RiSE Festival is under new ownership and back in its dry lake bed after a year off.
Music
The return of “Hamilton,” Kenny Chesney at the Sphere and World Whisky Day top this week’s entertainment lineup.
Throughout their international adventures, the Backstreet Boys teased to a Strip residency. But they had even larger plans.
From new stages to navigating traffic, here’s everything you need to know about the largest dance music festival in the nation.
Carlos Santana has played more shows at House of Blues, and also the old Joint, than anyone. He’s back this weekend.
Atomic Award for Best New Production is “Atomic Saloon Show,” by a country mile.
Writing of the monumental performance, I had mentioned the Vegas Strong shirt should be presented at Aerosmith’s museum at Park Theater. But we need the shirt back.
Look for Shania Twain, returning to headlining status at Zappos Theater, to record her own video and (likely) be a fixture at VGK games.
Lynette Chappell, the so-called “Evil Queen” in the Siegfried Roy fiefdom, says she was somewhat shaken by the two-hour special.
Celine Dion resumes her scheduled shows at Bell Centre on Friday and Saturday. Her world tour opened Sept. 18 in Quebec City.
Shepard Fairey’s latest piece, a black-and-white portrait of Queen, is against the brick wall overlooking OTR’s upper-level courtyard.
A new show is opening at Bellagio, and this one is rewinding the clock.
Smokey Robinson is back at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday nights. At age 79, Robinson still finds joy in performing his hits for a live audience.
Expect the requisite complement of Las Vegas-related superstars, and also a record turnout for the Daytime Stage on Saturday at Las Vegas Festival Grounds.
Phones are being “pouched” for Madonna’s triumvirate of shows on the Strip.