Luxe Life Blog
Celebrity preview: Snoop Dogg, Seinfeld, L.V. Tenors, Culinary Clash
If the world doesn’t end today as the Mayan Calendar forecasts, then entertainment and partying will continue on the Strip this weekend, albeit in a much more subdued manner.
That’s not because of the doomsday prediction but because families are scurrying far and wide with Christmas travel, and our normal visitor invasion is on hold getting ready for next week’s New Year’s Eve celebration weekend insanity.
Yes, it’s the quietest weekend of the year ahead of the noisiest, but there’s still something for everybody, from the wild rap antics of Snoop Dogg to the more classical tones and holiday music of the Las Vegas Tenors. There are even “End of the World” and basketball events.
However, for music and comedy fans, you’ll have to wait until next week when Jerry Seinfeld entertains in the Colosseum at Caesars Palace ahead of headliner Celine Dion’s return.
So just in case the world doesn’t end and the curtain still goes up, gather under the mistletoe and get ready to open the brightly colored package of gifts, that we are toasting around here this with egg nog, known as the Royal Robin Rundown:
FRIDAY, DEC. 21
MUSIC & COMEDY
Nashville Unplugged features D. Vincent Williams at Red Rock Resort. The Las Vegas Tenors sing seasonal songs at South Point for two nights. And comedy headliner Kivi Rogers is at Harrah’s Improv all weekend.
OF SPECIAL NOTE
Tickets go on sale for the Who’s Quadrophenia & More Feb. 10 show at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel (this is an added second show due to overwhelming demand). Tickets also open up for funnyman Mike Epps’ Jan. 19 performance at the Palms and British singer-songwriter Alex Clare’s April 18 concert at Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip.
Join chef Daniel Boulud and “Dancing With the Stars” and “Sex and the City” heartthrob Gilles Marini (who was here for the Simon G Jewelry Summer Soiree in June at the Palazzo) when I MC the Culinary Clash finals at the Venetian. Two sets of chefs battle in the semifinals, and then the two winners face off in the pre-midnight finals, with the champion getting tickets for two to Italy, bragging rights and the Golden Spoon Award.
The World of Art Showcase featuring the largest lineup of modern surreal painters, sculptors and other artists is at the Wynn through Saturday night.
PARTY PATROL
There’s an “End of the World Party” at Beatles Revolution Lounge at the Mirage. And Ri Ra Irish Pub in Mandalay Place celebrates the “End of the World” with two toasts -- one to celebrate Ireland’s survival and another the Strip’s survival, along with a “Last Meal” dinner if, of course, we’re still standing.
Nightlife czarina Tiffany Masters and her BucketList.com beauties host her holiday party with the girls who’ve been naughty and nice in Lily Lounge at Bellagio.
SATURDAY, DEC. 22
MUSIC
Hip-hop icon and legendary rapper Snoop Dogg performs at Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip with Pac Div. Armenchik plays the Pearl at the Palms. And Red Eye Radio is at Vinyl in the Hard Rock Hotel.
OF SPECIAL NOTE
The Holiday Hoops Classic with the Pac-12 Conference of some of the most exciting college teams playing four games apiece is at MGM Grand Garden Arena, and the Las Vegas Classic Basketball Tournament tips off at Orleans Arena -- both for two days. The annual, always-eagerly-awaited MAACO Bowl with Boise State vs. Washington is at Sam Boyd Stadium, however cold the freezing temperatures. Downtown, the Golden Gate hosts its Miss Santa’s Helper Contest. Dasher, Dancer and Prancer are on board, but Vixen is needed, so there’s a $5,000 prize to celebrate Christmas cheer.
SUNDAY, DEC. 23
PARTY PATROL
Crazy Horse III’s Holiday Party is at the Bank in the Bellagio.
MONDAY, DEC. 24
Pauline Lan and Friends are at Encore Theater in the Wynn for two nights.
TUESDAY, DEC. 25
Comedian Bruce Fine headlines at Harrah’s Improv through Sunday, Dec 30.
Wednesday, Dec. 26
Jerry Seinfeld is at the Colosseum for two nights.
Also: Check out our Las Vegas Sun colleague Allison Duck’s Weekend best bets for more entertainment attractions.
We’ll post our holiday interview Monday with Miss America Laura Kaeppeler, who arrives in Las Vegas on Jan. 3 for the 2013 Miss America Pageant, where she’ll crown her successor.
Looking ahead, Celine returns to the Colosseum next Friday for dates through March 16; that Friday, we’ll post our five-day Royal Robin Rundown of New Year’s entertainment, party and firework attractions, plus, our contributing photographers share their favorite images from 2012.
To all of our readers and followers: Sincere best wishes from the Vegas DeLuxe team for a happy and healthy holiday season! Merry Christmas, and please be safe while celebrating!
Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.
Follow Robin Leach on Twitter at Twitter.com/Robin_Leach.
Follow Vegas DeLuxe on Twitter at Twitter.com/vegasdeluxe.
Follow VDLX Editor Don Chareunsy on Twitter at Twitter.com/VDLXEditorDon.
E-mail
digg
Facebook
