MGM Mirage Resorts Announce Their Upcoming Entertainment Lineup

By: BWW News Desk Mar. 04, 2010

Entertainment/Sports/Special Events Listing

MGM MIRAGE RESORTS:

ARIA, Bellagio, Crystals, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur and Circus Circus

ARIA

ELVIS THEATER

VIVA ELVIS

ARIA celebrates the greatest entertainment force of all time, Elvis Presley. Presented by Cirque du Soleil in an 1,840-seat theater, Viva ELVIS pays tribute to his music and life, fusing dance and acrobatics, live music and iconic tracks, nostalgia and modernity, high technology and raw emotion. The show, just like Elvis, is powerful, sexy, whimsical and truly unique. The creative combination of live musicians and singers, exclusive video, dance and the latest in multimedia sound and lighting technology stimulate the senses and offers an emotional bond with the audience. The show brings Elvis back to Las Vegas for millions of his fans and enables him to create untold numbers of new fans. Extraordinary artistry, stunning special effects and The King of Rock ‘n' Roll electrify Vegas in a show like no other.

Dates: Friday - Tuesday

Dark: Wednesday and Thursday

Times: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Prices: Tickets start at $99 plus tax and service fees

Buy: Reservations can be made by calling (877) 253-5847 or (702) 531-2031 or via the website at www.cirquedusoleil.com/vivaelvis.

ARIA

NIGHTLIFE

HAZE NIGHTCLUB

Operated by The Light Group, HAZE is a colossal cutting-edge space in which guests will be challenged to question their sense of perception and reality. Designed by award-winning interior design firm ICRAVE, the nightclub features large hanging props over the entryway that draw guests to a grand staircase transporting them to the mezzanine level where they will enjoy a bird's-eye view of the action below. The main dance floor is positioned near a wall of interactive projection screens stretching 100 feet across on a performance structure where impromptu acts by world-renowned artists regularly take place.

Dates: Thursday - Saturday

Hours: Opens at 10:30 p.m.

Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.

Contact: Call (702) 590-8000 for more information

THE DEUCE LOUNGE

Located off the main casino floor, The Deuce Lounge is an invigorating destination fusing the elements of an upscale lounge with high-limit gaming, creating an intimate nightlife experience.

Dates: Daily

Hours: Noon to 4 a.m.

Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.

Contact: Call (702) 693-8300 for more information

THE GOLD LOUNGE

Decadent black and gold throughout, The GOLD Lounge is the latest from the partnership between Cirque du Soleil and the Las Vegas-based hospitality powerhouse The Light Group. The lounge offers the ultimate spot to sip on hand-crafted cocktails and indulge in contemporary appetizers before Viva ELVIS or to party into the night while experiencing Las Vegas' hottest DJs.
Dates: Nightly

Hours: 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.

Contact: Call (702) 590-7777 for more information

BAR MODERNO

The piano lounge, designed by Jacques Garcia Decoration, is conveniently located near the guest elevators and is a great meeting point for all. Guests can enjoy masterfully crafted signature cocktails and live music as they bask in the lively atmosphere.

Hours: 24 hours

Contact: Call (702) 590-7111 for more information

Act: Danny Wright

Dates: Wednesday - Sunday; 7 p.m. - midnight

BELLAGIO

"O" THEATRE

"O" BY Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil weaves an aquatic tapestry of artistry, surrealism and theatrical romance in the timeless production of "O." The international cast of world-class acrobats, synchronized swimmers, divers and characters perform in, on and above water to create a breathtaking experience in a magnificent theatre reminiscent of a European opera house.

Dates: Wednesday - Sunday

Dark: Monday and Tuesday

Times: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Prices: Tickets start at $99 plus tax and service fees

Buy: Tickets can be purchased online at www.cirquedusoleil.com or by calling Bellagio Reservations toll free at (888) 488-7111 or (702) 796-9999.

BELLAGIO

NIGHTCLUBS AND LOUNGES

THE BANK NIGHTCLUB

Offering unrivaled service in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, The Bank caters to a discerning audience with higher sensibilities. Vivid, one-of-a-kind ambient and mood lighting on both the ceiling and floor creates an ultra-sensory experience and a state-of-the-art sound system, built to suit the needs of all music types, brings the club to life. The exquisitely chic and stunning 8,000-square-foot space makes The Bank the most sought-after club experience in Las Vegas.
Dates: Thursday - Sunday

Hours: Opens at 10:30 p.m.

Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.

