Monthly Archives: December 2009
Best New Year’s Eve Deal in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Backstage Access has scoured the plethora of deals (and steals) in Las Vegas for New Year’s Eve and we think for the money, the best place to be is the Crazy Horse III. They’re offering unlimited well drinks … Continue reading
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Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas Offers Affordable New Year’s Gala
Everything in Las Vegas does not need to emphasize the new and expensive ritzy venues. Take for example the Fremont Street Experience in “old” Las Vegas. For only $10 (locals) to $20 (visitors) they’re offering a “TributePalooza” this New Year’s … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Pops for $500,000 New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show
It must be nice. Despite record Las Vegas unemployment, layoffs, foreclosures, and other nefarious economic indicators, this evening at the stroke of midnight, somehow $500,000 of fireworks will shoot skyward from the rooftops of MGM Grand, Planet Hollywood, Caesars Palace, … Continue reading
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Paris Hilton Gets Married in Las Vegas
It’s been awhile since the ditzy, aging socialite Paris Hilton has been in the news. Over the weekend, however, Hilton reportedly got hitched in Las Vegas at the iconic Little Church of the West wedding chapel. Just don’t get all excited- it … Continue reading
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FREE Las Vegas Bus Rides on New Year’s Eve
Southern Nevada transit officials say they are again offering free bus rides to partiers in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve and early New Year’s Day. The free rides on all fixed-service routes are given in hopes of keeping traffic … Continue reading
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New Hotel Rooms Aplenty in Las Vegas Create Buyer’s Nirvana
Recession? What recession? Apparently, Las Vegas is being true to its persona- betting heavily that 1,575 new hotel rooms are just what the doctor ordered- if not now, maybe in the future? A mere two weeks after the debut of … Continue reading
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Aria’s New Poker Room in Las Vegas
Fans of Bobby’s Room at the Bellagio will be happy to hear there is an equivalent in the Aria poker room in the new CityCenter complex and it has already been put to use. Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte, … Continue reading
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Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Shutters Two of Three Towers
For the first time in recent memory, a Las Vegas hotel is closing rooms in December, just before the New Year’s Eve holiday. A representative for the Sahara Hotel and Casino cited weak room demand as the reason it is … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Monorail Faces Bankruptcy
Administrators say the Las Vegas Monorail might seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an effort to restructure its bond debt. Despite handing out extravagant raises for a losing operation, Board member Bruce Woodbury said the company hasn’t raised enough money … Continue reading
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Gift of Lights Offers Plenty of Las Vegas Holiday Fun
Looking for a fun holiday season activity? Then come and celebrate the holidays by experiencing more than 400 animated and sparkling scenes and millions of lights all displayed in a convenient, comfortable totally drive-through setting. The Gift of Lights attraction … Continue reading
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Steve Wynn, Light Group Plan Las Vegas Nightclubs
Steve Wynn is apparently ready to counter the opening of ARIA’s new nightclubs in the $8.5 billion CityCenter project with some nightlife of his own, according to a report in the New York Post. Wynn is planning to spend $100 million to … Continue reading
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Super Las Vegas Holiday Hotel Deals
The Las Vegas Advisor says some grand deals are to be had this holiday season in Las Vegas. In its annual December rate roundup, the Advisor found 43 Las Vegas casino hotels with rooms for less than $40, vs. 38 … Continue reading
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Harlem Globetrotters Dunk Into Las Vegas
In their 84th consecutive season touring the world, the venerated Harlem Globetrotters bring their basketball hi-jinks as part of the 2010 Magical Memories World Tour to the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas for one-night-only, February 10 at 7:00 p.m.. Also … Continue reading
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Strippermobile Shuns Las Vegas, Launches U.S. Tour
Just because it doesn’t happen in Las Vegas anymore, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t make sense- and money. Though the strippermobile is no longer trolling for customers down the Las Vegas Strip due to earlier Clark County Commissioner’s admanat objections … Continue reading
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Welcome to Las Vegas Sign Vandalized Again
For the second time this year, the famous Welcome to Las Vegas sign at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip has once again been vandalized. On Friday , Dec. 18 police say 69-year-old Joseph Pepitone, wearing his trademark barrel … Continue reading
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Guy Fieri’s ‘Roadshow’ Rocks into Las Vegas Today
It must be the pits constantly traveling around the country, especially at the holidays. But for the Food Network Star (“Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives”) at least it’s old home week in Las Vegas today. High-energy spiky-haired chef/restaurateur/author and TV personality … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Strippers Slither into Gooey Ice Cream Fray
