BRETT’S VEGAS VIEW
Date: Feb. 13, 2022
KEVIN HART WILL RETURN TO THE COSMOPOLITAN’S CHELSEA STAGE
The Cosmopolitan will welcome back comedic genius and award-winning actor Kevin Hart to The Chelsea stage on Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3. This will be Hart’s first major tour in more than four years beginning in July with stops at more than 30 arenas across North America.
Hart is hailed as one of the highest-earning stand-up comedians of 2019 by “Forbes.” His most recent global comedy tour sold out more than 100 arenas around the world and sold over one million tickets worldwide in 2018 during his “Irresponsible Tour.” He continued to break records with his hometown stand-up performance at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field during his “What Now Tour,” marking the first time a comedian sold out an NFL stadium in Philadelphia.
Hart’s concert will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival, phones will be secured in individual Yondr pouches, which will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices and can access them throughout the event only in designated Phone Use Areas. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. All pouches and equipment are routinely sanitized.
LUKE BRYAN ANNOUNCES MORE RESIDENCY DATES AT RESORTS WORLD
Country superstar Luke Bryan opened his residency engagement last weekend at the new 5,000-capacity Resorts World Theatre. The five-time entertainer of the year set the tone for his highly anticipated shows with an electric sold-out performance that had fans on their feet and rocking out to top hits such as “That’s My Kind of Night,” “One Margarita” and “Country Girl (Shake It for Me).”
Bryan brought the party to Las Vegas with a high energy performance having him work the theatre and interacting with fans. The set features a shifting stage that lifts Bryan and his band to the rhythms of his hit songs. The artist took to the piano to sing “Strip it Down” and “Do I” against a backdrop of lights. In a spectacular encore, Bryan walked an elevated catwalk that appeared from the ceiling and floated back up 45 feet high above the crowd, bringing the superstar face-to-face with the mezzanine and balcony levels as the crowd went wild.
Due to incredible ticket demand, the country music star is adding nine new show dates to “Luke Bryan: Vegas.” The new dates are June 15, 17-18, 22 and 24-25; Aug. 31; and Sept. 3-4. His remaining February dates are 18-19, 20, 23, and 25-26.
L.A. COMEDY CLUB AT THE STRAT OPENS ON FIRST FLOOR
Comedians are rightfully thrilled with the new L.A. Comedy Club of Las Vegas first floor digs at The STRAT. Previously the club was tucked away on an upper floor. The brand-new showroom is bigger and can seat 270 guests. It’s located next to McCall’s Heartland Grill. And for convenience the comedy club has its own cocktail bar and lounge.
L.A. Comedy Club has three different and diverse shows nightly at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. James Michael’s “Redneck Comedy Show” kicks off each night at 6 p.m. The 8 o’clock show features a rotating list of touring headliners.
The 10 p.m. performances Thursday to Monday belong to Butch Bradley. In 2020, “Best of Las Vegas” named him Best Comedian. He’s opened for comedy stars like Bill Burr, Cedric The Entertainer, and Neal Brennan. On March 16, Bradley will have a standup special Amazon Prime, and he will be appearing in the biopic “Reagan” with Dennis Quaid.
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the 10 p.m. slot goes to Bret Ernst. Audiences may recognize him from his recent bouts on “Cobra Kai” as Louie Larusso, Jr. with Dennis Quaid.
Ticket prices are $39.95 and VIP $59.95, with the option to purchase L.A. Comedy’s famous “$25 All You Can Drink Special.” Nevada locals with ID receive 50% off. Guests must be 18 years old or older.
95.5 THE BULL’S 12TH ANNUAL GUITAR PULL ADDS HEADLINERS
The Cosmopolitan and 95.5 The Bull have added four country music stars to the 95.5 The Bull’s 12th Annual Guitar Pull lineup taking place on Saturday, March 5 at The Chelsea. The evening will feature performances by Scotty McCreery, Carly Pearce, Parker McCollum, Lauren Alaina, Ray Fulcher, Laci Kaye Booth, and has added Lindsay Ell, Chayce Beckham, Morgan Evans and Ryan Hurd.
It’s interesting three of the headliners got their break on “American Idol,” proving talent shows are great outlets for exposing future stars. Scotty McCreery was the “American Idol” season 10 winner. He made history as the first, and youngest, male country artist to have his album debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2011. Both hit singles “I Love You This Big” and “The Trouble with Girls” were certified Platinum and earned him New Artist of the Year at both the Academy of Country Music Awards and American Country Music Awards.
Lauren Alaina is known for her first big break on the tenth season of “American Idol,” and has made her mark on the country music scene ever since. In 2011, Alaina’s first album “Wildflower,” debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. The Platinum-selling artist’s latest EP, “Getting Good” has received widespread praise.