Contact: Call (702) 693-8300 for more information

Resident DJs: Eddie McDonald Thursdays; David Christian Friday - Saturdays; KARMA Sundays

CARAMEL BAR & LOUNGE

Caramel infuses a cool and calm ambiance, perfect for relaxing and unwinding, along with the feel of a high-energy club. Ideal as a starting point for a night on the town, or a place to grab a drink after a show, Caramel adds a touch of sophistication and fun to the Las Vegas nightlife scene.
Dates: Nightly

Hours: Opens at 5 p.m.

Admission: Admission is complimentary. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Contact: Call (702) 693-8300 for more information.

FONTANA LOUNGE

Live Entertainment Nightly

Act: Isis

Dates and Times: March 8 - 9; 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

March 5 - 7; 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Act: Dian Diaz

Dates and Times: March 4, 10 - 11, 16 - 18, 22; 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

March 5 - 7, 12 - 14; 10 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Act: Fuse

Dates and Times: March 12 - 13; 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

March 15; 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Act: Odyssey

Dates and Times: March 14, 28; 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Act: Patty Janura

Dates and Times: March 23 - 24; 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

March 28; 10 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

BACCARAT BAR

Live Entertainment Nightly

Act: Shelly Taylor

Dates and Times: March 7 - 8, 14 - 15, 21 - 22, 28 - 29; 4:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Act: David Osborne

Dates and Times: March 7 - 8, 14 - 15, 21 - 22, 28 - 29; 8:45 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Act: Bruce Zarka

Dates and Times: March 4, 9 - 11, 16 - 18, 23 - 25, 30 - 31; 4:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Act: Ray Glover

Dates and Times: March 4 - 6, 9 - 13, 16 - 20, 23 - 27, 30 - 31; 8:45 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Act: Peter Radd

Dates and Times: March 5 - 6, 12 - 13, 19 - 20, 26 - 27; 4:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

PETROSSIAN

Live Entertainment Nightly

Act: Bruce Zarka

Dates and Times: March 14 - 16, 21 - 22, 28 - 30; 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Act: Whitney Phoenix

Dates and Times: March 8, 15, 22, 29; 8 p.m. - 12:45 a.m.

March 4 - 5, 9, 11 - 12, 16, 18 - 19, 23, 25 - 26, 30; 3 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

March 7, 10, 17, 24, 31; 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Act: Norman Vito

Dates and Times: March 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29; 3 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

March 7, 9 - 10, 14, 16 - 17, 21, 23 - 24, 28, 30 - 31; 8 p.m. - 12:45 a.m.
Act: Marta

Dates and Times: March 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31; 3 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

March 4 - 6, 11 - 13, 18 - 20, 25 - 27; 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Act: David Osborne

Dates and Times: March 4 - 6, 11 - 13, 18 - 20, 25 - 27; 8 p.m. - 12:45 a.m.

March 8; 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Act: Shelly Taylor

Dates and Times: March 9, 30; 10 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

CRYSTALS

NIGHTLIFE

EVE

Eva Longoria Parker's highly anticipated 8,000-square-foot nightclub, Eve, envelops guests in a luxurious atmosphere wrapped in black and sparkling gold. Lavish VIP booths, floor-to-ceiling mirrored windows and the

50-foot-tall arched ceiling accentuate the glamorous interior. One-of-a kind colossal video screens surrounding the dance floor are a striking, state-of-the art feature unique to Eve alone. Renowned DJs and a premium sound and lighting system make Eve the ultimate nightclub to dance the night away.
Dates: Wednesday - Saturday

Hours: Opens at 10 p.m.

Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID.

Contact: Call 702-227-EVE8 (3838) for more information

MGM GRAND

MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA

BON JOVI

GRAMMY® Award-winning Bon Jovi's "The Circle World Tour" will tour the globe for nearly two years including a stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, March 6. The release of Bon Jovi's new album, The Circle, and the band's subsequent world tour, provides a powerful reassertion of Bon Jovi's commitment to the hard-hitting rock & roll that has been the band's indelible signature since it began more than 26 years ago.

Date: Saturday, March 6

Time: 8 p.m.

