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6 Year Anniversary Party Tomorrow For Hook Jaw Net Radio!

Join Robert and CC as they celebrate the 6th anniversary of Hook Jaw Net Radio this Friday, April 18th, at Rockhouse in the Venetian | The Palazzo Grand Canal Shoppes. The celebrity red carpet begins at 6pm, followed by interviews with past guests at 6:30pm.

Past guests revisit their time in the Ketel One hot seat on a special “On Air with Robert and CC” evening. The sexy factor gets turned up by appearances of Jaymes Vaughan and Matt Marshall from the Chippendales, closely followed by the always perky vocalist Maren Wade. Good friends like Jarrett and Raja will stop by, along with illusionist Michael Turco before he departs to his new gig at Magic Mountain in California. Repeat guests become family, so we can’t forget Ricardo Laguna, Phil Varone, Mark Shunock and Matt Bowman from Recycled Percussion. Even newer guests such as matchmaker Patti Novak and psychic Jennifer Wallens show their support by swinging by. We’ll see crooners Melody Sweets and Frankie Moreno on the red carpet, be intimidated by the presence of strong man Nick Best… and we haven’t even scratched the surface! Of course, no family reunion is complete without founding father Paco; his partnership built Hook Jaw’s solid foundation of organized mayhem that continues now and for many years. Join us on the red carpet and see the recap of Year Six in this exclusive multi-guest interview. 

Guests of our boisterous shindig will get trending on Twitter using #HookJawturns6 with their live tweets. Follow the conversation using the hashtag and see what other celebrities will be stopping by!

Those who tune in to the podcast will get their first peak at the freshest show to the Hook Jaw family: “After Hours with Robert Blasi.” An intimate one-on-one interview with unique visitors, “After Hours” gives listeners a chance to hang out with Robert outside of the “On Air” persona. This week’s special guest is Tommy Davidson of “In Living Color,” a guaranteed riot.

“On Air with Robert & CC” is a weekly program that broadcasts live every Friday night from Rockhouse, featuring high-profile guest interviews. “On Air” will resume normal operations next Friday, April 25th. 

Rockhouse, located inside Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian | The Palazzo, is open daily from 11 a.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. on weekends, closing late into the night. Rockhouse, Las Vegas’ only ultra-dive bar, was recently awarded “Best Small Nightclub in Las Vegas” by Nightclub & Bar. For more information visit www.therockhousebar.com, and for bottle and table reservations call 702.731.9683 or email info@rockhousebar.com.  Stay updated and follow Rockhouse on Twitter @RockhouseVegas and Facebook www.facebook.com/Rockhouselv.

PAWN SHOP LIVE & Pawn Stars Arrive At The Riviera In Style!!

HISTORY’s Pawn Stars and the cast of PAWN SHOP LIVE! traveled via Richard “The Old Man” Harrison’s famous convertible Chrysler Imperial from the world famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop to the famed Riviera Hotel & Casino, marking the arrival of the hit Broadway-style comedy on the Las Vegas Strip. The group, which was led by “The Old Man” and Austin “Chumlee” Russell, were welcomed by Pawn Stars fans and Riviera employees, including General Manager Rob Kunkle. Following their arrival, the group traveled upstairs to the famed Sinatra Suite for the unveiling of Rick Harrison’s gold Sinatra record, which will be on loan to the propertyS

Photo Credit Denise Truscello/Wire Image.

Pop Sensation Lorde Performs At Spring Concert Series At The Cosmopolitan!

Lorde kicked off the second week of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Valley to Vegas: Spring Concert Series with a charismatic performance at Boulevard Pool last night (Tuesday, April 15).

Prior to the concert, Lorde met baseball legend George Brett, whose 1976 photo in National Geographic inspired the singer’s hit song “Royals.” Brett then experienced the show from a cabana with a small group of friends.

After an opening set by special guest Lo-Fang, Lorde crept humbly onto stage, radiating class in a simple black and white outfit. The teenage singer, known for her signature wild hair and painted lips, delivered a soulful performance complete with highly anticipated hits such as "400 Lux," "Royals" and "Team." "This is amazing!" Lorde proclaimed of her view from the Boulevard Pool stage amidst the dazzling lights of The Strip and her fans below. Lorde returns to Boulevard Pool for a second, sold-out show this evening (Wednesday, April 16).

The show marks the sixth performance in the Valley to Vegas: Spring Concert Series, an unparalleled eight-day entertainment experience that offers guests the opportunity to see some of the most talked about artists live at the most unique resort amidst the avant-garde of The Chelsea and the energetic social scene of Boulevard Pool.

