Chuck Rounds’ Las Vegas Entertainment News

August 2008

August of 2008 marks the eighth year of this entertainment newsletter. Each month, I’ve tried to bring readers up to date with the ever-changing face of Las Vegas entertainment—shows that are opening, changing, or closing; as well as the major headliners that will be visiting our town. With both the news and reviews, I’ve simply tried to let people know what to expect when they came to town or want to go to a show. I am proud to have been able to bring you the news of what is happening in Las Vegas entertainment, and I look forward to the years to come.

August days in Las Vegas are certainly the dog days of summer—instead of a hot and dry 115 degrees, it’s 105 with enough humidity to make it uncomfortable. Monsoonal showers are always a threat at this time of year, and thunderstorms could pop up anywhere, anytime…and there are a lot of warnings about flash floods and the dangers of driving through them. (It really hasn’t been a problem this year. After six months, we have still had less than an inch of rain all year.) According to all of the weather records, July is the hottest month in Las Vegas…but for some reason, August always seems hotter. There are still a lot of pool parties and summer concerts going on. There are a couple of new shows on the horizon, and the convention season is just starting with a couple of big conventions coming to town.

The first convention of note will be Creation Entertainment’s Official STAR TREK Convention at the fabulous Las Vegas Hilton Hotel, home of STAR TREK: THE EXPERIENCE, the $50 million dollar attraction that literally is Star Trek live! The 2008 edition of the convention continues in the enduring spirit of offering our attendees the absolute best time ever, a full four days of non-stop entertainment honoring Gene Roddenberry’s legacy of a positive future for mankind. With an amazing array of celebrities, events, parties, food functions, autographing, photo ops, vendors, auctions, contests, live music, comedy and surprises: you are invited to leave the “real” world behind and join the fun. As the crown jewel of Creation’s 36 year history of fan conventions, this event is “the one” to be at. And unlike all other “huge” fan conventions Creation Entertainment never sells a ticket that does not include a seat in the main theatre. You won’t miss a guest or event or spend your time waiting on lines to get into a theatre! Make your plans to join the celebration from August 6th - 10th.

MAGIC is the convention that really kicks off the season. This monster show, showing off the winter collections, comes to town at the end of the month and well over 140,000 people are being expected to attend. The men’s garment convention is always a popular and well-attended event. From its humble beginnings, it is now a huge convention that is in town, twice a year.

A surprising little show, which just recently opened up, is Wes Winter - A Tribute to Liberace. This production takes place in the afternoons at the Steve Wyrick Theatre. It is just Wes and a piano out there, but the evening with the music is just great. Wes is a self-taught pianist, and he doesn’t even read music, but he has certainly mastered the instrument and does a terrific job at emulating the style of Liberace. It is not an impersonator show…just a wonderful show with music. You don’t have to be a Liberace fan to enjoy the show; you just have to enjoy good piano music.

Scarlett - the Princess of Magic (a.k.a. Scarlett the Deceiver) has signed a deal with the V Theatre for the next six months…with the hope, of course, that it will be successful and then extended. She is a bit of a phenomenon in that she has been in Vegas for less than a year and has landed her very own show. Scarlett’s daytime show should be a memorable experience: she performs illusions, dressed as memorable Hollywood stars throughout her family friendly show. The eclectic list includes everyone from Marilyn Monroe to Michael Jackson. David Saxe, V Theater’s show producer and managing partner states that “I have not seen such stage presence in a female magician since my sister, Melinda: The First Lady of Magic.” Scarlett opens the first of the month.

There are several shows that have closed, or are closing…

Toxic Audio is leaving the V Theatre. The a capella group had a good run here, and they have a lot of touring gigs to fulfill.

Rosanne Barr was initially going to take August off and then return to her one-woman show at the Sahara, but sluggish ticket sales made the decision for her to just not return.

