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PATRICK GARRITY HITS THE STAGE AT CATCH A RISING STAR

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7TH - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12TH Patrick Garrity is a comedic composer who has orchestrated symphonies of laughter with versatility on stage that makes him an easy fit for any audience. Starting comedy at an early age, Garrity has developed into a veteran of the road. His comedy has earned him a reputation as a talented comic with a bright future from club owners and audiences alike. Garrity has been seen on NBC. His cutting edge comedy and impressions, combined with a great sense of timing and wit make Garrity a must-see comedian. His show is intensely funny. Garrity has appeared on NBC and CBS'Comedy Night School. Catch A Rising Star located at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Show times for “Catch” are Tuesday- Sunday 7:30pm every night and Friday and Saturday a late show a 10:00pm, Tickets are $15.95 Sunday through Friday and $17.95 on Saturday. Prices include tax. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to show time. “Catch” is a nonsmoking showroom. You must be 21 years of age to enter. For press passes or further information, please call (775) 329-4777. For comedy of legendary proportions -- Catch a Rising Star! Catch a Rising Star is the Legendary New York Comedy Club that helped launch the careers of Chris Rock, Dane Cook, Jerry Seinfeld and Adam Sandler, to name a few. Catch originally opened its doors in New York City in 1972 and was been considered the premiere club of the famous comedy scene movement. Catch is a national comedy chain with clubs in Reno, Nevada, Providence Rhode Island, Princeton New Jersey,and currently tours around the country. Back to top

Grammy Winning Country Band Diamond Rio Plays John Ascuaga’s Nugget March 3

Diamond Rio is an American Country music band whose music focuses on positive and inspirational messages. They grace the stage of the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 9 p.m. Since they began in 1984 in Nashville, Tennessee, the group has been comprised of the same six members: Gene Johnson (mandolin, guitar, fiddle, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, Dobro, Danelectro, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocals), Dan Truman (keyboards, organ, synthesizer), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals). Diamond Rio has released seven studio albums, two greatest hits collections and “A Diamond Rio Christmas: The Star Still Shines,” a 2007 holiday album. The band has earned three platinum albums and won the Country Music Association’s Vocal Group of the Year award four times as well as netting two Academy of Country Music Awards in the top Vocal Group of the Year category. When they debuted in 1991 with the hit “Meet in the Middle,” Diamond Rio became the first group in the history of country music to have a debut single reach No. 1. They continued to place 32 more singles on the Billboard chart, including “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “Norma Jean Riley,” “Beautiful Mess” and “Love a Little Stronger.” Over the years, Diamond Rio developed a reputation as one of the industry’s most musically inventive outfits, a band of skilled musicians with a dedicated work ethic and the ability to find and record songs that struck a universal chord with audiences. They now bring that same impressive skill set to the Christian music market. “The fact that we have recorded songs with positive messages is not by accident. We chose to do that,” says Johnson. “We’ve had songs that touched people beyond their ears, and got down into their hearts. When we did ‘Mama Don’t Forget To Pray For Me,’ we were getting letters from people talking about that song and how it touched them. I remember one specifically from a young girl who had run away from home. She called her mom and dad after hearing ‘Mama Don’t Forget To Pray For Me.’ After months of being gone, that song caused her to call home. That was a powerful thing. It makes you really stop and think. Songs touch people. Sometimes they can influence people’s lives more than we realize.” “The Reason” is the most personal album they’ve ever recorded and opens a new chapter in the band’s impressive career. “It’s so personal and it’s very cool to lay this out there for all to hear,” says Williams. “It’s professing our faith publicly and it really feels good.” Catch Diamond Rio live in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget, March 3, 2012 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 and are available online at janugget.com or by calling 800-648-1177 or 775-356-3300. Back to top

Celebrating 17 Years of Amazing BBQ, Brews and Blues!

Fire up the grills, tap the kegs and crank up the tunes for Reno's best summer kick-off party! Downtown Reno will be rockin’ with live entertainment, amazing food and more than 40 microbrews from around the world. There’s no better way to celebrate summer than with the 17th Annual Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival, set for Friday, June 22 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 23 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit www.eldoradoreno.com for more information or call 888-808-7720 to book your stay. Back to top

CHAD HALLERT, DIRECTOR OF E-COMMERCE AND INTERNET MARKETING, RECEIVES AWARD ELDORADO & SILVER LEGACY CONGRATULATES NCET’S “TECHNOLOGIST OF THE YEAR”

-Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, an independent award-winning nonprofit organization, whose mission is to assist Nevadans in starting and growing their business has awarded Chad Hallert with their Technologist of the Year designation for 2012. Chad has been Director of E-Commerce and Internet Marketing for the Eldorado Hotel Casino, Silver Legacy Resort Casino and Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport for more than a decade and is responsible for administrating cutting-edge marketing strategies and technology initiatives along with directing online marketing campaigns for all three properties. Hallert graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelors degree in Sociology and recently completed a Master’s of Science degree in Internet Business Systems from Mercy College in New York. He holds several certificates in Internet Marketing and Technology Management from Cornell University, the Hospitality, Sales and Marketing Association and the eMarketing Association. Asked how he felt about the recognition, Chad shared "I'm extremely honored to receive this award. The Carano family has been truly amazing in their support of new technologies that offer benefits to our guests and employees. I also feel very fortunate to be surrounded by many smart, creative and hardworking co-workers that continually push me to do a better job." Congratulations and well done to Chad Hallert! All of us at Eldorado and Silver Legacy thank you for all that you do and kudos on this well deserved accolade. To view a sample of the work Chad oversees go online to at www.silverlegacy.com , www.eldoradoreno.com or download the Eldorado and Silver Legacy iPhone and Android Apps. Back to top

