Wayne Newton to perform possible last run at Tropicana

October 30, 2009

Is Tropicana receiving a makeover?

The venerable hotel-casino could be a whole lot different looking by next year, when it completes its $100 million renovation.

And not just in looks, but internally the talent is a-changing.

The Tropicana is the residence of Wayne Brady where he hosts the reboot…

Las Vegas Casinos Report Dismal Third Quarter

October 29, 2009

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Harrah’s Las Vegas

Harrah’s Entertainment tops the list with a net loss of more than a billion dollars compared to last year’s reported third quarter net income of $350 million. The Las Vegas based gaming giant and operator of eight Las Vegas resorts i…

Harrah’s Total Rewards catalog offers monthly specials for your points

October 28, 2009

What to do with all those Total Rewards points you’ve built up by playing at any Harrah’s property?

Aside from their annual Gift Giveaway (which awards you gift points on top of TR points), you can put those points toward shops, restaurants, rooms, shows — basically your player’s card can be treat…

Motion D-BOX chairs at Cannery movie theater

October 28, 2009

With piracy taking a chunk out of box office and large flat screen TVs becoming ever cheaper, movie theaters are looking for new ways to attract society to their theaters.

One successful way is improved 3D technology, which has been such a big boon to the industry that older movies are being enhanc…

Natalie Portman guest judges on Las Vegas Top Chef tonight

October 28, 2009

Tonight’s Las Vegas-based “Top Chef” has the contestants cooking TV dinners.

And not just your regular salisbury steak/veggie/apple pie kind of TV dinners, but creations inspired by classic TV shows — “The Brady Bunch,” “Happy Days,” etc.

The chefs will be whipping up their meals at Craftsteak (a…

Cheap movies at Brenden Theatres

October 28, 2009

These days we’re always looking for a bargain, and movies are usually the last place to look, as prices keep climbing every year.

Through Nov. 5, Brenden Theatres (at The Palms) has a few special discounts for those who can get out of work early or can stay out late.

Monday through Thursday, all f…

British Airways launches daily Las Vegas nonstop flights

October 28, 2009

British Airways is now offering nonstop flights amoung London Heathrow and Las Vegas, and for a limited instance you can take advantage of the cheapest fares we’ve seen for intercontinental flights.

For as low as $249 each way, you can travel to London (or from London to Las Vegas). Cheap fares ar…

Pinktober fashion show at Hard Rock Cafe

October 28, 2009

Tomorrow night, 97.1 The Point will hold a Pinktober Fashion Show at the Hard Rock Cafe (that’s the one on the Strip, not the casino) to recognize National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Join Steph McKenzie (from The Point’s dawn show), who hosts along with media personalities Kim Wagner and Alicia…

Steve Wynn Takes Aim at Ticket Scalpers

October 27, 2009

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Garth Brooks on the Wynn Las Vegas Marquee

After announcing the signing of Garth Brooks to headline at the Palazzo Showroom last week tickets went on sale Saturday at 8 AM and by 1 PM they were sold out. The first 20 shows in the 1,500 seat showroom i…

2009 Halloween Monster Mayhem Haunted House Photos

October 26, 2009

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Monster Mayhem Haunted Mansion at Alta and RampartClick photo for gallery image

A Saturday evening journey to the far west side of Las Vegas ended at Alta and Rampart across from the Suncoast Resort for Flipchip. Located in a corner of the Boca Park sho…

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