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Vegas is a conglomeration of unique and exciting experiences, and a slew of unique jobs naturally goes along with the territory. Showgirls, Elvis impersonators, lounge singers. It's all commonplace here.
When you come to the city of excess, everything is bigger—including the food. At the Peppermill, a Vegas institution, you can order a 10-egg omelet for breakfast — and still be eating it through lunch. At Hash House A Go Go, a 15-inch pancake that comes to the table will often leave the table — in a to-go box. These are two examples of the big portions here in Vegas.
Celebrate Halloween Vegas Style
Other cities may have their annual parades and customary parties, but if you're really looking to tap into your inner sinner and indulge in everything that Halloween is all about, Vegas is the place to be.
It's like something out of a movie – a pool of the top 40 bull riders on the planet, 12 of them statistically in reach of the world title, all gearing up for a showdown in Las Vegas.
Makeup is used as a powerful tool to convey emotion, enhance costumes and create memorable characters in many Las Vegas productions. Makeup artists and performers all over town work hard behind the scenes to make sure that the final product audiences see on stage leaves a lasting impression.
Boom, boom. The sonic boom collides with the eardrums like an explosion in the otherwise placid desert air.
You won't find sequins or feathers at these dance revues. What you will see are hard-bodied hunks wearing thongs and knee pads.
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Discover the Las Vegas Strip's wild side.
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The interview begins 15 minutes late. Comedian David Spade has just finished rehearsing for the CBS sitcom, "Rules of Engagement," and is heading home when he calls from his car. The voice and the laugh are recognizably his, though tinged with an audible air of exhaustion.
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Some gamblers have all the luck
If a guest at a hotel asked you not to look at him and avoided all eye contact, it may seem slightly unreasonable to downright rude. But here in Vegas, a certain unnamed superstitious high roller did just that.
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Here's our rundown of some of the most noteworthy, and snapshot-worthy, statues in Vegas.
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The Supremes brought Motown to Vegas with their performance at the Flamingo in 1966. Forty-three years later, Motown continues to headline in Vegas with music performed live almost every night of the week.
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We know, you came to Vegas to get away from the massive list of rules you have to play by every day — don't stand here, don't park there, don't put that cat there — and Sin City wants to indulge you, really. But partying in our nightclubs can get a little tricky — especially if you aren’t aware of some of the unspoken rules that govern Vegas' nocturnal carnival.
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No trip to Vegas is complete without a souvenir to commemorate the experience. But, trying to pack that bulky, oddly-shaped souvenir drink glass can be quite a challenge. And, chances are, it won't be long before that pair of fuzzy dice or deck of playing cards ends up in the junk drawer, collecting dust.
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Keep your showgirlish figure in Vegas
Let's face it. Whether it's shopping all day or partying the night away, everyone comes to Las Vegas to indulge to the fullest and that invariably includes eating. With thousands of restaurants in town serving every kind of food imaginable, the last thing on your mind is eating healthy.
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It’s summer in Las Vegas. Just those few words can conjure up visions of relaxing poolside, a fruity cocktail in hand.
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- The Las Vegas StripSept. 27, 2009
- On the prowlSept. 20, 2009
- David Spade shows his cardsSept. 13, 2009
- Some gamblers have all the luck Sept. 6, 2009
August
- Sculpting Vegas Aug. 30, 2009
- Vegas has Soul Aug. 23, 2009
- Come to Vegas, get a tattoo Aug. 9, 2009
- Keep your showgirlish figure in Vegas Aug. 2, 2009
July
- Cool Bars July 26, 2009
- Drink Up July 19, 2009
- Vegas on Sale July 12, 2009
- Summer at the Spa July 5, 2009
June
- Mob is alive and well in Las Vegas June 28, 2009
- Penn & Teller: Tricky Business June 21, 2009
- A Mother Nature Production June 14, 2009
- Fun for the whole family June 7, 2009
May
- Decadent Desserts May 31, 2009
- In Vegas, the party is at the pool May 24, 2009
- CineVegas shines spotlight on the silver screen May 17, 2009
- Journey of a thousand foods ends in Vegas May 10, 2009
- The ultimate Vegas man-cation May 7, 2009
- Feeling Blue May 3, 2009
April
- Dining on a dime April 30, 2009
- Howie Does It: Howie Mandel April 26, 2009
- Shopping with a twist April 23, 2009
- Club Do's & Don'ts April 19, 2009
- See a Vegas show at a discounted price April 16, 2009
- Las Vegas' Central Park April 12, 2009
- Classic Las Vegas April 9, 2009
- Read his lips April 5, 2009
- Head out on the E.T. Highway April 2, 2009
March
- Ready to Rock March 29, 2009
- Las Vegas welcomes vacationing pets March 26, 2009
- Grand Canyon March 22, 2009
- 20 things under $20 March 19, 2009
- Revealing the Las Vegas Magician March 15, 2009
- Sin City South of the Border March 12, 2009
- You may look like a Las Vegas insider, but do you sound like one? March 8, 2009
- Timeless Titanic March 5, 2009
- Brunches with bite March 1, 2009
- Seeing stars in Sin City Feb. 26, 2009
- Gordie Brown’s parodies entertain audiences at Golden Nugget Feb. 19, 2009
- There's something fishy about Vegas Feb. 15, 2009
- A very Vegas proposal Feb. 12, 2009
- Danny Gans in an Encore performance Feb. 8, 2009
- There's no place like home Feb. 5, 2009
- The butler does it Feb. 1, 2009
- Catch the excitement of the Super Bowl in Vegas Jan. 29, 2009
- Indulge in a night beyond your wildest dreams at the Palms Jan. 25, 2009
- Vegas dining with a theme Jan. 22, 2009
- 'V' performance artists are the key to success of 'Ultimate Variety Show' Jan. 18, 2009
- Keeping warm in Vegas Jan. 15, 2009
- Art on vacation Jan. 11, 2009
- Follow this path for a great night of bar-hopping in Vegas Jan. 8, 2009
- Lounging around Jan. 4, 2009
- Vegas entertainers have resolutions too Jan. 1, 2009
December
- The Mirage ignites the Strip’s new flame Dec. 25, 2008
- Save the earth, hug a hotel Dec. 21, 2008
- 'Legends' lives on Dec. 18, 2008
- Giving the gift of Vegas Dec. 14, 2008
- Soar to new heights over dazzling lights Dec. 11, 2008
- Aliante hotel an elegant addition in N. Las Vegas Dec. 7, 2008
- Restaurants serving red meat in Vegas clearly a cut above the rest Dec. 4, 2008
November
- The Excalibur ups the ante on offerings Nov. 30, 2008
- 'Tis the Season Nov. 27, 2008
Vegas shopping: Time to get personal
To fit time into their hectic schedules (or to enjoy vacation just a bit longer), many celebrities rely on personal shoppers to help them look great on the red carpet and keep up-to-date with the latest trends.
