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LV Hilton is good to locals w/ Cool by the Pool

Sandra — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:08:38 +0000

This summer, in addition to a Sounds of Summer Concert Series, the Hilton is offering Cool by the Pool Happy Hour with 2-for-1 Fosters and cocktails from 5:30p-8p daily. Live entertainment too.

The Las Vegas Hilton is good to locals. Your red Hilton card will get you the buffet for about $14 and that includes house wine or their keg beer. Play the slots a little and the offers for free tickets and other goodies will start to come. The Illa coffee in the lobby coffee bar also comes with a discount when you present your card. A Nevada driver’s license is all you need.

The Paradise Cafe serves a very decent matzah ball soup along with your standard American fare like hearty soups, fresh salads, thick sandwiches and, of course, burgers. They are open 24 hours and serve breakfast round the clock. Las Vegas Hilton 3000 Paradise Rd Las Vegas NV www.lvhilton.com

Family Fun Night & More at the Drive-In

Sandra — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 15:39:18 +0000

Some of us are old enough to remember when a drive-in movie was the ideal date for a Saturday night. I blush to think of what went on the privacy of those cars. It was the place for teen-agers to be alone and for mom’s and dad’s to pack the kids in their pj’s and have a cheap night out. You can live that again, or for the first time with Las Vegas 5 Drive-In. Five Screens? – whoever thought of a multi-plex drive-in? I love it. This is real Americana.

Kids 11 & under are free. Tuesday is Family Fun Night with adults $4. A Double Feature other nights is only $6. With modern technology like Techalight Projection for a brighter, clearer picture and FM stereo sound, it almost doesn’t seem like a real drive-in movie. Times depend on sunset – CALL FIRST. Another difference from the old days is that the movies are first run. Call 702-646-3565 or check the LV Review Journal for listings. 4150 W Carey at N Rancho.

Last performance of Ragtime – a musical

Sandra — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:00:33 +0000

Super Summer Theatre presents “Ragtime,” a musical interwining three stories of life in turn of the century America (20th that is.) The production runs Wed-Sat, Jun 13-Jun 30 at 8pm.

Super Summer Theatre is a nonprofit organization presenting quality productions at prices everyone can afford. The outdoor theatre is located in Red Rock Canyon and the shows run only June thru August, with occasional special productions in September.

For more info about the theare group call 702-594-7529 (PLAY) or visit their website supersummertheatre.com. Tickets are $10 advance/$15 gate and available at UNLV Box Office 702-895-2787 or online pac.unlv.edu. Venue is Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Red Rock Canyon Blue Diamond NV.

2007 Las Vegas Guitar Festival

Sandra — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:31:45 +0000

The 2007 Las Vegas Guitar Festival runs Jun 20-24 with a series of 8 performances. The Festival features classical guitar, jazz guitar and flamenco guitar and is sponsored by the International Guitar Institute. Their website is internationalguitarinstitute.com. The program includes classes (for players of all levels), workshops and concerts. Tickets for individual events as well as day passes are available. Day Passes are $55/ Concert Arts Master Classes Auditor $155/ CAMC Master Classes $355. The UNLV website is offering a special package for 8 concerts at $90. pac.unlv.edu. Call 702-895-2787. Venue is Doc Rando Recital Hall of the Lee & Thomas Beam Music Center UNLV campus Las Vegas NV.

Concert line-up:

Jun 20 Wed – 4:30pm. $12. Nathan Fischer with Cristina Ballatori & Nicholoas Goluses
Jun 20 Wed – 8pm. $25. Duo Erato
Jun 21 Thu – 4:30pm. $12. Adam Foster & Tom Patterson
Jun 21 Thu – 8pm. $25. William Kanengiser
Jun 22 Fri – 4:30pm. $12. Joe Lano & Lightwood Duo
Jun 22 Fri – 8pm. $25. Ricardo Cobo
Jun 23 Sat – 4:30pm. Free (need tix). Partipcant Recital
Jun 23 Sat – 8pm. $25. Paco Arroyo & Seven Piece Flamenco Group

Pre-Sale Discount Tickets for Ice Hockey

Sandra — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:41:08 +0000

Act now and get your discount tickets for the L.A. Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche on Sat Sep 22 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

The Los Angeles Kings celebrates 10 years of bringing NHL Hockey to Las Vegas with Frozen Fury 10! You can get your pre-sale tickets until Friday June 22 at 10am for only $26.25.

This is a special offer by the Las Vegas Review Journal. Log onto: ticketmaster.com/ffx and type in the password: REVIEWJOURNAL.

