Problem: This is my review....it must be amazing on Monday nights - INDUSTRY NIGHT....as I couldn't even get in! I was on the guest list, but I don't think it really matters. Go early if your looking to get in, or wear little to nothing - as the bouncers will most likely get you in!
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Problem: I will never, ever turn down a chance to see Cirque du Soleil. I don't care if it's a bunch of retired Cirque performers offering a street show, I'll probably go. Hence, when I heard about Alegria coming to town, I was delighted that the show was Uptown! So much closer than Concord :) Alegria is typical Cirque fashion - amazing acrobatic and gymnastic feats, humorous and entertaining clowns and some interesting but beautiful vocal abilities. This particular show started off quite slow for me, there is a man on an incredible high swing who opens the show - nice to watch, but I expected more twists, flips, daring tricks, etc. with an opening act. However, once the show got started, it didn't disappoint. Here are a few of my favorite acts, stop reading if you're going to Alegria and you want to be surprised! Man on the freestanding poles/spikes: This guy must have been a world class gymnast and yogi his entire life. Absolutely incredible. The balance, strength and flexible this guy exhibits is astounding. Pair of incredibly flexible ladies: I'm certain no one is supposed to bend that way, but this pair blew my mind - almost in a frightening, stomach turning kind of way. Seeing backs fold in half with their feet on their heads and balance on top of one another makes me want to go to yoga more often. And they make it look so, so easy. Trampoline gymnasts: Since I love to watch gymnastics, this act was a really fun one to watch. The stage opens up a cross style trampoline where performers showcased some fantastic talents. There's so much going on during this act, it's really hard to focus on just one performer! Normally the clowns bore me, but these were quite funny, save one particular snowy scene with a homeless clown. Intermission is 20 minutes and just about every seat in Time Warner Cable is a good one for this show. If you get the chance, Alegria is a solid traveling Cirque show.
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Problem: "Annoying monotonous club beat on incessant repeat to the point that you can't think of anything else without it in the background..." -All Vegas Clubs :) Thank God for the tables near the gambling areas! We got shade and enjoyed the view. More than anything, I love people watching in Vegas and Encore Beach Club did not disappoint. I'm a bit fluffy these days, so the idea of being in a bikini... in daylight... around a bunch of strangers is not appealing to me in the least. Nonetheless, I had a ton of fun doing what I do best... eating! Overall, had a great time.
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Problem: Two reasons we headed for Red Rock Resort & Casino: Word on the street (and by that I mean http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/ ) was that the video poker was good here, and we just wanted to check the place out. There is a complimentary shuttle that runs from Fashion Show Mall, which we took advantage of. TIP: It holds 14 people and fills up fast. The grounds and scenery are stunning. What a beautiful place. The video poker is, in fact, VERY good here. It's a beautiful, comfortable casino with wonderful cocktail service. The buffet is very good, and very reasonably priced. There are quite a few restaurant options. The pool situation looks really, really good. We toured a couple rooms, and this seriously looks like Lizzie's kind of lodging.
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