Criss Angel along with Cirque du Soleil will be opening their show “Believe” at the Luxor sometime soon… The original opening was scheduled for September, but it was (of course) delayed until October…by mid-September, Cirque should announce another delay in opening the show…and then there will be previews for three months while they figure out how to cut is down from three hours to ninety minutes… It has happened with every Cirque show that’s opened here… It will be great…when it actually opens.

And there were a couple of other small shows that appeared and disappeared so quickly that I can’t even recall their names…it is just more evidence of a lethargic economy. When there is a slow down in Las Vegas, then we know that there is a problem. A year ago, we thought that gas would never reach $4 a gallon, and now, we’re thrilled that it has come down to $4. It has caused fewer people to make the drive across the desert. A lot of people’s disposable income is no longer disposable, and they think twice about that weekend away. I realize that there is an ebb and flow to everything, but I’m not sure how much more we can ebb…we’re ready to start flowing again.

The month starts off a bit slow as far as the headliners go, but it certainly picks up steam, and of course, September will be crazy.

The first week features…

Wes Winters - A Tribute to Liberace

Planet Hollywood Through Sep 2

The Time

Flamingo Las Vegas Jul 29 - Aug 2

Wayne Newton

MGM Grand Hotel Through Aug 6

Cavalera Conspiracy w/ the Dillinger Escape Plan, More . . .

