Thursday, May 1, 2014

Carson Kitchen Job Fair Takes Place Tomorrow Downtown Vegas!

Simon Hospitality Group, operated by Celebrity Chef Kerry Simon and restaurateur Cory Harwell, will be looking to hire 40 to 50 positions for the new Carson Kitchen including: hosts, bussers, servers, dishwashers, cooks, prep cooks, bartenders and bar-backs.

Celebrity Chef Kerry Simon’s first neighborhood restaurant, Carson Kitchen, is scheduled to open in early June at 124 6th St. in Downtown Las Vegas. The intimate restaurant will feature Simon’s social plates, entrées, sandwiches and stone-oven flatbreads, in addition to small-batch wine and craft beers.

Friday, May 2
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gold Spike Hotel & Casino
 217 N Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nev. 89101

About Carson Kitchen
Carson Kitchen is Chef Kerry Simon’s new American restaurant in partnership with hospitality veteran, Cory Harwell. The intimate restaurant will open in June in Downtown Las Vegas and feature Simon’s social plates, entrées, sandwiches and stone-oven flatbreads, in addition to small-batch wine and craft beers. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for lunch and dinner. For more information, guests may visit the website at www.carsonkitchen.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagramat @CarsonKitchen.

Light & Refreshing & Drink Favorites All Can Be Found At MGM Resort Properties In VEGAS!

Aria's Sangria
Every summer, visitors head to Las Vegas to soak up the sun at the beautiful pools at MGM Resorts International properties. To combat warm temperatures and increase good times, MGM Resorts’ talented mixologists and bartenders have stirred up a bevy of refreshing beverages that bring cocktail craftsmanship right to cabanas and lounge chairs. New spins on classics, cutting-edge ingredients and farm fresh fruits ensure that selecting poolside refreshment is a gamble that always pays off. 

Trendsetting Ingredients
Unexpected and fun, these cocktails tantalize every taste bud with refreshing flavors and exciting ingredients sure to start the next cocktail craze.

Absolut Hibiskus vodka stars in the Strawberry Splash Caipiroska at Vdara pool. Its floral, fragrant notes are highlighted with muddled strawberries, organic sweetener and a strawberry garnish.
The Mirage's Iced Chi Chi
The Iced Chi Chi at The Mirage pool features trendy ZICO Coconut water in this chilled mixture of Ketel One vodka, coconut cream, pineapple juice and DiSaronno amaretto.
Beer cocktails are all the rage and Monte Carlo pool’s Banana Guava Shandy gives beer cocktails an exotic flair with Absolut Miami Vodka, Briottet Crème de Banane liqueur and guava nectar topped off with Shock Top Belgian White Ale, and garnished with banana and orange slices.
True frosty delights, the snow cones at Bellagio’s pool include a spotlight-stealing, house-made salted caramel sauce. Flavors include the Simple Cherry made with SKYY Cherry vodka and cherry syrup.

Fruity & Frisky
Juicy fruits and summer fun go hand-in-hand and these cocktails feature the finest orchard-fresh flavors.
Kiwi lovers will be thrilled with the Kiwi Cooler at Vdara pool. Fresh kiwis are muddled in a mixture of SKYY Wild Strawberry vodka and house-made sweet and sour that’s even garnished with a kiwi wheel for snacking.
Staying true to its name, the Blackberry Crush at Luxor and Excalibur pools feature Absolut Citron vodka, fresh lemon juice, rock syrup, mint leaves, Sierra Mist and a generous portion of fresh blackberries, all combined for a clean, fruity taste.

ARIA pool offers a tangy take on a fruity New Orleans favorite. The Hurricane is made with Belvedere Mango Passion vodka and mixed with passion fruit, orange and cranberry juices.
An exciting mixture of SKYY Wild Strawberry Infusions vodka, Bacardi Dragon Berry rum, watermelon sour and grenadine, the Summer Delight at Luxor and Excalibur pools is a dynamic summer refreshment.
True to its name, the Beach Dragon at Mandalay Bay pool is a beast of a drink combining sweet SKYY Infusions Raspberry vodka, fresh blackberries, Chambord, lime juice, rock candy syrup and a splash of Sierra Mist.

