This Week In Vegas: Fourth Fireworks
LAS VEGAS, 11:47 a.m. EDT June 25, 2001 -- This week's calendar includes listings for Independence Day festivities. Enjoy!
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Buddy Greco
Aladdin
June 28-30
(800) 634-3424
Jazz singer and pianist Greco started his career at the tender age of 5 when he appeared on WPEN radio in his hometown of Philadelphia.
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Frankie Avalon & Bobby Rydell
Orleans
June 28-July 1
(800) 675-3267
Where's Annette when you need her?
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Reo Speedwagon
Mandalay Bay Beach Stage
June 29
(877) 632-7400
The '80s supergroup had reunited for a series of concerts -- this one outdoors at the Mandalay Beach.
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Christopher Titus
June 29-30
Riviera
(800) 634-6753
The stand-up comic and star of the hit Fox series "Titus" returns to his roots.
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Kenny Rogers
Las Vegas Hilton
June 29-July 1
(800) 774-1500
The "Gambler" comes to Vegas -- how appropriate.
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Asia
Sunset Station
June 30
(888) 319-4655
Another '80s supergroup -- this one made up from members of other supergroups including Yes, UK, and Emerson, Lake, & Palmer.
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Fireworks
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
June 30
(800) 644-4444
The race track kicks off the Fourth celebrations early with a race and fireworks afterward.
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Fireworks
Santa Fe Station
June 30
(800) 457-2882
They're celebrating the opening of a new food court with fireworks, but you can pretend it's for the Fourth of July.
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Boxing: Tapia vs. Soto
Mandalay Bay
June 30
(877) 632-7400
Ow -- stop hitting me.
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Everclear
Mandalay Bay, House of Blues
June 30
(877) 632-7400
The ultra-hot, ultra-hip band Everclear is touring with American Hi-Fi and Mayfield 4
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Lyle Lovett and his Large Band
The Gardens Park in Summerlin
June 30
(702) 838-5500
The former Mr. Julia Roberts will be bringing his mix of country/pop to an outdoor concert in Summerlin, located in the northwest part of Vegas.
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Tracy Lawrence
Sam's Town
June 30
(800) 897-8696
Country singer Lawrence rose to popularity in 1993 with a string of three No. 1 hits.
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Marilyn Manson
Mandalay Bay, House of Blues
July 1
(877) 632-7400
He still scares me.
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Fireworks
Palace Station
July 1
(800) 634-3101
Palace Station is celebrating their 25th anniversary with a fireworks show at dusk.
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Louie Anderson
July 2-6
Riviera
(800) 634-6753
The host of the New Family Feud and author of a popular series of children's books hits the stand-up stage.
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David Lee Roth & Fireworks
Sunset Station
July 3
(888) 319-4655
The former lead singer of Van Halen is touring again and his concert will be followed by Fourth of July fireworks.
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Fireworks
Las Vegas Motor Speedway
July 3
(800) 644-4444
Demolition derby and fireworks! What more could you want?
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Elayne Boosler & Judy Tenuta
Paris
July 3-7
(877) 374-7469
Two of the biggest female names in comedy are teaming up for a show at Paris.
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Ottmar Liebert
Hard Rock
July 3
(800) HRD-ROCK
Guitarist Liebert has tried his hand in a variety of styles including blues, soul and flamenco.
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Rammstein
Mandalay Bay, House of Blues
July 3
(877) 632-7400
One of the hardest of hard rock bands, Germany's Rammstein has been blamed for everything from Columbine to global warming.
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Ty Herndon
Boulder Station
July 3
(800) 683-7777
Another country-western act, Herndon won the title of Texas Entertainer of the Year in 1993.
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John Leguizamo
Hard Rock Hotel
July 4-5
(800) HRD-ROCK
Actor and comedian Leguizamo's "Spic-o-rama" won a bucketful of awards, and his new "Live" show is the first time he is touring with a one-man show.
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Fireworks
Texas Station
July 4
(800) 654-8888
Texas Station is becoming well-known for this annual extravagant Independence Day fireworks spectacular.
There are also two city fireworks events -- one at Hills Park in Summerlin and the other at Desert Breeze Park in Green Valley. Both happen on July 4 at sunset.
Continuing:
- Paul Anka at the MGM Grand through July 4. Tickets: (800) 929-1111.
- Sheena Easton at the Las Vegas Hilton through Sept. 2.
- David Brenner at the Golden Nugget through Oct. 31. Tickets: (800) 634-3454
For a calendar of events beyond the next couple of weeks, check out the
Vegas4Visitors calendar section.
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