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ArtsGuide LasVegas                                                                                

American  Library  Association  Association  of  College  and  Research  Libraries  (ACRL)  Arts  Section  

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 Introduction    Welcome  to  the  ACRL  Arts  Section’s  ArtsGuide  LasVegas!  This  selective  guide  to  cultural  attraction  and  events  has  been  created  for  attendees  of  the  2014  ALA  Annual  Conference  in  Las  Vegas,  Nevada.    Map  of  sites  listed  in  this  guide  -­‐  See  what’s  close  to  the  conference  site  or  plot  your  own  course  by  car,  foot  or  public  transportation  using  the  Google  Map  version  of  this  guide:    http://tinyurl.com/q6yp789    (ALA  LV  Hotel  Map:  http://ala14.ala.org/files/ala14/ALA_LasVegas_Hotel_Map_Locator_0.pdf)      **  Las  Vegas  Hotel  &  Casino            3000  Paradise  Rd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109            702-­‐732-­‐5111      Local  Transportation  ALA  Annual  Conference  -­‐  Local  Transportation  http://ala14.ala.org/local-­‐transportation    (~Note:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  and  RTC’s  Bus  service  schedules  and  fares  may  change  throughout  the  day,  please  confirm  availability  of  public  transportation  with  the  intended  time  of  your  visit.  http://www.lvmonorail.com  )      Where  to  search  for  arts  and  entertainment:  Visitor  (Official  City  of  Las  Vegas  Web  Site)  http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Visitor/default.htm  Las  Vegas  http://www.lasvegas.com    Vegas.com  http://www.vegas.com  Las  Vegas  Leisure  Guide  http://www.lasvegas-­‐nv.com  Pinterest    http://www.pinterest.com/divaslimited/las-­‐vegas/   Plan on taking pictures of the arts/performances you attend during the conference? Upload   your   photos   to   our   Facebook   page   (ACRL   Arts  Section  http://www.ala.org/acrl/arts),  tweet  about  it  or  give  it  the  #ArtsSection  hashtag  to  share  your  photos  on  our  live  social  media  streams.  Photos  submitted  will  be  entered  in  a  contest.  Be  on  the  lookout  for  our  pre-­‐conference  announcement  with  contest  details.    

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 This  guide  has  been  compiled,  edited  and  formatted  by:  Bridget  O’Donnell  (New  York  University)    Contributors:  Claudia  Covert  (Rhode  Island  School  of  Design)  Bridget  O’Donnell,  editor  (New  York  University)  Ariel  Turner  (Kennesaw  State  University)  Lauren  McDonald  (California  College  of  Arts)      ·  Efforts  were  made  to  gather  the  most  up  to  date  information  but  please  be  sure  to  check  the  websites  provided.  

Contents  

VISUAL  ARTS  &  MUSEUMS  ..............................................................................  6  The  Arts  Factory  .........................................................................................................................................................  6  Barrick  Museum  .........................................................................................................................................................  6  Bellagio  Gallery  of  Fine  Arts  ..................................................................................................................................  6  Charleston  Heights  Arts  Center  ...........................................................................................................................  7  CityCenter  Fine  Arts  Collection  ............................................................................................................................  7  Clark  County  Government  Center  Rotunda  Gallery  ....................................................................................  7  Contemporary  Arts  Center  (CAC)  .......................................................................................................................  8  Historic  Fifth  Street  School  ....................................................................................................................................  8  Las  Vegas  City  Hall  Chamber  Gallery  .................................................................................................................  8  Las  Vegas  City  Hall  Grand  Gallery  .......................................................................................................................  8  Luxor  Hotel  and  Casino  ...........................................................................................................................................  9  Mirage  Hotel  and  Casino  .........................................................................................................................................  9  M&M’s  World  ...............................................................................................................................................................  9  The  Mob  Museum  ......................................................................................................................................................  9  Neon  Museum  ............................................................................................................................................................  10  Neonopolis  ..................................................................................................................................................................  10  Origen  Museum  .........................................................................................................................................................  10  P3  Studio  at  the  Cosmopolitan  ...........................................................................................................................  11  The  Quad  Resort  and  Casino  ...............................................................................................................................  11    Silverton  Casino  Hotel  ...........................................................................................................................................  11  The  Smith  Center  for  the  Performing  Arts  ....................................................................................................  12  Southern  Nevada  Museum  of  Fine  Art  ............................................................................................................  12  The  Venetian  ..............................................................................................................................................................  12  Selected  Districts  and  Additional  Websites  ..................................................................................................  13  

 ARCHITECTURE  ................................................................................................  13  Clark  county  Museum  ............................................................................................................................................  13  Cleveland  Clinic  Lou  Ruvo  Center  for  Brain  Health  ..................................................................................  13    Fremont  Street  ..........................................................................................................................................................  13    

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ARCHITECTURE  (cont.)  ..................................................................................  14  The  Gallery  at  CityCenter  (inside  Crystals)  ..................................................................................................  14  Las  Vegas  Library  .....................................................................................................................................................  14  Old  Las  Vegas  Mormon  Fort  ................................................................................................................................  14  Springs  Preserve  ......................................................................................................................................................  15  Welcome  to  the  Fabulous  Las  Vegas  Sign  ......................................................................................................  15  Selected  Districts  and  Additional  Websites  ..................................................................................................  15  

 DANCE  ..................................................................................................................  16  Aruba  Hotel  &  Spa  ...................................................................................................................................................  16  Bally’s  Las  Vegas  Hotel  and  Casino  ..................................................................................................................  16  Las  Vegas  Contemporary  Dance  Theatre  (LVCDT)  ...................................................................................  16  Luxor  Hotel  and  Casino  .........................................................................................................................................  16  Nevada  Ballet  Theatre  ...........................................................................................................................................  17  The  Rock  Center  for  Dance  ..................................................................................................................................  17  Stratosphere  Casino,  Hotel  &  Tower  ...............................................................................................................  17  Additional  Websites  ................................................................................................................................................  17    

THEATRE  ............................................................................................................  18  *Caesars  Palace  .........................................................................................................................................................  18  Cirque  du  Soleil,  Las  Vegas  ..................................................................................................................................  18  The  D  Las  Vegas  ........................................................................................................................................................  19  Excalibur  Hotel  &  Casino  ......................................................................................................................................  19  Four  Queens  Hotel  &  Casino  ...............................................................................................................................  19  Planet  Hollywood  Resort  &  Casino  ..................................................................................................................  20  The  Quad  Resort  &  Casino  ...................................................................................................................................  20  Rio  All-­‐Suite  Hotel  &  Casino  ................................................................................................................................  20  Riviera  Hotel  &  Casino  ...........................................................................................................................................  21  Tropicana  Las  Vegas  -­‐  A  Doubletree  by  Hilton  ...........................................................................................  21  University  of  Nevada,  Las  Vegas  Performing  Arts  Center    .....................................................................  22  Additional  Websites  ................................................................................................................................................  22  

 MUSIC  ...................................................................................................................  22  Bally’s  Las  Vegas  Hotel  and  Casino  ..................................................................................................................  22  Brooklyn  Bowl  ...........................................................................................................................................................  22  *Caesars  Palace  .........................................................................................................................................................  22  Cannery  Casino  Resorts,  LLC  ..............................................................................................................................  23  Clark  County  Government  Center  Amphitheater  .......................................................................................  23  The  Cosmopolitan  of  Las  Vegas  .........................................................................................................................  23  The  D  Las  Vegas  ........................................................................................................................................................  24  Eastside  Cannery  Casino  Hotel  ..........................................................................................................................  24  Excalibur  Hotel  &  Casino  ......................................................................................................................................  24  Flamingo  Las  Vegas  .................................................................................................................................................  24  Four  Queens  Hotel  &  Casino    ..............................................................................................................................  25  Golden  Nugget  ...........................................................................................................................................................  25  Harrah’s  Las  Vegas    .................................................................................................................................................  25  

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MUSIC  (cont.)  ....................................................................................................  25  **LVH  -­‐  Las  Vegas  Hotel  &  Casino  .....................................................................................................................  25  Las  Vegas  Philharmonic  ........................................................................................................................................  26  Luxor  Hotel  and  Casino  .........................................................................................................................................  26  Mandalay  Bay  ............................................................................................................................................................  26  Mirage  Hotel  and  Casino  .......................................................................................................................................  27  Monte  Carlo  Resort  and  Casino  .........................................................................................................................  27  The  Orleans  Hotel  &  Casino  .................................................................................................................................  27  Paris  Las  Vegas  ..........................................................................................................................................................  28  Planet  Hollywood  Resort  &  Casino  ..................................................................................................................  28  The  Quad  Resort  &  Casino  ...................................................................................................................................  29  Rio  All-­‐Suite  Hotel  &  Casino  ................................................................................................................................  29  Riviera  Hotel  &  Casino  ...........................................................................................................................................  29  Sam’s  Town  Hotel  &  Gambling  Hall  .................................................................................................................  29  The  Smith  Center  .....................................................................................................................................................  30  Springs  Preserve  ......................................................................................................................................................  30  Stratosphere  Casino,  Hotel  &  Tower  ...............................................................................................................  30  Suncoast  Hotel  and  Casino  ...................................................................................................................................  31  Tropicana  Las  Vegas  -­‐  A  Doubletree  by  Hilton  ...........................................................................................  31  The  Tommy  Wind  Theater  ...................................................................................................................................  31  The  Venetian  ..............................................................................................................................................................  31  Additional  Websites  ................................................................................................................................................  32    

FILM  .....................................................................................................................  32  Barrick  Museum  .......................................................................................................................................................  32  Brenden  Theatres  ....................................................................................................................................................  32  Giordano  Theatre  .....................................................................................................................................................  32  The  Las  Vegas  Convention  and  Visitors  Authority  (LVCVA)  .................................................................  33  Springs  Preserve  ......................................................................................................................................................  33  Additional  Websites  ................................................................................................................................................  33                                    

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VISUAL  ARTS  &  MUSEUMS    The  Arts  Factory  Located   in   the   18b   Arts   District,   The   Arts  Factory,  a  50-­‐year-­‐old  commercial  warehouse  building,   hosts   over   20   artists   from   fields  including   photography,   fine   art,   architecture,  graphic   design,   jewelry   and   architecture.  Visitors  are  encouraged  to  stop  by  to  meet  the  artists   during   “Preview   Thursday”   or   “First  Friday”,  or  by  arranging  a  tour  in  advance.  Location:  107  East  Charleston  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89104  Neighborhood:  Downtown,  Arts  District,  few  blocks  east  of  the  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.1  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  SDX  available  Hours:  Building  open  daily  from  9  am-­‐6  pm,  pre-­‐arranged  guided  tours  are  encouraged,  also  look  into  unofficial  “First  Friday”  and  “Preview  Thursday”  events  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.theartsfactory.com  ;  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/arts-­‐factory/8817/    Phone:  702-­‐383-­‐3133  Exhibitions/Events:  Thurs.  June  5-­‐Fri.  June  27,  2014,  open  daily,  Mon.-­‐Fri.  11  am-­‐5  pm,  Thurs.  11  am-­‐8  pm,  Sat.  &  Sun.  11  am-­‐3  pm,  venue:  Trifecta  Gallery  (http://www.trifectagallery.com/  ,  720-­‐366-­‐7001),  FREE  |  Comedians  and  Magicians  an  exhibition  curated  by  Andreana  Donahue  ;  in  attached  room:  promise  of  a  horse  and  saddle  an  installation  by  Andreana  Donahue.    Barrick  Museum  The   Marjorie   Barrick   Museum   (the   Barrick),  formerly   the   Marjorie   Barrick   Museum   of  Natural   History…[was   f]ounded   in   1969   and  [is]   located   at   the   heart   of   the   University   of  Nevada,   Las   Vegas.   In   December   2011,   the  Barrick  joined  the  UNLV  College  of  Fine  Arts.”  In   addition   to   the  museum,   visit   six   galleries  and  numerous  sculpture   installations  while  on  campus.  Check   individual  galleries   for  hours.  

