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ROKtober 31st will be a scream at ROK Vegas™ inside New York-New York when sultry starlet Carmen Electra hosts ROK’s inaugural Halloween bash in costume. The spook-tacular night will also feature a special “treat” when Electra’s fiancé, guitarist and DJ Rob Patterson (formerly of Korn) performs and spins a special set. The new Rok Vegas nightclub is located inside the New York-New York Hotel & Casino. Call (702) 740-6ROK (6765) for more details.

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Jumping Jack Flash at the Cannery Casino & Hotel, Performances on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22.

Jumping Jack Flash, a tribute to The Rolling Stones will rock out at the Cannery Casino & Hotel on Friday, November 21 and Saturday, November 22. The tribute act will perform a vast selection of hit songs from what many consider to be the “World’s Greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll Band.” The concerts begin each night at 8 p.m. at The Club inside Cannery Casino & Hotel. Admission is $5 at the door.

Jumping Jack Flash pays homage to the Rolling Stones by recreating the wardrobe, performance and intoxicating sound synonymous with the legendary group. The band derives its title from the 1968 Rolling Stones song, “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” Based out of Southern California, this electrifying act is fronted by Mick Adams, who shares his name and flamboyant presence with Mick Jagger. With haunting renditions of “Brown Sugar,” “Paint It Black,” “Ruby Tuesday,” “Start Me Up,” “Gimme Shelter,” “Satisfaction,” “Wild Horses” and many other classic songs, Jumping Jack Flash will give the audience what they want.

Cannery Casino Resorts can be reached at (702) 856-5100.

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Tracy Morgan Hosts All-Star LAFFAPALOOZA! Featuring Mark Curry, Sheryl Underwood, Earthquake, Corey Holcomb and Lavell Crawford on Saturday, Nov. 22, at THE COMEDY FESTIVAL

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Show to be Taped for TBS Special Airing Sunday, Nov. 30, at 11 p.m. (ET/PT)

THE COMEDY FESTIVAL, Co-Production with AEG Live, Returning to Caesars Palace in Las Vegas For Fourth Year to Take Place Thursday, Nov. 20, to Saturday, Nov. 22; Tickets On Sale Now

Top comedians Mark Curry, Sheryl Underwood, Earthquake, Corey Holcomb and Lavell Crawford are set to join host Tracy Morgan for LAFFAPALOOZA!, a comedy showcase taking place Saturday, Nov. 22, in the Palace Ballroom at Caesars Palace.  The performance is part of the star-studded weekend line-up as TBS Presents a “Very Funny” Festival: THE COMEDY FESTIVAL.

In addition to the live performance in Las Vegas, LAFFAPALOOZA! will be taped for television audiences, premiering on TBS Sunday, Nov. 30, at 11 p.m. (ET/PT).  The special is being executive-produced by Jamie Foxx and Marcus King of Foxx King Entertainment, Stu Schreiberg of Levity Productions and Ron Wilson of LAFFAPALOOZA! Productions.

Now in its fourth year, THE COMEDY FESTIVAL, a co-production with AEG Live, is a three-day event taking place Nov. 20-22 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  The extensive lineup for the event includes such previously announced performers as Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Joan Rivers, Dane Cook, Katt Williams, Tracy Morgan, Jeff Dunham, Dave Attell, Jamie Kennedy, Mike Epps, David Alan Grier, The Kids in the Hall, Russell Peters, Kate Clinton, Jim Breuer, Andrew Dice Clay, Jim Norton and John Oliver.  TBS will televise several programs from THE COMEDY FESTIVAL, including the variety special Ellen’s Even Bigger Really Big Show, presented by DeGeneres; LAFFAPALOOZA!, an evening of performances by top comedians hosted by Morgan; and a celebrity roast of Cheech and Chong.  (A complete list of the previously announced acts is attached at the end of this release.)

Since its Atlanta debut more than 15 years ago, LAFFAPALOOZA! has been a launching pad for up-and-coming comedians.  Nick Cannon and Mike Epps are among dozens of comedians who came into prominence on the LAFFAPALOOZA! stage.  Sheryl Underwood, Earthquake, Corey Holcomb and Lavell Crawford are all alumni of the LAFFAPALOOZA! platform.  This marks the first year that LAFFAPALOOZA! is part of THE COMEDY FESTIVAL.  It is also the first LAFFAPALOOZA! special being taped for TBS.

