LAS VEGAS
Vegas calendar: Luxe M Resort in Henderson, Nev., to open
OPENING TODAY
New luxury resort
Where: M Resort, Henderson
Highlights: Featuring nine restaurants -- including a buffet with a live-action cooking studio -- this upscale property is just off Interstate 15 south of town.
Info: www.themresort.com
TODAY-APRIL 30
Flower Power
Where: Death Valley (from Las Vegas)
Highlights: Yes, wildflowers bloom even in one of the driest, hottest places on Earth. Pink Jeep Tours provides daylong excursions.
Info: www.pinkjeep.com
FRIDAY
First Friday
Where: Downtown Las Vegas
Highlights: Yes, there is culture in Sin City, as demonstrated by this monthly block party in the burgeoning arts district. There's music, food and an eclectic mix of galleries.
Info: (702) 384-0092, www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org
FRIDAY-MARCH 9
WCC Basketball Championships
Where: Orleans Arena
Highlights: For the first time, the men and women of the Western Coast Conference hold their tournament in neutral territory.
Info: (800) 675-3267, www.orleanscasino.com
MARCH 12
Celtic Spectacular
Where: Ham Concert Hall (UNLV)
Highlights: Just in time for
Info: (702) 895-2787, www.unlvtickets.com
MARCH 14
Village Craft Beer Fest
Where: Lake Las Vegas
(Henderson)
Highlights: Microbrews from across the country will be flowing along the cobbled streets of MonteLago Village at this fundraiser for muscular dystrophy.
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