March 20-22
Las Vegas— He’s the legendary comedy performer – “Mr. Warmth,” Don Rickles. Returning to the city where he first starred as a headliner more than 50 years ago, Rickles will be performing at The Orleans Showroom at 8 p.m. each evening March 20, 21 and 22.
Rickles took his first step toward national fame in 1957, when Frank Sinatra wandered in to the small Hollywood nightclub where Rickles was performing. The still-unknown Rickles eyed Sinatra and said, “I just saw your movie,
The Pride and the Passion, and I want to tell you, the cannon’s acting was great. And, make yourself at home, Frank. Hit somebody.” Sinatra doubled up laughing and became one of Rickles’ biggest boosters among Hollywood celebrities. He soon became the “in” comic among the Hollywood stars, who flocked to his nightclub engagements to become the targets of his “insults.”
As a star-struck kid in New York City, Rickles aspired to share the Big Screen with such idols as Clark Gable and James Cagney. He got his wish in 1958, when he appeared in his first film, Run Silent Run Deep, starring Clark Gable. Rickles went on to receive critical praise for his villainous performance in Rat Race in 1960.
During a long period between acting assignments, Rickles decided to try stand-up comedy at a few clubs. Audiences laughed harder at his impromptu insults than at his prepared material, and Rickles’ legend as the king of insult comics was born.
In addition to his stand-up career, Rickles starred in numerous films and television shows over the decades, including Casino, Kelly’s Heroes, Gilligan’s Island, The Andy Griffith Show, Get Smart, Toy Story 1 and 2, and, most recently, the CBS hit series The Unit. Rickles won two Primetime Emmys including the 2008 HBO special entitled Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project for the Best Individual Performance in a Variety or Musical.
Tickets are available now and are priced from $74.95, plus tax. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at (702) 365-7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com

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March 2, 2009
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
After their historic three-nights at Madison Square Garden, Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood announced an exclusive 14-city U.S. tour beginning June 10, 2009. Their tour will make a stop in Las Vegas to perform at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, June 27.
After a stunning collaboration at the Chicago Crossroads Guitar Festival in July of 2007 and much speculation, Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton announced three eagerly anticipated concerts at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Those shows featured the artists performing together in a varied set list with Blind Faith classics and solo hits from each artist. Critics acclaimed the shows as historic and some of the best Clapton Winwood work ever. The tour promises more of the same collaborative musicianship that made these men legendary award-winning artists.
Both Winwood and Clapton have long and prestigious musical careers with countless honors and awards to their names. Their musical paths connected in 1969 with the formation of Blind Faith, a group that pioneered the fusion of rock and blues into tremendous studio and stage success. Despite critical and popular acclaim, the band was short-lived with only one album and a brief 1969 tour that debuted July 12 at Madison Square Garden and ended August 24th in Hawaii.
Since that final show, Winwood and Clapton have remained friends, but have only performed together a few times over the years for an occasional song at a charity event. The 2008 Madison Square Garden shows were the first full Winwood-Clapton concerts in 40 years. Additionally, 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of Blind Faith and 40 years since they performed to over 100,000 people in Hyde Park, London.
Steve Winwood is currently signed to Columbia Records and released an album of new music, NINE LIVES in 2008. Eric Clapton’s compilation album Complete Clapton was released in 2008 on Reprise Records.
The duo’s captivating performance at the 2007 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago can be seen as part of a 2-disc DVD available now from Rhino Entertainment.

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March 2, 2009
Flying from Los Angeles to smaller known communities west of the Mississippi may get cheaper come spring. Low-fare Allegiant Air said it would begin nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport to a dozen small cities, including Monterey, Calif., with one-way fares as low as $39.
The Vegas-based carrier said it will roll out LAX service May 1 with nonstop flights to Medford, Ore. Other destinations, Billings, Mont.; Des Moines, Iowa; Fargo, N.D.; and Grand Junction, Colo. willbe added.Introductory one-way ticket prices for those destinations will range from $59 to $99. The
Service will target leisure travelers flying from small cities that have limited air service, Southern California travelers visiting family and friends are also expected to benefit with cost effective nonstop service.