Tracy Morgan can currently be seen as wild and unpredictable movie star Tracy Jordan in the Emmy-winning NBC sitcom 30 Rock.  A standup comic who headlines across the country, Morgan first caught the attention of television audiences as Hustleman on the hit comedy series Martin.  He joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 1996, appearing for seven seasons and creating such memorable characters as Astronaut Jones and Brian Fellows.  He went on to star in his own comedy series and on Crank Yankers.  His film credits include First Sunday, The Longest Yard, Little Man, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and Head of State.

Actor/comedian Mark Curry is best known as a star of the ABC sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper.  His countless other television and film credits include his own Comedy Central stand-up special, three years of hosting duties on Showtime at the Apollo and a starring role in the movie The Fanatics.  Curry is currently performing to sold-out crowds across the country and encouraging students to stay off drugs and follow their dreams.

Sheryl Underwood is currently heard on The Sheryl Underwood Show on Sirius Radio’s Foxxhole and makes frequent appearances on The Tom Joyner Morning Show.  Her television credits include Oh Drama!, Holla!, The View, Politically Incorrect, The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn, Chelsea Lately, Def Comedy Jam, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and Nikki.  She has also co-starred in the films Beauty Shop, Bulworth and I Got the Hook Up.  She performs in comedy clubs and comedy festivals across the country.  This past December, the Air Force veteran showed her support for the troops by performing in the USO Tour.

Earthquake (aka Nathaniel Stroman) has headlined the Crown Royal Comedy Soul Fest, the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival and the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, and he toured with the Latham Entertainment Presents Comedy Tour.  He takes center stage in the DVD It’s About Got Damm Time and has appeared on such television shows as Comedy Central Presents: Earthquake!, Everybody Hates Chris, Real Time with Bill Maher, The Orlando Jones Show, The Dennis Miller Show, Comic View, Premium Blend, The List and MadTV.  He also opened Atlanta’s Uptown Comedy Corner and Earthquake’s Comedy Corner II and co-starred in the films Getting Played, Clerks 2 and The Long Shots

Corey Holcomb is one the most engaging and appealing acts in comedy.  He has taken top honors at the Miller Genuine Draft Comedy Search, Budweiser Comedy Competition, Chicago Home Jam and LAFFAPALOOZA!  He has appeared at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival and the Chicago Comedy Festival.  His film and television credits include Like Mike, Half & Half, The Tonight Show, Late Friday, MADtv, Premium Blend, Def Comedy Jam, It’s Showtime at the Apollo and Comic View.

Lavell Crawford has appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, The Jamie Foxx Show, Steve Harvey’s Big Time, Motown Live, Showtime at the Apollo, BET’s Comic View and Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam.  His films include Baby Mama Drama, Beverlyhood and Ghetto South Problems.  On stage, he has appeared at numerous comedy festivals and acted in such hit plays as Men Cry in the Dark and Friends and Lovers.  He is currently touring nationally and recently released his own comedy DVD, Takin’ a Fat Break.

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Pop rock music sensation Jonas Brothers will bring its amazing live performance to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Nov. 29. The chart-topping band is scheduled to take the stage at 8 p.m.

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Jonas Brothers’ meteoric rise as a pop culture phenomenon started in August 2007 with the release of their self-titled debut album on Hollywood Records which has since been certified platinum. On iTunes, the band has had six consecutive No. 1 singles including “S.O.S.,” “When You Look Me In The Eyes,” “Burnin’ Up,” “Pushin’ Me Away,” “Tonight” and “A Little Bit Longer.” They released their latest album, A Little Bit Longer, in August 2008 to critical praise and its first single, “Burnin’ Up,” debuted as the No. 1 most added single on Top 40 radio. It also set a record for most requests in 24 hours for Radio Disney’s radio request phone lines. Jonas Brothers are the first band to have three albums on iTunes Top 10 at the same time.

The band recently was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone and is the youngest group to hold that distinct honor. Attendance for their 2008 tours, which included the Look Me In The Eyes tour and Burning Up tour, surpassed one million fans. The band has been filming a 3-D concert and behind-the-scenes feature length movie for Walt Disney Studios scheduled for release in February 2009. Their recent tours also were photographed for a fall 2008 release of their first book which will be published by the Disney Book Group.

Jonas Brothers started its summer with the premiere of Disney Channel’s Original Movie Camp Rock. Their short form reality series, Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream, airs on Disney Channels worldwide and they have begun production on their new original series, J.O.N.A.S., to premiere in spring 2009 on Disney Channel.

