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Welcome to the Insider Vibe! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello From Las Vegas! Winter is in the air as a chill sweeps down the Las Vegas Strip. OK… I exaggerate but this week brought highs in the 90′s (F) with overnight lows that dipped into the 60′s for the first time in about three months. We bounce back over the 100 mark for Labor Day weekend, which is going to make for some red-hot pool parties.

Speaking of, another series of the Hard Rock’s Rehab pool party television show debuts Labor Day Weekend on truTV. (We’re not sure of international airings but you may be able to watch shows or highlights online after their air date). You may wish to check the official truTV Rehab site in about a week. My idea of a pool party is slightly more sedate (I’m looking forward to Nikki Beach next year at Tropicana) but watching a bunch of Vegas-based drama is always a good guilty pleasure!

Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon – Once again this year, the telethon is originating live from the South Point Hotel Casino here in Las Vegas September 5 at 6 PM through 3:30 PM on September 6 (all times Pacific). Every year, an number of Las Vegas headliners join the national acts who appear, so you might want to set the DVR to catch what you don’t watch live. If you are a local or visiting during that time, admission has traditionally been free. Best bet for virtually no lines or wait? Late night into the early morning.

Coolest or Most Stressed? – Within the space of a couple weeks, Forbes magazine published the results of a nationwide poll showing Las Vegas tieing with New York City as the coolest city in the United States. Hot on the heels of that was (again) Forbes noting that Las Vegas is the “most stressed” city in the county. How could this be? Simple:

Continue on to my latest blog post Is Las Vegas The Coolest Or Most Stressed City In The Country? You can read my thoughts on why the stress, who is affected (and who isn’t), what is in store for the next 18 months, and why/how things will be 3-5 years from now. Plus, we have a comment box open for your thoughts.

Five Trains To Southern California – With five competing ideas about connecting visitor-rich Southern California with Las Vegas, one is bound to come to fruition. Here’s how I handicap them:

• Maglev is still borderline sci-fi and very expensive. Isn’t going to happen anytime soon.
• DesertXpress is a high-speed train running on its own rails… to Victorville. (Map of Victorville in relation to Las Vegas and Los Angeles). Where it may tie in to a California high-speed rail system at a later date. Even when it does, you’ll need multiple transfers to get here. Not going to happen.
• Desert Lightning is a proposal for high-speed rail linking L.A and Phoenix via Las Vegas. Nice idea and the inclusion of Phoenix (6′th largest metro area in the U.S.) would give it a more broad base of support. Would be phenomenal for Las Vegas. But not going to happen soon.
• Z-Train and Las Vegas Railway Express (X-Train) would use existing rails. Z-Train wants to provide an upscale experience (fashion shows on the train, etc). Go after the high-end customer who otherwise would fly first class or charter a flight. X-Train is unabashedly noting that they will be a party train. Your vacation will start when you board the train. Wide seats, multiple bar cars with big screen TV’s, you get the idea.

My money is on the X-Train. Get the party started early on the way over, ability to sleep it off on the way home (or watch a game that you bet on).

Paris Hilton – Don’t know, don’t care, I don’t do cocaine (I’m enough of an extrovert as it is). Driving down The Strip smoking pot (or with riders in your car doing so) when you are one of the top nightclub guys in town? Probably not the brightest thing in the world. Anyone who has been to a rock concert knows you can smell it a long ways away. For those wanting to follow the saga, legendary local gossip columnist Norm Clarke is following the story.

Liquor At Baggage Claim – It looks like you’ll soon be able to pop into a liquor store and stock up while you wait to claim your luggage and Las Vegas’ McCarran airport. (After paying the luggage fees most airlines charge, you’ll need a bottle of something). The only hotel that objected at the hearings was Wynn Las Vegas. I’m a little surprised that more objection among resort properties didn’t materialize. Drink costs at Strip hotel bars are no bargain, but you’ll pay it when you need a drink.

However, more people getting the party started in their room which means less in bar revenue. The higher they raise the drink prices at their bars, the more people search out alternatives. Our tip (which we’ve given many times, but we always have new readers): Most hotel sundry stores have both cold beverages (including beer) and bottled liquor available. And, you don’t have to tip your clerk.

Slots Book Giveaway – We’re having problems with our contest software (and because of the amount of entries we receive, we can’t simply set up and email and process them by hand). So, the Victor H. Royer book giveaway we promised last week will hopefully be announced in our next issue. All other aspects of our site are working fine.

Enjoy This Issue!

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

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Primm Valley Casino Resorts Offers An Explosive Labor Day Weekend With A $40,000 Fireworks Show – As a go-to location for spectacular fireworks and more, Primm Valley Casino Resorts is commemorating Labor Day weekend with an outstanding fireworks display for guests at dusk on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. Primm Valley Casino Resorts is the perfect retreat for recreation to enjoy activities for the whole family. From relaxing and rejuvenating at The Spa at Primm or enjoying a flick at the movie theatre, screaming at the maximum heights of the Desperado rollercoaster and taking a splash in the Log Flume ride at Buffalo Bill’s, to the luscious green at the Primm Valley Golf Course, Primm offers an escape to meet the needs and interests of all ages. Rooms for Labor Day weekend in Primm begin at $59. For reservations or more information, call 1.800.FUN.STOP or visit www.primmvalleyresorts.com

• Full story/details/info: Primm Valley Casino Resorts Labor Day Weekend

Teller Cuts 10 Inches Off Penn’s Signature Ponytail To Benefit Locks Of Love – On Wednesday, Aug. 25 Penn Jillette, the outspoken half of the comedy-magic duo Penn & Teller, sheared 10 inches of his signature ponytail with the help of his devious cohort Teller to benefit Locks of Love at the Rio Spa at The Rio Hotel Casino here in Las Vegas. It was noted that Penn has been sporting the look for almost 25 years, and while he has not had it insured like other stars and their famed attributes, the locks were considered priceless.

