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Venetian, Palazzo chefs compete in Culinary Clash

Thursday, December 5, 2013 ♦

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It’s time for one of the most outrageous chef competitions on the Strip. The Venetian presents its second annual Culinary Clash, a competition that pits chefs from Venetian and Palazzo restaurants against one another inside mobile food truck kitchens. James Beard Award-winning Chef Emeril Lagasse will be back as a…

Panda! director: Vegas audiences will love Chinese show

Friday, November 22, 2013 ♦

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(Editor’s note: The interview with Panda! Director An Zhao was conducted with the assistance of a translator.) The director of the Chinese theater production of Panda! is banking on Las Vegas audiences’ boredom of Cirque du Soleil shows and a desire to experience Chinese culture to draw them to the…

Spend an enchanting Winter in Venice … in Vegas

Monday, November 4, 2013 ♦

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Venetian and Palazzo present a flurry of seasonal festivities as the luxurious resorts kick off their third-annual Winter in Venice celebration Nov. 18, 2013 – Jan. 5, 2014. Festivities will include a skating rink, character performances, a fantasy scene in The Palazzo Waterfall Atrium and Gardens, a 3-D light projection show and two Italian-inspired food…

Chinese theater production ‘Panda!’ to open Las Vegas residency

Tuesday, October 29, 2013 ♦

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Dancing pandas are coming to the Palazzo Theater in Las Vegas this December. The latest Chinese import, “Panda!” combines high-flying acrobatics, kung fu mastery, magic, music, dance and Chinese drama to tell the story of LongLong, a panda on a quest to rescue his beloved Princess Peacock from her evil…

Innovative Palazzo atrium display falls into place in Las Vegas

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 ♦

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Sometimes everything falls into place. Such is the case with the innovative fall-themed display gracing The Palazzo Waterfall Atrium and Gardens through Nov. 10, 2013. The display, which represents the Palazzo and Venetian hotels’ multiple sustainability efforts, was two years in the making. But its unveiling coincides with recent accolades for industry-leading environmental initiatives.…

Labor Day weekend in Las Vegas offers live music, comedy

Tuesday, August 27, 2013 ♦

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Las Vegas offers much more than pool parties and nightclubs to cap off the summer. The following is a look at just some of the events happening Labor Day weekend. Earth, Wind & Fire at Venetian Grammy award winners Earth, Wind & Fire are performing a special omni-platform HSN Live…

Carnevale at Venetian and Palazzo celebrates food, fashion, fun

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 ♦

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Italy is all about food, fun and festivals. During the summer months, numerous festivals take place around the country and one of the best is Venice’s Carnevale, which began in 1162 and is one of Europe’s biggest celebrations of art, food and culture. Those summertime festivals are the inspiration for…

Fusion is in fashion at Tao Beach

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 ♦

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Tao Beach, tucked between Venetian and Palazzo in the midst of the larger pool area’s labyrinth of arbors, offers European luxury with an Asian twist. Decked in orange, brown and white, the space teems with intrigue. Whether you seek out sun or shade, drink whiskey or wine or go topless…

Try a taste of Las Vegas’ hottest restaurants at Epicurian Affair

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 ♦

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Some of Las Vegas’ best restaurants will offer a taste of their menus at the Las Vegas Epicurian Affair May 23 at The Palazzo. Michelin-starred Chef Daniel Boulud will host the evening’s festivities at the hotel’s pool. The event, sponsored by the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA), allows guests to savor…

The whimsical Winter in Venice returns to Las Vegas

Thursday, November 15, 2012 ♦

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There are plenty of things to do on the Las Vegas Strip, but an outdoor winter wonderland — complete with an ice skating rink, festive entertainment and displays — is a whole different story. From Nov. 18 – Jan. 6, 2013, The Venetian and The Palazzo will feature their second annual…

ACTing out in Las Vegas – The ACT plans October opening

Wednesday, August 22, 2012 ♦

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Las Vegas is preparing for a new style of nightclub with the announcement that The ACT will open at The Shoppes at The Palazzo this October. Created by theatrical producer Simon Hammerstein (well known as one of the creative partners on The Box in New York City), The ACT promises…

Feast on food and wine this month at The Venetian and The Palazzo

Monday, August 13, 2012 ♦

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Foodies have reason to rejoice this month as The Venetian and The Palazzo celebrate “Cibo Vino” throughout August. “Cibo” is the Italian word for food — and amazing food and wine are at the center of dozens of events at the resorts, which include chef demonstrations, tastings and unique dinner opportunities. The…

