LAS VEGAS – In 2003, she began her show with a burst of fireworks and on Saturday night she ended it in a cascade of rose petals.

She is unquestionably one of the most successful entertainers in the world today, capable of grossing over $400 million (U.S.) during her 717-performance run of A New Day at the 4,100-seat Colosseum at Caesars Palace – a figure no one has equaled before and some say no one will ever equal again.

Dion will be show times will feature Bette Midler beginning in February of 2008.

6 students were shot Tuesday afternoon in a northeast Las Vegas as they were leaving there high school bus. Authorities say at least 1 person was critically injured in the shooting, which happened a few blocks away from 2 elementary schools.

Officer Bill Cassell said the police gang unit is investigating, though it is not clear at this point whether gangs were involved.

“They were just like sitting ducks as soon as the bus pulled away - bam bam bam - they start getting shot like that,” says Elaine Budesa, an eyewitness.

The victims do not appear to have been random targets, according to Deputy police chief Marc Joseph, who says the gunmen appear to have been “waiting for certain individuals on the bus.”

Police are not saying whether the attackers were on foot or in a vehicle, but at least two people are believed to have taken part.

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New Years Eve 2009 in Las Vegas

At the top of the list for places to be when the clock strikes midnight on January 1st, Las Vegas has certainly secured a spot. Sure, Vegas is alive and kicking every night of the year, but when it comes to New Years Eve in Las Vegas, the atmosphere in the streets is at its most festive.That is if you consider drinking and partying festive, which is pretty much the rule when you are in Vegas.You will want to begin planning your New Years Las Vegas itinerary as soon as possible, as not only can you save money by booking early, but you will also be likely to better secure your place at your casino, bar or restaurant of choice.Plans are always good, but due to the craziness that is Las Vegas in general, it’s understandable if you happen to stray from those plans. After all, you never know exactly what you might end up getting yourself into.

