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The Riviera Hotel & Casino Celebrates 59 Years On The LV Strip With $30k Cash & Prizes!!

Riviera Hotel & Casino is proud to celebrate 59 years on the famed Las Vegas Strip. Since opening its doors on April 20, 1955, Riviera Hotel & Casino has played host to millions of guests and established itself as one of Las Vegas’ most renowned and fabled properties.

In celebration of its anniversary, Riviera Hotel & Casino has put together a collection of 59 fun facts from the property’s near six decades on the Las Vegas Strip. More than $30,000 in free slot play will also be given away to Riviera Rewards Clubs members. For every 59 points earned Riviera Rewards Club members will receive an entry into a special drawing for the chance win cash prizes ranging from $59 to $5,959. Drawings will be held Saturday, April 26 every 15 minutes from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. adjacent to the casino cage. Entries are non-transferable and registration is automatic for all Riviera Rewards Club members who insert their rewards club cards into a slot machine from Sunday, April 20 at noon through Saturday, April 26 at 8:00 p.m.

Contestants must be 21 years or older with a valid ID and must be a Riviera Rewards Club member (membership is always free). Sign up for Riviera Rewards in-person at Riviera Hotel & Casino or online at www.rivierahotel.com.

RIVIERA HOTEL & CASINO FUN FACTS:

1.       Opened April 20, 1955

2.       Built in 1955 for approximately $10 million

3.       Originally built by a group of investors from Miami

4.       One of three resorts to open in Las Vegas in 1955

5.       Designed by architect Roy F. France

6.       Land originally purchased in 1920s

7.       Opened with Liberace as the property’s featured performer

8.       At the time of opening, Liberace was the highest-paid entertainer on the Las Vegas Strip at $50,000 per week

9.       Actress Joan Crawford served as official hostess for the property’s grand opening

10.   First high-rise hotel and casino on the  Las Vegas Strip, with nine stories

11.   Frank Sinatra lived in a suite while performing at the property in the 1990s

12.   Harpo and Gummo Marx once held minority ownership in the property

13.   Number of rooms in 1955 – 291

14.   Notable movies filmed at Riviera Hotel & Casino include Ocean’s Eleven (1960), Casino (1995), Showgirls (1995), Vegas Vacation (1997), Go (1999), 21 (2008) and The Hangover (2009)

15.   Notable performers in 1950s  - Liberace, Milton Berle, Mickey Rooney, Shecky Greene

16.   Notable performers in 1960s – Louis Armstrong, Tony Bennett, George Burns, Red Buttons, Barbara Streisand

17.   Notable performers in 1970s – Dean Martin, Steve Martin, Pia Zadora, Burt Bacharach, George Carlin, Phyllis Diller, Liza Minelli, Jimmie Walker

18.   Notable performers in 1980s – Joan Rivers, David Brenner, the Village People

19.   Notable performers in 1990s – Frank Sinatra performed two shows, including New Years Eve. Drew Carey, the Beach Boys, Dennis Leary, Pauly Shore

20.   Barbara Streisand made her Nevada debut at Riviera Hotel & Casino

21.   Dean Martin once held a minority ownership stake in Riviera Hotel & Casino

22.   Ninth casino opened on the Las Vegas Strip

23.   Charo performed at Riviera Hotel & Casino in 2009

24.   Splash ran from 1985 to 2006

25.   Splash featured a 20,000 gallon water tank

26.   Solid Gold opened in 1984

27.   Evening at La Cage ran from 1985 to 2009

28.   The Riviera Comedy Club opened in 1986

29.   Crazy Girls is one of the longest-running shows on the Las Vegas Strip, opening in 1987

30.   Prince Albert attended Crazy Girls in 2000

31.   ILLUSIONS Starring Jan Rouven opened in 2012

32.   Men The Experience, Forever Doo Wop, Forever Motor City and PAWN SHOP LIVE! to premiere in early 2014

33.   Versailles Theater was originally named the Clover Room

34.   Kay Stevens recorded her album “Ruckus” at the Riviera Hotel & Casino

35.   Englebert Humperdinck made his Las Vegas debut at Riviera Hotel & Casino in 1969

36.   Neil Scartozzi,  the most iconic barber in Vegas, has been cutting hair  at Riviera Hotel & Casino for more than 39 years

