Las Vegas News Briefs − June 2024

ENTERTAINMENT

CHELSEA HANDLER MAKES LAS VEGAS HISTORY AS SHE ANNOUNCES RESIDENCY AT THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS
GRAMMY-nominated comedian, television host, six-time best-selling author and advocate Chelsea Handler makes Las Vegas history with the announcement of “Chelsea at The Chelsea,” the first female comedian residency at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Show dates include Sept. 1 and Nov. 2, 20, 2024, as well as Jan. 18, March 21 and April 18, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Katharine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, [email protected]. 

FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES “KEITH URBAN’S HIGH IN VEGAS”
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the newest luxury resort and casino to debut on the Las Vegas Strip, will welcome “Keith Urban’s HIGH in Vegas,” 10 exclusive performances from four-time GRAMMY® Award winner Keith Urban, with show dates Oct. 4-5, 9, 11-12, 2024 and Feb. 14-15, 19, 21-22, 2025. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Fontainebleau Las Vegas, [email protected].

THE BEACH BOYS TO BRING EXCLUSIVE VEGAS ENGAGEMENT TO THE VENETIAN RESORT IN SEPTEMBER
The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon to fans around the world – will bring their Endless Summer: An Exclusive Vegas Engagement to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas with three shows this September. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of The Beach Boys’ iconic Endless Summer album, the shows will be held Sept. 4, 6-7, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, [email protected].

DOWNTOWN DARLING, MISS BEHAVE’S “MAVERICKS,” TO TAKE PERMANENT RESIDENCY AT PLAZA HOTEL & CASINO’S ICONIC VINTAGE SHOWROOM THIS OCTOBER
In October, the notorious Miss Behave and her unruly crew will take over the historic Plaza Hotel & Casino Showroom with Miss Behave’s “Mavericks.” This ever-changing, world-class variety show will celebrate and embrace every beat of the venue’s gloriously authentic, vintage-Vegas bones. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, [email protected].

DEAD & COMPANY ‘DEAD FOREVER – LIVE AT SPHERE’ ANNOUNCES SIX ADDITIONAL AUGUST SHOWS
Dead & Company has announced six additional dates for their “Dead Forever – Live at Sphere” residency in Las Vegas, bringing the total number of shows to 30. Additional dates include Aug. 1-3, 8-10, 2024. For more information, contact [email protected].

COMEDIAN TAYLOR TOMLINSON ANNOUNCES RETURN TO ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS IN AUGUST
Following her sold-out performances at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas in May, comedy’s rising star Taylor Tomlinson has announced her return to the venue with additional performances of Taylor Tomlinson: Live in Vegas on Aug. 16-17, 2024. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, [email protected].

RAY ROMANO RETURNING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS THIS OCTOBER
Comedian, actor, producer, author and director Ray Romano is returning to The Summit Showroom inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas for two nights of his signature stand-up comedy Oct. 11-12, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, [email protected].

AREA15 INTRODUCES NEW ATTRACTIONS AND GAMING HUB, “THE LAB”
AREA15 announces “The Lab,” the brand-new interactive attractions and gaming hub housing an array of tech-driven games and experiences, including AREA15’s first-ever proprietary IP innovations. These enthralling additions cement the award-winning experiential entertainment district as a leader in the global attractions industry. The centerpiece of AREA15’s new experiences is its proprietary gaming adventure, Origin Quest, a pioneering, narrative-driven scavenger hunt inviting guests to unravel the enigmatic origin story of AREA15. For more information, contact Desiree Vontur, The Vox Agency, [email protected].

2024 DOWNTOWN ROCKS FREE CONCERT SERIES RETURNS TO FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE WITH STACKED LINEUP
Fremont Street Experience, the six-block entertainment district located in historic downtown Las Vegas, is ready to rock the heart of the city once again with the return of its legendary, free concert series, Downtown Rocks. Upcoming Saturday night concerts include Hoobastank with Soul Asylum, Boys Like Girls, Chris Janson, Sebastian Bach, Common Kings, Joe Nichols and Sublime with Rome. For more information, contact Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected].

MIKE EPPS ADDS TWO SHOWS AT THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS
As he prepares to return to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, actor and comedian Mike Epps has announced two additional show dates, Sept. 20-21, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, [email protected].

JANE’S ADDICTION & LOVE AND ROCKETS ANNOUNCE TOUR STOP AT FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS
Jane’s Addiction and Love And Rockets have announced a stop in Las Vegas on Aug. 9 at BleauLive Theater inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas on their 2024 co-headline tour. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Fontainebleau Las Vegas, [email protected].