• Full story/details/info: Teller Cuts 10 Inches Off Penn’s Signature Ponytail To Benefit Locks Of Love (With Video)
  
• Tickets: Penn & Teller Las Vegas Tickets

MGM Grand Puts A Cork In The Competition By Receiving Most 2010 Wine Spectator Restaurant Wine List Awards In The Country – MGM Grand is proud to announce an extraordinary number of wins for the 2010 Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Wine List Awards. An astounding 11 MGM Grand restaurants including Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak, NOBHILL TAVERN, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, SEABLUE, Diego, Pearl, Shibuya, Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Wolfgang Puck’s Bar & Grill and Fiamma Trattoria garnered awards this year, more than any other single property in the world.

• Full story/details/info: MGM Grand Puts A Cork In The Competition

Tacos & Tequila Las Vegas Unleashes “Viva T&T” In Celebration Of Mexican Independence Day – In celebration of Mexican Independence Day, Tacos & Tequila (T&T) will launch the worldwide premiere of “Viva T&T” Wednesday, September 15. The wacky rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Viva Las Vegas” will showcase an entertaining routine choreographed to DJ Ernan’s mariachi mash-up, starring Sin City’s most unique trio – a mini Mariachi Elvis, the extremely sexy Elissa cast as a modern-day Ann-Margret and the one-and-only human rooster. In addition, those who dress to impress in their best Elvis costume will receive a complimentary daiquiri from T&T on September 15. The best Elvis impersonator will be crowned king, taking home the “Mr. VIVA Elvis” title and $1,000 in cash and prizes.

• Full story/details/info: Tacos & Tequila Las Vegas Unleashes “Viva T&T”

Dine Out For A Good Cause During Restaurant Week At Las Vegas Resorts – Participating restaurants include Bradley Ogden, Mesa Grill, Rao’s, Serendipity 3, Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Strip House, KGB, Steakhouse46 and Martorano’s. As part of the fourth annual Restaurant Week, nine restaurants at Harrah’s Entertainment Las Vegas resorts are offering special pre-fixe menus priced at $20.10, $30.10 or $50.10 per person with a portion of each cover benefitting local food bank, Three Square. Guests can enjoy world-class cuisine at great prices while helping end hunger in Las Vegas from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5.

• Full story/details/info: Dine Out For A Good Cause During

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Shopping News

Popcornopolis Opens At Excalibur – Making its Las Vegas debut, Popcornopolis now is open at Excalibur. With more than 15 flavors including Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion and Rocky Road, Popcornopolis is your one-stop shop for all things popcorn! The delicious treats are served in two sizes: regular ($7.99) and large ($10.99). Party tins, which hold a combination of three popular flavors, are available starting at $29.99. For someone with a sweet tooth in search of more, candied apples and chocolate-covered strawberries also are available. Popcornopolis is located on Excalibur’s Castle Walk.

Luxury For Less Debutes At Monte Carlo Las Vegas – Offering luxurious items at prices that won’t break the bank, Luxury for Less features women’s and men’s accessories, as well as gift items. A wide selection of purses, jewelry, scarves, hats, watches, cufflinks and more are value priced between $10 and $25 Luxury for Less is located across from The Pub at Monte Carlo.

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Featured Tour – Enjoy Las Vegas!

Maverick Silver Cloud Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas – Perfect for the time-conscious traveler, this spectacular Maverick air-only excursion flies you through the Grand Canyon. Highlights of the tour include visions of the famous Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the beautiful Lake Las Vegas and Fortification Hill.

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Members Mania – We Love Our Readers!

We enjoy being responsive to our readers. Click on each post to view questions/comments and our tips and answers. Keep yourself informed on Las Vegas!

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More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

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  Justin Timberlake & Friends Show Tickets

• Penn Gets Hair Chopped for Locks of Love

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• Vegas stints can help, haunt performers

  Barry Manilow Show Tickets

• Murphy’s Law Las Vegas Celebrates One Year Anniversary With Food And Drink Specials

• West Hollywood Makes Splash In Las Vegas As The Abbey Beach Debuts At Vdara Hotel & Spa

• Azure Luxury Pool Presents Labor Day Weekend 2010 Poolside Parties with DJ Twisted and Claudius Raphael

• Inglot Cosmetics To Open Second U.S. Store At The Forum Shops At Caesars Wnere Shoppers Can Mix, Match More Than 1,500 Colors

• Be Glamorous This Labor Day Weekend With 9 Group At Palms Casino Resort Glamorous Vegas Is A Three-Day Music Celebration Sept. 3-5

• KGB (Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers) At Harrah’s Las Vegas Hosts Restaurant Week Soiree Benefiting Three Square

• Stay Cool With Station Casinos’ Las Vegas Free September House Entertainment

• Tacos & Tequila Las Vegas Honors Hard Workers With Extended Labor Day Happy Hour

• Las Vegas Restaurant Week Invites You To “Wet Your Appetite At Wet Republic,” Monday, August 30

• Eve Nightclub And WHRRL Host Hip-Hop Artist Miguel Wednesday, September 1

• Mayor gives up few details about MLB team coming to Las Vegas (with video)

