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| - ABSINTHEloutly a must see! Escape the douchiness of the Vegas club scene at the "beer garden" which literally kisses the edge of the Strip. Near Ceasars Palace? Detour now pedestrians. Anyone can enter the quirky drinking arena for some relaxing libations combined with an outstanding eclectic music mix ranging from punk to hip hop and beyond-no cover charge-drink prices decent for being on the strip. I will come back simply to hang here for cocktails, friendly conversation, smart music mix and street smarty/arty/carni vibe. My advice is to arrive EARLY, walk around, explore and absorb what this drinking area has to offer. BAM! We're off to a great start, and the show has yet to begin. Absinthe is simply-beautiful, flirty, comedic, and dirty. The round stage can't be more than 15 feet in diameter, with a mere 5 rows of seats circling the stage, elevating the thrill factor ten fold. There are some serious acrobats and other circus acts that are nothing short of mesmerizing, and are appreciated even more with everyone's up close seating. The intimacy adds to the level of danger and excitement. Seriously, one slip, and....well...never mind. Lets just say there are no safety nets-I like that. The tent is also beautifully done, creaky hardwood floors, square wooden-almost elegant tent poles, red velvet booths line the perimeter of the tent, with matching red velvet at the dome. Think hints of Bourbon Street, and 19th century traveling shows. The ring leader/Gazillionaire is Don Rickles meets Andy Kaufman's alter ego Tony Clifton. Penny is a hilarious cutie a la a raunchy Gracie Allen. Leave your political correctness at the door please. Oh! The music...jeeze...Doris Day, to Wild Beasts, to Bon Jovi, Bobby Darren, Muse, The Hollies, Tbilisi Symphony Orchestra, and Susan Boyle, just to name a few. Smart and silly, quirky and cirquey with a little burlesquey. Yeah, I kinda liked it.
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