Next up in the Valley to Vegas: Spring Concert Series is Lorde at Boulevard Pool (April 16); HAIM at Boulevard Pool (April 17); and Foster the People at Boulevard Pool (April 18)

Credit: © Erik Kabik/ Retna/ erikkabik.com

Krispy Kreme Easter Special! Free Easter Egg With Double Dozen Doughnuts!

Krispy Kreme will celebrate Easter by offering a sweet special for every double dozen doughnuts purchased from Friday, April 11 through to Easter on Sunday, April 20 at all Las Vegas locations.

Guests may hop into any Krispy Kreme location and receive an Easter egg with a surprise special with the purchase of one dozen Krispy Kreme Original Glazed doughnuts and one dozen doughnuts of their choice.

Krispy Kreme’s double dozen doughnut special is available for a limited time only at all locations around the Las Vegas Valley: Castle Walk Food Court inside the Excalibur Hotel & Casino, Circus Circus Las Vegas, Craig Road, Rainbow Springs and Silverado Ranch.

About Krispy Kreme:

Krispy Kreme (NYSE: KKD) is an international retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed(R) doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the Company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Krispy Kreme is proud of its Fundraising program, which for decades has helped non-profit organizations raise millions of dollars in needed funds. Today, Krispy Kreme can be found in approximately 810 locations in more than 20 countries around the world.  Connect with Krispy Kreme at www.krispykreme.com.

Foster The People Are Coming Tomorrow To The Cosmopolitan! Get Your Tix

Foster the People is Los Angeles based trio Mark Foster, Cubby Fink and Mark Pontius. "Like Empire of the Sun or Phoenix after a summer in California and a few hours in the freezer, Foster the People play chilled-out dance floor-ready indie-pop with enough chops to keep the group from being a season's guilty pleasure," explains the L.A. Times.

The past years have been an incredible time of growth for Foster The People, who have previously played at The Cosmopolitan. The trio received two Grammy® nominations for 'Best Alternative Album' and 'Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.' This news comes on the heels of the band's gold certification of their celebrated album Torches, which gained global attention with its Top 10 Billboard chart debut in May.

A limited number of premium cabanas are also available by emailing NightlifeMarketing@cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or by calling 702.698.7778. Guests must be 21+ to reserve a cabana.

           

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The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

Enjoy A Hoppy Easter Egg-Stravaganza Brunch At Sammy's In Green Valley

Brioche French Toast

The new Sammy’s Restaurant & Bar will offer an Easter brunch egg-stravaganza complete with live music from local artist, Savannah Smith, on Sunday, April 20.

The delectable dishes, served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will include brioche French toast topped with almonds, filled with Orange Di Stefano Mascarpone and served with whipped butter and maple syrup; bacon and mushroom pizza topped with egg, tomato, red onion and cheddar cheese; and a grilled asparagus omelet or scramble made with Italian prosciutto and smoked salmon and served with roasted fingerling potatoes.

Rise and shine with bar selections including mimosas, made with Brut Champagne and fresh-squeezed orange juice; red or white sangria made with brandy, peach liqueur, lemon, lime and orange; and bloody marys made with Stoli Vodka and Major Peters fully loaded mix. Smith, a jazz musician, is currently performing in “Vegas! The Show” at the Saxe Theater inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

ABOUT SAMMY’S WOODFIRED PIZZA & GRILL

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill opened its doors in 1989, in La Jolla, Calif. Since then, 18 locations have opened throughout California and Nevada. A contemporary dining experience, Sammy's is known for its award-winning pizzas (original and new artisan thin crust), pastas, salads and the giant "Messy Sundae®." A wide selection of tapas, soups, sandwiches and entrees are also available. The menu highlights dishes that are oak roasted in Sammy's famous woodfired oven. Sammy's cuisine is created using local, organic and nutritionally balanced ingredients wherever possible, and all cuisine is prepared without butter or artificial trans-fat. Look for our vegetarian and our extensive gluten free options throughout the menu. Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill and Sammy’s Restaurant & Bar are open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. every Sunday through Thursday, and is open from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizzas are located at 7160 North Durango Dr. in Centennial Hills, 9516 West Flamingo Rd. off of the 215 freeway, 6500 West Sahara at Rainbow Blvd. and 7345 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy at the Rainbow Blvd. exit on the 215 freeway. Sammy’s Restaurant & Bar is located at 1501 Green Valley Parkway in Henderson, located directly across from the Pebble Marketplace on the corner of Green Valley Parkway and Pebble Road. For more information, visit www.SammysPizza.com or www.SammysGreenValley.com. Be sure to follow Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill and Sammy’s Restaurant & Bar on Twitter and Instagram @SammysWPizza and @SammysGVP, and become a fan at www.Facebook.com/SammysWoddfiredPizza and www.Facebook.com/SammysGVP. Eat well. Feel good.

