WEEKEND FOOD & FUN

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MOTOR TREND INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW featuring domestic and import models including alternative fuel vehicles and fuel-efficient compact cars, crossovers, SUVs and trucks, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. today through Sunday at the Las Vegas Convention Center --�Hall S-3, 3150 Paradise Road, $8 for adults, $5 for seniors, military and ages 7-12, children six and younger are free. Two-for-one special for college students with I.D. today. On Sunday, ages 12 and younger are free with a paying adult. Free parking will be offered in the center's Silver Lot No. 4. For more information visit http://www.motortrendautoshows.com/.

DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN featuring live music Wednesday at Fremont Street Experience, downtown between Main Street and Las Vegas Boulevard, with Lady Antebellum at 6 p.m. and Heidi Newfield at 9 p.m. on the First Street Stage, and the Road Hammers at 6 p.m. and Mark Chesnutt at 9 p.m. on the Third Street Stage, free (678-5777).

ARIAT COUNTRY CHRISTMAS WESTERN GIFT EXPO featuring western wear, artwork, jewelry and more 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday through Dec. 14 at Sands Expo Center, 201. E. Sands Ave., free (733-5556).

THE GIFT OF LIGHTS Hours are 5-10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and holidays, 5-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays through Jan. 4 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. Admission is $13 per vehicle, $2 off admission with a bag of gently used items to be donated to Goodwill of Southern Nevada (451-1641).

CHOCOLATE WONDERLAND ethel's Holiday Cactus Garden will be open from sundown to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1 at 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson (800-680-0150).

WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL featuring live entertainment, carriage rides, a train ride, Santa Claus and more, 5-9 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through Dec. 18 and daily Dec. 19-30 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for ages 5-17, and includes admission to the galleries and museums (822-7700).

'BELIEVE IN MAGIC' the Fashion Show mall's annual free holiday show will be performed in the Great Hall at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through Dec. 7 and daily Dec. 12-17 and Dec. 19-24 at 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South (784-7000).

HOLIDAY STREETMOSPHERE PERFORMANCES the Streetmosphere performers in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian will be performing holiday music at various times daily through Dec. 25 in St. Mark's Square and in front of the Movado and Ann Taylor stores at 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. South (414-4500).

November 28
Chris Botti
Green Vally Ranch
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November 28
Frank Caliendo
Treasure Island
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November 28
The Sisters of Mercy
House of Blues
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November 28
Bret Michaels
Aliante Station
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November 28-29
Tony Bennett
Las Vegas Hilton
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November 28-29
David Spade
Planet Hollywood Resort
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November 28-29
Findlay Toyota Las Vegas Invitational
Orleans Arena
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November 28-30
Bette Midler
Caesars Palace
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November 28-30
The Kingston Trio
South Point Casino
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November 28-30
Brandon Bennett Elvis My Way
Suncoast Hotel
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November 28-30
Motor Trend International Auto Show
Las Vegas Convention Center
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November 29
Commodores
Silverton Casino
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November 29
Jolin Tsa
Mirage Hotel
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November 29
Jonas Brothers
MGM Grand Arena
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November 29
Smashing Pumpkins
Palms Casino
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November 29
Bell Biv Devoe
House of Blues
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November 29
Vicente Fernandez
Mandalay Bay
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November 29
Chris Botti
Aliante Station
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November 29
Faster Pussycat
Canyon Club
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November 29-30
Miss Rodeo America
Orleans Hotel
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November 30
The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Hard Rock Hotel
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November 30
Terry Fator
Las Vegas Hilton
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December 1-3
Jody Nix
South Point Casino
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December 1-6
Miss Rodeo America
Orleans Hotel
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December 1-7
David Copperfield
Las Vegas Hilton
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December 2-3
Bette Midler
Caesars Palace
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December 3
WEC Torres vs. Tapia
Hard Rock Hotel
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December 3
Five Finger Death Punch
House of Blues
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December 3
22nd Annual Downtown Hoedown
Fremont Street Experience
Free Show


December 4
Secondhand Serenade
Jillian's
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December 4-5
Benny Binion Bucking Horse & Bull Sale
South Point Casino
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December 4-5
Billy Childers
South Point Casino
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December 4-13
50th Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
Thomas & Mack Center
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