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A/E: Entertainment calendar (part 1)

Fax A/E event submissions to the Mercury at 387-5211 or send e-mail to calendar@lasvegasmercury.com.

Major venues

Aladdin Theatre (736-0111)

Dec. 31, 8p.: Lionel Richie, $45-$125

Jan. 1, 8p.: Maroon 5, Big City Rock, $35-$95

Jan. 16, 8p.: Styx, Gregg Rolie, $25-$45

Artemus Ham Concert Hall (895-2787):

Jan. 22, 7p.: Clark County School District Honor Bands Concert, free

Jan. 25, 8p.: National Acrobats of Taiwan, $35-$70

Jan. 27, 7:30p.: UNLV Wind Orchestra Concert III, $8

Jan. 28, 8p.: Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra with Cho-Liang Lin, $45-$90

Cox Pavilion (739-3267)

Dec. 31-Jan. 1: Moe, $30-$50

House of Blues (632-7600)

Dec. 30, 7p.: The Killers, Louie XIV, $22

Dec. 31, 9:30p.: Alanis Morissette, $90-$150

Dec. 31, 10p.: Spazmatics, Boogie Knights (Courtyard), $30-$40

Jan. 14-15, 7p.: Lewis Black, John Bowman, $27-$42

Jan. 21, 6:30p.: G. Love & Special Sauce, Kaki King, $17-$22

Jan. 22, 7p.: Snoop Dogg, $40-$50

Jan. 27, 7p.: Ritchie Blackmore, Candice Night and Their Band of Minstrels, $17-$30

Feb. 4, 11p.: A Flock of Seagulls, $20-$25

Feb. 5, 5:30p.: Rise Against, Tsunami Bomb, AlexisOn Fire, Only Crime, $14

Feb. 6, 8p.: Bob Weir, Ratdog, $25-$40

Feb. 9, 6:30p.: Soulfly, Morbid Angel, $25-$27

Feb. 10, 5p.: Atreyu, Unearth, Norma Jean, Scars of Tomorrow, $15 Feb. 12, 5:30p.: Something Corporate, Straylight Run, Armor for Sleep, Academy Is, $35-$52

Feb. 16, 7p.: Queensryche's "Operation Mindcrime," $37-$60

Feb. 19, 6p.: Me First, The Gimme Gimmes, Bouncing Souls, The Briefs, $13

Feb. 20, 7:30p.: Chingy, DJ Quik, $30-$40

March 12, 7p.: Black Label Society, $22-$30

April 29, 7p.: Juanes, $32-$45

The Joint (693-5066)

Ongoing 10p. Sat.: Beacher's Madhouse (comedy), $25-$49.69

Dec. 31, 10p.-Jan. 1, 9p.: Velvet Revolver, $88-$103

Jan. 15: The Hives, 7p.

Jan. 24, 8p.: Snocore Tour: Chevelle, Helmet, Crossfade

Feb. 3: Social Distortion, 8p.

March 13: Duran Duran, 8p.

March 20: Motley CrŸe, 8p.

Mandalay Bay Events Center (632-7580):

March 19, 8p.: Josh Groban, $40-$115

MGM Grand Garden (891-7777)

Jan. 29: Cher, Village People, $50.25-$125.25

Feb. 5, 8p.: George Strait, $50-$95

April 2, 8p.: Rod Stewart, $50-$150

Orleans Arena (284-7777)

Dec. 31, 8p.: New Year's Party, Al Jarreau, Sheila E, Escovedo Family, $65-$195

Jan. 16: Rock 'n' Roll Reunion, $47.50-$110.50

Jan. 19-23: Disney on Ice's Monsters, Inc., $13-$42

Jan. 28: "SpellBinder: The War of the Wizards," $32.50-$52.50

Feb. 4, 8p.: Ice Racing World Championship Open II, $15-$31.50

Feb. 16-17: Harlem Globetrotters

Feb. 20: Mariachi USA Festival

Sam Boyd Stadium (739-3267)

Jan. 22: All-American Classic Bowl Game, $13-$65

Thomas & Mack Center (739-3267)

March 5: Jeremy Camp, $20.50-$75

Live music

Showrooms

Caesars Palace (731-7333)

Ongoing: Celine Dion, from $87.50

Gold Coast (251-3574):