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March 3, 2009
The Third Annual Vegas Uncork’d food and wine event presented by Bon Appétit magazine is set for May 7 to 10.
The event features a roster of Las Vegas’ top culinary talent and is made possible by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and anchored by Bellagio, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand and Wynn/Encore Las Vegas. Co-sponsored by Southern Wine & Spirits,
Vegas Uncork’d features star-studded events across the city. Krug is a featured champagne event partner.
Highlights of the 2009 event include a poolside Grand Tasting with 75 celebrated chefs and vintners; a high-stakes culinary competition; after-hours blackjack; tour-de-force Masters Series dinners with internationally acclaimed chefs including Bobby Flay; an exclusive culinary experience featuring Chef Joel Robuchon fused with performances by the cast of KA by Cirque du Soleil; an interactive luncheon with first-hand instruction from star chefs including Paul Bartolotta; immersion wine seminars; and a gala evening celebration featuring chefs including Michael Mina.
For more information about Vegas Uncork’d, visit www.vegasuncorked.com
For more information about Las Vegas, call 877-847-4858 or visit www.visitlasvegas.com

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March 3, 2009
Sunday, April 19th at 8pm
On Sale Now
The legendary rocker, Paul McCartney will headline grand opening weekend at the all new Joint inside The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. McCartney is one of the world’s most influential and successful singer/songwriters writing some of the most popular music in rock ‘n’ roll history. The multiple Grammy Award-winning artist will be playing to a venue of only 4,000 making this an intimate experience not to miss.

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March 3, 2009
Friday,
April 17th
at 8pm
Tickets start at $59.50 On Sale Now
Hometown favorites, The Killers will be returning to Las Vegas to perform inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s brand new Joint this spring in support of their incredible third album, Day & Age, out now on Island Records.
The Killers’ live show has taken on new dimensions thanks to the brilliant songs found on Day & Age.
The album, which sold over a million copies worldwide in its first week of release, sees The Killers expanding their sound into new territories with tremendous results.
From the swirling synths and guitar trills of first single “Human,” to the epic, sing-along chorus of new single “Spaceman,” to the sparkling harps and strings on “I Can’t Stay” and more, Day & Age is The Killers at their very best.

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March 3, 2009
LAS VEGAS, NV—Las Vegas is a bargain again! After a decade of building bigger and more upscale resorts that commanded higher and higher prices, Las Vegas is now actively downplaying its luxury branding in favor of affordability.
Hit hard by the economy—visitor volume in 2008 suffered its biggest year-to-year drop in history—bargain is once again the name of the game in Las Vegas, and deals on everything from rooms to shows to gourmet restaurants (and even gambling) are everywhere.
One of the most potent sources for discounts is the 2009 Las Vegas Advisor Member Rewards Book (MRB), which contains more than 150 coupons representing as much as $2,500 in total savings, with some of the city’s top restaurants and entertainment options participating.
The MRB is available for $37 from www.LasVegasAdvisor.com home to a growing community of savvy casino aficionados who monitor the myriad casino offers to save money on their trips.
In addition to the MRB, the website has introduced Member Rewards Online, an expanding program of printable Web coupons.
“In thirty years of following the Las Vegas casino industry, I’ve never seen a more deal-minded mentality from the casinos,” says Anthony Curtis, a former professional blackjack player who founded LasVegasAdvisor.com, “They’re promoting like crazy—I can’t think of a better time to visit Las Vegas than right now!”

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March 3, 2009
SPECIAL JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION MENU
To kick-off a 10-month promotion to celebrate the 10th anniversary of SUSHISAMBA, the culinary masters who have created the extensive and delectable menu will offer a special James Beard Foundation dinner available to all SUSHISAMBA guests.
From March 10-19, guests can enjoy the anniversary meal served to the culinary experts of the James Beard Foundation in New York City. Dine on dishes created by SUSHISAMBA chefs Michael Cressotti, Juliana Gonzalez, Koji Kajawa, Jose Mendin and Fernando Navas in celebration of the cuisine and culture of Japan, Brazil and Peru – the spirit of SUSHISAMBA. The dinner is priced at $110 per person with the alcohol pairings and $80 without.
Located inside The Shoppes at The Palazzo, SUSHISAMBA strip offers inventive fare uniting bold Brazilian flavors, precise Japanese technique and exquisite Peruvian culinary traditions on one plate. In addition to the Las Vegas location, SUSHISAMBA also has outposts in New York, Chicago, Miami and Tel Aviv. Reservations can be made by calling (702) 607-0700 and all major credit cards are accepted.
For more information, visit www.sushisamba.com and join us on Facebook