Tropicana Cinemas is re-opened

Sandra — Mon, 28 May 2007 22:50:46 +0000

This probably is not all that news-worthy for most of you, but I felt especially saddened by the closure of Las Vegas’ only independent movie theatre a couple of months ago. It happened in the midst of the CineVegas Art House Screening Series, who had to hustle to find a new venue at Neonopolis literally from one day to the next. But it looks like the Tropicana is back, under the name of Tropicana Cinemas with a new twist of popcorn and soda included in your ticket price. $10 adults/$8 children/$8 matinees before 6pm. Not much fanfare, but I’m glad to see it back – keep hoping for an art house movie theatre in Vegas. Check out the new website MoviesVegas.com or call 702-243-SHOW (7469). 3330 E Tropicana Av Las Vegas NV.

High-End Antiques at Wholesale Prices

Sandra — Tue, 08 May 2007 17:31:31 +0000

This seems like a unique opportunity for non-professionals to have a chance to purchase some very high-end antiques at wholesale prices normally reserved for designers, decorators and builders. Market Road is owned by two local UNLV law graduates, who are following their dream of collecting and bringing to the public an eclectic mix of British, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish and Indian antiques rescued from private homes throughout India. Not only is each piece a remarkable work of art and craftsmanship, but has a story flavored by colonial days and the extravagant richess of noble India.

The collection is presented as one-of-a-kind antiques as well as replicas made from antique materials going back to the 14th century. Doors and building details such as mantels and corbels are also included. Private and retail shoppers are welcome. Call 702-567-2440 for more info or email matthew@marketroadimports.com. Venue is Market Road LTD 6012 Topaz # 7 Las Vegas NV (between Patrick & Russell on Topaz). www.marketroad.net

Dates for viewing and purchase:
Wed May 9 6p-9p Reception and Showing
Thurs May 10 8a-7p Open House
Fri May 11 8a-7p Open House
Sat May 12 8a-7p Open House

Holistic & Metaphysical Fair

Sandra — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:52:41 +0000

Here will be all the new age, occult, other-worldly, spiritual, intuitive arts represented in one mystical weekend May 4-6. You can explore every alternative choice for health – physical, mental and emotional – as well as the mysteries of astrology, palmistry, and aura readings. There will be opportunities to experience massage and reflexology as healing techniques. Local celebrities will share their personal tips on holistic health. The featured keynote speakers are Janet Attwood and Stephen Lewis.

One day pass is $5/Weeknd pass $12/children free. You are asked to bring a canned food donation for the Community Food Bank of Clark County – and with that you will receive a discounted admission. There will be free seminars all weekend long.

For more info www.lvhmf.com or call 970-472-0200 x3. Venue is the Cashman Center Exhibit Hall B 850 No. Las Vegas Blvd Las Vegas NV.

Evening Film Series

Sandra — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:48:05 +0000

Tuesday seems to be film day at the library. The Nevadans Organized to Better Address Diversity and the Clark County Library present a film series “Adaptations,” focusing on films that have been adapted from literature. Tuesdays in April at 7:00 pm. No information on cost, but these events are usually free or a small admission charge such as $3. 702-507-3400 1401 E. Flamingo Las Vegas NV

Apr 10 – “Joy Luck Club” (1993) Poignant stories of two generations of Chinese-Americans women.
Apr 17 – “Thank You for Smoking” (2006) Delightfuly funny film about a not so funny topic.
Apr 24 – “My Summer of Love” (2004) Rich girl, poor girl, love and Yorkshire.

For more details on the films, go to imdb.com

Latino Film Series

Sandra — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:37:24 +0000

The Spring Latin Film Series hosted by the Performing Arts Division of the City of Las Vegas will screen five films concerned with Hispanic culture in the US and Canada on three Thursdays @ 7:00 pm. Admission is $3, children under 12 free. The venue is the East Las Vegas Community Center 702-229-1515 250 N. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas NV

Films (see imdb.com for more details)
Apr 12 “A Language of Passion” and “Pasajero:A Journey of Time and Memory”
Apr 19 “Chulas Fronteras” and “Del Mero Corazon”
Apr 19 “A Silent Love”

Related CineVegas Art House Screenings

Aloha Party at Golden Nugget

Sandra — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 16:18:39 +0000

Every Wednesday in April is the Aloha Party celebrating the new $30 million pool and shark tank at the Golden Nugget Downtown Las Vegas. You’ll hear great music and take advantage of drink specials AND have a shot at winning a trip for two to Hawaii or $5,000 in cash prizes. You get 1 FREE ticket for coming to the party, another for joining the 24 Karat Club – or you can earn as many tickets as you want by playing your favorite slots and tables. You must arrive between 7-7:25p for free ticket. Drawing is at 7:30 pm. No cover charge. Must be 21. Golden Nugget Las Vegas 129 East Fremont St Las Vegas NV

Apr 11 & 18: Qualifying rounds for Miss Golden Nugget Las Vegas (Miss GNLV) bikini competition.