NEW FOREIGNER “IT FEELS LIKE THE FIRST TIME TOUR 2012” TO PLAY AT SILVER LEGACY, MARCH 10

Foreigner recently announced a change in the show line-up planned for Silver Legacy in March. The band will be bringing their “It Feels Like The First Time Tour 2012” to the Grande Exposition Hall at Silver Legacy rather than their “Acoustique-The Classics Unplugged in Concert” show as originally planned. To say that Foreigner is a must-see is an understatement. Join them live on stage on Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $50 and $55 with premium seating available for $65. To reserve seats visit www.silverlegacy.com or www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-MUST-SEE (687-8733) or 775-325-7401. You can find more information and the latest updates on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the Silver Legacy iPhone and Android Apps. Back to top

Free Champagne, Roses and Special Menus this Valentine’s Day at John Ascuaga’s Nugget

John Ascuaga’s Nugget offers a romantic Valentine’s Day atmosphere. Couples will enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne and a rose for the lady in any of the three fine dining restaurants. Special Valentine’s menus are available on February 14, 2012 in addition to the regular restaurant menus. The Steakhouse Grille features your choice of starters: Cream of Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Seafood Stuffing baked in a Puff Pastry Shell or Salad D’Amoure (mixed Field Greens with Hearts of Palm, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Pine nuts, Maytag Blue Cheese and Champagne Vinaigrette). As an entrée, Lover’s Duet with the Nugget’s famous Broiled Filet Mignon and Rock Lobster, Prawn and Scallop Brochette served with a Ruby Port Wine Demi Glace and Sweet Lemon Butter. The evening isn’t complete until the Chocolate Euphoria dessert arrives! This three course Valentine’s Day special is just $42. Restaurante Orozko’s special Valentine’s menu features a three course dinner for $39. A Nugget Caesar Salad served with Garlic Croutons and Parmesan Crisps will start the meal off right. The main course is Char Broiled Filet Mignon and Stuffed Maine Lobster Newberg with Portobello Mushroom Sauce and Cabernet Mashed Potatoes. Save room for a special Valentine’s Day dessert, Chocolate Euphoria! Trader Dick's begins your special meal with an assorted appetizer platter featuring an Eggroll, Tempura Fried Prawns, Trader Dick's BBQ Pork Ribs and Chicken Sate. Choose an entrée: Asian Sea and Land Duet, Broiled Petit Filet, Ginger Lemon Grass King Crab Legs. Top it off with the Nugget’s famous Baked Alaska for dessert, all for just $36. For couples looking to extend their evening, a special Valentine’s premier hotel package is available starting at $108 including a split of champagne and a $60 dining credit. For information and reservations please call 775-326-3300 or visit http://www.janugget.com. Back to top

Sierra Storm

Mother Nature has finally given the Sierra Nevada Mountains the snow they have been waiting for. In the series of storms that came through over the past weekend, Diamond Peak has received a total of 41 inches over the last 4 days; 20-24 inches in the last 12 hours. With the combination of machine made snow and natural snow Diamond Peak is now 90% open with 5 lifts operating daily. As one of the perks for being a Diamond Peak season passholder, they get first shot at the fresh powder. When the resort receives 6 inches or more of fresh snow within a 24 hour period, the lifts open early exclusively for passholders. Have a season pass from another resort? Come try Diamond Peak for just $25 when you show your pass at any ticket window. Diamond Peak Ski Resort is located in Incline Village, Nevada on the scenic north shore of Lake Tahoe, offering amazing views of the lake. Kids and beginners love it. There is an 1840 foot vertical drop with 30 runs offering beginner to advanced terrain. Connect with Diamond Peak on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and YouTube, visit www.diamondpeak.com or call (775) 832-1177 and make Diamond Peak your Tahoe place to ski or snowboard this winter! Back to top

“Time Warp” host to speak at University of Nevada, Reno on nature of curiosity

Popular television science-show host, musician, artist, researcher, scientist, mathematician and roboticist Jeff Lieberman will be featured in the University of Nevada, Reno’s Discover Science Lecture Series on Feb. 9, which is free and open to the public. The co-host of the Discovery Channel’s “Time Warp” will present “Asking Why? The Nature of Curiosity.” “We see less than 1 percent of the universe around us, yet we take for granted that we understand our world,” Lieberman said. At the event, he will tell how scientific tools, such as high-speed photography, help people understand the true nature of phenomena as he explores the connections between the arts, sciences, education, passion, creativity and the potential for human consciousness. “One of goals with the lecture series is to bring world-renowned scientists to the community who can give a new perspective or show how science relates to us all – Jeff Lieberman fits that goal to a tee,” Jeff Thompson, dean of the College of Science, said. “The audience should expect to be entertained and educated with his thought-provoking material.” At MIT, Lieberman focused on the intersection between art and technology with his work at the Media Lab in the Robotic Life Group. There he headed design on the Cyberflora installation, a robotic flower garden that senses and responds to people in a lifelike manner, and the Motor Learning Robotic Wearable Suit, a robotic suit that teaches motor skills (dance, sports, rehabilitation, etc). He has also produced kinetic art sculptures, including “Absolut Quartet,” a music-making machine that incorporates the audience into the performance, and light bulb, an electromagnetically levitated and wirelessly powered light bulb. Lieberman has four degrees from MIT: bachelor’s degrees in physics and math, and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering and media arts and sciences. In his “Time Warp” show, he uses technology to see beyond the limits of normal human perception. He composes music in the duo “Gloobic,” and has performed in Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. He shows technological sculptures around the world to bring people an emotional and mystical connection with science and the universe. Lieberman is one of many renowned scientists from around the country who have brought their knowledge to the Reno community in the series of lectures at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Davidson Mathematics and Science Center. The lecture will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the College of Science’s Redfield Auditorium, Davidson Mathematics and Science Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. Admission is free. Parking is reserved for the event on the upper level of the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex. For more information, call 775-784-4591 or visit http://www.unr.edu/science. Back to top

