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October 28, 2010

Access Vegas Insider Vibe October 27, 2010

October 28th 2010 Posted to Las Vegas Newsletter

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

Ted is under the weather this week. His sections will return next week. Please enjoy the news and information gathered by staff. Ted encourages all of our U.S. readers to study your local and national issues and get out and vote.

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

Lakeside Grill Opens At Wynn Las Vegas – Award-Winning Chef David Walzog Introduces Updated American Classics In A Vibrant Setting On The Lake Of Dreams – Opening this November, Lakeside Grill will bring a lively new dining destination to Wynn Las Vegas. Situated on the picturesque Lake of Dreams, Executive Chef David Walzog offers modern twists on classic American dishes in a striking and stylish setting. Lakeside Grill is the second restaurant at Wynn helmed by Walzog, who has garnered critical acclaim for his cuisine at SW, the resort’s signature steakhouse.


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Entertainer Donny Osmond drops to his knee in front of his wife Debbie Osmond as they join 10 couples simultaneously get engaged at 10:10 am at The Forum Shops at Caesars on October 10, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Filled With Tears, Emotions, Ten Couples Get Engaged In Las Vegas At 10:10 A.M. On Oct. 10, 2010 At The Forum Shops At Caesars – On a sunny morning, crowds swelled around the Trevi Fountain at The Forum Shops at Caesars as 10 men simultaneously dropped to one knee to propose to the loves of their life at 10:10 a.m. on the auspicious date of Oct. 10, 2010. With entertainment legend Donny Osmond as host, sharing anecdotes about his incredible 30-year marriage to wife Debbie, the iconic Caesars Palace marquee counted down to the momentous event. The couples were then showered with rose petals as the crowd witnessed this incredible moment.

Eva Longoria Parker Unveils Madame Tussauds Wax Figure At Eve Nightclub In CityCenter Las Vegas – Madame Tussauds Las Vegas presented Eva Longoria Parker with a $300,000 wax figure replica last night at her nightclub, Eve, in Crystals at CityCenter Las Vegas. Longoria Parker was joined by her husband, Tony Parker, and parents, Ella and Enrique Longoria. The Hollywood starlet was chosen to be inducted into Madame Tussauds Las Vegas during National Hispanic Heritage Month, where she was honored for her outstanding success and philanthropic efforts. The statue is now on display at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.

The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas Announces An Eclecticline-Up Of Boutiques And Stores – With the opening of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 15, 2010, the resort will unveil a boutique collection, a thoughtfully curated line-up of avant-garde boutiques and youthful brands known for their singular personality and fresh sense of style.

The 3-Martini “Lunch” Returns For Dinner – Now Available At Andre’s At Monte Carlo Las Vegas – This is the lunch menu to save for dinner. A play on words, Andre’s at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino now offers the 3-Martini “Lunch”… for dinner. Served nightly beginning at 5 p.m., the 3-martini lunch is $22 per person.

Gilley’s pit on the Treasure Island casino floor. Located across from Gilley’s store. Gilley’s Girl dealers take care of blackjack, big six, war and three-card poker patrons as country music plays from overhead LCD monitors. Hours: Thursday 9pm-5am Friday 9pm-5am Saturday 1pm-5am Sunday 1pm-9pm

Blue Man Group Performs During Roland V-Drums Contest Finals Free In Las Vegas – Roland, the world leader in electronic percussion, will host the Roland V-Drums® Contest National Finals at Sam Ash Music in Las Vegas. The event will feature an opening performance by Blue Man Group and is co-sponsored by Blue Man Group, REMO, Drum Workshop and DRUM! magazine.

Rockhouse Rocks With College Wednesdays – Students Celebrate With Open Bar Wednesday Nights – Because hard working college co-eds need equal play, Rockhouse will introduce “College Wednesdays.” Starting Wednesday, October 27, Rockhouse will open the doors to book worms and keg standers every Wednesday night with an open bar from 9 p.m. until midnight. The only ultra-dive bar on the Strip will prove to be the premier party destination for all college students – and even those that still wish they were. Co-eds with a college ID will enjoy all-they-can-drink, priced at just $5 for ladies and $10 for guys along with VIP bottle service starting at just $100. College years have come and gone? Or left that student ID at home? All wannabe students can still drink cheap with a $10 open bar for ladies and $20 for guys.

