The Smothers Brothers, Tom and Dick, will be headlining in Don's Celebrity Theatre at the Riverside, Feb. 15-20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $32, call 800-227-3849.

The irrepressible sibling duo has made a sweeping impact on diverse generations of fans over their 45 year career in show business. The Smothers Brothers' first professional appearance was at The Purple Onion in San Francisco in 1959 and their first national television appearance was on the Jack Paar show on Jan. 28, 1961.

Tom and Dick were born in New York City and attended San Jose State University. Tom was a gymnast and Dick was on the track team.

On the personal side, Dick can be found cycling, practicing yoga or conjuring up healthy cuisine. Tom's pastime passion is for golf and he's a master at the yo-yo. Tom also enjoys tending to his vineyard and his award-winning winery, Remick Ridge.

Over four decades of audiences have seen the Smothers Brothers in their own primetime comedy series in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s guest appearances on numerous television programs, countless engagements as headliners in Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe and a hot-selling video. They've made 12 top-selling albums, done continuous coast-to coast concert tours and appeared with symphony orchestras.

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour is now studied in universities across the country as an important factor in the revolutionary changes undergone in the United States during the 1960s.

Harrah's new promotion "The Race Is On" is giving racing enthusiasts an opportunity to win tickets to the Las Vegas races on March 12 and 13, and cash.

Every Wednesday through March 2, guests may swipe their Total Rewards card at the promotional booth located near the Fiesta Showroom between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on each drawing day for one free entry into the promotion. From Feb. 1 - 28, Total Reward members will receive additional entries based on play during the promotional period. The weekly Wednesday drawing will be held at 7 p.m.

At each Wednesday drawing in February, five winners will be randomly selected from eligible entries. All winners will receive $50 cash and two tickets to the March 12 races in Las Vegas.

On Wednesday, March 2, four winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries and they will receive $50 cash and two tickets to the March 12 race. The fifth winner will receive the grand prize of $500 cash and two tickets to both the March 12 and 13 races.

All winners must be present to win. Complete details and promotional rules are available at the Total Rewards Center.

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"A Really Big Shew, America's Favorite Variety Show" running through April in the showroom at the Flamingo features Jerry Hoban as Ed Sullivan and is loosely based on the classic 1950s-'70s variety television "Ed Sullivan Show."

Hoban as host is the glue that gives the acts a point of reference.

Current acts in the show include Circus Boy Bobby Hunt; comedy magicians The Great Tomsoni & Company; Gino Walker performing a tribute to Aretha Franklin; and Bouncin' Dan the Paddleball Man. Tickets are $13.95 with a Connection Card and $14.95 without a card, call 800-435-8469.

Bobby Hunt provides a one-man circus act with juggling and balancing skills and the ability to ride anything with a wheel on it, including the "World's Smallest Bike." This prop-comic / stunt man has been featured with the Barnum and Bailey Circus as well as at Disneyland.

John Thompson as The Great Tomsoni attempts to awe the audience with his magical prowess while his gum-popping, blonde, bumbling bimbo sidekick feigns indifference to his "greatness." Most recently, Thompson has worked as a consultant to his protégé Lance Burton and to Penn & Teller.

Don Volk has taken a child's toy and tuned it into a true talent. His paddleball tricks have names and Volk has demonstrated and performed all over the world.

Gino Walker as Aretha Franklin gives the audience a ration of powerful music and earns their R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

The Colorado Belle is gearing up for the 11th Annual PRCA Rodeo being held March 30-April 3 in Laughlin by offering rodeo room packages. Three-day, two-night Wednesday-Thursday midweek packages start from $64.99 and come with two nights' accommodations March 30-31, two general admission event tickets to the rodeo on Thursday, a $10 certificate valid in the Main Gift Shop or any of Colorado Belle's dine-in restaurants, two drawing tickets to win Cowboy Cash, and a free night's stay valid Nov. 1, 2005 through Jan. 26, 2006.

Two weekend rodeo packages are available. One starting from $124.99 plus tax includes all of the above with accommodations on April 1 and 2 and two tickets to Saturday night's rodeo performance. The second weekend package starting from $134.99 plus tax offers the same plus two tickets to Sunday night's performancel. For reservations, call 800-477-4837.

After the rodeo on March 31, "Thirsty Thursday" in the Boiler Room Microbrewery will feature 16-oz. award-winning handcrafted beer for 75 cents and on April 1 and 2, from 4 p.m. to midnight, 16-oz. microbrews will be 99 cents.

In addition from March 30-April 3, "Spin & Win" drawings will be held at 6 p.m. Three contestants will be selected each night and they will draw an envelope containing a $5, $10, $20, $50 or $100 voucher and then spin the wheel to win 10, 15 or 20 times the voucher amount. Drawing tickets may be earned in many ways including joining the free One Club, cashing a check for $100 or more at the main cage, staying in the hotel and winning at games.

The Sports Island Bar at the Regency Casino has Karaoke on Monday nights from 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays are drink-themed. Tequila Tuesdays have tequila drinks half priced all day. Tropical Thursdays have tropical drink specials all day. Flashback Fridays offer music of the 70s-90s with Disco Dave from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No admission charge is an added bonus.

Every Tuesday in the River Garden Pavilion at the Avi from 4:30-8:30 p.m., 40's Dance Parties are on the agenda. Big Band music is provided by a DJ and there are drink specials, door prizes, and ballroom dance contests for cash prizes from $50-$150. Admission is free.

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