Thursday, August 14, 2003
Copyright © Las Vegas Mercury

A/E: Entertainment calendar

Live music

Major venues

Aladdin (785-5000)

Aug. 22-24: Dora the Explorer, $17-$29

Sept. 5-6: The Blue Russian Festival, $10

Sept. 6-7: Kirov Ballet, $50-$250

Sept. 12, 10p.: Ricardo Arjona, $50-$90

Sept. 13, 9p.: Mariachi Festival, $45-$125

Oct. 14-19: "The Full Monty"

Jan. 20-25: "Starlight Express"

Feb. 10-15: "Stomp"

May 5-9: "42nd Street"

March 19-21: "Rent"

June 23-27: "Cats"

Caesars Palace (474-4000)

Oct. 10-19, 8p.: Gloria Estefan, $87.50-$175

House of Blues (632-7600)

Aug. 15, 7p.: Static-X, Lo-Pro, the Ambulance, $20

Aug. 21, 6:30p.: Jim Beam Live featuring Trapt, Smile Empty Soul, Three Days Grace, $13

Aug. 22, 6p.: Vertical Horizon, Dishwalla, Blue October, $15

Aug. 25, 9p.: Hanson, $21

Aug. 28, 7p.: The Wailers, $20-$25

Aug. 29, 6:30p.: Superjoint Ritual, Strapping Young Lad, Full Blown Chaos, $15-$20

Sept. 5, 7p.: Cafe Tacuba, $15-$25

Sept. 13, 7p.: Lisa Marie Presley, $20-$25

Sept. 19, 6:30p.: Fischerspooner, $20-$22.50

Sept. 23, 5:30p.: Dashboard Confessional, MxPx, Brand New, Vendetta Red

Sept. 26, 6p.: A.F.I., MXPX, Brand New, Vendetta Red, $16-$18.50

Oct. 5, 5p.: Poison the Well, Shadows Fall, Avenged Sevenfold, Throwdown, This Day Forward, $18

Oct. 12, 7p.: B'z, $40-$45

Oct. 14, 6:30p.: Bouncing Souls, Tsunami Bomb, Strike Anywhere, Vision

Oct. 17, 7p.: Saliva, $15-$17

Oct. 24, 7p.: Peter Frampton, Joe Bonamassa, $24-$45

Oct. 26, 7p.: Stryper, 7 Hours Later, $20-$25

The Joint (693-5066)

Aug. 18, 8p.: Norah Jones, $55.50-$155.50

Aug. 23, 8p.: Dave Gahan (voice of Depeche Mode), $44.50-$55.50

Aug. 29, 8p.: Gipsy Kings, $50.50-$130.50

Aug. 30, 8p.: Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band with Colin Hay, John Waite, Mark Rivera, Paul Carrack and Sheila E., $55.50-$130.50

Sept. 1, 8p.: 311, G. Love and Special Sauce, $35.50

Sept. 5, 8p.: Sex Pistols, Dropkick Murphys, $65.50

Sept. 6, 8p.: Bad Religion, $25.50

Sept. 12, 8p.: The Allman Brothers, $55.50-$80.50

Sept. 20, 10p.: The White Stripes, $42.50

Sept. 26, 8p.: Steve Winwood, $35.50-$55.50

Sept. 27, 8p.: Robert Cray Band, John Hiatt & the Goners, $30.50-$55.50

MGM Grand Garden (474-4000)

Aug. 29, 8p.: Toby Keith, $45-$85

Aug. 31, 8p.: Cher, $39.75-$150.25

Sept. 20, 8p.: Jimmy Buffett, $65-$200

Sept. 27, 7:30p.: Los Angeles Kings vs. Colorado Avalanche, $20-$175

Oct. 4, 8p.: Andre Agassi's Grand Slam for Children with Sheryl Crow, Jamie Foxx, Faith Hill, Billy Joel, Elton John, Dennis Miller, Robin Williams, $75-$150

Mandalay Bay Beach (632-7580)

Aug. 15: Kenny Loggins, $35 in advance, $40 day of show

Aug. 16: Hall & Oates, $35 in advance, $40 day of show

Aug. 22: Pat Benatar, $32.50 in advance, $37.50 day of show

Aug. 31: Blues Traveler, $30 in advance, $35 day of show

Sept. 5: B-52s, $35 in advance, $40 day of show

Sept. 12: India.Arie, $35 in advance, $40 day of show

Sept. 13: Foreigner, $35 in advance, $40 day of show

Sept. 26: Billy Idol, $40 in advance, $45 day of show

Mandalay Bay Events Center (632-7580)

Indefinite: Mamma Mia!, $65-$85

Aug. 20, 7:30p.: ZZ Top, Franky Perez, $35-$65

Aug. 30, 8p.: Chinese Labor Day concert with Jolin Tsai, Sha I, Kang Kang, $48-$168

Sept. 13, 10p.: Pepe Aguilar, $45-$85

Oct. 11, 8p.: James Taylor, $35-$85

Oct. 16, 8p.: El Premio de la Gente Latin Music Awards, $35-$200

Orleans Arena (284-7777)

