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Mannheim Steamroller and PANDORA Jewelry, the tour sponsor, will present the best the holiday has to offer this season.  The group will perform live for one performance only in the Coachella Valley at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, December 7th.

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis has been America's favorite holiday celebration for over 28 years. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting.  On December 7th the spirit of the season will come alive at Fantasy Springs with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller.  Don't miss this ultimate holiday tradition from the #1 Christmas music artist in history!

"One thing that hasn't changed over the years is being part of everyone's holiday season with our annual concert tour, says Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller.  "We are privileged to continue sharing Christmas with audiences around the country". Grammy Award® winner Davis will direct and co-produce the performances with MagicSpace Entertainment.

The Golden Boy Live! series on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes has consistently delivered top-notch matchups since its launch in August and it will wrap 2013 up with a bang on Friday, Dec. 13 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. The special edition features the return of welterweight world title contender Josesito “Riverside Rocky” Lopez against “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis, and in the co-feature bout, the NABF/WBO Intercontinental Super Featherweight Title will be on the line between Mexico’s unbeaten Francisco Vargas and Texas’ tough Jerry Belmontes.

 “It’s great to be back in the ring, especially in front of my Southern California fans,” said Lopez.  Arnaoutis is a tough guy and I know he’s going to give me a fight, but that’s what I’m looking forward to.”

 “Josesito Lopez is a true warrior and with our styles, this is going to be a fight no one will forget,” said Arnaoutis.  “I can’t wait for the first bell to ring and I’m not going to stop swinging until my hand is raised.”

 “This is a big fight for me and I’m expecting a tough challenge from Belmontes,” said Vargas.  “He’s a hungry prospect, but I won’t let him make his name off of me.”

 “Vargas is a talented opponent and I know he’s hungry to win this fight, but I don’t think any fighter is hungrier than me now,” said Belmontes.  “I want to end the year with a big win and start chasing down even bigger names in 2014.”

 “We are thrilled that the Golden Boy Live! series is finishing 2013 featuring such great talent,” said Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions.  “FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes have provided a platform for us to showcase some of the best fighters out there and bring names such as Josesito Lopez to boxing fans on regular cable.”

 Riverside, California’s Josesito Lopez (30-6, 18 KO’s) was long considered one of the local fight scene’s best-kept secrets, but after his stunning victories over former World Champion Victor Ortiz and Mike Dallas Jr., the rest of the boxing world found out just how good he was.  A former junior middleweight world title challenger, the 29-year-old returned to welterweight in June and engaged in a ‘Fight of the Year’ candidate against Marcos Maidana and on Dec. 13, he’s got Mike Arnaoutis to face in the ring as he aims for world championship gold in 2014.

 A former USBA and NABO junior welterweight champion, who has stepped into the ring with the likes of Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Danny Garcia, former World Champion Victor Ortiz, Ricardo Torres and Delvin Rodriguez, the Queens, New York native “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis (24-9-1, 11 KO’s), is a seasoned veteran with a slick and exciting style that keeps him competitive against anyone in the world.  Undaunted by the task ahead of him, the 34-year-old Arnaoutis is excited for the opportunity to face Lopez this December and prove he has what it takes to face the best.

 2008 Mexican Olympian Francisco “El Bandido” Vargas (17-0-1, 14 KO’s) has enjoyed an impressive run through the 130-pound weight class since turning pro in 2010, with 2013 wins over Ira Terry, Cristian Arrazola and Brandon Bennett putting him on the fast track to even bigger things next year.  But first, the 28-year-old from Mexico City has to hold off a stiff challenge from Jerry Belmontes.

 One of the most popular fighters representing Texas today, Jerry “The Corpus Christi Kid” Belmontes (18-2, 5 KO’s) has been nearly unstoppable in his home state, winning 12 of 13 bouts there.  On December 13, the 24-year-old fights in California for the first time since 2009 and he plans on spoiling Vargas’ unbeaten record and taking two title belts back to the Lone Star State. 

