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September 29, 2010

Access Vegas Insider Vibe September 29, 2010

September 29th 2010 Posted to Las Vegas Newsletter

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Hello From Las Vegas! Rain and clouds are blowing through the weekend, and bringing a stark transition with it. Last week’s highs? Around 100 (F). This coming week? In the 80′s. Still plenty of action around the pools (once the rain clears up) and no sweater or jacket needed. We get “summer” (nice and warm, but not too hot nor cold) twice a year: Spring and Fall. This fall is shaping up nicely.

Las Vegas Death Ray – Many of you have seen recent stories about how the sun’s reflection off Vdara (CityCenter) at this time of year has been heating certain areas of their pool deck to uncomfortable (and possibly unsafe) levels. If you are new to the story or have only heard bits and pieces, we’ve posted a couple of video stories at Vdara Las Vegas Death Ray Videos

This is not necessarily a new phenomenon here in Las Vegas. With sun virtually every day and glass covered hotels, we mostly get used to it. Last week while at Rhumbar (Mirage) the sun’s rays beaming off of Wynn honed directly onto where I was sitting. While I didn’t feel extra heat, the result was blinding (literally). Sunglasses were of no use and I had to reposition myself for about 20 minutes. Drive the I-15 certain times of day, and the reflection off of Mandalay Bay can be distracting.

Although CityCenter designers planned for this and used a special type of glass coating, it obviously didn’t quite do the job. They have vowed to find a fix. Those who lived or visited in the mid-90′s may remember that both The Rio and Las Vegas Hilton had green lasers that could be seen for miles from each property. They were really cool, and I regret having no photos. They were turned off because of concerns of interference with air traffic and complaints that the beams were an annoyance to homeowners in the foothills when the beams passed their way.

R.I.P Tony Curtis – We morn the loss of Las Vegas resident and film legend Tony Curtis this past week. Curtis always considered Las Vegas his second home, and officially moved here in 2000. Many celebs quietly have a home here, or even make it their full-time place of residence. No income taxes, lots of sun, and plenty of non-stop flights to major destinations around the globe make this an attractive home. But you never really hear about them or see them (very little community involvement).

Not so for Curtis. He was often out-and-about (until stints of heath issues more recently), universally friendly, and active in community events. Even to the point of a couple of local library appearances during the past two years which drew notable crowds. Vegas-based journalist Steve Friess did what is probably the final extensive interview of Curtis’ career in 2008 which we’ll link to below. Curtis’ funeral is open to the public at Palm Mortuary (Eastern Ave) with a reception to follow at The Luxor. Turner Classic Movies will play a full day (24 hours) of Curtis’ films on Oct. 10.

A Blip Of Good Job News? – The Cosmopolitan (of Las Vegas, the new hotel between CityCenter and Bellagio) is currently in the process of hiring 5000 people to staff the property. Also the Review-Journal is hosting their 2010 Career Fair October 19 at The Orleans. Details:

An extremely important note about applying for new hotel jobs: New properties typically over-hire and then quietly trim staff during the first few months. Everyone is new, no one has seniority, and this lets them trim down to the group of people they want working at the property. Not everyone ends up being the perfect fit for any given position. If you live out of the area and are fortunate enough to land a job at a new hotel, work really hard at your new job. But I’d consider the job temporary (IE, don’t go house hunting or sell your place in your home city) for the first 6 months.

Enjoy This Issue!

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

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MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris To Feature Playboy’s Miss October 2010 Playmate Claire Sinclair For A Series Of Exclusive Performances – MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris, Las Vegas’ sensual French burlesque show, is excited to welcome their stunning guest star Claire Sinclair, Playboy Playmate Miss October 2010, for a series of exclusive performances October 21 – 28. Sinclair will perform three unique acts alongside the beautiful dancers of MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris. The special performances will mark Sinclair’s first appearance in front of a live audience.

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer And Grammy Award Winner Rod Stewart To Play Eight Shows At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace In November – Rock icon Rod Stewart announced today that he will play eight performances at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace November 6-21.

Football Heats Up Rhumbar’s Patio – Tailgate On The Patio Saturday Through Monday At Rhumbar – Let’s get ready to RHUMBAR! This football season, as the weather cools down RHUMBAR’s spacious outdoor patio heats up with football fever. Saturdays, Sundays and Monday nights, pigskin fans will enjoy football tailgating on the patio with an enticing roster of power plays, munchies and drink specials.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Guests Can Hit The Jackpot On 10-10-10 – Who says 7 is the only lucky number in Vegas? Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is giving Vegas goers more than 10 reasons to visit the property on 10-10-10 (October 10, 2010).The 10-10-10 promotion will be available throughout the property and will allow guests to experience exclusive deals all day long. 10,000 WAYS TO ROCK PROMOTION.

