Monthly Archives: February 2009
Monster Hunger? Try the 2-foot, 6-pound Las Vegas “The Bomb” Burrito!
Call it a stimulating stomach bailout…a Las Vegas casino café, the NASCAR Café at the Sahara Hotel & Casino, is rewarding patrons who can put away their 2-foot, 6-pound burrito with a most logical prize – free unlimited rides on … Continue reading
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Is Michael Jackson going to perform in Las Vegas?
Money-hurting music pop star Michael Jackson, on and off again Las Vegas resident, has got rid of his white gloves and is now in talks to mount a concert comeback with up to 30 live shows in either London or … Continue reading
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Criss Angel’s Girlfriend Holly Madison ‘Disappears’
Criss Angel, 41, magician extraordinaire performing at the Luxor in Las Vegas, and his girlfirend Holly Madison, 29, are no longer a couple. Word is that they broke up when Madison moved back into her parent’s home. According to Angel’s publicist, … Continue reading
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Danny Gans Performs at Wynn’s Encore Theatre
It was first Danny Gans, “The Man of 200 Voices,” performing at the Mirage in Las Vegas in 2000 with Steve Wynn as his backer. And now, not much has changed: “Danny Gans, the Man of More Than 200 Voices,” is regularly entertaining at the … Continue reading
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Naomi Arin Contemporary Art Gallery in Las Vegas Presents “Yo Mama: Sheila Pepe and Friends”
On the first Friday of each month, the Las Vegas downtown art district hosts a celebration of local Las Vegas artists called First Friday. As the past board vice-president for First Fridays, Naomi Arin continues to be an active leader in … Continue reading
Coming up this weekend on Las Vegas Backstage Access
Las Vegas Backstage Access is preparing articles to be published this weekend on Danny Gans, Naomi Arin Art Gallery exhibit, Tiger Jam XII, “Men of X,” and, yes, even Michael Jackson- and more. Stay tuned.
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Country Music & NASCAR Rev Their Engines in Las Vegas
More than 10,000 NASCAR fans are expected to swarm the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas this weekend. The sixth annual RaceJam will bring entertainment highlighted by country star Trent Tomlinson and former Lynrd Skynrd drummer Artimus Pyle in … Continue reading
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Las Vegas NASCAR Weekend, Meet the Drivers & More at Stratosphere
The Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower in Las Vegas is featuring a full line up of NASCAR weekend activities from February 26 through March 1 including raffle drawings, show cars, race simulators, and drink specials. From Thursday, February, 26 through … Continue reading
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Newspaper Industry Faces Tough Times, Las Vegas Backstage Access Helps
The newspaper industry in the U.S. is currently going through tough times, mirroring the malaise of our economy. Please listen to the CBS News segment. Las Vegas Backstage Access can help publishers not just weather the storm, but grow.
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Boyd Gaming Offers $950 Million for 18 Las Vegas Station Casino Properties
On February 23, in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Boyd Gaming Corporation, the No. 2 Las Vegas locals casino company, made a $950 million offer to acquire 18 Station Casino properties in Las Vegas. Boyd Gaming currently … Continue reading
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‘Osmondmania’: Las Vegas Blessing or Curse?
