COMEDIAN KATHY GRIFFIN at MANDALAY BAY

June 5, 2008 on 9:24 am.  FRIDAY, JULY 18LAS VEGAS – Kathy Griffin has been making audiences laugh for years with her quick wit and entertaining antics. In 2007, Griffin’s Bravo series “Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List” earned the seasoned performer her first Emmy. On Friday, July 18 Griffin will demonstrate her illustrious humor through discussions of Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders during two hilarious performances inside the Mandalay Bay Theatre. Show times are 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Tickets are priced at $71 inclusive and are available at any Mandalay Bay box office and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call the Mandalay Bay box office at (702) 632-7580 Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mandalaybay.com or at the Ticketmaster banner at the right for instant purchases.  Guest must be 18 years of age or older.

Griffin’s bold humor lends itself perfectly to the unscripted environment of reality television. After winning the competitive ABC reality show “Celebrity Mole,” Griffin went on to host several reality programs before landing a starring role in her own show on Bravo, “Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List.”

She also co-hosted “The Billboard Music Awards” for three years and has appeared on many talk shows, such as “The View,” “Howard Stern,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Late Night with David Letterman.”

Griffin has appeared on numerous television shows including “Suddenly Susan,” “Ugly Betty,” “The X Files” and “Seinfeld.” Griffin’s distinctive voice can be heard in animated series such as “The Simpsons,” “Stripperella” and “Dilbert.” The fourth season of “Kathy Griffin: My Life On The D-List,” premieres June 12.

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Rio Free Poker Lessons

June 5, 2008 on 9:42 am.  New Table Felt Design is Available Exclusively at Rio All-Suite Hotel & CasinoWith the World Series of Poker right around the corner, the spotlight on poker continues to grow. Designed for beginners wanting to learn the basics of poker room play, the Rio proudly offers free gaming lessons and has recently introduced a unique teaching table.

Developed by Rio Poker Room employees, the poker teaching table features a specially-designed felt which visually highlights the key elements of the game. Used as a unique teaching tool, the special table helps students learn the basics of poker.

Clearly depicted on the instructional table felt itself are the hand rankings, betting options and other key characteristics of the game including when to bet, fold and check.

“Most people that take lessons have either seen poker on television, or played casually online or with friends,” said Poker Room Manager Jerome Stone. “These folks sometimes just want to become more familiar with the process of the game as it plays out in a poker room. This teaching felt really gives beginners a great level of confidence and comfort.

During the free lessons, students learn the basics using tournament-style play chips to simulate actual poker room play. Personable teaching dealers help guide students step-by-step through the game and answer questions along the way. Daily free poker lessons are available at Rio between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. hourly.

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COLDPLAY “VIVA LA VIDA” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

June 5, 2008 on 9:46 am.  MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA
SATURDAY, JULY 19Las Vegas, NV - Coldplay announce their “Viva La Vida” North American Tour in support of their new album of the same name, which will be released on June 17th. The tour, which will be produced by Live Nation, will kick off on June 29th in Philadelphia, PA and will make a stop in Las Vegas to perform at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, July 19.

Before kicking off the “Viva La Vida” tour, Coldplay will play free concerts in London (June 16th at the Brixton Academy) and New York (June 23rd at Madison Square Garden). Information on how to win tickets to these shows will be available at http://www.coldplay.com beginning today. The contest will run May 9th through June 1st. Winners will receive notification on June 5th.

Viva La Vida, Coldplay’s upcoming album, will be released by Capitol Music Group on June 17th. Produced by Brian Eno and Markus Dravs, the record is the follow-up to 2005’s X&Y, which debuted at #1 in 32 countries and has sold 10 million copies worldwide to date.

The album’s lead single “Violet Hill” was downloaded by two million people during the recent one-week period in which the band made the song available to fans for free. It is now for sale at all digital retailers and is quickly rising to the top of the charts at Modern Rock and AAA radio. Coldplay will perform “Violet Hill” on the “TODAY” show on NBC on Friday, June 27th. The band will also perform on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” on June 26th.

“[Lead singer Chris] Martin broods over a lost lover with a snarling acidity that makes him sound more human than ever – miles away from the dreamy romantic he was on soaring ballads like ‘Speed of Sound,’” said Rolling Stone, naming “Violet Hill” a must-have in a recent “Downloads” column. “Jonny Buckland rips jagged, bluesy riffs that match Martin’s mood while drummer Will Champion and bassist Guy Berryman maintain a stalking beat…primal rock & roll.” The Los Angeles Times pronounced the single a “promising return,” also marveling at its harder edge.

Tickets priced at $99.50, $79.50 and $59.50 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office and www.livenation.com  www.mgmgrand.com and at the Ticketmaster banner above for instant purchases. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges.

