The Tiger Woods Foundation has announced that Bon Jovi will headline the sixth annual benefit concert presented by Coca-Cola and hosted by Tiger Woods in the12,000-seat Mandalay Bay Events Center on April 19.

Jovi's latest album "Bounce," which debuted at number two on the Billboard charts, includes the single "Everyday," which was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Tiger Jam has outstanding talent every year. The Goo Goo Dolls will also headline. Their seventh studio album, "Gutterflower," was released in April 2002 and debuted at number four on the Billboard charts. Tickets start at $45, call Ticketmaster at 702-474-4000.

Comic-ventriloquist Ronn Lucas has officially launched his second year at the Rio by thanking fans with a special VIP Package for only $19.95 plus tax, call 702-777-7776. His show times are daily except Friday at 3 p.m. in the Scinta Showroom.

The VIP Package, valued at $60, includes a show ticket with a line pass and coupons for a free autographed 8x10 photo of Lucas, $5 off his show merchandise, buy-one-get-one free tickets to ride in the Masquerade Show in the Sky, and one free drink or one free T-shirt.

Lucas is known for being able to make any object talk and for his signature dummy companions Scorch the Dragon and Buffalo Billy. Lucas has performed twice for England's Royal family and for three U.S. Presidents. He also had his own top-rated television show in London for four years.

Singer Bertie Higgins, whose major hit song was "Key Largo," released in 1982 with the famous lyrics, "We had it all, just like Bogie and Bacall," is performing 9 p.m. shows at the Star Theater in the Greek Isles for a couple trial months. His entourage includes three excellent backup musicians and a backup singer who dress in pirate-theme attire.

Higgins' upbeat show includes his other charted songs "Casablanca" and "Just Another day in Paradise," along with the popular tune "Margaritaville." Show tickets are $45.95 and $56.95, call 702-737-5540.

In conjunction with radio station KLVE 107.5, Bally's Las Vegas will host a mass wedding uniting 107 lucky Southern California couples or 214 lovebirds. The couples were chosen by morning show DJ Pepe Barreto after submitting their romantic love stories to KLVE.

In addition to the ceremony in the Silver Ballroom on Feb. 14, at 9:30 a.m., the 107 couples also won a weekend getaway including round-trip transportation from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and a two-night honeymoon at Bally's following the wedding ceremony.

KLVE is one of the top Hispanic radio stations in Los Angeles and this marks its eighth Valentine's Day "Boda del Ano" (Wedding of the Year).

Singer / actress Olivia Newton-John will perform with a 20-piece orchestra at Paris Las Vegas, Feb. 20-23. This multi-talented Aussie has been working in the entertainment industry for nearly 40 years and is best known for her starring role and hit songs in the movie, "Grease" wit John Travolta.

As a singer, she's earned many accolades including four Grammys and several Country Music Awards. She has had 15 Top 10 singles on both the country and pop charts. Tickets are $65 and $75 with tax included, call 1-877-374-7469.

Popular '70s rock band, The Doobie Brothers, will take over the Las Vegas Hilton Theater, Feb. 21-22 at 10 p.m. Tickets are $30, $40 and $50 plus tax and handling fee, call 1-800-222-5361 or 702-732-5755.

Over the course of 30 years, The Doobie Brothers' award winning music has evolved from a country blues-based sound into a style emphasizing both R & B and jazz elements. Their most recent release, "Sibling Rivalry" in 2000 is a testament to their diversification.

"Air Play" is a show that is performed overhead in the casino at the Tropicana. Performances on a 20 foot by 22 foot stage surrounded by slot machines are held four times a day, seven days a week, at 3, 5, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. The stage is located below the historic Tiffany glass ceiling. "Air Play" is a 20-minute showcase displaying music, dancing, acrobats and other circus-type acts.

Siegfried & Roy's three new tiger cubs born last year on Oct. 22 now have names: Gandara meaning prince ruler, Akasha signifying wisdom, and Kuuma standing for love. The names for the cubs, two male and one female, were chosen from more than 10,000 entries made by Clark County School District children in a Royal White Tiger cubs naming contest.

The cubs and their parents can be seen daily in Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage and the cubs appear nightly in the magicians spectacular at The Mirage. Siegfried & Roy opened their show at The Mirage 13 years ago on Feb. 1, 1990.

The Studio 54 nightclub inside the MGM Grand will be offering complimentary roses to the ladies on Valentine's evening. Activities that night will also include aerial acts, a balloon drop, confetti blasts, and a diverse mix of music. Admission for ladies is always free.

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Master magician and illusionist David Copperfield will return to the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand with his latest stage production show, "An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion," from Feb. 20 through March 5. Tickets are $97 inclusive and $77.90 for the Saturday matinee, call 800-929-1111 or 702-891-7777.

