Cher Returns to Caesars Palace in 2009

December 1, 2008.  Cher will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in 2009, with tickets for the first series shows going on sale Nov. 3 for 35 performances from Feb. 21 through March 21 and April 25 through May 24.Actual show dates are Feb. 21, 22, 24, 25 and 28; March 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 20 and 21; April 25, 26, 28 and 29; and May 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23 and 24. Cher’s residency, produced by AEG Live, includes approximately 200 shows over a span of three years. Cher is a 90-minute, concert-style show, which begins at 7:30 p.m. four nights a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (dark Monday, Thursday and Friday).

Ticket prices are $95, $140, $175 and $250 plus taxes and fees. For tickets, call 866-510-2437 or visit www.ticketmaster.com, keyword Cher. Tickets may also be purchased in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace box office open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For groups of 20 or more, call 702-731-7208.

For hotel information, call 800-427-7247 or visit www.harrahs.com

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Dec 4 2008. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino celebrates the season with special promotions throughout the property and offers the perfect venue for this year’s holiday party. In addition, all female dealers and cocktail servers are replacing their uniforms with sexy Santa suits, perfect for the occasion and sure to be a crowd pleaser for all guests.Now through Christmas, the Hard Rock Retail Store is offering 30% off all merchandise. The Hard Rock Retail Store offers guests everything they need for their closet including the popular designer brands William Rast, Paige Denim, Hause of Howe, Hale Bob, Ben Sherman, King Baby Jewelry and so much more. The Hard Rock Retail Store also celebrates Las Vegas with merchandise ranging from logo t-shirts to souvenir glassware. The Hard Rock Retail Store is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

At Rock Spa, locals are invited to take advantage of receiving $25 off any service of $100 or more now through December (except New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31). Guests can recharge and revitalize their bodies at the Rock Spa, where the staff is specifically designed and trained to prepare and protect guests from everyday stressors. Using only the most exclusive products and natural therapies, the Rock Spa offers an array of signature massages, wraps and invigorating facials. Steam rooms and saunas are available. Rock Spa is open 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily.

There’s no better place to rock and roll during the holidays than at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, which offers the perfect venue for any occasion. Whether it’s a business gathering or a long-overdue family reunion, the Hard Rock offers all the amenities and services needed for a successful party. Venues include: Wasted Space, anti-club and rock lounge;

 Body English nightclub, known for hosting Las Vegas’ premier parties and events; AGO restaurant, known for its Tuscan-style Italian food and intimate dining area; Pink Taco, a folk-art bedecked hotspot adorned with classic low-rider bicycles, unique high top tables and an assortment of authentic Mexican craftwork that decorate the dining room; and AJ’s Steakhouse, a swanky but sentimental tribute to the classic Vegas steakhouses of the 1960s (please note that AJ’s Steakhouse closes its doors on Dec. 13).

For those who aren’t quite sure what to get their loved ones, the Hard Rock is offering the perfect solution – gift cards, which can be redeemed anywhere on property where money is accepted (with the exception of Rocks the Jeweler and Nobu restaurant). There are three different styles to choose from and can be purchased at the front desk, VIP Lounge, the retail store, Pink Taco restaurant and Rock Spa.

For additional information on the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, visit www.hardrockhotel.com  or call 702.693.5000.

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FLAMINGO HOSTS THE WORLD SERIES OF BEER PONG

December 4, 2008.  IV JAN. 1 – 5, 2009Hundreds of teams converge in Sin City to vie for $50,000 grand prize and the
coveted “Beer Pong World Champion” titleLas Vegas, Nev. – BPONG.COM will bring its world-renowned tournament, The World Series of Beer Pong IV (WSOBP) to Flamingo Las Vegas

Jan. 1 -5. The five-day event is the largest event of its kind, where the winners will take home a grand prize of $50,000 and the coveted title of “Beer Pong World Champion.”

This year’s tournament marks the fourth annual competition and is expected to be even bigger and more competitive than years past. Last year’s tournament drew nearly 600 contestants from 39 states and three countries. Reigning champs Jeremy Hughes and Mike Orr are expected back this year to defend their seats on the beer pong throne.