Prices: $225, $175, $99.50 and $59.50 (not including applicable service charges and taxes)

Buy: Tickets are now on sale at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith's Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Tickets are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Michel Legrand

Three-time Oscar and five-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Michel Legrand will perform a tribute to his 50 years of music and movies at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, March 27. Legrand will conduct a 66-piece orchestra and perform with many of his superstar friends including Quincy Jones, Roberta Flack, Dionne Warwick, Steve Lawrence, Melissa Manchester, Neil Sedaka, Jerry Lewis, Andy Williams, George Benson and Patti Page. The event will pay musical tribute to Legrand's Academy Award-winning MGM movies including "Yentl," "Thomas Crown Affair" and "Summer of 42." The superstar extravaganza also will be captured on film for a made-for-TV-special to air at a later date.

Date: Saturday, March 27

Time: 8 p.m.

Prices: $150, $85 and $62.50 (not including applicable service charges and taxes)

AC/DC

Multi-platinum rock legend AC/DC will bring its highly successful Black Ice World Tour to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Friday, April 9 at 8 p.m. AC/DC's newest album, Black Ice, is its first in more than eight years and was released worldwide in October 2008. Evident that the band remains an incredible force in the rock industry, Black Ice made history when it debuted at No. 1 on album charts in 29 countries. It also has the distinction of being Columbia Records' biggest debut album since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking sales data in 1991.
Date: Friday, April 9

Time: 8 p.m.

Prices: $89.75 (not including applicable service charges and taxes)

2010 ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS (ACMA)

Country Music's Party of the Year®, the 45th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's top talent and the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena Sunday, April 18 at 8 p.m. live EST/delayed PST on the CBS Television Network. Music, film and television legend Reba McEntire will host the 45th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS for the 12th time. She has won 12 Academy of Country Music Awards including the first-ever annual Academy of Country Music/The Home Depot Humanitarian Award for her outstanding philanthropic work. This will be the fifth year the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS will be based at MGM Grand and the eighth year the show will be held in Las Vegas. The 45th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS is produced for television by Dick Clark productions.

Date: Sunday, April 18

Time: 5 p.m.

Prices: $350 and $150

ACM PRESENTS: BROOKS & DUNN - THE LAST RODEO

In addition to the 45th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, the all-star concert special, ACM Presents: Brooks & Dunn - The Last Rodeo, will be taped from the MGM Grand Garden Arena Monday, April 19 to air at a later date on the CBS Television Network. Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn, the best-selling duo in the history of country music, will receive the Academy's Milestone Award in recognition of their 20-year record-breaking career. Brooks & Dunn have had 23 No. 1 hits, sold more than 30 million records and won more than 80 major industry awards during their career. Artists already scheduled to perform at the ACM Presents: Brooks & Dunn - The Last Rodeo, produced for television by Dick Clark productions, include superstars Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.

Date: Monday, April 19

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Prices: $200, $150 and $100

Buy: Tickets are now on sale at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith's Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

EAGLES

The legendary Eagles return to Las Vegas for the first time in more than four years when they bring their "Long Road Out of Eden" tour to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, April 24. The Eagles - Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit - will perform hits from the chart-topping album Long Road Out of Eden, as well as classic selections from the group's unparalleled 30-year career including "Hotel California," "Desperado," "Take It To The Limit," "Life In the Fast Lane" and "Take It Easy." The Eagles have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide, earned five No. 1 U.S. singles and a total of six GRAMMY® Awards.
Date: Saturday, April 24

Time: 8 p.m.

Prices: $220, $155, $95 and $55 (not including applicable service charges and taxes)

FLOYD MAYWEATHER vs. SUGAR SHANE MOSLEY

Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Sugar Shane Mosley come together May 1 for a 12-round welterweight battle that already has sports fans across the world buzzing to see two of the sport's biggest names in the premier boxing matchup of 2010. A 1996 United States Olympic Bronze medalist, Mayweather (40-0, 25 KOs) has since gone on to strike gold in the professional ranks winning six world titles in five weight classes, thus establishing himself as one of the most elite fighters of his era. A future Hall of Famer with five world titles to his name, Mosley (46-5, 39 KOs) has ruled the lightweight, welterweight and junior middleweight divisions over his storied 16-year career.

Date: Saturday, May 1

Time: Doors open at 3 p.m.

Prices: $1,250, $1,000, $600, $300 and $150

MGM GRAND

HOLLYWOOD THEATRE

David Copperfield

Master magician and illusionist David Copperfield returns to MGM Grand's 740-seat Hollywood Theatre with his latest stage production, An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion. David Copperfield was named "our era's giant of magic" by the New York Times.

Dates: March 4 - 10; March 18 - April 28; May 24 - June 16

Times: 7:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (matinee performances on Saturday only)

Price: $99.25, $79 and $69 inclusive. Meet-and-greet VIP packages which include front row seating and a souvenir photo are available for $199.25 (matinee and 7:30 p.m. performances only).