Osmondmania. It’s everywhere- the Las Vegas equivalent to motherhood and apple pie. The seven Osmonds have been performing in front of world-wide audiences for 50 years. They were virtually born on stage and continue to make it their home, thrilling … Continue reading
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Boston’s Vinnie Favorito Packs ‘Em In at the Flamingo in Las Vegas
Times are tough, but you wouldn’t know it by watching the insulting Boston comic Vinnie Favorito throw down a torrent of smack and pack ‘em in nightly at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. Although we’re all perhaps feeling a little … Continue reading
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Jailbird O.J. Simpson: Busted, Not Broke & Suffering
Unless his planned legal appeals go through, O.J. Simpson, 67, faces the prospect of spending at least 15 years and up to 33 years in jail. Simpson, as it stands now, will be eligible for parole in 2017. Simpson and Clarence … Continue reading
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Hip-Hop Star Nelly Gambles on New Las Vegas TV Show
Hip-hop star Nelly is pacting with “The Biggest Loser” producer 25/7 Productions to take a stab at the popular variety TV genre. “Nelly’s Night in Vegas” is currently being pitched to networks as a weekly series that would feature Nelly … Continue reading
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Steve Wynn’s Divorce Rumors Persist in Las Vegas
London’s Daily Mail is speculating that the Steve and Elaine Wynn’s split could become the most expensive divorce settlement in entertainment history. The “other woman” in the Steve Wynn tryst now has been identified as British socialite Andrea Danenza Hissom, … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Tops Forbes List for ‘America’s Emptiest City’
A report out this week from Forbes.com found that based on the sheer volume of abandoned apartments and homes, Las Vegas beat out all competitors. Detroit, Michigan ranked second, followed sequentially by Atlanta, Ga, Greensboro, N.C., and Dayton, Ohio. Forbes.com … Continue reading
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NASCAR Roars into Las Vegas
NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas is almost here! The Las Vegas Motor Speedway is known as a complete racing complex with road courses, a 3/8 mile oval, dirt track and drag racing facilities. The fans will be there once again … Continue reading
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Munich Symphony Orchestra Takes Las Vegas Center Stage
Hanibal the Cannibal Lechter (Anthony Hopkins) enjoyed listening to their good vibrations as he dined in “The Silence of the Lambs” movie. Now, safely tucked away in your chair, you too can hear the Munich Symphony Orchestra – they’ve recorded music for … Continue reading
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‘Legends in Concert’ Las Vegas Show Upgraded After 26 Years
Tomorrow, February 21, the third longest-running show in Las Vegas, behind only “Follies Bergere” (closing this March) and “Jubilee!” gives its last performance in its longtime home at the Imperial Palace on The Strip. It reopens on Monday, February 23 … Continue reading
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Rap Producer Marion ‘Suge’ Knight Pleads Guilty in Las Vegas
Rap producer Marion “Suge” Knight has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery on February 17 for beating a woman in a Las Vegas parking lot last year. Knight entered the plea in Las Vegas Justice Court in a deal that dismissed … Continue reading
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Suds Gush at Sin City Brewing Company in Las Vegas
Economy got you down? Well, head down to the Flamingo in Las Vegas come this March and you will have a new place to drown your sorrows. The Sin City Brewing Company has plans to open its second Las Vegas … Continue reading
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Snow Skiing in Las Vegas?
Yes, it’s true. Granted, it’s not the Vail or Aspen Colorado variety, but Las Vegas usually receives a good sprinkling of the white fluffy stuff each year, showing it off on the nearby snow-capped Charleston Peaks. In the last couple … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel Prepares for Strong 2010
The Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas recently topped off its 15-story, 374-room hotel tower, part of their $750 million expansion project. The tower is expected to open this December and feature eight spa villas on the main level with … Continue reading
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Harrah’s Entertainment Draws Down Credit Line- Prelude to Bankruptcy?
Harrah’s Entertainment recent move last Friday to draw down the $740 million remaining on its $2 billion credit line, could point the company toward financial restructuring that potentially could include bankruptcy filing. Michael Sullivan, a University of Nevada, Las Vegas … Continue reading
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“Menopause” Musical at the Las Vegas Hilton Set to Close April 5th
Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, writer/producer Jeanie Linders created the show as a celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.” Since its first performance, … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Rain Nightclub Rains on Oscar Awards
The Oscar Night America event, which was to have been held February 22 at the Rain nightclub at the Palms Casino & Hotel has been cancelled due the economic downturn. Organizer Jimmy Foster, president of Whispering Giants, the special events … Continue reading
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Captain Kirk Beams Down to Las Vegas in ShowWest Starship
