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Ted is taking a well deserved rest and celebrating his birthday this week. Please enjoy this report prepared by staff:

Associate Editor: Amy Rayner-Cooley
News Researcher/Editor: Mark Jacobs

Good Luck Tikis Appear On The Las Vegas Strip To Mark Opening Of Trader Vic's Restaurant - The famed four-mile stretch of the glittering Las Vegas Strip was reminiscent of Easter Island today, as one hundred tiki statues "mysteriously" appeared to mark the opening of the Trader Vic's restaurant at the Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Origins unknown, the tikis are definitely friendly. Tourists are invited to take pictures with the tikis and rub them for good luck. Casino gamblers infused with tiki-power can expect much good fortune, and Trader Vic's apologizes in advance to casino operators who can expect payouts of record jackpots today. Click to Read The Full Story ...

David Copperfield's An Intimate Evening Of Grand Illusion Announces Special Holiday Engagements At MGM Grand's Hollywood Theatre - Master magician and illusionist David Copperfield will return to MGM Grand's intimate 740-seat Hollywood Theatre for special holiday performances scheduled from November 15 through November 28, and December 20 through January 2. (Tickets) Copperfield will ring-in 2008 with a special midnight balloon drop following his 10:30 performance on December 31. David Copperfield, whom the New York Times calls "our era's giant of magic," is touting An Intimate Evening Of Grand Illusion as his most spectacular stage show ever. Dazzling new illusions include "Lottery," one of the most incredible predictions in the history of magic. Click to Read The Full Story ...

Tabu Presents Premier DJ, Aaron Lacrate, To Tear It Up With A Spine-Chilling Performance On The Spookiest Night Of The Year, October 31 - "Get Your Wig On" At The Hottest Hair-Raising Halloween Bash On The Strip - On Halloween night, October 31, DJ Aaron LaCrate will bring pure madness to the seductive Tabú Ultra Lounge. With his pulsating hard-dance beats, LaCrate will captivate the masses and rip-up the dance floor as club goers celebrate the fright-filled evening. (Table reservations/bottle service: 800-696-5721). All-star DJ and producer Aaron LaCrate has become the most envied talent in the industry threatening to take over with his distinguishable music. Click to Read The Full Story ...

Studio 54's Legendary Spookfest, Nightmare On 54th Street, Haunts Again October 26-31 - Las Vegas' Premier Nightclub Transforms Into A Haunted Haven For A Wicked Weekend Of Costume Parties, Spooktacular Performances And Cash Prizes - This ghoulish season, legendary nightclub Studio 54 inside of MGM Grand presents its 10th annual Halloween celebration: Nightmare on 54th Street. Beginning Friday, October 26 through Wednesday, October 31, Studio 54 will host the spookiest Halloween soirees on The Strip as the illustrious nightclub transforms into a frightful playground complete with scintillating devils and seductive angels. (Table reservations/bottle service: 800-696-5721). From spine-chilling costume contests and cash prizes totaling nearly $10,000 to eerie special live performances and acts, Studio 54 will be the place to party for the scariest time of year. Click to Read The Full Story ...

REO Speedwagon Set To Perform At Buffalo Bill's Star Of The Desert Arena - REO Speedwagon is best known for their classic hits such as "Can't Fight This Feeling," "Keep On Loving You," "Time For Me To Fly" and "Take It On The Run." REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million records and scored 13 Top 40 singles, two of which topped the charts. REO Speedwagon will perform at Buffalo Bill's Star of the Desert Arena in Primm, Nevada on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. (Tickets) Click to Read The Full Story ...

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino To Host 2008 Miss America Live! - Two-Hour Event Returns To Las Vegas And Will Air Live On TLC Saturday, January 26, 2008 - The 2008 Miss America Live! event returns to Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for a week of preliminary competitions, culminating in a totally revamped live telecast on TLC, Saturday, January 26 at 8 p.m. ET. The announcement was made in a joint release by Planet Hollywood, the Miss America Organization and TLC. "We think it is only fitting that 52 of the most beautiful girls on the planet should be here at Planet Hollywood," said Michael Mecca, president and CEO of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. "We are delighted to have the Miss America Live! event returning to our property and we look forward to wowing the contestants with the property's complete transformation." Click to Read The Full Story ...

Inspirada Holds Fall Festival For People And Their Pups - The New Henderson Community To Hold Dog Walk To Raise Money For Henderson Police K-9 Organization - Inspirada, a new master-planned community in Henderson will hold its first Fall Festival and Howl at the Moon Dog Walk on Saturday, October 27, 2007 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. The free Fall Festival, which will be held throughout Inspirada's first village, Solista, and its park, will include trick-or-treating at the community's model homes, free pumpkins and decorating, professional pumpkin carving demonstrations, Halloween-inspired face painting, crafts, games, music and delicious food and treats. Click to Read The Full Story ...

Dr. Constantine George Offers Experts Tips On How To Stay Healthy While Traveling This Holiday Season - With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, you may find yourself stranded in an airport with crowds of sneezing and wheezing travelers, enduring long commutes on a bus or train or having to touch the not-so-sanitary taxi door handle. Constantine George, MD of Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada advises travelers how to stay health during flu season while traveling. Q: What is my risk for acquiring the influenza during my travels? Click to Read The Full Story ...