Beer Pong, also widely known as Beirut, is a game that has gained immense popularity in recent years. Members of two-person teams attempt to lob Beer Pong balls (similar to table tennis balls) into the opposing team’s cups placed at the other end of a long table. The first team to land balls in each of the defending team’s cups is crowned winner. Cups are often filled with beer (but for the tournament, beer or water) and may be consumed by the players if they choose.

Dubbed “the drinking game of choice for this century’s twentysomething thinkers” by TIME Magazine, Beer Pong has proven to be a big hit not only on college campuses, but on the Las Vegas Strip as well.

“The Flamingo is really excited to host the WSOPB,” said Suzanne Trout, V.P. of Marketing for O’Sheas and Flamingo. “We introduced Beer Pong to the Las Vegas Strip a couple of years ago at O’Sheas Casino and it continues to be immensely successful for us; it’s a pastime with a very loyal following.”

The deadline to register for the WSOPB is Dec. 5. The WSOBP, in conjunction with Flamingo Las Vegas, offer a variety of registration options starting at $1,000 per team, which includes a four night stay at the center-Strip resort. The competition is open to both men and women 21 years and older. For additional details, registration information, and WSOBP tournament rules visit www.bpong.com

 For more information on Flamingo Las Vegas visit www.flamingolasvegas.com

About Flamingo Las Vegas
Located in the heart of the Strip, the Flamingo Las Vegas is a true desert oasis. With newly renovated and award-winning Flamingo “GO” rooms and a 15-acre sprawling pool and wildlife habitat, Flamingo Las Vegas is the hottest pink on the Strip. The resort boasts first-class dining options and diverse entertainment offerings, including America’s favorite siblings, Donny & Marie, Nathan Burton Comedy Magic, the adult topless revue “X” Burlesque and in-your-face comedian Vinnie Favorito. About BPONG.COM and The WSOBP. Founded in 2001, BPONG.COM has emerged as the central resource for all things related to beer pong by standardizing the rules and equipment of the game based on input from the entire beer pong community, organizing the largest and most recognized beer pong tournaments in the world with unparrelled cash payouts, and uniting beer pong players and leagues from around the world. BPONG.COM is the official governing body and host of The World Series of Beer Pong (WSOBP) and also offers the most Beer Pong equipment and gear of any Beer Pong company in existence, including all the official tables, balls, and cups used at The WSOBP. For more information, please visit www.bpong.com

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Reba McEntire at Orleans Arena January 17

December 4, 2008.  Las Vegas—Country music legend Reba McEntire is scheduled to perform at the Orleans Arena on Saturday, January 17 at 8 p.m. The concert will feature popular songs from her most recent album, “Duets,” which debuted atop the Billboard 200, along with hits that span her award-winning career.Reba McEntire is one of the most successful female recording artists in history, selling more than 55 million albums worldwide and boasting 33 No. 1 hits including “Does He Love You,” “How Was I To Know,” and “Somebody”. McEntire is the winner of multiple awards including two Grammy Awards, seven Country Music Association Awards, nine People’s Choice Awards, 12 Academy of Country Music Awards and 15 American Music Awards. She is also an acclaimed film, television and Broadway actress whose primetime comedy, “Reba,” was a top-rated sitcom for six seasons. In addition, McEntire is a celebrated author and designer of the REBA brand, which includes clothing, footwear, home collections, and other products.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 21 and are priced at $60 and $75, including all taxes and fees. From now until December 31, buyers will receive a free ticket to the Sam’s Town 300—scheduled for February 28, 2009 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway—for each Reba McEntire ticket purchased.

Tickets can be purchased at the Orleans Arena Box Office by calling 702.284.7777 or by visiting www.orleansarena.com. Buyers should use code NASCAR to receive free Sam’s Town 300 tickets.

About the Orleans Arena
The Orleans Arena, a Boyd Gaming facility, located just off the Las Vegas Strip is host to more than 200 events each year, including top concerts such as Van Halen, Black Eyed Peas, Akon, Rihanna, Brooks & Dunn, and Panic at the Disco; family favorites Disney on Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus; and a variety of sporting events including the Las Vegas Wranglers professional ECHL hockey team, NCAA basketball tournaments, the West Coast Conference Tournament, plus three major motorsports events each year.