Share Love of Food & More at Silver Legacy this Valentine’s Day

The chefs at Silver Legacy Resort Casino are sharing their love of food with everyone this Valentine’s Day! Enjoy fine, casual and intimate dining options and special pricing on the newest rooms in Reno at Silver Legacy for the perfect Valentine’s celebration! An exquisite Valentine’s dinner at Sterling’s Seafood Steakhouse begins at 5 p.m. this February 14, featuring Korbel Chardonnay sparkling wine and a divine four course meal. Start with duet of fresh Lobster and Asparagus Bisque with crème Fraiche then enjoy chopped salad with Duck Confit garnished with fresh raspberries and raspberry vinaigrette. The main course is a choice of either Tournedo of Filet Mignon topped with seared Foie Gras and Béarnaise with Cognac Glaze, gratin Dauphinoise potatoes and fresh vegetables or Filet of Dover Sole filled with King Crab served with saffron risotto, white wine butter sauce and baby vegetables. Finish your meal with something sweet from our Pastry Chefs; Terrine of Chocolate truffle mousse with almond Nougatine, bitter sweet chocolate mousse served with Anglaise, raspberry and strawberry sauce. Enjoy this delightful dinner for two for only $85. Treat your sweetheart to a special night away from home, enjoy Valentine’s Day in a luxurious spa suite featuring a special room service dinner for two including a bottle of Champagne and your choice of strawberries and cream or the ever-popular chocolate dipped strawberries! These elegantly remodeled rooms include California king beds with fine linens and contemporary furniture for a plush, luxurious experience. Enjoy a Romance Package starting at $259. Reserve this special package at www.silverlegacy.com today or call our reservation line at 1-800-MUST-SEE (687-8733) or 775-325-7401. You can also book rooms on your mobile device using Silver Legacy’s iPhone and Android applications. The Valentine’s room service menu has been prepared for those looking to enjoy an evening in. A crisp baby spinach salad with warm honey-bacon dressing gets this three course dinner started. A petite Filet Mignon Oscar and hollandaise sauce follows as the main entrée accompanied with fresh seasonal vegetables with creamed garlic mashed potatoes. Sweethearts will also enjoy a sweet treat from our award winning Pastry Chef, a double chocolate heart filled with chocolate caramel mousse, layers of hazelnut nougatine, raspberry lime cremeux and raspberry sauce and a bottle of Korbel Chardonnay Sparkling Wine. This special dinner is just $80 per couple. Enjoy Valentine’s Day in the quaint bistro setting of Fairchild’s Oyster Bar. Begin your meal with either Fairchild’s House salad or New England clam chowder followed by the main course consisting of North American Crab Trio featuring King Crab, Snow Crab and Dungeness crab served with drawn butter, cocktail sauce and lemon. And conclude this lovely meal with your choice of any dessert on the menu! Dinner for two for just $45. Café Sedona brings a Valentine’s menu full of dishes to fall in love with. Begin with a choice of house salad or soup followed by a delicious Petite Filet with shrimp scampi, pesto mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. And leave room for chocolate Crème Brulee for dessert. Offered for only $18.95, all three courses from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. February 14. Add Korbel Chardonnay Sparkling Wine to dinner for just $10 more. And for that extra “little something” for your sweetheart, stop at Aura, Rum Bullions or Silver Baron Lounge, February 11 through 14 for Korbel Chardonnay sparkling wine served with Strawberries for 2. For just $9.95, this Valentine favorite is sure to impress! The first one hundred women receive a complimentary rose in Aura Lounge while, at Rum Bullions, the first fifty women receive a complementary Lei. For more details on Valentine’s Day specials visit www.silverlegacy.com or call 775-325-7401, visit Facebook, Twitter and YouTube or explore the features on Silver Legacy’s new iPhone and Android Applications. Spread the love with amazing dining and star service at Silver Legacy this Valentine’s Day! Back to top

Celebrate Parti Gras – The New Giant Mardi Gras Celebration February 17 – 21 at John Ascuaga’s Nugget

The Big Easy comes to Reno/Sparks with Parti Gras at John Ascuaga’s Nugget. This five day celebration includes free concerts headlined by Lisa Haley & the Zydecats on Saturday, February 18; Mumbo Gumbo on Sunday, February 19 and the Bayou Boys Sunday, February 19 through Tuesday, February 21. Parti Gras casino parades with showgirls, free hats & beads, Mardi Gras face art and caricature artists will add to the fun. John’s Club players can win their share of $20,000 throughout Parti Gras with hot seat giveaways, cash drawings and trips for two to New Orleans. The Rotisserie Buffet will take on the "N'awlins" theme for the weekend with favorites like dirty rice and jambalaya. There will be New Orleans style food specials in all of the Nugget’s restaurants as well. Guests who stay February 17, 18, or 19 can take advantage of a $97 one night special which includes 2 free drinks with Parti Gras souvenir glasses. For reservations or more information, please visit http://www.janugget.com or call 775-356-3300. Back to top

