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10th Annual Public
Defender LAS VEGAS RETREAT "We ARE the Advantage" April 23-25, 2010 |
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A yearly gathering of public and private criminal defense attorneys, investigators,
legal staff, law students, spouses, or anyone with a Public Defender Attitude.
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Informal Pre-Retreat Get Together in Rhumbar at The Mirage Hotel  For
many of you arriving on Thursday or earlier, we will be getting a head
start on the Retreat activities. Thursday evening we will
informally meet at about 8pm in the Rhumbar
right by the south entrance to The Mirage Hotel. This
stylish lounge and lush outdoor patio inspired by the colors and moods
of the Caribbean. Enjoy views of the Strip and even a cigar
from the
humidor on the patio, or take a frozen drink to-go from Rhumbar’s
highly stylized frozen daiquiri bar.
This is very informal, and we have
no
reservation, let's just show up and find a table or 2, or 3, etc (ask
the hostess where the lawyers are sitting).Watch for updated location info. (We used to meet every year in Fontana Bar at Bellagio, but that lounge is often a card room now.) Return to Index
Retreat
Sign-In and Pick Up Materials in
the Florentine Room at Tuscany Suites
 We
will have the Retreat Sign-In from 1pm to 4pm in the Florentine Room at
Tuscany.
You can pick up the Retreat handout materials, your name badge, nifty
certificate of attendance, Improv tickets (if
applicable),
and details
on the Retreat. This Sign-In will also be available
throughout
the weekend, before each day's program.Return to Index
Retreat
Friday Welcome
Party in the Florentine Room at Tuscany Suites
 We
will this year have our Friday Welcome Party from 4pm to 7pm in
the Florentine Room at Tuscany.
Admission will be free for Retreat attendees, their guests (one
member of your party will need to show a Retreat name badge to
enter), and Retreat sponsors. Food and hors d'oeuvres will be
provided as well as
some
drinks, and a cash bar will also be available.Return to Index
The
Improv Comedy Show at Harrah's Hotel
 We
have now made a tradition of attending a Comedy show on the Friday
night of the Retreat, after our Welcome Party. Based
on its
reputation as one of the best comedy shows in Vegas, a large group of
attendees are again planning on doing the The Improv comedy show (take
escalator, next to Main Cage, to the 2nd floor)
at Harrah's
Las Vegas,
located across The Strip
from the
Mirage. The show usually sells out on Friday
nights.
Discount Improv tickets can be purchased with your Retreat Registration for
$28 per person (includes tax and fees - regular
ticket price is $29 plus taxes and fees making the regular total cost
over $35).
The show starts at
10:30pm but it's a good idea to be there by 10pm to get your seats.
If you have
already ordered your ticket(s) with your Retreat Registration, you
can pick them up with your Retreat materials at the Retreat Sign-In on
Friday afternoon, or at the Welcome Party Friday evening.The last few years our Retreat attendees (due to getting the tickets early) got fabulous seats. Retreat attendees had all the VIP seats ringing the stage, and most of the closest tables to the stage. The fear that a group of criminal defense types may become fodder for the comedians never materialized, but maybe this year?
