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Las Vegas Night Club Tips – Know before you go!
October 14, 2011 | 
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It can be pretty much impossible to get into some of the most famous and fabulous Las Vegas Nightclubs, unless you know
how-to avoid the long line-ups and rejections. You don’t want to be waiting in a line-up on your vacation now do you?
You, of course want to have a great time and an enjoyable experience, on your ‘big night’ out when in this fabulous neon city. So listen up and read! Below you will find pro’s and con’s and tips on surviving the Las Vegas club hopping experience! Get your groove on! After all, it is the entertainment capital of the world…
Pros and Cons
Pro: There is a nightclub to please every adult age group, with unique themes and music to select from.
Pro: There are over 40 nightclubs in Las Vegas.
Con: Over 36 million people swing by here every year, which contributes to the long line-ups and rejections on entry.
Con: Line-ups at the top nightclubs, such as Rain and Ghost Bar, can be anywhere from 2-4 hours on a “hot” night, unless you have a VIP connection(see below).
Las Vegas is now the nightlife capital of the world. The super clubs that have opened in Vegas in the last few years rival clubs anywhere in the world. And the exclusivity of the clubs continues to build.
Without a VIP connection to get you into the clubs, you will be waiting in the long lines with thousands of frustrated would-be partiers.
TIP #1: Buy a VIP package that guarantees you admission to the clubs of your choice, without the hassle of waiting in line (see below). However, if you must wait in line, be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a second pair for dancing. You will also need a lot of patience.
Large Groups – The Myth
Large groups have always be thought of to represent big spenders and welcomed because of the gaps they may fill up. This is just a myth today.
A group without a reservation must commit to purchasing numerous bottles of liquor upfront as well as pay table fees. Large groups leave big holes when everyone leaves, so they no longer have the influence they once had.
TIP #2: Reserve ahead of time! If you do not reserve, make sure you have the money to throw on a table or just bring a smaller crowd and make new friends inside.
Bling Bling!
The dress code is always in effect for Las Vegas nightclubs.
Never assume that you can get away with wearing your old ripped jeans, trainers or baseball cap. Do your research before you head out to boogie on the dance floor. You may be turned away at the door if you’re not dressed suitably. After that long wait in line, your mood will sink and the only place you’ll be able to boogie will be the parking lot. No one wants to see that.;-)
TIP #3: Do your research online, or call ahead of time, to find out what the exact dress code is for the clubs you want to visit. It is best to have the minor requirements sorted out so you won’t be disapointed come time to get jiggy with it on the dance floor!
VIP who?
You may be able to saunter into nightclubs in your home town, without waiting in line, because you know so and so, who knows so and so. But, it’s a whole different story in the “City of Lights”.
Every night thousands of visitors try to smooth talk the doormen, give them cash, or charm them with their beauty or status, only to be rejected time and time again. A doorman might even black list you if you become a pain in the you-know-what. It is best to cooperate with the doormen so that you don’t get blacklisted, then you can always return.
TIP #4: Don’t waste your time trying to bride the Doormen to get to the front of the line or into the clubs. It doesn’t work! The quickest, cheapest and best way to avoid the line-ups, and get into Las Vegas nightclubs, is to have a VIP Pass (see below).
VIP Passes
There are basically two (2) levels of VIP Passes for Las Vegas nightclubs.
One VIP Pass will move you from the 2-4 hour line to the 1 hour line. Which can be very significant if you don’t have the luxury of time, or patience. These passes can be purchased online for as little as $39 US.
However, to avoid the line-ups completely and get the limo ride, VIP table and the champagne, it will cost you a lot more.
You can choose from many “packaged” deals, or customize your own VIP evening. If you are with a group, a customized VIP package can be had for as little as $200 per guest, 8 person minimum.
TIP #5: Save your feet and a lot of time and aggravation waiting in lines (especially on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights) and order a VIP package online before you arrive.
You can be riding in style like a celebrity and jump the line-ups when you arrive. You will driven by limo and seated at a VIP table and be partying like a hollywood star! In short, you will be treated like royalty.
Enjoy your taste of the Las Vegas nightlife with a VIP connection. When in Las Vegas, treat yourself – you deserve it!
