Wynn Las Vegas Announces Partnership with Chef Thomas Keller

Wynn Las Vegas made a dramatic expansion to its culinary portfolio with the announcement of its partnership with acclaimed Chef Thomas Keller and his collection of restaurants that include famed Bouchon, The French Laundry, Per Se, The Surf Club Restaurant and TAK Room. Taking over the space previously occupied by The Country Club, the new venture is expected to open in the fall of 2020. For more information, contact Sheena Martin, Wynn Las Vegas,[email protected]. 

Leagues Cup Final to be Played in Las Vegas

Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX recently announced Las Vegas will host the first-ever final of the new annual competition between the two top soccer leagues in North America, Leagues Cup, on Wednesday, September 18 at Sam Boyd Stadium. The event is being organized with the support of MGM Resorts and Las Vegas Events. On “The Road to Las Vegas,” the 2019 edition of Leagues Cup will feature four clubs from each league in an eight-team single-elimination tournament that launches with quarterfinals on July 23 and 24 at the stadiums of the MLS clubs. The semifinals will be August 20 at venues to be determined based on quarterfinal results. For more information, visit LeaguesCup.com.  

MGM Resorts Announces Japanese Artist Yasuaki Onishi as Upcoming Exhibitor

MGM Resorts continues its celebration of Japanese art, introducing renowned artist Yasuaki Onishi at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (BGFA) and the Artist Studio at Bellagio. On August 12, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art will unveil Permeating Landscape, a solo exhibition by Onishi featuring two large-scale installations that reinterpret the principle elements of sculpture including mass, volume, motion and shape. In September 2019, in conjunction with his BGFA exhibit, Onishi will begin creating a new sculpture at the Artist Studio using locally sourced materials and his unique adaptation of traditional metalwork and casting techniques. For more information, contact Darius Sabbaghzadeh, Third Eye, [email protected]. 

Binion’s Celebrates Opening of Hotel Apache

Binion’s Gambling Hall is proud to announce the opening of Hotel Apache. The boutique hotel features 81 rooms with vintage-style furnishings reminiscent of the original Hotel Apache that opened in 1932. Hotel Apache at Binion’s Gambling Hall is inspired by the rich history of the property that captures the essence of Las Vegas’ storied past. Located in the heart of the Fremont Street Experience, in downtown Las Vegas, Hotel Apache’s vintage character is evidenced in its location, and 1932 original architecture. Guests of Hotel Apache will be able to check in at the original registration desk located on the casino floor. They can then take the first electronic elevator in the city of Las Vegas to their hotel room. The property also has a long history of eerie occurrences that will appeal to many and was recently featured in Season 16, Episode 3 of “Ghost Adventures” on the Travel Channel. For more information, contact Tim Lager, Binion’s, [email protected]. 

Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club Welcomes Luenell for Limited Engagement

Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club at The LINQ Promenade announced its first-ever limited engagement beginning Aug. 4 with comedian, actress, and entertainment industry veteran, Luenell. The eight-show engagement runs Sunday, Aug. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 29. Shows are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. Luenell’s hot and hilarious limited engagement is the newest addition to the club’s growing list of programming initiatives – these additional shows will not affect the regularly scheduled headlining acts each Thursday – Sunday at 8 p.m. with additional shows at 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, contact Mitch Marier, Caesars Entertainment, [email protected]. 

Trustworthy Brewing Co. & BBQ Now Brewing at The Palazzo

Trustworthy Brewing Co. & BBQ is now open daily from 5-11 p.m. at the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Palazzo. As the only brewery on the Las Vegas Strip to focus on artisanal small batch craft beers, Trustworthy Brewing Co. & BBQ is pouring award-winning West Coast-inspired beers brewed on site as well as from their Burbank brewery, along with a full bar. Executive Chef Lloyd Bansil’s menu complements the beer with a selection of smoked meats and barbecue dishes. For more information, contact Joanna Miller, OneSeven Agency,[email protected]. 

Strut & Fret Presents BLANC de BLANC Opening at SLS Las Vegas

International cabaret sensation BLANC de BLANC will make its debut on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, Friday, Aug. 16. The acclaimed production, which blends vintage glamour and high-end spectacle with theatre, circus, and aerial performances, will perform at SLS Las Vegas – which will be re-branded as the new SAHARA Las Vegas in Fall 2019. Tickets for the show are now on sale. BLANC de BLANC is the Vegas debut of Strut & Fret Production House, one of Australia’s preeminent theatre and major events companies. This award-winning production plunges audiences into a world of overflowing champagne bottles, sparkles and glamour leaving every spectator breathless with delight. For more information, contact Stephen Will, The Publicity Lab, [email protected]. 

