Sunday Night at TAO..who and what??

Sunday night saw the return of Erick Morillo to TAO, who played a 10 hour set in honor of his 10th show at TAO Las Vegas.  The superstar DJ kept club goers partying until the sun came up and drew notable names from the DJ world including Sebastian Ingrosso, Kaskade, Pete Tong, Redfoo and Chuckie. Dirty South and Afrojack were also on hand and even jumped into the booth with Morillo at one point.  R&B artist Maxwell was spotted in the crowd as well and Paris and Nicky Hilton came by at 4 am after hitting Marquee.

DJ Vice held court at LAVO for Vice Sundays, where Redfoo was spotted Party Rocking.

At Marquee, Paris and Nicky Hilton returned to check out Dirty South’s set.  The sisters were joined by a group of friends and took in the music from a VIP table on the dance floor.  Also spotted was DJ Afrojack, who made a late night stop at the club.

Muggs from Cypress Hill was in the Boom Box Room supporting his friend DJ Honky Kong.

Earlier in the day DJ Chuckie and Fat Boy Slim took over Marquee Dayclub, spinning from a special DJ booth set up in the middle of the pool while Robbie Rivera entertained crowds at TAO Beach for Beatport Sunday.

Photo credit: Al Powers/Powers Imagery

R&B Star Ginuwine at LAX...performs and ladies love him!

Sunday, September 4, R&B star Ginuwine performed at LAX Nightclub in Luxor Hotel and Casino. The singer arrived to the nightclub just before 1 a.m. with friends and was greeted by his fans as he took time to pose for photos with them. Around 1:30 a.m. he kicked-off the night by singing several songs including his hit single “Pony” and off his most recent album Elgin, “Heaven”. The smooth-singing artist drove the ladies wild as he serenated them closing out Labor Day Weekend to a crowd-pleasing performance. After his 20-minute set Ginuwine joined his entourage in their exclusive VIP booth next to the DJ booth and partied into the early hours of the morning.

Images by Scott Berry.

Burlesque Queen celebrates Birthday in Vegas..surrounded by beauties!

Kitten DeVille

Angie Pontani

Dixie & Tempest

It was a birthday celebration fit for the reigning queen of burlesque, Dixie Evans, when some of the best performers from past and present gathered for a glamorous gala to commemorate the living legend’s 85th birthday on Saturday, September 3 at the newly-renovated Royal Resort www.royalhotelvegas.com.  Dubbed the “Marilyn Monroe of Burlesque” by Harold Minsky, no one has inspired generations of performers and done more to preserve the history and art of burlesque than Evans.

Produced by Frederic Apcar Productions, the “Dixie Evans Birthday Bash” featured an all-star line-up to honor the icon including Mistress of Ceremonies Kitten on the Keys and such starlets of shimmy as Las Vegas’ troupe Cabernet Dance, Kitten DeVille, Kalani Kokonuts, Renea’ LeRoux, Angie Pontani, Rita Star, and Vi Vacious; along with legends Miss Nude Universe 1975 Tiffany Carter, Shannon Doah, two-time Miss Nude Universe and Russ Meyer vixen Kitten Natividad and “Queen of the Fire Tassels,” Satan’s Angel, who last graced the Royal’s stage in 1975.  During the show, Evans sipped champagne and shared her star table with friend Tempest Storm. The intimate cabaret revue was followed by a champagne toast and cupcakes provided by Sloppi Jo’s Roving Eatery at a private party poolside with performances by local lovelies Cha Cha Velour who popped out of a big cake, burlesque contortionist Miss Charlamay, Miss Karla Joy and Absinthe’s Melody Sweets. The “Shimmering Chanteuse” closed the night with a rousing rendition of “Slice of Heaven” before joining others in the pool.

“They say big girls don’t cry, but I sure cried,” said Evans. “I’m overwhelmed with gratitude to all of my girls and everyone with Frederic Apcar Productions for making this amazing party possible.”

At 85 years young with no signs of stopping, Evans is already planning for a Christmas Spectacular in Las Vegas this December. For more information and all of the latest news, please visit www.dixiesburlesque.com.

Photo credit Denise Truscello / WireImage/Getty

Dreamy smooth singer Ben Harper at The Cosmpolitan!

Ben Harper Performed at The Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Ben Harper made his debut in 1994 with Welcome to the Cruel World, which was subsequently certified Gold. In 2005, he received GRAMMY awards for “Best Pop Instrumental Performance” for his single “11^th Commandment” and for “Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album” for There Will Be A Light, featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama. His three most recent studio albums – Both Sides of the Gun (2006), Lifeline (2007)
and White Lies for Dark Times (2009) – debuted in the Top 10 of The Billboard 200. Harper formed Fistful of Mercy with Dhani Harrison and Joseph Arthur and the trio released the album As I Call You Down in 2010.

