The Midweek Smile - Episode 1

Jim Higgins host of The Midweek Smile on the Vegas Podcast gets in depth with Chad Taylor from Lake Mead Mohave Adventures.

This episode centers on all the activities available to you in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Lake Mead and Lake Mohave provide the opportunity for getting out to enjoy beaches, fishing, hiking, camping, swimming, boating, glamping, cabanas, ATV's , RV's, rafting, kayaking, and exploring the beauty of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

With over 1.5 Million acres to recreate, Las Vegas is lucky to have such a backyard. In this episode Jim covers it all. If you are local to Las Vegas or Just in for a Visit, Watch for "Everything Vegas and Beyond" with The Midweek Smile Podcast on the @Vegaspodcast

Dollar Loan Center IFL National Championship

It may not be the Super Bowl, but the championship of the Indoor Football League will be played in Henderson for the next 3 years.

The IFL has announced what was called The United Bowl, will be rebranded as The Dollar Loan Center IFL National Championship.

The Dollar Loan Center is home to our Vegas Nighthawks who are currently playing their inaugural season in the league. The game will be played on August 13th of this year, as well as 2023 and 2024.

Details on tickets and other event activities will be announced as they become available.

John Legend Residency at Zappos Theater

Another big residency is moving into Planet Hollywood this spring. John Legend has announced "Love in Las Vegas" will open April 22nd and run through October 29th.

The show will feature songs from his entire career as well as new music. Legend will have his full band, singers, dancers and elements from his sold-out concert tours in the show.

Pre-sales start today with tickets on sale to the general public, this Monday the 13th.

2021 Las Vegas Bowl

Get set for a sea of Red and plenty of beer flowing on Fremont Street. The Wisconsin Badgers are on their way for the Las Vegas Bowl at Allegiant Stadium, December 30th.

The Badgers will play Arizona State with kickoff set for 7:30 PM. As many of you know, I am a Cheesehead, growing up in Neenah, Wisconsin. Can't wait to see the homefolks cruising the Strip and party time on Fremont.

NFR 2021 Las Vegas

After a year off from COVID-19, the rodeo is back in Vegas! NFR or the National Finals Rodeo will feature the worlds best Cowboys and Cowgirls through December 11th at the Thomas and Mack Center.

The event schedule is jam packed with events all around the city. Shuttle service is once again available with locations from Downtown, Mandalay Bay (South) Caesars Palace (Center) and Resorts World (North).

Mint 400 Las Vegas

It is called “The Great American Off-Road Race” and it has been around since 1968.

The Mint 400 features a grueling 400 mile course through the deserts of Southern Nevada with everything from Dune Buggies to off-road vehicles and motorcycles. The Ivanpah Dry Lake Bed and Primm Valley are where most of the events are held. Racing is taking place all week through Sunday.

The Rolling Stones at Allegiant Stadium

Get set to roll with the most iconic band in Rock!  The Rolling Stones are coming to Allegiant Stadium on November 6th.

Tickets go on sale this Friday (7/30) for the return of the band’s No Filter tour, which was breaking records in 2019 before being forced to postpone dates due to the pandemic.

The Stones are expected to roll from Brown Sugar, to Jumpin Jack Flash, and Start Me Up to Let's Spend the Night Together in an epic show.

Backstreet Boys "A Very Backstreet Christmas Party"

The Backstreet Boys are coming back to Vegas at Planet Hollywood with shows announced from November 11th - December 23rd.

A Very Backstreet Christmas Party will be a series of holiday shows that Nick Carter is describing as an all-in Christmas Party.

“It’s like you’re going to a Christmas Party and you got your suit on and you’re looking very dapper and as time goes on, before you know it, the CEO is on the table top and everyone is partying, so that’s pretty much what it will feel like in Vegas.”

There will be all your favorite Backstreet hits along with some new and old Christmas music.

Viva Las Vegas "Rockabilly Weekend"

The Orleans Hotel and Casino will be Rockin - September 9 - 13 with the Viva Las Vegas “Rockabilly Weekend”

After being canceled last year due to covid, the annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend is back this fall. Performances will feature all the big Rockabilly bands like the Alpha Rythym Kings, The Honkabillies, Abby Girl and The Real Deal, The Firewalkers and many more.

The weekend also features dance classes, classic car show, a pin-up contest, all nite' jumpin showcase and Deek's Guitar Geeks.

Boots on The Boulevard

Coming to the Strip to coincide with the National Finals Rodeo is Boots on the Boulevard at The Chelsea inside Cosmopolitan Las Vegas.

Three high powered country stars will headline this concert series from December 4th - 11th.

Brantley Gilbert - December 4th

Cody Johnson - December 8th and 9th

Dierks Bentley - December 10th and 11th

Tickets are on sale now on the Cosmopolitan website.

https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/boots-on-the-boulevard