New items added to FIRST Food & Bar! Froot Loop Creme Brulee anyone?

 FIRST Food & Bar debuts new dishes perfect for summer

You ask, Sammy D. delivers- summer menus feature new dishes including the addition of tasty, heart healthy options

FIRST Food & Bar - The high energy of the city is wrapped up in amazing eats and drinks in this hip restaurant and bar that allows guests to keep an eye on all the action with amazing views of The Strip - inviting to locals and tourists alike.

Chef Sam DeMarco keeps foodies and those in-the-know coming back week after week with his seasonal, creative takes on classic dishes.

The following items are just some of the new items offered at FIRST.

  

•     Warm Goat Cheese "Souffle" (Lunch, Dinner) – Pistachio crusted, cherries, white balsamic, Asian pear. ($13.33)

•     Isle of Capri Seafood Salad (Lunch, Dinner) – Lobster, shrimp. calamari, squid, scallops, limoncello vinaigrette, chilled & tossed. ($20)

•     Sliced Charred Tuna (Dinner) – Asian slaw, mango, creamy tofu, miso vinaigrette, sesame seeds. ($18/$32)

•     Phee Pha Pho Duck Noodle Soup (Dinner) – Breast, leg, foie, traditional garnish. ($28)

•     Sammy D's Combos (Lunch) – Series of lunch combs including the Summer Sizzler (Gazpacho & Shrimp Poppers, corn salsa, $21), Lone Star (Get Down Watermelon Salad & BBQ Pork Eggroll, $21) and American Eats (Tomato Bisque & 4-Cheese Grilled Cheese, $18), among other combos.

•     Sammy D's Daily Deep Double Decker (Lunch) – A daily special featuring a different double decker burger Monday through Saturday from a My Own Private Iowa on Monday to Sam's Office on Thursday. ($15.55)

•     Wide Load Oversized Lemon Poppy Flapjacks (Brunch) – Honey marscapone, white balsamic glaze, strawberries. It's getting pretty famous, so please don't ask for autographs. ($19)

•     Cinnamon Bun French Toast (Brunch) – Tableside flambe bananas foster, anglaise. ($17)

•     Have Your Cake & Drink It Too (Dessert) – Red velvet, cream cheese frosting, sexy liqueur shots. Order it and the photobooth is free! Good enough for two. ($30)

•     Froot Loop Creme Brulee (Dessert) – Lemongrass infused, Toucan Sam inspired. ($10)

•     Chocolate Panna Cotta (Dessert) – Espresso whipped cream. ($10)

  Lunch served daily from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Dinner served daily beginning at 5 p.m. until the wee hours of the morning

Sunday brunch served from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Happy Hour Daily 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. and midnight – 2 a.m. featuring 2-for-1 Patron and Stoli drinks and draft beers.

Inside The Shoppes at the Palazzo

3327 Las Vegas Blvd. South #2812

Second floor; access next to Barneys New York

Additional entrance from the Las Vegas Strip

Along Came A DJ Spider at Tryst...tonight..Vegas!

Carnival of Wonders coming to The Orleans! Captivating Magic and Comedy!

 Carnival of Wonders has been captivating audiences with its fun and sophisticated stage show of sense-confounding illusion. Now duo, Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh-Kalin, along with comedian Jeff Hobson are bringing their unique show to Las Vegas.

Named Magician of the Year by The Academy of Magical Arts, Kalin and Jinger have been astonishing audiences around the world since the ‘90s with their ever changing productions. Due to their success they have made multiple television appearances including NBC’s “World’s Greatest Magic” and FOX’s “World Magic Awards” where they received the award for Best Magic Show.

In 2001, Kalin and Jinger made history in the magic realm presenting the largest stage illusion act in the world by having an American Airlines jumbo jet disappear from the Reno Hilton. This breathtaking illusion was performed nightly in their show for more than two years and was witnessed by nearly half-a-million people.

Kalin and Jinger opened a 200-seat theater at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno in 2004 to house all their acts, but continue to take the shows on the road, currently with Carnival of Wonders, bringing back the dark fun of traveling carnivals. During their brief Las Vegas appearance they will be opening at the industry only ‘Magic Live’ convention on August 17th before heading to The Orleans for a two night, public performance August 20th - 21st.

Tickets are available for $19.95 plus tax and applicable fees. Show time starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased through The Orleans Box Office by calling 702-365-7075 or by visiting www.orleanscasino.com

About Carnival of Wonders

Carnival of Wonders packs all the fun of a traveling carnival into an evening of entertainment, hinting at dark mysteries and deeper wonders that surround us in our everyday lives. Working with Jeff Hobson, these performances were more than critical success, they were experiments in magic that allowed Kalin and Jinger to explore different presentation and utilize their combined skills. It is a surprising vision for a magic show, incorporating dance and character to create and emotional bond with the audience. For more information visitwww.bestmagicshow.com

About Magic Live

Magic Live -“Celebrating 20 Years of Magic” is holding their fourth annual magic convention inviting magicians all over the world to Las Vegas, Nevada to participate in a showcase of the most current acts in the industry.  This four day event boasts some of the biggest headliners in magic along with up and coming acts for this industry only event. For more information visit www.magicmagazine.com

Clash Fridays at Rain Nightclub brings you Clinton Sparks!

