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Newly Opened Mob Museum

By MEGAN COLLINS | Sunday February 19, 2012 05:26 PM

The Mob Museum uses high tech theater presentations, iconic one-of-a-kind artifacts and interactive exhibits to tell the whole truth about the infamous battle between organized crime and the law. Housed in the historic former federal courthouse and U.S. Post Office building where 17,000 square feet is exhibition space. This is where fourteen Kefauver Hearings on organized crime took place in 1950

The Mob Museum is open Sundays through Thursdays from 10 am to 7 pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 8 pm, unless there are special events. General admission tickets for individuals range in price from 10 dollars if you are a Nevada Resident to Adults at 18 dollars with special discounts for kids, students, seniors, military, law enforcement and teachers. Group pricing is available just contact the museum. Memberships have not been announced yet.

There are 12 exhibits, the mob story, the law enforcement story, notable names, and current news developments all housed in the historic building where hearings pertaining to these situations took place.

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The Color Purple showing in Las Vegas

By EMMA COLLINS | Sunday February 12, 2012 06:44 PM

The Color Purple is set to a joyous groove featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel and the blues. It is a story of hope, and a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life. It has been deemed one of the most uplifting and thrilling nights of theater in years. This beautiful story will be showing in the U.S. this year and stopping over in Las Vegas for a bit.

At first people were hesitant to bring this story to a Broadway show. It has a rich plot but people wondered how musical theater would treat the story that spans 4 decades and deals with infanticide, domestic violence, racial oppression, and spiritual crisis. Furthermore the producer did not want to be in the shadow of the Spielberg movie. It took the producer eight years to write the Broadway show and decided the best way to honor the story was through the music and song.

There will be eight showings in Las Vegas starting Tuesday April 3 with nightly showings at 7:30 and a matinee showing on Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm as well as nightly showings. Tickets range in price from $24 - $129.

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CRISS ANGEL Believe at Luxor: Birds, Smoke Effects, and Magic

By GLORIA WILHELM
Monday February 06, 2012 08:48 AM

The Luxor warns that CRISS ANGEL Believe, contains "smoke effects, strobe lights, pyrotechnics, birds, and loud music/sounds." Am I nervous? A little. Am I going to take the risk to experience an impressive, previously impossible spectacle? Absolutely.

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47th Academy of Country Music Awards and All Star Jam

By MEGAN COLLINS
Friday February 03, 2012 01:05 PM

Country music’s biggest party of the year combined with Sin City will be grand. Hosting the awards this year are Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire. Also, while the awards are going on the second annual Fan Jam hosted by Zac Brown Band will be happening.

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Terry Fator at The Mirage: Singing Turtle and a Seven-Piece Band

By ANNIE POTTER
Tuesday January 31, 2012 08:35 AM

The lights go down. The crowd settles. Everything is silent for a few moments—it's just red curtains and a spotlight. Then, applauding begins as a man appears on stage. He's dressed plainly, and he has a turtle strapped to his arm. This is Terry Fator. This is his ventriloquist show.

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Cirque du Soleil O show

By EMMA COLLINS
Thursday January 26, 2012 07:49 PM

Cirque du Soleil O show is the most memorable of the Cirque du Soleil shows you can see around the world. Come be amazed with elements of fire and water, emphasizing water. There are acrobats, divers, synchronized swimmers and characters performing in and on the water. Showing at the Bellagio in 2012.

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St. Patrick’s Day in Sin City

By MEGAN COLLINS
Thursday January 19, 2012 11:08 AM

Grab all your green outfits and head to the city known for parties. St. Patty’s Day is no exception. Bring your friends to experience the green beer and the Irish whiskey flowing at the bars and pubs while you sit back and enjoy live entertainment and authentic Irish food the Vegas style

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Elton John- The Million Dollar Piano

By EMMA COLLINS
Monday December 19, 2011 07:38 PM

The world-renowned singer, songwriter and performer, Elton John will return to the Colosseum with a new show: The Million-Dollar Piano. One of the most successful live acts on the road today. Elton John and his band get the audience standing, dancing and singing along with much-loved classic songs.

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Garth Brooks Concert Las Vegas

By MEGAN COLLINS
Monday December 05, 2011 09:30 PM

Garth Brooks has come out of retirement to do some more concerts. He currently is the number one selling solo artist in America, passing Elvis Presley in 2007. There are two show times and happen on random weekends between January 5 and February 18. The show is at the Encore Hotel and age limit is 18+

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New Year’s Eve 2012 Las Vegas

By EMMA COLLINS
Thursday November 10, 2011 01:01 PM

Sin City knows people want to celebrate the New Year in style. The theme for New Year’s Eve is “Party Las Vegas.” On this night, the Strip is shut off to cars at 6 pm and becomes a giant walking district and everyone can party everywhere, outside and in the clubs, until midnight!

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Newly Opened Mob Museum

The Color Purple showing in Las Vegas

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CRISS ANGEL Believe at Luxor: Birds, Smoke Effects, and Magic

47th Academy of Country Music Awards and All Star Jam

Terry Fator at The Mirage: Singing Turtle and a Seven-Piece Band

Cirque du Soleil O show

St. Patrick’s Day in Sin City

Elton John- The Million Dollar Piano

Garth Brooks Concert Las Vegas

New Year’s Eve 2012 Las Vegas

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