KEVIN HART RETURNS TO LAS VEGAS WITH ALL-NEW SHOW, KEVIN HART: ACTING MY AGE
This summer, beloved Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian Kevin Hart will make his highly-anticipated return to Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas with two performances of his all-new show, Kevin Hart: Acting My Age, on July 12 & 14, 2024. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com, or Allied Global Marketing, resortsworld@alliedglobalmarketing.com.
SHAGGY TO PERFORM AT THE PALMS POOL AT PALMS CASINO RESORT LAS VEGAS
GRAMMY Award-winning reggae icon Shaggy will perform at the Palms Pool at Palms Casino Resort on Aug. 2, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Celena Haas, CHS Communications, celena@chscomms.com.
BOYZ II MEN TO PERFORM EXCLUSIVE LAS VEGAS ENGAGEMENT AT THE CHELSEA AT THE COSMOPOLITAN
Boyz II Men, the best-selling R&B group of all time, are returning to Las Vegas this August for a four-night, exclusive engagement at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas with special guest Robin Thicke. Show dates include Aug. 23-24, 30-31, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Katharine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, ksherrer@mgmresorts.com.
HOWIE MANDEL RETURNS TO THE INTERNATIONAL THEATER AT WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO
By popular demand, comedian, author and America's Got Talent judge, Howie Mandel is set to return to the iconic International Theater stage at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino on Aug. 31, 2024. For more information, contact Gordon Prouty, Westgate Las Vegas, gordon_prouty@wgresorts.com.
NE-YO ANNOUNCES DEBUT AT ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS WITH THREE PERFORMANCES OF HIS ALL-NEW SHOW, NE-YO: HUMAN LOVE REBELLION
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning hitmaker NE-YO has announced his venue debut at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with his all-new show, NE-YO: Human Love Rebellion. Show dates include August 7, 9-10, 2024. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
EARTH, WIND & FIRE TO RETURN TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS FOR LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
The legendary music group Earth, Wind & Fire will return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for a seven-show limited engagement this fall. Show dates include Oct. 9, 11-13, 16, 18-19, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, claudine.grant@venetianlasvegas.com.
THEO VON ANNOUNCES RETURN TO RESORTS WORLD THEATRE IN LAS VEGAS JULY 2024
Stand-up comedian and podcast host, Theo Von, has announced his highly-anticipated return to Resorts World Theatre inside Resorts World Las Vegas. Following his sold-out debut at the venue in October 2023, Von will bring his “Return of the Rat” Tour back to the Las Vegas Strip for back-to-back shows July 5-6, 2024. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com, or Allied Global Marketing, resortsworld@alliedglobalmarketing.com.
MARIAH CAREY ADDS ADDITIONAL DATES TO LAS VEGAS ENGAGEMENT AT PARK MGM
Mariah Carey, the elusive chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold, has announced eight additional dates for her new exclusive engagement, Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas. Additional dates at Dolby Live at Park MGM include July 26-27, 31 and Aug. 2-3, 7, 9-10, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Katharine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, ksherrer@mgmresorts.com.
DURAN DURAN ANNOUNCES RETURN TO ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS WITH BACK-TO-BACK PERFORMANCES
Following their sold-out venue debut in Fall 2022, GRAMMY Award-winning music group, Duran Duran, announced their highly anticipated return to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas. The band is set to bring back-to-back performances of their timeless hits like “Hungry Like the Wolf” from their 40-plus-year career to the intimate venue on May 3-4, 2024. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
COMEDIAN BRIAN REGAN TO RETURN TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
Comedian Brian Regan will return to The Summit Showroom inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for shows Aug. 2-3 and Dec. 13-14, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, kelly@kfpublicity.com or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, claudine.grant@venetianlasvegas.com.
COMEDIC HEADLINER CHRIS TUCKER ANNOUNCES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED RETURN TO ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS
award-winning actor and comedian Chris Tucker returns to Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for two back-to-back performances this summer, July 19-20, 2024. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, aeg@giantnoise.com.
INTERACTIVE “DEAD FOREVER EXPERIENCE” TO DEBUT AT THE VENETIAN RESORT AHEAD OF DEAD & COMPANY RESIDENCY AT SPHERE
Fans will soon be able to immerse themselves at Dead & Company's “Dead Forever Experience,” a centralized hub for fans to come together and celebrate, shop, view exclusive Dead & Company content and explore the Grateful Dead's unparalleled legacy. The Dead Forever Experience will be open five days a week for the duration of Dead & Company's “Dead Forever - Live at Sphere” residency and will be open to the public at no charge. Visitors can explore more than 22,000 square feet of interactive exhibit space across two floors, which will be located at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. For more information, contact Elaine Chaivarlis, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, elaine.chaivarlis@venetianlasvegas.com.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF LA CÔTE, A POOLSIDE DINING DESTINATION WITH FRENCH RIVIERA ROOTS
La Côte, a poolside dining destination reminiscent of French Riviera's seaside restaurants, is now open at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Located on the resort's third floor, six-acre Oasis Pool Deck, La Côte is currently open exclusively to Fontainebleau Las Vegas hotel guests. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
MAJOR FOOD GROUP EXPANDS LAS VEGAS FOOTPRINT THIS SPRING WITH OPENING OF PARM FAMOUS ITALIAN AT ARIA RESORT & CASINO
Major Food Group, the luxury hospitality company founded by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick, is enhancing its collection of highly sought-after restaurants in Las Vegas with the addition of the first Parm Famous Italian outside of the East Coast. Parm joins the illustrious lineup of Major Food Group's acclaimed restaurants in Las Vegas, including the globally celebrated CARBONE at ARIA and beloved Sadelle's at Bellagio. Opening inside Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino later this spring, Parm will bring an unparalleled experience of classic Italian-American soul food to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. For more information, contact Richard Robinson, Wicked Creative, propereats@wickedcreative.com.
