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The Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower is proud to announce the signing of singer and songwriter Frankie Moreno as its new headline act in Stratosphere Theater beginning Wednesday, November 9, 2011.  Moreno’s ten-piece band will perform three nights a week.

Born in Santa Cruz, California, Moreno’s career trajectory started upward at the age of 11 when the classically trained pianist landed a spot next to Ed McMahon on ”Star Search”. That upward path has continued for the singer/musician. Moreno is currently working on his own album with Sony Masterworks, an opportunity that arose after Moreno collaborated on the ”Eleanor Rigby” track with world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell on his best selling debut album, At Home With Friends, that reached #1 on the Billboard Charts in two categories.

”It’s always been a dream of mine to headline a Las Vegas showroom and I can’t wait for opening night,” said Moreno.  ”Our show is a bit of a throwback to the kinds of performances that made Vegas showrooms famous, but we keep a modern vibe.”

Moreno is a favorite among music-lovers, as well as fellow entertainers and celebrities who are often spotted at his performances in Las Vegas and abroad.   His unique style and sophisticated swagger have garnered the music industry’s attention, whether on tour with Billy Currington who was co-headlining with Sugarland, or joining multi-platinum artists Air Supply on their world tour.

”Frankie is a rising star and everyone who sees him is blown away by his talent,” said Paul Hobson, Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower General Manager.  ”With all the great changes and renovations we’ve made, this is the next step for us in elevating our guests’ experience.”

Moreno and his band will perform three nights a week in the Stratosphere Theater.  His Wednesday night show will begin at 11pm, while his show on Friday and Saturday nights will begin at 8pm.   Tickets are $29.99, plus tax.  Las Vegas locals and Stratosphere hotel guests can see the show for only $19.99, plus tax.   For ticket information, please call 800-99-TOWER (800-998-6937). The show is for adults 21 and older.

BITE Las Vegas will move to 9pm on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 10pm on Friday and Saturday (dark Tuesday).

Book Now and Save: Frankie Moreno (information only, no tickets on sale yet as of October 25th)

Book Now and Save: Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower

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Jimmy Hopper has been one of Las Vegas’ all time favorite entertainers and composers of the past decade. If you remember Jimmy from the Fontana Lounge at Bellagio or Voodoo at Rio, you’ll want to catch this clip.

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In a city that prides itself in firsts, Ethan Bortnick is about to become the youngest entertainer to headline his own show in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Hilton July 22 – 23.

In fact, the ten-year-old entertainer and musical sensation has already made history as the youngest musician, composer and entertainer to headline a national concert tour.

Ethan’s talents are not only drawing rave reviews from audiences all over the country and globe, but also the attention of the media. He has appeared four times on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” he has been featured on “Good Morning America” (twice),”Access Hollywood,” “Inside Edition,”“Martha Stewart,” and twice on “Oprah.” As part of Oprah’s ‘Farewell Season’ Ethan was also named one of Oprah’s “Oprah’s All Time Smartest, Most Talented Kids.” Ethan even created and hosted his own award-winning, nationally televised concert special on PBS.

“Ethan’s incredible talent is truly amazing at such a young age. As the youngest entertainer to headline in Las Vegas, we couldn’t be more proud to have him here,” said Ken Ciancimino, Executive Vice President of the Las Vegas Hilton.

“Ethan’s imagination and ability to create music from stories is unbelievable,” says Quincy Jones.

Through concert and charity events he has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Natalie Cole, Beyoncé and Reba McEntire and recently joined some of music’s biggest names including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Black Eyed Peas, Justin Bieber, Tony Bennett, and many others, as the youngest of the all-star lineup that recorded “We Are The World 25 For Haiti.”

Beyond his amazing talent as a musician, Ethan has made a name for himself as one of the world’s youngest philanthropists. Through his appearances at benefits and charity galas, he has helped raise more than 30 million dollars for non–profits around the world, and these concerts are no exception. A portion of ticket sales and merchandise sales will go to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Ethan has been a passionate supporter of children’s hospitals ever since his younger brother was treated at a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital for a heart condition.

“I am so excited to be able to use these concerts and music to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals since, together with them, we can improve the lives of so many kids,” said Ethan, 10. “There is nothing more important to me and my family than to be able to help more kids like my brother.”

