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Hello From Las Vegas! We stopped by The Frontier (New Frontier, whatever) on Monday just for a final walk-through before they close it later this week. The Frontier never had that special distinction that The Sands or The Stardust had, but certainly a landmark none-the-less.

Treat Dad  To A Concert - Just a reminder that we have great tickets for sports and concert events nationwide, not just here in Las Vegas. Can't think of that perfect Father's Day gift? Nothing like tickets to his favorite band or sports team. Check out our huge selection at Tickets.AccessVegas.com

We are happy to answer questions... but: We very much appreciate reader feedback and questions. It helps shape our content and keeps this newsletter the very best it can be. However, a couple of important notes...

1. Many times, we are asked about something discussed or linked to in a recent newsletter. We put significant hard work into gathering all of the information we send you. Please at least do us the courtesy of looking over the last few issues in our archives before sending in a question. You might be amazed that we already covered the topic (and many others you were interested in).
   
   
2. Almost every week, people ask "When will (insert name of concert or show) tickets be on sale." We publish as often as we do to get you the most fresh info possible. If we have tickets available, you know right away!
   
   Sidebar: A rumor of a pending performer (including but not limited to the perpetual rumor that Michael Jackson is going to have a show here) does NOT mean a show is pending or that tickets are available. Once again... if you are a regular reader, you find out about new shows and tickets as soon as we know!

Las Vegas Still Cigar Friendly - Although the (often flouted) smoking ban has attempted to impact both cigar and cigarette smoking, cigar aficionados and those who just indulge on special occasions still have places to enjoy the "long ashes" of a good cigar. The L.A. Times recent article Las Vegas cigar lounges roll out the welcome mat is a nice primer.

Legally, you can enjoy them outdoors, on the casino floor (including bars on a casino floor) and in nightclubs/lounges that do not serve food. As always, be polite and ask the bartender if cigar smoking is acceptable or simply patronize the places mentioned in the article. Also, a tip of the hat to the nationally syndicated, fine living oriented Cigar Dave Show who has our own gaming expert Victor H. Royer as a guest every year. (Click for audio archives of Victor H. Royer on the Cigar Dave Show).

Enjoy This Issue!

Michael Buble Will Perform Live At The MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, July 14 - The young singing sensation Michael Buble (Tickets) brings his 2007 tour to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, July 14. In what many believe will be one of the hottest concerts of the year, Buble brings his irrepressible spirit, engaging humor and confident charisma to the concert stage. The show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Click to Read The Full Story ...

Fantasy Adds Provocative New Dance Numbers - Fantasy, the seductive adult revue at Luxor, recently added several dance numbers to the steamy production. (Fantasy Tickets) The new spellbinding routines captivate audience members as the beautiful cast acts out sensual fantasies nightly. Earlier this month, FANTASY introduced several numbers including a new opening dance routine and an original song entitled "Goin' to Vegas" written and performed by FANTASY songstress Stephanie Jordan. In 2006, FANTASY introduced "Don't Stop," an upbeat number featuring an original song by Cris Judd and Darren Sher. Click to Read The Full Story ...

Bernard Hopkins Battles Winky Wright Saturday, July 21 At Mandalay Bay Live On Pay-Per-View - When boxing historians look at the current era of boxing, two names will stand out among the finest of this generation – Bernard Hopkins and Winky Wright (Tickets). However, for these fierce competitors, being one of the elite is not enough. On Saturday, July 21 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center live on HBO Pay-Per-View, Hopkins and Wright will battle one another to claim supremacy. "I'm back and my record speaks for itself," said Hopkins, the former undisputed middleweight champion whose Ring magazine light heavyweight belt will be on the line in this 170-pound bout. Click to Read The Full Story ...

Stoney's Rockin' Country - The Newest Place To Round Up - Nightspot To Become Hottest Destination For Country Fans - Stoney's Rockin' Country is the latest venue offering foot-stoppin' good times for the cowboys and cowgirls at heart. Conveniently located on Las Vegas Boulevard, just north of the South Point Hotel and Casino, Stoney's is the largest one-level nightlife spot in Las Vegas with more than 20,000 square feet dedicated to country fun. Scheduled to open late July, Stoney's Rockin' Country will feature weekly live entertainment on the 45-foot by 25-foot main stage using a state-of-the-art Meyers Concert Series sound system to amplify the sounds of local, regional and national talent acts. The elevated 2,500 square foot hardwood dance floor is flanked by two full-service bars, that at 40 feet and 50 feet ensure quick drink service. Other bar highlights include three 44-foot mini bowling lanes and four pool tables. Click to Read The Full Story ...

