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AA8 The Sacramento Bee Sunday November 1 1 1984 Cutting horses movi ng into Reno spotlight Nevada Gambol By Mel Shields Oaffl0j (SlfiL At one point in his show Engelbert Humperdinck gets two ladies up on stage seats them each to a side then croons to them advancing closer and closer more and more seductively until he plants a healthy kiss upon their more-than-eager lips The gift for such participation is an authentic Engelbert Humperdinck handkerschief bathed in authentic Engelbert Humperdinck sweat You may be the lucky recipient through Thursday at Tahoe Tickets are finally on sale for the Alex Ramos vs James Kinchen United States Boxing Association middleweight title fight at Caesars Tahoe Nov 24 NBC will televise the event live from the Cascade Showroom Preliminary bouts yet to be announced will begin at 10:30 am with the main event expected to commence around noon Tickets are $50 $25 and $10 Toll free: 800-648-SHOW "I know wondering how I can keep dancing like this Well because of all the smiles and applause that you put out it really is the sort of gush put out by The Right Touch the new lounge entry at the MGM running through Wednesday so-so effort nothing worth a rush to see Arriving this week: Pat Collins the for yet another popular month at the MGM Den accompanied by Mark Francis and Voyce newcomers opening Wednesday the Steppen Stones a dance-song act that has gotten consistently better since the debut four years ago at the Reno Hilton Tuesday and Heart the all-female rockers back for another Caesars Tahoe round Thursday through Saturday stage with ice and runs a production show centered around a major skating star been Peggy Fleming in the past but 1985 will see Dorothy Hamil along with Tai and Randy The show is called on and will run Jan 4-24 Scott Hamilton has been booked but has canceled Finally Bill Cosby hot off his stupendous success with his new television situation comedy will team with Sammy Davis the grand old man of once again This time the double bonanza will run Jan 25-31 at Tahoe AROUND the Silver Circle: Caesars Tahoe recently awarded a five-star rating by the Exxon Travel Guide is making $5 million in improvements including a Chinese restaurant and new cabaret to house its popular comedy series This week at Caesars finds a Greek festival with dancing to the renowned Trio Bel Canto just back from a command performance for the king of Greece Also featured will be a food festival in the Evergreen Buffet with an elaborate Greek menu a traditional Greek-style barbecue Friday and a $2500 buy-in Barboot tournament (with a $5 game open to those uninstructed in this Greek dice pastime) the little female impersonater show that tried its shaved legs this summer at the Sundowner Hotel has proved to be a success So much so it seems the producers have decided to hold it over until April at least The three-person cast performs three shows nightly seven nights a week wOME OF THE most highly trained animals will be competing Monday through next Sunday at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center as plays host to the annual cutting futurity The cutting horse able to work Independently of its rider with mental and physical quickness puts on quite a show of native intelligence and agility that some say is greater than any other horse can demonstrate The horse is given 2l2 minutes to demonstrate its prowess in cutting and keeping a cow from the herd Judgment is based on the animal's ability to anticipate the movements and on its skill in maneuvering With $600000 in prize money at stake is the second richest cutting event in the country attracting top horses and riders from the United States and Canada in three classes of competition open non-pro and gelding The open and gelding categories featuring $100000 added purses are open to professional and non-professional riders The non-pro division for riders who do not make their living training and showing cutting horses offers a $25000 added prize ALMOST WITHOUT exception the cutting horse comes from the quarter horse breed It is strong and light and possesses a valuable blend of power speed and balance consequently it can drive turn stop pivot andloutrace an angry and scampering pnd frightened cow It is easily thq aristocrat of working cow horses- The event is open to the public Monday through Friday and is free on those days tickets will be available for $5 for the final two days of competition The action also can be viewed on live closed-circuit television in casino and hotel rooms Cutting futurities have been held for a long time but only recently have they gained such prestige and popularity to be sponsored by clubs and organizations This is a keenly anticipated event on the circuit and many people who have never been to a futurity find the atmosphere very casual and pleasant NEW BOOKINGS: It was just a matter of time given their reteaming and new-found popularity The Everly Brothers will play Tahoe Nov 29 through Dec 2 The Nugget hotel tower in Sparks is set to open Dec 26 Red Skelton will play in the Celebrity Room to celebrate both that event and New Dec 29-31 Woody Herman will play in the convention center at the Nugget the same nights Sawyer Brown won the latest edition of Search" That has land- ed him a Reno cabaret date through Nov 18 About every three years Tahoe fills its South Shore room fil fi' PcpperiMlI lau A Casino 2707 SO VIRGINIA oAF-JliQn MMY TAHOE-NOVEMBER SPECIAL PER COUPLE BED SUN-THUBS EXC HOLS $44-4781 EXPIRES 121384 'WE EaLVuXM lMWFUT AT JOHN TAHOE NUOOET MO Oeatno Script Fraa Caaliw 8ua Olacount 8 Ticket! 3 'A Stock Pom Caelnoa Oiecount Book 11 tor MnK 24 Hours Security Patrol Boat Trip etc Comp Mowapopar Ontontted Coffee to Room ImmactoataivCtoanRoom DD Phone Cabla Color TV Qut FtoffBon A Soe King Franklin Motel So Lotto Tattoo 3988 Pino Blvd te on ParkLafl onPinc IQJEtCASINO COMPLEX Convini(nt Frit Par king Nightly' pjtiuartalnniint IrtimaculaUu Dacoritor From From niianaBQiHBraal) GAMBLERS 2 days 1 night 3 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HUk TO ASINOS POOL SAUNA UuUK ASINO St 8IPT WOOtH WO UO discount on jr 505 Burtl-T DINNER I 2 81 Ot KS JO ASINO Pt ff RSON OOl IBl Of DKUXF ROOMS MJN i Rl SPAt AV All Afltfc COLOR IV 1 HOUPAyU KOI I'JFD TAHOE WEST MOTOR LODGE 9t 544-6455 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE SUBJfCTTOtHANUE BY MLiMI EXPIRES I 3MJ5 iBIBBBBBBQHd per person dbl occupancy per person dbl occupancy per room single or double limited availability holidays excluded must be 21 advanced reservations only subect to cancellations Hotel and Casino 2 blocks east of Circus Circus Acres of Free Parking WARM UP TO HOTTEST DEAL MGM Showtime at the Grand Only per person Both packages include: Deluxe accommodations Complimentary welcome cocktails in your room Valuable casino coupon book Buffet dinner for two Tax not included Advance reservations required Sunday-Wednesday arrivals only Other restrictions may apply Call Harvey's today and reserve the Holiday package of your choice well in advance 800-648-3361 $29 Join the fun and excitement at the Nugget! 8 Great Restaurants Giant Casino Nightly Entertainment A scenic drive through the Sierras in comfortable new coaches STAGE HDJES Resort HotelCasino Stateline( Mr-Rated Mobil 4-StatfAAA Four Diamond SACRAMENTO Florin Baker Donuts 392-8466 ARDEN FAIR 929-8505 BRAU HOF 489-7643 HOLIDAY INN 1-80 and 80 338-5800 Take advantage of best winter vacation value and get: Luxury room accommodations for one night I Cocktail performance of Hollywood (includes two cocktails) I All taxes and gratuities for package items included This special offer is subject to availability So make your reservations today! Valid November 18 1884 through January 31 1385 All prices based on double occupancy Amenta's grandest entertainment resort See your Trarel Agent or 'phone toll free: (800) 648-5080 Ask for Operator 3m IBUStSERVlCEiTO' CITRUS HEIGHTS Golden Donuts 722-7491 RANCHO CORDOVA Coffee Shop 369-6487 AUBURN Old World Deli 685-7337 AMADOR STAGE LINES 444-7880 Win a round trip for two on NEW EVE Seethe Red Skelton Show Stay in our new Hotel Tower Drawing coupons available with purchase of ticket to Nugget Drawing Nov 30 Adults Only Reno Area's Favonte Hotel-Casino ILttcIkc ILsalke xf CASIE BONUS VERY HARR AH'S Engelbert Humperdinck baa 1 OR 2 PERSONS SUNDAY thru FRIDAY present your Round Trip ticket from a scheduled Caesars bus operator and we'll give you $15 00 CASH At Lake Tahoe Thru Nov 17 COMING NEXT: SHOWROOM CLOSED Nov 18 thru 21 Bill CosbyPatti Page Nov 22 thru 28 The Ecrly Brothers Nov 29 thru Dec 2 1 SATURDAY your Round Trip ticket is good for $9 00 CASH FOR DAILY DEPARTURE INFORMATION CALL: aa Sacramento (916) 444-6800 Folsom (916) 985-4411 SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1-24 1984 CDCC CARAFE For hotel guest with rncc of wine Greyhound East Sacramento Rancho Cordova (916) 482-4993 (916) 363-1036 Town Placerville (916) 677-7267 (916) 622-7200 Trailways Brau Hoff Rancho Cordova (916) 489-7668 McCormicks Travel (916) 361-2037 Sacramento (916) 443-2044 Amador Stage Sacramento Rancho Cordova (916) 444-7880 Coffee Shop (916) 369-6487 two in the Hickory Pit BmV WEEKENDS SUITES AND HOLIDAY PERIODS HIGHER ROOMS AVAILABLE if not we ll place you FREE VALUABLE FUN PACKAGE PRESENT THIS AD TO COURTESY BOOTH THIS AD REDEEMABLE FOR ONE FUN PACKAGE ONLY 1 PER PERSON PER DAY TOLL FREE 800648-5010 702329-0711 Tony Orlando In Reno Thru Nov 21 COMING NEXT: Lee Greenwood Nov 22 thru 28 Don Rickies Nov 29 thru Dec 5 Janie trickeJim Stafford Dt-c 6 thru 12 Harrahs Shm rivfilions rrpti no rarlirr than one room In adMfue Krst nation wrvkr 7 a to midnight BOOMH )r 73 ti HO RcriO 3nd LclkoTahOG H0TELCASIN0 RENO.