Las Vegas Promotion Codes

Rumors are flying that Mandalay Bay will be home to the forthcoming Cirque du Soleil production on the life and music of Michael Jackson. This week it was announced that “The Lion King” will close in December 2011, leaving a vacancy at M.B. just in time for the Cirque-Jackson spectacular.

Cirque has already announced that a touring version of the Jackson show will be launched in 2011, and that the fixed production will follow in late 2012. This would leave time for Cirque crews to re-do the theater used by “Lion King”

Check out the dance troupe’s winky teaser on YouTube.

The nation’s top tequila athletes (read: competitive drinkers) will be in Vegas this weekend for the finals of CuervoGames at the Palms. Teams from across the country have been competing throughout the year for a shot (pun intended) at glory.

The party begins Saturday at 4 p.m. and will feature drawings, pool parties, dinners and a surprise musical guest. It’s free to watch, and you could win a collection of Cuervo products or even a weeklong trip to Cuervo headquarters in Mexico. For more information, visit the organizers’ Facebook page.

The news and commentary website the Daily Beast has named Las Vegas the dumbest city in the nation based on the population’s education and intellectual interests—or lack thereof.

The site evaluated the 55 largest cities in the U.S. and looked at such criteria as nonfiction book sales, libraries per capita, and the percentage of adult residents with bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

Bostonians ranked best on the Daily Beast’s list, with an index of 176.7. That compares with 3.3 for Las Vegans.

For more than a decade, MGM Grand’s Studio 54 nightclub has been the top Halloween party place in town, and this year will be no different. A range of contests and events is planned for the week. Each night promises a scary-and sexy-time:

*Oct. 26-28-Sexy spider girls

*Oct. 28-Throwback Thursdays; a “Blast from the Past” performance; and live performances of scenes from Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

*Oct. 29-Vanilla Ice Birthday celebration and freakiest costume contest

*Oct. 30 - 2nd Annual Hollyween hosted by Holly Madison. Costume contest for the most original and sexiest outfits.

*Oct. 31-44th Annual Beaux Arts Ball.

For more information, contact Studio 54.

Town Square, with scores of trendy shops and restaurants, has been called Las Vegas’ new downtown. Well, now Town Square is contending for the title of best Halloween festivities.

From now through Saturday, the popular nightlife and dining venue Blue Martini will have haunted happenings each night. Each event begins at 8 p.m.

*Wednesday: Sexiest Costume Contest with $500 in prizes

*Thursday: Costume party hosted by Maria from 92.7 FM

*Friday: Fright Night-Costumed guests will receive prizes and drink specials all night.

*Saturday: Fantasy Ball: $1,000 in cash prizes for the best costume will be given away.

Double Helix Wine Bar has been voted the best in Las Vegas, and now you can sample some of its finest offerings for only $5. Every Friday from 5-7 p.m. Double Helix hosts a tasting of featured wines that oenophiles should not miss. You’ll receive a complimentary souvenir wine glass and 25% off bottles of equal or greater value than the featured wines. For more information, visit Double Helix online.

On the Strip there’s no better place for sports fans to be than the Tailgate at Lagasse’s Stadium at Palazzo Las Vegas. Tuesday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. this top-notch sports venue offers an ultimate happy hour, including $3 domestic beers, $15 buckets of six domestic beers, and $5 appetizers.