Super Diamond is coming to John Ascuaga’s Nugget February 11

You know you’ve made it big as a tribute band, when you’re mentioned in a Jeopardy question. "Q. Super Diamond honors him." “A. Who is Neil Diamond?" Question on Jeopardy, May 20, 2005. Super Diamond plays the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget February, 11. Super Diamond has transcended the label of ‘tribute band’ and become one of the most popular live shows at major nightclubs. They have passionately immersed themselves in Neil Diamond's huge repertoire and deliver a high-octane show of unforgettable classics such as “Sweet Caroline,” “Forever in Blue Jeans” and many others For over a decade the band has consistently performed sell-out shows at venues such as Irving Plaza in New York, 930 Club in Washington D.C., Bimbo's in San Francisco, and House of Blues venues in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Cleveland and Dallas to name but a few. Super Diamond front man The Surreal Neil, Randy Cordeiro, astonishes audiences with his live interpretation of the ‘real Neil.’ Randy created the charismatic character when he discovered he had the uncanny ability to capture not only Neil Diamond's voice, but also his mannerisms and performance style. Randy formed Super Diamond with founding members Matt Tidmarsh (bass guitar), Rama Kolesnikow (keyboards), and his childhood friend James Terris (keyboards) and soon after attracted the stellar talents of Chris Collins (guitar) and Vince Littleton (drums). With a dedication to performing a dazzling, rockin' show and a reputation as one of the best live bands in the country, Super Diamond continuously draws full-capacity crowds and has a loyal, dedicated and ever-expanding fan base that bridges generations. Super Diamond's dream came true when Neil Diamond joined them on stage for a surprise appearance at the House of Blues in Hollywood. Neil Diamond also praised the band when questioned about the success of Super Diamond by Katie Couric and Larry King on national television. Super Diamond was fortunate to be joined on stage by Neil Diamond a second time, at the premiere party for the movie Saving Silverman and has been delighted over the years to bring on stage current and former members of Neil Diamond's touring band. Super Diamond performs Saturday, February 11 at 9 p.m. in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget. Tickets $20 and are available by calling (800) 648-1177 or (775) 356-3300 or by visiting janugget.com. Back to top

DWIGHT YOAKAM PERFORMS AT SILVER LEGACY’S GRANDE EXPOSITION HALL

Multi-platinum Grammy winning singer-songwriter, actor, director and country music pioneer Dwight Yoakam returns to Silver Legacy. The legendary superstar began his career on Warner Music Group’s label Reprise Records, with his debut album, Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. and has since recorded 27 albums under both the Reprise Records and Warner Bros. Records imprints. Yoakam is set to release his first studio album in seven years on Warner Bros. Records. “Dwight Yoakam is country music. His voice is immediately recognizable and his artistry is iconic,” said John Esposito, Warner Music Nashville’s President & CEO. “When I heard his current music, I was blown away. I think that it is some of the best music he has ever done and I’m incredibly proud to have him back at Warner Bros. Records.” Yoakam's highly anticipated new record is set for an early 2012 release and is expected to be co-produced by Joe Chiccarelli (My Morning Jacket, The Shins, The Strokes) along with producer Yoakam, who has recently finished recording several tracks with musician Beck. "I'm pleased to be back in partnership with Warner Music Group for the release of my new music,” said Yoakam. “I'm excited about the enthusiasm they've expressed in their desire to once again be the conduit for my songs and recordings as well as the ensuing musical journey that it will take us on." Yoakam is one of the most respected singer-songwriters in music. He's sold more than 25 million albums, has 12 gold albums and 9 platinum or multi-platinum albums, including the triple platinum “This Time.” Five of his albums have topped Billboard’s Country Albums chart with another fourteen landing in the Top 10. More than 30 singles have charted, with twenty-two going top 20, including the incomparable hits “Honky Tonk Man,” “Please Please Baby,” “Little Ways,” “I Sang Dixie,” “It Only Hurts When I Cry,” “Fast as You” and “Thousand Miles from Nowhere.” Yoakam has won two GRAMMY Awards and earned 21 nominations. Enjoy the country music of Dwight Yoakham in Silver Legacy’s Grande Exposition Hall on Saturday, April 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $55, $65 with premium seating available for $80. To reserve seats visit www.silverlegacy.com or www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-MUST-SEE (687-8733) or 775-325-7401. You may find more information and the latest updates on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the Silver Legacy iPhone and Android Apps. Back to top

MEGABUCKS PARTY DRAWS PLAYERS FROM ALL OVER THE U.S.