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Billy Ray Cyrus at The Cannery

June 5, 2008 on 9:50 am.  LAS VEGAS – Country music sensation Billy Ray Cyrus to perform at The Club inside Cannery Casino & Hotel Saturday, September 20.Tickets start at $19.95 plus tax and fees and can be purchased at the Cannery Casino & Hotel’s ticket sales counter located at the front desk. Tickets are also available for purchase by calling (702) 617-5585 or (866) 287-4643 (toll free), or by visiting www.cannerycasinos.com

Judging by the legions of fans who buzz on web chats, travel to concerts and have purchased millions of his albums, Billy Ray Cyrus has accomplished his goal of touching people’s lives with his music.

In 1992, his debut album Some Gave All, sold over nine million copies and spawned the monster international hit “Achy Breaky Heart.” One three-minute song expanded the boundaries of country and brought the music to an entirely new audience. Cyrus’ impressive career resume also includes the million-selling It Won’t Be The Last, which produced three number-one and many top-ten singles including “Busy Man.” Over the years, Cyrus has maintained his worldwide success earning multi-platinum certifications in Australia, platinum certifications in Denmark, New Zealand and Norway, gold certifications in the UK and South Africa and a Diamond Award in Canada.

Cannery Casino Resorts, LLC, owns and operates the Cannery Casino & Hotel in North Las Vegas; the Rampart Casino within the Resort in Summerlin, also home of the J.W. Marriott Resort; and the brand new Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel which will open its doors in August 2008.

The company also owns and operates the Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington County, PA. Cannery Casino Resorts can be reached at (702) 856-5100. The specific property websites are as follows: Cannery Casino & Hotel and Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel, www.cannerycasinos.com  Rampart Casino, www.rampartcasino.com  The Meadows Racetrack & Casino can be reached at (724) 503-1200, (877) 824-5050, or by visiting www.meadowsgaming.com

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JUDAS PRIEST AT THE PEARL SEPTEMBER 1

June 5, 2008 on 10:00 am.  Rock act tours in support of new double disc concept, NostradamusLAS VEGAS – On Thursday, June 17 rock fans will be rewarded for years of fan loyalty to the great Judas Priest with the release of the band’s double disc concept, Nostradamus. The concept album has been in the works for some time and fans will have the chance to see Judas Priest perform tracks from the new album live at the Pearl at the Palms on Monday, September 1, 2008, at 8 p.m.

Nostradamus “recounts the life of the mysterious, world-known 16th Century French prophet,” and tells the story of his life and his predications including the great fire of London in 1666, the rise of Adolf Hitler and most recently, the tragedy of 9-11.

“As in any concept piece, the lifeline needs to be of a solid source, taking the music over many levels of interest and perception,” points out singer Rob Halford. “Nostradamus contains new frontiers explored and defined. The sense of adventure and the journey we undertook bringing the man’s life alive with metal was a real labour of love.”

Since 1974, Judas Priest has been one of heavy metal’s most successful bands, issuing such all-time classic albums as 1980’s British Steel, 1982’s Screaming for Vengeance and 1990’s Painkiller, and such arena-rocking anthems as “Breaking the Law,” “Living After Midnight” and “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’.” For more information on Judas Priest and Nostradamus, please visit www.judaspriest.com.

Presented by Andrew Hewitt and Live Nation, tickets for the Judas Priest are $58.00 and $78.00, plus any additional box office or service fees, and go on-sale Saturday, May 10, 2008, at noon. Please visit the Ticketmaster banner above for instant puchases or visit www.livenation.com  to purchase tickets. The Pearl Box Office is open from noon – 7 p.m. daily. Doors for Judas Priest will open at 7 p.m. and show time is 8 p.m. The Pearl is home to the Miller Lite concert series, for more information on upcoming concerts please call 702-942-6888.

For more information, please visit www.palms.com

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Details of $1 billion Vegas resort

June 5, 2008 on 10:02 am.  The planned M Resort, Spa and Casino on South Las Vegas Boulevard will have 60,000 square feet of convention space with views of the world-famous strip.“The M Resort Meeting and Conference spaces have been specially designed to cater to the needs of small to mid-sized meetings and events,” said M Resort Founder, CEO and Chairman Anthony A. Marnell, III. He added:

“When we were designing the resort, we found that there was a lack of full-service conference facilities for medium-sized business events. Most of the convention space in the city is built to suit large-scale meetings and functions.”

Other features include The Villaggio del Sole Pool and Entertainment Piazza. It includes a built-in stage with an event capacity of 4,000 and has nearly 17,000 square feet of dining and entertainment space. There’s also the 2,000-square-foot Canyon restaurant and entertainment lounge with a large wine cellar and tasting room.

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SANTANA LIVE YOUR LIGHT 2008 WORLD TOUR

June 5, 2008 on 10:07 am.  MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENASATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2008

Las Vegas, NV - Santana’s “Live Your Light” 2008 World Tour will make its way to Las Vegas on Saturday, October 4 for a performance at MGM Grand Garden Arena. The show will begin at 8:00pm with special guest the Salvador Santana Band.

