August 20, 2008 - VOL. 3, NO. 19

August 20, 2008 VOL. 3 NO. 19

SCINTAS SHANIGANS

The Scintas, who perform in the Shimmer Cabaret at the Las Vegas Hilton, are also busy working with a Hollywood production crew shooting a pilot for an upcoming TV show. The pilot is based loosely on their lives in Las Vegas. The Scintas entertain Friday -Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 p.m.

MANILOW FANS TO REAP MERCHANDISE DISCOUNTS

As Barry Manilow prepares for the opening of "ULTIMATE MANILOW: The Hits," his new show at the Las Vegas Hilton, the resort's Manilow store is offering merchandise from his original "Music and Passion" show, including t-shirts, key chains, clocks, playing cards and more. The Manilow Store is located in the Hilton's North Tower. Hours: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.

WE'LL STEAK OUR REPUTATION ON THIS

In Esquire Magazine's September issue, writer John Mariani names "The 20 Best Steaks in America." His criteria: diversity of preparation and quality of meat. One of his 20 choices: Benihana at the Las Vegas Hilton! "The miraculous teppanyaki flat griddle instantly sears the high-quality meat, which remains rare inside while the chef finishes off the onions before your eyes with that slapdash spatula. A little sake, a couple of Kirins, you're having fun," writes Mariani. Reservations: 702-732-5755.

THE WINE SHOT ROUND THE WORLD

Kanonkop Pinotage, a full-bodied, award-winning wine from South Africa, is served exclusively in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Hilton. Both TJ's Steakhouse and Casa Nicola at the Hilton offer the unique wine, which has a deep ruby color exuding the flavors of red and black berries, raspberry, plum and hints of banana. Kanonkop Estate is situated on the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch Region of the Cape.

STRIPPING, RACING, ACTING AND CONDUCTING

Tempest Storm, burlesque legend; actor Brent Spiner; Terry Collier, executive race director, Las Vegas Marathon; and Richard McGee, associate conductor, Las Vegas Philharmonic join Ira on "Lunchtime With Ira, Live from the Las Vegas Hilton." The show can be seen on Clark County Television (CCTV), Cox cable channel 4 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Noon and 8 p.m., heard on NEWS/TALK 720 KDWN (Saturdays at 9 p.m.), and is available 24/7 at www.lvhilton.com. The show, produced live every Monday at Noon, features host Ira David Sternberg talking with the celebrities, entertainers, writers, personalities and community leaders who make Las Vegas the most exciting city in the world.

COURTS AND LINKS

The tennis world has seen a change in the guard as Rafael Nadal has taken over the number one spot in the world. With the US Open starting August 25, the Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook has Nadal the favorite over Roger Federer. According to Jay Kornegay, executive director of Superbook, "We have Nadal at 3-2 and Federer 7-4. Others include Djokovic at 5-2 and Andy Roddick at 30-1. On the links side, the SuperBook has already posted odds on next year's Masters. Despite the injury, no change of the guard here." Tiger Woods is the overwhelming favorite at 2-1. Some of the others include; Phil Mickelson 10-1, Padraig Harrington 15-1, and Sergio Garcia at 20-1. All the current odds and rules are available in the SuperBook.

THREE COULD GET YOU $17,000?

The $40,000 Three Card Poker Tournament at the Las Vegas Hilton, August 29-31, features a first-place prize of $17,000. Entry fee is $599. For more information, call 1-800-457-3307.