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| Sunday, February 22, 2004 | PRIOR ISSUE - ARCHIVES |
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| "Fiddler On The Roof" Plays Ramada Express, Belle's Annual Competition Seeks Bands, Harrah's Treasure Hunt Begins, First Annual Riverwalk Art Festival Planned, Avi Presents Marketplace, More... | |
The musical "Fiddler on the Roof," based on the short story "Tevye and His Daughters" by Sholom Aleichem, will play at the Pavilion Theater at the Ramada Express, March 1-7. Tickets are $15 per person. "Fiddler on the Roof" was one of the first musicals to defy Broadway's established rules of commercial success by dealing with serious issues such as persecution, poverty, and the struggle to hold on to one's beliefs in the midst of a hostile environment. Criticized at first for its limited appeal, "Fiddler on the Roof" struck such a universal chord in audiences that it became, for a time, the longest running production in the history of Broadway. The show originally opened on Sept. 22, 1964 with Zero Mostel in the leading role and ran for 3,242 performances at the Imperial Theatre. Set in 1905, this classic musical revolves around a dairyman and his struggle to preserve his family's traditions in a changing world. His daughter's love for a poor tailor puts her at odds with her father. Some of the show's hit songs are "If I Were A Rich Man," "Sunrise, Sunset," and "Matchmaker, Matchmaker." The Colorado Belle will host its 4th Annual Battle of the Bands Saturday, April 17. The resort and Lucky 98 FM radio will team up to host the event that will take place outdoors in the "Center Circle" area located west of the casino's main entrance. The bands will play before a panel of judges and compete for over $2,000 in cash and prizes that will be awarded to winners through third place. In addition, members of the audience will have a chance to vote for their favorite band by casting ballots for the "People's Choice" award. A variety of stadium food and beverages will be available. To enter the event, bands must submit a current cassette tape or CD and a current band photo or video by noon on March 29 to: Colorado Belle Battle of the Bands, c/o Lucky 98, 1531 Jill Way, Suite 5, Bullhead City, AZ 86442. All band members must be 21 or older. All entries must be labeled with the band's name, contact person and a daytime phone number and entry materials will not be returned. Finalists will be contacted by phone by April 5.
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Harrah's Laughlin recently launched the Las Vegas Treasure Hunt, where eligible finalists receive an all-expense paid trip to Harrah's Las Vegas on May 2 and 3, and the winner wins a$1 Million in a Harrah's Entertainment brand-wide promotion. Through April 4, Harrah's Laughlin guests may earn entries for the 5 p.m. daily qualifying drawings for the final property drawing on Apr. 18. One lucky Harrah's Laughlin winner will drive away in a 2004 Ford Escape while three lucky Harrah's Laughlin finalists, along with winners from each participating in Harrah's brand property, will travel to Las Vegas to seek their $1 million fortune in the desert. Daily drawing entries for the Harrah's Laughlin Treasure Hunt are earned in a variety of ways from gaming and dining to checking into the hotel and shopping. Promotional entrants must be at least 21 years of age to participate. Entries may also be obtained by sending a request, along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to the Special Events Department at Harrah's Laughlin by April 1. Limit one request per envelope per day. The Colorado Belle and Edgewater and Mark Vranesh Studio of Las Vegas will host a juried art festival outdoors on the riverwalk between the two properties on Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11. Over 70 artists from California, Utah, Arizona and southern Nevada are expected to show and sell their work at the First Annual Riverwalk Art Festival. The Laughlin Festival will feature fine arts and unique crafts including painting, ceramics, glass, sculpture and jewelry. Open to the public, the art festival begins at 10 a.m. and will conclude at 5 p.m. each day. Admission is free. A Charity Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday evening, April 10, at 7 p.m., with a silent auction. The fundraiser will be an elegant occasion featuring a string trio, wine sampling and hors d'oeurves-and an opportunity to meet the artists and bid on items donated by the artists for the auction. Tickets are $37.50 plus tax with two drinks included and a no-host bar. "Marketplace Extravaganza" offering a wide variety of vendors selling all manner of merchandise, food vendors and weekend events will take place for free from 8 a.m. until dusk daily from Feb. 28-March 14.
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