When in Vegas recently, I once again visited Bellagio to see the beautiful display in their conservatory. Christmas is such a sparkly and festive time of year and Bellagio never disappoints.
Bellagio’s “All Aboard for Holiday Bells and Whistles”
Tag: Las Vegas
Wizard of Oz at The Sphere
When The Sphere was built in Vegas, it instantly became iconic, visible from many vantage points around the strip and beyond. The exterior is ever-changing and the creativity is remarkable. This trip, we went to see The Wizard of Oz there and it did not disappoint.
There were several special things I knew to expect as the movie began. During the tornado, it became windy with debris flying through the air, all around us. When Dorothy picks an apple from the tree and the tree throws apples back, I knew what would happen next. Lots of apples dropped from above – hundreds? thousands? I’m not sure but I got one! When they fell asleep in the poppy field and the snow started, the air got very cold and “snow” fell over the audience. I’m including a few photos followed by some video clips of what we were experiencing.
If you get to Vegas any time soon, this is so worth your time.
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Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden
While in Vegas I had the opportunity to go to the festive 32nd Annual Holiday Cactus Garden Lights. I’ve been to the cactus garden during daytime on a prior visit to Ethel M Chocolates and a few years ago, tried to attend this event only to arrive during a power outage.
This year, no power outage and an unseasonably mild December evening allowing us to stroll through the lovely, lighted cactus garden with Christmas music playing…..
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Bellagio’s The Birds and the Bees
I recently returned from Las Vegas and made my visit to Bellagio‘s Conservatory, which never disappoints. This beautiful spring display may be one of my all-time favorites. Here are the best of the best photos:
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ARTE Museum Las Vegas
This was one of the most beautiful and breathtaking interactive art installations I’ve experienced. Ever since learning about it a year ago it’s been on my list of things I must see.
Arte Museum Las Vegas showcases works inspired by nature under the theme of ETERNAL NATURE. The exhibition incorporates both the natural landscapes and the cultural backdrop of the city. Visitors can also enjoy the ARTE CAFE for a unique teahouse experience enriched with media art. Each piece of artwork delivers not just a vivid visual journey, but also a multi-sensory engagement—from enveloping soundscapes to tailor-made aromas—that amounts to a completely immersive experience.
Courtesy of https://lasvegas.artemuseum.com/about
Here are a few of my favorite still shots:
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Flowers at Bellagio Conservatory
True to form, it’s difficult if not impossible for me to pass by flowers without getting up close and personal.
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Enchantment: The Magic of Fall
Whenever I’m in Las Vegas a stop at the Bellagio Conservatory is on the agenda. On my recent trip the theme was autumn-inspired and as always it was sensational. We enjoy seeing their imaginative and beautiful displays while getting plenty of photos. Here are a few of my favorites:
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KA, a Cirque du Soleil Show
Last month on the last night of my trip out west, I got to see KA at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. A perfect ending to a trip packed with so many fun activities, this was spectacular.
Kà is a show by Cirque du Soleil at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kà describes the story as “the coming of age of a young man and a young woman through their encounters with love, conflict and the duality of Kà, the fire that can unite or separate, destroy or illuminate.” Wikipedia
Photos or video of the performance are forbidden and fine by me as I wanted to experience it fully, not through the lense of my iPhone. The photos shown here were taken pre or post-show.
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LOVE, a Cirque show
While in Vegas I saw LOVE and it didn’t disappoint. Several years ago we went to a “Behind the Scenes” event at this theater giving us insight to the complexity of the production and how the show was written with input from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Until this trip I hadn’t seen the show.
This time I got to see LOVE and it was a rollicking ride from the first bars of “Get Back” and the non-stop theatrical experience of this Cirque du Soleil show. It is a theater in-the-round and we were in the first row. I must give credit to my sister who shared her photos as most shown here were taken by her.
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Imaginarium in Las Vegas
Imaginarium in Las Vegas is a massive outdoor light show and was so much fun to explore. After sorting many photos, I’m sharing my favorites.
