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The 2011 Las Vegas Film Festival will take place at the Las Vegas Hilton July 15-17, 2011. For more information, visit www.lvfilmfest.com.

Take a step back in time at The Valley of Fire State Park, which offers intricate red rock formations, petroglyphs from ancient Native American civilizations and picturesque landscapes. It is located 55 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Zion National Park is one of the most renowned national parks in the nation and is 158 miles north of Las Vegas. It features colorful sandstone canyons, forested plateaus and the Virgin River running through it. Mojave National Preserve, located 60 miles outside of Las Vegas, is also a great escape for outdoor thrill-seekers as this 1.6 million-acre preserve is replete with sand dunes, mountainous terrains, cinder cones from volcanoes, forests full of Joshua trees. Spring Mountain State Par, 30 miles west of Las Vegas, offers outdoor entertainment through theater and concerts year-round.

Hikers and rock-climbers will jump at the opportunity to experience all of the canyons close to Las Vegas. The Grand Canyon, one mile deep and 277 miles long, is the most infamous canyon formed by the Colorado River and is located 300 miles from Las Vegas. Grand Canyon West opened The Skywalk experience as the first cantilever-shaped glass walkway suspended 4,000 feet above the canyon floor and 70 feet from the canyon’s rim. Red Rock Canyon is 15 miles outside of the city and offers activities for runners, bikers, hikers and rock-climbers with a 3,000-foot escarpment produced by a thrust fault.

Las Vegas is a desert surrounded by majestic mountains including Mt. Charleston. Located 35 miles from Las Vegas, Mt. Charleston offers the perfect atmosphere and weather for winter sports, hiking, picnicking and horseback riding. Usually 20 to 30 degrees cooler than Las Vegas, Mt. Charleston offers the ideal camping location with camp sites available from May through September.

Hoover Dam, 35 miles outside of Las Vegas, is a historic man-made engineering wonder of the world that tamed the Colorado River and created the largest man-made lake, Lake Mead.  The Dam sits at 726 feet tall and 660 feet thick and helped change the face of the western United States. Lake Mead provides a haven for water sports enthusiasts with a place to enjoy boating, swimming, water skiing, jet skiing, camping and fishing.

For even more reasons to enjoy the great outdoors in Las Vegas, go to www.VisitLasVegas.com.

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USA Sevens International Rugby
February 12-13, 2011

Las Vegas Classic Volleyball Tournament
February 19-21, 2011

NASCAR Weekend
March 4-6, 2011

Monster Jam World Finals
March 25-26, 2011

Spring Wine & Jazz Fest
March 25-27, 2011

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As the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, the International CES attracts industry leaders from around the world, with 22,000 attendees from outside the United States. CES participates in the International Buyer Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce. As part of this program, buying delegations from more than 25 countries will attend the show, looking to meet their next business partner and experience the latest technologies.

CES will feature 20 market-specific TechZones, including new destinations: 3D@Home, with content creators, service providers and TV manufacturers that make 3D in the home a reality; Access on the Go, with devices changing the way content is accessed, showcasing the most innovative devices in eBooks, netbooks, smartbooks and tablets; Broadband Communications, highlighting the role of the underlying infrastructure in expanding broadband capacity; and Connected Home Appliances which will bring white goods to the show floor for the first time in CES history, including the latest interactive, energy efficient and SmartGrid enabled appliances.

Other new TechZones include: Mobile DTV, featuring consumer devices that bring the digital living room to the car and portable devices; the Electric Vehicle TechZone, highlighting a full range of high and low speed vehicles, energy storage devices and charging equipment; and Sports and Fitness Tech, focused on tools for the sports enthusiast and key trends impacting the multi-billion dollar sports, fitness and outdoors markets. The 2011 CES is also bringing back the popular EHX@CES, the Gaming Showcase, HDMI, Home Plug, the iLounge Pavilion, CES’ fastest growing TechZone, Location Based Services, Robotics, Safe Driver, Sustainable Planet, USB, Wireless Mobility and Zigbee. In addition, the 2011 CES will feature these lifestyle TechZones: Digital Health, HigherEd Tech, Kids@Play, Mommy Tech and Silvers Summit.

Additionally, the World Electronics Forum (WEF) will take place January 8-10 in Las Vegas, in conjunction with the 2011 International CES. WEF is an informal gathering of leaders from electronics associations from around the world who meet annually to discuss issues of common interest to the global industry. Events during the Forum include the World Electronics Forum Welcome Dinner, with opening remarks by United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Ron Kirk, scheduled Saturday, January 8 in The Venetian Hotel, as well as a Welcome Breakfast and roundtable discussions.

