This February is a great month...there are two major events that make it one of the busier months of the year--- Valentine's Day, and MAGIC. February is the shortest month of the year, but Las Vegas has it packed full. February 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 summer season...but this spring, we say good-bye to an old friend.

The very sad and disheartening news came last month...Folies Bergere will be closing in late March. The show just celebrated its 49th year, and it was moving toward 50, but owners of the Tropicana decided to pull the plug. This show was the last true connection to the past glory of Las Vegas. Its showgirls are synonymous with the city. It has been the longest running show in America...and it is all coming to an end. If you ever wanted to see what the true Las Vegas show was all about, you have about 6 weeks left. Jubilee will still have showgirls, but that show opened in the 80's, not the 50's...there's a big difference. It is merely a pup in comparison. A new show will go into the space...the title has not yet been announced. Folies is the quintessential Las Vegas show...see it if you can.

MAGIC is one of the biggest conventions of the year with over 115k attendees...but in addition to this convention; there are also over 200 other conventions that hit the city this month.

Las Vegas is the capital of many things, but it certainly becomes apparent that during February, we are the wedding capital of the world. Valentine's 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 more weddings on Valentine's Day than on any other day of the year. The number of weddings overall has fallen in recent years, but with Valentine's being on a Saturday, it will be interesting to see what kind of numbers are pulled on that day.

"Tony 'n Tina's Wedding" opened on Valentine's Day at the Rio, six years ago, and it is now moving over to Planet Hollywood into what was the London club. The size of the space will allow for more guests at the wedding and an expanded cast of cousins.

Impressionist, singer and entertainer Gordie Brown's new headlining show Gordie Brown Live officially opens at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Feb. 5, in the Golden Nugget's newly named Gordie Brown Showroom. The property announced Brown's signing to a multi-year headlining contract in September 2008, while he was touring North America with Celine Dion. The entertainer is well known for his amazing comedy and vast repertoire of celebrity impressions such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jack Nicholson and Sylvester Stallone, as well as Las Vegas icons like Elvis Presley and Sammy Davis, Jr. Brown has consistently received rave reviews by both critics and audiences alike, and has been recognized as Entertainer of the Year and Best Show.

"ND's Fuego - The Evolution of Nightlife" debuts a multi-faceted club experience beginning Feb.12 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Combining the elements of an interactive production with live performances. The Latin-themed nightclub provides a total sensory experience with state-of-the-art technology and integrated performances by talented dancers and singers backed by live music. Interludes with surreal characters, elaborate costumes, high-tech digital imaging and guest performances from world-renowned DJs make "ND's Fuego" a premier nightlife destination...and it will be interesting to see if they can pull it off, since these are the same folks that brought us "Raw Talent Live"—the complete disaster of a production.
 
After continued success performing at Flamingo Las Vegas, comedian and celebrity roaster Vinnie Favorito has announced that he will extend his run for an additional three years. Favorito's edgy, in-your-face style of comedy has made him a favorite among Las Vegas locals and tourists alike. Vinnie Favorito has been making audiences laugh along the Las Vegas Strip for more than 10 years and is well known for his celebrity roasting. With quick-witted insults and outstanding improvisational skills, Favorito has roasted many well-known celebrities including Jerry Springer, Pat O'Brien, Larry Flynt and Magic Johnson.

Danny Gans will give a special performance on Friday, February 6 at 7:30 p.m. to benefit The Greater Las Vegas After-School All-Stars and Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada, organizations with the shared mission of supporting local youth programs and services.  With more than 200 voices in his repertoire of impressions, no two Gans performances are alike. The show mesmerizes and amazes audiences of all ages with comedy, singing and celebrity impressions. Gans presents between 60 and 100 flawless impressions from Garth Brooks to Tom Hanks to John Mayer!

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.

David Copperfield
MGM Grand Feb 2 - Feb 18
Wranglers Professional Hockey
Orleans Hotel Feb 2
Elton John - The Red Piano
Caesars Palace Feb 3 - Feb 15
Little River Band
Buffalo Bill's Feb 3 - Feb 4
JAMZ Cheerleading & Dance 2009 National Championship
Orleans Hotel Feb 5 - Feb 9
Ne-Yo
Palms Casino Feb 5
Theory of a Deadman
Mandalay Bay Feb 5
Brandon Bennett - Elvis My Way
Suncoast Feb 6 - Feb 8
Charo
South Point Casino Feb 6 – Feb 7
Fighter Pilot for a Day
Special Event Feb 6 - Feb 8 Tel. (714) 522-7590 / (800) 522-7590
Heart
Las Vegas Hilton Feb 6 - Feb 7
Merle Haggard
Aliante Station Feb 6,
Michael Bolton
Mandalay Bay Feb 6 - Feb 7
Motley Crue
Hard Rock Hotel Feb 6 - Feb 7
Paperback Writer - Tribute to the Beatles
Cannery Casino Feb 6 - Feb 7
Paula Poundstone
Boulder Station Feb 6
Ray Romano & Brad Garrett
Mirage Feb 6 - Feb 7
LeAnn Rimes
Buffalo Bill's Feb 7