Dec. 31, 7p.: New Year's Eve with Connie Stevens, Kinda Dixie Jazz Band, $99

Golden Nugget (386-8100)

Jan. 8-9, 9p.: Aaron Lewis, $75

Jan. 14-15, 9p.: Regis Philbin, $100

Feb. 18-20, 9p.: Tony Bennett, $100

April 15-16: Bob Newhart

June 10-11: George Benson

Harrah's (369-5111)

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

Las Vegas Hilton (732-5755)

Through Jan. 1: Tropicana All Stars, from $65

Starting Feb. 23: Barry Manilow, $85-$145

MGM Grand (891-7777)

Through Dec. 31, 7:30 and 10p.: David Copperfield, $79.90-$97

Jan. 6-19, 8p.: Carrot Top, $40

Jan. 20-Feb. 2, March 3-16, 8:30p.: Tom Jones, $70

Feb. 3-6: Drew Carey & The Improv All Stars, $88.50

Feb. 7-17, 9p.: Howie Mandel, $60

Feb. 18-March 2, 7:30 and 10p.: David Copperfield, $97

Mirage (792-7777)

Jan. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, March 4-5: Jay Leno, $85

Feb. 18-20: Dana Carvey, $70

March 25-26, May 27-29: David Spade, $70

New York-New York (740-6815)

Ongoing, 8p. Sun.-Thu.; 9p. Fri.-Sat.: Rita Rudner, $55

Orleans (365-7111)

Dec. 31, 7:30p.: Big Band New Year's Eve Bash with Ken Peplowski, $119

Jan. 5-9, 8p.: Little Richard, from $44.95

Jan. 13-16, 8p.: Lou Rawls, from $44.95

Jan. 21-23, 8p.: Tower of Power, from $39.95

Jan. 27-30, 8p.: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, from $49.95

Feb. 2-5, 8p.: Engelbert Humperdinck, from $49.95

Feb. 10-13, 8p.: Burt Bacharach, from $49.95

Feb. 18-20, 8p.: Peter, Paul & Mary, from $49.95

March 8, 8p.: Grant Griffin, $37.95

March 10-13, 8p.: Bill Engvall, from $49.95

March 17-20, 8p.: Debbie Reynolds, from $39.95

March 29-April 3, 8p.: Neil Sedaka, from $44.95

Santa Fe (800-457-2882)

Fri. and Sat.: Louie Louie

Sat. 10p.: Rocksicle

Silverton (263-7777)

Dec. 31, 10p.: Rick Springfield, $65

Jan. 8, 8p.: Hootie and the Blowfish, $35

Jan. 15, 8p.: Herman's Hermits, $20

Jan. 21, 7 and 9p.: Eddie Money, $20

Jan. 29, 8p.: Women's Boxing

Feb. 26, 8p.: Slaughter

Stardust (732-6325)

Ongoing, 8p.: Wayne Newton, $59.10

Suncoast (636-7075)

Through Dec. 31, 7:30p.: Paul Revere & The Raiders, McKenna Medley, from $39.95

Dec. 31, 7:30p.: New Year's Eve with Vincent Falcone, $129.95

Jan. 7-8, 7:30p.: Norman Brown, from $39.95

Jan. 14-16, 7:30p.: Rich Little, from $39.95

Jan. 21-23, 7:30p.: The Smothers Brothers, from $39.95

Jan. 28-30, 7:30p.: The Four Freshmen, from $34.95

Feb. 4-5, 7:30p.: Lesley Gore, from $39.95

Feb. 11-13, 7:30p.: Franz Harary, from $29.95

Feb. 18-20, 7:30p.: Vicki Lawrence & Mama, from $39.95

Feb. 25-26, 7:30p.: Chuck Mangione, from $39.95

March 4-6, 7:30p.: Air Supply, from $39.95

March 11-13, 7:30p.: Ragus Irish Show, from $24.95

March 25-26, 7:30p.: Giovanni, from $39.95

Clubs

and Lounges

375 Supper Club Lounge: DJ SugarCube, drummer Danny de los Rayos. $20, local women free. 10p.-6a. Thu.-Sun. Alexis Park Resort, 375 E. Harmon Ave. 796-3300.