For information on booking events call 702-365-7469 or visit to www.orleansarena.com

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BELLAGIO PRESENTS CLASSIC LICHTENSTEIN, WARHOL

December 4, 2008.  New Exhibition in Partnership with Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego Debuts January 23, 2009LAS VEGAS – Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (BGFA) is pleased to announce the debut of “Classic Contemporary: Lichtenstein, Warhol & Friends” January 23, 2009. Organized in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD), the exhibition will feature important paintings and sculpture by major contemporary artists with a focus on the 1960s and ’70s.

This exhibition will mark a transition by BGFA to showcase the next generation of artists beyond the late 19th and early 20th century masterworks found in previous displays. As the gallery moves forward with future programming, it is extraordinary partnerships such as the one forged with MCASD which will provide BGFA with the opportunity to exhibit important works of art throughout history.

“Working with MCASD and having the opportunity to present such incredible works of art, has been a phenomenal experience for BGFA,” said MGM MIRAGE Curatorial Advisor Michele C. Quinn. “We are excited about this chance to bridge the gallery’s past exhibitions with future ones while still being true to the core of BGFA’s mission of showing only the best.”

“Classic Contemporary: Lichtenstein, Warhol & Friends” will include many of the major works in MCASD’s collection, primarily large-scale paintings along with sculpture and works on paper. The iconic artists to be featured were the leaders of their generation – Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Frank Stella, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt and Ed Ruscha, among others. Their innovative use of material and imagery was at the forefront of Pop Art and Minimalism worldwide.

Masterworks on display will include Frank Stella’s “Sabra III” (1967), strikingly decorative, monumental canvas sections derived from the lines of a mechanical protractor curve; Roy Lichtenstein’s “Mirror” (1971), a deadpan depiction of a mirror’s surface that preposterously reflects its own schematized representation; and Sol LeWitt’s “Floor Piece #4” (1976), one in a series of compositions based on the cube, his fundamental modular unit. Classic examples of Abstract Expressionism by Hans Hofmann and Clyfford Still, precursors to the ’60’s movements, also will be on view.

Dr. Hugh M. Davies, The David C. Copley Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, said, “MCASD is extremely pleased to have this opportunity to showcase the depth and quality of its collection to new audiences through this partnership with Bellagio.”

“Classic Contemporary: Lichtenstein, Warhol & Friends” will be on view January 23, 2009 through Sept. 8, 2009. Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Last admissions are sold 30 minutes prior to closing.

Admittance is $15 for general admission, $12 for Nevada residents and seniors 65 and older, $10 for students, teachers and military with valid ID. Children 12 and younger are free.

 Tickets and information are available by calling (702) 693-7871 or (877) 957-9777, or online at www.bellagio.com  or www.ticketweb.com  Audio tours are included in the price of admission. Located adjacent to the gallery, The Gallery Store offers limited edition works of art as well as a wide selection of prints, books, stationery and unique gifts.

About Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art

Located at the heart of the elegant Bellagio resort, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is Las Vegas’ premier exhibition space – where great art goes on vacation. Since opening in 1998, the gallery has presented exhibitions of artworks and objects drawn from internationally acclaimed museums and private collections including “American Modernism,” “The Impressionist Landscape: from Corot to Van Gogh,” “Fabergé: Treasures from the Kremlin” and “Picasso Ceramics.”

About Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego

The collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) includes more than 4,000 works created after 1950 representing all media and genres: painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, video, film and installation. MCASD is known for collecting works by promising emerging artists and under-recognized mid-career artists, as well as by major figures in contemporary art. Among the greatest strengths of the MCASD collection are Minimalism and Pop Art of the 1960s and ’70s, conceptual art from the 1960s to the present, installation art, Latin American art, and art from California and the San Diego/Tijuana region.