Texas-native Laci Kaye Booth first stepped onto the scene with an appearance on season 17 of “American Idol,” placing in the top five finalists of the hit show. Her unique sound, described as “dreamy country,” caught the attention of the Nashville-based record label Big Machine Label Group. Her self-titled debut album, released in 2021 has garnered critical acclaim, earning her a spot on the highly coveted 2022 Stagecoach lineup.
ADAM LONDON’S ‘LAUGHTERNOON’ SHOW FINDS RESIDENCY AT ORLEANS
Rubber duck-obsessed comedy magician Adam London returns to a Las Vegas stage this month with a new residency at The Venue inside The Orleans. London’s “Laughternoon,” is an hour-long family-friendly show replete with sleight of hand, good-natured humor, and his trademark rubber ducks to “quack” people up. Starting Feb. 18, the show runs Thursday through Sunday at 4 p.m. Regular tickets are $14.72, VIP $22.97 and VIP with a Meet & Greet $63.34.
London perfected his craft in comedy clubs around the globe, including the world-famous Magic Castle in Los Angeles. The Southern Utah native has been charming Las Vegas showgoers of all ages for almost a decade.
SUN CITY ANTHEM WILL DEBUT ‘THE MARK OTOOLE VARIETY SHOW’
Sun City Anthem, a premier 55+ community, which is committed to providing its seniors the best amenities, has become the first HOA in the Las Vegas Valley to own and produce a new entertainment venue.
“The Mark OToole Variety Show” will be performed at 3 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at a cost of only $8 for a reserved seat in Independence Center’s Freedom Hall. The first show will debut on March 2.
The show will be hosted by singer Mark OToole, who has been a popular entertainment figure in Las Vegas for many years appearing at casinos, Strip hotels, and The Smith Center.
Having entertainment friends, OToole’s guests will be Strip and local entertainment figures. The 90-minute shows will feature a live band led by musical director, Vita Corimbi Drew, from Harrah’s “Menopause the Musical.”
Scheduled guests for the first show are Vinny and son Vin of The Bronx Wanderers, singer Ashley Fuller, and “America’s Got Talent" comedian Geechy Guy.
Guests on the second show on March 16 will be the Strip’s Australian Bee Gees, “America's Got Talent” winner Michael Grimm, and the sensational Lannie Counts.
Check the Sun City Anthem’s website to purchase tickets.
AREA15 HOSTS ‘WE’RE ALL MAD HERE’ PARTY WITH CLOZEE
AREA15 is inviting guests to take a trip down the rabbit hole and journey to wonderlands unknown at “We’re All Mad Here,” an immersive Alice in Wonderland-themed party on Saturday, March 12 from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Tickets are $34.95-$45 and you must be 18 or older to attend.
Guests will be transported to a psychedelic wonderland filled with neon-lit décor, pulsating light and soundscapes, roaming performers, a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party including specialty Drink Me Potions, interactive photo displays, immersive art installations and much more.
There will be a headlining performance by French producer CloZee. A purveyor of lucid sounds, CloZee is a worldly and rhythmic figure in the electronic music atmosphere. Orchestrated under the umbrella of modern electronic music, CloZee’s sound can best be described as world bass. Drawing inspiration from her frequent travels and subsequent explosive performances across the globe, the multidimensional musician casts a wide net drawing listeners in from all walks of life.
“We’re All Mad Here” will feature additional musical support from LUZCID, VEIL, LYNY, ATTLAS, TALONS and Not So Low for a night of booming, genre-bending bass in the A-Lot and The Portal. Guests can find a variety of musical genres inside AREA15.
Costumes are strongly encouraged: guests should dress as Alice, The Queen of Hearts, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, or everything you can discover down the rabbit hole.
TIVOLI VILLAGE ANNOUNCES 2022 DATES FOR VINTAGE & CRAFT FEST
Tivoli Village at 400 S. Rampart Blvd. invites the community to shop unique gifts and crafts from more than 50 local vendors at its upcoming Vintage & Craft Fest free attendance events throughout the year. The festivals take place in partnership with LV Craft Shows, the city’s longest running craft show and the Best of Las Vegas award winner for the past four years.
Attendees can look forward to discovering one-of-a-kind gifts while supporting local artists, as well as enjoying tempting food and drink from Tivoli Village’s variety of eateries. Each Vintage & Craft Fest takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upcoming Sunday dates are Feb. 20, March 13, April 10 and May 15. Additional dates for fall will also be announced later this year.
30TH ANNUAL LVMPD K-9 TRIALS SCHEDULED AT SOUTH POINT ARENA
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Foundation and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department K-9 Section will host the 30th Annual LVMPD K-9 Trials on March 20 at South Point Arena.
