Monday, May 12, 2014

Nanjapalooza LuWow Is Coming To The House Of Blues! Get Your Tix!

When it’s time to take care of business, it’s time for Graceland Ninjaz. The King of Party Bands delivers the goods, from Flo Rida and The White Stripes to Jerry Lee Lewis and Snoop, with vocals by “The King.” Their dynamic repertoire mashes rock, pop and hip-hop favorites that get diverse audiences shaking all night long.

Graceland Ninjaz Las Vegas Promo Spot: youtu.be/KspfLENNiYA

Tickets for Ninjapalooza Summerkick with Graceland Ninjaz start at $10, plus applicable fees, and are on sale now. An “All You Can Drink” add on is also available which includes well drinks, draft beers and wine for $50. This event is 21+ with valid I.D. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com, Houseofblues.com and the House of Blues Box Office in person or call directly at: 702-632-7600.

David “EzE” McMahon, a three-time Emmy Award-winning singer/songwriter, has been performing professionally for more than 10 years. His charismatic stage presence, dynamic vocals and gyrating hips bring an explosive energy to the Ninjaz as he channels The King for each and every performance. Joined by a dynamic ensemble including Johnny “Paycheck” Kenny on guitar, Jason “Upgr4de” Gonzalez on drums, Bobby “Bobby-Q” Hoke on keys and Adrian Lea "Kid A" Jarvis  on vocals who delivers the lungs of a pop diva and the charm of an Old Hollywood screen siren.

About The House Of Blues
With 38 owned/operated clubs and theaters, The House of Blues Entertainment portfolio, a division of LiveNation, is wide-ranging including the legendary Fillmores and the intimate House of Blues clubs throughout the United States. House of Blues Entertainment is the country’s pre-eminent live music venue collection featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting technology in one-of-a-kind custom designed environments aimed to bring fans and artists together in unparalleled musical environments.


Vegas & The Venetian Has A New Exciting Restaurant! db Brassierie Opens!

Chef Daniel Boulud, Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corporation Sheldon Adelson, Chef Thomas Keller at the entrance to db Brasserie

After sabering off the start of Uncork’d week in Las Vegas Thursday afternoon, Chef Daniel Boulud headed to his new restaurant db Brasserie located inside The Venetian Las Vegas as master chefs gathered to celebrate the renowned chef's return to Las Vegas. The evening began with a reception in the bar and lounge before a ribbon cutting with Chef Daniel Boulud,  Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corporation Sheldon Adelson, Dr. Miriam Adelson and other hotel and restaurant executives ceremoniously opened the main dining room. Following the ribbon cutting, guests mingled and enjoyed champagne and Dalmore signature cocktails while tasting a selection of items from the db Brasserie menu including signature dishes such as escargot spaetzle, Hamachi cru, grilled swordfish, Tunisian Lamb duo and spiced lamb flatbread among other creations. An array of sweet treats including almond and strawberry tartelettes, mini versions of the pistachio-cherry sundae and warm madeleines all complimented the brasserie classics.

Buddy “The Cake Boss” Valastro, Chef Daniel Boulud and the custom cake Buddy made

Guests were treated to a surprise when Buddy "The Cake Boss" Valastro, who also has Buddy V's Ristorante and Carlo's Bakery on the Venetian property, arrived in true Vegas style with a showgirl on each arm to present Daniel with a welcome "back" to Las Vegas cake.

Guests included chefs Thomas Keller, Jean-Georges Vongerichte, Nobu Matsuhisa, Paul Bartolotta, Francois Payard and Sam “Sammy D” Demarco, host of Travel Channel's "Chow Masters."  All in all a fun exciting great opening for Las Vegas’s newest restaurant! For more information  -  www.dbbrasserie.com/


Photo Credit  Bryan Steffy/Wire Image. 

Relive The Golden Days Of Las Vegas With Frank Cullotta's "Casino" Tour


Friday, May 9, 2014

Zarkana Pre-Theater Dinner & Drinks At Gold Lounge At Aria...AFFORDABLE!


ZARKANA PRE-THEATER DINNER

May 9 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

ARIA’s premier boutique nightclub and lounge provides a perfect meal for an unforgettable night out with Cirque du Soleil’s Zarkana. Guests can enjoy two specialty drinks and two signature entrees for $40. Whether its Light Group’s famous Bobby Baldwin Burgers coupled with a refreshing Berry Kana, or a pairing of Very Adult Mac & Cheese with an exquisite Royalty, GOLD has the setting and the fixings to make your pre-Zarkana evening at ARIA a feast for all the senses.