Alize At The Top Of The Palms Celebrates October’s National Vegetarian Month With Special Tasting Menu – Legendary Las Vegas Chef André Rochat Showcases Palette-Pleasing Meatless Menu to Benefit Nevada Cancer Institute – National Vegetarian Month kicks off October 1. To mark this occasion and increase awareness of the variety of delicious meat-free options, Alizé at the Top of the Palms is offering a special, six-course vegetarian tasting menu. Featuring mouth-watering meat- alternatives that are both tasting and fulfilling, the special menu is priced at $55 per person. Even more appetizing is $5 of every vegetarian tasting menu purchased will be donated to Nevada Cancer Institute.

Entertainment Legend Donny Osmond To Host 10/10/10 AT 10:10am Wedding Engagement Event Forum Shops At Caesars In Las Vegas – Show business icon Donny Osmond has been married to his wife Debbie for more than 30 years. So on Oct. 10, 2010, 10:10 a.m., he will be there as 10 couples not only begin their own path to matrimony, but simultaneously get engaged in front of The Trevi Fountain at The Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas.

Tacos & Tequila Las Vegas Celebrates ‘National Taco Day’ With Flavor – Every day is “Taco Day” at Tacos & Tequila (T&T), but Monday, October 4, T&T at Luxor will celebrate “National Taco Day” with free tacos and tasty specials that will make anyone want to shout “Ole!” Patrons will want to get their hands on six signature tacos available for just $12 and a bucket of six Sol beers for just $6 more. Guests can team up to tackle this amazing deal or take on the seis pairs for their own tasty tasting.

Celebrate Oktoberfest At The Rocktoberfest Block Party With Live Music And Festive Food & Drink Specials – Locals and visitors alike are encouraged to tap into their German roots and celebrate Rocktoberfest at O’Sheas Casino block party. The celebration will include unbeatable drink specials hand-delivered by lederhosen-clad bar maids, traditional festive German cuisine and games. Local Favorites, Sick Puppies Perform Live at O’Sheas on Saturday, October 9 for Rocktoberfest.

The David Perrico Group Featuring Marley Taylor To Perform Wednesdays At Tropicana Las Vegas – Complimentary Admission – The David Perrico Group featuring Marley Taylor bring a unique blend of contemporary Pop and Jazz to Tropicana Las Vegas. Guests can enjoy this dynamic ensemble at the Celebration Lounge every Wednesday at 10 p.m.

Morning Maverick Horseback Ride with Breakfast Morning Maverick Horseback Ride with Breakfast Tour – Wake up bright and early for a horseback ride through the Wild West! Leave the Las Vegas Strip behind for a day on a working ranch – where you will dine on a hearty cowboy breakfast before saddling up for scenic and leisurely horseback ride.

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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:

  • 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)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 3-5 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 3-5 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 28

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September 22, 2010

Access Vegas Insider Vibe September 22, 2010

September 22nd 2010 Posted to Las Vegas Newsletter

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

Hello From Las Vegas! Just when we thought that the triple-digit temperatures were gone, they decided to come back for a curtain call this week. The good news? Temps are barely brushing 100 (F) and the nights cool off very, very quickly with overnight lows in the 60. Sun and fun days, no jacket or pullover needed at night.

Victor H. Royer Book Giveaway – Finally, finally, finally we got the bugs out of our custom contest software system. (We had to upgrade our server/hosting a while back to keep up with demand and a few things had a rough transition from one system to the next). For those of you who are new to our newsletter and AccessVegas.com, Victor H. Royer is a top gaming author who has written more books on casino gambling than I have fingers and toes to count. He is also a regular contributor of gaming articles to our site. Check out the Victor H. Royer Casino Gaming Articles archive.

His latest book (pictured right) will give you the lowdown on all the new slots so you can have the upper hand. Nothing is worse than walking up to many of these new machines and not being able to figure out anything about them. Victor will get you informed! Click over to our Victor H. Royer Book Giveaway page and enter to win one of four signed copies of his latest.

Did you know that 86% of people who visit Las Vegas actually win? But simply don’t hold on to it? Need tips on how to win at the new generation of casino slots you’ll find today? Did you know that you can cash a personal check at the cage of Las Vegas casinos and save on ATM fees? When is the best time to come to Las Vegas?