Lance Burton Charity Work: Working With Children Can Be Magical - Nobody was more surprised and pleased then Lance Burton (Tickets) when he was named "MOST GENEROUS LAS VEGAN" by the editors of the 2007 Las Vegas Review-Journal's 26th ANNUAL BEST OF LAS VEGAS POLL. He was in good company with Andre Agassi chosen by the readers. This was in addition to winning "Best Magician" for seven consecutive times in the coveted poll. The R-J staffers summed it up in a nutshell saying, "No matter how masterful a magician Lance Burton is, he can't expand time. So the time and talent he contributes may be even more valuable than the financial support he lends to organizations from the Animal Foundation to the Shriner's Zelzah Temple Transportation Fund, which buys vans equipped with wheelchair lifts to bring disabled children to The Shriner's Hospital in Los Angeles. Click to Read The Full Story ...

Sushi Roku Showcases The Midas Touch with Its Lustrous Cocktail Restaurant Creates Signature Drink For One Day Only, July 7, 2007 - Sushi Roku launches a signature drink, Shichi meaning seven in Japanese, designed for the luckiest day of the century: July 7, 2007. Sushi Roku's Shichi cocktail is a superstar citrus blend that is sure to strike gold. Named after the seven Japanese gods of good fortune, this drink is assembled with 1 ounce of Hangar One Kaffir Lime vodka and Midori, a 1/2 fresh-squeezed lime, a splash of triple sec and 1 ounce of lemon sour. After the ingredients are mixed in a shaker, the liquid is strained into a martini glass and garnished with a 24K gold leaf-wrapped lime. Click to Read The Full Story ...

Alexis Gershwin, Niece Of Composers George And Ira Gershwin, Pays Tribute To Her Uncles' Timeless Music In "Gershwin Sings Gershwin" At The Suncoast Beginning July 20th Through July 22nd - A beautiful Gershwin will sing beautiful Gershwin music July 20th through July 22nd at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino's Showroom located at 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas with showtime at 7:30 p.m. Alexis Gershwin, niece of famous composers George and Ira Gershwin, will perform the Gershwins' memorable classics including "Embraceable You", "They Can't Take That Away From Me", "Our Love Is Here To Stay", and "S'wonderful," among others. Click to Read The Full Story ...

The Second City -- Las Vegas Opens All New Revue At The Flamingo - Sin City's Favorite Improv Comedy Troupe Launches Sixth Season Of Side-Splitting Laughs - The Second City and Jam Theatricals are proud to announce the opening of an all-new revue at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel on Monday, June 11th at 8pm. Under the direction of Jim Carlson, the Las Vegas edition of The Second City (Tickets) features a variety of scenes, songs and improvisation, including bad hypnotists, maniacal helicopter pilots and a rap inspired by the fall of Don Imus. Click to Read The Full Story ...

Vegas Photo Set Of The Week: Tao Nightclub Las Vegas Photos - Located in the beautiful Venetian Hotel and Casino, Tao Nightclub (Info and VIP Passes) is a city to itself, an Asian city. This 40,000 square foot monster is a work of art. With tubs filled with naked ladies and rose petals to all the far east decor, to the 40 foot buddah, the partners of the New York Tao has successfully brought the Pacific Rim to the City of Sin. The nightclub is divided into three areas, the main room with the dance floor and the skyboxes, the House room and the Ultra Lounge downstairs.

• Tao Nightclub Las Vegas Photos

Gambling Talk: Playing Middle Pairs In Tournaments - Part One - with Victor H. Royer. Middle pairs can be very troubling for a great many players, particularly in poker tournaments. Some of them tend to look very good, and as a result they can very often be misplayed. These are the pairs that are traditionally considered to be middle pairs. All of them are highly vulnerable to overcards, and therefore all of them should be played extremely cautiously. In late positions, you can play pocket 9s as if they were pocket 10s, but other than that any of these medium pears are usually a candidate for the muck. Click to Read Complete Article

Vegas Streaming Video Of The Week: Sunset Strip - "Sunset Strip" is a rockin' band that fills the room with great sounds and funky beats. Bringing together some of the finest musicians and performers in the industry, "Sunset Strip" proudly presents two of the most talented vocalists to one stage. Lorena Peril and Sina Foley each possess unique styles and amazing vocal strength. Sunset Strip performs in the lounge of the Las Vegas Hilton.

