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Chuck Rounds' LV Entertainment News
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Chuck Rounds' Las Vegas Entertainment News
February 2010
February is usually a great month for Las Vegas...there are three major events that make it one of the busier months of the year--- The Super Bowl, Valentine's Day, and MAGIC (along with several other conventions.) February is the shortest month of the year, but Las Vegas has it packed full. February is a busy time for conventions. February is always the start of changes as the city looks ahead to the summer. Late winter and early spring are good times to get shows opened so that they can establish themselves prior to the summer season. This year, we only have one major show opening..."Viva Elvis," and from the looks of it, it may be the last major opening for a while.
The Super Bowl...with the Colts and the Saints ready to play, Las Vegas is poised for a great year. Discounted hotels, and all sorts of deals, have bookings higher than they have been in years.
MAGIC is one of the biggest conventions of the year with nearly 100k attendees...but in addition to this convention; there are also over 200 other conventions that hit the city this month...every week there is a large convention with 20 - 40 thousand attendees.
"Viva Elvis" - The new Cirque du Soleil production at Aria inside the City Center complex is having its gala grand opening in the middle of the month. It should be big and grand, and it should be everything that we expect of Cirque. It will sadly also be the last large opening of a production in the foreseeable future. We will have more, but we just have to be patient.
Las Vegas is the capital of many things, but it certainly becomes apparent that during February, we are the wedding capital of the world. Valentine's Day brings thousands of perspective couples and guests to pending nuptials. It is a time for "Love and Weddings." Thousands of people will swarm to Las Vegas in order to get married. Every chapel will be filled to capacity from literally dawn right up to the stroke of midnight. There are more weddings on Valentine's Day than on any other day of the year. The number of weddings overall has fallen in recent years, but with Valentine's being on a Sunday, it will be interesting to see what kind of numbers are pulled on that day.
A new cooking show just opened at the M Resort. It's "Martini Time with Chef Tina." It is a great show that treats you to the creation of a wonderful dish that you get to sample, and then you get to go and enjoy the M Resort's buffet. It was a great dinner and a show experience.
"Tony 'n Tina's Wedding" opened on Valentine's Day at the Rio, seven years ago, and it is now over at Planet Hollywood in the V Theatre, but it is still going strong as ever.
Golden Nugget Las Vegas headliner Gordie Brown will celebrate his one-year anniversary at the legendary downtown property Feb. 5. In celebration of this milestone, the Golden Nugget will offer Las Vegas locals a specially priced $10 ticket during the anniversary celebration show Feb. 5. The impressionist/singer entertained more than 100,000 people during his first year, tallying more than 250 performances of his show. Brown began performances in the newly named Gordie Brown Showroom after touring with Celine Dion on her North American tour in 2008 and early 2009.
The Sunday Brunch, "Mimosas & Music with Wes Winters" continues to be one of the best deals and most fun in all of Las Vegas. Gourmet cuisine, bottomless champagne, mimosas, Bloody Mary's and wine combined with unique, one-of-a-kind Vegas-variety entertainment not found at any other brunch. Wes is one of the best pianists in the city. Also, registered members of the Wes Winters Fan Club receive a discount on the price.
Don Rickles, the much-honored comedian will launch his 51st consecutive year as a Las Vegas headliner when he brings his one-of-a-kind humor to The Orleans Showroom February 20 and 21, marking his third consecutive year of performances at The Orleans Showroom. Rickles took his first step toward national fame in 1957 when Frank Sinatra wandered into 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. Rickles soon became the "in" comic among Hollywood stars, who flocked to his nightclub engagements to become the targets of his insults.
Following a series of well-received weekend dates in 2009, The Scintas bring their one-of-a-kind act back to the Suncoast Showroom, Valentine's Weekend, February 13 and 14. The Scintas entertain, surprise, and provide an anything-but-typical performance filled with music, comedy and impersonations. Their Las Vegas act, which got its start in a bar owned by former Buffalo Bill and present-day ESPN commentator Paul McGuire, includes "guest" appearances by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and others, singing songs audiences love.
Comedy's Loveable Queen of Mean and Grammy-nominated comedian Lisa Lampanelli is set to perform at The Pearl Concert Theater on Saturday, February 13th. Heralded as "more than a standup -- a standout," by comedy legend Jim Carrey, Lisa Lampanelli is a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker and a vial of estrogen. She even won accolades from "The King of All Media" Howard Stern, who called her "a true original and a brilliant comedy mind who'll steal the show every time."
Steve Dacri's close-up magic show, "In your Face," will open on February 17th. The show had to take a bit of a break due to health problems experienced by Dacri. We wish him well in his new venue at the Shimmer Cabaret at the Las Vegas Hilton. He will play every Wednesday at 8 pm.
Every week is a big week in February. As you scroll through the special offerings, events, and headliners for the month, you'll be amazed by all of the top-notch talent.
