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Resorts World Opens on the Las Vegas Strip

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Norm

Resorts World Opens on the Las Vegas Strip

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Norm

Resorts World Las Vegas, the first new integrated resort to be built on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade swung open its doors with a celebratory, star-studded event. The highly anticipated occasion kicked off with a private, first-look party for invited guests with a spectacular poolside celebration and extravagant firework show. VIPs and celebrities from the likes of Kendall Jenner, Kris Jenner, Paris Hilton, Usher and Steve Aoki joined to commemorate the historic celebration. Katy Perry, one […]

Legends in Concert Returns to the Tropicana

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Norm

Legends in Concert Returns to the Tropicana

Posted on June 19, 2021 by Norm

Legends in Concert ended its longest intermission in the shows storied history, as its multi-year engagement resumed Thursday night (June 17, 2021) in its iconic home at Tropicana Las Vegas. And what a show it is, gang! Having suspended operations for the first time in its 38-year history in Las Vegas due to the pandemic, […]

Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub Returns, Plus This And That

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Norm

Drai’s Beachclub & Nightclub Returns, Plus This And That

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Norm

Slowly the Las Vegas Strip is returning to its glory days of fantastic entertainment in the showrooms, nightclubs, and lounges. One of them showed its powers over the weekend: Early Sunday morning brought on the second sold out show in a row at the iconic Drai’s Nightclub with an explosive performance by Grammy-award winning artist, […]

Vicki Barbolak at the Tropicana Laugh Factory

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Norm

Vicki Barbolak at the Tropicana Laugh Factory

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Norm

Vicki Barbolak, who opens Thursday at the Laugh Factory inside the Tropicana Hotel/Casino, is one of America’s funniest and most authentic comedians. She was a fan favorite and top 10 finalist on Season 13 of America’s Got Talent in 2018 on NBC. Howie Mandel told Vicki and America, “I think you just came up with […]

Justin Shandor at the Italian American Club

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Norm

Justin Shandor at the Italian American Club

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Norm

Went to the Italian American Club the other evening to hear and watch an Elvis Impressionist sing a bunch of songs, none of which were attributed to the long-time dead singer. Nope, folks, it was Justin Shandor doing Justin Shandor. And I got to tell ya, by the end of the evening I was blown […]

Dining and Entertainment at the Bootlegger Bistro

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Norm

Dining and Entertainment at the Bootlegger Bistro

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Norm

Went out to have dinner at one of my favorite watering holes, a very classy Italian Bistro owned by an extremely nice couple recently’ and guess what? Lorraine and Dennis (Lorraine Hunt and Dennis Bono) were having dinner too. Of course, I’m speaking of the Bootlegger Bistro out on Las Vegas Blvd. One of the […]

Remembering Burlesque Legend Tempest Storm

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Norm

Remembering Burlesque Legend Tempest Storm

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Norm

We have lost another one of our historic ladies. She had a great life right up to the end. She was adored by those who met her, admired by those who only knew about her, and was loved by so many who watched her on stage. Of course, I’m talking about the lady with the […]

The Mob Museum Presents “Operation Summer Camp”

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Norm

The Mob Museum Presents “Operation Summer Camp”

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Norm

The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, will host “Operation Summer Camp,” a virtual summer camp offered in June and July. This series features hands-on and immersive activities exploring the work of police officers, crime scene investigators, forensic scientists, and historians for youth ages 10 to 15. Campers can join […]