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colgin
10-24-2005, 12:44 PM
My wife and I are going out to Vegas later this week (and through the weekend) to celebrate both of our birthdays and her becoming a partner in a major law firm.

She has been out there several times for bachelorette parties, but I have somehow never visited there before.

Please offer up suggestions for activities to do. We have about three and one-half days. I will ask poker-related question in B&M so post your non-poker thoughts here.

BTW, I like magic and was thinking about taking in the Penn & Teller show and/or Lance Burton (both of whom I have not seen live since I was a teenager). Any thoughts on these or other magic acts. Mrs. Colgin wants to hit some cool clubs/lounges so any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Colgin

diebitter
10-24-2005, 12:46 PM
I saw Lance Burton about 5 months ago. Very nice night out.

Rita Rudner was a good evening's entertainment too, if she's still there at New York New York (I think).

Eating at the Stratosphere was cool, and Freemont street is okay for the light show - and they have some cool bands playing live too.

If you like the Beatles at all, the Fab Four in the Desert Passage was pretty good, and finished pretty early (8ish) if you feel like something early.

JihadOnTheRiver
10-24-2005, 12:56 PM
Is she cool with strip clubs? If she's gonna be down with the "everything that happens in Vegas" mentality, I suggest trying to ply every single fantasy you've ever had out of her. Vegas is wierd like that. [censored] just happens, then you wake up on Sunday to catch your flight and think, 'did I really just do that' as you're kicking the midget and llama out of your room and trying to get Teller off of your wife...

DarkForceRising
10-24-2005, 12:59 PM
Don't forget to take Mrs.Colgin to the Caesars Forum Shops to get sharp for the new partner gig!

The Yugoslavian
10-24-2005, 01:04 PM
Spearmint Rhino.

Purple Reign at the Boardwalk if you want to see the best free show in Vegas.

I liked the Penn & Teller show a lot but I already knew I liked them. I'd imagine Lance Burton is pretty good too but I really have no idea.

I've also heard the best show on the Strip is Ka.

Yugoslav

Luv2DriveTT
10-24-2005, 01:06 PM
call me dude.... I'll be your personal concierge. I'm a Mrs Colgin fan!

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rohjoh
10-24-2005, 01:16 PM
If you want to take the Mrs. to a good afterhours club, I suggest Drai's at Barbary Coast, does not get good until after 3:00AM.

bugstud
10-24-2005, 01:17 PM
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very nice

Here's a recommendation for commander's palace at alladin and Joe's Prime Steak and Stone Crab at Caesar's, both are in the shopping areas

joshman1204
10-24-2005, 01:21 PM
craft steak
ka
lance burton
oh and stay at the wynn

diebitter
10-24-2005, 02:58 PM
Ka, and any Circe du Soleil shows I couldn't get tickets for during the week I was there. You may want to book beforehand if you want to do that.

colgin
10-24-2005, 03:53 PM
Thanks for all of the advice.

StevieG
10-24-2005, 04:05 PM
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Please offer up suggestions for activities to do. We have about three and one-half days. I will ask poker-related question in B&M so post your non-poker thoughts here.


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Congratulations to Mrs.Colgin.

Definitely go see Lance Burton. Get tickets ahead of time and you will almost certinaly be close to the stage.

If you are really into magic, I also suggest Mac King at Harrah's. It is an afternoon show, dark Sundays, but it is cheap - you can usually get coupons givig you two for one admission for $20+ and that includes a drink ticket.

Someone else alread mentioned a strip joint (Sin City after all). If you don't think that will fly, you can try for a show instead. La Femme is the best of the nude reviews - real dancer bodies, no implants, real dancers, high production values, small intimate theatre, no lewd jokes.

Also, The Fashionistas at Krave nightclub is suprisingly good. It tells a whole story through dance (the other revues just do vignettes) and does a good job of it. Plus the costumes are just outrageous. It's a visual treat. You'll find some of the scenes silly, some hot, but you'll definitely have something to talk about.

You should consider a spa, some like the Bellagio offera couples massage.

Dining, too, of course. There are plenty of great places in the Strip casinos, or you can try going (slightly) off strip to Pamplemousse (http://www.pamplemousserestaurant.com/) .

rusty JEDI
10-24-2005, 06:58 PM
What does it mean when a show is dark?

rJ

JordanIB
10-24-2005, 07:01 PM
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rJ

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It's not playing that night.