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Been away for sometime but watch for new stuff and info on Vegas coming soon now in 2010 A very Happy New Year to All

Pop siblings DONNY and MARIE OSMOND have signed a new deal extending the run of their Las Vegas variety show by two years - just seven weeks after its opening.
The pair initially agreed to perform a 26-week run of shows at the Flamingo Las Vegas hotel and casino kicking off on 9 September (08).
But their stint has become such a big hit, Flamingo President Don Marrandino has called on the duo to continue entertaining guests until October 2010.

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Upgrade Begins For Iconic Las Vegas Sign

One of Las Vegas' most enduring attractions is getting an upgrade to insure visitors will be safe. Every year, thousands of tourists and locals converge on the "Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas" marquee sign on the southern end of the Strip to have their picture taken. Limousines, trucks, and cars park haphazardly in the median in an attempt to avoid an accident, and those who park across the street often are forced to run out into traffic to get to the sign. Clark County Commissioners on Wednesday broke ground for a parking lot to be set up in a large area of the median near the sign so people can park and walk safely. No official records have been kept about accidents in the area, but Commissioner Chip Maxfield says the steady stream of visitors has made the lot necessary to protect the public. The parking project should be completed by Thanksgiving.

TM & Copyright 2008 KXNT Radio Inc.

This should be of interest to many of our visitors

Top 10 Las Vegas attractions

02:49 PM CDT on Thursday, September 18, 2008

By NOEL GROSS / The Dallas Morning News
ngross@dallasnews.com

Here are 10 popular Las Vegas attractions. They're listed first to worst.

1 Big Elvis – Pete Valle is a 400-pound hunka hunka burnin' love whose king-size ode to The King eclipses all others. At Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon on the Strip. Free. Contact: www.bigelvis.biz.

2 The Rat Pack Is Back – A revolving stable of Franks, Deans and Sammys lam it from heaven for "one last show" (twice nightly at the Plaza Hotel & Casino). Yet it's Marilyn's "Happy Birthday" that raises the dead. Cost: $57. Contact: www.ratpackvegas.com.

3 Liberace Museum – Never underestimate a man in hot pants. Particularly if said ensemble is bedazzled with red, white and blue sequins. Cost: $15. Contact: 1775 E. Tropicana Ave.; www.liberace.org.

4 Pinball Hall of Fame – This jing-jangling collection of classics is ready for action and, unlike modern slot machines, they still take quarters. Cost: 25 to 50 cents per game. Contact: 3330 E. Tropicana Ave.; www.pinballmuseum.org.

5 Circus Circus' Midway Stage – Ogling Cirque du Soleil's O? It will cost you at least a C-note. Instead, behold the disturbing dexterity of a Russian handstand siren turned human Lazy Susan. Free. Contact: 2880 Las Vegas Blvd. South; www.circuscircus.com.

6 Fountains of Bellagio – The Strip's answer to Old Faithful fires a multitude of thunderous geysers skyward in a spectacle not seen since the excess of 18th-century Versailles. Free. Contact: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South; www.bellagio.com (click on Amenities).

7 Atomic Testing Museum – A blinding flash and an air cannon square in the kisser passes for subtle in Vegas and also recalls the bygone era of "duck and cover." Cost: $12. Contact: 755 E. Flamingo Road; www.atomictestingmuseum.org.

8 Madame Tussauds – Stern "Do Not Touch" admonitions have been replaced by visitors' being encouraged to don bunny ears and hop into bed alongside a silk-PJ'd likeness of Hugh Hefner. Cost: $25. Contact: 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. S.; www.mtvegas.com.

9 Fremont Street Experience – Neon cowpokes seem quaint in the blaze of this five-block videodrome sure to crane the neck of every slackjaw ambling 90 feet below. Free. Contact: 425 Fremont St.; www.vegasexperience.com.

10 Sirens of TI – Think The Pussycat Dolls Meet the WWE, only with more fireballs and loose lip-syncing that literally sinks a ship. Free. Contact: 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South; www.treasureisland.com.

This is one of my all time favorite
Las Vegas Shows
If you have not seen it, you should

Folies Bergere

Tropicana Resort and Casino | Strip | Variety & Specialty Shows | Ongoing | $42.50 - $53.50

Tiffany Theatre
3801 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas NV 89109

Phone (Local): (702) 739-2222
Phone (Toll-free): (800) 634-4000

Show Time: Mon, Wed, Thu & Sun 7:30pm (all ages) & 10pm (topless); Tue & Fri 8:30pm (topless)

or Visit our website

Dark Dates: Sunday

Thought For The Day

Pray for a good harvest,
but keep on plowing.

-Nancy Otto

For The Entire Family

Disney Playhouse Live!