Location:   4505   S.   Maryland   Pkwy   Las  Vegas,  NV  89154  Neighborhood:  University  of  Nevada,  Las  Vegas  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.8  miles  Public  Transportation:  The  university  is  served  year-­‐round  by  RTC’s  [Bus  Routes]  #109  #201  and  #202  lines.  Hours:  Mon.-­‐Fri.  9  am-­‐5  pm,  Thurs.  9  am-­‐8  pm,  Sat.  12  pm-­‐5  pm,  closed  Sun.  &  during  state/federal  holidays  Admission:  FREE  (suggested  contribution:  $5  for  adults,  $2  for  seniors  62+),  open  to  the  public  Website:  http://www.unlv.edu/barrickmuseum/exhibitions  ;  http://www.unlv.edu/sites/default/files/24/Barrick-­‐ArtOnCampus.pdf  Phone:  702-­‐895-­‐3381  Exhibitions/Events:    Thurs.  May  15-­‐Sat.  Sept.  27,  2014,  venue:  UNLV  Barrick  Museum  Auditorium,  FREE  |  Jerry  Lewis:  Painted  Pictures.  Call  to  verify  dates  of  Exhibition,  Venue:  Braunstein  Gallery,  FREE  |  Private/Public:  Images  of  Devotion  from  19th  and  Early  20th  Century  Mexico.    Bellagio  Gallery  of  Fine  Art  The   Bellagio   resort   on   the   Las   Vegas   Strip  features  not  only  the  well-­‐known  Fountains  of  Bellagio   show,   a   ballet   of   dancing   waters  choreographed   to   music   and   lights   in  manmade   lakes,   and   the   Bellagio  Conservatory  &  Gardens  but   also   a   gallery  of  fine  art.  The  gallery,  located  in  the  heart  of  the  Bellagio,   opened   in   1998   and   is   currently  featuring   works   from   the   Museum   of   Fine  Arts,  Boston.  Location:  3600  Las  Vegas  Blvd  South,  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.6  miles  

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Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  10  am-­‐7  pm,  last  admission  at  6:30  pm  Admission:  General  admission  Adult  $16  Website:  https://www.bellagio.com/attractions/gallery-­‐of-­‐fine-­‐art.aspx  Phone:  877-­‐957-­‐9777  or  702-­‐693-­‐7871  Exhibitions/Events:    On  display  through  Sun.  October  26,  2014,  General  admission  Adult  $16  |  Painting  Women:  Works  from  the  Museum  of  Fine  Arts,  Boston.    Charleston  Heights  Arts  Center  The   Charleston   Heights   Arts   Center   is   a   Las  Vegas   community   center   offering   space   for  programs   related   to   art,   dance,   music,   and  theater.  Location:  800  South  Brush  Street  Las  Vegas,  NV  89107  Neighborhood:  West  of  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  5.0  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108,  SDX,  206  and  207  available  Hours:  Wed.-­‐Fri.  12:30  pm-­‐9  pm,  Sat.  9  am-­‐6  pm,  contact  for  details  on  upcoming  events  and  classes  Admission:  call  for  details  Website:  http://www.artslasvegas.org/venues/charleston.htm  ;  http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/21027.htm  ;  http://www.artslasvegas.org    Phone:  702-­‐229-­‐6383    Exhibitions/Events:    Thurs.  June  26-­‐Thurs.  Sat.  Sept.  6  2014,  Reception  5:30  pm-­‐7:30  pm  |  Posts  by  Jeff  Fulmer.    CityCenter  Fine  Arts  Collection  “While  CityCenter's  architecture  is  considered  a  work  of  art  on  its  own,  there's  a  lot  more  to  see   besides   the   stunning   exterior.  CityCenter  presents   the   first   major   permanent   art  collection   in   Las   Vegas   to   be   included   in   a  public   space   as   well   as   one   of   the   world's  largest   corporate   art   collections.   The  

CityCenter  Fine  Art  Collection   features  works  by   acclaimed   artists   and   sculptors   including  Maya   Lin,   Jenny   Holzer,   Nancy   Rubins,   Claes  Oldenburg   and   Coosje   van   Bruggen,   Frank  Stella,  Henry  Moore  and  Richard  Long,  among  others.   You   can   consider   CityCenter   a   big  strolling  gallery.”  Location:  3730  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.8  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX,  the  Deuce  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  open  daily,  24  hours  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on-­‐the-­‐strip/citycenter-­‐fine-­‐art/    Phone:  702-­‐590-­‐7111    Clark  County  Government  Center  Rotunda  Gallery  The   rotunda   is   a   locale   for   rotating   free  exhibitions   from   local   contemporary   artists.  However,   the   Clark   County   Exhibition  Program   “building   itself   is   noteworthy.   It's  circular   design   is   meant   to...reflect   the  desert's   natural   beauty   in   form   and  materials.”  Location:  500  S.  Grand  Central  Parkway  Las  Vegas,  NV  89155  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.6  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  SDX  available  Hours:  Mon.-­‐Fri.  8  am-­‐5  pm  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Depts/parks/Services/Pages/art-­‐at-­‐government-­‐center.aspx  Phone:  702-­‐455-­‐7030  Exhibitions/Events:    Mon.  June  2-­‐Fri.  July  25,  2014,  FREE  |  Alisha  Kerlin:  Road  Runners  that  Won’t  Run  Far  -­‐  an  exhibition  of  a  collection  of  roadrunner  sculptures  incorporating  a  Futurist  style.  

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Contemporary  Arts  Center  (CAC)  The   Contemporary   Arts   Center   celebrates   its  twenty-­‐fifth   anniversary   in   2014.   Since   its  founding  as  the  Contemporary  Arts  Collective  by  a  group  of  artists,  instructors  and  students  from   the   University   of   Nevada   Las   Vegas  through   today,   the   CAC   has   taken   risks  offering   a   safe   place   to   showcase  controversial   and   contemporary   artwork.  Over  the  years,  the  CAC  has  expanded  outside  of  the  university  to  serve  the  city  as  a  whole.  Location:  1217  South  Main  Street  Las  Vegas,  NV  89104  Neighborhood:  few  block  east  of  the  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  1.6  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  available  Hours:  Thurs.-­‐Fri.  2  pm-­‐5  pm,  Sat.-­‐Sun.  12  pm-­‐6  pm  &  by  appoint.  NOTE:  Hours  are  listed  on  website  as  Winter  Hours  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.lasvegascac.org/  Phone:  702-­‐496-­‐0569  Exhibitions/Events:  no  calendar  events  scheduled  during  conference  dates.  Check  website  or  call  for  current  exhibitions  closer  to  conference  date.    Historic  Fifth  Street  School  A  former  grammar  school  rehabilitated  into  a  cultural  center,  the  Historic  Fifth  Street  School  hosts   rotating   exhibitions   from   local   arts  organizations.  Location:  401  S.  Fourth  Street  Ste.  #145  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  the  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.4  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  SDX  available  Hours:  Mon.-­‐Sat.  8  am-­‐6  pm  Admission:  FREE    Website:  http://www.artslasvegas.org/venues/hfss.htm  ;  http://snadc.org/ai1ec_event/why-­‐masterworks/?instance_id=130    Phone:  702-­‐229-­‐6469  Exhibitions/Events:    

Thurs.  June  19-­‐Sat.  Aug.  23,  2014,  venue:  Mayor’s  Gallery,  FREE  |  Why,  Masterworks?    Las  Vegas  City  Hall  Chamber  Gallery  Located  on   the   second   floor  of  City  Hall   near  the  Human  Resources  department,  this  gallery  offers   rotating   exhibitions.   City   Hall   also  features   a   collection   of   presidential   portraits  and   work   by   local   artists   throughout   the  building.  Location:  495  S.  Main  Street  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101    Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.4  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  SDX  available  Hours:  Mon.-­‐Thurs.  7  am-­‐5:30  pm,  closed  Fri.-­‐Sun.  &  holidays  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.artslasvegas.org/visual_arts/galleries.htm  ;  http://www.artslasvegas.org/listings/282.htm    Phone:    702-­‐229-­‐6511  Exhibitions/Events:    Thurs.  April  17-­‐Mon.  July  14,  2014,  FREE  |  Little  Green  Men.  “The  artists  in  this  exhibit  were  asked  to  explore  subject  matter  that  relates  to  life  on  other  planets  or  in  other  galaxies,  space  travel,  UFO  sightings,  and  the  famous  Area  51  in  the  middle  of  the  Nevada  Desert  as  well  as  any  other  phenomena  that  centers  around  any  of  these  topics.”    Las  Vegas  City  Hall  Grand  Gallery    Located   in   the   first   floor   lobby   of   the   Las  Vegas   City   Hall,   this   space   features   rotating  sculpture  exhibits.  Location:  495  S.  Main  Street  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.4  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  SDX  available  Hours:  Mon.-­‐Thurs.  7  am-­‐5:30  pm,  closed  Fri.-­‐Sun.  &  holidays                            Admission:  FREE  

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Website:  http://www.artslasvegas.org/visual_arts/galleries.htm  ;  http://www.artslasvegas.org/listings/332.htm    Phone:  702-­‐229-­‐6511    Exhibitions/Events:    Thurs.  May  8-­‐Thurs.  July  17,  2014,  FREE  |  ONEIRIC  -­‐  from  the  Greek  word  oneiros,  or  “dream”,  curated  by  K.D.  Matheson,  this  exhibition  features  sculptural  pieces  based  on  dreams.      Luxor  Hotel  and  Casino  A  30-­‐story  pyramid  in  design,  “[t]he  Luxor  [is]  located  at  the  south  end  of  the  Las  Vegas  Strip,  [and]   makes   its   presence   known   throughout  the   valley…by   shining   the   world's   strongest  beam   of   light   into   the   sky.   Indoor   walkways  make   it   easy   to  visit   the  Luxor's   surrounding  hotels,   leading  south   through  The  Shoppes  at  Mandalay   Place   to   the   Mandalay   Bay   and  north   to   the  Excalibur.  A   free   tram  also   links  the  three  properties.”  Location:  3900  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89119  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  5.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  open  daily  10  am-­‐10  pm  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary,  tickets  may  be  nonrefundable  and  cannot  be  exchanged  Website:  https://www.luxor.com/entertainment/    Phone:  702-­‐262-­‐4400,  800-­‐557-­‐7428  Exhibitions/Events:    Open  daily  10  am-­‐10  pm,  last  admission  9  pm,  General  admission  $32  |  Bodies…  the  Exhibition.  Open  daily  10  am-­‐10  pm,  last  admission  9  pm,  General  admission  $32  |  Titanic  :  The  Artifact  Exhibition.  Open  daily  10  am-­‐10  pm,  venue:  upstairs  next  to  the  Food  Court,  General  admission  Adults  $28  |  Score!  Interactive  Sports  Exhibition.      

Mirage  Hotel  and  Casino  This  iconic  resort  features  the  Mirage  Volcano,  waterfalls,   a   20,000   gallon   saltwater  aquarium  and  Siegfried  &  Roy’s  Secret  Garden  and  Dolphin  Habitat.  The  hotel’s  atrium  hosts  exotic   plants,   lagoons   and   waterfalls.   Also  featured   are   contemporary   glass   sculptures  by   Dale   Chihuly   throughout   the   Baccarat  Lounge   and   High-­‐Limit   lounge.   “…Guests   can  also  easily  hop  on  an  air-­‐conditioned  tram  for  a   free   ride   to   the   neighboring   Treasure  Island.”  Location:  3400  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.1  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Website:  http://www.mirage.com/  Phone:  702-­‐791-­‐7111    M&M’s  World  “[F]eel   the   energy   with   the   bright   colors,  upbeat   music   and   playful   M&M's  memorabilia.”  Location:  Strip  Neighborhood:  3785  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.3  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  open  daily  9  am-­‐12  midnight  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on-­‐the-­‐strip/m-­‐and-­‐m-­‐world/  ;  http://www.mmsworld.com/locations.aspx    Phone:  702-­‐736-­‐7611    The  Mob  Museum  “The   Mob   Museum   is   a   world-­‐class  destination  in  downtown  Las  Vegas  dedicated  to   the   thrilling   story   of   organized   crime  and  law   enforcement.   It   presents   an   exciting   and  authentic   view   of   the   Mob’s   impact   on   Las  Vegas   history   and   its   unique   imprint   on   the  world.   True   stories   of   Mob   history   are  brought   to   life   in   a   bold   and   contemporary  style   via   engaging   exhibits,   high-­‐tech   theater  presentations  and  more  than  600  artifacts,  the  

