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Las Vegas Aces’
Wilson, Gray, Young, Plum
going for gold
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PRIMM VALLEY CASINO RESORTS
THE BEST LATIN
ENTERTAINMENT!
GERARDO ORTIZ
With four No. 1 albums, Regional
Mexico singer Gerardo Ortiz has ridden
a tremendous wave of success to become
the contemporary “King of Corrido”.
AUGUST 17
LOS HURACANES DEL NORTE
Los Huracanes del Norte have
established themselves as one of the most
popular Norteño groups in the genre.
SEPTEMBER 7
LOS SEBASTIANES
Banda Los Sebastianes has risen to the top
of the regional Mexican music scene. Their
chart-topping hits and electrifying performances
have earned them widespread acclaim.
OCTOBER 5
JUANES
A global music icon, Juanes has captivated
audiences worldwide with his unique blend
of rock and Colombian folk music.
NOVEMBER 9
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Cover Feature
Las Vegas Aces players A’ja Wilson,
Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young and
Kelsey Plum are headed to Paris,
France, to compete in the 2024
Summer Olympics.
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That’s Hot!
Vegas Prime Magazine Editor-in-Chief
Don Chareunsy’s top to-do picks while
you’re in Las Vegas.
Out + About
DJ Cassidy with Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick
Rick, Doug E. Fresh, Public Enemy +
Raekwon. Also: Chris Janson, Third Eye
Blind, Daryl Hall + Elvis Costello.
Celebrity Spotlight
Flamingo headliner Piff the Magic Dragon
shares how he met Mr Piffles.
Showtime
Jane’s Addiction and Love & Rockets,
Ne-Yo, Joey Fatone + A.J. McLean,
Chris Young, Dustin Lynch, Shaggy,
Brett Young, Pat Benatar + Neil
Gerardo … and more.
40 Attractions
Particle Ink at The Luxor, Electric Playhouse
at The Forum Shops, Flyover
at Showcase Mall, hiking in Las Vegas
and more.
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Cinn City
Adult performer Christiana Cinn
shares what her favorite convention
is in Las Vegas.
Time to Dine
Our favorite beer pubs to throw back a
few (National Beer Day is Aug. 2) and
Brewing News by Bob Barnes.
Our Favorites
These are our favorite places for fried
chicken and beer in Las Vegas.
Health + Wellness
Spa packages for couples because it takes
two to tango.
64 Noe Knows Vegas
Featuring popular Las Vegas Instagrammer
Pauly C, aka CasinoCompWallet.
The Last Word
Vegas Prime Whispers: Celebrity and
Las Vegas gossip and sightings. Ssshhh!
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Editor's
Letter
The Summer Olympics are in Paris, France,
from July 26 to Aug. 11, and I can’t wait. I’ve
loved The Summer and Winter
Olympics since childhood and
grew up watching and admiring
Olympic champions
including Carl Lewis,
Mary Lou Retton, Greg
Louganis, Michael
Phelps, Nastia Liukin,
Gabby Douglas, Usain Bolt,
Nathan Chen, Chloe Kim, Simone
Biles and others I’m forgetting right now.
The two-time and reigning WNBA champion
Las Vegas Aces have four players who America
and I will be rooting for at the 2024 Paris Olympics:
A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young
and Kelsey Plum as part of the U.S. women’s
basketball team. It’s so exciting – USA! USA!
USA!
Back in The Entertainment Capital of the
World, it’s a music and comedy schedule as
jam-packed as the two-week itinerary in the
French capital: Morgan Wallen, Jane’s Addiction
and Love + Rockets, Ne-Yo, Chris Young, Brian
Regan, Dustin Lynch, Shaggy, Pat Benatar +
Neil Giraldo, Brett Young, A.J. McLean + Joey
Fatone, Hootie & The Blowfish and more.
Day-um!
Also in this issue of Vegas Prime Magazine: Our
favorite places for fried chicken and beer; That’s
Hot! (our tips for can’t-miss events); Celebrity
Takeover by Flamingo headliner Piff; Particle
Ink, Electric Playhouse and The Flyover; hiking,
couples spa packages and Brewing News; Noe
Knows Vegas chatting with Pauly C (Casino-
CompWallet) and The Last Word; and more.
Vegas Prime Magazine loves Las Vegas, so let’s
gather at the starting line and go for the gold.
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas – stay cool and
be cool in this record-setting summer heat with
equally hot attractions.
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Vegas Prime Magazine

By Don Chareunsy
Editor-in-Chief | Vegas Prime Magazine
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THAT’S HOT!
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MORGAN WALLEN
Is there a more popular male singer
out there right now? Maybe Post
Malone, and they have a No. 1
single together with “I Had Some
Help.” Morgan Wallen brings his
“One Night at a Time Tour” to
Allegiant Stadium, and Jelly Roll,
Nate Smith, Bailey Zimmerman and
Ella Langley are his guests. Aug. 8-9.
AllegiantStadium.com
MUSIC IN PRIMM VALLEY
Primm Valley Casino Resort’s music
lineup: UB40 (July 27), Patti LaBelle
(Aug. 10), I Love the ’90s Tour (Sept. 21)
and Flo Rida (Oct. 12). Sounds like a day
or overnight trip is in order with outlet
shopping and dinner pre-concert near the
Nevada-California border.
PrimmValleyResorts.com
MUSIC, MUSIC + MORE MUSIC
We have the details of the jampacked
musical lineup in Las
Vegas these next few weeks: Jane’s
Addiction and Love & Rockets
at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Joey
Fatone and A.J. McLean at The
Venetian, Pat Benatar and Neil
Giraldo at Palms Casino Resort,
Shaggy at Palms Pool – and much,
much more.
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RITA DEANIN ABBEY ART MUSEUM
An under-heralded gem in
Centennial Hills, The Rita Deanin
Abbey Art Museum is worth a
visit to view a vast and glorious
collection of artwork. The artist’s
widower, Dr. Robert Belliveau,
died on July 3, and Vegas Prime
Magazine is planning coverage
of the museum and its legacy.
RitaDeaninAbbeyMuseum.org
THE STEAKHOUSE ISSUE
We featured 50 of our favorite steakhouses in Las Vegas
in the last issue of Vegas Prime Magazine. Our six Prime
Picks: Bavette’s Steakhouse, Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres,
Carversteak, The Steakhouse at Circus Circus, Papi Steak
and Scotch 80 Prime. So many awesome steaks, so little
time! More: VegasPrime.com
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Photo by Jim Decker
OUR FAVORITE THINGS
Vegas Prime Magazine has created lists of our
favorites in Las Vegas, from burgers, doughnuts,
dim sum and buffets to headliner shows, tacos, beer
pubs and fried chicken. We want you to have the best
experience while here, and that means eating well
and playing well. More: VegasPrime.com