• Click To View Sunset Strip: Broadband (only)

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Reader Submitted Photos:

Attached is a photo of the Stratosphere-close up! This was taken from a Maverick Helicopter tour chopper on our way back from the Grand Canyon. The Stratosphere is where we got engaged, so it's a special place for us. You just got to love Vegas!

Kent Richardson

Ted Responds:

We haven't talked about Maverick Helicopter Tours much lately, so now is a great time to remind everyone that I consider it a "must do" on a Las Vegas vacation. I've done almost everything there is to see and do in town, and nothing compares to flying over the Las Vegas Strip in a Maverick Helicopter.

Those who take a Grand Canyon Tour get to fly over The Strip on their return from the Canyon. Maverick also offers stand-alone night flights over The Strip are are nothing short of amazing. (Note to self: I haven't been up over The Strip in a Maverick chopper lately... arrange to do so).

Maverick isn't a discount company. They are professional, top-notch, newest and most comfortable equipment, and no accidents or incidents. Also, their terminal is just south of Mandalay Bay so you spend more time enjoying your vacation and less time in transit. Click for Maverick Helicopter Information.

More Stratosphere Tower Las Vegas Photos

Here is my photo taken from my room at the Excalibur. Let's call this one "Sunrise on the Strip".

Thomos Gross

More Las Vegas Strip Photos

If you have a great photo of Las Vegas to share with our readers (can be artistic or just a really enjoyable photo), send them to us at allvegastv@aol.com.

Dear Ted:

We recently returned home from our umpteenth visit to beautiful Las Vegas over the last ten years, and I would like to make a comment about the so-called Californication of Las Vegas.

One of the best things about your town, and Nevada in general, is its permissive, tolerant attitude. Now, we noticed, since the last time we were in Las Vegas in December, that suddenly there is no smoking in restaurants and also rest rooms, in most of the casino properties. This is simply stupid. There was never a big problem of people smoking in restaurants anyway, and smoking in rest rooms may have made it harder to keep the rest rooms clean, but now the people who maintain rest rooms just get smaller tips. Is this good for your economy?

For your info - I am a 53 year old pipe/cigar smoker who would never think of lighting up in a restaurant, since I wouldn't want to offend anybody, because I am a polite person.

What we all need is a return to common courtesy, not legislating the Wild West out of Las Vegas. If they ever ban smoking in the casinos, we wouldn't want to come visit anymore. Gamblers smoke - LIVE WITH IT!

Sincerely,

Kevin Cardiff
Baltimore, MD

Ted Responds:

I am someone who enjoys a cigar from time-to-time (only where appropriate), and we followed this issue in a huge way in our newsletter last year and earlier this year.

If you scroll down to the "More News" area with news links in our newsletter, we continue to stay on top of it. Rebellion and lawsuits are rampant, and certain businesses (and people) are thumbing their nose at this law that barely passed with 54% of the vote.

Even though your visit is done, I encourage you to stay subscribed to our newsletter as we will continue to feature news links regarding this in the second half of our newsletter. Also, please do consider telling friends and family about our newsletter if they have any interest in Las Vegas. Sign-up is at no cost at AccessVegas.com.

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• Musically Talented 311 To Bring Mix Of Hip Hop, Reggae And Modern Rock Styles To The Pearl Concert Theater At The Palms
  
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• Kathy Griffin Returns To Mandalay Bay For Another Round Of Laughs
  
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• Engelbert Humperdinck Heats Things Up With Romantic Ballads At Buffalo Bill's
  
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• Exclusive Inside Look At Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular Theatre And VIP Package Now Available
  
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• 'Spamalot' works despite stretching its material
  
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• Pamela conjures up a magical display in Las Vegas

• Quite a Pair - Producers hope teaming of Hans Klok, Pamela Anderson does the trick for audiences
  
  Hans Klok - Beauty Of Magic Tickets

• Wayne Brady Making It Up

• Making It Look Easy - Wayne Brady's improv gets laughs during his old-time variety show
  
