The M Resort Kicks it off for Labor Day!

For More information go to: http://www.themresort.com/

And at the Palms this week!

DJ Samantha Ronson dined at N9NE Steakhouse inside Palms Casino Resort Tuesday night (9.1.09). Wearing a sweatshirt, jeans and tennis shoes, she arrived with one guest and sat in the main dining room. Ronson started with the potato leek soup and enjoyed the lamb chops with creamed corn for her main course.

At Rain Nightclub, the official STREET at MAGIC Party took place and featured the world famous mix of DJ Jazz Jeff. Others in attendance included: professional skateboarder Jake Brown; rapper Paul Slayton (known as Paul Wall); Tech N9ne rapper Aaron Dontez; turntablist Michael Schwartz (known as Mix Master Mike); producer and DJ Christopher Martin (known as DJ Premier); hip-hop producer and emcee Alan Maman (known as the Alchemist); and rapper Shaquan Lewis (known as Skillz). Many of the celebrity guests gathered at the VIP table on stage near the DJ booth, sipping on a variety of drinks such as Ketel One and FIJI Water. Around midnight, DJ Jazzy Jeff took the stage to perform. Others that spun on the turntables were Mix Master Mike and Skillz.

Rapper Carl Mitchell, better known by his stage name Twista, partied at Moon Nightclub with a group of eight. Wearing a Gucci jacket with a matching hat, Twista treated the crowd by performing a handful of his hit songs.

Photo of Twista attached, please credit Shane O’Neal.

What Celebrities are doing Kenny Chesney!

Country superstar Kenny Chesney performed a 30 minute private concert at the pool at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The singer was promoting the launch of his new clothing line Blue Chair Bay.

Photos credit: Cody Boor / Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Have you Heard about Pilots N Paws?? Coming up!

Goal: 5,000 pets saved by GA

By Sarah Brown

Lenny—a small, black Pekingese mix dog—arrived at Murray County Shelter in Chatsworth, Ga., with matted fur and signs of neglect. He had fleas, ticks, and heartworms, and after a few days at the shelter, he was slated to be on the “kill list.” But Lenny was saved from the list when a pilot brought him to a rescue group that nursed him back to health and found him a home in Hamburg, N.Y.

“He is just perfect for our family, and is so sweet and loving,” said Sherry Phillips, who adopted Lenny after a flight coordinated on the Pilots N Paws Web site gave him a second chance.

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Animal shelters in “high kill” areas such as Lenny’s home state of Georgia and other parts of the South deal with too many stray animals to house or find homes for them all and euthanize many unclaimed or abandoned pets. Pilots N Paws connects animal shelters and pet rescue groups with volunteer pilots who take animals to facilities in areas where their chances of adoption are high. This September, the site has set a goal of saving 5,000 animals in a week using general aviation.

Pilots N Paws 5000 will take place Sept. 12 through 20 and is designed to raise awareness of the need to transport animals to areas with homes available—and the vital role of GA in accomplishing that goal.

Co-founders Debi Boies and Jon Wehrenberg created Pilots N Paws 18 months ago after Wehrenberg flew a rescued Doberman from Florida to South Carolina so that Boies could adopt it. Boies, who is not a pilot, explained the long and arduous journey of ground transportation, and Wehrenberg asked if there was a need for pilots to take animals to different parts of the country. Now, more than 600 pilots have helped rescue animals with flights coordinated on the Pilots N Paws message board.

Peanut was taken to a shelter to be put down after he broke his leg in a fall from a second-story window. He was rescued and transported in a Pilots N Paws flight.

“They go above and beyond whatever’s called for—it’s not just flying,” Boies said. She said some pilots have even temporarily fostered dogs or driven the animals when the flight had to be delayed or canceled because of bad weather. “It touches me every time I think about it.”

Boies said areas with ineffective spay and neuter programs and pet ownership responsibility laws have animal overpopulation problems, but other areas have shelters with adoption waiting lists. General aviation can transport pets to areas with adoptive families more quickly than ground transportation, and without exposing the animals to as many strangers. Onerous security requirements and crippling fees threaten this successful way to transport animals, the Pilots N Paws Web site states.

“Let’s face it—if you’re not a pilot and don’t know someone who is, you don’t know what general aviation does for this country,” Boies said.

She said shelters and pet rescue groups have already posted requests for the Pilots N Paws 5000 event, many of which are still looking for pilots to connect the sending and receiving facilities. Journeys of 300 miles or less can usually be done in one flight, while longer distances can be covered in two legs, with pilots coordinating their flights to cover the whole distance. While most of the animals transported are dogs or cats, other passengers have included bunnies, a boa constrictor, and even a potbelly pig.

Pilots can find out more about volunteering for Pilots N Paws and about flights needed in their area on the Pilots N Paws Web site. www.aopa.org

Fall into Spa with some new RELAXATION - Chillax at the NY-NY Spa

Fall Seasonal Specials

Enjoy Radiant Relaxation at The Spa and receive a FREE Apple Cinnamon 2oz. body spray.

Apple Cinnamon Massage 25 minutes: $65, 50 minutes: $110, 75 minutes: $160 Indulge in your own customized massage with combined elements of Swedish relaxation & therapeutic deep tissue massage. The relaxing scent of Apple Cinnamon will accentuate the treatment.

