Motownphilly is Back
Four Grammy Awards, nine American Music Awards, seven Soul Train Awards, more than 60 million albums sold ... those are just some of the accolades from one of the best-selling R&B groups of all time. From 10 to one, just like in “Uhh Ahh” from their debut album Cooleyhighharmony, Boyz II Men—comprised of Wanya Morris, Nathan Morris and Shawn Stockman—count down before stepping into the spotlight.
The trio run through some of their biggest hits spanning more than two decades, including the tearful, mellow “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday” and the beautiful dedication to mothers, “A Song for Mama,” in addition to “On Bended Knee” and “Water Runs Dry” from their Grammy Award-winning album II. Getting serenaded by these three is no myth; after all, they are known to have a few sexy slow jams or two. During “I’ll Make Love to You,” long-stemmed red roses are given out to lucky ladies, while their live rendition of “End of the Road” gets more up close and personal with in-the-audience action.
In a trip down memory lane, the fellas take it back to their high school days in Philly, singing The Five Satins’ “In the Still of the Night”—a capella style. The Temptations’ “My Girl” and Smokey Robinson’s “The Tracks of My Tears” make the set list as Boyz II Men pay homage in a moving Motown tribute. But no Boyz II Men show is complete without the hip-hop, feel-good sounds of “Motownphilly,” a track that depicts where their rise to fame all began. Philly is here to stay. –Chanelle Hayes
The Mirage, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 & 28-30, starting at $49.99 plus tax and fee. 702.792.7777
Dazzling Nightlife
A combination of nightclub and restaurant, the five-story Hakkasan is a world of chinoiserie beauty and the epitome of nightlife extravagance. There’s the Ling Ling Club and Ling Ling Lounge—two intimate spaces playing downtempo and hip-hop. The main nightclub is enveloped in floor-to-ceiling LED screens with a massive DJ booth; and the pavilion is a garden oasis with a breathtaking water feature. –Kiko Miyasato
MGM Grand, opens at 10:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sun. 702.891.3838
Float On
Some Vegas experiences are all about the Instagram moments, and you’ll find plenty at Cleopatra’s Barge at Caesars Palace, a longstanding performance venue and lounge where you can enjoy live music and musical revues while enjoying classic cocktails, all while feeling like you’re truly a part of Las Vegas history. –Ken Miller
Bar open 5 p.m.-2 a.m. daily, lounge 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Sun.-Thurs., 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Fri.-Sat. 702.731.7110
So Much To See
Fashion Show Mall
Stop for a bit at Fashion Show, with anchors like Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Macy’s. New arrivals include Karma and Luck, a spiritual lifestyles brand based in Vegas, and Stance, the sock company that’s a celeb favorite. Inside Macy’s find a Rituals shop-in-shop, with skin care products that encourage relaxation. –Nina King
3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 702.369.8382
