September 23, 2009
Opening dates for CityCenter, the gigantic metaresort on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, have been confirmed. Four of the six primary components of the complex will open in December: Vdara on Dec. 1, Crystals on Dec. 3, Mandarin Oriental on Dec. 4, and ARIA on Dec. 16. Veer (the residential component) and Harmon (in the midst of a redesign) will not open until 2010. MGM Mirage has begun hiring the more than 12,000 employees who will run the metaresort; this from a field of approximately 160,000 applicants.
Wayne is Back: The long-circulating rumor that "Mr Vegas," Wayne Newton, would be returning to the Las Vegas Strip has finally been confirmed. He'll be celebrating his 50th year in Las Vegas with a residency at the Tropicana beginning Oct. 14 and running until April. Tickets for the Tuesday-Saturday schedule are already on sale and priced from $80 to $150.
Neon: The first neon signs have been installed on Las Vegas Boulevard north of downtown as part of the Las Vegas Boulevard Scenic Byways plan. The vintage sign from the Bow and Arrow Motel has been erected at the corner of the Boulevard and Bonanza Road. Soon to be installed nearby are the slipper from the Silver Slipper casino and the horseshoe from the top of Binion's. In all, 17 restored neon signs will grace Las Vegas Blvd. from Washington to Sahara avenues.
Question: Does the video poker expert Bob Dancer still offer his free how-to-play lessons?
Answer: Yes, Dancer’s excellent free classes run every Wednesday at Eastside Cannery. All classes are in Marilyn’s Lounge—beginner classes at 1 pm and intermediate at 3 pm. Must be 21 to attend.
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