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| Sunday, January 25, 2004 | PRIOR ISSUE - ARCHIVES |
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| Pavarotti Hails At Caesars, New Ultra Lounge Plush, Martin Nievera Digs In, Mardi Gras Las Vegas Style, Maxxis U.S. Open Races In, Comedian Bernie Allen Passes Away, Jay Leno Anchors From Paris, Aloha Hawaiian Marketplace, Major Goodman Plays TV Lawyer, "Honky Tonk Angels" Returns, Comedian George Wallace Performs, Harlem Globetrotters Play Ball, "Hypnolarious" Turns 1, More... | |
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The world's most famous tenor, Luciano Pavarotti will begin his 2004 North American tour with an exclusive performance at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Saturday, Feb. 28. This will be the singer's final worldwide tour. Ticket prices range from $125 to $800 plus handling fees, call Ticketmaster 702-474-4000.
Pavarotti will be accompanied by a 66-piece orchestra conducted by Maestro Leone Magiera and feature a special guest soprano. The opera great recently celebrated his 40th anniversary as an opera singer.
The famous Key Club in Hollywood has joined the upscale nightclub scene in the Las Vegas Valley by bringing Plush Ultra Lounge & Supper Club to the Resort at Summerlin better known as the JW Marriott. The recent grand opening unveiled the former OXO restaurant as an establishment consisting of multiple lounges and bars, two dance floors, and several VIP private areas. The outside Patio Lounge is a gathering place set in beautiful garden surroundings.
Plush's menu features signature dishes and foods brought to you by the Key Club's Chef, Jeff Haines and Las Vegas Chef, Gustav Mauler.
Hours of operation are 5 p.m. - 2 a.m., Monday -Thursday, 5 p.m. - 4 a.m. on Friday, noon - 4 a.m. on Saturday, and noon to 2 a.m. on Sunday. For information, call 702-869-2335.
Following somewhat in the footsteps of Harrah's headliner Clint Holmes, award-winning recording artist Martin Nievera, who is an unknown in Las Vegas, is making inroads attempting to land a permanent or regular gig in town. He is currently working a two-month engagement through Feb. 29 at the Golden Nugget downtown. Like Holmes, his is a must-see show. Tickets are $45 inclusive, call 866-946-5336 or 702-386-8100.
Nievera has already enjoyed a career that has spanned more than two decades and ranked him as a world-class pop music performer in the Philippines and across the globe. For Vegas, he's strayed from his usual concert repertoire where he performs all his own songs, to singing songs by famed crooners like Frank Sinatra. He also sprinkles each show with some of his own songs from his new album "Chasing Time, Volume 2," which is a collection of original love songs co-written by renowned singer-songwriters, including R&B artist Brian McKnight.
Mardi Gras is traditionally a celebration that focuses on music, parades, floats and all around excitement. The Rio is adding another dimension... the opportunities to win cash and prizes.
The Rio along with Coca-Cola have launched a new promotion in celebration of Mardi Gras that began on Jan. 23, and will culminate on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 24.
To win, guests need to watch one of the seven daily Masquerade Show in the Sky performances at 3, 4, 5, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 p.m. As the Rio's five Mardi Gras floats parade aerially 13-feet above the casino floor celebrating the spirit of Carnivale, gold scratch and win doubloons will be tossed to the audience, giving customers the opportunity to instantly win cash, restaurant discounts, special souvenir beads, show tickets, trips to New Orleans, and entries into the Rio's grand prize drawing on Feb. 24 where cash can be won. In addition, a vacation for two to Rio de Janeiro will be awarded.
Contestants must be 21 years of age or older to participate. For more details contact the Total Rewards Center at the Rio.
The seventh-annual Maxxis U.S. Open, the world's richest motorcycle race sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Oct. 8-10. Tickets are priced $100, $60 and $20 for adults and $100, $30 and $10 for children ages 3 to 12, plus service charges and taxes; call 800-929-1111 or 702-891-7777.
A collection of the greatest motocross athletes from arenacross and supercross will chase the $100,000 first-place prize over the two days of racing. Other attractions during the weekend will be the Four Stroke Race, 80cc Mini Invitational, Freestyle Motocross, 50cc Mini Challenge and 125cc Manufacturer's Cup. On Sunday, Oct. 10, the third annual Amateur Arenacross World Finals will be staged. Qualifying for the Amateur Arenacross World Finals is currently underway and occurs during all National and Regional Arenacross events.
The list of stars in the lineup at The Orleans this year is broad scoped and varied. Some of the upcoming names include: Engelbert Humperdinck, Jan. 28-31; Bobby Vinton, Feb. 5-8; Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Feb. 12-15; Debbie Reynolds, Feb. 18-22; Ann-Margret & Company, Feb. 26-29; Charlie Daniels Band, March 4-7; Ray Stevens, March 11-14; Bill Medley, March 17-21; Neil Sedaka, March 30-April 4; and Lou Rawls, April 29-May 2. The most incredible part is the price to see these stars in an intimate theater starts at $39.95.
The 201-room Cannery Hotel & Casino in North Las Vegas at the corner of Craig and Losee roads is combining forces with KOOL 93.1 FM to host "KOOL Oldies Night at the Cannery" every Wednesday beginning Feb. 18.