Join Cocktailcity Tonight At The Ling Ling Room At Hakkasan!

Hakkasan Mixology Night / featuring 90 Minutes of Complimentary Craft Cocktails from Hakkasan Mixolgists and Cocktail City Mixologists and music from national DJ, Steve Aoki and DJ Paradice. A Collaborative Event with Nokturnal Lifestyle.

Check In Under Cocktail City Guest List

Complimentary Cocktails from Both Teams (Hakkasan vs Cocktail City)

Complimentary Cocktails from 10pm - 11:30pm

Guest Vote on their Favorite Cocktail

Collaborative Party with Nokturnal Lifestyle

Complimentary Access to the After Party with Steve Aoki and access to the Cocktail City Party Tables

RSVP is free and can be made at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/hakkasan-mixology-party-w-steve-aoki-tickets-11036810397 or at cocktailcityvegas.com

the D Celebrates Easter With Specialty Priced Delish Entrées

the D Las Vegas invites guests to celebrate Easter Sunday downtown at D Grill with a selection of specially priced entrées.

Each dish is served with either a garden salad or cup of soup*. Special pricing will be offered on Sunday, April 20 for the following featured menu items:

·         Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin – Special price: $11.19 – Tender pork loin, seasoned and roasted to perfection with a caramelized apple and shallot glaze; choice of potato or vegetable side

·         The Chop Chop Salad – Special price: $8.79 – A hearty salad of crisp romaine lettuce topped with Swiss cheese, tomatoes, bacon, chicken breast, avocado, hard-boiled egg and sunflower seeds; choice of dressing

·         Grilled Salmon with Lemon Beurre Blanc – Special price: $13.59 – Flavorful grilled salmon complemented by a tangy lemon beurre blanc sauce

·         Angel Hair Pomodoro Pasta – Special price: $9.59 – Light angel hair pasta tossed with D Grill’s homemade pomodoro sauce of fresh tomatoes, asparagus and basil with slivered garlic and olive oil

*D Grill’s soups include Sweet Vidalia Baked Onion Soup with Gruyere Cheese, Chicken Noodle Soup or a rotating Soup du Jour.

www.thed.com/dining/the-d-grill/ 

About the D Las Vegas

the D Las Vegas delivers the fresh, energetic attitude and fun atmosphere synonymous with downtown Las Vegas. The new casino hotel boasts 629 remodeled rooms and suites and a unique two-level casino feature modern and vintage floors. Cocktails, beer and frozen beverages abound inside the casino at LONGBAR and on the Fremont Street Experience at D Bar. the D offers contemporary American fare at D Grill, Detroit’s legendary Coney Dogs at American Coney Island and premium steaks and authentic Italian dishes and Joe Vicari's Andiamo Italian Steakhouse. Follow the D on Facebook and Twitter. 

UNLVino Was A Huge Success For 40th Anniversary!

Larry Ruvo from Bubbleicious

The 40th annual UNLVino concluded on Saturday, April 12, with the largest ever Founders’ Grand Tasting featuring themed culinary villages, art experiences, helicopter entrances and an immensely vast collection of wines, spirits and beers. Proceeds from the evening hosted at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health went to the UNLVino Scholarship Fund, which benefits students at UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration.

The men of the hour were UNLVino’s co-founders – Dean Emeritus of UNLV's Hotel College, Dr. Jerry Vallen and Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada’s Senior Managing Director, Larry Ruvo – who were honored with the Dom Pérignon Award of Excellence for their foresight to create Nevada’s original wine event 40 years ago.

“The tradition that was started by Dean Vallen and Larry Ruvo 40 years ago is the gift that keeps on giving,” said UNLV President Donald Snyder. “We’ve had millions of dollars worth of scholarships that have resulted from UNLVino, and it gets better every year.”

Ruvo said, “All I can say is thank you everyone for supporting – and believing in – our dream.”