• Las Vegas Named America’s Most Stressed City (with video)

• Mayor’s plans for Vegas growth (with video)

• Legend Shecky Greene Returns to Las Vegas (with video)

• Special Savings At Lolita’s Cantina and Tequila Bar Town Square Las Vegas

• Half Off Specials At FIRST Food & Bar Palazzo Las Vegas

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• Vegas airport makes deal for giant video screen

• Cosmopolitan in Vegas plans to spend $890M to open

• Allegiant to fly non-stop between Moline and Las Vegas

• Vegas approves plans to renovate Lady Luck casino

• Vegas’ Hottest Party Is Poolside

• Group wants to petition for Las Vegas Strip arena

• Madonna ‘offered $1bn Vegas residency’

• Las Vegas route over Hoover Dam bridge coming soon

• Las Vegas airport marking work toward USO lounge

• Valley apartment rents hit six-year low

• Entrepreneur willing to wait to achieve casino vision

• Legal gay marriage could be boost for Nevada

• Cash-strapped city turns to public-private partnerships

• Vegas Monorail proposes to reduce debt by $630M

• Nevada unemployment sets new record, 14.3 percent

• Nevada official: Nuclear dump project not dead yet

• Oakland Athletics To Las Vegas?

• Can’t Pronounce Nevada Correctly? You’re Not Alone

• Vegas Goes Vegan

• Strong Attendance In 2010 For Las Vegas 51s

• MAGIC tries to make conventioneers reappear

• Airport Boss Tours Construction on New Airport Terminal

• Cycling toward cashless: ATM provider tests linking bank accounts, player cards

• Tillerman updated for competitive fine dining market

• Heightened concern over low water levels at Lake Mead

• The Smart Money: At Vegas parlor, an NFL Sunday with amenities

• Las Vegas casino fined over gambler’s card table dance

• Las Vegas Welcomes New RUMOR Boutique Resort

• Las Vegas Locos open training camp, eager to defend title

• Cosmopolitan in Vegas partners with Marriott Int’l

• Vegas gets in the swim

• American League Says No To Las Vegas Baseball Team

• Dubai World may sell CityCenter stake

• Max Brenner’s chocolate restaurant is an exercise in daringness and excess

• Struggling Airline Mexicana Halts Flights

• More games per machine means fewer slots in Nevada casinos

• No longer any need to ‘check our ID’

• Get Half Off Tickets To Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Las Vegas

• Penn & Teller Bring Magic to Rascal Flatts Video

• Go Big or Go Home: The $777 Burger

• Major League plans: Las Vegas would be in American League, play in domed stadium

• Las Vegas new-home sales slip in July

• Contrasting home occupancy arrangements scrutinized

• Emerging builders find opportunities in housing market crash

• McCarran, other U.S. airports expanding beyond fast food

• Clark County tax bills going down

• Owner-occupied houses decline in Clark County

• GLVAR reports decline in home sales, prices from June to July

• 10 made-in-Vegas sandwiches not to be missed

• Investor ups stake in MGM Resorts

• Nevada starting to see effect of stimulus money; ‘too little, too late,’ consultant says

• Exhibit recalls distinctive Las Vegas structures from another era

• Pub owners hope diners will give British food a chance

• Aliante’s wide-open spaces beckon golfers of all levels

• Why don’t we just stop building new homes?

• Prime Time at the Palm not to be missed, especially the crab cakes

• Artisan dives into the local pool party scene

• Money-losing Bali Hai golf club may become industrial park

• Madonna rumor flatters Las Vegas

• Maglev promoters’ dreams bigger than 747

• Club operator on up-and-down ride

• B.B. King’s restaurant comes close, but doesn’t match original’s success in Memphis

• Shelby soups up muscle cars at speed shop located at LVMS

• Nevada leads nation in foreclosures

• Contrasting home occupancy arrangements scrutinized

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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello From Las Vegas! I think we can call this our “Everything but the kitchen sink” issue. New hotel news, a show anniversary, a crazy burger (check out the photo), shopping, UFC, and a 100 calorie margarita at Rhumbar (you’ll want to click through to the story on that one and get the recipe if your next visit isn’t soon). Oh, and are you ready for some (American) football? I sure am!

Liberace Museum Discount Admissions – Through Labor Day, the Liberace Museum is offering discounted admission prices of $10 for adults and $8 for seniors 65 and older and students with a valid school ID. Children age 12 and under are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult. Admission includes an optional complimentary one-hour guided tour 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday – Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Location: Liberace Plaza, 1775 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119. Phone: 702.798.5595

Home Shopping Network Vegas Anniversary Bash – If you are a regular reader, we told you that this event was coming up a few weeks ago. Turned out to be a big success. If you were able to catch any of the live broadcasts here in town, hope you had a great time: Photo: HSN celebrities Molly Sims and Jennifer Flavin-Stallone joined HSN CEO Mindy Grossman in Las Vegas for the shopping networks 33rd birthday. With live appearances by a host of celebrities including Sims, Flavin-Stallone, Tori Spelling, Wolfgang Puck, Susan Lucci and many others, the weekend consists of live broadcasts and demonstrations, interactive exhibit and meet & greets. Photo Credit: Denise Truscello

Gaming and Giveaways – Next week (knock on wood), we’ll start the giveaway for Victor H. Royer’s new book Casino Slots – How to Play, Have Fun, And WIN! (You can click the link to check it out at Amazon). We get lots of complaints about how bad some of the newer slots are when it comes to taking your money. And with no surprise: When you look at these things, you can’t even figure them out!  A bunch of lines going 36 ways, playing everything from pennies to hundreds of pennies (dollars). How’s this all worK? What are the game secrets you need to know? Victor answers all of that.

