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Frank Caliendo Grand Opening at Monte Carlo

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:12:45 +0000

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Comedian Impressionist, Frank Caliendo, officially has his own show at the Monte Carlo. The Grand Opening was Friday night. The show includes some of his famous impressions: George W. Bush, John Madden, Charles Barkley, and Bill Clinton.

Caliendo signed a 10 year deal at the Hotel Casino. Several friends from the strip surprised the audience during the show Friday, as special guests. Terry Fator, Carott Top, and Louie Anderson all joined in on the fun! They all took a moment to plug their “own” shows on the strip.

Enjoy the pictures from opening night.

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Holly Madison Visits Las Vegas’ FIRST FRIDAY Event

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:05:43 +0000

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Holly Madison visited downtown Las Vegas’ First Friday event this weekend. She met up with Mayor Oscar Goodman . The Mayor and Holly toured some of the great art galleries downtown around Colorado, California and Main Street.

Holly hung out with ‘The Worlds Happiest Mayor’ before she took in some shopping and checked out the arts and crafts booths. Madison picked up a Tambourine and some pins. She also enjoyed a Giant hot Dog smothered with Cheese! Holly also stopped by Fat Daddy’s Ice Cream truck for a Orange creamcicle pop. She stopped to pose for pictures with fans.

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First Friday happens the First Friday of every month downtown in the Arts District at Charleston and Main Streets and at Colorado and California Streets. There is live music, open art galleries, food vendors, Arts and Crafts and street performers. It’s free to the public to attend.

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Cirque Du Soleil Names New Elvis Inspired Las Vegas Show

Dayna Roselli — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:35:27 +0000

Viva ELVIS is the name! The new show will open at MGM Mirage’s Aria at City Center.

On the Cirque website, the show is described as: a harmonious fusion of dance, acrobatics and live music. It’s a tribute to the life and music of Elvis Presley. Nostalgia, modernity and raw emotion provide the backdrop for his immortal voice and the exhilaration and beauty of his music. Viva ELVIS focuses on the essential humanity of the one superstar whose name will forever be linked with the history of Las Vegas and the entire world of entertainment: Elvis Presley.

Aria opens December 16th.

Bette Midler Announces End of 2 Year Residency at Caesars

Dayna Roselli — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:26:42 +0000

Bette Midler, "The Showgirl Must Go On"

Bette Midler announced today that the final performance of her critically acclaimed Las Vegas show The Showgirl Must Go On will be Sunday, January 31, 2010. The final performance will mark the end of her two-year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace which began on February 20, 2008.

“What a fabulous two years this has been, and I thank AEG and Caesars Palace for the best partnership a showgirl could imagine. Who knows? These legs have had such a great run in the desert—it may be time to haul them to places with more humidity and fewer slot machines. But first I need to finish recording my album of the sexiest new love songs that only a showgirl could sing,” stated Midler.

“Bette is one of the most talented, hard working professionals in the business and we would have loved for her to stay longer, said John Meglen, co-CEO and President of AEG Live/Concerts West. “All of us at AEG Live thank Bette and the entire cast, crew and staff for a great two year run at The Colosseum.”

“Like every one of her performances, the approaching finale of Bette’s two-year engagement leaves us applauding for more,” said Gary Selesner, president of Caesars Palace. “Bette always will have a home at Caesars Palace.”

The Showgirl Must Go On will perform November 7 -15 and December 30 – January 31, 2010. The show is dark Monday, Thursday and occasional Fridays. Tickets for these final performances are on-sale now at Ticketmaster.com, keyword “Bette Midler”, by calling 1-877-7BETTEM (723-8836), or in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Wayne Newton Opens “Once Before I Go” at Tropicana

Dayna Roselli — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:39:02 +0000

Mr. Las Vegas debuted his new show at the Tropicana this week. Wayne Newton’s show is called, “Once Before I Go.” In the show, Newton sings along with Sammy Davis Jr., who is on the screens behind him. He also brought, Dancing With The Stars dancer, Cheryl Burke out on stage with him.

Celebrities walked the red carpet before taking in the show. Drew Carey, Holly Madison, Carrot Top, Vanna White, and many more!

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Missouri Couple 30 Millionth Cirque Ticket Holder

Dayna Roselli — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:46:39 +0000

Photo Credit: Las Vegas News Bureau, Glenn Pinkerton

Cirque du Soleil characters surprised the 30 millionth Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil Show ticket holders at the show Mystere.

Tommy and Rachel Sparger are from Springfield, Missouri. The couple won a roundtrip airfare for two to Las Vegas from anywhere in the Continental U.S., two tickets to all six Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas Productions, a dinner for two at the Treasure Island Isla Mexican Kitchen and seven nights in a Treasure Island Tower Suite on the Las Vegas Strip.

Garth Brooks & Steve Wynn Announcement

Dayna Roselli — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:24:43 +0000

Country superstar, Garth Brooks will take the stage again. He will perform weekends at the Encore/Wynn Las Vegas starting December 11th.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 24th. Brooks will peform one show on Friday nights and two shows on Saturday. All tickets are $125.

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Hard Rock Cafe Grand Opening “Guitar Smash”

Dayna Roselli — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:53:36 +0000

VIPs participated in the traditional “21 Guitar Smash” at the Grand Opening of the new Hard Rock Cafe on the Las Vegas Strip.

Peepshow’s Holly Madison was one of the VIPs to smash a guitar. You can see her in action below.

Also in attendance: The girls of FANTASY along with new headliner Angelica Bridges, Peepshow’s Aubrey O’Day, Zowie Bowie, The Chippendales, and many more.

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Dane Cook Performs at The Joint

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:21:25 +0000

Dane Cook made a stop at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on his Isolated Incident Tour.

He performed at The Joint.

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Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon’s Las Vegas Weekend

Dayna Roselli — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:03:59 +0000

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On Saturday night Mariah Carey performed her final performance in a set of four sold out shows at The Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort.

The show was full of surprises! During the show, a young male couple was brought on stage for a surprise wedding proposal. Mariah also belted out a Happy Birthday tune to her hubby Nick Cannon who was at the soundboard during the whole show dancing.

Nick also celebrated his birthday at the Bank Nightclub at the Bellagio on Saturday night.

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