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"Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man" Celebrates Red Carpet Premiere at Paris Las Vegas

Kendra Wilkinson and Jai Rodriguez celebrated the Las Vegas premiere of "Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man" at Paris Las Vegas, Thursday, June 8...

South Beach Resort Hosts Grand Opening Event and Raises Money for Boys’ Town

South Beach Resort, located at 8920 W. Russell Rd. just east of the I-215 Beltway, celebrated its grand opening with a fundraiser for the 100th anniversary of Boys’ Town, on Friday, June 9...

Vegas Vickie Bids Farewell to Fremont Street Experience to make way for New Resort-Casino Project

Tuesday morning, June 13, Vegas Vickie – the iconic kicking cowgirl neon sign who welcomed guests from near and far to the world-famous Fremont Street Experience – was lowered from her perch overlooking Downtown Las Vegas...

Insomniac’s Third Annual EDC Week Charity Auction and First Ever Surreal Sweepstakes Raises Record Breaking $162,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada

Insomniac, the production company behind North America’s largest three-day dance music festival, Electric Daisy Carnival, partnered with eBay for Charity and Surreal to give back to the communities of Southern Nevada with the third annual EDC Week Charity Auction and first-ever EDC Week Charity Sweepstakes...

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Gordie Brown Live at Planet Hollywood

Canadian born entertainer Gordie Brown is a man of many, many voices. Not that I counted, but the comedy impressionist probably has at least 100 vocal impressions in his ever growing repertoire of famous voices...

Opportunity Village clients Showcase Their Talents at 7th annual OVation Spring Performing Arts Concert

On Thursday, May 25, Opportunity Village clients performed in front of a packed audience at its 7th Annual Spring Performing Arts Concert, OVation, at the Opportunity Village Ralph and Betty Engelstad Campus...

Character and Entertainment Brands Highlighted at Licensing Expo 2017

The 2017 Licensing Expo took place May 23-25 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.  Produced by UBM and sponsored by the International Licensing Industry Merchandisers' Association (LIMA), the annual trade show, which was launched in 1980, and is the longest running licensing trade show, brings together the largest audience of brand owners, licensees and retailers in the world from more than 67 countries...

Tiger Woods Foundation Marks 19th Annual Tiger Jam with Sold Out Crowd

The Tiger Woods Foundation returned to Las Vegas for the 19th annual Tiger Jam at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20. All proceeds from the sold-out, two-day charity event will help the Tiger Woods Foundation equip underserved students with the ability to exceed any and all expectations...

Clint Holmes - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

Clint Holmes Launches New Residency at Golden Nugget

Singer and consummate entertainer Clint Holmes kicked off the first night of his limited residency inside the Golden Nugget Showroom on May 9.  It was a cause for celebration for several reasons...

SEXXY Celebrates 500th Performance

Choreographer/dancer Jennifer Romas celebrated two years and 500 performances of her show SEXXY at Westgate Resort Casino on May 8.  It was a milestone for the hard working producer/creator/of the high energy production...

X Burlesque celebrates "Diamond Anniversary" in Las Vegas

X Burlesque, the most provocative show on the Las Vegas Strip, celebrated its 15 year, Diamond Anniversary in Las Vegas, with the addition of sensual new dance numbers at Flamingo Las Vegas...

Hakkasan Group Hosts First Ever Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Keep Memory Alive

Hakkasan Group hosted its first ever Charity Golf Tournament at the Spanish Trails Golf Course on Monday, May 22.  As an extension of the renowned hospitality group’s Hakkasan Gives Back initiatives, the company partnered with the Keep Memory Alive Organization supporting the mission of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and raised $50,000 for the local organization...

Neiman Marcus and Monique Lhuillier present Fashion for Three Square with Three Square Food Bank

The Bag Childhood Hunger campaign culminated Saturday night, May 13, with “Fashion for Three Square,” a special event that featured a Fall 2017 Monique Lhuillier fashion show, presented by Neiman Marcus, along with food catered by chefs from top restaurants in the Las Vegas Valley, including Rick Moonen, Shawn McClain, Artisanal Foods, Andiron Steak & Sea, Nobu and Wolfgang Puck Group...

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The Worlds Greatest Rock Show Opens at The Stratosphere


With the title, The World's Greatest Rock Show, the latest production to open at the Stratosphere sure has a lot to live up to. The show features several of Las Vegas' most talented tribute artists that celebrate some of the most beloved classic rock bands in history...

