November 2016
November in Las Vegas is a wonderful time—good cheer and good weather abounds throughout the city. Convention business is bustling with several monster conventions coming into town that have a couple of hundred thousand attendees. Holiday shows are starting to appear all over the city. Thanksgiving is just around the corner…and has become a major event in town. A lot of people take advantage of the long weekend and spend extra time in Vegas, and most restaurants have Thanksgiving offerings and specials, which will rival even the finest of home cooked meals. Las Vegas wants your business and has a lot of offer. Many of the Hotels are offering outrageous deals for you to come and stay here. And the best news of all…the election is almost over!!
November 8th, we choose a new President (and Senators and Congressmen, etc.) The only good thing that I can say about this entire process is, Thank God it’s almost over. If you haven’t voted yet, please do so. All Americans need to be a part of this process…no matter how dysfunctional this campaign season has been. Is this really the best that America has to offer? I am often reminded of an old episode of the TV show, “South Park,” where Cartman and the boys have to elect a new school mascot, and the final choices are a Douchebag and a Shit Sandwich; and while everyone is disgusted by the choices, they have to pick one or the other. Happy Election!
Thanksgiving is one of my most favorite holidays. It’s a truly American holiday, and it’s all about friends, family, and just being thankful…and of course, there’s the food.
November 26, 1789 - The first American holiday occurred, proclaimed by President George Washington to be Thanksgiving Day, a day of prayer and public thanksgiving in gratitude for the successful establishment of the new American republic.
But the first Thanksgiving had its roots in September 1620. A small ship called the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, carrying 102 passengers—an assortment of religious separatists seeking a new home where they could freely practice their religion in the New World. After a treacherous crossing that lasted 66 days, they dropped anchor near the tip of Cape Cod, far north of their intended destination. One month later, the Mayflower crossed Massachusetts Bay, where the Pilgrims, as they are now commonly known, began the work of establishing a village at Plymouth. Throughout that first brutal winter, most of the colonists remained on board the ship, where they suffered from exposure, scurvy and outbreaks of contagious disease. Only half of the Mayflower’s original passengers and crew lived to see their first New England spring. In March, the remaining settlers moved ashore, where they received a visit from an Abenaki Indian who greeted them in English. Several days later, he returned with another Native American, Squanto, a member of the Pawtuxet tribe who had been kidnapped by an English sea captain and sold into slavery before escaping to London and returning to his homeland on an exploratory expedition. Squanto taught the Pilgrims, weakened by malnutrition and illness, how to cultivate corn, extract sap from maple trees, catch fish in the rivers and avoid poisonous plants. He also helped the settlers forge an alliance with the Wampanoag, a local tribe, which would endure for more than 50 years and tragically remains one of the sole examples of harmony between European colonists and Native Americans. In November 1621, after the Pilgrims’ first corn harvest proved successful, Governor William Bradford organized a celebratory feast and invited a group of the fledgling colony’s Native American allies, including the Wampanoag chief Massasoit. Now remembered as American’s “first Thanksgiving”—the festival lasted for three days.
November is the month for: Child Safety Protection, Adoption Awareness, Epilepsy, Model Railroads, Native American Heritage, Peanut Butter Lovers, and Sleep Comfort.
Here are the interesting days…the 1st is All Saints Day, and the 2nd is All Soul's Day. The third is Housewife's Day, the 4th is King Tut Day; the 5th is Gunpowder Day, Guy Fawkes Day, and Men Make Dinner Day. The 6th is Marooned without a Compass Day and Saxophone Day. The 8th is Cook Something Bold Day and Election Day. The 9th is Chaos Never Dies Day - you've got that right. The 13th is Sadie Hawkins Day, the 18th Occult Day, the 20th Absurdity Day, Beautiful Day, and Universal Children's Day, the 21st False Confession Day, the 24th is Thanksgiving! And, it’s Evolution Day, and All Our Uncles are Monkeys Day. The 25th is Black Friday and Buy Nothing Day...does anyone abide by it!? It is also Pins and Needles Day and You're Welcome Day. The 28th is Make Your Own Head Day and Red Planet Day, and finally, the 30th is Stay At Home Because You Are Well Day.
