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Donny Ray Evins will perform his international multi-award winning tribute to Nat King Cole this New Year’s Eve at Sun City MacDonald Ranch. The New York Times calls this two-time “Las Vegas Variety Entertainer of the Year” “Sophisticated”, “Brilliant” and “Fascinating”.

Relax and reminisce as Donny Ray Evins recreates an “unforgettable” performance celebrating Nat King Cole. Donny’s uncanny resemblance to 50’s Crooner – his looks, presentation and perfect baritone lures the audience into imagining that the great Nat King Cole is still with us.

Evins has performed at exclusive five-star venues and premier events around the world. His highlights include headlining in the Legends in Concert Broadway Tour and base singer and master of ceremonies for “The Platters” for two years.

Evins has had numerous international television appearances; he opened Merv Griffin’s Coconut Ballrooms in Atlantic City and in the Bahamas, and was three- time headliner with the Auckland New Zealand’s 65 piece Philharmonic Orchestra.

Donny Ray Evins has worked as a headline artist for casinos, corporate events, nightclubs and five-star international cruise lines since the mid 80’s. Evins has traveled the world delighting audiences by rekindling beautiful memories through timeless music. www.donnyrayevins.com

Meet and greet reception with Donny Ray Evins immediately following the show.
Then, bring in the New Year at Sun City MacDonald Ranch’s CROONERS NIGHTCLUB. The show room transforms into an exciting themed nightclub experience. DJ/Host, hors d’oeuvres, party favors, complimentary champagne toast and cash bar. The fifties was a time of mellow crooners like Nat King Cole to the Birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Dance and party to the music of all the hit songs that played throughout the decade with DJ Rocco.

Nat King Cole Tribute Show (8:30 – 9:45pm) is $25 (tax inclusive). Crooners Nightclub New Year’s Eve Celebration (10:15pm – 12:30am) is $25 (tax inclusive). The Sparking NYE Package – Nat King Cole Tribute Show and Crooners Nightclub New Year’s Eve Celebration is $45(tax inclusive). Call 702-270-7000 for information or stop by Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center for tickets and table reservations. 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89012 (8am-8pm).

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For more than 40 years, The Temptations have shined as pioneers of popular music with decades of smash hits and sold-out performances. Otis Williams, Bruce Williamson, Terry Weeks, Ron Tyson and Joe Herndon bring classic Motown back to The Orleans Showroom January 22, 23 and 24 starting at 8 p.m. each evening.

The Temptations are central characters in the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine invented by Berry Gordy, The Temptations began their musical career in Detroit in the early ’60s. In 1964, Smokey Robinson wrote and produced “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” the first major hit for The Temptations. An avalanche of hits followed, including “My Girl,” “It’s Growing,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep” and “I Wish It Would Rain.”

Beyond their fabulous singing, The Temptations became known for smooth-stepping and flawless presentations. The Temptation Walk became the staple of American style, flair, flash and class.

When the ’60s and ’70s turned political, The Temptations got serious. They changed their tone, dress and music with smoldering hits as “Runaway Child,” “Cloud Nine,” “I Can’t Get Next To You,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and “Psychedelic Shack.” The Temptations explosion continued in the ’80’s with their appearance on Motown 25 in 1983, and roared into the ’90’s with the NBC mini-series in 1998 that chronicled the group’s early days and rise to fame, earning them a coveted Emmy Award.

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The Orleans Showroom is an 827-seat venue featuring theater-style seating. Coast Casinos is a division of Boyd Gaming Corporation. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 16 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Louisiana. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.

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Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell are universally known as two of the original teenage idols of early rock ‘n’ roll. From January 15-17, Avalon and Rydell will bring their incomparable voices and generation-defining songs to the Orleans Showroom for a three-night engagement.

Childhood friends from the same south Philadelphia neighborhood, Avalon and Rydell first teamed up on a band called Rocco and the Saints, with Avalon on trumpet and Rydell on drums. But it was their voices that would establish both performers as two of the biggest pop music stars of the pre-Beatles era.

Known as a child prodigy on the trumpet, Avalon was deemed a virtuoso by a member of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, and made several guest appearances on The Perry Como Show and the Jackie Gleason Show. But it was his 1957 single “Dee Dee Dinah” that established Avalon as a singing sensation, quickly selling more than a million copies. Numerous gold albums and hit singles followed, including “Venus,” “Bobby Sox to Stockings,” “Just Ask Your Heart,” and “Why.”

Avalon has some 30 motion picture credits, including the highly successful 1960s Beach Party film series, including such favorites as Grease, Beach Party, Muscle Beach Party, Beach Blanket Bingo, Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine, Bikini Beach and How to Stuff a Wild Bikini. His talents as a dramatic actor are evidenced in The Alamo and Guns of the Timberland. Other film credits include Skidoo, I’ll Take Sweden and Casino, among others.

