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Hello From Las Vegas! We are running just a bit late this week and letting the dust settle on another mind-blowing Las Vegas New Years Eve. Every year, it just gets bigger and more amazing. Almost 5 miles of the Las Vegas Strip closed to traffic and filled with people, every nightclub jammed, every hotel ballroom full of life, private parties in thousands of rooms... there is simply nothing like it!

The Vegas celebration is called America's Party, but it really should be called the World's New Years party both in size, scope, and to reflect the participation of visitors from almost every nation.

In our last issue, I lamented that the local TV coverage of the event wasn't available worldwide. The celebration isn't just about 8 minutes worth of fireworks at midnight, but a party that starts at dusk and continues into the early morning.

Guess what? KVBC actually put an archive of their entire coverage online including "Your Vegas is Showing" slogan, interesting costumes, interesting characters, Hawaiian Tropic Zone, Pussycat Dolls, 40/40, Pure, celebs, and (of course) The Fireworks. Very cool of them, and all of it well worth watching if you ever wondered "should we really do Vegas for New Years or is it all hype?" Check it out: America's Party 2008 Highlights Video

Years ago, we used to go out try to cover New Years ourselves, but it has gotten so big that no one outlet can begin to cover it. Enjoy these links to various stories and streaming video from this past week:

Top 10 Shows Of The Year - Las Vegas Review-Journal show critic Mike Weatherford has picked his top 10 shows of 2007:

Too Much News? The news links section in the second half of each newsletter continues to get longer and longer. When I moved here almost 15 years ago, I never dreamed of the information explosion and Las Vegas one of the most followed cities on earth. We are tossing around better ways to organize our news links either by section/topic or by moving them to a blog.

If you regularly use/enjoy the news links, we want your feedback. We go to a significant amount of work to collect the info, and we'd like to see you get the best enjoyment out of it. Suggestions regarding this or any part of our publication are welcome. Email us at allvegastv@aol.com

Enjoy This Issue!

Ted Newkirk
CEO/Managing Editor

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


Marquez And Pacquiao To Battle For World Title At Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, March 15 - The debate about which fighter is the best will finally be settled when World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion Juan Manuel Marquez defends his title against three-division world champion Manny Pacquiao in a 12-round battle for pound-for-pound supremacy. (Tickets) Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, in association with Romanza Boxing Productions and MP Promotions, Marquez-Pacquiao II will take place Saturday, March 15 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Click to Read The Full Story ...

Kevin Burke, star of "Defending the Caveman," performing the show for his 1,000th time to a packed house. (Tickets) The performance also marked Burke's 227th performance at the Golden Nugget.

Kim Vo Salon Made December Debut at The Mirage - Kim Vo, considered the "King of the TV Makeover," has brought his talents to Las Vegas with the December opening of his salon at The Mirage. The salon offers the latest in hair trends and treatments as well as manicures, pedicures and personalized makeup services. Providing a variety of wigs and hair extensions, an interactive Beauty Bar will allow guests to preview new looks before making the "ultimate" commitment. Vo, whose clients include Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Teri Hatcher, Kirsten Dunst and Jenny McCarthy, will train all stylists and colorists to ensure his high standards are maintained.

Thrill of Throwback at Mandalay Bay - A hot nightclub trend mashes retro songs with Top 40 hits. Now, Mandalay Bay is taking the return of classic beats to a new level. Here's how you can rock to a brand new sound:

  • Ivan Kane's Forty Deuce puts a new spin on burlesque with Royal Jelly. The Thursday night addition features hot classic rock by three musicians who shred and pound through two shows nightly.
  • eyecandy sound lounge & bar, located in the center of Mandalay Bay's casino, not only features DJs spinning the best beats of hip-hop, soul, funk and rock, it also offers a touch-activated, light-up dance floor and interactive tables that display pre-selected visuals that pulsate to the beat of the music. Open nightly.