Apple Cinnamon Body Polish 50 minutes: $110 Enjoy a full body exfoliation with our Apple Cinnamon scrub designed to leave your skin soft and smooth, followed by an application of Apple Cinnamon lotion for a refreshed, hydrated feeling.

Apple Cinnamon Pedicure 50 minutes: $75 Enjoy all the classic elements of a pedicure paired with an Apple Cinnamon foot and leg exfoliation, followed by a massage using our Apple Cinnamon lotion.

Apple Cinnamon Soak & Glow 50 minutes: $85 Relax in a luxurious Apple Cinnamon scented bath while experiencing a mini facial. Your skin will be ready to glow!

To take advantage of these Spa Specials, please call 702-740-6955.

Locals receive 25% off all spa services and a FREE gift.

www.nynyhotelcasino.com/amenities/amenities_spa_locals.aspx Disclaimer: Spa Services subject to availability. Must present Nevada ID at time of service to qualify for offer. Excludes Winterberry Specials and any other promotional rate. Must be 18 years of age.

DJ AM Laid to rest today..

Just received a tweet from Ryan Seacrest - DJ AM to be laid to rest at 3pm today at Hillside Memorial Park in West Hollywood.

BAM! Lagasse's Stadium at the Palazzo!

Experience the Ultimate Tailgate at

“LAGASSE’S STADIUM^SM” inside The Palazzo

Bar, Book & BAM!

WHAT: Uber fan Emeril Lagasse has lowered the lights and turned up the heat at Lagasse’s Stadium – a ground-breaking new place to dine, watch and play at The Palazzo. Sports fans will be in the center of the action at the ultimate sports bar and sportsbook with over 100 HD TVs, stadium sofa seating, patio dining, luxury boxes and sports betting stations in this new state-of-the-art venue.

Experience Tailgating…Lagasse-style, Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. with $5 appetizers and $15 buckets of beer. Offer valid 30 minutes before pro-football game until September 30, 2009.

Locals can suit up for the tailgate action and enjoy 25% off Chef Emeril’s world-famous cuisine, Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Offer valid 30 minutes before pro-football game until October 31, 2009

For additional information please contact 702.607.2665 or palazzolasvegas.com/stadium.

New Roars from the Lion King!

NEW PERFORMANCE TIMES FOR THE LION KING

Effective September 8

T HE LION KING will be performed Monday through Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Mandalay Bay are available for $53, $86 and $113.50. VIP packages, which include premium seating, a souvenir program and a VIP show merchandise item, are available for $168.50.

Taxes are included in all prices. Tickets can be purchased at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations; through the box office at (702) 632-7580 or Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000; and online via www.lionkinglasvegas.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Reservations for groups of 15 or more can be purchased through (877) 632-7505 or LionKingSales@mandalaybay.com.

Yin Yang Twins to Host at ROK VEGAS!

YIN YANG TWINS TO HOST THE SHOW WEDNESDAYS AT ROK VEGAS™ NIGHTCLUB WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Atlanta-based rap duo Yin Yang Twins will perform some of the hottest hip hop tracks including “Whistle While You Twurk,” “Salt Shaker” and “What’s Happnin’” to a fervent crowd at ROK’s THE SHOW WEDNESDAYS. After debuting in 2000, the crunk rap duo collaborated with Lil Jon on his single “Get Low.” In 2004 and 2005, Ying Yang Twins became more popular with party singles like “Shake” and “Badd"

New York-New York Hotel & Casino

3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Performance scheduled for 1 a.m.

Must be 21 years or older. For table reservations or more information, please visit www.rokvegasnightclub.com, www.nynyhotelcasino.com, www.myspace.com/rok_vegas or call (702) 740-6ROK(6765).

Chad Michael Murray and Penn & Teller!

"One Tree Hill" heartthrob Chad Michael Murray paid a visit to the Penn & Teller show at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

Chad told the guys that every Christmas he gives the entire "One Tree Hill" cast and crew the new season of their Showtime series, "Penn & Teller: BS!", on DVD. Photo courtesy Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Sin City Saint (Bernard) Rescue Needs your Help!! Lola Belle says PLEASE!

The Sin City Saint Rescue needs your help. This small rescue is being overwhelmed due to the foreclosure crisis in our city. More Saints need foster homes; costs associated with these dogs have skyrocketed and this small rescue is in trouble. PLEASE call Oli Lewis at 896-1049 if you can make a donation, provide some food or foster one of these gentle giants!

The "Magic" Begins at Tao with Benjii Madden and The Veronicas!

Monday night the fashion world converged on TAO Las Vegas for MAGIC’s Official Kick-Off Party. Benji Madden arrived at 11:30 PM and took over the DJ booth to the welcome cheers of guests on the dance floor.

Sisters Jessica and Lisa of the Australian electro-pop group The Veronicas were in the crowd to see their friend Madden, dining at TAO on vegetarian fare before heading up to the nightclub. The duo even climbed into the DJ booth to dance behind Madden for a bit before returning to a nearby VIP table by where 15 of Madden’s friends held court while their friend was spinning at the club.

Photo credit: Al Powers