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Iconic funny man Bill Cosby, who has been making audiences laugh for decades with his keen insight into everyday existence, brings his signature comedy to the Treasure Island Theatre May 25 at 8 p.m.

Cosby has earned respect from critics and adoration from fans for his uncanny ability to connect with people through humor and providing insight into the role of parents, children, family members, men and women,. Without resorting to gimmickry or lowbrow humor, Cosby has been compared to such great American humorists as Charlie Chaplin, Will Rogers, W.C. Fields and Groucho Marx. A testament to his status in the world of comedy, Cosby has earned five Grammy Awards for best comedy album.

Known the world over for “The Cosby Show,” which ran from 1984 to 1992 on NBC, Cosby broke racial barriers and sent a powerful message to viewers – that the family unit and raising children matters most. The No. 1 rated sitcom earned six Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes and 10 People’s Choice Awards. It helped set the stage for Cosby’s career as an author, as his book “Fatherhood” remained at No. 1 for more than half of its 54 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller List. Among Cosby’s other titles are “Time Flies,” “Love and Marriage,” “Come On People: On the Path from Victims to Victors” and “Friends of a Feather: One of Life’s Little Fables,” which was illustrated by his daughter.

A champion of youth, Cosby’s dedication to helping children realize their potential is evidenced through his Emmy Award-winning “Little Bill” animated series, which aired on Nickelodeon and CBS. Together with partners Tom Werner and Marcy Carsey, Cosby produced “A Different World” on NBC from 1987 to 1993. His other television and film credits include “Obkb,” “Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids,” “The Cosby Mysteries,” “Man and Boy” and “Uptown Saturday Night,” where he starred alongside Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte. He has written, produced and directed educational television shows and animated specials.

Few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of Cosby, who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philadelphia housing project. After returning from the Navy, Cosby went on to earn a degree at Temple University and later a master’s and doctoral degree in Education from the University of Massachusetts. As philanthropists, Cosby and wife Camille have made substantial gifts in support of education and to various social service and civil rights organizations. His lifelong contributions to American culture were recognized with a Kennedy Center Honor in 1998, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in July 2002, America’s highest civilian honor, and the Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2009.

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Grandma Lee will be doing her standup comedy at The King’s Room at 7 p.m. beginning on Thursday, May 31 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino and ironically she turns 78 on the week that she opens.

She first played comedy in Las Vegas at the LOUIE ANDERSON THEATER at the Palace Station and now she’s back for a two-month engagement Thursdays through Sundays at 7 p.m.  She gained her fame on “America’s Got Talent” and has been the hottest senior citizen comic in America since then.

She was born Lee Strong on May 29, 1934 making her 77 years old. Her stage name is Grandma Lee to fit her persona. She was born in Oklahoma City, OK. She was married to a U.S. Marine, named Ben Strong, she reared four children. She was a newspaper reporter and a phone operator before she tried her hand at comedy.  Her husband died of cancer in 1995 and she attended a comedy workshop.

It was 2009, at age 75, when she appeared on “America’s Got Talent.”  Although she made it to the Top 10, she was in the bottom 5 and was eliminated from the competition. She told People Magazine, “My material is based on the truth. I go up there and wing it…but I had to clean up the show. I won’t say a cuss word or anything to jeopardize myself. I can do clean and edgy.”

At her Houston audition, one of her jokes was, “I’ve decided that when I die, I want to be cremated and have my ashes sprinkled over Krispy Kreme. That way I know my fat daughter-in-laws will come down and visit me a couple of times a week. With the positive feedback from the judges and a cheering audience encore, she had gained 90 seconds of fame instantly. The judges said that they loved her timing, the material was great and that it was an honor to have her on the show. Her sassy and quick-witted sense of humor has gained her notoriety. The material she had used included sexual innuendo, her family and the judges.

She will perform on Eddie Griffin’s days off at The King’s Room in their comedy club. Tickets are $72.60 for general admission, $95.10 for VIP and $182.05 for the show plus a meet –and-greet with Grandma Lee after the show. For show tickets call (702) 777-7776.

