A unique retail area called Container Park has opened in downtown Las Vegas. Located in the Fremont East entertainment district, the development features boutiques, art galleries, bars and restaurants housed in stacks of recycled shipping containers. There’s also an outdoor theater and park.

The complex is fronted by a mechanical fire-breathing praying mantis that was constructed for the Burning Man Festival and imported to Las Vegas. Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and the bars are open till 1 a.m. on weekends.

» Snack bar closed: The east-side snack bar at Binion’s is closed, apparently to make way for a new coffee shop. The west-side snack bar remains open, but that one doesn’t have a grill, leaving in question the fate of the famous Binion’s hamburger. The great ham and beans is still served on the west side, though the price has been raised by 50 cents to $4.95.

» Bellagio exhibit: The seasonal display in the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens has made its annual transition to Chinese New Year with a celebration of the Year of the Horse. The display includes an 18-foot-tall Chinese money tree, a pond filled with more than 150 koi, and a centerpiece featuring eight life-size horses on a three-tier mountain. The exhibit runs through Saturday and is free to view.

» Vegas 24-7: A new show called "Vegas 24-7" begins shooting this week. The reality show, which will air on the Discovery Channel, will concentrate on City Hall and specifically Mayor Carolyn Goodman.

Question: I’m coming to town for the Super Bowl. Which sports books will put up the proposition bets?

Answer: The "props"– bets on things like which team will score first or who will win the MVP — will be available at most books, but LVH (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton) will have the most. Other good places to scout are William Hill sports books and any of the Station Casinos.

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