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DECEMBER 20, 2013

Special Holiday Edition Visit Bellagio Conservatory’s spectacular winter holiday exhibit through 1/5.

A 42’ Christmas tree adorned with thousands of lights & ornaments is guarded by oversized toy soldiers. Enjoy the sounds of the season as you stroll through the whimsical scenes of animated penguins at play & delightful polar bear family.

Town Square brings holiday cheer to Las Vegas with Snow in the Square at Town Square Park. Each show lasts 10 minutes & is choreographed to holiday music. Mon-Thurs 7pm; Fri-Sun 7pm & 8pm. Bring the kids to Santa’s Norman Rockwell-inspired house for a photo with Santa. Bring your furry friends to Santa’s House for a photo with Santa and treats every Wednesday from 10am-9pm. Santa asks that you please limit your pet photos to dogs & cats only.

Enjoy “Winter in Venice” Italian holiday festival at The Venetian & The Palazzo, now through 1/5. A nightly holiday spectacular, featuring colorful characters in costume, runs three times nightly: 6:05, 8:05, & 10:05pm.

The ice skating rink is open 3-11pm daily. Cost is $14.95 per skater with skate rental, $9.95 for locals.

Celebrate the holidays at Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest, open now through 1/6. The Forest is filled with hundreds of dazzlingly decorated trees & millions of brilliant holiday lights. Enjoy nightly entertainment, carousel rides, train rides on the Forest Express, photos with Santa, & more. $9-$11 Sun-Thurs 5:30-9pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-10pm.

Glittering Lights at LV Motor Speedway runs through 1/5/14. The holiday drive-through spectacular features a dazzling array of festive lights & sounds along a 2.5 mile racetrack. Open Mon-Thu 5:30-9pm; Fri-Sun 5:30 -10pm. Cost per car $15 Mon-Thu; $20 Fri-Sun and holidays.

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SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER! Ethel M Chocolates celebrates the season with its 20th annual Holiday Cactus Garden, open now through 1/1. See more than a half million colorful lights throughout the 3acre garden, nightly from 510pm. Local choirs will perform from 6-8pm on ThursSun. Visits from Santa from on select nights. Free admission.

The Nevada Southern Railway Museum in Boulder City will offer Santa Train rides Saturdays & Sundays, through 12/22. Hourly departures from 10am-3pm. Santa & Mrs. Claus will visit with all the children on the train. Bring your camera & don’t forget your letter to mail in Santa’s Mailbox. $5 The Cosmopolitan’s Boulevard Pool transforms into a Central Park-esque ice skating rink, now through 1/5. Enjoy the brisk outdoors, fire pits, S ‘mores, warm cocktails, & skating on real ice with family & friends. Mon-Fri 3-12am; SatSun 11am-12am. All-day skating passes: $15 p/p; $10 NV residents; plus $5 skate rental.

Legends in Concert will again bring the holly jolly spirit to Las Vegas with its annual holiday shows at the Flamingo through 12/30. The extravagant holiday production features superstar tribute artists Elvis, Michael Jackson, Madonna, & Michael Bublé performing chart-topping hits alongside holiday favorites. $50-$83 Enjoy the sights & sounds of the holiday season at Sam’s Town. Decked out for the holidays, Mystic Falls Park is transformed into a magical Winter Wonderland. Each night, the park offers a 15-minute laser light spectacular—complete with snow— hourly 5-10pm.

NYE 2013 Celebrations The Venetian’s TAO NYE, hosted by Miguel, ($100-$150) and The Palazzo’s LAVO NYE with DJ Vice ($100-$125) features heavily passed hors d’oeuvres from 9pm-midnight and a premium open bar from 9-11pm. Partygoers receive a glass of complimentary champagne to toast the New Year. At midnight, TAO and LAVO ticket stubs will provide access to both clubs.

The LVH will host a Legendary NYE Extravaganza featuring four separate parties. Attend one or attend them all. Admission is free & includes party favors & free viewing of the Strip fireworks from the 3rd floor pool deck. A cast of "legendary" characters including “Elvis Presley” & “Marilyn Monroe” will be roaming the property.