To keep folks up to date, I continue to work both in Dallas and Las Vegas…in Vegas, of course, I work on shows, reviews, photography, etc.; in Dallas, I’m working on the Dallas Christmas Parade—a huge event that takes most of the year to put together, and is the largest single day event in Texas. On December 3rd at 10 a.m., we will roll out the parade that will include nearly 4,000 participants, 1,500 volunteers, 400,000+ people on the street watching the parade live, and then also filmed, televised, and syndicated to approximately 90 million households in 160 countries (it even plays in Las Vegas.) It is one of the largest parades in the country. This is a huge and glorious beast that will kick off the holiday season for Texas with more participants, more bands, and bigger floats than has ever been presented before…so I’ve been a bit preoccupied…
Turn your clocks back at 2:00 am on November 6th…Daylight savings time is over!
I hope that everyone has successfully survived the Vegas Halloween. A friend of mine says that Halloween in Las Vegas is a full contact sport…so now, we can now officially start the Holiday Season! Most stores have already put Christmas decorations up, and the ads for holiday merchandise have already been airing all over the place.
Nellis Air Force Base is proud to present to the Southern Nevada community the "75 Years of Airpower" air show and open house November 12th and 13th, 2016. Attendees will get to experience exciting aerial acts, an array of static displays from both the past and present, and have the chance to interact with the Airmen who carry out the Nellis mission. The Airmen at Nellis are excited for the chance to say "thank you" to the community for the incredible support they give our mission each day. It’s the largest free public event in Nevada. The Nellis Air Force Base Open House and annual Las Vegas air show. Aviation Nation celebrates the work of America's military and its achievements on land, at sea and in air, space and cyberspace. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the two-day event and are scheduled to be joined by several military air demonstration teams and some of the nation's top civilian air performers. The two-day event also depicts the history of American aviation and salutes the recent accomplishments of America's military in operations around the globe through numerous additional military and civilian ground displays. Approximately 100 aircraft covering everything from the earliest days of aviation to some of the nation's newest military aircraft are scheduled to be on display.
(This has always been one of my favorite events, and last year was cancelled.)
Opportunity Village…“The Magical Forest” opens November 19th and runs until January 1st. The Enchanted Carousel, the Forest Express Trains, live music, sweet treats, lavishly decorated trees, whimsical displays, millions of lights and visits with Santa Claus provide people of all ages with a winter wonderland each night during the holiday season. This season hold a truly magical surprise with new exciting attractions and an expanded Magical Forest that Las Vegas has never seen before. Opportunity Village is a not-for-profit organization that serves people with intellectual disabilities by providing them with vocational training, employment and social recreation services that make their lives more productive and interesting. Once thought by society to be unemployable and unimportant in the community, people with severe disabilities are engaged, active residents who contribute to our society. Through Opportunity Village’s programs and services, hundreds of people with disabilities are learning vocational skills and being placed in jobs throughout the community. On a side note…Opportunity Village was the official manufacturer of Elvis’ scarves. They made the buttons that welcomed thousands of people to see “Elvis Live at the Hilton.” They also made the ribbons for the “hound dogs” that became popular trinkets of the King’s stay in Las Vegas.
Legends in Concert at Flamingo Las Vegas will commemorate the historic milestone of 33 successful years in the entertainment capital of the world November 6 through November 21, celebrating Las Vegas legends with special appearances. Robin Leach of Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous and Las Vegas Review-Journal, along with a wonderful list of rotating celebrity guests will emcee the world-famous production for a select number of performances. Monti Rock III and his transcendent showmanship will host an unforgettable evening, after selling over 7 million disco albums and appearing on The Tonight Show and in the iconic film Saturday Night Fever. The Morning Zoo radio host Chet Buchanan of 98.5 KLUC and “Radio Showgirl” Heidi Harris on AM 840 KXNT, will also bring their on-air personalities to the stage, while celebrity magician and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino headliner Murray Sawchuck from America’s Got Talent and Pawn Stars joins the celebration with his incredible talents. Music’s most legendary performances are reimagined at Legends in Concert, while audiences take a journey through a range of musical genres from country, rock, pop and soul. The new cast of legends includes country mega-star Garth Brooks, portrayed by the amazingly talented Dean Simmons, the ”Man in the Mirror,“ Michael Jackson, performed by Damian Brantley and the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Tina Turner paid tribute by Cookie Watkins. Kevin Mills makes his Las Vegas debut with his homage to the undisputed “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Elvis Presley.
