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| Sunday, November 16, 2003 | PRIOR ISSUE - ARCHIVES |
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| Shania Twain Makes Vegas Stop, World's Greatest Magic Show Opens, "Ovation" Provides Variety, Seablue Serves Up Fresh, Country Hits Hilton For NFR, Don Rickles Gets No Respect, David Copperfield Re-Appears , More... | |
Music superstar Shania Twain has added more dates to her UP! Tour, her first worldwide concert tour in over three years. She will perform at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Saturday, Dec. 20. Tickets are $65 and $85, call 702-632-7580.
Twain is riding the wave of her current hit release "UP!," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Chart and has sold over nine million copies worldwide. Her previous album "Come On Over" is the most successful female solo album of all time with worldwide sales over 34 million.
On Nov. 26, Twain will return to NBC for her second network special taped from Nashville, Tenn. Her concert performance for television is more intimate and includes her friend, multiple Grammy-winner Alison Krauss and Union Station.
Dick Feeney who produces the afternoon "Viva Las Vegas" show at the Stratosphere, and the Rat Pack tribute show at the Greek Isles, now has a another show to add to his credit... "The World's Greatest Magic Show" at the Sahara. Tickets are $55.95 and $65.95 for VIP plus tax and ticket fee, call 702-737-2515.
The newest magic show in town made its debut last month and offers a variety-style format featuring between six to eight very different magicians performing their best couple tricks or illusions that each fill about ten to twelve minute intervals. It's a great concept because it prevents boredom and filler illusions that are old and redundant.
The show's glue is Jeff Hobson who left his emceeing role in the hit variety show "V" at the Venetian to take over the same but expanded role in this show. His manic comedy style is displayed throughout the show and offers a lot fun surprises and interaction with the audience.
Joseph Gabriel, who for years performed in "City Lites" at the Flamingo Hilton, offers the classic style tuxedoed silent act where he effortlessly produces birds from scarves and thin air.
Two more magicians demonstrate entirely diverse styles. Nicholas Night takes an artistic approach and frames his illusions with novel staging and a whimsical touch. He selects metal debris from a garbage can and cleverly constructs a bicycle with a rider that eerily rides off the stage. Kevin James (not the "King of Queens" Star) shows off another non-conventional style. He combines comedy and magic that in one bit has a mad doctor chain sawing a man in half and having the legs walk off.
Opening on the same day as "The World's Greatest Magic Show," the new "Ovation" show at Desert Passage and the Aladdin is the third show in town to focus on variety acts. David Saxe, producer of "Ovation" is featuring an assortment of acts that include: singer Serena Henry; comedy act Mark Kornhauser; four male fast tapping dancers called All That who were recently finalists in this summer's "Dance Fever;" elegant and dramatic magician Jason Byrne; novelty act Christopher who straps four life-size puppets to his body and mimics The Village People; the graceful Aerial Adage act with Hollanders Cees and Cathy; Anthony Gatto "The World's Greatest Juggler;" and the Rolla-Rolla balancing act Tino Ferreira.
The Las Vegas Hilton has scheduled A Tribute to Patsy Cline-starring Logan Wells from Dec. 2-7. Tickets are $25 and $35 plus tax; call 800-222-5361 or 702- 732-5755.
The up-and-coming country star has performed live shows for the past seven years and has shared the stage with a number of well-known artists, including Shenandoah, Terri Clark, Brad Paisley and Deana Carter. Wells is currently in negotiations with several major record labels in Nashville.
Singer / songwriter Brad Paisley will follow at the Hilton Theater, Dec. 5-7 at 10:30 p.m. with country artist Sara Evans. Tickets are $30, $40 and $50 plus tax.
Contemporary country singer Paisley took the music scene by storm in 1999 with the release of "Who Needs Pictures." He began his career playing in church and soon progressed to opening for The Judds, Roy Clark and Little Jimmy Dickens. Paisley's most recent album is "Part II (2001)," and his current single, "Celebrity," is a look into his upcoming album, "Mud on the Tires," scheduled for release in July 2004.
Sara Evans, who recently released her new collection of songs entitled "Restless," became a country sensation with her 2000 album, "Born to Fly." She was the most nominated artist at the 2001 Country Music Association Awards.
The Legendary duo Brooks & Dunn will rock the Hilton, Dec. 8-10 at 10:30 p.m. They are best known for their hit "Boot Scootin' Boogie." The pair gained popularity in the early '90s with their hit album "Brand New Man." Brooks & Dunn recently released "Red Dirt Road," which is a reflection of their geographical and musical influences throughout their career. Tickets are $55 and $65 plus tax and handling fee.
In addition, a limited-edition commemorative Brooks & Dunn gaming chip will be available at the Las Vegas Hilton beginning Dec. 8.