Copperfield, whom the New York Times called "our era's giant of magic," is touting this new show as his most spectacular one ever. Copperfield will debut several new illusions including "Lottery" and an attempt to walk through a solid steel wall.

Comedian George Carlin, who uses razor sharp humor to point out hypocrisy in people's actions and words, is booked at the MGM Grand's Hollywood Theatre, March 6-19. Tickets are $60 inclusive, call 800- 929-1111.

Carlin was crowned "Comedian of the Year" at this year's first Las Vegas Comedy Festival. For more than four decades, he has always been on the cutting edge and integrating taboo subjects into his performances. Carlin is distinguished by his choice of subject matter, his unique viewpoints and his in-your-face delivery. He is the author of two best selling books, "Brain Droppings" and "Napalm and Silly Putty," and the star of 12 one-hour specials for HBO.

Tiffany & Co. at Bellagio is highlighting the artistry and design legacy of Elsa Peretti in an extensive presentation of her celebrated collections through Feb. 28. The renowned creations on display daily this month trace her sources of inspiration and preferred materials. She is acclaimed for her stylized interpretation of natural forms, including bones, hearts, snakes, teardrops and starfish. She's known for her works in sterling silver and exquisite mesh necklaces and earrings. This is an excellent excuse to pay a visit to Tiffany's.

On February 14, 2003 the Rio is offering free admission to brides and grooms with Valentine's Day wedding licenses to "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding," the second longest running show in Off-Broadway history. Performances are nightly at 7 p.m. in the Calypso Room and tickets are $77 plus tax.

The theatrical interactive improvisational dinner show starts with a wedding ceremony and satires an Italian-American wedding from beginning to end. The fictitious event thrives on improv and unpredictability because the actors mingle with the guests.

The Imperial Palace is offering the "Luv Tub Getaway" package, a three day / two night deal beginning at $102 per person, based on double occupancy.

The package includes a Luv-Tub suite, a bottle of Champagne, tickets to "Legends in Concert," a Scratch Slotto Card, a breakfast or lunch buffet or $5.00 towards food purchased in another hotel restaurant, and admission to the Auto Collections.

The Imperial Palace's also has a "Romancing the Soul" Spa Package from Feb. 10-16, offers a side-by-side massage at the spa on the fourth floor, and marries couples in their "We've Only Just Begun" wedding chapel. Call (800) 634-6441 for information.

The Rio is the first site of a 10-city tour for the Rock X-Posed Tour of The Kodak Rock Photography Collection. More than 500 photos documenting rock music history are on display through March 23.

The collection is housed in a 36,000-square-foot semi-permanent tent-like structure, located in the Rio's parking lot. The pavilion encompasses five photographic galleries complete with rock memorabilia and an adjoining live concert venue with capacity for 750. Admission to "Rock-X-Pose" is $12 per person. Exhibit hours are from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, call 702-777-7776 for information.

After touring for two years, the collection will be donated to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio.

Oscar predictions, which are for entertainment purposes only, have been announced by Las Vegas Oddsmaker John Avello, who is the director of race & sports operations at Bally's Las Vegas. Hollywood will be taking center stage when the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences makes its Oscar nominations on Feb. 11. Some of Avello's favorites are "Gangs of New York" for Best Picture, Jack Nicholson for Best Actor, Nicole Kidman for Best Actress, and Martin Scorsese for Best Director. The 75th annual Academy Awards presentation will take place on March 23.

Two off-Strip Coast Resorts, The Orleans and the Suncoast, book name entertainment at very reasonable prices. Ticket prices using range from $24.95 to $39.95. Check out some of the headliners.

The lineup at The Orleans is: The Righteous Brothers Feb. 11-23; Bobby Vinton Feb. 27-March 2; Air Supply March 6-9; Vicki Lawrence "Mama - A Two Woman Show" March 13-16; Neil Sedaka March 18-23; and Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons March 27-30.

The Suncoast's bookings through March are: Charlie Prose Feb. 14-16; Bobby Rydell and Steve Rossi Feb. 21-23 and March 21-23; George Shearing March 1 and 2; David Brenner March 7-9; Sergio Mendes Brazil 2003 March 14-16; and The Four Freshmen March 28-30.

Las Vegas resident Robin Leach will be a part of the new reality-survival series "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" beginning on Feb. 19. For 15 consecutive prime-time broadcasts, Leach will join other celebs such as Howard Stern's sidekick "Stuttering John" Menendez and Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner, in the Australian outback. The opening credits will show the ghostbar at the Palms, where an early taping was made.

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