Thursday March 31, 2011 by admin.

Want to know what conventions are coming to Las Vegas Nevada so you can plan ahead? Here’s the dates of conventions (with the expected number of participants/attendees) that start in May 2011:

May 08 – 12          Interop Las Vegas 2011 ( 18,000)

May 10 – 12          National Hardware Show (31,000)

May 18 – 20          Hospitality Design Expo & Conference (19,000)

May 23 – 25          RECon 2011 (30,000)

May 31 – June 2  American Academy of Physicians Assistants (11,500)

There are, of course, many smaller conventions in Las Vegas in May 2011.

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Wednesday March 30, 2011 by admin.

In addition to the permanent shows that run in Las Vegas, here’s some of the other things happening this weekend:

Fri. April 1, 2011  Jay Leno (comedy) 10 pm at the Mirage $59/$69/$79

                            Tim Allen (comedy) 9 pm at the Venetian $55 and up

                            Shecky Green (comedy) 7:30 pm at South Point $50/$55/$60

                            The Temptations (music) 8 pm at the Orleans $34.95

                            Kevin Meaney (comedy) 10 pm at the Las Vegas Hilton $19.95/$29.95/$39.99

                            Peace Frog - Tribute to The Doors (music) 8 pm at the Cannery $5

                                      Ronnie Rose (music) 8 pm at Rampart Casino FREE

Sat. April 2, 2011  Jay Leno (comedy) 10 pm at the Mirage $59/$69/$79 

                            Tim Allen (comedy) 9 pm at the Venetian $55 and up

                             Shecky Green (comedy) 7:30 pm at South Point $50/$55/$60

                                      Tiësto In Concert (music) 9 pm at Hard Rock $46 and up

                             Heart (music) 8 pm at Green Valley Ranch $39.95 to $72.50

                             Paul Rogers (music) 9 pm at Eastside Cannery $39.95/$49.95

                             Jagermeister Country Tour featuring Dierks Bentley (music) 9 pm at Mandalay Bay Beach $35

                             The Temptations (music) 8 pm at the Orleans $34.95

                              Ice Cube (music) 8:30 pm at Mandalay Bay $32/$36/$42/$46

                              Kevin Meaney (comedy) 10 pm at the Las Vegas Hilton $19.95/$29.95/$39.99

                              Peace Frog - Tribute to The Doors (music) 8 pm at the Cannery $5

                                        Ronnie Rose (music) 8 pm at Rampart Casino FREE

Sun. April 3, 2011  2011 Academy of Country Music Awards 5 pm at MGM Grand $150 to $450

                              Shecky Green (comedy) 7:30 pm at South Point $50/$55/$60

                              The Temptations (music) 8 pm at the Orleans $34.95

                              Kevin Meaney (comedy) 10 pm at the Las Vegas Hilton $19.95/$29.95/$39.99

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Tuesday March 29, 2011 by admin.

File this under things you probably didn’t know about Las Vegas. Las Vegas is known for many things but art isn’t usually one of them. This is in spite of the fact that Las Vegas has a thriving art district. There is a large arts festival downtown on the “First Friday” of each month. This Friday (April 1, 2011) is, of course, the next one. “First Friday” is produced by Whirlygig, Inc., a Nevada non-profit arts organization founded in October 2002, in conjunction with more than 80 galleries, restaurants and retail businesses. “First Friday” has grown from 300 attendees in 2002 to recent monthly attendances of 5,000 to 10,000. It now encompasses more than 20 city blocks with five blocks closed to vehicular traffic to create a pedestrian area for the outdoor festivities.

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Although the event is free, there are Friends of First Friday membership cards for $10 and Best Friends of First Friday memberships cards for $25 available online at http://www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org/foff.html to help support the event. You can also donate by clicking on the “Donate” button at http://www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org/fundraise.html.

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Monday March 28, 2011 by admin.

Here’s some of the news relevant to or about Las Vegas Nevada that came out during the last week:

Mar. 21, 2011 The passenger count at McCarran International Airport posted consecutive monthly increases for the first time in more than three years. There was a 5 percent increase in January (boosted by two major conventions that took place in February) and a 2.4 percent increase (2.9 million passengers) from the 2010 figure last month.

                     American Casino & Entertainment Properties LLC (parent company of the Stratosphere) reported it lost $17.4 million in the 4th quarter as revenues declined at its Las Vegas properties, especially the Stratosphere.

Mar. 22, 2011 The Tropicana which is one of the Strip’s best known brands has been quietly undergoing an upgrade to better compete against its neighbors, the MGM Grand, New York New York and the Excalibur. The remodel began shortly after former MGM Mirage executive Alex Yemenidjian and Onex Corp. acquired it in July 09.

                     The median price of an existing home in Las Vegas was $115,000, unchanged from the previous month and down 7.3 percent from the same month a year ago.

Mar. 23, 2011 Virgin Atlantic’s has announced a new twice weekly service between Las Vegas and Manchester, UK which debuts April 3rd.