Not to be outdone by his friend, Rydell recorded his first single hit in 1959 with “Kissin’ Time.” Over the next several years Rydell established himself as a teenage sensation with 34 Top 40 hits, including “We Got Love,” ” “Wild One,” “That Old Black Magic,” “I’ll Never Dance Again” and “Forget Him.” He was later recognized by Billboard as one of the Top Five Artists of the early ’60s.

Beyond selling millions of records, Rydell enjoyed fame as a regular on such television shows as American Bandstand, The Red Skelton Show and The Milton Berle Show. Rydell was also featured in the classic film Bye Bye Birdie as Ann-Margret’s boyfriend, Hugo Peabody.

Tickets are now available starting from $29.95, plus tax. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Orleans Box Office at 702.365.7075

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Las Vegas—Celebrate the New Year with rhythm and blues and a little rock and roll as The Family Stone brings the funk to The Orleans Showroom January 1 and 2.

The show features music legends Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson, original-founding members of Sly & the Family Stone, inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

True to its original sound and legacy, The Family Stone will perform classic hits such as “I Want to Take You Higher,” “Everyday People,” “Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin,” “Dance To The Music,” “Hot Fun In The Summertime,” “Family Affair” and “Sing a Simple Song”—all sure to keep audiences moving and grooving.

Martini has performed alongside many of the industries top performers including Carlos Santana, Prince, Graham Central Station and Van Morrison. Hailed as one of the great early female African-American trumpet players, Robinson has played on many stages most recently appearing on the 2006 Grammy Awards in a tribute to Sly & The Family Stone.

Tickets are now available and are priced at $19.95, plus tax. The show is 8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.7075 or by visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

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The Orleans Showroom is an 827-seat venue featuring theater-style seating. Coast Casinos is a division of Boyd Gaming Corporation. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 16 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Louisiana. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.

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Las Vegas—Legendary comedian Don Rickles, who has starred in Las Vegas theaters longer than any other performer in the history of the gambling mecca, has signed for a third consecutive year of performances with The Orleans Hotel and Casino.

The much-honored comedian will launch his 51st consecutive year as a Las Vegas headliner when he brings his one-of-a-kind humor to The Orleans Showroom for his first scheduled engagement February 20 and 21.

Rickles took his first step toward national fame in 1957 when Frank Sinatra wandered into the small Hollywood nightclub where Rickles was performing. The still-unknown Rickles eyed Sinatra and said, “I just saw your movie, The Pride and the Passion, and I want to tell you, the cannon’s acting was great. And, make yourself at home, Frank. Hit somebody.” Sinatra doubled up laughing and became one of Rickles’ biggest boosters among Hollywood celebrities. Rickles soon became the “in” comic among Hollywood stars, who flocked to his nightclub engagements to become the targets of his insults.

Since then, his unparalleled career has never missed a beat. While making his mark in movies, television, theater and recordings, Rickles has remained a master of nightclub comedy with a continuing love affair with live audiences.

“We’re proud of our long-standing relationship with Don and thrilled to have him with Boyd Gaming for more than ten years now,” said Terry Jenkins, Boyd Gaming Corporate Director of Entertainment. “He’s the consummate Las Vegas showroom star and funnier than ever.”

Rickles is enthusiastic about the opportunity to continue performing in the 827-seat Showroom, an intimate venue that allows entertainers to connect with their audiences.

“The Orleans Showroom always reminds me of the golden days in Las Vegas. It generates the warmth of that great era that featured the likes of Frank Sinatra,” said the comedian. “And, the accommodations at the hotel are just terrific. This year I understand they’ll be giving me a room that even has a sink and shower…”

In 2007, Rickles made his mark in the literary world with his memoir Rickles’ Book and has also won two Primetime Emmy Awards, including for Best Individual Performance in a Variety or Musical for the 2008 HBO special Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project.

Rickles will also appear at The Orleans Showroom October 16 and 17. Tickets start from $74.95, plus tax. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

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The Cannery Casino & Hotel will celebrate New Years Eve with a concert by the legendary Frankie Avalon. The Hollywood Icon will entertain guests with his classic hits and will lead the crowd in counting down the final seconds of 2009. The festivities will be held at The Club inside the Cannery Casino & Hotel on Thursday, December 31 with a performance at 10:30 p.m.

Tickets to the concert are on sale now. Special dinner and a show packages are also available for the evening. Each ticket to the concert includes a complimentary champagne cocktail at the show. The package prices are as follows:

• $79.95 per person for Gold Circle seating and dinner at Waverly’s Steakhouse or Vino’s Italian Restaurant.
• $59.99 per person for Reserved seating and dinner at the Gourmet Buffet.
• $44.95 per person for the Show Only.