Skam Fridays at TAO Beach...Sky Nellor, DJ Skratchy and DJ Ob-One!

More First Friday! Artist Block Party & Car Show!

 First Friday South - ARTIST Block Party & CAR SHOW - Debut Event

FIRST FRIDAY SOUTH

August 5, 2011 Free Event

Art - Artists - Food - Music - Beer - Classic Cars

 theatre7 artists:

Darryl Martin

Lynne Jordan

Kelly Haugh

Martin will be performing a live painting throughout the event!

Las Vegas Is Talking will broadcast from the event!

222 Imperial, just around the corner, has a show called Ice Cream Pop that will feature 25 Las Vegas artists. Fat Daddys Ice Cream Truck will be parked just outside.

In addition, the studios Cob4lt Blu3, Graficandus and Photo Bang Bang!, all in the Frist Friday South block, will be open.

Aside from the art on display, the Thai BBQ Restaurant will remain open to serve up fabulous fresh food, and Snick's Place will serve alcohol.

Neon Venus will provide live music from Lums and Leafs, Solid Suns, Firewise, James, Chase Freedom, Neon Envy, Russell Crouch, What Knotts and the venue's house titled band.

FREE VENDING SPACE to any Nevada Artist who has been displaced due to the negative press release stating: First Friday Closure August/September!

First Friday South is located on 3rd Street in the Downtown Arts District 1406 South 3rd Street - Near the 'Welcome to Downtown Las Vegas' Sign.

"I have been working diligently since the closure announcement with the City of Las Vegas, National Barricade Company and neighboring First Friday South businesses to ensure that First Friday will go on. First Friday is so important for our city and for our artists. I will continue to do everything in my power to make sure it survives, including offering up my own time and money to barricade the street." - Derek Stonebarger

 

http://firstfridaysouth.co​m/

http://www.facebook.com/fi​rstfridaysouth

Beach Party at Gypsy Den! First Friday lives on..Downtown Las Vegas!

▲▲▲FIRST FRIDAY AT THE GYPSY DEN▲▲▲

Today at 6:00pm - Tomorrow at 12:30am

           

Gypsy Den

213 E. Colorado Ave.

Las Vegas, NV

           

Cowboy and Indian from Austin, The Objex, Tarah Grace & The Magnetics, Pet Tigers, Lipstick Killas, DJ REX DART, LOVE GRUB , Engine 1 Pizza, PIRATE BAAAAR, Fat Tire Wagon, and lots of surprises TBA...

Rock 'n Roll Wine Tasting tonight at Hostile Grape!

 Rock 'n Roll Wine Tasting Room & Sound Bar feat. Most Thieves

Hostile Grape at M Resort

12300 Las Vegas Blvd. S

Henderson, Nevada

           

No Cover! Doors at 5PM , Must be 21+

Comp Wine Tasting 6-8PM

Most Thieves live at 8 & 10PM

Held weekly, starting at 5 pm, the Rock ‘n Roll Wine Tasting Room & Sound Bar will combine elements of a traditional wine country tasting with Rock ‘n Roll Wine’s signature brand of musically-themed wine pairings, first class live entertainment, and personable customer service.

August 5 Featured Winery - Rock 'n Roll Wine

Pouring complimentary sample tastes from 6-8 PM

- Rhapsody White Blend

- The Grotto Red Blend

August 5 Featured Artist: most Thieves performing live at 8 &10 PM

Recently named “Best Breakout Band” by Vegas Seven, Most Thieves is an indie rock quintet that has been described as a cross between Arcade Fire and U2. They are self described as “addicted to melody” and Seven says “they know their way around an anthemic pop tune”. What else would you expect from a band comprised of the Killers guitar and drum techs?

If you want to buy a bottle and sit down - every wine bottle will be 1/3 off bottle price. Non-wine drinkers can ALWAYS enjoy $5 premium cocktails, $3 import and domestic beers ($3 Stella...really?).

The Utah Shakespeare Festival celebrates 50 years!!

We Know You Love the Festival  So Don’t Let Your Friends Miss the Experience!

Help us spread the word about the spectacular 50th Anniversary Season of the Utah Shakespeare Festival.

