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| Sunday, February 15, 2004 | PRIOR ISSUE - ARCHIVES |
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| YES Rocks Mandalay Bay, 'Best Female Stand-up' Headlines Improv, Hilton Grand Unveils Third, Rio Debuts Sexy Chipps Chips, Cavenagh Brings 'Sinatra' Back, Ricky Van Shelton And Eddie Money Perform, "Hairspray" May Replace "Siegfried & Roy", Munich's Famous Hofbrauhaus Opens, Ruben Studdard Plays Pavilion, Casino Legends Hall Of Fame Turns 5, Santa Marries At Imperial Palace, More... | |
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Classic rockers Yes are booked at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Wednesday, April 21. Tickets are $35, $45, and $65 plus tax, call 702-632-7580.
Yes with an incredible 15 Top 40 albums and sales of more than 40 million albums worldwide will kick off their North American tour on April 15 and hit 17 cities. All original band members will be performing and the stage set will be designed by Roger Dean, the artist who did the band's iconic album covers.
The new "Ultimate Yes" collection released on Jan. 27 features a two-CD set of hits in addition to a newly recorded bonus CD with five new tracks.
On July 17, the Mandalay Bay Events Center will host the enchanting voice of Sarah McLachlan. Tickets are $55 and $65 with tax included, call 702-632-7580.
McLachlan's current album "Afterglow," released in 2003, is her first album in six years and it has already achieved the double platinum status. Her 1999, album "Mirrorball" produced the smash hit single "I Will Remember You."
With her unique brand of storytelling and quirky physical humor, Maryellen Hooper will return to Harrah's Improv Comedy Club, March 2-7, with performances at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. She will be joined by comedian Jeff Burghart and host Chris Mancini. Tickets are $24.95 plus tax, call 702-369-5111.
Having been the opening act for such talents as Jerry Seinfeld, Gilbert Gottfried, Andrew Dice Clay and Wynonna Judd, Hooper is one of comedy's brightest stars who skillfully comments on the tribulations of being a woman.
Hooper was named "Best Female Stand-Up" at the 12th Annual American Comedy Awards (stand-up's highest honor). She has performed at the prestigious "Just for Laughs Comedy Festival" in Montreal and made numerous network television and radio appearances.
The Hilton Grand Vacations Club (HGVC) has opened a new upscale 28-story, 283-unit property on a 10-acre Las Vegas Strip site located across from the Wet 'n' Wild water park. This is the Hilton's third vacation ownership resort in Las Vegas. The first was the debut of Hilton Grand Vacations Club at the Flamingo in 1993, followed by the off-Strip resort at the Las Vegas Hilton.
In addition to selling vacation timeshares, the resort also accommodates traditional room reservations and group bookings.
The newest HGVC has a desert décor and an upscale collection of entertainment amenities including Phillipsr Remote controlled color televisions, DVD players, Boser Lifestyle surround sound systems and high-speed Internet access. One-, two- and three-bedroom accommodations feature fully equipped kitchens, chic bathrooms, ample storage and a washing machine and dryer.
The Las Vegas vacation ownership market has grown tremendously in the last several years, reflecting the strength of the market. Nevada is now ranked seventh in the United States for vacation ownership resorts with a total of 56. The industry has experienced double digit growth nationally and internationally during the past two decades.
The Rio is producing a series of limited edition gaming chips bearing the likeness of the legendary men of "Chippendale's the Show," in celebration of their second year in Las Vegas.
The first of six $5 collectable gaming chips featuring images of the show's heartthrobs became available Feb. 6. Every Friday through March 12, a new Chippendale's gaming chip will be released to the public. Only 500 of each eye-catching commemorative Chippendale's chip will be available for purchase for a limited time only at the Rio's cage.
The Riviera is releasing many different chips and tokens that can be previewed on their website. This weekend, the Wedding Chip, the third in an annual series, with a royal frog on one side and a prince and maiden on the other, was released. There are 750 of the $5 chip. The Divorce Chip wasn't approved this year.
Also this weekend, 750 Valentine's Day Hologram Tokens featuring a three dimensional rose on one side and a hologram of the Riviera on the reverse side were released. Face value is $10.
The next chip will be 500 Leap Year ones released on Feb. 27 with a fat frog leaping on one side and another frog lunging on the other side. Face value $5.
Also on Feb. 27, the Oscars Hologram Token with Comedy and Tragedy as the stars on it will come out. There will be 750 of these $10 tokens.
On March 5, the Friday before television's "Sopranos" 2004 season Premier. 1,000 Celebrity Chips highlighting Steven R. Schirripa on one side, best known for his portrayal of Bobby Bacala on the show, and the cover of his newest book, "A Goomba's Guide to Love," on the other will be released. Face value is $5.
Further in the future on April 2, a hand painted Lucky Duck $10 token with a little black easel stand will come out. "Lucky Duck" is also the name of an ongoing sweepstakes program at the Riviera.
The new 66,000-square-foot replica of Munich's famous Hofbrauhaus is now open on Paradise Road kitty-corner from the Hard Rock Hotel.