Mandalay Bay Aug 1

Clint Holmes & Friends

Suncoast Hotel Aug 1 - Aug 3

George Lopez

Las Vegas Hilton Aug 1 - Aug 2

Jack Jones

South Point Casino Aug 1 - Aug 3

Jonny Lang

Hard Rock Aug 1

Kevin James

Mirage Aug 1 - Aug 2

Mocca

Cannery Casino Aug 1

Motley Crue, Buckcherry and Papa Roach

Mandalay Bay Aug 1

Mr. Crowley - Tribute to Ozzy Osborne

Santa Fe Station Aug 1

Slightly Stoopid

Hard Rock Hotel Aug 1

WEC: World Extreme Cagefighting

Hard Rock Hotel Aug 1

Ambrosia

Four Queens Hotel Aug 2

Battle for the World Title: Judah vs. Clottey

Palms Casino Aug 2

Craig Chaquico

Santa Fe Station Aug 2

Crossroads of the West Gun Show

Cashman Center Aug 2 - Aug 3

Little River Band

Cannery Casino Aug 2

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo

Buffalo Bill’s Resort Aug 2

Regeneration Tour 2008

Planet Hollywood Aug 2

Rod Stewart w/ special guest Bryan Adams

MGM Grand Hotel Aug 2

Saturday’s Warrior Production

Cashman Center Aug 2

The Marshall Tucker Band

Sunset Station Aug 2

V.I.C., Hot Styles, Karina Pasian and Mishon

Mandalay Bay Aug 2

2008 World Hip Hop Dance Championship

Planet Hollywood Aug 3

Chubby Checker

JW Marriott Aug 3

The second week has…

Saturday’s Warrior Production

Cashman Center Aug 4

United States Army Soldier Show

Cannery Casino Aug 5 - Free

Chris Cornell

Mandalay Bay Aug 6

George Thorogood and Buddy Guy

Hard Rock Aug 7

Rehab

Mandalay Bay Aug 7

Tom Jones

MGM Grand Aug 7 - Aug 20

Celebration of the King

Cannery Casino Aug 8 - Aug 9

Jay Leno

Mirage Aug 8 - Aug 9

Jerry Seinfeld

Caesars Palace Aug 8 - Aug 9

Joel McHale

Mandalay Bay Aug 8

Julian Marley

Hard Rock Hotel Aug 8

Julieta Venegas

Hard Rock Hotel Aug 8

Kyle Cease

South Point Aug 8 - Aug 10

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly

Las Vegas Hilton Aug 8 - Aug 9

Nas w/ Talib Kweli

Mandalay Bay Aug 8

Sammy Hagar and the Wabos

Red Rock Casino Aug 8

Steely Dan

Palms Casino Aug 8

The Romantics

Santa Fe Station Aug 8 - Free

Travis Tritt

Orleans Hotel Aug 8 - Aug 10

Concert Fantasy and Fantasy Petite

Cashman Center Aug 9 - Aug 10

Michael John - Tribute to Billy Joel

Texas Station Aug 9

Steve Miller Band with special guest Joe Cocker

Orleans Hotel Aug 9

UB40

Red Rock Casino Aug 9

The third week includes:

Cher

Caesars Palace Aug 12 - Oct 5

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts

South Point Casino Aug 13

Cherry Poppin Daddies

Four Queens Hotel Aug 14

An Evening With Steve Lawrence

Orleans Hotel Aug 15 - Aug 17

Brad Garrett

Mirage Aug 15 - Aug 16

Daughtry

Red Rock Casino Aug 15

Gary Puckett

South Point Casino Aug 15 - Aug 17

Hall & Oates

Hard Rock Hotel Aug 15

Larry Carlton

Suncoast Hotel Aug 15 - Aug 17

Paolo Nutini

Hard Rock Hotel Aug 15

Soul Sacrifice - A Santana Tribute

Santa Fe Station Aug 15

Terry Fator

Las Vegas Hilton Aug 15 - Aug 17

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Palms Casino Aug 16

Alan Jackson

Mandalay Bay Aug 16

Black Music Awards

Cashman Center Aug 16

Bow Wow

Mandalay Bay Aug 16

Comedian Jamie Kennedy

Green Valley Ranch Aug 16

Dennis Wise “A King for a Night”

Santa Fe Station Aug 16

Jeffrey Osborne

Santa Fe Station Aug 16

Kenny G

Lake Las Vegas Aug 16

Liza Minelli

Buffalo Bill’s Resort Aug 16

The Dells & the Manhattans

Cannery Casino Aug 16

The fourth week will bring in…

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Hard Rock Hotel Aug 22

Bill Medley with Paul Revere & the Raiders

South Point Casino Aug 22 - Aug 24

Dave Koz

Sunset Station Aug 22

Gerry & the Pacemakers

Suncoast Hotel Aug 22 - Aug 24

Gladys Knight

Orleans Hotel Aug 22 - Aug 24

Kansas

Texas Station Aug 22

Mos Def with special guests Whosane and Anwar

Mandalay Bay Aug 22

Poison

Palms Casino Aug 22

Rattle & Hum - Tribute to U2

Santa Fe Station Aug 22

Sheryl Crow & James Blunt

Planet Hollywood Aug 22

The Ultimate 3 on 3 Basketball Challenge

Orleans Hotel Aug 22 - Aug 24

Tokio Hotel

Mandalay Bay Aug 22

Berlin - featuring Terri Nunn

Green Valley Ranch Aug 23

Cannerystock

Cannery Casino Aug 23

Extreme & Kings X

Mandalay Bay Aug 23

Faster Pussycat & Bang Tango

Sunset Station Aug 23

Hootie & the Blowfish

Buffalo Bill’s Resort Aug 23

Survivor

Mandalay Bay Aug 24

The last week of August and into September will have…

2008 National Celebration of the Pure Spanish Horse

South Point Casino Aug 27 - Aug 30 - Free

Air Supply

Orleans Hotel Aug 28 - Aug 31

Eddy Grant

Mandalay Bay Aug 28

3 Doors Down w/ Staind & Hinder

Mandalay Bay Aug 29

Adrenaline Extreme Show

Cashman Center Aug 29 - Aug 31

Bill Engvall

Treasure Island Aug 29

Creeping Death - 80’s Metallica Tribute

Santa Fe Station Aug 29

G. Love & Special Sauce with the John Butler Trio

Hard Rock Hotel Aug 29

Kiss

Palms Casino Aug 29

Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.

