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May the 4th Be With You at House of Blues in Vegas

May the 4th Be With You at House of Blues in Vegas

Jedi Masters will enjoy a night of “Star Wars”-themed delicacies, costume contests and mild incest during an inter-galactic May the 4th Be With You party starting at 8p.m. on Saturday, May 4  in Crossroads at House of Blues. The party will feature a DJ, screenings of the original version of “Star Wars Episode IV” and food and [...]

10 ways to celebrate a bachelor party in Vegas

10 ways to celebrate a bachelor party in Vegas

Congratulations on your last night of freedom. Here’s to hoping you do it right (since there’s a 50 percent chance you won’t be doing it again). Las Vegas is party central and an awesome choice for the ultimate bachelor party. A mancation to end all mancations. Here are 10 ideas to consider when planning a [...]

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Vegas

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Vegas

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride marking the day on May 5, 1862, when Mexican troops beat the French during the famous Battle of Puebla, defending their independence. The holiday is celebrated regionally in Mexico and throughout the United States, including Las Vegas. Whether you’re looking for food and drink specials, [...]

Saddle up for fun at Kentucky Derby-watching events in Vegas

Saddle up for fun at Kentucky Derby-watching events in Vegas

The Kentucky Derby has stretched a two-minute horse race into an afternoon-long party. If you can’t head to Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., on May 4, don’t despair. Throughout Sin City events will be held where you can place bets, don fancy hats and drink mint juleps. The 139th running of America’s race will begin at approximately [...]

10 ways to celebrate a bachelorette party in Vegas

10 ways to celebrate a bachelorette party in Vegas

It’s no secret that Vegas is a popular wedding destination, but it’s also the perfect place for one last fling, your bachelorette party … the  party to end all parties (figuratively speaking, of course). From a cookie cutter night of drinking and dancing to something a little more custom designed, the options for a great [...]

Playlist: Boyz II Men’s top 10 songs to put you in the mood

Playlist: Boyz II Men’s top 10 songs to put you in the mood

Ready for some summer love? One of the steamiest acts in Vegas this season has some tips on how to heat things up. Soulful songsters and perennial ladies men Boyz II Men took a break from handing out roses to their fawning fans and sat down with us to talk about the best music for [...]

‘Naughty Mommy’ wins Riviera Comedy Club headliner contest

‘Naughty Mommy’ wins Riviera Comedy Club headliner contest

“Naughty Mommy” Maria Walsh beat out 225 comics to win a week headlining at the Riviera Comedy Club. Walsh’s hilarious commentary on parenting and marriage kept judges laughing through every round of the contest, which lasted more than a month. The Long Island, N.Y. resident has toured the country, driving crowds to hysterics by declaring [...]

Tried and true: Las Vegas’ love affair with live music

Tried and true: Las Vegas’ love affair with live music

Las Vegas has loved live music from the beginning. The El Rancho, Vegas’ first resort-style casino (It opened in 1941.) was owned and operated by Thomas E. Hull.  Hull, a former member of the Paul Whiteman Orchestra, designed the El Rancho to include the “Opera House” — the resort’s showroom. The Opera House would feature top [...]

Canadian singer-comedian Véronic to launch show at Bally’s with help from Celine

Canadian singer-comedian Véronic to launch show at Bally’s with help from Celine

Singer, comedian and tribute artist Véronic DiCaire will headline a limited-time show at Bally’s this summer. The production will be co-produced by Celine Dion, who noticed Véronic’s talent early and invited her to open shows on her 2008 Taking Chances Tour. Véronic gained notoriety as a musical theater artist in her native Canada, with roles [...]

Liquid Pool Lounge takes daylife to a higher degree in Vegas

Liquid Pool Lounge takes daylife to a higher degree in Vegas

How do you keep your cool when the mercury starts creeping toward 100° F? That’s easy – make a beeline for Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria Resort & Casino. The Light Group, a leading hospitality management company famous for shaping the nightlife scene on the Las Vegas Strip, knows all about taking the party outdoors [...]

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