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Dita Von Teese Makes The Boys and Girls Scream At Mandalay Bay

The Mohammad Ali of burlesque, the Queen Of Tease, slinked onto a Vegas stage and, without speaking a word, possessed everyone in her audience in the palm of her begloved hands. Dita Von Teese opened a three-night run at the House of Blues, dropping more sparkle than Liberace and made men and women swoon. She made women scream. It was quite a scene.

Burlesque: Strip Strip Hooray! isn't simply an excuse to bask in Ms. Teese's charms. It's a variety show, featuring the extremely skilfull is he?/is she? MC Murray Hill, a lot of humor, women of all shapes and ages and even a boy-lesque routine. It's a perfect fit for Las Vegas, but just as soon as it arrives, it's racing on through. If you've never seen Dita Von Teese, though, beg, steal or borrow a ticket to see her in the flesh.

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What's Eating At Us About The Strip

To be honest, this makes us feel old. Please forgive our "get off my lawn" moment while we reflect on recent dining experiences on the Vegas Strip. This isn't meant as a rant, but more of a heads up and warning to prepare you for future trips.

Eating on The Strip is damn expensive!

In the past couple of weeks, we've eaten $20 burgers at both Public House and Central. We've paid $20 for fried rice at China Poblano and we've seen nachos at Carlos'n Charlie's between $15 and $20. Nachos! Seriously?!

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Hunger Heaven: Foodie Fests, Championships, Qualifiers, Pop-Ups, Affairs, and More

This is what happens when we brainstorm story ideas before eating. For those about to eat, we're sorry. For everyone else that can't wait to eat, we salute you with an all almost (actually not even close if you can believe it) encompassing upcoming Las Vegas foodie event wrap-up.

LAS VEGAS' FIRST FOODIE FEST
Silverton Casino Hotel
Saturday, April 28 (noon to 11 p.m.) and Sunday, April 29 (noon to 9 p.m.)
Family friendly food and fun with over 30 gourmet food trucks, 15 food vendor booths, a farmer’s market, eating contests, beer garden, carnival rides and games, live chef demos, a tequila party tent, live bands, DJs, and after parties. Trucks you may know include White Rabbit Truck, Fuku Burger, Vizzi Truck, Devilicious and Mangia Mangia. Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the event. To buy said tickets or more info, visit Las Vegas Foodie Fest.

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A New Contender Wants A Slice Of The Vegas Pizza Scene

We've recently reported on the influx of pizza places coming to The Strip, both real and rumored.

It seemed a good excuse to try out the latest newcomer, Slice of Vegas in The Shoppes at Mandalay Place. It's right next to Burger Bar and two down from Hussong’s Cantina, which has the same parent company. This is a no-fuss pizza restaurant, hoping to catch folks walking between Mandalay Bay and Luxor. And if you just want to buy a slice, they have a counter where you can grab and go.

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Resto Roundup: Opening Days for Carlos'n Charlie's, Slice of Vegas, and More

Now that we know when we can experience another a MasterChef in Vegas, we've got a few more restaurant openings to add to your calendar.

VegasChatter friend @_Lucky45 tells us that the staff of Carlos'n Charlie's at Flamingo have been informed that their opening date is the 16th of this month. He also snapped the photo seen above of the construction wall coming down earlier this week.

Word on the Facebook is that another party bar and restaurant just down The Strip will open the same day.

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How Much That Poolside Cabana Costs

It's probably the most asked question after "are Vegas pools open?" How much does that shady seat or cabana cost?

A simple question, that's not always as easy to discover. A lot of resorts don't even like to quote starting rates as they can (and do) change based on demand, just like hotel rates. But, we give a lot of props to the hotels that do say because at least we have some idea of when to cut back on those tanning sessions what to expect.

So, how much is Vegas charging for pampered fun in the sun these days? Check out our list below, but keep in mind, the prices you find in person may appear larger than the ones on your screen.

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When You Can Take A Gamble on Mandalay Bay Beach Again

It's not the same as swim-up blackjack, but don't forget that one Vegas hotel offers a casino right off its pool beach.

The Mandalay Bay Beach Casino will once again welcome sunbathers starting May 25. If you've never been, it's in that new(ish) beach tower, one floor up from the pool cafe. The gaming space -- offering blackjack, craps, roulette and slots -- is fronted by retractable glass windows that allows gamblers to keep an eye on poolside hotties bask in an open-air environment.