After what seems like the longest election season since, well, 4 years ago, Americans finally cast their vote at the polls on Tuesday, November 8th. Now it's time to party with friends, family, and plenty of election night fun! A $10 donation to the Sapphire Foundation for Prostate Cancer at the door grants guests access to free champagne, all American buffet, and they will receive one raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes. And, one extra raffle ticket will be given to each guest that shows their “VOTED” sticker. Trump and Hillary mask will be handed out to each guest and the best Trump or Hillary impersonator judged by crowd applause will win $1000 in prizes. Enjoy free champagne from 5pm to 9pm while anticipating the election results. Watch the returns roll in on three mammoth 12-foot screens in Sapphire’s state-of-the-art Showroom while reveling in the fact that you'll be stuck with either Donald or Hillary for the next four years. Hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta and salad will be provided by Sapphire Grill. Make plans now to attend Sapphire’s Election Night Party. Reserve the world-famous Rock Star VIP section under the glass stage in the middle of the main room or retreat to one of 10 private Skyboxes overlooking the main floor for a more “intimate” party with your favorite entertainer because really, it’s the dancers that’ll put the smile on your face in the first place. Sapphire, located at 3025 Sammy Davis Junior Drive in Las Vegas, is the World's Largest Gentlemen's Club with 70,000 square feet of topless entertainment. Get to the club early or reserve a table today. Open 24/7 to patrons 21 and over, Sapphire serves the finest variety of cocktails, wines, champagne and cigars. Sapphire will also provide complimentary transportation to the club from any of the Strip hotel casinos.
International recording artist Noelia Lorenzo has canceled her performance scheduled for Friday, Nov. 4 at Boulder Station. Tickets purchased for the Nov. 4 performance will be refunded at the original point of purchase. Guests who purchased tickets online or via phone will automatically be refunded. There is no rescheduled date at this time.
Due to overwhelming demand, Cindy Williams will extend her run as a guest star in Menopause The Musical® at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Originally scheduled to perform from July 7 – Aug. 28, Williams has received such a positive audience response that show producers GFour Productions asked her to continue performing for an additional three months through Dec. 3, 2016. Famed for her role as Shirley Feeney in the iconic television comedy Laverne & Shirley, Williams’ Vegas run marks the third time she has performed in Menopause The Musical®, having previously appeared in the Tampa, Fla. and Laguna Beach, Calif. productions. The actress plays the role of the fifth girlfriend, joining current cast members Vita Corimbi, Earth Mother; Jacquelyn Holland Wright, Soap Star; Lori Legacy, Iowa Housewife; and Lisa Mack, Professional Woman. Monica Heuser understudies all four roles. After each performance, Williams greets fans and signs copies of her memoir, “Shirley, I Jest!,” a hilarious and heartfelt book about her life in entertainment.
Danny Zelisko Presents Ringo and His All Starr Band at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016. Ringo Starr and his current and longest running All Starrs – featuring Todd Rundgren, Gregg Rolie, Steve Lukather, Richard Page, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonette – continue to add tour dates with the latest leg starting in North America and including Japan and South Korea. Ringo assembled his first All Starr Band in 1989 and found consistent success as a live act with his revolving All Starrs touring the world with twelve different All Starr bands to date. Ringo has called it the best 1-800-band in the land - and fans will hear the music they know and love including Ringo's "Photograph," "It Don't Come Easy," "With A Little Help From My Friends," "Boys," "Yellow Submarine," and from the All Starr's "Evil Ways," "Black Magic Woman," "Hold The Line," "Africa," "Rosanna," "Bang The Drum," "Broken Wings," "Kyrie," and many, many more.
The premier venue for country music in Las Vegas, Stoney’s Rockin’ Country, will host a live performance by iconic country duo Montgomery Gentry on Friday, Nov. 4. This performance will be an ACM Lifting Lives® Club Benefit Show with a portion of the proceeds donated to ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music. Money raised will help fund organizations that are improving lives through the power of music. From “Hillbilly Shoes” to “Headlights,” Montgomery Gentry has become one of the most identifiable duos in the history of country music. After nearly a decade and a half, the duo have accumulated fourteen Top 10 singles, including five No. 1s, "Something To Be Proud Of," "If You Ever Stop Loving Me," “Lucky Man," "Back When I Knew It All," and "Roll With Me." Montgomery Gentry continues to draw door-busting crowds into their concerts and release albums that stay true to the Kentucky country music movement they helped define. For more information, please visit www.ACMLiftingLives.org.