Orleans Hotel and Casino | Off-Strip | Variety & Specialty Shows | Oct 4, 2008 - Oct 5, 2008 | $18 - $66

Orleans Arena
4500 W Tropicana
Las Vegas NV 89103

Phone (Local): (702) 365-7111
Phone (Toll-free): (800) 675-3267

Oct 4, 2008 - Oct 5, 2008

Show Time: Please call venue for times.

or Visit our website

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Did You Know

Las Vegas continues to be recognized year after year for its quality restaurants. In December 2007, two restaurants were honored with a five-star rating by Mobil Travel Guide, Alex at Wynn Las Vegas and Joël Robuchon at The Mansion at MGM Grand. Recently, AAA announced their Five Diamond Award-winners for 2007, considered one of the most prestigious recognitions that a restaurant can achieve. AAA Five Diamond Award-winning restaurants include Picasso at Bellagio, Le Cirque at Bellagio, Alex at Wynn Las Vegas and Joël Robuchon at The Mansion at MGM Grand.

Thought For This Day
Friendship is always a sweet responsibility,
never an opportunity.

-Kahlil Gibran

Six-week-old white-striped and golden tiger cubs are the newest addition to Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage in Las Vegas. (AP PHOTO)

I know that it will look like I plug this hotel
a lot, but I do like it and think everyone
should check it out.I met a couple of my
very good friends there this week for
a nice lunch at the Coronado Cafe.
The service is very good the menu is great
and I like it because it is so well lighted.
Very nice , The casino is the same with nice
lighting. If you have not as of yet been to
the South Point Hotel and Casino please do
yourself a favor and give it a try. This property
has very nice features also a 16 screen movie theater
complex, bowling center, and several great restaurants.
Las Vegas Blvd. & Silverado Ranch Blvd.
9777 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89183
702-796-7111
southpointcasino.com

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Thought For This Day

You can always tell a real friend:
When you've made a fool of yourself
he doesn't feel you've done a permanent job.
~Laurence J. Peter

A Thought For This Day

Honesty is the first chapter
in the book of wisdom.
-- Thomas Jefferson

I know that a lot of our visitors to Las vegas
love to play Golf. Here is a link to most of the
golf courses in Vegas and information I'm sure you will
find useful.

Las Vegas Golf Courses

www.lasvegasgolfcourses.com

brought to you by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

If you are a Donny and Marie fan and
you missed them at their sold-out stint
at the MGM you still have a chance to catch
their show at the Flamingo starting in September
and I believe they are there for a 6 month run
Click picture for tickets

Here are links to a few Hotels that you might
consider for your trip to Las Vegas

Luxor Hotel & Casino from $80
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino from $90
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino from $99
New York New York Hotel & Casino from $90
South Point from $46

GREAT DEAL

South Point from $46

While on your visit to Las Vegas you might want to check out
a couple of interesting spots that are either free or very
inexpensive to visit. Especially if you enjoy those days
from the past.

Liberace Museum

This museum has a $6.50 entrance fee, but is well worth it. You can see everything possible dealing with the pianist, and spend a lot of time marveling at the wonders this Museum has to offer.

Imperial Palace Auto Collections

Home to one of the world's largest and finest collection of antique, classic, muscle and special-interest cars, the Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace is not to be missed! For the car enthusiasts, this is heaven. Cars are available to look at and, if your pockets are deep enough, to purchase as well.

This is it This is the time for your trip or your next trip
to Las Vegas. Discounted rooms, shows, restaurants.
A big number of the hotels have some great discounts
right now. I have seen them offering free gas cards and
even up to $500.00 on you next ticket to Las Vegas by air.
Check with the hotels or any of the travel sites like
Hotels.com or Priceline.com
Cash in on these great deals and take that
much deserved vacation to Vegas, let your hair down
and have fun lots of fun. Now is the time.

Here is one very nice Hotel Spa and Casino just about 15 min. from the strip South on Las Vegas Blvd. It is also the new home of one of the best if not the best restaurants in Las Vegas, "Michael's " Be sure to take the time on your next visit to Las Vegas to see this great Hotel. Better yet give them a call. They have very nice rooms at great rates.

Looking for those fun FREE things to do while in Las Vegas?
Below is a link to a great site listing all those must see attractions.
You can fill a day or night of your visit to our city just seeing all of
these fun sites.


Free things to do in Las Vegas - Home Page

There is much more to Las Vegas then the strip.
Your next visit take a ride to the downtown area
there is a lot going on and are some great restaurants
and hotels plus the Fremont street experience.

Fremont Street Experience

Located in classic Downtown Las Vegas, this five-block pedestrian promenade features 10 casinos, 10,000 slots and more than 60 restaurants, bars and lounges. Overhead is Viva Vision -- the largest big screen on the planet -- featuring nightly state-of-the-art light and sound shows.

