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| Sunday, October 12, 2003 | PRIOR ISSUE - ARCHIVES |
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| Thoughts And Well Wishes To Roy Horn, Smothers Brothers Love Everybody Best, Strait In Concert, Glass Pool Icon May Be Destroyed, Eighth Annual Las Vegas Old Time Reunion, Atomic Testing Museum Explodes, Cannery Goes "Da Kine Hawaiian Reggae", More Legends Honored, 32 Las Vegas Chefs Named, Hiking Book Discover Another Side Of Southern Nevada , More... | |
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It's weird how we always knew that something could happen at Siegfried & Roy's magic spectacular because of their lions and tigers; however, it's a thought you just wouldn't allow to materialize. And then one day, the unimaginable happens before a live audience. It is just too sad and all the show people in Las Vegas and the millions of fans around the world are saying prayers for Roy Horn.
Sadly but understandably, the Siegfried & Roy show for now is cancelled indefinitely.
The comedy brother team of Tom and Dick Smothers will once again take over the Las Vegas Hilton stage from Oct. 28-Nov. 15. Tickets are $30 and $40 plus tax, call 702-732-5755 or 800-222-5361.
Since The Smothers Brothers first appeared on national television in 1961, they have been household names-Dick, known as the calm and reasonable one and Tom, as the silly jokester with his popular "Yo-Yo Man" personality.
Tom and Dick are probably best known for their small screen groundbreaking shows, "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and "The Smothers Brothers Show," a sitcom where Tom played an angel and Dick was his playboy brother.
Singer / actress Olivia Newton-John will perform with a 20-piece orchestra in Le Théâtre des Arts at Paris Las Vegas, Oct, 16-19 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $65, $75 and $85 with tax included, call 877-374-7469 or 702-946-4567.
Working in the entertainment industry for nearly 40 years, this multi-talented Aussie is perhaps best known for her starring role and hit songs in the movie, "Grease" with John Travolta.
Newton-John has recorded 15 Top 10 singles on both the country and pop charts including "Physical," "Magic," "I Honestly Love You" and the "Grease" anthem "Summer Lovin'." She has earned many accolades in her solo career as well, including four Grammys and several Country Music Awards.
Comedian Dane Cook is booked at Paris, Oct. 24-26 at 9 p.m. in his debut performance at the resort. Tickets are $40 with tax included.
A regular on Comedy Central, Cook has also made a number of appearances on "The Late Show with David Letterman" and "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Later this year he has a film coming out, "Stuck on You" starring Matt Damon. a Farrelly Brothers' comedy.
Country superstar George Strait is set to perform in the round at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Jan. 31 with Dierks Bentley and Kellie Coffey opening. Tickets are $50, $75 and $95, call Ticketmaster at 702-474-4000.
Seal will sing for the second anniversary of the Palms opening with a performance at Rain in the Desert on Nov. 16. Tickets are $65 and $125, call Ticketmaster at 702-474-4000.
Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin and Dar Williams will headline at the Cox Pavilion on Nov. 12. Tickets are $38, call 702-739-3267.
LeAnn Rimes and Trick Pony have a Dec. 13 date set at the Aladdin Theatre. Tickets are $48, $58 and $78, call 702-785-5000.
Collin Raye and Patty Loveless will perform at Buffalo Bill's Star of the Desert Arena in Primm, Nev. on Nov. 8. Tickets are $35.50 and $46.50, call 702-386-7867.
The Huntridge Theatre will stage a 28th anniversary showing of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" on Nov. 8. Tickets are $25 in advance through Ticketmaster and $30 at the door.
George Thorogood will play at the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay on Dec. 6. Tickets are $30, $35 and $40, call Ticketmaster.
The Brian Setzer Orchestra will perform at the Hard Rock on Dec. 18. Tickets are $53 and $78, call Ticketmaster 702-474-4000.
With little fanfare, the Fashion Show mall is debuting the center's new east wing and accompanying 72,000-square-foot outdoor plaza. The noticeable and highly recognizable outdoor Cloud won't have its sound system and light-emitting diode screens fully operational until Oct. 31. By year's end, the Fashion Show mall expects to add 34 new stores.
Ethel M Chocolates is introducing a new product... Ethel M Popcorn. Some of the new flavors for the signature popcorn include Almond Butter Krispsr, Pecan Brittle and Lemon Satin Cremer. Ethel M has a Monster Movie Mania collection for Halloween.
For folks who don't know, Ethel Mars was the mother of America's premiere chocolatier, Forrest Mars Sr., the founder of the famous M&M / Mars confection products. In 1981, he began Ethel M Chocolates to honor his mother's artistry when making gourmet chocolates. Check out the Web site www.EthelM.com.
The Museum Legends Hall of Fame's next induction ceremony will be held in the afternoon on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Tropicana and will be by invitation only for the first time. The ceremony's host will be Strip headliner Clint Holmes and the honorees will include Frankie Valli, Connie Stevens, Bill Acosta, Jack Carter, Breck Wall, and Cook E. Jarr. Murray Hertz, creator and executive editor of "What's On," a leading tourist publication, will be honored with the "Joe Delaney Award," which recognizes distinguished local journalists.
