Every day of the year, someone celebrates an anniversary--whether it's a happy occasion like birthday, wedding, friendship, etc. Or whether it's just a special day you mark in your life. Every day is a day to remember.
this day is one we will never forget: September 11, 2001--
each year, on this day, we mark the anniversary of the death of many; there will be the ringing of bells, the reading of names of those who perished, tears, hugs, good memories, sad memories--
Once again we have completed a journey to adventure. We boarded our plane this morning and headed back to the mundane and routine from whence we came--all good things come to an end! It was a relaxing time--we walked miles each day to satisfy the Fitbit, ate some good food at marvelous restaurants to satisfy our appetite. We used public transportation (Monorail--perfect way to get from one end of the strip to the other!) to save some time and energy.
We enjoyed special celebration at the top of the Eiffel Tower restaurant.
Being in Vegas means more than just casinos and gambling. There are shows and good restaurants.
But, there are also these wonderful exhibits and this was one of my favorite to visit.
The art of Richard MacDonald reveals the infinite beauty of the human body. The characters he creates are playing forever in the theatre of life,” Guy Laliberté The galleries are born out of a relationship between Guy Laliberté, Founder of Cirque du Soleil, and Richard MacDonald, a master of figurative sculpture. MacDonald feels that he and Laliberté are “similar in life long creative goals.” His work focuses on the spectrum of performing life, capturing a fleeting moment in time and immortalizing the grace, strength, joy and discipline of dancers and acrobats. His artistic vision shares the creativity and imagination that fuels Cirque du Soleil and conveys MacDonald’s sense of energy and passion.
It is easy to take a stroll through these artistic features--
The body forms are exquisite! you can see fine lines down in this interesting
patina of the bronze figures.
You take a walk through Bellagio casinos to find the "O" theater, where
Alright, all you dirty guys! Here is the skinny on another fabulous museum-- how do you think Vegas got started anyway?!
ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit dedicated to the history of organized crime and law enforcement. It is a world-class destination in downtown Las Vegas.
JOHN GOTTI
Born: October 27, 1940, Bronx, New York Died: June 10, 2002, Springfield, Missouri Nicknames: The Dapper Don, the Teflon Don Associates: the Gambino Family, the Five Families, the Commission, Paul Castellano, Sammy “The Bull” Gravano
Interesting fact: a new movie is in process about John Gotti and one of the actors is Pruitt Taylor Vince (attended same Baton Rouge high school as daughters) and John Travolta
The Mob Museum provides a world-class, interactive journey through true stories. From the birth of the Mob, to today’s headlines. Shadows and whispers. G-Men and Made Men. Whether you like it or not, this is American history. This eye-opening, authentic view of organized crime’s impact on the world reveals an insider’s look at the events and characters of the continuing battle between the Mob and the law.
Real stories are brought to life with engaging, multi-sensory exhibits and unparalleled insights from those on the front lines of both sides of the battle. The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at this fascinating topic through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. We bring Mob stories to life so completely, you’ll feel like you’re part of them. But hey—you didn’t hear it from us.
If you venture into the Vegas casinos, always look up! There is no getting around some of the most beautiful work you'll see, especially this Chihuly glass work! Here is a gallery of Chihuly's work
The Glass Sculpture at the Bellagio Hotel is hard to miss as you stand underneath the masterpiece in the registration lobby. Fiori di Como is Chihuly's interpretation of Italian flowers in the spring.
