The world famous" Les Folies Bergere," which is the longest running production show in Las Vegas history, will appear in Laughlin for only two nights. By courtesy of the Tropicana Resort in Las Vegas, part of the tantalizing ensemble will ignite the stage of the Ramada Express Pavilion Theater on Monday and Tuesday, Dec 15 - 16, at 7 p.m. The show featuring topless performances is for adults only. Tickets are $19 per person, call 1-800-243-6846.

"Les Folies Bergere" has never appeared anywhere outside of Paris except at the Tropicana. It is only by special permission of its sister property that the Ramada Express will be able to showcase part of this dazzling stage production.

The fabulous Earl Turner will end his nearly two-year run in the Fiesta Showroom at Harrah's on Dec. 13. Ticket prices are $22.95 plus tax with a Total Rewards Card and $24.95 plus tax without a Total Rewards Card.

The accomplished entertainer takes his guests through a broad range of music styles from classic Motown to a touch of country to a splash of contemporary pop hits while thriving on audience interaction.

Haven't received a confirmation; however, it's believed that he'll move on to another Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. resort. Turner and his group moved South to Laughlin after several years of success at the Rio in Las Vegas.

Earn 1,000 points at a single rate in December and January at the Riverside and receive a beautiful five - piece collectible table setting. Earn eight sets, and receive a free four - piece accessory set, which includes a salt and pepper shaker and a sugar / cream set. Visit the King of Clubs Players' Club booth for official rules.

Through Dec. 31, register with the King of Clubs Players' Club for your chance to earn certificates for free turkey and pie. For every 500 points earned at a single rate, members will receive a $5.00 voucher toward any purchase of turkey, pie or other items at any Safeway affiliated store. Limit 100 cards per customer, per month.

Each year, on the day after Thanksgiving, the Ramada Express and the Pioneer turn on their holiday light displays and create eye candy for viewers.

The Ramada Express features its "Celebration of Lights" in Victory Plaza. The million plus lights wrap and wind around almost all corners, crevices and trees at the resort. The lights will remain through Jan. 1.

The Pioneer's "Winter Wonderland" display is concentrated along the Riverwalk side of the resort and features a lighted "Candy Cane Lane" and thousands of lights in trees, bushes and banisters. This display will remain until New Year's Eve.

At Colorado Belle, if you're 30 or better, you're an official Baby Boomer-and you can take advantage of The Belle's Baby Boomer Buffet at the Captain's Buffet for a limited time through Dec. 24. The breakfast, lunch or dinner buffet is half price Sunday evening through lunch Friday for guests 30 and older. At half price, breakfast is $2.99, lunch $3.49 and dinner $4.49.

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In an annual poll done by "Strictly Slots" magazine readers, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. received 564 awards, including 244 first-place finishes in "Best of Slots." Harrah's 25 casinos posted a 135 percent improvement in first-place awards over their 2002 performance, and a 54 percent increase in overall awards.

The company competed in 11 markets - Atlantic City, Chicago, Iowa, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas Strip, Laughlin, Louisiana, Missouri, Native Southwest, Reno and Tunica - and captured more than 53 percent of the first-place awards available in these markets.

Total Rewards, Harrah's nationwide customer-loyalty program, was named Best Slot Club in all but one of the markets in which the company competed.

Other strong performances by Harrah's properties included Harrah's Laughlin, which won 39 out of 41 first-place awards in its market.

The Riverside Resort has brought back "A Country Christmas" show that they first presented last holiday season. The production features tribute singers presenting the music of their targeted country music superstars - Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw and Brooks and Dunn - laced with songs of the holiday season. "A Country Christmas" runs through Dec. 15 in Don's Celebrity Theatre. Tickets are $22, call 1-800-227-3849, ext. 616 or 702-298-2535.

Check the Colorado Belle's Web site and register in the "Captain's Log" to receive newsletters and special offers and to win a free stay at the Belle in the "Cruisin' on the River" promotion." Twenty winners will be selected in December from the Captain's Log membership to receive a 3-day, 2-night stay with $100 in restaurant certificates. One winner will be selected to receive a 3-day, 2-night stay in a suite with $200 in restaurant certificates.

The Ramada Express continues to present its meaningful Thanks for the Memories Speaker Program, where remarkable people tell their first hand stories.

Next up on this free program on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. is Andrew Anderson, a veteran of World War II and Korea. He is the author of a book describing his 32 missions in a B-17 during WWII and 63 missions as a Night Intruder pilot during the Korean War. The title of his book is "Involuntary, 731st Night Intruders Over Korea."

Bob Sternfels, a B-24 pilot, will speak on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 1 p.m.

"Friday Night Fights" featuring live pro boxing will take place on Dec. 12 at the Edgewater / Colorado Belle Event Center. The first fight begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission and $30 ringside, call 1-877-480-2747.

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