Stars Unite to Honor Ronald O. Perelman at Keep Memory Alive's 21st Annual Power of Love Gala

Some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry joined Keep Memory Alive on Thursday, April 27, 2017, to honor remarkable philanthropist and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated, Ronald O. Perelman, at Keep Memory Alive’s 21st annual Power of Love ® gala inside MGM Grand Garden Arena...

JOURNEY Honored with Memorabilia Case Dedication and Begins New Residency at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

After a wildly successful, sold-out run in 2015, legendary rock band, JOURNEY, launched its second, nine-show residency at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Wednesday, May 3...

Michael Airington as Paul Lynde - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

The Paul Lynde Show Opens at Bally's

Although comedian and actor Paul Lynde passed away 35 years ago at the age of 82, his persona is cleverly and brilliantly brought back to life in The Paul Lynde Show, which recently opened inside Windows Showroom at Bally's...

AIDS Walk Las Vegas Raises Nearly $300,000 and Draws More Than 5,500 Supporters

More than 5,500 walkers, family, friends, and pets gathered into Town Square Las Vegas on Sunday, April 23,  in support of Aid for AIDS of Nevada's (AFAN) 27th annual AIDS Walk Las Vegas, raising more than $300,000 to benefit those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS...

Nevada Champions Crowned at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at New York-New York Hotel & Casino


Champions were crowned on Saturday, April 22 at New York-New York Hotel & Casino  in the 20th annual qualifying competition for the 101st Annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, NY...

Life Time Athletic Green Valley's "Ride for a Reason" raises over $62,000 for St. Jude

Life Time Athletic Green Valley hosted its annual cycling fundraiser, “Ride for a Reason,” to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital  and the Life Time Foundation on Saturday, April 22...

Chef Wolfgang Puck Receives "Philanthropist of the Year" Award from The Southern Highlands Charitable Foundation

Chef Wolfgang Puck was honored with the prestigious “Philanthropist of the Year” award during The 17th Annual Governor’s Black Tie Reception, Thursday, April 20, at Southern Highlands Golf Club...

Jarrett & Raja Magician vs Maestro - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

Jarrett & Raja Open their new show Magician vs Maestro at Hooters Hotel & Casino

You've seen them on America's Got Talent, Masters of Illusion and Shark Tank. Now the talented music and magic duo of Jarrett & Raja, have opened their own brand new residency show, Magician vs, Maestro, in a showroom built just for them at Hooters Hotel & Casino...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Fashion show of Neiman Marcus spring trends - Photo credit: Gene Boothe

House of DIFFA Las Vegas Hosted Exclusive Preview at Neiman Marcus Spring Fashion Show  To Benefit HIV/AIDS Nonprofits

DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) Las Vegas, a local chapter of the national DIFFA organization, hosted an exclusive preview of its December show, in partnership with Neiman Marcus, at Fashion Show Mall, Thursday night, February 9...

Cody Fredrickson and Gary Schneck Create Best Tequila Cocktails in Vegas

Regional bartenders tested their luck to compete in the 2017 Road to the Hacienda Challenge, sponsored by Tequila Herradura, on February 3, where Cody Fredrickson and Gary Schneck’s original tequila cocktail recipes were named the best in Las Vegas...

February 20, 1951 - January 30, 2017 - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

Hundreds Gather at Celebration of Life for Tony Sacca

Hundreds of friends, fans, VIPs, and numerous celebrities gathered together on Monday afternoon, February 6 inside the main showroom at the Stratosphere for a Celebration of Life for beloved, longtime Las Vegas entertainer/TV show host/ producer, Tony Sacca who passed away Monday night, January 31, at a local hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. His longtime love and partner, chef Josette LeBlond was at his side...

World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales Trot Down Las Vegas Blvd to Kick Off Big Game Festivities at Beer Park

BEER PARK at Paris Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Strip’s first rooftop bar and grill, kicked off Big Game festivities with the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales, Sunday morning, February 5...

TENORS OF ROCK - Photo credit: Denise Truscello

Tenors of Rock Celebrates Opening Night with an Electrifying Performance at Harrah’s Las Vegas

TENORS OF ROCK, made up five vocal sensations from the U.K., each with a background in musical theater, celebrated the opening night performance of their first-ever resident production in the Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas on Thursday night, January 19...

Health Binge Celebrated Grand Opening of its First Retail Location

Health Binge celebrated the opening of its first retail location in Las Vegas on Monday, Jan. 23...

