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Shows, Concerts, And Headliners

On Tap For ‘Absinthe’: Twin Dancing Tandem Of Sean & John

Las VegasÆ twin towers of tap are heading to one of the StripÆs hottest shows. Sean and John Scott, more famously known as Sean & John, are premiering in ôAbsintheö at Caesars Palace on Thursday night. The duo has most recently performed in ôVegas Nocturneö at the CosmopolitanÆs Rose. Rabbit. Lie. but were left without a stage when that show closed July 12.

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SLS Hotel And Casino

A Little L.A. Away from L.A. at the SLS Las Vegas

No wonder a local journalist referred to the SLS Las Vegas – the Philippe Starck-infused resort that now inhabits what was once the iconic Saharaùas a ôbest-of-L.A. sample box.ö Inside its gleaming white, palm-fronted face are plenty of Los Angeles imports, courtesy of owner Sam Nazarian: Jose AndresÆ Bazaar Meat; the Griddle Cafe, just the second location of the Sunset Boulevard staple; Umami Burger; the Sayers Club music venue; and, perhaps most brand-forward, some 10,000 square feet of Fred Segal retail space parceled among seven distinct shops.

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Fremont Street Experience

Wednesdays Downtown Returns To Fremont East Entertainment District

Wednesdays Downtown will go back to Fremont East Entertainment District beginning on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. The weekly event unites local companies to change the region right into a festive block party having a Food Truck Village, Artists Lounge, the ôWorldÆs Finest Happy Hour by Coors,ö Quiet Disco and much more, from 6 p.m. to night time. The autumn number of Wednesdays Downtown will tell you the finish of October.

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• Fremont Street becoming freak show

Las Vegas Attractions

Keith Evans, The City’s Lion King, Still Working To Keep His Habitat Alive

MGM Grand ended its partnership with Evans and his lions in January 2012, a casualty of the hotel’s $160 million renovation that led to the construction of Hakkasan and the theater for Beacher’s Madhouse. The lions and staff are now in place at Lion Habitat Ranch on Bruner Avenue about 1 1/2 miles southeast of St. Rose Parkway.

This is Evans’ home, and home to what is now a family of 47 cats, at least two ostriches and – coming soon – a young giraffe currently being cared for at Tanganyika Wildlife Reserve in Kansas.

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• SirenÆs Cove is Back at TI, Sans Sirens, But With Some New Industrial Park Flair (with photos and video)
• Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Offers Art Lovers Complimentary Admission on Museum Day October 4
• The Neon Museum Welcomes Two New Illuminated Signs (with photos)
• From Chocolate Martinis To Chocolate Beer And Wine, The Chocolate-y Menu of Chocolate Bar
• Lake Mead – More or Less (Review/Report)

Dining In Las Vegas

Red Dragon To Host Las Vegas Foodie Fest At The Linq Promenade – White Castle Returns To Highlight Ultimate Foodie Experience

Las Vegas Foodie Fest presented by Pepsi, a Red Dragon event, will take place from Wednesday, October 15, through Sunday, October 19, with a new location at The LINQ Promenade û Caesars EntertainmentÆs open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district. Foodies will enjoy the fun from 4 p.m. to midnight Wednesday through Friday, noon to midnight on Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday.

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Taste the Fall with KGB: KerryÆs Gourmet Burgers Las Vegas Seasonal Offerings

As the weather begins to cool in October, guests can feast on the hearty Philly Cheese Steak Burger and savor the rich Chocolate Hazelnut Shake. Topped with American cheese, thinly sliced grilled steak, peppers, onions and mushrooms smothered with white cheddar cheese sauce, OctoberÆs burger of the month will satisfy cravings all month long. The Chocolate Hazelnut shake is the ideal companion, made from homemade chocolate hazelnut ice cream and topped with praline pieces.

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Drink For Pink To Help With Breast Cancer Research At Cabo Wabo Las Vegas

Cabo Wabo Cantina will recognize National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by providing an offering of niche cocktails and pink wrist bands throughout October. Part of the arises from each drink is going to be contributed to Susan G. Komen of Southern Nevada.

The Strip-side party destination brings back two limited-time faves, the Chi-Chi Rita and also the Ta-Ta Tini, solely from Wednesday, October 1, through Friday, October 31. The Chi-Chi Rita is made from Cabo Wabo Tequila, Monin Desert Pear syrup, Grand Marnier and sweet and sour and also the Ta-Ta Tini is really a tasty mixture of Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum Red-colored Mind, Coco Lopez and pineapple juice.

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RÝ Rß Las Vegas Hosts 16-Day Concert In Attempt To Break Guinness World Record October 1-17

Starting Wednesday, Oct. 1, RÝ Rß Las Vegas, located inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, will host over 16 days of nonstop live music in attempt to break a Guinness World Record.

The concert will kick off at 1 p.m. with music playing for more than 16 days straight with at most a 25-second break between songs and a five-minute break between sets. Guided by Irish musician Dave Browne, the marathon concert will feature a variety of musical styles. Many popular bands and musicians will fly in from Ireland to support the attempt including Liam Reilly of renowned Irish rock band Bagatelle and the founder of the legendary Wolfe Tones, Derek Warfield.

