Showing posts with label Las Vegas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Las Vegas. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

CHER


We went to Vegas to see Cher. After arriving on Sunday we found out she'd been very ill and had missed 4 days of shows, so we wondered if she'd be a no show again on Tuesday night. We arrived early at Caesar's Palace and the crowd was abuzz with rumors and concern if she was better and would appear. When the 7:30 pm start time of the show passed, we all sat there nervously awaiting her cue music. 15 minutes later, Cher made one of her grand entrances floating down to the stage from an overhead silver swing. She gave a fabulous show, sounding hoarse on just a few numbers. She sang many of my favorites including "If I Could Turn Back Time" and ending the show with the crowd on it's feet for "Believe". It just wasn't a typical Cher concert, but a full-blown Las Vegas type show including numerous dancers and aerial acrobatic performers providing a great variety show, but for diehard Cher fans like me I would've loved to see her perform more numbers.

Saluting our Troops



On Monday morning, we were strolling through the Venetian hotel and were surprised when we got to the main lobby. Both sides of the main hall were lined with employeees offering thanks and recognition to some U.S. troops staying there. It was so heartwarming to see the employees cheering on the troops and the joy on their faces as they strode down the foyer, shaking hands and greeting the employees. Fitting recognition for deserving heros!


Tuesday, September 30, 2008

On the Road Again!



VENICE?? No, the enchanting waterways are part of the Grand Canal Shopping area in the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. In the Venetian, they have captured the essence of Italy with the gelato stands, the numerous Italian restaurants and strolling musicians. It's so authentic you truly feel like you're in Venice. Ever been to Vegas? It's a vibrant city with a thundering heartbeat coming from the sounds of the slots and the crys of the excited winners! My friend Linda and I met in Vegas on Sunday evening. We're spending the week here as my belated birthday present. I enjoy going to as Vegas because I love live entertainment and there's no place better to see your favorite star.