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largest   collection   of   Mob   and   related   law  enforcement  memorabilia  under  one  roof.”  Location:  300  Stewart  Avenue  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.0  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  and  108  available  Hours:  Sun.-­‐Thurs.  10  am-­‐7  pm,  Fri.-­‐Sat.  10  am-­‐8  pm  Admission:  General  admission  Adults  $19.95  Website:  http://themobmuseum.org    Phone:  702-­‐229-­‐2734    Neon  Museum  “Founded  in  1996,  the  Neon  Museum  is  a  non-­‐profit   501   (c)   3   organization   dedicated   to  collecting,  preserving,  studying  and  exhibiting  iconic  Las  Vegas  signs  for  educational,  historic  and   cultural   enrichment.   …In   addition,   the  Neon   Museum   collection   chronicles   changes  and   trends   in   sign   design   and   technology  through  pieces  ranging  from  the  1930s  to  the  present   day.”   “The   Neon   Museum   collection  consist   of   three   component:   an   outdoor  collection   -­‐   the  Boneyard,   the  Fremont  Street  Gallery  and  the  Neon  Signs  Project.”  Location:  770  Las  Vegas  Boulevard  North  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  5.2  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  SDX  available  Hours:  Must  book  a  tour  in  advance.  Tours  available  7  days/week.  Summer  day  tour:  9  am,  9:30  am  &  10  am,  Summer  night  tour:  7:30  pm,  8  pm,  8:30  pm  &  9  pm  Admission:  $18  for  day  tours,  $25  for  night  tours  Website:  http://www.neonmuseum.org  Phone:  702-­‐387-­‐6366    Neonopolis  Also  referred   to  as   the  "Glitter  Gulch,"  due   to  its  origin  as  the  location  of  the  earliest  casinos  and  original  neon  lighting,  the  Neonopolis  and  Fremont   Street   Experience   is   a   retail   and  

entertainment   center   in   the   Fremont   Street  district   downtown.   A   number   of   light-­‐and-­‐sound   shows   (known   as   the   Fremont   Street  Experience)   take  place  beginning  at  dusk  but  the   real   attraction   is   the   three  miles   of  Neon  Lights  outside  and   inside   the  Neonopolis;   the  collection   includes   iconic   and   original   from  the  1940’s,  50’s  &  60’s.  Location:  450  Fremont  Street  Las  Vegas,  Nevada  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX,  108  and  the  Deuce  available      Hours:  Summer  Light  shows:  hourly  daily  8  pm-­‐12  midnight,  Fri.-­‐Sat.  8  pm-­‐1  am  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.neonopolislv.com  ;  www.vegasexperience.com  Phone:  702-­‐232-­‐5539    Origen  Museum  Located  on  the  188  acre  Springs  Preserve,  the  Origen   Museum   features   more   than   75  permanent   exhibits,   ranging   in   nature   from  natural  history  to  visual  arts.  Location:  333  South  Valley  View  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89107  Neighborhood:  West  of  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.3  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SX,  104,  108  and  206  available  http://www.springspreserve.org/plan/directions_public_transit.html    Hours:  open  daily  10  am-­‐6  pm  Admission:  General  admission  Adults  $18.95  Website:  http://www.springspreserve.org/attractions/origen.html    Phone:  702-­‐822-­‐7700  Exhibitions/Events:    Fore!  The  Planet  ;  Sustainable  Style:  Fashion  and  Photography  ;  “Miracle  in  the  Mojave”  ;  Flash  Flood  ;  Live  Animal  Exhibits:  Relict  Leopard  Frogs,  Lizard  Habitat,  Desert  Cottontails,  Gray  Fox,  Pocket  Gopher,  Gila  Monsters  ;  Land  Auction  ;  The  Railroad  ;  Native  

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American  Settlements  ;  Hoover  Dam  Exhibit  :  “Dam,  this  is  a  Lot  of  Work.”    P3  Studio  at  the  Cosmopolitan  The   Cosmopolitan   of   Las   Vegas   resort  collaborates   with   other   art   organizations   to  create   an   art   experience   that   everyone   can  enjoy,   from   traditional   two   and   three  dimensional   artwork   on   display   to   art   that  engages  the  other  senses.  Location:  3708  Las  Vegas  Boulevard  South  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.3  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  open  daily,  hours  vary  Admission:  FREE  for  art  displayed  in  public  spaces  Website:  http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/experience/art.aspx  Phone:  702-­‐698-­‐7000  Exhibitions/Events:    Wed.  June  18-­‐Sat.  July  13,  2014,  FREE  |  "Memory  Garden"  by  Artist-­‐in-­‐residence  Anthony  Holbrooke.    Tues.  April  1-­‐Wed.  April  1,  2015,  FREE  |  PAUSE  featuring  “I  Promise  to  Love  You”  by  Tracey  Emin.  Ongoing,  venue:  Boulevard  Pool  &  pedestrian  marquees,  showcased  on  the  half  hour,  FREE  |  “New  Friends”  by  David  Shrigley.    The  Quad  Resort  and  Casino  “The  Quad  Resort  &  Casino,  which  is  centrally  located   on   the   Strip,   is   in   the   last   stages   of   a  multimillion-­‐dollar   transformation   to   expand  and   become   a   more   modern   property.   It   is  part   of   the   open-­‐air,   pedestrian-­‐only   district  called  The  Linq,  which  houses  the  High  Roller  observation   wheel.  [Additionally,…t]he   Auto  Collections   have   been   drawing   thousands  upon   thousands   of   dedicated   fans   year   after  year.   It's   an   exquisite   assortment   of   vintage  vehicles  that  once  belonged  to  heads  of  state,  celebrities  and  other  notable  people.”  

Location:  3535  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.2  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  hour  long  audio  tour  available  Admission:  print  FREE  admission  pass  from  website  (  http://www.autocollections.com/index.cfm?action=free&tab=free)  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/the-­‐quad-­‐resort-­‐-­‐casino/161/    ;  http://www.autocollections.com    Phone:  702-­‐794-­‐3174  Exhibitions/Events:  Open  seven  days  a  week  10  am-­‐6  pm,  located  on  the  fifth  level  floor  of  the  parking  facility  at  the  rear  of  the  Quad,  FREE  admission  pass  from  website  |  The  Auto  Collections.    Silverton  Casino  Hotel  “Three   miles   south   of   the   Las   Vegas   Strip,  you'll   find   the   Adirondack-­‐themed   Silverton  Hotel   and   Casino   Lodge…showcasing   the  Mermaid   Restaurant   and   Lounge,   with   its  centerpiece   117,000-­‐gallon   saltwater   tank  filled  with  thousands  of  tropical  fish  and  coral,  also   home   to   free   interactive   fish   feeding  shows   and   live   mermaid   swims.   Or   for  outdoor  enthusiasts,  Bass  Pro  Shops  Outdoor  World,   a   165,000-­‐square-­‐foot   sportsman's  paradise.  …Shuttle   service   is   available   to   and  from  the  Strip.”  Location:  3333  Blue  Diamond  Rd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89139  Neighborhood:  Southwest  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  9.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  and  217  available  Hours:  show  times  vary,  check  website  for  showings  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/silverton-­‐hotel-­‐and-­‐casino-­‐lodge/267/  ;  http://www.silvertoncasino.com/services/ve

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gas-­‐hotel-­‐pool.aspx#las-­‐vegas-­‐nevada-­‐hotel-­‐aquarium    Phone:  720-­‐263-­‐7777    The  Smith  Center  for  the  Performing  Arts  "The   Smith   Center   for   the   Performing   Arts  features   monumental   outdoor   and   indoor  sculptures,   as   well   as   other   works   of   art  throughout   its   5-­‐acre   campus.   Available   to  viewers   year-­‐round,   the   custom  commissioned   art   pieces   provide   the  community   with   an   extraordinary  environment   in   which   to   enjoy   world-­‐class  music,   dance   and   theater,   while   making  Symphony   Park   and   the   other   outdoor   areas  remarkable   places   in   which   to   spend   an  afternoon  or  evening."  Location:  361  Symphony  Park  Avenue  Las  Vegas,  NV  89106  Neighborhood:  Near  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  available  http://www.thesmithcenter.com/explore/directions/  Hours:  regularly  scheduled  guided  walking  tours  available  every  Wed.  &  Sat.  10:30  am  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.thesmithcenter.com/explore/the-­‐art/    Phone:  702-­‐749-­‐2000  Exhibitions/Events:  Check  website  for  more  information  about  the  art  (including  Outdoor  Sculptures,  Lobby  Sculpture,  Interior  Art  on  Display)  and  artists  represented.    Southern  Nevada  Museum  of  Fine  Art  Founded   in   2002,   the   Southern   Nevada  Museum   of   Fine   Art   is   now   located   on   the  second   level   of   the   Neonopolis   complex,  featuring   over   20,000   square   feet   of   exhibit  space  with   three  galleries.  The  museum  aims  to   make   a   variety   of   art   accessible   to   the  general   public,   and   hosts   art   from   local,  regional  and  international  artists.  Location:  450  Fremont  St.  Suite  270  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  

Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  available  Hours:  Wed.-­‐Sat.  12  noon-­‐5  pm  Admission:  General  admission  $3  per  person,  Group  admission  (5+)  $1  per  person  Website:  http://www.snmfa.com    Phone:  702-­‐382-­‐2926  Exhibitions/Events:    Sat.  April  5-­‐Fri.  July  4,  2014,  General  admission  $3  |  Joseph  Palermo:  Recent  Works.    The  Venetian  An   iconic   Vegas   location,   the   Venetian  features  impressive  frescoes  and  other  Italian  details  throughout  the  resort,  including  canals  and  gondolas   in  an  eco-­‐friendly  environment.  It  also  hosts  many  galleries,   including  the  Lik  Venetian,   Signature   Gallery,   Imagine  Exhibitions  Gallery,   The   Jack  Gallery,   and   the  well-­‐known  Madame  Tussauds  Las  Vegas  Wax  Museum.  Location:  3355  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.0  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  and  the  Deuce  available  Hours:  hours  vary,  check  website  for  specific  gallery  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary  Website:  http://www.venetian.com/  ;  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/venetian/318/  ;  http://www.imagineexhibitions.com/VENUES/ImagineExhibitionsGallery/tabid/451/Default.aspx  (Imagine  Exhibitions  Gallery)  ;  http://www.lik.com/galleries/venetian.html  (The  Lik  Gallery)  ;  http://www.madametussauds.com/lasvegas/  (Madame  Tussauds)  Phone:  702-­‐414-­‐1000  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  Sun.-­‐Thurs.  9:30  am-­‐7  pm,  Fri.-­‐Sat.  9:30  am-­‐9  pm,  venue:  Imagine  Exhibitions  Gallery,  tickets  starting  at  $27.50  |  Da  Vinci  The  Exhibition.    

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Ongoing,  365  days  10  am-­‐9  pm,  Adult  tickets  $23.95  online,  $29.95  at  the  door  |  Madame  Tussauds  Las  Vegas  Wax  Museum.  Open  daily  24  hours,  venue:  inside  the  Grand  Canal  Shoppes  (866-­‐263-­‐2996),  FREE  |  Palazzo  Waterfall  Atrium  and  Garden.    Selected  Districts:  18b,  The  Las  Vegas  Arts  District  -­‐  http://www.18b.org    South   of   downtown   Las   Vegas   in   an   area  bounded   by   Commerce   Street,   Hoover  Avenue,   Fourth   Street   and   Las   Vegas  Boulevard   (at   Charleston)   and   Colorado  Avenue   the   Las   Vegas   Arts   District,   full   of  galleries,  shopping  and  restaurants.  The  name  refers  to  the  original  area  of  the  district,  or  18  blocks.      Additional  Websites:    (Official  City  of  Las  Vegas)  Arts  &  Culture  -­‐    http://lasvegasnevada.gov/Government/14980.htm  Summerlin  Library  and  Performing  Arts  Center  -­‐  http://www.lvccld.org/about/branch_info.cfm?id=8  University  of  Las  Vegas/Nevada  -­‐  http://www.unlv.edu/calendar/all/artscultural/2014-­‐W26    

 ARCHITECTURE    Clark  County  Museum  "The   Clark   County   Museum   is   a   function   of  Clark   County   Parks   and   Recreation,   which   is  accredited   by   the   Commission   for  Accreditation   of   Park   and   Recreation  Agencies.  …The  museum  is  a  30-­‐acre  site  that  features  a  modern  exhibit  hall  with  a  timeline  exhibit   about   southern   Nevada   from   pre-­‐historic   to   modern   times   and   a   collection   of  restored   historic   buildings   that   depict   daily  life   from   different   decades   in   Las   Vegas,  Boulder  City,  Henderson  and  Goldfield."  Location:   1830   S.   Boulder   Highway  Henderson,  NV  89002  

Neighborhood:  Outside  Las  Vegas,  between  Henderson  and  Boulder  City  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  20.3  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  HDX  available  Hours:  open  daily  9  am-­‐4:30  pm  Admission:  General  admission:  Adults  $2  Website:  http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/depts/parks/pages/clark-­‐county-­‐museum.aspx    Phone:  702-­‐455-­‐7955    Cleveland  Clinic  Lou  Ruvo  Center  for  Brain  Health  Designed   by   Frank   Gehry,   this   modern  building   features   199   windows   and   an  impressive   stainless   steel   canopy.   Supported  by  Keep  Memory  Alive,   the   center   is  planned  to   become   a   national   resource   for   the   most  current   research   and   scientific   information  for   the   treatment  of  Alzheimer’s,  Parkinson’s,  Huntington  ‘s  Diseases,  and  ALS  (Lou  Gehrig’s  Disease)   as   well   as   focusing   on   prevention,  early   detection   and   education.   The   website  enables   visitors   to   take   a   virtual   tour   of   the  building.  Location:  888  West  Bonneville  Avenue  Las  Vegas,  NV  89106  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.6  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  SDX  available  Hours:  Mon.-­‐Fri.  8  am-­‐5  pm,  call  to  verify  Admission:  FREE,  call  to  verify  Website:  http://www.keepmemoryalive.org      Phone:  702-­‐483-­‐6000,  to  tour  the  facility,  contact  Keep  Memory  Alive  at  702-­‐263-­‐9797    Fremont  Street  This   four-­‐block-­‐long   [Main   to   4th],   90-­‐foot-­‐high   space   frame   was   undertaken   as   a  redevelopment   project   to   revitalize  downtown   Las   Vegas.   Freemont   Street   has  transformed   into   one   large   casino   with   a  pedestrian   mall.   Under   the   frame   of   the  Fremont   Street   Experience,   the   El   Portal  Theatre  can  be  found.  The  El  Portal   is  a  1928  historical  landmark.  