(PHOTO CREDIT: LAS VEGAS NEWS BUREAU)

This is a very good time to plan that weekend getaway
or even during the week. A number of the hotels have
great deals on rooms and some are even offering free
gas cards should you want to drive to Las Vegas.
Don't forget to try travel sites like Priceline.com or
Hotels.com they have great deals also.
Come and see us and enjoy one of the many
shows and have fun in Sin City.
You deserve to get away!!!!

No wonder they call Las Vegas the Entertainment capital of the world
Just look at these names!!!

Las Vegas Hilton Box Office:
(702) 732-5755 or
(800) 222-5361
ONGOING ENTERTAINMENT

Barry Manilow "Manilow: Music and Passion"
8/27, 8/29, 8/30
More 2008 dates...
All shows: 8:00PM
$95-225

Bette Midler

Buy Tickets Online
Date: Friday, July 4th, 2008 See more dates! Time: 7:30 PM Price: $95-$250 plus fees Venue: The Colosseum Seating Chart: Click here Reservations: 1-877-723-8836 Online Reservations: Buy tickets now! Group Sales: Groups of 15 or more, call (702)731-7208 or click here to email.

Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Buy Tickets Online
Date: Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 See more dates! Time: 7:30 PM Price: $95-$250 plus tax & fees Venue: The Colosseum Seating Chart: Colosseum Reservations: 1-866-510-CHER (2437) Online Reservations: Buy Tickets Now! Group Sales: Groups of 15 or more, call (702)731-7208 or click here to email.

For all the American Idol Fans the tour
will be here at The Thomas Mack this Saturday
July 5th. at 7:pm. You can check on tickets at
Americanidol.com

WBC lightweight boxing champion David Diaz, right, and Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, pose for photos following a news conference at Mandalay Bay hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, June 25, 2008. The boxers will meet for the title Saturday. (AP

Pacquiao vs. Diaz World Boxing Council super featherweight championship fight: Manny Pacquiao versus champion David Diaz. Mandalay Bay Events Center, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Sat., 8 p.m. $100-$600. (877) 632-7400.

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The View brought its chat fest to the entertainment capital of the world all this week.

It was a packed show Monday morning as the ladies went live from Caesar's Palace.

It takes a lot of work to bring the show here, but the crew says it is worth it!

They will be live from Las Vegas all week, with some very special guests.

Monday the ladies had Las Vegas headliners Penn and Teller, singing sensation Rihanna, and the cast of the HBO show Entourage.

Fans from all over the country got tickets online, and a good amount of men even showed up.

Even with the extreme heat, the ladies are excited to be in Las Vegas.

Keep it tuned to Channel 13 Action News for the latest entertainment news.

Special to The Press-Enterprise
The Las Vegas strip glows night and day with 19 of the 25 largest hotels in the world.

A few of my friends and I were talking the other day about how
we missed the good old days when the Hotels and Casinos were small
and warm. I know that a lot of visitors like the big plush palaces of today's
Las Vegas and that is great. However I remember when I would visit here
(which I did a LOT) my friends and I stayed at many different properties
and one of my favorites was the Desert Inn, the staff there was the greatest and always made you feel like a high roller (even though we weren't) and one of my friends said they always went to the little Bourbon Street Hotel on Flamingo to get
the $7.77 steak and lobster. Again the big fancy hotels are fine and a sign of the new Las Vegas, but I have heard many comments about how cold they are and that the staff at a lot of them, seem like programmed robots. Not like a few years back when most of the staff acted like they were really glad to see you. Maybe it would be better to let the staff use their experiences with guests and not have so much pre this and that. We need to bring back that nice warm feeling even if everything is "BIGGER and BETTER" Bet it can be done. Above this blurb I have
posted a few pictures of property's of the past. If you enjoyed yourself at any of these or maybe even worked at one please leave a little note of your experience.

This might be a good sign of better days ahead and remember June and July
are good months to find great bargains for Hotels and transportation to and from
Las Vegas

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Encore, part of Wynn Las Vegas is expected to open in December 2008. The Encore Tower will add an additional 2,034 suites to the resort at an estimated cost of $2.2 Billion. Applications will be accepted for the 5,300 positions at the hiring center starting in mid July.

How will Encore effect the local economy? The obvious, 5,300 new jobs will have a long term effect. The short term effect will be the tens of thousands that come to Las Vegas for the grand opening of Encore. December is usually the slow time of year for the Hotel and Casino Industry, so the grand opening of Encore would bring in much needed revenue for the local economy.

Many of the new jobs created will be filled by employees from other hotels leaving openings at these other properties. The increase in available jobs will cause an influx of people relocating to the Las Vegas Valley. These new Las Vegas residents will need some type of housing whether it be an apartment, rental home or home ownership, which will be good for the local Las Vegas Housing market.