Aces and Eights: All star pro-am jam hosted by Wickett and Spun, 8p. Mon. 310 S. Decatur blvd. 259-6400.

Addison's: Live music 8p.-midnight Fri. -Sat. Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. 507-5900.

Ava: Isis, 9:30p. Tue.-Thu., 11p. Fri.-Sat. The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 791-1111.

Bourbon Street Cabaret: All shows 9p.-3a. The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. 365-7111.

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

Celebration: TKO, 8p.-1:45a. Tue.-Sat. Free. Tropicana Resort & Casino, 3801 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 739-2222.

The Club: "American Trilogy Show," Tribute to the King, 6:30p. Jan. 7-8. Classic Rock, Yellow Brick Road, 9:30p. Tue. KOOL Oldies Dance Night, 7p. Wed. Cannery Hotel-Casino, 2121 E. Craig Road, 507-5700.

Club Rio: 11p. Thu. $15/men, $10/women. 11:30p. Fri.-Sat. $20/men, $10/women, local women free. Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. 777-7777.

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

Curve: House, live percussion by Caycee, hip hop, R&B. DJs: DJ Sandman, Carlos Sanchez, Citizen X, OBOne. John Huntington's "One Night Stand," 10:30p. Fri.-Sat. $20 cover, locals/hotel guests free. Aladdin, 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 290-9582.

Drai's: Midnight-dawn. Wed.-Sun. Barbary Coast, 3595 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 737-0555.

Ghostbar: 8p. daily. Always on the Top, 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. Palms Casino, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 938-2666.

Ice Las Vegas: Krush Fridays, DJ Justin Hoffman, 10:30p. "Local Love" Fridays, all locals free. DJ Dru. 10:30p. Sat. 200 E. Harmon Ave. 699-9888.

Ice House Lounge: Second-floor ultra-lounge, 9p. Fri. and Sat. Chez Bippy presents the Get Back and DJs John Doe, Danny Boy, Phoreyz Create, Dirtycrum, Big Tony and Victoria, 10p. first Fri. of each month. $5. Chez Bippy presents Mixed Bag with DJs John Doe, Danny Boy and rotating guests, 10p. third Fri. of each month. $5. 650 S. Main St. 315-2570.

Indigo Lounge: Klass One, 7-11p. Wed.-Sun. Cat Daddy, 11p.-3a. Wed.-Sun. Susan McDonald, 9p.-2a. Mon.-Tue. Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 731-7110.

Krave: "The Fashionistas," dance musical. 9p. Tue.-Sat. $59.95-$74.95. Aladdin, Desert Passage, 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 836-0830, 836-0833.

Light: 10:30p.-4a. Thu.-Sun. $25. Bellagio, 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 693-8300.

Little Buddha: DJ Shoe, 9p. Thu.-Sun. Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 942-7778.

The Lounge: UnderCover, 9p. Thu. Vibe, guest DJs, 9p. Fri.-Sat. Comedy, first Sat. monthly, $25. Acoustic jam open mic, 10p. Sun. Rock the Lounge, 8p. Mon. Wired, 10p. Wed. Palms Casino, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 942-7777.

Mahoney's Silver Nugget: Reggae Club Friday, comedians, singers/MCs, 5p. Fri. 2140 N. Las Vegas Blvd. North Las Vegas. 399-1111.

Meskerem Lounge: "The Mess Around," DJ Ocean, special guests, live music, belly dancers, 11p. every Sat. 252 Convention Center Drive. 732-4250. 11p. every Sat.

Mist: '60s-'80s music, 5-11p. nightly. "Noches de Amistad" Latin night with DJ Dave Dog, Sun. Karaoke, 10p.-4a. Mon. Gong show, every third Mon. "The Jump Off" with DJ Rick 1, Wed. DJ Ason, Fri.-Sat. Hours: 5p.-4a. Mon.-Fri., noon-4a. Sat., 10a.-4a. Sun. Free. Treasure Island, 3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 894-7111.

OBA: After-hours, 2a. Mon., Wed. Mezz-merise, DJs Krish and Gar-Cia, 2a. Tue. Whiskey Lounge, 11p. Fri. $20. Mandalay Bay, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 632-7777. Ocha Tai Lounge: "Karma," midnight-7a. Thu. hosted by Chanel, resident DJ Amnesia, hip hop, house, trance, break beats. Free. 1201 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 355-6810.

