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This summer, Latino artists, comedians and entertainers are in the spotlight in the country’s top travel destination: Las Vegas. Visitors from around the world are flocking to the Strip at the height of travel season to see award-winning musical talents such as Juanes, Ozomatli and Camila, as well as comedians like Carlos Mencia and George Lopez. In a city already known for world-class entertainment, these Latino acts are drawing sellout crowds.
Recently, Carlos Mencia, the Honduran-born host of Comedy Central’s “Mind of Mencia” showcased his comedy at Pearl Concert Theater at The Palms Casino Resort; while Juanes, a three-time Latin Grammy-winning Colombian artist was at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Ozomatli, the Grammy-winning Latin fusion band, performed poolside at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino; Camila, the hit Mexican band, prepares for their live performance at The Joint (also at the Hard Rock) on June 20. The Grammy-nominated Mexican trio’s third single, Todo Cambió, recently reached the #1 spot of Mexico’s Top 100 Singles Chart.
The Strip is already preparing for Mexican Independence Day. Already lined up for the weekend, September 12-15, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is Luis Miguel. Leading Latin Pop Star Alejandro Fernández brings his new tour “VIENTO A FAVOR” to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Monday, Sept. 15. Tickets for Fernández are on sale now, while Miguel’s are on sale June 7.
Packing an entire summer’s worth of fun into one trip has never been easier than in fabulous Las Vegas. Whether it’s the hottest new headliner, a chic restaurant opening or a VIP event at a trendy nightclub, there is always something exciting happening in Vegas.
There’s a good reason why Las Vegas is called the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” The biggest shows and brightest stars are within walking distance on the famed Strip. Elton John, Bette Midler and Cher have taken over The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, while Barry Manilow performs at the Las Vegas Hilton. The curtain rises on Mamma Mia! at Mandalay Bay and Jersey Boys at The Palazzo, while five different Cirque du Soleil shows entice guests to enjoy a different world. Beginning in September, Cirque du Soleil will add another show to the Strip with Criss Angel’s Believe. Tickets are available now.
Las Vegas has redefined the culinary and wine experience by offering world-class restaurants, more Master Sommeliers than any other city in the world, more wine sold per capita than in any other destination and the most comprehensive collection of celebrity chefs including Guatemalan native Eduardo Perez, who command their own fan base of fine diners and culinary enthusiasts. Perez worked his way up within the renowned Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group family, and is now the executive chef of Trattoria del Lupo at Mandalay Bay.
As the dining scene evolves in Las Vegas, new restaurants continue to open nearly every month, providing unique experiences for repeat visitors. Some of the many new restaurants include: Mario Batali’s first steakhouse Carnevino and fiery Brazilian SUSHISAMBA in The Palazzo, Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro at Caesars Palace, DJT in Trump International Hotel and Tower, RUB BBQ inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Kerry Simon’s Simon at Palms Place and Hard Rock Hotel’s AGO. Stephen Hanson and B.R. Guest opened Dos Caminos Las Vegas, at The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, the first outside of New York City.
Enter any casino resort and discover amazing shopping opportunities around every corner. From Manolo and Jimmy Choo to Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, more than 700 different retail outlets and 11 million square feet of shopping fill the destination. One-of-a-kind shopping venues include Wynn Esplanade, The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, Mandalay Place, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, Via Bellagio, Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, Fashion Show Mall, Town Square and The Shoppes at Palazzo. For those looking to really indulge, The Strip is home to the Penske/Wynn Ferrari-Maserati dealership, as well as Lamborghini Las Vegas in The Palazzo.
For even more reasons to get to Vegas right now, go to www.VisitLasVegas.com
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- February 5, 2010
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- February 4, 2010
- On the Job with Vilma Salaverria – Aflac’s highest ranking Latina oversees training for more than 4,000 employees
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- Latino groups are pressing U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan to withhold possibly millions in funding to Boston schools until the district complies with federal and state laws for programs aimed at students with limited English skills.
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- February 5, 2010
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- February 4, 2010
- Vanity Fair’s March 2010 magazine cover shows the new hot Hollywood starlets but they all happen to be white – racist?
- Hispanic farmers allege discrimination by USDA – New Mexico
- Dodge City, Kansas Latino on trial for murder claims self-defense against hate crime called “Border Patrol” – (a must read, imho, amazing the stuff that still happens in our civilized country)
- February 3, 2010
- The White House’s budget request for the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2011 contains more funds to strengthen frontier monitoring with barriers, police and weapons, while immigration reform continues to be absent from the budgetary agenda.
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- February 2, 2010
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- February 1, 2010
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- Tempus Fugit: The Oddity Known as “Hispanic Time”
- Cuban salsa stars Los Van Van drew hundreds of protesters and thousands of fans to their first concert in Miami since protests of a 1999 show turned violent.
- Gunmen shot and killed 14 people and wounded 14 others in an appalling attack at a birthday party in Juárez – The victims ranged in age from 13 to 42, eight of whom were students.
- The head of a Latino political group credited with helping elect dozens of Latinos to offices around Massachusetts has announced she is stepping down – Giovanna Negretti, executive director of Oiste
- Latino Leaders Grade Obama – Líderes latinos evalúan al presidente
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- Pulitzer-nominated Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, a woman for all seasons