OUT +
ABOUT
Legendary lineup
headlines with Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick, Doug E.
Fresh, Public Enemy + Raekwon
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DJ Cassidy, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick
and Doug E. Fresh celebrated the grand
opening of their “Pass the Mic Live!”
Las Vegas residency at Bakkt Theater at
Planet Hollywood on July 6, and Public
Enemy and Raekwon of Wu Tang Clan
joined them as surprise guests.
The succeeding roster of hip-hop
icons was set to include Akon, Jermaine
Dupri, Da Brat, Too $hort and Warren
G for the finale on July 20, making each
show a one-time-only event.
“DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live!”
marks the first Las Vegas residency of
its kind uniting an ensemble of hiphop
legends and channeling the spirit,
showmanship and aesthetic of old world
Las Vegas mainstays including The Rat
Pack, Liberace, Wayne Newton and Elvis
Presley.
The nonstop show featured artists
individually and in unison. Fat Joe’s “All
the Way Up” mashed with Frank Sinatra’s
“That’s Life,” while Ja Rule and Fat Joe’s
“New York” intertwined with Sinatra’s
“Theme From New York, New York.”
Quotes from Las Vegas- and New
York-based films adorned the night’s musical
elements, creating a theatrical backdrop
for the classic hip-hop soundtrack,
while elaborate Art Deco visuals served
as backdrop to the Gatsby-inspired stage.
DJ Cassidy interweaved each artist’s
appearance through a musical journey of
hip-hop and R&B, igniting a singalong on
the Strip. Chuck D united with longtime
partner (and Las Vegas resident) Flavor
Flav for their second U.S. appearance in
seven years, performing a medley of their
hits, including “Fight the Power.”
Raekwon stunned concertgoers with
a medley of more than a dozen solo and
Wu Tang Clan classics. Slick Rick rose from
the ground on a king’s throne, while Doug
E. Fresh wowed the audience with his human
beatbox and a call-and-response. The
night culminated with all five core artists
onstage to perform a never-before-seen
rendition of Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick’s
seminal “Ladi Dadi.”
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Photo by Conor Olmsted
Third Eye Blind charms at
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Frontman Stephan Jenkins and his San
Francisco band Third Eye Blind’s “Summer
Gods” tour stop at BleauLive at Fontainebleau
Las Vegas on June 22 featured many of
the groups hits, including “Semi-Charmed
Life” (from 27 years ago!), “How’s It Going
to Be,” “Jumper” and “Never Let You Go.”
Jenkins, 59, is the only original member
of Third Eye Blind still in the lineup.
He was joined onstage by drummer
Brad Hargreaves, guitarist Kryz Reid,
bassist Alex LeCavalier and keyboardist
Colin Creev at the Las Vegas Strip resort
and casino.
Post-concert, Jenkins was reportedly seen
at the bar inside hotspot steakhouse Papi
Steak just outside the BleauLive theater
entrance. Yellowcard served as the
Saturday evening’s opening act.
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OUT +
ABOUT
Daryl Hall and Elvis
Costello & The Imposters
In a weekend of music at BleauLive
theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas,
Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello & The
Imposters featuring Charlie Sexton
headlined on June 23. Hall and Costello
are both Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
inductees, and singer and guitarist
Sexton joined Costello’s band The
Imposters onstage.
Third Eye Blind and opener Yellowcard
took the stage at BleauLive theater the
previous evening. BleauLive’s upcoming
lineup includes Jane’s Addiction and
Love & Rockets (Aug. 9), Young Miko
(Aug. 10), Hootie & The Blowfish
(Aug. 23-24), Andrew Schulz (Sept. 13),
The Smashing Pumpkins (Sept. 27),
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals
(Sept. 28) and the beginning of Keith
Urban’s residency “High in Vegas”
on Oct. 4.
Photo by Conor Olmsted
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And the music plays on
Chris Janson headlines Downtown Rocks,
FSE’s free concert series
The six-block entertainment district
Fremont Street Experience in Downtown
Las Vegas continued its free concert series
Downtown Rocks with a highly anticipated
performance by country music star Chris
Janson on July 6.
Fans gathered in the summer heat to enjoy
some of Janson’s biggest hits including
“Good Vibes,” “All I Need Is You” and “Buy
Me a Boat.” Money might not buy Janson
happiness, but it will buy him a boat, and
he smartly dressed for the occasion in a
cooling sleeveless T-shirt offsetting his
faded blue jeans.
Fremont Street Experience’s Downtown
Rocks free concert series is set to
continue July 20 with rock artist
Sebastian Bach, famously the frontman
of Skid Row, on The First Street stage.
Photo by Black Raven Films
For more about Fremont Street Experience
and Downtown Rocks, including
the upcoming musical lineup, go to
VegasExperience.com.
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CELEBRITY TAKEOVER
How Flamingo Headliner
THE MAGIC
PIFFDRAGON
met Mr. Piffles 15 years ago
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Courtesy of Piff The Magic Dragon

Mr Piffles is a rescue
dog. Not like Lassie.
There’s not much he
could rescue, is there?
Apart from maybe
a moth with a cough.
What I mean is I rescued
him. Here’s the story:
In August 2008, I was
making my debut at
the Edinburgh Fringe
Festival with my first fulllength
One Dragon Show.
All was well: Houses
were full, reviews were
great, audiences were
happy and yet … I felt
like the show was missing
something. What I needed
was a gimmick.
The venue manager
had a Chihuahua named
Nacho. Nacho was 4
months old, and we got
on like a house on fire.
But in a good way. My
PR suggested that perhaps
Nacho should make
a little cameo in the Piff
show. And so it came
to pass. Nacho stole the
hearts of the audiences,
and I was hooked.
Realizing a dog is for life,
not just for Edinburgh,
I did my due diligence
and researched the upkeep
and maintenance of such
a beast.
The overhead on a Chihuahua
is low. A bag of food
lasts three months. They
are far more loyal than
most of the relationships
I’ve had. And their magic
skills are second to none.
I was committed. And so
I turned to Gumtree the
very next day and found
Mr Piffles’s cry for help.
I set out to the cold, unforgiving
land of Dundee,
Scotland, where Alfie, as
Mr Piffles was formerly
known, was being held
captive.
On first glimpse, I wasn’t
sure he was cut out for
show business. He was
unkempt, mangy, his
eyes crusted over, and an
8-year-old was putting the
boot in on a daily basis.
However, worst case,
I thought, I should at least
get him out of these horrible
conditions, and if it
didn’t work out between
us, I could always rehome
him. I paid £400 (about
$512) in ransom money
and got him the fluff out.
It was a slow process at the
start. He would growl, snap
and bark at children. He
hid under tables. He soiled
more carpets than I had
the capital to replace. I would
drag him through the rain,
swearing under my breath,
as onlookers pointed, laughed
and stared.
But onstage? Onstage, he
shone. From the get-go.
Audiences loved him. And
so I dug in. I took him to the
vets. I fed him properly.
I found a trainer. And slowly
he began to come out of his
shell. His coat began to shine.
His eyes cleared up. His tail
began to wag.
Looking back, it took almost
a year for him to fully settle
in. Now he is without doubt
the greatest decision I have
ever made. He’s a constant
delight, a wonderful companion
and a loyal business
partner. He may be a rescue
dog, but 15 years on and
5,000 shows later, I’m the one
who feels the redemption.
If You Go
7 P.M. DAILY
PiffTheMagicDragon.com
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If You Go
AllegiantStadium.com
Photo by Matt Paskert

‘Last Night’ With
Superstar Twice
Morgan Wallen is at Allegiant Stadium on Aug.
8-9 with Jelly Roll and more
Is there a more popular male singer out there right
now? Maybe Post Malone, and they have a No. 1 single
together with “I Had Some Help.” Morgan Wallen brings
his “One Night at a Time Tour” to Allegiant Stadium on
Aug. 8-9, and Jelly Roll, Nate Smith, Bailey Zimmerman
and Ella Langley are his guests, Smith and Langley both
dates, Jelly Roll on Aug. 8 and Zimmerman on Aug. 9.
Wallen’s third album “One Night at a Time” was released
in March, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and remained
at the top for 12 consecutive weeks, the longest
for a country album in more than 30 years. It is still in
the Top 10 alongside his six-time-platinum ACM Album
of the Year “Dangerous: The Double Album,” Billboard’s
longest-running Top 10 album in history for a solo artist.
“Last Night” was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for 16
weeks, the longest-running No. 1 solo song in Hot 100
history. “Last Night” was the most-streamed song of
the summer and the first country artist to land the top
spot on Spotify’s “Songs of the Summer.” Wallen has
two current hits on country radio: “Everything I Love,”
interpolating The Allman Brothers’s “Midnight Rider,”
and “Thinkin’ Bout Me.”
Wallen continues to shatter records, becoming the
largest weekend ever for Ohio Stadium (surpassing
attendance records previously held by George Strait and
Taylor Swift) and the only act to play twice in one tour.
The East Tennessean has more than 24.5 billion on-demand
streams and nine chart-toppers at country radio.
“I Had Some Help” is currently reigning The Hot 100.
Three dollars of every ticket sold for U.S. dates benefits
The Morgan Wallen Foundation, which supports
programs for youth with a focus on sports and music.
Wallen has supported community revitalization efforts
for ballparks in local neighborhoods in touring cities, and
MWF recently donated $500,000 to Habitat for Humanity
in Tennessee. More: MorganWallenFoundation.org