The Las Vegas Hilton Theater has a rich history of presenting such legendary icons as Elvis Presley who performed 837 sold-out shows, Tony Bennett, Barry Manilow and Barbra Streisand. Now, Ethan Bortnick will make history again. This all ages show is fun, inspiring, funny, interactive and filled with surprises. Audiences will sing along, dance and listen to music from Mozart to rock and roll, from Beatles to Bieber!

Tickets for Ethan Bortnick will be going on sale Friday, June 10. Tickets are $39 – $49 (plus tax and service charge) and can be purchased at the Las Vegas Hilton box office or by logging onto www.lvhilton.com or www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 702-732-5755 or 1-800-222-5361. All children age 16 and under can enjoy half priced tickets.

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Silverton Casino has formed a partnership with nationally acclaimed vocal group Mosaic. The group, well-known across the valley for their unique vocal collaborations, will headline in a multi-month engagement in the property’s recently renovated event space, Veil Pavilion.

Mosaic, which has been seen on shows such as “America’s Got Talent” and CBS’ “The Early Show,” will perform on a monthly basis. Sporting a collection of distinct personalities and musical influences, Mosaic performs with an electrifying and uninhibited reverence, enjoyable for audience members of all ages. The group is known to showcase a wide variety of music, including pop hits of today and jazz standards of yesteryear.

“I am thrilled to welcome Mosaic in their new home at Silverton and as the new face of Veil. It is a great group and the concept tied in really well with the vintage Vegas vibe I was looking to bring monthly to the pavilion,” said Alison Gramenos, creative director of Silverton.

The first performance in this series will take place on Friday, June 3 at 8 p.m. with doors at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 plus tax and applicable fees. Guests must be 18 years or older. To purchase tickets, guests can call 866.866.6868

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Celebrating his love for old “Vegas,” Chris Phillips, aka Zowie Bowie, pays homage to the city’s entertainment roots with Zowie Bowie’s Vintage Vegas Show featuring Marley Taylor. The evening of classic tunes and the “Rat Pack” style banter can be seen every Sunday at 7 p.m. at Ovation inside Green Valley Ranch.

“Ever since I took up singing and then moved to Vegas, I wanted to pay tribute to that old vibe that made the city what it is today,” said Chris Phillips. “This show is really all about cufflinks and cocktails and going back to the maverick spirit that this city was based on in the first place.” Photo Credit Erik Kabik

Zowie Bowie features the musical talents and unbridled energy of Chris Phillips, along with his esteemed songstress and fellow jokester Marley Taylor. The Vintage Vegas show is complete with a 14-piece orchestra, conducted by David Perrico, bringing the heyday of Vegas full circle to 2011.

Phillips and Taylor moved to Vegas in 2006 from Scottsdale, Ariz. to open and perform weekly at Red Rock Resort as Zowie Bowie, where they quickly went on to become the city’s favorite local band. After three years, the pair moved to the Strip where they performed both their nightclub dance concert and the first incarnation of the Vintage Vegas show. However, it was the local scene where Zowie Bowie really was at home and the show moved back to Red Rock Resort in September 2010. Now coming full circle, Zowie Bowie is both back with Station Casinos and performing its high-energy dance show at Red Rock and its authentic, old-school Vegas show at Green Valley Ranch.

Zowie Bowie’s Vintage Vegas Show performs every Sunday night at Ovation, Green Valley Ranch’s state-of-the-art concert venue. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. The show is open to adults 21 years or older and there is a $10 cover charge at the door. Entry is first-come, first-served and based upon venue capacity.

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Music legend Barry Manilow celebrated the one year anniversary of his wildly successful show at Paris Las Vegas this past weekend. To commemorate the special milestone, Paris Las Vegas Regional Vice President and General Manager David Hoenemeyer, along with AEG Live Las Vegas Vice President John Nelson, presented Manilow and his cast and crew with a special anniversary cake and a champagne toast.

“This past year has been truly magical and we have had a great time performing our new show in the Paris Théâtre,” said Manilow. “We are looking forward to another amazing year at Paris Las Vegas.”

Manilow’s new show, directed by renowned stage and film choreographer and director Jeffrey Hornaday (Flashdance, A Chorus Line, High School Musical 4), opened it’s doors in March 2010 at the intimate and elegant Paris Théâtre to rave reviews by fans and critics alike. By demand, 33 more performance dates from September 2 – December 11 will go on-sale this Saturday.