It all started as a fun way for a few friends of Richard “Frosty” Frost to get together and play Megabucks. It’s grown into quite an event with more than 160 friends who descend on Silver Legacy Resort Casino for a chance to win Millions! On Thursday, February 9, Frosty and his group will pull the handle of Megabucks machines from 8:30 a.m.-3:30p.m. Now, that’s a concerted effort! The avid Silver Legacy fan says the tradition is, in part, the result of the good time and care they receive at Silver Legacy. “Silver Legacy treats us all very well. Everybody there has been just great; from the casino hosts to gaming director…it’s just a tremendous place to be. I wouldn’t want it at any other place.” said Frost. Starting with six or seven people each contributing $100 into the pot and pulling the handle for a piece of the Million-dollar Megabucks pie, there is now a waiting list to join the group! It is decidedly a popular event! IGT launched Megabucks and the MegaJackpots progressive product line in 1987 and has since produced dozens of major winners. The system’s base jackpot is $10 million! Come and join in all the fun and excitement and get on your way to winning at Silver Legacy! To find more information about our Star Rewards Program, visit our Star Rewards Center located on the main casino floor at www.silverlegacy.com or by calling 775-325-7401 or 1-800-MUST-SEE (687-8733). The latest updates are also available on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the Silver Legacy iPhone and Android Apps. Come see where the stars stay and play at Silver legacy. Back to top

$75,000 “SHOW US YOUR CARD” GIVEAWAY AT SILVER LEGACY

Mark your calendars for the $75,000 Show Us Your Card Mardi Gras Giveaway weekend, February 24-26, at Silver Legacy! Its 3 days of giveaways and you can win every day…you have to get in on it; there is so much to win! The drawings begin on Friday, February 24 at 7 p.m. on the casino floor when a $2,000 Grand Prize drawing will be given away…but wait, Show Us Your Card and you could win up to 5x as much! The higher your card level, the higher your cash prize! And all your play since November 1 has been earning you drawing tickets. Plus we are giving $8,000 in additional cash and FreePlay prizes to 65 lucky winners during Friday’s drawing! And you can earn up to 25x entries, based on your card level, for all your play on Friday toward the Saturday Mardi Gras Wheel of Fun drawings. And it goes up from there! Saturday, February 25 at 7 p.m., is the Mardi Gras Wheel of Fun Drawings for up to $20,000 in FreePlay. And on this exciting night, 20 winners will spin for $25 to $100 in FreePlay and based on your Legacy Star Rewards Card level…you’ll get to multiply your FreePlay up to 10x plus you can earn up to 30x entries for all your play on Saturday for the Sunday drawing! But you won’t want to miss the final night, February 26 at 7p.m. The top prize is $6,000 with as much as 5x that depending on your Card Level…that’s up to $30,000! Plus, there are an additional $7,000 in cash and FreePlay prizes and 13 cruises to Mexico or the Bahamas that will be given away. The Mardi Gras spirit is alive at Silver legacy! To learn more about Legacy’s Show Us Your Card Parties, visit our Star Rewards Center located on the main casino floor, visit us online at www.silverlegacy.com or call 1-800-MUST-SEE (687-8733) or 775-325-7401 for details. You can also find us on Facebook, YouTube or Silver Legacy’s iPhone and Android Apps. Back to top

OUTLAW COUNRTY STAR WILLIE NELSON TO PERFORM

The title of Willie Nelson’s solo debut on Blue Note Records, American Classic, refers as much to the man himself as to the storied Tin Pan Alley repertoire he explores on this elegant new set. While it’s common now for mature pop artists to attempt to put their own stamp on the American Songbook, Nelson practically invented the approach. He set the standard for, well, playing the standards more than thirty years ago with Stardust, perhaps this “outlaw” entertainer’s most daring move, an album that many industry pundits thought would get him laughed off the charts and out of the biz. Instead, the Booker T. Jones-produced Stardust—which showcased material from the Gershwins, Duke Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael and Kurt Weill, among others, in spare, easy-going arrangements—became the most successful album of his career thus far. It reached #1 on the Billboard’s Country Albums chart; racked up more than five million in sales; earned Nelson a Country Male Vocal Performance Grammy; and, most significantly, helped to transform a colorful, middle-aged cult figure into a mainstream star. Encouraging Nelson to record Stardust was Bruce Lundvall, now Blue Note’s head, who had the prescience to sign Nelson to Columbia in the ‘70s and, thirty years later, offer him a home at Blue Note. Nelson’s first effort for the label was his acclaimed 2008 collaboration with Wynton Marsalis, Two Men With the Blues, a spirited live set that debuted at #20 on the Billboard pop chart (Nelson’s highest charting since Always On My Mind hit #2 in 1982). Fans around the world know that the adventurous Nelson can sing just about anything—and with just about anyone he pleases. As he sees it, “The more songs you know, the more musicians you listen to, the more writers you hear, the better equipped you are to decide where you want to go next. That’s why I want to listen to everyone and everything and then decide which way I want to go. Then, of course, I might change my mind and go in an entirely different direction. But at least I have all these options.” On American Classic, he’s joined, on vocals and piano, by Diana Krall in an intimate rendition of “If I Had You” that feel more like pillow talk than mere wishful thinking. He also duets with Norah Jones, countering playful protestations with romantic persuasion on Frank Loesser’s “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” Backing musicians include such notable jazzmen as pianist Joe Sample, bassist Christian McBride, Krall guitarist Anthony Wilson, and drummer Lewis Nash; Nelson’s longtime sidekick Mickey Raphael, his memorable co-star on Two Men with the Blues, plays harmonica, adding evocative, bluesy inflections to “Angel Eyes” and “Since I Fell For You.” Remarks LiPuma, “Willie is just the best to work with. He’s a very sweet cat. You just go in there and if you get something and it feels right, it’s right. You don’t belabor it. That’s the way I like to work, too. And that’s basically how it was—we went into Legacy and within four days we got all 17 tracks. We did the Diana Krall duet in L.A. One take and boom, we were finished. Twenty minutes. That was it. The rhythm section really had a sense as to what Willie was all about. All these guys were just so respectful of the guy and what he did. They’re great musicians in their own right but they all had huge respect for him and gave him all the room in the world.” As a Nashville artist in the ‘60s, Nelson himself penned more than a few tunes that have arguably become American classics themselves, including “Crazy,” “Night Life” and the sublime “Funny How Time Slips Away.” But that was just the prologue for the iconoclastic singer-songwriter, who would redraw the borders of country music in the ‘70s after moving back to Texas and settling in the musical melting pot of Austin. Along with fellow traveler Waylon Jennings, Nelson was labeled the outlaw of the genre, but he was more visionary than rebel, especially with the way he attracted rock fans to take a closer look at country. He was celebrated for his work with buddies like Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson, but scaled even greater chart heights by singing, improbably enough, with Julio Iglesias (“To All the Girls I Loved Before”). Along with Marsalis, recent cohorts have included Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel and reggae icon Ziggy Marley. Nelson ends the album with a re-interpretation of “You Were Always On My Mind,” the one-time Elvis Presley hit that Nelson took to #1 on the country chart and to Top Five on the pop chart in the early eighties. Looking back for a moment, Nelson decides, “Hopefully, I’m a better singer. Hopefully, I’m a better guitar player—you’re either going to get better or worse, you can’t stay in one spot. I like to think that the band and I have progressed a lot and learned a lot from doing these songs. There is truth in the statement that you learn by doing, so the more you do ‘em, the better you get.” American Classic, then, is clearly Nelson at his best. Enjoy Willie Nelson’s unique sound for two soulful and spontaneous concerts, March 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $65 with premium seating available for $80. To reserve seats visit www.silverlegacy.com or www.ticketmasters.com or call 1-800-MUST-SEE (687-8733) or 775-325-7401. You can find more information and the latest updates on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the Silver legacy iPhone and Android Apps. Back to top