Comedy Works bringing nationally acclaimed stand-up comedians to the Plaza Hotel & Casino

Longstanding comedy club and entertainment company, The Comedy Works, will bring nationally acclaimed stand-up comedians and up-and-coming talent to the classic showroom at the Plaza Hotel & Casino Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights beginning Thursday, Sept. 12. Nationally known comedians will take the stage in the Plaza’s beautiful, classic Vegas showroom featuring red velvet booth seating, a brand new digital QSC sound system, full bars and table cocktail service. The Comedy Works at the Plaza lineup includes many well-known comedians including Tim Meadows, Jamie Kennedy and Lisa Lampanelli. For more information, contact Amy E. S. Maier, Faiss Foley Warren, [email protected]. 

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches Debuts Its First Las Vegas Location at Fashion Show Las Vegas

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, the wildly popular, cult favorite among sandwich lovers, has debuted its first Las Vegas location. The store is located along The Strip within Fashion Show Las Vegas. The brand-new Las Vegas location introduces the inaugural High Roller Menu at Ike’s Love & Sandwiches with three decadent sandwiches, all of which feature American Wagyu Roast Beef by Snake River Farms, Sliced Prime Rib by Lowers, Gossner Farms Provolone and Ike’s White Truffle Dirty Sauce. For more information, contact Sabrina Flores, Allied Global Marketing,[email protected]. 

Wynn Golf Club Returns to Wynn Las Vegas On October 11

Wynn Las Vegas invites golfers to experience the anticipated return of the Wynn Golf Club and be among the first to play the new Tom Fazio golf course. The 18-hole championship course debuts on Friday, October 11 with a dramatically reimagined topography from the opening drive to the final putt. Guests can begin reserving tee times on Saturday, July 13. Golf icon and course designer Tom Fazio, assisted by his son Logan, crafted a landscape of significant elevation changes set against water features and mature trees that are unique to desert golf. The only course connected to a resort on the Las Vegas Strip, the new Wynn Golf Club sits on the historic site of the Desert Inn Golf Club, a legendary venue for celebrity and pro tour golf dating back to the 1950s. For more information, contact Eric Kreller, Wynn Las Vegas,[email protected]. 

Happy Place to Open this Summer at Mandalay Bay

Happy debuts its Las Vegas residency at Mandalay Bay. HAPPY PLACE, an interactive, immersive pop-up exhibit with larger-than-life installations and multi-sensory themed rooms, will debut it newest location at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino opening Friday, Aug. 23. On a mission to spread happiness across the world, “the most Instagrammable pop-up in America” (Urban Daddy) has helped more than half a million people “find their happy” while exploring 12 vibrant rooms. HAPPY PLACE features 15,000 square feet of playful spaces and cheerful moments including a Super Bloom room filled with 40,000 handmade gold flowers for the perfect photogenic floral backdrop, an Upside Down room that defies gravity and bends reality and more. For more information, contact Talia Rothman, The Publicity Lab,[email protected]. 

Mongolian Gers Overlooking Camel Safari Debut

Camp under starlit skies in the comfort of the amazing Camel Safari. Authentic Mongolian Gers (yurts) can be found alongside a herd of more than 30 Bactrian and Dromedary camels and a variety of other exotic animals (like Ambien the sloth and Thorn the porcupine). While a ger rental does not include a tour of Camel Safari, tours can be booked. The Camel Safari is located approximately 75 minutes from downtown Las Vegas and an hour from St. George, Utah, situated between the picturesque Virgin River and the mesas of the Great Basin, sporting spectacular views of the Virgin Mountains. Gers can accommodate 2, 3 or 4 guests comfortably. For more information, contact [email protected]. 

ICEBAR to Open at The LINQ Promenade in November

ICEBAR, a brand-new project created by Noel Bowman of Minus5 Ice Experience, will open this November at The LINQ Promenade. Replacing Sprinkles Cupcakes next to the Promenade’s fountain, ICEBAR will offer the unforgettable frozen ambience and frosty cocktails familiar to fans of Minus5, while also featuring new, immersive features such as dynamic projection mapping. For more information, contact Erika Pope, The Vox Agency, [email protected]. 