Buy: Tickets are now on sale through any MGM Grand ticketing outlet. To charge by phone call MGM Grand Reservations at (800) 929-1111 or (702) 891-7777. Tickets also are available for purchase online at www.mgmgrand.com and www.ticketmaster.com.

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin, one of America's most brilliant comediennes, will perform her unique brand of comedy in the Hollywood Theatre at MGM Grand. Throughout her extraordinary entertainment career, Tomlin has received numerous awards including six Emmy® Awards, two Tony® Awards, a GRAMMY® for her comedy album, two Peabody Awards for Edith Ann's animated special "Just Say Noël" and the HBO documentary film "The Celluloid Closet." In 2003, Tomlin received the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Dates: March 11 - 17; April 29 - May 5

Times: 8 p.m.

Price: $168.50 (limited number of Golden Circle tickets), $80.50 and $58.50 inclusive. The Golden Circle tickets include a meet and greet and photo opportunity. Also available is the highly coveted honorary membership to the "Not Playing with a Full Deck" VIP Club with special seating in the Joker section as well as other playful perks.

MGM GRAND

KÀ THEATRE

KÀ BY Cirque du Soleil

Cirque du Soleil is world renowned for presenting an innovative blend of traditional circus arts and theatrical performance. With KÀ, Cirque du Soleil has taken the genre to a new level - introducing martial arts, puppetry, interactive projections and pyrotechnics to create an epic tale of groundbreaking proportions.
Dates: Tuesday - Saturday

Dark: Sunday and Monday

Times: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Price: Tickets start at $69 plus tax and service fees

Buy: Tickets can be purchased online at www.cirquedusoleil.com or by calling (866) 774-7117 or (702) 531-2000. Tickets also can be purchased by visiting the KÀ ticket office at MGM Grand or any of the MGM MIRAGE box offices.

MGM GRAND'S CRAZY HORSE PARIS CABARET

MGM GRAND'S CRAZY HORSE PARIS

MGM Grand continues its tradition of bringing world-class entertainment to Las Vegas with a first from Paris: "MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris," a show direct from one of the finest nightspots in the world, the original Crazy Horse. Since 1951, Crazy Horse has been famous for its productions celebrating beautiful women and the art of the nude. All 13 dancers in "MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris" are members of the original Paris dance troupe. Trained in ballet, the dancers perfectly integrate the sensuous, provocative choreography of their performances as their bodies are bathed in richly colored and textured lighting designs.

Dates: Wednesday - Monday

Dark: Tuesday

Additional Dark Date: May 9

Times: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Prices: $60.50 and $50.50 inclusive

Buy: Tickets can be purchased by calling MGM Grand at (800) 929-1111 or (702) 891-7777 or on-line at www.mgmgrand.com. Guests must be 18 years or older.

DITA VON TEESE AT MGM GRAND'S CRAZY HORSE PARIS

MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris is pleased to announce the return of burlesque artist and fashion icon Dita Von Teese to the famed Las Vegas cabaret stage after a sold-out engagement in April 2007. The first guest star in the history of the famous cabaret, Von Teese will feature new performance numbers that she developed especially for the Crazy Horse stage for her sold-out performances in Paris in early 2009. Von Teese will debut "Lazy," a number featuring her and the Crazy Horse dancers, "Le Bain Noir," a new take on her famous bathtub show she performed in Paris in 2006 and Las Vegas in 2007, and "Teese'ing," her interpretation of the iconic Crazy Horse number "Teasing." Guests must be 18 years or older.

Dates: March 31 - April 7

Times: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Prices: $75 inclusive

Buy: Tickets can be purchased at any MGM MIRAGE ticket outlet, by calling MGM Grand at (800) 929-1111 or (702) 891-7777 or online by visiting www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com. In addition, the MGM Grand's Crazy Horse Paris Dita Von Teese Package will be offered at www.ticketmaster.com.

MGM GRAND

NIGHTLIFE

STUDIO 54

Studio 54 is a high-energy nightclub comprised of two levels, four bars, one main dance floor, movable go-go cages and an exclusive VIP lounge. The venue is covered with notable memorabilia including celebrity/VIP photographs from the original Studio 54 in New York City, and the infamous Studio 54 Moon hanging over the dance floor.

Dates: Tuesday - Saturday

Dark: Sunday and Monday

Hours: Opens at 10 p.m.

Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years or older with a valid ID

Contact: Call (702) 891-7254 for more information

Tabú Ultra Lounge

Tabú is a chic, cosmopolitan ultra lounge offering the finest in beauty, sophistication, service, drink and design. Tabú's model servers provide tableside mixology, fine bottle service and signature cocktails. From dynamic images bouncing on every surface, to tables with living, breathing imagery, Tabú strokes each of the senses but leaves everything to the imagination. Table reservations complete with fine bottle service are available.

Dates: Friday - Monday

Dark: Tuesday - Thursday

Hours: Opens at 10 p.m.

Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years or older with a valid ID

Contact: Call (702) 891-7183 for more information

VIDA AT DIEGO

Diego, MGM Grand's trendy Mexican eatery, turns up the heat every Friday and Saturday with Vida. Las Vegas' Latin flavored dance party, Vida combines the best in Latin music and modern flair as top Latin DJs spin the latest in Reggaeton, Spanish pop and rock and Cumbia beats. Vida also features a twist on traditional bottle service. Guests are treated to tableside cart service, where mixologists create specialty concoctions and signature margaritas.

Dates: Friday and Saturday

Hours: Opens at 11 p.m.

Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years or older with a valid ID.

Contact: Call (702) 891-7777 for more information.

CENTRIFUGE

MGM Grand offers guests a chance to be the center of attention with the opening at Centrifuge, the 77-seat bar featuring live entertainment and an innovative drink menu. The bar comes alive nightly from 4 p.m. until dawn, with a progressive music program and numerous freestyle and choreographed dance numbers.

Centrifuge features specialty cocktails from each of MGM Grand's signature restaurants, infuses them with fruit and displays the innovative drinks around the bar in Louise Treize baccarat crystal bottles. Fruit-infused spirits include the Kentucky Peach served with peach-infused Woodford Reserve Bourbon, peach nectar, fresh sour and ginger ale and the Frida with strawberry pineapple-infused Patron tequila, lime and citronage.

ZURI

Zuri, the lobby bar at MGM Grand, is open 24 hours and offers guests an innovative drink experience. A contemporary twist on a classic martini bar, the venue serves classic cocktails and features hard-to-find specialty beers from around the world and a cigar humidor.

ROUGE

Rouge, an upscale lounge overlooking the casino floor, is the perfect place to engage in a game of video poker, catch the action of major sporting events on state-of-the-art plasma screens or just enjoy people watching. The striking red and black contemporary design creates the perfect backdrop for the ultimate cocktail experience. The bar's standout feature is the Adam Tihany-designed backlit projection wall of glass bottles that flicker with a variety of sensuous images. A sophisticated staff, wearing Tadashi designs, serves an array of specialty infused cocktails, champagnes, fine wines, specialty beers and cordials. Rouge is open Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. and Friday and Saturday, noon to 3 a.m.

WEST WING BAR

The West Wing Bar provides a secluded place to hang out, meet before an evening of dining and entertainment or wind down with a nightcap. West Wing Bar is open daily at noon with a live DJ set Friday and Saturday.

MGM GRAND

ATTRACTIONS

CSI: THE EXPERIENCE

The popular worldwide phenomenon is now available at MGM Grand in the hometown of the original top-rated "CSI" television series - Las Vegas. A challenging and fun multi-sensory attraction, CSI: The Experience places guests in the role of crime scene investigator as they solve one of three true-to-life mysteries. The average experience lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.

Dates/Times: Daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., last entry at 9 p.m.

Prices: $30 per person; seniors' admission priced at $23.50; re-entries priced at $26 with proof of prior admission; Nevada residents with valid ID receive a $5 discount on admission - not valid on senior or re-entry admissions.

Additional Information: CSI: The Experience is designed for guests 12 years of age or older. Multimedia portions of the exhibit will be presented in English with Spanish subtitles. For more information, call MGM Grand at (702) 891-1111 or go online to www.mgmgrand.com or www.csiexhibit.com.

MANDALAY BAY

MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER

311

Every other year on March 11 the multi-platinum group 311 holds a special concert event attracting thousands of fans worldwide. The event is typically held in New Orleans and as a result, the Mayor of New Orleans officially proclaimed March 11 as "311 Day" in New Orleans. However, this year's "311 Day" concert will move to the Mandalay Bay Events Center for a performance Thursday, March 11. 311 will play an extended set list of hits, rarities, covers and classics; backed by a state-of-the-art light and special effects show.

Date: Thursday, March 11

Time: 7 p.m.

