Studio 54 - Celebrates the Birthday of Rashard Lewis!

Saturday, August 8th @ Studio 54 Orlando Magic’s Rashard Lewis’ 30th Birthday Celebration Music by DJ Kiss Cover: $20 for ladies / $20 for gentlemen / Complimentary for Locals Tables: Starting at $375 per bottle / 1 bottle per 3 to 4 guests Guest List Requests? Table Reservations? E-mail is always best… Regards jwilke@lv.mgmgrand.com

UFC - A UFC Knockout 101 Evening and ladies drink free from Mid.-2 am!

HAWAIIAN TROPIC ZONE HOSTS A KNOCKOUT UFC® 101 EVENING On Saturday, Aug. 8, mixed martial arts takes over Hawaiian Tropic Zone with a UFC® 101 viewing event, after-fight party and a “MMA 30” television launch. On Saturday, Aug. 8, Hawaiian Tropic Zone inside Miracle Mile Shops hosts a UFC ® 101 evening with a viewing event, after-fight party and “MMA 30” launch. At 7 p.m., mixed martial arts fans can catch all the hard-hitting action of UFC ® 101 on Hawaiian Tropic Zone’s 36-foot tall plasma screen wall. Following the highly anticipated event, Hawaiian Tropic Zone hosts an after-fight party featuring surprise UFC and MMA guests, DJ spun music and a special advanced screening of “MMA 30” with show hosts Dave Farra and Andrea Tiede. A fast paced, 30 minute entertainment program, “MMA 30” gives viewers a unique look at the top fighers, fans and brands of the mixed martial arts world. In addition, Hawaiian Tropic Zone offers fans the chance to win authentic memorabilia including signed copies of fighter Forrest Griffin’s new book, memorabilia by fighter BJ Penn and ring girl Arianny Celeste, MMA figurines and more. Mix master DJ Sincere will work his magic on the turntables and spin a spellbinding hip-hop and top 40 mash up. Ladies drink free from midnight to 2 a.m. For reservations and pricing for the UFC® 101 viewing party, please contact Hawaiian Tropic Zone at (702) 731-4858.

What Celebrities are doing - Las Vegas...

On Friday night, comedian Louie Anderson enjoyed a late night dinner at Society Café Encore with a couple friends.

It's Saturday and that Means PERFECTO!! At Rain..

Paul Oakenfold Presents: Perfecto Vegas Ongoing – Every Saturday at 10 p.m. A collaboration between Paul Oakenfold and award-winning VJ and director, Vello Virkhaus, Paul Oakenfold Presents: Perfecto Vegas features various cutting-edge design and visual art elements, including full audio-visual system integration, multi-screen content and eye-popping computer graphics. In addition to catching Perfecto Vegas every Saturday night, guests can also purchase the new two-hour mix called, Perfecto Vegas, available exclusively on iTunes. The album showcases the underground talent and rising stars of the legendary Perfecto label and gives listeners a taste of the phenomenal Perfecto party.

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Bronson's Wrestling Federation at the Playboy Club Tomorrow!

PLAYBOY CLUB *JUST ADDED – this weekend* Bronson’s Wrestling Federation Sunday, Aug. 9 – 10 p.m. Bronson’s Wrestling Federation features The Pose Off hosted by special guest and professional wrestling super heavyweight champion, The Little Man. Guests are encouraged to put on their best wrestling outfits for their chance to win the coveted Bronson’s Wrestling Federation (BWF) Champion Poser Belt. Graham Funke and Mark Stylz will put on their best body slamming sounds.

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21 Candles for Francia Raisa! B-Day Party at Blush

Last night "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" actress Francia Raisa celebrated her 21st birthday in true Vegas-style with a birthday blow out at Blush Boutique Nightclub inside Wynn Las Vegas. Prior to heading to Blush where Francia and her girlfriends spent the night dancing away, the group attended a performance of Le Reve. Francia who recently split from boyfriend Shane Sparks missed him by just a week as Sparks hit the dance floor at Blush during the hip hop championships just last Sunday. Photos credit - Denise Truscello

Brand Lounge Tonight!

Guy WilliamsFriday, August 07, 2009 Brand Lounge is the hottest new spot on the Strip, with a world-class DJs every Friday night, spinning a mix of popular hits as well as old favorites. Perfect for relaxing with a cocktail, or dancing the night away inside the lounge, guests can delight themselves with the scrumptious “Small Bites” menu and signature cocktail service.

The weekend now has its own “Brand” identity!

Where: Brand Steakhouse at Monte Carlo

When: Friday, August 07, 2009

What time: 10:00 PM

Dress code: Proper Attire Required

Baby Bash at HTZ - Signing Autographs!