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March 3, 2009
Winner of ABC’s “The Next Best Thing” Trent Carlini Lands
“ELVOLUTION™” Center-Strip
LAS VEGAS – The King is back in Las Vegas as Trent Carlini returns to the Strip with the launch of ELVOLUTION™. This revolutionary, never been seen performance will debut at the Steve Wyrick Theatre in the Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Monday, March 9.
“ELVOLUTION™ is Trent Carlini’s modern-day take on an exciting evolution of Elvis’ musical life,” explains Carlini. “The show will revolutionize the way audiences are accustomed to seeing his portrayal and highlight the King’s best moments throughout his multi-decade entertainment career.”
The show will keep audience members on the edge of their seats with Carlini’s array of custom-made costumes and elaborate stage sets, including true-to-size Army jeeps and Leer Jet Thalia Mary airplane. With his incredible vocal range and uncanny resemblance, Carlini will perform more than 20 of Elvis’ greatest hits. Eight separate stage acts set ELVOLUTION™ apart by highlighting multiple years of the King’s career including the unforgettable movie and Army years, the years of the ’68 Comeback and the Las Vegas years of the ‘70s. ELVOLUTION™ puts the stamp of how far the Kings music has come in the last 3 decades since the parting of the King, making Carlini a world-renowned Elvis tribute artist.
No stranger to Las Vegas, Carlini has performed in “Legends in Concert,” headlined his own show, “Trent Carlini – The Dream King” at the Boardwalk Casino, The Riviera Hotel & Casino and the Sahara Hotel & Casino and performed on the same stage as the King himself at the Las Vegas Hilton.
Throughout his years in entertainment, Carlini has performed more than 6,500 shows worldwide. His popularity has struck a chord with fans and led him to appear on such shows as “Entertainment Tonight,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” and “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” in addition to his big win on ABC’s “The Next Best Thing.”
Trent Carlini’s ELVOLUTION™ opens at the Steve Wyrick Theatre in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Monday, March 9. Show times are 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 and 9 p.m. on Friday, dark Saturdays. Tickets can be purchased at the Steve Wyrick Theatre box office, by calling (702) 650-5081 or online at www.stevewyricktheatre.com
Ticket prices are $70 for General Admission, $92 for Premium Admission and $150 for VIP Admission, including all taxes and fees. VIP Admission includes front row seating, a VIP lanyard, Trent Carlini CD and a private meet and greet with Trent at Triq Nightclub following the performance.
For more information visit www.thedreamking.com

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March 3, 2009
Saturday, August 8, 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are $59, $89 and $104, plus any additional service fees
Please visit any Ticketmaster location, call 702-474-4000, visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.livenation.com to purchase tickets
Las Vegas, Nev. – Award-winning Jazz performer Diana Krall is known for applying an artistic perspective and modern twist to a classic era of jazz encompassing the talents of artists such as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald.
She brings her unique sound to The Pearl at the Palms on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
A Canadian-born pianist, Krall began playing classical piano at age four.
After attending Berklee College of Music, she continued development in Los Angeles in the late eighties with artists such as Ray Brown and Jimmy Rowles, and has collaborated with a wide range of contemporary artists such as Vince Gill, Celine Dion, Ray Charles, Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Cole and Willie Nelson.
Krall’s debut album was released in 1993 and in 1999 she received a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album for When I Look in Your Eyes, which was the first jazz album to be nominated in 25 years.
She was nominated again in 2002 for Live in Paris. In 2004, she released The Girl in the Other Room which focused on her own songwriting and featured six tunes co-written with her husband, Elvis Costello.
Her tenth album, From This Moment On, was made in 2006 while expecting her first child.
The Very Best of Diana Krall in 2007 expressed Krall’s personal and artistic perspective on contemporary and classic tunes like “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” Tom Waits’ “The Heart of Saturday Night” and “Only the Lonely,” and an interpretation of “You Go to My Head.”
She begins the world tour for her newest album Quiet Nights in March.
This event is presented by Andrew Hewitt and Live Nation.
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 and sponsored by Citi;
for more information on upcoming concerts, please call 702-942-6888.

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