Lopez vs. Arnoutis is a 10-round welterweight bout presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions, Thompson Boxing and Star Boxing and sponsored by Corona and O'Reilly Auto Parts.  Doors open at 4:00 p.m. PT and the first fight starts at 4:30 p.m. PT.  The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes three-hour broadcast airs live at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.

 Tickets, priced at $25, $35 and $45, are on sale now at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, by calling (800) 827-2946 or online at www.fantasyspringsresort.com.

For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, follow us on Twitter at @GoldenBoyBoxing, @JosesitoLopez, @JerryBelmontes @Elbandido130 and @FantasySprings, follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page and www.facebook.com/fantasysprings. Also, visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing. For more information on FOX Sports 1 visit www.FOXSports.com and become a follower on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FOXSports, www.twitter.com/FOXSports1 and www.twitter.com/FOXsportspr.

Jackie Evancho’s first performance on NBC’s variety show “America’s Got Talent” left audiences and judges astonished that such a perfect, beautiful, soprano voice could come from a 10 year-old girl.  It wasn’t just her musical gift and her age that floored the “America’s Got Talent” audience, but Jackie’s presence, poise and charm that truly made them take notice. On Saturday, December 14th the young soprano with the stunning voice is headed back to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino for another memorable performance.

Evancho ended up winning the runner-up spot on the TV show and launched her soon-to-be legendary career, signing with Columbia Records shortly thereafter. 
“She is a prodigy; they break the rules by definition,” wrote music critic Andrew Duckenbrod in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after seeing a then-11 year old perform to a sold-out crowd in her hometown in October, 2011. “[Her] voice mesmerizes. She has become one of the performers who has been defining the “crossover classic” category of singers – those who are equally comfortable with Puccini or pop.”

In a little over two years, Jackie’s unique, gorgeous, soprano voice has won her millions of fans and her recordings have dominated the music and DVD charts. Now 13, Jackie has garnered the support of legendary music producers like David Foster and filmmakers such as Robert Redford. Billboard Magazine named Jackie to their list of music movers-and-shakers under the age of 21 in 2011 and again in 2012 because the soprano’s “spellbinding, operatic vocals possess a power and poignancy that often moves listeners multiple times her age to tears.”

Jackie’s debut EP, O Holy Night, was released in November 2010 and became the year's #1 best-selling debut recording with sales exceeding 1 million copies and earning her a platinum certification. In June 2011, Jackie released her first studio album, Dream With Me. A mix of operatic arias, show tunes and pop standards, it debuted on the Billboard Top 200 chart at #2 and was certified Gold after only four weeks of release. Heavenly Christmas, was released in November 2011 and became one of the top-selling holiday albums of the year.

Jackie has participated in the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., where she sang—and delighted—President and Mrs. Obama. Two months later, she was again invited to perform for the President and Congressional leaders during the National Prayer Breakfast.

In early 2012, Jackie was selected to travel to Russia to perform in front of 100,000 people prior to the opening of the St. Petersburg Economic Forum.  Jackie, representing the United States, was honored to sing with two opera stars, Dmitri Hvorostovsky of Russia and Sumi Jo of Korea. Jackie’s fan base also extends to Japan, where she was invited to perform for the Royal Family at the Imperial Palace. She tours regularly with the Tokyo Philharmonic to sold out venues. 

Her U.S. shows are also sell-outs and have been taped for broadcast on PBS for the Great Performances series. Jackie’s first PBS special was one of the top pledge producing performances in PBS’ history.  When PBS aired Dream With Me In Concert during the latter half of 2011, it instantly became one of their most broadcast programs of the year and was used extensively during pledge drives.

She was asked to do another show for the Great Performance series in 2012:  Jackie Evancho: Music of the Movies which features Jackie singing classic songs from movies as diverse as “South Pacific” (Some Enchanted Evening), “Titanic” (My Heart Will Go On) and “Cinema Paridiso (Se). It premiered in August on PBS stations around the country and will be rebroadcast in the months ahead (check local listings).

