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The Sphere is undefeated. As a Summerlin local, you know what a pain in the butt it is to go down to the Strip. Traffic, parking, crowds… it’s all a turn-off for us locals.

And yet, going forward, I’ll make an exception for The Sphere. It’s currently 2–0 in the Groves household.

Earlier this year, some family friends were in town and ended up with two extra tickets to U2. Karina and I begrudgingly went. I fully expected The Sphere to be gimmicky, hard to access, and just another hyped-up, overpriced disappointment. I could NOT have been more wrong.

The visuals at the U2 concert were absolutely epic, and I was completely in awe. One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. It’s honestly going to be hard to see a concert anywhere else now.

So when another family friend suggested seeing The Wizard of Oz on Christmas Day, I was more open-minded, but still a little skeptical. $109 for a movie ticket? Yeah… I had questions. Once again, I was wrong.

If you can afford it, and trust me, I get that $500 for an afternoon out is a brutal price tag, I’d highly recommend checking out a movie at The Sphere. It was awesome, the kids loved it, and Alina even caught one of the prized foam apples that dropped from the ceiling!

This spot may look low-key at first, but the food quickly changes your mind. 595 Craft And Kitchen serves pub-style dishes with bold flavors and a creative twist.

Favorites include pork belly burgers, banh mi sandwiches, wings, and dishes like Tom Kha pasta or garlic noodles with seafood. The beer list rotates often, so there’s always something new to try. It’s casual, busy, and clearly a local favorite for good reason.

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Kangaroo Bounce is a reliable choice when you want a stress free party. The bounce houses and water slides arrive clean, on time, and ready to go. Setup is quick, and the team is friendly and easy to work with.

Parents appreciate the fair pricing and clear communication, while kids stay busy for hours. Once you book with them, it’s easy to see why families keep calling back.

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The Gist: The Rampart Casino and JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa will officially rebrand as The Resort at Summerlin on Jan. 1, 2026. The change comes as the property wraps up a $75 million renovation that refreshed all 549 rooms, upgraded the casino floor, and added new dining options. The resort is keeping its JW Marriott partnership and its Rampart Rewards loyalty program.

Why It Matters: For locals, this puts Summerlin front and center and clears up years of name confusion around a familiar property. Nice to see a longtime neighborhood spot leaning into its Summerlin roots.

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