Las Vegas nightclubs put on a week of top-level DJ talent

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 ♦

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With the Electric Daisy Carnival coming up this weekend, some Las Vegas nightclubs are pulling all the stops with week-long lineups of their best DJ talent. EDC Week is being put on by Tao Group and EDC producers Insomniac as an official tie-in to the event and runs through June…

Holiday cocktails in Vegas

Thursday, December 1, 2011 ♦

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While in Vegas this season, you might indulge in an alcoholic beverage with dinner or at a nightclub. But, not just any cocktail will do. Creative infusions, syrups and garnishes have replaced much of the dull vodka cranberry drinks in Vegas. Even lobby bars, center bars and casual-dining restaurants are…

Souvenirs you can eat

Tuesday, November 22, 2011 ♦

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By Nikki Neu VEGAS.com You’ve partied at a nightclub, dined on lobster, hailed a taxi to the airport and just caught your plane — and then it hits you — you forgot to get souvenirs. They aren’t necessary, but souvenirs are usually the best way to let someone know: A. You…

Winter in Venice, Vegas style

Tuesday, November 8, 2011 ♦

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Even after living half of my life in the desert I still miss my hometown, Seattle. Nothing compares to the winter seasons in the Northwest: The snow. The trees. The cool, crisp air. How can the desert compare to this? While Vegas doesn’t offer the same atmosphere, my prayers for…

The anti-beer fest: Wine festivals take over October in Vegas

Thursday, September 29, 2011 ♦

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Though I never need an excuse to celebrate wine, the month of October is the month for the fermented grape. While October is famously the month to celebrate beer, wine celebrations are popping up in Vegas. Two major wine festivals, Festevino at the Venetian and Palazzo and Crush at the…

Bar hopping on the Strip has never been easier

Thursday, August 4, 2011 ♦

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A bar hop on the Las Vegas Strip has long been of the impromptu variety. Despite the plethora of watering holes, thirsty patrons are forced to plan their own bar-hopping strategy and pay for drinks at each stop along the way — until now. The Palazzo and the Venetian have…

Celebrity sightings: The best places to catch a glimpse of star power

Thursday, March 17, 2011 ♦

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In recent years, our obsession with celebrity spotting has grown exponentially. It’s no longer good enough to peruse the pages of “People,” swooning over how good George Clooney looks. Now, we want Clooney sitting two tables down at the club, nursing the same drink Charlie Sheen had last week —…

Vegas Weekender: Vegas is home to great tunes and big laughs

Thursday, January 27, 2011 ♦

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Kung Hei Fat Choy! Vegas has been setting up to celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year next week, with ornate displays throughout some of the city’s nicest resorts, most of which are already on display. Make it a point to take in some of these Chinese-inspired sights during…

Vegas celebrates Chinese New Year

Thursday, January 13, 2011 ♦

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Chinese New Year is one of the most important festivities in China and Taiwan and every year, Las Vegas goes all out to help celebrate the holiday. Chinese New Year 2011 (the year of the rabbit) begins on Feb. 3 and lasts for 15 days. Rabbits seem to be multiplying all over…

Vegas bartenders serve seasonal cheer with festive drink creations

Thursday, December 2, 2010 ♦

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When the holiday season rolls around each year, there is a flurry of people looking to bring out their inner-Martha Stewart-Rachael Ray-and-Paula Deen rolled into one. They play a game of one-upmanship as each tries to out-cook, out-decorate and out-host the others on their block or in their office. And…

Let’s talk turkey: Thanksgiving Day in Vegas

Friday, November 19, 2010 ♦

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By Nikki Neu VEGAS.com Ah, Thanksgiving…I can taste the cranberry sauce already. It wasn’t long ago when we were carving pumpkins and floating ice eyeballs in our punch bowls. Now, we’re turning pumpkins into pumpkin pie and, well, using regular ice cubes in our punch bowls. Actually, strike that. Let…

Palazzo Prestige: The way hotels should be

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 ♦

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By Nikki Neu VEGAS.com Enjoying the new Prestige lounge at the Palazzo Las Vegas wasn’t difficult. On my recent stay, (hey, someone has to test the 42-inch plasma TV and electronic draperies in those rooms) I was impressed with the new Prestige Lounge and the long list of complimentary amenities…

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