LAS VEGAS CALENDAR
THROUGH MAY 16
Gardens of the World
Where: Bellagio
Highlights: Spring has sprung at the always delightful conservatory, with re-creations of English, French, Italian and Japanese gardens.
Info: bellagio.com
APRIL 5
Academy of Country Music Awards
Where: Grand Garden Arena (MGM Grand)
Highlights:
Info: mgmgrand.com
APRIL 9-12
Las Vegas Film Festival
Where: East Side Cannery
Highlights: As more proof that there's life -- and culture -- off the Strip, this festival will have feature film premieres -- plus documentaries and shorts -- at one of Vegas' newest resorts.
Info: lvfilmfest.com
APRIL 12
Where: JW Marriott Las Vegas
Highlights: The tasty brunch at Ceres Restaurant includes visits from the Easter Bunny and a traditional
Easter egg hunt on the hotel grounds. $39.50 for adults, $18.75 for children 3-12, younger than 3 free.
Info: (702) 869-7777
APRIL 15
30 Years of Glitter
Where: Liberace Museum
Highlights: This fascinating museum celebrates three decades with special activities, including piano performances from Liberace scholarship recipients. Admission is just 30 cents.
Info: (702) 798-5595, www.liberace.org
APRIL 19
Highlights: The legendary former Beatle headlines the opening weekend for this new concert venue. It's
officially a sellout, but the hotel's offering room-and-show packages starting at $1,499.
Info: www.hardrockhotel.com
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