Las Vegas What to Do in Vegas
There’s no limit to the things you can do during your visit. We’ve come up with a few ideas though to get you off to a flying start.
CineVegas Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary
If the Palms resort resembles Hollywood more than normal for the next ten days, it’s because the CineVegas Film Festival begins tonight.
For ten years, the little fest that could has grown to a star-studded industry event, and this year will be no different.
The majority of the festival’s events take place at the Palms, with the resort’s Brenden Theatres playing host to most of the films being screened.
The whole event kicks off with the star-studded screening of The Rocker tonight at the Palms, with tickets still available at $15. The …
Date: June 12th, 2008 |
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Vegas Dining News: Payard Chocolate Clock; Golden Gate Shrimp Cocktail; Silverton Happy Hours
Visit the Payard Chocolate Clock
Francois Payard Patisserie at Caesars Palace is already known for it’s great pastries and chocolate confections that will make your mouth drool.
But there is one confection new to the store that isn’t available for sale.
Dubbed the Payard Chocolate Clock, this truffle-inspired 13-foot tall timepiece displays nine different time zones and randomly dispenses free truffles to guests.
Rich cocoa colored beams frame windows that provide a peek into the clock’s mechanical chamber. The clock mechanisms create the six-step process in making chocolates and truffles. …
Date: May 31st, 2008 |
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Vegas Concert Notes: Poison, Dokken, Sebastian Bach, Judas Priest, Motorhead
Poison, Dokken and Sebastian Bach to Take Over the Pearl Stage
Headbangers get ready for the triple bill that’s coming your way on August 22. That’s when 80s hitmakers Poison, Dokken and Sebastian Bach will take over the Pearl at the Palms for the Live, Raw & Uncut Summer Tour 2008.
The tour name comes from the title of Poison’s upcoming CD/DVD greatest hits collection, which features such hits as “I Want Action,” “I Won’t Forget You” and “Talk Dirty To Me.” …
Date: May 30th, 2008 |
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Vegas Concert Notes: David Foster Tribute, George Michael
Bocelli, Buble and Groban to Headline Tribute To David Foster
Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé and Josh Groban are all vocal giants capable of selling out arenas. But for one night, all three will take the stage to pay tribute to legendary producer David Foster.
The event will take place Friday, May 23 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center and will feature Foster, a 14-time Grammy Award winner, performing his greatest hits with help from Bocelli, Buble and Groban. In addition to nuturing and working with these …
Date: May 19th, 2008 |
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Vegas Show News: LOVE DVD; Save $20 on Spamalot
LOVE Creation DVD Hits Stores in June 2008
One of the most popular show to ever hit the Strip has been LOVE, a Cirque du Soleil show set to the much-loved music of The Beatles. This summer, fans of the show can witness all that went into the creation of it when EMI Music releases the feature-length documentary “All Together Now” on DVD.
The DVD faithfully recounts how LOVE was born from the personal friendship between Beatle’s member George Harrison and Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte, and follows the unique …
Date: May 10th, 2008 |
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Toni Braxton Cancels All Remaining Shows
Flamingo headliner Toni Braxton has decided to cancel all remaining dates of her show, which was scheduled to run through mid-August 2008.
About three months ago, she was hospitalized with heart problems resulting from the birth of her second child and we’ve chronicled her possible eventual return. But it seems that the chanteuse has decided to not return at all, based on advice from her doctors.
In a statement released by the Flamingo, Don Marrandino, the resort’s president, said,”“We have truly enjoyed having her as our resident headliner and …
Date: May 31st, 2008 |
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Ventriloquist Terry Fator Lands Headlining Gig at The Mirage
Over the years, The Mirage has been home to some of the best entertainment in Vegas. From Siegfried & Roy to Danny Gans to LOVE by Cirque du Soleil, the headlining shows offered by the resort have been a big hit with visitors and locals alike.
But with Danny Gans moving his show to the Wynn next year, many were wondering who the resort would find to replace him. Wonder no more.
The Mirage has announced they have signed “America’s Got Talent” winner Terry Fator …
Date: May 31st, 2008 |
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Vegas Comedy News: Dane Cook, Craig Ferguson
Dane Cook Brings the Su-Fi to Caesars Palace
Energetic comedian Dane Cook will take a break from the acting world Memorial Day weekend when he arrives in Vegas to perform at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
The last two years, Cook has seemingly exploded out of nowhere to headline national tours, star in box office hit films, appear in various HBO comedy specials plus a nine-part comedy documentary series called Tourgasm, and rule the top of the Billboard charts with comedy CDs and DVDs. He was …
Date: May 19th, 2008 |
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Monte Carlo Opens Brand During Memorial Weekend
In recent months, there have been a proliferation of steak houses opening in Vegas. Get ready to add one more to the mix when Brand debuts at the Monte Carlo on May 24th, during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
Centrally located in the heart of the resort’s casino floor, Brand features a 5,000-sq-ft 250-seat dining room designed in earthy colors with a dramatically lit ceiling canopy that creates a pixilated abstract cow-print pattern. The walls surrounding the restaurant are partially made of glass to allow …
Date: May 18th, 2008 |
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Madonna Will Bring World Tour to MGM Grand
Whenever Madonna takes the stage, you know you’re in for a memorable show. Judging from early reviews, her current “Sticky & Sweet Tour” is no exception. She’s wowing the European audiences with this tour, which is in support of her new #1 cd Hard Candy.
Her tour doesn’t hit North American shores until late fall, but thankfully, one of the few dates is a stop at the MGM Grand on November 8.
The “Sticky & Sweet Tour” is directed by Madonna’s longtime creative collaborator Jamie …
Date: May 9th, 2008 |
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