November 2009

Providing that each of you has survived Halloween in Las Vegas, it's the Holiday Season!! In spite of the economy, it is a Great time to be in Las Vegas--good cheer and good weather are abounding throughout the city. Convention business is bustling with several monster conventions coming into town that have a couple of hundred thousand attendees. Holiday shows are starting to appear all over the city, and Christmas lights are being added to the neon. Thanksgiving has become a major event in town. Many people are taking advantage of the long weekend and spending in extra time in Vegas, and most restaurants have Thanksgiving offerings and specials, which will rival even the finest of home cooked meals. Las Vegas wants your business and has a lot of offer. Many of the Hotels are offering outrageous deals for you to come and stay here. November is one of the best months of the year.

Tickets for the first five weekends of Garth Brooks' concerts at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas have sold out. Tickets for his 20 confirmed concert performances went on sale on Saturday, October 24 at 8 a.m. and were completely sold by 1 p.m. The Wynn Las Vegas Web sites and phones were inundated with traffic for concert tickets the resort phone lines were able to accommodate 141,934 calls before the system reached maximum capacity and callers received a busy signal. Over the course of the morning, the Web site received more than 5.4 million page views with up to 40,000 people waiting in an online queue at any given time. Every effort was made to ensure the systems were operating at peak and processes will be examined to ensure improved performance when future concerts are placed on sale. Future Garth Brooks concert dates will be announced soon.  Wynn will not tolerate unauthorized selling of concert tickets and the strict ticketing rules and policies will be enforced to the fullest extent. This will include ongoing audits to examine purchaser records and information which may result in automatic cancellation of confirmed purchases if a violation of policy is discovered.

Formed in Hawaii and perfected in showrooms throughout Las Vegas and the Islands, Society of Seven brings its lively variety show to the Gold Coast Showroom for an extended run beginning November 6. They are joined by season three American Idol finalist, Jasmine Trias. Society of Seven, the famed Hawaiian-bred group, offers an energetic variety show that combines comedy sketches, celebrity impersonations, dance and live music performances, including popular standards, Top 40 and Broadway.

The popular Las Vegas entertainer and "Concert King" of the Philippines, Martin Nievera, returns to the Suncoast Showroom for a weekend of solo performances November 13, 14 and 15. Nievera has dazzled crowds with his diverse repertoire, including his signature "On the Right Track," Broadway medleys and his swing renditions of Michael Jackson songs. His performances at the Suncoast will showcase his distinct talents, and he plans to raise awareness about the devastation in the Philippines caused by Super Typhoon Ondoy. Earlier this year, Nievera twice shared the Suncoast Showroom stage with fellow entertainers Clint Holmes, Susan Anton and Domenick Allen in Vocal Soup-blending solo performances, duets and group numbers, and rekindling the Las Vegas tradition of entertainers coming together in an "anything can happen" atmosphere.

The longest running concert event on the Las Vegas Strip with more than 3,100 shows performed,  moves to the state-of-the-art, $34 million Wyrick Theater complex. The show, which has wowed audiences for more than 10 years, combines three legendary rock and roll groups singing the hits that made them famous. The Cornell Gunter Coasters, known as the Clown Princes of Rock ‘N Roll, kick off the show with their high energy style and hit songs including "Yakkity Yak," "Love Potion #9" and "Charlie Brown." The world-famous Platters, combining class, grace and more than 50 years of hits takes the stage with their timeless songs like "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "Only You" and "The Great Pretender." The marvelous Marvelettes, who had the first hit for Motown, round out the show with their precision signature choreography and hits like "Please Mr. Postman," "Don't Mess With Bill," "Beechwood 45789" and "Playboy."  

'America's Air Show' returns Nov. 14-15 - The largest free public event in Nevada returns to Nellis Air Force Base Nov. 14-15 when the U.S. Air Force hosts Aviation Nation 2009-- the Nellis Air Force Base Open House and annual Las Vegas air show. This year, Aviation Nation celebrates the work of America's 21st century Air Force and its achievements in air, space and cyberspace. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the two-day event and be joined by several military air demonstration teams and some of the nation's top civilian air performers. The two-day event will also depict the history of American aviation and salute the recent accomplishments of America's military in operations around the globe through numerous additional military and civilian ground displays. Approximately 100 aircraft covering everything from the earliest days of aviation to some of the nation's newest military aircraft are scheduled to be on display.