GOLD LOUNGE
 (702) 693-8300
3730 S. Las Vegas, Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89109 

Mother's Day Special! 25% Off Entire Check At Ferraro's Italian Restaurant!


Toast mom on her special day with a sensational dinner, the most sophisticated wine collection in Las Vegas, plus 25 percent off the entire dinner check—including food AND wine, spirits and other beverages—at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar. Every mom will find a dish to savor from the authentic Italian menu that includes homemade pastas, Safe Harbor® seafood, all-natural meats and, of course, Ferraro’s legendary osso buco. For diners with dietary restrictions, Ferraro’s even offers a wide selection of gluten-free pastas and pizzas, as well as an appealing array of hearty vegetarian options.

To make reservations for Mother’s Day, please call (702) 364-5300.

ABOUT FERRARO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & WINE BAR

As Las Vegas’ longest running, family-owned and operated restaurant offering authentic Italian cuisine in a fine-dining atmosphere, Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar has offered guests a five-star experience since 1985. Specializing in freshly made pastas and sauces, legendary osso buco, savory risottos, expertly prepared all-natural meats, Safe Harbor® seafood, as well as an extensive award-winning wine list, Ferraro’s is famous for its attention to detail, welcoming environment and passion for food that runs in the family. Owners Gino and Rosalba Ferraro, Chef Mimmo Ferraro and Special Events Director Teresa Ferraro-Marretti devote themselves to ensuring each guest has a memorable experience, whether for lunch, dinner, late-night or private parties and events. Open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ferraro’s is located at 4480 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169 (across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino). For reservations, call (702) 364-5300. For more information, find on Facebook www.Facebook.com/FerrarosLV  or via Twitter www.Twitter.com/FerrarosLV.

Artist Michael Godard Holding Meet N Taste For Godard Gin & Vodka!

World renowned artist Michael Godard, who recently launched his own unique brand of vodka and gin, invites art fans and spirit connoisseurs to a special meet and greet event. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the famous artist, sample both lines of vodka and gin, as well as take home purchased bottles personally signed by Godard.

Michael Godard will be on hand to meet attendees and autograph purchased bottles.

Saturday, May 10
Noon – 2 p.m.

Lee’s Liquor
4230 S. Rainbow
Las Vegas, NV 89103

About Michael Godard Gin and Vodka
Each individually numbered collector’s edition bottle features original Godard art that capture’s his signature humor and lightheartedness on stunning black bottles.

Made in Holland, the artisan method used to produce this unique gin includes the blending of natural ingredients such as locally grown wheat, Italian juniper, aromatic vanilla beans sourced from Madagascar and fresh fruits including oranges, lemons and limes.


Michael Godard Vodka is also handmade in small batches from pure Dutch wheat that is blended with all-natural ingredients and distilled five times.

Saturday Is World Belly Dance Day! Shimmy Mob Event At Miracle Mile At Planet Hollywood

In honor of World Belly Dance Day, pro and amateur belly dancers from across Nevada will perform a shimmy mob at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino to raise funds and awareness for The Shade Tree.

 Miracle Mile Shops’ shimmy mob will begin at 3 p.m. on the center’s north plaza and last for about six minutes. On World Belly Dance Day, 2,300 belly dancers will join shimmy mobs in 162 cities and seven countries worldwide. The mobs hope to celebrate belly dance as an art form while raising donations for local abused women and children shelters everywhere. Miracle Mile Shops is the only shimmy mob location in Las Vegas.

The shimmy mob will feature a group of fifty trained dancers performing a choreographed belly dance routine led by Cindy Aragon-Harris, director of Gypsy Nation Bellydance.

 TWEET:      Support @ShadeTreeVEGAS & celebrate #WorldBellydanceDay w/ a shimmy mob @MiracleMileLV @phvegas next to @CaboWaboLV on May 10 at 3p!

Saturday, May 10
3 p.m.
Miracle Mile Shops
Outside, at the Las Vegas Boulevard entrance by Cabo Wabo Cantina
3663 Las Vegas Blvd., S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109


"Last Media Standing Event" Bull Riding Event Has A Winner!

