April 19, 2006
Access Vegas Insider Vibe – April 19, 2006
In This Issue: New Cirque Show Love, Clint Holmes Review, Madonna Concert Dates, Blind Juggler At Crazy Girls, Jon Secada At Caesars, Football Betting Is On, Ansel Adams Exhibit, Historic Steve Wynn Video, more ….
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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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International Visitors: Later in this newsletter we highlight a recent news story about the drop in international tourism to the United States. Are you visiting less? Is it more of a hassle? Read the story in this issue, then feel welcome to comment on our message boards with your thoughts.
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Clint Holmes at Harrah’s
Reviewed February, 2006
by Nancy Hruska
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
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- Clint Holmes Performing At: Harrah’s Hotel Casino
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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World Poker Tour Returns To Bellagio For The WPT World Championship April 18-24 – Three-Week Five Star World Poker Classic Begins Tuesday, April 4
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The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Presents Ansel Adams: America to Open May 3, 2006
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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
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Hootie & The Blowfish Spring Into The Silverton Casino Hotel Lodge With A Live Performance April 22
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The Museum Of The American Cocktail, Inside Commander’s Palace At Desert Passage, Hosts Classic Cocktail Seminar April 14 – “Modern Mixologist” Offers Tutorial And Cocktail-Paired Dinner
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California Hotel & Casino Presents May Day Lei Day 2006 – Paniolo Polynesie Pacific Festival May 5-7, 2006
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Lifehouse, Vanessa Carlton and Everclear To Perform at “A Concert for Lili Claire” Saturday, May 6 at Mandalay Bay
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Martina McBride To Perform At Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, June 24
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Tao Las Vegas Wins Accolades At The 4th Annual World Club Awards – Nightclub Awarded “Best New Venue” And “Best Interior Design”
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Caesars Palace Announces June 24 Boxing Event In The Roman Plaza Amphitheatre
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Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza Partners with New Vista Community To Host Charity Wine Tasting – Event On April 20 At Sammy’s Green Valley Location
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Guitar Legend Esteban Performs Live At Sam’s Town For One Special Performance April 29 – Esteban Plays Everything From “Bach To Rock” On His 2006 Music That Makes You Dance Tour
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Diego Presents Latin Late-Night ‘Vida’
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RA’s DJ Roonie G Wins Best VJ At 2006 Club World Awards – DJ Rooney G Wins Newest Club Systems International Category
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Palms Casino Resort Adds Additional Performance For Kid Rock
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The Contender: Latin Warriors Sergio Mora vs. Archak Termeliksetian And Alfonso Gomez vs. Jesse Luciano – Live From The Aladdin Resort & Casino In Las Vegas On ESPN May 4
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George Wallace To Host Nationwide Radio Show ‘Bits On The Strip’ Debuting Summer
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Desert Passage And Commander’s Palace Rank “Best” In 2006 Las Vegas Review-Journal Poll – The 25th Annual Survey Awards The Shopping Center And Restaurant Top “Best Of Las Vegas” Honors
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The Riviera Hotel & Casino Entertainment Department Is Proud To Announce A Limited Engagement In The LeBistro Theater Featuring: Barry Williams “The Real Greg Brady”
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Lake Las Vegas Resort Presents Stars On The Lake Concert Series Beginning May 12, 2006
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Lied Animal Shelter Presents 4th Annual “Best In Show”
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Join Smooth Jazz 105.7 For The Biggest Jazz & R&B Event Of The Year!
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Slightly-Twisted Comic Jim David Headlines Award-Winning Riviera Comedy Club, April 24-30
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“Riv It Up” Opens At Riviera Hotel And Casino
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- Mother’s Day May 12-14
- Memorial Day May 26-29 (3 day weekend)
- Father’s Day June 16-18
- Independence Day June 30 – July 4 (4 day weekend)
- Labor Day September 1-4 (3 day weekend)
- Grandparents Day September 8-10
- Columbus Day October 6-9 (3 day weekend)
- Halloween October 31
- Veterans Day November 10-12 (3 day weekend – Friday off)
- Thanksgiving November 23-26 (4 day weekend)
- Christmas December 22-25 (3 day weekend – Christmas on Monday)
- New Year’s Eve/Day December 29 – January 1 (3 day weekend – New Years on Monday)
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