Archive / May, 2014

Extraterrestial Highway

Area 51

There are plenty of people who would tell you that having aliens in Nevada would not come as much of a surprise. After all, everything else seems to be here. Maybe it’s the bright neon lights or perhaps the comped drinks, but eventually everyone ends up here one time or another. Why would aliens be […]
Hakkasan

Hakkasan

Hakkasan is probably the biggest and most fancy nightclub in Vegas at the moment. Opened in the spring of 2013, this club is located in the MGM and occupies something like 75,000 square feet of space. During peak capacity, the venue requires nearly 500 workers to operate the venture. Serving as a Cantonese dining facility […]
Sprinkler Sprint

Sprinkler Sprint

This June 7th, there will be a great and fun way to escape the Vegas heat and get exercise all at once. You may think that exercising outside in the Vegas heat is a terrible idea, but if you include the element of water it can become a fun and interesting prospect. Join a group […]
NHL Awards

NHL Awards

When one thinks of Las Vegas and ice, those thoughts usually result in the ordering of margaritas, mojitos, or some other kind of mixed alcoholic beverage. But come late-June, people who make their money playing on ice converge on Vegas to celebrate their sport. The National Hockey League awards show is making its fifth stop […]
Mt Charleston

Mt. Charleston

What’s 11,916 feet tall, usually an average of 25 degrees cooler than sweltering downtown Vegas, and is located just 35 miles northwest of town? That’s right, it’s Mount Charleston! And from a few vantage points right there on the Las Vegas Strip you can catch a glimpse of this majestic, often snow covered peak calling […]
Burger Bar Mandalay

A Bar for Burgers

Burgers and fries will be an American staple as long as the United States is around. In the past decade or so burgers have really come into their own and become separated into two categories: bargain and gourmet. Bargain burgers are usually found at fast food joints and chain restaurants. It’s comfort food at a […]
Cher

Cher “Dress To Kill”

Cher appeared at the Caesar’s Palace Colosseum for three years and now she’s back. Appearing for one day only, May 25, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, this is definitely a do-not-miss show. With almost five decades in the business and still drawing sell out audiences, Cher is the undisputed diva of glamour and entertainment. […]
Rod Stewart Opening Night

Rod Stewart At The Colosseum

Rod Stewart is so popular in Sin City, no red-blooded Vegan can get enough and his shows at the Colosseum have been extended. The electrifying Mr. Stewart has added 18 more performances for Sept. 30 through Nov. 23, 2014 in addition to his schedule. With over 200 million albums and singles sold, 18 Grammys and […]
Frank Marino Casino Chip

The Fabulous Frank Marino To Be Crowned in Vegas

Saturday, May 31, will be a special party day in Las Vegas as Frank Marino, that fabulous Bob Mackie gowned star of Divas at The Quad celebrates his 25,000th performance on the Las Vegas Strip as the longest running headliner in Las Vegas – ever! Frank takes it in stride, saying, “Making it in show […]
San Gennaro Feast

The San Gennaro Feast

While it’s great to be Italian, you don’t have to be to have a spectacular time at the 35th Annual San Gennaro Feast. The Feast originated as a one-day religious commemoration in September 1926 when immigrants in New York City gathered to continue a tradition from Italy. The event is so popular that it’s now […]