Long time Las Vegas Elvis Impersonator, Pete “Big Elvis” Vallee has left his home of 10 years, Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon for a move down the street to The Piano Bar at Harrah’s Las Vegas.  If you haven’t seen him perform, you’re missing out on a very good entertainer and a great time.  Pete “Big Elvis” Vallee has a great voice and in fact was voted the 2006 Best of Las Vegas Elvis Impersonator. He performs all the hits of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll plus other popular tunes spanning six decades.  Big Elvis interacts with his audience, invites them to participate in his show and performs their requests.

You can (and should) catch his free 1 hour show Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 2, 3, & 5 pm.

For more information about Big Elvis, visit his Web site at www.bigelvis.biz

Harrah’s Las Vegas
3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 214-9110

Starting Thursday, May 3, 2012, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill will be hosting ladies night every Thursday from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. All ladies are invited to party country style at one of Las Vegas’ most popular and recognizable bars. For $10, ladies will receive a “Red Solo Cup,” made famous by Toby Keith’s hit song “Red Solo Cup.” With the purchase, ladies receive free refills on well drinks, Coors Light and Miller Lite draughts until 2 a.m. Live music begins at 9 p.m.

Free admission for all guests, $10 wristbands for ladies to receive “Red Solo Cup.” All guests must be 21 years or older.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill at Harrah’s Las Vegas features a bar, lounge, restaurant, live music venue and retail store, all of which offer the finest in American food, spirits, entertainment and merchandise.  I Love This Bar & Grill features a “down home” feel that satisfies country music lovers of all types. Guests often find themselves chiming in to such Keith hits as “Whisky Girl” and “Beer for My Horses” while catching his music videos on one of 20 state-of-the-art plasma television screens. At 9 p.m. nightly, live country and rock bands take over the venue.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill (Harrah’s Las Vegas)
3475 Las Vegas Boulevard S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Join The Venetian and The Palazzo as they celebrate Chinese New Year with lavish feng shui-inspired décor and awe-inspiring events. Witness a 128-foot hand-crafted dragon breathe fire from above the 65-foot-high waterfall atrium inside The Palazzo.  Regarded as the mightiest of signs, the dragon symbolizes ambition, passion and success. Those who possess the sign of the Dragon are said to take risks, are unafraid of challenges and embody colorful personalities.

You can catch the ceremonial dragon dance and eye painting on January 23 at 1 pm, beginning at the main entrance of The Venetian. From there, the ceremony will dance its way into The Palazzo.

The M Resort invites you to celebrate the Chinese New Year on January 23 at 6 p.m. To kick-off the two week celebration a traditional Dragon Dance will be held on Monday, January 23 at 6pm to bring good luck and fortune to guests. A 63 foot-long dragon will feature adult and baby lion dancers, buddhas, musicians and festive flags and will make its way through our entire casino.  Enjoy the festive décor, Asian favorites at the Studio B Buffet and special poker room promotions.  Click here for more information.

MGM Resorts International celebrates Chinese New Year 2012, the Year of the Dragon, with exhilarating lion dances and a spectacular display at Crystals at CityCenter.

The Dragon is unique to the Asian Zodiac as it is not recognized as a real animal.  It does, however, represent a symbol of power and remains prominent in Chinese astrology.  The Dragon is viewed as a powerful almighty king made up of multiple parts of animals such as the tiger, fish, snake and eagle.  Individuals born in the Year of the Dragon tend to be powerful and often own a sharp tongue.

Lion Dances

The following schedule outlines each lion dance to be held in the respective resort’s main valet and porte cochere:

• ARIA – Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m.
• Crystals – Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m.
• The Mirage – Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m.
• MGM Grand – Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m.
• Bellagio – Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Yau Kung Moon will perform traditional Chinese lion dances at ARIA, Bellagio, MGM Grand and The Mirage.  Yau Kung Moon, which translates to “Style of Flexible Power,” is considered one of the most-respected martial arts, dragon and lion dance organizations in the world.  It is a traditional Southern Shaolin Kung Fu system with more than 1,000 years of history.

In the 1960s, Yau Kung Moon was introduced to the United States by Grandmaster Ha Kwok Cheung’s disciples, Grandmaster Chan Jun Chuen, Grandmaster Wong Cheung and Grandmaster Wan Tak Kee.  They later passed the system onto their disciples, Master Bill Lee, Master Lok Sang Lee, Master Michael Lau and Master David Louie.

Within the lion dancing culture, Yau Kung Moon is considered one of the pioneers of Northern and Southern lion dancing (Nam Si Buk Mo) and has set an exceptionally high standard evidenced by its numerous competitions and performances.  Yau Kung Moon is known for its trademark gold uniforms and innovative routines and has been recognized internationally for being the first U.S. team to compete in the 1990 Invitational World Lion Dance Festival in Malaysia.  The group also has finished as the nine-time undefeated Chinese National Lion Dance Champions.