Victor was also interviewed by our friend Alan Mendelson (TV personality in Los Angeles who is also a reader and Vegas fanatic) and we’ll have that video next week along with details on what Alan is up to. Hang tight!

Enjoy This Issue!

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

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The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas Lights Up Las Vegas Blvd With New Marquee, December 15, 2010 Opening – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas pairs stylish design with an adventurous and welcoming spirit – delivering a decidedly different kind of Las Vegas experience. The new 2,995-room resort will feature oversized residential style living space with expansive one-of-a-kind private terraces and spectacular designs.

• Full story/details/info: The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas Marquee

Paradiso Replaces Marshall Rousso At MGM Grand – Now open at MGM Grand, Paradiso offers a full line of fashionable casual and evening attire for women from brands such as True Religion, Ed Hardy, BCBG and Juicy Couture. The boutique also features handbags, accessories and footwear from renowned labels including L.A.M.B., Beverly Feldman and Damiani, among others. Formerly the site of Marshall Rousso, Paradiso is located in Studio Walk.

MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris dancers, who recently offered guests a chance to win a trip to Paris (we’d noted this in a previous issue) with the Passport to France promotion, posed with iconic Mayor Oscar B. Goodman in front of the legendary “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. Photo courtesy of Emma Cohan Photography.

• Buy Tickets Now: Crazy Horse Paris Show Las Vegas Tickets

The Mirage Las Vegas Featured In Upcoming Episode Of ABC’s Bachelor Pad – The Mirage Hotel & Casino will host a special date in the third episode of Bachelor Pad, ABC’s hot new summer series. The episode will cover a unique group date with an intimate pool party at Bare pool lounge and a gourmet dinner in one of The Mirage’s luxurious Villas. Bachelor Pad airs Monday at 8/7 Central on ABC. For more information on Bachelor Pad visit http://abc.go.com/shows/bachelorpad

• Full story/details/info: The Mirage Las Vegas Featured On Bachelor Pad

Cabo Wabo Las Vegas Cantina Hosts UFC’s Edgar Vs. Penn Viewing Party Saturday, August 28 – The excitement of the UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 fight is about to sweep Las Vegas and the hottest viewing party is at Cabo Wabo Cantina at Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The re-match of the year will broadcast live on 10 high-definition big screen televisions Saturday, August 28, starting at 7 p.m.

• Full story/details/info: Cabo Wabo Las Vegas Cantina Hosts UFC Viewing Party

Crystals At CityCenter In Las Vegas Debuts New Luxury Brands, Expands Unparalleled Shopping Experience – By year’s end, Crystals retail & entertainment district will add 12 new brands to its exceptional collection of retailers and dining concepts, including flagship stores for Prada and GUCCI; as well as boutiques for Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, Donna Karan, Emilio Pucci and Harry Winston. They join recent additions Ermenegildo Zegna, Christian Dior, Brunello Cucinelli and Social House at Crystals, the core of the extraordinary urban resort destination CityCenter.

• Full story/details/info: Boyz II Men Coming To Las Vegas

Bite 6th Anniversary Show – Guests of the Stratosphere’s BITE 6th Anniversary show on Friday 13th bare their fangs with a celebratory champagne toast. – The sexually charged BITE® takes its audience on the Lord Vampire’s quest for the perfect female specimen, who he plans to seduce and crown his Queen of the Night. Aiding the Lord is his coven of sultry and nimble dancers, the Erotic Angels of Rock. Taboo temptations meet classic rock ‘n’ roll in this aggressive and seductive world of vampires.

• Full story/details/info: Bite 6th Anniversary Show
• Buy Tickets Now: Bite Las Vegas Tickets

Emily’s Cafe At Club Fortune Las Vegas Begins The Colossus Burger Challenge – WHO: Guests of Emily’s Cafe who are up to the challenge! WHAT: Guests up to the challenge are invited to step up to the plate for The Colossus Burger Challenge. The gigantic burger, complete with 12 patties, is available for $19.99 between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Any guest that solely finishes the burger in 20 minutes or less will receive the meal and a t-shirt for free, have their photo placed on the Cafe’s wall and be announced a Colossus Burger Challenge Winner! Guests that finish the burger after the allotted 20 minutes will still receive a t-shirt.

• Full story/details/info: Emily’s Cafe Colossus Burger Challenge

Month-Long October FrightFest at Fremont Street Experience – Fremont Street Experience presents OctoberFrightFest, which for the first time will span the entire month of October. This second annual event, featuring free live Halloween themed shows nightly kicks-off September 29 and runs through October 31.

• Full story/details/info: FrightFest at Fremont Street Experience

Rhumbar Las Vegas Introduces Its 100-Calorie “Skinny” Margarita (With Recipe) – The newest drink to hit the menu at Havanatone, RHUMBAR’s sizzling Latin night, also comes without any guilt. The new “Muchachita” is a skinny, 100-calorie margarita, featuring a delicious blend of pomegranate and Aloe Vera. Now guests can samba and shake while they sip this low calorie libation on Wednesday nights. Concocted by award-winning mixologist Kristen Schaefer, the “Muchachita” blends the fresh taste of Aloe Vera with fruity flavors of pomegranate and lime. Milagro Silver tequila completes this delicious and healthy cocktail.