Food Films

Sandra — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:57:37 +0000

The Winchester Community Center continues its “Food and Films II” Series. Screening is at 7:00 pm, admission is $3. 702-455-7340 3130 S. McLeod Las Vegas NV.

Screenings (for more details imdb.com):
Apr 4 : “Tortilla Soup”
Apr 18: “Feast at Midnight”
Apr 25: “Simply Irresistible”

First Friday Party Downtown Las Vegas

Sandra — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:56:21 +0000

This Friday is sure to be an historical event in Downtown Las Vegas. You have the fun monthly giant block party happening in the Arts District Downtown coupled with the events revolving around the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Just remember that some streets will be blocked and you will not have normal access with your car.

All the galleries are open late and the streets will be teeming with native life. A growing tradition in a lot of towns these days, the First Friday in Las Vegas is indeed special. You’ll find lots of FREE live entertainment at what is fast becoming the monthly place for the young to see and be seen. The bar scene is hopping all over Downtown as the party goes on after hours.

Verge Music Stage (Colorado & Casino Center) features Afro-Cuban Jazz Band, the Uncommon Alliance Las Vegas break dancing group, Roman Beats from Ft. Worth and the LA new soul/experimental group, The Basiqs. The Land Rover Stage presents Las Vegas’s own Pickadillos, followed by XRPM and finishing the evening with Hedwig & the Angry Inch. I saw the Uncommon Alliance at the Verge Grand Opening Party, which was their first gig. I’m thrilled to see them getting some deserved attention.

Event hours are 6pm-10pm, but you need to check the schedule as individual venues vary. Alcoholic beverages must be purchased from Official First Friday Vendors ONLY. Be forewarned – You’ll have to throw away any other drinks/beers/etc when you enter the Festival area.

Check out the official website for maps, music and gallery schedules/locations/hours and any other info you need to know. There’s a whole process if you want VIP passes etc. The County provides free parking at the Government Center with Free City Arts trolleys to the party from 6pm-10pm. www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org.

Featured after-parties, restaurants and cafes with special food and drink deals for First Friday:
Dino’s Lounge
Beauty Bar
The Ice House
Andre’s Wine & Cheese Tasting
Island Flavors Cafe
Tinoco’s Bistro
Chicago Joe’s
Casa Don Juan
Florida Cafe

There seems to be some rumbling amongst the galleries that this event has moved way beyond the original “art after dark” idea and has now exploded into a full-fledged street party. Let’s hope the politicos keep this alive, cause a once-a-month pedestrian fest is a shot in the arm to Downtown nightlife, not to mention it’s one more fun thing to do in Vegas Off the Strip.

Hogs & Heifers Saloon & Grand Prix

Sandra — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:42:32 +0000

The party will be going on all weekend during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Hogs & Heifers party central. They will open Fri, Sat & Sun at 10:00 am with a fabulous BBQ on Saturday. Miller Lite and Genuine Draft draughts will be $3 all weekend, with Jack Daniels also at special price. If you want more info about the Grand Prix, parking etc., contact Jess @ Hogs & Heifers Saloon 702-676-1457 Ext 14 201 N. 3rd St Las Vegas NV

Parts of the Downtown will be closed each day from 6a-7p.

Ogden will be completely closed from 4th St. at the VIP grandstands at the World Market Center, beginning Thurs nite, open only after 7pm each evening of the race weekend.

3rd Street will be open to pedestrian traffic only until 7pm each evening of the race weekend.