Crystals at CityCenter

The Flower Carpet on the first floor of Crystals at CityCenter has been decorated with a 43-foot long and 12-foot high authentic ceremonial dragon chasing a pearl symbolizing the constant pursuit of wisdom.  The dragon is surrounded by more than 4,000 flowers and plants including China mums, guzmania finest red, vriesea splendens, oncidium orchids, citrus trees and bamboo.

On Tuesday, Jan. 24, Crystals will join ARIA in its celebration with a traditional dragon dance with Kung Fu artists and Chinese performers.  Select Crystals retailers will take part in the traditions involved in the ceremonial dance by feeding the dragon cabbage as a sign of satisfying its needs along with giving the dragon a red envelope with money.  Both customs represent good luck and prosperity in the upcoming year.  The dance is scheduled to begin at approximately 1:30 p.m.

The Las Vegas Hotel (formerly the LV Hilton) will host it’s Chinese New Year Dragon Dance on Friday, January 27th at 2pm.

Caesars Entertainment celebrates the Year of the Dragon with citywide Lion Dances at its properties. On Friday, January 27th at 5pm at Harrah’s, 6:15pm at Imperial Palace, 7 p.m. at Flamingo Las Vegas, 10pm at the Rio, and on Saturday, January 28th at 12pm at Planet Hollywood, 1pm at Paris, 2pm at Bally’s, and 5pm at Caesars Palace.

Fremont Street Experience is hosting the first Chinese New Year Festival, 2012 Dragon in the Desert from January 24-28 6-11pm.  There will be  nightly community and cultural presentations, a custom Viva Vision production, authentic food offerings, and stage entertainment.

For a great recap of activities city-wide, check out the R-J’s coverage – by clicking here.

Eleven different Caesars Entertainment shows are offering specially priced $11.11 (plus taxes & fees) tickets in celebration of 11/11/11.  You must purchase tickets in-person at participating shows’ box offices.  Participating shows include:
Flamingo Las Vegas

• Vinnie Favorito
• X Burlesque
• Nathan Burton

Harrah’s Las Vegas

• Defending the Caveman
• The Improv
• Legends in Concert
• The Mac King Comedy Magic Show

O’Sheas

• Dirk Arthur Wild Magic

Paris Las Vegas

• Anthony Cools Magic of Paris

Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino

• Chippendales

Legends in Concert, the longest-running celebrity tribute show in the world, will celebrate 28 years of exciting crowds on the Las Vegas Strip on May 5. The show, which performs twice nightly, six nights per week in the Harrah’s Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas, will commemorate its anniversary by offering a special locals discount. Throughout the month of May, all Nevada residents are able to purchase a general admission ticket, regularly priced at $55.45, for only $28 (plus taxes and fees). Limit six tickets per order, and guests most show a valid Nevada ID at the box office.

“It has been our privilege and pleasure for the past 28 years to showcase such enormously talented tribute artists and to give the public a venue in which they could enjoy their favorite musical superstars,” said Brian Brigner, chief operating officer for On Stage Entertainment, Inc. which produces the show. “It’s been a long road to get to this moment, but it’s been a great ride and we could not have accomplished it without our loyal fans.”

Featuring live re-creations of superstars of yesterday and today, backed by a live rockin’ band and the Legends singers and dancers, Legends in Concert is a one-of-a-kind experience. The show features such gone-but-not-forgotten greats as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Liberace, Marilyn Monroe, Sammy Davis Jr. and many others. In late 1989, the show injected more pizzazz by also paying tribute to living superstars of the day with re-creations of Rod Stewart, Elton John, Steven Tyler, Stevie Wonder, Whoopi Goldberg, Cher, Madonna, and Britney Spears among others.

With an ever-changing line-up, elaborate theatrical sets and costumes, and a full array of incredible special effects, including three dimensional multimedia and state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, Legends in Concert is truly a must-see show in Las Vegas for both visitors and locals.

Legends in Concert performs at 7 and 9:30 p.m. nightly except Saturdays. For reservations, call (702) 369-5111 or visit www.harrahslasvegas.com.

The National Finals Rodeo is coming to Las Vegas and in celebration Flamingo Las Vegas and Harrah’s Las Vegas invite all cowboys and cowgirls to visit the resorts for free live performances.

Flamingo Las Vegas – Flamingo Showroom:

Dec. 3 -7, 10:30 p.m. – Western Underground, fronted by former world champion bareback rider Chris LeDoux, will perform their brand of rodeo rock n’ roll at the Flamingo Showroom.  All the shows are free and open to the public.

Dec. 8 -11, 10:30 p.m. – Live musical performances by country star Greg Hanna in the Flamingo Showroom, free to the public.  Known for his top ten hits “Song in My Head,” “Love You for Life,”  and “Singin’ to the Radio,” the music sensation will entertain guests for nightly post-rodeo festivities.

Harrah’s Las Vegas

Harrah’s Piano Bar:

Dec. 2 – 12 – The Harrah’s Piano Bar is transformed to the Jack Daniel’s Saloon with nightly viewings of NFR action from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Piano entertainment continues following the televised rodeo events.

Carnival Court:

Dec. 5 – Grammy-Award nominated American country music artist Jake Owen will entertain the masses as he performs live at Harrah’s Carnival Court at 9:30 p.m.  The concert is free and open to guests age 21 or older.  The late-night action will continue with music, dancing and flair bartenders after the live show.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill:

Dec. 2 -11 – NFR events will be broadcast live at the dining hot spot, where guests are encouraged to stop in front of the NFR step-and-repeat for a free souvenir photo opportunity. Guests may also indulge in free bull rides; Friday and Saturday riders will receive free NFR T-shirts.

Dec. 1 – 5 & 7 – 12 – Musical guests Left of Centre take the stage of Toby Keith’s at 9 p.m. to keep the dance floor packed until the late night hours.

Dec. 5 – Country star Jake Owen will stop in Toby Keith’s for a preview performance before hitting the stage later that evening at Carnival Court.

Dec. 5 & 8 – NFR cowboys host autograph signings and meet & greets from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Dec. 6 – Local favorite Evenflow performs live at Toby Keith’s at 9 p.m. for a high-energy show.

In celebration of the fourth annual Restaurant Week, Kerry Simon is hosting an event at his newest restaurant, KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests will be treated to signature samplings of his famous Iron Chef sliders, Captain Crunch milkshake, specialty cocktails, desserts and more. Donations of $20 to benefit Three Square will be collected upon entry.

Restaurant Week is a weeklong celebration of fine dining which includes more than 80 participating restaurants in Las Vegas, all offering pre-fixe meals at special prices to benefit Three Square Food Bank, established to end hunger in Southern Nevada. All guests must be 21 years and older.

KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers – inside Harrah’s Las Vegas
3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 214-9110

You can thank SaveLV reader, Frank for sending in this item:  Get your 2-for-1 Burgers at Harrah’s Newest Burger Joint with this printable coupon for KGB Burgers – expires 10/31/10.

KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers – inside Harrah’s Las Vegas
3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 214-9110

Beginning today, Monday, April 12th, Harrah’s is offering a new 24 hour buffet pass.  For just $29.99, visit as many of the following buffets, as often as you’d like, within a 24-hour period:

* Carnival World Buffet at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
* Flavors at Harrah’s Las Vegas
* Paradise Garden Buffet at Flamingo Las Vegas
* Emperor’s Buffet at Imperial Palace
* Le Village Buffet at Paris Las Vegas
* Lago Buffet at Caesars Palace
* Spice Market Buffet at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Guests may purchase the pass at the buffet cashier at any of the participating buffets for $29.99 per person plus tax and is valid for 24 hours from when initially purchased. There is no limit to the amount of times the guest may use their buffet pass within those 24 hours. The pass will not enable the guest to skip the line. Only VIPs and customers who have purchased express line passes (where available) are able to enter through our VIP entrances.

For Total Rewards customers, the Total Rewards card will serve as the pass. For customers who are not part of Total Rewards, there are two op­tions: a wristband or identifier card.  A photo ID must be pre­sented with the Total Rewards Card and Identifier Card for access in to the buffets.

Ming’s Table in Harrah’s Casino is offering an all you can eat sushi & soup deal for $19.99 Wed – Sunday 11:30 am to 4 pm and 9 pm to close.  The sushi includes: Spicy Tuna Roll, California Roll with Crab and Avocado, Cucumber Roll with Avocado, Tuna Roll with Avocado, Tempura Shrimp Roll and a Salmon with Cucumber Roll.  Click here for all the details.

They also offer a $14.99 Lunch Special Wednesday through Sunday that includes an entree, soup, rice, & vegetable spring roll.  Click here for all the details.

I’d call before heading over to verify these specials are still going on.

Ming’s Table (inside Harrah’s Casino)
3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 369-5084

The Dueling Pianos Show is an all-request, audience participation good time you can catch Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 pm to 2 am in the The Piano Bar at Harrah’s Casino.

The two attractive young blonds, Kimberley & Tamara Pinegar, are accomplished piano players who take requests for songs from the 60s to today’s hits.

Depending on the mood or the audience and the twin’s attitude, the shows are different each night and range from R rated to very wholesome. The addition of their quick wit is truly entertaining and keeps the audience involved. Click here for video.

Having fun on the Strip doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Check out the only all-female and identical twins dueling piano show in the world!

Age 21+. Free, no cover.

Harrah’s Hotel and Casino
3475 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 369-5000