There’s a certain magic that happens when you gather in a room full of people around food, drinks and purpose. UNLVino, celebrating its 50th year, has bottled that magic and is pouring it back into the next generation.

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Take a sip for scholarship. UNLVino, the oldest and largest wine tasting in Las Vegas, returns for its 50th year from 7 to 10 p.m. May 2 at the Thomas & Mack Center. The Grand Tasting raises scholarship money for students attending the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at UNLV. The college is one of the country’s top two hospitality schools, along with the program at Cornell University.

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In the decade-and-a-half following the 2008 economic collapse, the north end of the Strip — loosely defined as the 1.3-mile section between Encore and The Strat — has benefited from billions of dollars of capital investment, giving casino operators and other stakeholders a renewed sense of purpose. But the corridor remains a work in progress, and the question once again being asked is: Can the North Strip finally deliver on its unrealized potential?

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UNLVino is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a grand tasting event on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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