Las Vegas’ Fan-Favorite Dinner Show, Tournament of Kings
Like the gladiatorial contests at the Roman Coliseum, the cheers of visitors to Excalibur’s Tournament of Kings can hardly be contained behind the arena walls. Recently, the famed dinner show was inducted into the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame, for winning the coveted Certificate of Excellence award five years in a row. The […]
Vegas Dining: Border Grill’s Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken
It was a fateful day in 1978 when Mary Sue Milliken, the first female chef at Chicago’s Le Perroquet, and Susan Feniger, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, met at Le Perroquet. Later, when both were working in separate restaurants in France, they hatched the idea to go into business together, and the […]
Terry Fator’s Journey to Becoming a Las Vegas Headliner
Terry Fator became a household name in 2007 as the winner of America’s Got Talent for his unique blend of ventriloquism, singing, comedy and celebrity impressions. This year, Fator celebrates his sixth anniversary at the Mirage, where he brings characters such as Winston the Impersonating Turtle, Vikki The Cougar, country legend Walter T. Airdale and many […]
Michael Mina: A True Culinary Wizard
Michael Mina’s passion for cooking is evident in his long list of accolades, from the Rising Star Chef of the Year award he earned in 1997 to inclusion in the James Beard Foundation’s “Who’s Who in Food & Beverage” in 2013 (with numerous Michelin stars along the way). The visionary chef founded his company, Mina […]
Victor Drai: Father of the Las Vegas After-hours Scene
Even as a teenager, Victor Drai was able to anticipate the needs of the public. At the age of 16, he founded his own extermination company, and later made forays into the fashion and movie worlds before starting his own restaurant and single-handedly creating the after-hours nightlife scene in Las Vegas. He’s been inducted into […]
Las Vegas’ Best Thrills and Big Toys
Las Vegas is the land of entertainment; you’ll definitely find that to be true on a tour of our unique thrills, water parks, high-flying attractions and racing experiences. It’s time to get your thrill on! The Adventuredome This five-acre, indoor amusement park boasts 25 premium rides and attractions. Among them is Chaos—part Scrambler, part Tilt-A-Whirl, […]
The Las Vegas DJ Life Starring Steve Aoki
Always an active participant in the music scene, Steve Aoki played in bands, wrote for a music ‘zine and put on more than 450 shows in college before starting his own label, Dim Mak Records. His electronic style has made him a popular DJ the world over, especially in Las Vegas—and in turn, Aoki calls […]
This Is How Carrot Top Does Las Vegas
Known for his shock of red hair, Carrot Top (aka Scott Thompson) took the stage at an open-mic night in college at the behest of a friend, and never turned back. By the late 1990s, he was the highest-grossing touring comedian in America, and invaded the homes of Americans nightly for three years during his […]
Guy Fieri Gets Fired Up on Vegas
He describes himself as “having to know everything about something,” and that initiative has paid off in spades for Guy Fieri, who sold soft pretzels from a three-wheeled bicycle cart he built with his father called “The Awesome Pretzel” to earn money to study abroad in high school. He started college early, studying first at […]
Making Memories Appear: David Copperfield’s Vegas
David Copperfield is the world’s most decorated—and recognizable—magician. He holds 11 Guinness World Records, is the first living illusionist to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, won 21 Emmy Awards and was one of only four people to win a Living Legend award from the U.S. Library of Congress (the […]
It Happened in 1936
Major Events that Shaped Las Vegas in 1936 The year 1936 was a landmark period for Las Vegas, filled with events that set the stage for its future growth and iconic status. These happenings helped transform the small desert town into a burgeoning city known for its ambition and innovation. A Future Leader Is Born […]