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October 31, 2008 – Cowboy Mouth to Perform Live at the Canyon Club 202 Fremont St Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 385-4011

Doors at 7:00pm – Tickets are $25.00

Venue Website: www.fourqueens.com

Band Website: www.cowboymouth.com or www.myspace.com/cowboymouth

The quintessential New Orleans rock n’ roll band, COWBOY MOUTH, is back with their latest release, Fearless. The new album features energetic rockers including “Tell the Girl Ur Sorry”, “Belly” and “Kelly Ripa” which are already fan favorites live as well as “Follow Me” featuring Griff on vocals and “Maureen”, Fred’s touching song about his mother. Sure not to disappoint diehard fans and garner new, Fearless, is a Cowboy Mouth record to savor. IN-STORES NOW!

Live DVD “The Name of The Band is Cowboy Mouth” Preview available at http://promo.cowboymouth.com/

High resolution images, audio, and video available upon request.

For all other information about Cowboy Mouth or to schedule an interview contact Che Stratos proudmouthpr@yahoo.com or call 434-466-9243.

Cowboy Mouth

“Warm up your prayer beads, get your kneepads on and prepare to hallelujah: Cowboy Mouth is coming to save your soul again.” – Mike Breen Cincinnati Citybeat

With so many one hit wonders in the music industry these days, the true musicians seem to fall through the cracks. This is NOT the case for Cowboy Mouth. Cowboy Mouth is New Orleans rock n’ roll! Presenting roughly 200 shows per year, releasing nearly a dozen records, and featured on TV shows and radio stations everywhere, Cowboy Mouth has been seen and heard by millions of fans worldwide. For more than 15 years, the members of Cowboy Mouth have preached and shouted at the top of their lungs the joys of being alive and the joys of being in and from New Orleans , sharing a slice of Mardi Gras heaven with fans around the world. As front man Fred LeBlanc has said, “If The Neville Brothers and The Clash had a baby, it would be Cowboy Mouth.”

The band is led by Fred LeBlanc, Cowboy Mouth’s maniacal drummer/lead singer (think the Tasmanian Devil playing drums like Keith Moon with a voice like Bo Diddley) and John Thomas Griffith on lead vocals and lead guitar. Fred came to Cowboy Mouth after four years with the southern punk band Dash Rip Rock. Also an accomplished producer, Fred mixed the band’s first two studio recordings and also earned a gold record for producing Deadeye Dick’s hit song from the movie Dumb And Dumber, “New Age Girl.” Griffith, (the Griff) had been friends with Fred for years before the two talked about forming Cowboy Mouth together along with two local New Orleans musicians. As the lead singer of ’80s band The Red Rockers, Griff had a top-selling album on Columbia Records. Their hit song ” China ” was one of the first hits on MTV, and is still played on the radio today. Griff has opened on tour with bands like The Go-Gos and U2, and was recently inducted into the Texas Guitar Players’ Hall of Fame.

The band’s rhythm guitarist Jonathan “JP” Pretus cut his musical teeth in clubs and bars in and around New Orleans and Baton Rouge for the better part of the last 10 years. Bassist Regina Zernay, formerly of Dreamworks/Megatronic band Halfcocked, was fronting her own band, Méchant, when she met Cowboy Mouth. She’s played and recorded with over a half dozen local Southern California bands, including Big Violin (whose music was featured on The Real World), Red Delicious, and Jam Balaya (musical guests on two episodes of the TV show Half & Half).

Crowd participation is a must at a Cowboy Mouth show. Led by Fred’s larger-than-life presence, the band’s performances are high-energy and extraordinarily intense, usually leaving audiences as drenched and as spent as the band. Cowboy Mouth fans range from ages five to age eighty-five, but they have one thing in common – as Fred confides to the audience, “Cowboy Mouth is about pretending that you’re five years old, naked as a jaybird and about to turn the hose on your parents, and there’s not a damn thing they can do about it.”

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Darlene Koldenhoven has provided vocals for musical icons, television and movies.

Darlene Koldenhoven, the beloved tambourine-waving choir nun in both Sister Act films, will showcase her vocal talents with an intimate concert at the Henderson Events Plaza, located at 200 S. Water Street, on Saturday, October 25 at 8 p.m. Admission and parking is free.

