Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Launches Monthly Event, Art & Wine! A Perfect Pairing’

 

Wine pairings are not just for food anymore.  Do you love art?  Fine wine?  Why not combine the two for an enjoyable evening discovering the worlds of wine and art and their many similarities at the new Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (BGFA) event, “Art & Wine: A Perfect Pairing.”   The kick-off event will be Wednesday, November 10, during BGFA’s popular “Locals’ Night.”

Jason Smith, Bellagio’s Director of Wine and one of four of the hotel’s Master Sommeliers, will pair wines from Bellagio’s cellar with artworks featured in the current exhibition, “Figuratively Speaking: A Survey of the Human Form.”  Pairings will include Pierre-August Renoir, Young Algerian Woman Leaning on a Parapet, paired with Domaine de Triennes Viognier “St. Fleur” Cotes de Provence 2008, and Vik Muniz, Boy with a Pipe, After Pablo Picasso (Pictures of Pigment), paired with John Duval Shiraz “Plexus” Barossa Valley 2006.

“I have spent many years studying wine, and these events are pushing my wine knowledge to a whole new level,” Smith said.  “‘Art & Wine: A Perfect Pairing’ not only allowed me to view the works of art from a different perspective, but it added a visual dimension to the joy of tasting wine.”

A unique way to experience BGFA’s world-class exhibitions again or for the first time, “Art & Wine: A Perfect Pairing” will be the second Wednesday of every month (upcoming dates include December 8 and January 12, 2011) and will feature art and pairings that will vary from champagne to tequila to possibly beer, depending on the inspiration.  This special event will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with an interactive wine and art conversation with Smith and BGFA Director Tarissa Tiberti beginning at 6 p.m.  Ticket prices are $25 for BGFA members and $33 for non-members.

Tiberti said, “During this collaborative effort, we explored the many commonalities of art and wine.  They are both subjective, evoke emotion and tend to be very personal.  I’ve enjoyed the creative discussions we’ve had internally and look forward to having them with our guests as well.”

“Figuratively Speaking: A Survey of the Human Form” will be on view through     January 9, 2011.  Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is open Sunday through Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to    7 p.m.  Last admissions are sold 30 minutes prior to closing.

Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for Nevada residents and seniors 65 and older, $10 for students, teachers and military with valid ID.  Children 12 and younger are free.  Tickets and information are available by calling (702) 693-7871 or (877) 957-9777, or online at www.bellagio.com or www.ticketmaster.com.  Audio tours are included in the price of admission.  Located adjacent to the gallery, The Gallery Store offers a selection of prints, books, stationery and unique gifts.

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Duel in the Desert Available LIVE on Pay-Per-View! Las Vegas Motor Speedway!

SpeedwayChannel.com to broadcast Duel in the Desert on pay-per-view Internet TV

Nov. 11-13 from the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

The 13th annual Duel in the Desert – the biggest dirt track race in the west – will be available live on pay-per-view Internet TV this year. The Nov. 11-13 IMCA Modified event already has 190 cars pre-entered and fans around the globe may watch the thrilling dirt racing action at www.SpeedwayChannel.com. Viewers also may download the event in its entirety or in selected segments following the broadcast, anchored by award-winning announcers Toby Kruse and Chet Christner.

 The Nov. 20-21 Street Car Supernationals at The Strip at LVMS and the ASCS Sprint Car Supernationals at the Dirt Track (Nov. 26-27) also will be available live on www.SpeedwayChannel.com.

 Saturday’s Duel in the Desert A-Feature pays $7,777 to win and the pre-entry list has reached 200 cars, with drivers coming to Las Vegas from as far away as New York (state champion Randy Hall) and Hawaii (Jeremy Moniz). Fifty entries have been filed by California drivers and 13 hometown heroes will defend their Nevada turf against perennial favorite and 2004 and 2009 winner Johnny “The Jet” Saathoff from Beatrice, Nebraska.

Spectator gates will open at 2 p.m. each day. To purchase tickets or obtain additional information, please call LVMS at (702) 644-4444. Follow LVMS on Facebook and Twitter.

For a full event schedule please visit: www.lvms.com

Poker Players converge upon PURE Nightclub! Entourage alert!!! How many?

Last night, PURE Nightclub inside of Caesar’s Palace was off-the-hook as the winners from the World Series of Poker Main Event rolled in to celebrate their earnings. First to arrive was Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi who placed fifth in the tournament. Michael, who never leaves home without his brothers, came with all four including Robert, Eric and Donny who are also professional poker players. As the host of the event, Michael also brought in a large entourage of 100 friends and family members. But the fun didn’t stop there, as other WSOP winners showed up to party, including Jonathan Duhamel who took everyone by surprise and won first place in the tournament. Others that came out to celebrate were Filippo Cadio (fourth place winner) and Matthew Jarvis (eighth place winner).

