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Vegas - 2015 - Issue 8 - Winter - Jennifer Lopez

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1 3 2 4 5 PhotograPhy by Kevin Mazur/getty iMages (Mars); DaviD becKer/WireiMage (alesso); Maarten De boer/bMa2015/getty iMages for DcP (harris); Jc olivera/WireiMage (MinaJ); Denise truscello/getty iMages (tiËsto) Take Five Because Maroon 5 isn't the only Megawatt act kicking off 2016 in Vegas, here are fiVe More can't Miss perforMers to catch on the strip this new year's eVe. 1. Bruno Mars: The Grammy Award–winning performer who christened the Cosmopolitan's Chelsea theater when it opened in 2013 returns to the venue for a single-night engagement with his eight-piece band, the Hooligans. Tickets start at $150. 800-745-3000; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com 2. Calvin Harris: The newest hot spot to hit the Strip, Caesars Palace's jewel-like Omnia Nightclub, hosts its frst New Year's Eve affair, with top-earning Scottish DJ Calvin Harris at the helm to close out 2015 beneath the main club's pulsating chandelier. Tickets are $200 for men, $125 for women. 702-785-6200; omnianightclub.com 3. alesso: Swedish deejay- ing superstar Alesso launches his brand-new residency at Wynn Las Vegas's XS Nightclub with top bill- ing at the indoor/outdoor playground's holiday EDM extravaganza. Tickets are $100 for men, $50 for women. 702-770-0097; xslasvegas.com 4. TiësTo: The festivities at MGM Grand's sprawling nightclub Hakkasan include a headlining performance by Dutch DJ Tiësto, who will deliver a special holiday edi- tion of his massively popular Clublife party. Tickets are $150 for men, $75 for women. 702-891-3838; hakkasanlv.com 5. niCki Minaj: Hardly a stranger to the Vegas night- life scene, the "Anaconda" rapper and her boyfriend, hip-hop star Meek Mill, take to the stage at Drai's Nightclub, located atop The Cromwell, to end a marathon of a year on a high note. 702-777-3800; draislv.com DoDge the Chaos More into a civilized toast by candlelight than a mid- night scream with 5,000 of your closest friends? Book the late seating at Twist by Pierre Gagnaire at Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas (702-590-8888; mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas), whose six-course New Year's Eve menu includes Maine lobster, sea bass with Alba white truffes, grilled fllet of beef, and Gagnaire's Grand Dessert, with no fewer than 16 components. Guests can ring in the new year with Gagnaire at the private seating, or in the 23rd foor Mandarin Bar. A special in-room package includes Champagne and party favors—for toasting à deux. If you're still craving a little after-hours magic, head to the Great Gatsby-inspired black-tie gala at Hyde Bellagio (702-693-8700; hydebellagio.com), where Jazz Age entertainment is the order of the evening and the Champagne toast at midnight is just the party's midpoint. LoCaLs K now Best Vegas insiders share their tried-and-true tips for making the most of your night on the town. — ARRIVE EARLY — "Road closures usually begin happening around 3 pm, so if you're celebrating on the Strip, plan to arrive around noon for the easiest access to hotels." Cathy Tull Senior Vice President, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority — DITCH THE BULKY BAG — "Instead of carrying around your usual purse, stash your ID, cash, and cards in a clear plastic case that's small enough to ft inside a clutch or crossbody bag." Sophia Song Marketing Consultant, Saks Fifth Avenue — STAY IN ONE PLACE — "Dining at the same property as the night- club makes for an easy transition from dinner to the club. Most clubs have deals with restaurants, so do your research and make reservations." Jon Opas Director of VIP Marketing, Hakkasan Group a calmer corner Culture Hottest ticket 60  vegasmagazine.com

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