Aug. 30: Club Rubber

Sept. 12-13: Freestyle MotoX

Sept. 19: Peter, Paul & Mary

Sept. 20: Double-Down Throw Down Country Fest with Jo Dee Messina, Buddy Jewell, the Charlie Daniels Band, Rushlow, Aaron Tippin, McHayes, $39

Oct.-March: Las Vegas Wranglers hockey

Oct. 14-18: Suncoast Futurity

Oct. 25: Halloween Ball

Nov. 19-23: National Horse Show

Palms (474-4000)

Aug. 22, 8p.: Violent Femmes, $20 in advance, $25 day of show

Sept. 5, 8p.: Arrested Development, $20 in advance, $25 day of the show

Sept. 11, 8p.: 3 Doors Down, Our Lady Peace, Seether, $32.50 in advance, $37.50 day of show

Thomas & Mack Center (739-3267)

Aug. 16, 2 and 7p.; 2p. Aug. 17: Make-A-Wish Benefit, $16-$21

Aug. 28-Sept. 6: The Imperial Acrobats of China, $18-$78

Sept. 11, 7:30p.: R.E.M., Wilco, $20-$68

Sept. 12, 7:30p.: Las Vegas Classic Battle of the Bands/Step Show, $20

Sept. 12, 10p.: Steve Harvey, $38-$48

Showrooms

Boulder Station (547-5300)

Aug. 15, 8p.: Stanley Clarke, $22.50-$37.50

Aug. 16, 8p.: Dennis Wise, $10

Aug. 22, 8p.: Kansas, $22.50-$42.50

Aug. 30, 8p.: B.J. Thomas, $17.50-$32

Nov. 8, 8p.: Taylor Dayne

Buffalo Bill's (474-4000)

Aug. 22, 8p.: Tracy Lawrence, Joe Diffie, Mark Chesnutt and the Rockin' Roadhouse Tour, $32-$42

Sept. 12, 8p.: Julio Iglesias, $40-$60

Sept. 19, 8p.: Brooks & Dunn, $42.50-$62.50

Cannery (507-5700)

Aug. 14, 7p.: Oasis Jazz Night with David Van Such

Aug. 15-16, 8p.: The Limey Bar Stewards

Aug. 21, 7p.: Oasis Jazz Night with Lao Tizer

Aug. 23: V-108 Listener Appreciation Fest with Next Movement, Alex Oneal, Sho Tyme, Livin Out Loud, Cherelle

CasaBlanca (Mesquite) (800-459-7529)

Nov. 15, 6 and 8:30p.: Crystal Gayle

Flamingo Laughlin (298-5111)

Sept. 13, 9:30p.: Wynonna, $25-$35

Sept. 27-28, 8p.: Kenny Rogers, $25-$40

Oct. 11, 8p.: Righteous Brothers, $25-$35

Oct. 6, 8p.: Engelbert Humperdinck, $25-$35

Nov. 2: Willie Nelson

Nov. 29: Glen Campbell Christmas Show, $24.95-$29.95

Nov. 30: Ann-Margret, $34.95-$39.95

Green Valley Ranch (617-7777)

Sept. 26, 8p.: Al Jarreau

Harrah's (369-5111)

Mon.-Sat., 7:30p.: Clint Holmes, $59.95

Harrah's Laughlin (702-298-4600)

Mon., Tue., Thu.-Sat., 8p.: Earl Turner, $24.95 (show runs through Aug. 31)

Aug. 27-28, Oct. 3-4: Chippendales the Show, $26.95

Oct. 31, 8p.: George Jones, $25

Las Vegas Hilton (732-5755)

All shows closed Mondays

Through Aug. 24, 7:30p.: The Fab Four, $30-$40

Aug. 15-16, 10p.: Etta James, $25-$45

Aug. 26-Sept. 14, 7:30p.: Smothers Brothers, $30-$40

Aug. 29-31, 10p.: Huey Lewis & the News, $35-$55

Sept. 5-6, 10p.: Kenny Rogers, $35-$55

Sept. 12-13, 10p.: The Commodores, $25-$45

MGM Grand (891-7777)

Through Aug. 20, 9p.: Tom Jones, $70

Aug. 20-Sept. 3, Sept. 25-Oct. 8, Dec. 24-Jan. 1: David Copperfield, $79.90-$97

Sept. 4-17: Carrot Top, $35

Sept. 18-20, 22-24, 9p.: Paul Anka, $70

Mirage (792-7777)

Aug. 30-31, 10:30p.: Kevin James, $60

New York-New York (740-6815)

Sun.-Thu., 8p.; Fri. and Sat., 9p.: Rita Rudner, $49

Dec. 8-11, 8p.; Dec. 12, 9p.: 1964 the Tribute, $34.95

Orleans (365-7111)

