WHAT
a’ DEAL Terrible’s Primm Valley Casino Resorts
is offering complimentary tickets to every concert through 2009. (see details
below*) TERRIBLE’s Primm Valley presents Grammy Award-winning songstress
Natalie Cole 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at Buffalo Bill’s in the Star of the Desert
Arena.
An eight-time Grammy Award winner, Cole
has a unique ability as a vocalist to connect with her fans. Her number one hits
include “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” “Inseparable,” “Our Love,” “I’ve
Got Love On My Mind,” “Pink Cadillac” and “Miss You Like Crazy.” She has sold
more than 30 million albums.
On
Saturday, Jan. 10, The Village People, Sister Sledge and Rose Royce perform.
Celebrating 30 years as disco icons, Village People begins its 2009 world tour
with mega hits
“Macho Man,” the classic club medley of “San Francisco (You've Got Me) In
Hollywood (Everybody is a Star),” “In the Navy,” and its biggest hit, “Y.M.C.A.”
In Sept. 2008 Village People received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Members include Alexander Briley as the
military representative/GI, David Hodo performs as the construction
worker, Raymond Simpson as the lead singer and cop, Felipe Rose is the Indian,
Jeff Olson is the cowboy and performing as the biker is Eric Anzalone.
Joining Village People is an American disco musical group of
four sisters born and raised in West Philadelphia, Sister Sledge.
The group’s biggest success came in 1979 with the popular
dance anthems
“We Are Family” and “He's
the Greatest Dancer.” Rose Royce also takes the stage with soul, funk
and disco sounds including three Billboard R&B Top 10 singles “Car Wash,” “I
Wanna Get Next to You” and “I'm Going Down.”
*For
booking instructions, additional details on ticket allotments and a listing of
available complimentary tickets and entertainment, please visit
www.primmconcerts.com. Two tickets per household is the maximum for the
free ticket offer, the tickets must be booked online at
www.primmconcerts.com
and booking
fees may apply.
After the
free ticket allotment, tickets are $54.95 and $34.95. For more information,
please call 1.800.FUNSTOP (1.800.386.7867) or visit
www.primmvalleyresorts.com.
Terrible’s Primm Valley Casino Resorts are located 25
minutes south of Las Vegas on Interstate 15 at the Southern Nevada/California
state line.
The
EASTSIDE CANNERY CASINO & HOTEL
has opened their ONE SIX Sky Lounge, a sleek contemporary nightspot set atop the
16th floor. Upon entering the 11.000 sq. ft. ONE SIX Sky Lounge, you can
gravitate toward the expansive 1,700 square foot three-sided balcony that offers
panoramic and breathtaking views of the famous Las Vegas skyline from any
location within the venue, including the restrooms. Designed by the firm
Yates-Silverman, ONE SIX has an eclectic blend of classic motifs and modern
furnishings and features a romantic pairing of warm red hues offset by three
large blue, cast glass columns lit from within. The chairs and chaises in the
lounge area create an inviting atmosphere for relaxation and enjoyment.
I was
really impressed with this new beautiful One SIX LOUNGE at the EAST SIDE CANNERY
on the Boulder Strip and the entire Hotel & Casino that replaced the Nevada
Palace.
While
taking in the mix of music from a rotating list of DJs, guests can experience
affordable small bites menu, martini and cocktail menu and a fine selection of
wines all at approachable prices. ONE SIX Sky Lounge is open Fridays and
Saturdays at 5 p.m. with happy hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The happy hour
features half-priced martinis and a free sampling from the menu.
Local favorite, multi-talented, Wayne Brady, has captured
the hearts of Las Vegas audiences with his one-of-a-kind show, Making It Up,
and now Brady has caught the attention of the Recording Academy and has been
nominated for a GRAMMY. The Award Show will be held Sunday, February 8. Brady
released his debut album, A Long Time Coming, in September and is now
vying for
Best
Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
for his soulful rendition of “A Change
Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke.
