Steve Martin is the star of the “Father of the Bride,” which will be screened at the Dive In party of the Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas.
Robin Leach
Day 69 (Aug. 28) Jump off the Stratosphere — The ultimate fun for adrenaline junkies. Looking down from the top or looking up from the bottom, you just might think they’re crazy for taking the ultimate leap of faith!
Day 68 (Aug. 27) CSI Experience – Solve a crime at the crime scene investigation laboratory complete with crime scenes and tools at the MGM Grand.
Today (Aug. 27), we meet a culinary superstar who isn’t in the kitchen yet plays just as an important role in the Vegas food success story. We welcome one of the most famous steakhouses in the country with Larry Close, general manager of the Palm Restaurant in the Forum Shops of Caesars Palace.
• The King of Pop’s annual birthday bash is all set to salute Michael Jackson with a never-before-seen, one-time only performance of “Blood on the Dance Floor” at the “ONE” theater in Mandalay Bay. Michael’s designer and dresser for 25 years, Michael Bush, will attend to sign copies of his book on the pop royal. VIP guests and cast members from “One” will cut the birthday cake. The party is free and open to the public. It’s a special day on my own personal calendar as I celebrate my birthday too!
Day 67 (Aug. 26) Mayweather vs. McGregor – There are still tickets available for the showdown of the century between the former UFC champion and the undefeated boxing champ.
We welcome one of the most famous barbecue venues in the country with Jeffrey Bank of Virgil’s Real Barbecue — a rare, on-the-Strip venue that serves Memphis-style pork spare ribs, Texas beef brisket and Carolina pulled pork. His smokers are running 24 hours a day!
With the invasion of fight fans from Ireland and sports media from as far away as Australia, one would think nothing else is taking place in Las Vegas this weekend than the Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather combat fight of the century. It well might be a case of “move over” Britney Spears, Rod Stewart, Boy George as the world’s spotlight falls on the T-Mobile Arena for the ultimate showdown but there are other star attractions.
Day 66 (Aug. 25) Lake Mead Houseboat Rental — Spend a day on the water enjoying time in a rented houseboat on Lake Mead.
The showdown in the ring tomorrow night (Aug. 26) between Floyd “Money” Mayweather and UFC champion “Notorious” Conor McGregor will no doubt be a fight fan’s bonanza with endless possibilities and outcomes — but our Vegas nightclubs will have their own battles brewing as to who can capture the biggest crowds with the biggest stars.
There’s no doubt that L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon restaurant in MGM Grand has set new standards for Las Vegas. The acclaimed chef of the century has won numerous Michelin stars and awards for his service, decor and, of course, his dishes.
Not every dining delicacy is to be found right on the Strip. There are culinary charms just steps away from Las Vegas Boulevard. Chef Adil Slassi is the executive chef of the PUB 365 at the Tuscany Suites, and here’s his rundown of the dining gems there.
Season 10 winner of “American Idol,” Scotty McCreery serves up his hit country songs including “Five More Minutes” at the Toyota Yard in Topgolf.
Day 65 (Aug. 24) Paiute Golf Resort — You can enjoy the summer and spend a moment away from the crowds while playing the greens of Las Vegas at the beautiful Paiute Golf Resort.
Two Vegas tattoo salons were in head-to-head battle last night (Aug. 22) on Spike TV’s 11th episode of “Ink Master,” as the competition continued to heat up. Both were still standing as the program ended and they will face each other again next Tuesday (Aug. 29).