LUCKY SILVER LEGACY GUESTS FOLLOW THEIR INTUITION AND REAP THE BENFITS

“I had a feeling….” This might be the year we learn to listen to our intuition as our lucky guests did! Just ask Beth K. from Huntington Beach, CA who was dealt the winning hand on “Deuces Wild” machine after “having a feeling.” She’s starting the New Year $40,000 richer! And then there is Edmund K., also from Huntington Beach, CA whose sixth sense about a video Poker Deuces Bonus machine netted him $11,200. That’s a feeling that paid off! Laurie W. from Vallejo, CA is sharing the wealth with her daughter in the form of a new car after winning $11,027 on a Quick Hit Platinum machine. And lucky guest Michael S. of Salinas, CA swiped his Star Rewards card at The Mansion, matched up the numbers for the Baron’s Vault and won $10,000! Being a Star Rewards card holder gives guests the opportunity to swipe their card up to four times per day for the chance at winning show tickets, restaurant comps, FreePlay and jackpots. So make sure you stop at Silver Legacy Resort Casino and visit The Mansion for your shot at winning just for swiping your card. To learn more about Legacy’s Star Rewards Program, visit our Star Rewards Center located on the main casino floor. You can also visit us online at www.silverlegacy.com or call 1-800-MUST-SEE (687-8733) or 775-325-7401 and find us on Facebook, YouTube or Silver Legacy’s iPhone and Android Apps. Back to top

Nevada Boxing Season Begins Feb 3 with Bouts at the Eldorado

The nationally ranked University of Nevada Boxing Team kicks off its season with home bouts inside the Eldorado Convention Center this February and March. The first chance to catch the Nevada boxers in action is February 3, when they go toe-to-toe with student-athletes from UNLV, University of Washington, UC Berkeley and the US Air Force Academy. Additional collegiate boxing matches at the Eldorado Convention Center are scheduled for February 24 and the Regional Championships are set for March 23-24. Doors open at 6 pm and the action starts at 7 pm for all events. Tickets are just $15 and are available through the Eldorado Box Office online at www.eldoradoreno.com or by calling 775-786-5700. Back to top

Feel the Heat of “Benise – Nights of Fire!” at the Eldorado

“Benise – Nights of Fire!” will light up the Eldorado Showroom January 24 through April 1, 2012. A cross between Latin Riverdance and Cirque du Soleil, the world music dance production takes audience members on a journey through Brazilian samba, Cuban salsa, Spanish flamenco, Argentine tango, even African tribal chants and drums. Roni Benise (pronounced Buh-ness-see) is armed with his Spanish guitar, an amazing world class band of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers. “Nights of Fire!” captures world music at its best with a show that appeals to the hearts and souls of people of all ages, cultures and musical backgrounds. The talented cast includes exotic drums, Gypsy violin, flamenco dancers, circus performers, Brazilian samba dancers and percussionists, African tribal drummers, horns and lighting technicians. This world music and dance spectacular transports the audience to exotic places with video, song and an ever changing set, featuring Benise's enchanted Spanish Guitar as it becomes the keeper of the stories of glory and tragedy through times gone by. Brilliantly choreographed dance numbers and orchestral pieces accompany the stories that were sealed inside this magical instrument. Follow Benise's passionate journey through the cobblestone streets of Old Havana, an Arabian Desert, the romantic canals of Venice, the oldest Bullring in Spain, a Paris Café and a 2000 year old sacred Buddhist Temple in India. "This is a great show for the whole family; I really think we have something for everyone," Benise says. "I hope that people will be inspired--by our story, the music, the production--and have the passion to follow their own dreams." Prepare to live the romance and feel the passion of “Benise – Nights of Fire!” in the Eldorado Showroom January 24 through April 1, 2012! Performances run Tuesday through Sunday at 7 p.m. with additional shows at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets prices start at just $19.95 with dinner and show packages from only $29.95. Room and show packages available from just $49.95. Seats are available online at www.eldoradoreno.com or by calling 1-800-648-5966 or 775-786-5700. Back to top