Teams from all over the country will join the LVMPD K-9 Section in competitions for Narcotics, Bombs, Area Search, Building Search, Obedience, Agility, and Handler Protection. German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, Belgian Malinois', Labradors, and English Springer Spaniels will compete in the seven different categories. Additionally, the top three finishers will receive Tough Dog, Top Dog, and Top Agency awards. Teams include police K-9 units and hotel security teams and are judged on many facets of their performance including the handler's tactics.
Lt. Clark will serve as show emcee along with Beth Fisher, a former news anchor who now handles Community Relations for the LVMPD Public Information Office. And in addition to all the breathtaking K-9 contests, SWAT will kick it up a notch with a demonstration during half-time.
LVMPD has one of the oldest, continuously operating K-9 units in the United States. This year, it celebrates its 57th year of operations that began with the City of Las Vegas Police Department in 1961, organized by Sergeant Harold Miller. The LVMPD K-9 Section includes 14 officers, three sergeants, and one lieutenant. The unit is currently comprised of 17 patrol dogs, five narcotic detector dogs, and five explosive detector dogs. Five patrol dogs are also certified as human remains detectors.
General Admission tickets to the LVMPD K-9 Trials are available for free, but you must register online at lvmpdfoundation.org/k9trials/.
SIMONE BILES RECENTLY VISITED LAS VEGAS
The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails, the hidden cocktail lounge and music venue at The Cosmopolitan, recently hosted the most decorated gymnast of all time, U.S. Olympian and world champion gold medalist Simone Biles and her boyfriend, Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens along with friends. They took in a performance by The Regulators.
The night before Biles with friends, Sam and Kayla, attended “Magic Mike Live” at the Sahara. The evening’s “Mike,” professional dancer Ryan Carlson invited Biles onstage to participate in one of the show’s many steamy interactive numbers, which met with roaring applause from the packed house. After the show, her group went backstage for a private meet-and-greet with the cast.
LATE FEBRUARY ABOUT TOWN EVENTS
On Thursday, Feb. 24, bread lovers are invited to create their own Toast Flight with Founders Coffee for National Toast Day. Customers can select three gourmet toasts to create their sampler platter. Selections will be Strawberries and Nutella; Blueberries & Cream; Bananas Foster; Deluxe Lox; Egg Salad; and Avocado. Toast Flights will be available at Founders St. Rose and Durango locations for $15.
On Feb. 25 from 7-9 p.m., singles aged 25+ are invited to participate in a free Mix & Mingle Mixer hosted by Keeping It Casual Podcast, a dating and relationship podcast led by Vegas locals MJ and Bree. The event will take place in The Front Yard’s terrace at Ellis Island and encourages singles to make connections and mingle their heart away while participating in ice breaker games and one free wine or beer of choice with a specialty menu of small bites available for purchase. Attendees must be single, and all sexual orientations are welcome. Book through OpenTable Experiences.
On Saturday, Feb. 26, Cairo Knife Fight will take the stage at Soulbelly BBQ at 1327 S. Main Street for their first Las Vegas concert and performance in more than two years. The show kicks off at 9 p.m. at the BBQ joint with both old and new songs from the group’s collection. This event will mark the beginning of a new era of Cairo Knife Fight, led by Grammy Award-winning songwriter and guitarist George Pajon Jr. (credits include The Black Eyed Peas, Fergie, Carlos Santana, Macy Gray, John Legend, Sting, Nas and Damien Marley). Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Eventbrite.
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon and 10k will take place at night on
Sunday, Feb. 27 at 4:30 p.m. The Saturday night 5k will take place on Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. The night races take place on the famous Strip.
OPENTABLE NAMES FERRARO ONE OF 2022 MOST ROMANTIC IN U.S.
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Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar has been named one of the most romantic restaurants in America by OpenTable diners. The list of 100 U.S. restaurants was determined by analyzing more than 12.4 million reviews. Restaurants were considered romantic by providing world-class cuisine, attentive service, and unique ambiance.
Founded in 1985, Ferraro’s is Las Vegas’ longest running, family-owned and operated restaurant offering authentic, five-star Italian cuisine in a fine-dining atmosphere. Located at 4480 Paradise Road, Ferraro’s is open for dinner from 5 to 11 p.m., Monday-Thursday and Sunday and 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT RETURNS TO ORLEANS ARENA
The 2022 University Credit Union West Coast Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament will return to the Orleans Arena on March 3-8. Teams competing in the tournament include Brigham Young University, Gonzaga University, Loyola Marymount University, University of the Pacific, Pepperdine University, University of Portland, Saint Mary’s College of California, University of San Diego, University of San Francisco and Santa Clara University. A limited number of single-session tickets are on sale.
