Many of the Laughlin casinos are offering special menus in their restaurants and buffets for Easter, Sunday, April 21. The following are specials available as of press time, and are subject to change. Prices listed do not include tax or gratuity, unless otherwise specified. The information listed here is only for those restaurants offering Easter specials. For a complete rundown on all of the casino restaurant options, see “Dining Guide.”

Charity Lockhart has more in common with Aretha Franklin than powerful vocal ability. Both grew up singing in church and both acquired a spiritual strength that has served them well in life and the music business. In Lockhart’s case, her strength and her voice have been her saving grace. Now it allows her to breathe new life into a character and the music that continues to inspire people despite Aretha’s passing last year.

Life ain’t nothin’ but a funny, funny riddle, thank God I’m a country boy,” became more than lyrics from a John Denver song for Ted Vigil. In a way, it has become his theme song.
Vigil grew up with music as a huge part of his life coming from a mom who taught him and his siblings to sing and growing up in Catholic school and church.

The Colorado Belle’s “Blues & Brews” Festival has enjoyed a long and storied history of more than 20 years as one of the most popular musical events in the area. Top bluesmen and women have graced the stage, engaging with music lovers from all walks of life. Sometimes the music seems powerful enough to keep threatening storm clouds at bay, while taking those listening to every lyric and guitar riff to the streets of Memphis and New Orleans.