The prices do not include applicable taxes, gratuities and fees. Waverly’s Steakhouse and Vino’s Italian Restaurant dinners are four-course pre-fixed menus, including pre-selected wine or champagne.
Born Francis Thomas Avallone in South Philadelphia, Avalon’s first single was “Cupid.” and his third release, “Dede Dinah,” hit the Top Ten. He had his first number one single in 1959 with “Venus.” In the same year, “Why” went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and has the distinction of being the last number one hit of the 1950s. Incredibly, Avalon had 31-charted Billboard U.S. singles from 1958 to late 1962, including “Just Ask Your Heart,” “I’ll Wait For You,” “Bobby Sox to Stockings” and “A Boy Without a Girl.”
In 1962 he teamed up with Annette Funicello and reinvented himself as a clean-cut, pretty-boy surfer in a wildly successful batch of Beach Party movies. As a symbol of his era, Avalon appeared in the 1950s-themed musical Grease in 1978, singing “Beauty School Drop-out.” In April of 2009, Avalon appeared as a guest on the hit television show, American Idol, singing the song “Venus.”

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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 and Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel, www.cannerycasinos.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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Mirage Headliner Releases Las Vegas-Inspired Single and Spices up Show.

This holiday season, Terry Fator gives audiences another reason to be jolly with “A Very Terry Christmas,” a holiday-themed version of Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands at The Mirage. From November 27-December 26, Fator and his loveable cast will slip into the spirit of the season with special holiday additions to the critically acclaimed show.

“Christmas has always been one of my favorite times of year and I’m thrilled to be spending this Christmas performing in my new hometown,” says Fator. “The energy of classic Vegas was the inspiration for my new song and I’m so excited to add it to my special holiday shows and share it with the local community.”

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Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is making music and magic at Paris Las Vegas with a new resident show. On March 5, 2010 Manilow will throw open the doors to the Paris Théâtre at Paris Las Vegas with a reimagined stage show that will be both more intimate and more exciting than ever before.

Manilow will perform 78 shows each year for two years at Paris Las Vegas. The shows are produced by AEG Live in conjunction with Paris Las Vegas. Tickets for performances March 5 through July 18, 2010 are on-sale today at 9 a.m. EST.

Directed by renowned stage and film choreographer and director Jeffrey Hornaday (Flashdance, A Chorus Line, High School Musical), this new show will cast Manilow’s hits in a new light in the intimate and elegant 1,500 seat Paris Théâtre. Including all the songs that have made him a pop culture icon over the past 35 years, the show will bring the energy, sincerity and melody of Manilow at his best to a spectacular yet personal crescendo.

“The audience in Vegas is always energized and electric, so I know that the Paris Las Vegas is going to be a special run,” said Manilow. “I’m planning something new for this performance; definitely not to be missed.”

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 “In the Swing of Christmas” his third collection of holiday songs and will release “The Greatest Love Songs of All Time,” a new album chronicling the most touching love songs ever written on Jan. 26, 2010.

“Barry Manilow is an icon to generations of adoring fans, “said John Meglen, co-CEO and President of AEG Live/Concerts West. “AEG Live is privileged to be working with him to bring this new and exciting musical production to the stage in Las Vegas.”

“At Paris Las Vegas, romance blends with excitement and energy, so it’s only fitting that Barry Manilow reignite our entertainment offerings,” said Marilyn Winn, President of Paris Las Vegas. “We invite all of our guests to spend a dynamic evening with Barry Manilow at Paris Las Vegas.”

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Due to overwhelming demand, Spring 2010 performances of Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace will go on sale Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. These new available tickets will include 24 performances from April 10 -25 and May 8 -30.

In addition to more performances, the pop icon will return to The Colosseum stage on November 19 with a newly added opening sequence and even more glitzy Bob Mackie costumes. Celebrating old-time Hollywood glamour and style, these new additions feature dazzling theatrics that pay tribute to the grace and timelessness of the 1940’s and 1950’s.

“We are so excited to return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and have made wonderful, new changes to the show, including a number choreographed by my dear friend Tyce Diorio from So You Think You Can Dance,” said Doriana Sanchez, director and choreographer of Cher at The Colosseum. “It pays homage to the great movie musicals, complete with incredible costumes by Bob Mackie. We are thrilled to be able to present some really fun and new things for the audiences to see.”

Tickets for the following Spring 2010 performances go on sale Saturday, Nov 14 at 10 a.m.:

April 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24, 25
May 8, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30

Cher returns to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace November 19 – December 20, 2009. The 90-minute show is presented at 7:30 p.m. four nights a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (dark Monday, Thursday and Friday).

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Celebrate the spirit of the season with Mannheim Steamroller’s 2009 Christmas Tour in the unparalleled music production, The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis, at the Orleans Arena December 13.

In its 25th year bringing Christmas music to fans, Mannheim Steamroller will perform many classic carols found on its latest album, Christmas 25th Anniversary Edition, such as “Joy To The World” and “Winter Wonderland.” Vivid lighting and high-energy arrangements are certain to stimulate senses with a signature sound that fuses classical and modern-day rock creating a truly inspiring holiday celebration.

Known as the “18th century rock band,” Mannheim Steamroller is an elite group of violinists, guitarists, pianists, drummers and woodwind players performing together under the direction of Grammy award-winner Chip Davis. As one of the most popular and best selling acts in the past 30 years, recognizable works include the Fresh Aire album series, American Spirit and Romantic Themes.

Tickets are now available and are priced at $40, $55 and $70. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. with the doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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