Hailed worldwide as the Heart of the Arts® in Las Vegas, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts brings the best of the world’s stage to Reynolds Hall with four of the most exciting cultural acts known today, including Celtic Thunder: Legacy on Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, Shaolin Warriors on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, Kodo: DADAN on Saturday, March 25, 2017 and Taj Express on Monday, April 24, 2017. Celebrated across the globe for their unique styles and traditions, audiences can experience these shows like never before—with a World Stage Package starting at just $88. Together, these four productions will bring a taste of Europe and Asia to Downtown Las Vegas for a limited time only.
Celtic Thunder Ireland’s most beloved male singing group, Celtic Thunder will introduce an exciting new live show called “Legacy,” celebrating the influence of Irish and Celtic music around the world and the imprint that such music has made. Lively, fast-paced and upbeat songs like “A Place in the Choir,” “Galway Girl” and “Raggle Taggle Gypsy” represent the fun-loving nature of the Irish, while the slower classic ballads “Black Velvet Band,” “Noreen” and “Mountains of Mourne” play to their nostalgic and romantic side.
Shaolin Warriors Representing more than a thousand years of Chinese martial arts culture, Shaolin Warriors is a fully choreographed stage production showcasing the remarkable skill, stunning artistry and death-defying martial-arts prowess of more than 20 Kung Fu masters. Reflecting their lifetime of training in hand-to-hand and weapons combat, they will perform unbelievable feats of athleticism that most think are possible only in the movies. With a cast including Shaolin Monks, Shaolin Warriors has performed sold-out shows around the world, entertaining more than one million people.
DADAN Performing sold-out shows around the world, DADAN is a completely unique performance by Japanese group Kodo, featuring only male performers playing rhythmic pieces on a wide variety of taiko drums and other forms of percussion. Simply meaning “drumming men” in Japanese, DADAN features thrilling highlights such as a succession of riveting percussion solos and thunderous ensemble pieces that fully immerse the audience in sound, demonstrating the incredible musical potential of taiko.
Taj Express A Bollywood musical revue, Taj Express captures the vibrant, expressive spirit of Bollywood movies that have been entertaining billions of people in India for generations. Through a fusion of film, dance and music, this dazzling international sensation takes audiences on an entertaining journey through modern Indian culture and society. Produced, directed and choreographed by Vaibhavi and Shruti Merchant, whose family has been in the Bollywood film industry for decades, this production will captivate Las Vegas for one night only.
Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) and Cirque du Soleil® are pleased to announce the 9th annual A Choreographers’ Showcase (ACS), a dynamic and highly-regarded collaboration featuring the talented artists of Cirque du Soleil and NBT. Eleven originally-choreographed dance works will be performed by more than 50 local artists from both companies including a special appearance from NBT’s Future Dance Scholars. With an added public performance, this year’s ACS will be presented on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Mystère Theatre at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.
Classic rock supergroup ASIA featuring John Payne is returning to Las Vegas with a special performance at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at 8 p.m. Formed in the early 1980s, ASIA’s eponymous debut album received considerable commercial success, spending several weeks at the top of the charts and receiving multi-platinum certification. The album featured the hit singles, “Only Time Will Tell” and “Heat of the Moment,” the latter of which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band’s success continued with their second album Alpha, which once again peaked in the top 10 on the Billboard charts and received platinum certification.
America’s loudest lounge singer Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine will return to Las Vegas with two shows at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station on Friday, Nov. 13 at 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Coinciding with the release of three new albums. Richard Cheese performs swingin’ Vegas versions of rock, rap and Top-40 hits, “swankifying” contemporary songs into traditional pop vocal standards. Imagine Frank Sinatra singing Radiohead and you’ve got Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine. Since 2000, Cheese has released 14 albums, including Lounge Against The Machine, Tuxicity, Aperitif For Destruction, The Sunny Side Of The Moon, OK Bartender and Atlas Lounged, which featured rare recordings, audio clips and unreleased tracks.
And now…bad Thanksgiving jokes:
If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring?