Through Aug., 7p. Mon., Wed.-Fri. and 4p. Tue.: Xtreme Close-Up Magic, $22

Through Aug. 17, 8p.: Debbie Reynolds, $34.95-$44.95

Aug. 21-24, 8p.: Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, $39.95-$59.95

Aug. 28-31, 8p.: Air Supply, $34.95-$44.95

Sept. 4-7, 8p.: Brenda Lee, $39.95-$59.95

Sept. 11-14, 8p.: Frankie Avalon & Bobby Rydell, $39.95-$59.95

Sept. 16-21, 8p.: Neil Sedaka, $34.95-$44.95

Sept. 25-28, 8p.: Manhattan Transfer, $39.95-$59.95

Paris (946-4567)

Aug. 14-17, 9p.: Olivia Newton-John, $65-$75

Aug. 21-23, 9p.: Vince Gill, $65

Aug. 30, 9p.: Susan Tedeschi, Bering Strait, $35 in advance, $45 day of show

Sept. 3-5: Smokey Robinson

Sept. 5-7, 9p.: Wayne Brady, $65

Rio (777-7776)

Sat.-Thu., 3p.: Ronn Lucas, $19.95

Riverside (Laughlin) (800) 227-3849.

Through Sept. 21, 8p. Sat. at 7 and 9:30p.: Country Music USA, $22

Sept. 26-27, 8p.: Gallagher, $25

Oct. 8-12, 7p.: Freddy Fender, $25

Oct. 21-26, 7p.: Ricky Van Shelton, $26

Nov. 12-16, 7p.: Oak Ridge Boys, $32.50

Nov. 19-23, 7p.: The Lettermen, $25

Riviera (794-9433)

Sept. 6, 9p.: Andy Kim and Ron Dante, $30

Santa Fe (800-457-2882)

Fri. and Sat.: Louie Louie

Aug. 29, 8p.: Johnny Rivers

Silverton (263-7777)

Aug. 23, 8p.: Davy Jones, $19.99

Stardust (732-6325)

Thu.-Sun., 11p.: Anthony Cools, $29.95

Through Aug. 17, 8p.: Wayne Newton, $54.95

Aug. 15, 8 and 11p.: Asian Night, $35.95

Aug. 21-24, 8p.: Don Rickles, Gene Ferrari, $49.95

Aug. 28-31, 8p.: "Legendary Ladies of Rock 'n' Roll" starring Lesley Gore, Little Peggy March, Darlene Love, the Chiffons, $29.95

Aug. 29, 9p.: Lupillo Rivera, $37.50

Aug. 29-30, Sept. 12-13, Nov. 28-29, 11p.: Andrew Dice Clay, $49.95

Sept. 3-6, 8p.: Chicago, $69.95

Sept. 6, 7p.: Russ Morgan Orchestra, $15

Sept. 11-13, 8p.: Neville Brothers, $29.95

Sept. 17-20, 8p.: Gene Pitney, $39.95

Sept. 25-28, 8p.: The Temptations and the Four Tops, $39.95

Stratosphere (380-7711)

Thu.: Wild Nights Pool Parties, through Aug.

Suncoast (636-7075)

Wed., 7-10p.: Pool parties through Aug. 27

Aug. 15: "Fever," a Tribute to Peggy Lee starring Lezlie Anders and Buddy Greco, $24.95

Aug. 16-17, 7:30p.: Jack Jones, $39.95-$49.95

Aug. 22-24, 7:30p.: Lainie Kazan, $39.95-$49.95

Aug. 29-31, 7:30p.: The Supremes starring Mary Wilson, $24.95-$34.95

Sept. 5-7, 7:30p.: Gianni Russo, $24.95-$34.95

Sept. 12-14, 7:30p.: Tony Orlando, $39.95-$49.95

Sept. 20-21, 7:30p.: "Martin & Lewis Together Again," starring Ricci Martin and Gary Lewis and the Playboys, $29.95

Sept. 27-28, 7:30p.: Bobby Collins, $24.95-$34.95

Sunset Station (547-5300)

Aug. 16, 8p.: Human League, Animotion, $14-$29

Aug. 17, 11a.: Psychic Margaret Dent, $19.95

Aug. 29, 8p.: Johnny Rivers, $19-$34

Aug. 30, 8p.: Joe Cocker, $24-$54

Sept. 6, 7p.: Strunz & Farah, $19.95-$32.50

Lounges

Caramel: 5p.-4a. daily. Bellagio, 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 693-7111.

Coyote Ugly: 6p. daily. Covers vary. Industry night, sun. New York-New York, 3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 740-6815.

Ghostbar: 8p. Mon.-Sat. John Huntington, Tue. $10 cover for everyone Mon.-Thu.; $20 cover for men and out-of-state women Fri. and Sat. and $10 for local women Fri. and Sat. (In the Palms) 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 938-2666.

Ibiza: Ascension, Tue. Doors open 10:30p. Glo, 3:30a. Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon. 836-0830.

Ice: 10:30p. daily. 200 E. Harmon Ave. 699-9888.

Mist: 4p.-4a. Mon.-Fri. and noon-4a. Sat. and Sun. Treasure Island, 3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 894-7111.