XCYCLE Las Vegas Hosted Charity Ride to Benefit to Nevada Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA)

XCYCLE Las Vegas , the top destination for indoor cycling,  hosted its first Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) charity ride to benefit the organization on Saturday, Jan. 21...

John Walsh and Bryan Cranston - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

The Bellagio Hosts 20th Annual Canon Customer Appreciation Reception and Fundraiser for National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Canon U.S. A. celebrated 20 years of support for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children with a special Red Carpet Canon Customer Appreciation Reception and Fundraiser to raise funds and awareness for child safety, at the Bellagio Hotel on Friday, January 6...

'Celebrity Magician' Murray Sawchuck's 4th Annual Magic Variety Show Benefits Friends For Life Humane Society and Rockin' 4 Rescues

Celebrity Magician Murray Sawchuck teamed up with Rockin' 4 Rescues to stage his 4th Annual Magic Variety Show for Friends For Life Humane Society at the Starbright Theatre in Summerlin on December 21...

GracedByGrit Hosts Gritty Girls' Weekend of Sports and Empowerment

GRACEDBYGRIT, a high-performance women’s athletic apparel company in Tivoli Village, hosted a weekend of sports and empowerment during its “Gritty Girls’ Weekend” last Saturday and Sunday, January 7th and 8th. The high-energy weekend featured events and speakers designed to inspire young girls and teens to be confident, “gritty” girls...

From left to right: Veronica Atkins, Special Events Manager at Opportunity Village; Paul McGuire, Chief Marketing Officer for Fremont Street Experience. Fremont Street Experience presents a check for $17,636 to Opportunity Village. The proceeds were raised from SlotZilla revenue on Dec. 3, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Photo courtesy of Scott Roeben of Fremont Street Experience.

Fremont Street Experience Presents Opportunity Village With a Check for $17,636 Raised at SlotZilla Charity Challenge

Fremont Street Experience hosted a SlotZilla Charity Challenge to benefit Opportunity Village following the 12th annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run on Saturday, December 3. From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 100% of SlotZilla revenue from flights on the lower Zipline and upper Zoomline went to Opportunity Village...

Kevin Lepine Celebrated One Year Anniversary of “HYPNOSIS UNLEASHED” at Binion's Horseshoe

Kevin Lepine celebrated the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of his show “HYPNOSIS UNLEASHED” at Binion's Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas on Wednesday evening, December 7. Kevin, a certified hypnotherapist, entertains audiences six nights a week with his mix of stand-up comedy, sharp wit, and a dose of compassion...

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign - Photo courtesy of AFAN

Las Vegas Landmarks Turn Red for World AIDS Day

Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) and the Las Vegas community showed its support in the fight against HIV and AIDS on Saturday, December 2, with a series of commemorations all around town honoring those living with or affected by the disease...

Terry Fator Presents Holiday Themed Show, “A Very Terry Christmas”

Mirage headliner, Terry Fator: The Voice of Entertainment debuted his holiday themed show on Monday, Nov. 28 through Thursday, Dec. 22.  Titled, A Very Terry Christmas, this show is a holiday tradition in the style of those great family television specials of the past, while mixing in the perfect amount of Las Vegas...

Tony Sacca Explores the history of  Las Vegas in “Vegas The Story” at Ballys Window Showroom

Entertainer, singer, TV host and  producer Tony Sacca has brought his new and original musical production,“Tony Sacca’s Vegas The Story,” to the Windows Showroom at Ballys Hotel & Casino...

Vinny Paz and Miles Teller - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

The Palms Casino Resort Hosts Red Carpet Premiere for 'Bleed For This'

The Brenden Theatres inside the Palm Casino Resort hosted the red carpet premiere of the new movie, Bleed for This, the true story of one of the greatest comebacks in sports history, on Thursday evening, November 17. 'BLEED FOR THIS' stars Miles Teller (Whiplash, Divergent)  as Vinny “The Pazmanian Devil” Pazienza, a boxer from Providence R.I. who shot to stardom after winning two world title fights...

Legends In Concert at Flamingo Las Vegas Debuts 2016 Holiday Show

Legends in Concert, the longest-running show in Las Vegas at  Flamingo Las Vegas, debuted its holiday show on Monday, November 21, that has become part of the famous festivities in Las Vegas for both tourists and locals...

Comic Legend Stan Lee Receives Key to the Las Vegas Strip

In a ceremony at Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. in Las Vegas on Friday, November 18, Hollywood Executive and legendary Marvel Comics Creator Stan Lee received the Key to the Las Vegas Strip from Clark County Commissioner Larry Brown...