                     Addition to the Mar. 22nd news above: The first phase of the Tropicana’s major upgrade is complete, including the remodel of all 1,375 guest rooms in both towers and property-wide upgrades. New dining and entertainment options are imminent, including chef Carla Pelligrino’s takeover of Bacio, the debut of The Las Vegas Mob Experience, and the opening of Nikki Beach. Phase two of the upgrade will apparently focus on the property’s entertainment venues.

                     Singer-impressionist and comedian Gordie Brown has signed a multi-year deal with the Golden Nugget downtown, where he’s been headlining since early 2009.

Mar. 24, 2011  For the 17th consecutive year, Las Vegas has been named the premier destination for trade shows, hosting 60 of the 250 largest events last year.

                      It’s been reported the Red Rock ‘n’ Roll Friday night outdoor concert series will return mid-May at the Sandbar (the Red Rock pool), with a strong lineup announced so far that includes the likes of Sean Kingston, Echo & the Bunnymen, Barenaked Ladies, Goo Goo Dolls, Weezer, Gypsy Kings, and Tears for Fears. Tickets for all shows are $30 and more acts through August and September will be confirmed shortly. All guests must be 18+.

Mar. 25, 2011 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood was supposed to meet today to discuss the proposed high speed rail link that would connect Southern California to Las Vegas and are expected to give an announcement on the status of project. No word of what came out of the meeting yet.

                     Wynn Resorts announced a partnership with online giant PokerStars, stating the two companies will work toward the passage of federal legislation to regulate gambling on the Internet. If online gambling is legalized, Wynn Resorts plans to launch PokerStarsWynn.com, to be based in the U.S.

                    Lady Gaga wowed guests at Krave nightclub today with an unscheduled appearance and performance of her current hit, "Born This Way."

Mar. 26, 2011 For the third consecutive year Las Vegas dimmed its lights in recognition of Earth Hour. From 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday night Las Vegas casinos, including all MRI and Caesars properties, other businesses, and residencies around the valley turned off or reduced their lights in support of action for sustainable practices and against climate change.

                    According to Forbes magazine, Las Vegas has been listed as America’s fifth least toxic city based on combining EPA data for air quality, water quality, the number of Superfund sites — “uncontrolled or abandoned places where hazardous waste is located, possibly affecting local ecosystems or people” — and on-site toxic releases in 2009.

                    A 7 year old Henderson girl who was kidnapped early today by a family acquaintance was dropped off in Barstow, Calif. and found safe shortly after the Henderson Police Department issued an Amber Alert in the afternoon.

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Friday March 25, 2011 by admin.

As the title says, here’s a chance to eat, drink and do good (especially if you like “Mexican”).Through May 31th, Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant (which is at 4001 Decatur Blvd.) is offering a "All-You-Can-Eat Tacos & Frozen Margaritas" special for $25 per person. This promotion benefits local non-profits with $10 of the $25 going back to the charity of the patron’s choice. The restaurant is also donating $1 to charity for every record breaking recipe margarita that is purchased through the end of May (last year they broke the Guinness World Record for the largest margarita). Depending on how much you eat and drink, this could actually be a pretty good to great deal besides being a promotion that benefits charities.

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Thursday March 24, 2011 by admin.

Those into boxing should take take notice: beginning tomorrow (March 25, 2011), The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will present “Fight Night at The Cosmopolitan”, to be televised live on ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights.”  Tickets are priced at $50, $75 and $250 for the VIP experience which includes a private section with comfortable sofa style seating and complimentary cocktails.

“Fight Night at The Cosmopolitan” will take place inside The Chelsea as well as at The Boulevard Pool, overlooking the dazzling Las Vegas Strip.  The premiere fight will feature several members of the next generation of undefeated Cuban boxing stars including light middleweight Erislandy Lara (15-0, 10 KO’s) in the main event, supported by light middleweight Yudel Jhonson (9-0, 6 KO’s), cruiserweight Yunier Dorticos (10-0, 10 KO’s), super featherweight Rances Barthelemy (10-0, 8 KO’s), and light heavyweight Vilier Quinones (2-0, 2 KO’s) in separate bouts.

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Wednesday March 23, 2011 by admin.

Stevie Nicks will perform solo at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Sat., May 14 for 1 night-only engagement. Tickets (which start at $49.50) go on sale this Saturday starting at 10 am on http://ticketmaster.com.

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Wednesday March 23, 2011 by admin.