37.   Famous clients at the Men’s Salon and Celebrity include MC Hammer, Burt Reynolds, Liberace and Joe Pesci, among others

38.   Larry Holmes fought multiple matches at Riviera Hotel & Casino, including title fights against Michael Spinks (1985), David Bey (1985) and  James Smith (1984)

39.   Riviera Hotel & Casino was one of the first property’s in Las Vegas to attract celebrities to sit ringside

40.   Unveiled bronze “No ifs, ands or…” statue in 1997

41.   “No ifs, ands or..” statue is six feet high, 11 feet long and weighs more than 1,500 pounds

42.   More than 30 pinball machines ranging from the 1960s to modern day featured in the  Pinball Hall of Fame annex

43.   Ann-Margret and Roger Smith married in 1967 at Riviera Hotel & Casino

44.   Liberace cut ribbon during Riviera Hotel & Casino opening

45.   Four championship tennis courts were added near the pool in 1972 – they were the site of the Dewar’s Celebrity-Pro Tennis Tournament

46.   First Las Vegas Strip resort to have a fast food restaurant on its premises (Burger King)

47.   Riviera Convention Center features more than 42,000 square feet of meeting space, including 12 skyboxes

48.   3 Lions Tattoo opened in 2008

49.   By 1975, Riviera Hotel & Casino added a 17-story tower called Monte Carlo, which cost $20 million and included 300 rooms, 60 suites and an elaborate penthouse.

50.   The San Remo tower was added by 1977 and included an additional 200 rooms

51.   In 1988, the 24-story Monaco Tower was completed, nearly doubling the property’s rooms to 2,100

52.   Riviera Hotel & Casino is a pet-friendly hotel

53.   It is said to be good luck to touch the bottoms of the Crazy Girls bronze statue in front of Riviera Hotel & Casino

54.   Riviera Hotel & Casino, The Dunes and Royal Nevada all opened within a month of each other and were the subject of a famous issue of Life Magazine, on June 20, 1955 with a Moulin Rouge showgirl on its cover

55.   In 1970, Riviera Hotel & Casino hosted the Friar’s Club Roast in honor of comedian Joe E. Lewis. Dean Martin hosted the show, which featured Marty Allen, Jack Benny, George Burns, Jimmy Durante, Buddy Hackett and Ed Sullivan, among many others

56.   Added a new sign in 1975, which was designed by Marge Williams, who also designed the famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign

57.   The hit game show “Hollywood Squares” filmed its final syndicated season at Riviera Hotel & Casino in 1980

58.   The “Casino Suite,” was featured in the hit movie Casino (1995) and offers a vintage Vegas experience

59.   The Riviera Royale Wedding Chapel has been seen in movies such as Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), Vegas Vacation (1997) and 3,000 Miles to Graceland (2001)

ABOUT RIVIERA HOTEL & CASINO

Celebrating more than 55 years of non-stop entertainment, the Riviera Hotel & Casino is one of the most iconic casino and hotel destinations in Las Vegas. With more than 2,000 hotel rooms and 140,000 square feet of convention space, the Riviera brings a rich tradition of quality, service and hospitality excellence. Located on the north end of Las Vegas Boulevard, the Riviera features more than 100,000 square feet of casino space with all of the latest games along with award-winning entertainment and a variety of dining options. For more information on the Riviera’s amenities, visit www.RivieraHotel.com. Find Riviera Hotel & Casino on Facebook www.facebook.com/RivieraLasVegas and follow on Twitter.   

Academy Award Winning Actor Sighting In Vegas...Where & Who??

Wednesday, April 16, Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody stopped in for an intimate dinner with friends at Social House inside The Shops at Crystals. The highly-acclaimed actor, best known for his role in “The Pianist,” arrived with his group just after 8:00 p.m. and took a seat in the main dining room. Brody and his party indulged in a number of specialty items such as the Citrus peel miso cod, Tempura lobster sushi roll and Social House’s iconic Yellowtail jalapeño sashimi, which features a flavorsome combination of Calamansi soy sauce and garnish of cilantro.

Fully enjoying their time, the group spent the evening taking in the Pan-Asian destination’s distinctive contemporary décor while they sipped on sake and wine. Brody and his companions were seen leaving the venue just before 10 p.m.