Audience favorites from the fifth season of the popular television program So You Think You Can Dance will appear live on stage at the Orleans Arena for a one-night-only event, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2009. Ade Obayomi, Brandon Bryant, Evan Kasprzak, Janette Manrara, Jason Glover, Kayla Radomski, Kupono Aweau, Melissa Sandvig, Randi Evans, and America's Favorite Dancer Jeanine Mason are the Top 10 Finalists from the hit television show, performing the hottest routines from the program, as well as original pieces created specifically for the national tour*. The dancers and their routines encompass several dance genres and styles including Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom, Tango, Broadway and Salsa, among others.
 
Comedy twosome the Smothers Brothers, who have been entertaining Las Vegas audiences for more than 45 years, bring their seamless blend of comedic and musical talents to The Orleans Showroom, November 5, 6, 7and 8. The Smothers Brothers are one of the most enduring comic duos in show business history. Tom and Dick Smothers made their first professional appearance together at the Purple Onion in San Francisco in February 1959 and their first national television debut on The Tonight Show with Jack Paar in 1961. Over the years they made many guest appearances with Johnny Carson and other variety shows of the era. In the early ‘60s, they recorded the first of 12 top-selling albums. The comedic siblings may be best known for their sometimes controversial but always influential comedy series, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. The show gave many writers and comedians their start, including Steve Martin. The Emmy-winning show also featured top musical acts of the day such as The Doors and The Who.

Barry Manilow's record-setting five-year engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton will conclude on December 30, 2009. Barry Manilow began his long-term engagement with the Las Vegas Hilton in February, 2005 with "Manilow: Music and Passion." His current show, "ULTIMATE MANILOW: The Hits," debuted in July of 2008. By the end of the year Manilow will have performed well over 300 shows, to nearly 450,000 people with gross ticket sales of more than $70 million. "ULTIMATE MANILOW: The Hits" is packed with chart-topping music spanning his spectacular career, and gives fans an opportunity to enjoy decades of Manilow's music and his amazing showmanship.

Opportunity Village..."The Magical Forest" opens November 21st. The Enchanted Carousel, the Forest Express Trains, live music, sweet treats, lavishly decorated trees, whimsical displays, millions of lights and visits with Santa Claus provide people of all ages with a winter wonderland each night during the holiday season.  This season hold a truly magical surprise with new exciting attractions and an expanded Magical Forest that Las Vegas has never seen before.  Opportunity Village is a not-for-profit organization that serves people with intellectual disabilities by providing them with vocational training, employment and social recreation services that make their lives more productive and interesting. Once thought by society to be unemployable and unimportant in the community, people with severe disabilities are engaged, active residents who contribute to our society. Through Opportunity Village's programs and services, hundreds of people with disabilities are learning vocational skills and being placed in jobs throughout the community.

November is a huge time for entertainment...I mean HUGE!!

Continuing events...
The Las Vegas Comedy Show
Alexis Park Resort Sep 29- Dec 31
Las Vegas Wranglers
Orleans Hotel Oct 8- Apr 3, 2010