“Darlene’s vocal capabilities are both impressive and mesmerizing,” said Andrea Primo, Director of the Cultural Arts & Tourism Department, “Her angelic and expressive lyrics accompanied by a soul-stirring performance will entertain audiences of all ages.”

The Grammy Award winner and three-time nominee is a classically trained singer whose five-octave range has been showcased on several television specials, movies and albums. She was featured on PBS as the memorable solo vocalist in Yanni Live at the Acropolis, which garnered over 1.5 billion viewers worldwide. Additionally, Koldenhoven served as a vocal coach/musical director for both Sister Act films as well as performed as one of the singing nuns in the movies.

Her latest endeavor includes releasing her fourth album, Infinite Voice, which blends several popular genres of music into original compositions. It has earned several accolades including #1 Album on the New Age Radio Charts and voted by broadcasters as “Best Vocal Album” for the 2007 Lifestyle Music Awards.

Koldenhoven’s voice has graced a multitude of albums from musical giants like Barbra Streisand, Rod Stewart, jazz legend Ramsey Lewis and classic rock icons Pink Floyd. Most recently, she has lent her voice to the soundtrack of the 2007 film Freedom Writers starring Hilary Swank.

For more information, call 702-267-2171 or visit www.HendersonLive.com.

The City of Henderson supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Advanced notice may be necessary to ensure that appropriate accommodations will be provided. For full telephone, use Relay Nevada by dialing 7-1-1.

About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism

The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.

The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.

For additional information on our programs and entertainment, please contact us directly at (702) 267-2171. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Due to overwhelming demand for the “can’t miss” concert event of 2008, Neil Diamond has added a third leg to his 2008-09 North American tour to satisfy his legions of fans. The legendary singer, songwriter and performer’s tour will stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Friday, Jan. 2. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

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I Love All Access is proud to be the exclusive provider of VIP ticket package experiences for the tour. Fans should visit iloveallaccess.com for more information and to purchase VIP tickets.

With a career spanning four decades long including more than 125 million records sold worldwide, 36 Top 40 hits, a Grammy, a Golden Globe and thousands of sold-out shows around the globe, Diamond remains one of the most vital and innovative forces in modern music. His current shows feature classics such as “Sweet Caroline,” “I’m a Believer,” and “Cherry, Cherry,” as well as new songs from his critically acclaimed album, Home Before Dark, his second collaboration with renowned producer Rick Rubin. Home Before Dark, which offers a stripped-down, emotionally honest and passionately compelling approach, was released by Columbia Records on May 6 and debuted at No. 1, marking Diamond’s first ever chart-topping debut.

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Menu items provide a spicy twist on authentic cuisine.

The latest Strip hot-spot, T&T (Tacos & Tequila), ignites guests’ taste buds with a bold and flavorful menu designed by consulting chef Richard Sandoval and managed by Executive Chef Saul Ortiz.

The restaurant boasts a flavorful Mexican menu complete with appetizers such as quesadillas, tostadas, ceviches, soups and salads as well as traditional entrees including enchiladas, burritos and tacos. Guests can start off by indulging in fresh guacamole spiced to their liking ($9) nachos with a chipotle-cheese sauce and all the fixings ($11) or traditional queso fundido ($12). T&T also offers small quesadillas filled with a choice of adobo shrimp ($12); marinated beef ($12); or mushroom-huitlacoché ($11).

Chef Ortiz kicks it up a notch with zesty enchiladas and burritos, featuring distinctive flavor combinations such as the beef barbacoa enchiladas with a roasted tomato-guajillo sauce ($16) or the chicken enchiladas divorciadas, smothered in two kinds of sauces and paired with refried black beans, rice and shredded lettuce ($15). Burrito lovers have a choice of the chicken ($14) or beef burrito ($16), both served with black beans and rice. The restaurant also offers flame grilled traditional entrees like classic carne asada ($22) carnitas ($17) pork spare ribs ($17) and fajitas with a choice of tender chicken, skirt steak or shrimp ($15-$17). Chef Sandoval’s menu includes an extensive taco selection, with 13 different taco creations, including fiery favorites such as the chicken ($12) and baja tacos ($13) as well as tantalizing gourmet selections including the Kobe beef ($25) and lobster tacos ($23).

