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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, April 29, 2007

Let's go: Vegas

By Chris Oliver
Advertiser Staff Writer

View organs and partial body specimens in real human bodies that have been dissected and preserved, in "Bodies ... The Exhibition" at the Tropicana.

www.tropicanalv.com

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MAY

4-6

First Annual Holistic & Metaphysical Fair: Alternative choices for your body, mind, spirit health and the environment. Astrology, tarot, palmistry, clairvoyant readings, aura portraits, massage and reflexology plus "green drinks," vitamin supplements and fresh baked breads. Creative vendors and artisans, mini lectures, door prizes. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Cashman Convention Center 850 N. Las Vegas Blvd. Admission: $5; weekend pass $12, www.lvhmf.com, (970) 472-0200.

6

Hog Wild for Kids 2nd Annual Motorcycle Run: Hogs & Heifers Saloon's charity motorcycle ride and event benefits Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation with all proceeds benefiting Camp Cartwheel, a camp for children undergoing care/treatment with NVCCF and their siblings, Hog Wild riders cruise the scenic back roads through Red Rock and out to The Mountain Springs Saloon and back. Registration is 8-10 a.m.; $20 per rider, $10 for each additional rider. A barbecue party follows at Hogs & Heifers Saloon, 201 N. 3rd St., with the Moanin' Blacksnakes, a live auction and raffle including show tickets, dinners, apparel and other items. (702) 676-1457.

JUNE

2

Fifth Annual Best In Show: Hosted by the Las Vegas Animal Foundation to showcase shelter dogs, while raising money and awareness for The Animal Foundation. Doors open at noon, show begins at 1 p.m., Orleans Arena. Tickets: $12.50, adults, $5 ages 2-10 and seniors. www.orleansarena.com.

ONGOING

"Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition": The Titanic Exhibit includes a full replica of the Titanic's Grand Staircase and Promenade Deck. Within the Promenade, visitors can experience the same weather conditions as passengers on the fateful night of the Titanic, and see more than 300 authentic artifacts. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., daily through Memorial Day, Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Admission: $22 adults; $20 seniors; $15 children. (702) 739-2411, www.tropicanalv.com/ent_titanic.asp.

"Bodies ... The Exhibition": See 21 whole-body specimens and more than 260 organs and partial body specimens up-close, look inside the human skeletal, muscular, respiratory, reproductive and circulatory systems. These real human bodies have been meticulously dissected, preserved through an innovative process and respectfully presented, giving visitors the opportunity to view the beauty and complexity of their own organs and systems. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., daily through Memorial Day. Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. S. Admission: $24 adults, $22 seniors, $16 children 12 and younger. (702) 739-2411, www.tropicanalv.com/ent_bodies.asp.

Reach Chris Oliver at coliver@honoluluadvertiser.com.