Retreat
MCLE/CLE*
Speakers in the Florentine Room at Tuscany Suites
 8:30am
to 8:45am - Dave RendahlDeputy Public Defender & Retreat Organizer; Visalia, California Retreat Sign-In, welcome, announcements, coffee and donuts, pick up materials, and GPS drawing for early registrations. 8:45am to 9:00am - University of Illinois law students presentation on their Prisoners' Rights Research Project (Law Students: Sara Garber, Amy Payne, and Rick Nowak) 9:00am to 10:00am - Ronald Moore Attorney / Forensic Scientist, Law Offices of Barry T. Simons; Laguna Beach, California "Defending the DUI Case, Cross Examination of the Prosecution’s Expert" (1 hr MCLE) 10:00am to 11:10am - Peter Keane Professor and Dean Emeritus, Golden Gate University School of Law; San Francisco, California (1st presentation) "Criminal Law Impact of Recent US Supreme Court Decisions, the Year in Review" (1 hr MCLE) 10:00am to 11:00am - Morning Break 11:10am to 12:10pm - Peter Keane Professor and Dean Emeritus, Golden Gate University School of Law; San Francisco, California (2nd presentation) "Ethical Concerns and Pitfalls for the Criminal Defense Attorney" (1 hr Ethics MCLE) 12:10pm to 1:30pm - Lunch Break (on your own). Tuscany offers 3 restaurants open for lunch: The Cantina Mexican Restaurant, Marilyn's Cafe with a regular coffee shop menu and a 24-hour breakfast menu, and Beachfront Coffee with fruit smoothies, specialty coffee, and deli style sandwiches ready to go. 1:30pm to 3:30pm - Colette Tvedt Attorney, Schroeter Goldmark & Bender; Seattle, Washington "Defending Child Sexual Assault Cases... Cross Examination of Child Sexual Assault Victims" (2 hrs MCLE) 3:30pm to 3:35pm - Dave Rendahl Deputy Public Defender & Retreat Organizer; Visalia, California Day 1 closing remarks and announcements. Return to Index
2010
World
Defender Poker
Championship in the Poker Room at Tuscany Suites
 On Saturday
this year, at 5pm, after
the MCLE* program, we will be holding the 2010 Public
Defender Retreat Poker Championship.
The Tournament will be in the Tuscany's Poker Room located in the northwest corner of the casino. More details will be
provided at the Retreat. Dan Beck, a private criminal defense attorney from Massachusetts won the 2009 title (his second, and the only multiple winner). Richard Poliquin from Arizona - 2008. Dan Beck - 2007. Public Defender David Daniel from Pennsylvania - 2006. Sara Cooper, a Public Defender from Arizona - 2005. The entry fee will be $65 per person, (pay in advance with your Retreat Registration). Prize pool will be paid to the top 7 places, along with trophies, merchandise, and bragging rights. It is patterned after the World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour events. Register soon, the number of entries is limited by the size of the poker area. When you pay for your entry into the Poker Tournament, you are buying a seat. That seat is yours, and if you arrive late, or don't show up for the Tourney, your Tournament chips and hands will be blind folded until you arrive, or run out of chips. If you need to cancel after you have purchased your entry, I will assist you in selling your seat to another attendee. For more Tournament details, please call Dave at 559-636-4500. Return to Index
Music
& Dancing with a View! in VooDoo Lounge at
the Top of the Rio Hotel
  Again
this
year, we will start partying about 10pm in the VooDoo Lounge on the 51st floor at
the Rio Hotel
which is just west of The Strip and I-15 on Flamingo Rd.
Meet by the VooDoo entrance
on the 2nd floor of Masquerade Village
so we can take you in as a group, or tell the host that you are with
the Public Defender Retreat.
The VooDoo Lounge has an indoor / outdoor view of the whole
"Las
Vegas Strip" and surrounding Las Vegas lights. The patio is 2
stories high with an outdoor staircase close to the edge of the building.
Cost
will be $85 for men, and $75 for women. This
includes the
VooDoo Lounge cover
charge too (which would be $30 for men and $20 for women). We
will have
reserved
section seating, and some free drinks will be included in these entry
prices
too. You will also get a view of Vegas to die for!
The
dress code is strictly enforced and ID is required. Men
should
wear shirts with collars and no beachwear or sportswear.
Neatly
pressed and fashionable jeans are acceptable, but you should leave the
tennis shoes, flip-flops, and T-shirts in your room. You
can buy VooDoo Lounge VIP reserved section entry with your Retreat Registration.There is a free shuttle every half hour between the Rio and Harrah’s, Bally’s / Paris, and Caesars. Pick up locations are: Rio - at the Carnival World Buffet entrance, Bally's / Paris - at the Limousine entrance, Caesars Palace - at the Augusta Tower valet entrance, and Harrah's - at the Shuttle / Bus / Trolley drop off. Shuttle schedule is Mon - Wed: 10am-1am and Thurs - Sun: 10am-4am. Pick-up times are approximately every 30 minutes from each location. Sorry, no luggage allowed on shuttle bus.