SHOWTIME
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Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell:
‘We love what we do’
Recording artists who break up while
still ascending are uncommon. The
Police, Nirvana and Jane’s Addiction
are examples of such acts who had
yet to peak but splintered.
The latter was not only improving with
each album. Jane’s Addiction is one of
the bands who laid the groundwork
during the late 1980s, along with The
Pixies, Sonic Youth and The Jesus and
Mary Chain, for the next wave of rock.
Rock is stereotypically a young
man’s game, but Jane’s Addiction
singer-songwriter and frontman Perry
Farrell was pushing 30 – considered
older) in those days – by the time his
alt-rock band broke.
“I’m going to go deep here and say songs are
a man’s take on life,” Farrell said while calling
from his Los Angeles home. “You can write
great songs when you have experience. It’s
about having something to say. Life experiences
give you a viewpoint. A love song written by
one’s experience will top any love song written
just for commerce.
“I had a lot of life experience by the time Jane’s
formed. I came to L.A. as a runaway ... I was
living on instinct. I got the art (gene) from my
mother, and then there were the experiences.
I hung around with cats that were seedy and
some amazing men, as well. I learned the
human condition, and Jane’s songs followed.”
Farrell’s experiences inspired some of Jane’s
finest songs, such as “No One’s Leaving,”

which is a catchy tale of New York diversity, and the
hedonistic epic “Three Days.” And there’s the band’s
eponymous hit “Been Caught Stealing.”
Jane’s Addiction, who perform Aug. 9 at BleauLive at
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, experienced a wild and at
times turbulent initial run from 1986-1991.
However, the original lineup – Farrell, guitarist Dave
Navarro, bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen
Perkins – reunited in 2022.
Farrell, 65, has always been one of the more physical
frontmen and somehow keeps rolling despite his share
of physical issues.
“I have two artificial discs in my neck and arthritis on top
of that,” Farrell said. “It’s from all of the headbanging I’ve
done in my career.
“Being a frontman in a rock band is similar to being a
basketball player. You’re leaping around onstage and
singing from your diaphragm. You can run yourself into
the ground unless you take care of yourself. I can’t tell
you how many bones I’ve broken and how many muscles
I’ve torn.”
But Jane’s Addiction continues to tour. “We love what we
do,” Farrell said. “As long as we continue to enjoy what
we do, we’ll continue to do it.”
Love & Rockets is on the bill with Jane’s Addiction in their
North American tour.
If You Go
8 p.m. Aug. 9 | FontainebleauLasVegas.com
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SHOWTIME
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WynnLasVegas.com

Ne-Yo’s Debut at
Wynn Las Vegas
Hit singer-songwriter is at
Encore Theater on Aug. 7 and 9-10
Three-time Grammy 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.” Ne-Yo
will bring back-to-back performances of his chart-topping
hits to the intimate venue with this only-in-Las
Vegas production on Aug. 7 and 9-10.
The details:
•Show dates: Aug. 7 and 9-10; all shows at 8 p.m.
•Price: Tickets starting at $59.95, plus applicable fees
•Point of purchase: Ticketmaster.com
With more than 23 billion streams worldwide, multi-hyphenate
star and always-stylishly-dressed Ne-Yo has
taken the world by storm since his debut single
“So Sick,” along with global hits including “Sexy Love,”
“Closer,” “Mad” and “Miss Independent,” among many
others.
As a songwriter, Ne-Yo has written hit songs for artists
such as Rihanna, Beyoncé, Celine Dion and Usher, among
others. Known for its intimate atmosphere, Encore
Theater is the perfect location to catch the longtime
Las Vegas resident in his must-watch venue debut.
Courtesy of Ne-Yo/Aeg Presents Las Vegas
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They’re Still
Tearing Up Our Hearts
Joey Fatone of ’N Sync and A.J. McLean of
The Backstreet Boys are bringing their “A
Legendary Night Tour” to The Venetian on
Aug. 2.
“I’ve known A.J. as long as I’ve known
my own band members. We’ve worked
together in the past on one-off projects
here and there but never had the opportunity
to create something together,”
Fatone said. “This tour gives us the
chance to combine the best of both
musical worlds.”
Boyband enthusiasts should prepare
themselves for a night of comedy, music
and conversations of never-before-told
stories from their time on the road.
The duo will perform classic songs and
boyband dances together on one stage
accompanied by a seven-piece live band.
Fatone, a longtime Las Vegas visitor and
headliner, actor, host, Broadway star,
voiceover artist and dancer, hopped on the
phone July 12 to answer questions ahead
of his latest Strip stop and performance.
Joey Fatone, A.J. McLean
bring ‘A Legendary Night’
to The Venetian on Aug. 2
By Don Chareunsy
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Is Fatone surprised at the success of “A
Legendary Night Tour” with McLean?
“Yeah, it’s a really fun thing. It’s really
exciting to see fans of ’N Sync and The Backstreet
Boys together.”
Fatone’s favorite ’N Sync song is an earlier tune titled
“I Thought She Knew,” and his favorite Backstreet Boys
song is “Quit Playing Games With My Heart.”
What does Fatone love about Las Vegas”
“The beautiful people who live outside the Strip, the
residents. The outdoor activities – Mount Charleston,
hiking, snowboarding and skiing. Bars like The Double
Down and restaurants like Marrakech.”
After all these years in the spotlight, is there anything
fans would be surprised to learn about Fatone?
“I’m an open book, but as I’ve gotten older, my
patience is thinner. I know what I want and what I
don’t want not – it’s not a gray area.”
And what would be Fatone’s perfect day off in
Las Vegas?
“Oh my gosh, my perfect day off in Las Vegas,
I would go day drinking, gamble and go see shows
all day long like ‘Absinthe’ and Cirque du Soleil.
No more nightclubs for me (laughs)! A great
dinner, gambling and then call it
a night.”
If You Go
VenetianLasVegas.com

SHOWTIME
Courtesy Chris Young/Aeg Presents Las Vegas
He’s ‘Getting Older’
Chris Young takes the stage at Resorts World on Aug. 10
Country star Chris Young is making his debut at Resorts
World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas with a
one-night-only performance on Aug. 10. On the heels of
his most recent album release, “Young Love & Saturday
Nights” in March, Young will take the stage to perform
his catalog of hits.
With songs like “Getting Older” as a tribute to his father
and “All Dogs Go to Heaven” for canines everywhere,
along with current single “Young Love & Saturday
Nights,” the new album is emotionally, sonically and
stylistically different from anything Young has ever
released. The album also demonstrates Young’s work
as a producer.
With a chart-topping career spanning more than a
decade, Young’s hits include “Tomorrow,” “Gettin’ You
Home (The Black Dress Song),” “Neon,” “I’m Comin’ Over”
and “Famous Friends.” Young’s focus, attention to detail
and traditional country ballads influenced by his
Tennessee roots are sure to translate into an
unforgettable performance at Resorts World.
Young has amassed an impressive list of accomplishments,
including membership in The Grand Ole Opry,
more than 5 billion on-demand streams, 13 career
No. 1 singles, 25 RIAA-certified projects, AMA, CMA
and Grammy nominations and wins for Performance
of the Year and Collaborative Video of the Year at the
CMT Music Awards.
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If You Go
RWLasVegas.com

Photo by Leavitt Wells
‘The Funniest
Standup Alive’
Brian Regan returns to The Venetian
on Aug. 2 and 3
Comedian Brian Regan returns to The Summit Showroom
at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for two additional
weekends in 2024: Aug. 2-3 and Dec. 13-14, with all
shows starting at 9 p.m.
Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Regan is one
of the most respected comedians in the country, with
Vanity Fair calling him “the funniest standup alive”
and Entertainment Weekly calling him “your favorite
comedian’s favorite comedian.”
Having built his 30-plus-year career on the strength of
his material, Regan’s nonstop theater tour continuously
fills the most beautiful venues across North America,
visiting nearly 100 cities each year.
Regan co-stars in three seasons of Peter Farrelly’s TV
series “Loudermilk,” which moved to Netflix on Jan. 1,
ranking in the Top 10 TV shows on Netflix for more than
a month. Farrelly personally cast Regan in the series
alongside Ron Livingston, Anja Savcic, Will Sasso and
Mat Fraser.
A regular on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,”
Regan is the rare guest who the show invites on for two
segments: the performance segment and on the couch
to chat with Fallon. Regan was a regular guest on “The
Late Show With David Letterman,” making
28 appearances on the CBS late-night talk show.
If You Go
VenetianLasVegas.com

