Grammy Award Winning artists Christina Aguilera, LeAnn Rimes and SEAL will join golfing phenomenon Tiger Woods for the fund-raiser event "Tiger Jam III" presented by Coca-Cola at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Oct. 7. In addition to the musical lineup, appearances by celebrity guests will happen throughout the evening.

The three artists performing at "Tiger Jam III" have a total of six Grammy Awards to their credit. Aguilera won the 1999 Grammy for Best New Artist, and was recently nominated for a Latin Grammy Award and for five 2000 MTV Video Music Awards; Rimes won two Grammys in 1996 for Best Female Country Vocal Performance ("Blue") and for Best New Artist, three Academy of Country Music Awards, a CMA "Horizon Award" and four Billboard Music Awards; and SEAL won three Grammys in 1995 for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (all for "Kiss From A Rose").

Tickets are $20, $35 and $55, call 702-474-4000 or go on line at ticketmaster.com.

The stars of the Sydney Olympics will tour and make a stop in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center on Friday, Oct. 13. The Tour of World 2000 Gymnastics Champions sponsored by T-J-Max will feature the USA Men's and Women's Olympic Teams and international medalists of the Sydney Olympic Games. For information check out www.gymnasticstour.com. Tickets range from $19.50 to $45.00 plus handling fee, call 1-888-464-2468 or visit the web site thomasandmack.com.

Comedian/ventriloquist Jeff Dunham will headline in the Lance Burton Theatre at Monte Carlo, Sept. 15 and 16, at 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 and $30 plus service fee, call 702-730-7160.

Dunham's wit brings to life his sidekicks that include the elderly curmudgeon Walter, the endearing terror Peanut ( a Woozle) and Jose, the self-deprecating jalapeno on a stick. Dunham is the only two-time winner of the prestigious "Ventriloquist of the Year" award and was twice nominated as "Comedian of the Year" by the TNN Music City News Country Awards.

The top names in international women's tennis will converge on Las Vegas, Nov. 21-25, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center to determine who will take home the 2000 Fed Cup Championship trophy. Teams from the United States, Spain, Belgium and the Czech Republic will face off in four days of team competitions.

Series seat prices are set at $300, $220, $140 and $60, call TicketMaster at 1-877-532-7400. Series ticket purchases will be issued for the same seat for all four events. Limited VIP box seating is also available.

The United States is expected to be comprised of the same members who captured the 1999 Fed Cup Crown: Venus and Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport, Monica Seles and Billie Jean King.

Latin laughs will invade Paris Las Vegas when comedian Paul Rodriguez brings "Yo Quiero Comedy Jam" to Le Theatre des Arts on Sept. 15 and 16, at 10 p.m. The show introduces four up and coming performers: Alex Reymundo, Joey Medina, Marilyn Martinez and Destiny. Tickets are $50, call 1-800-237-7469 or 702-946-4567.

Reymundo was born in Acapulco, Mexico and raised in Dallas, Texas. Currently he is working on a sitcom pilot about an American Latino guy who moves to the Deep South.

Medina is a former Arizona State boxing champion, an ex-cop, and a one-time private eye, who even taught traffic school. Ending up in entertainment, he recently released a comedy CD entitled, "Below the Belt."

The Denver-raised Martinez is best known for her work as part of the female comedy troupe, Spicy Mammitas. She's been dubbed the "Latina Roseanne," and recently completed work on two independent films released earlier this year, "The Cheapest Movie Ever Made," and "For Da Love of Money."

Destiny's rise to fame has come with many television appearances.

The new Blue Note Jazz Club next to Desert Passage and the Aladdin Hotel has introduced "Latin Jazz Sundays," featuring the best local and international Latin Jazz artists. Doors open at 6 p.m. with two sets at 8 and 10:30 p.m. Food and drink specials will be offered. The cover charge is $20.

Beginning on Sept. 24, "Latin Jazz Sundays" will feature free Latin dance lessons including the Salsa, Mambo, Tango and more starting at 7 p.m. before the first set. Visit www.bluenotejazz.com for more information.

The Four Seasons Hotel will host its first Terry Fox fund-raiser event the weekend of Sept. 22-24. Every year, each of the 50 Four Seasons resorts worldwide, in 19 countries, hosts a run in honor of Fox, a young Canadian who lost his leg to cancer in 1980, when he was 18 years old. Fox ran his "Marathon of Hope," on an artificial leg 3,339 miles across Canada, to raise cancer research awareness.

The Las Vegas weekend will kick off on Sept.22, with a dinner featuring signature chefs from Four Seasons and Mandalay Bay restaurants and a silent auction. Following dinner, guests will adjourn to the Vandross - Boyz II Men concert. Dinner and show are $250 per person.

On Sunday, Sept. 24, is the 5K run and fun walk in Summerlin. The registration fee is $15 per person and $10 for ages 12 and under, with a buffet breakfast, awards and prizes. Call 702-632-5164 for information.

