Moon is the exclusive penthouse nightclub loaded with high-end finishes, VIP accommodations, premier entertainment and a spectacular view of the Las Vegas Strip. Moon occupies the top floor of the Palms’ Fantasy Tower, just above Nove Italiano, and is connected to the Playboy Club by glass and mirror-ensconced escalators. Upon entering Moon, guests automatically find themselves in a dramatic, surreal environment unlike any other in Las Vegas. The floor is covered with shimmering glass tiles that change color via a computerized lighting system as guests move about them, while a curtain of glass beads hang over the majestic floor-to-ceiling windows. The club’s main room features what is arguably the most spectacular architectural feature in Las Vegas—a massive retractable roof that when closed, serves as a large video screen, exhibiting giant images of the action on the dance floor. Comfortable booths line the perimeter of Moon’s main room. In the rear is the Satellite Bar featuring lounge-style furniture and electronic music, which accommodate guests seeking a sensual, laid-back experience.
Moon Nightclub is open Tuesdays and Thursday through Sunday from 11 p.m. – 4 a.m. For additional information, please visitwww.moonlasvegas.comor call 702.942.7000.
Wet Republic And SPYONVEGAS.COM Join Forces To Deliver Third Annual “HOT 100” Contest Series Beginning April 30
$100,000 in Total Cash Prizes to be Awarded to Top 20 Finalists
SpyOnVegas.com’s hottest contest of the year is back for another round at WET REPUBLIC – the ultra pool at MGM Grand. SpyOnVegas.com will scour the swarms of gorgeous women vying for a spot in the third annual “Hot 100” contest and crown the leaders of the pack with a sizzling, 12 week competition between the nation’s finest females. With cash prizes totaling $100,000, the 2010 “Hot 100” contest promises to be a fierce battle of the beauties. The competition will kick-off at WET REPUBLIC on Friday, April 30, and will continue to rock the hotspot every Friday from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. up until the finals on July 23. SpyOnVegas.com is catapulting the competition to the next level by doubling its previous prize pool of $50,000 and awarding $100,000 in total cash prizes to the top 20 “Hot 100” finalists.
The prize money will be distributed as follows:
1st place: $35,000
2nd place: $20,000
3rd place: $10,000
4th place: $6,000
5th place: $4,000
6th – 8th place: $2,500
9th – 10th place: $2,000
11th – 17th place: $1,500
18th – 20th place: $1,000
SpyOnVegas.com’s “Hot 100” competition has exploded into one of the most successful event series in Las Vegas , drawing thousands of attendees to events at WET REPUBLIC and generating over one million hits on SpyOnVegas.com. Numerous celebrities, athletes, actors and socialites have attended past “Hot 100” events and participated as judges. Well-known musical acts such as Asher Roth, Cisco and Shwayze, Naughty by Nature and LMFAO have also taken the stage and performed at a “Hot 100” event.
Women interested in participating in the “Hot 100” competition may register online at www.SpyOnVegas.com beginning on Monday, March 15. All “Hot 100” contestants are required to attend promotional events in order to qualify for the cash prizes. The finalists will be determined by votes from celebrity judges, event attendees and online voting at SpyOnVegas.com. The contestant that receives the most votes over the 12 week voting period will be crowned the “hottest female in Las Vegas ” at the “Hot 100” finale event at WET REPUBLIC on Friday, July 23.
WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand – Las Vegas ’ first ultra pool – is an alluring 53,000-square-foot venue comprised of large saltwater pools, intimate dipping pools, tricked-out Bungalows and Party Cabanas. The adult pool destination features a 2,500-square-foot open-air covered lounge serving as a place to mix, mingle, dance and dine. Unique culinary offerings, signature cocktails, premium bottle and pitcher service can be enjoyed in the lounge or ordered poolside. WET REPUBLIC offers a pull-up valet and dedicated parking lot.
Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cover and rental charges vary; local ladies receive complimentary entry. For reservations call 702.891.3715 and for general information call 702.891.3563 or visit www.mgmgrand.com/wetrepublic. Guests must be 21 years or older.
SpyOnVegas.com is the most successful nightlife and social networking website in the Western United States , boasting millions of unique visits per month , an online community of nearly 200,000 and blanket coverage of Las Vegas ’ entire nightlife world. Its Open Bar event , a traveling happy hour featuring a different venue and different liquor sponsor each night , recently celebrated its version 2.0 launch. For more information, visit www.SpyOnVegas.com.
With the Vegas weather heating up, RHUMBAR, the stylish drink spot with a Strip-view patio at The Mirage, has decided to bring in “The Cooler.” The refreshing cocktail is a revitalizing fusion of fresh grapefruit, orange, lime and a hint of mint that is guaranteed to cool down the house. The colorful cocktail is available at RHUMBAR for $12.