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Thinking ’Bout Him
‘Small Town Boy’ Dustin Lynch is at Red Rock
Resort on Aug. 2
Award-winning, platinum-selling country music star
Dustin Lynch is returning to Las Vegas for a performance
at the poolside The Sandbar Stage at Red Rock Resort
on Aug. 2. Lynch has “built one of the most consistent
recording careers in modern country music,” Billboard
said, achieving eight No. 1 hits, four Top Five albums and
10 gold- and platinum-certified singles and tallying more
than 5.4 billion global streams.
His sixth studio album, “Killed the Cowboy” from Broken
Bow Records, was released on Sept. 29. The follow-up
to “Blue in the Sky,” which delivered the history-making
platinum, six-week No. 1 “Thinking ’Bout You” (featuring
MacKenzie Porter) – the most-played song at country
radio in 2022 landing at No. 1 on the Mediabase and #2
on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts – also
featured top single “Stars Like Confetti” and hit “Party
Mode.”
Since his platinum breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in
2012, Lynch has headlined venues and toured with country’s
biggest names including Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia
Line, Brad Paisley and Kane Brown. The Tennessee native
has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry
member, as well as nominations for the Academy of
Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard
Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards and CMT Music
Awards.
Tickets are standing room only, and guests younger than
21 must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older.
More: StationCasinosLive.com and Ticketmaster.com.
If You Go
RedRockResort.com
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It wasn’t him
Reggae and dancehall legend Shaggy to
perform at Palms Pool on Aug. 2
Grammy Award-winning reggae icon Shaggy is performing
at Palms Pool at Palms Casino Resort on Aug. 2.
Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show is scheduled to start
at 9 p.m. The concert by Shaggy, whose hits include
“Boombastic,” “It Wasn’t Me,” “Angel,” “Oh Carolina” and
“Hey Sexy Lady,” is ages 21+.
Born Orville Richard Burrell and raised in Kingston,
Jamaica, Shaggy got his start as an MC in New York
City’s dancehall scene soon after moving to Brooklyn in
his teens. Not long after serving four years in the U.S.
Marines (including two tours of duty in the Middle East
as part of Operation Desert Storm), he signed his first
record deal and scored a global crossover smash with
“Oh Carolina.”
As the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in music
history, Shaggy has sold more than 40 million album
units to date in addition to landing eight singles on the
Billboard Hot 100 and seven albums on the Billboard
200 (including four in the Top 40). He has received two
Grammys and is among the top three streamed reggae
artists of all time on Spotify.
The award-winning singer-songwriter has long used his
platform to strengthen his community and homeland.
In 2009, he established the Shaggy Make a Difference
Foundation and organized the first of many Shaggy &
Friends benefit concerts, which to date have raised
millions for the Bustamante Children’s Hospital, the
Caribbean’s only English-speaking children’s hospital
located in Kingston.
“I always try to bring the fun when I’m performing and
keep everything very lighthearted and joyous,” Shaggy
says. “I think my purpose and my job is to bring joy to as
many people as I can, and I want that to resonate within
all of the music that I create.”
If You Go
Palms.com

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They Belong Together
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are returning to Pearl Concert Theater on Aug. 2
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are returning to Pearl
Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort for the third
year in a row on Aug. 2.
In a pop culture world defined by perpetual changes,
the partnership of singer-songwriter Pat Benatar and
producer-musician and husband Neil Giraldo has been a
potent, steadfast union that has soared to the top of the
charts and into fans’ hearts on their own terms.
Benatar’s vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along
with Giraldo’s artistry as a guitarist, producer and
songwriter, forged the chemistry and sound that created
rock hits including “We Belong,” “Invincible,” “Love Is a
Battlefield,” “Promises in the Dark,” “We Live For Love”
“Heartbreaker” and “Hell Is for Children.”
Their achievements are a testament to their vision.
Benatar and Giraldo have created two multiplatinum, five
platinum and three gold albums and 19 Top 40 hits.
They have sold more than 36 million records worldwide
and won an unprecedented four consecutive Grammy
Awards.
They also have won three American Music Awards, a
People’s Choice Award, a 2008 induction into the Long Island
Music Hall of Fame and most recently became Rock
& Roll Hall of Fame inductees. The couple wed in 1982.
If You Go
Palms.com
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In Case You Didn’t Know
Brett Young makes his debut at Resorts World on Aug. 2
Country music continues to reign supreme at Resorts
World Las Vegas as country pop singer-songwriter
Brett Young will have his venue debut at Resorts World
Theatre on Aug. 2, and he will be joined by country-pop
singer-songwriter MacKenzie Porter.
Young’s authentic lyrics mixed with his West
Coast-Southern sound, dubbed “Caliville,” continue to
capture the hearts of fans. Beginning with his self-titled
debut in 2017, Young catapulted to stardom with a streak
of seven No. 1 hits, multiplatinum singles including “In
Case You Didn’t Know” and “Mercy.”
Young went on to be named the ACM’s New Male Artist
of the Year and ASCAP’s Country Songwriter-Artist of
the Year. He debuted atop the Billboard Country Albums
chart with his gold-certified “Ticket to L.A.,” and his
platinum self-titled debut dominated the Top 20 on the
Country Albums chart for 37 weeks.
Anaheim-Calif.-born Young has had more than 8.1 billion
global streams to date, and his fourth studio album,
“Across the Sheets,” and the accompanying music video
for his newest single “Dance With You,” are out now.
Porter is a Canadian country singer-songwriter and
actress who has released two albums and achieved four
Canada Country No. 1 hits with “About You,” “These Days,”
“Seeing Other People” and “Pickup.” She is featured on
Dustin Lynch’s No. 1 song “Thinking ’Bout You.”
If You Go
RWLasVegas.com

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They Only Wanna Be With You
Hootie & The Blowfish headline Fontainebleau for two performances
Hootie & the Blowfish are bringing their “Summer Camp
With Trucks Tour” to BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau
Las Vegas for two nights on Aug. 3 and 4. With the
rich, bluesy vocals of Darius Rucker and harmonies of
guitarist Mark Bryan, bassist Dean Felber and drummer
Jim “Soni” Sonefeld, Hootie & the Blowfish have sold
more than 25 million records.
Their infectious melodies hit the airwaves in 1994 with
hits including “Hold My Hand,” “Let Her Cry” and “Only
Wanna Be With You.” The quartet met at the University
of South Carolina where endless gigs at frat houses and
local bars built major local buzz. Their blend of pop, folk,
blues, soul and rock made them difficult to pigeonhole
but easily accessible to the masses.
Atlantic Records signed them and released “Cracked
Rear View” in 1994. The album had been out for six
months before the band played on “The Late Show With
David Letterman,” which sent sales skyrocketing, and
their album eventually landing at No. 1 on Billboard.
“Cracked Rear View” and the band won two Grammys,
an MTV Video Music Award, Billboard Music Award and
People’s Choice Awards. “Cracked Rear View” also
earned the band Billboard’s Band of the Year Award in
1996 and the RIAA’s Diamond Award for sales of more
than 10 million units. At 21x platinum, “Cracked Rear
View” remains among the Top 10 bestselling studio
albums in music history.
The band took a break from full-time touring in 2007,
reuniting annually for philanthropic events while
pursuing solo projects (Rucker has become a country
superstar). 2019 was the band’s first full-time touring
year in more than a decade as they embarked on the
sold-out “Group Therapy Tour” in support of “Imperfect
Circle,” released in 2019 under Universal Music Group’s
Capitol Nashville.
If You Go
FontainebleauLasVegas.com
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Fab Four in Paris
Las Vegas Aces’ Wilson, Gray, Young, Plum going for GOLD
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By Ed Condran