Retreat
MCLE/CLE* Speakers
in the Florentine Room at Tuscany Suites
 8:30am
to 9:00am - Dave RendahlDeputy Public Defender & Retreat Organizer; Visalia, California Retreat Sign-In, welcome, announcements, coffee and donuts, and pick up materials. 9:00am to 11:00am - Steven C. Gabaeff, MD, FAAEM, Diplomat American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency and Clinical Forensic Specialist, Sutter Amador Hospital; Sacramento, California "Shaken Baby and Other Injuries in Children, a Medical Perspective Towards Assessing and Defending These Cases" (2 hrs MCLE) 11:00am to 11:10am - Morning Break 11:10am to 12:10pm - Saul Huerta and Deirdre M. Mokos Assistant Federal Defenders; Tucson, Arizona "Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions: What Attorneys Can Do to Avoid Them" (1 hr MCLE) 12:10pm to 1:30pm - Lunch Break (on your own). Tuscany offers 3 restaurants open for lunch: The Cantina Mexican Restaurant, Marilyn's Cafe with a regular coffee shop menu and a 24-hour breakfast menu, and Beachfront Coffee with fruit smoothies, specialty coffee, and deli style sandwiches ready to go. 1:30pm to 3:30pm - Nicholas G. Himonidis, JD, CCFS, CFE Founder / President, The NGH Group, Investigations; Roslyn Heights, New York "Computer Digital Evidence, What It Is? ... Where to Find It? ... How to Use It?" (2 hr MCLE) 3:30pm to 3:40pm - Dave Rendahl Deputy Public Defender & Retreat Organizer; Visalia, California Day 2 closing remarks, announcements, and future Retreat information.
Informal
Post-Retreat Get
Together in Red Square at Mandalay Bay Resort
 For
anyone staying longer than Sunday, we have started a tradition the past
few years of meeting at Red
Square
(next to
rumjungle, between the parking garage and the casino) inside Mandalay
Bay.
Red Square has a huge selection of vodka stored in lockers which are
kept well below freezing. They even supply mink coats and
hats
for vodka
tasting inside the giant freezer. Another nice touch is the
top
of the 25 foot long bar made of ice to keep your drinks cold.You can take the Las Vegas Monorail at the back of the the Flamingo Hotel to the MGM Grand (it runs from 7am to 2am). Then you can take a free 24-hour tram from the Excalibur Hotel (kitty-corner from MGM) to Mandalay Bay.
Walking,
Monorail, Double Decker Buses, Shuttles, and Taxis
 Walking
in Las Vegas? You will need a few things to start
off, Comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen and
the ever faithful chapstick. Las Vegas is in the middle of a
large desert, which equates to warm and dry, or cold and dry, or
comfortable and dry! With that in mind it is easy to
experience dehydration. So be aware, you should drink as much
water as needed. When you walk into a casino, walk right up
to any of the bars and simply ask for a glass of water, the bartenders
realize that they have hidden the water faucets right next to the
clocks and the windows.When walking around you might feel like walking the length of the strip. It’s enjoyable and there is plenty to see, what you have to realize is that those buildings on the end of the Las Vegas Boulevard are huge, hence, they look real close. From the Stratosphere to Mandalay bay is a little less than four miles, so if you’re thinking about setting up your workout regimen, you've picked a good vacation destination.  If
you would rather ride, the Las
Vegas Monorail (running
from 7am to 3am Friday through Sunday and 7am to 2am Monday
through Thursday) has trains arriving every few minutes, and takes you
up and down The Strip in 15 minutes or less at speeds up to 50 mph.
