Celeb Sighting at NOVE!!

Bridget Marquardt, best known for her role on E! reality TV show The Girls Next Door, dined at Nove Italiano inside Palms Casino Resort on Sunday (11.21.10). Marquardt and friend enjoyed panzanella salad, pizza, and chicken parmigiana. The two paired their meal with FIJI water.

"Legends in Concert" Brings some Fabulous Holiday Cheer!! At Harrah's!

“Legend’s In Concert” Brings Holiday Cheer To Celebrity Tribute Spectacular Presents Holiday Version of Popular Show

Nov. 26 – Dec. 26

The world’s longest running celebrity tribute show, “Legends in Concert” will bring the spirit of the season to the Strip, with the return of the holiday version of the dazzling production starting Nov. 26 at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

The seasonal version of the 90-minute spectacular will showcase superstar impersonators of past and present, singing the chart-topping hits that launched their celebrity characters into superstardom, as well as a heart-warming Christmas classic. The special holiday song selection features Elton John singing Feliz Navidad, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw doing a special duet of Run Run Run Rudolph,  Michael Jackson performing  a high-energy version of Santa Clause is Coming to Town,  Aretha Franklin belts out a moving version of Oh Holy Night and Elvis croons the holiday classic Blue Christmas. To round out the holiday show, the band performs an instrumental version of Christmas Eve Sarajevo and the entire cast comes to together in the spirit of the season to sing The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

The “Legends in Concert” holiday show is a full-scale live production, backed with a live band, ten talented back-up singers and dancers and an extensive multi-media presentation. This year marks the fourth annual holiday version of “Legends in Concert.” Tickets for the Legends holiday show are on sale now for $69.00 and $59.00. For reservations, call (702) 369-5111, (800) 392-9002 or visit www.harrahs.com. The show performs Thursday through Tuesday and is dark Wednesday.  Contact the box office for show times.

Specialty Holiday Drinks coming to the Hard Rock Casino! Gotta try one!

Tis' the season to cocktail! Forget about the typical spiced eggnog, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has unleashed five cocktails that will kick-start your holiday. Take a closer look at these specialty party-starting drinks designed by the mixologists at AGO, Johnny Smalls, Luxe Bar and Mr.Lucky’s 24/7.

HoHhol liday Flip by AGO

1         oz. Amaretto

1         oz. Dark Crème de Cacao

1         oz. Half N Half

1         Egg

Combine above ingredients in mixing glass and add ice, shake well and strain into Chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish: None

Mint & Chip by Johnny Smalls

¾        oz.  Mount Gay Eclipse Rum

¾        oz. Marie Brizard White Crème de Cacao

¾        oz. Marie Brizard Green Crème de Menthe

¾        oz. Half-N-Half Cream

In an ice filled mixing glass, add above ingredients, Shake vigorously. Strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass

Garnish: Fresh Mint Crown & Shaved Chocolate Flakes

Belgian Mint by Luxe Bar

1 ½     oz. Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur

¾        oz. Remy VSOP Cognac

¾        oz. Marie Brizard White Crème de Menthe

¾        oz. Half-N-Half Cream

In an ice filled mixing glass, add above ingredients, Shake vigorously. Strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass

Garnish: Fresh Mint Crown & White Chocolate Stick

Gingerbread by Mr. Luck’s 24/7

1         oz. Stoli Vanilla

¾        oz. Godiva White Chocolate

¾        oz. Gingerbread Syrup

Dash nutmeg

Combine above ingredients in mixing glass and add ice, shake well and strain into Chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish: Cinnamon Stick 

All cocktails will be available starting November 24, 2010.

Photo Credit: Erik Kabik

Sunset Thomas to appear at Senior Pet Food Drive!! Where? When? What to bring?

Author/Adult Entertainment Actress and former runner up for Penthouse Pet of the Year  and Star of HBO’s top rated series Cathouse– Sunset Thomas will be appearing at the B&D Helping Hands of Nevada pet drive for Seniors on December 4^th.  The location for this event is 4985 W. Fort Apache (Trop. and Fort Apache.)  Sunset is an avid animal lover and fully supports the Las Vegas Community. When contacted to see if she was interested in volunteering Sunset did not hesitate to say YES! She is looking forward to the support of her fans in helping the seniors in need in Las Vegas feed their pets for the holidays.  Sunset always loves to interact with her fans so please bring down any photos, books that you would like autographed! 

