These are not firm, but possible/probable things I would like to do during the next visit: 1. Caesars Magical Empire, Celine (?), Legends in Concert, Orleans pool party, Orleans hot tub (a bunch), dinner at the Cortez room, dinner at the Pullman Grill, Italian at Anna Bellas (you wouldn't believe the taste of food coming out of this kitchen until you have tried it, Wayne Newton (repeat), Charo (repeat). Honky Tonk Angels (repeat/love the impersonation of Reba - she is "cute"! Lunch at Harrahs buffet - love the banana foster, Breakfast at the Orleans and or Gold Coast, video poker, slots, Megabucks, dinner at Canal Street, late night nightcaps at Peppermill, Lounge acts at the Trop and/or Orleans, people watching at the best places??, plus any other activities and/or mischief that I can dream up. Sounds like fun to me. Wendell

Wendell,

Reads as though this trip should be for an entire month.<G>

Beth

Beth - wish it was for an entire month - needless to say, the list will have to be screened and downsized abit - decisions, decisions, decisions but fun ones. Wendell

Wendell,

Sounds like a great plan. I'll be anxioius to hear how much you stick to it.

You ar right about Anna Bellas. Great Food. You might think twice about Celine. The revues have not been good and the ticket prices are steep.
Have a great time.

Wendell, I heard that Caesars Magical Empire has closed. Rumor had it originally that it was to make way for Celine's dressing room, but I think that was just a rumor. Ive heard Caesar's wants to put in a disco.

Gee. Just what Vegas needs - another night club.

I was really disappointed to hear about the closing, I thougth CME was so unique and a good value. Probably the real reason it was closed - good value for the customer did not always equal big profits for the landlord.

Hey - if any of you local TV'ers see or hear that I'm wrong and they're still open PLEASE post. I will be on the next plane!

Kes

Thanks Kes - I will definately check this one out-because I had planned on booking it. Will post my findings. Wendell

Kes - you heard right - I just called Caesars and they said it closed about 8 months ago, and that it was still up in the air as to what they are going to do. Thanks for the post, so it is back to the planning board. Wendell

Wendell,

Where is Anna Bella's? Always enjoy good Italian food.

Thanks,

Tom

Hi Wendell,
I'm afraid that as of now, you are going to have to rethink the Charo show, too. It seems like the folks that had that nightclub folded up their tents and stole away into the night, leaving Charo holding the bag for hundreds of thousands of dollars............isn't that the pits, for such a great entertainer???

Tom - Anna Bellas is located at 3310 Sandhill (at the corner of Desert Inn Rd and Sandhill. Enjoy -I would like your report on this one after you try it, please - I think you will like this one. Tater: That is indeed a shame about Charo - it was really a neat show, I was surprised that she did not receive more publicity and billing. Wendell

Wendell, do you happen to know if Tony and Janina musci still own/run Anna Bella? They were real nice to me several years ago and I told them I would send a of business their way. I'm sure they would not recognize me and I wouldn't know them if I saw them tomorrow because it's been such a long time.

JMT - We did meet the owners, but their names escapes me (must be the age creeping up on me), they were definately exceptionally nice people who came over to our table and introduced themselves. I presented them a copy of the review journal printout and informed them of Talk Vegas and also told them I would send business their way. (This netted us one free dessert (that was mouth watering). The thing that was really neat is that you were made to feel at home the minute you walked in the door. The telephone number is (702) 434-2537. When you learn their names, please let me know as we will be dining there again in early July. Hope this helps. Wendell

Just had a brainstorm - I think that for a nice Italian night out - Tater, Toby, Daisy, Maxine and I should have an italian dinner out at the Anna Bellas, say on July 3rd - and maybe top this off with a nightcap at the Peppermill. Any takers here??? Wendell

TATER, TOBY, AND DAISY - Please respond to the above post. Thanks. Wendell

It sounds like a good idea to me, Wendell, but I always have a nice Italian night out<vbg>.

Wendell:
Where is Anna Bellas?
Susan

Thanks Wendell,

I just made a note about Anna Bella's and we will try it on our July trip. I wish we were going to be there early July. We would love to join you. Maybe next time.

Tom

Susan,
As Wendell said earlier in this post " Anna Bellas is located at 3310 Sandhill (at the corner of Desert Inn Rd and Sandhill". You must of missed it. Sandhill is west of Boulder Hwy or 515 about 1/2 mile.

Tom - sorry we will miss you in July - would be nice to meet you and the Mrs in person. Hope you can join us Thanksgiving for our annual Thanksgiving meet. If we have enough attendees this year, I will probably arrange for a ballroom at the Gold Coast otherwise, the Irish Pub at the Orleans will be the place. Watch the board during July. DAISY - you have a July date girl, will keep in touch. Wendell