Formerly of the highly successful mother-daughter duo, The Judds, Wynonna, who has sold more than nine million albums since her solo debut in 1992, will headline in the Flamingo Outdoor Amphitheater on Sept. 13. Tickets are $25, $30 and $35, call 800-435-8469 or 702-298-5111.

She is currently enjoying the success of her hit single "What the World Needs," a soulful song about the power of love. The song is a powerful lead for her recently released 14-track album entitled, "What the World Needs Now Is Love," which has been a three-year project.

With five Grammy Awards, the 1994 Female Vocalist of the Year Award from the Academy of Country Music, multi-platinum sales and 13 top ten hits, Wynonna is a lady at the top of her career. She was recently nominated for the Academy of Country Music's 2003 Humanitarian of the Year Award and filmed her third and final episode of CBS's "Touched By An Angel," where she reprises the popular role of "Audrey."

The "Country Music USA" tribute show running through Sept. 21 at the Riverside offers a salute to a variety of country artists including: Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Patsy Cline, The Judds and Tim McGraw. Tickets are $22 for the daily except Friday night shows.

At 5:30 p.m. on performance days, members of the cast do a 15-minute free "mini" show in the event area of the South Tower.

The world famous "Les Folies Bergere" licensed by Folies in Paris is the longest running production show in Las Vegas history and it will appear in Laughlin for one night only, Thursday, Sept. 11. By courtesy of the Tropicana in Las Vegas, part of the ensemble will stage two topless shows in the Ramada Express Pavilion Theater at 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $19, call 1-800-AGENT46.

"Les Folies Bergere" has never appeared anywhere outside of Paris except at the Tropicana, a sister property to the Ramada Express.

Audiences will be able to enjoy the costumes, dancing, music and comedy at a level rarely seen outside of Las Vegas. The troupe will include showgirls, dancers and comedian, Geechy Guy.

The weekly Monday Night Football Bash in the River Palms Bermuda Club will kick off on Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. Nevada time. Budweiser and Bud Light merchandise and $200 in cash will be given away throughout the game, plus Bud and Bud Light draft will be 99›. The cost is $10 per person and you must have a Player Club membership.

Admission includes stadium food, two drinks and a drawing ticket for prizes, plus an entry to win your own private Superbowl Party with 20 friends. The private event will include a one-night stay in a Garden Suite, a 50" big screen TV and a LA-Z Boy recliner that you get to keep, stadium food and one keg of beer.

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Harrah's has re-launched the popular QuickPick Cash promotion offering guests an opportunity to win cash and prizes as well as a 2004 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle.

Through Oct. 5, guests may earn entries for the daily 5 p.m. drawings, and the drum is emptied each evening. Daily winners will be invited to participate in the Nov. 13 final drawing where they will redeem their QuickPick Ticket in an effort to match the winning numbers.

Five daily winners have a chance to choose from five key chain pouches. Each pouch contains an invitation to return for the final drawing on Nov. 13, a two-for-one ticket to "The Earl Turner Show," an invitation to the WinterFiesta Slot Tournament (which includes two complimentary nights stay between Dec. 7 and 11, and one free entry into the tournament), and a QuickPick ticket that's given on Nov. 13. Each daily winner also receives bonus Reward Credits in one of the following amounts: 600, 700, 800, 900 or 1,000, and they are added to the winner's Total Rewards account within 24 hours.

Daily drawing entries are earned in a variety of ways from simply checking into the hotel to gaming. Entries may also be obtained by sending a request postmarked by Sept. 24, along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope to Harrah's Special Events Department. Limit is one request per envelope per day.

Daily winners will be invited to return on Nov. 13 to participate in the 4 p.m. grand prize drawing held in the Hacienda Grande Ballroom. First they must activate their QuickPick tickets between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Fiesta Showroom. At 2 p.m., a Bonus Drawing will be held in the Fiesta Showroom giving 10 players a chance to win an additional 50 QuickPick tickets. Players who have activated their QuickPick tickets are qualified for an opportunity to win the 2004 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle in the 4 p.m. grand prize drawing. All winners must be present to win. For complete details call the Promotions Department at 702-298-6891.

September Eleventh has been declared PATRIOT DAY, a National day of remembrance. The Ramada Express is inviting the public to attend a memorial ceremony on Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. in the Pavilion Theater. The 45 minute program will include a video tribute "September 11, 2001 & The War On Terrorism" and Russ Mitchell singing "Proud To Be An American." Guests will receive a Patriotic Gift.

The ceremony recognizes the heart-stopping events of Sept. 11, 2000, that caused most Americans to re-evaluate their most tender feelings about family, friends and country.

The River Palms Resort has announced time changes for the hours of operations for the River Palms Cafe and the Late Great Night Buffet. The River Palms Cafe is now open between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. and the Late Great Night Buffet is operating from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Both are seven days a week.

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