(Pilgrims!)
What smells the best at a Thanksgiving dinner?
(Your nose!)
What should you wear to Thanksgiving dinner?
(A har-vest!)
If the Pilgrims were alive today, what would they be most famous for?
(Their age!)
What do you get if you divide the circumference of a pumpkin by its diameter?
(Pumpkin pi!)
What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving?
(The letter "g"!)
Why did the police arrest the turkey?
(They suspected it of fowl play!)
Which side of a turkey has the most feathers?
(The outside!)
Why do turkeys lay eggs?
(If they dropped them, they'd break!)
What's the most musical part of a turkey?
(The drumstick!)
Daughter: Mum, can I have a canary for Christmas?
Mum: NO! You'll have turkey like everyone else.
What happened when the turkey got into a fight?
(He got the stuffing knocked out of him!)
What's the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner?
(The tur-key!)
Headliners for the month are:
November 1 – 6
Celine Dion
Caesars Palace: November 1, 2016 - November 26, 2016
Britney: Piece of Me
Planet Hollywood: August 17, 2016 - February 4, 2017
Boyz II Men
Mirage: November 3, 2016 - November 5, 2016
An Intimate Evening with SANTANA Greatest Hits Live
Mandalay Bay: November 2, 2016 - November 13, 2016
Million Dollar Quartet
Harrah's: February 4, 2013 - December 4, 2016
Donny and Marie Osmond
Flamingo: November 1, 2016 - November 19, 2016
Jennifer Lopez: ALL I HAVE
Planet Hollywood: July 20, 2016 - June 11, 2017
The Righteous Brothers
Harrah's: August 31, 2016 - November 12, 2016
Bill Engvall
Treasure Island - TI: November 4, 2016
Tim Allen
The Mirage Hotel & Casino: November 4, 2016 - November 5, 2016
Kellie Pickler
Henderson Pavilion: November 6, 2016
Alejandra Guzman
SLS Las Vegas: November 5, 2016
52 Fridays - America
Golden Nugget: November 4, 2016
2016 Professional Bull Riders World Finals
T-Mobile Arena: November 2, 2016 - November 6, 2016
ABBI World Finals
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: November 1, 2016 - November 5, 2016
Asia featuring John Payne
Sunset Station Hotel Casino: November 5, 2016
BET LIVE! presents Acoustically Speaking sponsored by Toyota ft Monica
House of Blues: November 3, 2016
Brand New
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: November 1, 2016
Cabrera Conducts The Classics
The Smith Center: November 5, 2016
Bush
SLS Las Vegas: November 4, 2016
Chase Rice with special guest Levon
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: December 5, 2016
The Smith Center: November 6, 2016
Conversations With Norm with special guests Jack Sheehan and Greg Maddux
Cannery Casino & Hotel: November 5, 2016
Jay & The Americans
Brooklyn Bowl: November 1, 2016
Kaleo
Las Vegas Academy - A Cinematic Celebration at The Smith Center
The Smith Center: November 2, 2016
Las Vegas Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Classic by National Physique Committee
Cashman Center: November 5, 2016
Legends of Soul
Henderson Pavilion: November 5, 2016
Luenell
Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa: November 5, 2016
Man In Black
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: November 4, 2016 - November 6, 2016
Montgomery Gentry
Stoney's Rockin' Country: November 4, 2016
Noelia
Boulder Station Hotel-Casino: November 4, 2016
Pacquiao vs. Vargas
Thomas & Mack Center: November 5, 2016
PBR Fan Zone
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: October 29, 2016 - November 5, 2016
PBR Heroes & Legends Celebration
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: November 1, 2016
Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine
Red Rock Casino Resort Spa: November 5, 2016
Rumer Willis
The Smith Center: November 4, 2016 - November 5, 2016
Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
TPC Summerlin: November 2, 2016 - November 6, 2016
Soul Train Awards
Orleans Hotel and Casino: November 6, 2016
Soul Train Music Fest - Featuring Jill Scott, Tyrese & Anthony Hamilton
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino: November 4, 2016
Spy Escape & Evasion Stage Show
Stratosphere Casino and Hotel: October 26, 2016 - November 5, 2016
Steve Powers Great Craft Festival
Cashman Center: November 4, 2016 - November 6, 2016
The Comedy Get Down
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino: November 5, 2016
The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas
The Smith Center: November 2, 2016
The Fab Four
