| | Display: News - Images - Sections This month in Las VegasJackie´s HOT LISTLas Vegas’ first“Bed &Brewski” room packageisa partnership between the Downtown Grand Hotel and Casino and nearbyTenaya Creek Brewery.Guests booking the minimum two-night experiential package will be greeted with asix-pack of their chosen brew upon check-in.  An East Coast ThingSaturday’s revelry begins early, with a morning march led by the Las Vegas Pipe Band and the president and COO of New York-New York, Cynthia Kiser Murphey. “[It’s] the party you never want to miss and never ends,” Kiser Murphey said. “People fly from Ireland to visit us … let’s put it that way.  (RÍ) RAH, RAH!Partygoers can continue to indulgeinthe Irish experience at Rí Rá Las Vegas,acomfortable environment where conversation flows as smoothly as the Guinness.The pub will feature Irish dancers,bagpipers and more for St. Patrick’sDay.  EAT TILL YOU’RE GREENHardcore fans can kick off the craic at 6:45 a.m. Saturdaybycheering on Ireland in the Six Nations rugby match againstEngland, all while enjoying some of Rí Rá Las Vegas’ delicious breakfastentrees.  More of Page 6 »The Queen Reigns SupremeEight years ago, Marino moved his act to what’s nowthe Linq Hotel and Casino.Hecreated “Frank Marino’sDivas Las Vegas”— a“celeb”-studded showthat celebrates iconic divas both pastand present. Marino updates the showwith new artists,but says theshow’shome at the Millennial-friendly resort isn’tthe only reason he’ sshowcasing younger acts.  Endlessly on TrendThere was a time when Las Vegas buffets shared Strip marquees with production shows. Comedians joked about these bland, questionable buffets, especially the “Plate of Plenty” at Circus Circus and its low, low prices: breakfast $1.40, brunch $2.49 and dinner $3.  A SPRING THINGIts crispness and gentle fruit presence complement them all. For a glass, I like the 2015 Le Monde Cabernet Franc from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy, with our signature spicy beef. Its fruitier style makes the beef’s sweet and spicy character truly come to life in your mouth.  THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSEAperfect pairing needs aperfect setting. Zuma offers several different areas to enjoy your meal, likeromantically lit booths that overlook the entire restaurant. However,Tavernaro,saysthe bestseats in the house are at Zuma’s robata.  The Perfect Pairing“It waspart of my upbringing,”the nativeLas Vegan, whose father wasalso asommelier, said. “Listening and asking and learning was justpart of my household. But Inever tried to followinmyfather’s footsteps.Ijustloved food, wine and spirits and found that Ihad passion for the romance between them.  More of Page 9 »Step to ItWhen the popular The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino reopens this spring as Zappos Theater, this stateof-the-art, intimate auditorium will host the innovative, rotating A-list residencies that have become its signature over the past four years and add major new headlining performers that will be the talk of the Strip.  A Touch of LuckBefore you try your hand, be sure to put a finger on one of these lucky spots in Caesars Palace for some good fortune..  A Roman HolidayCaesars Palace recently finished a$100 million renovation on its largest hotel tower: the Palace Tower,featuring 1,181 stylishly designed guestrooms,including 10 extravagant new villas ranging from 2,750 to 4,085 square feet. The Palace Tower renovation is the latestin room redesigns,resulting in 90% of the resort’srooms being new or remodeled.  Kick Up Your Heels This Season“We opened our first store with the fantastic and brilliant team at MGM in December 2016 at National Harbor, right outside of D.C. We were thrilled when they approached us about opening a second store at the Bellagio,” Parker told the Vegas Guide..  Undoing Overdoing ItOpen 24 hours and located at the Golden Nugget Hotel, the scratch house restaurant provides all-American cuisine in generous portions with acasual setting. And, you can betthat their entire breakfastmenu is available the dayofand after the St. Patrick’sDay.  I.V. RELIEFThe party-afflicted can choose from fivehangover cures: the Cleanse, the Detox, the Refresh, the ReviveoraSuper Vitamin Binjection. After booking online, aregistered nurse arrives at your room at the scheduled time, fluid bag in hand. “Wecan help you feel better quicker,” Nadelson said.  