Eve Nightclub To Host Frightfully Sexy ‘Halloweve’ Parties October 27, 29 And 30 – Eva Longoria Parker’s glamorous nightclub Eve will host Vegas’ hottest ‘HallowEve’ parties with the Strip’s skimpiest costume contest Wednesday, October 27, a sexy Halloween bash hosted by Maxim’s Colleen Kennedy Friday, October 29, and a frightful Halloween extravaganza hosted by Mickey Avalon Saturday, October 30.

Hoover Dam Luxury SUV with Colorado River FloatHoover Dam Top to Bottom by Luxury SUV with Colorado River Float – Travel to Hoover Dam in style and comfort aboard a luxury SUV. You’ll have ample time to explore the National landmark. Then enjoy a guided Colorado River float tour by raft which offers you close-up views of Hoover Dam, mighty power plants, and Black Canyon.

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October 20, 2010

Access Vegas Insider Vibe October 20, 2010

October 20th 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! Fall stormed in… literally. The past few days have seen massive thunderstorms with serious showers and the temps have dropped from the 80′s to the 70′s (F). With November temps averaging 66 degrees, I’m hoping we hold on to the 70′s as long as possible.

Correction – Last issue I noted that upwards of 40% of Nevadans simply do not like Reid at all (according to polls). The day after I published that issue, local news sources put Reid’s disapproval rating in Nevada at 52%. “But Ted, that can’t be” you say. “Anyone with those unfavorables is not electable”. Normally, this is true. Which is why the Reid campaign has used most of their advertising budget to paint challenger Sharon Angle as a lunatic. Frame this as a race between someone that people don’t like and a lunatic and Reid is hoping people see him as the lesser of evils.

I know we’re not a political newsletter but with so many reader inquiries, I figure a few of you want to know about the race.

In My Place (Kind Of) - My parents have been in town the past week. I wasn’t going to publish this week (we are only obligated to our advertisers for three issues per month). But… with so much Vegas news coming out, I said let’s do it.

However, since I didn’t have the substantial amount of time I put into Newkirk’s Notes, I decided to point you to the following videos from Norm Clarke. He’s one of the absolute best-informed guys in Las Vegas, he’s a super cool guy, down-to-earth, and gets to go out and see and do more stuff than I get to do! (Lucky Norm… he’s a columnist, I have business-related responsibilities as publisher of Access Vegas). Enjoy!

Norm Clarke’s Vegas Picks – Here at AccessVegas.com, we are unabashed fans of celebrity/gossip/insider scoop Las Vegas Review-Journal writer Norm Clarke. He’s been covering Las Vegas for well over a decade. He goes out of his way to be accurate. And, he’s literally one of the most attitude-free in a city where everybody thinks that they are important.

Norm recently sat down for an interview with Vegas Chatter and spilled the beans on his favorites regarding just about everything Las Vegas. Norm has seen and done just about everything, and these three videos are well worth watching. Click to view Las Vegas’ Top Insider Norm Clarke Shares His Sin City Suggestions and feel free to add your own thoughts at the bottom of that page!

For those of you who are active in various Vegas message boards, forums, and similar, here’s the shortened URL to the videos which you can copy and post elsewhere: http://x.co/JLmF

Another Reminder – We’ve added a whole bunch more stuff to our Las Vegas Halloween Section and continue to add information as we get it.

Enjoy This Issue!

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

Cartier Relocates To A Prominent New Location In The Forum Shops At Caesars Las Vegas – Cartier, one of the world’s most esteemed luxury houses, is excited to announce the relocation and re-opening of Cartier in The Forum Shops at Caesars in Las Vegas. Located in a new, significantly more sizable space in The Forum Shops, the boutique design combines traditional and modern elements to create an alluring and inviting retail space. The new boutique opened July 29 at the entrance of the mall in front of the Fountain of the Gods.

