Humanitarian & Singer Carlos Santana Tours Three Square Food Bank

Last Thursday afternoon, House of Blues headliner Carlos Santana toured Three Square Food Bank with wife Cindy Blackman-Santana. Santana has been a supporter of Three Square for many years and had toured the facility in 2009 so he was really able to witness firsthand the tremendous growth that has taken place at Three Square since he first became involved with the amazing charity. His tour took place on the same day volunteers from House of Blues packed more than 7,000 lunches for needy children in the valley.

Photo Credit – Erik Kabik. 

Come On Out For CC & The N2 Publishing 4 Year Anniversary Party

Kevin Hart, NAS, Fabulous All In Vegas!

Memorial Day Weekend continued on Sunday as revelers partied from sun up to sun down.

 

Fabulous

At TAO Beach Fabolous commanded the stage, treating pool goers to a 20 minute set of classic and new hits.  During the set Kevin Hart jumped up on a speaker next to the stage and started dancing, sending the crowd into a frenzy.  Kevin called Taraji P. Henson up to join him – she danced and got on the mic to thank the crowd for the success of her show Empire. 

At Marquee Dayclub Cedric Gervais manned the decks, spinning for the packed party.

 

Nas

As day turned into night the festivities carried on.  Nas took over the private dining room at TAO Asian Bistro before heading to Marquee Nightclub where he surprised club goers with a medley of his hits and gave a shout out to 12AM Run, the local sneaker store he co-owns.  Fox Sports analyst and former NFL quarterback was spotted singing along to every word.

 

Eniko & Kevin

TAO Nightclub was the spot for Kevin Hart’s after-concert party.  The comedian was joined by fiancé Eniko Parrish and a group of friends. Upon arriving to the club Hart jumped into the DJ booth with Eric DLux and began dancing and singing to each song.  He ordered shot of tequila for the crowd and ask each person to raise their glass for a toast as he expressed appreciation for his fans.  Once again Taraji P. Henson joined him in the booth and entertained party goers as the two joked around with each other. The comedian continued dancing atop the booth with his fiancé later joining him and Fabolous stopping by to close out the night.

TAO Beach Photo Credit: Brenton Ho

TAO Nightclub Photo Credit: Tony Tran

Marquee Nightclub Photo Credit: Al Powers

Sassy, Super Talented! Véronic Returns To Bally's!

She’s sassy, she’s super talented and puts on a GREAT show! Véronic DiCaire is back at Bally’s performing with her powerhouse vocals and her show encompasses the following Divas;  Adele, Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton and Whitney Houston and her high-energy dance repertoire includes hits by Madonna, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Pink and Carrie Underwood.

But let’s back up just a bit; the property that Véronic performs at has a long history of having talented and legendary performers. Before it was Bally’s the hotel casino was opened by legend Kirk Kerkorian and was named the MGM Hotel. The theme throughout the hotel was movies and movie stars with beautiful black and white photographs of Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland placed throughout the property (just to name a few.)  Performing in the Celebrity Theater were such greats as Joan Rivers, Barry Manilow and The Carpenters. As a matter of fact Dean Martin’s last stage appearance took place in The Celebrity Room in the 1990’s and his last booking ended with him onstage and then looking out at the audience and saying “I just can’t do this anymore” and he walked offstage never to return.  So it makes sense that such a multi-talented performer such as Véronic would feel right at home at this legendary property.

To be able to sing is a gift and Véronic has been truly blessed. She belts out songs effortlessly and hits every note. The late Whitney Houston’s voice was beautiful and Véronic sounds eerily just like her. If you close your eyes you could almost swear that it was Whitney singing. Donna Summer’s voice was another powerhouse and once again Véronic hits every note and the disco act had everyone up and dancing. When she sang The Carpenter’s “Close to You” once again spot perfect.

The show appeals to a multitude of ages and backgrounds. Sitting right beside me were three young ladies in their early 20’s and they LOVED the show! Up front were a couple in their 50’s and they also LOVED the show. Also in the audience were two children and the show was fine for these 9-11 year olds.

With a cute figure and beautiful hair and several costume changes Véronic’s show is an opportunity to see a true talent shining on stage!  