Miss Nevada USA Organization Crowns Miss Nevada USA 2017 and Miss Nevada Teen USA 2017

Miss Nevada USA 2017 and Miss Nevada Teen USA 2017 were crowned at the pageant hosted at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  Lauren York of North Las Vegas was crowned Miss Nevada USA 2017 and Alexis Smith of Summerlin was crowned Miss Nevada Teen USA 2017, respectively...

The Rio Hosts Win Win Entertainment's 5th Annual Headliners Bash

Some of the best performers in Las Vegas brought their talents to the stage of the Penn & Teller Theatre at the Rio all Suite Hotel & Casino on Friday night, November 18 for Win Win Entertainment's 5th annual event, Headliners Bash, their single, biggest fundraiser of the year...

Glittering Lights Kicks off 16th Year of Holiday Tradition at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Nevada’s largest holiday drive-thru light show spectacular, Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway – only 10 minutes from fabulous downtown Las Vegas - kicked-off 16 spectacular years of holiday tradition in Southern Nevada, with a special preview for VIP guests on Thursday night, November 10...

Fremont Street Experience Presents American Heart Association a Check for $28,140 Raised at SlotZilla™ Charity Challenge

In honor of the 2016 Heart & Stroke Walk and Run, on Saturday, November 5 from 12 – 7 p.m., Fremont Street Experience hosted a SlotZilla Charity Challenge to benefit the American Heart Association. 100% of SlotZilla revenue from flights on the lower Zipline and upper Zoomline went to the American Heart Association...

Ethel M Chocolate Factory Reopens - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

Ethel M

In conjunction with National Chocolate Day, Ethel M celebrated its 35 year anniversary by unveiling their newly renovated factory and flagship store in Henderson on Thursday night, October 28...

Britney Spears

Britney Spears and Mario Lopez joined dozens of cyclists in the ‘Britney Spears Piece of Me Charity Ride’ at XCYCLE Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon, October 27 to raise money for the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF)...

RH Las Vegas

VIPs gathered to celebrate the unveiling of RH Las Vegas, The Gallery at Tivoli Village on Thursday, October 27, 2016...

Fantasy

The gorgeous ladies of Fantasy, the sexy, adult revue at the Luxor Hotel & Casino celebrated its 17th year anniversary and reveal of the 2017 “Fantasy: Natural Beauties of Las Vegas” Calendar on Tuesday night, October 25...

Maggiano's Little Italy

Maggiano's Little Italy opened its newest location on Monday, October 24 at 10940 Rosemary Park Drive in Downtown Summerlin, bringing another familiar dining option to the shopping center’s stuffed dining scene...

Motley Brews

On Saturday evening October 22, a sold-out crowd of more than 4,000 craft beer fanatics celebrated the biggest 'Motley Brews’ Downtown Beer Festival to date...

Battle of the Bras

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts raised more than $120,000 to benefit the American Cancer Society through the seventh annual “Battle of the Bras” fashion show hosted at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Thursday, Oct. 20...

The Bronx Wanderers - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

The Bronx Wanderers

Bronx born record producer Vinny Adinolfi says he has always dreamed of being a Las Vegas entertainer.  After performing for sold out audiences around the country as the front man and lead singer of The Bronx Wanderers, his dream has come true with the Grand Opening celebration of The Bronx Wanderers' new show at Bally’s Las Vegas on Saturday evening, October 15...

Scleroderma Research Foundation

Celebrities, chefs and community leaders joined forces at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas on October 13 for the bi-annual, Cool Comedy-Hot Cuisine “blue” carpet event...

WTT Smash Hits

Some of tennis’ big stars turned out at the WTT Smash Hits presented by Citi event to raise more than $600,000 for the Elton John AIDS Foundation at Caesars Palace on Monday night, October 10...

SlotZilla’s Millionth Flyer

On Wednesday, Sept. 28, SlotZilla™, one of the world’s most unique zipline attractions located in Downtown Las Vegas at Fremont Street Experience, hosted the culmination of its Month of the Millionth Flyer celebration by giving away $1,000 each to 10 lucky flyers including one grand-prize winner, Pamella Siegel who is from the Sacramento area...

 

More than 3 years after ending his run at Wynn Las Vegas, the world's most successful solo artist, country music superstar Garth Books has returned to Sin City.  This go around its all about bringing his World Tour, in which he is joined by wife, fellow award winning country singer Trisha Yearwood, to the T Mobile Arena for six performances, beginning Friday evening, June 24.

