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Jessica Chastain accepts Female Star of the Year award at 2017 CinemaCon - Photo credit: Judy Thorburn

Stars and Filmmakers Honored at CinemaCon 2017

Caesars Palace hosted CinemaCon 2017, the official convention of NATO (National Theater Owners Convention) from Monday, March 27 through Thursday, March 30...

W Las Vegas Holds VIP Grand Opening Event

After a soft opening on December 16, 2016, W Hotels Worldwide, now part of Marriott International, held its official Grand Opening of W Las Vegas, on Friday evening, March 31, 2017 with a private party for invited VIP guests...

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The late Vincent Falcone

Las Vegas Music Legend Vincent Falcone Passes Away

I am saddened to report the passing of Las Vegas music legend, pianist, and former longtime musical director for Frank Sinatra, Vince Falcone. Surrounded by family and loved ones, he died peacefully at Torrance Memorial Medical Center in California on Friday night, March 24, after losing his battle with brain cancer. He was 78. In his extensive music career, Falcone also worked with such entertainment greats as Tony Bennett, Robert Goulet, Andy Williams, Jack Jones, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, and the list goes on. Most recently, Falcone was music director for Bob Anderson's Frank, The Man, The Music at the Palazzo Theater in Las Vegas, which closed in November, 2015. Beloved and respected by everyone in the music business, he will be missed. Our sincere condolences goes out to his family.

Sapphire Comedy Hour Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary

Sapphire Comedy Hour, located inside Sapphire, The World's Largest Gentlemen's Club, celebrated its 5 year anniversary on Saturday evening, March 18.  The evening included a special show where the audience were given  a "trip down memory lane" and relived some of the greatest comedians of the past...

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NASCAR Weekend

NASCAR Weekend: Bright Lights, Fast City

The still air tinged with the smell of melting rubber. Small RV cities as far as you can see. Thunderous roars of aerodynamic, fiberglass speed capsules battling for the checkered flag for 300 miles. For three days, the bright neon, the honking horns, dynamic architecture, strolling tourists of the Las Vegas strip fall wayside to the melee that is happening at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on NASCAR Weekend...

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Dancing with the Stars professionals Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Valentin Chmerkovskiy and Tony Dovolani - Photo credit: Edison Graff/Stardust Fallout Media

Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Valentin Chmerkovskiy and Tony Dovolani Celebrate Opening of “Dance With Me” Studio at Tivoli Village

Dancing with the Stars professionals Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Valentin Chmerkovskiy and Tony Dovolani celebrated the Grand Opening of their newest dance school, the first in Nevada, on March 9...

New York-New York Hotel & Casino Raises More Than $250,000 for Childhood Cancer Research at St. Baldrick’s Day Head-Shaving Event

A record-breaking amount of more than $250,000  was raised to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation during New York New York Hotel & Casino's 8th annual head-shaving event on Saturday, March 11...

14th Annual UNLV College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame Honors Lance Burton, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Willie Harris

The 14th annual College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame celebration at UNLV honored master magician Lance Burton, actor and director Matthew Gray Gubler, and legendary stuntman Willie Harris during a cocktail reception, dinner, and ceremony, hosted by the new Dean of UNLV College of Fine Arts , Nancy J. Uscher, on Tuesday night, March 7, in the Student Union ballroom...

Axe Monkeys Opens in Las Vegas

Long-time Strip headliner, hypnotist Anthony Cools celebrated the grand opening of his new business Axe Monkeys, one of the first and largest indoor axe throwing facilities to open in the United States, on Wednesday, March 8...

Soft Surroundings Opens First store in Nevada  at The District at Green Valley Ranch

Soft Surroundings, a leading luxury lifestyle brand for busy women of all ages, opened its first Nevada location at The District at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson on Friday, March 10...

Bellagio’s Conservatory Debuts Japanese-Inspired Spring Display

The Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens has revealed its spring display celebrating Japan’s rich and vibrant culture, featuring traditional elements reimagined in a fresh way, taking visitors on a stunning journey of the senses...
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Emo Nite LA Takes Over Vinyl Las Vegas

"We are not a band. We are not DJs. We throw parties for the music we love," reads the mission statement of Emo Nite LA — the monthly party hosted at the Echo & Echoplex in Los Angeles, CA. Co-founders T.J. Petracca and Babs Szabo brought the emo / punk party to Vinyl Las Vegas at Hard Rock on Thursday, March 16th...