It’s a good hand for
the Las Vegas Aces,
who are sending
four players to the
Summer Olympics
in Paris, France.
USA Basketball
announced that
The Aces’ Chelsea
Gray, Kelsey Plum,
A’ja Wilson and
Jackie Young are part of the 2024 USA
Basketball Women’s National Team.
The talent-laden squad will compete at
the 2024 Paris Olympic Games set for
July 26 to Aug. 11 in the French capital.
The four Aces will play with Napheesa
Collier (Minnesota Lynx), Kahleah
Cooper (Phoenix Mercury), Brittney
Griner (Phoenix Mercury), Sabrina
Ionescu (New York Liberty), Jewell
Loyd (Seattle Storm), Diana Taurasi
(Phoenix Mercury) and Alyssa Thomas
(Connecticut Sun).
The U.S. squad is a dream team that
possesses a combined 15 Olympic gold
medals, 18 FIBA World Cup titles and 55
WNBA All-Star appearances. The team
also includes eight WNBA champions
and three WNBA MVPs. The Aces are
the current and back-to-back WNBA
champions.
“We have selected a team that we are
confident will represent our country
to the highest standard in Paris,” USA
Basketball Women’s National Team
Committee Chairwoman Jen Rizzotti
said.
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“Basketball in the United States boasts unparalleled
depth, making this a challenging and competitive
process. The commitment these athletes have shown
to USA Basketball is unmatched, and I look forward to
watching them take on the world in Paris.”
Wilson, as usual, will be a focal point during the Olympic
Games. The two-time MVP is counted on to make a
huge impact. Wilson is typically up to the task. Wilson
recently passed Sophia Young Malcolm’s franchise
record of 4,300 points. Wilson is proud to be the Aces’
points leader.
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“It means the world,” Wilson told ESPN
post-game. “It’s a special moment.”
Ever the team player, Wilson was unaware
that she was about to become
the leader in points.
“I didn’t even know, honestly,
until about the third quarter. Sydney
(Colson) actually told me, she was
like, ‘Come on, this is your chance, you
don’t want to do it away, you want to
do it at home.’ And I was like, ‘That is
right.’ ”
Wilson and her Olympic teammates
– among them Aces’
teammate Plum, who has 2020
Olympic gold from the debut of
Women’s 3x3 Basketball – will
have to do it away as the squad
hopes to bring gold back to the
United States. Expectations will be high.
The U.S. Women's Basketball team is one of the most
dominant in all Olympic sports, with a 70-3 record in Olympic
play, and a record seven consecutive titles. They have no
Olympic losses since 1992 and no losses in any tournament
since 2006.
More, including the schedule: Olympics.com

Courtesy of Particle Ink
PARTICLE INK
House of Shattered Prisms offers
a new dimension The Luxor
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Particle Ink: House of Shattered Prisms
opened April 20 at The Luxor, beckoning
3D beings to step into a new dimension
for an out-of-this-world adventure that
unlocks imagination and sparks child-like
wonder. Particle Ink offers two choose-yourown-adventure
experiences: Wanderlust,
a daytime, self-exploratory exhibit, and
Particle Ink, a performance-based show in
the evening.
Wanderlust is a self-guided, daytime
attraction that invites guests to explore the
mystical and interactive universe of Particle Ink
at their own pace. To be fully immersed, visitors
are encouraged to download the Particle Ink app
on their mobile device and bring headphones to
unlock even more magic. The experience is open
to guests ages 6 and older and ends at 5 p.m.
Particle Ink: Beginning at 7 p.m., the story
of Particle Ink unfolds in a fully immersive
show as dynamic live performers, acrobatics
and street dance blend with magical
technology in a 75-minute journey of light,
ink and creativity. Particle Ink transports
guests into a universe while blurring the
lines between reality and imagination and
envelops them in a mix of entertainment and
technology. The show is open to guests ages
13 and older.
All guests younger than 16 must be
always accompanied by an adult for both
experiences. Particle Ink plays 7 p.m.
Mondays and Wednesdays and 7 and 9:30
p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. There is no show
on Tuesdays. Wanderlust is open from 11
a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
IF YOU GO
Wednesdays - Mondays
11 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Tuesdays
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas
ParticleInk.com/LV

Electric Playhouse at The Forum Shops merges digital,
physical world with games, experiences
Electric Playhouse is a new, 10,000-square-foot social
gaming destination, now open on the terrace level at
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, merging the digital
and physical world with dozens of motion-activated
games and experiences in seven areas designed to
connect people.
Electric Playhouse lures visitors – solo, pairs and groups
of up to 40 – into a world where their bodies become
the controllers, encouraging active play and healthy
movement. Without the need for headsets or gadgets,
the walls and floors inside Electric Playhouse spring to
life and respond to players’ actions.

Courtesy Of 961 Interactive
“With our doors officially open, we’re bringing a new
level of excitement and engagement to the Las Vegas
Strip through active play and healthy movement,”
says Brandon Garrett, CEO and co-founder of the
family-friendly Electric Playhouse.
“Visitors of all ages can now discover the magic of
motion-activated games and experiences while
creating unforgettable memories.” Garrett hopes
Electric Playhouse’s liquor license will be approved
soon, possibly by the end of July.
Using proprietary body-mapping technology and
motion sensors with its own original collection of
games, Electric Playhouse offers an engaging and
sociable gaming experience. The venue is equipped
with a network of sensors that generate a real-time
point cloud, enabling precise tracking of individuals
and large groups throughout the facility.
Electric Playhouse’s games include Guacamole and
Light Hockey and an outdoor patio. Also this summer,
Electric Playhouse plans to introduce its
upscale-themed dining experiences with curated
menus, drink pairings and guest celebrity chefs.
This is the second location of Electric Playhouse;
the first opened in Albuquerque in 2021.
If You Go
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
More: ElectricPlayhouse.com

Empowering
Legacy
Celebrating the
Life’s Work of a
Passionate Artist.
RESERVE
YOUR TIME
By appointment
only, a typical visit
is two hours. Scan
the code to book
your tickets.
5850 North Park Street,
Las Vegas, NV 89149
(702) 658-5097
rdamuseum.org
info@rdamuseum.org
By Appointment Only
Mon.-Wed. Closed
Thurs.-Sun. 10:00am-5:00pm

By Jen Avison Smith
Flyover
Fun
Attraction is perfect for exploring the world, achieving brief escapism or both
Thrill rides come in all shapes and sizes on the Las
Vegas Strip. Some go fast and some fly high, while others
create unmatched sensory displays that please all ages.
Flyover Las Vegas is one such attraction, a perfect mix
of adventure and scenery in a multisensory experience
stretching across a 65-foot screen and enhanced with
motion seats.
Courtesy of Pursuit, the international hospitality resource
that offers unforgettable experiences through the gaze of
these iconic destinations, Flyover Las Vegas is perfect for
exploring the world, achieving brief escapism or both.
DAILY SHOW SPECIALS
Beyond occasional specials, like collaborations with the
Vegas Golden Knights and The Jonas Brothers, each day
offers rotating delights among several shows.
Current show offerings include:
Wonders of the American West: Get transported right
out of town with the scenic wonders of our corner of the
country. From the dusty splendor of desert landscapes to
the great city of Las Vegas itself, viewers can see it all.
LEGENDARY ICELAND: Get ready to experience the magic
of this remote and stunning European island. Led by
creatures of legend, Flyover’s Iceland journey traverses
every type of landscape Iceland contains.
WINDBORNE: Call of the Canadian Rockies: Mountains,
lakes, forests and an abundance of wildlife make this a
scenic ride for nature lovers of all likes. Enjoy the splendor
of Canada’s most famous landscapes during this ride.
Believe Chicago: Flyover’s newest installment takes riders
over The Windy City. Action-packed views of Chicago’s
stunning architecture and diverse neighborhoods – and, of
course, glimpses of The Bean – bring a fresh perspective
to big-city fun.
Naturally, the adjacent Flyover attractions live in Canada,
Iceland and Illinois.