 

Two new restaurants recently opened inside Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson. The first, Borracha Mexican Cantina, is a lively and spicy Spanish restaurant featuring a themed décor that pays homage to the dead.  Festival skulls watch over guests while a hand-painted floor, dark wooden beams and a wraparound graffiti mural by famed Mexican artist Oscar Flores brings life to the space.

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The Scintas Launch New Residency at The Plaza Hotel & Casino

Twisted Vegas Celebrates Grand Opening at the Westgate

Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower Hosts Mookies Giveaway as Part of Random Acts of Rewards™ Initiative

February edition of Mondays Dark With Mark Shunock benefits Ronald McDonald House

Elvis Officiates a Mass Wedding Ceremony on Valentine’s Day for 12 Couples at The LINQ Promenade

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Centaur Gallery Presents the Extraordinary Art of Chinese Master Hu Jundi

The LINQ Promenade Welcomes Chinese New Year in the Desert with Opening Ceremony Celebrations and Cultural Performances

The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas Ring in the Year of The Monkey with Traditional Lion Dance

Eccoci Boca Park  Hosts ‘Super Bowl of Fashion’ Event With Mrs. Nevada-America Contestants

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Las Vegas Entertainers Compete in Andy Walmsley's “Drop The Mic” Lip Sync Throwdown

November Edition of Mondays Dark Raises Money for HomeAid of Southern Nevada

Habitat for Humanity & Wynn Las Vegas Partner to Help Rehabilitate Veterans Village in Downtown Las Vegas

Two Hundred Ten Couples Say 'I Do' at Rock 'n' Roll Marathon at Monte Carlo in Las Vegas

Glittering Lights Kicks off Spectacular Holiday Tradition With VIP event

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Insomniac Donates $105,000 from Electric Daisy Carnival, Las Vegas 2015 Ticket Sales to Three Las Vegas Charities

American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada Awards $10,000 in Scholarships to Three Local High School Students

Grand Prize Winner of “Endgame; The Calling” Claims Gold at Caesars Palace

Shake Shack Opens 2nd Location In Las Vegas

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Female Impersonator Frank Marino Celebrates 30 Years of Performing in Las Vegas

World Premiere of Lance Burton's Billy Topit Master Magician

George Strait To Perform Exclusive Worldwide Concert Engagements at New Las Vegas Arena

September edition of Mondays Dark with Mark Shunock featured North of the Border Theme

Autumn has arrived inside The Waterfall Atrium and Gardens of The Palazzo® Las Vegas.

Blue October Memorabilia Case Dedication at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Holds Farewell Party for Iconic Center Bar

WSOP.com’s Second Annual Battle of the News Poker Tournament Awards Several Charitable Donations

ACLU of Nevada Hosted 13th Annual Celebration of Civil Liberties

Opportunity Village Celebrated Groundbreaking for Innovative Park for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Joe Spinella, The Tenor of Illusions, Blends Two Art Forms to Create “IllusionAria” Stage Production

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Legends in Concert Celebrates the Season With Annual Holiday Show

Master Magician Dirk Arthur Celebrates the Return of Big Cats to the Strip with New Show Dirk Arthur's Wild Illusions!

Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Unveils Breathtaking Winter Display

Mayor Goodman and Robin Leach zip down Slotzilla for $10,000 Challenge Benefitting Opportunity Village

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CPK Celebrates Downtown Summerlin Location Grand Opening with Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada

Jacques Café Celebrates Grand Opening in Summerlin

November edition of Mondays Dark with Mark Shunock benefits Vegas Shepherd Rescue

Seventy-Five Couples Say 'I Do' at Rock 'n' Roll Marathon at Monte Carlo Resort & Casino

Nevada's Largest Holiday Light Show Jumpstarts the Season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Lucky Foo Restaurant, a New Dining and Social Experience, Opens in Green Valley