There are Monorail stations at the Sahara, Las Vegas Hilton,
Las
Vegas Convention Center, Harrah’s / Imperial Palace, Flamingo
/
Caesars Palace, Bally’s / Paris Las Vegas, and the MGM Grand.
You can walk from Tuscany Suites to the Flamingo Monorail
station
at the back of the Flamingo Hotel. Monorail tickets may be
purchased online
in advance, at station ticket vending machines (TVMs),
and at station customer service booths.There is a free tram from the Excalibur Hotel (kitty-corner from MGM) to Mandalay Bay that runs from 9am to 10:30pm daily. 
There are 24-hour buses on The Strip, including the new 97 passenger Deuce Double Decker Buses. You now have a chance to double-down your trip on the Strip with new double-decker buses adding a London touch to Vegas. Finally you'll be able to look out the window and see the glorious landscape of the Las Vegas Strip instead of tourists in SUVs. There is a free shuttle every half hour between the Rio Hotel and Harrah’s, Bally’s / Paris, and Caesars. Pick up locations are: Rio - at the Carnival World Buffet entrance, Bally's / Paris - at the Limousine entrance, Caesars Palace - at the Augusta Tower valet entrance, and Harrah's - at the Shuttle / Bus / Trolley drop off. Shuttle schedule is Mon - Wed: 10am-1am and Thurs - Sun: 10am-4am. Pick-up times are approximately every 30 minutes from each location. Sorry, no luggage allowed on shuttle bus. And taxi service is also available just outside the front doors of Tuscany, and at each hotel. Attracting 30 to 40 million visitors each year, Las Vegas has fine-tuned the art of customer service. Extend your stay to enjoy this city that epitomizes the quintessential American entertainment experience. To help plan your trip, visit http://www.VisitLasVegas.com/. Weather
The average high temperature for April in Las Vegas is 78°F (26°C) and the average low approximately 51°F (11°C) with about 25% humidity, but it can get warmer or cooler than these averages. We recommend a jacket or sweater for the evenings and maybe for the session room. Las Vegas averages 320 days of sunshine a year too, with average precipitation for April at 0.20 inches. Tipping Since Las Vegas is a service-based city, tipping is recommended according to www.Vegas.com. In case you were wondering, here are a few suggestions for leaving appropriate gratuities: Bellmen Usually $1 a bag will do, but an extra tip is suggested if you use them to make show reservations, hail cabs, or provide other additional assistance. Taxi Drivers These drivers could be the difference between missing an event and getting there with time to spare, plus they’ll help you with your bags and provide some local insights on the way. Plan on about 15 percent of your total fare to thank them for their efforts. Valet Parking and Maid Service Attendants We suggest $1 to $2 each day. Dealers Tipping a dealer is a little trickier. You can give the dealer a tip in between hands or spins, and this tip can range from $1 to as much as you want to give. You also can wait until the end of your session and tip the dealer then. Keno and Bingo Runners $1 every few rounds is acceptable and suggested even if you aren't winning. Cocktail Waitresses About $2 per round is sufficient for a small group (2-3 people). Increase that amount for larger groups. Don't fail to tip, even if you drinks are comped. Change Person Don't forget to slip a few bucks to these folks – especially if you win. Don’t try to palm off a $5 tip for a Megabucks win; it's insulting! Remember, these are just suggestions – and you’re always welcome to tip more! Return to Index
The
Volcano at The Mirage Hotel
 Before,
during, or after the Pre-Retreat Get
Together, be
sure to see the Volcano in front of the Mirage
Hotel, next to Caesars Palace Forum Shops.
