Community Posts, Page 7

With the Bunkhouse Saloon officially opened, folks visiting and living in Las Vegas are not only thrilled with the cleaned up divey-ish bar, but also with the ongoing lineup of Indy bands, the beverages and, well, the food.

There are a number of things people are raving about with the newly-opened venue and we can see why. A cool lineup of ongoing bands including RJD2 and Blonde Redhead at prices that are shockingly affordable. We’re talking like $5 to $20 depending on the band. Yep, that’s pretty inexpensive in Vegas, especially to see a live band.

As the 2014 Life Is Beautiful (LiB) festival slated for Oct. 24 – 26 gears up, the art portion of the already hefty lineup of entertainment is getting amped up with expanded programming over last year’s artistic concepts.

This year, there will be two reigning initiatives during the event – both with strong themes of interactivity. The first initiative participants will get a chance to enjoy includes a ‘live urban gallery’ with murals and installments throughout the streets of the festival.

The majestic Bellagio fountains have been known to inspire visitors to propose to their significant other, they’ve been the backdrop for thousands upon thousands of pictures and, as we all know, they’ve been featured in countless movies including Ocean’s Eleven.

Now, however, the Bellagio fountain, light and music show is amping up its musical selection to match the musical DJ diversity this town is known for. Beginning Sept. 17 at 7 p.m., the fountain and light show will also now include an “exclusive three-song medley” from one of Sin City’s hottest DJs: Tiësto.

The Monte Carlo Resort & Casino opened its doors in 1996 and just recently underwent a huge revamp this past year. As such, it's important that you know what the must-see's are when you plan your next visit since things have changed a bit and we want your trip to be as on-point as possible.

Double Barrel Roadhouse

For those of you who, as kids, dreamed of flying like Superman over pedestrians eyeing potential crime beneath you with your cape flapping in the wind, you’re in luck. Well, except for the fighting crime part.

Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas has officially opened its SlotZilla zip lining experience in which you can fly nearly 2,000 feet through the air, 10 stories up over hoards of people beneath you.

Beer lovers headed to Vegas, you are in luck this September with a multitude of beer tasting events on the calendar including the Downtown Brew Festival and BLVD Brew Fest.

The Downtown Brew Festival will be held at the Clark County Amphitheater and will feature more than 150 craft beers from over 50 breweries from around the country.

You know him as the main host of Absinthe – the crazy circus-esque show in the tent on Caesars Palace lawn produced from Spiegelworld. He is the Gazillionaire. He’s raunchy, rude, crude and we love him just the same because he’s hilarious and everyone is at risk for his humor whether feeling the brunt of a joke or laughing alongside at others with him.

Saying that The Mirage has a special place in my heart only skims the surface of the ties between me and this property. It was truly my first Vegas family after moving to the city and I worked there for four & a half years, so I know a thing or two about what's awesome here. Let's peruse this Polynesian goddess of the Strip together and optimize your time in Vegas.

If you’re headed to Vegas over the next few weeks, you might want to take note of a few changes about town. Staying at Excalibur Hotel & Casino? Well, you’ll have to go elsewhere for your buffet options as remodeling has begin at the Excalibur Buffet and it won’t be ready until January 2015.

Those looking to stay at Westgate might want to wait until early 2015 as the hotel rooms are receiving a serious renovation that applies to more than 1,000 rooms. Until then, construction might be a bit much if you’re staying on the property.

It’s officially opened and while the lineup may be sparse as of now, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC) is expected to house a number of events with the ability to host up to 15,000 patrons.

The DLVEC hosted The Great Vegas Gridiron Grill-Off BBQ & Tailgate Festival last weekend (Sept. 6-7) with the next event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20 featuring a live performance by Capital Cities. The concert begins at 9 p.m. with special guests by Joywave. Tickets range from $25 to $35 and will take place outside rain or shine with standing room only.