BRETT’S VEGAS VIEW Contributed by: Jackie Brett ‘A MOB STORY’ WILL DEBUT AT PLAZA: An original production, “A Mob Story,” will open at the Plaza downtown in July. Set to today’s popular music, the show will follow the exciting role mobsters played in Las Vegas’ history. The host will be the last Godfather, former Colombo family capo, Michael Franzese, along …
UNLVino: 3,500 Strong Celebrate TLC In One Epic Night (RECAP)
Fifty of Las Vegas’ most acclaimed chefs and restaurants and over 3,500 guests reveled in an evening of food, wine and music at the 44th UNLVino event held at the stunning Keep Memory Alive Event Center at Symphony Park, downtown Las Vegas. As the evening commenced, 1,926 red, white, and blue balloons were released into the sky honoring “Chef of the …
Pucker Up and Pollinate Your Cocktail Palate
Pollen is polluting the senses this spring so you may as well get something out of it by polluting your palate with some vibrant floral-based cocktails. Indulge in the essences of Blood Orange, elderberry, roses and orchids. Who knows? Imbibing the sources of pollen may even boost your immunity! Delft Blue 2 oz. genever 1 oz. crème de …
Vegas Invasion: Gwen Stefani, Roseanne Barr, Goo Goo Dolls, Star Wars
Brett’s Vegas View Contributed by Jackie Brett GWEN STEFANI CONFIRMS HER RESIDENCY AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD: It’s been talked about for months and is now a reality, multi-platinum recording artist Gwen Stefani will have an exclusive headlining residency show, “Gwen Stefani – Just a Girl,” inside Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood beginning Wednesday, June 27. Her 25 dates go through March 2019. …
Husband & Wife Share Magical Musical Memories
Michael & Melinda Share Their Spectacular and Personal Journey Renowned husband and wife song and dance team Michael Kessler & Melinda Jackson of M&M American Dance Theatre will team up with their music director Keith Thompson (Las Vegas’s favorite composer, creator/producer of “The Cocktail Cabaret,” musical director of “Jersey Boys,” co-writer of “IDAHO, The Comedy Musical” and co-creator/host of hit …
Marilyn! Musical, Spring Events, Dining Highlights
BRETT’S VEGAS VIEW Contributed by Jackie Brett ‘MARILYN! THE NEW MUSICAL’ PLANNED FOR PARIS: Marilyn Monroe will be coming alive on stage when “Marilyn! The New Musical” opens at Paris in May with 20 original musical numbers. It will tell the sexy icon’s story from her days as Norma Jean with a troubled childhood to her rise to stardom and …