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Location:  425  Fremont  St.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.0  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  available  Hours:  check  website  for  special  events  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.vegasexperience.com  Phone:  702-­‐678-­‐5600  Exhibitions/Events:  nightly  light  and  sound  shows.    The  Gallery  at  CityCenter  (inside  Crystals)  “The   Gallery,   located   within   Crystals   inside  CityCenter,   showcases   compelling   artwork  within   its   4,350-­‐square-­‐foot   facility.   This  dynamic   exhibition   space   features   artwork  from   world-­‐renowned   artist   Dale   Chihuly.  You'll   see   a   diverse   representation   of  Chihuly's   sculptures,   drawings,   editions   and  prints.  Recognized   for   his   use   of   color,   fluid  forms  and  large-­‐scale  glass  installations.”  Location:  3720  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.6  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  open  daily,  10  am-­‐12  midnight  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on-­‐the-­‐strip/citycenter-­‐gallery/  ;  http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/gallery-­‐featuring-­‐dale-­‐chihuly    Phone:  702-­‐590-­‐8741  Exhibitions/Events:  Open  daily,  venue:  Inside  Crystals  at  CityCenter  ,  FREE  |  Artwork  by  Dale  Chihuly.    Las  Vegas  Library  This   library   was   the   first   in   the   Library  District's   efforts   to   create   decentralized  branches   across   the   valley   that   also   feature  cultural   facilities   like  performance   centers  or  museums.  Located  across  from  Cashman  Field  

and  the  Old  Mormon  Fort,  the  design  features  a   mass   of   geometric   shapes   that   house  different   functions.   Sandstone   and   concrete  were  chosen  to  help  deflect  the  harsh  summer  heat.  This  project  won  a  Silver  Award  in  1991  from  The  Nevada  Contractor.  Location:  833  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  N.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.4  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  113  available  Hours:  Mon.-­‐Thurs.  10  am-­‐8  pm,  Fri.-­‐Sun.  10  am-­‐6  pm  Website:  http://www.lvccld.org/about/branch_info.cfm?id=4  ;  http://www.galinsky.com/buildings/lvlibrary/  ;  http://sah-­‐archipedia.org/detail%2Fcontent%2Fentries%2FNV-­‐01-­‐SO02.xml?q=(type%3Atheaters)%20AND%20agent%3A%22Antoine%20Predock%22  Phone:  702-­‐507-­‐3500    Old  Las  Vegas  Mormon  Fort  “The   first   permanent   non-­‐native   settlers   in  the  Las  Vegas  Valley  were  a  group  of  Mormon  missionaries   who   built   an   adobe   fort   along  Las  Vegas  Creek   in  1855.  The   fort  was   called  Old  Las  Vegas  Mormon  Fort.  ...Today,  the  park  includes  a  remnant  of  the  original  adobe  fort,  which   contains   interpretive   displays.   The  Visitor-­‐Center  contains  exhibits  on  the  history  of  the  site,  as  well  as  historic  artifacts.  Historic  interpretation   is  and  will   remain   the   focus  of  the   park.   Old   Las   Vegas   Mormon   fort   is  located   in   downtown   Las   Vegas,   at   the  intersection   of   Las   Vegas   Boulevard   and  Washington  Avenue.”  Location:  500  E.  Washington  Avenue  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  5.2  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  113  available  Hours:  Tues.-­‐Sat.  8:00  am-­‐4:30  pm  Admission:  Fee  to  enter  the  fort:  $1  per  person  over  12  years  old,  children  12  and  

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under:  FREE.  Group  use  area  is  available  by  reservation.  Website:  http://parks.nv.gov/parks/old-­‐las-­‐vegas-­‐mormon-­‐fort/    Phone:  702-­‐486-­‐3511    Springs  Preserve  “The  Springs  Preserve  is  the  premier  place  in  Las   Vegas   to   explore   the   valley's   vibrant  history  through  interactive  science  and  nature  exhibits,   botanical   gardens,   hiking,   trails,   and  live  animal  shows.”  Location:  333  S.  Valley  View  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89107  Neighborhood:  Off-­‐Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.3  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108,  206  and  SX  available  Hours:  open  daily,  10  am-­‐6  pm,  trails  close  at  dusk  Admission:  General  admission  Adult  $18.95  Website:  http://www.springspreserve.org  Phone:  702-­‐822-­‐7700  Exhibitions/Events:    Sat.  &  Sun.  11  am,  1  pm  &  3  pm,  General  admission  Adult  $18.95  |  Botanical  Gardens  Guided  Walk.    Welcome  to  the  Fabulous  Las  Vegas  Sign  Location:  5200  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  S.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89104  (just  south  of  Mandalay  Bay  Hotel  and  Casino  on  the  Las  Vegas  Strip)  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.9  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  24  hours  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on-­‐the-­‐strip/welcome-­‐las-­‐vegas-­‐sign/            

Selected  Districts:  CityCenter  Las  Vegas  -­‐  http://www.archdaily.com/50724/city-­‐center-­‐las-­‐vegas-­‐6-­‐leed-­‐gold-­‐certifications/  “With  over  16,797,000  square  feet  (1,560,500  m2),   the   recently   opened   City   Center   Las  Vegas   has   become   one   of   the   largest   LEED  certified   projects   in   the   world.   The   project  included   some   of   the   world’s   largest   firms:  Pelli  Clarke  Pelli,  Kohn  Pedersen  Fox,  Helmut  Jahn,   RV   Architecture   LLC   led   by   Rafael  Viñoly,   Foster   +   Partners,   Studio   Daniel  Libeskind,   David   Rockwell   and   Rockwell  Group,  and  Gensler."    Additional  Websites:  Adventure  Helicopter  Tours  -­‐  http://www.adventurehelicoptertours.com/lasvegastours.php    Architecture  City  Guide:  Las  Vegas  -­‐  http://www.archdaily.com/110390/architecture-­‐city-­‐guide-­‐las-­‐vegas/  Created   by   ArchDaily.com,   this   online   guide  highlights  some  of  the  architectural  treasures  of  Las  Vegas  and  environs.  The  site  includes  a  Google   Maps   feature   to   assist   with   locations  and  planning  visits.  Architecture  Studies  Library  (UNLV):  Las  Vegas  Architectural  Guides  and  Collections  -­‐  http://www.library.unlv.edu/arch/lasvegas/    This  useful  guide  created  by   the  Architecture  Studies   Library,   University   of   Nevada,   Las  Vegas,   includes   among   its   resources:  Driving/Walking   tours   (Self-­‐guided)   of   Las  Vegas  Area  (10  tours),  Las  Vegas  Hotel/Casino  Photo   Album,   Las   Vegas   Hotels/Casinos  Bibliography   and   Web   sites,   Las   Vegas  Hotels/Casinos:   By   Name   *   Casinos:   Time  Line,   UNLV   Buildings   Photo   Album   |  Construction   Photo   Archive,   Historic  Buildings/Sites   (Las   Vegas/State   list   -­‐-­‐  National   Historic   Register   List)   and   Neon  Survey   Las   Vegas   Strip,   Sunset   to   Sahara  (including  photo  gallery).  Las  Vegas  Downtown  Post  Office,  The  Mob  Museum  -­‐  http://themobmuseum.org/  Walking  Gourmet  Food  Tours  -­‐  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/the-­‐walking-­‐gourmet-­‐food-­‐tours/32695/tour/3589/      

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DANCE    Aruba  Hotel  &  Spa  Looking   for   a   place   to   Lindy   in   Vegas?   The  dancing  starts  at  8  pm,  with  food,  drinks  and  a  DJ.   There   are   beginning   and   intermediate  monthly  series  lessons  from  7  pm-­‐8  pm  and  a  free  drop  in  lesson  at  8  pm  except  on  the  first  Friday   of   the   month   because   on   those   days  beginners   can   attend   the   first   lesson   of   the  beginning   series.   This   event   is   open   to   all  ages.  Location:  1215  S  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89104  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  1.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  SDX  available  Hours:  Fri.  7  pm-­‐11  pm  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.swingdancevegas.com/calendar.html    Phone:  702-­‐383-­‐3100  Exhibitions/Events:  Fri.  June  27,  2014,  7  pm-­‐11  pm,  FREE  |  The  Aruba  Swings.    Bally’s  Las  Vegas  Hotel  and  Casino  “As   the   bridge   between   old   and   new   Vegas  situated   in   the   heart   of   the   Las   Vegas  Strip….there's   no   reason   to   leave   in   a   hurry.  But   those   who   desire   can   easily   stroll   back  and  forth  between  Bally's  and  Paris  Las  Vegas  next  door  through  the  Le  Boulevard  shopping  and   dining   area,   or   catch   the   Las   Vegas  Monorail  to  one  of  many  locations  on  the  Strip  or  to  the  Las  Vegas  Convention  Center.”  Location:  3645  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.0  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $62.50  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/ballys/11/  ;  http://www.ballyslasvegas.com/shows/jubilee.html#.U4oZ7ZUeXwx    

Phone:  702-­‐777-­‐2782  Exhibitions/Events:  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sun.-­‐Wed.  7  pm  &  10  pm,  Thurs.  7  pm,  Sat.  10  pm,  venue:  Jubilee  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $62.50  |  Jubilee.    Las  Vegas  Contemporary  Dance  Theatre  (LVCDT)  “Las   Vegas   Contemporary   Dance   Theater   is  dedicated   to   preserving   and   presenting   the  work   of   generations   of   great   artists,  choreographers   and   teachers,   as   well   as,  showcasing   the  work   of   emerging   talent   in   a  broad  spectrum  of  dance  styles.  LVCDT  seeks  to   maintain   a   world-­‐class   performing   arts  company,  creating  multicultural  opportunities  to   build   artistic   bridges   beyond   our   borders.  Through   educational   outreach   programs,  LVCDT  seeks  out  at-­‐risk  youth  and  provides  a  path   to   confidence,   discipline,   and   excellence  that   will   benefit   the   youth   and   their  community  way  beyond  their  participation  in  the   dance   program.   LVCDT   will   bring   the  elegance,  grace,  discipline,   and  dignity   that   is  dance   to   all   classes,   all   cultures,   all   walks   of  life”  Location:  9920  Garamound  Avenue  Las  Vegas,  NV  89117  Neighborhood:  Northwest  &  Summerlin  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  10.3  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SX  available  Website:  http://lvcontemporarydancetheater.org    Phone:  702-­‐878-­‐1227  Exhibitions/Events:  no  calendar  events  scheduled  during  conference  dates.    Luxor  Hotel  and  Casino  Location:  3900  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89119-­‐1000  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  5.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX,  the  Deuce  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $70.35  

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Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/luxor/191/  ;  http://www.luxor.com/entertainment/entertainment_jabbawockeez.aspx  Phone:  702-­‐742-­‐8506  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  Sun.-­‐Mon.  &  Thurs.  7  pm,  Fri.-­‐Sat.  7  pm  &  9:30  pm,  venue:  Jabbawockeez  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $70.35  |  Jabbawockeez.    Nevada  Ballet  Theatre  “This  classically  based  company  is  at  home  in  an   eclectic   repertory,  moving   easily   from   the  romantic   era   classics   to   the   high-­‐energy  contemporary  ballets.  Nevada  Ballet  Theatre's  repertoire   includes   acclaimed   20th   century  master   works   from   famous   choreographers  such   as   George   Balanchine,   Sir   Frederick  Ashton,   and   Twyla   Tharp,   as   well   as  contemporary   choreographers  Peter  Anastos,  Val   Caniparoli,   Bruce   Steivel   and   James  Canfield.   …A   501(c)(3)   non-­‐profit  organization,   Nevada   Ballet   Theatre   is   the  largest  professional  ballet  company  and  dance  Academy  in  the  state.”  Location:  1651  Inner  Circle  Las  Vegas,  Nevada  89134  Neighborhood:  Northwest  &  Summerlin  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  12.9  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108,  105,  214  and  210  available  Website:  http://www.nevadaballet.com  Phone:  702-­‐243-­‐2623  Exhibitions/Events:  no  calendar  events  scheduled  during  conference  dates.    The  Rock  Center  for  Dance  “The   Rock   Center   for   Dance   offers   levelled  adult   drop-­‐in   classes   for   older   teens   and  adults   of   all   ages.   Whether   you   are   a  beginning   dancer   looking   to   learn   something  new,   or   a   professional   seeking   to   keep   your  skill   and   performance   level   at   its   peak,   you  will   find  professional  training  and  inspiration  at  The  Rock!”  Location:  8210  S  Maryland  Pkwy  Las  Vegas,  NV  89123  Neighborhood:  Winchester  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  8.3  miles  

Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  and  217  available  Hours:  See  website  for  class  schedules  Admission:  $13  for  a  drop-­‐in  class  Website:  http://www.therockcenterfordance.com  Phone:    702-­‐341-­‐ROCK  (7625)    Stratosphere  Casino,  Hotel  &  Tower  “The  Stratosphere  Casino,  Hotel  &  Tower  has  become  a  one-­‐of-­‐a-­‐kind  landmark  in  the  Vegas  skyline  and,  at  1,149  feet  high,  its  tower  is  the  spot  for  the  ultimate  view  of  Las  Vegas.  [With]  a   spectacular   view,   [the   Stratosphere   offers]  the  highest   thrill   rides   in   the   country,   a  bevy  of   dining   options”…including   a   restaurant  with   rotating   floor   and   the   “Theater   of   the  Stars”,  which   boasts   comfortable   seating   and  an   old   Vegas   showroom   feel.   Nightly  performances   by   a   house   band   and   vintage  dance  show  complete  the  ambience.  Location:  2000  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89104  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  1.2  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108,  SDX  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $54.99,  age  restriction:  21  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/stratosphere/282/  ;  http://www.stratospherehotel.com/Shows/Stage-­‐Shows/PIN-­‐UP  Phone:  702-­‐380-­‐7777  Exhibitions/Events:  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Thurs.-­‐Mon.  10:30  pm,  venue:  Stratosphere  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $54.99  |  Pin  Up.    Additional  Websites:  Cirque  du  Soleil,  Las  Vegas  -­‐    http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/offers/partners/rsd-­‐portfolio-­‐sem.aspx?cid=ps:rsp_us-­‐nv-­‐01_2014:vegas-­‐portfolio-­‐sem:google.com:ac055%3E%3E36945876778:tks:mgm    

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University  of  Nevada,  Las  Vegas  Performing  Arts  Center    -­‐    http://pac.unlv.edu  (Partner)  Dancing  in  Las  Vegas  -­‐    http://www.vegasdancesport.com/places_to_dance/  Summerlin  Library  and  Performing  Arts  Center  -­‐  http://www.lvccld.org/about/branch_info.cfm?id=8    THEATER    *Caesars  Palace  “Caesars   Palace   opened   in   1966   -­‐-­‐   the   resort  continues   to   innovate   and   reinvent   itself  without   sacrificing   that   classic   Rome-­‐via-­‐Vegas   atmosphere:   unparalleled   service,  majestic   surroundings   and   a   true   circus  maximus  of  diversions.”  Location:  3570  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.4  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $103.40,  age  restriction:  18  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/caesars-­‐palace/52/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sun.  &  Wed.-­‐Sat.  8  pm  &  10  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  venue:  Las  Vegas  Hotel,  ticket  prices  starting  at  $103.40  |  Absinthe.      Cirque  du  Soleil,  Las  Vegas  “Cirque  du  Soleil   is   a   Quebec   based   company  recognized  all  over  the  world  for  high-­‐quality,  artistic  entertainment.  Since  its  dawn  in  1984,  Cirque  du  Soleil   has   constantly   sought   to  evoke  the   imagination,   invoke  the  senses  and  provoke   the   emotions   of   people   around   the  world.”  Location:  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  Neighborhood:  Strip  

Distance  from  Convention  Center:  vary  by  location/venue  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX,  the  Deuce  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary,  age  restriction  may  apply  Website:  http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/offers/partners/rsd-­‐portfolio-­‐sem.aspx?cid=ps:rsp_us-­‐nv-­‐01_2014:vegas-­‐portfolio-­‐sem:google.com:ac055%3E%3E36945876778:tks:mgm  Phone:  877-­‐632-­‐7400,  800-­‐745-­‐3000  Exhibitions/Events:  Ongoing,  7  pm  &  9:30  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  Age  restriction:  5,  location:  Mirage  Hotel  &  Casino  (3400  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109),  venue:  LOVE  Theatre,  tickets  starting  at  $120.95  |  The  Beatles  LOVE.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Tues.-­‐Sat.  7  pm,  Tues.&  Fri.-­‐Sat.  9:30  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  Age  restriction:  5,  location:  Luxor  (3900  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109-­‐1000),  venue:  Luxor  Theatre,  tickets  starting  at  $75.85  |  Criss  Angel.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Tues.-­‐Sat.  7  pm  &  9:30  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  Age  restriction:  5,  location:  MGM  Grand  (3799  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109),  venue:  KÀ  Theatre,  tickets  starting  at  $119.85  |  KÀ.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sat.-­‐Wed.  7  pm  &  9:30  pm,  Age  restriction:  5,  location:  Mandalay  Bay  (3950  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89119),  venue:  Mandalay  Bay  Theatre,  tickets  starting  at  $119.85  |  Michael  Jackson  ONE.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Wed.-­‐Sun.  7:30  pm  &  10:00  pm,  location:  Bellagio  (3600  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109),  venue:  O  Theatre,  tickets  starting  at  $153.95  |  O.    Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sat.-­‐Wed.  7:00  pm  &  9:30  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  no  Age  restriction,  location:  Treasure  Island  -­‐  TI  (3300  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109),  venue:  Mystère  

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Theatre,  tickets  starting  at  $60.77  |  Mystère.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Fri.-­‐Tues.  7  pm  &  9:30  pm,  show  length  75  minutes,  location:  Wynn  Las  Vegas  (3131  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109),  venue:  Wynn  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $115.50  |  Le  Rêve  -­‐  The  Dream.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Fri.-­‐Tues.  7:00  pm  &  9:30  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  Age  restriction:  5,  location:  Aria  at  CityCenter  (3730  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89158),  venue:  Aria  Theatre,  tickets  starting  at  $119.85  |  Zarkana.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Fri.-­‐Tues.  7:30  pm  &  10:00  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  Age  restriction:  18,  location:  New  York-­‐New  York  (3790  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109),  venue:  Zumanity  Theatre,  tickets  starting  at  $75.85  |  Zumanity.    The  D  Las  Vegas  “With   a   great   lineup   of   entertainment,   two  floors  of  gaming,  several  dining  choices,  three  trendy  bars  and  one  of  the  best  vantage  points  for   the   Fremont   Street   Experience   light   and  sound   show,  The  D  Las  Vegas   is   a   hotspot   in  downtown.”  Location:  301  Fremont  Street  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.8  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  SDX  available  Hours:  show  time  5:45  pm  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $64.40,  age  restriction:  8  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/the-­‐d-­‐las-­‐vegas/114/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  5:45  pm,  venue:  the  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $64.40  |  Marriage  Can  Be  Murder  An  interactive  comedy  and  dinner  show.    

Excalibur  Hotel  &  Casino  Excalibur   is   set   “majestically   between   the  skyline   of   New   York-­‐New   York   and   the  Egyptian  pyramid  of  Luxor  at  the  intersection  of  Tropicana  Avenue  and  Las  Vegas  Boulevard  on   the   Strip.   …For   those   looking   for   easy  access   to   other   hotels,   an   indoor   walkway  connects   the  Excalibur   to   the  Luxor.  There   is  also  a  pedestrian  bridge  from  the  Excalibur  to  the   New   York-­‐New   York   and   the   Tropicana.  Finally,  there  is  a  free  tram  that  goes  from  the  Excalibur   to   the  Luxor   and   then   to  Mandalay  Bay.”  Location:  3850  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.4  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $71.10,  age  restriction:  3  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/excalibur/106/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Thurs.-­‐Mon.  6:00  pm  &  8:30  pm,  show  length  75  minutes,  tickets  starting  at  $71.10  |  Tournament  of  Kings.    Four  Queens  Hotel  &  Casino  “[L]ocated   in   the   heart   of   downtown,…since  well   before   the   high-­‐tech   Viva   Vision   canopy  started   dazzling   crowds.   There's   enough  classic  Vegas  glitz  and  old-­‐school  charm  inside  the  Four  Queens  to  rival  the  light  show’s  best  displays.”  Location:  202  Fremont  Street  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.9  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  available  Hours:  show  time  7  pm  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $23  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/four-­‐queens/118/    

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Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Tues.-­‐Sat.  7  pm,  show  length  70  minutes,  venue:  Canyon  Club,  tickets  starting  at  $23  |  Mike  Hammer  Comedy  Magic.    Planet  Hollywood  Resort  &  Casino  “At   the   center   of   the   world-­‐renowned   Las  Vegas   Strip,…[t]his   famous   Las   Vegas   casino  was   imploded   with   much   fanfare   in   the   late  '90s,   only   to   be   rebuilt   into   an   even   more  magnificent   resort.  Now  the   iconic   resort  has  changed   its   image   once   again,   transforming  right   before   the   public   eye   into   Planet  Hollywood   Resort   &   Casino.   …Shoppers   will  be   [in]   heaven   at   the   Miracle   Mile   Shops,   a  massive,   circular   mall.   Access   to   the   Miracle  Mile   Shops   can  be   found   in   several   locations,  including   the   main   casino   floor   at   Planet  Hollywood.   …The   hotel-­‐casino   is,   after   all,  where  the  King  of  Rock   'n'  Roll,  Elvis  Presley,  married  his  bride,  Priscilla.”  Location:  3667  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary,  age  restriction  may  apply  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/planet-­‐hollywood/2116/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Tues.-­‐Sat.  4  pm,  show  length  60  minutes,  venue:  V  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $29.99  |  Gregory  Popovich’s  Comedy  Pet  Theater.  Ongoing,  9  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  Age  restriction:  16,  venue:  V  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $29.99  |  Las  Vegas  Live  Comedy  Club.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sat.-­‐Thurs.  10  

pm,  show  length  1  hour  15  minutes,  Age  restriction:  18,  venue:  V  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $29.99  |  MARC  SAVARD  Comedy  Hypnosis.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Tues.-­‐Sun.  4  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  venue:  Saxe  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $39.99  |  Nathan  Burton  Comedy  Magic  Show.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Thurs.-­‐Tues.  7:30  pm,  show  length  75  minutes,  Age  restriction:  13,  venue:  V2  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $34.99  |  The  Mentalist.  Ongoing,  7  pm  &  8:30  pm,  show  length  75  minutes,  Age  restriction:  3,  venue:  V  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $44.99  |  V-­‐The  Ultimate  Variety  Show.    The  Quad  Resort  and  Casino  Location:  3535  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.2  miles    Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  time  4  pm  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $38.50,  age  restriction:  8  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/the-­‐quad-­‐resort-­‐-­‐casino/161/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sat.-­‐Thurs.  4  pm,  venue:  the  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $38.50  |  Jeff  Civillico  -­‐  Comedy  in  Action.    Rio  All-­‐Suite  Hotel  &  Casino  “The   Rio   offers   shopping   in   Masquerade  Village   and   throughout   the   property   as   well.  …The   VooDoo   Zip   Line,   an   800-­‐foot   zip   ride,  will  debut  in  spring  2014.  Taking  off  from  the  VooDoo   Rooftop   Nightclub,   located   atop   the  hotel's   50-­‐story   Masquerade   Tower,   guests  will   cascade   toward   the   Ipanema   Tower,  reaching  speeds  up   to  33  miles  per  hour  and  enjoying   beautiful   views   of   the   Las   Vegas  Strip.  …So  get   in  the  Carnaval  spirit  and  head  to   the   Rio   All-­‐Suite   Hotel   &   Casino.   Like   its  

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namesake   in   South   America,   this   is   a   true  cidade   maravilhosa   -­‐-­‐   a   marvelous   city   -­‐-­‐   in  the  middle  of  the  desert.”  Location:   3700   W.   Flamingo   Road   Las  Vegas,  NV  89103  Neighborhood:  Off-­‐Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.2  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary,  age  restriction  may  apply  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/rio/249/  Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Mon.-­‐Sat.  7  pm,  show  length  75  minutes,  Age  restriction:  18,  venue:  King’s  Room,  tickets  $80.25-­‐119.75  |  Eddie  Griffin.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sat.-­‐Wed.  9  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  Age  restriction:  5,  venue:  Penn  &  Teller  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $59.13  |  Penn  &  Teller.    Riviera  Hotel  &  Casino  “With  its  star-­‐lit  glass  exterior,  you  can't  miss  the   Riviera   as   you   drive   down   the   Strip.   Its  location   toward   the   north   end   of   Las   Vegas  Boulevard,   bridging   the   classic   style   of  downtown  with  the  modern-­‐day  mega-­‐resorts  farther  south,  confirms  the  symbolic  standing  of   this   property   as   a   place   where   the   past  meets   the   present.   Celebrating   59   years   of  nonstop   entertainment,   the   Riviera   is   one   of  the   reasons  why   Las   Vegas   has   been   dubbed  the   "Entertainment   Capital   of   the   World."  Over   the   years,   the   hotel   has   played   host   to  hundreds  of  legendary  performers  and  dozens  of  film  and  television  productions.”  Location:  2901  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  0.6  miles  Public  Transportation:  in  walking  distance  Hours:  show  times  vary  

Admission:  ticket  prices  vary,  age  restriction  may  apply  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/riviera/252/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sun.-­‐Sat.  7  pm,  show  length  75  minutes,  Age  restriction:  5,  venue:  Starlite  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $54.90  |  Illusions  starring  Jan  Rouven.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sun.-­‐Sat.  4:30  pm,  Age  restriction:  13,  venue:  Starlite  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $39  |  Pawn  Shop  Live!  Ongoing,  8:30  pm,  Age  restriction:  21,  venue:  Comedy  Club,  tickets  starting  at  $29.99  |  The  Riviera  Comedy  Club.    Tropicana  Las  Vegas  -­‐  A  Doubletree  by  Hilton  “Discover   South   Beach   in   Las   Vegas   at  Tropicana  Las  Vegas  -­‐  A  Doubletree  by  Hilton,  which  boasts  a  sun  and  beach  theme.”  Location:  3801  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.1  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $38.45,  age  restriction  may  apply  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/tropicana-­‐las-­‐vegas-­‐-­‐-­‐a-­‐doubletree-­‐by-­‐hilton/308/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Mon.  March  31-­‐Sun.  Sep  14,  2014  4  pm,  show  length  60  minutes,  venue:  Laugh  Factory,  tickets  starting  at  $38.45  |  Murray  Celebrity  Magician.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sun.-­‐Sat.  8:30  pm  &  10:30  pm,  Age  restriction:  18,  tickets  starting  at  $38.45  |  Laugh  Factory.    