• Full story/details/info: Rhumbar Las Vegas Introduces Its 100-Calorie “Skinny” Margarita (With Recipe)

“Girls Love Football” College Season Kickoff Party, Specials At Rockhouse Las Vegas – Rockhouse Bar & Nightclub knows “Girls Love Football” just as much as their macho counterparts, so this season Vegas’ only ultra-dive bar invites pigskin fanatics one and all to the greatest football parties on the Strip. Starting with college ball Thursday, September 2, Rockhouse invites guys to bring their girlfriends, and ladies not to bring their men, for a rowdy good time at Rockhouse’s “Girls Love Football” college kickoff party.

• Full story/details/info: “Girls Love Football” College Season Kickoff Party, Specials At Rockhouse Las Vegas

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Featured Tour – Enjoy Las Vegas!

Grand Canyon Rafting Trip from Las Vegas – Raft down the mighty Colorado River along the Grand Canyon’s sheer cliffs on this adventure. You will enjoy a 5.5-hour white-water rafting adventure with your native Hualapai guide who will guide you through class 3 to class 6 rapids on your 40-mile (64km) journey through the Grand Canyon. Your native Hualapai guide will guide you through class 3 to class 6 rapids on your 40-mile (64km) journey through the Grand Canyon.

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Members Mania – We Love Our Readers!

Because of work on the back-end (boring part) of this job, I’ve have not posted to Ask.AccessVegas.com for about 10 days. But we’ll put a couple letters here in the newsletter and highlight some past posts that have new comments!

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I continue to enjoy your newsletter, and we will be returning to Las Vegas again next month. Recently, I heard someone refer to “Old Las Vegas” and “Downtown Las Vegas”. As I had never heard of “Old Las Vegas”, I just assumed the terms were synonymous and that reference was actually to the Fremont Street area. Am I correct or is there a difference between “Old Las Vegas” and “Downtown Las Vegas”? If these are two separate locations, what area constitutes Old Las Vegas and what is considered Downtown Las Vegas?

Keep those newsletters coming. Very informative.

Thanks,

Edith

Ted Responds:

For visitor purposes, Fremont Street downtown is “old” Las Vegas. If you live here, it can refer to the neighborhoods on the east side of town between The Strip and downtown. Some of those areas (built in the ’50′s, which is old for Las Vegas) are quite nice and continue to be “best kept secrets” for someone wanting to live close to everything.

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I have been traveling alone to Vegas for the last 5 years since I retired. My husband doesn’t like to gamble and my friends are still working so cannot take time during the week to visit. I usually stay at a Harrah’s property since they are located center strip and I can walk the strip. I have never felt uncomfortable. I usually request a room nearer the elevator so am not walking down a long hallway.

Kathy

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I’ve been a faithful reader of your newsletter for many years & find it the most helpful of any publication re: Vegas out there. I just read your question re: females traveling alone to Las Vegas & tried to post a comment but was unable to.

Editor’s Note: Each post only allows comments for a certain period of time. This keeps spammers from finding really old posts and just starting to post their nonsense to them. Hence, we are running these comments here.

I am writing you to say that not only did I travel to Las Vegas this past May alone for 6 nights because my friend couldn’t come & I love Vegas too much to give up my annual visit. I am an official “senior citizen” now & flew from New York to Vegas & stayed 2 nights @Flamingo & 4 nights @ Harrah’s. I usually stick to the Harrah’s properties because I am a Diamond Card Holder for 7 years.

I loved every day of my adventure; took in 5 shows, went to pool daily, walked & explored & ventured out to other properties such as the new Aria & also dined @Bellagio & Venetian – I will do it again next year if no one wants to go – I was never afraid or concerned for my safety as I didn’t wander off into unknown streets – I never felt “pathetic” nor should anyone else.

Keep up the great newsletters & info – thanks for reading my comment.

Gerry from Long Island, New York

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• Enjoyed Our Las Vegas Trip, Show and Tour Reports, Parents Don’t Bring Your Kids
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• Las Vegas Hotels – Weekday vs. Weekend Rates and What Weeks Are Cheaper?
• Return Of Old-Style Las Vegas Junkets, Why Is Airfare So High?
• How Are Garth Brooks’ Las Vegas Shows Going?

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• ‘Fantasy’ star leaving revue

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• ‘Jubilee!’ frozen in time but offers things you won’t see elsewhere

  Jubilee! Show Tickets

• Búzios, Martorano’s And VooDoo Steak At Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Offer Three-Course Menu Deals

• Sonrisa Grill Hosts Margarita Festival At The Village Lake Las Vegas – $20 To Taste All

• Rockhouse Hosts World Extreme Cagefighting Viewing And After Party With UFC’s Roy ‘Big Country’ Nelson

• Weft Opens First Store On West Coast At Las Vegas’ Forum Shops At Caesars

• First Food & Bar Las Vegas Hosts 2nd Annual Shuck & Swallow Charity Event

• Las Vegas steps up its effort to fix foreclosures (with video)

• Las Vegas Strip Gambling Revenue Fell 7.6% in June

• Allegiant Air again changes Las Vegas flight times

• Vegas nightclub introduces holographic dancers

• Mirage Welcomes Tiger Cubs

• CityCenter’s Harmon Hotel stuck in limbo

• It’s grow time for the World Series of Poker

• High roller strikes deal with Harrah’s over debt

• Home sales tumble in June; inventories creep up

• Slot slips from an ATM? Maybe

• Ivanpah Airport in a holding pattern

• Drug cartels may cash out in Mexico, cash in on Las Vegas

• Analyst says new-home prices will drop another 5 percent this year

• Wynn Resorts on pace for ‘best year’

• Vegas Sees More Visitors But Fewer Gambling

• Final table at World Series of Poker lacks star power

• Recession will cost NV employers for years

• Boyd Gaming mum on possible acquisitions as profits plunge

• TV show turns Las Vegas pawn shop into tourist attraction

• Station Casinos receives OK for sale

• LVMS not getting second NASCAR Sprint Cup race

• Las Vegas land prices slip further

• Vegas gets more visitors, less gambling in June

• Repainting Vegas’ art ambitions

• Does Las Vegas Really Need Another Hotel-Casino?