Suncoast Hotel Aug 29 - Aug 31

Ralphie May

South Point Casino Aug 29 - Aug 31

Ramon Ayala w/ special guest Sueno Norteno

Mandalay Bay Aug 29

Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine

Hard Rock Hotel Aug 29

Todd Rundgren, Lou Gramm, Bo Bice, Christopher Cross & Denny Laine

Texas Station Aug 29

Animevegas Convention

Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel Aug 30 - Sep 1

Bill Cosby

Buffalo Bill’s Resort Aug 30

David Spade

Planet Hollywood Aug 30 - Aug 31

Gary US Bonds, Booker T, Chris Montez, Brian Hyland & Goodfellas

Cannery Casino Aug 30 - Free

Ice Cube

Mandalay Bay Aug 30

Las Vegas Gun & Knife Show

Cashman Center Aug 30 - Aug 31

Lewis Black

Mirage Aug 30 - Aug 31

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers w/ Mother Truckers

Mandalay Bay Aug 30

SMV: Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, & Victor Wooten

Texas Station Aug 30

Southern Blues Concert

Cashman Center Aug 30

Strippers and Hustlers Ball

Orleans Hotel Aug 30 - Aug 31

The Tubes

Santa Fe Station Aug 30

Thunder

Texas Station Aug 30

Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine

Hard Rock Hotel Aug 31

Toad the Wet Sprocket

Mandalay Bay Resort Aug 31

For dates and times, be sure to log onto the Las Vegas Online Entertainment Guide: ( www.lvol.com ).

I Go Shows ( www.Igoshows.com ) is, of course, the place to read the reviews of all of the shows that are in town so that you can be better informed as to what you should expect from a certain production. The reviews are updated as needed to give you the knowledge you need to spend your entertainment dollars better.

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Chuck Rounds’ Las Vegas Entertainment News

July 2008

July is the hottest month of the year…brace yourself. 110 - 115 degrees is normal right now, and 120 is not out of the question—and even though we are proud that it’s a “dry” heat, at this point it’s just plain hot. We thank God for the invention of air conditioning, and we curse the Devil for the invention of power bills. I know people that travel with oven mitts because if a car is left parked in the sun, the steering wheel is too hot to touch for driving. Sunscreen and water are essentials during this time of year…don’t leave home without them. The best place to be is inside a casino or a showroom.? When the tourists are not inside; they’ll be hanging out on the Strip suffering from heat exhaustion, or by the pool getting sun burnt. It’s a great time to really enjoy the beautiful summer nights…that is, of course, if anyone decides to take out the loan to buy the gas to get here.

The most notable event in July is our Independence Day, of course, and the Fourth of July is bigger and better here than just about anywhere else in the country…and since the Fourth is on a Friday, it is going to be a huge celebration and a long weekend for a lot of the tourists. There are plenty of celebrations throughout the city, and each area of town is going to have all of their own events. Over a quarter of a million people are expected to be visiting here on the fourth, and if you are anywhere near, or in view of, the Strip you are in for an amazing fireworks display.? There are events planned all over the city, and it will be almost impossible to miss.

Fires are always a problem in this area…but the purchase of the “sane and safe” fireworks are legal in Clark County, the local fire departments are hoping that few indulge themselves. After having a dry spring, there is a lot of fuel for a fire. Wildfires have already been plaguing the southwest, and no one wants the situation to be worsened by additional fires caused by the fireworks. Another problem is that “Insane and Unsafe” fireworks are available outside of the county, and a lot of people work to bring those products into our city, but they are illegal in Clark County…Do everyone and yourself a favor—watch one of the planned displays.

“Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular” and “Love” have both just celebrated their two-year anniversary. “Phantom” is a brilliant adaptation (which was done by the original team of Hal Prince and Andrew Lloyd Webber,) and is housed in a beautiful custom-made theatre. “Love” is a spectacular show that features the music of the Beatles. It is a grand and wonderful production—one that you would certainly expect from the Cirque Company.

