Las Vegas

MGM Resorts International.

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

MGM Resorts International.
ARIA™ BELLAGIO® VDARA™ MGM GRAND® THE SIGNATURE AT MGM GRAND® MANDALAY BAY® THEhotel AT MANDALAY BAY® THE MIRAGE® MONTE CARLO™ NEW YORK-NEW YORK™ LUXOR® EXCALIBUR® BEAU RIVAGE® GOLD STRIKE® TUNICA MGM GRAND DETROIT ™.

Entertainment Listings

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Entertainment Listings
Thursdays–Mondays (7 & 9:30 p.m.): “The Beatles Love” by Cirque du Soleil.

Barry Manilow

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Barry Manilow
There’s lots of old footage from Manilow’s long showbiz career. A circa-’70s Manilow sings “Mandy” on a gigantic screen, then disappears as the flesh-and-blood version takes over singing duties. Vintage Barry reappears for a duet on “Could It Be Magic.”.

The Lion King

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

The Lion King
From Scar’s slither to Mufasa’s lunges, the animals who inhabit Pride Rock all make use of idiosyncratic movements and dance steps that are essential in establishing their personalities, said Marija Abney, who portrays Cheetah in the hit show at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

Carrot Top

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Carrot Top
With Las Vegas’ wackiest redhead, one never knows. Carrot Top continues his high-energy antics at the Luxor. The comedian (known off stage as Scott Thompson) calls his stage schtick “show and tell with liquor.” (The audience handles the booze part.

Fantasy

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Fantasy
“Fantasy” is the antidote to the Vegas weekend that’s turning into more city than sin. The 90-minute show features skimpy costumes, sensual silk aerials, spicy Latin numbers, a saucy rendition of “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” and much celebration of the (mostly) naked female form.

Criss Angel Believe

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Criss Angel Believe
The magician wrests free from a straitjacket while hanging upside down above the audience. Poof! He disappears from one spot on the stage and reappears on another. And don’t try this at home: Angel stuffs his mouth full of double-edged razor blades that he’s just used to slice pieces of paper.

Mystère

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Mystère
The hit Cirque du Soleil show “Mystère” was first performed on Dec. 25, 1993. In its 17-plus years at Treasure Island Resort & Casino, “Mystère” has been seen by about 9 million people and has been staged more than 8,000 times. That’s more even than “Cats” on Broadway, which is saying something.

Blue Man Group

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Blue Man Group
Three bald and blue brothers wander about the stage in wide-eyed wonderment. None utters a word but the trio engages in all sorts of interesting activities, like beating drumsticks on PVC pipes, splattering paint, eating Twinkies and flinging stuff into the audience.

Jersey Boys

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Jersey Boys
Travis Cloer and Rick Faugno share the role of bandleader Frankie Valli, while Santa Monica’s Jeff Leibow plays bassist Nick Massi and Peter Saide portrays songwriter Bob Gaudio. While Valli is the best known among the quartet, it was Gaudio who penned most of the group’s hits.

Phantom

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Phantom
On nights with two performances, Crivello stays in makeup for five hours straight. The sacrifice is worth it. The transformation is so stunning, Crivello told us, that even his mother did not recognize him the first time she saw the show..

Intoxicating Rhythms

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Intoxicating Rhythms
Then, on Sunday, March 27, comes the Champagne and Jazz Brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Grand events center. Guests will enjoy live jazz and brunch offerings paired with sparkling wines from Domaine Chandon, Roederer Estates and Domaine Carneros. Brunch will be followed by a live auction featuring wine lots, large-format collector’s bottles and more.

Friends with Benefits

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Friends with Benefits
Perhaps the most intriguing of M life’s many benefits is the opportunity to earn unique “M life moments.

Back on Top

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Back on Top
Raising the bar in a town that consistently reinvents itself is quite a challenge. But the same people who built the tallest tower in Las Vegas have done exactly that. The Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower has reimagined the iconic Las Vegas property..

Spring Musts

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Spring Musts
March and April are Vegas’ sweet spot. Temperatures haven’t yet reached triple digits, and it’s the perfect time to venture beyond the neon and reconnect with the outdoors.

Think Twice

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Think Twice
Elegant French-Canadian chanteuse Celine Dion has soared high in the entertainment stratosphere for so long that it sometimes seems like she was born a star.