Prices: $64.50 and $59.50 (not including applicable service charges)

Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any Mandalay Bay box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith's Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

John Mayer

Seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter/guitar player/producer John Mayer will bring his North American tour "Battle Studies" to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, March 27. The concert will feature Mayer along with special guest Michael Franti & Spearhead.

Date: Saturday, March 27

Time: 8 p.m.

Prices: $90 and $60 (not including applicable service charges)

THE RIVALS: BERNARD HOPKINS vs. Roy Jones JR. II

After 17 years, the wait is over as Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins and Roy "The Terminator" Jones Jr. collide in The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II, a long awaited rematch that will add the final chapter to their 17-year rivalry. Hopkins (50-5-1, 32 KOs) and Jones (54-6, 40 KOs), two of boxing's most decorated and recognizable fighters who have given fans more than two decades worth of brilliant ring memories, will put it all on the line and leave no doubts as to who gets bragging rights.

Date: Saturday, April 3

Time: Doors open at 3 p.m.

Prices: $750, $500, $300, $200 and $100

Alicia Keys

Twelve-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Alicia Keys, named one of Billboard's Artists of the Decade, will bring her Freedom Tour to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Friday, April 9. The concert will feature special guests Robin Thicke and Melanie Fiona. Keys' latest album, The Element of Freedom, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's R&B Albums and Digital Albums charts and No. 2 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums chart. Keys' newest release in 2009 sold more than 417,000 albums in only one week, marking the largest first-week sales debut for a female R&B singer last year. This is the popular musician's fifth consecutive chart-topping debut.

Date: Friday, April 9

Time: 8 p.m.

Prices: $130, $90 and $50 (not including applicable service charges)

MUSE

British rock trio Muse will bring its North American tour to the Mandalay Bay Events Center with a performance on Saturday, April 10. Joining Muse will be popular indie rockers Silversun Pickups. Muse's current single, "Uprising," has remained at No. 1 for 18 consecutive weeks on Mediabase's Alternative Rock chart. This incredible stretch breaks a record for the longest run at No. 1 in the history of the chart, previously held by Foo Fighters. "Uprising" is the first single from The Resistance, the rock trio's fifth studio album which debuted at No. 1 on the Alternative, Rock and Internet album charts.

Date: Saturday, April 10

Time: 8 p.m.

Prices: $55, $45 and $35 (not including applicable service charges)

MANDALAY BAY BEACH

ST. PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL

In anticipation of the highly celebrated Irish holiday four days later, Mandalay Bay will host its inaugural St. Patrick's Day Festival Saturday, March 13 at the Mandalay Bay Beach. Guests will be treated to "An Evening with Everlast, the music of Whitey Ford Sings the Blues, House of Pain and La Coka Nostra, along with special guest performer B-Real of Cypress Hill." The concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

Date: Saturday, March 13

Time: Doors open to the beach at 9 a.m.

Prices/Buy: Tickets for the concert priced at $40 (not including applicable service charges) are now on sale and available at the Mandalay Bay Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations (select Smith's Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Mandalay Bay at (702) 632-7580 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also will be available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.com.

Tickets priced at $100 for an all-day pass to the beer garden and concert, or $40 for access only to the beer garden (unlimited beer), also are now on sale and available only at the Mandalay Bay Box Office.

Gary Allan

In anticipation of the Country Music weekend highlighted by the Academy of Country Music Awards the following night, popular Country music star Gary Allan will bring his hits to the Mandalay Bay Beach for a performance Saturday, April 17. Allan is well-known for his boot-stomping, pop rock country style that is popular throughout the country music industry today.

Date: Saturday, April 17

Time: 9 p.m.

Prices: $40 (not including applicable service charges)

Buy: Tickets are now on sale at any Mandalay Bay box office outlet and all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith's Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Mandalay Bay at (702) 632-7580 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mandalaybay.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

MANDALAY BAY THEATRE

DISNEY'S THE LION KING

From the imagination of award-winning director Julie Taymor comes THE LION KING, the spectacular musical phenomenon based on one of the most successful animated films in history. The rhythms of the African pridelands miraculously come to life onstage with a cast of more than 50 actors and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar®-winning "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and songs by South African composer Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans Zimmer.

Dates/Times: Monday - Thursday: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Dark: Friday

Prices: $113.50, $86 and $53 plus tax and service fees; VIP packages available at $168.50 plus tax and service fees

Buy: Tickets are available through Mandalay Bay Reservations toll free at

(877) 632-7000 or (702) 632-7777.