The eighth annual Las Vegas Old Time Reunion will be held at the Stardust on Oct. 19. Admission is $35 for the cocktail reception and dinner where residents of 30 years and more gather to reminisce, call 798-4789, ext. 103.
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Il Fornaio, the award-winning Italian restaurant inside New York-New York, is replicating an authentic Italian Wine Bar. Named Enoteca, the new offering features fine wines by the glass or bottle, authentic Italian cuisine and romantic ambiance. The newly styled room is complete with new table lighting, music and tablecloths. New York City's original steakhouse since 1927, Gallagher's second home at New York-New York now features a new menu and an expanded dining room that seats up to 90 guests and can easily be divided into two sections. The new room wouldn't be complete without famous faces on the walls, a unique Gallagher's feature. New faces include Rita Rudner, Celine Dion, Liberace, Sammy Davis Jr., Wayne Newton and Tony Curtis. Local talented impersonator / musical comedian Stephen Sorrentino, who finishes opening for Dennis Miller at Paris this week, has been doing double duty shooting scenes for a feature motion picture called "Vengeance." In the movie, set to be released next summer, he plays an attorney. Sorrentino is also waiting for the airing of the Showtime original dark comedy movie "Monsters." He starred in "Monsters," and even co-wrote, co-produced and wrote the music for it. The Glass Pool on the Strip across from Mandalay Bay is a historic 50-year old motel that has been featured in movies because of its recognizable pool with giant glass portholes showing swimmers below the water. Originally it was called The Mirage, but Steve Wynn purchased the name when he built the famous Strip resort. Word is the new developer has closed the motel and plans to demolish the landmark. The opening of the 825-room Westin Casuarina hotel-casino on Flamingo Rd. across from Bally's is delayed again until next month. Starting this month, the Castaways is offering Bilingual Bingo every Sunday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Menudo Draft Beer is also featured. A couple of New Year's Eve bookings for Coast Resorts include the legendary Debbie Reynolds at The Orleans and the Vincent Falcone Orchestra at the Suncoast. Both are dinner and show packages with Reynolds' deal set at $139 with tax included and Falcone's package $129.95. It's still up in the air due to the September crash in Idaho if the Air Force Thunderbirds will participate in the upcoming Aviation Nation air show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nov. 15-16. A part of Southern Nevada's history is the Nevada Test Site located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas. It was a secret battle ground of the Cold War and in 41 years of testing that ended in 1982, 928 nuclear weapons were detonated in the air and beneath the surface. Under development is 8,000-square-foot facility that will become a museum in the Frank H. Rogers Science and Technology building on the Desert Research Institute campus at 755 E. Flamingo Road less than a mile off the Strip. When completed, the museum that is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute will resemble segments of the Test Site past and present. Meanwhile, an adjacent 2,000-square-foot exhibit hall will feature the Francis Gary Powers Jr. Cold War free exhibit for a nine-month run through June 2004. The Cannery located in North Las Vegas at the corner of Craig and Losee roads will host the "Da Kine Hawaiian Reggae" concert with performances by Bonafide, B.E.T. and Pati on Oct. 25 at The Club. Hawaiian retail vendors will be on hand and Pure Aloha Clothing will be providing giveaways throughout the event to the public. Food and beverage concessions will be set-up on the festival grounds and The Club bar will be open with full service and drink specials. Tickets are $18 and available at the Cannery's front desk. Children under 10 are free. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 6 p.m. The 2003 Las Vegas Odyssey has named 32 chefs, who will participate in the fourth annual four-day food Food, Wine And The Arts Lifestyle Event scheduled for Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 6 -9, at the Las Vegas Hilton and The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas. This one-of-a-kind culinary adventure known for its intimate venues and up-close and personal experiences with famed chefs, will introduce several first-ever events featuring Las Vegas' highly acclaimed and award winning chefs including: The Pastry and Visual Culinary Art Show for a captivating food and art pairing; A Great Gatsby Luncheon Charity Auction; and the Lobster Bake and Beach Party, a traditional East Coast outdoor dinner party in the desert. The festivities will also include the popular Odyssey Masters Black Tie Dinner. Tickets are now on sale through the Odyssey Lifestyle Web website at www.lasvegasodyssey.com or by calling 877-370-9182 or 702-257-2345. Ticket packages for multiple events are available for a significant savings and all events have a limited seating capacity. Author Branch Whitney has written outdoor hiking guide books to help visitors discover Southern Nevada's majestic wilderness. "Hiking Las Vegas" details 20 hikes on the slopes of Mt. Charleston, the highest mountain in southern Nevada located a 60-minute drive from the Las Vegas Strip, and describes 40 trails, paths and routes in BLM's showcase Red Rock Canyon Recreation Area, less than half an hour from Glitter Gulch. "Hiking Southern Nevada" details 50 new adventures-on-foot within an hour's drive of the bright lights of Las Vegas. Step-by-step directions, easy-to-follow maps, and quick-reference features guide you to and from the best trails in the area. Whitney's hiking books each cost $20 with shipping included and they are available at the www.hikinglasvegas.com website.
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