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WHO: The legendary Carlos Santana will perform An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow.

For 40 years and as many albums later, Santana has sold more than 90 million records and reached more than 100 million fans at concerts worldwide. To date, Santana has won 10 GRAMMY® Awards, including a record-tying nine for a single project for 1999’s Supernatural (including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for “Smooth”). In 1998, the group was ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Among many other honors, Carlos Santana has also been cited by Rolling Stone as No. 15 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” His last CD, Guitar Heaven … The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time (Arista), was released in late September 2010. Celebrating that chart debut, Santana joined the ranks of the Rolling Stones as the only musical act in chart history to score at least one Top 10 album in every decade beginning with the 1960s.  Guitar Heaven … is Santana’s 29th Billboard Top 200 charting release, 12th Top 10 album debut and third Top 10 debut over the last five years.

WHAT: An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

A special series of headlining shows by one of the greatest guitarists in rock history who will perform in an interactive intimate venue allowing fans to rock with him throughout each evening.

House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino has been uniquely reconfigured for the special Santana show. Fans within a few feet of the music legend can select from several intimate locations within the venue, from a limited number of exclusive VIP packages including meet and greets, limited edition photos, specialty dining/beverage packages and stage-side specialty dining.

WHEN: An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Show time: 8 p.m.

Show dates for 2012:

·         May 2, 4, 5 & 6

·         May 9, 11, 12 & 13

·         May 23, 25, 26  & 27

·         May 30, June 1, 2 & 3

·         Sept. 12, 13 & 15

·         Sept. 19, 21, 22 & 23

·         Oct. 31, Nov. 2, 3 & 4

·         Nov. 7, 9, 10 & 11

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Station Casinos entertains locals with a number of new weekly acts and shows at several of its properties in addition to its trademark bands that the city has grown to love. Tickets into the shows are free unless otherwise noted.

Green Valley Ranch Resort

Every Sunday:

The Pond – Lounge at the private pool and enjoy DJ Relapse as he spins from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Sunday, May 6:

o   Ovation – Guests can enjoy the sounds of Garin Bader. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $15 at the door. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Sunday, May 20:

o   Ovation – Guests can enjoy the sounds of Jack Walker. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $15 at the door. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Tuesday:

The Pond – Lounge at the private pool and enjoy DJ Seany Mac as he spins from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dark on May 1. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Quinn’s Irish Pub – Test your knowledge at pub trivia from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love plays piano from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Every Wednesday:

o   Quinn’s Irish Pub – Guests advance to different levels of difficulty as they sing their hearts out at Karate Karaoke from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Guitarist and singer Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Every Thursday:

o   Ovation – Enjoy live music on a rotating schedule with a variety of genres including the diverse and energetic sounds of Loophole on May 3 and May 31, the jazz-inspired funk with the Lon Bronson All-Star Band on May 10 and 24 and yacht rock with Guilty Pleasures on May 17. Doors open at 8 p.m. for all performances except Guilty Pleasures, which opens at 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Quinn’s Irish Pub – Darby O’Gill & The Little People take the stage from 9 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love plays piano from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Every Friday:

Ovation – Guests enjoy Nashville Unplugged twice per month (May 11 and 25), featuring hosts and singer/songwriters Brian McComas and Aaron Benward, along with special guests, who will present “The Story Behind the Song.” Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Cover is $5 and guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Ovation – Guests can enjoy the soul sounds of Barry Black. The show is dark on May 11 and 25, as Phoenix will perform. Doors open at 10 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Quinn’s Irish Pub – Guests can enjoy the rock sounds of Speed from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love plays piano from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.

o   Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Guests can enjoy a late-night jam during Late Night Sessions. Las Vegas’ best musicians perform from midnight to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Lobby Bar – Guests can enjoy DJ Josh as he spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