• Las Vegas banks on family reunions

• At last, PBA’s Vegas tournament one in a million

• Cars Owned By Danny Gans Up For Auction at Barrett-Jackson

• Real Estate Expert Sees Hopeful Future

• Station, Boyd feud is real and compelling

• Game-changing technology at work in dominant sports books

• Sports arena talks reach critical stage as baseball enters picture

• High card sends incumbent to Nye County general election

• Bus fares to be increased in resort corridor

• Nevada gaming revenues decline 4.7 percent in May

• Las Vegas nightclub scene takes a hit with weaker spots closing

• Commercial real estate prices reaching one third 2007 levels

• Level 8 Pool at Stratosphere transforms into more adult-oriented venue as day progresses

• Lovely Loos: Experts suggest the best public restrooms in Las Vegas

• ‘America’s Got Talent’ still has stories to tell

• Nevadans agree with court on gun ownership

• Silverton to restore part of employees’ slashed pay

• ‘Robust turnout’ for furniture market despite slow economy

• McCarran traffic drops for fifth-straight month

• Realtors say LV still bouncing along bottom

• CityCenter’s value plummets – ‘Terrible quarter’ for project hurts company’s earnings

• Southwest manager always on go behind the scenes

• Some of valley history’s mysteries remain unsolved

• ‘Fantasy’ star leaving revue

• Tops go back on as Moorea Beach Club reaches out to more patrons

• Grandma Lee offers little more than one-liners at Bonkerz

• Miller’s Ale House offers affordable variety

• Troubled time for LV retail

• Lied Discovery Children’s Museum moving to Smith Center

• Nove Italiano Restaurant updates dishes while keeping favorite flavors

• Planet Hollywood’s Pleasure Pool boosts attendance with weekly bikini contest

• Questions about the viability of CityCenter

• Shark Reef celebrates 10th anniversary with final party

• Themed blackjack tables use sexy dealers as entertainment in growing trend of party pits

• Psychiatrist gets one year in jail for lewd incident at Strip casino

• Mob Experience fuels conspiracies

• Las Vegas has its very own bucket list

• Eastside Cannery celebrates anniversary with twofers

• Main debt holder puts its stake in M Resort Casino up for auction

• Las Vegas home values keep going down

• Familiar actors in mob shows hit LV

• Chef gets in the Mood to create masterpieces

• Developer buys 25 acres to build $50 million shopping center

• Legislator hopes for harmony in state name pronunciation

• Miss Universe contestants participating in host of activities before pageant

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Hello From Las Vegas! The sun is setting just a little bit earlier each night, lighting up the Las Vegas skyline just a bit earlier. Photographers who shoot Las Vegas refer to the time around sundown here as the “golden hour” because the orange hues of sunset against the hotels just as the hotels themselves are starting to light up is magic. 17+ years in town and seeing it live still gives me chills!

The following photos I shot from Voodoo at The Rio are dated, but make for a great comparison of the facing light during this “golden hour”

Las Vegas, New York Tie As ‘Coolest’ (Most Hip) Cities – Forbes Magazine recently listed their Top 10 for the coolest cities in America:

1. Las Vegas (tie)
1. New York (tie)
3. Seattle
4. Chicago
5. Oakland
6. Orlando
7. San Diego
8. L.A.
9. Miami
10. Washington

You can read the article here: America’s Coolest Cities – In these trendy metros, nightlife is hot and the people are cool. While no argument on New York’s ranking, our showing is pretty impressive given that this was from a nationwide survey Forbes took. Las Vegas has been bashed and battered in the national media for the past two years. I’ve personally been ridiculed for having such an upbeat view of my city. Looks like I’m not alone in thinking that Las Vegas is a great place!

Hottest Month Ever In Las Vegas – Many of you may have heard that July 2010 was the hottest month ever here in Las Vegas with an average temperature of 96.2 F.

Just a note: This record was a bit deceiving. We didn’t once bump up against the all-time record (117), with the warmest few days clocking in at 113. The difference was the overnight temperatures. The growth of Las Vegas has creates lots more asphalt and concrete that absorb and hold heat through the night. In addition, new homes are generally not allowed to have lawns. Lawns don’t hold heat overnight, and actually cool the temps when they are watered (like the cooling you get when sitting under a mister).

And… the local water utility has paid significant sums of money to homes and businesses as an incentive to remove their lawns in the name of water conservation. We’re into August, and overnight lows the past few days were in the 70′s and temps have otherwise returned to slightly below average for the month so far.