Mandalay Bay introduces Paint the Town Gold—a resort-wide NYE bash— starting at 2pm. Ring in 2014 in style with performances by Maroon 5, Nicky Romero, Sebastian Ingrosso, & Alesso and bar and lounge events sponsored by Johnnie Walker, Grey Goose, Moët & Chandon, and Hennessy.

PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace welcomes clubgoers to ring in the New Year by hosting an unforgettable affair on NYE featuring a performance

by Ne-Yo. PURE transforms into what is sure to be a boisterous party as they lead the countdown to midnight. GA tickets are $50-$100 in advance.

Celebrate NYE at Gold Lounge inside Aria with one of the most successful dance crews around—the JABBAWOCKEEZ! They’ll be hosting a dynamic countdown spectacle to bring in 2014 with a set by the JBWCKZ’s own DJs, The Bangerz and a 2-hour open bar 9-11pm. Incl. VIP access all night. $50-$75 Skip the Strip & celebrate at the Silverton NYE Bash. For $20, guests will receive an all-you-can-drink wristband valid at all casino bars from 7-10pm.

The wristband gets you access to the DJ Dance Party beginning at 10pm inside Veil Pavilion. Dance the night away to music by various DJs & enjoy a champagne toast at midnight.

Marquee NYE in The Cosmopolitan features sounds by DJ Chuckie. Enjoy heavily passed hors d’oeuvres from 9pm-midnight and indulge in a premium open bar from 9-11pm. As the countdown to midnight begins, partygoers will raise a glass of complimentary champagne to toast to the New Year. $100-$125 Celebrate NYE at New York New York. Nine Fine Irishmen features a 4-hour premium open bar, live entertainment, & great views of the Strip fireworks.

Tickets are $139 p/p. Call (866) 606-7111 for tickets. Also, the Bar at Times Square features Dueling Pianos, party favors & champagne toast at midnight.

Tickets from $30.

The balconies at the Planet Hollywood restaurant in The Forum Shops are the primo spot to see the Strip's spectacular NYE fireworks & to party your way into 2014. The party features top DJs spinning the hits, plus dancing, passed hors d’oeuvres, party favors, & a champagne toast at midnight. Tickets start at $59 p/p.

Don’t miss the spectacular Strip fireworks show as part of America’s Party: Las Vegas New Year 2014. The fireworks will be launched from seven rooftop locations including the MGM Grand, Aria, Planet Hollywood, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island, The Venetian and the Stratosphere.

FIZZ, the newly-opened champagne lounge & bar inside Caesars Palace, will pop the cork on the new year, with a Roaring ’20s NYE celebration. General admission is $300 p/p & includes an open premium bar, featuring specialty champagne cocktails, Dom Pérignon by the glass, & passed hors d'oeuvres, from 9pm-midnight.

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SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER! Gilcrease Orchard will offer Christmas Sleigh (Carriage) Rides through a winter wonderland ending at Santa’s Workshop through 12/23. As you make your way to the North Pole to see Santa, you’ll hear sounds of jingle bells on the horses & be entertained with Christmas stories. Tickets are $15 p/p. Kids under 3 free.

Join Tivoli Village for visits & photos with Santa, train rides for children, and a Sweet Shoppe Train Stop where you can get your fill of dipped apples, cupcakes, bags of candy, hot cocoa, cider, & other sweet holiday offerings. Hours: Fri 12 -5pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun11am5pm / Dec 23 & 24: 9am-5pm.

Enjoy train rides with Santa at the Springs Preserve, MondayTuesday, 12/23-24, from 11am3pm. Santa Claus will read holiday stories as the festive "Polar Express" train embarks on a journey down Exploration Trail. Visit the Snowman Stroll in the Gardens & enjoy hot cocoa & sweet treats in the Springs Café. $3-$5 Nevada Ballet Theatre presents the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker,” at the Smith Center thru 12/22. From the moment the curtain rises, you are transported to a world of magic & wonder. This is the centerpiece of the holiday season and the perfect experience for your family, group, or as a gift to loved ones. $29-$278 Share last-minute wishes with Santa at the Shark Reef Aquarium in Mandalay Bay. Santa will be in the shipwreck exhibit, 10am-4pm thru 12/23. With each paid admission, kids 12 & under will receive a free candy cane & a photograph with Santa & his toothy holiday helper, Santa Jaws.

