Olympians and Scribes...all at LAVO and TAO in Las Vegas!

Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard dined at LAVO, enjoying the Italian eatery’s famed Kobe Meatball along with Heirloom Tomato Salad and Chicken Parmagiano, finishing with Oreo Zeppole for dessert. After dinner they headed over to TAO Nightclub to take in the sounds of DJ Five.

Diablo Cody was also  spotted at TAO on Saturday.  The Academy Award winner was joined by actress Nadine Velazquez and Ryan Basford of Chelsea Lately for dinner at TAO Asian Bistro before heading up to the nightclub.

Tax Day Happy Hour at Blue Martini!! Go ahead..it might help!

Jeremy Piven in Las Vegas...where? Hint...Mumford & Sons!

Actor Jeremy Piven attended the Mumford & Sons Concert in Las Vegas at The Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan.

The members of Mumford & Sons came together in 2007, and since have shared a common purpose: to make music that matters, without taking themselves too seriously. The four young men from West London have fire in their bellies, romance in their hearts, and rapture in their masterful voices. They are staunch friends – Marcus Mumford, Country Winston, Ben Lovett, and Ted Dwane – who bring their music to us with the passion and pride of an old-fashioned, much-cherished, family business. They create a gutsy, old-time sound that marries the magic of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young with the might of Kings Of Leon, and their incredible energy draws us in quickly to their circle of songs, to the warmth of their stories, and to their magical community of

misty-eyed men.

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

Operation Takeover...Blue Man Group and Twinkies on Las Vegas Blvd! MORE was there!

Today (4.13.11), Operation: Blue Takeover took the Las Vegas Strip by storm. In a rare and exciting event, members of Blue Man Group traveled to the Plaza at Fashion Show to celebrate the presentation of their interactive, 15-foot-tall statue. KVVU Fox5’s MORE anchor Arran Andersen hosted the event, capturing the Blue Men discovering and interacting with the state-of-the-art display for the first time. During the event, Andersen hosted a trivia contest and gave away exclusive merchandise. The Blue Men were greeted with cheers as they joined the statue celebration. They interacted with the statue, pulling some members of the audience up to play with the “fan cam.” The Blue Men also used slingshots to shoot t-shirts and Twinkies into the crowd.

To celebrate, a larger-than-life Twinkie cake designed by Freed’s Bakery of Las Vegas was presented to the Blue Men to commemorate their first visit to see their statue. A slice of the cake was offered to Arran with a lit sparkler, which was immediately put out by one of the Blue Men waiting quietly with a fire extinguisher. Complimentary Twinkies, a signature snack from Blue Man Group performances, were passed out for attendees to enjoy.

Designed by YESCO LLC for Blue Man Group Las Vegas, the one-of-a-kind custom statue features two large, high-definition monitors and an interactive fan cam.  The fan cam captures video of visitors and broadcasts it live on one of the monitors.  The second monitor features exclusive Blue Man Group clips and content from the show.

Photo credit: Jim Oberg / Las Vegas Photo and Video

About Blue Man Group Las Vegas

Wildly popular around the world, Blue Man Group defies simple description. A musical feast? Yes. A roller coaster of comedy? Absolutely. A stunning mix of technology and raw imagination? You bet. It’s all that and so much more. This explosion of color, humor, music, and technology comes to life every night in the custom-built Blue Man Group theatre at The Venetian® in Las Vegas. The show’s contagious energy engages the audience, thrilling adults and kids alike. It’s intense, exciting, interactive and above all – a must-see.

Ticket prices start at $59 plus tax and service fees.  Call 702.414.9001 or 1.800.blueman for ticket and show information. Special military and children’s pricing available. Ask about Blue Man Group’s dinner and VIP packages. Visit www.blueman.com/vegas for more information.

Benefit for Mikey P. at I Love Yogurt! Plus if you have any info...contact Metro!

Adopt A Rescue Pet Volunteer Speaks Out! We MUST save the Sanctuary!

Adopt A Rescue Pet

I have been asked why am I putting in so much time with the rescue and making sacrifices with my relationship, career and current studies.

I knew my heart is in it and I don't think I really understood the real reason why until a conversation I just had with someone new in helping ARP.

For me it started on trip to Petsmart and one ...of my dogs Venom jumped out of the window and ran to Cindy an ARP volunteer. He never ever ran or did that before. After speaking with her and saw how passionate she was I decided to volunteer. I was hesitant at first since in Ottawa, Ontario I used to take in the overload of dogs from the municipal shelter, and foster dogs. I was and still am devastated by the loss of Dolce.

Dolce was an amazing staffie/pit that warmed anyone’s heart. He was such a great dog that I felt he would be great for the family I adopted him to. To make a long story short; a year after the family adopted Dolce became intimidated and pressured by society and relatives due to the Bill 132 and chose to get rid of Dolce. The family went to the municipal shelter and within 28hrs he was killed. I was informed 2hrs to late. I would have never ever let that happen had I known. I was in tears and sad for many years even to this day. All of my friends and family were either sad for his loss or from my emotional attachment. Later speaking with the family they said “I had nowhere else to turn to, I couldn't find you and that was the only place to bring him".