Strip Tees

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Strip Tees
Golf.com ranks Vegas No. 3 on its list of the “10 Best Golf Cities in America,” with more than 60 golf courses in and around the city. But with such an enviable selection, choosing where to tee off in Sin City can be like rolling the dice. So we’ve profiled 13 courses that are consistently listed among the city’s best.

Spring Hoopla

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Spring Hoopla
Move over Cancun and Cabo. Take a breather, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Springs. March Madness has turned Las Vegas into a leading spring break destination, a place where the biggest college sporting event in America collides with the most notorious party capital in the world.

Leprechauns and Lunacy

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Leprechauns and Lunacy
Though it recognizes one of Ireland’s patron saints and is not a public holiday in the U.S., St. Patrick’s Day nonetheless ranks among this country’s major party occasions. And considering that no place on earth parties harder, Las Vegas is the place to be seen in green on March 17.

Palms Casino Resort

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Palms Casino Resort
You're well acquainted with today’s traditional club. You’ve probably also been to a 19th-century-inspired saloon. And with the recent popularity of Prohibition Era cocktails, you even know what drinking in the ’20s was like. But have you wondered what a night out will look like in the future? Moon has got you covered there, friend.

--Steve Basilone

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

--Steve Basilone
You may need a lab coat to fully appreciate Mandalay Bay’s newest epicurean experience, Fleur. From the mind of culinary whiz and “Top Chef Masters” cheftestant Hubert Keller, Fleur is Sin City’s first restaurant to offer cocktails infused with liquid nitrogen.

Vesper

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Vesper
Have an affinity for well-tailored suits, mysterious women and drinks that are shaken, not stirred? Then Vesper is the haunt for you. Channeling the era of “Dr. No” with dark mahogany furniture, classic glass decanters and projections of black-and-white films, Vesper is an intimate 85-seat space just perfect for entertaining buxom Soviet agents.

The Best Burger in Vegas

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

The Best Burger in Vegas
A traditional no-frills burger cooked to order and scrumptiously seasoned, the BLT Burger at the casually hip BLT Burger at the Mirage.

Estiatorio Milos

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Estiatorio Milos
Greek-loving foodies, rejoice. The world’s finest family of Greek restaurants has brought one of its own to Vegas: Estiatorio Milos at the Cosmopolitan.

Blossom

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Blossom
Within this immaculate garden setting, select from among four distinct dining experiences: a sunken trellised garden, a single curved banquette surrounded by a bird-cage-like enclosure, perimeter dining with a view of the entire restaurant, or softly lit semi-private rooms.

Comme Ça

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Comme Ça
Does Vegas really need another French bistro? Once you get yourself into Comme Ça, Los Angeles-based chef David Myers’ new brasserie in the Cosmopolitan, you’ll agree the answer is a resounding yes.

Entertainment Listings

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Entertainment Listings
Nightly (7 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays; 6 p.m. Fridays

The Best Seats in the House

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

The Best Seats in the House
Believe it or not, you don’t have to be famous or wager your life’s savings on black to be treated like a VIP in Las Vegas. Many Las Vegas productions offer VIP ticket packages for just a few extra dollars.

Comic Strip

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Comic Strip
If laughter is the best medicine, then a trip to Las Vegas is like major surgery. Home to some of the funniest comedians in the business, Sin City is earning a reputation as the comedy capital of the world..

Mob Scene

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Mob Scene
Long before the corporate bean counters took over, guys with names like Lefty, Lansky and Bugsy called the shots and “the skim” was a nightly ritual in casino counting rooms. Organized crime money — with some help from Jimmy Hoffa and the Teamsters’ pension fund — helped shape the gambling mecca that we know today.

Sports Center

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Sports Center
Sports in Vegas don’t just happen on banks of flat screens inside casinos — Sin City is becoming a major destination for big-time live sporting events. Long a major venue for championship boxing, Vegas also has made a name for itself with college football and NCAA basketball, not to mention the biggest rodeo event in the country.

Barry Manilow

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Barry Manilow
The show Manilow calls the “most romantic” of his career has found an ideal home at the Paris Théâtre at Paris Las Vegas. Along with his own catalog of love songs (“Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Ready to Take a Chance Again,” “Could It Be Magic”), Manilow performs covers of a few of his favorite romantic ballads by other songwriters.

Le Rêve

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Le Rêve
“Le Rêve” is the lavish aquatic spectacle that’s been holding theatergoers in thrall for five years at a theater-in-the-round within Wynn Las Vegas on the Strip. In place of a traditional stage is a huge circular pool that holds 1 million gallons of water and descends to a depth of 26 feet.

