you're taking a live look outside at southpoint. that's where entertainer michael cavanaugh will welcome in the new year. we have lots to get to, including a live performance from him. the blend starts right now. and we heard him performing a little earlier and they were fantastic. it's nice to see him back. >> fantastic. >> thanks for joining us today. civillico. he's on the strip at the flamingo. do? >> i do a 5:30 p.m., all ages comedy show, a lot of juggling, balancing, it's all audience volunteer driven, so every show is much different. >> it's hysterical. audience, and they have such a great time. >> we put them in goofy situations to see how they react. it's fun, you get kids on stage going to do. unique moments. >> your high kicks are incredible. the unisickle amazing. >> yes. >> check them out. what time? >> 5:30, great show at this time of year, especially when the family is visiting. >> coming up today on "the morning blend," the piano man hits our stage. >> michael cavanaugh takes over the southpoint to ring in 2016 and

to buy them, visit the southpoint box office. go to the web site on your screen. or call the number listed. remember to check out vegasmorningblend.com. you'll find past interviews including dash, facebook and recipes and twitter links. >>> despite the buzz of online shopping, the majority of shoppers make their purchases in a store. that's because consumers like the social experience and convenience of getting their shopping done at one place. ceo of the international council of shopping centers, tom mcgee. good morning to you, tom. >> good morning. thanks for having me on this morning. >> our pleasure. why are physical retail stores such a draw for shoppers this time of the year? >> it really does come down to experience. we expect this holiday season first and foremost to be record in sales volume. americans will make 600 million visits to a shopping center over the course of the month of december and as we enter into the super saturday weekend, which is the busiest holiday shopping weekend of the year, about 150 million american also complete their holiday sho