KGB: Kerry's Gourmet Burger's At Harrah's Rolls Out Monthly Burger Specials!

April Burger

May Burger

As the temperatures climb this spring and summer, KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers at Harrah’s Las Vegas continues its year-long burger and shake series, keeping the menu fresh and fun. Each flavorful burger and shake creation, crafted by master chef Kerry Simon, is only available for one month. Ordered separately, the burgers are $14 and the shakes are $6, while the burger and shake of the month combo is $18.

The delicious creations for April are Chef Reg’s Burger Special and Pralines and Cream milkshake. Chef Reg’s burger is made with two beef patties, topped with American cheese, caramelized onions, lettuce, grilled tomato, pickles and secret sauce on a brioche bun. The Pralines and Cream milkshake is made with homemade pralines and cream ice cream, whipped cream and praline pieces.

For the month of May, guests can experience the Chorizo Burger and Mexican Hot Chocolate milkshake. The Chorizo Burger’s patty is a mixture of beef and pork chorizo, topped with pepper jack cheese, corn salsa, guacamole and crispy tortilla strips, served on a jalapeno cheddar bun. The Mexican Hot Chocolate milkshake comes from homemade Mexican hot chocolate spiced ice cream, topped with whipped cream.

Sizzling in June is the Mushroom Swiss Burger and Pina Colada milkshake. The burger is made with beef patty topped with two slices of Swiss cheese, whole roasted portabella mushroom, served with lettuce, tomato and onion, served with garlic aioli on a white bun. The Mushroom Swiss Burger is served with truffle parmesan fries. The Pina Colada milkshake is made with homemade pina colada ice cream, topped with whipped cream, pineapple and toasted coconut.

Dubbed the “Rock-n-Roll Chef” by Rolling Stone magazine, Kerry Simon knows a thing or two about burgers. In an upbeat atmosphere, Simon offers patrons the ultimate burger selection with his special flair. He serves up a menu of uniquely inventive burgers, signature snacks and sides including his “Iron Chef”-winning sliders, tater tots and sweet selections such as cotton candy and the signature Captain Crunch milkshake. The restaurant is open Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight. For reservations or more information please call 702.369.5065 or visit www.harrahslasvegas.com.

Harrah’s Las Vegas

Harrah’s Las Vegas is budget-friendly and offers something for every guest with more than 2,500 hotel rooms and suites, 87,000 square-feet of casino space, a state-of-the-art Sports Pit offering both live gaming and sports betting, and more than 25,000 square-feet of meeting and convention space. Seven restaurants encompass everything from Toby Keith’s ‘I Love This Bar & Grill,’ which offers an all-American menu and live music nightly, to the upscale setting of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, a romantic venue with breathtaking views of the Strip. Harrah’s outdoor bar, Carnaval Court, brings high energy to the Las Vegas Strip with live music and some of the world’s top flair bartenders who juggle and pour to perfection. A wide variety of entertainment options include the Tony® Award-winning musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the comedy-magic of Mac King and stand-up performances at The Improv. For more information, please visit www.harrahslasvegas.com. Find Harrah’s Las Vegas on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

Come On Out & Enjoy The 1st Smokin' Notes Jazz & BBQ Festival!

Be the first to enjoy smooth jazz sounds and the aroma of fire-cooked meat during the first Smokin’ Notes jazz and barbecue festival on Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Knickerbocker Park, located on 10695 Dorrell Lane in the Providence Master Planned Community. The free family-friendly event is being presented by KXPT-97.1 FM The Point and the Providence Master Planned Community and Providence Master Homeowner’s Association.

Barbecue food will be available to purchase, including barbecue and smoked meats from Smoken Sams.  The Tommy Thompson Project, a past best local jazz band winner in The Best of Las Vegas by the Las Vegas Review Journal, will perform. Other entertainment will be provided by 97.1 FM The Point.  Attendees are invited to bring blankets, picnic baskets and well-behaved, leashed dogs.

The inaugural Smokin’ Notes will feature a Safety Fair from the Southern Nevada Traffic Safety Coalition (SNTSC). Comprised of Southern Nevada emergency entities, the nonprofit organization was created to increase road and pedestrian safety. The Safety Fair will promote Nevada’s Zero Fatality campaign, and includes motorcycle safety, beer goggle demonstrations, mounted police and more.

