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Tonight in Las Vegas: Journalists, attorneys face off at The Mob Museum

TONIGHT IN LAS VEGAS

The Tropicana celebrates the 60th anniversary of its opening with a monthlong series of special pricing and concerts in its showroom. It was the 12th resort to open on the Strip — 300 rooms built for $15 million.

Global superstar Celine Dion returns to her hit residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Be sure to check out our look at the memorable moments of her 15-year run here and in Friday Neon this Friday.

Mention “Mercedes in the Morning” at any Dunkin’ Donuts in the valley to receive a free doughnut of your choice to celebrate the Mix 94.1 500th show.

In “The Courtroom Conversation” at The Mob Museum, it’s all about “The Media and The Mob” with journalists and attorneys talking of their tangles with Tony “The Ant” Spilotro and Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal. Once upon a time — in the 1970s — the biggest news stories in the land were about The Mob and Las Vegas.

Champagne wishes for a “Happy Birthday” to former “Rock of Ages” star Mark Shunock, who now runs The Space community charity theater and appears in the new “Magic Mike Live” at The Hard Rock Hotel.

DJ Crooked straightens out all the music at Hyde Bellagio.

And DJ Julian Jordan controls the 1’s and 2’s at Omnia at Caesars.

TOMORROW’S TEASES

It’s a “Livin’ La Vida Loca” party with Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin, who goes “All In” for his new residency at Park Theater at Monte Carlo. Be sure to read our Q+A preview of the show with Ricky to be posted this afternoon.

The Sin City Steampunk Dolls join with Bunker Bradley’s couture models for a pirate-themed party at Salute Trattoria Italiana at Red Rock Resort.

DJ Shadow Red spins at Chateau at Paris Las Vegas.

DJ D-Miles is behind the wheels of steel at Hyde Bellagio.

And DJ Skrillex turns the tables at Surrender at Steve Wynn’s Encore.

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