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Bill Engvall

Here's Your Sign: Comedian Bill Engvall Gives His Two Cents on Stand-Up at Treasure Island

“I just hate stupid people. They should have to wear signs that just say, ‘I’m stupid.’”

So begins the signature bit of comedian and actor Bill Engvall, whose coined phrase, “Here’s your sign,” has been adopted by pop culture as an effective euphemism — a humorous way of saying the stupid should display conspicuous warning labels...

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Escapology - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

Escapology Celebrates Opening In Las Vegas

Escapology held a grand opening of its first Las Venue venue located on 2797 S. Maryland Parkway, on the afternoon of February 21. Among the invited guests  and attendees were several Las Vegas dignitaries including representatives from the Clark County Commissioners Office, the City of Las Vegas and the Chamber of Commerce, who partook in the ceremonial ribbon cutting at 3:30 pm...

Celebrity Impersonators and Tribute Artists From Around The World Gather For The Reel Awards & Tribute Artists Convention

The 23rd Production of The Reel Awards, an entertaining two and a half-hour tongue in cheek parody, spoof, and tribute to the real Academy Awards, featuring celebrity impersonators & tribute Artists from around the world, took place on Monday evening, February 20, 2017 at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, in downtown Las Vegas...

Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada Celebrates Opening The Wishing Place On Allegiant Campus In Summerlin

On Friday morning, February 10, Make-A-Wish® Southern Nevada, the nonprofit organization that grants magical wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses to empower them with hope and joy, celebrated the official dedication and opening of its own magical wish:  nearly 7,000 square feet of office space generously donated to the nonprofit by Allegiant...

The Animal Foundation Celebrates the Grand Re-Opening of PetSmart Charities Everyday Adoption inside PetSmart Henderson

The Animal Foundation, in partnership with PetSmart Charities, the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, celebrated the grand re-opening of its PetSmart Charities Everyday Adoption Center located at 286 West Lake Mead Parkway, on the morning of Feb. 17...

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Legends in Concert - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

Legends In Concert Celebrates All-New 34th Season at Flamingo Las Vegas

Legends in Concert is celebrating its 34th year of performing on the Las Vegas strip.  It is the longest running production in Las Vegas and stars tribute artists performing live as some of the of the world’s most famous and influential icons that died way too soon, such as Janis Joplin, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley...

One Night for One Drop Draws a Star-Studded Turnout at Fifth Annual Philanthropy Event

Some of the biggest names in entertainment came together on Friday, March 3 inside the Zumanity Theatre at New York-New York Hotel & Casino to support the fifth annual One Night for One Drop imagined by Cirque du Soleil®, raising funds and awareness to benefit critical water issues worldwide...

Rí Rá Las Vegas Raises More Than $8,000 During Its Annual  St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser

Ri Ra La Vegas held its annual St. Baldrick’s shaving event on Saturday, March 5, in an effort to raise funds for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an organization that is dedicated to treating and finding a cure for childhood cancers. This year, Rí Rá broke its record, raising more than $8,000 for the organization...

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Engelbert Humperdinck

 

Engelbert: How to Succeed In Show Business (And Never Stop Trying)

Some people never outgrow their youthful Age of Defiance – they just continue to go through many different “stages” on the riser to success.

Take legendary international superstar Engelbert Humperdinck, for example. He has consistently defied the odds by enduring in the music/entertainment arena for 50 years, continuing to tour the world playing to sold-out crowds, delighting them with his powerful and beautiful pitch-perfect three-octave voice, dynamic entertaining ability, and a rare magnetism that has the audience rushing the stage at the end of every performance...

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Avengers Assemble at Treasure Island’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.

Earth’s mightiest heroes star in one of the most immersive attractions in Las Vegas. 



Based on the interconnected Marvel Cinematic Universe — home to such blockbuster hit films as Iron Man, The Avengers and Captain America: Civil War — Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. (Scientific Training and Tactical Intelligence Operative Network) is a unique opportunity to step into the world of Marvel Studios’ superhero universe...

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Rí Rá Irish Pub

 Afternoon Tea at Rí Rá Irish Pub at Mandalay Place

Rí Rá Irish Pub is full of dark wood furniture, and some pieces, like the bar, were custom-made with salvaged materials, restored in Ireland and shipped to Las Vegas.  Live music, an enormous drink list, and pub cuisine (yes, there’s fish and chips) add to the friendly atmosphere...

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We, at Las Vegas Round the Clock, are deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence that occurred in our city on Sunday evening, October 1, 2017 and send our deepest condolences, healing prayers and love to the victims, their families, and all those affected by the tragedy.