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Country sensation Keith Urban will take the Hilton stage, Dec. 11-13 at 10:30 p.m. with opening act Craig Morgan. Tickets are $35, $45 and $55 plus tax and handling fee. Urban's second solo album entitled "Golden Road," includes the number one song, "Somebody Like You." The album signifies Urban's musical journey from the unknown Australian farm town of Caboolture to his current status as a recognized guitarist and songwriter. Craig Morgan will perform hits from his self-titled debut album as well as his most recent release "I Love It." Raised on country music and growing up near Nashville makes it a surprise that he first spent ten years in the U.S. Air Force. Eventually he released his first CD and his most recent endeavor, "I Love It," which includes six songs written by him. SEABLUE, the latest culinary experience from award-winning chef Michael Mina, is open now in the MGM Grand's Studio Walk. Designed by famed architect Adam Tihany with a focus on the clean elements of water and stone, SEABLUE is a "Mediterranean" influenced fish market with moderate prices. Guests are greeted outside the entrance by a dramatic cylindrical tank filled with silvery shimmering fish. A theme re-emphasized throughout the dining room artfully designed walls of blue stone and flowing water. The focal point inside the restaurant is a centrally located three-sided bar with two open preparation areas. One side of the bar showcases fresh shellfish from the raw bar market menu. The other side displays items from the second market menu, a selection of greens, fruits, vegetables, proteins and dressings. Also, the full menu is available at the bar. Freshness is a key element with the fish being flown in from all over the world and grilled on a free-standing wood-fired "island" grill. Guests can order individual small plates for sampling or large plates that include entrees such as Dover sole, lobster and cod. Dinner prices range from $15 - $45. SEABLUE seats 130 people in the main dining room and 34 in the private room. For information or reservations, call 702-891-3486. The titillating topless show "X" that recently closed at the Aladdin will reopen Nov. 17-20 at the Stratosphere during the COMDEX convention. Ethel M Chocolates has introduced its Fall 2003 collection. To ensure delivery by Thanksgiving, orders must be placed by Nov. 18. You can visit www.EthelM.com and see the offerings. The special items this year are: the Beaded Gift Set - a half-pound Deluxe Assortment within an elegant satin keepsake; a set of four caramel Autumn Apples; Fall Treasures in a festively adorned box; and Velvet Riches - a trio of foiled solid hearts in a velvet keepsake box adorned with beads, sequins and trim. Costs range from $15 to $38. Comedy legend Don Rickles is headlining at the Stardust this week, Nov. 20-23, and his opening act is Frank Stallone, the brother of film star Sylvester Stallone. He has recently emerged as a singer of classic pop standards. The San Remo, located at just off the Strip at 115 E. Tropicana Ave., has introduced a new menu at Saizen, which is known for good sushi. A new contemporary Asian flair has been applied to the restaurant using cutting edge colors and adding a variety of new appetizer and entr‚e menu items. Zinaz-Unique Accents & Furniture is a new 17,000-square-foot store and home decorating center that has opened at 225 North Stephanie in Henderson. Open daily, Zinaz has Help Phones located throughout the store. Showcasing a wide variety of one-of-a-kind furniture and decorative accents from around the world and with an inventory of approximately 3,600 pieces, Zinaz highlights five distinct separate areas. They are: Tis the Season with holiday d‚cor; Special Places with cultural furniture; Finishing Touches showcasing small d‚cor details; Created By You where you interact with qualified staff to create custom pieces; and One-of-a-Kind featuring conversational pieces. Master magician and illusionist David Copperfield will return to the MGM Grand1s intimate 740-seat Hollywood Theatre with his latest stage production show, "An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion," Dec. 23-31. One new illusion is Lottery, one of the most incredible predictions in the history of magic. Copperfield has been hailed by audiences and critics alike as the greatest magician in the world. In addition to decades of network television events and worldwide tours, he has performed seven times for presidents of the United States. This past week, magician / comedian Jimmie "Dyn-O-Mite" Walker, who starred as "J.J." in the television sitcom, "Good Times," will return to the Riviera Comedy Club with two fellow comedians, Nov. 24-30. The Rouse Co. has announced plans for another 80,000 square feet of store space at the Fashion Show mall on the Strip. The stores will be in the vacant 138,000-square-foot Lord & Taylor location. Planning and design is now in the works, and construction to reconfigure the space will begin next summer. As part of the redesign, a new "dramatic" entrance will be added off Las Vegas Blvd. and Fashion Show Drive at the northeast side of the mall. Earlier his month, hypnotist Marshall Sylver began featuring "The Funniest Show in Las Vegas" at the Palms Casino Resort on Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. Free tickets are available at the Club Palms booth on a first-come, first-serve basis and you must be 21 years of age or older.
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