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The Comedy Boom of the 80′s and 90′s – What a Creative Time
What Ever Happened to all those great stand up comics working clubs in the 80′s and 90′s?
If you are old enough to remember the comedy boom of the 80′s and 90′s you remember some great comics as well. The comedy boom for those of you that don’t know was a time when comedy clubs exploded in popularity. Prior to that time comedy clubs were found in big cities like New York and LA.
When the comedy boom hit cities that never had a club suddenly had a number of them. At one point Phoenix had seven clubs and the city was much smaller than it is today. Even small towns had one nighters in hotels and bars that were packing in crowds.
Pushed by cable television shows like “An Evening at the Improv” and others a five minute set could propel an unknown comic to headliner status in a matter of days. The comedy clubs were packed with laughing paying crowds offering hedge amounts of stage time for the comics to develop there skills.
Today we enjoy the talents of those that developed there comic skills during this time like Tim Allen, Ellen, and Jay Leno to name just a few. Most all of the sitcoms we enjoy today are the result of creative process started back in these times.
While today there are not nearly as many comedy clubs, the ones that are open have the a great pool of talent to choose from. Many of the great headliners that we not lucky enough to hit it big have continued to perform and hone there skills on stage. The quality of the talent for a good comedy club has never been better and the comedy fan has a great opportunity of seeing a polished and professional act.
The sad part of show business is talent is not the one thing that determines weather some becomes famous or not. In many cases the less talented got lucky or was in the right place at the right time or just had the right look.
We call this group of talented comics that have become stars rather than major stars funnier than famous. The nice thing for the comedy fan is they can still go see them at a great price at the local comedy club.
This is not to take away from the accomplishments of those that did become supper stars. We are fortunate they did. We just want to let you know about the other gifted comics still pounding the road working the comedy club stage and hope that some of them soon get the shot to step to the next level. In the mean time if you get the chance to see them, go do it they are well worth the cover charge.
Golf Clubs – A Beginners Guide
With the help of movies like Tin Cup, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Happy Gilmore and of course the comedy classic Caddyshack, the sport of Golf is quickly becoming less of a sport to sneer at and more of a sport to play if you want to seem “cool”.
Recent ad campaigns include “Play Golf America” in which A list celebrities say “Play golf America!” into a camera.
But much confusion surrounds golf. For a sport that seems to be all about getting a tiny ball into a tiny hole that is very far away, a lot of emphasis has been placed on using the right club to get the ball to its destination. There are woods, irons, wedges, putters and utility clubs/hybrids.
Which Golf Clubs Are Which? A Beginners Guide
Woods are actually made of metal, but they are called woods because that is what they used to be made out of. The woods are thought to be the hardest club to master because they are the longest. The longer the club, the harder it is to control the swing of the Golfer.
These clubs have some “oomph” in them and are designed to send the ball great distances. They are good for beginners because they are easier to hit than some of the other clubs.
Irons got their name because they are made out of metal (which is redundant because now all golf clubs are made of metal). The head of the club is thin and has a grooved face. These clubs are good for the teeing ground and are used to help a ball climb as it gravels the course of the green.
Trickier Golf Clubs – The Thin End Of The Wedge(s)
Wedges are often sold separately from the rest of a golf club set. They are used when the Golfer wants greater control over the accuracy of his shot. Shorter shots often call for a wedge. They were created to help golfers have an easier time of getting out of the sand traps on the golf course.
The Putter is the golf club that is the most widely used. They come in three different lengths and because there are so many different varieties, choosing a putter is often a very personal process for a golfer. They are designed to be used on the putting green of the golf course.
Not Forgetting The Lifesavers – Hybrid Golf Clubs
The Utility Clubs/Hybrids are becoming more popular among golfers because they are easier to hit. These clubs combine elements of the woods and the irons. Because they have elements of both clubs, the Utility Clubs/Hybrids are used to make the “mis-hits” fewer and farther between than if a golfer just stuck to either a wood club or an iron.
Those are the major player golf clubs in all golf bags. Knowing what kinds of golf clubs are used can help it much easier to learn how to play the game.