COUNTRY MUSIC STAR, LEANN RIMES, TO PERFORM AT SILVER LEGACY

Something is working when you receive your first Grammy Award by age 14; LeAnn Rimes is the youngest person to win the award! Translation…don’t miss her show at the Grande Exposition Hall on Saturday, February 11! Country music singer-songwriter, actress and author, LeAnn Rimes, began her trajectory at the ripe age of 11, when she recorded her first album. All That, featuring her signature song “Blue,” sold over 123,000 copies within its first week and garnered the attention of a major label, Curb Records… the rest is history. Rimes has sold more than 37 million albums, received two Grammy Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, is the first country recording artist to win in the “Best New Artist” category and the list goes on. Rimes is a seasoned vocalist with a broad range of talent and versatility whose appeal spans far beyond her age. Experience Rimes’ interpretation of classic country favorites like “Crazy” and “I Fall to Pieces,” originally recorded by Patsy Cline, to her own hits like “Something’s Gotta Give” and “How Do I Live” from her album This Woman. Her unique ability to maintain consistency and variety with her diverse demographic of devoted fans and her legendary rich vocals promises a performance to remember. Come and join LeAnn Rimes for an evening of music on Saturday, February 11 at 8 p.m. in Silver Legacy’s Grande Exposition Hall. Tickets are available for $39.50 with premium seating available for $57.50. To reserve seats visit www.silverlegacy.com or www.ticketmasters.com or call 1-800-MUST-SEE (687-8733) or 775-325-7401. You can find more information and the latest updates on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the Silver Legacy iPhone and Android Apps. Back to top

CLASSIC ROCK BAND, FOREIGNER TO PERFORM “ACOUSTIQUE SHOW” THE CLASSICS UNPLUGGED AT SILVER LEGACY

Sold-out shows on a recent world tour demonstrate the band’s formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel album sales, now exceeding 70 million. At Foreigner’s core is founder Mick Jones, the visionary maestro whose stylistic songwriting, indelible guitar hooks and multi-layered talents continue to escalate Foreigner’s influence more than 30 years into the game. With a catalog of multi-platinum gems including “Cold As Ice,”” Juke Box Hero,” and” I Want To Know What Love Is” and critically-acclaimed wonders from the 2009 Can’t Slow Down album—Foreigner is a band continually forging new musical peaks. Comprising Foreigner’s dynamic lineup are founder-lead guitarist Mick Jones, lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, bass guitarist Jeff Pilson, multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel, keyboardist Michael Bluestein and drummer Mark Schulman. The original incarnation of Foreigner, formed by Jones in 1976, included fellow Brits Ian McDonald and Dennis Elliott, as well as Americans Al Greenwood, Ed Gagliardi and Lou Gramm. It was this mix of nationalities, and a feeling that music was coming from a different place, that inspired the band name. Stoked with Jones’ song-writing mastery and Gramm’s fiery vocals, Foreigner embarked on an unprecedented course of larger-than-life rock and never looked back. Foreigner has 14 (and counting) Top 20 hits – some of them the most enduring songs in rock history – as well as 10 multi-platinum albums. Jones, who began playing guitar in his teens, is a Grammy and Golden Globe nominated songwriter and winner of the prestigious British Ivor Novello songwriter award. Foreigner’s debut album produced these hits: “Feels Like The First Time,” “Cold As Ice” and “Long, Long Way From Home.” The amazing Double Vision album followed, as did a string of more hits like “Urgent,” “Juke Box Hero” and “Waiting For A Girl Like You.” Those three songs helped give Foreigner 4 its impressive run at number one on the Billboard chart. At the zenith of 80’s sound, Foreigner’s fifth album, Agent Provocateur, gave the world the incredible Number 1 global hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is.” This musical milestone followed the record breaking song “Waiting For A Girl Like You” (14 weeks, Billboard #2). As successful as the band has been with ballads, Foreigner is and always will be a high-energy rock band. The frenetic ride of the original Foreigner incarnation reached a milestone in 2002 when Gramm and Jones performed together for the last time. Gramm’s decision to leave the band prompted Jones to re-evaluate his life and his vision of Foreigner. With much support and encouragement, Jones rallied a newly-charged powerhouse lineup. A final touch to this intense re-vision was recruiting Kelly Hansen as vocalist, opening full throttle to reemergence of astounding music that speaks to both hard-core Foreigner fans and younger generations. Foreigner released Can’t Slow Down in 2009, which entered the Billboard chart in the Top 30 and had great success on radio with two Top 20 singles. The past two years have been an almost constant run of sold-out shows across Europe and the United States culminating with the release of a live album recorded in Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium that spent thirteen weeks of 2011 in the Billboard Top 200. The September release of the band’s 3-disc set, Feels Like The First Time, includes an acoustic CD with an intimate and unique reinterpretation of many Foreigner classics; studio re-records by the new lineup and a live performance DVD showcasing the group’s exceptional live energy. Where will the future take Foreigner? Expect more blazing rock music, ferociously delivered, resonating globally, stronger than ever before. To say that Foreigner is a must-see is an understatement. Join them live on stage on Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for $50 and $55 with premium seating available for $65. To reserve seats visit www.silverlegacy.com or www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-MUST-SEE (687-8733) or 775-325-7401. You can find more information and the latest updates on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the Silver Legacy iPhone and Android Apps. Back to top

