February 2007

This February is a busy month...it's always one of the busier months of the year, but this year has a couple of special additions to the normal February. February is the shortest month of the year, but Las Vegas has packed it full---not only are there a couple hundred different conventions coming to town both large and small (the biggest one being MAGIC with 115k attendees,) but there is also the Super Bowl in the first weekend, "The Producers" officially opens, Valentines Day in the middle of the month, the NBA All-Star Game is going to bring in tons of people, and there are a variety of other shows that will be making their entrance into the Vegas market. It is a time when new shows open and old shows change their venues or their substance. February is always the start of changes as the city looks ahead to the summer. Late winter and early spring are good times to get shows opened so that they can establish themselves prior to the big summer season.

The Super Bowl is THE biggest weekend in Las Vegas---it brings in more people and money into the city than any other weekend all year, and this year is looking to be the biggest of all. Sports books are predicting that the numbers on the Bears and the Colts will be the biggest numbers ever posted for any Super Bowl. The early line on the game favors the Colts by 7 points. No matter where you go, there will be monitors with the game on and there will be parties everywhere.

Las Vegas is the capital of many things, but it certainly becomes apparent that during February, we are the wedding capital of the world. Valentines Day brings thousands of perspective couples and guests to pending nuptials. It is a the time for "Love and Weddings." Thousands of people will swarm to Las Vegas in order to get married. Every chapel will be filled to capacity from literally dawn right up to the stroke of midnight. There are usually more weddings on Valentine's Day than on any other day of the year, but this year might be interesting...one day might actually eclipse the 14th this year, July 7th might be bigger because it's 777, and that's the luckiest number in Las Vegas.

"Tony 'n Tina's Wedding" at the Rio opened on Valentine's Day and is now getting ready to celebrate it's fifth-year anniversary.

The decision by the NBA to bring the All-Star Game to Las Vegas was a big coup for the city. All-Star week brings a weeklong celebration to town with all kinds of entertainment and shows throughout the city. It will bring a lot of money to our town; however, the biggest complaint about the game itself is the fact that the ticket prices are so high that no average person is going to have the opportunity to attend the game...the cheapest ticket will run you well over a thousand dollars, and good seats will be in the ten thousand dollar range.

The Mel Brooks comedy, "The Producers," will officially open at Paris Las Vegas on the 8th of the month. The show is currently in previews and locals can purchase tickets for just sixty dollars. The cast of the show is exceedingly talented and most of them have previously performed in the production in one of its other venues. The seasoned cast will join television legend David Hasselhoff. "The Producers" have won more Tony's than any other production in Broadway history. It will be interesting to see how it translates to the Vegas stage. The cut down version should be fast, furious and hilarious.

"X" is coming back to town. The sexy and steamy adult revue is returning to Vegas February 12th and will be performing at the Flamingo Cabaret Theatre with a beautiful and talented cast of International performers. When the show was at the Aladdin, it pushed the boundaries of what a revue could get away with. It had to tame down it's act when it moved to the V theatre, but it should be back in top (or should I say topless) form.

During late February and into March, "American Idol" finalist, Jasmine Trias will replace Lani Misalucha in the Society of Seven Show. Misalucha will be out selling her solo album.

The boys in plaid are, once again, heaven-sent to perform "'Forever Plaid'-The Heavenly Musical Hit!" in the Gold Coast Showroom for eight more weeks, beginning Feb 6th and running through April 1st 2007. "Forever Plaid" is a story about an endearing harmony group whose dreams of musical glory ended suddenly one fateful night en route to their professional debut in 1964. The group was slammed broadside by a school bus of Catholic teens on their way to see the Beatles make their television debut on the Ed Sullivan Show. There is something charming and unforgettable about these young men who see their dreams smashed, then spark to life again in the most unusual way.

One show has announced its closing...before it ever opened. The producers of "Defending the Caveman," originally set to open on February 10th at the Steve Wyrick Theater, have postponed their Las Vegas debut until further notice. The show has been seen in more than 30 countries and translated into 16 different languages. It is a hilariously insightful play about the ongoing misunderstandings between men and women. The multi-month delay of the opening of the Wyrick theatre was just too much for the producers. Refunds are available at the point of purchase.

And speaking of Steve Wyrick...the nightclub has opened, and it is said that Wyrick will begin performing this first weekend in February with ventriloquist Ronn Lucas opening soon after.

