Entertainment

Everyone has heard of the top-flight entertainment available in Vegas. But many visitors to the gaming towns in Colorado are surprised at the quality of stage acts in Black Hawk and Central City. Visitors have the opportunity to get busy dancing or just relax and listen to some high-quality sounds from both local and national acts, including Walker Williams, playing this weekend at Isle Casino Hotel. Here’s a look at some of what’s happening up the hill in September.

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There’s more to Colorado’s gaming towns in the summer than just the sound of ringing machines pouring out of open casino doors. Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek offer a variety of events and festivals in a beautiful Rocky Mountain setting. So get out your pen and calendars – here’s a rundown of some of the bigger happenings.

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If you could choose the soundtrack to your time at the tables what would it be? From the early history of 20th century popular music from the delta blues all the way up to the rock and pop of today, artists have paid tribute to the folklore of the winners (and losers!) through the modern song.

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Over the years Hollywood has always found time to revisit the characters and scenarios that make up the always exciting world of gaming.

Take a look at a list of favorites compiled by the staff at The Deal:

And e-mail us at info@ColoradoGamingNews to let us know your favorites!

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When Joe Behm worked in Frisco in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, he helped launch “Music on Main St.,” which has become one of the town’s biggest events. He brought this same enthusiasm for music promotion to the gaming towns a couple of years later, and today regularly books high-profile acts to Fortune Valley Casino.

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Casinos and live musical entertainment go hand in hand.
You can’t think of Las Vegas without imagining the glory days of Frank Sinatra, The Rat Pack, Elvis and more recently top acts like Celine Dion and Prince.

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