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| Sunday, September 28, 2003 | PRIOR ISSUE - ARCHIVES |
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| Simon & Garfunkel Head For Vegas, Seinfeld Returns, Fremont Street Experience Rock, Smokey Robinson Sings Hit Tunes, CCR Revisits, Magician Rick Thomas Introduces "Street Beat" Illusion, TI Tatoo Gift Tradition, Conservatory Celebrates Autumn, Vacation Home Rentals New Option, Ring In The New Year Lakeside, Al Martino Performs, More... | |
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Legendary recording and performing artists, Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel, the duo who created one of music's most distinctive, acclaimed and enduringly popular bodies of work, are set to visit the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Nov. 8. The event is one stop along their 30-city North American "Old Friends: The 2003 Concert Tour." Tickets are $75, $175 and $250 with applicable service charges included; call 702-474-4000.
The tour's foundation was set with the February appearance Simon & Garfunkel made at the 2003 Grammy Awards in conjunction with earning the Lifetime Achievement Award. Performing together for the first time in nearly 10 years, the duo opened the telecast with an acoustic performance of "The Sound Of Silence" and captivated more than 100 million television viewers around the world. It was during the weeks of preparations and rehearsals for their television performance that the duo reconnected.
Simon & Garfunkel have sold more than 40 million albums in the United States alone, earned five Grammy Awards and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In celebration of this tour, Columbia / Legacy will release a two-disc career retrospective, "The Essential Simon & Garfunkel" on Oct. 14.
Comedy giant Jerry Seinfeld will return to Caesars Palace on Friday-Saturday, Dec. 26-27 to perform 7:30 p.m. shows in the new Colosseum. His previous appearance in May attracted two sold out shows. Tickets are $75, $95, $110 and $150 plus applicable tax and handling fee, call 702-474-4000.
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Seinfeld in 1976 went straight from college graduation to an amateur night try-out at New York's Catch A Rising Star comedy club. He performed in local clubs until his career was boosted by an appearance in a Rodney Dangerfield HBO special in 1976. His stand-up career really took off after he was seen on Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show" in 1981.
In 1989, Jerry Seinfeld co-created and filmed the NBC pilot, "The Seinfeld Chronicles," which later turned into the now classic television series "Seinfeld" and ran nine years until 1998. He was recently seen in the documentary film "Comedian," which closely examines the birth of a comedy act.
The Fremont Street Experience and Beasley Broadcasting will debut the all-new Classic Rocktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 18. Eddie Money, Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Rick Derringer, Pat Travers, Destination Unknown, and Tommy Rocker will perform on the Fremont Street Experience's 1st and 3rd street stages. The five-city block food and music festival will include free entertainment beginning at 11 a.m., the Fremont Street Experience light and sound shows at night and food and drink specials.
The variety show "Society of Seven" at the Center Stage Showroom in the Aladdin will be closing tonight, Sept. 28.
There's a rumor that illusionist Steve Wyrick, who left the Sahara's main showroom last month, has a "four-wall" deal to take over the space at the Aladdin until at least next February.
The Museum Legends Hall of Fame's next induction ceremony will be held in the afternoon on Sunday, Oct. 19. Among the honorees will be will be Bill Acosta, Jack Carter, Connie Stevens, Breck Wall, and Cook E. Jarr.
The "2003 Radio Music Awards" will be broadcast from the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m.
"An Evening At La Cage" starring Frank Marino as Joan Rivers is celebrating its 18th birthday this month. Marino is marking his 21st year as a drag star. This year, he is introducing a Frank Marino bobble head to the public that is already on sale in the hotel's gift shop. It's half him and half femme fatale.
Treasure Island recently introduced Canter's, the popular Los Angeles Jewish deli, to Las Vegas along with its famous sourdough rye. For now Canter's resides in a temporary space converted from the previous deli space in the casino race book. The new full-service, 125-seat Canter's restaurant is scheduled for completion by the end of the year.
The Riviera will be issuing a collectible $5 "Election Day Chip" depicting a donkey on one side and an elephant on the other with both wearing boxing gloves and trunks. Normally the chip would come out on Nov. 4, but instead, it will be available to the public at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, to coincide with the first date picked for California's recall election.
The Stage Deli at the MGM Grand has reopened after being closed for months to allow for renovations to the former EFX Theatre that is being remodeled for a new Cirque du Soleil show opening next year.
China Grill at Mandalay Bay turns into Dragon, an after hours place to party mid-week on Wednesdays at 11 p.m.
Every Wednesday at 10 p.m. Tabu brings together Las Vegas' fashion community by having model hosts showcasing the designs of local boutiques and other fashion houses. Purchasing information is available upon request or you can call for information on confirmed designers 702-891-7183.
The recently rejuvenated pool area at The Mirage features a new entrance and sound system, enhanced lighting, a new deck surface, pool furniture, pool towels and retail area. The Paradise Cafe has been completely refurbished as well, featuring soft rattan seating and teak screen panels. The 19 Cabanas sport new flat-screen TVs, wave radios, safes and "day bed"-like sofas, side chairs and teak lounge chairs.