Santana

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Santana
The 90-minute set by Santana and his band is called “Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits.” Fans can expect an ever-changing set list showcasing the band’s career-spanning classics, such as “Oye Como Va,” “Smooth,” “Black Magic Woman,” “Evil Ways” and “Maria Maria.

Lion King

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Lion King
Since opening in 2009, “The Lion King” at Mandalay Bay has been seen by more than 500,000 people and has won a “Best Show” award from the staff of the Las Vegas Review- Journal in its annual “Best of Las Vegas” awards. The Vegas production joins the productions of seven other highly successful companies currently running worldwide.

Celine Dion

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Celine Dion
Dion will be back in familiar territory — the Caesars Palace stage that was the setting for her record-shattering 2003 to 2007 residency. Her new engagement calls for the five-time Grammy Award winner to perform 70 shows a year over three years. The premiere is March 15.

Cher

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Cher
After 200 performances, a gazillion costume changes and enough bare flesh to make a sailor blush, the curtain finally drops Feb. 5 on Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Cher will hand the keys to the Colosseum kingdom to Celine Dion, who begins a three-year residency March 15.

Heightened Expectations

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Heightened Expectations
Leave it to the tallest structure in Vegas to keep reaching for the sky. Operators of the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel

Charmed

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Charmed
They're known for spectacular illusions, wry humor and a prodigious work ethic. But what really sets Penn

Fish Food

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Fish Food
As part of its no-holds-barred campaign to create a true luxury experience downtown, the Golden Nugget last month opened a Chart House restaurant in its swanky Rush Tower.

New Year’s Eve Survival Guide

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

New Year’s Eve Survival Guide
Las Vegas is one of the best places in the world to ring in a New Year (they don’t call the celebration on the Strip “America’s Party” for nothing). Not only are the crowds huge as midnight approaches on Dec. 31, but the spirit is unusually festive as most revelers are on vacation and away from the responsibilities (and inhibitions) of home.

A Star is Born

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

A Star is Born
How, in a town of over-the-top everything, do you pull that off? Start with the vision of designers like David Rockwell, whose credentials span everything from the Nokia Theater in Times Square to set design for the Academy Awards.

A Very Vegas Christmas

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

A Very Vegas Christmas
Christmas and Las Vegas may seem contradictory. But the city has a long and cherished relationship with yuletide.

In Search of the Best Spa in Vegas

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

In Search of the Best Spa in Vegas
Some claim to bestow upon you the energy locked inside emeralds while others sprinkle you with snow or pull at your primal past — and nearly all do so within magnificent pampering palaces of sumptuous design. How to choose the treatment for you? Here’s the lowdown.

Crown Las Vegas

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Crown Las Vegas
That is, until now. This past summer, the former owner of the Viper Room introduced Sin City to Crown Las Vegas: an 11,000-square-foot rock-club/nightclub hybrid at the Rio. The 900-person-capacity venue features three stories of leather couches surrounding one Vegas-tastic stage already graced by the likes of Devo and Squeeze.

Gold Lounge

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Gold Lounge
It's about time that Vegas returned to its hunka-hunka-burning roots. That’s where the Gold Lounge comes in. This sleek 3,800-square-foot ultralounge sits at the heart of CityCenter’s Aria. A welcome reprieve from the bustle of the Strip, the Gold Lounge is, well, gold.

PBR Rock Bar

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

PBR Rock Bar
Vegas is no stranger to rodeo. The city itself is a wild ride that has bucked many unlucky cowboys to the poor-house. So it’s only logical that the Strip is home to the new rodeo-themed PBR Rock Bar.

Sirio Ristorante

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Sirio Ristorante
Legendary restaurateur Sirio Maccioni — he of New York City’s famed Le Cirque and Vegas’ Circo — introduces a classic Italian dining experience at his latest endeavor, Sirio Ristorante.

nu sanctuary

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

nu sanctuary
Nu sanctuary, a restaurant/hookah bar/night spot, newly arrived in Town Square, has picked a theme (spirituality!) and run with it. A massive Tree of Life “grows” out of the center of the restaurant, its illuminated branches spreading across the ceiling and its glowing purple roots snaking through the floor.

American Fish

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

American Fish
In his fifth Vegas restaurant, the talented Michael Mina does all kinds of fish in all kinds of ways: salt-baked, wood-grilled, cast-iron-griddled, cedar-plank-smoked and ocean-water-poached.

ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS
Nightly (6 p.m.; additional 8:30 p.m. performance Fridays-Sundays): “Tournament of Kings”.

Saddle Up

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Saddle Up
"You gotta watch out for those flying scorpions." We are a dozen or so tourists on a sunset horseback ride in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, northwest of Las Vegas. This ominous warning comes from one of our wranglers, Anna Kopp, who is riding a chestnut mare behind me and twirling the end of her reins.

Gridiron Gambling

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Gridiron Gambling
As summer turns to fall, Vegas segues from steamy pool parties to football fever as fans swarm to sportsbooks to put money on the line and root for their favorite teams — turning the city into a morning-to-night tailgate party every Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Power Tower

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Power Tower
For visitors to Vegas last fall, it was hard to miss the finishing touches being put on a stunning, soaring blue glass tower next to Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. The PH Towers opened in December as one of the most convenient and well-thought-out all-suite properties in town.

Peepshow

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Peepshow
night out that combines striptease with high-productionvalue song and dance. Madison, late of “The Girls Next Door,” stars as the bookish and romantically unawakened Bo Peep, who goes on a journey of sexual self-discovery. The show was conceived and created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell (“Legally Blonde,” “Hairspray”).

Phantom —

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Phantom —
“Phantom — The Las Vegas Spectacular,” now in its fifth year at the at the Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, is a full-throttle extravaganza with unparalleled special effects. The timeless story of the deformed musical genius who haunts the Paris Opera House unfolds in a $40-million custom-built theater.

Le Rêve

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Le Rêve
Purchase a Diver’s Dream Package for “Le Rêve” and you’ll get wet — very wet. The package includes a scuba-diving plunge into a mysterious underworld that most Las Vegas theatergoers never experience. Yes, there will be fins — and also gloves and booties.

Fall into Fun

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Fall into Fun
September is one of the best times of the year in Vegas, and what better place to enjoy a few days of fun in the sun and great entertainment than Red Rock Resort and Green Valley Ranch resort, family-friendly AAA Four Diamond resorts located away...

Wild Country

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Wild Country
If you’re planning a Vegas visit for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in December, the legendary Golden Nugget Las Vegas is probably where you should hang your hat.

Lion King

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Lion King
Williams is known to Los Angeles audiences for his portrayal of the rebellious Fiyero in “Wicked” at the Pantages Theater. His Broadway credits include “Aida” and “Swing.” He’s appeared on the small screen in CBS’s “Numbers” and “Ghost Whisperer” and Comedy Central’s “Chapelle’s Show.

Vdara: A Closer Look

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Vdara: A Closer Look
The specially treated tinted glass that runs from floor to ceiling allows in Nevada’s intense sun while reducing heat transfer. The result is brilliantly lit spaces that harmonize with the property’s white and chocolate design and that helped Vdara, along with sister property Aria, receive LEED Gold certification by the U.

Blue Man Group

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Blue Man Group
The wildly popular antic romp known as Blue Man Group — what’s it all about? “At the end of the day, the show’s message is to follow your bliss,” said longtime Las Vegas Blue Man Scott Kinworthy, invoking the philosophy of the American mythologist Joseph Campbell.

Jersey Boys

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Jersey Boys
It's a long way from the Land Down Under to the Las Vegas Strip. But Australian Peter Saide has slipped easily into the shoes of Bob Gaudio, the Four Seasons songwriter he recently signed on to play in “Jersey Boys” at the Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino..

School for Sinners

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

School for Sinners
“Our studio attracts people that want to have a fun workout or simply try something new and different from the typical gym,” said Dietrich, who also produces a line of pole-dancing fitness DVDs. “Women of all ages make up our client base — and from all career backgrounds.

Vintage Vegas

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Vintage Vegas
In the original “Ocean’s 11,” Frank Sinatra’s Danny Ocean and his band of war buddies staged a daring New Year’s Eve heist at five Las Vegas casinos — the Desert Inn, Sands, Flamingo, Sahara and Riviera. In the five decades since the movie’s release, much of Las Vegas’ storied past has been dynamited into oblivion.

The High Life

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The High Life
If you think a luxurious, lively stay in Las Vegas means blowing through a month’s salary or pillaging the kids’ college fund, consider Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. The AAA Four Diamond Award-winning property has long lived up to its trademarked motto, “Unpretentiously Luxurious.