All You Can Eat Crab and Steak Dinner – Orleans Las Vegas is offering this plus seven live cooking stations at their buffet on Wednesday nights for only $15.95. Yes, they have a free shuttle from The Strip (Bill’s Gambling Hall). Expect about a 10 minute ride. From their website:

The Orleans offers free shuttle service to its sister property the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino as well as the Las Vegas strip. The shuttle operates 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 12:30 AM and picks up guests approximately every 30 – 45 minutes from the hotel’s Tropicana Avenue entrance. The last shuttle will leave Bill’s Gambling Hall at 12:30 AM.

Choosing A New Home Community In Las Vegas? – We generated some lively discussion over the past month on my Members Mania post Moving To Las Vegas – Where Should I Live? Worth checking out all the responses. In the piece, I leaned pretty strongly against a certain area of town, and in general warning of being careful about buying in some of the new neighborhoods (saying it seems like you can practically reach out your window and touch your neighbors house in many newer neighborhoods). Now a recent local news report New communities falling short of their master plans – Developers slash spending on promised amenities, angering residents is also worth a read before you buy in a new community here in Las Vegas. Speaking of…

Buy Your Own Southern Nevada City – Cal-Nev-Ari, NV sits 70 miles south of Las Vegas and 30 miles northwest of Laughlin, has its own airport (1L4 Kidwell Airport), and is all yours (residential homes excluded) for $17 million. This is no ghost town: 400 residents enjoy full utilities. The price includes a casino, restaurant, store, RV park, motel and mobile home park. Deepwater wells provide water (a plus, no dependence on the ever-dwindling Colorado River). You can enjoy the complete story with video here: Small Nevada town put up for sale

Enjoy This Issue!

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

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Primm Valley Casino Resorts Pumps Up Adrenaline With Free Rides On The Desperado In Honor Of National Roller Coaster Day Aug. 16 – Primm Valley Casino Resorts celebrates the official day of roller coasters with complimentary rides for Nevada residents on The Desperado Monday, Aug. 16. Primm invites guests to be kids again and enjoy a final thrill on the exhilarating Desperado roller coaster before summer draws to a close and the school year kicks into gear. Daredevils may get a breathtaking view of the Valley from 209 feet before plunging at tremendous speed into a succession of twists and turns.

• Full story/details/info: Primm Valley Casino Resorts Offers Free Rides On The Desperado

Rock & Rita’s Las Vegas Teams Up With World’s Top Flair Bartenders To Host “Flair For The Cure” – Rock & Rita’s, the “Great American Party” spot at Circus Circus, and 12 of the highest ranked flair bartenders in the world have joined forces with the American Cancer Society’s Young Professionals Against Cancer to “Flair for the Cure.” On Wednesday, August 18, following the highly-anticipated NATIONS international flair bartending competition, the world’s top flair bartenders will auction off their skills to raise money for cancer.

• Full story/details/info: Rock & Rita’s Las Vegas Hosts “Flair For The Cure”

Liberace Museum Las Vegas Offering Discounted Admission Through Labor Day Plus Special Events – The Liberace Museum houses his collections of rare and antique pianos, classic cars, famous sequined and bejeweled costume wardrobes, glittering stage jewelry, rare antiques and other treasures and memorabilia. The Cabaret Showroom at the Liberace Museum serves as a showcase for Liberace’s famous nine-foot mirrored Baldwin grand piano, where several famous Strip performers entertain intimate audiences.

• Full story/details/info: Liberace Museum Las Vegas Discounted Admission

Bellagio Las Vegas Gallery Of Fine Art Offering Docent Tours – Docent tours at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (BGFA) now are offered daily, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limited to the first 25 attendees, each tour begins promptly at 2 p.m. and lasts approximately 45 minutes. General docent tours are complimentary with the purchase of any BGFA admission.

• Full story/details/info: Bellagio Las Vegas Gallery Of Fine Art Docent Tours

Drew Lachey To Host “The Price Is Right – Live” Stage Show At Bally’s Las Vegas – “The Price is Right – Live” Stage Show at Bally’s Las Vegas welcomes special celebrity host Drew Lachey for an exclusive limited run, Aug. 10-21, 2010. The show, from FremantleMedia, the producers of “American Idol” and “The Price Is Right” TV shows, features such fan-favorite games as “Plinko,” “Cliff Hangers,” “The Big Wheel,” and of course, “The Showcase.” Drew Lachey will enlist audience members play for their chance to win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.

• Full story/details/info: Drew Lachey To Host “The Price Is Right – Live”
• Buy Tickets Now: “The Price Is Right – Live” Las Vegas Tickets

Taste Of New Orleans At The Country Club Wynn Las Vegas – Wynn Las Vegas: Carlos Guia, celebrated chef of The Country Club, is now running a Taste of New Orleans menu. On Wednesday thru Saturday evenings, guests can opt for a three-course ($48 per person, from 5:30-7pm) or six-course ($95 per person, avail. throughout) prix fixe menu that pay homage to the Big Easy. Individual dishes from the prix fixe menus are available a la carte.

• Full story/details/info: Taste Of New Orleans At The Country Club Wynn Las Vegas

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Featured Tour – Enjoy Las Vegas!

Romance Package at The Venetian Hotel – Add some romance at the beautiful Venetian Hotel during your Las Vegas vacation. Propose to George Clooney at Madame Tussaud’s, glide down the Grand Canal, and dine at Zeffirino’s or Tintoretto’s. Do it all in a day or spread out over the duration of your trip, the choice is yours!

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Romance Package at The Venetian Hotel Now!

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Members Mania – We Love Our Readers!

We enjoy being responsive to our readers. Click on each post to view questions/comments and our tips and answers. Keep yourself informed on Las Vegas!

