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Laganja Estranja, contestant on season six of RuPaulÆs Drag Race, stopped by ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace for the 8 p.m. performance on July 22. The reality TV star met with The Gazillionaire and his assistant Joy Jenkins following the show for a photo.
TREVI Italian Restaurant within the Forum Shops at Caesars will satisfy sweet urges with a couple of Pastry Chef Hank Sbraccia’s faves in celebration of National S’mores Day on Monday, August 10, and National Blueberry Split Day on Tuesday, August 25.
On Labor Day 2015, the only real cherub statue to be retrieved from the “Ship of Dreams” is going to be taken off its temporary display at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition inside Luxor Hotel and Casino. Introduced for a restricted-time engagement, the bronze statue made its Vegas debut in February 2015 and it is the most recent artifact to become set up in nearly 2 years. Initially scheduled to be removed in March, the cherub’s engagement was extended because of popular demand. Site visitors who purchase general admission tickets can get one further opportunity to begin to see the rare statue before its removal in the historic gallery.
Shake Shack has made a special ideal for placing a little pep in your step (and also to help you stay cool obviously!) throughout the last dog days of summer time.
Experience a taste of what is new in the realm of mixology with Caesars Entertainment’s Cocktail of the Month Program, debuting August 1. Every month, cocktail connoisseurs will have the chance to test new masterpieces through the city without emptying your wallet. Visitors can experience The Maestro at Bound by Salvatore in The Cromwell for $12 through the month of August.
Las VegasÆ top buffet, Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace, is presenting visitors with many more possibilities to raise their buffet experience with the addition of whole market-fresh fish, lobster and caviar to the more than 500 dish deep menu.
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino has introduced the grand opening of their latest fine dining restaurant, Edge Steakhouse. Featuring a cutting-edge, modern twist around the traditional steakhouse and helmed by award-winning Chef Nick Lees, Edge Steakhouse opened its doors July 28.
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Lifehouse bassist Bryce Soderberg stopped by ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace for the 10 p.m. performance on Friday, July 3. The musician met with The Gazillionaire, his assistant Joy Jenkins and the “Green Fairy” Melody Sweets following the show for a photo.
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Famous for bringing world-class art displays to the Vegas Strip, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (BGFA) debuts “Picasso – Creatures and Creativity” on July 3, 2015, featuring 43 works from one of the 20th century’s most influential artists.
TREVI features a unique offer for those visitors attending a show at Caesars Palace together with a late-evening happy hour featuring reduced drink and food faves.
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Visit the Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas just one block from the famous Fremont Street Experience!
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Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon Tour: Soar over the desert at 60 mph seeing scenic wildlife from ziplines.
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