The Las Vegas Real Estate Market is currently doing better and there are many positive signs on the horizon like the opening of Encore that indicate we are on our way to a recovery.

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The Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas is a 64-story condo-hotel

Las Vegas: It's got Trump written all over it

The celebrity developer gambles on a new luxury hotel off the beaten path
By Valli Herman
Los Angeles Times
Article Last Updated: 06/17/2008 03:46:17 PM MDT

LAS VEGAS - With the opening of the Trump International Hotel & Tower Las Vegas, New York developer Donald Trump is bringing another dose of bravado to a city that already swaggers with it. Trump's approach to luxury hospitality may be more gilded, exclusive and Manhattan-inspired, but it's no less bold.
Eleven weeks ago, the guy opened a $1 billion hotel in Vegas without a casino. Madness. He built the thing off a lonely stretch of road behind the Fashion Show Mall. Insanity. He created his 64-story condo-hotel tower by selling the residential-style units to deed-holding investors, who may or may not add them to the hotel's rental pool. That's possibly brilliant - or disastrous if sales of the units, priced from $700,000 to $5.6 million, continue to slow.
But he's added enough novel, indulgent features to warm jaded travelers and soothe frequently frazzled fliers. A white-gloved doorman ushers guests into a high-ceilinged lobby that shimmers with crystal, marble and golden trim and is continuously scented with a light floral fragrance. Guests are immediately offered a chilled bottle of water and a heated hand towel on individual trays. In half a minute, the elevator whisks them to the uppermost floors, where cozy but contemporary rooms offer vast views of the neon Strip or the golden sunset.

IRL to party in Las Vegas

The Indy Racing League championship celebration, held the past two seasons at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, will be in Las Vegas on Nov. 5.

The celebration will take place at The Pearl, a state-of-the-art theater located in The Palms resort.

Las Vegas will be the seventh city the IRL championship celebration has visited since 2000, when the champion was crowned at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis.
The following year the celebration took place at The Speedway Club in Fort Worth, Texas, while the 2003 event was staged at the House of Blues in Chicago. Disney's Epcot Center and the cruise ship Disney Wonder hosted the championship celebration in 2003 and 2004, and Paramount Theatre in Hollywood was the site in 2005.

Celebrate the 4th of July and Save up to 30% on Las Vegas! Book by 7/4/08 for travel from 7/3/08 to 7/7/08.

There will be many stars in town over this weekend for this
very special event along with the 2008 Honorees of the
CINEVEGAS Film Festival. I believe tickets are still available.
A chance to see some of your favorite stars.
Begins today June 12 through June 21

All of this is near Las Vegas and just a very short distance from the busy strip. I hope you have time to take in some of these beautiful sites while here.

During your visit here
Should you want to get away from the great food, hotels, shows,
and the glitz of the strip and down town.
There are many other fun things to do close to
Las Vegas.They are all with-in driving distance
or use one of our many tour company"s.
You may want to see Red Rock Canyon,
The world Famous Hoover Dam, Lake Meade,
or cool off up at Mt. Charleston.
Be sure to take a camera, these are all great for picture taking.

Be sure to see one of my favorite shows during your visit.
Great for Locals too. They offer a great show and dinner
package .

click to close

Legends In Concert

Imperial Palace
3535 Las Vegas Blvd. So. Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-794-3261

See tributes to The Temptations, Rod Stewart, Marilyn Monroe, Janet Jackson, the Blues Brothers and Elvis, lineup varies, Mon.-Sat. (dark Sun.), 7:30 & 10pm, $49.95, $59.95, children under 12 $34.95; dinner/show packages, $56.95, $66.95, Imperial Theatre. Dark Dates - Sundays,

Sites in Las Vegas
Many of our visitors have taken
pictures in front of this World Famous
Welcome to Las Vegas Sign

Las Vegas is a Beautiful city
of lights at night

Looking for those fun FREE things to do while in Las Vegas?
Below is a link to a great site listing all those must see attractions.
You can fill a day or night of your visit to our city just seeing all of
these fun sites.

Free things to do in Las Vegas - Home Page

Free things to do in Las Vegas - Home Page

As much as I love New York and Broadway, it is nice that we now can enjoy a good Broadway show right here in Las Vegas
These are just a few of the shows on the strip that has
everyone talking. If you see any of them on your visit
please come back to this site and let us know how much you enjoyed them.

Phantom The Music of the Night has arrived at the most luxurious resort on the Las Vegas Strip. It's a can't-miss experience that promises surprises for new audiences and Phantom fans alike!

MAMMA MIA! International Sensation that will have you Dancing in the Aisles! Now celebrating five years on the Strip.

Jersey Boys
Don't miss this super-hit blockbuster! The story of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons.