ENCORE AT WYNN HAS BOOKED WHOOPI GOLDBERG AND BEYONCÉ
Whoopi
Goldberg, who is the current moderator of “The View,” will do two special 8 p.m.
performances at the Encore Theater at Wynn on May 22 and 23. She is one of a
very elite group of artists who have won a Grammy, an Academy Award, a Golden
Globe, an Emmy and a Tony. She’s also known for her film roles in “The Color
Purple,” “Ghost,” “Sister Act” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” Tickets
are $79, $89 and $99; call 702-770-9966 for tickets.
International superstar Beyoncé with her all-female band will bring her “I AM…”
world tour to Encore on July 30-31 and Aug. 1-2. The performances, specially
titled “I AM…YOURS,” will be the last chance for fans to catch the singer on her
2009 North American tour. With less than 1,500 seats, the Encore Theater will be
the smallest venue of Beyoncé’s tour and her performances may be filmed and
recorded for broadcast and commercial use. Tickets are $250, $500, $750 and
$1,000.
LEWIS BLACK PERFORMS AT
THE MIRAGE MAY 23 AND 24
Lewis
Black, best known for his regular segment “Back in Black” on Comedy Central’s
“The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” will perform for the first time inside the
Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage on May 23 at 10 p.m. and May 24 at 9 p.m.
Tickets are $89, $79 and $69; call 800-963-9634.
Black’s
act is filled with satire and lively rants about social absurdities and
political blunders. In the late ‘80s, he left his career as a theater playwright
in New York to pursue stand-up comedy full-time. Exposure from “The Daily Show”
lead to comedy albums, two HBO specials, “Black On Broadway” and “Red, White and
Screwed,” and in March 2008 his own Comedy Central show “Lewis Black’s Root of
All Evil.”
Black’s
first book, “Nothing’s Sacred,” debuted in 2005 and his second book “Me of
Little Faith” was released in June 2008.
In
2006, Black appeared in several movies including “Man of the Year,” “Accepted”
and “Unaccompanied Minors.” He also lent his voice to the animated film “Farce
of the Penguins.”
DAVID ALAN GRIER PERFORMS FOR THE FIRST TIME AT MONTE CARLO
Actor,
comedian, producer David Alan Grier for the first time will perform his stand-up
comedy in the Lance Burton Theatre on May 29 and 30 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $49,
$39 and $29, call 877-386-8224.
David
Alan Grier, also known as “DAG,” is best known for his memorable television and
film characters. Grier trained in Shakespeare at Yale and began his career on
Broadway as Jackie Robinson in “The First,” which earned him a Tony
nomination. He shifted from drama to comedy and landed a role on “In Living
Color” with his friend Keenen Ivory Wayans. After the show ended, Grier began
co-starring in successful comedy flicks such as “Boomerang,” “Jumanji” and
“Bewitched.”
On
television, he co-starred opposite Bonnie Hunt on ABC’s “Life with Bonnie,” and
recently produced and starred in “The Chocolate News” on Comedy Central. Earlier
this year, he appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” with dance partner Kym
Johnson and will be seen next month in Paramount’s “Dance Flick,” a Wayans Bros
tribute to Hollywood dance movies.
DISNEY’S ‘THE LION KING’ HAS EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY AT MANDALAY PLACE
An
exhibit that celebrates the inspiration and reveals the evolution of the
groundbreaking Disney’s “The Lion King” production is now on display
indefinitely at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place. The award-winning Broadway
phenomenon is playing now at the Mandalay Bay Theatre.
“The
Lion King” exhibit features historical photographs, imagery from “The Lion King”
productions around the world, and maquette models designed by Tony®
Award-winning director Julie Taymor that served as prototypes for the countless
costumes and puppets developed for the show.
As
visitors stroll through the shop area, they can experience a behind-the-scenes
tour that shares the making of ”The Lion King,” including its choreography,
costumes, puppets, masks, music, journey from film to stage and more. Since its
Broadway opening on Nov. 13, 1997, “The Lion King” has been seen by 45 million
people in 11 countries.
COMEDIAN DAVID BRENNER MAKES TOUR STOP AT THE SUNCOAST
Celebrating
his 40th year in comedy, David Brenner is back on the road with a new comedy
tour, “Leave ‘em Laughing (A life’s journey from birth up to about five minutes
ago),” which will stop at the 500-seat Suncoast Showroom, June 5-7. Tickets for
the 8 p.m. shows are from $19.95, call 702-636-7075.