NYE 2013 Downtown Style Rock ‘n roll into the New Year during Downtown Countdown 2014 at Fremont Street Experience. The party begins at 6pm & features Papa Roach, Blues Traveler, Loverboy, Vince Neil, & Adelitas Way. Say goodbye to 2013 with a year-in-review retrospective on the Viva Vision screen, a midnight countdown led by Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, & a virtual fireworks display synced to the live fireworks on the Strip. $30-$40 Hennessey’s Tavern in downtown Las Vegas will host a New Year’s Eve ‘80s Party. The Back to the Future Party, hosted by The Roxy Gunn Project, starts at 9pm. There’s no cover and guests receive a free champagne toast at midnight. Dress up in ‘80s gear and get a free raffle ticket. Ages 21 & over.

425 Fremont St. The Plaza is hosting two NYE parties. Diamonds are Forever in the Plaza Ballroom includes a buffet dinner, open bar, live music, & dancing from 8pmmidnight. $129 p/p Z Bar NYE Bash includes an open bar from 9pm-midnight, sounds by DJ Ryne from 10pm-2am, and east & west coast countdowns. $60$75 (702) 386-2507 The Stratosphere is hosting four distinct parties to help you ring in the New Year at New Year’s EVErything 2014. Attend one of their exciting NYE parties featuring DJs, live bands, & open bars, and then dance to an exciting DJ lineup at the NYE After Party in the Stratosphere Theater, 1-5am. Tickets are $175$350.

The ultimate soirée for movers & shakers in Vegas this NYE will be hosted in downtown’s Mob Museum. “Boulevard Empire”—a take on the TV series “Boardwalk Empire”—is the theme of the night. This is a black tie affair with a setting of red carpets, glitz, glamour, & 3-Hour TOP SHELF Open Bar (8-11pm). $89-$165 Ring in 2014 at Gold Diggers’ NYE Party in downtown Las Vegas. Dance the night away at Golden Nugget’s hottest spot for cocktails, dancing, & great balcony views overlooking Fremont Street Experience. $35 in advance; $50 at the door. Includes champagne toast at midnight & party favors. Does not include patio access. Table/bottle packages include patio access.

Whether partygoers rock high-tops or low-tops, Commonwealth will ring in 2014 in style during the NYE Chucks & Tux celebration. The downtown cocktail bar will offer pre-sale entrance for $50. On NYE, tickets at the door start at $75 & the price increases through the night. VIP tickets, two drink tickets, & rooftop access is $100 p/p (pre-sale).

The Moonshine Bandits will bring in the New Year at Las Vegas Country Saloon. The NYE show starts at 9pm. Tickets are $35. Also, enjoy all-you-caneat dinner & drinks for two hours before the show with Moonshine Bandits for an additional $75.

Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth makes a rare appearance this NYE at The Smith Center. The evening will feature Chenoweth performing an array of her most memorable songs and Broadway show tunes, including music from “Wicked,” “Promises, Promises” and “Glee.” The concert begins at 7:30pm. $49-$175 © 2013 TimeWise, Inc.

New Years Eve Dining Carmine’s in the Forum Shops will offer guests a night of food, drinks, & dancing as they bid farewell to 2013 and ring in the New Year. At only $40 for locals and $50 for non-locals, the NYE package includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open-bar featuring spirits such as SKYY vodka, Beefeater gin, & draft beer, a Prosecco toast at midnight, & dancing to DJ tunes from 9am-1am.

Via Brasil Steakhouse is hosting their 5th Annual NYE Dinner Party, from 10pm-2am, featuring their full Rodizio Dinner Menu and unlimited desserts.

Ring in the New Year with an evening of dinner, dancing, & midnight champagne toast for $79.99. Open Bar and Couples Champagne Packages are available. (702) 804-1400 Tender Steak & Seafood in the Luxor will offer two special entrees on NYE & NY Day. Tender Rossini & Lobster ($95) includes an 8 oz. Black Angus filet mignon with roasted foie gras, truffle Madeira sauce, & over 1 lb. of braised Maine lobster. The Japanese Wagyu Kobe Filet Mignon, an 8 oz. grade A5 filet from Japan, is $105.