A “devilish” hangover cureWant to cure your hangover? How about having another drink? According to creativelead Gregory Rodriguez, Oak &Ivy’s La Cruda Diablo (aka the Devil’sHangover) should do the trick: It’sfilled with antitoxins and largeamounts of Vitamin C!.  More of Page 14 »Classic CherIf you missed out on music icon Cher performing in 2017, you’reinluck–Classic Cher is back. The pop diva behind “Believe” and “I’ve GotYou, Babe” returns to Park Theater at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino for nine exclusive engagements on May2,4,5,9,12, 13,16, 18 and 19.  ‘Wind’ of ChangeThe shows notonly mark the band’sfirsteverresidency, but their performances will also benefit agood cause. For every ticket sold, Earth, Wind &Fire will donate $1 to the Las Vegas Victims Fund, acharity that provides support for victims of lastOctober’s tragic mass shooting.  Céline DionAfter celebrating ahistoricthousandshowmilestoneatThe Colosseum at Caesars Palace, CélineDion shows no signs of slowing down.Asone of themostrespected andsuccessful artists in pop music history,Céline hasperformed for more than4million fansatThe Colosseumand remains oneofthe Strip’smust-see residencies.  BazInspired by famed director BazLuhrmann’scultclassic films “Romeo +Juliet,”“Moulin Rouge” and“TheGreatGatsby,” “BAZ –AMusical Mashup”isafusion of rock,cabaret and Broadway music.The show tells theextraordinary stories of threefatefulromances.  Reach New HeightsWe all know that what happens here stays here. Deeper exploration of that mantra reveals that visitors to Las Vegas loosen up when they land in the desert, whether they sip, game, club or explore. To truly get loose and to have a once-in-a-lifetime trip, give yoga via chopper a chance.  Las Vegas“The Cocktail Cabaret” at the famed Cleopatra’sBargein Caesars Palace is an upbeat, stylish, intimate musical cabaret reminiscent of vintageVegas.Designed to enhance the cocktail hour experience, the 70-minute musical revue features acombo of original music and re-imagined modern standards.  Loading writers... Loading ads... Loading comments... Reach New Heights WHISK AWAY TO “NAMASTE”WITH HELICOPTER YOGA We all know that what happens here stays here. Deeper exploration of that mantra reveals that visitors to Las Vegas loosen up when they land in the desert, whether they sip, game, club or explore. To truly get loose and to have a once-in-a-lifetime trip, give yoga via chopper a chance. Combine a luxury helicopter experience and yoga and achieve next-level bliss out with HeliYoga: Limitless. Take a flight on a Maverick helicopter over to Valley of Fire State Park, land on one of the highest peaks, only accessible by this mode of transportation, and almost touch the sky with a75-minute session of Silent Savasana. With every exhale and inhale, the colors of the landscape seem to burst around you into vivid, organic shapes. The two-and-a-half hour excursion can accommodate up to six people plus one instructor and will set you back $3,499 total. If you don’t have a group but want the experience, individual packages are also available that will match you with other yoga enthusiasts. Included in the package is limo coach transportation to Maverick’s hub, a walk-about to explore the remote point and a session by a certified Silent Savasana yoga instructor, yoga mat from Lulu lemon at Fashion Show Mall, water and a champagne toast. Created by Dray Gardner, during each class geared toward students of all levels— teaching balance, discipline, strength and focus— participants wear wireless headphones to hear a custom song playlist and narration. The flight is gorgeous. Once outside the city limits, the landscapes, and the view become natural, with some of Nevada’s most beautiful and untamed scenery passing below the aircraft. Returning, the Maverick helicopters soar over the Las Vegas Strip, offering an unmatched sights of the city’s hotel and resort landmarks. Silent Savasana is known for their outrageous yoga experiences on the Strip, which make awake up and stretch session so “only in Vegas.” Try “Yoga in the Sky,” an eye-popping, half-hour experience on the High Roller observation wheel that’ll have you saying “om.” |