JOAN SEBASTIAN, SINGER, COMPOSER, ACTOR COMES TO FANTASY SPRINGS

Joan Sebastian, a popular three time Grammy Award and five time Latin Grammy Award winning Mexican singer and songwriter will perform at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday June 16th. He has composed hundreds of pop songs and has been a regular staple on the top-40 charts in Mexico since his career began in 1977.

Sebastian has been recognized by critics and colleagues for his contribution to the Mexican culture, getting his lyrics performed by prominent Latin artists.
His music is a mixture of Latin pop, ranchera and grupera music. His success is not only found in music but also in his short acting career when he became the main protagonist of a Mexican soap opera.

After leaving a local seminary at the age of 17, the young man started to get involved in popular music, dedicating his first composition, called "Juliantla," to his native town. In 1977, José Manuel Figueroa decided to call himself Joan Sebastian, paying tribute to San Sebastian, where he used to work.

Sebastian’s first disc "El Camino del Amor" sold 127 thousand copies and reached audiences in the United States and South America. Thirty two albums followed, each one more successful than the previous. Sebastian received the prestigious award "Premio Lo Nuestro a la Musica Latina" as recognition of his career. In 2003 he was awarded the Songwriter of the universe Award for the second time. His vast discography spans more than three decades and he remains one of the most famous singers and songwriters Mexico has.

Tickets for Joan Sebastian go on sale Friday, March 23rd for $149, $99, $89, $69 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

ROCK GIANTS, CREED ON THEIR WAY TO FANTASY SPRINGS

Tickets for Creed go on sale Friday, February 10th, for $69, $49, $29 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

Creed is one of the most successful rock bands of the last 15 years, and on Saturday May 12th they will perform at Fantasy Springs Special Events Center. The show is part of their U.S. tour and includes performances of their entire blockbuster albums, My Own Prison and Human Clay.

2012 marks the 15-year anniversary of Creed’s debut blockbuster album, My Own Prison, which has sold over 6 million copies to date. The follow-up, 1999’s massive global hit Human Clay has sold over 11 million copies and features the rock radio mainstays “With Arms Wide Open” and “Higher.”

Since their formation in 1995, Tallahassee natives Scott Stapp (vocals), Mark Tremonti (guitar), Brian Marshall (bass) and Scott Phillips (drums), better known as Creed, have gone on to be one of the most successful bands in rock history; selling close to thirty-five million albums.

The band’s debut, My Own Prison, was released in 1997 and has sold over six million copies in the U.S. The follow-up, 1999’s Human Clay, has been certified Diamond for sales in excess of 11 million copies. The band’s third studio album, Weathered, was released in 2001 and tied The Beatles Anthology, for the most consecutive weeks at Number One on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. In November 2004, Creed’s Greatest Hits was released, and was certified double platinum. The band’s most recent studio album, 2009’s Full Circle, featured the top 10 rock radio hit “Overcome.”

The songwriting team of Stapp and Tremonti are considered one of the most prolific in rock history. The band was voted Favorite Group in 2003 on the People’s Choice Awards and has won numerous American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards and others including the Grammy Award for best Rock Song in 2001 for “With Arms Wide Open.” For more information visit www.creed.com.

Lover Me Tender Steak & Lobster

This Valentine’s Day, the acclaimed chefs at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, help you fall in love over and over again.

Three of the resort’s seven restaurants will offer dining specials on Tuesday, February 14th. The Fresh Grill Buffet features a Valentine’s Day feast. The Bistro and POM offer romantic and relaxed settings, perfect to celebrate with a special someone or with family and friends.

At The Bistro, your stomach will celebrate the heart shaped ravioli filled with lobster meat and blended cheeses, served with an aged sherry-truffle cream sauce, for $12.
For the entrée, chateaubriand, a classic center cut of filet mignon, roasted and sliced, served with a seasonal bouquetiere of vegetables, fondant potatoes, burgundy demi glace and sauce béarnaise, for $32.
Enjoy a special dessert of bananas foster style, Baked Alaska which has caramelized bananas, layered with dulce de leche ice cream, cinnamon swirl pound cake, topped with meringue and flambéed for $10.
The Bistro opens for dinner at 5:00p.m. on Valentine’s Day and also serves its nightly menu.Click here for reservations.

If you’re looking for more casual romance, try POM at Fantasy Springs. With a special Valentine’s day offering of a sweetheart’s surf n’ turf pairing. This includes filet mignon Oscar, topped with jumbo lump crab and sauce béarnaise and Adriatic style grilled lobster tail with ‘sauce amore,’ a roasted red pepper butter. It comes with sautéed asparagus, baby sunburst squash and twice baked cheddar potato. All for $38.

POM’s nightly menu will also be available with dinner seating starting at 4:00p.m. on Valentine’s Day. Click here for reservations.


Come into the Fresh Grill Buffet for a special Valentine’s Day dinner from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and let your heart melt enjoying delectable fare from around the world. Dinner seating begins at 4:00p.m. Adults are $25.99 and children ages 3 to 11 are $12.99. Children under 3 are free. While guests may start at any of the interactive food stations at the all-you-can-eat buffet, many begin with the extensive soup and salad bar. This features

• Chef Freddy’s signature shrimp Caesar salad
• seafood salad with shrimp, scallops and calamari
• lobster bisque
• Italian wedding soup
• roast prime rib of beef
• maple roasted whole turkey
• grilled-to-order top sirloin steak
• roast pork loin with orange-rosemary mustard glaze
• crab crusted fillet of pacific cod
• Italian, Asian and Latin specialties.
  

