Feb
28
Cinevegas Green Film series
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he CineVegas Green Film Series at the Springs Preserve draws to a close on Saturday, March 7 with the Las Vegas premiere of the documentary DIRT! THE MOVIE, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this past January. The film will screen at 7:30pm in the Big Springs Theater, followed by a Q&A session with one of the film’s directors, Gene Rosow. Read more
Feb
28
UB40 at Mandalay Bay
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British sensation UB40 will bring the sounds of reggae to Las Vegas when they take the stage at Mandalay Bay Beach Saturday, April 18. The concert is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.
UB40 is one of the world’s most popular and well-loved reggae bands as well as one of the United Kingdom’s finest musical exports. The group has sold more than 70 million singles and albums combined with a staggering 41 Top 40 singles. A list of UB40’s best-known songs reads like a litany of alternative national anthems including “One In Ten,” “King,” “Tyler,” “Many Rivers To Cross,” “Cherry Oh Baby,” “If It Happens Again,” “I Got You Babe,” “Don’t Break My Heart,” “Rat In Mi Kitchen,” “Homely Girl,” “Kingston Town,” “Higher Ground,” “Red Red Wine” and “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” Read more
Feb
24
The Cure to Perform at The Pearl at The Palms Apr. 17
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Just two days before their appearance at this year’s Coachella Festival, The Cure will play an intimate show at The Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort.
The Cure, originally named Easy Cure when the group came together in 1976, has entertained fans around the world for 32 years with front man Robert Smith at the forefront from day one. Originally playing around Southern England, the band quickly gained a loyal fan base and was signed to the label Fiction in 1978. Read more
Feb
24
Bon Jovi to Rock the New Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino April 24
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Opening week at The New Joint just got even BIGGER as the #1 tour in the world returns to Vegas. Grammy Award Winning rockers Bon Jovi are taking the excitement of opening The New Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to the next level. Bon Jovi will play The New Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Friday, April 24. Tickets go on-sale to the general public on Saturday, February 28 at noon.
“We are thrilled to host such an incredible act in the all new Joint,” said Randy Kwasniewski, President and COO of Morgans Hotel Group Las Vegas and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “The Hard Rock is known for generating legendary moments by presenting mega-sized acts in an intimate environment and this is certainly one of them.” Read more
Feb
24
Hot Vegas Duo Zowie Bowie to Open at The Palms On March 6
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Las Vegas sensation Zowie Bowie, one of the most popular nightclub acts in the country, will begin performing at The Palms Casino Resort every Friday and Saturday night at 10:00 p.m. and 12 midnight beginning March 6.
Zowie Bowie has been bringing a unique blend of today’s hottest dance, hip-hop, Top 40 and classic Las Vegas music to audiences for the past three years as headliners at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa.
Zowie Bowie features the musical talent and unbridled energy of Chris Phillips, Marley Taylor and a high voltage band that creates a sizzling and sexy sound that has become a Las Vegas mainstay. Read more
Feb
21
Jerry Presley Sings the King’s Hits at Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel
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Highly-acclaimed performer Jerry Presley will pay tribute to his cousin Elvis at Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7. The performance takes place each night at 8 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. at Marilyn’s Lounge inside Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel. Admission is free. Read more
Feb
21
Skip Martin, Formerly of Kool & The Gang, will Groove the South Padre inside Texas Station Every Sunday
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Skip Martin, formerly of Kool & the Gang, and his seven-piece band will be appearing at South Padre inside Texas Station every Sunday, beginning March 1. With doors opening at 1:30 p.m., the band will be playing jazz compilations from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and dance music from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Martin’s tenor voice and warm styles are inspired by artists such as Miles Davis, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Donny Hathaway and have earned him multiple awards in his more than 30 years composing and performing. In 1982, he received a Grammy Award for R&B Song of the Year for the hit song, “Let It Whip,” while playing with The Dazz Band. He was the original lead vocalist and trumpet player for the group from 1978 to 1987, reunited with the group in 1996 and performed with them until 2008.
Martin joined Kool & the Gang in 1987 as its lead vocalist. The band is best known for the songs “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Jungle Boogie,” “Summer Madness” and “Open Sesame,” among others. In 2007, the band released the album Still Kool with the single Steppin’ Into Love, which became its first entry on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart since 1989.
South Padre is a 300-seat venue offering an open exterior bar for customers to see lounge entertainment taking place inside the venue. The show is free of charge and open to all ages. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Entry is first-come, first-served and based upon venue capacity.
Feb
21
Academy of Country Music Announces Events at the 44th Annual Awards April 3-6 in Las Vegas
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Today the Academy of Country Music announced the full list of events celebrating what has come to be called “The Week Vegas Goes Country” — the week of the 44th ANNUAL Academy of Country Music Awards which are produced for television by Dick Clark Productions and will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
The ARTIST OF THE DECADE SPECIAL honoring George Strait will be taped in the same location the next night, April 6, 2009 and will air at a later date on the CBS Television Network. Read more
Feb
21
Don Rickles Coming to The Orleans Showroom Mar. 20-22
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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.” Read more
Oct
25
“Very Funny” Festival: The Comedy Festival Returns to Caesars Palace
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Now in its fourth year, a “Very Funny” Festival: The Comedy Festival returns to Caesars Palace for three days on Nov. 20-22. With more than 70 performances and events over the three-day period, The Comedy Festival brings together the biggest names and cutting-edge comedy talent in a broad range of programming, from star-level performances and special events to stand-up and sketch comedy. Notable names including Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Dane Cook, Katt Williams, Tracy Morgan and Jeff Dunham are among the Read more