The beach casino will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

(PHOTO: MandalayBay.com)

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Which Strip View Is The Best?

Views of The Strip, in a way, are what our Las Vegas dreams are made of. We've seen the skyline on TV. On occasion, we've caught a quick glimpse of something special while crossing over the Las Vegas Strip. And, sometimes, we have a room with exceptional views of the beautiful lights. Recently, VegasChatter fan mkgstud asked us which views we prefer:

For a view of the Strip, what have you gone with in the past, and how often - the Strat or the Eiffel tower?

There are so many great views of The Strip available that it's difficult to pick just one. During the holidays, we were walking across the bridge that links the Venetian with Treasure Island for the first time and saw a different view of the strip that was as nice as any we've seen.

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More Rewards Await Vegas Visitors Who Foursquare

While we all try to calm down about the higher resort fees of MGM Resorts, there is one way to try to get some of that money back. Checking in on Foursquare could save you as much as a resort fee. And, sometimes a bit more.

Checking in as you check out New York-New York could save you between $25 and $35 bucks. At Monte Carlo, visitors who Foursquare enough will get a custom beer flight at The Pub while The Cosmo will give you VIP entry to Wicked Spoon.

And, they're not the only Vegas resorts getting in on the VIP badge craze. Now, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Circus Circus, Luxor and MGM Grand are rewarding guests who check in, too.

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Where To Eat, Drink and Jig For St. Patrick's Day

Pairing St. Patrick's Day with Las Vegas already has the makings of an unforgettable holiday. If you can remember it. This year, St. P falls on a Saturday in the middle of March Madness. Aside from being face down outside a Dublin bar in a pool of what we hope is beer, we can't think of anywhere else we'd want to be this St. Patty's Day. On second thought -- March Madness opening weekend? Sorry, Dublin, you just fell to second place.

It's going to be hard not to stumble into a bit of the wearing o' the green and a bunch of drinkin o' the booze anywhere on the Strip. But, if you're a planner, there's plenty o' food and drink specials to pencil into your green itinerary. Just don't blame us if your tongue isn't the only green appendage Sunday Monday morning.

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Spahh For Cheap In Vegas This Month

Getting a spa treatment in Vegas can actually make you tense, with typical services running $200 or more. But, this month, Vegas visitors will have the chance to spa around The Strip for half off or $50. And, one case, for just $25 bucks.

The spas of Vdara, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, THEhotel, The Mirage and Luxor are all participating in SpaFinder's Wellness Week March 19-25.

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Who Was The Biggest Star Captured On Camera In Vegas This Weekend? A Photographer

There's a red carpet, people are ten deep, it's getting hard to move. And, Holly Madison, Carrot Top, Rick from Pawn Stars and what feels like hundreds of others are jammed in, too.

Got to be a movie star, a new Strip headliner, or celebrity restaurateur in the building right? No - it was a photographer.

This weekend, Australian landscape photographer Peter Lik opened his latest Vegas gallery within the The Shoppes at Mandalay Place (just steps from his old gallery among the same shops). A slew of well-to-do collectors turned up to meet the artist who rarely makes public appearances, to see his latest creations and to covet other limited prints that adorn some very fancy Las Vegas homes and offices.

And, we mean fancy. Like many zeros. On one episode of Pawn Stars, Rick and the gang bought a signed print for $5,000. A quick Google suggests they may have made a very serious profit.

Lik holds a record for selling a photograph for a million dollars to an anonymous buyer. Maybe they were in the crowd this night. We overheard the phrase from one collector, "some people like boats..." Apparently, it's an either or option. Stay home and gaze at images of nature or go out on a boat and experience it. Although, your boat may not be increasing in value like some of these pictures. Pete Lik's works currently (consult you friendly financial adviser) seem to be keeping, or exceeding their purchase price. Our VegasChatter photos can be bought for far cheaper. Call us.

Lik's large-format pictures have turned him into an adventurer for art, seeking out remote and inhospitable locales to catch the right shot. And, it's worth it. This is a multi-million dollar concern and they can afford to operate four galleries in Las Vegas alone. The new store lets the casual fan in on the action, too. They've set up a computer, sadly not working on the night, that will email you a complete digital copy of one of his books. Which is generous. And, there are other Lik Galleries at Venetian and Caesars, if nothing in this location matches the color of your carpet.

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