Can you imagine not only retiring from the job you love but having to seek out another career path that you love just as much? That’s what dancers have to do. And if my friends are anything like me, it’s always in the back of our minds.
Robin Leach
This city has an important role to play in the development of future music artists, and I’m happy to do whatever I can to help foster that. After focusing much of my efforts these last few years on the national music scene, primarily on artist management, it has felt good to bring my contacts, experience and focus back to Las Vegas.
Pop princess Britney Spears has raised $1 million from ticket sales at Planet Hollywood of her “Piece of Me” residency show. As a result, a new Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Britney Spears Campus that opens next July 17 will combine more than 45 programs and services for children diagnosed with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, in addition to adults diagnosed with cancer.
Day 21 (July 11) Helicopter Rides – Night flight, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Red Rock, Valley of Fire and more enjoy sightseeing above the ground at Grand Canyon Flight.
Even before Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor step foot in the ring for their eagerly awaited August battle, the two fighters will meet up four timess. Expect the sparks to fly starting tomorrow (July 11) .
It was a UFC fighter weekend at the Sugar Factory restaurant and confectionary venue at Fashion Show Mall.
Most entertainers know Robin’s fascination with magic and magicians and here’s one explanati0on as to why Vegas is known as the city of magic: Guest columnist Jeff McBride runs the top magic school in Las Vegas teaching wizards the wonders of their art.
Day 20 (July 10) Go Bowling — with live music and gourmet dining at Brooklyn Bowl at The LINQ Promenade.
Day 19 (July 9) Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Las Vegas Tour — Enjoy some of Las Vegas’ best cultural sites and cruise downtown on a double-decker from Big Bus Tours.
Scientific Games marketing executive Stephanie Barrett is the current reigning Mrs. Nevada. On Aug. 26, She’ll represent our Silver State in the pageant for the Mrs. America crown and title.
Today (July 9), we have “Saturday Night Live” legends Dana Carvey and Jon Lovitz from their “Reunited” show at The Foundry in the SLS Hotel. Visit foundrylv.com for tickets and show times.
In the past year, Las Vegas has solidified itself as a mecca for professional sports with the fall arrival of the National Hockey League (NHL)’s newest team, the Vegas Golden Knights, and the upcoming relocation of the National Football League (NFL)’s Raiders to our town. However, Las Vegas has had a long history of sports with special conventions bringing thousands of attendees during the summer months.
Day 18 (July 8) Farmers Market — Fresh fruit and veggies, jewelry, goods are available at the local Farmers Market in Summerlin every Saturday.
Today, (July 7) acclaimed chef Chris Santos from the hip hangout Beauty & Essex at The Cosmopolitan steps out of the kitchen long enough to cook up his column.
Even though diva supreme Mariah Carey returns to Caesars Palace for the finale of her residency contracts tomorrow (July 8) there’s news of a totally different kind of residency — and it’s one of those fates that Vegas was destined for.