Rhumbar Las Vegas Stirs Up An Endless Summer With New Cocktails And Pitchers – Summer may be nearing its end but Rhumbar will keep the solstice-vibe in full effect with the addition of three new cocktails and five delicious pitchers to its already appealing menu. Now guests can continue to relax on the patio while enjoying Rhumbar’s endless summer nightlife featuring lively entertainment and the season’s most inspired cocktails. Rhumbar’s classic cocktails are now available in pitchers. Now partygoers can enjoy pitchers of red or white sangria, hurricane, mai tai or margarita served Strip-side, starting at $40.

Bravo’s Top Chef: Just Desserts Host Gail Simmons Headlines Food & Wine’s All-Star Weekend In Las Vegas – The inaugural FOOD & WINE All-Star Weekend, hosted by FOOD & WINE’s Gail Simmons and an array of culinary all-stars, will take place in Las Vegas at luxury resorts Bellagio, ARIA, and Vdara November 5 -7. “FOOD & WINE All-Star Weekend brings together all of the elements that make Las Vegas a top epicurean destination: talented chefs and wine experts, world-class luxury resorts; and lavish dining experiences at some of the leading restaurants in the country,” said FOOD & WINE VP/Publisher Christina Grdovic. “We are thrilled to partner with MGM Resorts International on this dynamic event.”

“True Bud” Is Back With A Vengeance At Rockhouse – Sink Your Teeth In To Rockhouse’s Halloween Weekend Lineup – “True Bud” Halloween weekend is back and thirsty for more. This Halloween, Rockhouse Bar & Nightclub will celebrate with four nights of costume contests and satisfying drink specials for partygoers to sink their teeth in to. Beginning Thursday, October 28, through Sunday, October 31, patrons will be thirsting to “suck your Bud” with two-for-one Budweiser bottled beers all weekend long. To put partygoers in the spooky spirit, DJ Joey Da Juice will spin party-inducing mash-ups on the ones and twos while Rockhouse gears up for a weekend full of costume contests and Halloween havoc.

Rock & Rita’s Las Vegas Gets Extreme With MXB Flair Competition At Circus Circus – Rock & Rita’s, the “Great American Party” restaurant and bar will go extreme in search of the world’s “Most Xtreme Bartender” (MXB), Wednesday nights at Circus Circus. The MXB flair bartending competition will push the boundaries as the industry’s top competitors stake their claim for the championship title, extreme prizes and cash. Kicking off Wednesday nights at 8 p.m., the six-week flair bartending competition will conclude with final rounds on Wednesday, November 10. Each night will showcase the thrilling talents of ten bartenders as they perform their most extreme tricks to win extreme prizes. The top two competitors of each night will advance to the final rounds, held at Rock & Rita’s.

Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant Las Vegas And Rosangel Tequila Break Guinness World Records For The “World’s Largest Pink Margarita” – Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant and Rosangel Tequila broke the Guinness World Records for “World’s Largest Pink Margarita” today. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Rosangel, the world’s premier hibiscus-infused tequila, gave the margarita a pink hue. A portion of the event’s proceeds benefitted Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Southern Nevada. (Photo Courtesy by Denise Truscello)

Maverick Grand Canyon Landing TourMaverick Grand Canyon Landing Tour – This spectacular helicopter air excursion lands at the Grand Canyon and flies over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Fortification Hill. Fly through Black Canyon and on your return to the south Las Vegas valley.

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I’m hoping that you can suggest some possible alternatives to the Strip for our annual family reunion in the Vegas area.

For the last 16 years, we siblings along with our parents have gathered from all around the country to meet at the Flamingo for Dad’s birthday in May.

It has been a great run, but unfortunately, age and mobility issues are catching up with us. We are now in mid-40′s to late-80′s age range. The crowds of noisy 20-somethings and the hotels that cater to them are getting extremely annoying, and the huge casinos are getting too hard to navigate. We don’t come to party as much as to socialize and shop. So we are searching for another venue for next year that meets our requirements. Vegas is perfect for the weather and the convenience of air flights. We also need:

  • a pool for sunning – preferably without blasting music
  • a poker room
  • relatively quiet casino/public areas (it is the constantly blaring noise we object to)
  • a bonus would be shuttle/taxi distance to Strip shopping/shows

Can you offer some suggestions?