The party begins at 5:30 p.m. with a happy hour and then at 7 p.m. the event starts to swing with live entertainment continuing through the evening until 11 p.m. The schedule will kick off on Feb. 18 with Cornell Gunter's Coasters best known for hits such as "Poison Ivy," "Yakkity-Yak," and "Charlie Brown."
The future schedule includes: Two Jacks - Feb. 25; Johnny Fortuno Sings Elvis -March 3; Nathan Owens Motown Soul Review - March 10; State of the Art - March 17; and Huck Daniels Review with Mr. Charles and Lawrence T. - March 24.
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"Tony N' Tina's Wedding" will celebrate its second anniversary at the Rio on Saturday, Feb. 14. During the past two years at the Rio, Tony n' Tina have walked down the isle more than 720 times in front of more than 194,400 guests, and managed to make every wedding a one-of-a-kind event. Performances of the interactive show are nightly at 7 p.m. in the Calypso Room adjacent to the Masquerade Village entrance. Tickets are $78.95 plus tax, call 702-777-7776. The improvisational show has audiences attending a fictitious Italian-American wedding complete with a ceremony and sit down dinner reception, guests and lots of improvisation. "Tony N' Tina's Wedding" has played in more than 40 American cities. Since its opening more than 15 years ago, the show has garnered rave reviews. Las Vegas comedian Bernie Allen has sadly died at age 87. As Las Vegas' oldest comedian, he performed his last paid gig at the Riviera Comedy Club in 2002. As recently as Jan. 10, he teamed with veteran entertainer Sonny King at the Bootlegger restaurant for an informal appearance. Allen's entertainment career was launched when he was driving a cab in 1957 and retired boxer Rocky Graziano hailed him. The champ found his driver so funny that he pulled him into his celebrity circle. In time, Frank Sinatra sent Allen out to a two week engagement at the Sands lounge that lasted 16 weeks. His signature bit was dressing up like a German general, ranting and raving with a comic dialect. He also spend five years working with Steve Rossi as half of the Allen and Rossi team, not to be confused with Marty Allen who was Rossi's partner before and after. NBC is sending "The Tonight Show" star Jay Leno to anchor his show from Paris during the sweeps week of May 10. It will also be the conclusion of his 12th season. This is the third time the show has been on the road to Las Vegas. The other times were 1995 and 1997. The Wolfgang Puck Café at the MGM Grand is temporarily closed for renovations. It will re-open in April. Canter's Deli at Treasure Island now TI is temporally closed for an expansion. It will re-open in spring. Hawaiian Marketplace, the new retail center being built on the Strip in front of the Polo Towers, is more than 85 percent leased and scheduled to open early this year. The $140 million, 80,000-square-foot center is designed after the International Marketplace on Waikiki Beach. Architectural elements will create an aura of a South Seas paradise. Some of the restaurant tenants include: Ghandi, Hamada of Japan, and fast food outlets. The Coachman's Inn, located at 3240 S. Eastern Ave., was a dining landmark with a lot of history. It has closed after more than three decades of service. Famous Las Vegas Major Oscar Goodman will appear in a Feb. 12 episode of the popular "CSI" television series. He'll play a lawyer. How original! The country music revue "Honky Tonk Angels" has replaced "Serendipity" at the Gold Coast. The show includes the same cast that has been with the show the past three years - Sharon Haynes as Patsy Cline, Corrie Sachs as Reba McEntire and Lori Legacy as Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette. The show has added Ginjer Conway as the lead singer in a tribute to the Dixie Chicks and now features a guest performer each month. Tickets are $24.95 and $31.95 plus tax, call 702-367-7111. Comedian George Wallace is hoping to make his headlining gig at the Flamingo one where fellow comedians and entertainers stop by and even promote what they are doing like the old days. The Harlem Globetrotters will play basketball at the Orleans Arena on Feb. 18. Tickets are $9.50. The Venetian is contemplating selling the 500,000-square-foot Grand Canal Shoppes shopping mall in order to get more capital to build the resort's second Las Vegas Strip property with 3,000 rooms. Robin Leach's "Life of Luxury" show on ABC has been picked up for at least four more shows. That probably means more exposure for Las Vegas because the premise is showing unimaginable wealth. "Hypnolarious," the comedy hypnotism show at Bourbon Street starring Terry Stokes has celebrated its one-year anniversary at the property this month, plus it's expanding to the Golden Phoenix Hotel in Reno in February. The Reno show will star Terry Stokes Jr. and Terry Stokes Sr. in a battle of hypnotist in the 1,000-seat theater. Filling in for Stokes in Las Vegas will be Michelle VanRee and Deogee, the hypno pup, will remain in the Las Vegas version of the show. Tickets are $39.95 plus tax, call 702-360-5419. Stand up comic Bobby Collins is headlining The Comedy Stop at the Tropicana with two other comedians this week, Jan. 26-Feb. 1. Collins act is a series of monologues derived for everyday life. The native New Yorker headlines comedy clubs throughout the country, is a recurring guest on MTV, and has appeared in several nationally televised commercials including Budweiser and Arby's. Michael Finney, a 1988 "Seat Search" finalist will follow at The Comedy Stop, Feb. 2-8. Tickets are $19.95 inclusive with two drinks included; call 702-739-2714.
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