The Colorado Belle's Candy Shoppe has been completely renovated and doubled in size. The shop's food and beverage items have expanded, adding Krispy Kreme doughnuts and pastries as well as fruit juices, soft drinks and a variety of coffee options including cappuccino. The candy offerings still include a lengthy list of candies, handcrafted fudge, exclusive chocolates and popcorn. Other items for sale are greeting cards and an interesting collection of novelty dishware.

The Candy Shoppe's special summer offer is... buy a pound of delicious fudge for $8.99 and get a half pound free. Bulk candy where you purchase old-fashioned candies in bulk candy tubes is $6.99 a pound.

Gift baskets filled with all kinds of gift items such as toys and candy for kids, boxes of chocolate, gaming toys and souvenirs for adults such as champagne or wine with wine glasses are popular. To order a gift basket, call 877-460-0777 and ask for the Candy Shoppe.

The Flamingo has teamed up with Foster's Beer to offer guests a chance to win a new Sea Doo by showing their Connection Card or signing up for a new card and receiving an entry form. In addition, guests will also receive a coupon for one free Foster's draft beer at any of the Flamingo's bars. The grand prize drawing for the Sea Doo will be held at 8 p.m. on July 4 on the hotel's pool deck.

"Rhinestone Cowgirls" is featuring Jeff Allen and Susan Lynette through September. Shows are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Fiesta Showroom at Harrah's. Tickets are $24.95 or $27.99 with dinner in the Fresh Market Square Buffet included, call 702-298-8510. Show-goers must be 18 years of age or older.

Singer Jeff Allen and co-star, female vocalist Susan Lynette are two big reasons Greg Thompson's "Rhinestone Cowgirls" is a success. This show serves up all things country, features dancers, and improvisational comedian Mike Wally Walter.

Allen was raised in Memphis and surrounded by the hymns of his minister grandfather's congregation, local blues singers and Elvis Presley. Supporting his love of music, Allen's grandfather hand made his first guitar and taught him to play. At an early age, he impressed people and performed with another up-and-coming youngster, Tanya Tucker.

Allen is considered one of the premier demo vocalists in Music City. As part of the "Rhinestone Cowgirls" show, he illustrates this talent when he sings Collin Raye's "I Can Still Feel You," Vince Gill's "When I Call Your Name" and Diamond Rio's "How Your Love Makes Me Feel." He actually sang the demos for these three songs when the songwriters pitched them to the artists.

"Superstars Live In Concert" is produced by Barrie Cunningham at the Riverside Resort and features a rotating cast of tribute artists through Wednesday, Aug. 31. Tickets for the 8 p.m. shows in Don's Celebrity Theatre are $23; call 702-298-2535 or 1-800-227-3849, ext. 616.

The show recreates legendary performances of the biggest stars in the music business with some of the top tribute artists in the world. The show's producer also happens to be one of the industry's top Neil Diamond impersonators.

The show stars Cunningham as Diamond and Jimmy Buffett and five other tribute artists and also features live back-up singers, dancers in colorful costumes, the All Star Band and a celebration of the American spirit in a patriotic finale with Neil Diamond.

The current cast includes Lynn McDaniel as Shania Twain, Peter Phillips as Tim McGraw, Barbara Bogar as Marilyn Monroe, and Dan Meisner and Joe Messina as The Blues Brothers. Some acts will change for the second half of the summer run to keep the show fresh.

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The Broadway hit, "Godspell," will be performed in the Pavilion Theater at the Ramada, July 9 -17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17.50; or new Distinguished Players Club Members who earn 50 points will receive two free show tickets.

This popular rock musical that opened off-Broadway in 1971 is a whimsical view of Jesus and his followers and disciples re-enacting well-known parables in today's world. With its contagious musical score, "Godspell" presents a reflection on the life of Jesus with a message of kindness, tolerance, and love.

Many folks choose to get married in Laughlin at wedding chapels, on boats and poolside.

Chapel offerings start at the Riverside with its decorated wedding chapel that seats up to 24 guests. Private banquets rooms are handy for receptions. The Edgewater has a new, intimate chapel with the flexibility of having the ceremony and reception in the same Phoenix Suite for up to 25 guests.

The Wedding Station at the Ramada offers packages for up to 50 guests. Another option is having the ceremony conducted in the resort's outside gazebo.

Whether you're planning a ceremony or reception, the River Palms ballroom can accommodate up to 500 guests. Also available at the River Palms is their "Wedding on the Beach" for two to 500-plus people.

Boat options for weddings include the deck of the Colorado Belle's 608-foot replica of a 19th century Mississippi Riverboat, the U.S.S. Riverside luxury tour boat that accommodates up to 119 people and Steam Boat Weddings aboard the Celebration or Fiesta Queen cruise boats.

For information, call the Marriage License Bureau at 702-298-4622. The marriage license fee is $55, no blood tests are required, and there is no waiting period. Weddings aboard cruise boats require an Arizona marriage license.

The Flying Tigers are the subject of the presentation by former Air Force Officer, actor and historian Jim Easterbrook at the American Veterans Speaker Program on Tuesday, June 28, at 1 p.m. at the Ramada Express.

Criminal Justice Instructor and Vietnam Vet Eddie Zuleger will speak on Tuesday, July 5 at 1 p.m. Zuleger entered the U.S. Army in September 1967, and from 1968 to 1969 served in the jungles of Vietnam.

Zuleger served as a 21- year-old rifle platoon leader with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade (American Division) operating for the most part in the Que Son Valley, southwest of Da Nang. He was cited for heroism for his leadership actions under fire in the Republic of South Vietnam.

These speaking programs are open to the public and free. For information, call 1-800-243-6846.

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