The Pond – Lounge at the private pool and enjoy DJ Furious Styles as he spins from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The show is dark on May 4, as DJ Phase will spin. Guests must be 21 years or older.
The Pond – Lounge at the private pool and enjoy the sounds of Brad Standley & The Foxflies from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The show is dark on May 4. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   Ovation – America’s Got Talent winner and Green Valley Ranch’s first resident headliner Michael Grimm will perform his soulful blues sounds every Saturday night. Doors open at 10:30 p.m., except the May 5 performance, which opens at 7 p.m. The show is dark on May 19, as The Fab will perform the Beatles’ famed album Abbey Road in its entirety. Cover is $5 at the door and guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Quinn’s Irish Pub – Darby O’Gill & The Little People take the stage at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love plays piano from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.

o   Lobby Bar – Guests can enjoy DJ Seany Mac as he spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

The Pond – Lounge at the private pool and enjoy DJ Phase as he spins from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The show is dark on May 5, as guests can enjoy a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Guests must be 21 years or older.
The Pond – Lounge at the private pool and enjoy live music of different genres. Enjoy the reggae stylings of HaleAmanO on May 12 and the reggae sounds of Lady Reiko on May 26. No performance on May 5. All performances begin at 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, May 19:

The Backyard – Guests can enjoy more than 80 wines and live reggae music from Michael Black, Ray Leger, Headshine and Mahi during the 7th annual Rock ‘n Roll Wine Reggae Pool Party from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Tickets are $45 including tax and applicable fees and guests must be 21 years or older.

Santa Fe Station

Every Monday:

o   4949 Lounge – Guests can test their vocal skills with karaoke from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

o   4949 Lounge – Guests can enjoy DJ Kram as he spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   4949 Lounge – Guests can enjoy DJ Kram as he spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, May 5:

o   Chrome Showroom – Guests can enjoy some of Las Vegas’ top musicians with Vegas Super Band. Doors open at 7 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.

Red Rock Resort

Every Thursday:

o   Onyx Bar – Guests can enjoy the sounds of guitarist/vocalist Ray Fortune as he performs hits from a variety of genres from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   T-Bones Chophouse – Singer Sarah Frances Johnston performs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Every Friday:

o   Rocks Lounge – Zowie Bowie, featuring Chris Phillips and Marley Taylor, takes the stage with today’s hottest dance music, Top 40 hits and hip hop. Doors open at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Onyx Bar – Guests can enjoy the sounds of guitarist/vocalist Ray Fortune as he performs hits from a variety of genres from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   T-Bones Chophouse – Guitarist and pianist Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Every Saturday:

o   Rocks Lounge – Guests can enjoy the alternative rock sounds of Franky Perez. Doors open at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Onyx Bar – Guests can enjoy the sounds of guitarist/vocalist Ray Fortune as he performs hits from a variety of genres from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   T-Bones Chophouse – Guitarist and pianist Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunset Station

Every Friday:

o   Club Madrid – Enjoy original tracks and hard rock covers of Sin City Sinners from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Gaudi Bar – Busker Kings, an acoustic power duo with a Foo Fighters meets Simon & Garfunkel sound, performs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   Club Madrid – Guests can enjoy the acoustic sounds of Strung Out Sessions. All performances begin at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Gaudi Bar – Busker Kings, an acoustic power duo with a Foo Fighters meets Simon & Garfunkel sound, performs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, May 5:

o   Club Madrid – UFC on FOX viewing party from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, May 26:

o   Club Madrid – UFC 146 viewing party for the Junior Dos Santos and Alistair Overeem fight. Doors open at 6 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Texas Station

Every Wednesday:

o   Martini Bar – Sideshow performs classics and the latest hits from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Thursday:

o   South Padre – La Nueva Live Mix featuring La Nueva’s Oscar “El Coyote” Ruiz along with DJ Lee and DJ Paco mixing the top Latin hits from inside the South Padre with doors at 9 p.m. Cover is $5 for ladies after 11 p.m. and $10 for men at the door. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Garage Bar – Test your knowledge at pub trivia from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

o   South Padre – Guests can enjoy the country sounds of Sam Riddle. Doors open at 8 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.