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More poker deals at Golden Nugget Las Vegas

December 4, 2008.  LAS VEGAS – The Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, once again marking its significance in the poker world, announces two new major poker projects signed at the legendary resort.The property has partnered with GSN to film the fifth season of High Stakes Poker in The Grand Dec. 19-21, as well as signed a deal with the World Poker Tour to become the new Las Vegas home of their successful and popular WPT Boot Camp, the first iteration being its two-day Tournament Camp Jan. 24-25, 2009.These announcements come on the heels of filming the 2009 season of NBC’s Poker After Dark at the Golden Nugget that concluded Nov. 5 and will begin airing Dec. 29. The resort also recently held the very successful Grand Poker Series last spring, and will soon be hosting its autumn variation, The Grand Fall Classic Poker Series, Nov. 24-30.

GSN’s High Stakes Poker is a groundbreaking television poker program that gives viewers a first-ever glimpse into the biggest, private No-limit Hold ‘em Cash Games going. Intensity hangs heavy in the air as players both win and lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in their own money, sometimes in a single hand. The upcoming season’s minimum buy-in is up to $200,000, the largest cash buy in for an entire television series. High Stakes Poker’s inaugural season was also filmed at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas.

WPT Boot Camp is special, two- or three-day poker training session designed to give attendees the knowledge and tools to fully understand tells, reads and strategies integral to improving their game. The WPT Boot Camp is geared to all poker players from novice to expert and features an integrated curriculum that includes live lecture, archived footage from WPT and interactive game playing. WPT Boot Camp utilizes an all-star staff of instructors including Mike Sexton, Linda Johnson, T.J. Cloutier, Mark Seif and Clonie Gowen. These individuals have been hand picked for their expertise and are regarded as some of the most talented, knowledgeable and skilled poker players in the world. In addition to the January camp, the WPT Boot Camp will also hold its two-day Cash Edition Mar. 7-8 and an additional three-day camp May 23-25.

The Grand Fall Classic Poker Series, running Nov. 24-30, will feature more than 30 tables of non-Hold ‘em tournaments daily, including Omaha, Pot Limit Omaha, HORSE and a new Mixed Games Tournament with favorites like 2-7 Triple Draw, 7 Stud High/Low and Crazy Pineapple. Each tournament is a trophy event and begins at noon daily, with buy-ins of $230. Each features an 8,000 starting chip stack with additional 2,000 bonus chips available for $10 more at registration.

In addition to The Grand Fall Classic Poker Series, the Golden Nugget features $65 No Limit Hold ’em tournaments at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. and 1 a.m. daily, where each buy-in gets 2,000 in chips and an opportunity for one $40 re-buy, for 3,000 more.

For more information or a complete schedule of all Golden Nugget Las Vegas poker events, visit their website at www.goldennugget.com  or email questions directly to poker@goldennugget.com

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Christmas Cabaret Las Vegas

December 4, 2008.  To Lady LuckHoliday salute to feature the unforgettable music and comedy of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.The stage is set at the Lady Luck Casino Expo Center to host four very special holiday performances saluting the famous Rat Pack, December 5 and 6. Show times for Christmas Cabaret are 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. each night with doors opening one hour prior to each performance.

Complete with a 12-piece orchestra, tribute artists Ryan Baker (Frank Sinatra), Rick Michel (Dean Martin) and Bryan Clark (Sammy Davis Jr.), will perform a selection of timeless Christmas classics as well as various hits by Sinatra, Martin and Davis. As music fills the air, those in attendance will dine on complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres in a dinner theater-like atmosphere.

“With the holidays drawing near, this is the perfect opportunity to take your wife, grandmother or any loved one out for an evening of vintage Vegas-style entertainment,” said Lisa McMahan, marketing director. “It’s the perfect event to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.”

Christmas Cabaret will transport patrons back in time to when these legendary icons known as the Rat Pack ruled the Vegas and Hollywood entertainment scene. Their trademark cool, charm and charisma on stage earned the trio a place in history with some of the most unforgettable musical and comedic performances of their time.

“We wanted to bring something special to the stage for this year’s holiday show,” said McMahan. “The Christmas Cabaret Rat Pack tribute will rival any performance seen in Las Vegas. We are thrilled to bring a production of this magnitude to Caruthersville.”

