On July 31, the Entertainment Capital of the World welcomed alternative rock band The Killers back to their hometown during a special pop-up performance at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip.
Robin Leach
Day 43 (Aug. 2) A Dream Racing Experience – get behind the wheel and drive the megabuck supercars on the track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
For the past five years, I have had the opportunity to be the guest act in the “Murray: Celebrity Magician” show at Planet Hollywood. And, during the last six months, I have had the privilege of also being the fill-in for the comedian spot in “Fantasy” at Luxor.
What we understood in 2013 is now becoming reality: Las Vegas is becoming a world-class city. Its economic indicators are improving; tourism is returning to pre-recession numbers and has now surpassed them.
Double action at Drai’s nightclub atop the Cromwell with Snoop Dogg in performance and behind the wheels of steel as partygoers get to dive into the deep end for Swim Night.
Day 42 (Aug. 1) Big Dog’s Summer Beer Fest – Big Dogs Draft House throws a reggae party and beer fest.
On the new Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes tour, Doctor Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats. With apologies to Criss Angel, in other words, Doctor Strange is “the mightiest magician in the cosmos” and “more powerful by far than any of your fellow humanoids” by Eternity. The tour produced by Feld Entertainment ended its three-day Las Vegas run at the Thomas & Mack Center yesterday (Aug. 30).
Day 41 (July 31) Comedy magician Adam London — produces laughter and illusions downtown at the D Las Vegas every day!
Day 40 (July 30) Silent Savasana — Poolside yoga done while wearing headphones. This has several locations throughout Las Vegas. Including, Green Valley Ranch Resort, Palms, etc.
As we approach our second anniversary in Las Vegas, I look back on what we have done and smile thinking about all Lyft has accomplished in this city in such a short time. Lyft’s mission is to always connect people through the best transportation and I could not be more proud to be a part of a creative and fun team who makes it all happen together.
The blistering temperatures have finally gotten to the organizers of First Friday and they have decided the theme for next Friday’s event marking the debut for August will be a salute to “Hot August Nights.”
Currently, there is a gray tsunami lurking on the horizon, posing an eminent threat socially and economically. The tsunami will make landfall by 2030, when it’s estimated that nearly 75 million people worldwide will have Alzheimer’s disease (AD), with the cost of caring for these individuals reaching $1 trillion.
Day 39 (July 29) Desperado Roller Coaster — It was one of the tallest roller coasters in the world at the time of being built and reaches up to 80 mph. It features a 225-foot drop and a 209-foot lift hill. Head to Primm if you want to experience this!
Las Vegas is well featured this weekend on the TV scene. “SPEEDVEGAS,” the $30 million supercar driving experience located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, serves as the home studio and track for the new series “Top Gear America,” premiering on BBC America July 30 at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT.
Las Vegas is a town of endless possibilities. As someone who likes to be as active as possible, I’m always looking for ways to fill my schedule. Las Vegas keeps me active sunup to way beyond sundown. Whether I am at the BMX track training for a chance to compete in the upcoming Olympics or participating in an event, I am constantly making the most of my city. Here are some of my favorite ways to take advantage of all the city has to offer.