Two
female Tiger Sharks now rule the waters of the Shark Reef Aquarium at
MANDALAY BAY. These are the only Tiger Sharks available for viewing in the U.S.
and can be identified by their distinct tiger-striped markings in the
1.6-million-gallon aquarium. Attributing to the tiger sharks’ impressive
reputation are their sharp, serrated teeth, powerful jaw and insatiable,
non-discriminating appetite. These sharks have been known to consume unusual
items such as license plates, tires, baseballs and other debris – earning them
the moniker “garbage cans of the sea.” Currently, Shark Reef’s two Tiger Sharks
are more than six feet in length, and the species can reach up to 14 feet in
length. The scavengers lurk in shallow, coastal waters in tropical and
temperate regions such as Hawaii and Australia. The Tiger Sharks join an
impressive group of animals at Shark Reef Aquarium, a 90,560-square-foot,
predator-based aquarium, the only one of its kind in North America. Since its
debut in 2000, Shark Reef Aquarium has become a must-see Las Vegas
attraction and educational facility, where adults and children alike can enjoy
and learn about more than 2,000 dangerous animals including a rare Komodo
dragon, a giant Pacific octopus, sharks, crocodiles and piranhas.
Shark Reef Aquarium
at MANDALAY BAY is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday – Thursday; and 10
a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Ticket prices are $16.95 for adults and
$10.95 for children; children four and under are free. Discounts are available
for Nevada residents with valid ID.
Tickets for celebrity impressionist, singer, comedian and ventriloquist Terry
Fator are now on sale at The MIRAGE. Winner of NBC’s 2007 season of “America’s
Got Talent,” Fator and his cast of thousands have entertained millions across
the country and will make The MIRAGE their new home.
Preview
performances for Terry Fator are scheduled to begin February 14 and regularly
scheduled performances begin March 17 with tickets priced at $59, $79, $99 and
$129, excluding tax and service fees. The $129 ticket will include preferred
seating, a photo souvenir and front-line access to a meet-and-greet with Fator
after the show. Meet-and-greets will take place nightly inside the Terry Fator
Retail Store. Performances will be Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in The
Terry Fator Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at all MIRAGE Box Office locations
or charged by phone at (702) 792-7777 or (800) 963-9634 or online at
www.themirage.com. Terry Fator says, “In what seemed like all of
a sudden, it took me 25 years to become an overnight sensation. Ever since that
life-changing night on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ I feel like I am truly living the
American dream.” The incredible opportunity to perform at The MIRAGE in my own
theater is something I could have never imagined.” In addition to his win on
“America’s Got Talent,” Fator also has performed to rave reviews on “The Oprah
Winfrey Show” and “The Late Show with David Letterman.” Later this year he will
release his first book, “Who’s The Dummy Now?” chronicling his journey from
struggling performer to sold-out entertainer.
Special
deals for Las Vegas Residents:
You
don’t have to go far to experience a luxurious getaway.
Take advantage of being a Sin City
resident with this locals’ only offer from New York-New York. In addition to a
10% discount on room rates, guests receive: Park Avenue Strip View upgrade, Two
welcome cocktails, $25 retail credit, One Il Fornaio Breakfast, One spa
admission, One roller coaster ticket, One ROK pass, $10 FREEPLAY, Discount
offers from Town Square, Travel & Tour discount offers and, Golf offers at Royal
links. Rates start at $58 per night plus tax, including discount. Offer good
through November 30. Call: (702) 740-6969 or
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You can
also experience Mystère, KÀ or Zumanity at one
incredibly low rate of $49 for Las Vegas residents available for select dates
and performances through February 28. Mystère (my favorite Las Vegas show) is
the spellbinding tale of one giant-sized baby who explores a world filled with
strange creatures and brilliant colors. KÀ tells the epic saga of separated
twins, a boy and a girl, who embark on a perilous journey to fulfill their
linked destinies, and Zumanity is a place where style and intense sensual
passion share an uncommon stage.
Contact:
702-796-9999 or toll free at 1-800-963-9634
And, local residents dining at the signature restaurants of
MGM Grand receive complimentary limo service to and from dinner. Joel Robuchon
will provide the complimentary service to any size party, while groups of 6 or
more dining at L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon, Fiamma, Craftsteak, Seablue and
Nobhill can also take advantage of the offer. For reservations:
702-891-3110 or 702-891-6238 for dinner/limousine
reservations
The
11th Annual CineVegas Film Festival will be held
June
11 - 20
at the PALMS Brenden Theatres. Film submissions are being accepted until
March
1
through Withoutabox’s International Festival Submissions System at
www.withoutabox.com Submissions received by January 15 will be eligible for
an early-bird discount. Cash prizes totaling $14,000 will be awarded to select
films in the categories of feature film, documentary, short film and Nevada
filmmaking shorts. The 2007 Grand Jury Award Winner for Feature Film, LOOK, went
on to screen at a number of other film festivals and opened in theaters in
December 2007. In addition, BEAUTIFUL LOSERS, the 2008 Grand Jury Award Winner
for Best Documentary, was recently acquired by Arthouse Films and will have
global distribution.
