Let's go: Vegas
Advertiser Staff
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AUGUST
23
Hootie & the Blowfish at 8 p.m., Star of the Desert Arena. $38, $55. www.ticketmaster.com
30
Ice Cube at 11:59 p.m., House of Blues. Over 21 only. $30, $40. www.ticketmaster.com.
31
Toad the Wet Sprocket at 8 p.m., House of Blues. Over 21 only. $30, $35. www.ticketmaster.com.
SEPTEMBER
5
Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters at 9 p.m. in Wasted Space, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
9
Brian Wilson at 8 p.m., Star of the Desert Arena. $38, $55. www.ticketmaster.com.
15
Placido Domingo: International tenor performs with 65 musicians from the University of Las Vegas Nevada Symphony Orchestra, Puerto Rican soprano ana Maria Martinez, and orchestra director Eugene Kohn. The concert will include Spanish opera, Zarzuela, and for this special occasion, Mexican music accompanied by mariachis. 8 p.m. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino's Theatre for the Performing Arts. $99-394; www.ticketmaster.com.
19
Janet Jackson returns to the touring circuit after seven years with her "Rock Witchu Tour," at 8 p.m., Mandalay Events Center. $150.75, $100.75, $55.75. www.mandalaybay.com.
19-21
Boyz II Men at 8 p.m. at The Showroom, The Orleans Hotel & Casino. $38, $55, $66. www.orleanscasino.com.
OCTOBER
4
The Beach Boys at 8 p.m. Star of the Desert Arena. $38, $55. www.ticketmaster.com.
NOVEMBER
15
Lee Ann Womack at 8 p.m., Star of the Desert Arena. Tickets $33, $44 www.ticketmaster.com.
ONGOING
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has opened the rock lounge Wasted Space as part of its $800 million expansion and renovation. Co-owned and created by action sports star Carey Hart and Yankees baseball player Jason Giambi, Wasted Space represents the decadent rock 'n' roll lifestyle, also known as an "anti-club." www.hartswastedspace.com.
Family reunion: Lake Las Vegas in the Nevada desert just 20 minutes from the Strip, is a 320-acre private lake area with hotels that boast plenty activities for families: swimming, kayaking, fishing and golf. In winter there's an ice-skating rink. Choose from MonteLago Village Resort, Loews Lake Las Vegas and The Ritz-Carlton. The Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas "Vegas Family Vacation" package includes accommodations, breakfast and lunch for children ages 11 and younger, and a fourth night free with a stay of three nights. Children ages 5 through 12 get to join in the "Ritz Kids" program of nature hikes and arts and crafts. From $100 per room per night.
Closer to the Strip are two fullservice resorts: Green Valley Ranch and the Red Rock Resort.
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