topic Re: Vegas Shows in SAS Global Forum 2016

Vegas Shows

CarolB — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 17:52:03 GMT

If you could only see one show in Vegas, which one would it be?

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MaggieM — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 17:55:15 GMT

I would recommend any of the Cirque du Soleil shows. If you like the Beatles see "Love." The last one I saw was "O" at the Bellagio and it was unbelievable!

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MMMIIIIKKKKEEEE — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:18:29 GMT

Oh, the best bang for the buck is definitely this one: http://www.sas.com/en_us/events/sas-global-forum/sas-global-forum-2016/training/sas-tutorials.html#m=how-to-become-a-top-sas-programmer

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PeteLund — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 18:23:40 GMT

...and becoming inspired at that "show", you'll want to catch a great follow-up act: http://www.sas.com/en_us/events/sas-global-forum/sas-global-forum-2016/training/sas-tutorials.html#m=reporting-your-way-with-the-report-writing-interface

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CarolB — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:15:40 GMT

Was not aware of the pre and post conference seminars. Booking a couple of those now!! Thanks for the info!

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AndrewHowell — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 01:15:47 GMT

#1 would be Penn & Teller, but they're on tour (I've checked..)

So I'm hoping to get to one of the Cirque Du Soleil shows.. (although who knows what the SGF Opening will be..??)

[FYI - some (most?) of Vegas versions of the "Broadway" shows (The Producers, etc) I tend to avoid because they're often cut-down to fit 3 shows per day..]

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Davanden — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:42:40 GMT

I'm looking for folk music venues, if anyone knows about one.

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AndrewHowell — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 02:17:34 GMT

Trying to imaging Vegas showgirls & burlesque dancers, all performing to folk music - just can't seem to make it work.. (and I'm an avid Steeleye Span fan, BTW - does that count?)

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MiraShapiro — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 02:40:40 GMT

I am looking for folk music venues as well. So far I have found some online listings for Irish music. I will ask around and will post anything I find out.

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AndrewHowell — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 04:08:54 GMT

If there's a place offering a genuine Irish experience, I'd be interested. My Twitter ID is @AndrewAtANJ.

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MMMIIIIKKKKEEEE — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 12:52:06 GMT

Andrew,

Steeleye Span?!?!? Haven't listened to them in ages, but was a BIG fan back in the 70's.

As long as we are waaaaaay out on a tangent here: I once saw them as the opening act for... ready?... King Crimson. Yea, I know; what a freakin' unlikely pairing. But, true, nonetheless.

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LauraJean — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 12:56:40 GMT

Saw Jersey Boys 2 years ago at Paris - Loved it.

My tip if you are thinking about seeing a show - don't buy tickets in advance as there are "same day discount ticket" kiosks on the strip. We were able to get our tickets for Jersey Boys discounted, and then for another $3/each we got the buffet. We saved 30% off our tickets - the discounts range from 20% - 50% off depending on the show and availability.

There are also % off discount tickets for some of the nicer resturants, for example a $3 ticket might get you 20% off a bill at a 'nicer resturant'. If you know you are going to that particular place to eat, you can save a good chunk of $.

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Davanden — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 19:25:40 GMT

Sure, I'd go to Steeleye Span if they were there! I know that Las Vegas isn't a folk music town, but one hopes that they have something for everyone, somewhere.

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MiraShapiro — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 02:27:38 GMT

One of my singer songwriter friends came through with a folk venue recommendation. The venue only does a few shows. If you happen to be there on Saturday April 16th (I am arriving on Sunday) there is a show. Garage Ma Hall Musical Gatherings will be presenting Gary Stockdale at 7:30. If I get any additional recommendations, I will post them.

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AndrewHowell — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 02:52:33 GMT

Ok, we almost have enough interest in a Folk Meetup! (Not performing, hell no, but worth catching and comparing notes..)

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MiraShapiro — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 03:02:02 GMT

A folk music meetup would be great! Just to clarify, I am not a performer but an active supporter of the singer songwriter community.

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PeterHobart — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:49:40 GMT

I'd be interested in meeting up with fellow folkies.

It's a shame that (safely) carrying a guitar on a plane is so tricky with most airlines.

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AndrewHowell — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 23:45:53 GMT

Might wear my Steeleye Span 25th Anniversary Tour T-shirt - see who picks up on it.. (I just got the CDs at the 40th Anniversary Tour..)