Before Chris Pine walks the red carpet during the May Star Trek movie premier this May, he will first be attending the ShoWest Final Night Banquet on Thursday, April 2 to accept the ShoWest Male Star of Tomorrow award. Past winners of … Continue reading
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MAGIC Show Sprinkles Magic $$$ Dust on Las Vegas
Lance Burton’s magic and his theater at the Monte Carlo, suprisingly, is not the center of the Las Vegas MAGIC universe this week. Burton, at least for this week, has to share his headliner billing with the Men’s Apparel Guild of California. … Continue reading
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Las Vegas’ Newest Headliner: Terry Fator at The Mirage
Terry Fator, 43, has come a long way. The “America’s Got Talent” impressionist, singer, comedian, and ventriloquist went on from winning that competition in 2007 to land a five-year, $100 million deal The Mirage in Las Vegas, with an option … Continue reading
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Neon Planned Outage on Las Vegas Strip
It’s a very rare occurrence when Las Vegas Strip neon marquees intentionally go dark. The odds are better for hitting a Megabucks jackpot. But on a usually bustling Saturday night, March 28, at 8:30 p.m. local time, running for one … Continue reading
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Hollywood Madam Heidi Fleiss Drops Desert Stud Farm Plans
There are many things that former Hollywood Madam Heidi Fleiss isn’t. (Though, we’ll just save those for a rainy day article.) However, there are many things she is: quirky and unpredictable are words that immediately come to mind. But Fleiss … Continue reading
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Getting Buried in Las Vegas a Grave Issue
You’re final resting place is supposed to be somewhere tranquil and peaceful. For some it’s a welcome relief to finally get away from it all. But not necessarily if your cemetery plot happens to be in Las Vegas. The classic Hatfield-McCoy feud … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Downtown Art Museum Plans Kaboshed
The dream of Finnish businessman and European art collector Poju Zabludowicz was to come to downtown Las Vegas and build a contemporary art museum. He and his wife, Anita, have been feverishly collecting art since the mid-1990s and had planned … Continue reading
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Sugarland To Perform In Las Vegas
Las Vegas Backstage Access is not into the habit of providing a long listing of events. That can be obtained from many other publications. However, when an event is really spectacular, new, or otherwise just kitschy, then we’ll bend your … Continue reading
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‘La Cage’ Impersonator Show at Riviera Abrubtly Ends 23-Year Run on Las Vegas Strip
It’s been a very colorful and extremely popular 20-year run for the female impersonator show “Evening at La Cage” at the Riviera in Las Vegas. Since 1985 the show has gone on with non-stopped passion, headed up by headliner and … Continue reading
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Russian National Ballet Comes to Las Vegas
Russia is a huge country with lots of art and cultural exports including dancers Mikhail Baryshnikov and Rudolf Nureyev and producing classic works such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. Now, two of the country’s most famous companies, the Bolshoi … Continue reading
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‘Scale the Strat’… Las Vegas’ Ironman?
Pike’s Peak has their racing car climb. And people are always climbing this or that in search of some new record. Now, not to be outdone, Las Vegas offers THE competitive event for the fearless and definitely not the light … Continue reading
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Champagne, Caviar Facials and Diamond Pedicures
Escape the woes of our zany world and pamper yourself a bit – or longer – by stepping into something really spa-tacular. Experience…the Calgon take on human growth hormones: ElevenSpa This very luxurious off-the-scale 20,000-square-foot spa is opening on Wednesday, … Continue reading
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Tiger Jam XII, No Doubt, Celebrities in Las Vegas on May 16
Tiger Jam is coming back to Las Vegas with renowned musical talent, amazing guests, and, of course, a legendary host. No Doubt will join Tiger Woods on May 16, 2009, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas to … Continue reading
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God’s Disciple Runs for Sin City Mayor
Business as usual doesn’t cut it in today’s sour economy. Getting the support of a higher power hopes to be the winning ticket for John 3:16 Cook. This week he threw his colorful hat into the ring to run for … Continue reading
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Free Entertainment in Las Vegas: Fremont Street Experience
In the 60′s Vegas was known for the Rat Pack, showgirls and inexpensive entertainment. Today the $180 per person ticket for some of the best rated Strip shows is above the budget of many tourists looking for a way to get … Continue reading
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MGM Grand’s L’Atelier de Joel Robucho Restaurant Garners Multiple Culinary Awards
L’Atelier de Joel Robucho located at the MGM Grand Hotel has been recognized with a AAA Four Diamond Award, a 2009 Michelin Star, and a 2008 Wine Spectacular Award of Excellence. Unlike most fine dining restaurants, the counter service design … Continue reading
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‘Monster Circus’ Transforms Las Vegas into Rock ‘n Roll Extravaganza- and Freak Show
What’s a “monster circus?” It’s yet another new spectacular production for Las Vegas that never ceases to have enough aces up their entertainment sleeve. Monster Circus is truly a freaky circus that combines a high-octane live rock concert – no DJs here … Continue reading
