Country singer Roy Clark will headline in Don's Celebrity Theatre at the Riverside, Oct. 28 - Nov. 2. Tickets are $30, call 1-800-227-3849.

Clark's father played in a square dancing band and started him at a young age playing the banjo and mandolin and at age 14, he received his first guitar - a Sears Silvertone. A winning banjo performance gave him his first performance at the Grand Ole Opry; however, he's also known for playing jazz, pop and even rock 'n roll.

Roy Clark joined Jimmy Dean and the Texas Wildcats in 1954. In 1960, his break came with an invitation to open for Wanda Jackson at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. After returning from a 345 night tour in 1962, Clark returned to Las Vegas as a headliner and also as a recording star. His album "The Lightning Fingers Of Roy Clark" was a smash success.

In 1969, Clark began his first television series, "Hee-Haw," co-starring with Buck Owens. Although the show was cancelled after two-and-a-half years, it was a hit that remained in syndication until 1992.

Boots Randolph, who has brought audiences to their feet ever since the early sixties, when his signature song "Yakety Sax" first hit the airwaves, will star at the Ramada Express, Oct. 25 - 29, at 8 p.m. The legendary sax musician has written chapter after chapter of music history. Tickets are $19, call 1-800-243-6846.

Brenden Theatre Corporation opened its newest location at the Avi Resort and Casino last Friday. Brenden Theatres at the Avi is a state-of-the-art movie theatre featuring eight screens including true all stadium seating with high back executive rocking chairs, wall-to-wall giant curved screens, lift up armrests, and Dolby Digital sound in all screens.

For show times and feature film presentations call the Brenden Theatres at the Avi Movieline at 702-535-SHOW (7469), 928-330-SHOW (7469), or 760-629-SHOW (7469).

One Club members can compete for their share of $2,500 in prize money in the Spooktacular Halloween Costume Contest at the Colorado Belle on Oct. 31. Pre-registration will occur at the One Club booth prior to 7 p.m. and the contest will follow at 8 p.m. at the Grand Staircase. All entrants must be at least 21 and belong to the One Club, which is free to join.

The first place prize is $500, second place is $400, third is $300 and fourth is $200. Contestants placing 5th through 10th win $100 each, and those placing 11th through 20th win $50 each. All entrants will receive two complimentary drinks.

Funding for an additional bridge to connect Laughlin and Bullhead City has been approved by the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and could pass the House of Representatives as early as next month.

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Show off your horrifying creativity at the Riverside Resort's annual Halloween Costume Contests in the Losers' Lounge and The Dance Club. Contestants may enter both contests; however, winners of The Dance Club costume contest cannot enter the Losers' Lounge contest and some restrictions apply, call 702-298-2535 or 928-763-7070.

The Dance Club contest is from 9 -10 p.m. and contestants can scare the crowds at The Dance Club for cash. The Losers' Lounge costume contest is from 11 p.m. - midnight. Prizes for both contests are $150 for first place, $100 for second and $50 for third.

The Victory Plaza at the Ramada Express will be converted into a gothic graveyard with food and drink from Oct. 24-Nov. 1. The public will be free to browse.

The Colorado Belle is offering "Count Bob"blehead, a special limited edition souvenir bobblehead, as the 7,500 point prize on the property's (Wo)Man vs. Machine slot tournament now through Nov. 4.

In addition, players can get a "Count Bob"blehead when they earn 100 points on their One Club cards from Oct. 24-31. No redemption of points or comp dollars will be necessary, and receipt of the bobblehead will not affect players' cash and comps. The limit is one "Count Bob"blehead per One Club account.

On Thursday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m., Greg Young will talk. He's a Vietnam Veteran, who served with the U.S. Army in 1968-1969. He is now a retired Sheriff's detective.

The River Palms is the home of live dinner theatre. The upcoming shows that will be performed in the Crystal Sands Room are "The Soprano's Last Supper" on Nov. 15 and "Joey and Maria's 25th Anniversary Party" on Nov. 29 and Dec. 6. Tickets are $29.99 and $24.99 with a Players Club Card, call 1-800-835-7904.

America's most beloved fitness guru, Richard Simmons, will bring his one-of-a-kind energy and presence to Harrah's tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Hacienda Grande Ballroom. A special workout session with Simmons will be open to the public and tickets are $15 plus tax, call 702-298-8510. Exercise attire such as sweatpants, shorts, t-shirts, tank tops and tennis shoes are suggested.

The free Thanks for the Memories Speaker Program at the Ramada Express offers remarkable stories on a weekly basis.

Elaine Cochrane Murphy, the author of "Dearest Angel," which is the story of her late husband, Lt. John Cochrane who was killed in action in Vietnam on Oct. 24, 1966, will tell her story through letters, poems, and pictures on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m.

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