For show information and pricing - www.caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas/shows/veronic 

Photo Credit - Denise Truscello

Drai's Nightclub's Full Line-Up Of Singers/Rappers For MDW 2015

50 Cent & Akon

Partiers and entertainment fanatics came together for one of Las Vegas' most in-demand weekends - Memorial Day Weekend - at Drai's Beachclub • Nightclub, the 65,000 square foot party mecca located on the rooftop of The Cromwell boutique hotel in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.  From May 22 - 25, the indoor/outdoor daytime/nighttime hotspot hosted live concerts, DJ sets and more by a roster of major talent including 50 Cent, Akon, The Weeknd, Chris Brown, Meel Mill, Too $Short, Chromeo, Adventure Club, 3LAU and more.

50 Cent & Akon

FRIDAY, MAY 22

Kicking off the whole weekend was internationally acclaimed electro funk duo Chromeo with a powerful live DJ set during Drai's Beachclub.  The pair spun their own hits and an impressive range of other jams to a capacity crowd overlooking one of the most famous intersections in the world from 11 stories above.  The daytime party doubled as a special birthday event for DJ Mike Hawkins who is no stranger to performing at Drai's.

After dark, Drai's Nightclub kicked off the first of three consecutive nights of Drai's LIVE.  An unmatched live concert experience fusing the worlds of nightlife and live entertainment, Drai's LIVE brings arena-level performers to their fans in an up-close and vibrant nightlife atmosphere.  Taking place in the middle of the nightclub, 50 Cent and Akon brought down the house with a full-length concert.  Having recently performed at Drai's during Fight Weekend, both of the talented artists were in top form the entire night. 

 

The Weekend

The Weekend

          

 SATURDAY, MAY 23

The crowd at Drai's Beachclub on the second day of the weekend were treated to two EDM favorites with DJ duo Adventure Club and progressive house DJ 3LAU.  Both of the acts are resident DJs at Drai's, so if you didn't have a chance to see their Memorial Day Weekend lineup, check out DraisLV.com to see upcoming performance dates.

 

Drai's Nightclub saw a sold-out evening as partiers filled the club dancing until The Weeknd came out for his full-length Drai's LIVE concert.  One of the most current and successful artists to emerge on the charts, The Weeknd is a Drai's LIVE resident artist and seasoned performer at the club.

      

Chris Brown 

                 

SUNDAY, MAY 24

The Weeknd's Drai's LIVE concert didn't stop him from coming back to host his party XO Official at Drai's Beachclub on Sunday.  Once again packed with guests enjoying the sun, sounds and celebs, everyone danced to music by DJs Five, Ross One and Sourmilk.

Chris Brown, another Drai's LIVE resident artist, closed out the final night of Memorial Day Weekend.  Always bringing more excitement to the party, Chris' concert featured surprise guest performers including 50 Cent, Meek Mill and Too $hort.  Stay tuned for Chris' next Drai's LIVE performace date. 

                   

MONDAY, MAY 25

Don't think after three days and three nights it's all over.  Monday morning saw Drai's Beachclub throw an insane closing party with Milo & Otis on the turntables.  The fast-rising DJ duo have headlined major festivals all over the country and quickly established credibility and talent within the dance music community.  Their masterful work at Drai's Beachclub was the perfect ending to a truly memorable weekend in Las Vegas.

For VIP table reservations or to purchase tickets for an upcoming event or concert, or for more information, visit www.draislv.com.

Photo Credit: Key Lime Photo

What's Going On At TAO In June In Vegas??

MO5AIC Returns To Vegas! Best Vocal Group Says Tony Bennett

Hailed by icon Tony Bennett as “the best vocal group I’ve ever heard,” all-vocal group MO5AIC (Mosaic) returns to Las Vegas with an all-new show and residency at Bally’s Las Vegas.  Beginning  Friday, June 5, the five-member, a cappella sensation will perform five nights a week in the Bally’s Windows Showroom.  MO5AIC performs an all-ages show Thursday – Monday at 9:30 p.m. Presented by AFG Entertainment, tickets are available for performances through Dec. 7 and can be purchased at any Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office or by calling (702) 777-2782.

  

MO5AIC consists of members Josh Huslig, Heath Burgett, Jake Moulton, Corwyn Hodge and Roopak Ahuja. MO5AIC’s show features a unique blend R&B, pop, rock, jazz, big band and Top 40 songs, all performed with a twist and with no instruments.  The show will include audience interaction and will showcase the members’ endearing and entertaining camaraderie and humor.  Fans of the A Cappella quintet are sure to be delighted in the additions to the new show.  MO5AIC promises not only new staging, fresh ideas and the latest in technology, including a looping demonstration by founding member Josh Huslig but the group has added a variety of new songs to their catalog including hits by artists Sam Smith, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran.  The guys are also bringing back some of their standards, as well as introducing a “History of Vegas Song” retrospective honoring songs from “Mack the Knife” by Bobby Darin to “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons.

