Las Vegas Strip News

Back in May we reported that the Riviera Hotel and Casino might be facing bankruptcy in the near future.  The North Strip property has officially filed for bankruptcy protection.

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While many non-Mexicans tend to think that May 5th is Mexico's Independence Day, it's actually September 16th.  For those of you that will be in Las Vegas for that weekend (the 16th is a Thursday this year), you can enjoy a concert celebration at the Joint in Hard Rock Hotel and Casino with Los Temerarios.

It's only July but The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino is getting ready to release tickets for a concert in December.  The Black Crowes will be playing the slightly off-Strip hotel on December 10th with tickets on sale this Saturday.

With an upcoming starring role in the Lifetime original movie “The Client List” debuting July 19^th, acclaimed actress and timeless beauty Jennifer Love Hewitt hosts ‘Stereo Love Saturdays’ at AZURE Luxury pool on July 17^th for ‘Stereo Loves LOVE.’

I'm a follower of Robin Leach and always check his Luxe Life blog of Las Vegas.  One of his latest posts talks about a potential remodeling of Bill's:

DJ Tina T, makes a special appearance for ‘Stereo Loves the 80’s’ at AZURE Luxury Pool at The Palazzo on Saturday, July 24^th Tina T’ Treats,’ a specialty Red Bull inspired drink menu featuring Tina T’s favorite candies: jolly ranchers, bubblegum and rock candy, will be available while she spins classic 80s mash-ups. A few lucky party goers will take away Skull Candy headphones and an exclusive 80’s Mix CD created by DJ Tina T (while supplies last).  

Strip House inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino invites diners to indulge in two new menu items: Ripped Potatoes and the Strip House Margarita. 

Singer and actor Meat Loaf will be performing in concert in Las Vegas at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel next month.  Tickets will go on sale this Saturday and start at $39.50.

The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas welcome the return of the hottest culinary event this summer with their third annual food festival, Carnival of Cuisine.  The event will take place Saturday, August 7 from 1pm-4pm in The Venetian Ballroom and showcases award-winning cuisine available exclusively at restaurants of The Venetian and The Palazzo.

Wynn Las Vegas' breathtaking show, Le Reve, will give certified SCUBA divers the opportunity of a lifetime with the Diver's Dream Package. Become part of an elite group of people that have experienced SCUBA diving during a live performance of Le Reve!

For those craving the ultimate SCUBA experience, the Diver's Dream Package offers a weekend of excitement, including a two night stay in a luxurious Resort Room at Wynn or Encore, VIP Indulgence tickets to Le Reve, a private backstage tour, SDI Certified SCUBA training session with the Le Reve diving team and the unparalleled opportunity to dive the live show! Le Reve is the only staged production in Las Vegas to offer this exclusive access to guests.