Lions and Tigers and … Sharks?

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Lions and Tigers and … Sharks?
Imagine scuba diving at the site of a shipwreck with more than 30 sharks swimming around you. Okay, so the shipwreck may not be real, but try telling that to the sharks that live in the popular 1.3-million-gallon exhibit at Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef Aquarium.

Man Spas

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Man Spas
That’s right: the pampering, grooming and rejuvenation of body and soul isn’t exclusive to the ladies. Some properties are even accentuating the trend by giving dude-spa treatments manly names that evoke sports and warfare.

Haunted Vegas

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Haunted Vegas
antasyland, Vegas’ hedonism reaches a fever pitch on Halloween. Hotels, clubs and theme attractions go out of their way to go over the top on creeps, partially to attract more customers and partially to see who can create the biggest, baddest, scariest venues.

Vegas Vino

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Vegas Vino
Admit it: When you think of drinking in Las Vegas, you probably think of those tacky yard-long margaritas tourists tote while walking down the Strip. But believe it or not, there’s a more sophisticated side to drinking in Sin City — one oenophiles can proudly raise their glasses to.

Surrender

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Surrender
Have all the guns and drugs and kidnapping put a crimp on those weekend jaunts to Mexico? Fear not. Thanks to Encore’s brand-new Surrender nightclub, you can still dance and party on the beach.

Studio 54

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Studio 54
Since the legendary Studio 54 first opened its doors in New York in 1977, the club has been a monument to decadence and excess. And while the “It” discotheque of the day is now a long way from its original NYC home, the MGM Grand mainstay still serves as Sin City’s epicenter of pop culture and style.

KGB

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

KGB
KGB (Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers) is the brainchild of Iron Chef Kerry Simon. Dubbed “the rock ’n’ roll chef” by Rolling Stone magazine, Simon is known for his sexy restaurants and innovative dishes — and KGB is no exception.

Julian Serrano

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Julian Serrano
Julian Serrano, a Madrid native famed as executive chef of Picasso, captures the style and sizzle of a Spanish tapas bar in his latest endeavor at Aria. Named after its creator, the cheery, colorful open-air space is cool, casual and fun, with an undercurrent of elegance and just-loud-enough Spanish music.

Jean Georges Steakhouse

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Jean Georges Steakhouse
Award-winning chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has created a whole new take on the traditional steakhouse with the decidedly chic, contemporary and very upscale Jean Georges Steakhouse. Cool, dark and romantic with a modern edge, the restaurant epitomizes Vongerichten’s attention to detail — in both décor and cuisine.

Bouchon

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Bouchon
Thomas Keller, chef and owner of the famed restaurant French Laundry in Napa Valley and winner of more culinary awards than we can count, is a visionary as much as a chef.

Mundo

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Mundo
The first upscale Mexican restaurant to open its doors downtown (and it’s about time), Mundo is a combination of Old World Mexico and new Vegas glam — with some West Hollywood hip thrown in for good measure. Executive Chef Robert Solano, a Yucatan native known for his innovative cuisine at the sadly defunct La Madonna, has created an inspired menu.

Gilley’s

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Gilley’s
The renowned “Urban Cowboy”-inspired mechanical bull — victorious in battle against tourists and locals alike — is back to defend its new turf at Treasure Island with the reopening of Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall and Bar- B-Que.

Sage

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Sage
Already a celebrated chef in Chicago, Shawn McClain gallops into Vegas with Sage, his first restaurant outside the Windy City. The James Beard Award winner brings his distinctive style to a spirited New American menu laced with strong Mediterranean flavors.

{Entertainment Listings}

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

{Entertainment Listings}
A guide to popular shows, concerts and events in Vegas

Gear Up for Summer Fun

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Gear Up for Summer Fun
With the perfect weather in Vegas, there’s no better time to pack your bags and dive into the luxurious amenities of Green Valley Ranch resort and Red Rock Resort.

Vdara: A Closer Look

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Vdara: A Closer Look
The 1,495-suite 57-story nongaming Vdara highlights cutting-edge art and minimizes the barriers between inside and out — all while ensuring homey comfort and even breaking new ground in environmental design. The specially treated tinted glass that runs from floor to ceiling allows in Nevada’s intense sun while reducing heat transfer.

Perk City

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Perk City
Free booze. Free shows. Free limo rides from the airport. Free meals. Free massages.