New York New York
NY-NY Brooklyn Bridge Live Entertainment from Brother Love and 4 hours open premium bar. 9:00pm to 1:00am 200.00 per person - Buy Tickets
Treasure Island
Mystere Theatre Mystere Special New Year’s performance times. 4:30pm & 7:00pm Tickets $60.00, $75.00 & $95.00 +tax & fee. - Buy Tickets
Luxor
LAX Nightclub New Year’s Eve with Paris & Nicky Hilton 10pm Tickets $250.00 - $20,000.00 +tax & fees - Buy Tickets
Mandalay Bay
House Of Blues Goo Goo Dolls 10:30pm Tickets $95.00 - $135.00 +tax & fee Buy Tickets
House Of Blues Courtyard Vegas’ Best Dance Party featuring Purple Reign 9pm Tickets $50.00 +tax & fee Buy Tickets
South Pacific Ballroom New Years Eve 2008: DREAMS 8pm Tickets $299.00 +tax & fee Buy Tickets
MGM Grand
Hollywood Theatre David Copperfield 2:00pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm & 10:30pm. Tickets $97.00 +tax & fee
David Copperfield will ring-in 2008 with a special midnight balloon drop following the 10:30pm show.Buy Tickets
MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris Special New year’s Eve Times 7:00pm and 9:30pm Tickets $59.00 +fee. Buy Tickets
Boulder Station
Railhead New Year’s Eve with Yellow Brick Road 10pm Tickets $29.95 &34.95 +tax & fee
Buffalo Bill’s
Tickets 1-800-FUN-STOP Star of the Desert Arena B. B. King 8pm Tickets $56.95,$84.45 +tax & fee
Caesars Palace
PURE Nightclub New Year’s Eve hosted by Pamela Anderson 10pm Tickets $250.00 - $5000.00 +tax & fee
Cannery
The Club Tony Orlando Rings in 2008 10:30pm Package prices include dinner & complimentary champagne cocktail at the show $56 incl dinner buffet per person,$88 incl dinner at Vino’s per person,$140 incl Waverly’s Steakhouse & gold circle seat per person
Fremont Street Experience
For more information call 1-800-249-3559 FSE Events New Year’s Eve Downtown Las Vegas Come celebrate the New Year in the biggest and the best private party in all of Las Vegas. Say so long to 2007 and ring in 2008 with The Doobie Brothers and The Bangles live on Fremont Street. The party will stretch for four blocks under the giant Viva Vision screen as the Doobies and the Bangles crank out hit after hit Tickets are $60 each +tax & fee. Must be 18 years old.
Hard Rock
The Joint 3 Doors Down 9pm Tickets $86.50 +tax & fee
Las Vegas Hilton
Hilton Theatre Terry Fator with Bobby Badfingers 8:00pm Tickets $49.00 - $149.00 +tax & fee
Palms
New Year’s Eve Spectacular All Access Pass Pass covers all four clubs including Rain, Moon, Ghostbar,& Playboy Club 10pm-4am $900.00 +tax & fee Includes 8pm-10pm open bar & appetizers great view of fireworks & champagne toast
Ghost Bar New Year’s Eve Spectacular with DJ OB ONE, Stone Rok 10pm-4am $300.00 +tax & fee Includes 8pm-10pm open bar & appetizers great view of fireworks & champagne toast
Moon Nightclub The Spectacular hosted by Jaime Pressly DJ,Eric Cubiche 10pm-4am $200.00 +tax & fee Inc champagne toast and noisemakers
Pearl Concert Theater Kanye West 10:30pm Tickets $150,$200,$350 +tax & fee
Playboy Club New Year’s Eve Party 8pm Tickets $300.00 per person incl open bar from 8pm-10pm & Champagne toast.
Rain Nightclub New Year’s Eve Spectacular with Dave Navvaro & Skribble with DJ Rob & Greg Lopez 10pm-4am $100.00 +tax & fee
South Point
Grand Ballroom An Evening w/ Debbie Reynolds New Year’s Eve Dinner &Show Admission includes dinner, an open bar, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. 9:00pm Dinner; Show 10:30pm Tickets $140.00 New Year’s Eve at Noon with the Las Vegas Tenors For those who don’t want to face the crowds on New Year’s Eve or for those who just don’t like staying up that late, we celebrate the holiday 12 hours early – at noon. The audience will receive a special champagne toast during the show, party favors and drink specials. 12:00 noon Tickets $20.00 (Must be 21)
Showroom The Michito Sanchez Orchestra Night of Latin Dance New Year’s Eve Salsa in the Showroom Admission includes 2 drinks, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. 10:00pm Tickets $50.00 New Year’s Eve Dance Party with The Whip Its Popular 80’s dance band, The Whip It’s, perform their outrageous act and ring in the New Year. Admission includes an open bar until midnight, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. 10:00pm Tickets $90.00 (Must be 21)
Stratosphere
Level 103 Rendezvous Live band,cash bar and champagne toast 8pm-2am $100 Level 104 Twilight Social Four course dinner,open bar,DJ,dancing & champagne toast 9pm-1am $250
Obeservation Deck New Year Party Open Bar, hor d oeuvres, DJ, Dancing & champagne toast 9pm - 1am $200 Pool Deck New Year Party Cash Bar,Snack bar,champagne toast DJ and outdoor view of fireworks 9pm-12:30am $20 Romance Lounge Located on Tower Level 107 Ring in the New Years 8pm - 2am $100 +tax &fee
Top of the World Restaurant New Year’s Eve Dinner Includes a four course dinner and champagne toast Early Seating 5:30pm-8pm $125 Late Seating 9pm-11:30pm $350
Suncoast
Suncoast Showroom New Year’s Eve with San Fernando 9:00pm Tickets $35.00 +tax & fee. New Year’s Eve at Noon With Wes Winters 12 noon Tickets $22.00 +tax & fee.
Texas Station
Armadillo Lounge NYE with Midnight Club 9pm Tickets $20.00 +tax & fee (2 free drink tickets included) The Orleans
Orleans Showroom 7:30pm & 10:30pm Tickets $60.00, $80.00 & $120.00 +tax & fee.
Venetian
TAO Nightclub New Years Eve at TAO 10pm Tickets $200.00 +tax & fee (9pm-11pm open bar & Hor d’oeuvres)
Venetian Ballroom Earth, Wind, & Fire 10pm Tickets $89.00,$129.00,$149,$199 +tax & fee