Kathy Griffin will perform at Mandalay Bay Theatre Friday, February 23. Griffin is a multi-faceted performer known for her role as Vickie Groener on the NBC sitcom "Suddenly Susan." In 1998, Griffin starred in her HBO one-hour special, "A Hot Cup of Talk." Griffin has appeared on numerous talk shows including "Late Night with David Letterman," "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Howard Stern" and "The View" and has been featured in the films "It's Pat" and "Four Rooms" among others.
It is her recent passion for reality TV that has guided her career. She won "Celebrity Mole" on ABC, hosted the NBC reality series "Average Joe" and hosted the MTV series "Kathy's So-Called Reality." In August 2005, Griffin's reality show, "Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List," debuted on Bravo.

Every week is a big week in February. As you scroll through the special offerings, events, and headliners for the month, you'll be amazed by all of the top notch talent.

The first week has...

Rita Rudner
Harrah's, Jan 12 - Apr 28
Drew Carey & the Improv All-Stars
MGM Grand, Feb 1 - Feb 4
The Magic of Rick Thomas
Orleans, Feb 1 - Feb 27
Artie Lange w/ Special Guest Nick Di Paolo
Luxor, Feb 2 - Feb 3
Damon Wayans
Orleans, Feb 2 - Feb 3
Euge Groove
Boulder Station, Feb 2
First Friday
Feb 2
Jay Leno
Mirage, Feb 2 - Feb 3
Kevin James
Mirage, Feb 2 - Feb 3
Kip Attaway
CasaBlanca Hotel, Feb 2 - Feb 3
Larry Carlton
Suncoast, Feb 2 - Feb 3
Nevada Ballet: From Tchaikovsky to Gershwin
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Feb 2 - Feb 3
Pennywise w/ the Circle Jerks & Ignite
Mandalay Bay, Feb 2 - Feb 3
Eddie Griffin w/ special guest Sheryl Underwood
Mandalay Bay, Feb 3
George Strait w/ Ronnie Milsap
MGM Grand, Feb 3
Little River Band
Boulder Station, Feb 3
UFC67: All or Nothing
Mandalay Bay, Feb 3
RBD World Tour 2007
Aladdin (soon to be Planet Hollywood) Feb 4


The second week includes...

David Copperfield
MGM Grand, Feb 5 - Feb 18
UNLV vs. TCU
Thomas & Mack, Feb 7
Jamz Cheerleading & Dance National Championship
Orleans, Feb 8 - Feb 11
Julieta Venegas
Mandalay Bay, Feb 8
The Moody Blues
Las Vegas Hilton, Feb 8 - Feb 10
Foreigner
Luxor, Feb 9 - Feb 10
Gary Puckett
Boulder Station, Feb 9
Petula Clark
Suncoast, Feb 9 - Feb 11
The Fab
Cannery, Feb 9
Three Day's Grace w/ Flyleaf & Red
Mandalay Bay, Feb 9
Tower of Power
Orleans, Feb 9 - Feb 11
Gary Spivey - Psychic
Boulder Station, Feb 10
James Ingram
Green Valley Ranch, Feb 10
Keith Sweat
Texas Station, Feb 10
Kevin Eubanks
Santa Fe Station, Feb 10
National Collegiate Cheerleading Championships
Cashman Center, Feb 10 - Feb 12
Russell Peters
Mandalay Bay, Feb 10
The Comets
Cannery, Feb 10
UNLV vs. Wyoming
Thomas & Mack, Feb 10
Bob Weir & Ratdog
Mandalay Bay, Feb 11
Last of the Red Hat Mommas
CasaBlanca Hotel, Feb 11
Nevada Opera Theatre: La Boheme
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Feb 11


Week number three...