Since its opening in 1989, the Mirage Volcano has been one of most popular attractions on the Las Vegas Strip. In 1996, the Volcano added new water, lighting, and sound effects. The Volcano has undergone another facelift. One of the most exciting highlights about the new volcano will be its music. Mickey Hart, the legendary Grateful Dead drummer, and Indian music composer Zakir Hussain worked together to create and perform a soundtrack exclusively for the Mirage Volcano. During the composing process, the two studied legends, myths, and history about volcanoes. As a result, they incorporated instruments from around the world. The musical masterpiece infuses chants, percussion, and other tribal elements. In addition to the intense music, the Volcano sound will come from actual eruption recordings. The Volcano's state-of-the-art sound system allows the audience to feel the rumble. "You're in the middle of the Volcano without actually getting hurt!" Hart said. "[It's] as real as you can be without experiencing the ash." Wet Design, the company responsible for The Fountains of Bellagio, is leading the design team for the Volcano. The $25 million project includes things like two Volcano systems, a lagoon, and fire shooters that shoot flames on demand. These massive fireballs are capable of shooting more than 12 feet into the air. The volcano also has waterfalls with surrounding pools featuring fire and smoke effects. The Mirage Volcano is open now and erupts nightly every hour on the hour from dusk until 11pm, weather permitting. Return to Index
New B.B.
King's Blues Club at The Mirage Hotel
 For
dinner before, or live entertainment after the Pre-Retreat
Get
Together, you could try the new B.B. Kings Blues Club in The Mirage
Hotel, next to Caesars Palace Forum Shops.
The thrill is back. Southern food and Blues music take center stage at the Mirage with B.B. King's Blues Club. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night meals, B.B. King's introduces guests to a variety of Creole cuisine. Signature items include fried dill pickles, Gumbo Ya Ya Straight from the Bayou, Lip Smacking Ribs, Southern fried catfish and banana bread pudding. Signature drinks include Boll Weevil and the Wang Dang Doodle. Your stomach may be entertained by the fried food and Creole spices, but your ears will be overwhelmed by the soulful sounds of the Blues performed by not only a house band but plenty of guest entertainers. The 558-seat venue has four bars; one outside looking into the club and three inside, all with views of the stage and entertainment. The club also features a retail area where you can purchase souvenir T-shirts, glassware, guitar picks, and more. Return to Index
Wildlife
Habitat at the Flamingo Hotel
 Amid
the neon lights and slot machines, the Flamingo offers a refreshing
oasis with its 15 acre Wildlife Habitat which is free and
open 24 hours a day.Guests will feel as if they have been transported to a tropical island as they take refuge in the habitat, located next to the Flamingo's pool area. Full of photo opportunities, the habitat is filled with lush foliage imported from around the world including varieties of pines, palms, and magnolia. Visitors can take a stroll on winding walkways alongside streams and waterfalls, or on bridges over lagoons and ponds. Benches scattered throughout the area allow guests the chance to sit back and enjoy the view. The Wildlife Habitat at the Flamingo is home to more than 300 birds, including Impeyn and silver pheasants, Gambel's quail, a Crown crane, two ibis, swans, ducks, and parrots. However, the most notable are likely the Chilean flamingos. But birds aren't the only wildlife that can be seen in the habitat; there is an abundance of turtles and koi as well. Return to Index
The Springs
Preserve
 The Springs
Preserve
is a 180-acre cultural institution designed to commemorate Las Vegas'
dynamic history and to provide a vision for a sustainable future.The Preserve features museums, galleries, outdoor concerts and events, colorful botanical gardens, and an interpretive trail system that meanders through a scenic wetland habitat. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1978, the Preserve is located approximately three miles west of downtown Las Vegas. The Preserve is known as the birthplace of Las Vegas and represents one of the richest and most unique cultural and biological resources in Southern Nevada. The Preserve is open 10am to 6pm daily. Trails close at dusk. The Springs Preserve is located at 333 S Valley View Blvd, between US 95 and Alta Drive. Return to Index