Revamped Classics
Classic drinks take on innovative twists and new flavor combinations to keep things fresh as the sun shares its rays.   
Sangria is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and guests will be delighted with the ice cold surprise found in the Sangria at ARIA pool. Frozen grapes keep this concoction of Grey Goose Le Melon, honeydew juice and rose extract chilled and full of flavor through hot summer days.
MGM's Pink Lemonade
The Pink Lemonade at MGM Grand puts an adult spin on a childhood favorite with Grey Goose Cherry Noir vodka and Cointreau orange-flavored liqueur.
The refreshing mojito gets a tropical twist with Bacardi Pineapple Fusion rum in the Pineapple Fusion Mojito at Mandalay Bay pool.
The Citrus Rush at New York-New York pool enhances the orange flavor of the classic Screwdriver cocktail by including Ketel One Citron vodka, Ketel One Oranje vodka, orange juice, triple sec and lime juice.
Also at New York-New York pool, the Brooklyn Pool Party takes a vodka and cranberry to the next level with Absolut Brooklyn vodka, cranberry juice and fizzy ginger ale.
One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, More!
Hot days and steamy nights wouldn’t be complete without a tequila cocktail making these drinks the essential selection as the sun rises and sets.
A match made for the pool, Sauza tequila, Red Bull Silver Edition and grapefruit juice come together in the Paloma Silver Bull at The Mirage pool.
MGM's Don Julio Sunshine
Don Julio’s Sunshine at MGM Grand pool combines Don Julio tequila, Grand Marnier, Midori Melon liqueur, fresh sour, pineapple juice and grenadine for a tantalizing poolside companion. 
  

A light and crisp libation, the Cucumber Fizz at Monte Carlo pool boasts Patron tequila, Thatcher’s Cucumber Liqueur, Cucumber DRY Soda, fresh lime and a tasty cucumber garnish.

For a full listing of pool services and hours - www.mgmgrand.com/

YUMZ Gourmet Frozen Yogurt Celebrates Grand Opening! 1st 30 Free Cup Frozen Yogurt!

To celebrate the Las Vegas grand opening weekend, the first 30 customers to visit Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt on Friday, May 2 at 11 a.m. will receive a free cup of frozen yogurt.

On Saturday, May 3, 98.5 KLUC radio station with Chet Buchannan will broadcast live from the location from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with free giveaways including concert tickets to the Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block.

On Sunday, May 4, Yumz will donate 10 percent of the store proceeds to the Douglas J. Green Memorial Foundation, a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization that provides comfort, support and supplies to service members and their families by sending care packages during their deployments. In addition, Yumz will accept monetary or individual snack package donations for the foundation, and promote the Fallen Heroes 5k/10k charity run to take place on Saturday, May 17.
           
May 2, 2014 at 11:00am
6135 S. Fort Apache Rd. Suite 400

Las Vegas, NV 89148

Velveteen Rabbit Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary Tonight!


Come one! Come all! The Sisters Dylag present CIRCUS, a celebration of one year in the Las Vegas Arts District. Join us for live music (Koocheekoo!), concessions (Cotton candy! Popcorn!), performers of all types and your favorite cocktails from our first year in business. Thank you for all of your support and we can't wait to see you!

Today at 7:00pm
Velveteen Rabbit
1218 S Main Street

Las Vegas, Nevada 89104

Artist Elizabeth Blau's Changing Landscapes Exhibition Now At Brett Wesley Gallery

This May, join us in welcoming Elizabeth Blau to the gallery with her latest series of paintings: Changing Landscapes. In this series Blau continues her exploration of dramatic landscapes in transition. These paintings are influenced by abstract expressionism and color field painting, accompanied by fine lines and geometric forms. Recently Elizabeth has been awarded a fellowship with The Arctic Circle Residency program where artists, scientists, and innovators collaborate on issues of our time.

Artist Reception Thursday, May 1st, 6 - 9 p.m. and First Friday, May 2nd, 6 - 10 p.m. Exhibition Dates May 1 - 31, 2014

Today - May 31
Starts at 6:00pm · Ends at 8:00pm
Brett Wesley Gallery
1025 South First Street

 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

Mother's Day Is Coming Up! Take Her To LAVO For Brunch!


3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(702) 791-1800

And They're OFF! Celebrate Derby Day At Rockhouse Las Vegas! $5 Mint Juleps!



TLC's "Long Island Meduim" Theresa Caputo Dines Out In Vegas...Where??

