Winner of the Wing Throwdown! At First Food & Bar!

Saturday night, First Food & Bar inside the Palazzo held their first ever Wing Throwdown which had First’s chefs Sam DeMarco, Jake Mual and Rob Ryan competing to see who had THE best wings. Guests gathered in back room of First as each wing was introduced with its own theme song. The winning wing by Chef Jake Mual was introduced by The Charlie Daniels Band’s “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” His winning creation, “Bootleggers Kickin’ Wing,” featured chicken wings wrapped in prosciutto, covered in a Jim Beam chipotle BBQ sauce and served with a roasted corn and cilantro pudding. Guests then watched contestants put it down in a wing eating competition. First Food & Bar is known for putting on fun culinary events and this summer will see the return of Shuck & Swallow on August 31st.

Photos by Edison Graff/Stardust Fallout.

Celebs LOVE LAVO! Spotted! Who?

Saturday night Lennox Lewis hosted a post fight party at LAVO. The retired boxer and former undisputed World heavyweight champion was joined by a group of twenty friends for dinner at the Italian hotspot where they feasted on Chicken Parmagiano, Penne Alfredo, Filet and Bass.  After dinner they hit the club, taking over tables on the dance floor. 

Earlier in the night Amy Davidson from ABC’s 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter treated her mother to a birthday dinner at LAVO.

    

Over at TAO Lance Bass dined with friends, including Queer Eye’s Kyan Douglas, before heading up to the nightclub.  The former ‘N Sync pop star and Dancing with the Stars contestant enjoyed Perrier Jouet Champagne and Ketel One cocktails. 

Actor Ryan Phillipe was spotted with girlfriend Alexis Knapp, who was celebrating her birthday with the actor and her girlfriends.  The group had a table in the moat and Alexis was presented with a birthday cake.  Later in the night Ryan popped by the DJ booth to say hello to DJ Vice as he was spinning.

Photo Credit: Tony Tran

Last Night!! Tuesday Night Blues at The Saloon! Local musicians come one down!

LVCS - Las Vegas Country Saloon
425 Fremont Street at Las Vegas Blvd
(Above Hennessey’s)

This venue is family friendly – Under 21 welcome until Midnight
We have been notified by the venue that this will be the last week of the Tuesday Night BLUES @ The Saloon. So TONIGHT is the night to COME out...because next Tuesday, they will be closed!!!

Come out to meet, jam and most importantly network with your fellow local singers & musicians. Looking for a sub, a sub job, a gig? This is the event to be at each week. Many talented musicians have been found by gigging bands at this event.... Hennessey properties books musicians to play at their properties from those who support these live events.

Raffles tonight for goodies. You get one ticket for each person you bring with you who is a musician or not!

Out of respect for the musicians, please bring your own Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, or sticks. We will have the backline, mics, and drums ready for you.

Sponsored by Sam Ash Music and featuring our newest sponsor Dr. Duck’s Ax Wax and brought to you by E7 Entertainment Group.
Drawings for Freebies…An extra drawing ticket for each guest you bring with you.

***New & Improved Streaming Broadcast***
This will also be broadcast live on the Internet. Tell your friends to watch you on the big stage in Las Vegas. Forward this Link to your friends, family, and fans: http://www.ustream.tv/user/voodoocowboys

Each performance will be recorded with the new Zoom Q3 Recorder from Sam Ash Music. You may take a copy of your recording home that night for only $5. Upload it to Youtube, Facebook, Myspace to share with friends and fans.

Come early to sign up & guarantee your spot as space is limited. We get a large crowd of very talented Blues musicians~!!!!
Sign up as early as 8:30pm - music starting at 9pm until Midnight

For additional information, call Cynthia E7 Entertainment (702) 556-3558

Lovely Lauren Conrad has a GREAT time at TAO Beach!

Reality star, author and clothing designer Lauren Conrad hosted at TAO Beach on Saturday as Hpnotiq took over the pool with a candy themed party to symbolize Conrad’s book titled LA Candy. The former star of The Hills and friends relaxed in the grand cabana, enjoying cocktails and fare from the TAO kitchen. She chatted about her upcoming book and clothing projects and took pictures with fans while indulging her sweet tooth with candy in Hptoniq’s signature blue and white colors. Girls tossed out lollipops and candy bracelets to the crowd as pool partiers drank Roq Candy Martini and LA Candy specialty cocktails from Hpnotiq.

Also spotted taking in the scene at TAO Beach was actor Ryan Phillipe, who was toasting his girlfriend Alexis Knapp as she celebrated her birthday.

