Las Vegas calendar for April and May 2010
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Through May 9
Nature’s Busiest Season
Where: Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
Highlights: Giant ants up to 24 feet long. No, they’re not from a sci-fi flick; they’re part of a free floral festival celebrating spring.
Info: (888) 987-6667, https://www.bellagiolasvegas.com.
April 8-10
UNLVino
Where: Various locations on and near the Strip
Highlights: “Take a sip for scholarship” is the catchphrase of this popular fundraiser, with more than 700 wines available for tasting.
Info: (702) 876-4500, https://www.unlvino.com
April 9
Alicia Keys
Where: Mandalay Bay Events Center
Highlights: Winner of 12 Grammy awards, the mellow Keys will be joined onstage by Robin Thicke and Melanie Fiona.
Info: (800) 745-3000, https://www.mandalaybay.com
April 10
Holyfield versus Botha
Where: Thomas & Mack Center (UNLV)
Highlights: Evander Holyfield and Francois Botha duke it out for the WBF heavyweight belt.
Info: (702) 739-3267, https://www.unlvtickets.com
April 15-18
Stiletto Spy School
Where: Trump Las Vegas
Highlights: The fairer sex becomes the fiercer sex as ladies plunk down nearly $4,000 each to learn hand-to-hand combat and how to handle an Uzi. “Bond, Jamie Bond.”
Info: (888) 779-1905, https://www.stilettospyschool.com/lasvegas
April 18
Academy of Country Music Awards
Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena
Highlights: It’s country’s night to shine as the genre’s biggest stars gather for the ACM awards presentation, hosted by Reba McEntire.
Info: (800) 745-3000, https://www.mgmgrand.com
April 23
Keith Urban
Where: The Joint (Hard Rock Hotel)
Highlights: Urban may have more ACM kudos — he’s nominated in two categories — by the time he reaches the Hard Rock. “ American Idol’s” Kris Allen opens.
Info: (800) 745-3000, https://www.ticketmaster.com
April 24
City of Lights Jazz & R&B Festival
Where: The Amphitheater at Clark County (downtown Las Vegas)
Highlights: Will Downing, Euge Groove and Karen Briggs’ Soulchestra are among the headliners at this outdoor event under the stars.
Info: (800) 969-8342, https://www.ticketswest.com
April 30
Joel McHale
Where: Mandalay Bay Theatre
Highlights: The actor and TV host will deliver the irreverent humor for which he’s well-known from E!’s “The Soup.”
Info: (800) 745-3000, https://www.mandalaybay.com