Capping off an incredible year, Jackie released her third studio album, Songs From The Silver Screen, on October 2, 2012.  The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Classical charts and at #7 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart.

Most recently, Jackie has tried her hand at both acting and modeling. She made her acting debut in “The Company You Keep.”  Legendary actor/director/producer Robert Redford cast Jackie to play his daughter in the thriller that was released in April 2013. “I am so happy that Mr. Redford picked me to be in his film. And I am excited to learn from performers that are amazing at what they do,” says Jackie, who will be part of a star-studded cast that includes Susan Sarandon, Shia LaBeouf, Anna Kendrick, Terrance Howard, Nick Nolte and Stanley Tucci.

Off screen, Jackie was selected by GUESS owner, Paul Marciano, to star in both the Fall 2012 and Fall 2013 GUESS Kids clothing campaigns. “I have had so much fun and done so many challenging things this year. But while I really enjoyed all the traveling and the acting and had such a great time posing in all those great clothes for GUESS, singing is still the thing I love the most,” said Jackie.

This March Jackie performed as part of an unprecedented Cirque du Soleil extravaganza at the Bellagio’s “O” Theatre to support “One Night for One Drop” on World Water Day. For the first time ever, all Cirque du Soleil shows closed their doors in order for 200 performers to collaborate in the once-in-a-lifetime show.  Jackie starred as the show’s special guest and participated in a breathtaking water and aerial performance.

Looking back, Jackie says her desire to perform was born after her family saw the film version of “The Phantom of the Opera” when she was just seven years old. The film made such a lasting impression on Jackie that the showstopper “Music of the Night” was the first song she selected for Songs From The Silver Screen.

The mere mention of songs such as “Forget Him,” “Diana,” “Tiger,” “Turn Me Loose,” and “Venus” make scores of music lovers from the 1950s and 1960s sing. In January, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino features three of the biggest teen heartthrobs on one stage that ever were - Bobby Rydell, Fabian and Frankie Avalon. Mark your calendar for Friday, January 3rd at 8:00p.m. for a rocking good time with the boys that rocked your world when times were perhaps simpler and more innocent.

In Bobby Rydell’s Allmusic.com biography, he says his interest in show business came at the age of four. His performance in the movie Bye Bye Birdie and his recordings "Wild One" and "Volare" made him a famous performer in the 1960s. He was also considered one of the period’s hottest teen idols.
Fabian, too, enjoyed superstardom as a teen idol of the 1950s and 1960s. He rose to national prominence after performing several times on American Bandstand. Eleven of his songs reached the Billboard Hot 100 listing.

Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion is multi-platinum artist and entertainment icon. With over 20 years in the industry, Snoop’s ability to stay at the forefront of popular culture and new technology through hit records, brand partnerships, innovative digital strategies, philanthropy and more has resulted in unwavering relevance. 

Most recently, Snoop has been making headlines with his upcoming REINCARNATED project and announcement of his new moniker, Snoop Lion - which has been the most controversial journey of a modern day icon. His spiritual awakening as Snoop Lion grew from his recent trip to Jamaica - where the Jamaican people and culture positively affected him. Snoop spent a significant amount of time in Jamaica recording his upcoming REINCARNATED album, which was also documented with a film of the same name. An official selection of the critically acclaimed Toronto International Film Festival, the highly anticipated VICE Films/Snoopadelic Films release, REINCARNATED, chronicles his illustrious career dating back to his beginnings and leading up to hisspiritual awakening as Snoop Lion. 

REINCARNATED is a multifaceted project, which includes a reggae-influenced album executive produced by Diplo and Major Lazer, releasing in conjunction with Berhane  Sound  System,  Mad  Decent, VICE Music and RCA Records; a feature-length film; a photo book; and a self-sustainable gardening initiative named Mind Gardens. The REINCARNATED film hit theaters nationwide in Spring 2013 and is now available on iTunes, Amazon and in Best Buy retailers. The REINCARNATED album was released on April 23, 2013.

