I'VE WRITTEN BEFORE about how talented Gordie Brown is and great things should be happening to him. Well, it looks as if that will be happening, as he is now opening at THE VENETIAN. Gordie Brown has left audiences laughing in the aisles as he brings together his engaging comedy and mastery of impersonation. Accompanied by his sizzling five-piece band, Gordie Brown's performance is a combination of comedy and music that draws from generations of your favorite stars, politicians, and pop culture icons. He is a performer that defies description and a show unlike anything you've ever seen before. Congrats Gordie!

Comedic hypnotist Anthony Cools, best known for his racy and uninhibited brand of adult comedy, returns to PARIS, Las Vegas for an indefinite engagement starting November 2nd. Tremendously successful at the EXCALIBUR, Cools is noted for his bawdy comedy as he extracts carnal desires from his audience through hypnosis. Shocking and real, Cools' guests are transported to a world where their subconscious naughtiness is exposed. However, Cools keeps a strong emphasis on the comedy, careful not to embarrass his subjects; a courtesy that has rallied a cult-like following for him.

Folies Bergere and Jubilee are two classic shows that made beautiful Showgirls in sparkling costumes and elaborate headdresses famous and representative of Las Vegas. The world famous Folies production show has been entertaining audiences at the TROPICANA for the past 47 years. Performances also feature talented dancers and acrobats, exciting specialty acts, and a variety of musical styles.

And, BALLY'S, where the Titanic sinks and Sampson creates havoc, film actress and "Dancing with the Stars" frontrunner Vivica A. Fox made a special guest appearance for one night only, in celebration of Jubilee's 25th anniversary. Vivica showed the showgirls steps she learned from her show, as the cast helped transform Vivica into a classic Las Vegas showgirl…With the closing of Splash at THE RIVIERA, these are the only two classic original shows left, as replacements of Cirque and magic shows have taken over. Let's hope Folies and Jubilee continue for many more years.

Fun, hip, upscale and alive, SOCIAL HOUSE RESTAURANT at the TI is now open and features a live DJ and interactive sushi bar. Outdoor patio lounge seating provides a stunning view of the Strip, and provides VIP viewing of the live battle between the Sirens of TI and the pirates of the Bull Ship. Indoor dining features several intimate and semi-private dining areas. The restaurant becomes a lounge as dining tables are converted into cocktail tables for the late night crowd. The fashionable, yet relaxed atmosphere is ideal for enjoying Sake, wine and many other libations. It has become the new In place. I went to the first anniversary of HOGS AND HEIFERS downtown and it was also bike festival time. I never saw so many bikes and bikers together at one time. This place is crazy fun if you are into girls dancing on the bar and girl customers joining in, with loud music and a loud crowd.

BOSENDORFER PIANOS has arrived in Las Vegas with unbelievable exclusive pianos on their showroom floor. One of their pianos sells for $750,000. Each of these pianos takes years to build and are individually handcrafted. Only 200 pianos a year are built to be sold in the U.S. The likes of Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder and Billy Joel are those who have owned these masterpiece pianos. They are worth seeing in Summerlin, even if you are not in the market to own one of these. I believe cheapies start at $70,000.

'HERMAN HERMITS' starring Peter Noone will play their hits at the CANNERY on Nov. 18. Peter Noone is a multi-talented entertainer, who has been delighting audiences nearly all his life. Born in Manchester, England, at the age of 15 Noone achieved international fame as "Herman," lead singer of the legendary '60s pop band 'HERMAN HERMITS.' Their classic hits include, "I'm Into Something Good," "Mrs. Brown, you've Got a Lovely Daughter," "I'm Henry VIII, I Am," "Silhouettes," "Can't You Hear My Heartbeat," "Wonderful World" and "There's A Kind of Hush." Ultimately, HERMAN's HERMITS sold more than 60 million recordings. In all, 14 singles and seven albums went gold. The Hermits were twice named Cashbox's "Entertainer of the Year."

The most honored show in Broadway history, Mel Brook's musical comedy THE PRODUCERS, will open at PARIS, Las Vegas in 2007. Tickets will be available for sale for February, March and April 2007 beginning Friday, October 27th at the PARIS box office. This production of THE PRODUCERS will be the only permanent production of the show outside New York City.

The Miss America Pageant will be premiering live from the ALADDIN, soon to be PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO in Las Vegas. Just announced is the illustrious panel of six National Judges who will decide which one of this year's 52 contestants will become Miss America 2007. The final night of competition is Monday, January 29. The 2007 Panel of Judges includes: Debbie Allen, Nigel Barker (celebrity photographer), Delta Burke, Michael Einstein, Chris Matthews and Susan Powell (former Miss America 1981).

If you are a woman who wears size 9 or more, you now have the opportunity to get stylish haute couture shoes. STEPSISTERSHOES.COM provides an online venue for the sale and display of gently worn, haute couture women's shoes, specializing in large sizes (US sizes 9–13 and European size 40–43).

Van Helsing's Curse featured an amazing 18-piece gothic rock-orchestra that performed alongside Snider who narrated a chilling story as the band performed remarkable versions of classic horror films and ominous songs with original melodies mixed in throughout the show. Dee Snider, made famous as the lead singer of Twisted Sister, and his wife Suzette, renewed their vows as they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. The bride wore black as a Penn Gillette officiated at the ceremony held directly after the concert at The Joint on at the HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO.