Suncoast Hotel and Casino: November 5, 2016 - November 6, 2016
The Noise presents Attila
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: November 6, 2016
Tim Reynolds & TR3
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: November 4, 2016
Top Rank Boxing
Treasure Island - TI Hotel & Casino: November 4, 2016
UNLV Runnin' Rebels Basketball vs New Mexico Highlands
Thomas & Mack Center: November 4, 2016
WHK presents The Tuesday Blend
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: July 5, 2016 - November 1, 2016
UNLV Runnin' Rebels Basketball vs Dakota Wesleyan
Thomas & Mack Center: November 1, 2016
November 7 – 13
David Copperfield
MGM Grand: November 7, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Andrew Dice Clay
Tropicana Las Vegas - A Doubletree by Hilton: November 11, 2016 - November 13, 2016
Ray Romano & David Spade
Mirage: November 11, 2016 - November 12, 2016
Whoopi Goldberg
Treasure Island - TI: November 11, 2016
52 Fridays - Lou Gramm "The Juke Box Hero"
Golden Nugget: November 11, 2016
"The Great American Soul Book" The Lon Bronson Band with Special Guest Star Larry Braggs
The Smith Center: November 9, 2016
13th Annual Military Culinary Competition
Tropicana Las Vegas: November 12, 2016
21st Annual Serenades of Life – Doctors In Concert featuring Lee Ann Womack
The Smith Center: November 12, 2016
A Choreographers' Showcase
The Smith Center: November 13, 2016 - November 20, 2016
Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino: November 12, 2016
Ana Gasteyer
The Smith Center: November 11, 2016 - November 12, 2016
Animals As Leaders The Madness of Many Tour
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: November 12, 2016
Belanova
House of Blues: November 7, 2016
Boney James
Boulder Station Hotel-Casino: November 11, 2016
Bre Lawrence Stars in the Stage Biography of Diana Ross
The Smith Center: November 13, 2016
Candlebox
Suncoast Hotel and Casino: November 12, 2016
Celtic Thunder: Legacy
The Smith Center: November 7, 2016
Daniel Emmet and Philip Fortenberry "In Concert"
The Smith Center: November 14, 2016
Donny Edwards
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: November 11, 2016 - November 13, 2016
Downtown Throwdown
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center: November 12, 2016
Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Motorsports Complex: November 11, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Hanoch Daum
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino: November 12, 2016
House Seats Presents Green Day's American Idiot
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: November 7, 2016
Indian National Finals PowWow
Cashman Center: November 9, 2016 - November 11, 2016
Indian National Finals Rodeo
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: November 8, 2016 - November 12, 2016
Jam Nation presents Denzel Curry
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: November 10, 2016
Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater Fall Season #9
The Smith Center: November 11, 2016
Legends of Sports: Hosted by Al Bernstein with special guest Brent Musburger
The Smith Center: November 9, 2016
Life Long Dreams Presents Icons
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall: November 12, 2016
Lil Uzi Vert
Brooklyn Bowl: November 10, 2016
Marc Cohn
Silverton Hotel and Casino: November 11, 2016
Masters of Puppets - Tribute to Metallica
Cannery Casino & Hotel: November 11, 2016 - November 12, 2016
Ms. Lauryn Hill
SLS Las Vegas: November 12, 2016
Nellis 2016 Air Show & Open House
Nellis Air Force Base: November 12, 2016 - November 13, 2016
Ohio Players
Silverton Hotel and Casino: November 12, 2016
Paragon Pro Wrestling
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall: November 11, 2016
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band
The Smith Center: November 13, 2016
Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino: November 13, 2016
Tater Tots and Beer Festival
Henderson Pavilion: November 12, 2016
The Wonder Years and Real Friends
Brooklyn Bowl: November 8, 2016
UNLV Rebel Football vs Wyoming
Sam Boyd Stadium: November 12, 2016
UNLV Runnin' Rebels Basketball vs South Alabama
Thomas & Mack Center: November 11, 2016
November 14 – 20
REO Speedwagon
Orleans: November 19, 2016 - November 20, 2016
Wayne Brady
The Mirage Hotel & Casino: November 18, 2016
IL DIVO
Palms Casino Resort: November 18, 2016
Jay Leno
