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Jackie’s Hot List
Ever dreamed of commanding a gondola? The Venetian Las Vegas’ Gondola University offers up to nine participants per day instruction that begins with a history of Venice followed by gondola fundamentals, “Rowing 101,” and the hands-on experience of rowing a vessel.

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Do you have a craving for chocolate, ice cream, cake or all of the above? Whether you’re on vacation, celebrating a special occasion or just need to satisfy your sweet tooth, two great places to try on the Strip are Hexx at Paris Las Vegas and Serendipity 3 at Caesars Palace.

HEXX ECUADOR BROWNIE
Melt butter and chocolate in a double boiler. Whip eggs, sugar and vanilla extract until doubled in size, add melted butter and chocolate to egg mixture. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Pour into large sheet pan with a nonstick baking liner. Bake at 325 for 12 minutes.

GET YOUR CHOCOLATE FIX
The chefs at Hexx Chocolate & Confexxions create handcrafted chocolate from cacao beans they import from growers around the world. They keep it simple, using only two ingredients in their pure chocolate: cacao beans — ground into a paste called cocoa mass — and organic palm sugar.

Indulgence on Wheels
Cherries jubilee flambéed tableside and a made-from-scratch Caesar transported directly to a plate have long inspired oohs and aahs. But in Las Vegas, the grandeur of those interactive moments is going one step further with the latest novelty in Las Vegas restaurants: cart service.

LET THE DRINKS COME TO YOU
StripHouse in Planet Hollywood brings the bar to you with mobile scotch pours, including the Balvenie 30 — a fine single malt Scotch whiskey with unusual depth and complexity. The spirit is made by marrying the Balvenie aged in both traditional oak whiskey casks and European oak sherry casks.

Dinner and a Show
This is a family-friendly comedy magic show with a twist of adult humor the little ones may not get. With his distinctive platinum hair and black glasses, Murray performs sleight-of-hand magic tricks and large-scale disappearing acts.

A VISION OF LOVE
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Legends Set to Rock
Mick Jagger. Keith Richards. Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood. They need as little introduction as their many hits that span the decades — “Gimme Shelter,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” and “Start Me Up,” to name a few. The concert marks the Stones’ first trip to a Vegas stage in more than three years.

Celine Dion
Closing night marks Celine’s 1,000th consecutive show at the Colosseum. She’s graced its stage more than any other performer in the venue’s history. From Sept. 20 to Oct. 8, Celine will be there, giving it her all with hits spanning her career. Surprises and special events are sure to be in store for that monumental show.

TOGETHER AGAIN IN VEGAS
After separating in 2010, Brooks & Dunn reunited in 2015 for the Vegas show — and partnering with the country queen. The three are friends in real life — and it shows. It’s a little rock, a lot of country and one heck of a good time..

EXPERIENCE THE VIEW FROM ABOVE
Vegas may have versions of the Eiffel Tower, the pyramids and the New York skyline, but just a short trek from the strip, a different sort of attraction offers a one-of-a-kind view of a natural wonder. It’s called Skywalk.

Get lost in the romance with BAZ
Set in a modern and intimate cabaret, BAZ — Star Crossed Love is a mash up of music and moments from the greatest love stories imagined by famed director Baz Luhrmann..

Caesars Palace Celebrates 50 Years
Some things just get better with age. The adage certainly holds true for world-renowned Caesars Palace, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in the center of the Vegas Strip. Vegas visitors can take part in festivities that include sweepstakes, giveaways, special room packages and 50th anniversary offers.

AN AUTHENTIC MODERN VEGAS EXPERIENCE AT DOWNTOWN GRAND
The sights and sounds of classic Downtown Las Vegas are legendary. Discover a 21st century experience at the Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel & Casino with a full resort experience at the heart of a lively streetscape with rooms that set a new standard.

Just Ask a Local
Not only can guests spend an entire day enjoying the facilities, which include such luxurious amenities as private men’s and women’s Roman Baths — three mineralenriched pools of varying temperatures — and 55-degree Arctic Ice Rooms with snowflakes cascading from the ceiling, but the extensive menu of treatments is truly top-notch.

A Call for HELP
A recipient of the Make-A-Wish Granter of the Year Award and the Chris Greicius Celebrity Award, Angel will soon be granting his 50th wish with the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

72 Beautiful Hours in DTLV
Experience the beautiful life at the fourth edition of Downtown Las Vegas’ music and arts festival, Life Is Beautiful, which takes over 18 city blocks Sept. 23 to 25. Built around the pillars of music, art, taste and ideas, the all-ages event appeals to attendees with a range of interests.

Destination: Downtown
Fans of musical theater will want to check out the 2016-2017 Broadway Las Vegas season, already underway at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts (thesmithcenter.com), with “Beautiful - The Carole King Musical” making its debut Sept. 20 to Oct. 2, followed by the holiday classic “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” Nov.