• Female And Thinking Of Visiting Las Vegas Alone – Any Thoughts?
• Las Vegas Trip Report – Bad Rooms At Excalibur, Stratosphere, ACE Bus, Won $800, Will Be Back!

Just got back from VEGAS we had a great time as we always do. Stayed at the ARIA this trip. Ultra modern hi-tech nice rooms. Just set back to far off the main drag. We got to see VIVA ELVIS which was great. Also had a chance to eat  at Beso. If you like beef short ribs they make the best. Everyone keeps telling I need go other places. But the bottom line is there is no bettor place in the world than VEGAS.

Butch Vasco

These previous Members Mania post have had comments added to them:
• Las Vegas Trip Report: Visit Often, Loved Terry Fator, Didn’t Like CityCenter At All
• Where Are The Las Vegas Slots That Actually Still Pay Real Coins?
• What Are Free and Cheap Activities To See In Las Vegas?
• Did A Staycation, Had A Great Time, Wish Pornslappers Would Go Away
• 10′th Visit To Las Vegas From London – Great Trip Report
• Treating Our Daughter To A Nice Las Vegas Spa Treatment

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• Drop us an email at allvegastv@aol.com – We read them all!
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• Couple find home, work and life together in Las Vegas shows

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• It’s Not Unusual for Tom Jones to Throw a Las Vegas Party

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• NASCAR Weekend Returns To Vegas In March

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• August Heats Up At The Silverton Las Vegas With “Date Nite” Tuesdays And $1 Drink Thursdays

• Power Lunches Never Tasted So Good – Featured 30-Minute Meals Make For An Extraordinary Afternoon At Simon At Palms Place Las Vegas

• Cabo Wabo Cantina Las Vegas Presents August Live Entertainment Schedule

• Parallel At Miracle Mile Shops Las Vegas Hosts America’s Next Top Model Krista White Autograph Signing

• Panevino Ristorante Las Vegas Announces Regional Tastes of Puglia at Wine Dinner

• Cannery Las Vegas Salutes America In A Military Appreciation Show Featuring Lee Greenwood

• Las Vegas Continues To Sizzle With Station Casinos’ Free August House Entertainment

• A sneak peek inside the Tropicana’s new mob exhibit (with video)

• Las Vegas named the “coolest city” by Forbes Magazine (with video)

• Valley home sales, prices, take tumble (with video)

• Downtown Las Vegas to get a little more wild? (with video)

• Friday Figures: Las Vegas Real Estate Report for 7/30/2010

• Lake Las Vegas Exits Chapter 11

• Southwest Cutting Back Vegas Flights

• NFL relaxes Las Vegas ad ban, with restrictions

• Boyd Gaming gives up on Station Casinos deal

• Las Vegas Leads Nation in Foreclosures

• Mob Museum Receives $500K Grant

• Passenger Traffic at McCarran Down 1.1 Percent

• Miss Universe 2010 Invades Las Vegas

• Nevada needs more than low taxes, friendly regulatory environment to lure businesses

• Sublease activity drags down valley office market

• Fox launches new country music awards show from Las Vegas

• Bret Michaels to co-host 2010 Miss Universe Pageant

• Sin City’s Craziest & Most Crowded Parties

• An Art Experiment in Flashy Las Vegas

• Icahn outlines future plans for Fontainebleau

• Fertittas Retain Control Of Station Casinos

• Las Vegas Considers Hula-Hoop Ban

• 10 Best Hotel Buffets In Vegas

• Vegas Mayor Cruises Through On ‘Cash Cab’

• 5 Vegas Hotels Make Travel Magazine’s Top 50

• Playboy: Vegas ‘Bootlegger’ Among Best Bars

• CityCenter begins settling with subcontractors

• LV furniture market still has summer sizzle

• Baccarat and its wild swings crucial to Nevada

• Streak of 100 Degree Days Ends

• Megafight dealt major local blow (Manny Pacquiao)

• Legalizing, taxing marijuana opposed

• Elaine Wynn picked for board of JFK center

• Renewable Energy – Nevada shows powerful potential

• Rooftop A/C maintenance hardly a breeze for reporter in 114 degrees

• Harmony’s prices for Bella Fiore at Lake Las Vegas start at $298,990

• Voters support higher taxes on gambling, mining industries

• Broadway dream nears for Bugatti

• Arts District will be seen in a new light

• Everyman Governor fondly remembered (Kenny Guinn)

• Taxable sales dip again in Nevada after spring rise

• Thousands request mediation in fighting forclosure

• Constable sets sights on scofflaws – Drivers with plates out of state warned

• Gangs make presence felt even in affluent neighborhoods

• Restaurateurs look at beverage prices to stay afloat

• El Segundo Sol focuses on tacos, margaritas

• Painted Desert golf course poses perfect palette

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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:

• Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
• Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
• Jewish New Year September 9
• Halloween October 31
• Veteran’s Day November 11
• Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 25-28 (4 day weekend)
• Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9
• Christmas December 25
• New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
• Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 15-17 (3 day weekend)
• Chinese/Lunar New Year February 3
• Super Bowl Sunday February 6
• Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
• Valentine’s Day February 14
• President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 19-21 (3 day weekend)
• Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
• Mardi Gras March 8
• St. Patrick’s Day March 17
• Easter Sunday April 24
• Cinco de Mayo May 5
• Mother’s Day May 8
• Memorial Day, U.S May 28-30 (3 day weekend)
• Father’s Day June 19
• Independence Day July 4
• Civic Holiday, Canada July 30-August 1 (3 day weekend)

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