New Years

[rymetymeuk]

My friend has a similar story but it went like this: five minutes before midnight he hits a slot machine for ten thousand and the slot attendants didnt get to him for the hand pay until a minute after midnight. He spent the next half hour arguing with the floor people over whether or not the W2G should be dated in the old year or in the new year because they didn't get to do the handpay until after midnight. Obviously he wanted the W2G dated for the new year since he didn't have losses to offset the ten thousand dollar win in the old year. He lost the half hour argument. The tax form was dated in the old year and he missed the outside fireworks but had plenty of inside fireworks arguing with the staff.

urgh! that blows! I heard a story (not sure if it was true or not), where a guy won 1million on 31st December, lost it on 1st Jan and was liable for all the taxes. now that sucks! (if it's true!)

[Alan Mendelson]

Jennifer Lopez is now confirmed for New Year's Eve at Caesars Palace.

The show will be in the Colosseum which means about 4,000 tickets.

The "party" will probably be in the various ballrooms on the second and third floors of the Palace Tower. Or, it might be in the Events Center which is rarely used -- it's the large building beyond the pools.

[Alan Mendelson]

From the Cosmopolitan about their New Year's events:

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will once again play host to a roaring New Year’s Eve celebration on the Las Vegas Strip. Revelers can ring in 2015 with a live performance by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga at The Chelsea, Rose. Rabbit. Lie. presents Dessy Di Lauro, a fireworks viewing party at The Ice Rink, Drake at Marquee and more.



The Chelsea

New Year’s Eve with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga

Wednesday, Dec. 31

9 p.m.



This New Year’s Eve, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will bring together two legendary musicians, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, for their first performance together in Las Vegas on the mophie stage at The Chelsea. The extraordinary evening will highlight the world-class artists and the music from their No. 1 album, Cheek to Cheek. Released on Sept. 23, Cheek To Cheek debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and hit No. 1 on both the Jazz Albums and Traditional Jazz Albums charts. The album features classic jazz standards sung by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga in a combination of vocal duets and solo performances. From the title track to “But Beautiful” and “I Won’t Dance,” its duets showcase a chemistry between the two artists that will captivate and entertain for a singular New Year’s Eve celebration on the Las Vegas Strip. Some New Year’s Eve packages are also still available. Available packages include $1,700 for a two-night stay in a City Room and two general admission concert tickets or $2,650 for a two-night stay in a Terrace Studio, two premium concert tickets and VIP check in. Packages are available at www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or by calling 702.698.7000.



Rose. Rabbit. Lie.

Rose. Rabbit. Lie. Presents Dessy Di Lauro

Tuesday, Dec. 30 and Wednesday, Dec. 31

9 p.m.

Tickets: $22



Celebrate in the resort’s modern supper club with Rose. Rabbit. Lie. presents Dessy Di Lauro. The venue will open its Ballroom doors inviting guests to enjoy dynamic live performances taking place throughout the evening to create an infectious cocktail-party atmosphere. Los Angeles-based singer Dessy Di Lauro delivers a unique flavor of original music incorporated with a live show featuring elements from the speakeasy era. Her show transports guests back to the days of the Harlem Renaissance speakeasies in the 1930s with an added flavor of an urban contemporary edge created by a live band, horn section and tap dancers. Tickets are on sale now and are available online at www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or through Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000.



The Ice Rink

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Wednesday, Dec. 31

8 p.m. to 1 a.m.



Those looking for a dynamic way to ring in 2015 will find New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Ice Rink an ideal fit. The event will feature breathtaking views of the midnight fireworks, music selections by DJ Atom E, Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar cocktails and seasonal food offerings for purchase.



A limited number of early bird tickets are available for $20, and regular priced tickets are $30. Ticket price includes complimentary skating admission and skate rental (while supplies last). Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. and can be purchased at www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or through Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000. Hotel guests will receive complimentary access to The Ice Rink event with a valid hotel key. Season passes will not be honored at the event. Cabana and fire pit reservations complete with premium bottle service are also available for the best view of the fireworks and can be reserved by emailing icerink@cosmopolitanlasvegas.com. You must be 21 or older to reserve a fire pit.

Marquee Nightclub

New Year’s Eve with Drake

Wednesday, Dec. 31

9 p.m.

Rap sensation Drake will count down to 2015 at Marquee Nightclub with sounds by DJ Politik. Revelers will ring in the New Year with a two-hour premium open bar from 9 pm to 11 pm and heavily passed hors d’oeuvres starting at 9 pm. Toast with a complimentary glass of champagne when the clock strikes midnight. Tickets on sale: http://marqueelasvegas.com. The next day swimsuits are encouraged at the New Year’s Day party under the heated Marquee Dayclub Dome. World-class DJ talent will kick off 2015 at The Strip’s only daytime winter pool party.

The Chandelier

Jennifer Keith Quintet

Dec. 30, 31 and Jan. 1, 2, 3 and 4

8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Guests will enjoy music from Jennifer Keith Quintet and cocktails from the resort’s creative and whimsical mixology program in this tri-leveled masterpiece, nestled among The Chandelier’s shimmering strands of 2 million beaded crystals. Vocalist Jennifer Keith is an American classic and a descendent of a line of entertainers. Many have described her as “the Doris Day of today” and “a pinup doll with a voice reminiscent of Peggy Lee meets Patsy Cline.” Keith began her professional career appearing weekly at the beautiful Madison supper club in Long Beach, California, where she learned the classic vocal stylings of the jazz and pop singers of the ‘40s and ‘50s. She was heavily influenced by leading vocalists of the greatest era of music including Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Keely Smith, Julie London and June Christy. In 2010, the Jennifer Keith Quintet began an engagement every Friday and Saturday night in the Observation Bar aboard the prestigious Queen Mary in Long Beach. This in turn helped “polish” her group and has given her the reputation as the “premiere classic American quintet in Los Angeles.”