Las Vegas television personality Alan Mendelson (Sunday Mornings at 8 AM on KCOP Channel 13 in LA, AlanBestBuys.com, MoreDeals.com, VegasBestBuys.com) interviews renowned Las Vegas gaming writer Victor H. Royer about his new book New Casino Slots – How To Play, Have Fun and Win! (Purchase: Amazon book link) and delves into many Las Vegas secrets you need to know:

Video Interview: Renowned Las Vegas Gaming Author About Winning At Casino Slots plus Las Vegas Secrets

P.S. How much does Alan love Las Vegas? He got married at a craps table at Caesars Palace a few years ago!

Transportation Security Screwup Administration – The TSA is at it again. As if flying isn’t getting to be a bigger, more expensive hassle, they are trying a new type of search in both Boston and Las Vegas: This search is described by the Boston Herald as a more aggressive palms-first, slide-down body search technique. The TSA is calling it an “enhanced patdown”. Fortunately (from what I’m understanding), this is only for passengers who choose not to use the newer full-body scanners.

Look… I don’t want to alarm anybody, but airfields are not the most secure places on the face of the earth. Hundreds of employees and vendors come and go. If someone wanted to infiltrate and do something bad to an airplane, it could be done. And yet the TSA screens kids, elderly people, and even the pilots who will be flying the airplane (I’m not joking… the on-board crew for each plane is screened just like you are. The very guys who are going to be at the controls of the plane).

If terrorists are going to strike, they are going to strike. And the don’t need an airplane. The very fact that they’ve caused billions of dollars and billions of hours of time/inconvenience to us almost makes it seem as they have won.  I flew just a few weeks after (the original) 9/11, and then on the anniversary of it the following two years. On purpose. (Great days to fly… the airplanes were almost empty).

We can only be defeated if we allow our lives to be altered by others. I personally refuse to run around scared. I wish our leaders felt the same way instead of treating us like children in the name of “security”.

Mac King Show Extended Through 2015 – Our favorite comedy magician Mac King celebrates his 10′th year at Harrah’s Las Vegas with a five year extension. His show has performed for more than one million people in over 5,200 shows since opening in 2000. This is a great afternoon show, the price is right, good for all ages. I highly recommend it.

Enjoy This Issue!

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

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Legendary Songstress Diana Ross To Serenade The Colosseum At Caesars Palace Las Vegas Two Nights Only – The incomparable Diana Ross is bringing her “MORE TODAY THAN YESTERDAY” tour to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a two night engagement Friday, November 12 and Saturday November 13. The legendary icon will perform her greatest hits in this spectacular live show which features breathtaking costumes and stage designs, along with a live string and horn section. The show is jointly presented by Caesars Palace and AEG Live.

“X” Burlesque Celebrates 3rd Anniversary At Flamingo Las Vegas – Sultry Burlesque Revue Reveals Enhanced Version – “X” Burlesque is celebrating its third anniversary at Flamingo Las Vegas by unveiling an “enhanced” version of the sexy revue featuring new dancers, new numbers, new costumes and new temptations. Performed in the intimate setting inside Bugsy’s Cabaret, the “X” Girls strip away their inhibitions to such new numbers as Britney Spears’ energetic “3″ in honor of their three years at Flamingo and kick off the show in style to a new pulse-pounding opening set to Metallica’s “Roam,” where the girls come to life through a picture frame. Snow, pole tricks and a hot hip-hop medley are just some of the other additions to the show while fan favorites such as the bathtub and the bungee-ballet number remain in the line-up.

ALEX At Wynn Las Vegas Receives 2010 Wine Spectator Grand Award – ALEX, the namesake restaurant of chef Alessandro Stratta at Wynn Las Vegas, has received the coveted 2010 Grand Award from Wine Spectator magazine. ALEX joins an elite group of 75 dining establishments around the world to receive the Grand Award, the magazine’s highest honor.

The Mirage Las Vegas Welcomes 7-Week-Old Tiger Cubs To Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden And Dolphin Habitat – The Mirage introduced its newest additions, two 7-week-old, white-striped tiger cubs, to Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat this summer. Guests can see these rare and adorable cubs in a special nursery created just for them. The sibling brothers, Mohan and Majestic, were born June 22 and weighed approximately two pounds each at birth.

Siegfried From Siegfried & Roy Kicks Off Oktoberfest At Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas – In his 8th year as host of Oktoberfest, magician of the century, Siegfried, kicked off the first of a six-week celebration as an honorary keg tapper! Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas offered guests the chance to party like in Munich, Germany for a night as the beer never ceased to flow, merriness filled the halls, and jagermeister spankings were dished out as quickly as the drinks. The beer hall was so packed with Oktoberfest enthusiasts, countless people were turned away at the door.

