January 3, 2010
It’s one of the most anticipated hotel openings of 2010 but the new Vdara Hotel holds a special place for Martin Heierling. A favourite on the Kiwi culinary scene, Vdara’s new executive chef is at the helm of one of the hottest restaurants in the new $9.2 billion dollar CityCenter complex on the famous Las Vegas strip.
Heierling has amassed an impressive culinary resume on his path to Vdara Hotel & Spa. Silk Road, inspired by its ancient trade route namesake, and Bar Vdara, a hip lobby lounge, bring culture and flair into Heierling’s first endeavor as executive chef of a hotel food and beverage program.
After a three-year apprenticeship in Germany, Heierling joined the team at the renowned Michelin Two-Star restaurant, Schwarzer Adler, performing an array of kitchen duties.
Then it was off to Switzerland and the kitchens of Zurich’s acclaimed seafood restaurant Hummer & Austerbar. As the Chef Tournant, Heierling learned his way around the kitchen, including the ever-enticing pastry department.
In 1993 at the age of 23, Heierling joined the Sheraton Hotel group in Auckland, followed by a position at the venerable Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz. From there he set sail, literally, as one of the chief cooks on the opulent Royal Yacht Lady Moura, at the time the largest private yacht in the world. More of a landlubber,
Heierling returned to Auckland as sous chef in the fine dining room, Partington’s, at the Sheraton Hotel Towers.
After eyeing a brochure describing Lespinasse as the ultimate in four-star New York City dining, Heierling contacted Executive Chef Gray Kunz, who not only hired the young cook, but would become Heierling’s greatest culinary mentor. The lessons learned in this well-run kitchen would stay with Heierling forever.
Heierling’s love of New Zealand beckoned and Heierling returned to the warm embrace of his family as well as the country’s food and culture. He took a position at the critically acclaimed Restaurant Essence, Auckland’s Best New Restaurant for 1998, where Heierling worked under New Zealand’s best-known chef, Michael James.
But the bright lights of Las Vegas beckoned and the European-born-and-trained Heierling accepted a position at Las Vegas’ most famous and beloved resorts – Bellagio.
At Bellagio, Las Vegas’ first AAA Five-Diamond resort and casino, Heierling opened Sensi, which offers four complementary cuisines: Italian, Asian, American Grill and seafood specialties, in which quality, purity and freshness prevail in every creation. Sensi received a 2007 AAA Four-Diamond Award and a 2007 Gayot.com 16-point rating out of a possible 20.
Heierling has now expanded his culinary creations across cultures as Executive Chef of Vdara. Silk Road, Vdara’s signature restaurant, inspired by the ancient trade route spanning from Venice to the Far East, utilizes subtle spices and exotic ingredients to create a recognizable and unique Mediterranean fusion cuisine. Bar Vdara, the eclectic lobby lounge located in the center of Vdara, offers small appetizers and radiates sophistication and surprise with whimsical touches like outdoor swings, light-enhancing sculptural screens and a curved reflecting pool.
Heierling is thrilled with the path his career has taken and credits his willingness to take culinary risks that brought him to where he is today.
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December 30, 2009
Saturday Night at the Suncoast Showroom January 30 and 31
Las Vegas—Popular Las Vegas entertainer Wes Winters will debut his new show, Las Vegas Saturday Night, at the Suncoast Showroom, January 30 and 31.
In Las Vegas Saturday Night, the show named after Winters’ most recent recording, a variety of musical styles will be performed, bringing the vibe of “vintage Vegas” to the Suncoast Showroom.
Winters will showcase his trademark boogie-woogie, fast-paced piano playing along with his vocals and talents for playing other musical instruments.
An award-winning musician, Winters may be best known in Las Vegas for A Musical Tribute to Liberace, an act he conceived, wrote, produced and starred in for five years at the Liberace Museum, as well as an engagement at Planet Hollywood.
His signature one-man nightclub act, Wes Winters Live, also ran for five years at Liberace’s Carluccio’s Tivoli Gardens Piano Lounge to sold-out audiences.
With an extensive background in musical theater, the self-taught pianist has performed in cities throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and South America for more than 20 years.
In addition to Las Vegas Saturday Night, Winters has six additional solo recordings, including Piano Favorites, Wes Winters Live, Send Down an Angel, Wes Winters Christmas, Light the Lights and Curtain Up.