“The Cooler,” cleverly crafted by RHUMBAR’s expert mixologist Kristin Schaefer combines the freshest seasonal ingredients including slices of grapefruit, orange and lime, fresh-picked mint, orange flavored rum, a splash of Sprite and a dash of rock candy.
“I wanted to create a cocktail that would complement Vegas’ gorgeous spring weather – something refreshing and ideal to sip outside on our beautiful patio,” said Schaeffer. “The Cooler is energizing, uplifting and reminiscent of a cool breeze; the perfect cocktail for Vegas’ perfect patio weather.”
“The Cooler” recipe:
1Grapefruit wedge
1Lime wheel
1Orange wheel
10Mint leaves
¾Rock candy
1.5 ozBacardi O
Splash of Sprite
Muddle together the grapefruit, lime, orange, mint and rock candy in a zombie glass. Add rum and stir. Add a splash of Sprite and garnish with a mint sprig. To be enjoyed outside on RHUMBAR’s lush 3,000-square-foot patio, cigar optional.
RHUMBAR is a highly-stylized cocktail and cigar lounge with a cool Caribbean palate, known for its premium rum and exotic, handmade cocktails. The plush outdoor patio is reminiscent of a tropical retreat offering a picturesque location for guests to mingle, sip cocktails, and smoke cigars. Located near the main entrance of The Mirage, RHUMBAR is owned and operated by Drive This! Entertainment. The lounge and patio are open from 11 a.m. until midnight Sunday through Wednesday, and 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. For more information please contact RHUMBAR at 702-792-7615 or visit www.RhumbarLV.com or www.DriveThisEntertainment.com.
Touro UniversityNevada graduate travels to Washington, D.C. to lobby for additional funding for adolescent sudden cardiac arrest research
Touro University Nevada (TUN) graduate and assistant professor, Scott Lamprecht, DNP, RN, is traveling to Washington , D.C. to meet with Senator Harry Reid and other legislators for additional funding through the American Heart Association for adolescent sudden cardiac arrest research.
Dr. Lamprecht was one of the first students to graduate from TUN’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program and is an Assistant Professor at the university’s School of Nursing . During his doctoral program work, he compiled evidence and developed a screening tool to recognize the potential risk of sudden cardiac arrest in adolescent athletes. Pilot screenings showed the tool had positive predictive value in identifying potentially life-threatening outcomes if left untreated.
“We are very proud of what Dr. Lamprecht has accomplished with his research,” said Senior Provost & CEO, Michael Harter, Ph.D. “It has already made an impact on lives in Southern Nevada by helping to identify 29 adolescents at risk for sudden cardiac arrest.”
With additional funding, research about adolescent sudden cardiac arrest can be expanded.Additional research can be used to educate health care providers to screen for risk of sudden cardiac death in adolescents during sports physicals.
About the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
The DNP program at TUN is designed to prepare professional nurses for the highest level of leadership in specialized nursing practice. This program is for licensed registered nurses with a master’s degree and either the bachelors of science or masters must be in nursing. Students complete required core courses and a flexible practice component that tailors the program towards advanced nursing practice with specialties in the areas of administration, informatics, healthcare policy or clinical care.
About Touro UniversityNevada
Touro University Nevada (TUN) is a private, non-profit institution that was established to help address critical needs in health care and education and as a resource for community service in the state of Nevada . TUN opened its doors in 2004 with 78 medical students. Today, its home to more than 1,500 students, in a wide variety of degree programs in osteopathic medicine, physician assistant studies, education, nursing, occupational therapy and physical therapy. The university’s Henderson campus includes a full-service patient health clinic and multi-disciplinary Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities. For more information on TUN, please visit www.tun.touro.edu or call 702- 777-8687.
About TouroCollege
Touro is a system of Jewish-sponsored non-profit institutions of higher and professional education. TouroCollege was established in 1971 primarily to enrich the Jewish heritage, and to serve the larger American community. Approximately 17,500 students are currently enrolled in its various schools and divisions. TouroCollege has branch campuses, locations and instructional sites in the New York area, as well as branch campuses and programs in Berlin , Paris , Jerusalem , Moscow , and Florida . Touro UniversityCalifornia and its Nevada branch campus, as well as Touro College Los Angeles, are separately accredited institutions governed in common by the same Board of Trustees as TouroCollege . For further information on TouroCollege , please visit www.touro.edu/media.
Cocktails and Dreams: Nightclub and Bar Convention 25th Anniversary Opening Party
Monday, March 08, 2010
It’s convention week again, and Haze is hosting the ultimate industry kick-off party. Open to the public at 11 p.m., the best and brightest industry players from around the world will be celebrating 25 years of the Nightclub and Bar Convention in style, as DJ Scene presents a very special mash up of club music from the past 25 fantastic years. Be in the know, and get into Haze!