o   A-Bar – Darrin Michaels plays jazz from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Martini Bar – Sideshow performs classics and the latest hits from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Friday, May 4:

Dallas Events Center – Guests can enjoy The Ultimate Stones as they cover classic hits from The Rolling Stones. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $5 plus tax and applicable fees. Guests under 21 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Every Saturday:

o   South Padre – Yellow Brick Road (YBR) performs with doors at 9 p.m. This Las Vegas-based classic rock tribute band takes on the entire classic rock/pop spectrum with an emphasis on details and inflections. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   A-Bar – Darrin Michaels plays jazz from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Martini Bar – Guests can enjoy the diverse sounds of Betsy Holm from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, May 26:

Dallas Events Center – Guests can enjoy E’Casanova, as he covers the classic hits of Michael Jackson. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15 plus tax and applicable fees. Guests under 21 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Boulder Station

Every Sunday:

o   The Railhead – Latin Night with Noche Nortena featuring El Moreno Carrillo Y Su Banda Tierra Sagrada, delivering the best in regional Mexican music at 9:30 p.m. The music flows, leading up to the show and between sets with a DJ spinning the best Latin tunes from 9:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Cover is $5 for women and $10 for men. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

o   The Railhead – Guests can enjoy La Nueva Live Mix. Doors open at 10 p.m. There is a $10 cover for men. Cover is $5 for women, after midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   KIXX – Sing the night away with Karate Karaoke from 8 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   The Railhead – Boulder Blues features some of the country’s best blues musicians. The May schedule features: Sena Ehrhardt with Lady J Huston & The Fireballs performing at the after party on May 5, Jimmy Thackery with John Earl & The Boogieman Band performing at the after party on May 12, Joe Louis Walker with The Joey Vitale Trio performing at the after party on May 19 and Les Dudek with Cheryl Justice performing at the after party on May 26. All shows begin at 9 p.m., except the 5/19 performance, which begins at 10:30 p.m. There is a $5 cover and guests must be 21 years or older.

Aliante Station

Sunday, May 13:

o   Access Showroom – Guests can enjoy the sounds of Garin Bader. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $15 at the door.

Sunday, May 27:

o   Access Showroom – Guests can enjoy the sounds of Jack Walker. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $15 at the door.

Every Thursday:

o   MRKT Sea & Land – Guitarist and pianist Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

o   ETA Lounge – DJ Jenna spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

o   ETA Lounge –DJ JD Live spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with Go-Go dancers shaking things up. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   MRKT Sea & Land – Guests can enjoy the sounds of Michael Johnson, as he performs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Friday, May 4:

Access Showroom – Guests can enjoy the acoustic sounds of Strung Out Sessions. Doors open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Friday, May 11:

Access Showroom – Guests can enjoy the soulful blues of Michael Grimm. Cover is $5 and doors open at 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   Access Showroom – Caliente Noche Latina with Volume 1 performs a wide variety of music from cha-cha, ranchera and salsa to pop, disco and funk. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $5. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   ETA Lounge – Exotic DJ spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with Go-Go dancers shaking things up. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   MRKT Sea & Land – Guitarist and singer Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday, May 26:

Access Showroom – Guests enjoy Nashville Unplugged, featuring hosts and singer/songwriters Brian McComas and Aaron Benward, along with special guests, who will present “The Story Behind the Song.” Doors open at 7 p.m. Cover is $5 and guests must be 21 years or older.

Palace Station

Every Monday

o   Louie Anderson Theater – Guests can enjoy open night mic with Las Vegas’ best local artists, during the Gibson Artist Showcase from 9 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Wednesday, May 2 – Saturday, May 5:

o   Louie Anderson Theater – Bonkerz Comedy Productions presents Louie LOL at the Louie Anderson Theater. All shows are at 7 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $59.95 plus tax and applicable fees. VIP packages are available at $109.95 plus tax and applicable fees and include signed memorabilia, priority seating and a meet-and-greet with Anderson. Locals and Palace Station hotel guests receive a $20 discount. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.

