http://blog.vegas.com Las Vegas Blog news from VEGAS.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:00:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Performers represent the best of the country, but really they’re just like us [caption id="attachment_4849" align="aligncenter" width="477" caption="Contortionist dancer Hairo Torres shows off his moves. Photo by Denise Truscello"][/caption]   By Jamie Helmick Vegas.com As America prepares to sail into another decade, it’s more than fair to say that things are changing. It’s not just health ... http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-shows/americas-got-heart/ CityCenter opens to the public next month, bringing a 67-acre urban metropolis and one of the world's largest green developments to the Las Vegas Strip. The property includes Aria, a 61-story, 4004-room gaming resort; the non-gaming Mandarin Oriental, Vdara Hotel & Spa and Veer Towers; and Crystals, a 50,000-square-foot retail ... http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-hotels/sneak-peek-at-citycenters-exterior/ This week in Vegas is all about grabbing dinner and seeing a show. From Cher and David Copperfield to a wine festival and Thanksgiving cooking classes, it’s all happening this weekend in Vegas. Nightlife In Vegas, the party goes all night long Head to Cathouse for a freebie night, featuring fashionable giveaways, complimentary hors ... http://blog.vegas.com/more-las-vegas-news/cher-takes-over-the-colosseum/ Do you enjoy being creative, coming up with clever puns and/or making other people laugh? No? Do you like strippers then? There it is. To give our poor, moniker-less "Seasonal Strippers" a name and maybe win a prize while you're at it, head over to VEGAS.com's Facebook. Four prizes will be awarded at ... http://blog.vegas.com/more-las-vegas-news/name-that-seasonal-stripper/ http://www.vegas.com This Week on the Vegas Minute: Chippendales at the Rio, Supernatural Santana at the Hard Rock Hotel, David Copperfield at MGM Grand, Cher at the Caesars Palace, Joe Rogan at the Playboy Comedy Club inside the Palms. For more Las Vegas news, visit, http://www.vegas.com/vegasminute/ http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-videos/chippendales-cher-david-copperfield-more-las-vegas-news/ If there's one thing you need to see during the holiday season, you have to check out Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Botanical Cactus Gardens. Yesterday, Ethel M held its 16th annual holiday cactus lighting. The countdown to the light display literally felt like New Year's Eve. The moment all of ... http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-attractions/chocolate-wonderland/ [caption id="attachment_4751" align="alignnone" width="545" caption="© Bob Mackie Designs"][/caption] By Jennifer Whitehair Vegas.com Bob Mackie is bold, some may even say brazen when it comes to design. He once famously said, “A woman who wears my clothes is not afraid to be noticed.” It comes as no surprise that a designer noted for his exuberance ... http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-shows/the-mack-daddy-of-glitz-glamour/ This Week on the Vegas Minute: Mario Andretti Racing Experience at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Americas Got Talent Live at Planet Hollywood, Lily Tomlin at the MGM Grand, Andrew Dice Clay at the Riveria. For more Las Vegas news, visit, http://www.vegas.com/vegasminute/ http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-videos/mario-andretti-lily-tomlin-andrew-dice-clay-more-las-vegas-news/ Autumn has come to Las Vegas and there has never been a better time to visit. You still have time to do holiday shopping and there are plenty of things to do this weekend. From dueling pianos to dinner (way) above the Las Vegas Strip, it's all happening this weekend in ... http://blog.vegas.com/more-las-vegas-news/vegas-weekender-food-and-fall-attractions-await/ Put on your running shoes and get ready for the 5th Annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run on Dec. 5, 2009. This event helps raise money for Opportunity Village and is aimed at breaking the world record for the largest Santa Claus gathering. This year the festivities are being held at ... http://blog.vegas.com/more-las-vegas-news/calling-all-runners-and-santa-wannabes/