Fountains, Lobby Ceiling, and
Botanical
Conservatory at the Bellagio Hotel
   If
you get over to
the Bellagio,
be sure to see the the Fountain
show on their 8 acre lake in front of the hotel. There are
more
than 1,200 nozzles, moving and stationary, and some that shoot up to
500 feet high, that make it possible to stage fountain displays
coordinated to music with more than 4,500 lights. Check their
website for schedules.The Bellagio hotel lobby has a 70 by 30 foot, 40,000 pound ceiling sculpture chandelier made of 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers by world renowned artist, Dale Chihuly. Every single flower is different. The lobby is open 24 hours a day. Located just beyond the lobby and front desk area of the Bellagio hotel is the Conservatory & Botanical Gardens. The 13,573 square foot atrium has a 50 foot high arched-glass ceiling. They put up a new display 5 times a year: spring, summer, fall, the holidays, and Chinese New Year. It is open 24 hours a day every day, except when they are changing out all the flowers, plants, trees, and decorations. Return to Index
Carnaval Court Bar &
Grill at Harrah's Hotel
 Before
or after the Improv Comedy Show,
you could check out the open air Carnaval Court Bar & Grill
at Harrah's is next to the Ghiradelli Ice Cream
Parlor. Carnaval Court is a festive outdoor street fair with
free
admission, flair bartenders, casual restaurant, dancing to live cover
bands, and a bunch of shops and kiosks
selling a variety of snack foods and souvenirs. The hours are
noon to 2am Sunday through Thursday and noon to 3am Friday and Saturday.
New MGM
MIRAGE
CityCenter Between Bellagio and Monte
Carlo
 The
new CityCenter
is the largest private development in U.S. history. A the
joint
venture between MGM MIRAGE and Dubai
World, CityCenter is an unprecedented architectural paradigm
for the ideal modern city that has the potential to redefine
contemporary urban design throughout the world. The more than
$11 billion mixed-use development, built on 68 acres along the Las
Vegas
Strip between the Bellagio and Monte Carlo resorts, confirms a cultural
and lifestyle revival of city living. The groundbreaking
design introduces a dazzling vertical city in the heart of Las Vegas’
sprawling horizontal grid. The 18 million square foot,
multi-use project features ARIA, a soaring 61 story, 4,000 room
resort casino; three non-gaming hotels including Las Vegas’ first
Mandarin Oriental; approximately 2,600 luxury residences; and The
Crystals, CityCenter’s 500,000 square foot retail and entertainment
district. CityCenter represents the most
significant privately financed project in the United States.
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Lake of
Dreams Show at Wynn Hotel
 Unlike
some other free entertainment on The Strip, you have to go inside of
the Wynn
Hotel to see their 3 acre Lake of Dreams show because it is
located behind an 8 story mountain which is covered with 1,500 alpine
trees. You can stand and watch the shows, and there are
balconies
and patios at several bars and restaurants where you can sit down and
have a drink or a meal while watching. The various 2 to 5
minute
shows are put on after dark
every 20 to 30 minutes. Click here for a short video which is a montage of several of the Lake of Dreams shows. Return to Index
Eiffel
Tower at Paris Las Vegas Hotel
 Located
in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip just south of Flamingo Road,
visitors can catch great views nearly 50 stories above the ground.
From the observation deck, which stands at 460 feet, guests
are able to see the entire valley. And while the Eiffel Tower is a popular romantic
destination, all types of guests come and see this attraction.
The Eiffel Tower replica is about half the size of the
original in France. While these two vary in height, there are
many similarities between them. Both have an enclosed
observation deck for safety as well as a glass elevator to admire the
stunning vistas on the way to the top. For a quieter, more
intimate experience without sacrificing the view, guests can dine in
elegance at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant on the
11th floor of the Tower.Return to Index
Show in the Sky at the Rio Hotel's Masquerade Village
 While
you are at the Rio for the Retreat's Music
& Dancing with a View! at the VooDoo Lounge on
Saturday night,
try
to schedule some time to see this free hourly music and dance Show in the Sky in the Rio's Masquerade
Village.