Every Wednesday through Saturday, beginning Wednesday, May 9:

o   Louie Anderson Theater – Bonkerz Comedy Productions presents Louie Anderson’s Big Baby Boomer at the Louie Anderson Theater. All shows are at 7 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $59.95 plus tax and applicable fees. VIP packages are available at $109.95 plus tax and applicable fees and include signed memorabilia, priority seating and a meet-and-greet with Anderson. Locals and Palace Station hotel guests receive a $20 discount. The show is dark May 19. A special added performance on Tuesday, May 15. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.

Every Wednesday:

o   Jack’s – Sing the night away at karate karaoke from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

o   Louie Anderson Theatre – Guests can enjoy the sounds of Groovin’ High at 10 p.m. The show is dark on May 25. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Jack’s – Guests can enjoy Elegant Vagabonds from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Jack’s – Guests can enjoy the Jason Walker Experience from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   Jack’s – Guests can enjoy the classic rock sounds of Nuff Said from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, May 19:

o   Louie Anderson Theater – Legendary comedian Marty Allen headlines while Louie Anderson is on the road. Allen became part of the popular ‘50s comedy duo Allen and Rossi with fellow comedian Steve Rossi. All shows begin at 4 p.m. Tickets begin at $49.95 plus tax and applicable fees. Locals and Palace Station hotel guests receive a $15 discount. Must be 18 years or older.

Fiesta Rancho

Every Sunday:

o   Club Tequila – Guests can enjoy a La Kalle Live Mix with Noche Celestial de los Domingos. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $10 for men. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Thursday:

Cabo Lounge – Enjoy live music on a rotating schedule with a variety of genres including John Earl & The Boogieman Band on May 3, The Chris Bell Band on May 10, Wolf Creek on May 17, Southern Stue on May 24 and Scott Rhiner & The Moanin’ Blacksnakes on May 31. All shows begin at 8 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

o   Cabo Lounge – Noches Sabrosas featuring Volume 1 performs a wide variety of music from cha-cha, ranchera and salsa to pop, disco and funk from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Club Tequila – Guests can enjoy current contemporary Latin music with Mundo Vacio during Latin Night.  Doors open at 10:30 p.m. Cover is $10 for men and $5 for women after midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Friday, May 4:

o   Club Tequila – Guests can enjoy current contemporary Latin music with Mundo Vacio during Latin Night.  A special pre-Cinco de Mayo celebration with special guest Vampiro. Doors open at 10:30 p.m. Cover is $15 for men, $5 for women until 11:30 p.m. and $15 for women after 11:30 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   Club Tequila – El Moreno Carrillo Y Su Banda Tierra Sagrada delivers the best in regional Mexican music with doors at 10 p.m. Cover is $10. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Cabo Lounge – Guests can enjoy an Old School Dance Party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with rotating bands each week. The May schedule features: Santana Tribute on May 5, 20/20 Vizzion on May 12, Ricco Diamante on May 19 and Too Sharp on May 26. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Fiesta Henderson

Every Friday:

o   Cerveza Cantina –Guests can enjoy live music from Threedom Rock from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   Cerveza Cantina – Guests can enjoy the live music from U4EA from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The show is dark on May 5, as Caboa Rock will perform in their place. Guests must be 21 years or older.

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Fremont Street Experience announces its summer concert series Rock of Vegas with an entertainment lineup of legendary rock ‘n’ rollers from the 1980s.  The free concert series in Downtown Las Vegas will kick off Memorial Day Weekend with Vince Neil, legendary singer of Mötley Crüe, and runs through Labor Day Weekend with a performance by the ultimate glam metal rocker, Dee Snider, legendary singer of Twisted Sister.