Tickets for Christmas Cabaret are available for purchase at the casino gift shop kiosk located in the casino pavilion or by calling Lady Luck Casino at 1-800-679-4945. For more information, visit http://www.ladyluckcaruthersville.com

About Lady Luck Casino Caruthersville
Lady Luck Casino in Caruthersville, Mo., is one of 18 casinos owned and operated by Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Dedicated to providing guests with an exceptional gaming and entertainment experience, Lady Luck Casino Caruthersville includes over 600 slots; 23 table games including eight poker tables; one restaurant; an outdoor amphitheater and Expo Center for live entertainment; and 27 spaces for RV parking with full hook-ups.

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Vegas Is The New Ibiza

December 4, 2008.  Says Paul OakenfoldAn interview with world-renowned DJ, Paul Oakenfold, to discuss his life in music and long-awaited residency in the entertainment capital of the world

What is the appeal to setting up residency in a club in Las Vegas?

Well for me I think Vegas is the future. I think Vegas is the new Ibiza. I love it; that it’s a 24-hour city. It is what New York should be, but isn’t. I think it’s the future, not just domestically, but internationally. So I had a few offers of various residencies and I felt the Palms was right, because it’s youth-oriented and that’s what it’s all about for me. I think what we’re doing is bringing something different to Vegas — certainly in terms of music, because all the clubs tend to play top 40 and we’re focussing on underground music, so it’s a big difference.

What can guests expect from Perfecto at Rain Nightclub that is different from other club environments in Las Vegas (knowing that Vegas draws a large mash-up and hip-hop crowd)?

That’s exactly what the difference is — it’s usually mash-up, hip-hop crowds. We’re playing international, a lot of European music. We’re bringing the flavour of Ibiza to here. We’ve got a produced show. We’ve got visuals. It’s a production. We know what we’re doing on the hour, every hour. It’s not just a DJ turning up and playing music. You’ll see a flying opera singer. You’re gonna see some things. We’ve been working with some of the trapeze artists so they know when to come on. There will probably be a few things we have to iron out, but it’s really important for the locals to support it. I really want to emphasise that the locals are an important part of it and I want them to feel proud of it. I’m travelling the world promoting the Palms and Las Vegas now and when I’m on CNN, MTV, I’m talking about, ‘listen you should come to Vegas.’ I’ve suddenly become this spokesman for Vegas … I was in London doing a show and found myself saying, “Come to Vegas”.

How does the Las Vegas club-goer differ from those in other cities?

One of the differences is that a lot of people in this city work in this environment — from bars, to restaurants to casinos to whatever. So I would hope that if they did get Saturday night off that they would look at this as their place, where all their friends come and they hear serious new music so their educated but entertained, and not hearing the same old thing that I tend to find when I come here. I hear the same old music all the time.

Do you plan to have special guest DJs during your residency?

Yes, very much so. We’re in talks with a few guest DJs. In talks with David Guetta, Pete Tong, Tiesto, people like this, so when I’m not around, these guys will fill in. We’ve got a DJ called Sandra Collins, who in my opinion is the best skilled DJ out there. She’s great at what she does. So we wanna support her, and we also support the locals, so if there is any good local DJ, they would be the opener. Also, because Vegas is sexy, we want to bring a celebrity element. So maybe one week have a celebrity ‘kinda DJing.’ So we wanna mix it up, but first and foremost is the new music, and everyone kinda realizes they can come here and express themselves in those terms. Whether you’re a dancer, whether you’re a DJ, whatever you are – the idea is not to hear top 40 and not to hear the music you hear everywhere else.

You set up residency in Ibiza years ago. How does this differ now, 15+ years later in terms of what audiences expect?
This is the new Ibiza. I’ve gone on record saying this a few times, even being in Ibiza last month. What I like about Vegas is that it’s 24 hours but what I also like–in Ibiza, no music during the day. Here there is. Also, in Ibiza, the clubs close at 6 o’clock. Here, you can go after hours and do what you want. I like the idea that you could come here, relax, hang out by the pool, go back to your room when the sun sets, take a shower, get dressed, go for dinner, maybe hit a bar, and then come to a night club at 1am in the morning. I like that idea, it’s very European, actually, especially in what they do in the summer, lounge by the pool or the beaches. You haven’t got the beaches, but … who knows?