Hell, Frozen Over

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Hell, Frozen Over
Temperatures have soared past 100 degrees for the zillionth day in a row, and you need to cool off. Now. Luckily, Sin City is home to some of the world’s most decadent libations, including several frozen concoctions that are just perfect for quenching the fire within (and out).

Reels of Fortune

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Reels of Fortune
Opals. That’s what I decide I’m going to spend my winnings on. Gold is too pedestrian and diamonds, well, diamonds are for Bond villains and weird Dutch people.

Disney’s The Lion King

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Disney’s The Lion King
The breathtaking opening number of “The Lion King,” “The Circle of Life,” in which the shaman baboon Rafiki presents the lion cub Simba to his future subjects, is a full-throttled explosion of sound and energy.

Blue Man Group

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Blue Man Group
The high-octane wackiness known as the Blue Man Group is going strong a decade after first arriving on the Las Vegas Strip.

Phantom —The Las Vegas Spectacular

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Phantom —The Las Vegas Spectacular
The Phantom may be unlucky in love, but the hideously deformed musical genius who haunts the opulent Paris Opera House sure has staying power. The Strip mega hit is now in its fifth year at the $40 million custom-built theater at the Venetian, where it has been holding audiences in thrall since 2006.

Bright Lights, Green City

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Bright Lights, Green City
These days, it’s not enough to have a Michelin-rated chef in the kitchen, a celebrity deejay in the ultra lounge and Icelandic eiderdown pillows in guest rooms. Bragging rights go to the hotel that is saving the most gallons of water and kilowatthours of electricity.

A Star Is Born

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A Star Is Born
Has Las Vegas become Hollywood’s Mojave Desert annex? With all the film credits on its resume, Sin City is building on its reputation as Tinseltown’s goto movie set. Here’s a guide to filming locations for just a few of the hundreds of motion pictures set in Las Vegas.

Looks Like He Made It

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Looks Like He Made It
Though he’s sold more than 80 million albums worldwide and has been ranked as the top adult contemporary chart artist of all time (by Radio Records magazine), legendary singersongwriter Barry Manilow rates his current headlining run at Paris Las Vegas among his greatest achievements.

Posh Pools

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Posh Pools
In Vegas, hotel pools are much more than just places to sun and swim. There’s a real race among resorts to create lavish poolscapes with increasingly luxurious amenities and services — from trendy spa treatments and underwater music to personal body misters and $5,000-a-day waterside bungalows.

‘Summer of the ’70s’ Hits Fremont Street

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

‘Summer of the ’70s’ Hits Fremont Street
The music and culture of the 1970s will return to downtown Las Vegas this summer as Fremont Street Experience presents the Summer of the ’70s festival and concert series. The 102day promotion kicked off Memorial Day weekend and will run through Labor Day weekend.

Thriller!

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Thriller!
What is there to say about Vegas that hasn’t already been said? Bursting with energy, the city is a hedonistic playground where spectacle awaits you at every turn. Volcanoes erupt, fountains dance and there’s enough neon to turn night into day. The place is, to say the least, a unique city.

Summer Lovin’

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Summer Lovin’
Worn by some of Hollywood’s trendiest fashionistas — everyone from Beyoncé to Jennifer Lopez — Diane von Furstenberg is easily one of the biggest names working in women’s fashion today.

{Bars & Clubs}

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

{Bars & Clubs}
Introducing Haze, a 25,500-square-foot megaclub ensconced within Aria — a beating heart at the center of the massive CityCenter development. Set foot inside and it’s immediately clear: Haze has just nudged the Vegas nightlife bar a bit higher.

More Bang for Your Puck

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 GMT

More Bang for Your Puck
In a town that’s all about glitz and glamour, velvet ropes and VIPs, Wolfgang Puck keeps his dining philosophy refreshingly simple: seamlessly consistent quality and service at prices that won’t bankrupt you.

{Entertainment Listings}

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

{Entertainment Listings}
A guide to popular shows, concerts and events in Vegas

Can We Talk?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Can We Talk?
"My darling, I am a performer — and performers perform!” announces Joan Rivers in her signature Brooklyn rasp. “I pray that I will die on a stage — but after 31 minutes, because if you do an hour show they will not pay you contractually unless you’ve done over half.”

When Slots Get Hot

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

When Slots Get Hot
Only in Vegas can a solitary activity epitomized by the sound of clinking coins become a brutal head-to-head battle for six-figure stakes.