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  22. Vegas Happenings | STK Las Vegas "Vintage Vegas Affair" | Ultimate Spicy Food Challenge
  23. Vegas Happenings | L Makeup Institute | Friends of the Shade Tree | VooDoo Zip Line
  24. Vegas Happenings | Monday's Dark with Mark Shunock | MAMMA MIA! | Opportunity Village
  25. Vegas Happenings | Chef Daniel Boulud Celebrates Grand Opening of db Brasserie at the Venetian Las Vegas
  26. Vegas Happenings | Comedy Hypnotist Anthony Cools Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary in Show Business | 24th Annual AIDS Walk at UNLV Raises Nearly $440,000 | The Animal Foundation’s 11th Annual “Best In Show”
  27. Vegas Happenings | Men The Experience Debuts at Riviera | Monday's Dark with Mark Shunock | Artist Graham Knuttel and LVAA Students Begin Artwork for Downtown Mural
  28. Vegas Happenings | Human Nature Celebrates 1000th show in Las Vegas | Park on Fremont Celebrated One Year Anniversary
  29. Vegas Happenings | Raiding the Rock Vault Honored with Memorabilia Case | Pole Position Raceway Holds Family Fundraising Event on World Autism Day | Xposed!, Vegas' First LGBTQ Beach Party
  30. Vegas Happenings | 2014 CinemaCon | Australian Bee Gees Show 1,000th Performance | Divorce Party Las Vegas Debut | Master Chefs of France | New York - New York Hotel Kicks Off Celtic Feis
  31. Vegas Happenings | Da Vinci The Exhibition | Terry Fator Celebrates 5th Anniversary | Raiding The Rock Vault 2014 Rockin’ Revelations Night | Rockhouse One Year Anniversary | Rocker Vinnie Paul Celebrates 50th Birthday
  32. Vegas Happenings | WILD, A Unique Eatery, Celebrates Grand Opening in Downtown Las Vegas | 2nd Annual Style With A Cause Partners with Project Runway Designers
  33. Vegas Happenings | RockTellz & CockTails at Planet Hollywood Presents Music Icons The Jacksons | Yard House Opens at The Linq | LOOK Style Society's Celebrates Grand Opening
  34. Vegas Happenings | “Mondays Dark with Mark Shunock” Charity Event Celebrates Music of Queen | Sixth Annual Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards
  35. Vegas Happenings | Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar | The Return of MAMMA MIA!
  36. Vegas Happenings | Year of the Horse | Street Drum Corps Memorabilia Case | Bobby's Burger Palace | Pawn Shop Live!
  37. Vegas Happenings | Divas Day Out at Southpoint Hotel & Casino | Jalisco Cantina Serves up Authentic Mexican Cuisine
  38. Vegas Happenings | The Commissary Latin Kitchen Opens | “Monday's Dark With Mark Shunock” | Joe Bonamassa Unveils Memorabilia Case | The Knuttel Gallery Grand Opening | Bellagio’s Conservatory
  39. Vegas Happenings | Miss Nevada Teen USA 2014 Crowned | PANDA! Celebrates World Premiere | 15th Annual Canon Customer Appreciation Reception | Epicurean Charitable Foundation 'Strikes For Scholarship' Fundraiser
  40. Vegas Happenings | Imagine Dragons Honored with Memorabilia Case Dedication at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  41. Vegas Happenings | Downtown Dynamos Holiday Mixer | LVH Hosts 5th Annual Toys For Tots Benefit Concert | Culinary Clash Master Chef Competition | Art Wolfe Unveils The Human Canvas Project
  42. Vegas Happenings | Hypnosis Unleashed Celebrates One-Year Anniversary At Hooters | 11,221 Santas Join Shania Twain for Las Vegas Great Santa Run | Grand Opening of Sugar Factory's new location at Town Square
  43. Vegas Happenings | Second Annual “Headliner's Bash” at The Quad Resort & Casino Raises More than 40K for Charity
  44. Vegas Happenings | Madame Tussauds | Monday's Dark with Mark Shunock | Farm 24-7 | Glittering Lights | Tourbillon | Opportunity Village Annual Camelot Gala
  45. Vegas Happenings | Couple Marry on 11-12-13 With Smashburger-Themed Nuptials | Poppy Den Asian Bistro Grand Opening
  46. Vegas Happenings | Aliante Casino & Hotel Celebrates 'One-Year Independence Day' | PBR Rock Bar Celebrates the 2013 Built Ford Tough World Finals | Las Vegas Foodie Fest Draws Thousands to “Tasteful” Event
  47. Vegas Happenings | Miss Asian Las Vegas Crowned | Barquee Charity Event | Hard Rock Cafes Donate to The Shade Tree
