The Harmon Hotel owned by MGM Resorts International that has been troubled by construction and structural problems before it has even opened, is trying to get approval from Clark County to implode. Work was stopped in 2010 and the building was planned for 47 floors but then stopped at 26 floors when defects in structure were discovered. As of December 2011 the issue is now in courts, MGM needs approval and wants to implode, but Tutor Perini Corp the building general contractor says the problem can be fixed. The hotel is part of the 8.5 billion City Center project it was planned as a boutique hotel. The Harmon legal battle continues with more than 200 million in disputes and leaves three options deconstruction, implode or to fix the structure.

Vegas, I hear you callin’
But I can’t come back right now
Me and the wife are workin’
And we just can’t find the time

Just a few more months
And I will have some time off then
I think I can catch a red eye flight
Oh, Vegas what can I do
Vegas what can I do

My heart just feels so empty
but our house just ain’t the strip
And I can’t wait to be there
And don’t care where I stay

Just a few more months
And I’ll be there for a week
I think I hear the tables callin’
Oh, Vegas what can I do
Vegas what can I do

Vegas, I know you’re not lonely
And I hope my luck changes soon
‘Cause me and the wife will be gamblin’
All night.

Here are 10 facts about the King of Rock & Roll:

1. Elvis Aaron Presley born January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi.
2. Despite being regarded as the “King of Rock & Roll”, Elvis only ever won a Grammy for his gospel music.
3. The Holy Bible and The Impersonal Life were Elvis’ two favorite books.
4. Elvis and Priscilla married May 1, 1967 in Las Vegas at the Aladdin’s wedding chapel.
5. His first Vegas show was in 1956 at The New Frontier.
6. Elvis performed most of his Vegas shows at the International Hotel renamed the Hilton International in the early 70′s.
7. He performed 837 sold-out shows at Las Vegas Hilton.
8. Viva Las Vegas was the most successful of the his 31 films, returning more than $5 million on an investment of less than $1 million.
9. Elvis was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ” in 1986.
10. Elvis has sold over 1 billion albums worldwide.

Happy Birthday Elvis. Viva Las Vegas.Thank You Very Much.

The newest nightclub on the Strip celebrated 2012 in a Las Vegas kind of way as the clock struck midnight, the fountains went off above the Strip, balloons filled with $100 bills fell from the ceiling. So once again, balloons filled with $100 bills fell from the ceiling.

Celebrities galore packed the Hyde Bellagio, as the new lounge is modeled from an Italian villa with book, photos, and shelves to match. The DJ booth doubles as a fireplace and they also serve amazing appetizers like Kobe Beef sliders, Ahi tuna tartar cones, and a Thai Mango salad. Make sure you check out the mixology program. The indoor/outdoor lounge overlooking the fountains is a great place to enjoy a drink, a view and an evening after a day of stripwalking.

Did I mention the balloons filled with $100 bills? Only in Vegas.

1) O’Sheas – The Ceasar’s Linq Project will result in the closing of O’sheas. The date is still tentative but by mid-summer the casino should be closed by all reports. Stay Tuned.

2) Lion Habitat at MGM – Property-wide renovations and no plans yet for the space. The last day will be January 31st.

3) Hooters – The hotel-casino will be sold at auction on February 17th and we will have to wait and see what will happen to the property.

4) Las Vegas Monorail – Trying to emerge from bankruptcy. The Sahara closing hurt, plus the new Linq project could affect more monorail stops so it will be hard for the monorail to survive and most likely will go away for good.

5) Imperial Palace – Caesar’s plans to rename The Imperial Palace and re-theme the casino as part of the new Linq project.

Lion Habitat at MGM set to close in January.  MGM says-property renovation and no plans yet for the space.  The last day will be January 31st.   The habitat has been a part of MGM since 1999, and it been among the top free attractions on the strip for years.

When people talk about ziplines in today’s world they normally mention fastest, longest and highest depending upon the location, design and company. All of these are qualifiers for some recognition but only one consistently earns the title of most spectacular from it’s riders and that is Bootleg Canyon Flightlines in Boulder City, Nevada, only 20 miles from the World Famous Las Vegas Strip.

Bootleg Canyon Flightlines (not little ziplines) is rightly called flight as the experience is much more about flying than zipping. The drops, the speed and the exhilaration is of course fantastic but what makes Flightlines such an unforgettable experience is our ability to design a trail that shows off nature.

As one of the world’s most progressive conservation companies with projects in Rwanda, Nigeria, Haiti, Guyana, Brazil, Belize, Peru, Canada and the United States: Greenheart designs Aerial Trails or Flightlines as we call them with the goal of creating a no trace trail (or path of a bird) that promotes and preserves nature. To do this we bring you to the summit of Red Mountain (which separates Boulder City from the Las Vegas valley) and provide breathtaking views of Vegas, Lake Mead and the Eldorado Valley. There we launch you at speeds of up to 60 plus mph over a series of Flightlines that cover 1.6 miles and total over 1000 feet of vertical drop. Most importantly each take off and landing provides for a more fantastic view and a different perspective of Bootleg Canyon.

With four Flightlines, experienced guides and a tour duration that allows you to take in the beauty of the Canyon we have guests realizing that Bootleg Canyon is a Vegas attraction that leaves everyone feeling like a winner. Most importantly our guests flight over the park has allowed us to create over 64 jobs nature based jobs and provide Boulder City with direct revenue that makes Bootleg Canyon Park one of a handful of sustainable and profitable parks in the U.S.A.

www.bcflightlines.com / 702.293.6885 / mailto:info@bcflightlines.com

Stripwalkers wish you a Merry Christmas;
Stripwalkers wish you a Merry Christmas;
Stripwalkers wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Good winnings to you and your kin;
Good winnings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer opened this week at Excalibur and now The Beach Boys have announced their plans to open an surf theme eatery at Bally’s. The Good Vibration Restaurant opens summer 2012.

The King of Pop exhibit has a lot of cool things like a walk through spaceship and a Michael Jackson Video Game. This is the first-ever Estate-authorized Michael Jackson Fan Fest and will give fans an up-close look at Michael Jackson memorabilia, plus items from Neverland Ranch. Fan Fest is only open til December 14th.This exhibit is a real Thriller. Tickets are $38.50.