OPM and Hookah Lounge: 10p.-6a. Thu.-Sat. $10 weekdays, $20 weekends. Secret Society of the Scorpion: drum 'n' bass, hip hop, toots and reggae, Thursdays. The Black Pearl, hip hop, house, salsa, meringue, 10p. Fridays. M. Butterfly, hip hop, house and Top 40 dance, 10p. Saturdays. Dawn/Exit 13 After Hours, 3a. Fridays and Saturdays. Big in Japan, post punk, no wave, electroclash dance thang, 10p. Sundays. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 369-4998.

Plush: New Years Eve: DJ Hollywood, Burlesque Dance Troop, $150, 8p.-4a. Dec. 31. V.I.N.E. hosted by MIX 94.1, live jazz, blues, funk, 5p. Fri. Hip hop, house, disco, Sat. $10. Hours: 5p.-4a. Mon.-Fri., noon-4a. Sat.-Sun. Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. 869-2335.

Pure: Opening night Dec. 31 hosted by Mariah Carey. Caesars Palace, 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 731-7110.

Red Dragon: 11p. Wed. $20 out-of-state residents, $15 for local men with ID, $10 for local women with ID. 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 632-7404.

Risqué: Open 10p. Tue.-Sun. Paris Las Vegas, 3655 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 946-4589.

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

Seven: "Men, The Show," 10p. daily. $25-$45. 3724 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 739-7744.

Showbar Lounge: Louie Louie, Tue.-Sat. MGM Grand, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 891-7777.

Sinbad's: Live music daily. 1:30a.-5:30p. Thu.-Sun. 2:30-8p. Mon.-Wed. Aladdin, 3663 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 785-5000.

Skin: Palms Casino, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 942-7777.

Starlight Lounge: Karaoke for cash hosted by Michael Cagle, $200 prize, 6-10p. Fri. Stardust, 3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 732-6111.

Studio 54: MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 891-1111.

Suncoast Lounge TBA, 10p.-1:30a. Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. 636-7111.

Tabu: 10p.-dawn Tue.-Sun. Men $20, women $15. MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 891-1111.

Teatro: DJs spin a variety of music, 6p. Mon.-Fri. MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 891-3695.

V-Bar: DJ John Doe, Thu. DJ Tiger, 10:30p. Wed. The Venetian, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 414-1000.

Voodoo Lounge: Live bands, 9p.-2:30a. nightly. Admission Sun.-Thu. after 8p.: $5 for locals. Mon.-Sun. $10. Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. 777-7777.

All-ages clubs

Balcony Lights Record Store: Las Vegas Quakers, silent meditative worship, 9a. Sun. Comic Club, 6p. Sun. Book Club, 8p. every third Thu. 4800 S. Maryland Parkway. 228-2763.

City Lights Bistro: Live jazz, 10p. Tue.-Wed. Live Greek music, bellydancer, 9p. Fri.-Sun. 4850 W. Flamingo Road, Suite 31. 222-4350.

Hogi Yogi/Teriyaki Stix: Live music 7-8p. Mon. Free. 509 N. Stephanie St., Suite D. 368-4644.

Holy Grounds Coffee Lounge: Live music 9p. Fri., 8p. Sat. 622 N. Rainbow Blvd. 878-3363.

Jillian's: New Year's Eve Blowout: Downstairs Stage, Reel Big Fish, Guttermouth, Voodoo GlowSkulls, The Happy Campers, The Matches, Suburban Legends Goldfish Don't Bounce, Over the Line, DJ Homie, $40, 7p. Dec. 31. Bowling For Soup, American HiFi, Riddlin Kids, MC Lars, $12, 7p. Jan. 15. Live music 9p. Sat. Free. 450 Fremont St. 759-0450.

Metro Music News & Cafe: Live music 7p. Fri. $5. 320 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite 5. 318-3140.Roadhouse Casino: All ages and full bar with I.D. 2100 N. Boulder Highway (at Sunset), Henderson. 564-1150.

Bars

AJ's: Classic rock with Bert Lynch and the Millionaires, 9p. Wed.-Sat. Davyo's Open Mic Comedy Showcase, free, 10p. Sat. 768-6666. Alister and Crew, acoustic open mic, 8p. Mon. 3650 S. Decatur Blvd. 367-7201.