Professional Bull Riders Ryan Dirteater and Markus Mariluch
Murray Sawchuck

Alex, a tall, dark and handsome performer in Thunder from Down Under, was crowned champion in the Professional Bull Rider’s “Last Media Standing” event Wednesday at PBR Rock Bar in Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Anticipation was running high as media personalities and local entertainers competed to last the longest on PBR's mechanical bull to win $1,500  donation to a charity of the winner’s choice. Alex will be donating his winning check to the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA).

Participants included cast members of FANTASY and Thunder From Down Under; former NBA player Jerome "Junkyard Dog" Williams; celebrity magician Murray SawChuck and many other local entertainers and media personalities.

The riveting Professional Bull Riders, Inc.’s “Last Media Standing” kicked-off PBR Rock Bar’s four-day “Last Cowboy Standing” celebration. A weekend of festivities will follow the Last Media Standing competition including more mechanical bull-riding competitions, drink specials and the unveiling of a new ‘Ring of Honor’ wall recognizing the Professional Bull Riders Hall of Fame.

Located at the center of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, PBR Rock Bar & Grill’s expansive 3,000-square-foot patio gives patrons a front-row seat to all of the action. Complete with 105 wall-to-wall high-definition televisions and six projectors, PBR Rock Bar & Grill provides sports enthusiasts with the perfect game-day retreat. For more information, call 702.750.1685 or visit www.pbrrockbar.com. Follow PBR Rock Bar on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

 PHOTO CREDIT – Jeff Ragazzo

The Venetian Welcomed A Cadre Of Famous Chefs For Vegas Uncork'd!

Chefs Thomas Keller, Mario Batali, Olivier Dubreuil and Daniel Boulud
The Cake Boss Buddy V

Last night, The Venetian Las Vegas created The Strip’s largest new event for Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit, the international Asian Night Market featuring the world’s best chefs for one night of food, fun and entertainment.

The Night Market: East Meets West celebrated a cross-cultural exchange with an array of epicurean icons, including American culinary luminaries chefs Mario Batali, Daniel Boulud, Thomas Keller, and Buddy Valastro as they united with two of Singapore’s most internationally known culinary superstars, Justin Quek of Sky On 57 and Tewtsuya Wakuda of Waku Ghin, both of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore; and Luke Mangan, one of Australia’s leading chefs and restaurateurs.

“It was such an honor to host this international celebration for Vegas Uncork’d,” said Sebastien Silvestri, Vice President of Food & Beverage for The Venetian Las Vegas.  “With an impressive lineup of influential chef superstars from across the world, the evening was one of the most prestigious culinary events of the year and a pleasure to experience.”

Throughout the evening, party goers feasted on an enchanting menu with spectacular dishes, including dim sum, Peking duck, sea urchin, and wok-fried Maine lobster, while also experiencing Asian-inspired mixology, including world-class sake, Asian beer and wine. Festive entertainment adorned the scenic plaza during the three-hour event, including the stars of PANDA!, the first resident production from China on the Las Vegas Strip, as they performed a taste of their show from The Palazzo Theatre to fascinated revelers.

The evening also featured Chefs Mario Batali and Buddy Valastro as the headlining mentors to two students from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in the Chase Sapphire Preferred Grill Challenge as they vied for $20,000 in scholarship funds during event.

Enjoy Jazz In The Park! Free Admission Saturday!

The talent is set and the amphitheater is ready for another season of music with Clark County Parks and Recreation’s Jazz in the Park concert series, which celebrates its 25th year. This year, the free series will feature the Las Vegas Academy Jazz Combo, which has invited the first four artists to perform with them.

Marlena Shaw is known for her LP Sweet Beginnings on Columbia that contained, arguably, Shaw's finest moment Yu Ma / Go Away Little Boy, which was a medley,containing the old Goffin and Carole King standard, originally recorded by Nancy Wilson. The album also contained the track Look At Me, Look At You, popular on the U.K. rare groove scene. She also recorded one of the disco era's biggest hits - a remake of "Touch Me in the Morning" also on Columbia Records.

Seating for those with picnic baskets, blankets and low-back chairs will begin at 6 p.m. with performances beginning at 7 p.m. at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.

Food vendors also will be available on site.

Admission and parking are free.
Saturday 5/10 at 7:00 pm
Clark County Government Center Amphitheater
500 S. Grand Central Parkway

Las Vegas, Nevada 89154

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...