Las Vegas SUN readers clash over critical Optical Index piece
The SUN column voices discontent with an Optical Index article criticizing Las Vegas services and pricing. It urges leaders to engage the public, proposes a reader poll, and highlights hospitality strength while urging courteous city leadership and new blood in agencies.
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Jefferson Starship at Aladdin Sunday in Las Vegas
Jefferson Starship brings their psychedelic rock to the Aladdin Theatre Sunday October 3 at 8 30 p m. The concert features Heart as an opening act and marks the first major Aladdin show since August. The Starship lineup includes Grace Slick Marty Balin Paul Kantner John Barbato Pete Sears David Freiberg and Craig Chaquico. The group recently released Red Octopus and Spitfire and remains a leading touring act with politically aware lyrics and evolved sound. Reserved seats are on sale at Odyssey Records Starwood I II and the Aladdin ticket office.
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Royal Inn Dixie Jazz Band at Royal Inn Casino
The seven member Royal Dixie Jazz Band plays daily but Tuesday from 11 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Royal Inn Casino on Convention Center Drive. Pete Fountain visited last week. The group features Henry Hot Lips Levine trumpet George Mosse clarinet James Fitzgerald trombone Joe Mayer banjo George Pollack piano Lou Lalli drums and band leader Charles Chuck Diamon bass and vocals.
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Engelbert Humperdinck and Chita Rivera Live at Riviera
Engelbert Humperdinck and Chita Rivera headline a three week Riviera Hotel run with a star‑studded opening night. Rivera shines in a rare Las Vegas engagement while Humperdinck delivers warm, confident performances to an international audience including Rock Hudson and guests from Australia Japan and Europe.
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