The Colorado Belle is holding its "5th Annual Blues and Brews" outdoor gathering, Sept. 25-27. The party-like event features free entertainment by blues bands and the afternoon Miss Hawaiian Tropic Contest. For information, call 1-800-477-4837.

The Flamingo's "A Really Big Shew, A Tribute to Ed Sullivan" production running through April 11, 2004, was suppose to feature ventriloquist Michelle La Fong through Nov. 28. There's been a lineup change and impersonator Gailynn Addis is portraying Marilyn Monroe and Liza Minnelli through Oct. 26 and singer / impressionist / comedian Janice Hart will take over from Oct. 27 to Nov. 28.

Actor Jerry Hoban, best known for his Ed Sullivan role in the motion picture "Pulp Fiction," portrays the late host in this re-creation of the popular "Ed Sullivan Show" that aired on CBS from 1947-1971. The variety show includes Sullivan as the comedic emcee, three specialty acts, one musical act, and Topo Gigio, the Italian mouse. The acts are interspersed with vintage television commercials and commentary from Sullivan.

Show times are 7 and 9 p.m. nightly. Tickets are $14.95, call 800-435-8469 or 702-298-5111.

On Sept. 30, The Edwards twins Eddie and Anthony will be back headlining in the Bermuda Club at the River Palms. The duo's show "Celebrities on Stage" features Eddie Edwards performing as such female stars as Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand and Cher. His brother Anthony performs as Elton John, Billy Joel and Neil Diamond to name a few.

Eddie in his Bob Mackie and Donna Karan outfits and Anthony in his elaborate Elton John costumes have create a visually fun show that is rounded out with singing and a whole lot of Chutzpah.

Performances are Tuesday through Saturday. Tickets are $19.95 regular seating with a Players Club card; $21.95 regular seating without a card; $24.95 VIP seating with a card; $26.95 without a card, call 1-800-835-7904.

The Ramada Express features an ongoing free weekly speakers program where guests tell firsthand war related stories in the resort's American Heroes Museum of Memories.

Elaine Pinkerton, author of "From Calcutta with Love, The WWII Letters of Richard and Reva Beard," will be the speaker on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m. The book contains letters from Pinkerton's father to her mother while her father was serving in the CBI Theater. The book has been featured on Book TV and at the National D Day Museum in New Orleans. It has received dozens of favorable reviews and Elaine is an honorary member of the Santa Fe, NM branch of CBI veterans club. She will bring her books for book signing.

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The 12th Annual Roddin' On The River put on by the River Cruisers Car Club will be held in the Riverside's south parking lot, Sept. 25-28. The annual multi-event car show / fundraiser includes a Show 'n' Shine. Event hours vary and there's a $2 spectator charge.

The Chefs Food Fest set for Oct. 9 at the River Palms Events Center will feature casino and local restaurant chefs putting their best works forward for a fundraising dinner / wine tasking beginning at 5:30 p.m. This gastric event is $45; call the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce at 702-298-2214.

The Red, White and Blue 2003 Dodge Giveaway is running through Nov. 8 at the Golden Nugget. The giveaway began on Sept. 8 with 225 envelopes in the drawing drum. Monday through Friday, a casino host is holding five random drawings between the hours of 5 and 9 p.m. Each envelope contains one of the following prizes: Red Dodge Ram Truck; Blue Dodge Ram Truck; $1,000; $500 or $200.

On Saturday, Nov. 8, there will be four drawings held randomly from 5 - 8:30 p.m. for $500 each. A final drawing will take place at 9 p.m. for the white Dodge Durango. There will be two additional drawings after the grand prize drawing. The first one will be at 10 p.m. for $500 and the final one at midnight for $1,000. Entries are earned through specific slot and blackjack play.

The admittance fee to the Edgewater's Monday Night Football Party in the Kokopelli's Lounge that begins at 5:30 p.m. is by playing a minimum $40 wager on the Monday night game or a $20 minimum on a Monday night parlay card.

Attendees receive a souvenir glass, a drawing ticket for the Miller beer prizes of the week and an "Exact Score Card" that players use to pick the half time and final game score. Anyone picking the exact half time score wins $250 and the final score wins $500. The Monday night party also features free munchies, drink specials.

The Laughlin TownFest Committee has set the event's dates for next year which will be March 18-21. Plans are calling for the event to include a carnival, parade, dancing, live bands, a beer garden and food. The four-day festival now has a Web site: www.laughlintownfest.com.

Rialto Studio, the design firm credited with revamping the renowned river walk in San Antonio, is working on a series of conceptual alternatives to an expanded park at the base of Davis Dam.

The design will most likely include a walk with a more natural environment north of the Laughlinl / Bullhead City Bridge and expanded commerce opportunities south of the bridge.

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