Stay Warm This Winter at The Adventuredome at Circus Circus - Set on five climate-controlled acres, The Adventuredome is the perfect place to escape chilly temps. Featuring 25 rides and attractions, it's the largest indoor theme park in Nevada. From the world's only indoor double-loop, double-corkscrew roller coaster and "Marvin the Martian" Special Effects Ride in 4-D to 18 holes of miniature golf and the 70's themed ride Disk 'O, The Adventuredome offers plenty of exciting ways to stay warm this winter. Click to view Circus Circus Adventuredome Photos

Bellagio Gallery Of Fine Art's 'American Modernism' Opens February 2008 - Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art will showcase the best of "American Modernism" February 8 through October 15, 2008. Organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the exhibition will feature masterworks by American modernists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Stuart Davis and Marsden Hartley. Hours of operation for Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art are Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.


Members Mania - We Love Our Readers!

Reader Submitted Photos:

Dear Ted,

Love your newsletter. Can't wait till you get the wall paper up and running again. You are always getting great pictures, I thought I would send this one of a fantastic sun set in June.

Thanks,
Dee Clark

We'll have our new wallpaper area up again soon, with plenty of new photos. In the meantime, a little insider tip: We have them all archived both at Flicker and Webshots in the meantime.


We are planning our next trip to Vegas and plan to be there in March 2008, however, I need to know how I can find out everything that's going on in the month of March so I can pick which weekend we are going to go.

Can you help?

I withheld the name of the writer because this is one of the most common questions we get asked so let's set the record straight:

We publish everything as soon as it comes in. We have a comprehensive concert and event calendar at http://entertainment.accessvegas.com and publish much of that information in the right sidebar of every newsletter. We publish or link to articles about new coming events weekly.

If you are reading every week, you'll be the first to know!


I would like to know about the Lady Luck is it going to reopen? Also the land next to Circus Circus is it ever going to be a Casino?

Jerry Price

Lady Luck continues to be in limbo. It appears that a new group is buying it but with no stated plans yet. This is unfortunate as it was a favorite of many. The staff was friendly, and the gourmet room was a best-kept secret.

I mocked the plans of the Maxim Magazine themed hotel next to Circus Circus (announced in 2006) and it looks dead. MGM owns the empty land to the north and has not announced plan specifics. They are pretty busy building MGM CityCenter right now.


Just returned from LV last week. Stayed at the Paris. The taxi ride from McCarran airport to the Paris cost $21, $25 including tip! He took the I-15 route instead of the short Paradise Rd route. The trip back to the airport cost only $11, $15 including tip! Why the big difference? The first cabbie just ripped us off!

Thanks for the newsletter!

Paul Woodall
Idaho Falls, Idaho


Gentlemen:

I believe that you have one of the two best Las Vegas web sites and look forward to opening your news letter.

Sincerely,
Bob Pease


More Las Vegas News - Concerts - Events

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:

  • New Year's Day, U.S & Canada January 1
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 21
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 7
  • Lincoln's Birthday, U.S February 12
  • Valentine's Day February 14
  • President's DayFebruary 18
  • Washington's Birthday, U.S February 22
  • St. Patrick's Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday March 23
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother's Day May 11
  • Victoria Day, Canada May 19
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 26
  • Father's Day June 15
  • Canada Day, Canada July 1
  • Independence Day, U.S July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada August 1
  • Labor Day, U.S September 1
  • Labour Day, Canada September 1
  • Grandparent's Day September 7
  • Jewish New Year September 30
  • Yom Kippur October 9
  • Columbus Day, U.S October 13
  • Thanksgiving Day, Canada October 13
  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran's Day, U.S November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 27
  • Hanukkah Dec. 22 - Dec. 29
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year's Eve-Day December 31 - January 1

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Vegas Concerts and Headliners:

January 2008

David Copperfield
Jan. 1-16
As I Lay Dying
Jan. 10
Jay Leno
Jan. 11-12
AVN Awards
Jan. 12
Cross Canadian Ragweed
Jan. 13
UNLV Basketball vs. BYU
Jan. 15
War Performing with George Wallace
Jan. 15-26
Tom Jones
Jan. 17-30
Lupe Fiasco
Jan. 18
Terry Fator
Jan. 18-19
Hannah Montana
Jan. 18-20
Lisa Lampanelli
Jan. 19
Brad Garrett & Ray Romano
Jan. 18-19
Lenny Kravitz
Jan. 20
UFC Fight Night Live
Jan. 23
UNLV Basketball vs. Wyoming
Jan. 23
George Thorogood & The Destroyers
Jan. 25
Brad Paisley
Jan. 26
Drew Carey & The Improv All Stars
Jan. 31
The Bravery
Jan. 31

February 2008

Artie Lange
Feb. 1
Drew Carey & The Improv All Stars
Feb. 1-3
George Strait
Feb. 2
UFC 81: Breaking Point
Feb. 2
UNLV Basketball vs. New Mexico
Feb. 2
Los Amigos Invisibles & Si Se
Feb. 7
James Blunt
Feb. 8
Bryan Adams
Feb. 8-9
UNLV Basketball vs. Colorado State
Feb. 9
Tiger Army
Feb. 9
UNLV Basketball vs. Air Force
Feb. 12
Editors
Feb. 14
Howie Mandel
Feb. 14-27
Badfish
Feb. 15
Ray Romano
Feb. 15-16
Kelly Pavlik Vs. Jermain Taylor
Feb. 16
Styx
Feb. 17
Queensryche
Feb. 20
311
Feb. 22
Terry Fator
Feb. 22-23
UNLV Basketball vs. San Diego State
Feb. 26
David Copperfield
Feb. 28-29
NASCAR: Las Vegas Pole Day
Feb. 29
Kevin James
Feb. 29

March 2008

Kevin James
Mar. 1
UNLV Basketball vs. TCU
Mar. 1
NASCAR Busch Series: Sam's Town 300
Mar. 1
The Sub City Take Action Tour
Mar. 1
David Copperfield
Mar. 1-18
NASCAR Nextel Cup Series: UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400
Mar. 2
Linkin Park
Mar. 6-7
Jay Leno
Mar. 7-8
UNLV Basketball vs. Utah
Mar. 8
Gipsy Kings
Mar. 11
Silverstein
Mar. 13
Flogging Molly
Mar. 14
Bill Maher
Mar. 14-15
Marquez vs. Pacquiao
Mar. 15
Matchbox Twenty
Mar. 18
Ray Romano
Mar. 21-22
Tom Jones
Mar. 27-31
Terry Fator
Mar. 28-29
Monster Jam Trucks
Mar. 29
Bad Religion
Mar. 29

April 2008

Tom Jones
Apr. 1-9
Jay Leno
Apr. 4-5
Ministry
Apr. 9
Brad Garrett & Ray Romano
Apr. 11-12
Bon Jovi
Apr. 12
Terry Fator
Apr. 23
Terry Fator
Apr. 25
Jay Leno
Apr. 25-26
Avril Lavigne
Apr. 29

May 2008

Brad Garrett
May 9-10
Terry Fator
May 15-16
Jay Leno
May 16-17
Nightwish
May 24

June 2008

Ray Romano
June 6-7
Kevin James
June 20-21

July 2008

Jay Leno
July 11-12
Donny and Marie Osmond
July 17-23
Jay Leno
July 25-26

August 2008

Kevin James
Aug. 1-2
Brad Garrett
Aug. 15-16
Jay Leno
Aug. 22-23

September 2008

Brad Garrett & Ray Romano
Sept. 12-14
Jay Leno
Sept. 26-27

October 2008

Ray Romano
Oct. 4-5
Jay Leno
Oct. 10-11
Jay Leno
Oct. 17-18

November 2008

Kevin James
Nov. 7-8
Jay Leno
Nov. 21-22

December 2008

Jay Leno
Dec. 12-13


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