Tickets are now available starting from $19.95, plus tax. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.636.7075
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December 29, 2009
Featuring David Lee Murphy and Rob Crosby
Venue: Ovation
Genre: Country
Date: Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at 8 p.m.
Doors at 7:15 p.m. featuring “Songs from a Hat”
Ticket Prices: FREE
Artist Info: Aptly called Nashville Unplugged, this show is based on the concept of getting to know what’s behind the song, similar to the famed Bluebird Café in Nashville.
Each month features a songwriter who goes through the process of what went into writing a particular song and then performs it at the show. January’s featured songwriters are David Lee Murphy and Rob Crosby. Murphy is both a singer and songwriter, having written his own songs “Dust on the Bottle” and “The Road You Leave Behind” as well as for other artists, including Kenny Chesney’s “Living in Fast Forward” and Jason Aldean’s “Big Green Tractor.”
Crosby is the other featured songwriter and has written the songs “Concrete Angel” for Martina McBride and “Holdin’ a Good Hand” for Lee Greenwood.
Each month is hosted by singer/songwriters Brian McComas who wrote and sang “99.9% Sure (I’ve Never Been Here Before)” and Aaron Benward of Blue County who wrote and sang “Good Little Girls.” Another fun aspect of Nashville Unplugged is “Songs from a Hat” where guests that arrive between 7:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. can make up a title to a song and place the suggestion in a hat. The songwriters will pick one title from that hat and then pen a song throughout the course of the evening, to be performed at the end.
Must be 21 years and 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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December 29, 2009
Genre: Rock
Venue: Grand Events Center
Date: Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $27.50, $37.50, $47.50 and $57.50 plus tax and applicable fees
Artist Info: Ted Nugent first hit the music scene with the Amboy Dukes in which he played his legendary Gibson Byrdland guitar. The band released several albums, including Journey to the Center of the Mind of which the psychedelic title track became one of the band’s hits. With a high turnover in band members and “The Nuge” remaining the one constant, he officially changed the band name to Ted Nugent and The Amboy Dukes in the early ’70s, and by the mid-’70s simply became known as Ted Nugent.
In 1977, Nugent released Cat Scratch Fever that spawned the hit single of the same name. At this point, he was also renowned for his stage persona – often entering the stage by swinging on a rope and wearing nothing but a loin cloth and knee-high leather boots.
Throughout his career, Nugent has had several hit singles, including “The Flying Lip Lock” in 1981 and “Little Miss Dangerous” in 1986.
Nugent is also an avid hunter and sits on the board of the National Rifle Association as well as penned the autobiography “God, Guns & Rock n’ Roll.” He also hosts the No. 1 radio show in Detroit, often sharing his political views.
This is an all ages show; those 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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December 29, 2009
Genre: Jazz
Venue: The Railhead
Date: Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $19, $27, $37 and $47 plus tax and applicable fees
Artist Info: Najee grew up with jazz music, learning to play clarinet, saxophone and flute. Following high school, he studied at the Manhattan School of Music where he fine-tuned his skills on the flute and then at the New England Conservatory of Music where he studied composition and performance.
While touring with Chaka Kahn, Najee met producer Charles Huggins who then signed him to HUSH Productions. In 1987, he recorded his debut album Najee’s Theme, earning a Grammy nomination and reaching platinum status. His following album Day by Day also received platinum status and the next three albums he released received gold status.
Najee has since released seven more albums, including Morning Tenderness that achieved No. 1 on the contemporary jazz charts. In August 2009, he released Mind Over Matter, inspired by the great jazz musician Miles Davis and featuring guest appearances by keyboardist Jeff Lorber and vocalists Eric Benét and Gary Taylor.
This is an all ages show; those 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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December 29, 2009
Genre: Elvis Tribute
Venue: Chrome Showroom
Date: Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at 7 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $10 plus tax and applicable fees
Artist Info: Dennis Wise first began listening to Elvis at the tender age of 5, often belting out his favorite song “Heartbreak Hotel.” His tribute to Elvis turned professional just one year after the King’s death, when he auditioned as an impersonator in Florida and was offered the job halfway into his first song.
