August 2014 Posts, Page 4

It's that time of year again where cuisine reigns supreme and the goodness of people's hearts combine forces. The 8th Annual Las Vegas Fall Restaurant Week lineup was announced recently and we can all start planning our delicious nights out to feed our souls just as much as our bellies.

Alright, even though Vegas has cooled down for the winter, but if you're the kind of person that wants to sweat away the cold, then you'll have countless options for your fitness adventure. After all, we're a city of good-looking, inviting and hospitable people, so our population has a bevy of unique and fun ways to break a sweat in Sin City.

With big name headliners ranging from Britney Spears to Celine Dion, Vegas is a hub for seeing talented vocalists, musicians and more. If you’re headed to town soon, be sure to catch some of these great acts. Whether you enjoy listening to a renowned Vegas entertainer, catching a comedy show or checking out a visiting show, here are a few highlights to round out the year. Comedy Shows Get to Caesars Palace September 5-6 to see Jerry Seinfeld as he brings subtle, sidesplitting sarcasm to town.

It’s time to bring out your inner nerd with the Classic Gaming Expo headed to town on September 12-14 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. Don’t be fooled by the name ‘gaming’ as this has nothing to do with Vegas gaming (ie. slot machines, video poker, etc.), but rather it brings to town the best of video games from the 1960’s to present.

Vegas is a great town. You can do so many things in this city to stay entertained with everything from dining to skydiving, clubbing and more. But, if you’re like me and money for a vacation doesn’t come around often, then how do you do Vegas on a budget?

Not to worry, living in Vegas and doing so on a budget has helped me find the ultimate in cheap entertainment and fun.

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Whether it be boxing, UFC or WWE: Raw, if you're headed to town for the fights this fall you'll want to know where to stay, where to play and the best places to watch the fights.

We've explored some hidden gems at The Cosmopolitan, so now let's expose some favorite, lesser-known treasures that we love at Caesars Palace. And no, Caesar did not actually live here. 

Though most of us get our daily giggle fix from stumbling upon the next big, funny YouTube video, we all need an extra dose of laughter in our lives. The best way to get one just might be a trip to Vegas to see one of the countless comedy shows offered on The Strip.

For the second year in a row, Vegas will play host to the official King of Pop Birthday Party, which celebrates the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. The day-long event adds two extra performances of Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE show at Mandalay Bay on August 29 at both 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m..

It's the final blowout, end-of-summer party weekend and what could be better than spending it in Las Vegas? We've got all you need to know for the 2014 Labor Day Weekend in Sin City.