American television personality of TLC’s “Long Island Medium,” Theresa Caputo, dined at Michael and Jenna Morton’s La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway inside Wynn Las Vegas for an early dinner Monday evening. Caputo was joined by her husband and two friends and sat in the main dining room looking out to the beautiful garden lounge. The group indulged in the warm salt-roasted beets, shrimp ceviche, jumbo lump crab lettuce cups, bacon wrapped dates, the beef filet flatbread and mini sliders.

ABOUT LA CAVE WINE & FOOD HIDEAWAY
La Cave is located inside Wynn Las Vegas and is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to midnight. La Cave also offers a butler-style brunch available every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. More information is available on www.LaCaveLV.com, Facebook.com/LaCaveLasVegas, Twitter.com/LaCaveLV, and Instagram @LaCaveLV. For reservations, please call 702.770.7375.

Las Vegas Band Avalon Landing Makes It To Final Round Of Hard Rock Rising! Vote Now!

With more than 10,000 bands entered worldwide, 418,000 votes submitted and 750 bands competing in live battles at 70+ Hard Rock Cafes around the world, the results are in and Las Vegas’ own Avalon Landing has made it to the final round of Hard Rock Rising – the world’s largest battle of the bands competition!  After battling it out with several of the area’s top bands at Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas and beating out the competition during the global voting phase, Avalon Landing is among the top winners from around the world and is one step closer to winning the chance of a lifetime – an all-expenses paid trip to Rome, Italy to perform at the first Hard Rock Live Rome music festival this summer! Second and third prize winners will each receive new music equipment and gear valued at $10,000.

Local fans can vote once more for their favorite competitor to move into the Top 25 and help the Las Vegas band get one step closer to performing in Rome. During the final round, Avalon Landing will compete against winners from 70+ other worldwide cities, via an online final fan voting phase to determine the Top 25 global bands.  Fans can vote on the Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Facebook or by visiting www.hardrock.com/LasVegas.

“It is so important that we continue to show our support for emerging artists and give new talent a chance at much greater exposure,” said Scott Hutchison of acclaimed indie-band, Frightened Rabbit.  “I’m really eager to hear the top 25 bands that the world chooses, and I’m even more excited to pick the winner who will perform at Hard Rock’s first Hard Rock Live in Rome music festival.” 

Avalon Landing has already received a taste of the rock star lifestyle in Las Vegas, and now has the chance to be judged alongside 24 other winners from across the globe. These local winners will be evaluated by a panel of celebrity judges and music industry professionals, including Steven Van Zandt, producer, songwriter, creator of the world’s most successful radio rock show “Little Steven’s Underground Garage,” founding member of the E Street Band and soon to be Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee; singer and hit songwriter Bonnie McKee, known for her hit single “American Girl” as well as hit songs for Katy Perry, Ke$ha, and Britney Spears; Scott Hutchison of acclaimed indie-band, Frightened Rabbit; Laura Taylor of Everybody’s Management, who currently works with Laura Marling and Mumford & Sons; Stone, guitarist of Taiwanese band Mayday and Hard Rock Records’ Artist Relations Executive James Buell, who will determine the grand prize winner and two runner-up bands.


Visitwww.hardrock.com/LasVegas for additional details and ways to vote for Avalon Landing for the final voting phase.

Bachelorette Bash Coming Up On 5/3 At Chateau Nightcluc With Juan Pablo Galavis

Juan Pablo Galavis, the sexy star of the most recent installment of ABC’s “The Bachelor,” will host a bachelorette bash complete with free champagne for the ladies at Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas on Friday, May 2.  

Galavis, a former professional soccer player and the first Latino ‘Bachelor,’ will celebrate fight weekend in Las Vegas as he parties the night away at the stunning hot spot. The hunky male host recently wrapped season 18 of “The Bachelor” with a controversial twist, and now the Latin lover will let loose at the expansive nightclub.

Friday, May 2
Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119 
                                
Details: Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop is located at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, directly above Sugar Factory American Brasserie. The nightclub is open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 10:30 p.m. to close. Chateau’s industry night, Chateau Wednesdays, offers complimentary admission to locals with ID on Wednesday nights. Free cover for locals, excluding special events, general admission starts at $20 for women and $30 for men. 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.

GRAND Marshall For Pennzoil 400 Announced! LV Raider A.J. Cole

 Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube will kick off in style as Las Vegas Raiders’ two-time All-Pro punter A.J. Cole has been named...