Rock of Vegas Summer Concert Series at Fremont Street Experience headliner concerts are:
May 26 – VINCE NEIL -Legendary Singer of Mötley Crüe
June 9 – DENNIS DEYOUNG: The Music of Styx
June 22 – NIGHT RANGER
July 7 – ASIA featuring John Payne
July 21 – WARRANT & SKID ROW
Aug. 4 – BRET MICHAELS “Get Your Rock on Tour 2012”
Aug. 18 – (To be announced)
Sept. 1 – DEE SNIDER – Legendary Singer of Twisted Sister with special guest JAC&JILL

“This is the fourth summer concert series at Fremont Street Experience and this year Rock of Vegas will bring the classic rock hits of the ’80s to life with plenty of power ballads and guitar shredding,” said Jeff Victor, president of Fremont Street Experience. “Downtown Vegas is a fun place to see a concert and offers one of the best values in Las Vegas. All the concerts and stage shows are free, plus downtown hotel-casinos offer great deals on room rates, gambling and many food and drink specials.”

 

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Legendary Carlos Santana will begin a two-year run of unique performances – “An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live – Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow” — in the specially re-configured House of Blues at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas beginning in May 2012.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 3 at 10 a.m. for a special series of shows by one of the greatest guitarists in rock history who will perform in an interactive intimate venue that will allow fans to rock with him throughout each evening.

“I am deeply honored that our new home in Las Vegas is The House of Blues at Mandalay Bay,” Carlos Santana said. “I have long admired their love of “the Blues” and that it is a world-class entertainment venue. We hope to honor and celebrate the diversity and brotherhood of world culture that the House of Blues promotes.”

House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Hotel has been uniquely reconfigured for the special Santana show. Fans within a few feet of Carlos can select from several intimate locations within the venue, from a limited number of exclusive VIP packages including meet and greets, limited edition photos, specialty dining/beverage packages and stage-side specialty dining.

The two-year residency kicks off on May 2 with a series of shows taking place throughout the months of May & June. The residency will then resume in September and play through 2013.

House of Blues Entertainment CEO Ron Bension said, “This will be a rare chance for music lovers to get this close to an amazing performer like Carlos Santana.  Fans will be able to share a dance, a special moment, or sing out loud during this all night show.”

For a list of confirmed dates, tickets, VIP packages or more info go to House of Blues.com/Santana, Ticketmaster.com or call (800) 745-3000.  For additional information go to www.santana.com

Santana Fan club presale starts February 27, 10 a.m., CITI presale starts Feb. 28, 10 a.m., MLife and HOB.com presale start Feb. 29. 10 a.m.

Dates for “An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live –

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow 2012” show dates are:

May 2, 4, 5 & 6
May 9, 11, 12 & 13
May 23, 25, 26  & 27
May 30, June 1, 2 & 3
Sept. 12, 13 & 15
Sept. 19, 21, 22 & 23
Oct. 31, Nov. 2, 3 & 4
Nov. 7, 9, 10 & 11

A portion of the sale of all tickets will be made to The Milagro Foundation. Milagro (“Miracle”) is a charitable foundation that supports underrepresented and vulnerable children and youth in the areas of arts, education and health. The Milagro Foundation was started in 1998 by Carlos Santana and his family to benefit children around the world.

Another contribution will be made to The International House of Blues Foundation (www.ihobf.org) which is dedicated to supporting youth music and arts programs, creating performance and exhibition opportunities for young and emerging artists and providing educational programs and resources that draw upon the arts to teach youth about history, culture and social change.

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The Academy of Country Music is hosting two days of all-star concerts at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas during The Week Vegas Goes Country®! The weekend-long party leading up to the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards will be hosted by three-time ACM On-Air Personality of the Year Award winner Blair Garner, host of After MidNite with Blair Garner, and will feature performances by ACM New Artist of the Year nominees Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery as well as Love and Theft and headliner Luke Bryan on Friday, March 30th, and Laura Bell Bundy,  Craig Campbell, Eli Young Band, Jana Kramer, and headliner Eric Church on Saturday, March 31st. ACM Weekend on Fremont Street Experience is sponsored by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

