Tickets on sale now for 42nd annual UNLVino in April
Tickets are on sale for the 42nd annual UNLVino, set for April 14 to 16. Events will begin with Bubble-Licious from 7 to 10 p.m. April 14 at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South ($100 in advance, $125 at the door); continue with Sake Fever from 7 to 10 p.m. April 15 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. ($75 in advance, $100 at the door); and culminate with the Grand Tasting from 7 to 10 p.m. April 16 at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South ($100 in advance, $125 at the door). Event proceeds go toward scholarships and other academic needs of UNLV students. For tickets, go to www.unlvtickets.com.
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The monthly dinner series at Rivea at The Delano, 3940 Las Vegas Blvd. South, continues tonight with an artichoke-centric menu, including an entree of lobster and purple artichokes. With cocktail pairings, it’s $90. For tickets, call 877-632-5400.
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Saturday is Absinthe Day at Parlor Lounge at The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event, which runs from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., will enable guests to sample various types of absinthe, complete with towers and drippers.
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An Italian cooking demonstration is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Aliante Casino, 7300 N. Aliante Parkway in North Las Vegas. The demonstration, conducted by Chef Francesco de Furia of Bistro 57, will cover a four-course menu with an entree of potato gnocchi. It’s $50 per person and includes step-by-step lesson and tips. For reservations, call 702-692-7265.
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The Hilton Lake Las Vegas, 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway in Henderson, now serves afternoon tea from 2 to 4 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month (except in April), with the next being March 20. It’s $38 per person and includes petite tea sandwiches, scones with preserves and Devonshire cream, desserts and tea. For reservations, call 702-567-4700.
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