Tickets for the following performances are on sale now:

September 2-4, 9-11, 16-18

October 8-10, 14-16, 21-23

November 4-6, 11-13, 18-20

December 2-4, 9-11

Las Vegas middle school and high school music programs will continue to benefit from Manilow’s shows at Paris by sharing in the proceeds of the special, weekly Platinum Experience Tickets. Platinum Experience Tickets which include a front row seat, pre-show champagne reception, meet & greet and photo with Barry Manilow and an autographed show program are available now at www.starz.bz/manilowfund or at 310.957.5788. Proceeds from Platinum Experience Tickets go directly to the Manilow Music Project which is part of Manilow’s non-profit, The Manilow Fund for Health and Hope, and will put instruments into the hands of middle school and high school students in the Las Vegas Unified School District.

With worldwide record sales exceeding 80 million, Barry Manilow is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time, according to R&R (Radio & Records); with no less than 25 consecutive top 40 hits to his credit between 1975 and 1983, on the Billboard Hot 100. Manilow has worked on over 40 albums over the course of his career as a singer, songwriter, arranger and producer. He recently released “The Greatest Love Songs of All Time,” a new album chronicling the most touching love songs ever written.

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Seven-time Grammy Award-winning performer Gladys Knight will headline in a special engagement at the newly transformed Tropicana Las Vegas, beginning Tuesday, April 5, 2011.

The show, produced by Freestyle Mac, will take place in the newly named Gladys Knight Theater, formerly known as the Tiffany Theater. Knight will showcase her fan favorites, such as “Midnight Train to Georgia,” as well as newer hits including her December 2010 single “Settle.” She will be joined by four singers and dancers during the show, alongside an 11-piece band. Merald “Bubba” Knight, one of the original members of the Pips, will be featured as part of Knight’s show, as well.

“I’m thrilled to be returning to the Las Vegas Strip and am very happy to be coming back home. It’s always been a dream of mine to have my own showroom and I’m excited to showcase songs ranging from both my greatest hits to my new album,” said Knight.

She will be releasing a new album in late spring or early summer. She has teamed up again with Producer Randy Jackson, whom she previously worked with on her album released in 2000, At Last.

“We are extremely excited to add Gladys Knight as part of our overall transformation of Tropicana Las Vegas,” says Tom McCartney, President and Chief Operating Officer of Tropicana Las Vegas. “We believe her intimate and up close performance fits in perfectly with our strategy of exceeding our guest’s expectations. We are confident our guests will leave grateful to have spent an intimate evening with one of the greatest performers of all time.”

The Empress of Soul will be welcomed home by the Tropicana for a multi-month engagement. The show can be seen Tuesday through Thursday at 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m., beginning April 5. All ages are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

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He was half of the unmistakable singing duo, The Righteous Brothers, whose songs have been embraced by legions of fans! Bill Medley honors that four decade collaboration, and offers a variety of his own songs in a performance at The Club inside The Cannery Casino & Hotel.

Bill Medley will appear April 16th at 8:30 p.m. Reserved seats are $29.95, plus tax and fees and are available on our website at www.cannerycasino.com. You can also buy tickets at the Cannery box office at (702) 507-5757.

Medley along with Bobby Hatfield are part of American music history and responsible for the hits that defined a generation beginning in the 1960′s. Their hits include: “Unchained Melody”, “Just Once in My Life”, “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration” and “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin” which has the distinction of being the most played song on American radio.

Medley, who joined in a duet with Jennifer Warnes in 1987, earned an Oscar®, Golden Globe®, and a Grammy® for the song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” featured on the Dirty Dancing movie soundtrack which sold 14 million copies. In 1990, The Righteous Brothers’ classic version of “Unchained Melody” in the film Ghost, helped send the song back up the charts 30 years after its original release.

Medley and Hatfield, as The Righteous Brothers, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. Sadly, the induction came just a few months before Hatfield’s unexpected death just prior to a performance.

Medley honors the partnership and friendship of Hatfield by continuing to tour and share the duo’s songs, as well as Medley’s own hits and favorites with fans young and old.

About Cannery Casino Resorts: Cannery Casino Resorts, LLC, owns and operates the Cannery Casino & Hotel in North Las Vegas; the Rampart Casino within the Resort in Summerlin, also home of the J.W. Marriott Resort; and Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel. The company also owns and operates the Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington County, PA. Cannery Casino Resorts can be reached at (702) 856-5300. The specific property websites are as follows: Cannery Casino & Hotel, www.cannerycasino.com and Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel, www.eastsidecannery.com; Rampart Casino, www.rampartcasino.com. The Meadows Racetrack & Casino can be reached at (724) 503-1200, (877) 824-5050, or by visiting www.meadowsgaming.com.

