of negatives from 1932, Adams' Swiss compass used on his photographic expeditions, and more. Click to Read The Full Story ...

Gambling Talk: Video Slots - Texas Tea - with Victor H. Royer. This is a terrific game. I have played this game many times and it is not only great fun, but it also pays very well. It is a five reel 9-line video slot machine with just about the craziest, zaniest and most fun characters you will ever find in a video slot machine. I just can?t say enough about the loads of fun that you will find in this game. You will just never tire of playing it, it?s that much fun. Click to Read Complete Article

Vegas Streaming Video Of The Week - Steve Wynn Comments On Bellagio Construction (1996). Steve Wynn interviewed about The Bellagio while it is under construction during the December 31, 1995 New Year's Eve celebration at The Mirage. Steve Wynn Comments On Bellagio Construction: Broadband (only)



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Vegas Concerts and Headliners:

April 2006

Apr. 18-26
Howie Mandel
Apr. 19-22
Barry Manilow
Apr. 20-22
Debbie Reynolds
Apr. 21
30 Seconds To Mars
Apr. 21-22
Jay Leno
Apr. 22
Rob Zombie
Apr. 22
Peter Frampton
Apr. 22
Anthony Hamilton
Apr. 26-29
Barry Manilow
Apr. 27
Atmosphere
Apr. 27-30
Tom Jones
Apr. 28
Bloc Party
Apr. 28-29
Wayne Brady
Apr. 29
Tiger Jam IX Featuring Sting
Apr. 29
Avenged Sevenfold
Apr. 29-30
Kid Rock
Apr. 30
Depeche Mode

May 2006

May 1-10
Tom Jones
May 2-3
The Wiggles
May 3-7
Reba McEntire
May 4
R. Kelly
May 4-6
The Temptations and The Four Tops
May 5
Randy Travis
May 5
Cheap Trick
May 5-6
Damon Wayans
May 6
THQ Supercross
May 6
Jon Secada
May 6
Oscar De La Hoya vs. Ricardo Mayorga
May 7
The Fray
May 10-11
Bryan Adams
May 11-13
Don Rickles
May 12
Heart
May 11-17
Howie Mandel
May 12-13
Jay Leno
May 12-13
Johnny Mathis
May 12-13
Jerry Seinfeld
May 14
Staind
May 15
P.O.D.
May 16
Ministry
May 17-20
Barry Manilow
May 17-20
Tim Conway and Harvey Korman
May 18
10 Years
May 19-20
Jay Leno
May 20
Brad Paisley
May 20
Jamie Cullum
May 21
Sugarland
May 23
41st Annual Country Music Awards
May 24-27
Barry Manilow
May 24-27
Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme
May 26
Ron White
May 26-28
Kevin James
May 27
Madonna
May 31
Barry Manilow

June 2006

June 1-3
Barry Manilow
June 2-3
David Spade
June 7
Slayer
June 7-11
Reba McEntire
June 9-10
Jay Leno
June 10
REO Speedwagon
June 11
Arena Bowl 20
June 14-18
Reba McEntire
June 14-18
Neil Sedaka
June 16-17
Brad Garrett
June 17
Norm Macdonald
June 17
Melissa Etheridge
June 21-22
Kenny G.
June 23
The Go-Go's
June 23-24
Ray Romano
June 23-24
Donna Summer
June 24
Martina McBride
June 24
Hall & Oates
June 24
Styx
June 28-30
Barry Manilow
June 30
Wayne Brady

July 2006

July 1
Barry Manilow
July 1
Wayne Brady
July 1
Ringo Starr and the All Starr Band
July 2
Beach Boys
July 3
Christopher Cross & America
July 5-8
Barry Manilow
July 6-17
Howie Mandel
July 7
Miranda Lambert
July 7-8
Jay Leno
July 12-15
Barry Manilow
July 14-15
Wayne Brady
July 19-23
Reba McEntire
July 21-22
Jay Leno
July 22
Pat Benatar
July 26-30
Reba McEntire

August 2006

Aug. 2-5
Barry Manilow
Aug. 4-5
Kevin James
Aug. 9-12
Barry Manilow
Aug. 11-12
Jay Leno
Aug. 11-12
Champions On Ice
Aug. 16-19
Barry Manilow
Aug. 18-19
Wayne Brady
Aug. 24-26
Reba McEntire
Aug. 25-26
Brad Garrett
Aug. 30-31
Barry Manilow

September 2006

Sept. 1
Doobie Brothers
Sept. 1-2
Barry Manilow
Sept. 1-2
David Spade
Sept. 6-9
Barry Manilow
Sept. 8
Michael Feinstein & Linda Eder
Sept. 16
Chris Botti
Sept. 22-23
Jay Leno
Sept. 22-23
Jamie Cullum
Sept. 27-30
Barry Manilow
Sept. 29-30
Ray Romano
Sept. 30
Seal

October 2006

Oct. 1
Ray Romano
Oct. 4-7
Barry Manilow
Oct. 6-7
Jay Leno
Oct. 11-14
Barry Manilow
Oct. 13-15
Ray Romano
Oct. 13-15
US Open of Supercross
Oct. 18-21
Barry Manilow
Oct. 20-21
Kevin James
Oct. 27-28
Brad Garrett
Oct. 27-29
PBR World Finals

November 2006

Nov. 2-5
PBR World Finals
Nov. 3-4
David Spade
Nov. 8-11
Barry Manilow
Nov. 10-12
Ray Romano
Nov. 15-18
Barry Manilow
Nov. 23-24
Wayne Brady
Nov. 29-30
Kenny G.
Nov. 30
National Finals Rodeo

December 2006

Dec. 1-9
National Finals Rodeo Dec. 13-16
Barry Manilow

January 2007

February 2007

Feb. 16
2007 NBA All-Star Game: Rookie Challenge
Feb. 16
NBA All-Star Weekend
Feb. 18
2007 NBA All-Star Game

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