2008 was a record-breaking year for CineVegas, as the Festival received the most
submissions in its history, and more people attended the films, parties and
special events than ever before Legendary actor, filmmaker and artist
Dennis Hopper will continue to serve as Chairman of the Creative Advisory
Board in 2009. He has been dedicated to growing the national presence of the
CineVegas Film Festival ever since he was honored in 2003 with CineVegas’
prestigious Marquee Award for his lifetime achievements in the film industry.
CineVegas has also honored such film greats as James Caan, Nicolas Cage, Don
Cheadle, Laurence Fishburne, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Hopkins, Holly Hunter,
Anjelica Huston, Ben Kingsley, Helen Mirren, Samantha Morton, Jack Nicholson,
Sean Penn, Charlize Theron and Robin Wright-Penn.
Throughout the year, the “CineVegas From the Vault” screening series showcase
films that CineVegas has either premiered or shown throughout its history. The
screenings are free and open to the public, and are held at 7 pm at the
Clark County Library, located at 1401 E. Flamingo Road. After taking a break in
January, the series will commence on
Thursday, February 5
with
4th
AND LIFE, which played at the 2003 Festival. From director Simeon
Soffer, 4th AND LIFE is about the championship football game between two of the
largest and most dangerous penitentiaries in the South. On
Thursday, March 5, the series will feature director Sol Tryon’s
THE
LIVING WAKE, which World Premiered at the 2007 Festival. THE LIVING
WAKE chronicles the final day of K. Roth Binew, a quixotic character, who
attempts to probe life’s great mysteries before his final hour.
The CineVegas Film Festival pushes the boundaries of cinema.
The Festival annually presents work by innovative, uninhibited, and renegade
artists to an audience of local and national film lovers, journalists, and film
industry representatives.
Robin
Greenspun serves as the festival’s President and
Trevor Groth is the artistic Director.
The Springs
Preserve is offering an Eco-Art class on Saturday, January 31, from 10:30 a.m. -
12:00 p.m. Fees are $8 for adults, $6 for children. For members. $7 for adults,
$5 for children - age 2 and under are free. Reservations are required. Call
Springs Preserve Adult Education at (702) 822-7786
The
Bootleg Sixties show starring The Overtures will appear January 23-25 at the
Suncoast
Showroom. The Bootleg Sixties show is a vibrant celebration of the
60’s faithfully reproducing the classic hits of The Beatles, The
Rolling Stones, The Bryds, The Who, The Beach Boys,
The Animals, The Kinks, The Hollies, The Every Brothers,
Bob Dylan and many more.
Direct from London, England The Overtures have performed for
numerous celebrities, royalty and major companies worldwide. The Overtures have
never appeared in the USA before and this will be their first time ever in Las
Vegas. Elton John has described them to GQ Magazine as “Awesome and The
Overtures are the Best 60’s Tribute Band in the world!” Show time is 7:30 PM.
Tickets priced from $19.95 plus tax can be purchased by calling the box office
at 702-636-7065 or online at Suncoastcasinos.com.
The
Orleans Showroom features some oldies, but goodies
legendary performers:
Frankie Avalon & Bobby Rydell, January 15th - 18th - Kenny G January
23rd - 25th and The Smothers Brothers January 30th - February 1st
ORLEANS
ARENA
Country music legend Reba McEntire is scheduled to perform on Saturday, January
17 at 8 p.m. The concert will feature popular songs from her most recent album,
“Duets,” along with hits that span her award-winning career.
Every
Friday night,
JERRY’s
NUGGET features Motown Fridays, offering a
rotating lineup of the best Motown acts Las Vegas has to offer inside its Royal
Street Theater. The Huck Daniels revue and popular band Sho Tyme both return for
two nights each in January. Every Saturday, Royal Street Theater presents Latin
Explosion, with musicians performing the best in Latin pop, salsa and Regional
Mexican. The theater bursts with energy and great music as Latin Explosion
shakes things up.
Station Casinos continues to entertain locals with a number
of new weekly acts and shows at several of its properties in addition to its
trademark bands that the city has grown to love. New shows include Rock Tribute
Series at Santa Fe Station and Texas Station, performing classic hits from rocks
bands from the ’60s and ’70s and Latin Night with Noche Nortena at Boulder
Station featuring the best in regional Mexican music. Also at Green Valley
Ranch, Sin City Sinners will take over Ovation on a regular basis beginning Jan.
24. Meanwhile, bands like Zowie Bowie and Yellow Brick Road continue to rock the
night away at several of the Station Casinos properties.