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There are many celebratory dates in February—the Big Game, Chinese New Year and Valentine’s—and Boyd Gaming properties throughout the Las Vegas Valley are offering special events, entertainment and dining options to coincide with the each high profile date. Below is a by property listing of what is being offered.

THE ORLEANS HOTEL AND CASINO
4500 West Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89103
702.365.7111
www.orleanscasino.com

The Big Game Events and Promotions
February 4, 2011
- B Connected members earning 50 points between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. receive a free six-pack of Bud or Bud Light.

February 5, 2011
- Free autograph sessions from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with veteran NFL players (line-up to be announced.)

February 6, 2011
- Free Big Game Day Parties at Bourbon Street Lounge, Brendan’s Irish Pub, Big Easy Lounge and the conference area on the second floor. Must be 21 or older.
- Drawings for five (5), $200 American Express Cards, at the end of each quarter; 20 winners guaranteed.
- One (1) grand prize winner for $1,000 cash.
- $2 Bud and Bud Lights, $1 Vienna Beef Hot Dogs.

Valentine’s Suite Dreams Getaway
$199/$299 – one or two night stay (Sunday, February 13 or Monday, February 14) in a deluxe suite; dinner for two at Canal Street or Prime Rib Loft; champagne and chocolates.

Valentine’s Weekend Entertainment
Engelbert Humpkerdinck
The Orleans Showroom
February 11-13, 2011 – 8 p.m. each evening
Tickets start at $54.95, plus tax and convenience fees
702.365.7075 or www.orleanscasino.com

6th Annual KLUC Love Affair
Orleans Arena
February 12, 2011 – 7:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $25, inclusive of taxes and fees
702.287.7777 or www.orleansarena.com

Valentine’s Day Dining
Canal Street
Valentine’s Dinner
February 14, 2011 – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Wine pairing menu; roses for women

Starter:
- Apricot and Chicken Bruscetta with Proscitto Ham and Fontina Cheese

Choice of soup or salad:
- Sweet Pea Soup
- Lobster Parfait Salad
Tenderloin Canadian Lobster Tail and Claw Meat, with Teardrop Tomatoes, Baby Greens, Hearts of Palm, Orange segments and Candied Walnuts and an Avocado and Cilantro dressing

Choice of entrée:
- Chateaubriand for Two – $80
Center Cut Tenderloin carved tableside, served with Duchess Potatoes, Vegetable Bougetiere, Bernaise and Bordelaise Sauces
- Seafood Portofino – $35
New Zealand Mussels, Scallops, Shrimp and Crab sautéed with Mushrooms, Baby Spinach and Pine Nuts, over Seavood Ravioli and Lemon Butter Garlic Sauce
- Land, Sea and Air – $35
Beef Oscar Style, Shrimp Scampi and Chicken Piccata Francaise style served with Mushroom Risotto and Seasonal Vegetable

Dessert:
- Chocolate Ganache Heart

Also serving from regular menu

Prime Rib Loft
Valentine’s Dinner
February 14, 2011 – 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Champagne toast; roses for women

Starter:
- Caprese Bruschetta
Toasted Crostini with Fresh Tomato Tapenade and Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese and Pomegranate Balsamic Glaze

Choice of soup or salad:
- Four Onion Soup Gratinee
- Lovers Lane Salad
Bouquet of Baby Greens in a Tomato vase, Brie Cheese, Cucumbers, Sliced Strawberries and Caramelized Walnuts over Strawberry Vinaigrette

Choice of entrée:
- Surf and Turf for Two – $70
Twin Filet Mignons and Lobster Tails, served with Saffron Rissotto Cakes and Grilled Vegetables
- Bacon Wrapped Prawns – $30
Jumbo Shrimp wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon, with Chipotle Croquette Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables
- Veal Parmigiana – $30
Tender Scaloppine of Baby Veal breaded in herbs de province breadcrumbs, then sautéed golden brown and topped with Fresh Tomato Sauce, Italian Cheeses and served over Capellini pasta and Grilled Asparagus

Dessert:
- Strawberry Shortcake

Also serving from regular menu

GOLD COAST HOTEL AND CASINO
4000 West Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
702.367.7111
www.goldcoastcasino.com

The Big Game Events and Promotions
February 6, 2011
- Free Big Game Day Party in the Ballrooms located on the second floor. Must be 21 or older
- Beer and food specials all day; prize drawings
- Big Game Day Square Promotion
Open to B Connected members, this promotion is similar to popular office squares in office pools. Squares can be earned beginning January 24 through February 4 by playing slots or table games with B Connected card. Squares are then claimed on February 5 from noon to 8 p.m. Slot dollar prizes are awarded on Big Game Day throughout the game. Complete rules are available at the B Connected club booth.

