The Las Vegas Adventurer

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Every second Sunday of the month (tomorrow!) The Liberace Museum allows Las Vegas locals and their guests free admission. Sunday hours are noon to 4pm.
The Liberace Museum houses and showcases pianos, cars, costumes, decor and jewelry that established Liberace as the legendary and beloved “Mr. Showmanship.”
The Liberace Museum Store and Café also operate during normal business hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday from noon to 4pm, closed Mondays.
Regular admission is $15 for adults and $10 for seniors 65+ as well as students with a valid school ID. Liberace …read more

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Beatlemania hits Las Vegas with Fab Four Mania at the Sahara Hotel. Beatle impersonators Gavin Pring (George Harrison), Steven Craig (John Lennon), Frank Mendonca (Paul McCartney), and Tony Felicetta (Ringo Starr) perform Beatle hits live nightly in the Sahara Theater.
Locals get in for just $25 this Saturday at 7pm with proceeds going to the Nevada Cancer Institute. The show is kid friendly and lasts for about 90 minutes. Check out the Sahara Hotel website for show times and available and ticket purchases!
Sahara Hotel and Casino
2535 Las Vegas Blvd South
737-2515
Ticket Prices:
$24.20 Child (Reserved, VIP or Golden Circle)
$34.20 VIP Child w/ …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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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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Rollergirls fascinate me. Maybe it’s because there’s not a chance in hell I’d ever have the guts to do it, or maybe because the women who participate are such great sports about taking a beating or dishing one out.
Las Vegas’s Sin City Rollergirls present Sunday Slaughter, a three-period practice game most Sundays at 7pm. A $5 donation requested if you want to watch, or you can even participate! You need to bring bring bottled water and a photocopy of your driver’s license or passport and you’ll also be required to fill out a waiver, and sign up for a …read more

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I previously wrote about the floating skating rink at Lake Las Vegas, but there are several more around the valley!
Athletic Arts Academy
6150 Annie Oakley Drive
450-2787
Hours: Friday 6-8 pm; Saturday 1- 3 pm and 3-5 pm; Sunday 1-3 pm
Cost: $6.00; Skate Rental: $2.00
Closed December 24th, 25th, 31st and January 1st
Caesar’s Palace Ice Rink
3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South
866-1400
Public skate sessions: 10 am-noon, 12:30-2:30 pm, 3-5 pm, 5:30-7:30 pm, 8-10 pm, 10:30 pm-12:30 am
Cost: $10; free skate rental
SoBe Ice Arena
Fiesta Rancho
2400 N. Rancho Dr.
631-7000
Open year-round. Hours subject to change, call for hours, prices, visit website above.
Las Vegas Ice Center
9295 W. Flamingo Rd.
320-7777
Hours subject …read more

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The ARIAT Country Christmas Western Gift Expo is in town at the Sands Expo Center from December 6-16 with the The National Finals Rodeo.
Admission is free and attendance is expected to reach 100,000.
Sands Expo
201 Sands Avenue
Las Vegas

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“The revitalization of downtown Las Vegas continues to expand as both national and local bands come together for the inaugural Rock the Block Music Festival in downtown’s newest entertainment mecca the Fremont East Entertainment District on Saturday, November 17 from noon-10pm.”
Tickets can be purchased for $10 in advance or $15 at the event; no re-entry. Personal water bottle is okay as is still camera, no video cameras. No coolers or food, alcoholic beverages, or lawn chairs (small stadium chairs are ok). Food and other vendors will be available throughout the event.
Performers include Flyleaf, Small Empty Soul, Franky Perez, Left Standing, …read more

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Lee’s Wine Experience will be hosted at the Las Vegas Hilton this Saturday, November 10, from 3pm to 8pm.
There will be over 1000 wines from Europe, South America, Australia and the US. The event helps support Lee’s Helping Hand, a non-profit committed to support of various community services. The event will also include both live and silent auctions. Wine Club Members will be able to attend a special VIP tasting room.
Tickets are $40 advance/$50 at door and are for sale at all Lee’s Discount Liquor Stores.
Must be 21 years old to attend.
Lee’s Wine Experience
Las Vegas Hilton
3000 Paradise Rd

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Aviation Nation has chosen Nellis Air Force Base as the close out city for the Air Force’s anniversary celebration this weekend, November 10-11. Aviation Nation 2007 is one of the largest air show events in North America and is considered the top air show involving the U.S. Air Force, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
The show will feature military flying demonstrations, planes spanning the history of the Air Force, and hundreds of displays. The event will also showcase the Air Force inventory of frontline fighters, bombers and transports, including the F-22A.
The event is free and more information can …read more

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