The Alchemy of Search

Thanks to a great guy and marketing genius by the name of Joe Morin, I had the pleasure joining a number of conference attendees for an evening with The Blue Man Group, who some consider the best show in Las Vegas.

For the intellectually inclined, the show offers social commentary delivered through symbolism about the disconnected individual in the age of the internet and commentary on consumerism and junk food. The message is subtle and you have to ponder these things slowly over a bottle of wine. Fortunately, you don’t need to spend any time thinking about academic deconstruction to enjoy the show.

This is theater Las Vegas style…Raw, flashy, high voltage entertainment with all the refinement of a blue martini. The power and enjoyment of the show comes from cymbals (and drums, keyboards, guitars and bass) - not symbolism- combining a dozen or so physical comedy sketches and primal drumming with great visual effects, clownmanship and high energy performances by the the Blue Men.

The only caveat I offer is that this show is not for those inclined to headaches! Loud music, banging percussion and flashing lights are a great time in my book, but to some it would be the perfect description of a migraine!

If your a fan of fine dining, I should also mention the excellent gourmet cuisine available at the Venetian Hotel. They have 12 gourmet restaurants, including offerings from Chefs Tom Moloney, Mario Batali, David Burke and Thomas Keller.