The first week has: Las Vegas Wranglers Orleans Hotel Through - Apr 3 David Copperfield MGM Grand Through - Feb 3 Nile Mandalay Bay Feb 3 Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits Hard Rock Hotel Feb 3 - 21 Drew Carey: The Improv All-Stars MGM Grand Feb 4 - 7 Henry Cho South Point Feb 5 - 6 Joe Rogan Mandalay Bay Feb 5 Jon Stewart Mirage Feb 5 - 6 Led Zepagain Las Vegas Hilton Feb 5 - 6 Performance Karting Expositions South Point Feb 5 - 7 - Free Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime Mandalay Bay Feb 6 George Strait and Reba McEntire w/ Lee Ann Womack MGM Grand Feb 6 National Collegiate Cheerleading Championships Cashman Center Feb 6 Psychic Sylvia Browne Planet Hollywood Feb 6 UFC 109 Mandalay Bay Feb 6 UNLV Men's Basketball vs BYU Thomas and Mack Center Feb 6
The second week includes... Harlem Globetrotters Orleans Hotel Feb 10 UNLV Men's Basketbal vs New Mexico Thomas and Mack Center Feb 10 Carlos Mencia Treasure Island Feb 11 - 12 Jason Alexander as Donny Clay Planet Hollywood Feb 11 Las Vegas Antique Bottles & Collectibles Club Annual Show Palace Station Feb 11 - 13 Air Combat USA North Las Vegas Airport Feb 12 - 14 Crystal Gayle South Point Feb 12 - 14 Garth Brooks Encore Las Vegas Feb 12 - 14 Home Improvement, Backyard & Travel Expo South Point Feb 12 - 14 Jack's Mannequin Mandalay Bay Feb 12 Las Vegas Classic Volleyball Tournament Cashman Center Feb 12 - 15 Ron White Mirage Feb 12 - 14 Spring Home Show South Point Feb 12 - 14 Tower of Power Cannery Casino Feb 12 - 13 2010 USA Sevens International Rugby Sam Boyd Stadium Feb 13 - 14 Dokken Santa Fe Station Feb 13 Heatwave, Peaches and Herb and Blue Magic Orleans Hotel Feb 13 Lisa Lampanelli Palms Casino Feb 13 Richard Marx Orleans Hotel Feb 13 - 14 Sam Hui MGM Grand Feb 13 Smokey Robinson Green Valley Ranch Feb 13 The Scinta's Suncoast Hotel Feb 13 - 14 Theory of a Deadman Mandalay Bay Feb 13 Three Dog Night Silverton Hotel Feb 13 - 14 Top Rank Presents World Championship Boxing Las Vegas Hilton Feb 13 Grasshopper For Chinese New Year Concert Caesars Palace Feb 14 Neal Boyd & Friends Las Vegas Hilton Feb 14
Week number three... Bill Medley w/ Darrin & McKenna Medley South Point Feb 19 - 20 Larry the Cable Guy Buffalo Bill's Feb 19 Sinbad Treasure Island Feb 19 Spring Home & Garden Show Cashman Center Feb 19 - 21 Tony Bennett Las Vegas Hilton Feb 19 - 20 Winter Championship & Open Cutting South Point Feb 19 - Mar 3 Al Dimeola Green Valley Ranch Feb 20 Brad Paisley with Special Guest Miranda Lambert Mandalay Bay Feb 20 Don Rickles Orleans Hotel Feb 20 - 21 UNLV Men's Basketball vs Colorado State Thomas and Mack Center Feb 20 The Expendibles Mandalay Bay Feb 21
The last week of the month brings... Bill Engvall Treasure Island Feb 25 - 26 NASCAR Driver's Auction Sam's Town Hotel Feb 25 Air Combat USA North Las Vegas Airport Feb 26 - 28 Diamond Rio South Point Casino Feb 26 - 28 Garth Brooks Encore Las Vegas Feb 26 - 28 Jay Leno Mirage Feb 26 - 27 Oak Ridge Boys Silverton Hotel Feb 26 STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9) w/ Emancipator Mandalay Bay Feb 26 Asia 65 - Timeless Memories Hard Rock Feb 27 - 28 Chris Cagle Sam's Town Hotel Feb 27 George Thorogood & the Destroyers Mandalay Bay Feb 27 Josh Turner Silverton Hotel Feb 27 Kenny Wayne Shepherd Orleans Hotel Feb 27 - 28 Mariah Carey Caesars Palace Feb 27 NASCAR Sam's Town 300 Las Vegas Motor Speedway Feb 27 Oh What A Night - A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli Suncoast Hotel Feb 27 - 28 The Commodores Eastside Cannery Feb 27 Travis Tritt Buffalo Bill's Feb 27 NASCAR Shelby 427 Las Vegas Motor Speedway Feb 28 The Asian Elvis in Concert - Kao Ling Feng Gold Coast Hotel Feb 28
The first week of March has: Tegan & Sara Mandalay Bay Mar 2 Killswitch Engage w/ The Devil Wears Prada and Dark Tranquility Mandalay Bay Mar 3 David Copperfield MGM Grand Mar 4 - 10 Barry Manilow - Opening March 2010 Paris Las Vegas Mar 5 - 8 El Chapo de Sinaloa Mandalay Bay Mar 5 Engelbert Humperdinck Orleans Hotel Mar 5 - 7 Ray Romano & Kevin James Mirage Mar 5 - 6 Zappos.com WCC Basketball Championships Orleans Hotel Mar 5 - 8 Arabian Nights XIX Paris Las Vegas Mar 6 Bon Jovi: The Circle Tour MGM Grand Hotel Mar 6 Experience Hendrix Tribute Tour Hard Rock Hotel Mar 6 Neal McCoy Silverton Hotel March 6 Psychic Medium John Edward Flamingo Las Vegas Mar 6 UNLV Men's Basketball vs Wyoming Thomas and Mack Mar 6
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