American Superstars Show At Stratosphere Announces New Lineup Featuring Lady Gaga Tribute – New Carrie Underwood And Charlie Daniels Artists Also Revealed – American Superstars Producer Donny Lee Moore and Executive Producer Mark Callas proudly announce the newest artists to their Las Vegas show at the Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower. Autumn Belanger & Katie Dix, two talented young singers are joining the cast as Lady Gaga and Carrie Underwood respectively. Also returning to the lineup is Johnny Potash as Charlie Daniels.

Rock & Rita’s Las Vegas Launches Late Night Happy Hour – $5 Late Night Treats And Two-For-One Drinks All Night Long – Because hunger can strike at any time of the night, Rock & Rita’s at Circus Circus has launched a delicious all-night menu, with reverse happy hour specials to satisfy any midnight craving. Night owls can flock to Rock & Rita’s for great deals on food and drinks any time of night.

***Deal Alert*** New Las Vegas Happy Hour Specials – StripSteak at Mandalay Bay – The first steakhouse by acclaimed chef Michael Mina, StripSteak’s classic yet modern menu offers corn-fed, all-natural meat, line-caught seafood and fresh, seasonal produce. Join StripSteak for the perfect after beach or pre-dinner Treat 4 – 6 p.m. daily. Happy hour includes $3 bottled beer, $7 cocktails and half off lounge menu items.

Cabo Wabo Adds Two Nights To Its Karaoke Lineup – Three Nights Of “Cabo Wabo Karaoke” Is Better Than One – Sammy Hagar is giving his fans even more to sing about as his Strip-side Mexican cantina adds two additional nights of karaoke to its popular of “Cabo Wabo Karaoke” lineup. Cabo Wabo Karaoke kicks off Tuesday and Wednesday nights with live sing-along sessions starting at 9 p.m. The mid-week sessions will give Red Rockers-in-training all the practice they’ll need prior to their live rock band karaoke debut.

Renowned Grammy Award Winner Michito Sanchez Brings “Salsero” To Tropicana Las Vegas – Tropicana Las Vegas will be vibrating with the sounds of Latin beats as DEFTAL presents “SALSERO Saturdays” with Michito Sanchez Salsa Orchestra at Tropicana’s Tiffany Theatre, beginning September 25. Guests can dance to tropical Latin music such as salsa, merengue, cumbia and bachata from 10:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. every Saturday.

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As always, I continue to enjoy reading your newsletter. It’s interesting, informative and lively. We are coming to Las Vegas this weekend. Can you help in providing info on where is a good place to buy Halloween costumes?

Thanks,

Edith

Ted Responds:

Halloweenmart has been around for some time. Their web address is http://www.halloweenmart.com and street address is 6230 South Decatur Boulevard (map).

We’ve also been starting to list Las Vegas Halloween events as we get them. For those who are going to be in town that weekend, keep checking back at Las Vegas Halloween Events and Parties 2010. If past years are any indication, plenty of people will be walking the Las Vegas Strip in costume! Oh… one thing: Masks are prohibited in casinos. Best to choose a costume that does not require one.

I was wondering if Las Vegas Brochures are sent out in the mail.

I was informed that they don’t send them out anymore. I am planning in taking my son to Vegas his first time and in having the brochure would give me a lot of planning. Would love to hear from you.

Thanks,

Liz McAllister

Ted Responds:

The internet has really made brochures obsolete. It would take a brochure the size of the phone book to cover everything there is to do and see in Las Vegas. If you go to our site http://www.AccessVegas.com and look along the top menu bar, you’ll see numerous categories (many with a number of sub-categories) for you to use in your research. Also, this newsletter certainly keeps you up on all that is new, recent, and happening.

I appreciate where you are coming from. I still subscribe to a number of magazines I could probably read online, and there is something nice about sitting on the back porch with something to leaf through. But when it comes to researching something as vast as Las Vegas, there is no substitute for the ability to do so online. Brochures simply could not begin to hold all of the information!

Just got home from my annual 5 day LV trip. Stayed at the Fitz (Fitzgerald’s downtown), again and for the price it was fine. We rented a car and saw the new bridge at Hoover Dam. The traffic on the strip was very little and we actually went 4 blocks before stopping.

Ate at Chicago Joe’s (downtown near Fremont Experience). It is a favorite of mine. Excellent food and not too expensive. Frozen drinks at Fremont Hotel are a good size and cost $1.00.

The lines getting our car at the airport were bad and having a reservation didn’t help a bit. We got to see a lot of Nevada and I’m glad we rented but don’t think I’ll do it again.

Downtown is the place for me. Prices are better, gambling better and the crowds are smaller. My favorite was entertaining downtown: Carl “Safe Sax” Ferris…very talented.

Cant wait to return to Vegas next year!