Brenner’s new show is a mural of his life; a journey from the poverty-stricken
slums of his childhood in Philadelphia to the pinnacle of success.
In a
celebrity career that includes 158 guest appearances on “The Tonight Show,” the
most by one person, Brenner is known for basing his routine on current events
and recognized as a political pundit.
Brenner
has four HBO specials to his credit, including “David Brenner: Back With A
Vengeance,” which was one of the cable network’s highest-rated specials.
Prior
to comedy, Brenner wrote, produced and directed 115 television documentaries,
which earned him nearly 30 awards, including an Emmy. He’s authored numerous
books, including the best seller “Soft Pretzels With Mustard.”
QUICK CLIPS
Monte
Carlo headliner magician Lance Burton will miss 19 shows because he broke his
right foot during his May 7 show. The accident happened 15 minutes into the
show and being a pro, he went on and finished. He’s having foot surgery and
should return to his normal schedule on June 2.
American singing quartet, The Vogues, will perform at the Eastside Cannery on
Boulder Highway at 8 p.m. on May 22 and 23 in Marilyn’s Lounge. Tickets are $10
at the hotel’s Front Desk. Their first smash hit, “You're the One,” was followed
by “Five O’Clock World” and many Top Ten releases including “Turn Around And
Look At Me,” “My Special Angel,” and “Magic Town.” The group was inducted into
the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001.
The
Galaxy Theaters has permanently closed at the Neonopolis movie theatre downtown.
On May
12 at Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage,
Siegfried & Roy celebrate their tiger cubs’ first birthday. Sisters Star,
Celestial, Chakra and Cosmo along with brother Svengali were born on April 29,
2008, at an average of two pounds each. Today, they each weigh about 160
pounds. In addition, the magicians’ “Siegfried & Roy: The Magic Begins at Home”
book has been re-issued and they did a signing.
NBC’s
“Last Call with Carson Daly” is shooting a week’s worth of shows in Las Vegas.
Local
band Face First will reunite after a 20-year hiatus for its “We’re Not Dead Yet”
tour at the Tailspin Bar & Grill in Green Valley on Saturday, May 23 at 9 p.m.
Face First got its start in 1985 when five UNLV students formed the group and
garnered a cult following. Face Book has been instrumental reuniting the band.
The
Flamingo’s adult-only Go Pool is open for the summer and features Tan
Ambassadors, lush cabanas and hotel packages. "The Girls Next Door" and "Dancing
with the Stars" beauty Holly Madison recently spent a Saturday afternoon at the
Go Pool and the Rio’s topless-optional Sapphire Pool.
The Las
Vegas Hilton’s “Cool By The Pool” events has returned with 2-for-1 drinks, $2
shrimp cocktails, live entertainment from 5:30-8 p.m., and daily drawings at 7
p.m.
Culinary wizard Wolfgang Puck has launched a newly redesigned Web site,
wolfgangpuck.com by SiteLab Interactive. The content-rich site features
advanced tools, service options, and information including cooking tips,
recipes, restaurants, appliances, cookware, prepared food, new product launches,
etc. There’s also one-click access to reservations online.
Las
Vegas Hilton headliner Barry Manilow, who will appear May 22-24 and 28-30, has
released a new DVD, “Barry Manilow: In Concert – The Legendary 1978 Concert at
the Greek Theatre,” which is only available at
www.Starz.bz/,
The
historic Moulin Rouge near downtown, which gained fame in 1955 during a brief
run as the first racially integrated resort in Las Vegas, once again caught on
fire for about the fourth time. Luckily the famous Moulin Rouge sign was
removed one week earlier and moved to the Neon Museum.
May at
Binion’s downtown started off with Utah resident Mr. Rodriguez winning a
$1,348,633.73 jackpot on the Wheel of Fortune® slot machine. He
inserted a $100 bill and proceeded to play the max three-coin bet. After 18
spins, Rodriguez hit the progressive jackpot.
The
way-off Strip Hash House A Go Go recently had a segment of Travel Channel’s
series “Man v. Food” filmed there. “Man v. Food” follows Adam Richman as he
travels the country in search of restaurants that serve the biggest and best
local meals.
