Thursday, Dec. 5, 1996 | 11:59 a.m.
WELCOME, NFR. ... With very few exceptions, Las Vegas becomes Nashville West for the next 10 days, thanks to the National Finals Rodeo, nightly at the Thomas & Mack Center. ... Chris LeDoux, Ty England and Baxter Black perform in the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts this evening at 8. ... Jeff Foxworthy and Bill Engvall start a four-day stand tonight in the MGM Grand Hollywood Theatre.
For noncountry fans, Jay Leno takes over the MGM Grand Theatre, home of "EFX," doing 9 p.m. shows through Saturday. ... Wynonna and Kim Richey are the Caesars Palace attraction tonight through Sunday.
Country fans are recommended to the LV year-around attractions: "Country Tonite" (Aladdin) and "New Country Fever" (Golden Nugget). ... "Legends Go Country" (Imperial Palace) features realistic depictions of top country singers, no lip-syncing, through Dec. 15.
Continuing on
Along with Jay Leno, the MGM Grand stays on a comedy kick with Carrot Top in its Hollywood Theatre. ... Country mega-star Reba McEntire appears in the MGM Grand Garden at 8 p.m. Saturday. ... Ricky & the Red Streaks are back at the Stardust for the run of NFR, working from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. -- recommended, especially for rounders.
Asleep at the Wheel and the McGuire Sisters are the bill at Arizona Charlie's, 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. ... Martina McBride moves into the Desert Inn Crystal Room Friday through Sunday. ... Sawyer Brown is the Sahara weekend attraction.
Ragin' Cajun and column favorite Doug Kershaw is the Texas Station entry, Friday and Saturday, 8 and 10 p.m. ... Terri Clark, Tracy Lawrence and Doug Supernaw are in the Tropicana Tiffany Theatre at different hours, Friday through Sunday; check for times on each.
And on and on
There's a lot happening this weekend away from the Strip and Casino Center. ... Check the "Young Guns of Country" at Boulder Station. ... Singer Lorrie Morgan is at the LV Hilton Monday and Tuesday in the Starlight Theatre. ... BR5-49 plays the Hilton Nightclub Dec. 9-15. ... Don't miss Milo Tremley, hilarious country singer, one of a kind, headlining at Harrah's Improv through Sunday.
TV venerable Jack Kogan will host a "Stardust Hotel Holiday Special," airing at midnight Dec. 13 on KFBT Channel 33 (cable 6) featuring stars of "Enter the Night," pianist Giovanni and special surprises.
Tony Sacca's 11th annual "Merry Christmas, Las Vegas" will be videotaped Monday at the Mount Charleston Hotel and shown on Dec. 23 on KTNV Channel 13 at 5 p.m. ... Monday's taping festivities start at 6 p.m., the $10 tab benefits the Youth foundation for the Performing Arts.
Still further on
Visit Opportunity Village's Magical Forest, located on Oakey Boulevard, west of Jones -- a treat for the entire family, a worthy cause. ... Spend an afternoon at The Mirage, see Siegfried & Roy's new Secret Garden; check out the white tigers and the dolphins; then, at dusk, take the tram to Treasure Island for the "Battle of the Frigates," great fun.
Jazz fans will enjoy Marv Koral's All-Stars at the Santa Fe Mining Co., Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at The Melrose, 4-8 p.m. ... Earlier on Sundays, catch the Jazz Organ-ization (Santa Fe), starting at noon, then Dan Skea (Spago) at 2:30 p.m.
Singer-comedian-good citizen Nelson Sardelli and his wife, Micki, are proud of daughter Giovanna Sardelli, who has a recurring role as Nurse Claire on the daytime soap "Another World." ... "Cats" returns to the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts, Dec. 13-15.
Thursday addenda
In addition to Terri Clark, Tracy Lawrence and Doug Supernaw this weekend, the Tropicana is also hosting a three-day NFR BBQ Cook-Off and Party featuring 100 professional cooking teams. ... Nevada Dance Theatre's Christmas classic, "The Nutcracker," opens Dec. 12, UNLV's Judy Bayley Theatre, and continues through Dec. 29. .. Shop early, mail early and try to keep your cool in traffic. ... See you Friday.
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