It was 57 years ago to this day that Elvis Presley performed his first show in Las Vegas. Elvis was just 21 years old when he was booked in the Venus Room at the New Frontier hotel. But it wasn’t until The International hotel opened in 1969 (later the Hilton and now LVH), that Elvis truly became [...]
We at VEGAS.com are simple folk, really. We work all day inside an office building in a well-manicured corporate plaza. But for one fleeting night last week, we were rock stars! On April 18, several coworkers and I were invited to hang out and jam with veteran rock musicians at Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp. [...]
The hearts of “90210″ fans around the globe simultaneously fluttered when beloved Vegas male revue Chippendales announced its newest guest star yesterday. Actor Ian Ziering, who played heartthrob Steve Sanders on the hit ’90s teen drama and later charmed audiences on “Dancing With the Stars,” will soon don a coveted Chippendales bowtie (and not much [...]
The region’s finest competitive eaters will hustle their buns to stuff their faces with weenies during the 16th annual qualifying hot dog eating contest on Saturday, April 20 at New York-New York’s Brooklyn Bridge in Las Vegas. He or she who best stomachs the competition will not only be crowned the Nevada Hot Dog Eating Champion [...]
Trying to pick our favorite signs in the Neon Museum is a bit like trying to pick a favorite child. Sure there may be qualities you favor about each, but that doesn’t make one more special than the other. With about 120 signs in the boneyard to choose from, it’s particularly challenging to narrow it [...]
Now you can have nails as fabulous as this city in only 15 minutes. Boutique-style mani-pedi kiosk LAKA Manicure Express has developed a Sin City Sparkle Collection, a line of sparkling polishes with very Vegas-y names like “What Happens in Vegas,” “Red Rock,” “Glitter Gulch” and “All In.” Originating in Israel, LAKA has grown to 25 [...]
Eggs over easy? Yep. Moons Over My Hammy? Why of course! A lifetime of wedded bliss? You betcha’. At Denny’s in downtown Las Vegas, there really isn’t much that’s off the table — the 64,000-square-foot diner on Fremont Street is now serving sizzling wedding ceremonies 24 hours a day. Packages start at $95, and include [...]
Experience rejuvenating, detoxing, body-slimming, anti-aging, oxygenating spa services without breaking the bank in Vegas, the capital of guilt-free indulgences. National Spa Week returns April 15-21, and several spas on or near the Las Vegas Strip are offering luxury spa services that normally cost upwards of $500 for just $50 each. Here are some of the participating spas [...]
VEGAS.com recently had a chance to go behind the scenes at the Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage to learn how painting is mentally and physically stimulating — as well as totally safe — for dolphins who have been trained to paint as part of the facility’s Painting with the Dolphins program.
Easter weekend in Vegas is the one time of the year that the bunnies aren’t just appearing from magician’s hats … or dealing cards at the Palms. From candy-filled baskets to Easter bunny meet-and-greets, there are an array of ways to celebrate this springtime holiday. Put all your eggs (and candy) in one basket (or [...]