The second week includes...
Dam Short Film Festival
Boulder Feb 11 - Feb 14
Harlem Globetrotters
Orleans Hotel Feb 11
LL Cool J
Buffalo Bill's Feb 11
Bob Anderson - Singing Impressionist
Cannery Casino Feb 13 - Feb 14
Chris Isaak
Orleans Hotel Feb 13 - Feb 15
Crystal Gale
South Point Casino Feb 13 - Feb 15
Doobie Brothers
Las Vegas Hilton Feb 13 - Feb 14
Jay Leno
Mirage Feb 13 - Feb 14
Kansas
Boulder Station Feb 13
LA PRECIOSA ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Orleans Hotel Feb 13
Puscifer
Palms Casino Feb 13 - Feb 15
Sonny Turner, former lead singer of The Platters
Suncoast Hotel Feb 13 - Feb 15
Thomas & Friends Live!
Cox Pavilion Feb 13 - Feb 15
Wranglers Professional Hockey
Orleans Hotel Feb 13
Billy Joel
MGM Grand Feb 14
Chubby Checker
Silverton Hotel Feb 14
Cradle of Filth w/ Satyricon and Septic Flesh
Mandalay Bay Feb 14
Richard Marx
Aliante Station Feb 14
Steelheart
Santa Fe Station Feb 14
Stephen Marley - Mind Control: Unplugged and Acoustic
Mandalay Bay Feb 14
The Temptations Review
Eastside Cannery Feb 14
Zapp, Rose Royce and Tierra - An Evening of R&B, Soul and Funk
Orleans Hotel Feb 14
Donald Braswell
Las Vegas Hilton Feb 15
Styx
Mandalay Bay Feb 15
Wranglers Professional Hockey
Orleans Hotel Feb 15 - Feb 16

Week number three...
Craig Ferguson
MGM Grand Feb 19 - Feb 27
JAMZ Cheerleading & Dance 2009 National Championship
Orleans Hotel Feb 19 - Feb 23
Las Vegas International Film Festival
Red Rock Casino Feb 19 - Feb 22
Al Stewart
Santa Fe Feb 20
Dana Carvey
Orleans Hotel | Feb 20 - Feb 22
Jason Michael Carroll
Suncoast Hotel Feb 20 - Feb 21
Jon Reep
South Point Casino Feb 20 - Feb 22
Peace Frog - Tribute to the Doors
Cannery Casino Feb 20 - Feb 21
Ray Romano & Brad Garrett
Mirage Feb 20 - Feb 21
Skid Row
Sunset Station Feb 20
Thursday w/ Four Year Strong, Bring Me the Horizon, More . . .
Mandalay Bay Feb 20
2009 United States Bowling Congress Open Championship
Cashman Center Feb 21 - Jul 23
Brooks & Dunn
Buffalo Bill's Feb 21
Cher
Caesars Palace Feb 21 - Feb 28
Mosaic
Las Vegas Hilton Feb 21
Yes
Mandalay Bay Feb 21

The last week of the month brings...
Blondie
Buffalo Bill's Feb 24
Bill Engvall
Treasure Island - TI Feb 26 - Feb 27
Hank III
Mandalay Bay Feb 26
Dead or Alive - Tribute to Bon Jovi
Cannery Casino Feb 27 - Feb 28
Emerson Drive
South Point Casino Feb 27 - Mar 1
Fighter Pilot for a Day
Special Event Feb 27 - Mar 1Tel. (714) 522-7590 / (800) 522-7590
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Orleans Hotel Feb 27 - Mar 1
Ron White
Mirage Feb 27 - Feb 28
The Buckinghams
Suncoast Hotel Feb 27 - Mar 1
Zappa Plays Zappa
Mandalay Bay Feb 27
Big Head Todd and the Monsters
Mandalay Bay Feb 28
Dokken
Santa Fe Station Feb 28
Eric Burdon and The Animals
Aliante Station Feb 28
Mariachi Sol De Mexico de Jose Hernandez
Buffalo Bill's Feb 28
Sam's Town 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race
Las Vegas Motor Feb 28
Wayne Newton
MGM Grand Feb 28 - Mar 4
Cher
Caesars Palace Mar 1 - Mar 21
Enrique Bunbury
Mandalay Bay Mar 1
The Shelby 427 NASCAR Sprint Cup Race
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Mar 1