Now with more than 10,000 shows under his belt, Wise has been deemed one of the top three Elvis impersonators by the legendary Dick Clark. Over the course of his career, he has performed on shows, including “Good Morning America,” “Today,” “Oprah” and “American Bandstand,” among others.
This is an all ages show; those 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
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December 29, 2009
Genre: Classic Rock
Venue: Dallas Events Center
Date: Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $39, $52, $62 and $72 plus tax and applicable fees
Golden Circle tickets available for $89 plus tax and applicable fees
Artist Info: The Doobie Brothers stormed onto the music scene in the early ’70s and have maintained that level of success over the years.
Throughout their career, the band has sold more than 50 million records worldwide, earned multiple Grammy awards, 27 chart singles, 16 top 40 hits, 11 multi-platinum albums, 13 gold albums and the rare Diamond Award, for the sale of 10 million units of a single title, Best Of The Doobies: Vol. 1. The band’s No. 1 singles include “Black Water,” “What a Fool Believes” and “The Doctor,” among numerous other hit songs.
This is an all ages show; those 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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December 29, 2009
January 22-24
Las Vegas—For more than 40 years, The Temptations have shined as pioneers of popular music with decades of smash hits and sold-out performances. Otis Williams, Bruce Williamson, Terry Weeks, Ron Tyson and Joe Herndon bring classic Motown back to The Orleans Showroom January 22, 23 and 24 starting at 8 p.m. each evening.
The Temptations are central characters in the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine invented by Berry Gordy, The Temptations began their musical career in Detroit in the early ‘60s. In 1964, Smokey Robinson wrote and produced “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” the first major hit for The Temptations. An avalanche of hits followed, including “My Girl,” “It’s Growing,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep” and “I Wish It Would Rain.”
Beyond their fabulous singing, The Temptations became known for smooth-stepping and flawless presentations. The Temptation Walk became the staple of American style, flair, flash and class.
When the ‘60s and ‘70s turned political, The Temptations got serious.
They changed their tone, dress and music with smoldering hits as “Runaway Child,” “Cloud Nine,” “I Can’t Get Next To You,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and “Psychedelic Shack.”
The Temptations explosion continued in the ’80’s with their appearance on Motown 25 in 1983, and roared into the ’90’s with the NBC mini-series in 1998 that chronicled the group’s early days and rise to fame, earning them a coveted Emmy Award.
Tickets are available now and are priced from $34.95, plus tax.
Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com

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December 26, 2009
Hotel rooms marked down to bargain basement levels, two-for-one restaurant meals and flights at low, low rates have between them helped to shield UK holidaymakers from the impact of the plummeting pound in 2009 and kept travel to America – particularly Florida – afloat, according to US specialist Jetsave (0871 664 0293/ www.jetsave.com ).
“At a time when the sterling exchange rate could have led to soaring costs for families travelling to Florida, it seems as through America decided to put out the sale signs. As a result we were able to peg – or even lower – holiday prices and this has meant that Florida, the great family favourite, has had a brilliant year,” said Sarah Lax, Jetsave Programme Director.
In its annual review of US holiday sales and costs, Jetsave revealed that its analysis of self-catering prices in Florida showed that a June trip to the Sunshine State could cost roughly the same as Spain. It found that a family of four could stay in a three-bedroom Orlando home with its own swimming pool, flights, free car hire and ‘kids eat free’ card covering over 50 restaurants for around £2,180. By comparison, a Spanish family holiday with accommodation in a one bedroom apartment and no extras cost £1,901.
“This is why families stay faithful to Florida,” said Sarah Lax. “Given the current economic climate, we certainly didn’t expect 2009 to be as good as last year but we were wrong. The value for money we were able to offer as a result of keen pricing by suppliers meant that our bookings went up – by around 15 per cent year on year – rather than down.”
The biggest growth recorded was for self-catering homes, which offer the opportunity for larger groups of family and friends to stay together, keeping costs to a minimum. This now accounts for around 35 per cent of Jetsave’s Florida business.
Looking ahead to 2010, the prospects look equally bright with growth still being registered on the back of a succession of keen offers.
Couples can get away to Orlando for around £500 per person for a 10-day or two week holiday in January while canny families can pick up a bargain at Walt Disney World Resort® next summer – saving up to £1,500 – if they book before the end of the year.