In true Vegas fashion, all of the poker stars and their guests were seated in the mega club's VIP area, center of attention and surrounded by hundreds of party goers. With ear-to-ear grins, the entourage was the life of the party and truly enjoyed celebrating a great victory for all. Later in the evening, Mizrachi was presented with a magnum of Ace of Spades champagne as the DJ played his theme song “Out Here Grinding” by DJ Khaled. The whole room cheered and congratulated the card player as he toasted to his victory. All of the players spent the night dancing as they mixed and mingled with other party goers.

Images attached by Steven Lawton of C1-photo.com

Surrender to the Industry! Wednesday Night!

Surrender Nightclub and Blush Boutique Nightclub l Las Vegas

10:00pm - Saturday at 3:00am

Guest list for this week in Vegas at Surrender Nightclub (Encore Hotel) & Blush Nightclub (Wynn)

November 9th to November 13th (Tuesday-Saturday)

Ladies and Tables call/text Brian if you have any questions etc.

Brian Durkee - ☎ 480.612.3337

Blackberry Pin ✉: 223CC903

❒ Wednesday @ Surrender – Surrender Your Wednesday!

❒ Wednesday @ Blush – We ♥ House Music! Experience the sexy side of house music!

❒ Thursday @ Blush – Ladies, free Champagne 11-midnight.

❒ Thursday @ Surrender – Latin Grammy after-party. Hosted by Latin Grammy Nominees: Los Claxons and JotDog. LADIES, Open Bar 11:30-12:30.

❒ FRIDAY @ Blush – Free champagne for the ladies 11-midnight. Sounds by DJ's L1 and Jace One.

❒ FRIDAY @ Surrender - Steve Aokis House!

❒ Saturday @ Blush – Ladies, free Champagne 11-midnight.

❒ Saturday Nigh @ Surrender – If you haven't been....it's time!

LADIES AND TABLES -- click the link below to submit to the guest list or make a reservation.

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What do you do on Tuesday?? ERock! Bang Tuesday!

So young....Hard Rock Cafe turns 20!! Anniversary Party!

The original Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe at Paradise and Harmon Celebrated it's 20th Anniversary tonight and held a rockin' party. Helping celebrate this milestone was Holly Madison and fellow Peepshow cast member Cheeza and her Holly's World Cast mates...Laura, Angel and Josh, music sensations Recycled Percussion and MOKSHA, Illusionist Dan Sperry, BMX Pro Ricardo Laguna, Chippendales and Jersey Boy Travis
Cloer.

A silent Auction was held to raise money for Three Square Food Bank and musical guests BONAFIDE and The Sin City Sinners entertained and rocked into the evening.

Images Credit: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ erikkabik.com

Jermain Dupri hangs out at LAVO!!

Jermaine Dupri was spotted at LAVO on Sunday.  He dined with a group of friends, enjoying vegetarian offerings from the Italian eatery before heading upstairs to the nightclub for Vice Sundays.  In the club he drank Perrier Jouet Fleur Champagne along with Belvedere and Red Bull cocktails while taking in the sounds of DJ Vice.

Photo Credit: Al Powers

Madame Tussauds says..."Vets Go Free!" Present Military ID on 11/12!

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas will sponsor its annual “Vets Go Free” promotion to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. military. All United States military veterans who present their Military ID at the Madame Tussauds Box Office Thursday, November 11 through Friday, November 12, will receive complimentary admission to Madame Tussauds Las Vegas.

“The Vets Go Free promotion is a way for us to say thank you to the men and women who have served, or who are currently serving, our country,” says Madame Tussauds Las Vegas General Manager Rosita Chapman.

Since it opened more than a decade ago, as one of the first locations outside of London , Madame Tussauds Las Vegas has entertained nearly five million visitors and in recent years has scored record attendance.

Over 100 world-famous figures, each costing an average of $300,000 to create, are featured at the unique wax attraction at any one time, in various themed areas. To keep the offerings “fresh,” the attraction’s designers regularly spotlight new and exciting exhibits. Among Madame Tussauds Las Vegas’ recent debut figures in Las Vegas were Gwen Stefani, Eva Longoria, Chuck Liddell, Snoop Dogg, and President Barack Obama and the “Oval Office Experience.”

About Madame Tussauds Las Vegas:

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas offers guests the unique opportunity to “interact” with incredibly life-like iconic figures from the celebrity worlds of film, TV, music, sports and politics. Only at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas can you “grab hold” of your favorite stars, with our many interactive experiences. With over 100 wax figures, Madame Tussauds Las Vegas allows you to take pictures, touch and get up close and personal in a themed setting. Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is located on the Las Vegas Strip at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino. The attraction is open 365 days a year from 10AM . For attraction hours and pricing, please call (702) 862-7800 or visit online at www.madametussauds.com/lasvegas.

Electrifying!!! Lil Jon and Drake on the same stage!!

Grammy-nominated hip hop artist Drake  played to a sold out crowd at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, Nov. 6.  Special surprise guest Lil Wayne hit the stage and performed with Drake during the finale of his Light Dreams and Nightmares tour. The sight of Lil Wayne and Drake on stage together caused the packed house to erupt in cheers.

Photo credit: Erik Kabik / RETNA / Hard Rock Hotel & Casino