OPM: 10p.-6a. Thu.-Sat. $10 weekdays, $20 weekends. Total Industry Pleasure Sundays, 10p.-6a. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 369-4998.

Prana: DJ Frank Richards. 11p. Fri. and Sat. Aladdin, 3663 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 785-5000

Risqué: 10p.-4a. Wed.-Sun. Sophisticate Lounge Night, Wed. Aberration Night, Thu. Industry Night, R & B and Deep House, Fri. VIP Night, Sat. Thigh-High Burlesque, 11p., midnight and 1a. Sun. Paris Las Vegas, 3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 946-4589.

Room: 11p. Sat. 3663 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 669-4880.

Tabu: Open 10p. Tue.-Sun. "Boutique" night, 10p. Wed. $15, free for local women. MGM, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 891-7272.

Tre: "OOO" with DJ Create, Fri. and DJ Five, Sat. 11p.-3a. 1050 S. Rampart Blvd. 946-6200.

V-Bar: DJ John Doe, Thu. DJ Tiger, 10:30p. Wed. (In the Venetian) 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 414-4870.

Venus Lounge: Open Wed.-Sun. (In the Venetian) 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 414-4870.

VooDoo Lounge: Live bands, 9p.-2:30a. nightly. Admission Sun.-Thu. after 8p. is $5 for locals,. Mon-Sun, $10. 3700 W. Flamingo Road. 777-7776.

All-ages clubs

Coco Moka Cafe: Doc Dockery, 6:30p. Thu.-Fri. Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway. 732-8949.

Espresso Roma: Open-mic acoustic nights, Sun. Open-mic poetry, Mon. B-Movie Night- cult classics, 9p. Thu. Free. Children's Hour, theater games and snacks, 10a. Sat. 4440 S. Maryland Parkway. 369-1540.

Huntridge Theater F.F.I., Introspect, Absent Minded, GDB, the Tray Surfers, Aug. 15. $7. Adema, Spineshank, Man Made God, Aug. 21. $12 in advance $14 day of show. Andrew W.K., High on Fire, Vaux, the Kinison, the Bronx, the Mean Reds, Aug. 22. $15. Guttermounth, Agent Orange, the Happy Campers, 7 Foot Midget, Aug. 23. $15. The New Amsterdams, Jesse Malin, Rocky Votalado, Aug. 27. $10. Las Vegas Metalfest 2003 with Deicide, Suffocation, Monstrosity, Strapping Young Lad, Aug. 29-31. 1208 E. Charleston Blvd. 678-6800.

Bars

Barley's Brew Pub: Live music, Fri. 4500 E. Sunset Road. 458-2739.

Bootlegger Bistro: Kelly Clinton's Classy Karaoke, Mon. Joey Gian, Wed. Sing Along with Tommy Deering, Thu. "Off the Cuff" featuring Sonny King and Blackie Hunt, Fri. and Sat. Tommy Alvarado, Sun. 7700 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 736-4939 .

The Boston:Eddie Spaghetti of the Supersuckers, FFI, Ditch Raymond, 9p. Aug. 26. $7. 1030 E. Flamingo Road. 368-0750.

Brendan's Pub: "Xtreme Close-Up Magic," with Steve Dacri, 7p. Mon., Wed. through Fri. and 4p. Tue. through Aug. 29. $19.95. Tuesday night Jazz, 6p. Tue. Thursday Night Blues, 8p. Thu.; Irish acoustic with John Windsor, 8p. Sun. (In the Orleans) 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. 365-7111.

Cafe Capri: Bargain DJ Collective. 10p. Tue. Free. 4080 Paradise Road. 796-0019.

Capozzoli's Ristorante & Lounge: Nick Dinapoli & the Redhook Band, Thu.-Sun. Kurtis May, Tue. and Wed. 3333 S. Maryland Parkway. 731-5311.

Central Park West: Mark's Groove, live jazz, pop and r&b, 9p. Fri. 4760 W. Sahara Ave. 258-1919.

Cheyenne Saloon: 33Degree, Sorry About Tomorrow, Sad Machine, bentvalve, 9p. Aug. 15. Free. 3103 N. Rancho Drive. 645-4139.

Club 50: Live music, Sat. 850 N. Lamb Blvd. 737-9674.

Club Tequila: Yellow Brick Road, 9p.-midnight. Wed. Tommy Breslin's Mayhem featuring local DJs, 9p.-1a. Fri. Derek Sholl & The Shooters, 9p.-1a. Sat. Inside Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. 631-3771.