New Chocolate Tour in Las Vegas

Explore the sweet side of the city with a Vegas Chocolate Tour. Learn the history of chocolate on this 4-hour tasting tour while sampling delicacies from world-renowned chocolate brands, go behind the scenes of chocolate making at Vegas’ own Ethel M Chocolate Factory, skip to the front of the line for a photo opportunity next to the famous “Welcome to Vegas” sign and print your own message on the iconic M&M’s candies at M&M World. Tours take place Tuesday and Saturday mornings from 9 am to 1:30 pm. For more information, contact Shaena Engle,[email protected]. 

The Venetian Resort Unveils a New Luxurious Pool Scene

The Venetian® Resort recently announced a dramatic redesign of its pool deck, setting a new standard in luxury and extraordinary experiences in Las Vegas. Conveniently located within The Venetian hotel tower, the new pool deck takes design cues from the Italian Riviera, including sculptural art pieces and quaint gardens, to provide the worldly look and feel of a European escape. The addition of 10 well-appointed premium poolside cabanas provide over-the-top amenities, some of which feature private plunge pools, reflecting the needs of the resort’s most discerning guests. For more information, contact Abigail Miller, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas,[email protected]. 

Chosun Hwaro & Nara Teppan Bring Largest Korean BBQ and Teppan Experience to Las Vegas

Chosun Hwaro & Nara Teppan, the first authentic Korean BBQ experience on the Las Vegas Strip and the largest in the state of Nevada, recently opened. This is the first U.S. restaurant from parent company Ebadom. The restauranteurs bring more than 20 years of experience and operate more than 200 world-class dining destinations in Korea, China and beyond. Chosun Hwaro & Nara Teppan grills and teppanyaki tables fire up inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. For more information, contact BriAnna Gentuso, PR Plus, [email protected]. 

Pac-12 Football Championship Game to be Hosted in Las Vegas in 2020 and 2021

The Pac-12 Conference recently announced that the 2020 and 2021 host site for the Pac-12 Football Championship Game, presented by 76®, will be in Las Vegas at the new home of the Raiders, one of the National Football League’s most state-of-the-art venues. Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott made the announcement during the 2019 Pac-12 Football Media Day in partnership with Las Vegas Stadium and the Raiders, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and MGM Resorts International.  For more information, contact Andrew Walker, Pac-12 Conference, [email protected]. 

The Neon Museum Launches App for General Admission Visitors

The Neon Museum has launched a web-based app for use by general admission visitors, enabling them to learn about select signs housed in the Boneyard outdoor exhibition space. Anyone with a smartphone data plan can access the app, which requires a password obtained onsite. Its interpretive information is currently available in English; a Spanish-language version will launch soon. Comprising photos, text and audio narration, the museum’s app spotlights 25 of the collection’s most popular artifacts. For more information, contact Erika Pope, The Vox Agency, [email protected]. 

The STRAT Hotel, Casino and SkyPod Introduces New Observation Deck, 108 Drinks and 108 Eats by James Trees

The STRAT Hotel, Casino and SkyPod has debuted a complete remodel of the iconic tower’s indoor/outdoor Observation Deck on the 108th and 109th floors, which includes the new 108 Drinks and 108 Eats by James Trees. Located in the SkyPod at more than 1,000 feet high, the Observation Deck offers 360-degree views of the Las Vegas Strip. The 108th floor of the Observation Deck is indoors, with floor-to-ceiling windows surrounding the entire 360-degree circumference. Food, beverage and retail offerings can be found on the 108th floor, including 108 Eats by James Trees, serving gourmet bites, homemade ice cream and sandwiches; and 108 Drinks, featuring craft cocktails and comfortable bar and lounge seating. The 108th floor also serves as the jumping off point for SkyJump, a controlled descent from 855 feet high; as well as a new box office for the thrill rides; and Exhilarate 108, a retail store for souvenirs and novelty items. For more information, contact Rebecca Lane, Wicked Creative,[email protected]. 

Showgirl Bootcamp Now Open at Saxe Theater – Planet HollywoodA team of professional showgirls has launched Showgirl Bootcamp Experience inside Saxe Theater at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The 2-hour workshop teaches participants how to walk, look and move like a real showgirl. Showgirls-in-training enjoy a cotton candy champagne toast before heading off to makeup stations where their magical transformations begin. While instructors demonstrate cosmetic tricks of the trade, they share stories of life in the limelight as showgirls, choreographers and directors. Once trainees are done-up and dazzling, they take center stage for a lesson on how to carry themselves with the style and sophistication of a showgirl before posing for photos wearing authentic Vegas headdresses. For more information, contact Shelley Bruner, David Saxe Productions,[email protected].