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For 50 years, Budd Friedman and Mark Lonow have discovered thousands of comics through their legendary comedy club franchise "The Improv.

World renowned artist Michael Godard will host a special event at the Michael Godard Art Gallery, located inside the Rio Hotel and Casino.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.

Tony Award-winning actress, singer and songwriter Idina Menzel, and star of Broadway's Wicked and the original stage production of Rent, will grace the stage in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on June 10, 2012 performing her brand new live show.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, recognized by U.

BAD HEAD, a comedy horror shlockfest, is the brainchild of John Tomasello, the creator of SANTA CLAUS VS.

The Mirage Hotel & Casino will welcome Emmy Award-winning actor and master of slapstick comedy Martin Short to the Terry Fator Theatre as he makes his Aces of Comedy debut June 29 - 30.

Featuring a superstar lineup of R&B, funk and soul artists, the Las Vegas Soul Festival is coming to the Orleans Arena April 28 at 7 p.

Through March 18th 2012 The Riviera Comedy Club in Las Vegas present comedian, filmmaker, actor and author Don Barnhart.

Blue Man Group Co-Founders Chris Wink, Phil Stanton and Matt Goldman will be featured on the upcoming episode of The Next List on CNN, airing on March 18 at 2pm EST.

Blues-infused rock n'roll group The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will bring their chart-topping sound to The Orleans Showroom March 17 and 18, each evening at 8 p.

The Mirage Hotel & Casino will welcome two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian and three-time GRAMMY nominee Kathy Griffin as she makes her Aces of Comedy debut at the Terry Fator Theatre Saturday March 17 at 10 p.

MGM Resorts International and Red Bull North America are teaming up for a series of high-energy parties and live performances to kick Spring Break into gear.

Five-time Emmy Award® winner and crowd favorite Dennis Miller brings his stand-up routine back at The Orleans Showroom April 27 and 28.

Ventriloquist Ronn Lucas and his cast of characters will delight audiences with a mix of stand-up comedy and improvisations at the Suncoast Showroom April 21 and 22.

Blue Man Group Co-Founders Chris Wink, Phil Stanton and Matt Goldman will be featured on the upcoming episode of The Next List on CNN, airing on March 18 at 2pm EST.

Justice Entertainment Group (JEG) has announced a partnership with CBS Radio Las Vegas and Vegas Seven Magazine to present the inaugural Dublin Down Festival featuring Celtic punk rock band Flogging Molly in a celebration of Irish heritage and rock-n-roll.

Rick Harrison from Pawn Stars (History Channel) attended the March 14 performance of Jersey Boys at its new home, Paris Las Vegas.

Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que features live country music during the weekends.

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will pull up to The Mirage Hotel & Casino for public tours and recording sessions April 11 - 14.

Former NSYNC member and 'Dancing With the Stars' season 3 runner-up Joey Fatone attended ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace on March 14.

The world famous Laugh Factory and the New Tropicana Las Vegas are launching a multi-venue comedy experience at the recently transformed Strip property.

Five-time Grammy® nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein comes to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on March 15.

"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" will open at the Plaza Hotel and Casino on Saturday, March 31.

If you come to Las Vegas looking for the mob - or if you live here and want to enhance your visit to the new Mob Museum (which visitors and tourists alike should make a point of visiting) - you should stop by the Terry Fator Theatre in the Mirage between now and next Tuesday to Chazz Palminteri is p