The first week includes:
Howie Mandel
MGM Grand Oct 29 - Nov 9
Las Vegas NHRA Nationals
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Oct 29, 2009 - Nov 1
2009 Professional Bull Riders Finals
Thomas & Mack Center and Mandalay Bay Convention Center Oct 30 - Nov 8
Professional Bull Riders Fan Zone & Marketplace
Mandalay Bay Oct 30 - Nov 7
The Scintas
Suncoast Hotel Oct 30 - Nov 1
Vicki Lawrence
South Point Casino Oct 30 - Nov 1
Charmayne James Invitational Barrel Race
South Point Casino Nov 2 - 3 Free
Bette Midler - The Showgirl Must Go On
Caesars Palace Nov 3 - 15
Adultcon
Bally's Las Vegas Nov 4 - 5
Andrew Dice Clay
Riviera Hotel Nov 4 - 15
Stinson Broz.
Las Vegas Hilton Nov 4 Free
10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
Mandalay Bay Nov 5
2009 Nevada Silverman Full Distance Triathlon
Henderson Convention Center Nov 5 - 10
LeAnn Rimes
Treasure Island - TI Nov 5 - 6
Smothers Brothers
Orleans Hotel Nov 5 - 8
Classic Rock All-Stars
Cannery Casino Nov 6 - 7
Craig Morgan
Aliante Station Nov 6
David Spade Live
Venetian Resort Nov 6 - 8
Jay Leno
Mirage Nov 6 - 7
Justin McBride
Silverton Hotel Nov 6
Kelly Clarkson with special guest Parachute
Hard Rock Hotel Nov 6
LMFAO's Party Rock Tour w/ Far East Movement, Paradiso Girls, more . . .
Mandalay Bay Nov 6
R. Kelly (Ladies Make Some Noise Tour)
Planet Hollywood Nov 6
Road to Redemption
Palms Casino Nov 6
Roy Clark
South Point Casino Nov 6 - 8
Skid Row
Sunset Station Nov 6
Steve Powers Great Las Vegas Craft Show
Cashman Center Nov 6 - 8
Abbacadabra
Las Vegas Hilton Nov 7 - 8
American Heroes Challenge
Desert Sportsman's Rifle & Pistol Club Nov 7 Free
Anjelah Nicole Johnson
Mandalay Bay Nov 7
Eric Burdon and The Animals
Green Valley Ranch Nov 7
Las Vegas Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Classic
Cashman Center Nov 7
Song Ca Dac Biet
Buffalo Bill's Nov 7
Stand Up for Skateparks Benefit w/ Rancid
Wynn Las Vegas Nov 7
UNLV Football
Sam Boyd Stadium Nov 7
American Heroes Challenge
American Shooters - Indoor Range Nov 8 Free
Professional Bull Riders' Winners' Circle Awards Show and Dinner
Mandalay Bay Nov 8

The second week in November has:
Jo Dee Messina
Mandalay Bay Nov 9
All Time Low w/ We the Kings, Hey Monday & the Friday Night Boys
Mandalay Bay Nov 10
Lily Tomlin
MGM Grand Nov 10 - 18
Foreigner
Buffalo Bill's Nov 11
Indian National Finals Rodeo
South Point Casino Nov 11 - 15
Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits
Hard Rock Hotel Nov 11 - 22
Leonard Cohen
Caesars Palace Nov 12
Neil Sedaka
Orleans Hotel Nov 12 - 15
John Fogerty
Buffalo Bill's Nov 13
Las Vegas Mixed Martial Arts
Las Vegas Hilton Nov 13
Martin Nievera
Suncoast Hotel Nov 13 - 15
Ray Romano & Kevin James
Mirage Nov 13 - 14
Sha Na Na
South Point Nov 13 - 15
Stryper
Santa Fe Station Nov 13
Terri Clark
Silverton Hotel Nov 13
Aviation Nation
Nellis Air Force Base Nov 14 - 15
BJ Thomas
Cannery Casino Nov 14
Chelsea Handler
Caesars Palace Nov 14
Las Vegas Gun & Knife Show
Cashman Center Nov 14 - 15
Manny Pacquiao vs. Miguel Cotto
MGM Grand Nov 14
Norm Macdonald
Mandalay Bay Nov 14
So You Think You Can Dance
Orleans Hotel Nov 14
The Buckinghams
Fiesta Rancho Nov 14
The Gin Blossoms
Silverton Hotel Nov 14
WoWoWee with WoWoWillie
Orleans Hotel Nov 15

Week number three brings:
2009 Senior Softball Winter Worlds
Multiple Sports Venues Nov 17 - 22
United Football League Championship Game
Sam Boyd Stadium Nov 17
Dethklok w/ Mastodon and High on Fire
Mandalay Bay Nov 18
WEC (World Extreme Cagefighting)
Palms Casino Nov 18 - 19
Café Tacuba 20th Anniversary Tour
Mandalay Bay Nov 19
Cher
Caesars Palace Nov 19 - 29
David Copperfield
MGM Grand Nov 19 - Dec 2
Asleep at the Wheel
Silverton Hotel Nov 20
Bill Medley w/ Darrin & McKenna Medley
South Point Casino Nov 20 - 22
Brandon Bennett
Suncoast Hotel Nov 20 - 22
Darryl Worley
Green Valley Ranch Nov 20
Four Tops
Orleans Hotel Nov 20 - 22
Hollywood Undead and Atreyu w/ Escape the Fate and the Sleeping
Mandalay Bay Nov 20
Julio Iglesias
Las Vegas Hilton Nov 20 - 21
Kenny G
Buffalo Bill's Nov 20
Lewis Black
Mirage Nov 20 - 21
Snowjam Ski & Snowboard Show
Cashman Center Nov 20 - 22
The Four Tops
Orleans Hotel Nov 20 - 22
The Limit - Led Zeppelin IV In It's Entirety
Cannery Casino Nov 20
Davy Jones
Silverton Hotel Nov 21
Hiroshima
Santa Fe Station Nov 21
James Darren
Cannery Casino Nov 21
La 5a Estacion
Mandalay Bay Nov 21
Maxxis Endurocross
Orleans Hotel Nov 21
Maxxis Endurocross Finals
Orleans Hotel Nov 21
Nashville Unplugged
Green Valley Ranch Nov 21 Free
Raphael Saadiq
Mandalay Bay Nov 21
Sahra Musique
MGM Grand Nov 21
Ultimate Fighting Championship 106
Mandalay Bay Nov 21
KEM
Las Vegas Hilton Nov 22
Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament
Orleans Hotel Nov 23 - 25