MANDALAY BAY

HOUSE OF BLUES

Contact the House of Blues Box Office at (702) 632-7600 for show times. All tickets subject to additional facility fee and service charges. Some restrictions may apply to select shows. Tickets may be purchased through the House of Blues Box Office (702) 632-7600, toll-free (877) 632-7400 or TicketMaster (702) 474-4000.

Act Date: Prices:

El Chapo de Sinaloa March 5 $51 and $46
Twiztid with special guest Potluck March 11 $23.50 and $18.50
Sevendust with special guests Drowning Pool, Digital Summer and The Flood March 12 $24.50 and $22
New Found Glory with special guests Saves The Day, Hellogoodbye and Fireworks March 19 $21 and $18.50
Chamillionaire with special guest Paul Wall March 24 $23.50 and $19.50
Bad Religion March 26 - 27 $25.50 and $22.50
HammerFall March 30 $75 (VIP), $29 and $26
Alkaline Trio with special guests The Dear & Departed and Cursive April 3 $22, $20 and $16
Artic Monkeys April 16 $31, $28.50 and $24.50
Ramon Ayala April 18 $86, $63.50, $51 and $45.50
Overkill with special guests Vader, God Dethroned, Warbringer, Evile, and Woe of Tyrants April 19 $60, $28 and $25
HIM April 24 $28 and $25
Thrice & Manchester Orchestra May 7 $20 and $16

HOUSE OF BLUES - WEEKLY LATE NIGHT EVENTS

Mondays: Blues Mondays - Featuring live blues music. Free admission. Doors at 9 p.m.

Tuesdays: Alternative Tuesdays - Featuring a diverse mixture of music. Admission is complimentary. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Hot 97.5 and House of Blues present "Hot Ones," the new late night party for hip-hop and R&B, every Tuesday night in the House of Blues Music Hall. Doors at midnight. Admission is free for ladies and $10 for gentleman.

Wednesdays: Nothing But the Blues - featuring an evening of blues artists playing blues music in an up-close, intimate setting inside the popular courtyard in the House of Blues Restaurant. Admission is complimentary. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Thursdays: Las Vegas Weekly presents Acoustic Strip. Vegas promoter and musician Michael Soli brings unsigned bands and solo artists to the House of Blues. The night features live, original music not seen or heard anywhere else on The Strip. Admission is complimentary. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: Great Food Live Music - Live bands performing in the Courtyard. The music begins at 10 p.m. Steel Panthers perform every Saturday night at 11:30 p.m. Admission is $20 and free for locals with valid photo ID.

Sundays: The World Famous Gospel Brunch - every Sunday - 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Features an All-You-Can-Eat Southern Style Buffet, All-You-Can-Drink-Call Bar and Live Gospel Entertainment. Adults, $37 and children 12 years of age and under, $17. Praise the Lord and Pass the Biscuits.

VIP Service: Coming to Vegas?? Party like a rock star at the House of Blues with VIP treatment! With VIP service you will receive Front-of-Line VIP Admission, VIP Seated Area, VIP Cocktail Waitress, and Bottle Service with Mixers. VIP service is available for our Late Night events. VIP Packages start at $200. Please call 702-632-7699 or email lvviprelations@hob.com for more details.

MANDALAY BAY

NIGHTLIFE

EYECANDY SOUND LOUNGE & BAR^TM

Featuring high-tech twists on the classic lounge, eyecandy combines interactive touch tables, revolutionary sound stations and a dance floor with an ever-changing landscape. eyecandy features live DJs spinning old-school block-party style with a mix of mash-ups and party rock music.

Dates/Hours: eyecandy bar opens at 11 a.m. daily; eyecandy sound lounge opens at 7 p.m. nightly

Admission: Admission is complimentary. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Contact: Call (702) 632-7985 for more information.

MIX

Located on the top floor of THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, the lounge presents stellar cocktail concoctions in a stylish-hip environment framed by breathtaking views of the Strip.

Dates: Nightly

Hours: 5 p.m.

Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years or older with a valid ID.

Contact: Call (702) 632-9500 for more information.

MIXED INDUSTRY NIGHT

Every Thursday night miX celebrates Las Vegas' locals and industry professionals with miXed Industry Night. Locals receive complimentary entry with valid photo ID and bottle specials service throughout the evening.

Dates/Hours: Every Thursday night doors open at 10 p.m.

Admission: No cover charge for locals with local ID. Guests must be 21 years or older with a valid ID.