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• The Gazillionaire: Episode 1 – For those of you have yet to check out the craziness that is Absinthe at Caesars Palace (or those who have can’t get enough of it), The Gazillionaire, Penny, and the cast have a new web series to check out. WARNING: This is Not Safe For Work and not for those who are easily offended. Cameo by Neil Patrick Harris.
  Absinthe Las Vegas

• Exclusive Three-Song DJ Medley Unveiled At Bellagio Fountains – On September 17, 2014 the beat dropped and water soared when world-renowned DJ/producer TiÙsto brought the iconic Fountains of Bellagio to life with a never-before-heard medley of three songs off his new album, A Town Called Paradise. “Footprints,” “Rocky” and “Red Lights” serve as the soundtrack to the newest show choreographed by WET, the original fountain creators. This is the first “DJ” pop that has ever been programmed with the fountains.

• Slotzilla’s Upper Zoomline Opens At Fremont Street Experience – The SlotZilla Zoomline in downtown takes off 114 feet up, and flyers soar superhero-style all the way down the famed Fremont Street Experience.

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Las Vegas Shows,
Concerts, And Headliners

Absinthe Is Setting Up For Second Touring Production

“Absinthe” is going global. The hit show at Caesars PalaceÆs Roman Plaza has announced a second production, setting up for an international tour, and will be holding auditions in Las Vegas, home of the original “Absinthe” at the companyÆs headquarters.

“Given the ever-growing demand for the production and its lauded reputation globally, we decided to engage in discussions with promoters in Europe, Canada, Australia and Japan about the ‘Absinthe’ tour,” Spiegelworld founder Ross Mollison said in a news release.

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Absinthe Las Vegas

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Las Vegas Hotels

Photo Tour Of Delano Las Vegas On Opening Day

MGM Resorts International and Morgans Hotel Group executives exclaimed, “WeÆre open!”- and Delano Las Vegas officially opened with a ribbon cutting on September 3, 2014 at the former site of ‘The Hotel’ at Mandalay Bay.

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• Need a few bath towels? Styrofoam stage props? A chandelier? Hit the Clarion
  L.A.Æs Fred Segal Opens in the New SLS Las Vegas

Dining In Las Vegas

db Brasserie Succeeds On All Counts

db Brasserie, Daniel BouludÆs newish restaurant at The Venetian (and his only Las Vegas presence since the demise of his outpost at Wynn Las Vegas) is, true to its name, a fairly casual spot, all dark wood and frosted glass and leather banquettes, and an example of the slightly more downscale ethos that has become the norm for new restaurants in Las Vegas. Slightly more downscale, maybe, but thatÆs not to mean theyÆre lacking in quality, and db Brasserie is a shining example of that.

Service, for example, was excellent. Our server was polished and experienced, and he was assisted by at least two others, plus a runner or two, all of them professional but clearly possessed of healthy senses of humor, which I always consider laudable.

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Delmonico Steakhouse to Host One Night Pork Dinner Featuring Templeton Rye

Delmonico Steakhouse and Templeton Rye join forces to host the ultimate evening of pork and whiskey on Saturday, September 27, 2014. For one night only, Delmonico will offer five special menu items created by Chef de Cuisine Ronnie Rainwater and Culinary Director Sean Roe in participation with The Templeton Rye Heritage Pork Project. The program raises Duroc pigs with superior pedigrees on a specially formulated diet of the spent grain from making Templeton Rye Whiskey. Mixologist Max Solano conducted a fat-washing process utilizing the porkÆs belly with Templeton Rye Whiskey to create two unique libations highlighting the savory infusion.

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More Las Vegas News

Visit The Vegas That Never Happened: A Look Back At Projects That Fizzled

Entertainment designer Gary Goddard revealed he submitted a proposal in 1992 to build a full-scale version of the USS Enterprise from “Star Trek” in downtown Las Vegas to help lure tourists away from the Strip. According to lore, downtown developers opted instead to build the Fremont Street Experience. The $150 million Enterprise project, which Goddard said he created as an entry for a contest about how to revitalize downtown, was to be about 1,000 feet long.

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  TeslaÆs sexy but Vegas conventions are big money, too
  Grand Canyon Celebrated in New US Forever Stamp

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Hello from already Fall-like Virginia!

My girlfriends and I are preparing for our annual trip to Las Vegasà this will be our 14th year in a row!

As there is so much to do out there, we always try to find something different to try. This year we are planning to venture further south on the strip to the M Resort and Southpoint and then north to SLS. We will be staying at the Palazzo… what would you recommend as the best option for transportation? We know we can take a cab, but often we enjoy walking and bus rides can be their own source of entertainment! Not sure if the monorail would be worth the cost.

Hope to hear back from you soonà we are leaving on September 26th.

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Still summer-like here in Las Vegas! I’ve heard your area is beautiful in the fall. And, we always get back to our premium subscribers…
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• Caesars Palace Race & Sports Book Bar Opening – The all-new Race and Sports Book Bar at Caesars Palace brings a new meaning to “Home of the Champions” with its extensive gaming bar and lounge experience, including 31 video poker machines, plush lounge that seats 50 people, special beer packages and sports themed cocktails.

• SLS Las Vegas Opening Fireworks, Ribbon Cutting, And First Guests – Producers Note: I was lucky enough to be in Las Vegas for the Grand opening of The SLS, I was also sneaky enough to get in the press area and take this Video! Please excuse the Quality of the camera work…This was at Midnight so a few Vegas drinks had by then got inside me!

• The Opening of Caesars Palace Las Vegas 1963 – Historic opening of Caesars Palace Las Vegas. Circus Maximus, Andy Williams, Ed Sullivan, Maureen O’Hara, and more stars. This is a professionally produced newsreel from 1963.

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