AJ's Steakhouse: Live jazz/R&B, Nicholas Cole and the Rose Brothers. 10:30p.-1a. Fri.-Sat. (Inside Hard Rock Café), 4455 Paradise Road. 693-5500.

Aristocrat:Open mic 9p. Wed. 850 S. Rancho Drive. 870-1977.

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

The Big Inning: Singsations TV show auditions, 9-11p. Sat., 8-10p. Sun. Karaoke hosted by KJ Wendy M. 9p.-1a. Sat., 8p.-midnight Sun. 7777 W. Sahara Ave. 255-8708.

Blue Diamond Saloon: Live music 9p. Fri.-Sat. ; 5p. Sun. 6935 Blue Diamond Road. 896-1455.

Bootlegger Bistro: Michaelina, 9p. Sun. Kelly Clinton's Classy Karaoke, 9p. Mon. Louie Merlino, 9p. Tue. Joey Gian, 9p. Wed. "Sit-in and Sing" with Tommy Deering, 9p. Thu. "Off the Cuff" featuring Sonny King and Friends, 10p. Fri. and Sat. 7700 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 736-4939.

BJ's Lounge: Friday night after-hours hosted by resident DJ Stephen, 11p.-5a. 218 E. Tropicana Ave. 736-9439.

Boston: Dwayne Duke Variety Show, 8p. Thu. Snoop Dog's DJ Jam, 11p. Thu. Salsa, midnight, Fri. Monica's Metal Mondays, 9p. Phat Tuesdays, old skool dance music, 10p. Tue. Free-$15. 1030 E. Flamingo Road. 368-0750.

Brendan's Pub: Wild Celts, Dec. 30-Jan. 1, 13-15, 27-29, Feb. 10-12; Section 8 with Lucinda Chatfield, Jan. 6-8, Feb. 3-5; Killian's Angels, Jan. 20-22, Feb. 17-19. Rock This Town, 9:30p. Tue. Blues Zydeco, Pete Contino Band, 9:30p. Wed. John Windsor, 8p. Sun. Free. (In the Orleans) 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. 365-7111.

Buck's Tavern: Karaoke 9p. nightly. 1204 N. Nellis Blvd. 452-3246. Bugsy's Supper Club: Live jazz, Nicholas Cole and the Rose Brothers. 11p.-3a. Mon. 6145 W. Sahara Ave. 871-7194.

Capo's Fine Italian Dining: "Martinis with Martin," Dean Martin tribute. 7p. Fri.-Sat. 5795 W. Tropicana Ave. 220-6900.

Capozzoli's: Live music 10p. nightly. 3333 S. Maryland Parkway. 731-5311. Carrow's Lounge: Live jazz, Maya and guests, 9p. Fri.-Sat. Inside Coco's, 169 E. Tropicana Ave. 736-3936.

Casa di Amore: Live jazz, standards and blues, 7p.-1a. nightly. Graveyard shows, 1-6a. Thu.-Sat. 2850 E. Tropicana Ave. 433-4967.

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

Cheyenne Saloon: Satansoldier, This Bitter End, Solidify, Take, Fassodd, 10p. Jan. 1. Contra-Band, Cornerstone Fri. All shows 9p. unless noted. Free. 3103 N. Rancho Drive. 645-4139.

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

Como's: Live music, Nicholas Cole and the Rose Brothers. 6-10p. Fri.-Sun. (Inside Montelago Village, Las Vegas Resort). 567-9950.

Cooler Lounge Bluesology, 8-11p. Tue. Sunday Skoolin', 8-11p. Sun. All shows 9p. unless noted. $3-$5 donation. 1905 N. Decatur Blvd. 646-3009.

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

Crown & Anchor: Live music, Sat. $3. 1350 E. Tropicana Ave. 739-0281.

Decatur Express: Singsations TV show auditions, 8-10p. Wed. Karaoke hosted by KJ Wendy M. 8p.-midnight Wed. 2650 S. Decatur Blvd. 362-7500.

Dino's Lounge: Bluesology, open mic, 8-11p. Tue. Rock with Shwirl, 8-11p. Wed. Karaoke with Danny G, 10p. Thu.-Sat. Live music, 9-11:30p. Sun. 1516 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 382-3894.