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On another topic – When I arrived last trip and got a cab from the airport to Flamingo, I was long-hauled. My fault – I was tired, and when the driver said he’d go on the freeway, ok?, I stupidly said “sure”. Too late, I remembered you writing about just that scenario. $26 fare – and obviously no tip.

For the rest of our stay, though, the cab drivers and restaurant and hotel service people we met were friendly, helpful, and professional.

I would offer a recommendation to anyone looking for a special group dinner venue. At Canaletto at the Venetian, we had 10 people in a small, private room upstairs overlooking St Mark’s Square. The food was incredible, the staff was extremely accommodating, the venue was very classy, and the prices fair.

Thanks for your help –

Judy

 

Ted Responds:

Thanks for the input from your last stay. Trip reports help other readers!

I’m glad that you brought this up because just recently we were noting around the office as to how many readers are regular visitors who are very amiable to staying off-strip if they knew more about the various properties.

M is really nice and reasonable rates, but they have a pretty active pool area (they invite locals, sell cabanas, have a DJ) and next May will be pool weather, so maybe too much noise/activity.

Offhand, Orleans and Sam’s Town would both be good picks. More subdued crowd, both nice/decent properties, plenty to do (movies, bowling), poker rooms, tons of on-site dining options, free shuttles to Strip. Sam’s Town is just a two block walk from The Cannery Hotel/Casino for a change of pace. Also, with a free shuttle, the South Point has the advantage of being a new property and just a couple of miles from the huge outlet mall at the way south end of The Strip.

If you love shopping, make sure you check out Town Square (1/2 mile south of Mandalay Bay). Upscale but worth browsing even if you don’t buy. Really a best kept secret as you feel you are walking around a few blocks of a prefect little town.

And keep in mind that the new express bus route runs from Town Square all the way downtown (Fremont Street Experience) and on to the the downtown outlet mall!

Primm Valley Resorts is a great day trip (and a proud sponsor of this newsletter, helping to keep it complimentary to our 41,000 readers). The shuttle from The Strip (shuttle schedule) is $15 round-trip and comes with more than $800 in savings at their huge outlet mall. The guys can gamble or play poker while the ladies shop or hit the spa.

Plus, they have two golf courses with tee times as low as $35 weekdays. No, the courses don’t suck — both are Tom Fazio courses and have won numerous awards! They just don’t experience the high demand because they are down the road a ways from Las Vegas. Go see for yourself: Primm Valley Golf Club Course Information. If you were driving in, I’d actually suggest Primm for the stay. It is one of the last places you’re going to run into the noisy twenty-something crowd!

Except for the lack of a poker room, Tuscany Suites is a best-kept secret. Downside is the very short taxi ride (no shuttle) or leg-stretching walk to The Strip.

Hope this helps and thanks for the input!

I am a soon-to-be retired railroad worker from NY state. Go to Vegas approximately twice a year for the last 8 or nine years. I must commend you on your honesty regarding the state’s economy and confess that I am putting off moving until maybe 2013 or so. It seems the bottom has not yet been reached as far as real estate prices go.

My wife and I decided we want to live there and with my railroad and local pensions I think I can manage rather nicely. Haven’t decided whether to buy or rent, probably rent at first so if I don’t like it I can always just split.

My question to you is do you think it is wise for us to wait a little while before moving out there or should we wait it out and possibly get a better home purchase bargain in the future? I know it is hard to predict but I would like a local, learned opinion.

Thanks,

Ruben Riesgo

 

Ted Responds:

I have been renting for a number of years, having saw the bust coming long before it happened. (I was rolling my eyes at both the prices of Las Vegas homes during the boom, and at how no one could see that the frenzied growth was a pyramid scheme, a house-of-cards waiting to fall). While I decide my next move, I’ve been following the market very closely. My advice (which I’m following for myself):

1. The market has basically bottomed. You’ll see fluctuations but at the end of the day, prices are at the point where they are low enough that investors and those gainfully employed (who could not afford the home they wanted during the boom) are buying at a pace that is keeping the market from tanking further.

2. All indications are that we’ll see the market scrape along the bottom for the next 18 months. After that, the people who are going to lose their homes, walk away from their mortgages, and/or just leave town will have done so. After that, maybe a small price upswing but absolutely nothing I see in the next 4-5 years that could contribute to a hard climb in prices.