In addition to the permanent shows that run in Las Vegas, here’s some of the other things happening this weekend:

Fri. Mar. 25, 2011  Ray Romano (comedy) 10 pm at the Mirage $89/$999/$119

                             Whoopi Goldberg (comedy) 8 pm at TI (Treasure Island) $86.90/$108.90

                             Lady Gaga (music) 8 pm at MGM Grand $85/$175

                             Peter Noone (music) 7:30 pm at South Point $35/$40/$45

                              Hal Sparks (comedy) 10 pm at the Las Vegas Hilton $19.99/$29.99/$39.99

                              Lights - Tribute to Journey (music) 8 pm at the Cannery $5

                              Broadband (music) 8 pm at Eastside Cannery FREE

Sat. Mar. 26, 2011  Ray Romano (comedy) 10 pm at the Mirage $89/$999/$119

                             Gretchen Wilson (music) 9 pm at Eastside Cannery $39.95/$49.95/$59.95

                              Peter Noone (music) 7:30 pm at South Point $35/$40/$45

                              Steven Wright (comedy) 8 pm at the Orleans $34.95

                              Hal Sparks (comedy) 10 pm at the Las Vegas Hilton $19.99/$29.99/$39.99

                              Lights - Tribute to Journey (music) 8 pm at the Cannery $5

                              Broadband (music) 10:30 pm at Eastside Cannery FREE

Sun. Mar. 27, 2011  Peter Noone (music) 7:30 pm at South Point $35/$40/$45

                               Steven Wright (comedy) 8 pm at the Orleans $34.95

                               The Pink Floyd Experience (music) 7 pm at Mandalay Bay $30

                               Hal Sparks (comedy) 10 pm at the Las Vegas Hilton $19.99/$29.99/$39.99

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Tuesday March 22, 2011 by admin.

A new terrace beer garden opened today (March 22, 2011) at the LAVO Italian Restaurant, Nightclub and Lounge at the five star rated Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The new terrace beer garden, which is available for dinner, cocktails and private events, overlooks and has a great view of the Strip. It features $5 Bellinis, $5 drafts, and a special small-plates menu every Tuesday to Thursday from 5 to 8 pm. The LAVO Italian Restaurant was created by the creators of TAO Asian Bistro, TAO Nightclub & TAO Beach. Click Here to see the restaurant’s menu. The LAVO nightclub, which is above the restaurant, is said to have one of the most intimate, yet energetic, dance floors in Las Vegas. The restaurant, lounge and terrace are open 7 nights a week and the nightclub is open 6 nights. Why not check it out?

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Monday March 21, 2011 by admin.

Hope everyone had a great St. Patrick’s Day last Thursday and a great weekend. Here’s some of the news relevant to or about Las Vegas Nevada that came out during the last week:

Mar. 14, 2011 There’s been an announcement that Gladys Knight will be headlining at the Tropicana in the newly named Gladys Knight Theater beginning April 5. Tickets will start at $65.

Mar. 15, 2011 This coming April Las Vegas will get its second Tasti D-Lite frozen dessert venue when a new store opens at Binions Gambling Hall and Hotel downtown on Fremont Street. The first Vegas location is at 3755 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

                             Baccarat and penny slots have overtaken blackjack as the Strip’s biggest casino earners according to columnist Liz Benston of the Las Vegas Sun (Click Here for the article).

                             Regional law firm Lewis and Roca LLP on Tuesday announced a $500,000 commitment to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts under construction in downtown Las Vegas. The $470 million Smith Center is a public/private partnership that will include the 2,050 seat Reynolds Hall; the Boman Pavilion housing a cabaret jazz space and a studio theater; and the Discovery Children’s Museum.

Mar. 16, 2011  Simon Property Group, Inc. announced that a 66,092 square foot expansion of the old Las Vegas Outlet Center at the south end of Las Vegas Blvd. will be unveiled tomorrow, March 17, under the new name of Las Vegas Premium Outlets - South. New stores to open include Guess, New Balance, True Religion, and Under Armour, with others to follow. An upgrade of the existing interior, exterior, and parking facilities has also been completed.

Mar. 17, 2011 The Las Vegas Hilton unveiled The Fan Cave. Occupying the space that formerly housed the poker room, it’s a non-smoking sports-viewing lounge, featuring three 120-inch high definition screens.

                              Evening Call, the exotic frozen drink bar has open a fourth bar at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino. The first three Evening Calls are at Ballys Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay, and the Luxor.

Mar. 18, 2011  St. Patrick’s Day – Las Vegas ranks #2 on the list of the nation’s "emptiest" cities, in terms of vacancy rates for single-family homes and rental properties according to figures released by the U.S. Census Department. The city’s single family vacancy rate of 5.5 percent at the end of last year was among the highest in the country. Orlando topped the list and Memphis came in third.

                            The passenger count at McCarran International Airport posted consecutive monthly increases for the first time in more than three years according to an article in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

                             Guinness, the famous Irish ale, opened its first U.S. retail store, right next door to new Irish pub Ri Ra inside the Shoppes at Mandalay Place at Mandalay Bay. A steady stream of visitors was reported.

Mar. 19, 2011  The Palms has $1 Miller Lite in the bottle and $1 Nathan’s hot dogs (onions and kraut are also free) during March Madness basketball games. You must first find one of the coupons to redeem it. They are supposed to be at the betting windows in the sports book. You must then go to the Nathan’s outlet in the food court and present the coupon.

Mar. 20, 2011  Click Here for an article on how mobile phone technology can put sports book in your palm.

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