Toni Braxton closed her show at the Flamingo. She had some health problems in April and just never came back.

“Hats!” closed its doors as well…it was sudden and really without warning. They just decided to close. I guess that the built in audience of Red Hat Society members wasn’t really built in all that much…either that or they just don’t want to buy the gas to make the trip to Vegas.

I was very sad to hear that Second City is going to be closing…the improv troupe from Chicago, as well as their school, is going to end its run on August 1st. From what I have heard, though, the problem is really more about the space sharing that they are doing with the “X” show. Second City really needs a dedicated space…and I believe that they are looking out for one.

“Defending the Caveman” finished its first year at the Golden Nugget, and is now signed on for another. It is a hilariously insightful play about the ways that men and women relate and it proves its continued success in North America with recent sold out runs in Toronto, Philadelphia and Chicago with return engagements already booked.

Two-time Grammy? winning singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins will headline at the Las Vegas Hilton July 11, performing songs from his latest solo album, How About Now as well as his classic hits. His Hilton appearance features signature Loggins hits and songs from the new album. One of the highlights is a stripped-down, updated version of the 1973 Loggins & Messina smash hit, “A Love Song.” For the new album, Loggins reworked it with a group of young Southern California-based musicians.

The Luxor will be closing its IMAX? 3-D Theatre and the Tomb and Museum of King Tutankhamen in preparation for the Summer 2008 debut of BODIES…The Exhibition, which features a fascinating and educational display of the human body; and the Fall 2008 debut of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, which offers a remarkable presentation of authentic pieces from the legendary ship.

Felice Garcia joins the cast of the legendary Folies Bergere as the new principal female singer at the Tropicana Resort & Casino. Felice is currently attending University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a senior, majoring in Vocal Performance. She is originally from Carlsbad, California, but attended high school in Reno, Nevada. She spent her junior year living abroad in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Felice moved to Las Vegas three years ago to attend college. Some of her most memorable accomplishments include winning the “Reno Idol” competition in 2004, a local version of American Idol, and she was also the first runner up for Miss Reno/Sparks, Nevada in 2005.

Trent Carlini has closed his Elvis tribute show at the Sahara, as well as the Fab Four tribute show to the Beatles…but the room will not stay empty for very long…”Raw Talent Live,” a 75-minute, high-energy experience featuring interactive live performances of the next generation of World Dance with live, original music and exclusive, high-tech video illusions, will make its debut on the Las Vegas Strip at the Sahara Hotel & Casino in August 2008. “Raw Talent Live will change the way Las Vegas experiences entertainment,” said ND, creator, producer and director of “Raw Talent Live.” “The show will transport audiences from their world to a virtual world that crosses the line between real and surreal, incorporating raw emotion with adrenaline packed interactive performances for a multi-sensory experience.” “Raw Talent Live” has been in development by ND for more than 18 months. ND teamed up with manager and executive producer Bernie Yuman. Yuman is well known as the manager of Siegfried & Roy and Muhammad Ali.

DooWop in the Desert is presenting a “Sizzling Summer Oldies Show” at?Alexis Park on E. Harmon on Saturday, July 19th at 7:30 PM, Starring Kenny Vance & the Planotones, Frankie Lymon’s Legendary Teenagers, The Chiffons, The Goodfellas, The Royals of San Diego Acappella group and some surprises. Call (702) 454-4229 for details and ticket reservations.? Mention CallBack Magazine for a 10% discount on advance sales.

Gerry McCambridge??(The Mentalist) has celebrated his first year anniversary at Hooters. Described as having the “Most Mind Boggling Show in Las Vegas,” Gerry McCambridge not only makes you laugh, but also amazes his audience by reading their minds.