3. Because you have the advantage of time, I’d very strongly consider renting a home or apartment for the first year (or at least 6 months — you can put your stuff in storage). The Las Vegas Valley is upwards of 20 miles wide and 25 miles long. You can spend the first three months just getting familiar with the area and where you’d really like to end up living instead of having some area-biased real estate agent do it. And the next three months house hunting and closing on a place.

4. Since you’ll be living on retirement, the state of the local economy matters not to you. The worse it is, the cheaper the cost of living. And the economy does not affect our sunshine or (normally) dry weather!

5. Before making the move, I’d strongly suggest coming out for 2 or 3 weeks (perhaps staying in a nicer extended stay property) and renting a car and living a little more like a local. Perhaps in the summer you so can familiarize yourself with our worst 3 months (regarding weather). Going to the grocery store and drug store. Driving around the area a bit. Make sure you are 100% happy about the decision to move here.

Bottom line: If you wait all the way until 2013, you risk slightly higher home prices. (My guess, 10% above current prices). So if you have a number of factors that bring the 2013 date into play, you can weigh that risk against those factors.

My best advice to anyone looking to make this move? Arrive later summer of 2011 for a 6 month renting period. This will allow you to buy during the holidays when the real estate market is dead and buyers are the most eager to bargain.

Once again, these are just my thoughts based on extensive research. Everyone should make the decisions that best suit their situation.

Hope this helps!

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October 13, 2010

Access Vegas Insider Vibe October 13, 2010

October 13th 2010 Posted to Las Vegas Newsletter

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Hello From Las Vegas! Wow, has it been nice. highs in the 80′s, lows in the 60′s, plenty of sunshine, very little wind… loving it!

Korean Air 747

Monday I grabbed a sandwich and had lunch at the airport viewing area (view on map) on Sunset Road. Just before getting ready to leave, lo-and-behold I spotted this Korean Air 747 on final approach. Flipped my Blackberry to camera mode and caught this shot through the fence (those on our AccessVegas.com Twitter Feed already got a peek minutes after the shot).

The last time that plane had been on the ground was in Korea. Pretty intense thought. I continue to be completely awestruck (and very grateful) that so many of you travel such long distances to come experience Las Vegas!

Best Things To Do in Las Vegas – AOL Travel recently came out with a list of their editors picks of the best things to do in Las Vegas. We agree that each item is worth seeing, but picking out the 10 very best things is extremely subjective. The great thing about Las Vegas is that there is truly something for just about every adult (even if testing you luck holds no interest to you). When you get journalists in from out-of-town, they hit what they have time to write about and what interests them. Here’s the list:

Full Article: Best Things To Do in Las Vegas

Final Call For Cher Tickets – Cher ends her Las Vegas run the first week of February, 2011. Head to Cher Las Vegas Tickets if you want to catch the show before it is gone.

Bay Essentials Opens at Shoppes At Mandalay Place – Now open at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, bay essentials offers an array of assorted snacks, sundries, liquors, non-alcoholic beverages and souvenir retail items. The store is located adjacent to Shoe Obsession (perfect, your wife or girlfriend will have no problem finding it)! Another good opportunity to remind you of one of our best Vegas tips: Buy your beer and liquor at the sundry stores. You’ll save a bunch over hitting the bar and you don’t have to tip the clerk (unless you want to).

We Love Rehab!!! (Or Maybe Not) – Over the past few years, pool parties have grown in popularity. Everything from Rehab (Hard Rock) and Wet Republic (MGM) to more low key affairs put on by locals joints. This summer, the trend mushroomed and it seems that nearly every major property designated at least one day as a pool party event day. (Luxor even promoted a weekly party catering to gays and lesbians).

Is daylife supplanting nightlife or is this a trend that will soon die down? What do you think? Love it? Hate it? Click to watch this story Las Vegas Pool Party Popularity Unrivaled Even During A Recession (video on page) and then feel free to post your comments and thoughts below the video.