HAWAIIAN TROPIC ZONE AT MIRACLE MILE SHOPS HOSTS AUTOGRAPH SIGNING SESSION WITH RECORDING ARTIST BABY BASH Hawaiian Tropic Zone inside Miracle Mile Shops hosts an autograph signing session with recording artist Baby Bash from 10 p.m. to midnight this Friday, Aug. 7. Since his debut album, Baby Bash has teamed up with some of today’s hottest artists including Akon, T-Pain and Sean Kingston. Best known for hit songs such as “Suga Suga,” “I’m Back,” and “What Is It,” Baby Bash will be on hand to meet fans and sign autographs. For more information, please contact Hawaiian Tropic Zone at (702) 731-4858 Image courtesy of http://www.myspace.com/babybash

Star Trek Convention Going on - BEAM ME UP!

Creation Entertainment Presents The Official STAR TREK Convention 2009 Las Vegas, Nevada Friday August 7, 2009 9:00 am to 10:00 am: Vendor Set-Up and preparation for opening of Conrad Room Vendors Area. VENDORS ONLY.

9:00 am to 10:30 am: FRIDAY STAR TREK CELEBRITY BREAKFAST (Separate Ticket Required, sold out: THANKS!) THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD IN BALLROOM E featuring Rene Auberjonois, Cirroc Lofton, Marc Alaimo, and Lee Meriwether. 10 am to 7pm (Front of Conrad Room) Registration and Vendors Room Open to Public 10:15 am to 7 pm Main Theatre Open (The Gene & Majel Roddenberry Theatre / BARRON ROOM) FRIDAY EVENTS IN THE GENE & MAJEL RODDENBERRY THEATRE (Barron Room) 10:30 am AUTOGRAPHS in the MAIN THEATRE with JEFFREY COMBS and CASEY BIGGS for those with autograph tickets which are available at the AUTOGRAPH booth in the vendors room (far right front) for $20 each for either celebrity. 10:45 am IN THE MAIN THEATRE (on the other side from Jeff/Casey autographs): AUTOGRAPHS with MARC ALAIMO, RENE AUBERJONOIS, ARMIN SHIMERMAN, for those with autograph tickets for any or all of these celebrities. Autograph tickets are available at the AUTOGRAPH booth in the vendors room (far right front) for $25 for Armin Shimerman and Rene Auberjonois, $20 for Marc Alaimo. In addition, Armin’s wife, talented actress KITTY SWINK (who appeared as Luaran in 2 DS9 episodes) will be signing autographs for a nominal fee during this session. You can purchase this autograph directly from Ms. Swink at the signing. 11:30 am PRIVATE WINE & CHEESE PARTY with DOMINIC, CONNOR & ANTHONY for 9 FANS, sold out! Those with tickets for this please see registration for party location. 12:20 pm The DS9 Cast PANEL with: Cirroc Lofton, Marc Alaimo, Jeffrey Combs, Rene Auberjonois, Armin Shimerman, Colm Meaney, and Casey Biggs 1:50 pm Music Video 2:00 pm AUTOGRAPHS with COLM MEANEY for those with one of both of these autograph tickets, available at the AUTOGRAPH booth in the vendors room for $50 each for Colm Meaney. We will call these tickets by number. 2:45 pm Music Video Intro 2:50 pm Brent Spiner (Data), followed by Hallie Todd 3:40 pm RODDENBERRY.COM Presentation featuring EUGENE RODDENBERRY, the son of Gene and Majel Roddenberry and a creative force in his own right, Eugene will update us all on the exciting projects he is working on. 3:50 pm to 5:30 pm Autographs with Brent Spiner will be done at Richard Arnold’s Star Trek Collector Cards booth in the vendors room. Autograph tickets are available for Brent at $45 each at the AUTOGRAPH ticket booth in the vendors room, far right front. 4:40 pm Music Video Introduction 4:45 pm The Enterprise Cast Panel featuring Dominic Keating, Connor Trinneer, Anthony Montgomery, John Billingsley, Gary Graham, Vaughn Armstrong 5:55 pm Music Video Salute 6:15 pm Autographs with CIRROC LOFTON, ANTHONY MONTGOMERY, JOHN BILLINGSLEY, VAUGHN ARMSTRONG, complimentary for GOLD WEEKEND PATRONS, whom we will call row by row, followed by those with autograph tickets, which we will call by number. Autograph tickets are available at the AUTOGRAPH booth in the vendors room, far right front, for $25 for Cirroc Lofton and Anthony Montgomery, $20 for Vaughn Armstrong, and $45 for John Billingsley. If at 7:45 pm you are a Captain’s Chair Patron holding an autograph ticket or you have a ticket for the Stratosphere Party tonight and have still not gotten your autograph(s) please see the autograph attendant at the front of the line so you can be fed into the line. Thanks! 6:20 pm (On the other side of the theatre) Autographs with CONNOR TRINNEER, DOMINIC KEATING, and GARY GRAHAM for those with autograph tickets for any or all of these celebrities. Autograph tickets are available at the AUTOGRAPH booth in the vendors room, far right front, for $25 for Dominic Keating or Connor Trinneer, $20 for Gary Graham. If you have a COLM MEANY photo op you may go first. FRIDAY 9:15 pm till ? CAPTAIN’S CHAIR PATRONS DINNER & PARTY at THE STRATOSPHERE HOTEL featuring performances by Connor Trinneer, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, and The Tim Russ Band starring Tim Russ. Drop-ins by John Billingsley & Gary Graham. OPEN on a complimentary basis for CAPTAIN’S CHAIR WEEKEND PATRONS, there are a few more tickets available below. Complimentary bus transportation shuttles will be available. A FEW TICKETS at $199 are available at registration, please check for availability. BUSES LEAVE FROM THE HILTON’S EAST TOWER LOBBY (right past the Paradise Cafe restaurant) and RETURN FROM THE STRATOSPHERE’S north parking lot exit located next to the Courtyard Buffet on the main lobby level. Our three Buses runs round trip continuously from 8:00 pm to 1:30am FRIDAY PHOTO OPS PHOTO OP tickets are available at the photo op area, Pavilion 4. It is not necessary to show up very early for these, but please note that the process moves quickly once started and we can’t be responsible for missed photo opportunities. Please remove lanyards prior to having your picture taken! ----- 11:20 am Photo Ops with CASEY BIGGS $40 ----- 11:40 am Photo Ops with JEFFREY COMBS $40 ----- 11:50 am Photo Ops with ALIENS OF DS9; JEFFREY COMBS, CASEY BIGGS, MARC ALAIMO & YOU! ----- 1:40 pm Photo Ops with HALLIE TODD ----- 1:55 pm Photo Ops with CIRROC LOFTON $40 ----- 2:10 pm Photo Ops with MARC ALAIMO $40 ----- 2:20 pm Photo Ops ARMIN SHIMERMAN $40 ----- 2:35 pm Photo Ops with ODO AND QUARK and YOU! (Armin and Rene) $89 ----- 2:55 pm Photo Ops RENE AUBERJONOIS $40 ----- 3:10 pm Photo Op with LEE MERIWETHER $40 ----- 3:20 pm Photo Ops VAUGHN ARMSTRONG $40 ----- 3:25 pm Photo Op with JOHN BILLINGSLEY $45 ----- 3:45 pm ENTERPRISE SUPER PHOTO: Dominic Keating, Connor Trinneer, Anthony Montgomery, John Billingsley AND YOU! $129 ----- 4:10 pm Photo Op ANTHONY MONTGOMERY $40 ----- 4:25 pm Photo Ops with GARY GRAHAM: $40 ----- 6:10 pm Photo Op with BRENT SPINER $50 ----- 6:40 pm Photo Op with COLM MEANEY $50 ----- 8:05 pm Photo Op CONNOR TRINNEER $40 ----- 8:30 pm Photo Op with DOMINIC KEATING $40 http://www.creationent.com/