LASTEST BEYOND VEGAS
THE EDGE PAVILION TO HOST PERFORMANCES BY MEGA-STARS THIS MAY
The Edge Pavilion, Laughlin's premier live entertainment and special event venue located at Edgewater Casino Resort, has announced a memorable night of classic rock with Lou Gramm, The Original Voice of Foreigner, with ASIA Featuring John Payne on May 18 and a performance by multi-platinum country sensation, Hunter Hayes, on May 4. For more information, contact Mike Savettiere, Wicked Creative, laughlin@wickedcreative.com.
RESORT & POOL UPDATES
PLAZA HOTEL & CASINO TO CELEBRATE SUMMER WITH FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS
The Plaza Hotel & Casino will celebrate the start of every weekend this summer with a live fireworks display Friday nights, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, May 24 to Aug. 30, 2024. For more information, contact Amy Maier, The Warren Group, amy@twgpr.com.
RIO LAS VEGAS UNVEILS STUNNING NEW POOL DESIGN INSPIRED BY THE VIBRANT SPIRIT OF RIO DE JANEIRO
Nestled in the heart of the Rio Hotel & Casino lies a vibrant oasis inspired by the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The new pool channels the essence of Ipanema and Copacabana, blending fun, eclecticism and midcentury charm. Drawing from the designs of Roberto Burle Marx, the pool features a colorful array of brand new umbrellas, bright yellow cabanas and an abundance of chaises. Amidst this vibrant ambiance lie the Nautius pool, Fish pool, Lagoon pool and Shell pool – each with its own distinct charm. The Lagoon pool, flanked by two hot tubs on each side, provides an enchanting experience. For more information, contact Alden Tseng, Kirvin Doak Communications, riolasvegaspr@kirvindoak.com.
FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS INTRODUCES OASIS CINEMA CLUB, A NEW POOLSIDE MOVIE SERIES
Sunday nights are movie nights at Fontainebleau Las Vegas this spring and summer, as the Strip's newest luxury resort and casino announces its inaugural Oasis Cinema Club series. Kicking off May 5 to Sept. 1, hotel guests and Las Vegas locals can enjoy a lineup of classic comedies, blockbusters, and family favorites on an outdoor projection screen on the resort's lavish six-acre Oasis Pool Deck. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, pr@fblasvegas.com.
WYNN NIGHTLIFE ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF LAS VEGAS' ORIGINAL NIGHTTIME POOL PARTY, XS NIGHT SWIM
Wynn Nightlife, Wynn Las Vegas' premier nightlife division, announces the return of its highly-anticipated nighttime pool party series, XS Night Swim at XS Nightclub. Touted as Las Vegas' original and longest running nighttime pool celebration, XS Night Swim has long been recognized as a top nightlife destination attracting partygoers to its famed Sunday night poolside party series featuring dynamic programming, relaxed attire and high-octane energy. For more information, contact Krystle Anttonelli, Wynn Nightlife, krystle.anttonelli@wynnlasvegas.com.
SAMMY HAGAR AND PALMS CASINO RESORT TO UNVEIL TROPICAL POOLSIDE OASIS, SAMMY'S ISLAND
Sammy Hagar and Palms Casino Resort have announced the opening date for Sammy's Island, a tropical poolside oasis inspired by the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's music and Baja beach vibe. Starting May 17, the pool will be open seven days a week throughout pool season. For more information, contact Wicked Creative, prsammyhagar@wickedcreative.com and Celena Haas, CHS Communications, celena@chscomms.com.
THE STRAT HOTEL, CASINO & TOWER TO MAKE WAVES WITH NEW “LAST HOUR HAPPY HOUR” AT SWIM & SOCIAL
Swim & Social, The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower's picturesque destination to sip, swim and socialize, will elevate the final hour of the Swim & Social experience with the introduction of “Last Hour Happy Hour,” where all beverages will be available for half-price. Admission is complimentary for hotel guests and available to non-hotel guests for $15 Monday through Thursday. For more information, contact Cheyenne Sky, Wicked Creative, strat@wickedcreative.com.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with positioning Southern Nevada as the undisputed global destination for leisure and business travel and operates the 4.6 million square-foot Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). With nearly 155,000 hotel rooms and more than 15 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space in Las Vegas, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting visitors to the area. The LVCVA also owns the Vegas Loop at Las Vegas Convention Center, designed, and operated by The Boring Company, and also owns the Las Vegas Monorail, an elevated 3.9-mile system with seven stops throughout the resort corridor. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com, www.visitlasvegas.com or www.vegasmeansbusiness.com