PIANO-DRIVEN POP-ROCK BAND, THE FRAY, TO BANG IT OUT AT SILVER LEGACY

The Fray earned their success the old school way, by getting out there and winning followers one gig at a time. Add to that a grassroots listener-driven campaign to get them a recording contract with Epic Records in 2004 and fame followed close behind. Their first single, in 2005, from, How To Save A Life, “Over My Head (Cable Car)” climbed into the top 10 on the Billboard singles chart, has been certified double platinum and was streamed more than a million times on MySpace in just one month. MySpace has been good to the band: they’ve been streamed over sixteen million times, have more than five million views and have close to 300,000 friends on the network site translating into a group whose songs stand on their own, no clever marketing or catering to genre tastes. From the same album’s title track, “How To Save A Life,” has proven to be one of the bands greatest hits. The band recorded their self-titled second album in 2009 with the single “You Found Me,” peaking at #7 on the Top 100 list and the single, “Be the One,” a song written in the space of twenty four hours. The Fray’s third album, Scars and Stories, is set to be released in 2012. It turns out that The Fray’s music resonates with lots of people; they are one of the most licensed bands with their music being featured on shows like Scrubs, Grey’s Anatomy, What About Brian, NCIS, One Tree Hill and Bones. Catch The Fray in the Grande Exposition Hall Saturday, February 18 at 8:00. Tickets are available for $49.50 with premium seating available for $59.50. To reserve seats visit www.silverlegacy.com or www.ticketmaster.com or call 800-MUST-SEE (687-8733) or 775-325-7401. You can find more information and the latest updates on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the Silver Legacy iPhone and Android Apps. Back to top

LARRY THE CABLE GUY HITS THE STAGE TO “GIT-R-DONE!”

Channeling the Red Neck in us all, Larry the Cable Guy performs in Silver Legacy’s Grande Exposition Hall on Saturday, February 25 at 8 p.m. He’ll be hitting all the Blue Collar standards like Southern United States culture, family, and personal hygiene. Larry the Cable Guy has one-liners down to a science and audiences across the country have been responding to his down to earth humor since the early 1990’s. Beginning his career on radio, he soon caught the attention of a fan base outside of the south and began appearing on “Evenings at the Improv” and “Comic Strip Live.” It was the nationally syndicated radio show, Bob and Tom Show that got Larry the most exposure leading to regular spots on Jeff Foxworthy’s Country Countdown Show. From his association with Foxworthy, Larry was invited to join the comedian in 2000 on his highly rated Blue Collar Tour, turning Larry into a superstar. The rest is Redneck history with success in the form of Gold certified albums like “Lord, I Apologize,” “The Right to Bare Arms” and “A Very Larry Christmas,” as well as numerous films, most notably, Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector and as the voice of Mader in Disney’s Cars Toons: Maters Tall Tales and Cars 2. Most recently, Larry is starring in History Channel’s reality show titled “Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy.” Traveling to different locations in America learning and participating in local events and jobs, Larry has recorded episodes like “Larry Races Dogs” to “Larry Deep Fries Everything” to “Larry is an Astronaut.” Join funnyman Larry the Cable Guy and experience a laugh-a-minute on Saturday, February 25 with two shows, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., in the Grande Exposition Hall. Tickets are $57.50 with premium seating for $72.50. Reserve your seats by calling1-800-MUST-SEE (687-8733) or 775-325-7401 or visit us online at www.silverlegacy.com or www.ticketmaster.com. You can also find the latest information and the latest updates on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the Silver Legacy iPhone and Android Apps. Back to top

RICH ARONOVITCH HITS THE STAGE WITH AL DEL BENE AT CATCH A RISING STAR

Tuesday, December 13 2011 - Sunday, December 18 2011 Rich Aronovitch comedy career started in New Orleans at the young age of nineteen under the alias Smooth Daddy Johnson. A name he left in his home town of New Orleans after he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Theater at Emory University. After moving to New York, he was part of Second City's first New York revue We Built This City On Rent Control at PSNBC (NBC's performing space). Rich Aronovitch has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC; Three Men And A Chick Flick on The WE Network; Last Comic Standing on NBC; The Upright Citizens Brigade on Comedy Central; Killer Sets on Time Warner on Demand; Series Pilot Love Sport on MTV, and series Pilot Last Laugh At Pips on HBO featuring Woody Allen. Aronovitch is currently shooting a one hour special produced by Sandy Chanley of Production Partners (who has shot over sixty four hour specials, including winning two Emmy's for two of Chris Rock's specials.) Al Del Bene has appeared on Comics Unleashed, NESN Comedy All-Stars, and was cut out of the film My Best Friend's Girl. Del Bene has traveled to Kuwait and Iraq with the USO to perform for our troops. He has also performed for more than one million people as a featured act on Dane Cook's Isolated Incident, Global Thermo Comedy Tour. Catch A Rising Star located at the Silver Legacy Resort Casino. Show times for “Catch” are Tuesday- Sunday 7:30pm every night and Friday and Saturday a late show a 10:00pm, Tickets are $15.95 Sunday through Friday and $17.95 on Saturday. Prices include tax. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to show time. “Catch” is a nonsmoking showroom. You must be 21 years of age to enter. For press passes or further information,please call 775-325-7452. For reservations please call (775) 325-4077. Back to top