Last night, DJ Skribble began his weekly residency at Studio 54 inside of the MGM Grand with his production Freak Show.All of the freaks came out to celebrate with Skribble as he took the stage and began mixing top 40, hip hop and rock electro mixes.The freak show performance consisted of people swallowing swords, eating broken shards of glass and lifting weights from their eye sockets.The legendary turntablist brought a high energy performance to the club and gave partygoers a night of spectacular music.The iconic mix master has finally settled into his new home on The Strip as he sets to deliver a non-stop party and over-the-top entertainment every single week.It’s no question that DJ Skribble will heat up the dance floor every week as he spins energetic tracks that will transform the club into a modern day circus freak show.
Photos courtesy of Isaac Brekken with Getty/ Wire Image.
Saturday Actor Rob Schneider enjoyed a few drinks in the lounge at Strip House at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas. While there, he mingled with patrons and took photos with a few fans.
Jerry Tarkanian dined at N9NE Steakhouse inside Palms Casino ResortSaturday night (3.6.10). The former college basketball coach sat in the main dining room with a group of 10. Tarkanian enjoyed the sautéed Dover Sole for dinner with coffee and Fiji water. The table shared the steakhouse’s signature S’mores and cupcakes topped with sprinkles for dessert. Executive Chef Barry S. Dakake came to say hello to Tarkanian.
Actor Seth Green headed to Vegas on Saturday for a vacation with 16 friends, which included fellow Rat Race actor Breckin Meyer. The recently engaged Green had lots to celebrate this trip, including the return of his hit Cartoon Network series, Robot Chicken, and his 36th birthday. Though the Austin Powers star’s actual birthday was on February 8th, Green’s filming obligations kept delaying his birthday festivities. The group started their evening with dinner at Society Café Encore, where Green began with a Caesar Salad and then ate Filet Mignon for his main course. Shortly before Midnight, the group headed over to Blush Boutique Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas. While sitting on a dance floor table drinking Grey Goose vodka and Patron tequila, Green was surprised by the nightclub when he was presented with a Robot Chicken birthday cake made by Gimme Some Sugar Bakery. The group continued to party until 2 a.m.
Photos by Al Powers
Newly crowned “Las Vegas Colorist of the Decade” Michael Boychuck ’s COLOR salon at CaesarsPalace is one of only six salons in the United Statesselected as the “most beautiful salons in the country” in EsteticaDesign’s highly respected “Whitebook.”
“It’s truly an honor to have COLOR recognized by such an esteemed publication,” said Boychuck. “Our world-renowned designer Faye Resnick, my incredible staff and the remarkable team at CaesarsPalace have made COLOR one of the finest salons in the country.”
“It has been a pleasure to work with COLOR salon and Michael Boychuck to create such a spectacular space inside CaesarsPalace ,” added Gary Selesner , president of CaesarsPalace . “COLOR has become a luxurious retreat for our discerning guests from around the world, offering top-of-the-line services in an exquisite environment.”
EsteticaDesign’s second edition of the “Whitebook” features the top salons and spas across the world and showcases the best of the best in each country. In the United States , only six salons total were selected for the “Whitebook,” with Boychuck’s COLOR salon as the only salon located in Las Vegas . Other salons featured included: Asha Salon Spa in Lombard , Ill. , Cristiano Cora Studio in New York , N.Y. , Gene Juarez in Seattle , Wash. , Mizu in Boston , Mass. and St. Germain by Molecule in WashingtonDC .
Boychuck, who previously ran salons at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino and The Venetian, currently has three Las Vegas salons: COLOR by Michael Boychuck at Caesars Palace, AMP salon at the Palms and PRIMP at Palms Place. Boychuck is also widely recognized for his work with Paris Hilton, a client for more than 15 years, who recently stated, “(Boychuck) is the best colorist in the world! I love how he makes my hair look.”
George Maloof partnered with Boychuck to open AMP salon at the Palms in 2001. AMP is known for its laid back style and is popular among the city’s most stylish locals. COLOR opened in late 2007 at CaesarsPalace and is Boychuck’s largest salon. Its luxurious design by Faye Resnick provides guests with style, in style. His newest salon, PRIMP, opened in May 2008. The minimalistic salon is an oasis for guests and residents alike at the lush Palms Place .. Recently, Boychuck was named one of the “Top 50 Hairstylists” in the book by Rick Morton and COLOR was named “Top Las Vegas Salon” by the Las Vegas Nightlife Network.
Star of Peepshow, Holly Madison, checked out the girly show competition this Wednesday. Holly and a group of five friends attended showgirl extravaganza Donn Arden's Jubilee at Bally's Las Vegas. Before heading into the show Holly was greeted by showgirl Kristina and the two posed for pictures.
For information on the show visit:
www.harrahs.com
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