Make sure you leave room for dessert so you do not make the resort’s pastry chefs sad by not partaking in their confectionary delights. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the Fantasy Springs signature chocolate fountain, white chocolate mousse, Italian cheesecake, freshly baked cookies, pies and cakes, plus many sugar-free selections.
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One of Our Own Makes it Onto Wheel of Fortune!

Last year more than a million people requested the chance to audition for the popular game-show Wheel of Fortune. Less than 600 were selected to appear. One of those lucky letter sleuths was Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s own Senior Graphic Designer, Dennis Wodzisz.

Wodzisz with a piece off the wheel!

Wodzisz, a self professed Wheel fanatic, says he grew up watching the show with his parents and grandparents and was spellbound when he got selected to compete. “The audition process was rigorous, there were paper tests and practice puzzles, and I even had to demonstrate how I would spin the wheel.” Wodzisz says.

After working for a casino, you would think the bright lights and excitement would help the Palm Springs resident feel at home. Much to the contrary, Wodzisz says, “It all felt very surreal.” He did get a personal well wish from a sweat-suit clad Vanna White, who stopped by the set to say hello on her way to hair and make-up.

While Wodzisz couldn’t let us in on the outcome of the game-show, he could tell us what the biggest surprise of the day was for him. “It blew my mind, how small the wheel was!”

You can catch the Dennis Wodzisz Wheel debut, on Friday, January 27th on KPSP Local 2 at 7 p.m. and view preview clips here .

Eat Your Heart Out

This Valentine’s Day, the acclaimed chefs at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, help you fall in love over and over again. Three of the resort’s seven restaurants will offer dining specials on Tuesday, February 14th. The Fresh Grill Buffet features a Valentine’s Day feast. The Bistro and POM offer romantic and relaxed settings, perfect to celebrate with a special someone or with family and friends. Reservations are recommended for The Bistro and may be made via telephone at (800) 827-2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com.

At The Bistro, your stomach will celebrate the heart shaped ravioli filled with lobster meat and blended cheeses, served with an aged sherry-truffle cream sauce, for $12. For the entrée, chateaubriand, a classic center cut of filet mignon, roasted and sliced, served with a seasonal bouquetiere of vegetables, fondant potatoes, burgundy demi glace and sauce béarnaise, for $32. Enjoy a special dessert of bananas foster style, Baked Alaska which has caramelized bananas, layered with dulce de leche ice cream, cinnamon swirl pound cake, topped with meringue and flambéed for $10. The Bistro opens for dinner at 5:00p.m. on Valentine’s Day and also serves its nightly menu.

Come into the Fresh Grill Buffet for a special Valentine’s Day dinner from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and let your heart melt enjoying delectable fare from around the world. Dinner seating begins at 4:00p.m. Adults are $25.99 and children ages 3 to 11 are $12.99. Children under 3 are free. While guests may start at any of the interactive food stations at the all-you-can-eat buffet, many begin with the extensive soup and salad bar. This features Chef Freddy’s signature shrimp Caesar salad, seafood salad with shrimp, scallops and calamari, lobster bisque and Italian wedding soup. Succulent meats such as roast prime rib of beef, maple roasted whole turkey are hand carved by Fantasy Springs’ expert chefs. Guests may also relish grilled-to-order top sirloin steak, roast pork loin with orange-rosemary mustard glaze, crab crusted fillet of pacific cod, and a mouthwatering array of Italian, Asian and Latin specialties. Make sure you leave room for dessert so you do not make the resort’s pastry chefs sad by not partaking in their confectionary delights. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the Fantasy Springs signature chocolate fountain, white chocolate mousse, Italian cheesecake, freshly baked cookies, pies and cakes, plus many sugar-free selections.

If you’re looking for more casual romance, try POM at Fantasy Springs. With a special Valentine’s day offering of a sweetheart’s surf n’ turf pairing. This includes filet mignon Oscar, topped with jumbo lump crab and sauce béarnaise and Adriatic style grilled lobster tail with ‘sauce amore,’ a roasted red pepper butter. It comes with sautéed asparagus, baby sunburst squash and twice baked cheddar potato. All for $38. POM’s nightly menu will also be available with dinner seating starting at 4:00p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

Rolling out the New Range Rover Evoque

It was a fantastic first weekend of the New Year for Valley resident Ramon M. The landscaper from Indio walked away a huge winner Saturday night.


After earning two qualifying chances to become eligible for the Rolling out the Range Rover Giveaway, Ramon won his biggest jackpot to date. He was given a choice between the car, a 2012 Range Rover Evoque, or a cash prize of 40-thousand-dollars.


Ramon took the cash, saying he and his wife have been down on their luck and it couldn’t have come at a better time. He says he plans to pay bills, take his wife out to dinner, and play some more slots at Fantasy Springs.

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Something to laugh about

Loud, soft, crazy, wild, which ever way you laugh, it’s a good bet you’ll LOL when the best comedians in the business return for the 2012 season of the Improv Comedy Club at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

It all starts January 21st and continues every Friday and Saturday through April 14th. Three comedians will take the stage inside the club, for shows at 9pm Fridays and 8pm & 10pm Saturdays.

Now in its fifth year at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, top-name comedians such as Dat Phan, Chris Spencer, Rondell Sheridan and many more have made audiences roar with laughter at the seasonal Improv Comedy Club.

You’ll see well-known acts, as well as get introduced to some rising stars of the industry.
The Improv at Fantasy Springs delivers hilarity worth hooting and hollering about.

Tickets are $20 per show and are available by calling 800.827.2946 or online at www.FantasySpringsResort.com. Guests must be 21 or older to attend Improv performances.

For a Friday out with friends or a weekend date night, the Improv at Fantasy Springs will make you laugh so hard, you cry.