Contact: Call (702) 632-9500 for more information.

RUMJUNGLE

Guests entering rumjungle are treated to a dancing firewall which transforms to a soothing wall of water. The spectacular entrance is just the beginning of a myriad of images that have been conjured up to tantalize the senses. Volcanic mountains of rum and spirits rise before guests in an illuminated bar. Rumjungle offers an incredible list of exotic drinks and features DJs spinning Latin, House and R & B beats until the wee hours of the morning.

Dates: Nightly

Hours: 11 p.m.

Admission: Cover charges apply pending day and special events. Guests must be 21 years or older with a valid ID.

Contact: Call (702) 632-7408 for more information.

MANDALAY BAY

LOUNGES

RED SQUARE

Red Square is famous for its private vodka lockers, frozen ice bar and the finest selection of more than 170 frozen vodkas, infusions, martinis and Russian-inspired cocktails. Dining selections include an extensive caviar list, a menu of updated Russian classics and perestrojka-inspired continental, French, Italian, and American specialties.

ORCHID LOUNGE

Live entertainment and dancing are featured Friday and Saturday nights from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

THE LOUNGE AT THEHOTEL

Act: George Bugatti Trio

Dates and Time: March 5 - 6, 12 - 13; 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Act: The Lounge Trio

Dates and Time: March 19 - 20, 26 - 27; 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

MIZUYA LOUNGE

Live entertainment and dancing are featured nightly.

Act: The Limit

Dates and Times: March 6 - 8, 14 - 15, 20 - 22, 27 - 29; 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Act: Phoenix

Dates and Time: March 9 - 10, 16, 18 - 19, 23 - 24, 30 - 31; 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Act: Patty Janura

Dates and Times: March 4 - 5, 25 - 26; 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Act: Imagine Dragons

Dates and Time: March 11; 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Act: Rattle and Humm

Dates and Time: March 12 - 13, 17; 10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Act: The Wild Celts

Dates and Time: March 17; 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Act: The Chancy Bros

Dates and Time: March 17; 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

MANDALAY BAY

ATTRACTIONS

SHARK REEF AQUARIUM

Not your typical aquarium, Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is a total sensory experience designed to transport visitors to an undersea ocean of fantastic sights, sounds and encounters. See sharks, sawfish, giant rays, green sea turtles, piranha, a rare Komodo Dragon, a Giant Pacific Octopus and Golden Crocodiles in North America's only predator-based aquarium. There are more than 2,000 animals in 1.6 million gallons of seawater including 15 species of sharks! Kill an hour or two.

Adult admission: $16.95; Children 5-12 years: $10.95; Children 4 and under admitted free. Locals with valid I.D. receive a discount on admission; Adult: $13.95; Children 5-12 years: $8.95. Prices are subject to change.
For information on hours of operation, please call (702) 632-4555 or visit www.mandalaybay.com

Nevada Resident Discount - present Nevada I.D. at the Box Office and receive a discount admission.

THE MIRAGE

LOVE THEATRE

THE BEATLES^TM LOVE^TM BY Cirque du Soleil®

LOVE brings the magic of Cirque du Soleil together with the spirit and passion of The Beatles to create an intimate and powerful entertainment experience. Inspired by the poetry of the lyrics, the creative team designed a series of scenes inhabited by colorful characters in extravagant costumes. The show captures the essence of love that John, Paul, George and Ringo inspired during their astonishing adventure together.

Dates: Thursday - Monday

New Show Times: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Dark: Tuesday and Wednesday

Prices: Tickets start at $99 plus tax and service fees

Buy: Tickets can be purchased on line at www.cirquedusoleil.com, www.thebeatles.com or www.mirage.com or by calling (702) 792-7777 or (800) 963-9634.

THE MIRAGE

Terry Fator THEATRE

Terry Fator

He captured the hearts...and funny bones... of America with his victory on "America's Got Talent." Now, Terry Fator brings his hilarious live show to The Mirage in Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands filled with celebrity singing impressions and unparalleled ventriloquism. Backed by a sizzling live band, Fator brings to life his puppet co-stars including Winston the Impersonating Turtle, the loveable Emma Taylor and Vikki "The Cougar" through comic banter and their hilarious takes on musical superstars such as Cher, Justin Timberlake, Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks, The Pussycat Dolls and more.

Dates: Tuesday - Saturday

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Dark: Sunday and Monday

Additional Dark Dates: March 30 - 31

Prices: $59, $79, $99 and $129 plus tax and service fees