The Founders’ Grand Tasting was re-imagined for the 40th anniversary to be larger than life, which was spotlighted with beloved UNLV mascot Hey Reb’s grand entrance to the event via helicopter. The festival held 80 booths featuring hundreds of premium beverages from legendary suppliers like Francis Ford Coppola, Freixenet, Inglenook, C. Mondavi & Family, Far Niente, Riboli Family Wines and Banfi Vintners.

Additionally, guests explored the grounds filled with a variety of experiences including:

·         Retro-Fitted Stage: No ordinary backdrop would do for the 40th Grand Tasting. The main stage was fitted with neon lights from the old Showboat Hotel that sparkled throughout the night. Guests gathered for an exhilarating live auction where bids soared well into thousands of dollars for high-end packages, where all proceeds went directly to the scholarship fund.

·         Sake Village: A Zen-themed garden located off the Keep Memory Alive Events Center’s breezeway highlighted an array of sake tastings alongside some of Las Vegas’ favorite Japanese restaurants. Among the crowd pleasures were Aburiya Raku’s Grilled Kobe Beef Skewers, Shibuya’s Wagyu Beef Tartare and Jasmine’s Sweet & Spicy General Tso’s Chicken.

·         Beer Garden: Surrounding a seated area of picnic-style tables were trucks serving some of the best brews from around the country including Brooklyn Brewery, Sierra Nevada, Dogfish Head and Anchor Brewing, among others. Among the favorite food options in the area was Engine 1 Pizza that served its signature slices from a one-of-a-kind fire truck decked out with a wood-burning oven.

·         Arts Galore: Artwork was spread throughout the festival beginning with an arch welcoming guests at the entrance inspired by world-renowned artist Romero Britto’s 40th UNLVino commemorative painting. An interactive community project – The Wishing Tree – was displayed outside of the Sake Garden where guests personalized wine corks with their wishes and hung them on the immortalized tree’s branches. Local artists displayed their works including Jessica Galindo, Joseph Watts, Lil’ Art Bodega, Niki J Sands and Working Girls Design, Inc.

·         Student Hospitality: Patrons lined up inside the Keep Memory Alive Events Center to taste culinary creations by UNLV students under the direction of Chef Mark Sandoval, including a raw bar that was one of the most popular stations of the evening as well as sumptuous desserts like Strawberry Cheesecake Bites, Éclairs and Cream Puffs. Additionally, nearly 600 UNLV volunteers contributed to the success of the Founders’ Grand Tasting, an excellent hands-on learning experience for students at the Hotel College.

The 40th annual UNLVino festivities featured four evenings of events, kicking off with Sip & Savor at Spago inside The Forum Shops on Wednesday, April 9, and hosted by world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck. At the event, attendees mingled with the chef and enjoyed an exquisite selection of premium wines and gourmet food from Puck’s six distinct Las Vegas restaurants.

·         Sip & Savor Photos (Credit: Matt Carter/LV Action Images)

·         Sip & Savor Video: B Roll & Interviews

The second day of festivities began with a special presentation at Las Vegas City Hall, where Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed April 9 – 12, 2014, “UNLVino Celebration Week” honoring the event’s co- founders, Larry Ruvo and Dr. Jerry Vallen.

·         Mayor’s Proclamation Photos (Credit: Joe Tholt)

Night two of UNLVino, its second annual BAR-b-q, was a mixology-inspired poolside soiree featuring gourmet twists on barbeque favorites. Taking place amongst the gorgeous scenery of Caesars Palace Garden of the Gods pool, guests imbibed on 16 signature cocktails from the city’s most talented bartenders and mixologists while raising scholarship dollars for UNLV’s Hotel College.

·         BAR-b-q Photos (Credit: Matt Carter/LV Action Images)

·         BAR-b-q Video: B Roll & Interviews

On Friday, April 11, guests sipped bubbly and savored fine cuisine with internationally celebrated pop artist, Romero Britto, under the stars at The Venetian’s Doge’s Palace Plaza. One of UNLVino’s most beloved events, Bubble-Licious delighted patrons with an evening of champagne, sparkling wines and delicious selections from The Venetian and Palazzo’s restaurants.

·         Bubble-Licious  Photos (Credit: Joe Tholt)

About UNLVino

UNLVino was cofounded in 1974 by the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration and Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada, the two organizations which continue to sponsor it today. Over the past 40 years, UNLVino has raised several million dollars for scholarships and other academic development needs of UNLV students. UNLVino is differentiated through unparalleled, hands-on student experiences at all levels of event planning, execution and promotion, as well as the impactful funds raised each year – all testaments to the celebratory weekend’s broader purpose – scholarship.  For more information, visit UNLVino.com.