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The newest time-share resort under construction in Las Vegas is the $120 million Cancun Resort on Las Vegas Blvd. South near Blue Diamond Road. When the resort by Pacific Monarch Resorts Inc. is completed, it will have 917 rooms on almost 19 acres.

The Cancun, themed to replicate the ancient Mayan civilizations on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, has 66 suites open. Another 66 will open in early December and a third building with 66 more opens in February. After that, five subsequent nine-story buildings will have about 148 suites apiece.

The resort's amenities include: one- and two-bedroom and penthouse villa suites that range from 700 to 1,600 square feet; a swimming pool with a poolside bar and a sand volleyball court; a restaurant and lounge; a fitness center; and a children's camp with baby-sitting services.

The centerpiece of the recreational amenities is a 40-foot Mayan pyramid that includes a cascading waterfall and four water slides. Statues of a messenger to Mayan gods adorn the property.

Pacific Monarch is affiliated with Interval International, which has 1,100 resorts worldwide. They currently have resorts in North San Diego County, Palm Springs and Dana Point, with a property under construction in Los Cabos, Mexico, and plans for resorts in Hawaii and Utah.

Unlike most time shares, Monarch uses a points-based program for sales, That means buyers aren't acquiring a specific week of the year for their units, but are buying increments of time that can be used at any time. Weekend stays cost more in points than weekdays. The flexibly factor is you don't have to take the same size unit for every visit.

Bob Anderson has gained notoriety over the last 20 years for his celebrity impressions, but the time has come for him to let the listening public know that he's got his own great singing voice. To that avail, he recently released his first CD, "To Love and Be Loved," which was recorded in Los Angeles with a 14-piece orchestra.

"I want to sing songs that people don't associate with any particular artist so that they don't think I'm trying to do an impression of anyone," Anderson said. Therefore, half of the CD is songs that people will recognize such as "You Don't Know What Love Is," "One at a Time," and "I'll Close My Eyes," while the other half is more obscure tunes. It's an eclectic album ranging from Broadway to jazz to contemporary pop. One of the songs, "I Still Miss You," was given to Anderson by composer Paul Williams.

The title track of the CD was written by Sammy Cahn. Few people have done the song even though Sinatra recorded it on one of his early albums. Anderson did a two-man show with Cahn at the Wintergarden Theater on Broadway back in the 80's when Cahn was being honored for his contribution to American songwriting. Cahn talked about his songs and then Anderson sang them, backed by a full orchestra.

The chance to see Bob Anderson and his famous multiple personalities runs through September at the Stardust Conference Center. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 8 and 10 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets are $19.95 which includes tax, tip and one drink, call 702-732-6325. Anderson's CD can be purchased at his shows and he'll personally autograph them.

Had been wondering where the very talented T. Fox went after discovering his talents at a local restaurant. Well visitors are lucky, T. Fox & the Fox City Show are performing Tuesday through Saturday at 8, 9, 10 and 11 p.m., plus 12:30 a.m. at the Tropicana's Tropics Lounge adjacent to the Island Buffet. The show is free with a one drink minimum. Call 702-739-2222 for information.

T. Fox is a multi-styled singer/songwriter with a six octive vocal range. He's also processes multi-talented instrument skills on piano, guitar, bass, Midi drums, vibes, flute sax and harmonica. T. Fox has made numerous television and film appearances. He played roles in such television shows as "The Renegade" and "Silk Stockings." See him, he's good.

The smooth sounds of Luther Vandross and the hip-hop harmony of Boyz II Men will share the spotlight in concert at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Friday, Sept. 22. Tickets are $35, $55 and $75, call 702-474-4000.

Throughout his career, Vandross has released more than ten albums with all of them certified platinum or double platinum with the exception of his solo debut.

Boyz II Men have spearheaded the renaissance of the R&B vocal group They honed their harmonizing skills by singing on street corners and subway platforms, and formed the group in 1988 at the Creative & Performing Arts High School of Philadelphia. The group sold more than 60 million albums worldwide during the `90s and were named Singing Group of the Decade by Billboard Magazine.

The Egyptian-themed Luxor Resort at the far south end of the Strip was recently voted one of the top 50 hotels in the United States by the discriminating readers of "Gourmet" magazine.

Like to golf and want to know some local food and beverage directors? Your opportunity is the third annual "Putting on the Ritz" fundraising golf putting tournament at Angel Park Golf Course on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 5 p.m. Entry fee for the 18-hole putting course is $85 per person and it includes green fees, complimentary cocktails, an outside barbecue dinner at the Clubhouse, and chances to win prizes. To register, call Lloyd Wentzell at 702-794-9602.

"Totems" is the title of a new exhibit running through Nov. 1, at the Gate C exhibition space at McCarran International Airport. The exhibit by Las Vegas artist K.D. Matheson reveals a side of the artist's subconscious through totems, masks, containers, prayer figures and other magical creatures created from earthen materials like clay and cement.

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