“But it isn’t just Florida that has been cost-cutting,” said Sarah Lax. “A glut of hotels has flooded the market in Las Vegas in recent months and this means that hoteliers are offering price levels that we haven’t seen before in Sin City. This means that we have been able to shave pounds off our escorted west coast tours in the coming months.”
AMERICA ON SALE PRICES
10 NIGHTS IN ORLANDO FOR UNDER £500
Departing London Gatwick on 12th January with British Airways, Jetsave is offering 10-night room-only stays at the 3* Quality Inn International Drive, Florida for £499 per person (based on two sharing) – a saving of 23 per cent (£152pp).
Located near Universal Orlando Resort®, the hotel offers two swimming pools, restaurant, bar, and games room.
The package also includes free Alamo car hire.
KICK-START THE NEW YEAR WITH 2 WEEKS IN ORLANDO – ONLY £529
Departing London Gatwick on New Year’s Eve, a two-week holiday at the 3* Monumental Movieland, cost £529 per person (based on two sharing) – a saving of 26 per cent (£186pp) including four free nights.
Located on Orlando’s famous International Drive, the hotel offers a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and games room, as well as free shuttle transfers to Universal Orlando Resort®. The package includes 14 nights’ room-only accommodation, return Virgin Atlantic flights and free Alamo car hire.
NEW YEAR ORLANDO HOMESTAY
Plan a January break to Orlando and stay in a Disney Area Villa, located within 20 miles of the Disney theme parks.
Split one week in a three-bedroom house with private swimming pool four ways and the package costs £629 per person, departing London Gatwick on 18th January with Virgin Atlantic.
BOOK NOW FOR A DISNEY PACKAGE SAVING OF OVER £1,500 FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR
Families booking a summer holiday in Orlando at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort by 31 December can bag FREE Disney dining (worth £336 per adult and £112 per child).
With facilities that include a themed pool area with water slides, children’s playground, games arcade and volleyball court, the four-star resort surrounds a 45-acre lake near Epcot.
Departing 10th August, a two-week holiday costs £1,799 per person (child sharing price £849pp) including 14 nights’ accommodation, Virgin Atlantic flights from London Gatwick, transfers, free Disney Quick Service Dining Plan and a 14-day Ultimate Ticket for the Disney Theme Parks. Family of four price: £5,296 – saving 22 per cent (£1,516).
SEE SIN CITY ON A NEW WINTER TOUR AND SAVE 12 PER CENT
Departing on 14 January, a new nine-day winter west coast tour explores the natural attractions of America’s western frontier, throwing in the Sin City of Las Vegas and the ‘City of Angels’ Los Angeles for good measure.
Providing a real flavour of the American west, the tour takes in Death Valley, Mammoth Lakes and Yosemite National Park together with the coastal attractions of Monterey and Carmel. Western Frontiers costs £1,195 per person, including BA flights from London Heathrow as well as tour accommodation, coach travel and entrance to parks and attractions.

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December 25, 2009
Wynn Las Vegas offers luxury air travel from a private terminal with the “Jetsetter Getaway” package, offering flights from Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport and John Wayne Airport through March.
Passengers receive complimentary valet parking and hassle-free check-in and boarding for the Wynn VIP treatment.
The packages include roundtrip air transportation in a 50-seat jet and begin with complimentary valet parking upon arrival at the private terminal. Passengers check in immediately.
A dedicated pre-flight Wynn Concierge is on hand with each guest’s room key.
Wynn in-flight concierges are available to assist with resort arrangements.
Complimentary champagne is offered prior to takeoff, and light snacks and beverages are provided during the flight.
Upon arrival in Las Vegas, limousine shuttles take guests directly from the tarmac to Wynn or Encore for a three-night stay, and travelers avoid the baggage carousels to find their bags awaiting them in their rooms.
All guests also receive transportation back to McCarran Airport’s Executive Terminal in Las Vegas.
Packages are offered Friday to Monday and start at $699 per person, including taxes and fees.
Mention rate code WYNNBUR for a Burbank departure or WYNNORG for an Orange County departure. Flights are public charters operated for Las Vegas Jet (dba Wynn Vacations) by ExpressJet Airlines Inc.
For more information, call 866-770-7929 or visit www.WynnVacations.com

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