“MO5AIC is thrilled to once again be performing in Las Vegas,” said Josh Huslig, who founded MO5AIC in 2002.  “We are honored to be part of the Bally’s line-up of performances and tradition of great talent. We couldn’t ask for a better home on The Strip.”

Hailing from the tradition of a cappella music, MO5AIC performs with no instruments, using just their voices and microphones to create a full sound that frequently has audiences puzzling over where the band is MO5AIC was the winner of MTV’s Top Pop Group and was seen on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.  They have since opened for Prince, Stevie Wonder, Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas and Jay Leno. MO5AIC has also garnered accolades from many fellow performers including Boyz II Men who are currently headlining their own Las Vegas residency at The Mirage Hotel. The two groups first met in 2007 when MO5AIC won a nationwide search held by CBS’s The Early Show for “The Next Great A Cappella Group” judged by Boyz II Men. For additional information on MO5AIC, please visit www.mo5aic.com.  For show inquiries and booking, please visit www.AFGEntertainment.com.

Tickets are on sale now through any Las Vegas Caesars Entertainment Box Office, or by calling (702) 777-2782 and (855) 234-7469. Tickets can also be purchased via www.ballyslasvegas.com. For groups of 10 or more call 1-866-574-3851 or email EntertainmentGroupSales@Caesars.com.

MDW 2015 At Chateau Nightclub Had Amber Rose

Amber Rose

Model and actress Amber Rose mingled with fans and partygoers under the Eiffel Tower during a Memorial Day kick-off celebration at Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas.

The actress, formerly married to artist Wiz Khalifa, arrived after midnight  in true Rose style sporting a slim black dress with stylish cut outs in the front and back with a pair of classic black stilettos. Surrounded by an entourage of friends and family, Rose walked the red carpet before entering the club and enjoying the night at a VIP booth on the Rooftop.

ABOUT CHATEAU

Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop is located at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, directly above HEXX kitchen │ bar │ chocolate. The nightclub is open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 10:30 p.m. to close. Chateau’s industry night, Chateau Wednesdays, offers complimentary admission to locals with ID on Wednesday nights. Free cover for locals, excluding special events, general admission starts at $20 for women and $30 for men. Dress code is strictly enforced. For table reservations and VIP bottle service, call 702.776.7777 or email reservations@chateaunightclublv.com. For general information and updates, call 702.776.7770, become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/chateaulv.

PHOTO CREDIT:   Courtesy of Chateau

Martin Short & Terry Fator On Stage! Hilarious!

On Friday night, Mirage headliner Terry Fator was a special guest during Martin Short’s live performance which took place inside Fator’s theatre at The Mirage. Fator, appearing as himself along with his character Maynard Thompkins (the world’s greatest Elvis impersonator who doesn’t actually know any Elvis songs), was interviewed by Short’s character Jiminy Glick giving the audience extra star power during a hilarious night of comedy.

The Original Terminator Dines In Vegas...Where??

Arnold Schwarzenegger was spotted dining at Strip House inside Planet Hollywood Saturday night.  Joined by girlfriend Heather Milligan, the actor and former Governor enjoyed the sultry steakhouse’s signature 16 oz NY Strip accompanied by calamari, steamed asparagus and sautéed green beans before catching the UFC fight.

Hip Hopper Wales Delivers Exciting Live Performance In Vegas

Hip-hop artist Wale delivered an epic live Memorial Day performance at Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas.

Following an epic performance during Fight Weekend earlier this month, the artist arrived at the club past midnight with an entourage of friends to join in on the party. After performing hits like “Lotus Flower Bomb” and “Chillin’,” Wale took to a lavish VIP booth to relax and wrap up the weekend surrounded by the panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip.

ABOUT CHATEAU

Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop is located at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, directly above HEXX kitchen │ bar │ chocolate. The nightclub is open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 10:30 p.m. to close. Chateau’s industry night, Chateau Wednesdays, offers complimentary admission to locals with ID on Wednesday nights. Free cover for locals, excluding special events, general admission starts at $20 for women and $30 for men. Dress code is strictly enforced. For table reservations and VIP bottle service, call 702.776.7777 or email reservations@chateaunightclublv.com. For general information and updates, call 702.776.7770, become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/chateaulv.

