One of the most famous statues at Caesars Palace welcomed the annual Vegas Uncork'd event by donning an apron and chef's hat.

Caesars Augustus, which stands on the Las Vegas Strip, will stay dressed in kitchen attire throughout the four days of the festival which started Thursday.

Dozens of the best chef's in Las Vegas will be preparing intimate dinners, luncheons, special tastings and cooking demonstrations for the event sponsored by Bon Appetit Magazine.

There are also wine and spirits events. For a list of events and to buy tickets, go to vegasuncorked.com. 

There are a lot of things to see on the Las Vegas Strip. Now, there are two new additions to the list of attractions: rescued brown pelicans.

The pelicans are now part of the Wildlife Habitat at Flamingo Las Vegas. The birds were originally rescued and rehabilitated by Pacific Wildlife Project. They were injured when they became entangled by fishing lines, and now they cannot fly, making it impossible for them to return to their native habitat.

The male pelican has been named Bugsy, after the famous Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel who built the original Flamingo Hotel and Casino. The female bird has been named Virginia, after Siegel's girlfriend Virginia Hill.

The habitat has been renovated to make room for the new pelicans. The island, which was originally a home to a colony of penguins, was repainted and repaired for Bugsy and Virginia. There is also a new perching area for the birds.

Ever considered getting married behind a van?

On an overcast, windy Thursday, Stefanie Montoya and Kelly Tucker tied the knot in the parking lot of the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign.

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