Times are tough. And wise businessmen know that without reinvention, their business death in imminent- or, for strippers, they lose the pole touch. Knowing that, Little Darlings Strip Club in Las Vegas has just started experimenting with icy cold idea- … Continue reading
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World’s Largest Cut Christmas Tree Displayed in Las Vegas
M Resort in Las Vegas has a Christmas tree that stands 109-feet tall, making it the tallest cut Christmas tree in the country, M Resort execs contend. The largest living, non-cut Christmas tree is in Coeur d’Alene Resort in Idaho … Continue reading
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Go Ahead, Splurge on a $750 Cupcake in Las Vegas
Forget about having a dinner fit for king- how about just ‘settling’ on a $750 cupcake in Las Vegas? The Sweet Surrender cupcake and candy store opened today in The Palazzo in Las Vegas. It brings together remarkable pastry chefs and … Continue reading
Las Vegas has Third Worst Tap Water Quality in U.S.
A new study just out this weekend shows how unsafe our Las Vegas tap water can be. The Environmental Working Group released the results of a three year investigation of city water supplies across the U.S., looking at how contaminated … Continue reading
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Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas Planning Series of Beyonce Concerts?
It is rumored in media circles that Steve Wynn is presently exploring the possibilities of arranging a string of concerts by popular American Rhythm and Blues (R&B) singer and song writer Beyonce Knowles. It is further speculated from sources that … Continue reading
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Las Vegas’ Palms Casino Resort Hosts Performance of The Darling Stilettos’ Rock-N-Roll-A-Go-Go by Matt Sorum
The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas will host a special performance of The Darling Stilettos’ Rock-N-Roll-A-Go-Go, presented by rock legend Matt Sorum. The rock music show features four sexy female leads, takes the audience on a rock-fueled journey through … Continue reading
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Nevada’s Shady Lady Ranch First to Offer All Male Prostitutes
If you are between 21 and 40 and service-oriented, you could be Nevada’s next male prostitute! The Shady Lady Ranch in Nye County, a quick two-hour drive from Las Vegas, is set to add male prostitutes to its roster of … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Women’s Pro Tackle Football Team Looks for Good Smashers
The Las Vegas Showgirlz, Las Vegas’ only semi-pro female tackle football team, is recruiting for the 2010 season that begins in April. Tryouts will be held Sunday, Dec. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Ed Fountain Park near … Continue reading
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Magician Steve Wyrick Mysteriously Disappears from Las Vegas
Magician Steve Wyrick has been a solid mainstay in Las Vegas since 2007, performing in a $35 million showroom located in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. He has disappeared nightly; but, this time the vanishing magic act is … Continue reading
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B.B. King’s Blues Club Grand Opening at The Mirage in Las Vegas
Looking for a great blues music experience while visiting or staying in Las Vegas? Now’s you can have it all at the new B.B. King’s Blues Club in The Mirage in Las Vegas. With few blues clubs in Las Vegas, the club’s … Continue reading
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Oh Where, Oh Where has Julianne Hough Gone?
It’s been a rather long time since Las Vegas Backstage Access has written on the Dancing With the Stars Julianne Hough- on April 6, 2009 to be exact, when she garnered awards at the Academy of Country Music Awards show … Continue reading
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Sand Dollar Lounge to Try Anew in Las Vegas
The famous Sand Dollar Blues Nightclub & Lounge at 3355 Spring Mountain Road in Las Vegas is older than Schep is a pup (and that’s a damn old pup), known for providing some of the best blues music on the … Continue reading
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Give the Gift that Keeps Giving on the Holidays in Las Vegas
One Warm Coat is a helluva great company. The national non-profit has as its mission the procurement and distribution of donated winter coats to the needy. Recently, One Warm Coat, Burlington Coat Factory and ABC TVs Good Morning America teamed … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Brings 27,000 Runners; Caroline Rotich Wins
Last year, only about 13,000 runners took part. This year, organizers say an international field of elite athletes helped round out and expand the registered runners, bringing out 27,000 racers on a brisk and wintry day today in Las Vegas. … Continue reading
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December Brings Most Monthly Revenue Ever for Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitor’s Authority says this is the busiest December Las Vegas has ever experienced. They expect to see $250 million in non-gaming revenue this month that will bring in over 300,000 tourists. The National Finals Rodeo … Continue reading
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Jockstrap Maids Will Clean Your Dust Bunnies for a Wiggle & Coin
Ladies, you might want to step aside: a jockstrapped good looking man may be just prancing in to invade your marketspace in Sin City. Owner Max McCammond has run a “traditional” maid service for almost a decade. He said he … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Freeze Approaches– 16-Foot Polar Bear Appears!