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Friday, March 30, 2012
7:00pm – Love and Theft  (Vocal Duo of the of the Year Nominee) – 1st Street Stage
7:55pm – Hunter Hayes  (New Artist of the Year Nominee) – 1st Street Stage
8:50pm – Brantley Gilbert  (New Artist of the Year Nominee) – 3rd Street Stage
9:45pm – Scotty McCreery  (New Artist of the Year Nominee) – 1st Street Stage
10:45pm – Luke Bryan – 3rd Street Stage

Saturday, March 31, 2012
7:00pm –  Jana Kramer – 1st Street Stage
7:55pm –  Craig Campbell – 1st Street Stage
8:35pm –  Eli Young Band – 3rd Street Stage
9:50pm –  Laura Bell Bundy – 1st Street Stage
10:45pm – Eric Church (Album of the Year Nominee & Video of the Year Nominee) –  3rd Street Stage

About Fremont Street Experience – Fremont Street Experience is a five-block entertainment zone in downtown Las Vegas that is one of the world’s most-visited attractions.  It features the world’s largest video screen at 1,500 feet long 90 feet above the pedestrian mall. VivaVision, with 12.5 million digital lights and a 550,000-watt sound system, dazzles visitors nightly with light & sound shows.  Encompassing 10 hotel-casinos, 60 restaurants and free entertainment, Fremont Street Experience attracts over 18 million annual visitors. Visit www.vegasexperience.com for more information.

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KISS® by Monster Mini Golf® is holding the “KISS® OFF” finale with KISS’ own, Tommy Thayer as the celebrity judge! Over 200 bands worldwide submitted their entries, and now it is down to the final four: KISS FOREVER (Hungary), MR. SPEED (Ohio), ROCK AND ROLL OVER (Texas) and KISSTERIA (Australia). And to add a bit of Las Vegas to the bill, local Las Vegas KISS tribute band, “Las Vegas KISS” is opening for the final 4! The finale is free to the public and will take place on Sunday, Jan. 29, from 2 – 6 p.m. at Body English in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

The top 4 “KISS® OFF” finalists will be judged based on talent, performance, appearance and showmanship to determine the ultimate KISS® tribute band. The winning tribute band will make their grand debut at the opening of KISS® by Monster Mini Golf® on Mar. 15, 2012.

“The response from the KISS OFF was incredible, with over 200 entries and more than 29,000 votes online, and with Tommy Thayer judging the finals we are confident that the best tribute band will play at the grand opening of KISS by Monster Mini Golf,” says Christina Vitagliano, Founder of KISS by Monster Mini Golf.

In conjunction with the “KISS OFF” finals, the finale for the “Lady Demon” model search will also take place. The 6 “Lady Demon” finalists, who were chosen online, will compete for the crown. The winner of the “2012 KISS® by Monster Mini Golf® Lady Demon” contest will debut the first ever custom designed $10,000 KISS studded black leather wedding dress on the “black” carpet at the grand opening of KISS® by Monster Mini Golf® on Mar. 15, 2012.

The judges of “Lady Demon” include:  the Founder of Monster Mini Golf®, Christina Vitagliano; Lotus Broadcasting 97.1 DJ, Steph MacKenzie; and celebrity photographer, Erik Kabik.

“This is a free event and open to the public and we encourage everyone to come down and spend the day with us,” added Vitagliano.

Hosting the finale will be “Lowercase g,” Ambassador of KISS® by Monster Mini Golf®; and media personalities, Tricia McCrone and John Katsilometes.

For those that would like to be a VIP that day, there are a limited number of VIP tickets available for purchase at www.monsterminigolf.com/kiss

VIP tickets are available for $99 and include:

·     Private VIP Section
·     Meet & Greet with Tommy Thayer
·     Autographed 8×10 from Tommy
·     KISS® Swag Bag full of goodies!
·     Free Ticket to KISS by Monster Mini Golf
·     FREE Pass to Vanity Nightclub on Jan 29th hosted by Tommy Thayer! ($30 value!)