The Mirage Hotel & Casino: November 19, 2016
2016 Headliners Bash
Rio: November 18, 2016
52 Fridays - Little River Band
Golden Nugget: November 18, 2016
17th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards
T-Mobile Arena: November 17, 2016
An Evening with Bob Newhart
The Smith Center: November 19, 2016
Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman
Palms Casino Resort: November 19, 2016
Colin Kane
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: November 19, 2016
Dixie's Tupperware Party
Suncoast Hotel and Casino: November 18, 2016 - November 19, 2016
Epica
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: November 20, 2016
Gente de Zona
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall: November 19, 2016
Gino Vannelli
Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa: November 18, 2016
Gogol Bordello
Brooklyn Bowl: November 18, 2016
Hunter Jumper Las Vegas Nationals
South Point Casino Hotel & Spa: November 15, 2016 - November 20, 2016
The Smith Center: November 18, 2016 - November 19, 2016
Jim Brickman Pure Piano: The Greatest Hits
John Cleese & Eric Idle
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino: November 18, 2016 - November 19, 2016
Kovalev vs Ward
T-Mobile Arena: November 19, 2016
Las Vegas Gun Show
Sport Center of Las Vegas: November 19, 2016 - November 20, 2016
Longines FEI World Cup
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: November 19, 2016
Lukas Graham at The Foundry
SLS Las Vegas: November 18, 2016
Mike Epps presents: Las Vegas Soul Festival with Keith Sweat, Dru Hill, and Ginuwine
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: November 19, 2016
Mon Laferte
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: November 19, 2016
Operation Knockout
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center: November 19, 2016
Peace Frog - Tribute to The Doors
Cannery Casino & Hotel: November 18, 2016 - November 19, 2016
Pro Tour Supernats - 2016
Las Vegas Convention Center: November 16, 2016 - November 19, 2016
Queensryche
Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel: November 19, 2016
R.M. Bros in Vegas with Turbo & Skull
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: November 19, 2016
Roberto Tapia
Buffalo Bill's Resort and Casino: November 19, 2016
SiriusXM's Faction Presents Pennywise
House of Blues: November 19, 2016
Smash Magazine presents For Today The Farewell Tour
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: November 14, 2016
SnowJam Ski & Snowboard Show
Cashman Center: November 19, 2016 - November 20, 2016
Stayin' Alive: The World's #1 Tribute to Bee Gees
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: November 18, 2016 - November 20, 2016
Steel Magnolias
The Smith Center: November 18, 2016 - November 20, 2016
Tribal Seeds
Brooklyn Bowl: November 19, 2016
truTV Impractical Jokers
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino: November 18, 2016
UNLV Runnin' Rebels Basketball vs Cal State Fullerton
Thomas & Mack Center: November 19, 2016
UNLV Runnin' Rebels Basketball vs UC Riverside
Thomas & Mack Center: November 16, 2016
WCK Muay Thai
Orleans Hotel and Casino: November 17, 2016
November 21 – 27
Olivia Newton-John
Flamingo: November 22, 2016 - November 26, 2016
Jim Jefferies
Mirage: November 25, 2016 - November 26, 2016
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
The Smith Center: November 22, 2016 - November 27, 2016
Steven Wright
Orleans: November 25, 2016 - November 26, 2016
52 Fridays - Eric Burdon & The Animals
Golden Nugget: November 25, 2016
Carrie Underwood
T-Mobile Arena: November 26, 2016
Chubby Checker
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: November 25, 2016 - November 27, 2016
Continental Tire Las Vegas Invitational
Orleans Hotel and Casino: November 24, 2016 - November 26, 2016
Dee Dee Bridgewater
The Smith Center: November 25, 2016 - November 26, 2016
MGM Grand Main Event
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino: November 21, 2016 - November 23, 2016
Midwest Arms Collector Gun and Knife Shows
Cashman Center: November 26, 2016 - November 27, 2016
Mondays Dark with Mark Shunock
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: November 21, 2016
Motor Trend International Auto Show - Las Vegas
Las Vegas Convention Center: November 25, 2016 - November 27, 2016
Queen of the Night
Suncoast Hotel and Casino: November 26, 2016 - November 27, 2016