For more information, visit www.snooplion.com

Best known for his victory on “America’s Got Talent,” Terry Fator captured the hearts, and funny bones, of America in 2007 with his unique combination of celebrity impressions and unparalleled voice. On Saturday, January 18, Fator will return to the Special Events Center Stage at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

March 2012 marked Fator’s three-year anniversary as a successful headliner on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. In November, Fator signed a new contract that will keep him at The Mirage Hotel & Casino through 2016. 

At Fantasy Springs, Fator will be joined by a stellar cast of puppets including Monty Carlo the lounge singer, Winston The Impersonating Turtle, cowboy Walter T. Airdale, Julius the soul singer, Vikki “The Cougar,” Wrex the crash test dummy and hip hop diva Berry Fabulous. Each character allows Fator to sing a different genre in an unbelievable manner, with performances ranging from Garth Brooks and Dean Martin to Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga and more.   

Fator’s rise to fame from his time with a Texas-based cover band to his very own theatre at The Mirage Hotel & Casino was 32 years in the making.  He first discovered his knack for impressions at the age of six, when he began performing Bill Cosby comedy routines for his family and friends. As a young man, Fator sang lead vocals for Texas the Band, a group whose playlist ranged from Garth Brooks to Guns N’ Roses.  

A trip to Las Vegas in 2005 sparked Fator’s desire to become a big-name entertainer and he left with visions of billboards and bright lights, all donning his name. Unwilling to give up on his dreams, Fator was persuaded to audition for “America’s Got Talent” when he saw a ventriloquist from season one on the “The Late Show with David Letterman.” 

During his audition, Fator stunned the judges with his puppet Emma Taylor and her impression of Etta James. In the final episode, a stunning Roy Orbison performance of “Crying,” courtesy of Winston The Impersonating Turtle, led to an eruption of praise from the audience, the judges and America. His life would never be the same. 

In one year, Fator went from small-town appearances to “The Today Show,” “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and, at long last, “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

Grammy Award-winning artist Martina McBride has been wowing audiences with her powerhouse vocals and heart-wrenching songs for over two decades. Songs like "Independence Day," "This One's For The Girls," "Broken Wing" and others are woven into the fabric of popular music. On Friday, January 31st at 8:00pm the Country music singer and songwriter is bringing her delightful spirit and talent to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino for an exciting concert performance.
"I try to make each show unique," Martina recently told the Atlantic City Press. "I go to Twitter on the day of the show and take requests. I do a lot of the hits and put in album cuts and songs we haven't been able to do for a while. We do some fun covers. I try to make it spontaneous."

Chicago, the legendary rock ’n’ roll band with horns.  Well known for extraordinary creativity, influential musicianship and staggering commercial success. According to Billboard chart statistics, Chicago is second only to the Beach Boys as the most successful American rock band of all time, in terms of both albums and singles.

It's most certainly a laughing matter and an absolute must on your to do list for the coming months.  Fantasy Springs Resort Casino's Improv Comedy series opens up for a 7th season on January 10th with some of the hottest names in the business.
Top-name comedians such as Fritz Coleman, Dat Phan, Rondell Sheridan, Allan Havey, Bob Zany and many more, will hit the stage and make audiences roar with laughter. You'll see well-known acts, as well as get introduced to some rising stars in the industry.

The Improv series runs every Friday and Saturday night through April 12th.  Three comedians perform at every show, which take place each Friday at 9pm and Saturday at 8pm & 10pm. 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.

The Rock Yard's new season begins Saturday, April 19, 2014. Live music can be found inside LIT (link) every Friday and Saturday night. And don’t miss the new Country Night inside LIT. Thursday nights you can hoot ‘n holler and line dance to local Country bands and tribute performances to some of Country’s biggest stars.

Please enjoy some video from some of our most memorable performances. See you next year!