Chinese New Year Event
February 10, 2011
- A 62-foot Chinese dragon will dance through the casino at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
In Chinese culture, the dragon chases away evil spirits and bring good luck and prosperity. The dragon represents wisdom and a long life. Kung fu practitioners from the Lohan School of Shaolin will perform the dances.

SUNCOAST HOTEL AND CASINO
9090 Alta Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89145
702.636.7111
www.suncoastcasino.com

Valentine’s Weekend Entertainment
Scintas
Suncoast Showroom
February 11-13, 2011 – 7:30 p.m. each evening
Tickets start at $29.95, plus tax and convenience fees
702.636.7075 or www.suncoastcasino.com

Valentine’s Weekend Dining
SC Prime Steakhouse and Bar
Valentine’s Dinner
February 12-14, 2011
$39 per person

Choice of soup or salad:
- Sweetheart Crab and Corn Chowder
- Sonoma Field Green Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Choice of entrée:
- Petite Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail
Filet Mignon grilled to perfection with a Port Wine Demi-Glaze, Lobster Tail with a Lemon Beurre Blanc, served with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables
- Grilled Double Cut Lamb Chops
Served with Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Rosemary Chambord Demi-Glaze
- Pan Seared Chilean Seabass
Served on a bed of Julienne Vegetables with Potato Roses and an Orange Basil Beurre Blanc

Dessert:
- Heart of Truffles

Also serving from regular menu

Salvatore’s Ristorante Italiano
Valentine’s Dinner
February 12-14, 2011
$39.95 per person

- Special Salad
- Lobster and Filet
- Special Dessert
- Glass of Salvatore’s Signature Cabernet Sauvignon

Also serving from regular menu

FREMONT HOTEL AND CASINO
200 Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702.395.3232
www.fremontcasino.com

Valentine’s Day Dining
Second Street Grill
Sweetheart Dinner
February 14, 2011
$45 per person

Roses for women; includes one glass of champagne per person

- Filet Mignon Supreme and Lobster Combination
Beef Tenderloin Steak wrapped in Bacon with Wild Mushroom Ragout and Port Winde Demi Glace, together with a Canadian Lobster Tail, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Asparagus

- Served with choice of soup or salad, along with chef selected dessert

Also serving from regular menu

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Popular Las Vegas entertainment family, The Scintas, return to the Suncoast Showroom Valentine’s weekend, February 11, 12 and 13, each evening at 7:30 p.m.

The Scintas, Buffalo, New York-raised brothers Joey and Frankie, sister Chrissi and “Irish Scinta” Peter O’Donnell, entertain, surprise and provide an anything-but-typical performance filled with music, comedy and impersonations. Their Las Vegas act, which got its start in a bar owned by former Buffalo Bill and present-day ESPN commentator Paul McGuire, includes “guest” appearances by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Johnny Mathis, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and others, singing songs audiences love.

Collectively, they’ve dazzled sell-out crowds in Las Vegas showrooms and on the road. Individually, each member of The Scintas has enjoyed a stunning rise to fame. Frankie, recognized as a musical prodigy, appeared on The Merv Griffin Show at age 11. He plays the keyboard on the show and is also a master guitar, mandolin, banjo, drum and bass player. Joey, who originally intended to become a music teacher, developed and mastered his talent for comedy and impressions. The baby of the family, Chrissi, is known for her stunning renditions of the big ballads. Although not related, Peter O’Donnell has been a member of the close-knit clan since joining The Scintas in 1988. He has played gigs with more than 700 bands.

A family on stage and off, The Scintas often welcome their mother Mary Scinta, affectionately known as “Mama Scinta,” and their brother Tony, a retired Buffalo homicide detective, and his family, as special guests at their shows.

Showtime is 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

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