The Palazzo in Las Vegas is uniquely celebrating the holiday season with artic décor complete with a larger-than-life 16-foot polar bear poinsettia sculpture that raises awareness about conservation of polar bears and Arctic habitat. While guests of The Palazzo Las … Continue reading
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New Store Openings Continue at CityCenter in Las Vegas
CityCenter, the largest $5.8 billion completed construction project in the U.S. this year, continues with gala Las Vegas store openings and special events. 40% of available space is reportedly currently occupied. Openings Today, Dec. 3: Huge high-class retail Crystals venue opens including … Continue reading
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Grammy List Lead by Las Vegas Performers
It was interesting to note that many of the top Grammy nominations on Wednesday night were garnered by performers that recently have performed in Las Vegas. Beyonce lead the pack, receiving ted nods, including nominations for Album of the Year … Continue reading
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Harrah’s Entertainment Plans to Buy Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas
Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. has filed an application to purchase the struggling Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, the Nevada Gaming Control Board said Monday. The casino giant has formed a new subsidiary, PHW Las Vegas LLC, with the … Continue reading
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AVN Adult Movie Awards Kick Off in Las Vegas in January
The nominations for the 2010 AVN Adult Movie Awards were announced and the winners in more than 100 different categories to be revealed live at the AVN Awards Show on Jan. 9, 2010, at Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Sun Newspaper Continues Staff Bloodletting
On Nov. 11, Las Vegas Backstage Access was one of the first media sources to break the story that Michael J. Kelley, 67, managing editor of Las Vegas Sun since 1997 and in the news biz since 1960, would be … Continue reading
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Tiger Woods – Las Vegas wants you to weigh in with your opinions…
News is rolling in like a broken water spicket on the reported Tiger Woods scandals since his car accident last week. It’s all Tiger, all the time. In the blinding media onslaught, the US Weekly tabloid feature that hits newsstands … Continue reading
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Sammy Hagar to Open New Cabo Wabo Cantina in Las Vegas on Dec. 4
Legendary rocker Sammy Hagar will personally rock the red carpet at Cabo Wabo Cantina in Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. with a grand opening fiesta and live performance with his band, The Waboritas. The rock and roll … Continue reading
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CityCenter Unveils Vdara Hotel and Spa in Las Vegas Today
MGM Mirage and Dubai World marked the unveiling of their CityCenter project today with the opening of the luxurious Vdara Hotel and Spa. Executives cut the ribbon on the 57-story, 1,495-suite luxury property shortly after 10:30 a.m. today. The hotel’s … Continue reading
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Historic Binion’s Hotel in Las Vegas to Close
Another legendary landmark Las Vegas hotel has put up a permanent no vacancy sign. Binion’s announced Monday it will shut down its 365 rooms on Dec. 14. The casino and other operations, though, will reportedly remain open. Binion’s officials have … Continue reading
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“Cowboy Up” in Las Vegas – National Finals Rodeo Buck into Las Vegas
On Dec. 3-12 the Wrangler National Finals rodeo — the sport’s answer to the Super Bowl and World Series — is back with latigo and spurs at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas– with some huge numbers to … Continue reading
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Ex-NBA Star Avoids Jail for Las Vegas Casino Bad Check Charges
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker has agreed to pay more than $900,000 to settle bad check charges with three Las Vegas casinos and avoid trial on felony criminal charges, a defense lawyer and prosecutor said Monday. Walker wasn’t in court … Continue reading
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