Specialty coffee and tea retailer, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf recently opened a new location in the Rio's Masquerade Village.
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Smokey Robinson will fill Le Theatre des Arts at Paris Las Vegas with his smooth and sultry sounds, Oct. 3-5 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $75 with tax included; call 877-374-7469 or 702-946-4567. Robinson is one of Motown's greatest living legacies with a distinguished career as both a singer and songwriter. He's produced classics like "You've Really Got a Hold on Me," "Tears of a Clown," "Ooh Baby Baby" and "I Second That Emotion." Formerly the front man for the Miracles, Robinson has recorded three dozen Top 40 hits throughout his group and solo careers. Robinson has also been honored with the Grammy "Living Legend" Award and has been inducted into both the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriter's Hall of Fame. Creedence Clearwater Revisited will headline in the Hilton Theater, Oct. 3-4 at 10 p.m. Tickets are $30. $40 and $50 plus tax and handling fee, call 800-222-5361 or 702- 732-5755. Stu Cook (bass) and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford (drums) may not have intended it, but their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited, has taken on a life of its own. The acclaimed rhythm section, from the legendary group Creedence Clearwater Revival, launched the Revisited project in 1995 in an effort to once again perform the classic hits that defined a generation. Recently, CCR reissued "Recollection," a double-live CD featuring 22 classic hits including "Susie Q," "Proud Mary," "Down on the Corner" and "Who'll Stop the Rain." Master Illusionist Rick Thomas, who is celebrating his sixth anniversary performing "The Magic of Rick Thomas" show at the Tropicana, continues to come up with new tricks. Every afternoon except Sundays at 2 and 4 p.m., he appears from nowhere sitting on a full-size motorcycle during his new illusion called "Street Beat." This routine is enhanced by four talented female dancers donning white leather jackets, shorts and knee-hi boots doing an upbeat dance number. Tickets are $17.95 for table seating and $22.95 for booth seating, call 702-739-2411. A new TI tradition started this month with every lady receiving a TI logo tattoo upon check-in at the resort. The temporary ink tattoo is sending the message to check your inhibitions at the door. Treasure Island, now TI, will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Oct. 24, and also debut "The Sirens of TI." Created by award-winning director and choreographer Kenny Ortega, TI's new production show will feature the sexy female Sirens who will battle a band of renegade male pirates in a contemporary version of the resort's famous pirate battle. The Bellagio Conservatory's new display features the idyllic world of autumn with a stroll through brilliant colored leaves, past a rustic mill and its rotating water wheel. There's the cheerful sound of a babbling brook, a pumpkin patch, and a picture-perfect haystack. Towering birch and liquid amber trees, a variety of colorfully traditional mums and an assortment of colorful gourds, squash, pumpkins and corn - represent a bountiful harvest. Cascading leaves complete the image with each leaf hand-tinted to achieve the exact variegated coloration of changing leaves. This exhibit is free to visit. Why not rent a home while you're in Las Vegas or visiting other places? VacationHomesUnlimited.com, a 24-hour online booking service for vacation home rentals, has a current online inventory of 12,000 homes nationwide, ranging from 2,000- to 20,000 square feet. The Las Vegas based booking service includes information on location, types of amenities such as nightly and weekly rates, number of bedrooms plus inclusive maid service, stocked mini-bar, pay-per-view movies, and other unique features like view, neighborhood, pools, etc. VacationHomesUnlimited.com enables browsers to take a virtual tour of the homes. For more information, you can call 1-866-368-4371. It's not too early to start making New Year's Eve plans. The 493-room Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort, Spa and Casino situated on 21 acres just 17 miles from the Las Vegas Strip is offering a festive package with accommodations for two and two tickets, including lavish food and beverage offerings, to the resort's 4th Annual New Year's Eve party co-hosted by 97.1 FM, The Point, one of Las Vegas' leading classical rock stations. Packages vary with one and two night offerings and range from $379 to $529. The resort's Camp Hyatt will be open from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. to supervise children from ages three to twelve for a $60 per child fee. For reservations, call 1-800-55-HYATT or 702-567-1234. Singer / actor Al Martino will perform a collaboration of his 34 hit singles including "Spanish Eyes" and "Volare" at the off-Strip Suncoast resort, Oct. 24-26. Tickets care $44, $49.50 and $55 inclusive, call 877-677-7111 or 702-636-7111. Martino began his singing career by entering the "Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts" television show and won first prize. Afterward, he recorded his first independent number one, million selling record "Here in My Heart." Martino's career extended beyond singing and performing internationally when he played a lounge singer, Johnny Fontane, in the Academy-Award winning film, "The Godfather." Not only did Martino make his acting debut in the film, but he also produced the hit theme song "Speak Softly Love." His new album titled "STYLE" is a compilation of contemporary swing music recorded in New Orleans featuring Bourbon Street musicians.
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