Cooler Lounge: All shows, 10p. Donation $3-$5. Rezolution, Aug. 14. No Appreciation, When Breathing Stops, Stellar, Aug. 15. Absent Minded, Bob Rocks, Ivy League. the Dropskots, Aug. 16. Spitfire Lounge hosted by Enkore with DJs V-Dez, Nick Fury, Ready Eddie Bopulus, Aug. 17. Fatkof presents Something Else, Aug. 18. DJs, Aug. 19. Nobodys Favorite, Palisade, Aug. Aug. 20. Endway, Jupiter Shifter, Supagroup, Aug. 21. Introspect, the Displaced, the Dayafter, Aug. 22. Jupiter Shifter, the Voodoo Organist, the Pervz, the Mapes, Aug. 23. Ivy and Friends and Caustic Resin, Aug. 23. Spitfire Lounge hosted by Enkore with DJs V-Dez, Nick Fury, Ready Eddie Bopulus, Aug. 24. Fatkof presents Something Else, Aug. 25. DJs, Aug. 26. RBS, Grocery Store Rejects, Aug. 27. Sore, Age of Reason, Aug. 28. Compound Fraxure, False Cause, Aug. 29. Sidekick, the Misguided, Absent Minded, Aug. 30. Spitfire Lounge hosted by Enkore with DJs V-Dez, Nick Fury, Ready Eddie Bopulus, Aug. 31. 1905 N. Decatur Blvd. 646-3009.

Coyote's West Bar & Grill: Karaoke, Thu. and Fri. 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd. 258-7811.

Crown & Anchor: Live music, Sat. 1350 E. Tropicana Ave. 739-0281.

Dino's Lounge: Open mic night, live band jam session, Sun. Live band, First Fri. of each month. Karaoke with Danny G, Fri. and Sat. 1516 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 382-3894.

Don Ricardo's Mexican Restaurant & Catering: "Hot Latin Nights" with free Salsa lessons, 7p. Fri. and Sat. Dancing, 8p.-midnight. 4930 West Flamingo. 817-7119.

Double Down Saloon: All shows start at 10p. The Rats, 10p. Aug. 14. Free. The Pervz, 1/2 Ast and Big Rig, 10p. Aug. 15. Free. The Dropskots and Ivy League, Aug. 17. The Flash Express, 10p. Aug. 21. Free. Clit 45, Radio One and DJ Razor Slut, 8p. Aug. 25. No Branded on Aug. 25. The Fatal Flying Guiloteens, 10p. Aug. 28. Free. The Derita Sisters, the Holy Moleys, Aug. 29. The Derita Sisters, the Vermin, 10p. Aug. 30. Uberschall, midnight, Aug. 31. Free. 4640 Paradise Road. 791-5775.

Dylan's Dance Hall and Saloon: Open 7:30p. Fri. and Sat. Free dance lessons, 7:30-9p. No cover. 4660 Boulder Highway. 451-4006.

Emergency Room Lounge: Davy-O's Open Mic Comedy Showcase, 10p. Sun. 3550 S. Decatur Blvd. 768-6666.

The Frog Lodge: Iya Khan & the Would Be Kings, Saturdays. 1602 N. Nellis Blvd. 438-4030.

Gilley's: Open 4p. daily. Line dance lessons, 7:30p. Wed., Thu., and Sat. Swing dance lessons, 7:30p. Tue. No cover. (In the New Frontier) 3120 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 794-8434.

Golden Palm: Tishan and Company, 5-9p. Fri-Sun. Jam session, Sun. 3111 W Tropicana Ave. 798-1111.

Gordon Biersch Brewing Company : TedDeeCee CD release party for "Searchin'" 8p. Aug. 16. 3987 Paradise Road. 312-5247.

The Hurricane: Blues and BBQ party, Thu. Little Caesar, Aug. 14. Shawn Eiferman, Aug. 16. Fatback, Aug. 21. Limey Bar Stewards, Aug. 23. 10420 S. Bermuda Road. 407-8976.

Iowa Cafe: Open mic cafe, 7-9p. Mon.; Slam poetry, Thu. Live bands, first Fri. 300 E. Charleston Blvd. 366-1882.

The Island Grill: Acoustic Show & Invitational Jam hosted by Michael Soli, 9p. Sat. 2660 S. Maryland Parkway. 737-1966.

J.C. Wooloughan: Live music, Wed.-Sat. 221 N. Rampart Blvd. 869-7725.

Jack's Irish Pub: Session Night, Mon. The Wild Celts, Wed.-Sat. (In Palace Station) 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 367-2411.

Jazzed Cafe: DJ Michael Fuller, first Fri. of every month. 8615 W. Sahara Ave. 233-2859.

Joey Bistro & Bar: Randy Martin's musical tribute to Dean Martin, 5:30-8:30p. Wed., Fri.-Sun. 105 E. Harmon Ave. 369-3131.

Junkyard: Junkyard Live: 10p. Thu.-Sat. 2327 S. Eastern Ave. 440-8812.

The Lamb Video Poker Bar & Grill: Live music weekly. Karaoke, Fri. and Sat. 2162 N. Lamb Blvd. 452-7038.

Las Vegas Cue Club: The Breaks with resident DJ Miss Joy, 11p. Wed. 953 E. Sahara Ave. 753-2884.

Lava Lounge: Live music, every Fri. and Sat., 9p.-1a. (In the Fiesta Henderson) 777 W. Lake Mead Drive. 558-7000.