There are three different shows featuring stunning dancers in
eye-popping costume fashions from the likes of DKNY and Victoria's
Secret. And there are floats, which are lit by thousands of
tiny
light bulbs, gliding around the ceiling carrying more dancers who throw
"Mardi Gras" beads to a few lucky spectators on the floor below
and on the balcony level (where the elevators are that we take to the
VooDoo
Lounge). The show is performed hourly from 7pm to
midnight every Thursday through Sunday. (You can even ride on
the
floats too, tickets may be purchased at the Rio Box Office or by
clicking here.)There is a free shuttle every half hour between the Rio and Harrah’s, Bally’s / Paris, and Caesars. Pick up locations are: Rio - at the Carnival World Buffet entrance, Bally's / Paris - at the Limousine entrance, Caesars Palace - at the Augusta Tower valet entrance, and Harrah's - at the Shuttle / Bus / Trolley drop off. Shuttle schedule is Mon - Wed: 10am-1am and Thurs - Sun: 10am-4am. Pick-up times are approximately every 30 minutes from each location. Sorry, no luggage allowed on shuttle bus. Return to Index
See the
New Historic Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas
 The
Fremont Street Experience
is located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas on the historic street
that started it all. The world-famous, one-of-a-kind
entertainment
venue is home to Viva Vision, the biggest big screen on the planet.
More than 12 million lights in the Viva Vision canopy and
550,000
watts of concert quality sound pumped to speakers throughout the venue
produce an incredible array of eye-popping imagery and heart pounding
music. Viva Vision shows appear nightly on the hour beginning
at dusk
and are free and open to the public. The giant 1,500 foot long LED
screen towers 90 feet above a pedestrian mall lined with unique retail
shopping kiosks and two permanent performance stages. Ten
legendary
casinos line Fremont Street Experience with more than 60 restaurants
and thousands of loose slots. Free concerts, special events,
and
roaming street performers entertain the nearly 17 million visitors who
come to experience this vintage Vegas attraction each year. The
city of Las Vegas created a new entertainment district located in the
heart of downtown Las Vegas: Fremont East.
Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, the Fremont East
Entertainment District sits adjacent to the popular tourist attraction,
the Fremont Street Experience. More than a dozen new
nightclub
and dining venues have been recruited in and near the Fremont East
District. Area venues include: Atomic Liquor's Cocktail Lounge - 917 Fremont St. (702) 384-7371. Ultimate "Old Vegas" bar. Beauty Bar - 517 Fremont St. (702) 598-1965. Bar featuring retro 1960s beauty parlor theme. Concept made popular by TV series, Sex And The City. Brass Lounge - 425 Fremont St. upstairs from Hennessey's Tavern (702) 382-1182. Jazz lounge and live music venue. The Bunkhouse - 124 S. 11th St. (702) 384-4536. Cowboy tavern and grill featuring bands performing a variety of music: punk, rock, blues, country and more. Celebrity - 201 N. Third St. (702) 384-2582. Live entertainment venue. Open for special events. Dino's Lounge - 1516 Las Vegas Blvd. So. in 18b Arts District (702) 382-3894. Neighborhood bar with live bands. Don't Tell Mama - 517 Fremont St. (702) 207-0788. Piano bar encouraging pub-style sing-alongs. Downtown Cocktail Room - 111 Las Vegas Blvd. (702) 880-3696. Upscale urban Bohemian neighborhood gathering place.  Gold Diggers
- 129 E. Fremont St. at the Golden Nugget Hotel Casino,
(702) 385-7111. Dance club and lounge featuring balcony overlooking the