Charlie Palmer Steak in Four Seasons invites you to ring in 2014 with a decadent menu & inspiring atmosphere. Early seating from 5-7pm features entrée selections of filet mignon, rib eye, sea bass, truffled chicken, & more. $100 p/p. Late seating after 7pm includes bottomless wine pairings. $150 p/p (702) 632-5120 Nove Italiano in the Palms NYE Package includes a five-course prix fixe dinner for two at 7:30pm, plus VIP express admission to MOON Nightclub & The VIEW champagne toast for $199. Entrée selections include Roasted Sonoma Duck Breast, Filet Mignon, Florida Grouper, Chicken Parmigiana, & more. (702) 942-6832.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a gourmet experience at Top of the World in the Stratosphere from 5-11pm.

Enjoy a special five-course meal prepared by celebrity Executive Chef Rick Giffen, while enjoying the best views of the city 800 feet above ground level. Dinner includes party favors & a cash bar. $299 p/p Marche Bacchus is hosting a NYE Champagne Dinner. A five-course dinner, served from 5-7:30pm, is $95 p/p A six-course dinner, served from 8:30-10pm, is $125 p/p. Each features entrée selections of John Dory or Filet “Rossni” & includes a glass of champagne. The late seating also offers live entertainment, & party favors. (702) 804-8008 Join Panevino for its NYE Gala and enjoy an evening of fine dining, exciting live entertainment, and the best panoramic view in the city of the spectacular Strip fireworks show. The celebration begins at 9:30pm with a five-course gourmet menu featuring surf ‘n turf or a five-course vegan gourmet menu. $185 p/p Rhythm Kitchen will be hosting a NYE Dinner & Party in their upstairs Grand Ballroom. The four-course dinner for two includes Bleu Crab Cakes, Caesar Salad, Filet Mignon and 8 oz. Lobster Tail, & Creme Brulee. Enjoy a champagne toast at midnight & a view from the balcony of the Strip fireworks. $175 couple/$120 single Aureole offers a special & luxurious NYE dinner. Dine in the main dining room or in Swan Court overlooking the patio & swans. Menu highlights include Seared Diver Scallop and Hudson Valley Foie Gras & Oregon Wagyu Strip Loin with Braised Beef Cheeks & Black Truffle. Early seating $150-$170; late seating $170-$190.

Twin Creeks Steakhouse serve a four-course NYE menu from 5-11pm for $75 p/p, in addition to their regular menu. Highlights include Oyster Rockefeller, Clams Casino & Ahi Carpaccio, Classic Lobster Thermidor & champagne risotto OR Pan Seared Veal Chop, & Warm Chambord Berry Sabayon Cobbler. (702) 263-7777 Celebrate 2014 with Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., offering spectacular views of the Las Vegas Strip fireworks.

From 9pm-1am, enjoy an open bar with beer, wine, & specialty drinks all night, a full entree buffet, and a champagne toast at midnight for $99 p/p. Ages 21 & older only.

Ring in the New Year at Envy The Steakhouse in the Renaissance Hotel. A prix fixe menu features selections including Buffalo Carpaccio, Diane’s Tarragon Lobster Bisque, Petite Filet Foie Gras, & Roasted Chestnut Tiramisu with Espresso Crème Anglaise. Champagne toast at midnight & live DJ. $69-$89 p/p Le Cirque inside Bellagio will serve a decadent NYE Gala Menu, priced at $495 p/p. Highlights of the sumptuous meal include Lobster Salad with Truffle Vinaigrette, Diver Scallop with Baby Leeks & Truffle Emulsion, and Kobe Beef Oxtail Timbale with Périgord Truffles & Daube Sauce, and NYE Dessert Fantasy. 693-8865 What better way to step into the New Year than at Alizé? With sweeping views of the city lights, and a phenomenal menu that offers a wealth of tastes & options, you will experience a perfect transition from this year to the exciting year that awaits you. Reservations are still available for the 6pm seating. $175 p/p © 2013 TimeWise, Inc.