The Las Vegas Adventurer

One of the newest hotels on the Strip: The Palazzo Hotel. This picture was taken while we were waiting for Mystere the other night.

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By now it’s probably safe to say that everyone knows corporations are avoiding using the words “Super Bowl” when advertising any kind of get-together involving the Super Bowl, especially parties for “The Big Game.”
Incidentally, the NFL and Las Vegas had a pretty good relationship regarding the Super Bowl up until a few years ago:

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We took the kids to see Mystère at Treasure Island last night. My husband and I went six years ago by ourselves because the kids were too young, but we decided they were old enough to appreciate it now (they’re 7 and 9), and we were right!

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While the fire damage from the Monte Carlo fire last week is mostly superficial and an inspection on Saturday confirmed that it’s safe to inhabit, hotel officials have decided to keep the hotel closed for now while the investigation and inspections continue. They’re hoping to re-open within the next two weeks, though, in time for Super Bowl Sunday on February 3.
A lot will have to be done before then: Clark County Building Department chief Ron Lynn said debris could fall on areas where people might be and will require the blackened exterior to be repaired; several exits are not …read more

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Unless you plan to pay for it, that is! I was surprised to learn last night that several hotels along the Strip are now using scales and even motion-detectors with their minibars that charge you if items are moved or removed. It doesn’t matter if you’re just looking at the label or change your mind – once the device registers that an item has removed you’re charged for it.
The Wynn was the subject of the post linked above (the scale is built into the wooden tray), but at least a few other hotels are also employing the feature: Red Rock …read more

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From AOL City Guide: Las Vegas’s most romantic restaurants, just in time for Valentine’s Day planning!
1. Hugo’s Cellar
202 Fremont St
2. Valentino
3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Venetian Resort and Casino
3. Mon Ami Gabi
3655 Las Vegas Blvd S
Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
4. Fleur De Lys
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S
5. Aureole
3950 Las Vegas Blvd S
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
6. Andre’s
3770 S Las Vegas Blvd
7. Le Cirque
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
8. Alize At the Palms Casino Resort
4321 W Flamingo Rd
9. Drai’s Restaurant
3595 Las Vegas Blvd S
10. Japengo
101 Montelago Blvd
Henderson
[photo: Palms Casino]

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News just broke (shortly after 11am) that the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino has a three-alarm fire burning on some of its top floors in the west wing. Five floors are burning and debris is falling and lighting lower areas as well. There are four different areas that appear to be on fire and four welders were trapped on the rooftop. There are no reports of injuries yet.
Traffic along that area of the Strip, from Harmon to Tropicana, is being closed down to allow emergency crews access. The thick black smoke can be seen for miles as the fire …read more

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Kendall Tenney, local news anchor and Vice-President of the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada, will be hosting his 7th annual 5K Run For A Wish on Saturday, February 2 at 7:30 AM at the Freemont Street Experience. Participation fee is $25.
Southern Nevada residents are invited to participate in what is supposed to be the biggest event so far, joining wish children and their families, supporters, avid runners and walkers, teams from various community businesses and organizations, board members and other volunteers.
The event is sponsored by KWNR 95.5 and KVBC Channel 3, and will include raffles, refreshments and an entertaining …read more

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Jan. 26 Brad Paisley @ Mandalay Bay Events Center
Jan. 26 Social Distortion @ House of Blues, Mandalay Bay
Jan. 26 Miss America Pageant @ Planet Hollywood Theatre, Planet Hollywood

Feb. 1 Jonas Brothers @ Planet Hollywood Theatre, Planet Hollywood
Feb. 1-2 Jerry Seinfeld @ The Colosseum, Caesars Palace
Feb. 2 George Strait @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
Feb. 8 James Blunt @ The Pearl, The Palms
Feb. 9 Alan Jackson @ Buffalo Bill’s Star of the Desert Arena
Feb. 9 Terri Clark @ Ovation Lounge, Green Valley Ranch
Feb. 14-17, 21-24 George Carlin @ Showroom, The Orleans
Feb. 20 Bette Midler @ The Colosseum, Caesars Palace
Feb. 22-24 …read more

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Every year the Las Vegas Review Journal allows locals and visitors alike to submit their picks for the Best of Las Vegas. From best restaurant to best souvenir, you get to submit your preferences for what makes Las Vegas great!
The categories this year have been pared down from 248 to 175, though you can vote in as many or as few categories as you want. In the past the ballot has only been available via the newspaper, but this year they’ve introduced an online form. (No double entries, though – they will be checking!) Those who submit online will also …read more

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