A Las Vegas Lifestyle Guide

The Galavantier Blog

It's that time of year when the costumed folks in Las Vegas come out in full force and their outfits get even more bizarre, but don't worry, it's just in celebration of one of the best events in town: Halloween.

If you don’t make it to LIMELIGHT at The Plaza Hotel & Casino by November 1, you will be missing out on one of the best shows ever creatively consummated. Making blanket statements like this isn’t often a good idea but, seriously, this is one of the best shows I’ve ever seen in oh-so-many realms.

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.

Get ready for more deliciousness to hit the Vegas valley. Slated to open this fall, The Light Group is opening their first off-Strip restaurant with Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar at Red Rock Casino. The venue's kitchen and menu will be headed up by The Light Group's own Brian Massie, executive chef and partner of Hearthstone, and will focus on rustic American dishes.

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

You all loved hearing about the ways to live out your favorite Vegas movies in real life in our last article, so we decided to explore some more movies and more Vegas mayhem with round 2. For this edition we decided to explore classic Vegas films like 21, Vegas Vacation, Showgirls and 3,000 Miles To Graceland. Don't miss out living the Vegas film fantasy.

3,000 Miles To Graceland

Over the past several years, Vegas has grown into quite the culinary giant, making it’s mark on the restaurant world with big name chefs like Giada de Laurentiis, Mario Batali, Joël Robuchon and many more setting up shop here. But something that many aren’t aware of, and most vegans and vegetarians would rejoice in knowing, are the vast number of vegan and vegetarian-friendly menu options on the Las Vegas Strip and off of it.

While more of the vegetarian and vegan-based restaurants exist off of the Strip, it’s usually a short cab ride and gets you out into the city.

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.