The Marshall Tucker Band will perform in the Flamingo Laughlin Ballroom on June 25, at 9 p.m. Tickets are $19.95 and $24.95 plus tax, call 800-435-8469.

Years of rigorous tour schedules have earned The Marshall Tucker Band the respect of critics and countless dedicated fans. Over 30 years have passed since the band formed and they continue to be played regularly on classic rock and country radio stations. The Marshall Tucker Band earned seven gold and three platinum albums with hits singles, such as," "Fire on the Mountain." During the 90s, The Marshall Tucker Band scored four hit singles on Billboard's country chart and one on Billboard's gospel chart.

WAVES flight attendant and author, Billye Grymwade will talk about the Navy at the free American Veterans Program on Tuesday, June 7, at 1 p.m. in the Pavilion Theater at the Ramada Express.

Grymwade enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 and became a flight attendant on Navy transport aircraft in 1946. She is the author of "MATS and Me: WAVES Flight Attendants," a fictional account of women in the U.S. Navy (WAVES-Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Duty) and their experiences, including tragedies, adventures, and romances while serving as flight attendants in MATS (Military Air Transport Service) squadrons.

Discharged from the Navy in 1950, Grymwade went to work for the NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, forerunner of NASA), as secretary to three aeronautical engineers. At the age of 59, she returned to school and at 62, earned a B.S. degree with a major in psychology. Grymwade lives in Ventura, Calif.

The Riverside and Bu-La Productions will be presenting the male strip revue Thunder From Down Under in Don's Celebrity Theatre at the Riverside, June 2-4. Tickets are $25, call 1-800-227-3849.

Australia's Thunder From Down Under bronzed men, since the group's creation in 1989, have performed in 15 countries and entertained more than 14 million women. The group's latest production features many new numbers including trips back to the 50's and 70's as well as Vegas-style costumes, high-tech lighting and sound and award-winning dancing.

Their impressive physical shape and great personalities have made Thunder a favorite as guests for network television appearances. Most recently, they have appeared on "The Surreal Life 3" on VH1 and the "2004 World Music Awards" on ABC.

Two more slot tournaments are set for players at the Colorado Belle.

The Survivor Antarctica Slot Tournament is set for Sept. 18-20. A total of $78,000 in cash will be waiting for the tournament survivors to claim their share with first place paying $25,000*. Event features a $4,000 "Survivor Bonus," where one of 16 players will win $1,000, and pays to 90th place. Entry fee is $550.

The Boot Camp Slot Tournament is scheduled for Nov. 11-13, with $49,900 in prize money. First place will pays $10,000* and the entry fee is $350.

*Prize money is based on 150 entrants in each tournament and may be adjusted based on actual number of entrants. To enter any tournament, call 1-877-480-2747.

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The Regency Casino has celebrated its first year anniversary under the ownership of Chris Crawford.

Since opening the doors a year ago, Crawford and his staff have repaired and remodeled the tiny casino tucked between the Edgewater and the Flamingo. The Regency due to previous owners and their disputes had fallen on some hard times so Crawford had to start from scratch with his first venture into the gaming industry. He made gaming area upgrades and changed almost all of the slot machines to the newest, most popular machines.

The theme Crawford embraced is a colorful island tropical one and the 24-hour restaurant is the Tropical Cow with a fun mascot, Moola the Hula Cow. The Tropical Cow also offers a full menu of breakfast items including a trademark prime rib and eggs plate. The new dining menu has theme named many dishes such as "The Montego Bay," "The Coral Cove," "Tabago Teriyaki," "Madagascar Onion Gratin" and "The Antiqua Bay."

One item that will not and has not changed is the Regency's popular prime rib dinners, the one claim to fame the little casino has hung on to. The prime rib is rubbed in a special (and closely guarded secret) blend of spices and slow roasted for eight hours. One change is the Regency now offers the prime rib in three different cuts with a sliding price scale instead of the old take-it-or-leave-it inexpensive cut.

The downstairs Sports Island bar is where karaoke with Captain Jack Nutt'n is held Friday-Monday at 9 p.m. with no admission charge. The bar is also home to other special events such as "Get Jack'd Mondays" (Jack Daniels specials) and "Tropical Thursdays" (with tropical drink specials).

As for the future, Crawford hopes to put in five table games next year and a Texas Hold 'em table soon. Even the exterior of the building may get a more tropical look.

The Comedy Stop is performing two shows nightly at 7 and 9 p.m. in the Flamingo Laughlin Showroom through Sept. 4. The Comedy Stop features comedic stars of today and tomorrow performing in an intimate lounge environment and three new comedians are introduced every week. Tickets are $12.95 and $11.95 plus tax, call 800-435-8469.

Clarence Gorman of the Chinle, Arizona Navajo Nation will speak about Navajo participation during WWI and WWII at the free American Veterans Program, Tuesday, May 31, at 1 p.m. in the Pavilion Theater at the Ramada Express.

A Korean Veteran, Clarence Gorman is part of the Chinle, Arizona Navajo Nation. He is of the Bitterwater Clan, born for the Towering House Clan. Following his military service, Gorman worked 32 years with the National Parks Service as superintendent of several National Parks. After his retirement, he worked as Director with the Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation in Window Rock, Ariz.

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