What was it like performing at the Great Wall of China?

Rainy. Really strange. It took us a year to put together, in terms of the show. We had to get permission from the government. We went there when SARS had just hit. It was a really big deal and we were a bit worried. So that was a bit difficult. We were following CNN, when things were escalating out of control in terms of this epidemic and virus, so we got in touch with the World Health Organization, and they said, ‘Listen, half of what they are saying on TV is not factually correct. You’ll be fine. Go.’ And we went. And then I did BBC World and MTV when we came back and explained that it’s not as bad as it was made out to be. But what was amazing was when we got there and did the show, halfway through the night, we’re on the wall with all these wires, and these clubbers come in from all over the world, and it starts to pour down rain. I’m on a wall, and rain is coming down and in China, rain means good luck. We’re trying to find umbrellas, and the Chinese are dancing in the rain. So we had this really weird situation.

How do you spend your time in Las Vegas when you aren’t working?

I’ve got friends here. Go to their places for dinner and to hang out. I don’t necessarily go to other bars unless my friends wanna go. What I’ve been doing is going to their houses in the suburbs and eating locally and trying to get a feel for what Vegas is all about rather than just being on the Strip. I saw Ka last time I was here. I think it’s great; wonderful. I think in terms of production, any of the Cirque du Soleil shows are great. I think I will see shows here because we’re always looking for things to improve, and as you can see we have a lot of trapeze artists; we’ve got guys on stilts. We’re always looking to improve what we’ve got, so by going to some of those shows you might see ideas and think, ‘you know, I could take that and for the first time ever put into a nightclub.’ We want you to feel as if when you come into this place, it’s called Planet Perfecto. You’ve come to a completely different planet and a completely different experience. That’s the approach of it, it’s like a show. That’s why you could only really do it in Vegas.

Tell us a bit about technology and how it affects your skills. Are you still a traditionalist and mix on vinyl, or do you mix digitally?

I think the majority of DJs have moved on from vinyl. Still, to me, there’s nothing better than vinyl in terms of the sound and the feeling of when you play music. But we’re now into CD and into laptops. I’m trying not to go into laptops and various different new technologies because I think from a crowd’s point of view, you look up at the DJ and it looks like he’s checking his emails. And a lot of it is done with new software, so you literally could do a set without mixing. So I still want to kind of keep to CDs. It’s a step up from vinyl, but you’ve still got a lot of movement on the mechanical side of what you do, in terms of mixing, arranging and structure.

Can an audience hear the difference between the two?

No, the audience can’t, but DJs can–because vinyl is a much warmer sound. You can hear the fidelity when you scratch. CDs are mainly digital and it’s a lot cleaner and brighter.

You graduated from Culinary school? Any tips on cooking?

If you are gonna roast a meat – which could be pork, turkey, lamb, chicken, beef – always turn it upside down. If you slow-roast it, the juices seep into the breast, and that’s the juiciest part. What a lot of people do is cook it by the way the chicken looks, so all of the juice goes into the tray. Flip it so the juices go into the breast. … There are so many great restaurants [in Vegas].
Planet Perfecto at Rain Nightclub

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Get Married without a hitch in Las Vegas

December 7, 2008.  Dream about a classic white wedding, a no-fuss ten minute service or a themed extravaganza? Las Vegas can accommodate nearly any option, from an Elvis themed drive-thru chapel, a breathtaking outdoor ceremony at Mt. Charleston or a lavish soirée at one of the world’s premier resorts. With an average of more than 120,000 marriage licenses issued annually (that’s around 238 each day), Las Vegas deserves its reputation as the wedding capital of the world.Over the years, some of Tinseltown’s biggest names have come to Las Vegas to say, ‘I do!’ including Elvis and Priscilla Presley, Frank Sinatra and Mia Farrow, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere and Britney Spears and Jason Alexander. Others who have tied the knot in Las Vegas include Brigitte Bardot, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney (several times), Joan Crawford and Dennis Rodman.