Entertainment Matters is a new International CES program for entertainment professionals attending CES, with customized special exhibits, conference programs and events for the Hollywood community. In addition, the CES Conference Program will feature more than 300 conference sessions with 900 high-level speakers.

For more information about 2011 International CES, visit http://www.cesweb.org.

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The 17th-annual SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge will take place January 14-16, 2011. More than 200 of the world’s top off-road drivers from around the world will compete in this thrilling two-day event, which features a grueling six-mile desert course. For more information, visit www.score-international.com.

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The International CES features more than 2,700 exhibitors and draws more than 113,000 attendees annually from 140 countries such as retailers, manufacturers, broadband developers, content providers and creators, wireless carriers, cable and satellite TV providers, installers, government leaders, corporate buyers, financial analysts and the media. The 2011 International CES will feature the hottest product debuts covering more than 30 product areas, including the latest in content, wireless, digital imaging, mobile electronics, home theater and audio. Approximately 200 conferences will take place during the 2011 International CES, which is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).

The first CES trade show took place in the summer of 1967 with a total of 200 exhibitors and approximately 17,500 attendees. Products that have made their debut at CES over the years include videocassette recorder (1970), laserdisc player (1974), camcorder (1981), compact disc player (1981), digital satellite system (1994), digital versatile disk (1996), high definition television (1998) and plasma TV (2001).

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By planning ahead, seeking out the best online deals and following the money-saving tips listed below, you can enjoy significant savings on your Las Vegas vacation getaway – without sacrificing any of your comfort or enjoyment.

1. Seek out discount Las Vegas show tickets, budget accommodations convenient to the Las Vegas Strip and individually tailored Las Vegas vacation packages before you arrive in Las Vegas.

2. If possible, plan your Las Vegas trip during the off-season (summer months) and you will discover significantly lower airfares and hotel/resort rates.

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In 1931, Nevada became the first state to legalize casinos statewide.

The Hotel El Rancho Vegas opened in 1941 as the first full-scale casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip.

Legendary gangster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel founded the original Flamingo Hotel in 1946. Siegel was murdered the following year.

Las Vegas hosted 36.4 million visitors in 2009.

The Las Vegas area currently boasts approximately 133,000 hotel and motel rooms.

Las Vegas average 320 days of sun and just 4.19 inches of rainfall annually.

Several classic movies have been filmed Las Vegas such as The Godfather, Part 2, Casino, Diamonds are Forever, Rain Man and Leaving Las Vegas.

The high-tech Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas features 2.1-million lights and 550,000 watts of concert sound.

Rising 1,149 feet, the Stratosphere Tower is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States and the tallest building West of the Mississippi.

The Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park contains remnants of Las Vegas’ first settlement, which was founded by the Mormons in 1855.

In 1925, Fremont Street became the first paved street in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas is home to both the “world’s largest gambling superstore” (Gamblers General Store) and the “world’s largest gift shop” (Bonanza Gifts).

The Las Vegas 51s, a Triple A minor league baseball affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was named after the nearby “Area 51,” a secret U.S. government base that has been rife with UFO sightings over the years.

First opened in 1959, the Las Vegas Convention Center has evolved over the years into a state-of-the-art, 3.2 million square foot facility.

Reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes purchased the Desert Inn in 1967 and later bought the New Frontier, Landmark, Sands, Silver Slipper and Castaways.

The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art houses an outstanding collection of paintings and sculptures from such renowned artists as Rembrandt, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Picasso.

In 2006, more than 44 million passengers passed through McCarran International Airport, which ranks as the 17th busiest airport in the world.

Adventuredome at the Circus-Circus is billed as “the world’s largest indoor amusement park!”
 
The Fiesta Hotel & Casino – Rancho is the self-proclaimed “Royal Flush Capital of the World.”

“Mr. Las Vegas,” Wayne Newton, has performed in Las Vegas well over 30,000 times.

Billed as “ Las Vegas’ most historic hotel/casino,” the historic Golden Gate Hotel & Casino first opened its doors in 1906!

Old Nevada, a replica of an 1880’s mining town, is located at 115-acre Bonnie Springs Ranch, which lies 30 minutes from Las Vegas.

Located approximately 10.5 miles West of Las Vegas, Summerlin is a planned community built by The Howard Hughes Corporation and named after Hughes’ grandmother.

Held in Las Vegas each January, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) draws more than 120,000 people.