Barb from Massillon, Ohio

Ted Responds:

I really continue to enjoy downtown and if someone is on their second or third visit and hasn’t made it downtown yet for an evening, shame on you!

Some important advice: The best time to go is between dusk and midnight. The excitement is in the air and the free light show plays overhead at the top of each hour. Another important hint: Downtown is slowest on Monday and Tuesday. Wed. – Sat. are best as the free bands, music, DJ’s and other events tend to be on those nights.

Renting a car at the airport is here is a terrible hassle. As we’ve suggested before, rent from one of the rental counters available at many of the hotels. We know for a fact that Flamingo has a rental car counter and cars on site. Rent it for the day and bring it back. No question that if you are a regular visitor, it is fun to get out and see Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon, the Valley of Fire or buzz on down to Primm to hit the outlet mall and enjoy the rides. (Oh… and some great golf in a course that isn’t over-crowded with players).

We also enjoy Carl “Safe Sax” Ferris and we’re slated to do a CD giveaway with him in a few weeks (stay tuned/subscribed). We’ve posted a sample video of his show here: Carl “Safe Sax” Ferris Free Perfomances At Las Vegas’ Fremont Street Experience

We highlighted Chicago Joe’s as part of our “Of Interest To Guys” (guys tour of downtown) in our Access Vegas Insider Vibe – October 28, 2009 issue, but it is a restaurant everyone will enjoy.

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September 15, 2010

Access Vegas Insider Vibe September 15, 2010

September 15th 2010 Posted to Las Vegas Newsletter

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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.

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

Hello From Las Vegas! Well… I’m still in computer hell. One desktop is in the shop, we (hopefully) finally have all the parts for the back-up desktop. I’m losing a ton of time from all of that stuff and working off my laptop with 3 external drives plugged into it! Those (relatively) new drive enclosures that let you quickly and easily attach a hard drive from a desktop computer to the USB port of any other machine are lifesavers!

So… still no Members Mania this week (hopefully next week). And we still have one bug left in the contest software before we roll out a great slate of giveaways that we’ve lined up for you. Computer gremlins… hate them!

Romance In Vegas – Yahoo Travel just put out a list of the Top 10 most romantic U.S. cities (article):

1. Honolulu
2. Charleston
3. San Francisco
4. New Orleans
5. Santa Fe
6. San Diego
7. San Antonio
8. Las Vegas
9. Miami
10. New York

They noted Though renowned for its debauchery and what-happens-in-Vegas-stays-in-Vegas shenanigans, Sin City is also ideal for rekindling passion. We agree. If you tend to make Las Vegas a family trip, try it without the kids. You just may be amazed at the sparks that fly!

Don’t Lose That Ticket – Important advice for you sports bettors: After nearly 18 years living here, you think that I’d learn! I took Oregon State with the points over TCU in the opening game of the college football season. Oregon State is traditionally underrated and I was getting 13 points. (If Oregon State lost by less than 13 points, I won my bet). They only lost by 9. I won!

The problem? I’ve completely misplaced the betting slip I need to claim my winnings. When you bet, treat those tickets like you’d treat cash. If your bet wins, they might as well be cash as anyone possessing the ticket can cash it in.

Also keep in mind: You CAN redeem them by mail within a certain time period. That information is usually on the back of the ticket. So, feel free to make a bet on a game that occurs after you’ve left town. But keep in mind that they print those things on the cheap receipt paper. Keep it in your wallet for too long, and it will smear off or fade. Expose it to sunlight for too long, same story. Don’t even think about getting it damp (let alone wet). Happy betting!

Presidential Remarks Still Hurting Us? – Mayor Goodman found out first-hand from a Financial Crimes Investigators conference here recently that their attendance would have been some 30% higher if not for the lingering affects of President Obama’s anti-Vegas remarks. While Obama has made Vegas-friendly remarks while in town (duh), he hasn’t been quick to make them in any other forum. The Mayor would like to see that rectified. More on this: Obama statements still hurting Las Vegas convention business

Ricky Nelson Remembered – Our friend John Earl and his Boogieman (Rhythm and Blues) Band open for Matthew & Gunner Nelson — pop band Nelson, anyone remember “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love & Affection” — in a tribute concert to their father Ricky Nelson Friday Sept. 24 at 7 PM at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street in Henderson (of course). Admission is free and the concert is in conjunction with the weekend-long Super Run Classic Car show. More Details: http://x.co/64AY

Enjoy This Issue!