Car show with Carluccio's and the LVMS 8/8!

Raucci Racing presents race car show at Carluccio's Aug. 8 Raucci Racing (Vinny Raucci, No. 69 Charger at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway) will host the second annual race car show -- a night of fast cars and great food -- at Carluccio's Tivoli Gardens at 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. in Las Vegas on Aug. 8, from 5-8 p.m. Pit Boss, the Bullring's mascot, will make an appearance for the young race fans. To enter your car in the show, please call Vinny at (702) 296-2570. http://www.lvms.com http://carlucciosvegas.com

Lots of fun things going on at The El Cortez!!!

Las Vegas Farmers Market at Fremont East District – Fridays 4-8 p.m. The Las Vegas Farmers Market comes to downtown Las Vegas every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. and is located between Las Vegas Blvd. and Sixth Street. The weekly farmers market features more than 20 vendors bringing the freshest foods for purchase, including fruits, vegetables, a large variety of breads and pastries, pasta, salad mix, fresh cut flowers and bedding plants. The El Cortez Hotel and Casino offers approximately 1,200 free parking spaces and is among the Fremont East Entertainment District sponsors. For more details on the Las Vegas Farmers Market visit http://www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com. Free Marie Callender’s Strawberry Pie – August 8 The El Cortez is offering free Marie Callender’s strawberry pie to players on Saturday, August 8. The promotion allows Club Cortez members to enjoy free pie while they play slots and table games. The complimentary pie slices will be served from noon to 6 p.m. Party Pit Play blackjack with some of the most beautiful dealers downtown every Friday and Saturday night from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

The property is currently completing more than $25 million in improvements and renovations. For more information, please call 1-800-634-6703 or 702-385-5200, or visit http://http://www.elcortezhotelcasino.com/

Friday at Club Fortune Casino - KARAOKE

On Fridays, guests put their shower singing to the test by belting out their favorite tunes during classic karaoke. Rock out on Saturday nights with a different live band each week. Guests must be 21 years or older for all performances.

FRIDAY nights: Aug. 7 Classic Karaoke Come for the entertainment and stay for the weekly shot specials. Hit up any of the Club Fortune bars throughout August for shot specials that change weekly. August shot specials include: Week beginning Aug. 2: Youkon Jack $1.75 Southern Comfort $1.75 Wild Turkey $1.75 The casino is located at 725 Racetrack Road in Henderson , Nev.

For more information, please call (702) 566-5555 or visit http://www.ClubFortuneCasino.com.