DAVID BLAINE ANNOUNCES EXTENSION OF HIS HEADLINING PRODUCTION, “DAVID BLAINE: IMPOSSIBLE,” AT ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS
Following nine sold-out shows to date during his debut run at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, David Blaine – the world’s most iconic magician and endurance artist – has announced the extension of his headlining production through December 2024. Additional performance dates include Aug. 21, 23-24 and Dec. 29-31, 2024. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, [email protected].

PSYCHIC MEDIUM MATT FRASER RETURNING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS THIS OCTOBER
America’s Top Psychic Medium and E! Entertainment star Matt Fraser is returning to The Summit Showroom inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Oct. 25-26, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, [email protected].

SINGER SONGWRITER JESSE MCCARTNEY COMING TO M RESORT SPA CASINO
Jesse McCartney is coming to Las Vegas and bringing his chart-topping hits to the M Pavilion at M Resort Spa Casino on July 6, 2024. For more information, contact Chandra Stepanovich, Dandelion PR, [email protected].

LENNY KRAVITZ ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE LAS VEGAS ENGAGEMENT AT PARK MGM IN OCTOBER
Four-time GRAMMY Award-winner Lenny Kravitz has announced an exclusive Las Vegas engagement, Blue Electric Light Las Vegas, with performances Oct. 18-19, 23, 25-26, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Katharine Sherrer, MGM Resorts International, [email protected].

JIM BREUER RETURNING TO THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS IN SEPTEMBER
Stand-up comedian and actor Jim Breuer will return to The Summit Showroom inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Sept. 6-7, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, [email protected].

NAS ANNOUNCES DEBUT AT ENCORE THEATER AT WYNN LAS VEGAS WITH “NAS WITH THE LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC”
GRAMMY Award-winning rap icon Nas announces his venue debut at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with a can’t-miss string of performances featuring the Las Vegas Philharmonic over Labor Day Weekend. In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of his debut album, Illmatic, Nas will bring three performances of his chart-topping hits to the intimate venue with this exclusive-to-Las Vegas collaboration, Nas with the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Aug. 29, 31 and Sept. 1, 2024. For more information, contact Erica Benken, Giant Noise, [email protected].

COMEDIAN NICK SWARDSON BRINGS 2024 TOILET HEAD TOUR TO LAS VEGAS
Comedian Nick Swardson embarks on his new stand-up tour, Toilet Head, featuring a stop in Las Vegas for two nights at The Summit Showroom inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Show dates include Oct. 19-20, 2024. For more information, contact Kelly Frey, KF Publicity, [email protected] or Claudine Grant, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, [email protected].

FOOD & BEVERAGE

CAESARS PALACE OPENS BUDDY V’S PIZZERIA BY BUDDY VALASTRO THIS SUMMER
Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro will delight pizza lovers and foodies alike with the newest addition to his Las Vegas portfolio, Buddy V’s Pizzeria. As his first venue within Caesars Palace, the celebrity chef’s new concept promises to bring innovative twists as well as mouthwatering classics to the resort’s vibrant food scene this summer. Buddy V’s Pizzeria will be inside the Forum Food Hall of Caesars Palace, occupying DiFara Pizza’s former space. His current offerings at Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Resorts include PizzaCake at Harrah’s Las Vegas and Buddy’s Jersey Eats and The Boss Café by Buddy Valastro at The LINQ Hotel + Experience. For more information, contact Sofia Jimenez, Caesars Entertainment, [email protected].

MAJOR FOOD GROUP’S PARM FAMOUS ITALIAN NOW OPEN AT ARIA RESORT & CASINO
Major Food Group – the luxury hospitality company founded by Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi and Jeff Zalaznick – has officially opened the first Parm Famous Italian outside of the East Coast. Now open at Proper Eats Food Hall inside ARIA Resort & Casino, Parm is welcoming guests daily. Joining the illustrious lineup of Major Food Group’s acclaimed restaurants in Las Vegas, including the globally celebrated CARBONE at ARIA and beloved Sadelle’s at Bellagio, Parm brings classic Italian-American soul food to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. For more information, contact Richard Robinson, Wicked Creative, [email protected] or Lauren Gnazzo, Major Food Group, [email protected].

HAUTE MEXICAN EATERY SIEMPRE, J.B. TO OPEN AT UNCOMMONS
AYYA Hospitality Group is set to debut Siempre, J.B., Las Vegas’ haute Mexican restaurant within UnCommons in southwest Las Vegas this July. Siempre, J.B. will feature everything from gourmet street food to indulgent classics, inventive margaritas and an in-house aguas frescas program, as well as exclusive tequila experiences guests cannot find anywhere else. For more information, contact Allissa Williams, Kirvin Doak Communications, [email protected] or Cheyenne Sky, Wicked Creative, [email protected].