What to bring? Check out the video to see! http://www.youtube.com/user/LolaBelle9073?feature=mhum

Blue Martini and "Butterball'

Blue Martini  "BUTTERBALL"

Wednesday at 4:00pm - Thursday at 12:00am

2010- BUTTERBALL, Come help us support The Las Vegas Rescue Mission by donating your canned goods! Every person who donates canned goods will receive a complimentary cocktail from The Blue Martini!  (One Drink Per Person)

Over at the N9NE Group...some dining going on! Who??

Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison and Austin “Chumlee” Russell from History Channel’s reality TV show, Pawn Stars, dined at N9NE Steakhouse inside Palms Casino Resort last week .  Harrison, Russell and friends enjoyed rock shrimp, wontons, lobster pot stickers and crab stuffed mushrooms. For their main course, Harrison and Russell had the truffle chicken, lamb chops and salmon along with sides of death by potatoes, creamed spinach, lobster mashed potatoes, mushrooms and onions.  The table had N9NE Steakhouse’s famous espresso shots and FIJI water to drink.

Boyd Gaming says...B Connected..B Mobile! New apps for Android and IPAD!

Boyd Gaming's ‘B Connected Mobile’ Comes To Android IPAD

-- App Solidifies Company’s Leadership in Mobile Technology --

Furthering its industry-leading position in mobile technology, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) announced the launch of B Connected Mobile for Android and the iPad – an application that provides personalized, up-to-the-minute offers and information directly to a customer’s mobile device.     

B Connected Mobile is the smartphone extension of B Connected Online, Boyd Gaming’s online community of nearly half a million registered users.  It is the first multi-property, loyalty program-based application of its kind available on three mobile platforms – iPhone, Android and iPad – making the tool accessible to a wide range of Boyd Gaming customers.  (A Blackberry version is now under development, and will be available early next year.) 

Paul Chakmak, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Boyd Gaming, said, “B Connected Mobile stands out for its ease of use, breadth of information and broad compatibility.  But what makes it truly unique is personalization. Based on your personal preferences, B Connected Mobile supplies you with individually tailored special offers, as well as the latest information from your favorite Boyd Gaming properties.  It provides our customers with valuable information both before and during their visit, helping them get the most out of their entertainment experience.” 

The latest versions of B Connected Mobile introduce a number of useful new features, including:

- Greater personalization -- customers can now designate their preferences, allowing the app to be tailored to the individual needs and interests of the user.

- Better communication -- the app can now send host and property messages directly to customers’ mobile devices, giving customers up-to-the-minute, personalized offers.

- Improved booking engine -- B Connected Mobile now provides customers access to the best rates available on hotel rooms. 

Other existing features include: instant access to event information, schedules and special offers; “Locate Me,” a service that provides real-time information updates when a customer arrives at a property; Slot Search, a tool that helps customers find their favorite machines on our casino floors; and the ability to track B Connected point balances in real time. 

To view a demonstration of how the B Connected Mobile app works, or to download the Android app, visit: www.bconnectedmobileapp.com.  iPhone and iPad customers can download the app at the Apple App Store.  All versions of B Connected Mobile are free. 

B Connected membership is not required to use the ‘B Connected Mobile’ app; however, the benefit of membership unlocks many of the app’s features.  B Connected membership is free and available at 13 Boyd Gaming properties: Gold Coast, The Orleans, Sam’s Town, Suncoast, California, Fremont and Main Street Station in Las Vegas; Blue Chip in Michigan City, Indiana; Par-A-Dice in East Peoria, Illinois; Sam’s Town in Tunica, Mississippi; Treasure Chest in Kenner, Louisiana; Delta Downs in Vinton, Louisiana; and Sam’s Town in Shreveport, Louisiana. 

Membership in B Connected is available only to persons 21 and older. 

About Boyd Gaming

Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading diversified owner and operator of 16 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana, and Louisiana.  Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.