  48. Vegas Happenings | Showbiz Roast for Frank Marino | Meat Loaf Stars in RockTellz and Cocktails at Planet Hollywood | BODIES...The Exhibition Donates Children's Vegetable Garden to Boys
  49. Vegas Happenings | Sammy’s Restaurant, Bar & Grill Celebrates Grand Opening in Henderson
  50. Vegas Happenings | X Rocks Debuts at Rio Hotel & Casino | Reed Whipple Cultural Center and Nevada Repertory Unveil Plans for Cultural Corridor Theatre Center
  51. Vegas Happenings | Travis Wall of "So You Think You Can Dance" Creates Epic Dance Number for Bacchanal Buffet's 1st Birthday
  52. Vegas Happenings | Local Food Critics Roasted at Special Affair at Three Square Food Bank
  53. Vegas Happenings | Peepshow Concludes Four Year Run at Planet Hollywood
  54. Vegas Happenings | 4th annual Vegas Rocks! Magazine Awards | AFAN's 27th Annual Black & White Party | The Adventuredome at Circus Circus Celebrates 20 Years | Opportunity Village Celebrated Life and Legacy of Elvis
  55. Vegas Happenings | Tropicana Headliner MURRAY Presents “Beggin' For Magic” Charity Show
  56. Vegas Happenings | The Who's Roger Daltrey Receives Check for Charity | Cast of “EVIL DEAD” Helps Raise Money for NSPCA
  57. Vegas Happenings | Showbiz Roast for Oscar Goodman | The D* Word Celebrates Grand Opening at LVH | Heather Marianna's Pet Product Line Launched at Fundraising Event
  58. Vegas Happenings | Famed New York Family Style Italian Restaurant Carmine's Opens inside Caesars Forum Shops
  59. Vegas Happenings | Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical Opens | “Vegas! The Show” Celebrates 3 Year Anniversary
  60. Vegas Happenings | Dinner in the Sky Celebrates Groundbreaking | 2013 World Tea Expo
  61. Vegas Happenings | Warren Moon and Pro Football Hall of Fame Awards Scholarships | Yelp’s 89XXXhibition Block Party | Miss USA Contestants Join Terry Fator for his Birthday
  62. Vegas Happenings | Golden Rainbow Creates Human Awareness Ribbon | Bellagio’s Conservatory Summer Exhibit | Air Force Captain Boards Pirate Ship at Treasure Island to Surprise Family | All-New Jabbawockeez Show “PRiSM” Opens at Luxor
  63. Vegas Happenings | The Scintas Celebrate their Debut at the D Las Vegas | Pawn Shop Slot Tournament Pulls in Cast of Pawn Stars
  64. Vegas Happenings | La Comida Opens in Downtown Las Vegas | Peepshow Cast Member Receives Onstage Marriage Proposal
  65. Vegas Happenings | Mac King Celebrates 13 Years at Harrah's Las Vegas | Kevin Burke, Star of Defending the Caveman, Turns Over His Spear | Las Vegas Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Crowned
  66. Vegas Happenings | The Animal Foundation's 10th Annual "Best In Show" | “Pin Up” Starring Claire Sinclair Celebrates Grand Opening at Stratosphere
  67. Vegas Happenings | X Burlesque Celebrates 11 year Anniversary | Celebs Roast Chris Phillips | Orianthi Unveils Memorabilia Case | Sir Richard Branson Celebrates New Flights | Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
  68. Vegas Happenings | Keep Memory Alive's 17th Annual "Power of Love" Gala | Popular Downtown Venue Insert Coin(s) Celebrates 2 Year Anniversary | The Fat Bar Celebrated First anniversary on Saturday, April 13
  69. Vegas Happenings | Local Educators Experience National Geographic Exhibition | Ben & Jerry's 35th Annual "Free Cone Day" | Fremont East Studios, Opens | Las Vegas Rocks Variety Show | PBR Rock Bar Hosts Academy of Country Music Awards Official Kick-Off Ce
  70. Vegas Happenings | ABSINTHE Celebrates Two Successful Years on the Strip
  71. Vegas Happenings | Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Receive Star on “Las Vegas Walk of Stars” | Def Leppard VIVA Hysteria! | One Night for ONE DROP | STK Las Vegas Two-Year Anniversary
  72. Vegas Happenings | Raiding The Rock Vault | Recycled Percussion | Meatball Eating Competition | Dos Caminos Opens New Location | Bellagio's Conservatory Spring Display
  73. Vegas Happenings | Andrew Dice Clay Memorabilia Case | Galaxy Green Valley Luxury+ Theatre Grand Opening | John Knopf Fine Art Photography | “Greens & Proteins” Opens 2nd Las Vegas Location
