Vegas Magazine Articles

In a 1959 interview about his first television series, Playboy Penthouse, Hugh Hefner speaks about the production of his ground-breaking series: "If we did the thing ourselves, and the viewers could meet me as a human being every week, then hopefully they would begin to discover-those people who did not read Playboy-'Well, son of a gun, this guy isn't a dirty old man.' "

When one stops to consider that virtually everything in Las Vegas is done with a "Bigger! Faster! More, more, more!" attitude, it's reassuring to know that this extends to our philanthropic endeavors, as well. Case in point: the annual Power of Love gala that raises money (and lots of it) for Keep Memory Alive, the foundation for the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, a "unique research resource devoted to promoting healthy 'vital aging' for all citizens of Nevada and enhance the quality of life for a burgeoning number of people."

Straight from the streets of Harajuku*, Gwen Stefani brought her Harajuku Lovers 2005 tour (subtitle: A Fatal Attraction to Cuteness) to the Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, December 3rd. The blonde bombshell put on a multimedia affair that included singing, dancing, a video presentation and a veritable fashion show.

The holidays are always a time when Las Vegas' show rooms, nightclubs and theaters pull out all the stops, making for incredibly memorable experiences. And this 2005 holiday season will be no different.