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| Sunday, May 19, 2002 | PRIOR ISSUE - ARCHIVES |
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| Summer Laughs Kick In At Comedy Stop, Kevin James Headlines Harrah's, Beach Boys Along The River, Colorado Belle Caters To Wedding Belles, Grapevine Canyon Offers Insight To History, More... | |
The Comedy Stop will begin its second summer long season at the Flamingo Laughlin on May 24. The Flamingo Showroom will provide laughs each week as three new performers are introduced. The acts will offer variety such as monologists, comedy magicians, parody singers, stand-up comedians, improvisation specialists and hypnotists. The Comedy Stop continues to operate successful clubs in Atlantic City and Las Vegas. The price for the laughs can't be beat. Tickets are $12.95 and $11.95 for the 7 and 9 p.m. nightly shows, call 1-800-435-8469 or 702-298-5111. Harrah's Laughlin will have a viewing party in the Hacienda Grande Ballroom on June 8 for the Tyson vs. Lewis Closed Circuit Boxing match. More information will follow. Comedian/actor Kevin James will headline in the Hacienda Grand Ballroom on June 9. The stand-up comedian has performed on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," and "Everybody Loves Raymond," and currently stars in the CBS hit series, "The King of Queens." Tickets are $30, call, 1-800-447-8700 or 702-298-8510. The Colorado Belle's Catering Department stands ready to tackle special occasions especially weddings. The actual ceremonies can be performed in the Mardi Gras Room, the property's banquet facility, or outdoors "on deck" with the Colorado River as a backdrop. The bridge and groom must obtain a marriage license from the Laughlin Wedding Bureau, call 701-298-4622. The Catering Department can arrange for a minister or Justice of the Peace, as well as bake and decorate a wedding cake. Banquets can be elaborate with white satin tablecloths, silver candelabras, ice sculptures and live music. The "Intimate Wedding Ceremony" starts at $275, seats 20 to 30 people and includes a white lattice decorated archway, pianist, and photographer, hotel room, bottle of champagne and a pair of champagne glasses. The "Cherished Moments Wedding Ceremony" is $475. This deal seats 50 to 60 people and includes the same amenities except the bride and groom's room is a suite aboard the boat on the wedding night. For more information, call 1-800-228-7144 or 702-298-4000, ext. 3104.
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The Beach Boys Concert is set for June 1 at the Flamingo Laughlin's Outdoor Amphitheater. Tickets are $25, $30 and $35 for the 6 p.m. showg. Other headliners to follow include Eddie Money on June 29, and Roberta Flack on Aug. 30. The $20,000 Big Kahuna Slot Tournament will be held at the Ramada Express, June 3-5. Kahunas are the magical Hawaiian gods who turn lead into gold and in this case free slot pulls into $20,000 cash prizes. The resident "Big Guy" will hand out hundreds of cash prizes, plus a free tournament t-shirt, and afterwards offer a tournament reception with hors d'oeuvers and cold drinks. The entry fee for the tournament is $69 per person with a low tournament room rate of $12 per night. For information, call 1-800-343-4533. Cash prizes are paid to the 279th place based on, but not limited to 550 entries in each tournament and may be adjusted if fewer enter. The River Palms offers Berri Lee and his comedy magic show free at 4 and 6 p.m., Mon.-Fri. On Saturday, there is a 6 p.m. show. Due to popular demand, the River Palms is extending "Joey and Maria's Comedy Italian Wedding" dinner show in the Crystal Sands Room to the end of the year. The show will continue to run at 5:30 p.m., two to three Saturdays a month. Tickets are $19.99 with a players club card and $24.99 without. For information and show dates, call 1-800-835-7904. The "Rockin' America Show," which is a tribute to rock and roll stars, will continue to headline at Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort through June 2 and will be dark on May 25. Tickets re $15. If you're looking for a quiet getaway close to Laughlin where you can see Native American petroglyphs, you'll want to visit Grapevine Canyon. Petroglyphs adorn the walls of this canyon located near Christmas Tree Pass northwest of town. The mouth of the pass is situated up the western incline behind Laughlin about ten miles outside of town. There is a two-mile gravel road leading to the trailhead off Hwy 163. The canyon was named for the abundant wild grape plants found in the area. A short walk from the parking lot is required to reach the rock markings that are fragile and should be respected and not touched.
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