Vocalist and guitarist BRANTLEY GILBERT performs at the Veil Pavilion, Silverton Casino, December 2-3. Show time is 10:30 p.m., tickets are $25, standing room only. Call 866-866-6868 to purchase.
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JANET JACKSON gets “Up Close and Personal” once again, November 26-27, The Colosseum, Caesars Palace. Show time is 9 p.m., tickets are $75, $95, $150 and $195; call Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000 to purchase.
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What do Germany, Austria and Switzerland have in common? DAVID HASSELHOFF, that’s who – and he’s bringing his sold-out European tour to The Orleans Showroom, Orleans Hotel, November 18-20, 8 p.m. show time. Tickets start …

Check out the classic sound of the GATLIN BROTHERS at the Showroom, South Point, November 18-20, 7:30 p.m. show time. Tickets are $45, $50 and $55; call 702-797-8055 to purchase.
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Get ready for Las Vegas’ favorite, winter “photo-op” at ETHEL M CHOCOLATES’ ANNUAL HOLIDAY CACTUS GARDEN. Locals and long-time visitors eagerly await the transformation of the three-acre botanical cactus garden into a winter wonderland. This …

View artist Bryan Christiansen’s exhibit: BRYAN CHRISTENSEN: TROPHY HUNTER as he transforms discarded household furniture into assemblages that stand in for trophies, antler mounts and pelts, so often prized by hunters. Now through January 22, …

Creator of the Pussycat Dolls and world-famous choreographer Robin Antin will join fans for a meet-and-greet at Caesars Palace where she will be signing copies of her newest DVD Pussycat Dolls: Dancer’s Body Workout. The …

Experience paranormal activity with AFTER DARK, an interactive, dark and haunted experience that takes over Madame Tussauds Las Vegas, October 28-31, 9 p.m. to midnight. General admission to After Dark is $20 at the box …

Nevada’s largest uniform store, LA ISLA UNIFORMS, is offering all customers of THE GUN STORE who present a receipt, a complimentary 5.11 Tactical t-shirt. 5.11 Tactical provides industry professionals with safety-oriented, durable yet comfortable merchandise …

Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace acquired a 1.16-pounds white truffle from Urbani Truffles. This enormous truffle was picked by a 15 year-old-boy, Luigi, who was in training with his father, Francesco. The truffle was …

The supremely talented pastry staff at Jean Philippe Pâtisserie at Bellagio has unveiled a chocolate masterpiece just in time for Halloween.
A chocolate witch soars high above the pastry shop on her broom while holding a …

Last day for the annual HARVEST FESTIVAL, September 9-11, Cashman Center. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday-Saturday; till 5 p.m., Sunday; tickets are $9, general admission; $7 seniors; $4 (children 13-17). Visit www.harvestfestival.com to purchase tickets.

Accessorize for good with SUMITA BEAUTY’s Shukar bead bracelets; of which one hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the customer’s charity of choice, or one of five pre-selected organizations. Meaning “gratitude” in Hindu, the bracelets retail for $11 apiece. Sumita Beauty, located at Fashion Show Mall, hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday; 702-462-7980.

World-renowned artist DEADMAU5 (aka Joel Zimmerman) brings his sounds to The Chelsea, Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. The dance music phenomenon’s sets are closer to live performances than DJ sessions, as he assembles tracks on the fly, using cutting-edge computer technology. “There are no CDs involved,” the Toronto-native explains. “It’s a technological orgy up there and I try to keep it more my music than anyone else’s. If people come out to see Deadmau5, I want them to hear Deadmau5 music.”

Deadmau5, September 2-3, doors open at 9 p.m., The Chelsea, Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. General admission tickets range from $55 – $100, to purchase, call 702-698-7778.

Allow us to give you the “four-one-one” on 5.11 Tactical products. Fans of the tactical gear company will be pleased to know that LA ISLA UNIFORMS is now an authorized exclusive dealer. Not only that, they’ve expanded the store – to 16,000 square feet – as well as added a commercial and retail machine embroidery and alteration studio (with same-day or next-day service). La Isla Uniforms, 967 East Sahara Avenue; hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday; 12-5 p.m., Sunday; 702-734-7070.

Last day for VENOM at the Springs Preserve – featuring a rotating cast of slitherers and crawlers; show times are 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Big Springs Theater. Tickets are $18.95, adults; $17.05, child; call 702-822-7700.

Matthew Paul Miller, otherwise known as MATISYAHU brings his alternative reggae sounds to the Hard Rock Hotel’s Soundwaves concert series. He broke into the music scene in 2004, with his debut album, “Shake Off the Dust… Arise,” and has since then garnered numerous awards, gold records, several Grammy nominations and a loyal fan base. The unconventional artist raps about the glories of traditional Judaism
over reggae beats.

Matisyahu, August 6, 8:30 p.m., poolside stage, Hard Rock Hotel. Tickets are $27.50 in advance and $30 day of show; to purchase, call Ticketmaster, 1-800-745-3000.

Topless revue FANTASY at the Luxor offers a “Summer Sizzle Package” – all you have to do is purchase a pair of tickets and mention “Summer Sizzle” at the box office and you’ll receive a free 2011 Fantasy Swimsuit Calendar. Fantasy show time is 10:30 p.m., nightly; tickets are $39, $45, $50, $55 and $59; call 702-262-4400.

Get “art-smart” at HOT GLASS: ART AND ARCHITECTURAL GLASS FROM STACEY NEFF AND THE NEW MEXICO EXPERIMENTAL GLASS WORKSHOP Exhibition, through August 18. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 South Brush Street; hours are 12:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday. Free admission.

BABYFACE brings his R&B sounds to The Orleans Showroom, Orleans Hotel, July 30-31; 8 p.m. show time. Tickets start at $49.95; to purchase, call 702-365-7075.