Don Ricardo's Mexican Restaurant: "Hot Latin Nights," free salsa lessons, 7p. Fri., Sat. Dancing, 8p.-midnight. 4930 W. Flamingo Road. 817-7119.

Double Down Saloon: Soda & His Million Piece Band, Jackass, Shim Come Quick, Dec. 31. The Okmoniks, Sneaky Pinks, Galactic Federation of Love, Jan. 2. Angel City Outcasts, Blue Collar Special, Sin City Ghouls, The Front, Jan. 8. Branded featuring the Bargain DJ Collective, 10p. Mon. Blues night every Wed. Shows start at 10p. unless noted. Free. 640 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: Huckleberry's Comedy Hootenanny and open mic showcase, 9:30p. Thu. Davyo's Open Mic Comedy Showcase, 10p. Sun. 3550 S. Decatur Blvd. 227-6363.

Escape Lounge: Karaoke, 9p. Fri.-Sat. 4213 W. Sahara Ave. 364-1167.

Flex: Wet jockey shorts night, 10p. Mon. Amateur strip contest, 10:30p. Tue. Male strip review, 10p. Wed. Girlskissgirls ladies night, 10p. Thu. Club Pride, DJ, male strippers, 10p. Fri. Hip Hop, 10p. Sat. Karaoke, 10p. Sun. 4347 W. Charleston Blvd. 385-3539.

Freakin' Frog: Open mic nightly. Free comedy show Sat. 4700 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 8. 597-3237.

Gilley's: 4p. daily. Mud wrestling, Wed. Line dance lessons, 7:30p. Thu. Bikini bull riding, midnight Fri. and Sat. Karaoke, 9p. Sun. No cover. (In the New Frontier) 3120 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 794-8200.

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

The Heights: Soul Kitchen, Thu. Live music Sat. Free. 465 S. Decatur Blvd. 878-5433.

The Hurricane: New Year's Eve with Big Bad Zero, 10p. Dec. 31. Live music, 10p. Sat. Jazz jam, 8p. Sun. Free. 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 and invitational jam hosted by Michael Soli, 9p. Sat. 2660 Maryland Parkway. 737-1966.

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

Jack's Irish Pub: The Wild Celts, Fri.- Sat. Sarah Thiele, 7p. Thu. (In Palace Station) 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 367-2411.

Jackpot Jackson's: DJs Fri.-Sat. 9457 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 897-1353.

Jackson's Bar and Grill: Karaoke with Doug Price. 3a. Tues., 9p. Wed, 10p. Sat. 6020 W. Flamingo Road. 362-2116.

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

King Tut's Pub & Poker: Karaoke with Doug Price, 9p. Tue. 6138 W. Charleston Blvd. 258-6344.

La Scala Restaurant: Marin Mancuso, 7-10p. Tue. Chuck Bacino, 7-10p. Wed.-Thu. Jack Cain, 7:30-10:30 Fri. 1020 E. Desert Inn Road. 699-9980. Tiki Bar: House music, Sun. Retro lounge music, Mon. Hawaiian exotica, reggae, beach vibes, Tue. Wild Wednesdays. Old school hip hop, R&B, Thu. Top 40, Fri. DJ Shakin Melodiz, Sat. Venetian, 3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 414-1000.

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

Lava Lounge: Frankie Moreno Band. Free. Fri. and Sat., 9p.-1a. (In the Fiesta Henderson) 777 W. Lake Mead Drive. 558-7000.

Matteo's Underground Lounge: The Latin Quarter, Dec. 31. Soda & His Million Piece Band, The Holy Smokes, Jan. 1. Stereo Orchid, Ataqi, PsychicRadio, Jan. 7. The Bryan Todd Band, Big Friendly Corporation, Thee Swank Bastards, Jan. 8. The Vinyl Clouds, Sunday Slacks, The Row Gaines, Jan. 14. Slow to Surface, The Day After, 11,000, Jan. 15. The Holy Smokes, The Clydesdales, Roadside Prophets, Jan. 21. Fallen Grace, This Bitter End, The Atomic Nutshell, Jan. 22. Resonance, Jan. 28. LeatherMouse, I.V., Nous, Jan. 29. Live jazz, open mic, Wed. Open jam, electric to acoustic, Thu. Shows start at 9p. unless noted. Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St., Boulder City. 293-0098.

