Las Vegas calendar for February 2009

Ongoing

Sweets for your sweet

Where: Ethel M Chocolate Factory, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson

Highlights: Stop by to watch Valentine’s chocolates being made. Then buy a heart-shaped box full of the elegant treats for someone special.

Info: (702) 435-2608

Feb. 6 and 7

Michael Bolton

Where: House of Blues (Mandalay Bay)

Highlights: Bolton has sold more than 53 million records, sung with Luciano Pavarotti and Ray Charles, and written songs for Barbra Streisand and KISS. Can we say diverse?

Info: www.ticketmaster.com

Feb. 14

Billy Joel

Where: MGM Grand Garden Arena

Highlights: Joel’s certain to encourage couples to cuddle just a bit closer.

Info: www.ticketmaster.com

Feb. 19-27

Craig Ferguson

Where: Hollywood Theatre (MGM Grand)

Highlights: This multi-talented Scotsman shows off the humor that’s made him the popular host of the “Late, Late Show.”

Info: (877) 880-0880, www.mgmgrand.com

Feb. 21

Mosaic

Where: Las Vegas Hilton

Highlights: This unique, a cappella group has a truly amazing repertoire, from funk to opera. Last fall, they were honored as MTV’s best pop group of 2008.

Info: (800) 732-7117, www.lvhilton.com

Feb. 21 and 22

Mardi Gras buffet

Where: Silverton Casino Lodge

Highlights: With Cajun-style offerings such as blackened ham, alligator tail, crawfish and maple-bourbon yams, the Seasons Buffet is sure to put diners in the mood to party.

Info: (866) 946-4373, www.silvertoncasino.com

Feb. 28

Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Race

Where: Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Highlights: Start your engines. A weekend of auto racing climaxes with this 300-mile race, which annually draws some of NASCAR’s biggest names.

Info: (800) 644-4444, www.lvms.com

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