Members Mania – I fielded some complaints/concerns that we had no Members Mania last week. I do apologize. I enjoy doing it immensely as I get to share my nearly 18 years of knowledge as a Las Vegas resident (I’ve writing about Las Vegas tourism since 1995). We’re temporarily shorthanded right now. Since I’m the jack-of-all-trades around here, I’m spread pretty thin. Former staffer Rick Ziegler is returning to Las Vegas (and the AccessVegas.com fold) in just about a month. Once he’s up to speed, expect all the regular things we do to be back on track, and many new, fun, informative features to be launched (like the long-awaited relaunch of All Vegas TV and hopefully our podcast).

Don’t Forget Halloween – Halloween has grown bigger and bigger here, and with it falling on a Sunday this year you’ll be sure to see a Halloween weekend up and down the Las Vegas Strip. We’re still adding tons of Halloween event and party info at http://www.accessvegas.com/halloween-2010 and I know we have more coming later this week. Make sure to check that page often as we continue to update it through Halloween weekend.

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Phantom The Las Vegas Spectacular – Be Seduced…

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“Phantom”, which is Vegas’ presentation of the timeless “Phantom of the Opera” musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, weaves a dark and evocative tale of jealousy, drama, horror and romance. Set in 1911 at the auction of the dilapidated remains of the Paris Opera house, a broken chandelier sets the stage for the mysterious circumstances of the events that befell the venue thirty years earlier. A beautiful girl is trained to sing by an unseen benefactor who resides within the very walls of the opera house. But is he a man? Or monster? Or perhaps both?

Tacos And Tequila Las Vegas Introduces Mahi Mahi Burrito (With Recipe) – Tacos and Tequila (T&T) has added a delicious and nutritious seafood selection to its mouthwatering Mexican menu. The delectable mahi mahi burrito will provoke a fiesta for the taste buds featuring grilled mahi mahi wrapped in a flour tortilla, topped with napa cabbage, pico de gallo, fresh guacamole, a blend of Oaxaca and Gouda cheeses and served with a side of jalapeno-infused tartar sauce, for dipping. A good source of protein and essential nutrients, the mahi mahi burrito will surely please both seafood and Mexican food fanatics alike.

See the recipe in the link below and bring a little Vegas to your dinner at your place!

Forum Shops Las Vegas Shopping Fall News And Fashion Tips

  • Las Vegas Forum Shops Fashion Tips – Must Have Fall Items
  • Brighton Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet
  • Tourneau Time Dome Watches Exclusive To The Forum Shops
  • Designer Spotlight – Marc Jacobs

The Palm Las Vegas’ Special Four Course Prix Fixe Dinner – Enjoy a special four-course steak and lobster tail meal this autumn for just $49 at The Palm-Las Vegas where the philosophy is simple: treat guests like family, serve great food and always exceed expectations. The popular four-course meal features a nine-ounce, aged filet mignon and Nova Scotia lobster tail with drawn butter and lemon.

Fright Dome At Circus Circus Partners With Lionsgate And Twisted Pictures For Second Year – Two all new haunted houses themed after the legendary SAW horror franchise and popular horror film MY BLOODY VALENTINE. It’s time to play a game… Fright Dome takes over The Adventuredome at Circus Circus beginning Friday, Oct. 1. For the second year, Fright Dome will partner with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures to theme SAW, one of its five haunted houses. Additionally, Lionsgate’s MY BLOODY VALENTINE will reveal its horror house this fall. This season Fright Dome is guaranteed to terrify even the bravest of visitors with all new themes and scare zones.

Celebrity Chef Rick Moonen Hosts Free – Event Feasting On Words, The Literature & Food Fair – Literature, food and great chefs of Las Vegas come together on Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Vegas Valley Book Festival. Celebrity chef Rick Moonen will host “Feasting on Words – The Literature & Food Fair” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. downtown at the Historic Fifth Street School. Moonen, of Rick Moonen’s rm seafood at Mandalay Bay and author of “Fish Without a Doubt,” is one of the country’s top culinary advocates for sustainable seafood. The day will offer a wide variety of programs and special events related to food, cooking traditions, literature and books. All events are free and open to the public.

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 tasty 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.

Grand Canyon South Rim by Tour TrekkerGrand Canyon South Rim by Tour Trekker Tour – Journey through the Mojave Desert along historic Route 66 en route to the Grand Canyon South Rim. At the South Rim you will have a three-hour guided tour of the Grand Canyon making stops at a variety of viewing areas for panoramic views of the canyon.