Soar through the world with Flyover from 9 a.m. to
9 p.m. daily on the Las Vegas Strip nestled next to
Hard Rock Cafe.
Credit: Flyover Las Vegas
SIP ON ADVENTURE
Seeing as this is Las Vegas, libations can end the ride – or
find the courage to suspend several feet in the air. Flyover
offers a full bar complete with themed drinks in the
waiting area, matching the rides with specialty selections
crafted by a cool team of bartenders.
Colorful cocktails from The Lost Cactus bar include a
smoky Iceland Fire & Ice with a rocky sugar rim and dry
ice topping, or a Sin City Cocktail with Empress 1908 Gin,
grapefruit juice, lime juice, lychee syrup and prosecco.
Special details live in drinks like Canadian Sky featuring
cotton candy atop Empress gin, St-Germain, lime juice and
club soda. Mocktails for those abstaining from alcohol are
available in equally vibrant shades.
ICONIC CROSSOVERS
Flyover Las Vegas is always expanding its reach, with
partnerships that play to local strengths. Now for a limited
time, another local staple is swooping in for a partnership
with Flyover. The Mob Museum is part of the Flyover fun,
offering discounts to the four airborne attractions with
every museum ticket purchase, to diversify tourist visits.
Another fun addition is Blue Man Group, a longtime legend
in the Las Vegas show scene. Visitors receive 25% off
a Flyover ticket with proof of purchase to see Blue Man
Group. Sites like Tix4Vegas.com are recommended for
purchase.
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Hiking in Red Rock Canyon
By Todd Schacherl
Red Rock Canyon
is a jewel that is
only 20 minutes
from the Las
Vegas Strip and
has much to
offer in the way
of hiking, scrambling,
biking and
climbing.
Turtlehead
This is the most touristy
hike in Red Rock and
starts from the Sandstone
Quarry in Red Rock. It’s
about 4 miles round trip,
and while the view from
the top is the best part of
the hike, the hike can be
steep and cross scree.
Bridge Mountain
This is the crown jewel
of Red Rock Canyon.
Depending on where one
starts, the hike is anywhere
from about 6 miles
out and back to 16 miles.
Most people take
a 4x4 up Rocky Gap Road
to the trailhead. From
there, it’s about a 6-mile
out-and-back trip.
Calico Basin
This is part of the free area of Red Rock and
a residential area. There are two areas where
most folks start their hikes: Red Springs
picnic area and the Kraft Mountain parking
lot. There are literally hundreds of scrambling
obstacles in this area, but you will probably
need to hike with someone who knows where
they are going to find them. The adventurous
soul can just start climbing and look for fun
stuff to do.
Oak Creek
From the Oak Creek parking lot, which is
a dirt road and dirt parking lot, the peaks of
Oak Creek Peak, Juniper Peak, Rainbow Peak
and Gunsight Notch are all accessible. These
hikes are not for beginners, and hiking with
someone who knows these routes will make
them safe and enjoyable.
Pine Creek
There are more than five peaks accessible
from this parking lot in Red Rock. If peak
bagging is your goal, then hiking with
someone who knows the routes is
a must. If hiking Fern Canyon,
one of the true gems in
Red Rock, that is accessible
without a guide, but
there is some
route finding
that must be
done.

Photos by Todd Schacherl
Willow Springs Loop
This area has petroglyphs, mines, springs,
stone cabins and several environmental zones
in this 7-mile loop hike.
Red Springs
This is in Calico Basin and is very popular for
folks who want a short hike and a big bang for
your buck. It’s very popular for picnics and
barbecues. It has a boardwalk that goes to the
Red Spring, as well as some petroglyphs.
First Creek
This trailhead is outside the Red Rock loop
and can be a little dicey when it comes to your
vehicle. Break-ins do happen here. But the
reward is usually there is a lot of water once
you traverse the desert approach. There is
also a grotto that when full of water is quite
the site with a waterfall pouring into a pool.
Where to Connect
Finding people for these routes is easier
than one might think. Meetup.com, and
specifically Meetup.com/VegasHikers,
is a great resource to join hikes with folks
who know where they are going. There
are more than 27,000 members with
events of varying degrees of skill levels
and multiple events daily. It’s the most
active group on Meetup.com. Activities
include hiking, scrambling, backpacking,
camping, kayaking, canyoneering and
climbing. Oh, and it’s free. Just sign up.
Kraft Mountain
Kraft Mountain is in the Calico Basin area and
the big pink and white mountain to the north.
This also has lots of scrambling opportunities,
but even the loop around the mountain has a
lot to offer. Go clockwise for a tough start up
what locals call Hell Hill or Five Stop Hill. Go
counterclockwise for a nice easy hike around
the mountain. The loop is about 3 miles.

LAS VEGAS is known
around the world as an
adult playground offering
a plethora of entertainment
options from worldclass
casinos to high-end
nightclubs. But beyond the
glitz and glamour, Las
Vegas also
serves as a major
hub for conventions
and tradeshows.
So why do people
flock to Sin City
for business and
pleasure?
Adult performer
CHRISTIANA CINN
reveals one of her top
tradeshows in Las Vegas
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One of the main reasons people travel here for conventions is the city’s unrivaled
infrastructure and amenities. With more than 11 million square feet of convention
space, Las Vegas boasts some of the largest and most technologically advanced
conference facilities in the world. From the Las Vegas Convention Center to
Mandalay Bay, there is no shortage of options for hosting large-scale events.
In addition to the impressive facilities, Las Vegas offers a wide range of
accommodations to suit every budget and preference. Whether attendees
are looking for luxury suites on the Strip or more affordable options off
the beaten path, there is no shortage of hotels and resorts. This makes
it easy for conventiongoers to find lodging that meets their needs and
allows them to relax and unwind after a long day of meetings and
networking.
One of my favorite Las Vegas tradeshows is The Champs Expo,
which takes place July 23-26. I’m a big fan of all the new healing-type
supplements this expo is the first to show to market. One brand is
from a close friend of mine, Danny Way, who created the kratom
brand Element 115 Botanicals. Way, the iconic skateboarder and
visionary entrepreneur, is showcasing kratom at The Champs Expo.
With a reputation for pushing boundaries and breaking barriers,
Way has ventured into the realm of health and wellness with his
premium kratom products. Attendees at the expo can interact
with Way, learn about his brand and experience firsthand
the benefits of his kratom offerings. Kratom is a tropical
tree native to Southeast Asia, and it is a supplement that is
sold as an energy booster, mood lifter, pain reliever and
remedy for the symptoms of quitting opioids.
Way’s presence at Champs adds a dynamic and exciting
element to the event, underscoring the increasing popularity
and versatility of kratom in the industry. Element 115 Super
Charged Mints have quickly become a staple in my
daily routine, especially during my busiest days.
These mints not only provide a boost of energy and
pain relief but also have a positive impact on my
mood and overall well-being.
I cannot recommend this brand enough for anyone
looking for a convenient and effective way to stay
energized and focused throughout the day. Give Element
115 Super Charged Mints a try and experience the
difference they can make in your daily life.
Christiana Cinn is a four-time Penthouse cover model
and frequent adult performer in Las Vegas. Las Vegas
is one of her Top 10 cities to perform and visit. Cinn is
a foodie at heart and appreciates superior quality and
creativity. Cinn also loves sour licorice and No Doubt
and enjoys natural mineral spas in nature.

TIME TO DINE
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Top Spots
for Beer
National Beer Day is Aug. 2, but do you really
need an excuse to toss back a cold one or four –
especially in this summer heat? Here are Vegas
Prime Magazine’s picks for the best places for
drinking beer in town:
595 Craft & Kitchen
This gastropub has great food and amazing
beer. Local beers are always on rotation
here. Sours, pilsners, IPAs and lagers. Make
sure you try the fried devil eggs … delicioso!
595CraftandKitchen.com
Atomic Tavern
Atomic Tavern is a dimly lit and sparsely populated
locals spot right next door to a barber
on Third and Imperial in Downtown Las Vegas.
No frills and those easy to drink lagers. Cheap,
as well. Facebook.com/AtomicTavern.LV
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Beer Park
A glassed-in rooftop grill on the second floor
at Paris Las Vegas, Beer Park has a view of the
Bellagio Fountains and Las Vegas Strip that
equals the beer and beer-based menu served
at communal tables with TV sports, DJs and
games. BeerPark.com
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#PrimePicks
Beer Zombies Brewing Co.
If you love craft beer, this is the spot to be –
with locations in Las Vegas, Summerlin and
Boulder City. From Mexican lager to Zombie
Duck Hunter IPA, there is something for every
craft beer lover. If you can’t find something on
the board, they keep two fridges full of beer
cans from local breweries and imports as a
backup. God of Thunder is a go-to; careful,
though, it’s 9.0%. TheBeerZombies.com
Big Dog’s Brewing Co.
Trust us: This is worth a trip off the Strip.
Homemade bites like beer cheese dip, signature
brew labels and a dog-friendly patio make
Big Dog’s a destination for cicerones to enjoy
bona fide Las Vegas beer. BigDogsBrews.com
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BrewDog Las Vegas
Two floors of craft beer paradise, including
a rooftop bar with spectacular views of The
Strip, the Scottish brewery chain also features
regular guest brews and a games area. Burgers,
pizza and chicken wings are menu standouts.
BrewDog.com
Double Down Saloon
Double Down Saloon on Paradise is the place
for light, easy-to-drink lagers. It is a Las Vegas
landmark that embodies grit and punk. It
is a grimy Mecca and must-visit for anyone
with an ounce of counterculture in their soul.
DoubleDownSaloon.com.

