The Diamonds will stroll down the fifties memory lane when they headline at the Ramada Express on Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, in the Pavilion Theater. They will sing hits such as "The Stroll," "Little Darlin'," and "Why Do Fools Fall In Love." To date, the Diamonds have sold over 20 million records.

Their recording career began in 1956, yet today they stay involved with new and creative projects. The group's two country hits, "Just A Little Bit" and "Two Kinds of Women," made Billboard's charts in the late 80's. Tickets for The Diamonds are $15, call 1-800-243-6846.

Harrah's has announced a live championship-caliber professional boxing event will be held on April 1, at the Rio Vista Outdoor Amphitheater. The all-heavyweight card will feature six battles, including one women's bout. Billed as "Heavyweight Explosion," this will be the first live boxing event in Laughlin since 1996 when Harrah's introduced the "Challenge of Champions" to the Colorado River.

The main event will feature Hasim "The Rock" Rahman (31-2, 26 Kos), vs. an opponent to be announced. The first fight will begin at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $25.

Harrah's has also added two more headliners to its Spring outdoor entertainment lineup. The "Golden Boys" of rock `n' roll...Frankie Avalon, Bobby Rydell and Fabian will star on April 22, and country legend Glen Campbell will appear on May 22.

The Colorado Belle is offering special adult packages for the upcoming Laughlin River Days, April 5-9. The mini-vacation features three days and two nights accommodations and general admission tickets for two people to the festivities at the Laughlin Rodeo Grounds. Event admission dates vary by package.

More package perks include two dinners from the Dive-In Dinner Specials from one of four restaurants, two drawing tickets for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR)Giveaway, and a certificate good for one free night at the Belle between Nov. 26 and Jan. 25 with holidays excluded.

Weekday rodeo packages for two people in one room (April 5 & 6) start at $67. The weekend deal begins at $103 and room upgrades are also available, call 1-800-47-RIVER (477-4837)

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There's a new Kodak One Hour Photo Shop at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort near the main entrance. In addition to offering Laughlin's only one-hour photo developing lab, the new shop also sells a variety of disposable cameras, film and batteries. For more information, call extension 5304 at 702-298-2535 or 520-763-7070.

The stations at each of four entrances at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are under construction and expected to be completed on or before May 15. The completion date is scheduled to allow the park employees to begin collecting entrance and use fees from the public in time for the Memorial Day weekend, the first three-day weekend of the summer.

The facilities will be located at Katherine Land on Lake Mohave behind David Dam in Arizona, Boulder Beach near Boulder City, Lake Mead Drive near Henderson, and Lake Mead Boulevard near North Las Vegas, all in Nevada.

The Lake Mead National Recreation Area admission will be allowed to retain 80 percent of all fees collected in order to fund needed maintenance and improvements for the park.

The Edgewater will "Celebrate the Luck of the Green" on March 16-17, by holding random drawings for cash and prizes throughout both days for members of the Winners Edge Players Club, which is free to join any time.

Winners will be randomly selected by computer as they play with their club card inserted in the reader box. Green velvet bags selected by drawing winners will determine the prizes which will include a denim jacket, a two night stay in a spa suite or cash up to $500.

For the second consecutive year, Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort has been nominated for the "Casino of the Year" honor by the Academy of Country Music. The winner of this honor will be announced during the televised Academy of Country Music Awards Show on May 3.

The judges evaluate each casino for its active participation in helping promote country music and ticket sales at its establishment. A requirement is the property must have booked at least 20 country music concerts or dates during the previous calendar year.

The Riverside is also home to the14,000-square-foot Western Dance Hall.

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