T&T’s tangy cuisine is best served with a lip-smacking cocktail such as the specialty Pineapple Chipotle margarita with a dash of Tabasco ($12), Carly’s Trap made with Milagro Reposado Tequila, fresh cucumber, watermelon and lemon ($12) or the Monty Mojito featuring 12-year-aged rum ($12). With an extensive list of more than 70 tequilas, guests can concoct their own margarita or take the advice of the restaurant’s signature Tequila Temptresses Bridgette and Carly, who roam the dining area with a tequila cart suggesting flavor-enhancing pairings. The restaurant also features a selection of sangria, wine and champagne.

Diners can finish off their fiery meal with something sweet from the exciting homemade dessert menu. Choices include creamy tres leches cake with fruit reduction and whipped cream, warm bananas empanadas with cool vanilla ice cream, a Morenita brownie sundae with cinnamon ice cream, walnut brittle and chocolate sauce, or Helado Frito (fried ice cream) with strawberry-pineapple pico de gallo. All desserts are priced at $7 and provide the perfect antidote to the restaurant’s tangy cuisine.

T&T is owned and operated by Drive This Entertainment! and its partners Michael Frey and Craig Gilbert. Located above hotel registration at Luxor, T&T is open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and offers late-night dining (with a limited menu) until 3 a.m. For reservations or more information, call (702) 262-5225.

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Additional MGM MIRAGE Properties To Host Limited Closed Circuit Seats; Tickets Now On Sale.

De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao Tickets

Mandalay Bay and The Mirage will host closed circuit viewing in conjunction with the upcoming “Dream Match” between the ‘Golden Boy’ Oscar De La Hoya and Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao. The championship card, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, will be distributed by HBO-Pay-Per-View and the live telecast will begin at 6 p.m. PST. Circus Circus, TI, Monte Carlo, Excalibur, Luxor and New York-New York will host a limited number of closed circuit seats.

Tickets for the fight sold out in one day and established a live gate of nearly $17 million. This was second only to the De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather fight held in May 2007 which featured a record-breaking $19 million gate.

Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Top Rank, Inc., presented by Tequila Cazadores and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate, Dewalt Tools and Southwest Airlines, this fight is an exciting and intriguing 12-round, 147-pound welterweight battle pitting two of the most recognizable and popular talents in the sport in what will be the grand finale of the 2008 boxing calendar year.

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The Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino proudly welcomes Jenni Rivera to the Rio Pavillion on Saturday, November 1 at 9 p.m. Boasting a discography of more than ten albums, Rivera is considered a leader in banda/corridor a genre of contemporary regional Mexican music.

Jenni Rivera Tickets

Jenni Rivera, born in Long Beach, California to Mexican immigrant parents, is considered the preeminent female artist in a genre dominated by men. Rivera’s father, Pedro Rivera, and her brothers (including Mexican music star Lupillo Rivera) played Mexican music, focusing on banda/corrido, norteño and ranchero and encouraged her interest in music too. Rivera went on to college, majoring in business administration rather than music. After college, Rivera worked as a real estate agent, although she kept a hand in music and helped her father run his record company.

In 1995, Rivera signed with Capitol/EMI’s Latin division to release her first album, “Chacalosa.” Rivera made a few more albums for the label before recording for Sony’s Latin division in the late 90s. Leaving Sony, Rivera signed with Fonovisa, one of the top labels in the regional Mexican market. Her first Fonovisa album, “Que Me Entierrren Con la Banda,” was released in 1999 and contained the hit “Las Malandinas.” The album was quickly followed by two releases in 2000, including “Dejate Amar” and “Se Las Voy a Dar a Otro.” Rivera’s 2002 release, “Se Las Voy A Dar A Otro” earned her a GRAMMY nomination as Best Banda Album. In 2003, Rivera released the conceptual “Homenaje a las Grandes,” one of Rivera’s most ambitious albums meaning “homage to the great ones” which pays tribute to famous Mexican female stars such as Lucho Villa, Mercedes Castro, Rocio Durcal, Lola Beltrán and Alejandra Guzmán.

“Parrandera, Rebelde y Atrevida,” Rivera’s newest album’s title, is meant to suggest her personality as a free-spirited girl, rebel and daring, characteristics she feels she shares with thousands of female fans. The album’s 12 songs revolve around central ideas of empowerment and love. The first song off the album titled “Que Me Vas A Dar” is a remake of a classic regional Mexican song about a woman’s possibility of reuniting with a lost love.

Jenni Rivera, will perform for one-night-only in the Rio Pavillion on Saturday, November 1, 2008.

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