Adopt A Rescue Pet allowed me to care again, build a thicker skin and have a better understanding in how to read a person and feel confident that my foster or rescue dog will be okay. I know we do not have a crystal ball to peer into the future or have physic capabilities to know that they are who they say, but there is extensive paper work and contracts, home verification and above all a microchip implanted into the dog so that if ever they are lost or abandoned at a municipal shelter ARP can rescue them again.

Above all I was able to foster and care for another adoptable dog again.

Adopt A Rescue Pet is more than a rescue with 354 dogs living on the sanctuary and awaiting a forever home. They re home dogs that were once deemed un-adoptable, dogs with disabilities and ones that are seniors. They help with re homing family pets that for one reason or another have to separate. The volunteers work around the clock to save homeless and lost dogs, and re rescue (if needed) the ones that have been adopted.

Thank you for supporting Adopt A Rescue Pet! Olivia Jean Murphy ~ ARP volunteer

Save the Sanctuary!

http://www.adoptarescuepet.org

6th Annual Reggae Pool Party at Green Valley Ranch! New Experiential Louges Added!

6TH ANNUAL REGGAE POOL PARTY

Satruday, April 30 - Green Valley Ranch

Wine Tasting:                    7 - 10pm

Live Entertainment:         7 - 11pm

The temperature is rising in Las Vegas, and that can only mean one thing... it’s time for our annual Reggae Pool Party!  Get ready to sip more than 80 wines from over 40 unique wineries, under the stars, poolside while you take in the live Reggae sounds of four amazing bands.

In addition to more wineries, an outdoor amphitheater, and 7 GVR Restaurants, this year we've also added several "experiential" lounges from Moët & Chandon, ST Residential, MJ Christensen, and Barefoot.  We only have a handful of Moët VIP tickets left.  Next week's email will announce wineries as well as featured GVR Restaurants. 

Headlining the evening on the Poolside Stage will be crowd favorites, Michael Black & Jah Guide Band with special guests The Makepeace Brothers.  On the Acoustic Stage in the Amphitheater, surrounded by live vines, you can catch LA-Based Mishka, and Shawn Garnett of One Pin Short.

To purchase tickets, click the link below or call 702-240-3066.

https://www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=af1ef5486ce6433dfee63d2db5cbb8a5&t=tix

Niki Minaj Coming back to Las Vegas!

Bottoms Up’ For A Nicki Minaj Special Performance at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens on Friday on Friday April, 22

Grammy-nominated recording artist, Nicki Minaj, will take over Chateau Nightclub & Gardens with a special performance guaranteed to make the crowd go crazy on Friday, April 22.

Bursting on to the scene in 2010, Minaj has shown the world she is a force to be reckoned with.  Best known for her hit album “Pink Friday” with hit songs "Right Thru Me,”  "Moment 4 Life” and “Your Love” Minaj is the first artist to have seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart simultaneously.  The platinum-selling star is sure to ignite Vegas’ nightlife scene at Paris’ sexy new nightclub.

Chateau Nightclub & Gardens is located at Paris Las Vegas at 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, directly above Sugar Factory American Brasserie restaurant and retail store. Spanning more than 45,000-square-feet and sprawled across two-stories, Chateau features three separate nightlife experiences including a high-energy nightclub, magnificent Strip-side Chateau Terrace and blossoming Chateau Gardens.

The nightclub is open Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 10 p.m. to close. Chateau’s industry night, Chateau Tuesdays, will offer complimentary admission to locals with ID on Tuesday nights. Local ladies are always free, while general admission is $20 for women and $30 for men, excluding special events. 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.

About Paris Las Vegas

Paris Las Vegas brings the romance and excitement of the European City of Lights to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. The passion and sophistication of Paris Las Vegas transports guests to Europe's most romantic city. From its dramatic 50-story replica of the Eiffel Tower to authentic architectural reproductions, Paris Las Vegas is a romantic, relaxing destination for anyone looking to get away.  The resort features elegant décor, European-inspired boutiques and a distinctive array of fine cuisine. Singer-songwriter and entertainment icon Barry Manilow performs in the Paris Théâtre as the resort’s headliner. The property boasts 181,000 square-feet of convention space, 2,900 hotel rooms/suites, and an 85,000-square-foot casino.  For more information visit www.parislasvegas.com. Find Paris Las Vegas on Facebook www.facebook.com/parisvegas and follow on Twitter www.twitter.com/parisvegas.

Old School Wednesdays with Rev Run at LAVO!

At Lavo! Old School Wednesdays: Rev Run

Today at 11:00pm - Tomorrow at 4:00am

           

The launch of Old School Wednesdays featuring a special DJ set by Rev Run featuring DJ Ruckus.

Evander Holyfield in Vegas! Where?

Former Heavyweight Champion boxer, Evander Holyfield stopped in to Casa Fuente inside The Forum Shops with a couple of friends.  “The Real Deal” who’s scheduled to get back in the ring May 7, relaxed on the indoor patio for a few hours drinking only water while taking some time to pose for photos and signs a few autographs for lucky patrons