PARIS LAS VEGAS OPENS DOMINIQUE ANSEL MARCHÉ IN FALL 2024
James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel has found his second home on The Strip and will introduce a new dining destination at Paris Las Vegas. Following the success of Dominique Ansel Las Vegas, which opened at Caesars Palace in October 2022, Dominique Ansel Marché is set to debut in fall 2024. Inspired by the sidewalk markets in France, Dominique Ansel Marché marks the launch of an entirely new concept from Chef Dominique, showcasing croissants and viennoiserie baked fresh each morning, made-to-order crêpes, seasonal fresh fruit tarts and cakes, ice cream and more. The Paris Las Vegas location will also offer a variety of savory items, including succulent rotisserie chicken and potatoes as a nod to the Parisian street-side staple. For more information, contact Kristin Soo Hoo, Caesars Entertainment, [email protected].

RESORT & POOL UPDATES

ALL-NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART STN SPORTSBOOK AT SUNSET STATION UNVEILED
Sunset Station has unveiled a game-changing transformation of the property’s all-new race and sportsbook. The high-design and technologically advanced STN Sportsbook is poised to become the ultimate Henderson destination for guests seeking a premium sports viewing hot spot and convenient betting locale. The stunning 12,000 square-foot STN Sportsbook offers a dramatically new look and welcomes in the next era of sportsbook experiences with a panoramic 152-foot LED screen wall, tiered VIP seating, comfortable lounge areas, a dynamic bar scene, high-definition screens at every turn and seamless betting options for guests. For more information, contact Alex Acuna, Station Casinos, [email protected] or Allied Global Marketing, [email protected].

THE VENETIAN RESORT LAS VEGAS UNVEILS THE LARGEST AND MOST EXPENSIVE HOTEL RENOVATION IN HISTORY TIMED TO ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Twenty-five years ago, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas made waves when it pioneered the convention-hotel concept and delivered Venice’s canals to the Las Vegas desert, gondoliers and all. To coincide with this momentous 25^th birthday, the iconic resort has unveiled its $1.5 billion reinvestment project. For more information, contact Elaine Chaivarlis, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, [email protected] or Magrino PR, [email protected].

TEMPTATION SUNDAYS AT LUXOR HOTEL & CASINO HEATS UP SUMMER WITH THE ULTIMATE POOL PARTY EXPERIENCE EVERY SUNDAY
Guests are invited to indulge in a summer full of love and inclusivity within a vibrant atmosphere as Temptation Sundays at Luxor Hotel & Casino returns for another sun-soaked season every Sunday through Sept. 1, 2024. For more information, contact Arlene Bordinhao, MGM Resorts International, [email protected].

SILVERTON CASINO LODGE OPENS THE SWIMMIN’ HOLE
Silverton Casino Lodge has announced the grand opening of “The Swimmin’ Hole,” a spectacular new pool deck that serves as the centerpiece of the resort’s extensive renovations. Now open, “The Swimmin’ Hole” promises an unparalleled leisure experience for Silverton hotel guests. Nestled within the lush surroundings of Silverton Casino Lodge, “The Swimmin’ Hole” offers an exclusive retreat for guests seeking relaxation and recreation. Boasting a serene ambiance and state-of-the-art amenities, this new pool deck elevates the resort experience to new heights. For more information, contact Rachael Mintz, OneSeven Agency, [email protected]. 

SPORTS

LAS VEGAS TO HOST WRESTLEMANIA® 41 IN APRIL 2025
WWE, in conjunction with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, has announced that Las Vegas will host WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium April 19-20, 2025. Over the last four decades, WrestleMania has evolved from a made-for-television spectacle to a cultural phenomenon complete with stadium and arena events, fan festivities and premium experiences. In addition to the two-night stadium event, WWE will bring Raw, SmackDown, NXT Stand & Deliver, WWE World and the 2025 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony to Las Vegas, as well as a variety of community outreach events designed to give back to the local region. This past April, WrestleMania XL became the most-successful and highest-grossing event in company history, breaking the previous gate record set by WrestleMania 39 by 78 percent, with 145,298 in attendance over two nights at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. WrestleMania delivers more than $200 million in economic impact for host cities. For more information, contact Greg Domino, WWE, [email protected].

NHL TO HOLD 2024 UPPER DECK NHL DRAFT AT SPHERE IN LAS VEGAS THIS JUNE
The 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft™ will be held at Sphere in Las Vegas on June 28-29, 2024, marking the first time the event will be held in Las Vegas. Additionally, the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be the first event televised live from Sphere. For more information, contact Sphere, [email protected].

FONTAINEBLEAU LAS VEGAS TO HOST 2024 NHL AWARDS
The NHL Awards™ will return to Las Vegas this summer at the newly opened Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The ceremony, held for the first time inside BleauLive Theater at the 67-story luxury resort, will take place on June 27, 2024, and will be broadcast live on ESPN and Sportsnet in the United States and Canada. For more information, contact Fontainebleau Las Vegas, [email protected].