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

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Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas Announces Partnership With Marriott International’s Autograph Collection – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, opening December 15, 2010, announced today that they have entered into a distribution agreement with the Autograph Collection, Marriott International, Inc.¹s (NYSE:MAR) portfolio of upper-upscale and luxury independent hotels and resorts. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a design focused independent luxury brand, will be the Autograph Collection’s first member resort in Las Vegas. The partnership will provide The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas access to one of the largest databases in the hospitality industry, while offering strong and established relationships in the group and convention markets.

Golden Nugget Hosts First Annual Fall Beer Festival – The Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino will host their first annual Fall Beer Festival during a two-day event on October 15 & 16. This two-day festival brings together consumers, craft beer vendors, live music, great food and hundreds of beers in two very different events.

Rhumbar Las Vegas Introduces The Sinful “X-Rated Mojito” – In the city of sin it’s often unusual to find an X-rated item with a sweet twist. RHUMBAR, the stylish drink spot with a Strip-view patio, introduces Sin City’s sexiest cocktail, the “X-Rated Mojito.” Available on Monday nights at “Pink Sugar Jam,” the naughty but nice cocktail will put guests into the rock ‘n’ roll groove with a sweet and refreshing blend of rock candy, mint leaves and the ever-so-daring X-Rated Fusion Liqueur. “Pink Sugar Jam” is the liveliest way to enjoy the Las Vegas Strip on Monday nights, featuring live rock mash-ups and acoustic accompaniments by talented guest musicians. A great starting point for Vegas’ hottest industry night, revelers will enjoy sipping the stimulating “X-Rated Mojito” while percussionist DJ Rodney tantalizes the ears with rock-inspired beats. Kicking off at 9:30 p.m., the weekly lineup will include a range of talented musicians from up and down the Strip.

Sip Bordeaux In September With Festivino At The Venetian And The Palazzo Las Vegas – The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino and The Palazzo® Las Vegas are pleased to announce Festivino, a celebration of Bordeaux throughout the month of September. Guests will be able to enjoy three quality Bordeaux wines by the glass at The Venetian and The Palazzo casino bars such as Laguna Champagne Bar and Fusion Bar for affordable prices. Select choices from this premier winemaking region of France will also be showcased in three-course prix fixe menus from two of Las Vegas’ foremost French eateries, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro at The Palazzo and Joachim Splichal’s Pinot Brasserie at The Venetian, along with a special poolside Bordeaux tasting event on September 24 at AZURE Luxury Pool at The Palazzo. Wine lovers can immerse themselves into the complete experience with the Bordeaux package, which includes accommodations at The Venetian and The Palazzo at a reasonable rate.

Joey Fatone Hosting “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 Joey Fatone for an exclusive limited run through Sept. 25, 2010. The show, from FremantleMedia, 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, “Showcase Showdown.” Joey Fatone will enlist audience members to play for their chance to win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.

Tropicana Las Vegas Brings A Taste Of South Beach To The Strip With Their New Steakhouse, Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine – Tropicana Las Vegas welcomes the city’s newest steak and seafood restaurant, Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine as part of Tropicana’s Phase 1 $165 million transformation. Biscayne captures the elegance and seduction of South Beach cuisine, offering sizzling prime cuts, Safe Harbor certified fresh seafood and an original wine list, setting the scene for a perfect night on The Las Vegas Strip.

“Project Runway” Co-Host To Show Women How To Make It Work At The Forum Shops Caesars Las Vegas – Chance for Fans To Meet-and-Greet Popular Style Expert and Star of the Lifetime TV Hit Reality Show – Style expert Tim Gunn will be at The Forum Shops at Caesars to share his expertise as he hosts the Fall 2010 fashion show on behalf of Lucky Brand Jeans, a Liz Claiborne Inc. brand. Guests will see both men’s and women’s fall looks and receive invaluable fit and style tips. Event is open to the public; seating is open but limited.

CSI: The Experience Celebrates First Successful Year Of “Cracking The Case” At MGM Grand In Las Vegas – CSI: The Experience, the popular, worldwide phenomenon based on the hit CBS show, celebrates an exceptional first year at MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip. In honor of the first anniversary, CSI: The Experience will donate $1 from every ticket sold during the anniversary celebration, September 20-26, to the Nevada Victims of Crime Program. A challenging and fun multi-sensory attraction, CSI: The Experience places guests in the role of crime scene investigator as they solve one of three true-to-life mysteries.

Oktoberfest Is In The Air- Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas Kicks Off Oktoberfest On Saturday, September 18th – October is fast approaching and you know what that means…OKTOBERFEST! The festival that began as a celebration of the marriage between Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Sachsen-Hildburghausen, is once again upon us and what better place to celebrate it than at Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas. The restaurant/beer hall celebration, which has grown annually to become one of the largest celebrations of the year, has drawn vast comparisons to the real Oktoberfest held annually in Munich, Germany.