As the “Live Your Light” tour heats up, so does Santana’s single “Into The Night,” featuring Chad Kroeger, from his latest album, the Ultimate Santana (Arista) compilation. The single is currently #7 on Billboard’s Hot Adult Top 40 chart, and #40 on the overall pop Billboard Hot 100.

Slated to drop in August 2008, Santana’s next release is the new 2-CD compilation Multi-Dimensional Warrior (Columbia-Legacy), featuring twenty-eight career-spanning recordings personally selected by Carlos Santana. The collection, which Carlos has called a “love letter to his fans,” emphasizes album cuts he regards as some of his best, most artistically resonant work from the past four decades and compositions that deepen an understanding of Santana’s creative evolution.

Disc One of Multi-Dimensional Warrior will present fourteen tracks featuring vocals, with highlights including “Let There Be Light” from 1990’s Spirits Dancing In The Flesh, “I’ll Be Waiting” from 1977’s Moonflower, “Your Touch” from 1993’s Milagro and “Serpents And Doves” from 2004’s Food For Thought. Disc Two’s selections are purely instrumental, reaching as far back as “Samba Pa Ti,” a stand-out from 1970’s #1 album Abraxas. Also featured are “Europa” from 1976’s Amigos and two GRAMMY-winning cuts: “El Farol” from Santana’s blockbuster 1999 album Supernatural, which he co-wrote and performed with his son, Salvador Santana; and “Blues For Salvador,” from Carlos’ ’87 album by that name.

For more information, log on to www.santana.com

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Tickets priced at $100.00, $75.00 and $45.00 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office and www.livenation.com , www.mgmgrand.com and at the Ticketmaster banner above for instant purchases. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges.

2008 AMPLIFY MUSIC FESTIVAL LAS VEGAS AUGUST 5-8

June 5, 2008 on 10:18 am.  Annual event showcases bands from across the U.S. while providing education panels and other events revolving around the growing music industryLas Vegas, Nev. – The AMPLIFY Music Festival returns for its fourth year to downtown Las Vegas and continues to grow, bringing the best industry panelists together with the most ambitious bands from across the country for this four-day event.

Attendees are inundated with all the music industry has to offer – from panels on management, legal counsel, shopping record labels and much more, to individual one-on-one activities including demo review and press kit/public relations counsel. Also included during the four days are priceless networking events with industry pros, VIP parties, and of course, the band showcases.

Utilizing several downtown venues, including Beauty Bar, Canyon Club and Jillian’s, showcases will find bands from all musical genres performing over the four days with a final showcase concert featuring bands chosen from industry professionals. In addition, headlining talent will be announced over the coming weeks, performing each evening to create a “street fair” environment.

Band submissions are currently open through June 15 and will be accepted at www.AmplifyMusicCompFest.com. Conference registration is also available at this time, with only a limited number of Gold or Platinum memberships available.

Sponsorship and marketing opportunities are still available at various levels. For businesses interested in more information, please contact Production Avenue at 702-631-2888 or email ProductionAve@aol.com

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Everclear, Soul Asylum and Cracker in Vegas

June 6, 2008 on 4:44 pm.   Genre: RockVenue: Amphitheater

Date: Friday, June 13, 2008, at 7 p.m.

Ticket Price: $32.50 plus tax and applicable fees (general admission)

Artist Info: Everclear formed in 1992 and released its first studio album, Sparkle and Fade, in 1995. The band achieved stardom with the hit single “Santa Monica” and went on to release other hit singles, including “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You a New Life” and “AM Radio.” Renewed and revitalized, Soul Asylum released The Silver Lining in 2006, its first new studio release since 1998. The band is best known for its hit singles, “Somebody to Shove,” “Black Gold,” “Misery” and “Runaway Train.” Cracker is an alternative rock band formed in the early ‘90s. It is best known for the hits, “Low,” “Teen Angst” and “Get Off This.”

All ages welcome- Under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center, The Fiestas and The Galleria Mall or by calling (702) 547-5300 or log onto www.stationcasinos.com

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Crosby, Stills & Nash at RED ROCK CASINO

June 6, 2008 on 4:53 pm.  Genre: RockVenue: Sandbar Backyard

Date: Friday, June 20, 2008, at 8 p.m.

Ticket Price: $60 plus tax and applicable fees (standing room only)

Artist Info: Known for its intricate vocal harmonies, Crosby, Stills & Nash released its first studio album in 1969 which spawned the hit singles, “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” and “Marrakesh Express.” The band has since released several other studio albums and enjoyed the success of singles, such as “Teach Your Children,” “Our House,” “Ohio” and “Southern Cross.” In 1997, the trio was inducted into the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame. The band continues to enhance its legacy with new milestones and achievements, both on the road and in the studio.

Must be 21 years or older

Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center, The Fiestas and The Galleria Mall or by calling (702) 547-5300 or log onto www.stationcasinos.com

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