Bellagio Culinary Dates Announced; Celebs Get Saucy

BELLAGIO — The Epicurean Epicenter Series returns to the Bellagio this spring with six months of culinary events beginning Saturday, Feb. 11. Sensi’s Royden Ellamar serves his sustainable dishes paired with pinot noir wines from Siduri Wines, Pisoni Vineyards and ROAR Wines. The event, which starts at 6:30 p.m. In the resort’s Tuscany Kitchen, is hosted by master sommelier and director of wine Jason Smith. Tickets are $195 per person. Other events this year feature Julian Serrano, the executive chef at Picasso, and Bellagio executive chef Edmund Wong. For tickets, call 1-866-406-7117

The resort also has Art & Wine: A Perfect Pairing on the second Wednesday of the month. Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art director Tarissa Tiberti and Smith feature wines from the Bellagio’s cellar while showcasing the Claude Monet: Impressions of Light exhibit. The art and wine event launches March 14 from 5-7 p.m. The cost is $30 for members and $38 for nonmembers. For tickets, call 1-877-957-9777. [EaterWire]

EXCALIBUR — Tomorrow night at 5 p.m., Buca di Beppo will immortalize Holly Madison, star of Peepshow, Laura Croft, host of Night School 4 Girls, Frank Marino, star of Divas Las Vegas and Nathan Burton, star of Nathan Burton Comedy Magic. Each will take their turn placing their hands in marinara sauce, spreading it on a canvas and signing the piece, which will be displayed at family restaurant. [EaterWire]