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University  of  Nevada,  Las  Vegas  Performing  Arts  Center  “The  Performing  Art  Center   at   the  University  of   Nevada   Las   Vegas,   includes   Artemus   W.  Ham   Concert   Hall,   Judy   Bayley   Theatre,   and  Black  Box  Theater.”  Location:  4505  S.  Maryland  Pkwy,  Las  Vegas,  NV  89154-­‐5005  Neighborhood:  Off-­‐Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.8  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  109  available  Website:  http://pac.unlv.edu  ;  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/performing-­‐arts-­‐center/4036/  Phone:  702-­‐895-­‐3535  Exhibitions/Events:  no  calendar  events  scheduled  during  conference  dates.    Additional  Websites:  Giordano  Theatre  -­‐  http://www.giordanotheatre.com/GiordanoTheatre.com/Home.html      Summerlin  Library  and  Performing  Arts  Center  -­‐  http://www.lvccld.org/about/branch_info.cfm?id=8    MUSIC    Bally’s  Las  Vegas  Hotel  and  Casino  Location:  3645  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.0  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/ballys/11/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sat.-­‐Thurs.  8  pm,  venue:  Windows,  ticket  prices  starting  at  $64.70  |  Divorce  Party  Las  Vegas.  

Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Mon.  &  Wed.  &  Fri.-­‐Sat.  6  pm,  venue:  Windows,  ticket  prices  starting  at  $104  |  Tony  and  Tina’s  Wedding.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Thurs.  9:30  pm,  Fri.  &  Sat.  7  pm,  venue:  Jubilee  Theater,  ticket  prices  starting  at  $35.50  |  Veronic  Voices.    Brooklyn  Bowl  “The   Las   Vegas   location   of   this   iconic  entertainment  venue  will  thrill  guests  with  its  2,000-­‐plus   person   performance   area…and  32  lanes  of  bowling.”  Location:  3545  Las  Vegas  Blvd  S.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.2  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  time  9  pm  Admission:  $60,  ticket  price  includes  all  three  nights,  age  restriction:  21+  Website:  http://vegas.brooklynbowl.com/calendar/  Phone:  702-­‐322-­‐0560,  702-­‐862-­‐2695  Exhibitions/Events:    Thurs.  June  26-­‐Sat.  June  28,  2014  9  pm,  tickets  $60  |  Spoon.    *Caesars  Palace  Location:  3570  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.4  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary,  age  restrictions  may  apply  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/caesars-­‐palace/52/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Tues.  June  24-­‐Sat.  July  5,  2014  7:30  pm,  venue:  The  Colosseum,  tickets  starting  at  

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$102  |  Celine  Dion.    Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Fri.-­‐Sat.  9:30  pm,  show  length  70  minutes,  Age  restriction  21,  venue:  The  Gossy  Room  at  Cleopatra’s  Barge,  tickets  starting  at  $63  |  Matt  Goss.      Cannery  Casino  Resorts,  LLC  Not   to   be   confused   with   Eastside   Cannery  Casino   Hotel,   the   Cannery   Casino   &   Hotel   is  located   in  North   Las  Vegas.   “Opened   in   2003  near  Nellis  Air  Force  Base  and  the  popular  Las  Vegas   Motor   Speedway...   Cannery   goes   for   a  WWII-­‐vintage   canning   factory   atmosphere.  …The   Cannery   also   features   Galaxy   Movie  Theaters   with   16   screens,   a   large  indoor/outdoor   entertainment   and   exhibit  venue  that  accommodates  up  to  3,000  people  for   concerts,   festivals,   motor   sports   exhibits  and  boxing  matches.”    Location:  2121  E.  Craig  Road  North  Las  Vegas,  NV  89030  Neighborhood:  NE  &  North  Las  Vegas  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  9.6  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  DVX  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  $5  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/cannery-­‐casino-­‐-­‐hotel/7703/  ;  http://www.cannerycasino.com/entertainment/schedule  Phone:  702-­‐507-­‐5700,  (866)  999-­‐4899  Exhibitions/Events:    Fri.  June  27,  2014  5  pm,  Sat.  June  28,  2014  4  pm,  venue:  The  Club,  tickets  $5  |  Islands  of  the  Pacific  Cultural  Fest.    Clark   County   Government   Center  Amphitheater  “Under   the   gaze   of   canyon   rock   and   the  prickly  pear  facade,  the  outdoor  Amphitheater  is   operated   by   the   Clark   County   Department  of  Parks  and  Recreation.  It  is  home  to  some  of  the  Valley's  best   live  performances,   including  the   annual   free   Jazz   in   the   Park   series,   fall  Moonlight  Concerts,   the  Reggae   in   the  Desert  Music  and  Cultural  Festival.”  Location:  500  S.  Grand  Central  Pkwy.  Las  Vegas,  NV  (89155)  

Neighborhood:  Off-­‐Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.4  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  SDX  available  Hours:  doors  open  at  4  pm  Admission:  $10  per  person,  children  3  feet  &  under  FREE  with  an  adult  ticket  purchase  Website:  http://calendar.reviewjournal.com/las_vegas_nv/events/show/370537215-­‐celebrando-­‐hispanic-­‐festival  ;  http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/depts/parks/Pages/amphitheater.aspx    Phone:  702-­‐406-­‐0196,  702-­‐455-­‐8200  Exhibitions/Events:    Sat.  June  28,  2014  doors  open  at  4  pm,  tickets  $10  |  Celebrando  Hispanic  Festival.    The  Cosmopolitan  of  Las  Vegas  “The  right  amount  of  wrong.”  Location:  3708  Las  Vegas  Boulevard  South  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.3  miles  Public  Transportation:  Bus  Route  SDX  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  prices  vary  Website:  http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com  ;  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/cosmopolitan-­‐of-­‐las-­‐vegas/17272/  ;  http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/experience/event-­‐calendar.aspx    Phone:  702-­‐698-­‐7000,  (877)  763-­‐2267    Exhibitions/Events:    Sat.  June  28,  2014  8  pm,  All  ages  show,  venue:  The  Chelsea,  tickets  starting  at  $40  |  Kraftwerk  3-­‐D  Concert.  Thurs.  May  29-­‐Thurs.  Aug.  21,  2014,  5  pm-­‐10  pm,  venue:  Boulevard  Pool,  tickets  starting  at  $15  |  Set  Your  Life  to  Music  Concert  Series  2014.  Sat.  June  28,  2014  8  pm,  venue:  Boulevard  Pool,  tickets  starting  at  $20  |  Bleachers.      

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The  D  Las  Vegas  Location:  301  Fremont  Street  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.8  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  SDX  available  Hours:  show  time  8:30  pm  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $48.90,  age  restriction:  13  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/the-­‐d-­‐las-­‐vegas/114/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858,  702-­‐492-­‐3960  Exhibitions/Events:    Thurs.  June  26-­‐Tues.  July  1  8:30  pm,  venue:  the  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $48.90  |  Frankie  Scinta.    Eastside  Cannery  Casino  Hotel  “The  Eastside  Cannery   is   the  second  Cannery  brand  casino  in  Las  Vegas.  Complementing  the  North   Las   Vegas   hotel,   the   Eastside   Cannery  stays   true   to   its   historic   past.   The   most  prominent   feature   of   the   property   is   the   16-­‐story  bronze  hotel  tower  featuring  an  exposed  structural   and  decorative  element,   topped  by  a  saw  tooth  roofline  making  it  an  icon  for  the  Las   Vegas   Valley.   There   is   an   abundance   of  visual  references  to  the  burgeoning  industrial  era…”    Location:  5255  Boulder  Hwy,  Las  Vegas,  NV  89122  Neighborhood:  Boulder  Highway  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  6.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  202  available  Hours:  show  time  8:30  pm  Admission:  $9.95  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/eastside-­‐cannery-­‐casino-­‐hotel/215/  ;  http://www.cannerycasino.com/entertainment/schedule    Phone:  702-­‐856-­‐5300  Exhibitions/Events:    

Sat.  June  28,  2014  8:30  pm,  venue:  Eastside  Event  Center,  tickets  $9.95  |  Bobby  Vinton.      Excalibur  Hotel  &  Casino  Location:  3850  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.4  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  time  7  pm  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $58.05,  age  restriction:  5  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/excalibur/106/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sun.-­‐Fri.  7  pm,  venue:  Thunder  from  Down  Under  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $58.05  |  Australian  Bee  Gees  -­‐  A  Tribute  to  the  Bee  Gees.    Flamingo  Las  Vegas  “With  its  brilliant  pink  and  orange  façade,  the  Flamingo   is   as   colorful   as   the   history   behind  it.   …Benjamin   "Bugsy"   Siegel's   original  Flamingo  is  gone  (torn  down  in  1993),  but  the  hotel  that  bears  the  name  continues  to  live  up  to  its  name.  The  lush  gardens  behind  the  room  towers   seem   removed   from   Las   Vegas  entirely,   with   live   pink   Chilean   flamingos,  ducks,  swans,  turtles  and  koi  fish  frolicking  in  ponds  and  under  three-­‐story  waterfalls.”  Location:  3555  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.1  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/flamingo/115/  Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  

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Exhibitions/Events:  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Tues.-­‐Sat.  7:30  pm,  venue:  Flamingo  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $91.25  |  Donny  and  Marie  Osmond.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Tues.-­‐Thurs.  &  Sat.  4  pm-­‐10  pm,  Sun.  &  Mon.  4  pm  &  9:30  pm,  venue:  Flamingo  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $56.45  |  Legends  in  Concert.  Tues.  July  1,  2014  7:30  pm,  venue:  Flamingo  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $78.50  |  Olivia  Newton-­‐John.      Four  Queens  Hotel  &  Casino  Location:  202  Fremont  Street  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.9  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $35.95,  age  restriction:  12  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/four-­‐queens/118/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:  Thurs.  Jun  26-­‐Sat.  June  28  &  Tues.  July  1,  2014  4:00  pm  &  9:00  pm,  venue:  Canyon  Club,  tickets  starting  at  $35.95  |  The  Broadway  Rat  Pack.    Golden  Nugget  “Melding   the   nostalgia   of   old   Las   Vegas  with  the   sophistication   of   the   city's   most  extravagant   landmarks,   the   Golden   Nugget  remains   the   treasure   of   Fremont   Street.   This  legendary   hotel   has  witnessed   it   turn   from   a  barely   paved   road   to   one   of   the   most  photographed  thoroughfares  in  the  world  and  finally   into   its   most   recent   incarnation,   the  Fremont   Street   Experience.   Through   all   that  time,   the   Golden   Nugget   has   stood   as   proud  and   priceless   as   the   61-­‐pound   gold   nugget  displayed  inside  the  casino.”  Location:  129  East  Fremont,  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101  Neighborhood:  Downtown  

Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.8  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  available  Hours:  show  time  7:30  pm  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $36.95,  age  restriction:  16  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/golden-­‐nugget/132/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Tues.-­‐Sat.  7:30  pm,  show  length  80  minutes,  venue:  The  Gordie  Brown  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $36.95  |  Gordie  Brown.    Harrah’s  Las  Vegas  “[L]ocated   within   easy   walking   distance   to  many  other  properties,  Harrah's   is  home  to  a  Las  Vegas  Monorail   station,  making   it   a   snap  to   go   just   about   anywhere   on   the   Strip.   Plus,  free  shuttle  rides  are  available  every  half  hour  between   10   a.m.   and   1   p.m.   to   the   Rio   and  Bally's/Paris  Las  Vegas.”  Location:  3475  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.3  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $54.19,  age  restriction:  5  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/harrahs/139/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Tues.-­‐Fri.  &  Sun.  7  pm,  Mon.  &  Thurs.  5:30  pm  &  8  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  venue:  The  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $54.19  |  Million  Dollar  Quartet.      **  LVH-­‐Las  Vegas  Hotel  &  Casino  “[T]he   LVH   originally   opened   as   the  International  Hotel  in  1969  and  served  as  the  venue   where   Elvis   Presley   broke   all   Vegas  