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• Second City Comedy revue pushing the envelope
  
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• 'Caveman' takes crack at battle of sexes
  
  Defending The Caveman Tickets

• Revealing Tradition: 'Crazy Horse Paris' revue clings to authenticity of its French format
  
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• House Of Blues Las Vegas Gets "Dirty" As Extended Engagement With The Bad Boys Of Hypnosis, Michael Johns And Terry Stokes, Opens July 1, 2007

• Boa Steakhouse Drowns The Heat With Its Locals' Wine Special - Locals Can Enjoy 50% Off All Wines By The Bottle Every Sunday Throughout The Summer

• "Sound The Alarm" For The Firefighters Of Southern Nevada's 8th Annual Firefighter Bachelor Auction, June 15 At The Palms Casino Resort - Meet And Greet Pre-events To Be Hosted At The Palms Pool And Bungalows, And Mist Bar & Lounge At Treasure Island

• Largest Shipment Of Girl Scouts Cookies Being Sent To Iraq And Afghanistan

• Concert Series Brings Fans A Summer Of Rock And Country Outdoors At Sunset Station - June 1 Marks The Kickoff Of Summerfest At Sunset, A Pool Party Alternative

• Tickets For 2007 NBA Summer League Presented By Adidas On Sale June 4 - NBA TV Set To Broadcast 28 Games From Las Vegas

• Hooters Casino Hotel Will Shock Audiences With New Headliner, Gerry McCambridge, "The Mentalist" - The Mentalist Will Headline Every Monday, Tuesday And Saturday Inside Hooters Casino Hotel's Night Owl Showroom

• Palace Station Opens Newest Cabo Mexican Restaurant Location In Las Vegas

• Rock And Roll Legend, Dave Mason Will Have Fans "Feelin' Alright" At The Cannery Casino & Hotel On Saturday, July 21

• Las Vegas Unveils Newest Cultural Attraction - Long-awaited 180-acre Non-gaming Attraction To Become City's "Central Park"

• Spice Up This Father's Day With Several Sizzling Menu Additions At Z'Tejas

• "An Evening Of Solid Gold"

• NHL official says Las Vegas would need new arena to land team

• Putting a team in Las Vegas would be disastrous for NHL

• Land Acquisition Paves Way for $2.5B Luxury Las Vegas Hotel, Condo Project

• Neon Museum saving Las Vegas' iconic signs - Those launching the Neon Museum work to preserve the flashing designs that proclaimed Vegas' attractions

• Vegas To Host Latin Grammys

• Hasselhoff Eyes Vegas Show

• Affordable Housing Hard to Find in Las Vegas

• JW Marriott’s Ceres To Host Wine Event Thursday

• National Magazine Ranks TAO No. 1 In Sales

• Las Vegas airport on list for studying counter-terror systems

• Cold relief in Las Vegas' hot desert - A new spa that opened at Caesars Palace features a treatment room where it snows all year long

• A Gambling Man Finds His Game In Las Vegas - The Billy Walters Story

• Going for the Green: - At the Ultimate Game, the Best of the Rest Need Only $50,000 and a Dream

• Albertson's rebrands some stores as 'Lucky' - Differentiating market segments behind move as Albertsons goes upscale

• Seinfeld, Rock To Headline Festival

• Gilley's plans goodbye - New Frontier bar to host farewell party July 7

• McCarran Airport on list for studying counter-terror systems

• Streamline Tower faces tough building tests

• Bar & Grill fighting smoking ban in court

• Slow but steady sets the pace at downtown lunch spot

• New south Strip haunt to fill Gilley's niche - Owner has large following, brought bikini bull-riding and mud wrestling to Strip

• Judge: Bar Must Remove Ash Trays

• Climate Change May Dry Up Lake Mead

• Statewide win continues record streak despite slot softness

• Bad bet - Voodoo Steak needs to up the ante on its service

• Is Smoking Ban Lawsuit Violating Bilbo's Freedom Of Speech?