Due to overwhelming public response, The LUXOR is extending the run of Burn The Floor® through Sunday, November 26, 2006.

Gene Simmons launches his KISS fragrance at PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace.

Barry Manilow is getting ready to return to the LAS VEGAS HILTON on November 8 after his successful surgery.

The Karaoke Club at the IMPERIAL PALACE is celebrating its third anniversary—and still going strong. The Karaoke Club opens at 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and is conveniently located on the third floor.

Comedy/magician Jeff Hobson who likes to be known as "The Hilarious Host of Las Vegas" is no ordinary performer. He has the ability to take a series of world-class acts and make them into an A+ show in "V—The Ultimate Variety Show" in the V Theatre at the ALADDIN's DESERT PASSAGE. Jeff's honed his act like a star with a little bit of the late Paul Lynde and the fancy clothes a la Liberace. He's the perfect warm-up for the acts that he introduces: Drummer Doug De Forrest, Juggler Wally Eastwood, Magician Jason Byrne, Gymnasts Iouri & Nikolai, Tino Ferreira and Kathleen Larible and Joe Trammel "The TV Guy" and the reality comedy of Russ Merlin.

"OPERA UNDER THE STARS" the annual Nevada Opera Theatre's Festival at MONTELAGO VILLAGE, was the best ever this year. Although a pre-opera dinner and silent auction at The Bistro Zinc lasted a bit too long, the concert started on the floating stage before attendees at the dinner could arrive. However, there was reserved seating for them. The reserved white seats, which were usually on the grass, were on red floor runners making for an attractive setting as well as being comfortable. The stage sets and costuming looked great. The Nevada Opera Theatre Chorus was appropriately onstage throughout the concert and Maestro Frank Fitta's Orchestra did a superb job with a beautiful program. Guest artists included: Dinyar Vania, New York City Opera tenor who has been hailed as the next great opera star; the fabulous Demetra George, two-time Grammy nominee who has performed with the Nevada Opera Theatre in leading roles and Viktoria Kurbatskaya, Russian-born soprano. Regional artists include Lance Taubold and Shelley Martinson who have performed together on four major tours throughout the United States, Dr. Morton I. Hyson, well known bass (who can hit low notes better than anyone I have ever heard), and tenors Stephen Plummer and Mathew Edwardsen. All are wonderful performers and this event is an unbelievable gift to the public as these concerts are free. There was a VIP patron reception after the opening night's performance sponsored by Kyrstin and Alex George. Kudos to Eileen Hayes for arranging this exceptional event.

Rock 'n' roll giant Aerosmith returns to MGM GRAND Nov. 4 with the popular rock band Mötley Crüe. This show has been called the ultimate must-see rock event of 2006 as this marks the first time that rock's bad boys have embarked on a tour together featuring all of their original members. Coming off one of the most successful tours of 2005, Mötley Crüe is delivering an entirely new bag of tricks to the stage in 2006. With massive production and pyrotechnics, the band is determined to out-do themselves in the decadent Mötley Crüe-style 2005 tour.

DIXIE CHICKS, the largest-selling female group in music history, will bring their 2006 world tour, The Accidents & Accusations Tour, to the MGM GRAND Garden Arena for a special Thanksgiving weekend performance Saturday, Nov. 25. Pete Yorn is scheduled to open the show.

Country music sensation Brad Paisley brings his high-energy "Time Well Wasted 2006 Tour," featuring special guest Carrie Underwood, to the MANDALAY BAY Events Center Thursday, Nov. 30.

"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" starring Kellie Wright performs Oct. 21 to Nov. 12 at the STARBRIGHT THEATRE in SUMMERLIN, 2225 Thomas Ryan Blvd.

Art Vargas re-creates Bobby Darin in "Legends in Concert" at the IMPERIAL PALACE. Vargas is well known as the leader of his band, which was belting out and looking like Big Bad Voodoo Daddy before BBVD became famous. Growing up in Detroit, Vargas used to copy Darin's style in backyard talent shows. Vargas replaces Jay Leno in the current show, which also includes Garth Brooks, Prince, Britney Spears, the Temptations and Elvis.

The Beatles now have a home with Cirque du Soleil in LOVE at the MIRAGE. Not to be outdone, now Elvis Presley Enterprises and Cirque du Soleil have reached an agreement with MGM MIRAGE to create a permanent Elvis Presley show at the CITY CENTER HOTEL/CASINO, under construction in Las Vegas. The show is expected to open with the hotel in November 2009.

Ahhh! Now you can experience an evening of refinement at MGM GRAND beginning with world-renowned dining and concluding with sophisticated adult entertainment at La Femme. The La Femme dinner package pairs an opulent meal at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, (culinary master Joël Robuchon) and the gorgeous ladies of La Femme, direct from Crazy Horse in Paris. The package features a three-course set menu created exclusively for Parisian enthusiasts. The La Femme dinner and show package is $94 per person including gratuities and taxes. Dinner is available Wednesday through Monday between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. La Femme performs nightly at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.