Additionally, attendees of the KISS OFF and Lady Demon finals at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino who “Like” KISS® by Monster Mini Golf® on Facebook or Tweet using #KISSnGOLF will be eligible to win 2 VIP tickets to the KISS® By Monster Mini Golf Grand Opening on Mar. 15, 2012.

For more information please visit www.monsterminigolf.com/kiss/   KISS® By Monster Mini Golf® is located across from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at the Shoppes at Harmon Square.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is offering preferred KISS® By Monster Mini Golf® room specials available for Jan. 28 – 30.  Please call reservations for room availability and additional information at 800.343.4346 and mention code HKISS2.

About Monster Mini Golf®
Monster Mini Golf is the leader in cutting-edge indoor glow-in-the-dark Monster themed entertainment centers. Founded in 2004, the company boasts 30 (and counting) 18-hole miniature golf courses across the country. Each custom-designed course also features an arcade game area, private event rooms, an in-house DJ, and fantastic entertainment for the whole family. For additional information visit www.monsterminigolf.com, or contact Christina Vitagliano, at 401-454-8100.  For updates on the KISS® By Monster Mini Golf project, visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/MonsterMiniGolfKISS.

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In 2012, the world’s most notorious rock band will take on the world’s most notorious city for the first ever hard rock residency in Las Vegas. Enjoy this ”barely safe for work” preview.

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Grammy award-winning artist Michelle Branch will perform a one-night only concert in The Venetian Showroom as part of the Winter in Venice celebrations on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. In partnership with Sunny 106.5 and benefiting HELP of Southern Nevada, the acoustic concert will feature her hits such as “Everywhere” and “Breathe” as well as holiday favorites.

General admission tickets are available two ways:

- Bring $20 minimum donated items to a designated Sunny 106.5 drop off location. Visit ksne.com, keyword “Michelle Branch” for a list of Sunny 106.5 drop off locations around town. Additionally, the Sunny 106.5 office will be accepting donations Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. located at 2880 Meade Avenue, Suite 250, Las Vegas. HELP of Southern Nevada is in need of winter items for boys and girls, infant to 18 years old, specifically scarves, gloves, hats, socks and slippers.

- $20 monetary donation at any Venetian | Palazzo Box Office, online at venetian.com or by phone at 702.414.9000

- All tickets are general admission and doors will open at 7 p.m.

All donations and proceeds will go to HELP of Southern Nevada, dedicated to assisting low-income families and individuals become more self-sufficient through programs including social services, weatherization, Nevada 2-1-1 call center and homeless and youth services.

“As we continue to celebrate Winter in Venice, we’re excited to welcome singer and songwriter Michelle Branch to perform this special holiday concert in the intimate Venetian Showroom,” said John Caparella, president and chief operating officer of The Venetian, The Palazzo and Sands Expo. “An evening of live music followed by skating on the outdoor rink and watching the Nightly Holiday Spectacular is a great way to spend the holidays. The Venetian and The Palazzo are committed to giving back to our local community and we’re proud to support HELP of Southern Nevada.”

Branch broke onto the charts in 2001 with her multi-platinum debut album, The Spirit Room, producing chart-topping hits including “All You Wanted” and “Goodbye to You” before releasing three more solo albums as well as a country album as one half of the duo The Wreckers. In 2002, Branch teamed up with Santana to record “The Game of Love” which won a Grammy award for “Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.” She has been recording her latest album “West Coast Time” and released the first single “Loud Music” to positive reviews.
“The holidays are always a special time for my family and me. I’m excited to perform at The Venetian and celebrate Winter in Venice – I can’t wait to see all of the lights and decorations!” said Branch.

From now until Jan. 8, 2012, The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas are bringing the first true celebration of the winter season to the Las Vegas Strip with Winter in Venice, featuring 49 days of holiday festivities throughout both resorts. Featuring strolling carolers, candy cane stilt walkers, jugglers, the Nightly Holiday Spectacular show and an awe-inspiring 65-foot LED holiday tree, Winter in Venice is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable holiday experience. For more information on Winter in Venice, please visit venetian.com/winter-in-venice or palazzo.com/winter-in-venice.

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