N9NE
GROUP HOSTS THE LOVE FESTIVAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
N9NE
Group and the Palms plan to host The Love Festival with a myriad of events over
Memorial Day weekend featuring entertainment by acclaimed DJs, Thursday through
Sunday, May 21 – 24.
On May
21, ghostbar will host its weekly Thursday event, Soundbar, featuring Lisa Shaw,
JoJo Flores, Keith Evan, Carlos Sanchez and B. Minogue. At noon on May 22,
Palms Pool & Bungalows will host Ditch Friday with DJ Scotty Boy, DJ Twin and
John Huntington all afternoon. At 11 p.m., Rain Nightclub will feature new
resident DJ, DJ AM (Adam Goldstein).
At 10
p.m. on May 23, Rain Nightclub will feature “Paul Oakenfold Presents: Perfecto
Las Vegas.” The weekly Saturday production includes a multitude of cutting-edge
design and visual art elements, including full audio visual system integration,
multi-screen content and eye-popping computer graphics. In addition, the
evening will also present sounds from Eddie Halliwell, Doman & Pettigrew, Danny
Love and The Funkler.
At 10
a.m. on May 24, the Palms Pool & Bungalows will highlight the official Love
Festival lineup, which will include performances by Mark Farina, Steve Aoki,
Swedish Egil, Danny Love, Jordan Stevens and Keith Evans. At 9 p.m., talents
will include Carl Cox, Serge Devant and Mark Lewis, who will keep the party
going poolside. Simultaneously, Rain Nightclub will present infamous DJs Paul
Van Dyk, Robbie Rivera, DJ Reza and Scotty Boy.
STATOSPHERE LAUNCHES THE BACK ALLEY BAR
The
Stratosphere has launched the Back Alley Bar, a new casual party bar with live
music Thursday through Sunday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., daily drink specials, 12
beers on tap, street tacos and casual food, and the “Back Alley Babes,” who are
Daisy Duke-clad dancing beverage servers. The Back Alley Bar in the north casino
area features specialty cocktails and teas, which are $9.
The
look can be described as gritty chic with black paint and chrome and metal
accents throughout along with welded beer kegs adorning the entrance. The bar
is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 a.m. and 24 hours on Friday
and Saturday.
‘ALL-STAR’ JAM BAND TEAM NOISE WILL PERFORM AT ROCK ROOM
On May
23, the “All-Star” Jam band, Team Noise will perform at 10 p.m. at the Rock Room
inside the Penthouse Las Vegas at 3525 W. Russell Road. The group is made up of
Kevin Baldes from LIT on bass and vocals, Keri Kelli from Alice Cooper and Skid
Row on guitar and vocals, Jimmy D’Anda from BulletBoys on drums, and Andrew
Freeman from The Offspring and Lynch Mob on lead vocals and guitar. Tickets are
$15, call 702-474-4000.
‘BUDDY HOLLY STORY’ LEADS OFF SUMMER OUTDOOR THEATRE SEASON
The
2009 Super Summer Theatre season will kick off with performances of “Buddy, The
Buddy Holly Story” on Wednesday, June 3 at the Spring Mountain Ranch State
Park. Performances will be June 3-6, 10-13 and 17-20. Remaining shows this
summer will include “West Side Story,” “Once On This Island” and “Working.”
Advanced tickets are $10, visit
unlvtickets.com
or call 702-594-PLAY for information. Spring Mountain Ranch is located 10 miles
west of 215 on Charleston.
Fifty
years ago, the man who changed the face of popular music died tragically in a
plane crash at age 22. Now “Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story” will reveal the
secrets of the three years in which he became the world’s top recording artist
and feature the Big Bopper’s timeless hits.
CENTENNIAL DAY IS MAY 23 AT THE CLARK COUNTY MUSEUM
The
Clark County Museum on Boulder Highway in Henderson will celebrate County
Centennial Day on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with family activities.
Admission is free. Demonstrations will cover everything from making horse
hair-braided ropes and churning butter, to planting a victory garden and
quilting. There will be craft and games tents, a new exhibit of a hand-made
model train display, historic cars for viewing, and authors Lynn Zook and Carey
Burke, who will autograph copies of their new book, “Las Vegas: 1905-1965.” For
information, visit
www.accessclarkcounty.com/100
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