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show   attendance   records.   Nostalgic  photographs   of   the   musical   maverick   and   a  bronze   statue   of   him   remain   on   display.  Opened  in  1986,  the  Casino  houses  the  largest  in  the  world  race  and  sportsbook,  also  known  as  the  “Superbook.”  …A  skywalk  actually  links  the   convention   space   to   the   neighboring   Las  Vegas  Convention  Center.  …With  its  proximity  to   the   Las   Vegas  Monorail,   it's   easy   to   travel  from   the   LVH   to   just   about   anywhere   on   the  world-­‐famous  Strip.”  Location:  3000  S.  Paradise  Road,  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Off-­‐Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  0.0  miles,  the  main  Conference  site  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary,  age  restriction:  4  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/lvh-­‐las-­‐vegas-­‐hotel-­‐-­‐casino/183/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Fri.-­‐Tues.  8  pm,  show  length  2  hours,  venue:  LVH  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $43.65  |  Raiding  the  Rock  Vault.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Wed.-­‐Mon.  6:30  pm,  show  length  60  minutes,  venue:  Shimmer  Cabaret,  tickets  starting  at  $63.15  |  The  King  starring  Trent  Carlini.  Fri.  June  27-­‐Mon.  June  30,  2014  8:30  pm,  show  length  70  minutes,  venue:  Shimmer  Cabaret  (to  order  tickets  call  702-­‐492-­‐3960,  1-­‐866-­‐983-­‐4279),  tickets  starting  at  $48.85  |  Mo5aic.    Las  Vegas  Philharmonic  “The   2013-­‐14   season   marks   the   15th  anniversary   of   the   Las   Vegas   Philharmonic,  Southern   Nevada's   only   professional  symphony   orchestra,   and   the   second   full  season   as   a   resident   company   of   The  Smith   Center   for   the   Performing   Arts   that  opened  in  March  2012.”  Location:   1412   S.   Jones   Blvd.   Las   Vegas,  NV  89146  Neighborhood:  Downtown  

Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  5.4  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SX  and  102  available  Website:  [email protected]    Phone:  702-­‐258-­‐5438  (office)  Exhibitions/Events:  no  calendar  events  scheduled  during  conference  dates.    Luxor  Hotel  and  Casino  Location:  3900  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89119-­‐1000  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  5.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $65.95,  age  restriction:  18  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/luxor/191/  Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  Wed.-­‐Mon.  5:30  pm,  Tues.  8  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  venue:  Atrium  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $65.95  |  Menopause  The  Musical.      Mandalay  Bay  “At   Mandalay   Bay,   excess   is   the   norm.   Las  Vegas   visitors   can   listen   to   some   of   music's  greatest  artists,  spot  some  of  the  world's  most  dangerous   predators   and   bodysurf   some   of  the   city's   largest  waves  without   ever   leaving  the  120-­‐acre  property.  ...A  more  cosmopolitan  atmosphere,   [h]ip   and   high-­‐end,   Mandalay  Bay   is   a   bustling,   Polynesian   paradise,  accented  by  fountains,  sculptures,  marble  and  flora.”  Location:  3950  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89119  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  6.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  

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Admission:  ticket  prices  vary,  age  restriction  may  apply  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/mandalay-­‐bay/193/  ;  http://www.mandalaybay.com  ;  http://mandalaybay.com/entertainment/event-­‐calendar/  ;  http://www.houseofblues.com/lasvegas  (House  of  Blues)  Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sun.  10  am  &  1  pm,  no  Age  restriction,  venue:  House  of  Blues,  tickets  starting  at  $61.20  |  Kirk  Franklin  presents  Gospel  Brunch  at  House  of  Blues.  Sat.  June  28,  2014  9  pm,  venue:  Mandalay  Beach,  tickets  starting  at  $49.50  |  311.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  seven  nights  a  week,  tickets  starting  at  $10  |  check  website  for  various  range  of  music  including  rock,  reggae,  rap,  rockabilly,  jazz  and,  of  course,  blues.    Mirage  Hotel  and  Casino  Location:  3400  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.1  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary,  age  restriction  may  apply  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/mirage/202/    Phone:  702-­‐492-­‐3960,  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:  Fri.  June  27-­‐Sun.  June  29,  2014  7:30  pm,  Age  restriction:  5,  venue:  Terry  Fator  Theatre,  tickets  starting  at  $64.84  |  Boyz  II  Men.  Fri.  June  27-­‐Sat.  June  28,  2014  10  pm,  venue:  Terry  Fator  Theatre,  tickets  $76.99-­‐98.99  |  Bill  Burr.  Ongoing,  7:30  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  Age  restriction:  5,  venue:  Terry  Fator  Theatre,  tickets  starting  at  $84.64  |  

Terry  Fator:  The  Voice  of  Entertainment.    Monte  Carlo  Resort  and  Casino  “Monte   Carlo   is   ideally   situated   on   the  southern  end  of  the  Strip  and  is  convenient  to  almost   everything.   …A   free   tram   connects  Monte   Carlo   to   City   Center   and   Bellagio.   The  tram   stop   is   located   in   the   hotel's   Street   of  Dreams  shopping  complex.”  Location:  3770  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.5  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $79.30,  age  restriction:  3  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/monte-­‐carlo-­‐hotel-­‐-­‐casino/203/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  7  pm  &  9:30  pm,  show  length  105  minutes,  venue:  Monte  Carlo  Theatre,  tickets  starting  at  $79.30  |  Blue  Man  Group.    The  Orleans  Hotel  &  Casino  “The   Big   Easy   meets   the   Entertainment  Capital   of   the   World   at   The   Orleans,   located  just  a  short  drive  west  of  the  Las  Vegas  Strip.  From   the   playful   French   Quarter-­‐like   façade  to  the  alligator-­‐shaped  door  handles,   the  soul  of   New   Orleans   envelops   guests.   …The   850-­‐seat   Orleans   Showroom   hosts   a   mix   of   big-­‐name  bands,  singers  and  comedians.  Plus,  the  state-­‐of-­‐the-­‐art   Orleans   Arena   features  concerts,   family   entertainment   and   sporting  events.”   The   hotel   also   includes   a   70-­‐lane  bowling   center   and   18-­‐screen  movie   theater.  [At  The  Orleans]…”Mardi  Gras  has  begun  and  will  never  end...”  Location:  4500  W.    Tropicana  Ave.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89103  Neighborhood:  Off-­‐Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  5.4  miles  

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Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  201  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  time  8  pm  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $44  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/orleans/224/  Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:  Sat.  June  28,  2014  8  pm,  venue:  Orleans  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $44  |  Three  Dog  Night.    Paris  Las  Vegas  “Escape  from  the  neon  lights  of  Las  Vegas  and  enter  into  the  City  of  Lights  at  Paris  Las  Vegas,  where  guests  are  transported  off  the  Strip  and  into   France's   romantic   capital.   …Paris   Las  Vegas   captures   all   the   intricate   details   of   the  real   Paris,   right   down   to   the   cobblestone  sidewalks   and  half-­‐scale   replicas   of   the  Eiffel  Tower  and  Arc  de  Triomphe  [to  name  a  few].  …Those   who   are   not   afraid   of   heights   won't  want   to  miss   the   chance   to   ride   to   the   top  of  the  Eiffel  Tower  and  enjoy  panoramic  views  of  the  city.”  Location:  3655  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $59.30,  age  restriction:  5  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/event/jersey-­‐boys/12946/  ;  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/paris-­‐las-­‐vegas/229/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:  Ongoing,  Tues.  6:30  pm  &  9:30  pm,  Sat.  5  pm  &  8:15  pm,  Sun.  &  Wed.-­‐Fri.  7  pm,  show  length  130  minutes,  venue:  Le  theatre  des  Arts,  tickets  starting  at  $59.30  |  Jersey  Boys.      

Planet  Hollywood  Resort  &  Casino  Location:  3667  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary,  age  restriction  may  apply  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/planet-­‐hollywood/2116/  Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  6  pm,  show  length  75  minutes,  venue:  V  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $39.99  |  All  Shook  Up.  Ongoing,  5:30  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  Age  restriction:  5,  venue:  Saxe  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $44.99  |  B  -­‐  A  TRIBUTE  to  the  Beatles.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Mon.-­‐Sat.  7  pm,  show  length  65  minutes,  venue:  V3  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $44  |  Country  Superstars.  Ongoing,  Tues.-­‐Fri.  10  pm,  Sat.  11:30  pm,  show  length  120  minutes,  Age  restriction:  10,  venue:  V  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $49.99  |  Evil  Dead  The  Musical.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Mon.-­‐Sat.  5:30  pm,  show  length  75  minutes,  venue:  V  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $39.99  |  Hitzville  –  The  Show.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Thurs.-­‐Sun.  10:30  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  Age  restriction:  21,  venue:  Sin  City  Theater,  tickets  $42-­‐62  |  Purple  Reign,  THE  Prince  Tribute  Show.  Ongoing,  7  pm  &  9  pm,  Age  restriction:  18,  venue:  Sin  City  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $19.30  |  Sin  City  Comedy  &  Burlesque.  Ongoing,  7  pm  &  9  pm,  show  length  75  minutes,  no  Age  restriction,  venue:  Saxe  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $79.99  |  VEGAS!  THE  SHOW.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Mon.-­‐Sat.  8:30  

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pm,  show  length  75  minutes,  Age  restriction:  16,  venue:  V  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $44.99  |  Zombie  Burlesque.    The  Quad  Resort  &  Casino  Location:  3535  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  3.2  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary,  age  restrictions  may  apply  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/the-­‐quad-­‐resort-­‐-­‐casino/161/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sat.-­‐Thurs.  9:30  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  Age  restriction:  13  parental  discretion  advised,  venue:  the  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $69.20  |  Divas  starring  Frank  Marino.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sat.-­‐Sun.  7  pm,  venue:  the  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $39  |  Recycled  Percussion.    Rio  All-­‐Suite  Hotel  &  Casino  Location:   3700   W.   Flamingo   Road   Las  Vegas,  NV  89103  Neighborhood:  Off-­‐Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.2  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/rio/249/  Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sun.-­‐Sat.  8:45  pm,  venue:  Crown  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $63.55  |  MJ  Live  (Tribute  to  Michael  Jackson).  

Ongoing,  7  pm,  show  length  75  minutes,  no  Age  restriction,  venue:  Crown  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $46.46  |  Rat  Pack  is  Back.    Riviera  Hotel  &  Casino  Location:  2901  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  0.6  miles  Public  Transportation:  in  walking  distance  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary,  age  restriction  may  apply  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/riviera/252/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  7  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  Age  restriction:  18+,  venue:  Le  Bistro  Lounge,  tickets  starting  at  $29  |  Forever  Doo  Wop.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sun.-­‐Sat.  9  pm,  show  length  90  minutes,  Age  restriction:  18,  venue:  Le  Bistro  Lounge,  tickets  starting  at  $29  |  Forever  Motor  City.    Sam’s  Town  Hotel  &  Gambling  Hall  “Just   six   miles   from   the   Strip,   Sam's   Town  Hotel   &   Gambling   Hall   is   nestled   in   the  shadow   of   the   Sunrise   Mountains   in   Las  Vegas…decorated   in   a   Southwestern   theme.  …With   a   nine-­‐story   glass   roof   and   a   25,000-­‐square-­‐foot   indoor   area   filled   with   trees,  waterfalls   and   footpaths,   it   is   one   of   Las  Vegas'   unique   surprises.  …The   free   "Sunset  Stampede,"  a  dancing  waters  and   laser   show,  dazzles   crowds   nightly.   [Sam’s   Town   also  includes]   a   56-­‐lane   bowling   center,   an   18-­‐screen   movie   theater,   an   arcade,   Gatsby's  Salon  and  the  Sam's  Town  Live  entertainment  complex…[and]   free   daily   shuttle   service   to  the  Strip  and  downtown…”  Location:  5111  Boulder  Hwy,  Las  Vegas,  NV  89122  Neighborhood:  Boulder  Highway  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  6.5  miles  

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Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  202  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/sams-­‐town/260/  ;  http://www.samstownlv.com/entertain/headliner-­‐calendar  Phone:  702-­‐456-­‐7777  Exhibitions/Events:  Sat.  June  28,  2014  7:30  pm,  tickets  starting  at  $34.95  |  Chubby  Checker.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Thurs.  2  pm,  FREE  |  Variety  Toast  of  the  Town.    The  Smith  Center  “From   its   very   beginning,   The   Smith   Center  was   envisioned   as   a   world-­‐class   performing  arts   center   that   would   develop   and   present  the   best   and   brightest   in   a   broad   range   of  first-­‐rate   programming.    The   ambition   to  create  one  of   the  nation’s   leading  performing  art   centers   led   The   Smith   Center’s   design  team   to   visit   venues   across   North   America  and  Europe  in  2007,  where  they  studied  some  of   the   world’s   finest   opera   houses,   concert  halls   and   performance   venues.   After   they  toured   venues   including   Palais   Garnier   in  Paris,  the  Musikverein  in  Vienna  and  La  Scala  in   Milan,   they   came   together   to   design   The  Smith  Center.    The  Smith  Center   is  also  home  to  two  resident  companies,  The  Nevada  Ballet  Theatre  and  the  Las  Vegas  philharmonic.”  Location:  361  Symphony  Park  Avenue  Las  Vegas,  NV  89106  Neighborhood:  Downtown  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.7  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  prices  vary  Website:  http://www.thesmithcenter.com  ;    http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/the-­‐smith-­‐center/32523/  Phone:  702-­‐982-­‐7805,  702-­‐749-­‐2000  (box  office)  Exhibitions/Events:    Fri.  Feb.07,  2014-­‐Mon.  Feb.  09,  2015  Fri.  &  Sat.  8:30  pm,  Sun.2  pm,  venue:  Cabaret  