NBA All-Star Week
Feb 12 - Feb 18
Jackie Chan, A-Mei: Mayday, Zhang Zhen Yue, Xin Yue Tuan, Li Yu Chun
Aladdin, Feb 13
First Annual Valentine's Love Affair
Orleans, Feb 14
Kanye West: Gnarls Barkley: Lupe Fiasco: Spank Rock: Girl Talk
Aladdin, Feb 14
Earth, Wind & Fire
Luxor, Feb 15 - Feb 18
NBA All-Star Jam Session
Mandalay Bay, Feb 15 - Feb 19
Pete Yorn w/ Aqualung
Mandalay Bay, Feb 15
A Tribute to Elvis
CasaBlanca Hotel, Feb 16 - Feb 17
All Star Downtown Taste of Soul
Fremont Street Experience, Feb 16 - Feb 18, Free
Black Eyed Peas
Orleans, Feb 16
Common
Mandalay Bay, Feb 16
D.L. Hughley
Orleans, Feb 16 - Feb 17
Jamie Foxx
Aladdin, Feb 16 - 17
Jay Leno
Mirage, Feb 16 - Feb 18
Oak Ridge Boys
Texas Station, Feb 16
Rev. Bill & the Soul Believers
Cannery, Feb 16, Free
The All-Stars of Comedy
Orleans, Feb 16
Wayman Tisdale
Boulder Station, Feb 16 - Feb 17
All Star Gospel Explosion
Cashman Center, Feb 17 - Feb 18
David Brenner
Cannery, Feb 17
Dolly Parton
Buffalo Bill's, Feb 17
Harlem Globe Trotters: 2007 Tour Nothing Like It
Orleans, Feb 17
Katt Williams
Hard Rock, Feb 17 - Feb 18
Playa's Ball
Orleans, Feb 17
Sarah Silverman & Friends
Mandalay Bay, Feb 17
The Harlem Globe Trotters vs Dennis Rodman's All Stars
Orleans, Feb 17
Charlie Murphy with Freeze Love
Mandalay Bay, Feb 18


The fourth week brings...

Howie Mandel
MGM Grand, Feb 19 - Feb 28
Big Head Todd & the Monsters
Mandalay Bay, Feb 20
Cutting Millionheir Classic & 16th Annual Winter Championship
South Point, Feb 20 - Mar 3
UNLV vs. Air Force
Thomas & Mack, Feb 20
Glen Campbell w/ special guest Debby Campbell
Orleans, Feb 22 - Feb 25
Red Jumpsuit, Apparatus, Emery, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, More . . .
Mandalay Bay, Feb 22
Brad Garrett
Mirage, Feb 23 - Feb 24
Cartel w/ Cobra Starship, Boys Like Girls and Quiet Drive
Mandalay Bay, Feb 23
Lonestar
CasaBlanca, Feb 23
Paula Poundstone
Boulder Station, Feb 23
Styx
Luxor, Feb 23 - Feb 24
The Smothers Brothers
Suncoast, Feb 23 - Feb 25
30 Seconds to Mars
Hard Rock, Feb 24
Flogging Molly w/ Street Dogs & Twopointeight
Mandalay Bay, Feb 24
Pride Fighting Championship 33
Thomas & Mack, Feb 24
Rice Krispies presents Ralph's World
Mandalay Bay, Feb 24
Terri Clark
Boulder Station, Feb 24
Pro Wrestling Summit - Fiesta Lucha
Orleans, Feb 25


The last few days of the month and into March bring...

Army of Anyone, Hurt, Dropping Daylight & Neurosonic
Mandalay Bay, Feb 26
An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou (Lecture)
Cashman Center, Feb 27
Neil Sedaka
Orleans, Feb 28 - Mar 4
The Magic of Rick Thomas
Orleans, Mar 1 - Mar 31
Tom Jones
MGM Grand, Mar 1 - Mar 14
Air Supply
Suncoast, Mar 2 - Mar 4
David Spade
Mirage, Mar 2 - Mar 3
Dropkick Murphy's w/ Sick of It All & Aggrolites
Mandalay Bay, Mar 2
First Friday
Mar 2
George Lopez
Las Vegas Hilton, Mar 2 - Mar 3
Sick of It All & the Aggrolites
Mandalay Bay, Mar 2
Viva! Tribute to Santana
Cannery Casino, Mar 2 - Mar 3
Bob Segar & the Silver Bullet Band
MGM Grand, Mar 3
Christina Aguilera w/ special guests Pussycat Dolls
Mandalay Bay, Mar 3
Dance Competition
Cashman Center, Mar 3 - Mar 4,
Lee Ritenour
Santa Fe Station Hotel Casino, Mar 3
UNLV vs. Colorado State
Thomas & Mack Center, Mar 3


For dates and times, be sure to log onto the Las Vegas Online Entertainment Guide: lvol.com.

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