The Las Vegas Adventurer

More than sixty dogs will be strutting their stuff tomorrow at the Orleans Arena for The Animal Foundation’s sixth annual “Best in Show.”
The dogs, all from Lied Animal Shelter, will be competing for the Best in Show title from American Kennel Club judges. The dogs will all be available for adoption after the show!
The event will be hosted by Spamalot star John O’Hurley who will also be joined by guests Robin Leach, Louie Anderson, and Zowie Bowie.
The dog show raised over $25,000 last year and all funds go to the animal shelter.
Tickets can be purchased for $12.50 each at this …read more

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The Flamingo Hotel has announced that all remaining Toni Braxton: Revealed scheduled shows have been canceled so Toni can concentrate on her health. She was hospitalized in April for chest pains, and has suffered from pericarditis – a viral inflammation of the heart.
The show, dark since Toni’s April 7 hospitalization, was supposed to re-open next week on June 6. Her two-year run at the Flamingo was set to end in August.
All tickets are refundable – contact the Flamingo for information: (888) 902-9929

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Today is our theme day around the channel, and this month’s theme was the letter “T.” Check out these T-themed posts from the Travel and Culture Channel:
At Europe String, Jul brings us lots of “T’s” with her list of favorite European destinations that start with the letter T.
At Filipina Soul, Grace celebrates her second year blogging with a look back at the Top 20 Best Posts at Filipina Soul. Choose your favorite!
At Flyaway Cafe, T is for Trevi Fountain and Three Coins in the Fountain. Why don’t you …read more

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Reader Marcus from Halle, Germany sent me this great picture he took of the Paris Las Vegas while on a recent trip here.
He writes: “My girlfriend Julia and I spent a wonderful time in Vegas in the beginning of March 2008 and I proposed to her in front of the Bellagio Fountains on March 5.”
Congrats, Marcus and Julia! And thank you for the beautiful picture!
Want your pictures of Vegas featured? Email them to me using the “email” link over in the sidebar, and be sure to include your name and a URL if you have one!
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Everyone knows that the purpose of taxis is to get you from point A to point B. However, if you’re not familiar with an area how do you make sure the driver isn’t taking you for a ride just to drive up the rate?
One common complaint about Las Vegas taxis is that drivers often taken tourists through what is called “the tunnel” – a drive that takes you underneath the McCarran Airport runway to I-15. This particular route may allow you to go a bit faster than side streets, but it’s not necessarily the …read more

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A happy and peaceful Memorial Day from the Las Vegas Adventurer. Be safe!

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Sadly, there aren’t many hotels in the valley that allow our fuzzy friends! Non-service animals are not allowed on casino floors, so none of the popular hotels on the Strip allow them.
There are a few, though, and if you’re determined to travel with your four-legged family members, check out the hotels below. As always, it’s always a good idea to call ahead first to double check their policies and fees as well!
Days Inn
707 Fremont St.
(702) 798-0728
$20 refundable deposit; pet cannot be left unattended
Hawthorn Inn & Suites
910 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson
(702) 568-7800
$15 fee for pets 25 pounds and under; $25 …read more

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Part restaurant and part lounge, Brand Steakhouse has brought their simple yet elegant approach to dining to the Monte Carlo Hotel.
Featuring a 120 ounce porterhouse steak (that’s 8.6 pounds and feeds six!) called “The Ultimate Steak,” the menu runs the gamut from lamb, filet mignon, burgers, prime rib, chicken, seafood, salads and à la carte sides (such as lobster and double-roasted garlic mashed potatoes; crispy corn pancakes with sautéed bacon and creamy pudding; and a blooming caramelized onion).
And of course they’ll also hook you up with their extensive wine list, …read more

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Flickr user Cubbie_n_Vegas posted this awesome shot of a dust storm grumbling over the Las Vegas valley a couple of months ago. Click on it for a bigger version!
To be honest, I don’t remember this particular dust storm but we’re on the opposite side of the city from the airport. We definitely get our fair share of dusty wind, though!
Do you have any pictures of Las Vegas you’d like to share? Please send them in by using the email link over there in the sidebar —>>>
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Starting September 1, previews for illusionist Criss Angel Believe will begin at the Luxor. The show opens to the public on September 12 and tickets are already on sale starting at $59 and going up from there.
Angel will perform ten shows a week – two nightly performances from Friday to Tuesday at 7pm and again at 10pm – and Angel has reportedly said his contract with the Luxor is for a ten year run with an option to renew for five more years after that!
Angel says the show is an homage to master magician Harry Houdini, who apparently told his …read more

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