Fremont Street Experience as well as Gold Digger Dancers atop the bar. The Griffin - 511 Fremont St. (702) 382-0577. Cozy lodge atmosphere. The Grotto Bar - 129 Fremont St. at the Golden Nugget Hotel Casino (702) 386-8341. Poolside bar. Hennessey’s Tavern - 425 Fremont St., Ste. 110 (702) 382-4421. Traditional Irish pub concept. Hogs & Heifers - 201 N. Third St., Ste. #130, (702) 676-1457. New York "bikers and babes" bar that served as inspiration for the film Coyote Ugly (and subsequent chain of bars / clubs). Jam Session - 600 E. Fremont St. in the El Cortez Hotel and Casino (702) 385-5200. Las Vegas Comedy Club - 202 Fremont St. (702) 275-1823. Canyon Club in Four Queens Casino. Stand-up comedy club. Las Vegas Country Saloon - 425 Fremont St., Ste. #220 (second floor) (702) 382-3531. Country and western-themed bar and dance area. Mickie Finnz Fish House & Bar - 425 Fremont St. (702) 382-4204. Beach-themed restaurant and bar. The Plaza Showroom - 1 S. Main St. on the casino level floor of the Plaza Hotel & Casino. (702) 386-2110 or (702) 386-2444. Sidebar - 201 N. Third St., Ste. #120 (702) 259-9700. Cozy wine and cigar bar. Thunderbird Lounge at the Aruba Hotel - 1215 Las Vegas Blvd. So. (702) 383-3100. Features live entertainment. Triple George Grill - 201 N. Third St., Ste. #120, (702) 384-2761. Bar and upscale San Franciscan bistro. Vue Bar - 301 Fremont St. inside Fitzgerald's Hotel & Casino (702) 388-2400. Casino bar overlooking the Fremont Street Experience.
Soar from a Mountaintop
 Bootleg Canyon Flightlines
consists of a multi-run and multi-line series of lines that range in
length from 1150 to 2550 feet. After guests assemble at the base
for orientation and training, groups of approximately 12 guests are
shuttled up to the top of Red Mountain where they will begin their
descent on a series of 4 lines flying across canyons at speeds of up to
50 mph. Located in Boulder City, Nevada which is about a half
hour southeast of Las Vegas. The entire tour package will last
approximately 2.5 hours and covers a total of 1.56 miles. Open
daily, with tours throughout the day. Tour times change seasonally.
Passengers must be at least 75 pounds. Maximum weight per
person is 250 pounds.
Chill Out
in minus5 Las Vegas at Mandalay Place in Mandalay
Bay Resort
 While you're at Mandalay Bay for
the Post-Retreat Get Together,
you might want to check out the minus5 Las Vegas lounge located at
the entrance to The Shoppes at Mandalay Place just
to the left of House of Blues off the Mandalay
Bay
Casino.18 tonnes of ice have gone into the creation of this ice-cold experience. Everything within the ice lounge is made entirely from ice; the walls that enclose you, the seats that you sit on, the amazing sculptures that surround you, and even the glasses that you sip our famous vodka-based cocktails from. After a minus5 experience is the minus5 Lodge, a warm, rustic, Aspen-style lodge pub themed after great arctic explorers, adjacent to the minus5 ice lounge, which combines outstanding cuisine with a superior beverage list. You can take the Las Vegas Monorail at the back of the the Flamingo Hotel to the MGM Grand (it runs from 7am to 2am). Then you can take a free 24-hour tram from the Excalibur Hotel (kitty-corner from MGM) to Mandalay Bay. Tuscany
Suites & Conference Room Floor Plan (PDF)
Google Map Directions to Tuscany Suites Las Vegas Strip Map | Downtown Las Vegas Map | Las Vegas and Surrounding Area Map Las Vegas Maps Provided By Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority *
The
Tulare County Public Defender certifies that
this
activity has been approved for
MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 10 hours with 1 of the hours in ethics. Tulare County Public Defender is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider. We routinely get CLE pre-approval in a number of states, and I will assist any attendee with CLE credit in their jurisdictions. Contact Dave Rendahl at 1-559-636-4500 or Email for MCLE/CLE info on your state or jurisdiction (no state has ever denied credit for prior Retreats). |
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