The Las Vegas Adventurer

I can’t believe Easter is less than two weeks away. Didn’t we just have Christmas?? Anyway, I’ve dug through some newspapers and found some Easter egg hunts around the valley. Some are this weekend and some are actually on Easter, so keep an eye out!
This weekend:
Free Shining Star Egg Hunt
(ages 10-16)
Friday, March 14, 7:45 p.m. sharp. Pre-registration required.
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.
Bring a flashlight and a basket to have fun hunting for eggs by the light of the moon and the stars.
Free Egg Hunt
(ages 1-12)
Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. sharp. Pre-registration required.
Gibson Community School, 3990 W. Washington …read more

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Southern Nevada’s 42nd Annual Sons of Erin Parade & Festival will take place March 14-17th in downtown Henderson. A carnival opens this Thursday the 13th from 5pm to 10pm.
The two-hour parade will take place on Water Street on Saturday from 10am to noon, followed by a first ever car show which will park on Water Street Sunday and Saturday. Food and beverage vendors will be available along the parade route.
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Image details: Bette Midler’s Opening Night At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace served by picapp.com
Bette Midler kicked off her two-year run last night with the first of (at least) 200 shows at the Caesars Palace Colosseum.
“The Showgirl Must Go On” features mermaids in wheelchairs (seriously!), Midler’s well-known cheeky humor, and performances of some of her classics like “The Rose,” “From A Distance” and “Wind Beneath My Wings,” as well as an unexpected cover of John Prine’s “Hello In There.”
When Midler reinvented cabaret for rock audiences in the early 1970s, it seemed as though her 1976 stint at Caesars …read more

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The NASCAR Weekend for 2008 is scheduled for February 29 to March 2, one week earlier than the 2007 event.
The new dates call for the following schedule: Qualifying for the UAW-Dodge 400 will be Friday, Feb. 29. The Sam’s Town 300 event will be Saturday, March 1 and the 11th annual UAW-Dodge 400 will be run on Sunday, March 2.
Tickets can be purchased online at LVMS.com, and a full schedule is also located at the site.

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Restaurants around Las Vegas love to roll out seasonal specials! There’s a lot of competition here so patrons can be picky about when choosing a place to eat. Many have special Valentine’s Day menus – be sure to call ahead to see if reservations are required!
Le Provencal
Paris Las Vegas
3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South
739-4111
Le Provencal recreates the festive, merry atmosphere of an old European village restaurant, where waiters and waitresses dressed in traditional French peasant garb spontaneously break into song as they interact with the guests — all while serving French-Italian cuisine native to the Provence region. Start your evening with …read more

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Restaurants around Las Vegas love to roll out seasonal specials! There’s a lot of competition here so patrons can be picky about when choosing a place to eat. Many have special Valentine’s Day menus – be sure to call ahead to see if reservations are required!
Becker’s Steakhouse
2400 N. Buffalo Drive
216-2700
The Valentine’s Day menu at Becker’s will feature an appetizer of pan seared scallops with angel kiss caviar for $18; a mouthwatering lobster thermidor which will include a whole Maine lobster stuffed with crab for $60; and the Grand Marnier chocolate-dipped strawberries with fresh whipped cream for $12.
Bertolini’s
9500 West Sahara …read more

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By now it’s probably safe to say that everyone knows corporations are avoiding using the words “Super Bowl” when advertising any kind of get-together involving the Super Bowl, especially parties for “The Big Game.”
Incidentally, the NFL and Las Vegas had a pretty good relationship regarding the Super Bowl up until a few years ago:

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Kendall Tenney, local news anchor and Vice-President of the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada, will be hosting his 7th annual 5K Run For A Wish on Saturday, February 2 at 7:30 AM at the Freemont Street Experience. Participation fee is $25.
Southern Nevada residents are invited to participate in what is supposed to be the biggest event so far, joining wish children and their families, supporters, avid runners and walkers, teams from various community businesses and organizations, board members and other volunteers.
The event is sponsored by KWNR 95.5 and KVBC Channel 3, and will include raffles, refreshments and an entertaining …read more

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Jan. 26 Brad Paisley @ Mandalay Bay Events Center
Jan. 26 Social Distortion @ House of Blues, Mandalay Bay
Jan. 26 Miss America Pageant @ Planet Hollywood Theatre, Planet Hollywood

Feb. 1 Jonas Brothers @ Planet Hollywood Theatre, Planet Hollywood
Feb. 1-2 Jerry Seinfeld @ The Colosseum, Caesars Palace
Feb. 2 George Strait @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
Feb. 8 James Blunt @ The Pearl, The Palms
Feb. 9 Alan Jackson @ Buffalo Bill’s Star of the Desert Arena
Feb. 9 Terri Clark @ Ovation Lounge, Green Valley Ranch
Feb. 14-17, 21-24 George Carlin @ Showroom, The Orleans
Feb. 20 Bette Midler @ The Colosseum, Caesars Palace
Feb. 22-24 …read more

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Vegas PBS (Channel 10) will be holding their “Splendor in the Glass” 19th Annual Benefit Beer & Wine Tasting at the Las Vegas Hilton. The event includes 65 wineries and breweries, a live wine auction, a silent auction, and live jazz this Saturday, January 19th from 3pm-7pm.
Event tickets are $60 advance/$80 at the door and benefit Vegas PBS. They can be purchased online or at Vegas PBS, Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits, Las Vegas Wine Co., or Lee’s Discount Liquor. Must be 21 to attend. For more information call 799-1010, ext. 5428.
Las Vegas Hilton, Hilton Center
3000 Paradise Rd

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