The Lift: Live music, Fri. and Sat. 3045 S. Valley View Blvd. 364-0306.

Live: Open acoustic night, Mon. Metal night, Wed. Xtreme nights with 107.5, Thu. beginning Aug. 28. local, regional and national talent, Fri. and Sat. Open jam/acoustic night, Sun. 5150 W. Spring Mountain Road. 878-5483.

Mayan Bar & Grill: Hip-hop, open mic and live acts, Wed. Latino night, Fri. Techno night, Sat. 2797 S. Maryland Parkway. 892-9222.

Michael's Pub: Lonesome Larry and the Scooters hosting open mic/blues jam, every Sat. 10p. 4012 S. Rainbow. 871-1381.

Money Plays: Acoustic open stage hosted by Michael Soli, 9p. Thu. 4755 W. Flamingo Road. 368-1829.

Moose McGillycuddy's: Open mic acoustic jam, every Sun. 8p.-midnight. Free. 4770 S. Maryland Parkway. 798-8337.

Mountain Springs Saloon: Bovine Line or Dockery, Sat. and Sun. Mountain Springs Road and State Route 160. 875-4266.

Norma Jean's: Classic rock with Bert Lynch and the Millionaires, 9p. Thu.-Sat. Open mic with Daniel Blackerby, 8-11p. Wed. 3650 S. Decatur Blvd. 367-7201.

Palapa Lounge: Acoustic Asylum with local and regional acts, 10p. Tue. Wired, electric showcase featuring national and international, signed and unsigned talent, 10p. Wed. Acoustic Jam, 9p. Sun. (In the Palms) 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 942-7777.

Pink E's: Live music, Sat. 3695 W. Flamingo Road. 252-4666.

Play of the Day Sports Bar & Grill: Karaoke. 10p. Thu. Hawaiian nights hosted by Braddah Paulie with live island music, 10p. Fri. 1590 E. Flamingo Road. 785-0388.

Ricardo's: Peto Martinez, Tue.-Sat. (In the MGM) 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 871-7119.

Roadrunner Sunrise: Mike Soli, followed by open mic and hosted by Daniel Blackerby, 7:30p. Mon. 6910 E. Lake Mead Blvd. 459-1889.

Rounders: Anne Donohue and Michael Soli, acoustic classics and original material, alternating weeknights, 8p. 4455 S. Buffalo Drive. 247-4308.

Sand Dollar Blues Lounge:The Last Band, Aug 21; Stoney Curtis, Aug 22; The Moanin' Blacksnakes, Stoney Curtis, Aug 23; The Shuffle-Aires, Aug 24; All Star Blues Jam, Aug 25; Pat O'Brien, Aug 26; Brad Cordel, Aug 27; The Ruffnecks, Aug 28; Chris Bell & 100% Blues, The Spellcasters, Aug 29; The Moanin' Blacksnakes / Chris Bell & 100% Blues, Aug 30; Mark Hummel, Aug 31. 3355 Spring Mountain Road. 871-6651.

Tailspin Bar and Grill: The SpellCasters, 10p.-2a. Sat. Free. 6295 S. Pecos Road. 436-7925.

Thunderbird Lounge: Poppermost, Sat. Open mic, 9p. Thu. 1215 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 383-3100

Tommy Rocker's: Tommy Rocker, Fri. and Sat. 4275 Industrial Road. 261-6688.

Tongue and Groove: White Cloud, Tue. and Wed. Frank DuMont, Thu. Dr. Duck and the Prescriptions open mic blues jam. Every Sun. 4-8p. 713 E. Ogden. 474-9060.

Tramps: Jupiter Shifter, 11p. Aug. 17. 4640 Paradise Road. 735-3888.

Resort

productions

Aladdin: Society of Seven, 8p. Tue.-Sun. $34.95-$45. "X," 10:30p. Tue.-Sun. $44.-$54.95. 785-5000. "Crazy Benny's Las Vegas' Only Adult Game Show," 9p. daily in Ibiza USA Night Club at the Aladdin. $29.95. 800-872-6231. 3663 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 785-5000.

Bally's: "Jubilee!" 7:30 and 10:30p. Sat.-Thu. $56.50-$72.50. Bally's, 3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 967-4567.

Barbary Coast: Peter Vallee, "Big Elvis," Tue.-Fri. 3595 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 737-7111 .

Bellagio: "O," 7:30 and 10:30p. Wed.-Sun. $93.50-$150. 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 693-7722.

Bourbon Street: "Soul of Magic," 7:30p. Tue.-Sun. $29.95. $49.85, includes dinner. "Shock!," 10:30p. Fri.-Sat. $27.45, includes one drink. "Hypnolarious" with Terry Stokes. 9p. Wed.-Sat. $43.95. Two-for-one admission available with local ID. Improv Comedy Troupe, 8p. Tue. Free. Bourbon Street, 120 E. Flamingo Road. 737-7200.

Caesars Palace: Celine Dion in "A New Day," 8:30p. Wed.-Sun. $87.50-$200. 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 731-7110.