Please forward this info to your friends and family, and let them know what you like about the Festival. The summer is only half over, and there are still seats available for all six plays: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Richard III, Romeo and Juliet, The Music Man, The Glass Menagerie, and Noises Off!.

Your friends will appreciate the invitation, and you will help us spread the word about the Festival Experience!

Thanks for your help. 

www.bard.org

Baby Expo this week-end at Southpoint!

98.5 KLUC, Mix 94.1 & 1140 KYDZ Present Baby Expo

South Point Event Center | Saturday August 6th

Baby Expo presented by CBS RADIO Las Vegas , 98.5 KLUC, Mix 94.1, and 1140AM KYDZ Radio is back for its 15th annual show, Saturday, August 6th from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the South Point Event Center .  Baby Expo invites all expectant moms and dads-to-be and new families to join in this fun filled day with all things geared towards baby and kids - from cribs to college.  Admission to the event is free and open to the public.

The event will feature demonstrations from Gymboree, balloon artists, face painting, and our “Diaper Derby” contest hosted by Chet Buchanan from 98.5 KLUC’s Chet Buchanan and The Morning Zoo. There will be three heats of the “Diaper Derby” contest for crawlers ages 6-12 months. Winners of the contest will receive ribbons & prizes for each race.

There will also be chances for families to enter to win great gifts courtesy of USA Baby/Child Space, including a 3-piece nursery set – retail value $2,200, a Quinny stroller, retail value $599.99, diapers for a year from Happi Bunz plus much more. First 500 Parents into the event receive a Bun In The Oven from Bon Breads, a ticket to Harvest Festival. Plus stop by 98.5 KLUC booth for a Photo Frame and at Mix 94.1’s booth for  Manicure Set.

Meet Curious George and Super Why Kids from Vegas PBS, Woodsy The Owl and Smokey The Bear from Lied Discovery Museum .

Your favorite radio personalities such as Chet Buchanan and The Morning Zoo, Yung Jon Que, JB, and Moug from 98.5 KLUC, Mix 94.1’s JC from Mark & Mercedes in the Morning, and Robbie Q and Jillie of 1140AM KYDZ Radio will be broadcasting on-site, and hosting events throughout the day.

 

For more information on Baby Expo visit www.mix941.fm, www.kluc.com and www.kydzradio.com

New Vista Customer Appreciation Day!

New Vista is a local charity that supports adults & children with intellectual challenges in Las Vegas. New Vista provides a wide array of services that includes housing, life skills training, group respite, job development and in-home services.

New Vista has been providing services to individuals & their families since 1986.

For more information on New Vista log on to www.NewVistaNV.org

The Queens of Tart now at Big Al's Comedy Club!

 Big Al’s Comedy Club at The Orleans Hotel and Casino presents the hilarious all-female comedy trio, The Queens of Tart, August 4-28.

The host of The Queens of Tart, Anna Lane, is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area.  She began entertaining at the tender age of six, telling jokes to her stuffed animals. She now performs in comedy clubs throughout the U.S. and has appeared on television and in several films.

Jody Ferdig is no stranger to comedy, working her way through the Houston outlaw comedy circuit before tackling Hollywood. This bawdy redhead has opened up for numerous comedy legends, including Rodney Dangerfield, Dave Chappelle, Ron White, George Lopez, Margaret Cho, Mitch Hedberg, and Ralphie May. She co-starred in the award-winning documentary “Red, White and B****” about life as a female comic, performed on SITV’s “Funny is Funny,” and has been featured on “My Life on the D-List” with Kathy Griffin.

Lang Parker moved to Los Angeles from Wisconsin to pursue a career telling jokes about her dysfunctional upbringing on a Muskegon dairy farm. Lang came to national attention on the Emmy-nominated NBC show “Last Comic Standing,” where she impressed judge Buddy Hackett with her tomboy persona and comedic timing. Lang has appeared in more than two dozen national commercials and was crowned California’s Funniest Female in 2008.

Big Al’s Comedy Club headliner show times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., and Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Every Sunday from 9 to 11:30 p.m. is open mic night, with no cover charge.

Tickets are on sale now and are priced at $39.95 and $49.95, plus tax and convenience fees. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.7075, or by visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

About The Orleans Hotel and Casino

Located at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., The Orleans includes more than a dozen restaurants, an 18-screen movie theater, 70-lane bowling center, 827-seat showroom featuring theater-style seating, and a 9,500-seat Orleans Arena. The property has a 135,000-square foot casino with 60 table games including Blackjack-21, Roulette, Baccarat, Craps and Pai Gow. Guests will also find more than 2,800 slot and video poker machines. Additionally, The Orleans includes a bingo parlor, keno lounge and race and sports book. More information on The Orleans Hotel and Casino can be found at www.orleanscasino.com. The Orleans Hotel and Casino is a property of Boyd Gaming.  Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 16 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Louisiana. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.