Malibu Chan's: Live jazz, R&B music 10:45p.-2a. Fri.-Sat. 8125 W. Sahara Ave. 312-4267.

Margaritaville: New Year's Party with pop cover band Synergy, $25. 10p. Dec. 31.Live island/rock music 10p. nightly (In the Flamingo Hilton) 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 733-3111.

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

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

Monte Carlo Pub & Brewery: Live music 10p. Sun.-Thu. DJs 10p. Fri.-Sat. Free. (In the Monte Carlo), 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 730-7420.

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

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

Murphy's Pub: Kenny Flood Quartet, 9p. Mon. Planet X, 9p. Wed.-Fri. Free. 3985 E. Sunset Road. 458-5516.

My Cousin Vinny's: Karaoke with Greg Schwarze, 11p.-3a. Mon.-Wed., Sat. 1600 E. Sahara Ave. 735-2562.

Nine Fine Irishmen: Ri Ra, 9p.-2:30a. Tue.-Thu., Sun., 9:30p.-3:30a. Fri.-Sat. $5. (In the New York-New York), 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 740-6969.

Norma Jean's: Acoustic songwriter showcase, open mic hosted by Brian Conway, 8-11p. Tue. Free. 3650 S. Decatur Blvd. 221-2570.

Pin-Ups: Lenny Albanese, 8p.-midnight Tue., Thu., Sun. (In the Cannery) 4336 Losee Road. 399-4774.

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, live island music, 10p. Fri. 1590 E. Flamingo Road. 785-0388.

Railhead: Noche Nortena, 7-11p. every Sun. Flair competition, every Mon. F and B rehearsal, every Tue. Sarah Thiele, 6-8:30p. every Wed. Yellow Brick Road, 11p.-2:30a. every Fri.-Sat. Live music starts 8p. unless noted. Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. 432-7777.

Rehab: Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. 733-7625.

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

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

Rounders: Live acoustic rock, 9p. Sat., free. 4455 S. Buffalo Drive. 247-4308.

Roxy's Lounge: "Friday Rocks in Roxy's," 10:30p.-4a. every Fri. Lounge open 4:30p. Thu.-Sun., 9p. Mon., 8:30p. Tue.-Wed. Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, 456-7777.

Sand Dollar Blues Lounge: The SpellCasters, Thu. Live music nightly, 10p.-2a. 3355 W. Spring Mountain Road. 871-6651.

Seven Seas: M.R.K.-1 Band, blues, jazz, R&B, dance tunes, 9p.-1a. Thu. Live music. 800 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 646-4688.

Tailspin Bar and Grill: Shine, Sons of Sabbath, We Salute You, Imaginary Band, Dec. 31. Stoney Lane, Jan. 1. Hit and Run, Jan. 7. Gotwood, Jan. 8. Last Call Band, Jan. 14. Stoney Lane, Jan. 15. John Kaye and the Overlords, Jan. 21. Spongeworthy, Frank Hannon, Getaway Gunner, Jan. 22. 4 For The Road, Jan. 28. Shine, Jan. 29. Gypsy Blue, Feb. 4. Betty & The Liars, Feb. 5. No Limit, Feb. 11. Hit & Run, Feb. 12. Xero Down, Feb. 18. 4 For The Road, Feb. 19. Swamp Ash, Feb. 25. Shine, Feb. 26. Triple Threat, March 4. D.O.A. (Van Halen tribute), March 5. Sunday Sleeper with Donnie Holmes, midnight, free. Krazy Karaoke with Geoff Garrett, 9p.-1a. Mon. Open jam/mic night with Tom Burt, Tapcity, Tue. All shows start 9p. Free. 6295 S. Pecos Road. 436-7925.

Tequila Joe's: Karaoke, 8p.-midnight Tue.-Thu.; 7-11p. Fri.-Sat. 3535 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 794-3261.

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

Time Inn Lounge: Live music, 10p. Fri. No cover. 6120 W. Tropicana Ave. 367-3644.

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

Whiskey Bar: (In Green Valley Ranch Station) 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. 617-7777.

Zodie's Bar: Multi-lifestyle. Call for show information. 3055 E. Flamingo Road. 433-4848.