Castaways: "Doo Wop & Oldies Forever" starring Monti Rock III, 8p. Thu.-Fri. and 7 and 9p. Sat. Through Sept. 13. $21.95-$29.95. Castaways. 2800 Fremont St. 385-9123.

Excalibur: "Thunder from Down Under," 7:30 and 11:30 p.m. Fri.-Wed. $34.95. "Tournament of Kings," 6 and 8:30 daily. $41.95. Beginning Aug. 15, $43.95. 3850 S. Las Vegas Blvd. South. 597-7600.

Fitzgeralds: "Bobby Ruffin's Tribute to the Drifters," 7:15 and 9:15p. Tue.-Wed. $12.95. "Larry G. Jones--The Man of 1,002 Voices," 5p. Thu.-Mon. $3-$5. Steve Connolly's "Spirit of the King," 7p. Thu.-Mon. Free, one drink minimum. Michael Lee, the Singer of Memories, 8p. Thu., Sun. and Mon., 5:30p. Fri. and Sat.; The Speaks Brothers, 10p.-2a. Fri. and Sat. Paull Casas, the Ultimate Entertainer, 5p. Tue. and Wed. Diva-licious, 9p. Thu.-Mon. Comedian Wild Billy Tucker, 10:30p. Thu.-Mon. Derek James, 8p. Tue. and Wed. 301 Fremont St. 597-5970.

Flamingo: Pool parties, 4p.-midnight daily through Sept. 1. Free. "Second City," 8p. Thu.-Tue. and 10:30p. Fri.-Sat. "Bottoms Up," 2 and 4p. Mon.-Sat. $6.98. "The Amazing Johnathan," 10p. Fri.-Wed. $40-$50. Closed Aug. 21-28. Gladys Knight, 7:30p. Tue.-Sat. $55-$82.50. Closed Aug. 5. 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 733-3333.

Gold Coast: "Serendipity," 8p. Wed.-Mon. $22-$29.50.4000 W. Flamingo Road. 251-3574.

Golden Nugget: "Spirit of the Dance," 7:30 p.m. Sat.-Thu. $35-$45. The Funny Bone Comedy Showcase. 9p. Fri. $25. 129 Fremont St. 386-8100.

Greek Isles: "Frank, Sammy, Joey & Dean," 7p. Thu.-Tue. $39.95-$49.95. Dr. Naughty, X-rated comedy hypnotist, 10:15p. daily. $29.95-$49.95. Greek Isles, 305 Convention Center Drive. 737-5540.

Harrah's: "The Mac King Comedy Magic Show," 1 and 3p. Tue.-Sat. $16.95. Closed Aug. 15-16. "Skintight," 10:30p. Mon.-Wed., 10p. and midnight Fri., 10:30p. Sat. and 7:30 and 10:30p. Sun. $39.95. 3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 369-5111.

Imperial Palace: "Legends in Concert," 7:30 and 10:30p. Mon.-Sat. $24.95-$39.95. Hawaiian Hot Luau with Rozita Lee's "Drums of the Islands," 6:30p. Tue. and Thu. through Oct. 23. $29.95. 3535 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 794-3261.

Jerry's Nugget: Huck Daniels Revue, 9p. Thu. 1821 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 399-3000.

Luxor: "Blue Man Group: Live at Luxor," 7 and/or 10p. daily and 4p. Sat. $71.50-$82.50; "Midnight Fantasy," 8:30 and 10:30p. Tue., Thu. and Sat., 10:30p. Wed. and Fri., and 8:30p. Sun. $32.95. 3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 262-4400.

MGM Grand: "La Femme," 8 and 10:30p. Wed.-Mon. 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 891-7777.

Magic Star: Dixie Dooley, 7p. Wed. Free. Close-up Magic with Dixie Dooley, 6p. Fri. and Sat. Free. 2000 S. Boulder Highway. 558-6454.

Mandalay Bay: "Mamma Mia," 7p. Mon., Wed., Thu. and Sat.; 8p. Fri.; 10:30p. Sat. and 5 and 9p. Sun. $71.50-$93.50. 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 632-7580.

Mirage: Danny Gans, 8p. daily except Mon. and Fri. $100; "Siegfried & Roy," 7:30p. Sun.-Tue. and 7:30 and 11p. Fri. and Sat. $110.50. 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 792-7777.

Monte Carlo: "Lance Burton: Master Magician," 7p. Tue.-Sat. and 10p. Tue. and Sat. $54.95-$59.95, includes souvenir book. 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 730-7160.

New York-New York: "Zumanity," 7:30 and 10:30p. Tues.-Sat. $55-$95. 3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 740-6815.

O'Shea's: "Hip-Nosis: Playin' With Your Head" featuring Justin Tranz, 9p. Mon.-Fri.; 8p. Sat. $35. 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 737-1343.

Orleans: "Rock This Town," with tributes to Elvis, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis, 7p. Mon.-Thu. $19.95. Through July. 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. 365-7111.