PHOTO CREDIT:   Courtesy of Chateau

Celebs In The House AT TAO, TAO Beach & Marquee In Vegas

Brody Jenner & Kevin Hart

Memorial Weekend celebrations continued on Saturday as Brody Jenner and William Lifestyle took over TAO Beach.  Brody brought mom Linda Thompson, who like any proud mother took photos of her son in the DJ booth.  Kevin Hart joined the party with his fiancé Eniko Parrish.  The comedian jumped into the DJ booth, taking control of the mic and doing a few minutes of stand up for the crowd.  Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers hit up TAO Beach, joining Hart in his cabana, and Fabolous stopped by the pool party late in the afternoon.

After a sold-out concert Hart headed to Marquee, joined by his fiancé along with Fabolous and Taraji P Henson, where they took over the club’s BoomBox room, while Dash Berlin manned the decks in the main room.

 

Snoop Dog & Wiz Khalifa

Snoop Dogg returned to TAO with his wildly successful Snoopadelic Cabaret.  The ultimate entertainer took club goers through a history of his hits performing on stage and kept the party going as he manned the DJ booth.  He was joined in the booth by Wiz Khalifa for a selfie and the two of them took over the stage to perform their hit “Young, Wild & Free”.

TAO Beach photo credit: Brenton Ho

TAO Nightclub photo credit: Stacey Torma

Marquee Nightclub photo credit: Brenton Ho

Craig Ferguson And His Hot & Grumpy Tour Stops In Vegas

On Saturday, May 23, comedian, actor, writer and television host Craig Ferguson brought his Hot & Grumpy Tour: Walking the Earth to The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.  David Stone, named one of “12 comics to watch” by L.A. Weekly Magazine, warmed up the crowd before Ferguson kept the adoring audience rolling during his uncensored set.

Upcoming performances at The Chelsea include Brian Wilson with special guest Rodriguez (July 10); Brantley Gilbert with special guest Carter Winter (July 24); and Willie Nelson with special guest Emi Sunshine (July 26).

Photo Credit: © Erik Kabik/ erikkabik.com

Rapper 50 Cent Becomes Bartender At Vegas Hotspot!

50 Cent & John O'Donnell

50 Cent brought the party to da CRUSH at MGM Grand while in Las Vegas over the weekend.

When venerable Irish bartender and self-described "funologist" John O'Donnell invited the charismatic rapper behind the bar at Jenna and Michael Morton's popular dining spot on Saturday night, 50 Cent took over without a second thought.

With a bottle of EFFEN vodka in one hand and a shaker in the other, 50 Cent concocted a lemon drop martini "like a pro," said O'Donnell. After shouting to the bar, "$10,000!" 50 Cent identified a lovely lady at the bar and handed her the drink with a wink.

Ever the showman, 50 Cent then passed out several bottles of EFFEN, for which he is a pitchman, to fellow patrons. 50 Cent dined with a large group of friends, enjoying lemon drops made with EFFEN Black Cherry vodka throughout dinner. The group shared several dishes, including pizza topped with Nana D's meatballs, ricotta gnocchi with braised short-rib and beef hanger steak with au poivre sauce and crostini.

ABOUT CRUSH EAT, DRINK, LOVE

CRUSH eat, drink, love, is a 7,000-square-foot restaurant serving a cosmopolitan share-plate style menu with large and small plate dishes prepared by Executive Chef Billy DeMarco. Located inside MGM Grand, CRUSH is open daily for dinner, starting at 5 p.m. For more information or reservations, guests may call 702-891-3222 or visit the website at Crushmgm.com, become a friend on Facebook at  www.Facebook.com/CrushMGM follow on Twitter at twitter.com/CrushMGM and on Instagram at CrushMGM.  CRUSH introduces an entirely new concept to The Morton Group repertoire, which also includes: La Cave Wine and Food Hideaway inside Wynn Las Vegas and La Comida, a Mexican restaurant in Downtown Las Vegas just off the corner of Sixth St. and Fremont St.

Have FUN! Caffeine & Canvas Event W/Artist Tommy Vinci

Join local artist Tommy Vinci for a 2-hour class on unleashing your inner artist!

$32.50 gets you everything you need to create your own masterpiece, from supplies to refreshments. You just show up ready to have fun (in some clothes that can get paint on them)!

You'll be walking out with a masterpiece you painted yourself.

Just use the link below to make your paid reservation!  Tickets Available - www.eventbrite.com

May 26 at 7:00pm to May 27 at 9:00pm

Grouchy John's Coffee

8520 S Maryland Pkwy.

Las Vegas, Nevada 89123