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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, September 16, 2007

Let's go: Vegas

Advertiser Staff

Hawaii news photo - The Honolulu Advertiser

The Air Force Thunderbirds fly in formation over Fort Adams State Park in Newport, R.I. They'll be performing at the Aviation Nation 2007 air show at Nellis Air Force Base Nov. 10 and 11.

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SEPTEMBER

27-30

Bikefest: Harleys, Big Dogs, Yamahas and every chopper imaginable will be on show this weekend at Las Vegas BikeFest. More than 35,000 people are expected to attend the event which draws more than 300 builders, manufacturers and biking apparel retailers. Entertainment and activities include the "Mr. and Miss Las Vegas BikeFest" contests, poker runs, custom bike show, competitions, and free music from 38 Special and George Thorogood. a highlight is Artistry In Iron, Master Builders' Championship to 25 of the hottest custom bikes in the world. Fremont Street Experience, www.lasvegasbikefest.com.

NOVEMBER

10-11

Aviation Nation 2007: Final air show celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Air Force. The show honors the past, present and future of American air power. Single-ship military demonstration teams and America's top civilian air performers will take to the skies.

Las Vegas' own Air Force Thunderbirds return as the featured aerial demonstration in their homecoming show and last public show of the season. Since 1953 the Thunderbirds have thrilled millions of air-show fans around the world. Nellis Air Force Base. www.AviationNation.org

16-17

Jerry Seinfeld: The comedian and author entertains as part of The Las Vegas Comedy Festival at 8 p.m. in the Ceasars Palace Colosseum. Tickets $75-$150. www.ticketmaster.com. The four-day festival lineup includes Wanda Sykes, Eddie Izzard, Bill Engvall, Chris Rock and Ellen DeGeneres and ongoing events and entertainment at the interactive TCF festival village at Caesars Palace Roman Plaza amphitheater. Festival packages begin at $150. www.thecomedyfestival.com.

ONGOING

Want to get above the neon? Here's one way to look down on the desert.

  • AJ Hackett Bungy: Whether for first-time jumpers or seasoned thrill-seekers, AJ Hackett Bungy has safely facilitated more than 1 million public bungy jumps. The tower, next door to Circus Circus, originally was built as an observation platform for visitors to gawk at the Strip panorama. Since 1993, AJ Hackett Bungy has provided a value-added spectacle — day jumping against the colorful backdrop of a city thriving on visual gimmicks, or night jumping with views of more neon than anywhere else on the planet. 810 Circus Circus Drive. 702-385-4321.