If you come Downtown by car and need parking:
Cashman Field and take 3rd St shutle, drop off corner of 3rd & Stewart
El Cortez and Main Street Station
City parking garage on LV Blvd

Related Las Vegas Grand Prix

Local discounts for KA

Sandra — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:04:06 +0000

The Cirque du Soleil show “KA” playing at the MGM Grand is giving 50% discounts on tickets to locals. It’s one of the more amazing of the Cirque extravaganzas, so now would be an excellent time to make space in your busy life for an awe-inspiring experience. Reservations: www.mgmgrand.com or call 702-531-2000 from 6:00a-11:00p. I am assuming you will need a Nevada driver’s license for proof of residency. MGM Grand Las Vegas 3799 Las Vegas Blvd So Las Vegas NV

Beverly Hills Luxury or Lake Mead Relax

Sandra — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:04:02 +0000

How does four nights at the Maison 140 hotel in Beverly Hills sound? Put that with a four-day convertible rental and airfare from Las Vegas to LA for only $599 and you have a sweetheart little getaway to the only place that could be argued more glamorous than Vegas itself. Cruise the Sunset Strip and return to a spa treatment or drinks in the Bar Noir with your $50 gift certificate. Contact Leisure Link International 888-801-8808 or visit www.eleisurelink.com. The offer is good from Apr 1-Dec 31. And thank you to the magazine Budget Travel for the tip.

You can rent a houseboat on Lake Mead on a special being offered by Seven Crown Resorts. Rent for 2 nights and get the 3rd free: $750 for a boat that sleeps 6-9, $1,150 sleeping 10-12. Grab some friends, chill some wine or beer and you got a party. There is a $500 fully refundable security deposit. This is an off-season deal and lasts only until June 10. May 25-28 is blacked out. Seven Crown Resorts 800-752-9669 or www.sevencrown.com. Again, thanks to Budget Travel.

Related www.budgettravelonline.com

Menopause without pause

Sandra — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:33:48 +0000

I thought I was the last woman over 50 in Las Vegas to see Menopause, the laugh-out-loud Broadway Musical Comedy that parodies the dreaded Change of Life awaiting half of the world’s population. But judging by the packed house at Shimmer Cabaret at the Hilton, there are still quite a few of us left to savor hearing the woes of our sweat and tears playfully bantered in adaptations of beloved rock classics. And there were plenty of guys in the audience too, the grey-headed males following along with telling chuckles and guffaws. Yeah, they knew all about that, all too well.

The four caricatures of middle-aged womanhood were played superbly and delightfully by the seasoned Paige O’Hara as Soap Star, Cheryl Spencer as Earth Mother, Annette Verdolino as Iowa Housewife, and Sandra Benton as Power Woman. And powerful Sandra was, with a stage presence that commands your attention and a voice pure and strong with incredible range. I got to know Sandra from her guest appearances around town, especially at the Stirling Club where her vocals leave a sophisticated audience in awe. All four performers could tell an entire story with a 30 second facial expression, and were so convincingly in part you had no trouble replacing their faces with those of so many ladies in your life.

You find yourself wanting to share the show with your girlfriends, get them all here to Vegas and do a side-splitting, tears-rolling-down-cheeks kind of old girls night out. It’s hard to imagine that someone who hasn’t experienced the change themselves could get that much out of the show. But looking around at the tables, I saw laughter and joy from fresh young things, both male and female, who might just be seeing their moms up there in the lights. The cleverness of the dialogue and genius of the lyrics stand on their own merit, and when you combine the great music and clever staging with the non-stop talent of the stars, you have a show that is worth every bit the price of admission.

Residents with Nevada driver’s license get discounted tickets at $54.51. Showtimes: Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 7 pm, Wed 2 pm & 7 pm, Sat & Sun 4 pm & 7 pm. You can also check the entertainment section of the Hilton website for details. The Las Vegas Hilton.

Deep Discounts by Listening to Radio

Sandra — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:58:52 +0000

In 1981 The Radio Shopping Show created a revolutionary concept of a barter marketing program by which businesses exchange discounted products and services for radio advertising and publicity. The ENORMOUS savings to the program’s listening audience is attention-getting. There is literally something for everybody. The list is long and includes oil changes, acne treatment, a dozen cupcakes, teeth whitening, ice skating, wedding, self improvement seminar, Korean tofu lunch, DMV registration, 2 tix to Bodies Exhibition, steak at Envy, tax preparation, 1 nite of near-airport parking and more more more! Here’s how it works. You sign up for a FREE Money Save Key Tag on the kshp.com radio site and then you listen to the Radio Shopping Show on KSHP 1400 AM Mon- Fri 7-9 am, 3-6 pm and Sat & Sun 9 am-noon. You can also listen online. The discounts range from 40% up and fill several pages, so it’s recommended that you prepare a list of items that you wish to purchase before you call in. 702-221-SAVE (7283)

Don’t miss the Road Show. You spend $50 with the Radio Shopping Show at the Road Show. You Buy lunch at the Road Show location, which is roving. You get reimbursed for the cost of your lunch for up to $30 in merchandise.