Jazz  Theater,  tickets  $35-­‐45  |  Clint  Holmes.  Tues.  June  10-­‐Sun.  July  06,  2014,  Tues.-­‐Fri.  7:30  pm,  Sat.  &  Sun.  2  pm  &  7:30  pm,  venue:  Reynolds  Hall,  tickets  $39-­‐150  |  The  Book  of  Mormon.    Springs  Preserve  “This  educational  complex  features  museums,  interactive   exhibits,   educational   galleries,   a  desert   botanical   garden,   hiking   trails   and   an  outdoor  amphitheater.”  Location:  333  S.  Valley  View  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89107  Neighborhood:  Off-­‐Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.3  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108,  206  and  SX  available  Hours:  doors  open  at  4  pm  Admission:  $10-­‐60  Website:  http://www.springspreserve.org  ;  http://calendar.reviewjournal.com/las_vegas_nv/events/show/370312618-­‐vegas-­‐rockfest    Phone:  702-­‐822-­‐7700  Exhibitions/Events:    Sun.  June  29,  2014,  4  pm,  tickets  $10-­‐60  |  Vegas  Rockfest.    Stratosphere  Casino,  Hotel  and  Tower  Location:  2000  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89104  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  1.2  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  time  8  pm  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $43.99,  age  restriction:  13  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/stratosphere/282/  Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Wed.-­‐Sat.  8  pm,  venue:  Stratosphere  Theater,  tickets  

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starting  at  $43.99  |  Frankie  Moreno  Live  at  Stratosphere.    Suncoast  Hotel  and  Casino  “Much  more  than  just  a  neighborhood  casino,  the   Suncoast   Hotel   &   Casino   is   a   virtual  entertainment   juggernaut,   featuring   a   huge  casino,   an   expansive   bowling   center,   a  cineplex   and   headliner   entertainment.  Located   in   one   of   Las   Vegas'   premier   areas,  the   Suncoast   resort   is   adjacent   to   two   of   the  valley's  best  golf  courses  -­‐  Badlands  and  Angel  Park   -­‐   and   is   just   a   few   minutes   from  Northwest  Las  Vegas'  finest  shopping..”  Location:  9090  Alta  Drive  Las  Vegas,  NV  89145  Neighborhood:  Northwest  &  Summerlin  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  12.5  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108  and  WAX  available  Hours:  show  time  7:30  pm  Admission:  tickets  $15.95  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/suncoast/2376/  ;  http://www.suncoastcasino.com/entertain/headliner-­‐calendar  Phone:  702-­‐636-­‐7111  Exhibitions/Events:    Sat.  June  28-­‐Sun.  June  29,  2014  7:30  pm,  venue:  Suncoast  Showroom,  tickets  $15.95  |  Scott  Keo  -­‐  Michael  Bublé  Tribute.    Tropicana  Las  Vegas  -­‐  A  Doubletree  by  Hilton  “Discover   South   Beach   in   Las   Vegas   at  Tropicana  Las  Vegas  -­‐  A  Doubletree  by  Hilton,  which  boasts  a  sun  and  beach  theme.”  Location:  3801  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.1  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $64.90,  age  restriction:  4  

Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/event/mamma-­‐mia/23948/  ;  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/tropicana-­‐las-­‐vegas-­‐-­‐-­‐a-­‐doubletree-­‐by-­‐hilton/308/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Sat.-­‐Thurs.  7:30  pm,  Sat.  5:30  pm  &  9  pm,  venue:  Tropicana  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $64.90  |  Mamma  Mia.    The  Tommy  Wind  Theater  “The   Tommy   Wind   Theater   is   conveniently  located   on   the   Las   Vegas   strip.   Across   from  the  Monte  Carlo,  enter  the  driveway  between  Walgreens  and  Fatburger.”  Location:  3765G  Las  Vegas  Boulevard  South,  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.4  miles  Public  Transportation:  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  show  time  7  pm  Admission:  tickets  starting  at  $34.95  Website:  http://tommywindtheater.com    Phone:  702-­‐990-­‐1524  Exhibitions/Events:  Ongoing,  7  pm,  tickets  starting  at  $34.95  |  Tommy  Wind:  Music,  Magic,  and  More.    The  Venetian  Location:  3355  S.  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.0  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  and  the  Deuce  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary,  age  restriction  may  apply  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/venetian/318/  Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐7575,  to  order  by  phone  call  1-­‐877-­‐847-­‐4858  Exhibitions/Events:    Ongoing,  Sun.  &  Tues.-­‐Fri.  8  pm,  Sat.  7  pm  

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&  10  pm,  Age  restriction:  5,  venue:  Rock  of  Ages  Theater,  tickets  starting  at  $69  |  Rock  of  Ages.  Ongoing,  recurring  weekly  Thurs.-­‐Sun.  7  pm,  venue:  Sands  Showroom,  tickets  starting  at  $65.95  |  Smokey  Robinson  presents  Human  Nature:  The  Motown  Show.  Daily,  hours  vary  throughout  the  day,  venue:  Grand  Canal  Shoppes  (http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on-­‐the-­‐strip/venetian-­‐streetmosphere/  702-­‐414-­‐4500),  FREE  |  Streetmosphere.    Additional  Websites:  Cirque  du  Soleil,  Las  Vegas  -­‐  http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/offers/partners/rsd-­‐portfolio-­‐sem.aspx?cid=ps:rsp_us-­‐nv-­‐01_2014:vegas-­‐portfolio-­‐sem:google.com:ac055%3E%3E36945876778:tks:mgm    Las  Vegas  Blues  Society  -­‐  http://lasvegasblues.org    Las  Vegas  Live  Music  Venues  -­‐  http://www.poppermost.com/linksvegasvenues3.html  University  of  Nevada,  Las  Vegas  Performing  Arts  Center  -­‐    http://pac.unlv.edu  Summerlin  Library  and  Performing  Arts  Center  -­‐http://www.lvccld.org/about/branch_info.cfm?id=8    FILM    Barrick  Museum  at  the  University  of  Nevada,  Las  Vegas  “As   a   compliment   to   the   art   exhibition   the  Barrick  Museum  will  host  the  Jerry  Lewis  Film  Festival.   [Presenting]   weekly   screenings   of  films   by   Jerry   Lewis.   Each   week   a   different  film  will  be  viewed.”  Location:  4505  S.  Maryland  Pkwy.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89154  Neighborhood:  University  of  Nevada,  Las  Vegas  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.8  miles  

Public  Transportation:  The  university  is  served  year-­‐round  by  RTC’s  [Bus  Routes]#109  #201  and  #202  lines  Hours:  call  museum  for  full  schedule  Admission:  FREE  (suggested  contribution:  $5  for  adults,  $2  for  seniors  62+),  open  to  the  public  Website:  http://www.unlv.edu/barrickmuseum/exhibitions    Phone:  702-­‐895-­‐3381  Exhibitions/Events:    Thurs.  May  15-­‐Sat.  Sept.  27,  2014  6  pm,  venue:  UNLV  Barrick  Museum  Auditorium  |  Jerry  Lewis:  Painted  Pictures  Film  shown  the  week  of  June  26-­‐July  2,  2014:  "The  Delicate  Delinquent."    Brenden  Theatres  at  the  Palms  Casino  Resort  A   modern,   up-­‐to-­‐date   14-­‐theater   complex,  complete  with  an  IMAX  screen  for  super-­‐sized  viewing.   …Also   enjoy   looking   for   celebrity  stars   on   the   floor,   just   like   the   Hollywood  walk  of  stars.  Location:  4321  W.  Flamingo  Road  Las  Vegas,  NV  89103  Neighborhood:  Off-­‐Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.5  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  202  and  Las  Vegas  Monorail  LV001  Blue  available  Hours:  call  for  show  times  Admission:  FREE  Website:  http://www.lift-­‐off-­‐festival.com/las-­‐vegas-­‐lift-­‐off-­‐film-­‐festival-­‐2014-­‐venue-­‐announced/    ;  http://www.brendentheatres.com/las%20vegas/    Phone:  702-­‐507-­‐4849  Exhibitions/Events:    Thurs.  June  26,  2014,  location:  Palms  Casino  Resort,  venue:  Brenden  Theatre,  FREE  |  Las  Vegas  Lift-­‐Off  International  Film  Festival.    Giordano  Theatre  “[T]he   nation's   first   official   live  production/feature   film  hybrid   theater!  …The  theater   is   quaint,   totaling   just   427   seats,   and  creates   an   intimate   ambience   which   allows  

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the  audience  to  ‘virtually’  participate  in  every  performance.     The   theatre   features   7.2  Yamaha   Surround   Sound,   putting   the  audience  right  in  the  middle  of  all  the  action!”  Location:  3200  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  S.  #3000  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  2.0  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  SDX  available  Hours:  show  times  vary  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary  Website:  http://www.gioboxoffice.com/GioBoxOffice.com/Buy_Movie_Tickets.html  Phone:  702-­‐756-­‐7841  Exhibitions/Events:  Check  listing  for  Indie  Films  playing  during  conference    The  Las  Vegas  Convention  and  Visitors  Authority  (LVCVA)  “The  Las  Vegas  News  Bureau,  part  of   the  Las  Vegas   Convention   and   Visitors   Authority,  invites   you   to   join   us   in   celebrating  65   years  of  documenting  unforgettable   images  on  film.  Over  the  years,  we  have  accumulated  a  unique  collection   of   photographs   and   video   of   some  of   Las   Vegas'   most   famous   entertainers,  hotels,   events   and   the   ever-­‐evolving   skyline.  We   share   this   collection  with   the   community  via   exhibitions   throughout   the   Las   Vegas  area.”  Location:  Las  Vegas  Convention  Center:  3150  Paradise  Road  Las  Vegas,  NV,  89109  Neighborhood:  Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  0.6  miles  Public  Transportation:  in  walking  distance  Hours:  hours  vary  by  location  Admission:  ticket  prices  vary  by  location  Website:  http://www.lasvegas.com/listing/the-­‐lvcva-­‐presents-­‐exhibitions-­‐from-­‐the-­‐las-­‐vegas-­‐news-­‐bureau-­‐archives/32626/    Phone:  702-­‐892-­‐0711  and  vary  by  location  Exhibitions/Events:  Ongoing,  location:  The  Cosmopolitan  of  Las  Vegas,  venue:  Harmon  Corridor,  2nd  floor  (3708  Las  Vegas  Blvd.  S.  Las  Vegas,  

NV  89109),  FREE  |  The  Golden  age  of  Glam.  Ongoing,  location:  The  Boulevard  Mall  (3528  S.  Maryland  Parkway  Las  Vegas,  NV  89169),  contact  for  ticket  prices  |  65  Years  on  Film:  A  Celebration  of  the  Las  Vegas  News  Bureau  -­‐  Large  Scale  Exhibition.  Ongoing,  location:  The  Mob  Museum  (300  East  Stewart  Avenue  Las  Vegas,  NV  89101),  tickets  starting  at  $19.95  |  Fabulous  Downtown.  Ongoing,  The  Las  Vegas  Convention  Center  (3150  Paradise  Road  Las  Vegas,  NV  89109),  contact  for  ticket  prices  |  International  Consumer’s  Electronics  Show  (CES)  Exhibit.    Springs  Preserve  Location:  333  S.  Valley  View  Blvd.  Las  Vegas,  NV  89107  Neighborhood:  Off-­‐Strip  Distance  from  Convention  Center:  approx.  4.3  miles  Public  Transportation:  RTC  Bus  Routes  108,  206  and  SX  available  Hours:  open  daily,  10  am-­‐6  pm,  trails  close  at  dusk  Admission:  General  admission  Adult  $18.95  Website:  http://www.springspreserve.org  Phone:  702-­‐822-­‐7700  Exhibitions/Events:    Sat.  &  Sun.  June  3  pm-­‐3:30pm,  venue:  Big  Springs  Theater,  General  admission  Adults  $18.95  |  Feature  Film  –  Rwanda:  Back  to  the  Garden.    Additional  Websites:  Fandango.com  -­‐  http://www.fandango.com/las+vegas_nv_movietimes    MovieTimes.com  -­‐  http://www.mrmovietimes.com/movie-­‐theaters/nv/las-­‐vegas.html  Vegas  Indie  Film  Fest!  (VIFF!)  -­‐  http://www.viff.net