RVLTN Presents: Bass 'N Trapment Featuring Snails, Crizzly, Liquid Stranger, & Instant Party
Brooklyn Bowl: November 26, 2016
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: November 26, 2016
Smash Magazine presents The Interrupters
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: November 23, 2016
South Point Thanksgiving Shootout NCAA Division I Basketball
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: November 25, 2016 - November 26, 2016
Switchfoot & Relient K - Looking for America Tour
House of Blues: November 23, 2016
The Ice Rink at Boulevard Pool
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: November 25, 2016 - January 2, 2017
The O'Jays
Buffalo Bill's Resort and Casino: November 26, 2016
Top Rank Presents HBO World Championship Boxing
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: November 26, 2016
UNLV Rebel Football vs Nevada, Reno
Sam Boyd Stadium: November 26, 2016
UNLV Runnin' Rebels Basketball vs Northern Arizona
Thomas & Mack Center: November 22, 2016
UNLV Runnin' Rebels Basketball vs TCU
Thomas & Mack Center: November 25, 2016
UNLV Runnin' Rebels Basketball vs Washington or Western Kentucky
Thomas & Mack Center: November 26, 2016
November 28 – December 5
Reba, Brooks & Dunn
Caesars Palace: November 30, 2016 - December 10, 2016
Ron White
Mirage: December 2, 2016 - December 3, 2016
Rodney Carrington
MGM Grand: December 1, 2016 - December 10, 2016
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Golden Nugget: December 2, 2016 - December 3, 2016
Josh Turner
Orleans: December 2, 2016 - December 3, 2016
Tanya Tucker
Golden Nugget: December 4, 2016
Brenda Lee
Golden Nugget: December 5, 2016
Terri Clark
Golden Nugget: December 1, 2016
10th Annual How The Grouch Stole Christmas Ft Living Legends (All Original Members)
Brooklyn Bowl: November 30, 2016
30th Annual Downtown Hoedown
Fremont Street Experience: November 30, 2016
Alabama with special guest Levon
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: December 2, 2016 - December 3, 2016
Andrea Bocelli
MGM Grand Hotel and Casino: December 3, 2016
Asking Alexandria
Brooklyn Bowl: December 1, 2016
Benny Binion's Bucking Horse and Bull Sale & PRCA Permit Holder of the Year Challenge
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: December 1, 2016 - December 3, 2016
Bobby Caldwell
Sunset Station Hotel Casino: December 3, 2016
Bunker Dance Center Christmas Show
Cashman Center: December 2, 2016
Cowboy Christmas
Sands Expo & Convention Center: December 1, 2016 - December 11, 2016
Cowboy Marketplace Gift Show
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino: December 1, 2016 - December 10, 2016
Country Christmas
Sands Expo & Convention Center: December 1, 2016 - December 11, 2016
Emo Night Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bowl: December 1, 2016
George Strait
T-Mobile Arena: December 2, 2016 - December 3, 2016
Go Pro Recruiting Mastery
Las Vegas Convention Center: December 1, 2016 - December 4, 2016
Great American Comic Con
Cashman Center: December 3, 2016 - December 4, 2016
Home For The Holidays with Rita Moreno
The Smith Center: December 3, 2016 - December 4, 2016
Hymns of Hawai'i
The Smith Center: December 2, 2016 - December 3, 2016
Kings of Chaos: Rock's Ultimate Supergroup - Live!
House of Blues: December 1, 2016 - December 3, 2016
LoCash
Treasure Island - TI Hotel & Casino: December 4, 2016 - December 7, 2016
Mark Wills
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: December 2, 2016
Miranda Sings
The Smith Center: December 1, 2016
NETFLIX Presents Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider & Nick Swardson
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: December 2, 2016 - December 3, 2016
Sam Riggs
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: December 3, 2016
South Point Western Gift Show
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: December 1, 2016 - December 11, 2016
Steve Solomon’s My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m Home For the Holidays
The Smith Center: November 30, 2016 - December 4, 2016
The Ultimate Fighter Finale
Palms Casino Resort: December 3, 2016
World Bronc Futurity
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: December 2, 2016
World Series of Team Roping
South Point Hotel Casino & Spa: December 5, 2016 - December 11, 2016
For dates and times, be sure to log onto the Las Vegas Online Entertainment Guide: lvol.com.
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