Fired Up
for Fried
Chicken
National Beer Day is Aug. 2, and
delicious fried chicken is a perfect
pairing. Here are Vegas Prime
Magazine’s favorites for fried chicken
in Las Vegas (we love the chains, too
– Popeyes, Church’s, Jollibee and KFC
– and we’re including fried chicken
iterations because we can):
BB.Q Chicken
BBQChicken.com
BB.Q Chicken on South Rainbow
in Chinatown’s Shanghai
Plaza is a Korean fried
chicken (the other KFC) place
that has all kinds of sweet and
tangy flavors to put on wings
and half birds, not to mention
their original fried chicken
with no sauce is as good as
it gets.
Fin & Feathers
FinAndFeathers
Restaurants.com
Fin & Feathers in The Arts
District in Downtown Las
Vegas has a great soul food
take on Southern fried
chicken. Savory and seasoned
perfectly. Order it
with mashed red potatoes
and macaroni and cheese.
Yum!
Flippin’ Good Chicken,
Burgers, Beer
FlippingGood.com
Flippin’ Good Chicken,
Burgers, Beer on Fremont
East in Downtown Las
Vegas has the best spicy
fried chicken sandwich
ever. They really nail the
Nashville Spicy chicken
vibes. And the website is a
cool name.
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#PrimePicks
Jong-Ro Chicken
JongRoChicken.com
Jong-Ro Chicken is a Korean
fried chicken spot on Spring
Mountain that transports
diners directly to Seoul.
Light, crispy and perfectly
fried, each bite of chicken
is balanced beyond belief.
Their sauces are also out
of this world, and the side
dishes are authentic and
delicious
Two Sisters Broasted
Chicken and Ribs
TwoSistersBroasted
ChickenandRibs.com
Off the beaten path, Two
Sisters Broasted Chicken
and Ribs is in Sky Canyon.
Order the chicken with
mashed potatoes, gravy and
green beans. The flavor is
outstanding, and everything
is homemade.
Yardbird Table &
Kitchen
RunChickenRun.com
Founder John Kunkel’s
traditional Southern eatery
in The Venetian is known
for themed decor, fried
chicken and waffles, grits,
craft cocktails and more.
The 27-hour brined fried
chicken, dredged in Kunkel’s
grandma’s secret spice
blend, is a must-order
And don’t forget Blue
Ribbon Brasserie in The
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas,
Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas in
The Linq Promenade and
the appetizer fried chicken
skins at Carson Kitchen in
Downtown Las Vegas.
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By Bob Barnes
Free the Whales Coming to Las Vegas
One of the most sought-after beer festivals is
coming to Las Vegas for the first time: Free the
Whales on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4-8 p.m. at
Beer Zombies Brewing. Named for the term
whale – something unique, rare or not seen
before – what began as a rare beer bottle share
event in Florida in 2016 by founder Kris Moreno
has reaped a reputation for featuring the best
beers in the nation.
Different from nearly all other beer fests, the
breweries are hand selected by Moreno and fest
host Beer Zombies owner Chris Jacobs. Brewers
are tasked with bringing their very best beers
to be served by the brewers themselves, giving
attendees the opportunity to interact with their
brewing heroes.
“I want to take beer fests out of parking lots
and make it an event,” Jacobs says. “This will
be an experience with live music, DJs, zombies
wrestling in a ring, characters in costume and
multiple food trucks.”
Seventy-five breweries have been invited, such
as the renowned 3 Floyds, Great Notion and
Russian River; and Angry Chair will brew a barrel-aged
imperial stout with cocoa nibs, vanilla
beans and strawberries to be served exclusively
in the VIP section of the festival.
Eventbrite.com/free-the-whales-beerfest-tickets
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Any brewer would be thrilled to win just one
coveted medal at one of the world’s two most
respected professional brewing competitions:
the Great American Beer Festival and World
Beer Cup. One of our local brewers, Dave
Pascual, who I dub “The Michael Phelps of
Nevada brewers,” has the distinction of having
garnered more major medal wins than
any other brewer in the history of Nevada,
with 13 GABF and three WBC awards.
The 45-year-old is entering his 20th year of
brewing. Pascual got the brewing bug while
at UNLV in the 1990s taking an elective class
on beer taught by Michael Ferguson, Barley’s
Brewing Brewmaster at the time. Pascual
went on to apprentice under Ferguson before
landing a brewing job at Chicago Brewing,
where he would brew for 10 years and rack
up several brewing competition medals before
taking his current head brewer position
at Big Dog’s Brewing nearly nine years ago.
When asked how he comes up with his
recipes, Pascual said, “Trial and error and
being honest with myself when something
doesn’t work and learning from mistakes. I
also get ideas by trying other beers brewed
by respected brewers.”
Pascual said his favorite beers to drink and
brew are lagers. A fun lager he’s brewing
soon is a Festbier (like a Märzen but lighter
hued) to be unveiled for the first time at the
brewery’s annual DOGtoberfest celebration
Oct. 26. | BigDogsBrews.com
In this recurring feature, we spotlight
establishments that appreciate our local
breweries enough to serve only beer made
in Nevada. Situated next to The Strat down
the street from The Arts District (the main
brewing hub of Las Vegas), the newly
opened Atomic Golf is set in a massive
space covering four floors and encompassing
99,000 square feet, 15,000 of which are
devoted to golfing exploits.
As drinking beer traditionally goes handin-hand
with golf, it’s fitting the facility
is equipped with six bars, including the
Tap Room & Bar, which offers a 100% local
draft beer lineup of 15 beers you pour
yourself. The rotating selection includes
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Able Baker Atomic Duck, Big Dog’s
Red Hydrant English Brown Ale,
Hudl High Hatter American Pale
Wheat, Lovelady Paleo Porter and
Mojave Sinamon Toast Crunch
Cream Ale. | AtomicGolf.com