A National Historic Landmark, the Hoover Dam, which was completed in 1936, weighs more than 6,600,000 tons and is 726.4 feet tall.

Las Vegas is home to the world’s largest Harley-Davidson store.

The Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort lies within the Lee Canyon Ski Area and boasts an elevation of 9,510 feet and a 1,000-foot vertical drop.

Opened in 1940, Wee Kirk O’ the Heather is the oldest continually operating wedding chapel in Las Vegas.

Nevada ’s largest and oldest state park, Valley of Fire, comprises 34,880 acres and was dedicated in 1935.

The award-winning Bali Hai Golf Club is the only Las Vegas golf course located directly on the Las Vegas Strip.

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The 41st-annual World Series of Poker® (WSOP®), a set of poker tournaments open to anyone 21 years of age or older, returns to Las Vegas Thursday, May 27, 2010, when live action and satellites begin. The annual poker extravaganza, which dates back to 1970, is televised exclusively on ESPN from the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and consists of a comprehensive slate of the game’s most popular variations running from May 27-July 17, 2010. A total of 57 coveted gold bracelets will be up for grabs in 2010 – equal to last year’s total.  July 4th is the tournaments sole “off day”, and will be dedicated to satellites for all those seeking another entry option into poker’s biggest event. For more information about the World Series of Poker, visit www.wsop.com.

“Given the current economic climate and the pressures it has created, we made the difficult decision to put CineVegas on hiatus for the coming year. CineVegas has become such a well respected film festival, and rather than allow the economy to affect its level of quality we have opted to put the event on hold,” said Robin Greenspun, Festival President.

“We are so proud that CineVegas has grown to become a premiere showcase for uninhibited filmmakers and a scintillating festival experience for our attendees. CineVegas has developed a growing legion of supporters over the years who truly appreciate film and life on the edge, and we thank them for all of their support. We are very sad to be announcing this hiatus, but it is our hope to keep the CineVegas brand alive and re-launch the Festival once the economy recovers,” said Trevor Groth, Artistic Director.

CineVegas will continue to have a presence in Las Vegas with one off screenings and special events. For more information about CineVegas, visit www.cinevegas.com.

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In addition, a multitude of outdoor recreational activities can be discovered within a day trip of Las Vegas such as boating at Lake Mead Recreational Area, exploring Hoover Dam, hiking at Red Rock Canyon, picnicking at Mt. Charleston Recreation Area and sightseeing at the Grand Canyon National Park via airplane, helicopter or bus tours.

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An extremely confused Las Vegas Cobras football player tackles his own teammate!

The International CES features more than 2,700 exhibitors and draws more than 113,000 attendees annually from 140 countries such as retailers, manufacturers, broadband developers, content providers and creators, wireless carriers, cable and satellite TV providers, installers, government leaders, corporate buyers, financial analysts and the media. The 2010 International CES will feature the hottest product debuts covering more than 30 product areas, including the latest in content, wireless, digital imaging, mobile electronics, home theater and audio. Approximately 200 conferences will take place during the 2010 International CES, which is sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).

Zhou Houjian, chairman of Hisense, is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the 2010 International CES as part of the third-annual Technology and Emerging Countries Program, which focuses on technology’s role in advancing economic development.

The first CES trade show took place in the summer of 1967 with a total of 200 exhibitors and approximately 17,500 attendees. Products that have made their debut at CES over the years include videocassette recorder (1970), laserdisc player (1974), camcorder (1981), compact disc player (1981), digital satellite system (1994), digital versatile disk (1996), high definition television (1998) and plasma TV (2001).

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The world-famous Las Vegas Strip offers something for everyone – including nonstop casino action, fabulous live entertainment, world-class dining, trendy nightclubs, relaxing health spas, eclectic attractions and abundant shopping opportunities!

A multitude of outdoor recreational opportunities can be found within a day trip of Las Vegas such as boating and swimming at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, hiking at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, picnicking at Mt. Charleston Recreation Area and sightseeing at the Grand Canyon National Park via airplane, helicopter or bus tours. For more information about Las Vegas outdoor recreation, visit www.vegasareaguide.com.

Mount Charleston, Nevada: Located Northwest of Las Vegas, Mount Charleston features Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Rental, Mount Charleston Riding Stable and Mount Charleston Alpine Resort Golf Club.

Reno-Tahoe, Nevada: Known as “America’s Adventure Place,” Reno-Tahoe boasts the highest concentration of ski resorts in North America, all surrounded by 30 feet of average snow pack and 22,000 acres of skiable terrain – with the added bonus of unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities, dining, live entertainment and 24-hour gaming action.

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