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It’s midnight and somewhere in Las Vegas, people are lined up outside of what appears to be an average looking warehouse waiting for their tour of David Copperfield’s International Museseum and Library of Conjuring Arts to start.
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YESCO keeps Vegas bright one light bulb at a time
At the Young Electric Sign Company, it takes two service technicians to change a light bulb – one to operate a boom truck that reaches upwards of 160 feet, and the other to brave the heights and screw it in. On the other hand, it only takes one light bulb to change a man.
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Imagine being part of a family where everybody is good at something – the star quarterback, the talented musician, the varsity cheerleader – every child in the bunch is a model student. There’s a lot to live up to and skipping school is never an option.
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Discover what makes this show ‘spectacular’
When the Venetian resort announced it was spending $40 million to design a custom-built theater for "Phantom of the Opera" and renaming the show "Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular," audiences knew they were going to be getting a little something extra in this version of the popular Broadway musical.
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Turkey has come a long way, baby. Since the introduction of turkey to North America from Europe via Mexico in the 16th century, the birds have been raised for their great meat quality.
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Vegas becoming a mane attraction
Who says you have to go to Hollywood to get celebrity hair treatment? In Las Vegas, you can actually feel like a superstar while enjoying your vacation. With three iconic celebrity stylists in town – Kim Vo, Michael Boychuck and Cristophe – you can walk out with the haircut of your favorite celebrity – with a good chance that it was done by the same stylist.
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Now in its fourth year, The Comedy Festival is returning to Las Vegas with a jam-packed roster of the hottest comedians in the industry. Since its debut in 2004, The Comedy Festival, produced by TBS and AEG Live, has turned into a comedy mecca where top-notch comedians and budding performers showcase their talents at venues inside Caesars Palace.
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Boom, boom. The sonic boom collides with the eardrums like an explosion in the otherwise placid desert air. "Welcome to Rachel," says resident Ken Langley as he pulls out a fresh cigarette. "You never get used to them. But you stop jumping after awhile."
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All that's standing between you and $1.5 million is eight seconds and a bull with a bone to pick. Could you do it? Could you stay on an animal weighing in around 1 ton while it bucked and jumped five or six feet in the air?
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Showgirls sweat to make Sin City glamorous
The Las Vegas showgirl, with her barely-there sequined costume, sparkling rhinestone jewelry and towering feather headpiece, has been an iconic symbol of the city since the late 1950s.
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Ten years ago, tourists would flock to Las Vegas to check into a beautiful room, try their luck at the tables, gambling away most of their hard earned money, and then go to the in-house buffet for $11.99. You know, the all-you-can-eat buffet with a heaping hill of shrimp and the vat of cocktail sauce beside it. The times,they are a changin'.
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Donny Osmond Donny Osmond takes a break from his Vegas stage show to talk about Elvis jumpsuits, performing and fatherhood. |
| Penn Jillette The taller, more talkative half of comedy magic duo Penn & Teller shoots his partner in the face nightly. |
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Teller The smaller, quieter half of Penn & Teller actually has a lot to say. |
| Rita Rudner So many dresses, so little time. She'll keep audiences laughing at Harrah's through January 2012. |
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David Spade You'll never guess who gave this comedian his tattoo. |
| Howie Mandel ADHD, OCD ... He has almost the entire alphabet. |
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Hugh Hefner The ultimate bachelor considers Vegas his second home. |
| Terry Fator Read his lips: Oh wait, you can't! Fator transforms a $1-million TV show win into a $100-million Vegas contract. |
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Nathan Burton Magic's boy next door makes people laugh as he lives out his childhood dream. |
| David Copperfield His name has become synonymous with magic. |
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Barry Manilow Fanilows unite in Vegas for the man who writes the songs. |
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Showgirl Tall, limber, sexy and often topless, the showgirl is the epitome of Vegas. |
| Elvis In Las Vegas, Elvis has NOT left the building. |
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Cocktail Waitress She'll bring you drinks like buttery nipples and show a lot of skin while doing it. |
| Magician What's that behind your ear? In Vegas, the magic capital of the world, the answer could be anything. |
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Butler Caviar for Fido, engagement ring for your sweetheart - if the butler can do it, he will. |
| Concierge Move over David Copperfield. There's another kind of magician in town. |
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