BOND

DJ Sean Cee

Tuesday, Dec. 30 & Wednesday, Dec. 31

10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Ring in 2015 at BOND, where guests will feel the exuberant action from the Las Vegas Strip while sipping cocktails and dancing to DJ Sean Cee. Seattle-native DJ Sean Cee dazzles crowds with his technical skills. One of the Northwest’s most sought-after DJs, his seamless blends and ability to move any crowd have landed him premier residencies across the country.

Sahra Spa & Hammam and Violet Hour Hair I Nails I Beauty

Violet Hour, an extension of Sahra Spa & Hammam, will offer guests special packages and unique opportunities for utterly satisfying transformations while taking in the beautiful sights invoking the desert. Packages will be offered from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. For a full list of services offered, please visit http://bit.ly/1uh68Ek. For those just wanting to get pampered, the resort’s serene oasis, Sahra Spa & Hammam, will be open with regular hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Restaurant Collection

Guests are invited to start the evening at The Cosmopolitan’s dynamic Restaurant Collection where some venues are offering innovative prix-fixe menus and celebratory cocktails. Reservations for all restaurants in advance are required and can be made by calling 877.893.2003. To view the New Year’s Eve specialty menu, please visit http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/NewYearsEve2014.

[Alan Mendelson]

It's late, but it finally arrived: my New Year's Eve invitation for the Caesars properties in Vegas. Yes, it includes the formal invitation for J.Lo at Caesars Palace. There are two offers at other casinos for $700 free play (Rio and Harrah's) plus various dinners/brunches.

This was a formal invitation -- came in a large envelope (slightly larger than 8.5 X 11) and include glossy printed invitations. Photos below.

[Aaron]

Here is the Cosmo Lady Gaga/Bennett invite.

[Aaron]

Looks like I will be canceling my reservation at Rincon.

The hard part is choosing a restaurant.

http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/...e/NYE2014.aspx

[Alan Mendelson]

The only "problem" with cancelling at Rincon is that you are giving up your chance for the million dollar drawing. Unlike last year, this year the winner must be present.

Remember that a year ago they did not require the winner to be present because they didn't think they could handle the size of the crowd. I guess this year they are prepared for a bigger crowd -- or perhaps many of us realize that we don't stand "a snowball's chance on Las Vegas Boulevard at Flamingo at 3pm on August 10th" to win it so we aren't going to go.

[Aaron]

Alan

FYI

My friend (platinum) just told me he was invited to J Lo with room for 3 nights for $2,000.

[Alan Mendelson]

Aaron, I suspected that they would be selling J.Lo tickets. As I wrote previously -- there are probably 1,000 invited guess for NYE but the Colosseum has about 4,300 seats so selling seats to the public makes perfect sense. I am sure they will give TR members priority in getting the seats. Three nights for $2,000 at Caesars Palace for NYE is about right with tickets included.

Posted in another thread 11/12/14 about JLo and NYE:

I have to wonder if Caesars is going to sell tickets to the public for J.Lo for New Year's Eve? Here's why: it is likely that only 1,000 people are being invited to Caesars for the NYE party and event. It's been about 1,000 in the past (sometimes fewer) and 1,000 is about the most they can handle for the dinner and the Sunday brunch.

But J.Lo will be performing in the Colosseum with about 4,300 seats. That means 3,300 seats will be available.

In the meantime, Total Rewards players who took offers from the other hotels have other events and shows planned at their respective hotels. So what does Caesars do with the other 3,300 seats? Sell them seems like the obvious choice.

I just called the box office at Caesars and asked if J.Lo tickets were available for NYE and of course they had no knowledge of the event -- YET.

I think in the next couple of days Caesars will be sending out more invitations to players who have not yet responded to NYE offers to ask them about the J.Lo concert. Perhaps it will be a "secondary" NYE event without a dinner and without a new year's brunch.

[Dan Druff]

Just checked the rates for Caesars Palace.

December 30th is $554 for a Palace Tower room, and $674 for December 31st.

January 1st is $329, and December 29th is just $179.

So $2000 for three nights + J Lo is nothing special.

Augustus and Octavius are sold out.

[carolinajacket]

Well, I am heading down to New Orleans. They always put on a great show. I hope you guys have fun in Vegas.

[Alan Mendelson]

Well, I am heading down to New Orleans. They always put on a great show. I hope you guys have fun in Vegas.

What are the offerings in NO ?

[carolinajacket]

We will get the room and meals, plus around $500 play, a brunch, the New Year's Eve Dinner and Party with a New Orleans Band, a $30,000 Cash Drawing and a Champagne Classic Crystal Flute Give Away.

[Chimp]

Well, better late than never, I guess. Just got an email telling me "it's not too late.....hurry up and reserve your spot to see J Lo and stay at Caesars Palace on NYE.

[Alan Mendelson]

Well, better late than never, I guess. Just got an email telling me "it's not too late.....hurry up and reserve your spot to see J Lo and stay at Caesars Palace on NYE.

Yes. They are sending out invitations because the basic "7 Stars Party" has about 1800 guests and there are more than 4,000 seats for JLo.