Rio: The Scintas, 7:30p. Fri.-Wed. $59.95. "Chippendales: The Show," 10p. Fri.-Mon. and Wed. and 8p. Thu. $34.95-$44.45; "Showgirls," 11p. Wed.-Mon. $39.95; "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding," 7p. Mon.-Sun. $75. Penn & Teller, 9p. Wed.-Mon. $65. 3700 W. Flamingo Road. 777-7776.

Riviera: "Crazy Girls," 9p. Fri.-Wed. $34.95-$44.95 ; "Splash," 8p. Sun. and Mon., 8 and 10:30p. Tue.-Thu. and Sat. $59.95-$75. "America's Neil Diamond Tribute," 7p. Sun.-Thu. $39.95. Closed Aug. 14. ; Marlene Ricci, 8:30p. Tue., Wed. and Fri. $39.95. Closed through Aug. 26. ; "An Evening at La Cage," 8p. Wed.-Mon. $39.50-$49.95. "The Exotic Hypnotics," featuring Genie and Richard, 11:30p. Tue.-Sun. "Hail Hail Rock N' Roll," 10p. Tue.-Sun. and 8:30p. Thu. and Sat. $24.95. Dr. Scott Lewis, Comedy hypnotist. 10p. Mon. $17.95. "Men, the Show," 10p. Wed.-Mon. $32.95-$42.95. Lon Bronson's All-star Band, Sat. 2901 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 794-9433.

Sahara: Steve Wyrick--Magic to the Extreme, 7 and 10p. Wed.-Sat. and 7p. Sun. and Mon. $45.95-$56.95. Closes Aug. 31. The Platters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters and Beary Hobbs' Drifters, 8p. $37.75. 2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd. South. 737-2111.

San Remo: "Showgirls of Magic," 8 and 10:30p. Tue.-Sun. $39. Both shows are now topless. 115 E. Tropicana Ave. 597-6028.

Stratosphere: "American Superstars," 7p. Sun.-Tue. and 7 and 10p. Wed., Fri. and Sat. $25.25-$42; "Viva Las Vegas," 2 and 4p. Mon.-Sat. $11-$13.93. 2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 380-7711.

Treasure Island: "Mystere," 7:30 and 10:30p. Fri.-Tue. $88. 3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (800) 392-1999.

Tropicana: "Folies Bergere," 7:30p. (covered) and 10 p.m. (topless) Mon., Wed., Thu. and Sat; 8:30p. (topless) Tue. and Fri. $51.45-$62.45; "The Magic of Rick Thomas," 2 and 4p. Mon.-Sat. 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 739-2222.

Venetian: "V--The Ultimate Variety Show," 6p. daily and additional 8p. show on Mon. $49-$69. "Lord of the Dance," 8p., Tue-Sun., 10:15p Tue., Wed., Sat. $75. 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 948-3007.

Westward Ho: "Our Way," a Tribute to Frank, Dean & Sammy, 8 p.m. Sun. Tue. and Fri. and 9:15 p.m. Wed. and Sat. $23.40. 2900 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 731-2900.

Community

events

Movies Al Fresco: Classic movies shown on the lawn. 8:30p. Thu. Free. MonteLago, Lake Las Vegas, 1600 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Henderson. 992-7347.

Folk Dances: International folk dancing with the Ethnic Express, 6:30p. Wed. $3-$4. Charleston Heights Arts Center. Israeli Folk Dancing, 7:30p. Thu. $5. Adat Ami, 4949 W. Spring Mountain Road. 254-5895.

Dances: English Country Dance, 6:30p. Aug. 18. Free. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road; Old Time Barn Dance, introductory lesson, 6:30p. Dancing, 7-10p. Aug. 30. $3-$6. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. 656-9513.

Astronomy Programs: Las Vegas Astronomical Society slide presentations. Members will also share telescopes. 7p. Sept. 20. Red Rock Visitor Center. 515-5350.

Middle School Survival: For students entering sixth grade. 10:30a. Aug. 16. Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. 507-3791; 11a. Aug. 16. Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3644; 3p. Aug. 16. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3436; 6:30p. Aug. 19. Las Vegas Library, 833 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 507-3549.

Stuff Magazine and the Palms will present "Stuff Casino Weekend": Aug. 15 and 16. Stuff Magazine and Baby Phat model search, 6p. Aug. 15. Ghost Bar. Live to perform, 9p. Aug. 15.Skin Pool Lounge. $25. Stuff magazine and Stoli present a Sinfully Sexy Party featuring a Jaime Pressly's Lingerie fashion show, 11p. Aug. 16. Rain in the Desert and Skin Pool Lounge. $20. 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 942-7777.

K-1 USA: K-1 Martial Arts Fighting, 5p. Aug. 15. $50-$250. Bellagio, 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 888-488-7111.

World's Largest Lap Dance: 8p. Aug. 15. $20. Sapphire, 3025 S. Industrial Road. 796-6000.

Poets' Corner: Hosted by Keith Bran