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The Riviera Hotel and Casino enjoys a legendary past as one of the first top-notch Las Vegas hotels in the State of Nevada, known for its big name entertainment and friendly hospitality, as well as its worldwide name recognition. Having celebrated its golden anniversary last year, the historic Riviera is one of the State's premier destination spots offering the passion and excitement of nostalgic Las Vegas and the Rat Pack Era, combined with a modern day, multi-million dollar remodeling of rooms and convention facilities, bringing the property up to par with today's mega-resort competition.

Over 2000 refurbished oversized rooms offer maximum comfort and breathtaking views of the glittering Las Vegas Strip with its western scenic panoramas. Each accommodation has been attractively decorated, including all the important amenities Las Vegas has to offer for both leisure and business travelers. Our guests can also enjoy the Riviera's Convention Center, a self-contained full-service experience,all under one roof, serving tradeshows, conferences and major corporate and industry shows alike.

At the Riviera, we take pride in serving our customers in the tradition and style that made Las Vegas famous. Offering top value for your room, food and entertainment dollar with a personal touch is in what we take pride. Our repeat business is indicative of the many fond memories created by a trip to the Riviera Hotel and Casino, the Entertainment Center of Las Vegas.  Visit our Discounts page to see how you can book your hotel room at the Riviera at a discount, and see how you can win one of many fabulous prizes!

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OUT AND ABOUT AT CGE 2007™

Looking for something to do while you are in Vegas? Other than CGE of course, there are plenty of activities for everyone and special events to attend!

The intimate nightclub setting of 3121 means there's not a bad seat in the house and those who stand on the floor can dance just feet away from the star.

Prince, known for his energetic live performances, thrills fans with old favorites like "Purple Rain" and "Let's Go Crazy" along with newer tunes that keep the audience on their feet.

But no evil spills out from these boxes -- only props -- the contents of Carrot Top's wild imagination. The red-haired comedian turns the stage into a one-man circus, sharing the creative contents as a video screen behind him and well-timed music punctuate his every thought.

Whether he's paying tribute to rock stars by dancing and lip-synching or sharing his version of an Amish blow-dryer, it's evident Carrot Top's trunks are full of everything but evil.

The hysterics of Monty Python and the Holy Grail have been transformed from celluloid to stage, and thank God (or John Cleese? or the big pink hand that comes down from the sky?) for that.

"Monty Python's Spamalot" is an absurd romp through the Middle Ages where Camelot is filled with Vegas showgirls, the Round Table is a roulette wheel, Sir Lancelot is gay, and Sir Galahad has issues with soiling his armor.

"Monty Python's Spamalot" stars John O'Hurley, best known as J. Peterman on "Seinfeld." O'Hurley has worked on stage throughout his career and starred on Broadway in "Chicago" as Billy Flynn.

The show is a self-referential, gut-busting jaunt through a world of razor-toothed rabbits, bleeding knights and mystical land and sea creatures that brings Vegas that much closer to Broadway.

"O" by Cirque du Soleil is an ethereal, visually stunning show that incorporates the elements of air, fire and - most prominently - water.

The name, a play on the French word for water, is fitting. A cast of 85 acrobats, synchronized swimmers and divers perform in and above a 1.5 million-gallon pool.

One of the most breathtaking acts in the show comes when three talented divers leap with perfect precision from 60 feet above the stage into a small 17-foot deep triangular section of the pool.

Almost as amazing as the athletic performances themselves is the intricate stage. The pool is kept at a comfortable 88 degrees and features an underwater communication system for the performers, along with 150 technicians who are all scuba certified. Regulators under the water enable the performers to breathe before surfacing for their acts. Live music and singers enhance the experience of the show.

he oddities begin as soon as you step inside the auditorium. An electronic message board prompts you to utter birthday greetings to people you don't know. Staff members walk the aisles handing out crepe paper, encouraging you to wrap it about your head and extremities. Those sitting in the front rows have the option of donning clear plastic ponchos to protect themselves from the occasional paint splatter.

Welcome to the world of "Blue Man Group," the wacky, avant-garde, percussion-driven show in a custom-built, 1,760-seat theater at The Venetian. "Blue Man Group" combines the best of theater, art, music and science and wraps it into a package full of humor and energy.

Created by Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton and Chris Wink in New York in 1987, "Blue Man Group" has taken on a life of its own, and now resides in Boston and Chicago, as well as New York and Las Vegas, continuously playing to sold-out audiences at all four venues.

Whether escaping from a straight-jacket while hanging from a noose or turning water into coins and coins into goldfish, Penn & Teller prove to be kings of the checkered game of comedy and magic.

David Hasselhoff has been signed to perform as the musical's outrageously flamboyant director DeBris. Hasselhoff boasts an extensive career in film and television. His theatrical career began with his sold out Broadway debut in "Jekyll and Hyde." That was followed by his celebrated performance as Billy Flynn in the smash "Chicago, The Musical."  Bialystock will be played by "The Producers" veteran, Brad Oscar. Oscar will bring to the show extensive Broadway experience including playing the role more times than anyone else in the history of the show – more than 1,100 performances to date, replacing Nathan Lane in New York and London as well as opening the national tour in Boston.

But Louie's not quite the saint he's been made out to be - a naughty word or two sprinkles his tirades on gamblers, alcoholics and the like. Anderson also broached the subject most visible to the audience - his weight, fodder from which some of his best jokes came.  It's a funny break from Anderson's nice-guy persona. And, after all, he's not letting loose with a string of obscenities. But this is Vegas, the perfect place to let your hair down.

Serious stuff, for comedy.

High above the casino floor, the acts of the World's Largest Permanent Circus delight patrons by performing death-defying stunts every half-hour between 11 a.m. and midnight.

Acts include jugglers, highwire, trapeze and acrobats. Each lasts about 10 minutes.

The attraction is a popular one, as guests fill the stands a good 15 minutes beforehand; there are only about 60 seats to be had. Don't worry, however, there's room to stand on the other side of the stage

Check back here for more major events that may be announced as it gets closer to July.

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