King for a Week
Each January, Las Vegas turns Martin Luther King Jr. Day into King Week, says Shaundell Newsome, co-chair for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and its associated events. Now in its 44 th…
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Category: Art & Culture
Happy 100th Birthday, Sammy Davis Jr.
December kicked off a year-long celebration of Sammy Davis Jr., one of Las Vegas’s most important entertainment entertainers and cultural icons. Sammy Davis Jr. would have turned 100 on December 8…
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Dinner Service NY Debuts The Las Vegas Collection
Dinner Service NY is a New York-based fashion label that translates the stories of music artists, creative brands, and restaurants into modern streetwear that’s sustainable, using alternatives to…
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Happy 120 Years, Las Vegas
On May 15th, 2025, Las Vegas celebrated its 120th birthday, honoring the growth, innovation, and unforgettable moments that have redefined tourism and shaped the city into the Sports and Entertainment…
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Inside the Blast Zone
Of all the large-scale events in Las Vegas, few can compete for the drama of a casino implosion. Emmy-winning television reporter, documentarian, and multi-day Jeopardy! champion Steve Crupi—aka, “The…
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Miss Atomic Bomb’s Identity—Revealed!
If you visited Las Vegas in the 1950s, you might have sipped an atomic-themed cocktail and watched a mushroom cloud blast from your hotel room at the Sands or Flamingo, from the Sky Room at the Desert…
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What to know about Las Vegas’ Chinatown
It’s the preferred late-night destination of Strip insiders; the go-to dining street for chefs when they’re off the clock; and holds a wealth of spas, trippy dessert parlors, toy stores, Asian…
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Experience Mexican Independence Day in Las Vegas
Join the festivities for Mexican Independence Day as visitors gather from around the world for this commemorative holiday that celebrates Mexico’s independence from Spanish rule. Celebrated on Sept…
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Jhool’s potential reaches new heights in Vegas
Jhool Henrique, acrobat and dancer at Cirque du Soleil, began his impressive career in Brazil. With the full support of his mother, he found his way to Vegas and Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère, becoming…
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