Legendary Comedian Don Rickles, a.k.a. Mr. Warmth, Returns To The Orleans Showroom – Celebrated entertainer and Las Vegas mainstay Don Rickles brings his one-of-a-kind comedy back to The Orleans Showroom October 16 and 17, each evening at 8 p.m. Rickles took his first step toward national fame in 1957 when Frank Sinatra wandered into the small Hollywood nightclub where Rickles was performing.

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Valley Of Fire Buggy TourValley Of Fire Buggy Tour in Las Vegas – Drive a buggy on an guided off-road adventure through the dramatic red rock formations of the Valley of Fire. Take a smooth and easy ride through the spectacular desert landscape on an exciting, but safe, half-day adventure not too far from Las Vegas.

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    September 8, 2010

    Access Vegas Insider Vibe September 8, 2010

    September 08th 2010 Posted to Las Vegas Newsletter

    AccessVegas.com Insider Vibe

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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.

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    Hello From Las Vegas! Our hundred degree days are done, ane we’re settling into some beautiful weather. Highs in the 90′s F and overnight lows in the 60′s. With our dry climate, not too hot and not too cold.

    No Members Mania this week. Don’t worry… the newsletter is still packed with tons of the latest Las Vegas news and events!

    I got hit with a computer double-whammy this week: Lost the hard drive on my main machine. No problem… I have a back-up machine to jump right in on. Except it started having a memory error (which took some time to figure out). Of course, all of this started happening the Friday before Labor Day weekend and I won’t lie: We’re not computer techs here. We simply use them to provide you all the great information we put out!

    After a number of fruitless hours working on the machines, I realized that some stuff just wasn’t going to get done this week.

    Fortunately, I do back up my data using a combination of Mozy.com and external hard drives. So… getting back up and running was as painless as the situation could be under the circumstances.

    However, some features and giveaways promised for this issue will be delayed a week.

    If you are a new reader (or even a long-time reader) this is a great time to go back and enjoy both the newsletter archives and the Members Mania (Readers Questions Answered) archives. There is always something you may have missed, or something new to learn:

    Under The Surface – Las Vegas boasts possibly two of the most spellbinding water-bases shows in the world. Le Reve at Wynn Las Vegas and Cirque du Soleil’s O. Le Reve now offers a VIP package (starting at $2000 per couple which includes lodging and more) which lets you view the show from beneath the water (through glass, you stay warm and dry). This “show below a show” invites you to see the precisions choreography, divers, breathing stations, scenery shifts and other aspects of the show few ever see. Until now!

    We found a great video story on YouTube taking you along for this experience. If you’re game to spend the money, this will give you a stunning preview. If this is a little out of your budget, you can still enjoy this well-produced story that takes you up-close: Le Reve Las Vegas “Diving The Dream” VIP Package Preview Video

    Against The Wind – I’ve made it no secret that I’m an aviation fan. One of the great things about living in Las Vegas is the heavy flow of air traffic and the ease of watching it all (including listening to the control tower on your car radio) at the McCarran Viewing Area (map). I follow a blog written by a long-time airline captain, who recently wrote about a windy Las Vegas landing. Some of the stuff is on the technical side, but it is a nice look at what it takes to bring a plane down during some of our wind-swept weather: http://flightlevel390.blogspot.com/2010/08/checklist.html

    Fremont Street Experience Garners Top 10 Award – We’ve never hid our love of downtown Las Vegas (the Fremont Street Experience, aka “old Las Vegas”. TripAdvisor concurs and has recently named Fremont Street Experience as one of the “Top 10: Free Things To Do in the United States.” Also included on the list are: the Big Apple Greeter and the Staten Island Ferry in New York, the Pearl Harbor exhibit in Hawaii, the Garden of Gods in Colorado, Samuel Adams Brewery in Massachusetts, the Jelly Belly Factory in California, Hershey’s Chocolate World in Pennsylvania, the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri, and D.C. by Foot in Washington, D.C.

    Honestly, if you have not been downtown to Fremont Street, you have not seen all of Las Vegas. Getting there is simple: Just get on any northbound Ace or Duece bus running along The Strip. Get off at the end of the line and you are there! Make sure to go between sunset and midnight so you’ll catch the overhead light shows and endless free entertainment.

    Liberace Has Left The Building – Almost. Unfortunately, the Liberace Museum has closed citing declining visitor volume and associated declining revenues. Talks to move the collection to a Strip hotel have not come to fruition. Key parts of the collection may be put on tour as a traveling display.