Time for Two
For serenity with your special someone, these are
the best spas for couples who can’t bear to be apart
By Emmy Kasten
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CANYON RANCH
AT THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
CanyonRanch.com
This award-winning wellness mecca has an
extensive list of options to unwind with your
partner. In addition to their signature, stone
and deep-tissue massages, the spa offers
indulgent packages like the Couples Retreat
for the ultimate escape. For 100 heavenly
minutes, you and your partner will unwind in
the private couples’ ritual room for a relaxing
scalp massage, full-body exfoliation, shower,
a romantic bath and full-body massage.
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RED ROCK SPA BY WELL
& BEING AT RED ROCK RESORT
RR-Spa.com
Located 25 minutes away from the Strip, the
Red Rock Spa by Well & Being in Summerlin
is a tranquil respite. At this Zen retreat,
couples can enjoy massages and select body
treatments side-by-side in one of the three
couples’ suites. Before or after their services,
lovers can order a light meal in the co-ed
lounge or a cabana alongside the outdoor spa
pool where they can linger all day.
SPA AQUAE AT JW MARRIOTT
LAS VEGAS RESORT & SPA
Marriott.com
LAPIS SPA & WELLNESS
AT FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
FontainebleauLasVegas.com
As the newest spa on the Strip, this state-ofthe-art
oasis has multiple co-ed areas where
you can steam, sauna and jacuzzi with your
partner pre- and post-treatment. But for
more privacy, the spa has many private suites
to select complete with their own shower,
relaxation area and restroom. All of their
massage options are available as couples’
treatments, but their packages like Forever
Grounded and Love in Bloom include extra
touches not found elsewhere on their menu.
For a perfect refuge from busy schedules,
look no further than this off the Strip retreat
that focuses on the healing powers of water.
Couples can reconnect and rejuvenate with
a choice of modalities including Deep Tissue,
Swedish, Cupping, CBD Vitality and more. Afterwards,
they can continue to unwind in the
shaded outdoor Hydra Lounge surrounded
by lush greenery, a hydrotherapy pool and
cascading waterfalls – without a slot machine
in sight.
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ARIA SPA & SALON AT ARIA
Aria.MGMResorts.com
When it comes to finding ways to indulge
together, few places can match Aria Spa &
Salon, which also happens to be the largest
Forbes Five-Star spa in the world. Here, there
are co-ed facilities and a spacious waiting
room where couples can unwind hand-inhand
before a relaxing couples’ massage. For
more together time, the real gem is the infinity
edge therapy pool with Las Vegas’s only co-ed
spa balcony that overlooks the property’s
three pools.

NOE
KNOWS
VEGAS
I’m Noe Alarcon, and I’ve lived in
Las Vegas since 1981. I know
Las Vegas, I love Las Vegas, and I
hope, through Noe Knows Vegas,
to share interesting anecdotes
about The Entertainment Capital
of the World, my home for more
than four decades now.
In Conversation With Pauly C, aka
CasinoCompWallet
Vegas Prime Magazine Publisher
Jamal Parker, Vegas Prime Magazine
Editor-in-Chief Don Chareunsy and
yours truly sat down with Pauly C, aka
CasinoCompWallet, on July 10, and we
asked the popular and fascinating
social media influencer (Instagram,
TikTok) questions.
Here are some highlights of the
conversation in which Paul Cantino
was animated, opinionated and
refreshingly real:
Who is Pauly C? Is Pauly C
a character? Is Pauly C real?
No, that’s actually me. I’m a
compulsive gambler. I was born with
a genetic mutation called CCAATT.
My whole life, I’ve been chasing
dopamine. … I’ve always done two
things – the gambling thing and the
sex thing.
I got into a monogamous relationship
seven years ago, and it completely
obviated the sex thing. It’s been a
nightmare. … This is the real me. I’ve
been a lunatic my whole life. I wasn’t
born equal; I was born damaged.
I’ve watched your posts. I’ve been
watching for a while. You often give
great tips, odd, bets and plays. You’re
a compulsive gambler. What are your
go to games?
Gambling is medicine for me. I need to
get my medicine. I have limited funds.
I’m failing financially. How do I get my
medicine? The cheapest way possible.
I have to play the smart games. The
two smartest games are blackjack
and craps.
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… My luck turned in 2022. I ended the
year with a $16,000 profit. This
is after losing $400,000. In 2023,
I won $190,000, and it really fueled
my social media. This year, I’m
down $109,000, and I’m a dead man
walking.
You have CasinoCompWallet. A lot of
your experiences come from gaming?
I drove across the country in 2019. I
was working for Google and making
a lot of money. I guess I was looking
for trouble. I returned to New York
to mailer, mailer, mailer and thought
there must be an electronic solution
to this. Long story short, I wasted
$450,000, my life savings, on Casino-
CompWallet. Now a couple casinos are
interested in CompWallet.
What took you so long to get to Las
Vegas?
I first came to Las Vegas at 23 with
$1,300. It was gone in two days.
I stayed at The Hacienda.
Are you surprised by the success
you’ve had on social media?
There are no words for the level of
shock. You have to understand, I’m
a nerdy guy, and, believe it or not, I’m
an introvert. I’m extroverted right
now because we’re talking about
something I love.
I’m going broke. I’m not making
money doing this. But my mom used
to say hope springs eternal. This
morning, I had a conference call with
Norwegian Cruise Lines. They want to
do a Vegas Pauly C cruise. Maybe I’ll
make a few dollars off this? I’m not
really successful at this at all. But I
keep thinking maybe I will be.
What is the biggest misconception
about you?
People don’t understand that a lot of
this stuff I do is very painful. It was
very painful to go into The Fontainebleau
opening night and say, “Fail.” I’m
acutely aware of all the employees,
I’m acutely aware of all the investors,
I’m acutely aware of everything that
is painful about me knowing this is a
disaster and a fail.
What do you like about Las Vegas?
It’s my medicine. It’s as simple as
that. It’s like asking a diabetic what
they like about insulin. I need it every
… I could probably go a week without
gambling, but after a couple of
weeks, I like to get back to blackjack
or craps or maybe bet on a game.
I’m not 100% thrilled about what
I’m doing right now because I don’t
need this 24/7, but the problem is my
conscientious nature means that …
social media is a business. Imagine
having a bagel shop or a laundromat
and not showing up for work. If you’re
conscientious, you feel terrible.
So if I don’t show up for work, if I don’t
post on social media and keep up
with the interaction, the guilt and the
pain of letting it go fallow and die, it
overwhelms me. I have to get back to
it, and it’s unfortunate because I don’t
want to be an addict 24/7. But social
media, it’s a 24/7 job.
You tell the truth, which is refreshing
and why people follow and engage
with you. Is there a casino resort that
is doing a good job?
On my page, we concentrate on
Resorts World and Fontainebleau.
Everybody is doing a good job. Let’s go
from the South to the North. Michael
Gaughan. South Point. Superstar.
Knows the gambling business. He’s
from the Binion’s school. He understands
that when you give someone
a roll of quarters, you’re giving them
more time. That’s Binion’s.
MGM. Fantastic company from top to
bottom. They hit all the price points.
Mandalay Bay is my No. 4 hotel resort
in all of Las Vegas. It’s spectacular.
You can stay at Luxor or Excalibur
for $70 a night. You could eat, you
could drink, you could be merry. It’s
amazing. Same with MGM.
Park MGM. Beautiful property.
Fantastic rooms. No smoking. Great.
The Cosmopolitan? The sexiest hotel
in Las Vegas. Unbelievable property.
Blackstone did a great job with it. The
Bellagio. You could sit there all day
and just watch what goes on there.
You said Mandalay Bay is your No. 4
casino. Who are above it?
Wynn, The Venetian, The Cosmopolitan,
Mandalay Bay and Bellagio.
What would be the perfect weekend
for Pauly C from Friday through
Sunday?
Well, I would definitely want my
girlfriend with me.
Signing off until next time,
Noe
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The
LAST WORD
In honor of the late Robin Leach, Vegas Prime
Magazine has reimagined his longtime Wicked
Whispers & Racy Rumors as Vegas Prime Whispers
– as a tip of the toque to the very-muchmissed
colleague, mentor and friend.
VEGAS PRIME WHISPERS
Which Strip headliner is off to such a strong start, a move
to a larger showroom is already being discussed?
Which Strip headliners’ friendly partnership has fizzled as
they go their separate ways? As Fleetwood Mac says, “You
can go your own way.”
Which cast was “totally blindsided” by their show’s
closure after being told it wouldn’t be closing?
Which new Strip show was met with mixed reaction –
some audiences were bored to death while others were
on their feet dancing the entire time?
Which Strip chef has PR agencies, media, executives and
restaurateurs scratching their heads figuring out how to
move forward after reportedly questionable activities?
As we produced Vegas Prime Magazine Issue #7, we said
a sad farewell to “Jersey Boys” at The Orleans, Cirque du
Soleil’s “The Beatles Love” at The Mirage and, well, The
Mirage. All three of you were just too good to be true.
CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS
On July 5, “RuPaul’s Drag Race Live” celebrated
its 800th performance at Flamingo Las Vegas.
The Queens and The Pit Crew in the show include
Lawrence Chaney, Kahanna Montrese, Derrick
Barry Pangina Heals, Yara Sofia, Asia O’Hara and
Latrice Royale.
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