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Celebrates Halloween with Spooktacular Events - Body English is gearing up for Halloween by inviting partygoers to flaunt their best costumes and awarding prizes and cash giveaways to the best dressed individuals. (Table reservations/bottle service: 800-696-5721). Body English, along with sponsor Leg Avenue, will be giving away over 150 costumes. Ladies entering before midnight drink free champagne. Click to Read The Full Story ...

More Las Vegas News - Concerts - Events

• Comedian Gordie Brown Celebrates First Anniversary At The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino
  
  Gordie Brown Tickets

• Springs Preserve Hosts Zoot Suit Swinging Band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
  
  Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Tickets

• Comedian Dane Cook Brings His "Rough Around The Edges Comedy" Tour To Las Vegas
  
  Dane Cook Tickets

• Las Vegas Comedy Magician Mac King To Create Line Of Mac King's Magic In A Minute™ Children's Products For Applebee's® Restaurants Nationwide
  
  Mac King Comedy Magic Show Tickets

• Comedy Duo Celebrates Five Years - Penn & Teller Live It Up At Rio
  
  Penn & Teller Tickets

• Veteran Las Vegas Entertainer Dave Swan Honored With Fundraiser Hosted By The Cast On November 3 - Event Held At Imperial Palace To Feature Appearances By Local Performers

• The Lon Bronson Band- Revenge of the Horns To Perform At Arizona Charlie's Decatur - Limited Engagement Runs November 2-4

• City Of Henderson Welcomes The Da Vinci Experience - Replicas Of Leonardo da Vinci's Inventions On Display October 20, 2007 - March 2, 2008

• Galleria At Sunset Hosts Sunny 106.5 17th Annual Safe Street - Safe And Spooky Halloween Event Includes Environmentally Friendly Activities

• The 6th Annual Jean-Louis Palladin Foundation Fundraiser

• Sammy Kershaw Set To Perform At Whiskey Pete's Showroom

• PT's Gold In Anthem Now Open To The Public

• Hats! Dresses Up The Las Vegas Strip - Dazzling Musical Production Opens At Harrah's On January 12

• Palace Station announces October 2007 LA Comedy Club schedule

• Paramedics' guide to surviving Las Vegas

• Let Vegas meet your appetites

• More people are riding Las Vegas monorail

• Auto theft down in Las Vegas

• Casinos Can Bear Tax Hike, Economists Say

• NASCAR's favorite burger joint plans 20 Las Vegas stores

• Traffic Cameras Coming To Strip - Cameras To Be Placed In High-Traffic Areas

• Mayor Brings Attention To New Crosswalk Laws

• Olympic Garden Could Get Flashy New Sign With Taxpayer Money

• Las Vegas AFL franchise moving to Cleveland for 2008 season

• Bellagio's floral show blooms in Las Vegas

• Some Vegas weddings may be null and void

• FBI Probes Warehouse Of Magician David Copperfield In Las Vegas

• Barrett-Jackson Reportedly Starting a New Auction in Vegas

• Paralyzed Vegas club manager suing NFL, Titans and 'Pacman'

• Bang & Olufsen Announces New Showroom Opening in Las Vegas - Adding a second retail location in Boca Park

• Las Vegas gamble paying off - Airport says up to 85% of seats filled on flights

• Las Vegas Bowl sells out two months in advance

• The Rat Pack's Final Curtain

• Steve Martorano: From a Lauderdale strip mall to the Vegas Strip

• New Frontier Implosion Scheduled For November

• Survey: Top destination local travelers want is Vegas

• Sea legs - Señor Fish has more flavor than your average video poker bar

• Home rental scam costs several people thousands

• Ariz. Businessman Buys $47M Piece Of Strip - Site Former Location Of Ivana Trump Tower

• Construction Will Continue Near Turnberry Place

• Nevada Unemployment Hits 5.1-Percent in September

• UPDATED: No Decision in Las Vegas Wedding Chapel Fight

• Fontainebleau plans viewed with wrath - Neighbors say 23-story add-on built illegally

• Palazzo welcomes aboard its first 64 new hires

• Garden of Love Chapel's woes are growing - Council takes closer look at several ceremonies

• Casino tax debate hot again - Teachers want levy on largest gaming operators raised

• Casinos shouldn't shoulder education burden alone

• Las Vegan Hung Huynh, winner of 'Top Chef,' grateful for exposure of show

• Office space hits new high in Las Vegas

• Rail facility support sought - Couple to approach City Council concerning their longtime dream

• Housing, salary imbalances grow

• Teen-friendly venue gets new chance

• Neighbors often pay the price for rampant foreclosures

• Masterpieces for the masses - Sculptures, landscaping and murals to be found across Las Vegas Valley

• Gladiators' exit could bring new team

• Broker sees record sales year for ultraluxury market

• 'Betting on Nevada'

• Poll: Reid's popularity falls among Nevadans

• 'The Apprentice' comes to Las Vegas

• Little room at the inn: Vacancy flat as hotel occupancy high

• Gaming tax hike backed - Voters support more moderate plan, poll finds

• More polish for Golden Nugget

• Funeral director hits the jackpot

• 'America's Got Talent' winner Fator answers call of Vegas

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:

• 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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