From: Diva Las Vegas organizers (dlvorg@geekbabe.com)
Date: Wed Jan 17 2007 - 10:29:48 CST
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Org List
We Just Broke 85
Continuing The Schedule
Love At The Mirage
Annie writes
Zingers
Summary schedule of activities
Administrivia
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We Just Broke 85:
Annie writes:
>We're WAY ahead of where we were last year!
>Fasten yer seatbelts, gang! :)
Moderator's Note:
This is in reference to the registration sign-ups of previous attendees,
which typically has an 80% + chance of attending DLV. The registration
for newcomers has not been announced yet.
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Continuing The Schedule:
Amber Michelle Kelly writes:
>Hi all, i volunteer to host the dancing at Krave on Friday night.
>I also came across this awesome bar/restaurant that might work for
>something on saturday night. seems very friendly to tgs lot of art
>and creative types hang out there.
>Its just west of the Sahara off of Highland under the highway. Its
>called the Artisan. its actually larger and more classy than zingers.
>ill look into doing something there. Is anyother local familiar with
>this place.
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Denise McCracken writes:
>>Gaming - Again, all it takes is for somebody (HINT: Those of you who
>>are not on record coordinating something) to select a casino and
>I would like to once again propose the "gambling nuns" event, in which
>we dress up as nuns, meet in a casino, and do some drinking, gambling
>and swearing. The last time I proposed this, only one other "soul" had
>the courage to go forth with it. If we have can get at least three
>others dedicated, I will sponsor the event.
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Mary Beth writes:
>>Also I can arrange line passes and free admission to our two night
>>clubs (Studio 54 and Tabu). Normal operations of both are Tues thru
>>Sat 10 pm till whenever.
>Studio 54 has adult entertainer night on Tuesday. That might be a
>good after-party place after NSD.
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Love At The Mirage:
Annie writes:
>I will second the suggestion to make Love, early performance, the
>official Show Du Jour to preceed the Limo Tour.
>The price will most likely discourage some from attending, but I think
>it has the "draw" to attract a good number of our people even at the
>going rates.
>This also times quite nicely to segue right in to the Limo Tour.
>>We would have to settle this rather quickly as this is a hot ticket
>>and will probably sell out quickly.
>Contrary to what promoters want you to think, these shows rarely sell
>out weeks or months in advance, particularly for the early show on a
>weekday. Reports on the LV travel boards very consistently talk of
>getting tickets to the "always sold out" shows on the weekdays a day or
>so in advance or even the day of show.
>Checking the web site (this was written over lunch on Wednesday) using
>the "best available" option, I can easily book two seats in row C,
>lower orchestra, right up by the stage, for this Thursday's LOVE early
>show.
>That's the good news.
>The bad news is that those lower orchestra seats are $165 each! OUCH!
>(Checking one of the online ticket brokers, spelled s-c-a-l-p-e-r,
>these same seats in row C are going for $351 -- what's wrong with this
>picture?)
>The cheapest available at this time are in the "upper balcony" which
>looks like the last two rows in the nosebleed section, are $75.90 ($69
>plus taxes and nuisance fees). Lower Nosebleed tickets, also available,
>are $102.85 (semi ouch!)
>Rumor has it that some Cirque shows have been showing up lately at
>the discount ticket booths, not half price, but 25% off or so.
>Unfortunately the tickets at these booths change daily and you can't
>be sure that any show will indeed be available there.
>>I cannot, however, float $5000 for a block of tickets, so I think the
>>best course of action is to have anyone interested in attending
>>purchase their own seats, attend the show, then start the limo tour
>>from the Mirage immediately after the performance.
>I would agree that the best option for the DLV group is to clearly
>announce the day and time of show, and let everybody book their own
>tickets. When the lights go down and the curtain comes up (well,
>figuratively, there usually isn't a curtain for a Cirque show) it
>really doesn't matter much if the group is right with you or scattered
>all about the theater.
>Those who really want to sit together can book tickets together.
>Another idea that might help, and might increase the overall turnout
>for this from the DLV group is to have all who want to book tickets
>together meet at the Mirage box office at a designated time, such
>as right after Lunch With Ginger on Monday.
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Annie writes:
>Limo Team Wants You:
>The DLV Limo Team has a very exciting opening for a willing volunteer.
>Duties include assisting with beverage load-in, traffic direction
>during load-in and at all Limo Tour stops, answering questions
>regarding the Limo Tour, and possible assistance with Limo Tour
>ticketing and other related items.
>Qualifications: The desire to help others have the time of their life!
>To apply: e-mail limo@geekbabe.com
>An Equal Opportunity Employer, Very Supportive Diversity Work
>Environment.
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Zingers:
Julie Anne writes:
>Just a quick note Zinger's is no more, I talked to a man that was
>there and he said that they were evicted. I guess everybody thought it
>would happen sooner or later. A new Jazz club is supposed to open in a
>couple of months with a new owner. I have no idea if it will be TG\CD
>friendly or not. Just thought I'd send an update out.
More items on Zingers were sent by others with speculation on the status
and possible revival methods, which now seems to be a moot issue. It
appears that the closure of Zingers is real and very unfortunate.
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Summary schedule of activities:
Preliminary and subject to change.
Monday, April 23:
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
6:00pm Happy Hour (Suede - MV)
7:00pm Dinner (Suede - MV)
Ev Welcome Celebration (Suede - MV)
Tuesday, April 24 :
AM Lake Mead Boat Cruise (Lake Mead - MS)
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
PM Skydiving With Or Without Densie (Golf course)
Ev Night Of The Soiled Doves IV (CR - SV)
Wednesday, April 25:
9:00am Diva Las Vegas Invitational Golf (Golf course - MS)
AM-PM Art Tour (TBD)
1:00pm Lunch With Lori (Harrahs - MS)
PM English High Tea (Four Seasons - MS)
6:00pm Happy Hour (Various)
7:00pm Eating Out Night (Various)
7:00pm EON Milanos option (Milanos - MS)
7:00pm EON Blue Ox option (Blue Ox - MS)
7:00pm EON Nora's choice (TBD)
7:00pm EON Trevi option (Trevi - MS)
9:00pm Mainstream-Alternative Night (Various)
9:00pm Alternative Bar Crawl (Various - SV)
9:00pm Slot Tournament (Blue Ox - MS)
9:00pm Fremont Street Experience (FSE - MS)
Ev Theater Night (TBD)
Thursday, April 26:
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
PM Bowling (TBA)
7:00pm Love show (Mirage)
Ev Big Show Pity Party (TBD)
9:00pm Limo Tour (Mirage - MS)
Friday, April 27:
2:00am Charles Bar (Allegro Bar Bellagio - MS)
1:00pm Lunch With Ginger (TBD)
6:00pm Happy Hour (Bahama Breeze - MS)
6:30pm Anniversary Celebration (Bahama Breeze - MS)
7:00pm Dinner (Bahama Breeze - MS)
10:00pm Gaming option (TBD - MS)
10:00pm Drinking option (Goodtimes - SV)
10:00pm Dancing option (Krave - SV)
Saturday, April 28:
1:00pm SBS Social (TBD)
6:00pm Happy Hour (TBA)
7:00pm Dinner (TBA)
Ev Farewell Bash (TBA)
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