The lovable Ruben Studdard will play the Cox Pavilion on March 5.
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Noted song stylist Kevin Cavenagh will return to the Riviera's Le Bistro Theatre with his musical tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra for a six-month engagement every Monday night beginning Feb. 23. "A Tribute To Sinatra" tickets will be $24.95 plus tax and fee and VIP seating and a line pass are available, call 702-794-9433. Born and raised in Chicago, Cavenagh created this tribute in 1981, playing throughout the Midwest and the East Coast. Regarded as a romantic intimate show, Cavenagh would like you to fall in love all over again to the sound of Sinatra, Las Vegas Style! Ricky Van Shelton, country music's influential crooner, will take The Hideaway Showroom stage inside the Silverton for two shows on Saturday, Feb 21 at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $19.99, call 1-866-946-4373 or 702-914-8557. The Silverton is located three miles south of the Strip at I-15 and Blue Diamond Road. Van Shelton was one of country music's biggest male stars during the late '80s and early '90s. He released his debut number one album, "Wild-Eyed Dream," in 1987 and a follow-up album, "Loving Proof," in 1988. "RVS III" was released in 1990 and became his third number one album. In 1991, Van Shelton teamed with Dolly Parton for the chart-topping duet "Rockin' Years" and subsequently issued another album, "Backroads." Eddie Money will bring his brand of rock and roll to The Hideaway Showroom stage next Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $19.99. The rock icon has been making music since the mid-'70s and continues to tour and perform 150 plus shows a year. He has recorded over a dozen albums and made numerous television and film projects including the David Spade film "Joe Dirt" that featured him. At least once in every show he says, "Everything I do, I do it for you." Rumor is the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit "Hairspray" is another show being considered to replace the "Siegfried & Roy" at The Mirage. The other is a Cirque du Soleil production thought to be "Yellow Submarine." The Nightclub inside the Las Vegas Hilton is highlighting the hits of the '70s and '80s with Disco Nights from 10 pm. to 2 a.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. A weekly dance competition is held on Sunday nights, with prejudging from 10 to 10:45 p.m. Weekly winners qualify for the April 25 finals. Dance couples must be 21 or older, provide their own costumes and have 1 « minutes of disco music ready on a CD. Over $5,000 in cash and prizes are at stake. The Grand Prize includes a 12-week paid dance contract and more. For information, call 702-732-5755. Commander's Palace at the Desert Passage mall is celebrating Mardi Gras all this month with a Monday through Thursday lunch that offers 25-cent "Mardi-tinis" complete with floating Mardi Gras babies with the purchase of an entrée. After February, the 25-cent martinis at lunch will continue without the babies. Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles will bring classic Eagles' tunes back to life on stage at the Silverton on Feb. 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. The five-member band presents a showcase of The Eagles' hits from the '70s and '80s. Tickets are $5. ABC's new "Life of Luxury" hosted by Robin Leach will follow the high-profile Maloof family, owners of The Palm resort, for a show set to air in April. Following the announcement of this year's Academy Award nominations, Las Vegas odds makers set odds on the results. This year's favorite to win the Oscar for best picture is "The Lord of the Rings" at 6-5 odds. Sean Penn is favored to win best actor for "Mystic River" and Chalize Theron is the best actress favorite for "Monster." The odds are posted for fun only, since betting on non-sports events is not allowed in Nevada. This month marks the five-year anniversary of one the Casino Legends Hall of Fame museum at the Tropicana. The museum houses the largest collection of Nevada gaming memorabilia ever assembled, celebrating the legends that made Las Vegas the gaming and entertainment capital of the world. The collection traces the evolution of Nevada gaming from its legalized inception in 1931 through the present day. On Feb. 4, 1999 the first hall of fame induction ceremony took place in the Tiffany Theatre at the Tropicana and recognized Las Vegas legends such as Benny Binion, Bob Stupak, members of the Rat Pack, Liberace, Siegfried and Roy, Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston, Senator Harry Reid, Showgirl Debbie Davis Lee and many more. Every year since the inaugural induction gala, the Tropicana has hosted at least one ceremony where five Las Vegas legends are recognized for their contributions to the city of Las Vegas. The Casino Legends Hall of Fame is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. General admission is $6.95 for adults and $5.95 for seniors, call 702-739-5444. Las Vegas is loaded with unusual stories and many revolve around weddings. Last weekend at the Imperial Palace, a group called Naturally Santa, Inc. held their annual convention at the hotel. On the agenda this year was one of the look-alike Santas getting married. In attendance at the real ceremony were about 50 of his Santa buddies, spouses to the plethora of long white hair and beared men, and a short stout elf who was the ring bearer. Witnessing this event was a pure joy and a giggle couldn't be resisted. Last month downtown at Fitzgerald's, a couple said their wedding vows at the same blackjack table where they met two years earlier. A few family members and friends gathered around the blackjack table with a handful of staff members and a bunch of startled table games players looking on. The couple laid their hearts on the table proving that in some cases, the red suit of love actually trumps all else, including spades.
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