LAS VEGAS NAMED A SHOWCASE CITY FOR WWF’s EARTH HOUR
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 13:45
Press Conference at the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” Sign Announces
All Hotel Casinos on Famed Las Vegas Strip to Turn Exterior Lights Off During March 27 Global Event
LAS VEGAS, MARCH 9, 2010 – Today at the iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, Las Vegas was named a showcase city for the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) 2010 Earth Hour—a global call to action on climate change. For the announcement, Earth Hour US Managing Director Leslie Aun joined Clark County, Nevada Commissioner Larry Brown; City of Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman; Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Senior Vice President of Marketing Cathy Tull; Harrah’s Entertainment Regional President Rick Mazer; and MGM MIRAGE Senior Vice President of Energy and Environmental Services Division Cindy Ortega.
For the second year in a row, all hotel casinos on the world famous Las Vegas Strip, along with several off-Strip properties, will turn
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Dennis Miller Returns to The Orleans Showroom April 16-18
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 13:42
Las Vegas—Following multiple successful engagements in The Orleans Showroom in 2009, five-time Emmy Award winner and crowd favorite Dennis Miller brings his hilarious stand-up routine back to venue, April 16, 17 and 18.
Celebrated as a witty comedian with an entertaining and intriguing stand-up routine, Miller keeps audiences laughing with his irreverent observations. A favorite of the public and critics alike, The New York Times said, “Mr. Miller is exquisitely attuned to
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DJ HAZARD HEADLINES RIVIERA COMEDY CLUB MARCH 15 - 21
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 13:40
Known as Boston's "Wild Man," DJ has ten years of commercial art, theater and rock bands behind him, which brought him to the world of comedy, touring nearly all of North America, achieving a cult following along the way. His 1993 debut CD "Lock Up The Planet When You Leave" is already a collector's item. He has a one-man show entitled "Shaving In The Dark."
Bruce Clark keeps audiences guessing with his air of unpredictability and somewhat pseudo-hostile attack of his ever-changing
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‘Judy & Liza…Together Again’ at the Suncoast Showroom, April 17-18
Monday, 08 March 2010 19:46
Las Vegas—Entertainment legends Liza Minnelli and Judy Garland are “re-united” through award-winning portrayals by Suzanne Goulet as Liza and Denise Rose as Judy in “Judy & Liza…Together Again” at the Suncoast Showroom April 17 and 18.
In “Judy & Liza…Together Again,” Goulet and Rose have perfected their personifications of the famous daughter and mother duo and will perform recreations of “Get Happy,” “Swanee,” “Over the Rainbow,” “Bye Bye Blackbird,” “Cabaret” and “New York, New
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Star Wars™: In Concert at Orleans Arena – Two Performances, May 29
Friday, 05 March 2010 22:30
Tickets on sale Saturday, March 13 at noon for the massive multimedia event featuring stunning visuals, live orchestra, choir and narration
Exclusive exhibit of costumes, props, artifacts from the popular franchise also part of experience
Las Vegas—Star Wars™: In Concert, the unique multi-media event featuring music from all six of John Williams’ epic Star Wars scores, will play two performances on May 29 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, March 13 at noon and can be
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Deadpan Comedian Steven Wright to Perform Stand-up at The Orleans Showroom April 10 and 11
Thursday, 04 March 2010 18:16
Las Vegas—Billed as the “Confucius of Comedy” by the New York Post, Academy Award winner and Grammy nominee Steven Wright brings his trademark wit, absurdist one-liners and monotone voice to The Orleans Showroom, April 10 and 11.
Beginning his comedy career at the age of 23 as a regular performer at Ding Ho’s Comedy Club and Chinese Restaurant in Cambridge, Mass., Wright got his first big break and was booked on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Following his on-air performance Wright was invited to return the following week for a rare back-to-back performance, launching his career into high gear. His new kind of comedy and lackluster voice caught the comedy world’s attention and he appeared on Saturday Night Live, Late Night with
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RON KENNEY HEADLINES RIVIERA COMEDY CLUB MARCH 8 - 14
Thursday, 04 March 2010 18:13
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A seasoned veteran of stand-up comedy, Ron has performed from colleges to cruise ships, corporate events and numerous performances in Las Vegas, Reno, Lake Tahoe and Laughlin, Nevada. Ron has opened for Lou Rawls, Neil Sedaka, Melissa Manchester and Jerry Vale. In 2002 Ron wrote his first novel, which centered on a comedian’s golf tournament and has recently been featured on A&E’s “An Evening At The Improv.”
Larry Brown has one of those faces that you must have seen somewhere before. He has performed on “Late
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West Las Vegas Arts Center Women’s Month Program To Promote Balance and Harmony At Home And In The Community
Thursday, 04 March 2010 13:05
Workshops Will Offer Insight On Spirituality, Breathing, Mediation And Relationships
The West Las Vegas Arts Center is hosting a free Women’s Month program on Saturday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to promote balance and harmony at home and in the community as part of its eighth annual Celebration of Women. The West Las Vegas Arts Center is located at 947 West Lake Mead Blvd.
The theme is “Journeying Back to Our Roots - Heal Thyself for Health and Longevity.” Workshops will offer insight on spirituality, breathing, mediation, sisterhood, heritage, ritual, ceremony, relationships and the
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City of Las Vegas 2010 Easter & Spring Happenings
Thursday, 04 March 2010 13:03
Events Available For People Of All Ages
The city of Las Vegas offers many spring, Earth Day and Easter-related special events and activities for children and adults. These activities are just a sampling of the many available throughout the year. For a full list of day camps, classes and activities available, call any of the facilities below or (702) 229-6297 and ask for a Leisure Guide, ArtQ and Active Adult. These publications also are available online at
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