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Jun Polistico. Known as the Philippines’ top balladeer, Mr. Polistico makes his San Diego debut on September 8th at 3:00 p.m. Mr. Polistico mixes his own stylings of vocal classics with incredible impersonations of the greats—Sinatra, Mathis, Nat King Cole and even Elvis! He also includes Tagalog and Visayan favorites. The Quiet Storm, one of San Diego’s popular bands, opens the live concert event titled “A Golden September.” Also appearing is the popular hip-hop dance troupe, Culture Shock.
Viejas Casino
Viejas Casino features great headlining acts for its “Concerts in the Park” series in Viejas’ 1,500-seat outdoor theater. Concerts run from June through September, and this year included Blondie, Natalie Cole and George Benson, Chicago and the biggest draw of the series, Bill Cosby, coming on September 21st. Viejas Casino also features (weather permitting) a nightly free sound and light show called “Night re: The Legend Endures,” a spectacular multimedia presentation using
music, laser and strobe lights, fountains, reworks, fog, multi-screen projection, special effects and a live actor, the eighteen-year old hero of the story. This is a riveting extravaganza that depicts a magical, traditional Indian legend and is well worth seeing.
Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort
The newly opened Harrah’s Rincon Casino and Resort has an unbelievable schedule of entertainment available only to its player’s club patrons (better get those cards!). In mid-August, Shirley Jones performed a wonderful RichardRogers2002CentennialconcertinHarrah’s Rincon beautiful Oasis Lounge as part of promotion for Harrah’s Rincon player’s club. Ms. Jones, who starred in “Carousel” and “Oklahoma!” on Broadway, was an exceptional treat. More entertainment surprises are planned for Harrah’s Rincon player’s club members as special comps.
Inland Empire Casino Entertainment
Inland Empire casinos offer an amazing variety of entertainment. Cahuilla Creek Casino, Agua Caliente Casino, Fantasy Springs Casino, Pechanga Resort & Casino, San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, Soboba Casino, and Trump 29 Casino all have headlining entertainment. Casino Morongo and Spa Resort & Casino have local entertainers in their lounges.
Cahuilla Creek Casino
Cahuilla Creek Casino has featured Jefferson Starship, Vanilla Fudge and Canned Heat—all on the same bill! And in September look for comedian Red Bone. Cahuilla Creek recently hosted a Karaoke Superbowl night—a fun, rollicking event—and has live entertainment in its Club 371 on weekends.
Trump 29 Casino
Trump 29 Casino opens its brand new 2,500-seat showroom, The Spotlight, on September 28th. The amazing opening headliner is Marc Anthony. The Spotlight is the biggest and only indoor, climate- controlled entertainment venue in the Coachella Valley. October and November entertainment includes Cheap Trick, Engelbert Humperdink, Kansas, Art Garfunkel, Paul Rodriguez and Tony Bennett! Trump 29 has created a varied and exciting entertainment program for the remaining of 2002 with artists that include Chaka Khan, Lou Rawls, Brian Setzer, Tony Orlando, Don Rickles, the Temptations and Louie Anderson.
Pechanga Resort & Casino
Pechanga Resort & Casino, with its multiple entertainment venues including a gorgeous 1,200-seat theater, two lounges and an enormous 24,000 sq. ft. grand ballroom, has an awesome entertainment program that includes Wynonna and the Doobie Brothers, boxing events (including T.G.I. Fight Nights), and Broadway musicals. The October Theater Arts International
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Check out the entertainment you can see from September through the end of the year. Check with the casinos to learn about their most current entertainment offerings. (Note that dates and acts are subject to change, so call the casinos to verify times and purchase tickets.)
9/8 Filipino Concert with Jun Polistico, The Quiet Storm and Culture Shock. 3 p.m., Pala Casino’s Event Center. Call 760-510-4555 or Ticketmaster at 619-240-8497.
9/13 Wynonna at Pechanga Resort & Casino’s Pechanga Showroom. Call 909-303-2507.
9/15 Mexican Independence Day Celebration at Soboba Casino. Call 1-888-772-7626.
9/17–18 Chicago at Viejas Concerts in the Park. Call 619-445-5400 or Ticketmaster at 619-240-8497.
9/21 Bill Cosby at Viejas Concerts in the Park. Call 619-445-5400 or Ticketmaster at 619-240-8497.
9/28 Marc Anthony at the grand opening of Trump 29’s The Spotlight Showroom. Call 1-866-trump-29.
9/28 King of the Cage at Soboba Casino. Call 1-888-772-7626.
10/4 The Doobie Brothers perform at Pechanga Resort & Casino’s Pechanga Showroom. Call 909-303-2507.
10/5 Cheap Trick at The Spotlight Showroom at Trump 29 Casino. Call 1-866-trump-29.
10/6 Olivia Newton-John at the Fantasy Springs Casino Amphitheater. Call 800-827-2946.
10/10–13 The Indian National Rodeo Finals at Soboba Casino. Call 1-888-772-7626.
10/12 Kansas at The Spotlight Showroom at Trump 29 Casino. Call 1-866-trump-29.
10/17 Lone Star at Agua Caliente Casino’s Cahuilla Showroom. Call the box of ce at 760-202-2600.
10/17 Engelbert Humperdink performs at The Spotlight Showroom at Trump 29 Casino. Call 1-866-trump-29.
10/18–20 See the hit Broadway Musical Grease at Pechanga Resort & Casino’s Pechanga Showroom. Call 909-303-2507.
10/19 Art Garfunkel at The Spotlight Showroom at Trump 29 Casino. Call 1-866-trump-29.
Jun Polistico, Asia’s “Mr. Golden Voice” and the Philippines’ Top Balladeer Performs at Pala Casino
Olivia Newton-John Concludes her “Heartstrings Tour” at Fantasy Springs Casino’s Amphitheater on October 6th
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