Undoubtedly a contributing factor to its wedding capital status is Las Vegas’ minimal requirements and no waiting period. To obtain a marriage licence couples must have proof of age, parental consent and court order (if under the age of 16). There is no blood test and no waiting period. The only cost involved apart from the service itself is a marriage licence fee of US$55.

Believe it or not, Elvis isn’t a fixture at all Las Vegas weddings. Part of the allure of getting married in Las Vegas, and the reason so many Australian couples choose to travel to the city to tie the knot, is the level of choice. Many chapels even have live online streaming so family and friends back home can watch the ceremony. Here are some of the options:

Chapel in the Clouds
The highest wedding chapel in the United States, couples can say their vows on the indoor or outdoor observation deck on the 109th floor of Stratosphere Tower Hotel and Casino.
www.chapelintheclouds.com

A Special Memory Wedding Chapel
Drive-thru weddings remain the ultimate Las Vegas wedding experience. Special Wedding Chapel features a Drive-Thru Wedding Window where you can either drive yourself, or book the Pink Caddy Elvis Wedding Package and have Elvis pick you up in his neon-lit pink Cadillac and drive you down the Strip.
www.aspecialmemory.com

Grand Canyon Weddings
Many couples choose to leave the neon lights behind them and get married at the Grand Canyon. Papillon Helicopters offer a wedding package starting with a private limousine transfer before embarking on a narrated helicopter flight from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon floor to exchange vows.
www.papillon.com

Traditional Weddings
While people typically associate Las Vegas weddings with the quirky options such as those outlined above, just as many people elect to have a traditional white wedding in one of the city’s many elegant wedding chapels. Lake Las Vegas is a 30 minute drive from Las Vegas. This 320-acre lake is surrounded by palm-tree lined, five-star resorts and championship golf courses creating an ideal venue for intimate or grand-scale weddings.
www.lakelasvegas.com  

Fast Facts:
The most popular wedding days in Las Vegas: Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve. The most popular wedding dates in Las Vegas are dates with repeating numbers such as 8/08/08.

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KID ROCK ADDS NEW YEAR’S WEEK SHOW

December 9, 2008.  AT THE PEARL CONCERT THEATERLAS VEGAS – The infamous rocker, Kid Rock, is set to blow the roof off The Pearl Concert Theater on New Years Eve and now the American badass will continue the party into New Year’s weekend with a second performance to take place Saturday, January 3, 2009, at 8:00 p.m.

Grammy award-nominated Kid Rock released several successful albums including Devil Without A Cause in ’98 which includes smash hits, “Bawitdaba,” “Cowboy” and “Only God Knows Why” in addition to becoming Diamond Award certified by RIAA with more than 10 million copies sold. The History Of Rock album released in 2000 hit number two on the Billboard Album Chart as well as receiving triple platinum certification by RIAA as more than 3 million fans ran out to purchase the follow up album.

Cocky, quickly released one year later, includes a top 10 hit Rock sang with Sheryl Crow entitled, “Picture” – showing a softer, country influenced side of Rock. The album received outstanding reviews, went platinum four times and continued to stay on the Billboard 200 Album Chart for more than 100 weeks.

In 2003, Rock released a self-titled album followed by a tribute album to Bob Seger entitled Live Tucker (2006) and another album Pickin’ On Kid Rock: A Badass Bluegrass Tribute (2007) to show his down home bluegrass side with guitars, banjos, mandolins and harmonica sounds. In late 2007, Rock released Rock n Roll Jesus which has held steady on the charts and recently had a 27% increase in sales due to the hit single “All Summer Long” crossing genres and hitting both adult contemporary and hot country play lists.

Presented by Andrew Hewitt and Live Nation, tickets for Kid Rock are $100.00, $150.00 and $200.00, plus any additional service fees. Tickets go on-sale Saturday, December 6, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. Please visit any Ticketmaster location, call 702-474-4000, visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.livenation.com to purchase tickets. The Pearl Box Office is open from noon – 7 p.m. daily. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and show time is 8:00 p.m. The Pearl is home to Miller Lite Live, presented by Cricket Wireless; for more information on upcoming concerts, please call 702-942-6888.

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