Boyz II Men - Four-time Grammy-winning R&B group Boyz II Men will mark their first-ever extended engagement on the famed Las Vegas Strip when they open at Flamingo Las Vegas on Dec. 14, 2010 for a four-week seasonal celebration in the legendary Flamingo Showroom. The special holiday show will feature all of the group’s hits, some unexpected songs done in the famous Boyz II Men style and enough holiday tunes to get everyone in the festive spirit of the season. Show time is 7:30 p.m. each night and show dates will be Dec. 14 – 18, 21 – 24, 26, 28 – 30 and Jan. 1 – 2 and 5 – 9. Ticket prices are $59, $79 and $125 plus taxes and fees. The $125 ticket includes a VIP Meet ‘n Greet with the group. Tickets are available at the Flamingo Box Office, by phone at (702) 733-3333 or (800) 221-7299 or by visitingwww.flamingolasvegas.com
Viva Elvis – One of my business associates was in town with his family and they took me with them to see Viva Elvis at Aria. Based on the reviews I had from friends who saw it – I wasn’t expecting very much. I am pleasantly surprised to say that it was really good! Yes, there are several times when we get the typical ‘Cirque’ crap of people suspended by wires and hanging or floating across the top of the stage which does not make sense, but the overall concept worked and seemed a fitting tribute to Elvis. My friend who I went with is a HUGE Elvis fan, so much so he now owns two of Elvis’ authentic rings, and he REALLY loved the show and will return to see it again. I on the other hand, do not get into the whole Elvis or Beetles ‘groupie fan’ thing so I looked at the show as an entertaining overview of Elvis’ career. I guess it says more coming from a very devoted fan that he loved the show! If some of the rumors around town are true that MGM/Mirage Corporation has reviewed the idea of closing this show along with two of the hotels within the City Center project, then you better go check out this show sooner rather than later. Currently attendance has been stated to be around 60% and that is not enough revenue for a cast the size of this one or the overhead attributed to a Cirque production. Thanks Kevin for a great show and I am so glad that it exceeded your expectations.
Congratulations to Palms Place - Palms Place Hotel & Spa has received the exclusive AAA Four Diamond Award. They are a first time recipient of this distinction since opening in March 2008, Palms Place has met all the criteria established by AAA including excellence in comfort, cleanliness and hospitality.
Christmas on Fremont Street - Back by popular demand, Candy and the Canes will start spreading Holiday cheer in Downtown Las Vegas with free performances at Fremont Street Experience. Starting Wednesday, Nov. 24 and continuing through Dec. 26, Candy and the Canes will dazzle audiences Thursdays – Mondays, staging three shows a night at 7:15 p.m., 8:15 p.m., and 9:15 p.m. on the 3rd Street Stage. Candy and the Canes is a live musical revue that will perform some of the best known and favorite Holiday classics such as “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “White Christmas,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” and many more. The cast is swirled with a little bit of naughty and a little bit of nice and is comprised of singers, dancers and live musicians.
A Holiday Treat From Nine Group - This holiday season, 9 Group gives back by offering the gift of complimentary admission, inviting locals, teachers, military, fire and police personnel to indulge in the ultimate nightlife experience throughout the month of December (excludes New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31). 9 Group venues include some of Sin City’s hottest nightclubs – Rain Nightclub, Moon Nightclub, ghostbar and Playboy Club inside Palms Casino Resort.
Clint Holmes and Family - Returning to the Suncoast Showroom is Las Vegas legend Clint Holmes, along with his wife Kelly Clinton and sister Gayle Steele (I have heard his sister Gayle sing before and she is amazing!!), to perform songs of the holiday season December 17, 18, and 19, each evening at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $29.95, plus tax and convenience fees and can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.636.7075 or visitingwww.suncoastcasino.com. Save on convenience fees by purchasing the tickets in person at Coast Casinos.