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I love your newsletter and always read it as soon as it arrives in my email box to see whats new or what shows are being featured in what month.

I am a single woman who goes to Vegas several times a year and have all my favorite places to go. I have made good friends in hotels and restaurants because of how much I frequent them when I am there. I have never been afraid to walk alone day or night because my eyes are always open and I am always aware of my surroundings. I think Vegas is very safe if you stay on the strip and don’t get off on the side streets (especially at night).

I would tell anyone who is single or traveling alone that there are so many things to do and places to eat and things to see that you can go by yourself and never feel bored or lonely.

And – you don’t have to worry about the person you’re with complaining their feet hurt, or their hungry, or they just cant walk anymore, etc. I love Vegas and I love going there alone. And I truly love your newsletter. Its the best!!!

Rose from Colorado

Ted Responds:

Thanks for the kind words! It really makes us feel good to be of help (and don’t forget to buy from the newsletter sponsor who keep it complimentary and keep our lights on).

The subject of coming to Las Vegas alone (especially if you are female) came up some time ago, but we continue to receive feedback similar to yours. I must confess that I too am partial to hitting the Las Vegas Strip solo. With so many incredible choices of what to do, see, and eat (and so little time to do it all), it is nice to have the luxury of just going where you want. Also, you don’t go through that painful issue where you are gambling with someone and you are winning (and want to stay) but they are losing and broke and want to move on.

We occasionally get the question A group of us are coming to Las Vegas, what should we do? My answer? Split Up!!! Cell phone service is pretty consistent now even in the hotels (which used to be notorious for dead spots). Arrange a meeting time (perhaps dinner somewhere) or time for everybody to check in with a designated person who can coordinate meeting up. And remember the Vegas rule pertaining to meeting someone: It is acceptable to be late or be a no-show, but only if you are winning and on a hot streak!

I heard that Nevada voters oppose Harry Reid by a larger percentage than those who support him. Can you explain the rationale behind the Las Vegas Mayor’s support for the senator? I was of the impression Reid is not good for Nevada. I also understand the mayor is popular. Am I wrong on this?

Thanks,

RW Milaca from Minnesota

Ted Responds:

The Mayor is a former Democrat (now an independent) who held out quite a while on giving any endorsement and endorsed Reid when specifically asked at a joint appearance by the two at a non-related event (the event wasn’t to announce the endorsement). At the time, Mayor Goodman was standing next to Reid.

So… I’d call it a pretty soft endorsement. At this point, it does not appear that the mayor has campaigned for Reid. Plus, they are longtime friends (and one time adversaries as Reid was on the gaming control board when Goodman was defending some pretty interesting characters — reference the movie Casino in which Goodman played himself).

Politics makes very strange bedfellows. Staunch conservative Wayne Newton has also endorsed Reid. As has the Mayor of Reno (a Republican). As has Palms owner George Maloof. In fact, Reid has listed Republicans who support him at http://www.harryreid.com/ee/index.php/republicans/members/

When it comes to the power structure, Las Vegas is a very, very small city. Reid wields a huge amount of power. And, he knows many of these people by name/face. Reid is someone who you don’t want to cross. He didn’t get to his current position of power by being the nicest guy in the Senate. I understand that he can move and shake and wield power behind the scenes like nobody’s business.

Sharon Angle has always been a bit of a political enigma. But she doesn’t seem to have a long record of being power-hungry or keeping an enemies list. So… if she beats Reid, the Republicans who endorsed him really aren’t out anything.

As I have done from the start, I continue to predict a race that will go down to the wire. It currently is a toss-up. Although somewhere upwards of 40% of Nevadans simply do not like Reid at all (according to polls), he’s been especially successful as painting Angle as wacky and possibly unstable.

Reid can raise nearly unlimited funds to pound away at her. And he has. Since many voters do little research before hitting the polls, the race will likely come down to who can saturate TV, radio, and the internet best to get their message out. Angle is on a nationwide hunt for donations (as evidenced by the Retire Harry Countdown Clock on her site) from those who dislike Reid and recent reports note that she’s gaining significant financial momentum.

Going to be interesting to watch this one play out!

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