Criss Angel, in partnership with Cirque du Soleil presents CRISS ANGEL Believe at the Luxor Hotel & Casino- Las Vegas, NV Packed in a 90 minute show your mind is left twisted, jolted, and thoroughly energized by 40 different illusions in this fast pace, scary, dangerous, and free flowing show.  Prepare yourself to be entertained by this collaboration of mind-blowing magic and the thrills of Cirque du Soleil.

Walking through the dimly lit theater, the fog machines are prepping the stage in anticipation of another magical performance of Criss Angel – Believe.  If you’ve seen the hit TV Show, Criss Angel Mindfreak you’ll see a few of those same illusions performed on stage in this high-powered performance plus an entertaining look into the life of Criss Angel.  Add in the flair of Cirque du Soleil and this is truly a must see show on the strip.  The slight of hand, the explosions, the pyro technics that accompany each illusion keep you pivoting on the edge of your seat!  Where did that come from?  How did he get over there?  How’d he do that?  The show is packed with ... Read more

Tender Steak & Seafood
Inside the Luxor Resort and Cason, Las Vegas, NV.

Tender, Winner of the “Wine Spectator Award of Excellence” 2009, 2010, and 2011 not only impresses with its extensive wine list but also it’s great variety of menu choices.  From range-fed New Zealand beef, American Kobe beef, to wild game and fresh seafood flown in daily from Hawaii, California, New York, and Alaska.

Entering Tender, you are warmly greeted by the staff and seated in what you would consider a typical steak and seafood house.  Deep woods and rich leather booths and low lighting that set the stage for a meal to remember.  I was surprisingly transported into a realm where I completely forgot I was inside a Casino.  That world was left behind quickly after being seated.  Maybe one of the most memorable aspects of Tender, besides the food, had to be the service and attention.  Manny and Jason were on top of their game all night.  Having knowledgeable and friendly service made for a comfortable and pleasant evening.

Being in the mood for seafood, I ordered the Seafood Ensemble, as suggested by Manny, who would be taking our order.  Manny was great ... Read more

Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California

One of the most exciting Dodger games in recent memory ended with Matt Kemp’s walk off homer in the bottom of the 10 ^thinning in front 54,242 in attendance.  Kemp’s 11 ^thHR is the new Dodger record for April home runs set by Gary Sheffield in 2000.  The Dodgers hosted the Nationals, both with 14-6 records heading into the game, to take sole possession of 1 ^stplace in the NL.  The much-touted Stephen Strasburg lived up to expectations as one of the game’s best pitchers with great velocity and control while the MLB debut for Bryce Harper had both Dodger and National fans applauding his first MLB hit, a double to deep center in the top of the 7 ^th.   Strasburg was leading 1-0 heading to the bottom of the 7 ^thafter Chad Billingsley gave up a 368 feet HR off the bat of Adam LaRoche in the top of the 7 ^th.   AJ Ellis tied it up on a RBI single to score Jerry Hairston,... Read more