  74. Vegas Happenings | Rockhouse Opens | LifeSpa + Salon at Life Time Fitness | Pinup Point Art Gallery | “Head Shaving Events” To Benefit Childhood Cancer Research
  75. Vegas Happenings | Million Dollar Quartet Celebrates Grand Opening at Harrah's | Human Nature Brings the Music of Motown to the Venetian Showroom
  76. Vegas Happenings | 50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic
  77. Vegas Happenings | Tribute Royalty | Love is in the Air Extravaganza | Madame Tussaud's Whitney Houston | Oh What A Night Event
  78. Vegas Happenings | Esteban Delivers “Music From The Heart” at LVH | Midnight Skye Debuts at the Sin City Theatre | Drai’s After Hours Celebrates Final Bash
  79. Vegas Happenings | Winter Las Vegas Market 2013 | Mitzi Gaynor Honored as Nevada Ballet Theatre's 2013 Woman of the Year
  80. Vegas Happenings | The Range 702 | Carlos Santana Guitar Sculpture Unveiled | Mixed Martial Arts Awards | Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
  81. Vegas Happenings | 14th Annual Canon Reception and Benefit for NCMEC | McCall's Heartland Grill at The Stratosphere
  82. Vegas Happenings | Rock Of Ages Celebrates Official Grand Opening | 2013 Miss America Contestants Make Their Las Vegas Debut at Planet Hollywood
  83. Vegas Happenings | Jessica Roadhouse Named Golden Gate Hotel & Casino’s 2012 Miss Santa’s Helper | INSERT COIN(S) Serves Up A Signature Cocktail Competition To Complete the New 2013 Menu
  84. Vegas Happenings | The Phat Pack | Peepshow | The World of Art Showcase
  85. Vegas Happenings | Grand Ole Vegas Revue Opens | Grand Opening of Commonwealth | The Mirage and Wrangler Partner to Donate $10,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure | Wounded Veterans Honored
  86. Vegas Happenings | Planet Hollywood Welcomes 2012 Miss Universe | Score! The Ultimate Sports Fan Attraction | World Santa Challenge | Bellagio's Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
  87. Vegas Happenings | Winter In Venice | Cantina Laredo | 2012 Sun Youth Forum | Mystic Falls Park Winter Wonderland | Tropical Smoothie Cafe Opens Inside Excalibur
  88. Vegas Happenings | Ethel M Holiday Cactus Lighting | Glittering Lights | Opportunity Village Camelot Fundraiser | Artists for a Cause
  89. Vegas Happenings | Cirque du Soleil's Zarkana | Sin City Comedy Opens at Planet Hollywood | Weekend of Rock 'N' Roll with Guns N' Roses
  90. Vegas Happenings | The Biggest Tattoo Show On Earth | Paradise Road Temporarily Renamed | Hard Rock Cafe Receives Art | Olate Dogs Adopt Two Furry Friends | Battle of the Bras | World Finals VIP Reception | Noah's Animal House
  91. Vegas Happenings | "Fantasy" Calendar Release | SCREAMont Experiment | Bret Michaels Rocks “The D” | "Crazy Girls" 25th Anniversary | Gary Waddell Honored by CASA Foundation | "Blue Man Group" Skydive Arrival at Monte Carlo | Madonna Unveiled
  92. Vegas Happenings | Frankie Moreno Celebrates New CD | Golden Gate Celebrates Expansion | Vinyl Celebrates Official Grand Opening | Epicurean Charitable Foundation 11th Annual M.E.N.U.S. Event | Eli Roth’s GORETORIUM | Autumn at Bellagio's Conservatory
  93. Vegas Happenings | Public House Opens inside Luxor Hotel & Casino | Communities In Schools of Nevada Expands CIS Academy Program With $178,000 From AT&T
  94. Vegas Happenings | Forum Shops at Caesars and Crystals at CityCenter Celebrate Fashions Night Out | Las Vegas Shakespeare Company Unveils $45 Million Expansion
  95. Vegas Happenings | “Wicked” Lands at the Smith Center | Celebrity Magician "Murray" Celebrates 100th Show
  96. Vegas Happenings | iCandy Burlesque THE SHOW debuts at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
  97. Vegas Happenings | “Hitzville – The Show” Opens at the V Theater at Planet Hollywood
  98. Vegas Happenings | Las Vegas' Top Lawyers Honored at Vegas Inc Cocktail Reception
  99. Vegas Happenings | Marquee Nightclub Welcomes 1 Millionth Customer
  100. Vegas Happenings | Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Celebrates Opening | Casa Fuente Cigar and Bar Lounge Hosts Taquila Tasting
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