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First Beer Fest at MonteLago Village in Las Vegas
MonteLago Village Resort is nationally known for their luxurious Spa Vita Di Lago, boutique shopping and a championship golf course. But on Saturday, March 14, they are adding a whole new wrinkle: The MonteLago Village Resort and Buckbean Breweing will host … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Winter Market
From February 9 though February 13, thousands of top commercial and residential designers, producers, and suppliers from around the globe will be showcasing their newest ideas, products, and services in five million square feet of exhibits in Las Vegas at … Continue reading
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Wynn Resorts Slashes Worker Pay
Wynn Resorts Ltd. said it plans to save up to $100 million annually by cutting pay of all salaried workers in Las Vegas, eliminating retirement account contributions and bonuses for 2009, and reducing hours for hourly employees Chief executive officer … Continue reading
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Go to Disneyland for FREE
Representatives from Disney theme parks will be in Las Vegas this Friday, February 6, at Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. to encourage people to visit their attractions. As part of Disney’s “What … Continue reading
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Clark County Turns 100-Years-Young
Clark County today officially kicks off a yearlong celebration of its 100th birthday with the opening of centennial exhibit at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, at 5:30 p.m. Throughout the rest of 2009, a series of workshops, … Continue reading
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Pinball Wizards Unite
If you like playing pinball, then get ready for some entertaining action. The Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club has recently purchased the retail building at 1610 E. Tropicana Ave. in Las Vegas, from a private seller for $1.24 million. The … Continue reading
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Arrows Fly in Las Vegas
Although not arriving inside wooden horses, archers from around the world will convene at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. They are the hosts for the first leg of the 2009 Three-Star Tour of the National Field Archery Association (NFAA) on … Continue reading
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Nevada Tourism Industry Under Fire
Nevada is home to many industries ranging from agriculture and ranching to the manufacture of lawn equipment and titanium products. In the 1930s Nevada was known as much for the divorce industry as it was for mining. But today, Nevada’s best … Continue reading
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Joint Closes Iconic Chapter in Las Vegas Music History
The best bands and entertainers have performed at the legendary Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. During its near 14-year run, The Joint has hosted the biggest names in entertainment as The Eagles, the Rolling Stones, The … Continue reading
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Ne-Yo Comes Back to Las Vegas Home, Launches First Headliner Tour
With a No. 1-selling album and six Grammy Award nominations this year already under his belt, Ne-Yo – the artist formerly known as Shaffer Smith when he went to Rancho High School in Las Vegas – will now kick off … Continue reading
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Carey Hart Strips for PETA in Las Vegas
Carey Hart, the motocross superstar phenom and co-owner of Las Vegas-based Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company in Las Vegas, was a poster boy for PETA on February 3, appearing in the nightclub Wasted Space (a club that he also co-owns) … Continue reading
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Cirque du Soleil Art Exhibition Comes to Las Vegas
The creative genius of Cirque du Soleil will present their fifth annual collective art exhibition at The Rever Gallery at The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., beginning on February 6 and running through February 27. More than 30 art … Continue reading
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‘Power of Love’ Celebrity Fundraiser for Lou Ruvo Brain Institute in Las Vegas
A gala celebrity fundraiser to benefit the planned Lou Ruvo Brain Institute in Las Vegas will be held on February 28, time TBA. The event will feature cuisine of chefs Todd English and Wolfgang Puck, auction, and a long-awaited performance … Continue reading
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Tell Us…Please: Are the Rumors True, Steve (Wynn)?
After the recent Las Vegas gala opening for Steve Wynn’s newest flagship Encore property, the rumor mill has been working exhausting overtime hours. If you haven’t heard the rumblings, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Wynn Resorts, Steve Wynn, has … Continue reading
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Sports Illustrated’s First Model Strip Preview
February is a month that offers something for everyone. Historical celebrations, groundhogs in top hats, romance and roses, and if none of that appeals to you – how about the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue? Since 1964 February has been … Continue reading
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Bald Eagles Love Las Vegas
The bald eagle, the iconic national symbol of the United States, is our new Las Vegas snowbird. Results from a recent survey show 108 eagles – 29 adults and 59 immature – now make their winter residence at the Lake … Continue reading
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