    NFL Bars – Each year, our main local paper posts a list of various bars in the Las Vegas area that cater to fans of a particular NFL team. To make the list, a bar must ONLY show the team in question while their game is on and MUST show every single game the team plays. With so many transplants for across the United States (and with a lack of a local NFL team), a long list of bars give fans that “back home” feeling. Check out NFL SEASON 2010: Valley bars get ready for kickoff

    Visitation Numbers Show Significant Rise – Nearly 5% more visitors came to Las Vegas in July 2010 (over 3.3 million total visitors for the month) than did in July 2009. It was the largest jump since December of 2005. A couple of times per month, I get a “We’re never coming back to Las Vegas” email. Well… someone else is enjoying a Las Vegas vacation in your place!

    To those who have repeatedly rang the death knell for Las Vegas the past few years and have openly mocked people like me who said “It’s not that bad, we’ll be fine, Las Vegas is still fun, people will be back” I simply say this:

    I told you so.

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

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    Wynn Las Vegas Unveils Newly Renovated Rooms – Wynn Las Vegas continues to set the bar for luxury and excellence in Las Vegas and unveils the first completely renovated resort rooms at Wynn. Designed by Roger Thomas, Executive Vice President of Design for Wynn Design and Development, the rooms feature rich new finishes–including wallpaper, carpets, chairs, couches and lamps–while maintaining the functionality, spaciousness, configuration and casually elegant residential quality that has become the hallmark of Wynn resorts.

    Qua Baths & Spa and Color, A Salon By Michael Boychuck Offer Treatments In Las Vegas To Rejuvenate And Re-Energize – Autumn is the perfect time to re-energize the senses and indulge in relaxation. This season Caesars Palace, Qua Baths & Spa and COLOR, a Salon by Michael Boychuck, put an emphasis on total beauty with decadent facials, wellness classes, glamorous body paint and head-to-toe pampering. Michael Boychuck “Colorist to the Star’s” Fall Style Tip: “Loose, soft curls will be a big hit this fall, what I call ‘wrap around curls.’ To achieve this look, start your curls from root to end, rather than the other way around. This will leave you with a carefree, beautiful bouncy look.”

    Rockhouse Las Vegas Rebels With Back-To-School Bash – It’s time to party before starting those papers, and booze before opening those books. Summer is slowly coming to an end and it’s time for new notebooks, new professors and hoards of homework – but not before one last hoorah. Rockhouse invites revelers to ring in “Another Effen School Year” Monday, September 20. Vegas’ only ultra-dive bar bleeds red and black, and will let its true colors show with back-to-school specials for UNLV students.

    Caesars And Rio Las Vegas Heat Up With Four Days Of Mexican Independence Holiday Celebrations – Commemorating 200 years of Mexican Independence, the fun begins with Latin singing superstar Luis Miguel as he spices things up with four nights of special holiday concerts during Mexican Independence Day week at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. One of the most successful and prolific musical artists in Latin American history, Miguel takes the stage at 9 p.m. nightly Sept. 15-18. Miguel’s string of chart-topping hits is virtually unrivaled and he has consistently broken many box office records.

    Celebrate Mexican Independence All Month With Ambhar Tequila Drink Specials At Fusion Mixology Bar Palazzo Las Vegas – In honor of Mexican Independence Day on September 16, Fusion Mixology Bar at The Palazzo is offering Ambhar tequila drink specials throughout September. 2010 marks the bicentennial year of Mexico’s independence and the Latin-inspired Fusion bar featuring spectacular hand-crafted cocktails with ingredients from Mexico is the best place on the Strip to celebrate. Trained mixologists use fresh fruits and the muddling technique of grinding sugar and fresh limes and lemons to create one-of-a-kind libations.

    Fantasy Las Vegas Introduces Bombshell Vocalist Lorena Peril – FANTASY, the Strip’s most exciting adult revue, just got even hotter with the introduction of powerhouse vocalist and exotic beauty, Lorena Peril. In celebration of its 11th anniversary, FANTASY at Luxor reveals 17 high-energy scenes, brand new choreography, special guest performers and a singing starlet that will keep the temperature rising in Las Vegas. Peril takes center stage alongside FANTASY’s sizzling, international cast in this engaging, intimate production great for both couples and singles alike. Every seat in Luxor’s Atrium Showroom provides up-close-and-personal views showcasing a gorgeous lineup of dancers who captivate audiences, luring them into their wildest fantasies.

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    CSI: The ExperienceCSI: The Experience Tour in Las Vegas – Based on the hit CBS TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, this interactive attraction is a must for any budding CSI Agent! At the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on the famous Las Vegas Strip, delve into one of three different crime scenes and see if you have what it takes to uncover the truth.

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