SNTSC representatives will compete against each other for bragging rights during a barbecue sauce-making competition, with event attendees getting to sample their creations.

A children’s activity area will feature chalk drawing, kid-friendly obstacle course and other crafts.

Youngsters also will enjoy P.D., Providence’s lovable canine mascot, and Knickerbocker Park’s tot lots, swings, splash pad, baseball field and multi-use fields. Other amenities are jogging paths with exercise stations, dog park for small and large dogs, picnic tables, and the park’s high elevation and design providing a great vantage point of the entire Las Vegas Valley.

For more event information, visit www.providencelv.com or call (702) 216-2020.

One Of The Best Restaurants Downtown! Try Mingo!!

1017 S First Street #180

Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

11:00 am - 10:00 pm

(702) 685-0328

www.eatmixmingo.com

Localites.tv Presens Flash Thursday At Lily Lounge With Bluefit Clothing!

LOCALITES.TV PRESENTS FLASH THURSDAY

April 17 @ 10:30 pm - April 18 @ 4:00 am

This Thursday, Localites.tv transforms Lily into a high-end fashion photo shoot and fashion show. Get professional photos taken, sign up with Blink Modeling Agency, and enjoy DJ Guy Williams, cocktails, and mixing with the beautiful people in Lily’s incomparable setting. Get caught up in all the flash at Lily.

LILY BAR & LOUNGE

(702) 693-8300

3600 Las Vegas Blvd South

Las Vegas, NV 89109 

Hunt For The Golden Easter Egg Tonight At HAZE! Win Your Share Of $5k!

HUNT FOR THE GOLDEN EASTER EGG

April 17 @ 10:30 pm - April 18 @ 4:00 am

HAZE serves up an Easter egg hunt with a twist as VIVA TV and Las Vegas party-master Sancho Van Ryan present the Hunt for the Golden Easter Egg! Sexy bunnies in attendance will hunt for eggs, including the Golden Egg, for their share of $5,000 in cash prizes! Always the hottest Thursday nightspot, with the wildest parties and the best music, make sure to join the hunt Thursday night at HAZE.

HAZE NIGHTCLUB

(702) 693-8300

3730 S. Las Vegas, Blvd

NV 89109 

UFC Viewing Party For Jones VS Teixeira Coming To Crazy Horse III 4/26!

The Sports Bar at Crazy Horse III will host a viewing party for the highly anticipated UFC 172: Jones versus Teixeira bout on Saturday, April 26, starting at 6 p.m.

UFC 172 will be headlined by a light heavyweight title fight between Jon “Bones” Jones and Glover Teixeira.

UFC aficionados can view the championship fight on the sport bar’s massive 70-inch and 100-inch flat-screen televisions. Viewing party tickets are available for $20 and include two complimentary drinks, two raffle tickets and pizza. Guests can also enjoy mix and match beer buckets, priced at $20 as well as specialty premium bottles, priced at $200 each.

To book exclusive VIP packages for the event, please call 702-673-1700 or visit www.crazyhorse3.com.

Named "Best Club of the West" at the 2012 Exotic Dancer Awards, Crazy Horse III features hundreds of gorgeous female entertainers, three tantalizing stages, a main room framing an enormous dance platform and opulent VIP rooms. The venue's popular event lineup includes sports viewing parties, hot guest hosts and industry events such as NEON FLOW: a monthly DJ party series transforming Crazy Horse III into an over-the-top nightlife experience. The world-famous gentlemen's club offers a lavish afterhours experience complete with dancing, top DJs in the mix, as well as some of the best late-night dining in the city. Known for frequently hosting celebrity talent such as Carmen Electra, Snoop Dogg and Joanna Krupa, the hot spot has also seen the likes of top international DJ sensations like Tiesto, Skrillex, Lil Jon and more seeking a hot after-hours party. Guests may take advantage of the mega-club’s complimentary transportation, pending availability, by calling 702-673-1700. To learn more about Crazy Horse III, visit www.crazyhorse3.com, follow Crazy Horse III on Twitter and Instagram @CrazyHorse3LV and become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CrazyHorse3LV. The 40,000+ square-foot venue is located minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip, just a few blocks west of I-15 on Russell Rd.

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