Photo credit: Al Powers

Bang Tuesday! Where adventure begins!! Maino performing LIVE!

Simon Restaurant at Palms Place...a GREAT Place to hang out! Also GREAT Staff!

Celebrated chef Kerry Simon presents his signature culinary venture, Simon Restaurant at Palms Place. The sophisticated Vegas restaurant offers an inventive menu with a special focus on the freshest seasonal items and quality organic ingredients. Simon Restaurant at Palms Place, a celebrity hot spot, overlooks the dramatic outdoor pool and cabanas, along with a sparkling view of the Vegas strip and Spring Mountains. Valet Parking is available at Palms Place for direct access to Simon. Call of happy hour prices!!

Palms Place

 (702) 944-3292

Hours:

Sunday: Breakfast - 7a-10a Brunch - 10a-4p Dinner - 6p-11p

Monday-Saturday: Breakfast - 7a-11:30a Lunch - 11:30a-2:30p

Lunch at Bar & Lounge - 2:30p-6p Dinner (Monday-Thursday) - 6p-11p

Friday-Saturday - 6p-11:30p

Ryan Phillipe IN Las Vegas!! Guess where he spent all his time??

Ryan Phillipe wrapped up a Vegas weekend celebrating the birthday of his girlfriend Alexis Knapp at LAVO on Sunday night. The duo and friends dined at the Italian hot spot and raved about the Kobe Meatball and Sea Bass special. A tray of sweets from the pastry kitchen was adorned with candles as a surprise for the birthday girl. After dinner they took over a table on the dance floor and toasted with Champagne. The affectionate couple danced throughout the night.

Photo Credit: Tony Tran/Powers Imagery

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler delights fans at Studio 54!

While American Idol season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert held a concert at Mandalay Bay, across the Strip Aerosmith frontman held an epic after-party at MGM Grand's Studio 54 amid rumors he'll be a judge on the next season of the Fox reality show. Rock icon Steven Tyler provided the thousands of guests at Studio 54 a night they will never forget as he performed and posed with fans early on the morning of August 1.

His night at Studio 54 began following Aerosmith’s concert at MGM Grand Garden Arena where Tyler and his bandmates played for their legion of followers. Shortly after midnight, and a quick costume change, Tyler hit the red carpet with girlfriend Erin Brady. Brady, clad in a white dress with sequined flowers and tan heels, looked ravishing next to Tyler, who sported a tan vest and white button-down paired with animal print pants and sneakers.

While on the carpet, Tyler talked about Aerosmith’s Cocked, Locked, Ready to Rock tour. Raving about the great venues they have played, Tyler said, “Every night the band never played better. I don’t know how it’s possible, but it’s just true.”

Immediately after the carpet, Tyler made his way into the legendary Studio 54 where he was met with a huge ovation from the partygoers who were electrified by his presence. After making his way to his skybox, Tyler took the mic and cued DJ Skribble to play “Walk This Way.” Looking as young and energetic as he did in the 1980’s, Tyler treated the crowd to an impromptu concert, belting out the legendary song while hanging over the railing of his second-level skybox. The crowd below jumped and danced with excitement that only the iconic rocker could bring.

Not satisfied to just perform for the clubbers at Studio 54, Tyler then walked the perimeter of his skybox to interact with the hundreds of fans that followed him upstairs. Posing for pictures and signing body-parts, including a fair amount of cleavage, Tyler gave back to his fans for their years of adoration. Tyler finally settled in for a night of relaxation with former Aerosmith guitarist Ray Tabano and crew members of his tour.

Photo Credit: David Becker/ WIRE Image

Tao Beach had Chris Young and Simon Rex aka..Dirt Nasty!! FUN!!

Rapper Chris Young continued his 21^st birthday celebration at TAO Beach joined by Simon Rex, aka Dirt Nasty, DJ Jason Smith and DJ Skinnie.  The group took in the scene from the grand cabana overlooking the pool, keeping cool with pitchers of mojitos,  then wowed pool goers as both Chris Young and Dirt Nasty entertained with surprise performances. Later in the afternoon Captain Morgan and the Morganettes arrived, passing out Captain Morgan Beach Bum shots to the crowd.

Photo Credit: Al Powers

GLAM Rocker Adam Lambert Performs at Mandalay Bay!

Glamorous rocker Adam Lambert performed at Mandalay Beach at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino this week-end! The American Idol runner-up had a very enthusiastic crowd who filled the pool in front of the stage and the beach! Many in the audience were dressed in fashions and wearing hair styles inspired by Lambert. A dramatic and stylish performance by this fabulously talented performer!

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