• McCarran Airport Tightens Fuel Line Security

• Gloomy Outlook For Las Vegas Housing Slump

• Tour Las Vegas' Natural History at Springs Preserve

• Hasselhoff wants a bit of 'old Vegas'

• LV part of plan for football league - Eight-team UFL would start in '08

• City bends rules for Jillian's - Neonopolis bar's landlord refuses background check but gets liquor license

• I-15 gets budget support - Priority list leaves out U.S. 95 widening, Boulder City bypass, other 'superprojects'

• Caddie charts course for Ultimate windfall

• Homes for sale in May near record in Southern Nevada

• Fontainebleau builder lands big financing

• Seen It All Before - 'Beauty of Magic' a repeat of other shows without the punch

• The More the Merrier - 'Ocean's Thirteen' loses the smugness that sank 'Ocean's Twelve'

• Condo market points down - Potential inventory levels fall for first time since '04 boom

• Casinos, Culinary still lack deal - No picket lines, walkouts expected as deadline nears

• Contract deadline passes; workers shrug

• Seven-week World Series of Poker gets under way

• Deal could lead to Elvis-themed casino

• 'Live, from Las Vegas ... ' Forty cameras to cover World Series of Poker

• Las Vegas still a middle-of-the-pack mess

• Microsoft device destined for casino tests

• Pamela Anderson makes hot debut

• Educational complex will focus on what drew animals, people to valley

• Las Vegas history springs to life on desert trails - Hiking area showcases native plants, wildlife

• Radio voice for the ages - Former sports talk show host Pete is dying but says he has no regrets

• Spanish View Towers teeters on bankruptcy, foreclosure

• Law Bans Music Fakes

• Sean Griffin, Chef at Neros Las Vegas

• Diamonds stores are forever in Forum Shops - Three jewelry heavyweights vie to offer high-priced ice

• More controversy surrounding flyers on the Strip

• Australia's PBL plans partnership in Las Vegas hotel-casino

• Casino Fight: NFL Player Pays Fine

• Jackson Auction, Day 1, Fetches $500,000

• Debate Over Towbin Hummer Flag Continues

• Clint Holmes' "Just Another Man" Preview Performances

• State Senate Considers Billion Dollar Bond For I-15 Improvements

• McCarran Airport Earns High Grade in Safety

• McCarran ranks 5th best airport in the nation

• Tour Las Vegas' Natural History at The Springs Preserve

• Taking It All In Stride - Entertainer Clint Holmes uses own troubles as fodder for musical

• Waiting Game - Difficulty getting in and out at Rao's taints dining experience

• Champ ready as World Series starts - Poker tournament opens today; main event next month

• Exec speaks; Binion's rumors fly

• Flying to LV a breeze - Summer winds help Southwest limit delays, add flights

• As Las Vegas grows, local residents fret, Lied study suggests - Report says developers, educators challenged by swelling population

• Busting Out - Hotels see promise in European pools as extension of Vegas nightclub scene

• Juhl reaches tenth floor

• Wet 'n Wild site project proceeding, official says

• Oscar entertains Kiki's arena query

• Fired Up - Bellagio art gallery to feature exhibit on Picasso's ceramics

• Sahara to get some high-profile glitz

• Brand consistency leads to 'La Femme' name change

• V at Lake Las Vegas launches condos sales

• Kyle Canyon plan has nostalgic aim

• 'Yonkers Joe' seeking extras

• Site work under way for Windmill Lane Plaza - Office, retail park already half-leased, developer says

• Balloon pilot delights in drifting above din

• Med school grads leaving - Most do residency training elsewhere

• Private-equity investors may map future of Strip growth

• Speculators sniff around Gold Spike

• Trump time - Developer says wait to enter Las Vegas market worthwhile

• 'Dreamgirls' fan takes note of star

• For these men, it's the size that counts

• St. George tour gives visitors a taste of yesteryear

• Comedy veteran exploring new digs

• Speed: The Ride may be what you need

Coming Hot Holidays - The following dates are huge times to be in Las Vegas, and rooms are in high demand. Booking in advance is the best way to save. Visit our friends at I4Vegas Discount Las Vegas Reservations and spend one of the following hot dates having fun in Las Vegas:

• Fathers Day June 17
• Independence Day July 4
• Civic Holiday (Canada) August 6 (3 day weekend)
• Labor Day September 1-3 (3 day weekend)
• Columbus Day (USA), Thanksgiving Day (Canada) October 6-8 (3 day weekend)
• Christmas December 25 (4 day weekend - Christmas on Tuesday)
• New Year's Eve-Day December 29 - January 1 (4 day weekend - New Years on Tuesday)

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