One other note of notes…Michael Paskevich, a former and formidable Vegas entertainment writer, is working on the Hilton Head Comedy Club in Hilton Head, South Carolina…and as a ?thank you’ to all Las Vegas residents, they all get into the club for FREE for the first year. If you’re in SC, be sure to stop in.

This is going to be a big month in Las Vegas…

The first week will have…

Steve Dacri: Impossible Magic

SIX TABLES RESTAURANT Through - Nov 30, 2008

David Copperfield

MGM Grand Jun 19 - July 16

Bette Midler

Caesars Palace Jun 24 - July 20

7th Annual Las Vegas Darts Desert Classic

Mandalay Bay July 2 - July 6

Natasha Bedingfield w/ the Veronicas and Kate Voegele

Mandalay Bay July 2

Bob Weir & Ratdog with Gov’t Mule

Hard Rock July 3

Night of Fire: Fireworks & Stock Car Racing

Las Vegas Motor Speedway July 3

Rancid w/ The Aquabats and Urchin

Mandalay Bay July 3

America

Lake Las Vegas July 4

Stars on the Lake Concert & Fireworks

Four of July Celebration??

Henderson Pavilion July 4 Free

Damon Wayans

Orleans Hotel July 4 - July 6

Joe Rogan

Mandalay Bay July 4

Katt Williams

Palms Casino July 4

Las Vegas Tenors

Suncoast Hotel July 4 - July 6

Steel Pulse

Hard Rock July 4

Terry Fator

Las Vegas Hilton July 4 - July 6

American Idols Live Tour 2008

Thomas & Mack Center July 5

The hit TV show American Idol comes to Las Vegas. Catch the top 12 finalists of this season

Atomic Punks

Santa Fe Station July 5

Cinderella and Warrant

Sunset Station July 5

Davy Jones of the Monkees

Cannery Casino July 5

Good Charlotte

Hard Rock July 5

Las Vegas Gun & Knife Show

Cashman Center July 5 - July 6

Maxxis Endurocross

Orleans Hotel July 5

Miss Vietnam Global 2008

MGM Grand July 5

Reba

Buffalo Bill’s Resort July 5

Torres vs. Holt

Planet Hollywood July 5

UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin

Mandalay Bay July 5

Yaz

Palms Casino July 6

The second week includes:

Rooney w/ Locksley and The Bridges

Mandalay Bay July 10

Boy George of Culture Club

Mandalay Bay July 11

Jay Leno

Mirage July 11 - July 12

Jim Belushi & the Sacred Hearts

Orleans Hotel July 11 - July 12

Jim Breuer

Boulder Station July 11

John Heffron

South Point Casino July 11 - July 13

Ky-Mani Marley

Sunset Station July 11

Miss Dance USA

Cashman Center July 11 - July 13

NBA Summer League

Cox Pavilion July 11 - July 20

Peter Frampton

Red Rock Casino July 11

Rusted Root

Hard Rock July 11

Say Goodnight Gracie

Suncoast Hotel July 11 - July 13

Boz Scaggs

Buffalo Bill’s Resort July 12

John Edward

Flamingo July 12

Little Anthony & The Imperials

Cannery Casino July 12

The Third week will feature:

Howard Jones

South Point Casino July 16

Donny & Marie Osmond

MGM Grand July 17 - July 23

Mastodon & Machine Head w/ Black Tide

Mandalay Bay July 17

70’s Soul Jam

Texas Station July 18

Bridal Expo

Cashman Center July 18 - July 19

De La Soul

Hard Rock July 18

Journey w/ Heart & Cheap Trick

Mandalay Bay July 18

Kathy Griffin

Mandalay Bay July 18

RnR

Green Valley Ranch July 18

SCORE Las Vegas Terrible’s Cup IV

Las Vegas Motor Speedway July 18 - July 19

The Lettermen

Suncoast Hotel July 18 - July 20

The Zombies

Cannery Casino July 18

Trisha Yearwood

Orleans Hotel July 18 - July 20

Wanda Sykes

Planet Hollywood July 18 - July 19

World Famous Lipizzaner Stalions

South Point Casino July 18 - July 20

Coldplay

MGM Grand July 19

Gavin Rossdale

Hard Rock July 19

Peter & Gordon w/ Chad Jeremy

Cannery Casino July 19

Cristian Castro

Mandalay Bay July 20

The fourth week has…

Dancers Rock Nationals

Cashman Center July 21 - July 22

National Ranking System Summer Bonanza Team Penning

South Point Casino July 22 - July 25 Free

Summer Basketball Jam

Cashman Center July 22 - July 27

Elton John - The Red Piano

Caesars Palace July 23 - Aug 2

Scary Kids Scaring Kids & Finch w/ Foxy Shazam, Tickle Me Pink

Mandalay Bay July 23

Craig Ferguson

MGM Grand July 24 - July 30

Less Than Jake w/ Goldfinger, and Big D

Mandalay Bay July 24

The National Institute of American Doll Artists

Imperial Palace July 24 - July 27

Alkaline Trio w/ American Steel and the Fashion

Mandalay Bay July 25

Chris Bliss

South Point Casino July 25 - July 27

David Spade

Planet Hollywood July 25 - July 26

Eddie Izzard

Palms Casino July 25 - July 26

Jay Leno

Mirage July 25 - July 26

Jim Gaffigan

Mandalay Bay July 25

Kool & the Gang

Orleans Hotel July 25 - July 27

Michael John - Tribute to Billy Joel

Cannery Casino July 25

Smothers Brothers

Suncoast Hotel July 25 - July 27

The Fixx, The Alarm, and The English Beat

Sunset Station July 25

USA Basketball Challenge

Thomas & Mack Center July 25

Bo Bice

Santa Fe Station July 26

Bullet for My Valentine, Bleeding Through & Cancer Bats

Mandalay Bay July 26

Chris Botti

Green Valley Ranch July 26

Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio Margarito

MGM Grand July 26

Music of Abba Tour, Direct from Sweden

Cannery Casino July 26 Free

Ringo Starr

Buffalo Bill’s Resort July 26

B&A International Body Building Classics

Cashman Center July 27

The last week of the month and into August will have…

Cinderella Scholarship Pageant

Cashman Center July 29 - Aug 1

Paramore w/ Jack’s Mannequin, Phantom Planet and Paper Route

Henderson Pavilion July 29

Don Rickles

Orleans Hotel July 31 - Aug 3

Wayne Newton

MGM Grand July 31 - Aug 6

Cavalera Conspiracy w/ the Dillinger Escape Plan

Mandalay Bay Aug 1

Clint Holmes

Suncoast Hotel Aug 1 - Aug 3

Jonny Lang

Hard Rock Aug 1

Kevin James

Mirage Aug 1 - Aug 2

Motley Crue, Buckcherry and Papa Roach

Mandalay Bay Aug 1

Slightly Stoopid

Hard Rock Aug 1

Craig Chaquico

Santa Fe Station Aug 2

Crossroads of the West Gun Show

Cashman Center Aug 2 - Aug 3

Human League and Belinda Carlisle

Planet Hollywood Aug 2

Little River Band

Cannery Casino Aug 2

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo

Buffalo Bill’s Resort Aug 2

Rod Stewart w/ special guest Bryan Adams

MGM Grand Aug 2

2008 World Hip Hop Dance Championship

Planet Hollywood Aug 3

For dates and times, be sure to log onto the Las Vegas Online Entertainment Guide: ( www.lvol.com ).

I Go Shows ( www.Igoshows.com ) is, of course, the place to read the reviews of all of the shows that are in town so that you can be better informed as to what you should expect from a certain production. The reviews are updated as needed to give you the knowledge you need to spend your entertainment dollars better.

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