The fourth week of the month (which includes Thanksgiving,) has:
Bill Cosby
Treasure Island - TI Nov 27
Circle of Love
Planet Hollywood Nov 27
David Spade Live
Venetian Resort Nov 27 - 29
Las Vegas Invitational NCAA Basketball Tournament
Orleans Hotel Nov 27 - 28
Motor Trend International Auto Show
Las Vegas Convention Center Nov 27 - 29
Papa Roach
Mandalay Bay Nov 27
Patti LaBelle
Buffalo Bill's Nov 27
The Kingston Trio
South Point Casino Nov 27 - 29
Dwight Yoakam
Buffalo Bill's Nov 28
KISS: Alive 35
Palms Casino Nov 28
Notis Sfakianakis
Rio All-Suite Hotel Nov 28
Stevie Wonder
MGM Grand Nov 28
UNLV Football
Sam Boyd Stadium Nov 28
Vicente Fernandez
Mandalay Bay Nov 28
The Black Crowes
Mandalay Bay Nov 29

The last week in November, which includes the first weekend in December brings us:
Cher
Caesars Palace Dec 1 - 15
Bret Michaels
Buffalo Bill's Dec 2
NASCAR Champions Week FanFest
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Dec 2 FREE to $250
Bill Engvall
Treasure Island - TI Dec 3 - 4
Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational
Buffalo Bill's Dec 3 - 6
Cowboy Christmas Gift Show 2009
Las Vegas Convention Center Dec 3 - 12 Free
Cowboy Marketplace Western Lifestyle Expo
Mandalay Bay Dec 3 - 12
Lonestar
Golden Nugget Dec 3
National Finals Rodeo
Thomas & Mack Center Dec 3 - 12
Rodney Carrington
MGM Grand Dec 3 - 12
The Cranberries
Palms Casino Dec 3
2009 NASCAR Awards Banquet
Wynn Las Vegas Dec 4
Brooks & Dunn
Las Vegas Hilton Dec 4 - 5
Clay Walker
Golden Nugget Dec 4 - 5
Equigames 2009
South Point Casino Dec 4
International Gem & Jewelry Show
Cashman Center Dec 4 - 6
Morrissey - The Swords Tour
Hard Rock Hotel Dec 4
Ray Price
Boulder Station Dec 4
Ron White
MGM Grand Dec 4 - 5
Sonny Turner "Former Lead Singer of the Platters"
Suncoast Hotel Dec 4 - 6
Tanya Tucker
Silverton Hotel Dec 4 - 5
The Fab - A Beatles Christmas
Cannery Casino Dec 4 - 5
Benny Binion's World Famous Bucking Horse & Bull Sale
South Point Casino Dec 5 - 6
Boney James
Boulder Station Dec 5
Chickenfoot
Hard Rock Dec 5
Las Vegas Reptile Show
Cashman Center Dec 5 - 6
Metallica
Mandalay Bay Dec 5
Robin Williams
MGM Grand Dec 5
The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale
Palms Casino Dec 5
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Orleans Hotel Dec 5
WCK Full Rules Muay Thai
Buffalo Bill's Dec 5
Willie Nelson & Family w/ Asleep at the Wheel
Planet Hollywood Dec 5
Lee Greenwood's Tennessee Christmas
Orleans Hotel Dec 6
Rock 'n Roll Las Vegas Marathon
Las Vegas Strip Dec 6
The Lone Starlets
Golden Nugget Dec 6 - 9

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

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