On May 17, Virgin Records will release Give Till It’s Gone, Ben Harper’s 10th studio album. The songs on Give Till It’s Gone are nothing less than a revelation, expressing one man's struggle, confusion, and, ultimately, redemption. Harper has never been afraid
to dig deep into his emotions for his songs, but there's a sense of maturity and experience on Give Till It's Gone that adds new weight to his efforts.

This exciting live entertainment experience is just the latest entertainment offering from The Cosmopolitan.  Throughout the year, The Boulevard Pool will set the stage for Las Vegas’ most unique live concerts. Perched high above The Las Vegas Strip, The Boulevard Pool is a multilevel pool experience by day and an intimate outdoor concert
venue with unobstructed sightlines of both the stage and The Strip by night.

Images Credit: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ erikkabik.com

Estelle Performs at Chateau Vegas..electrifies!!

The energy level was through the roof last night at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens www.chateaunightclublv.com at Paris Las Vegas as Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter, Estelle, put on a show that the holiday weekend partygoers won’t soon forget.

The sensational R&B artist, dressed in Nicole Miller shorts, a Claudia top and Charlotte Olympia shoes, looked stunning as she walked and flashed her gorgeous smile on the evening’s red carpet.

Once inside, Estelle turned the lavish nightclub’s VIP area into her own personal catwalk. Performing her hits “American Boy,” “One Love,” and a cover of Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love,” her energizing choruses could be felt through the walls and ignited the already lively crowd into a giant dance party.

Hill Harper from CSI: New York made a special appearance and enjoyed Estelle’s performance from the VIP area.

Chateau Nightclub & Gardens features three separate nightlife experiences including a high-energy nightclub, magnificent Strip-side terrace and the blossoming Chateau Gardens. Chateau Nightclub & Gardens is located at Paris Las Vegas, directly above Sugar Factory American Brasserie. For more information become friends with Chateau Nightclub & Gardens on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chateaulv www.facebook.com/chateaulv or follow Chateau on Twitter at www.twitter.com/chateaulv

Photo Credit: David Becker/WireImage

Taking place at Hussong's...Bulldog Thursdays!

The Hussong's Legend Lives on North of the Border in Las Vegas! Visit us at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place 

. Open 11am-11pm daily. 

www.hussongslasvegas.com 

www.hussongsblog.wordpress.com 

www.twitter.com/hussongsvegas

Holiday Week-End wrap up from Marquee..superstar DJ's!

Benny Benassi and ApldeAp at Marquee

Gary Baker with Benny Benassi at Marque

LMFAO at Marquee

The holiday weekend wrapped up with a Monday celebration at Marquee that lasted from day until night.  An overcast morning gave way to sunny skies at Marquee Dayclub with Porter Robinson, Benny Benassi and Gareth Emery manning the decks.  Benassi treated fans to a live vocal performance from Gary Baker with the hit “Cinema” and later LFMAO and the Party Rock crew took over the booth for one song as they filmed a music video.

Benny Benassi returned at night followed by DJ Chuckie, drawing notable names including Paris Hilton and DJs Kaskade and Axwell.  Around 3 am the crowd was in store for another surprise with a performance from Redfoo and Skyblu of LMFAO.  Apl.de.ap from the Black Eyed Peas even got on the mic as well.

Marquee Dayclub photo credit: Al Powers/Powers Imagery

Marquee Nightclub photo credit: Brenton Ho/Powers Imagery

"Go Over the Edge" or ATTENTION Adrenaline Junkies for charity!

 Special Olympics Fundraiser Invites Adventure-Seekers to Rappel  51 Stories Down Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino Masquerade Tower

Sign up today to help Special Olympics reach $100,000 fundraising goal

If you’re an adrenaline junkie looking for something to do in Sin City, consider stepping off the roof of the 51-story Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino and enjoy the views as you rappel more than 400 feet to the safety of ground.

On October 15, the Rio will host Over the Edge, a fundraising rappelling event to benefit Special Olympics Nevada. As many as 100 people will make their way down the northwest side of the building on two ropes – all to raise money for the charity. Flamingo Las Vegas headliner, Nathan Burton, UFC Champion Chuck “Iceman” Liddell, UNLV mascot Hey, Reb and other local celebrities will join Special Olympics in their quest to raise as much as $100,000 from the event.

“The red and purple glass of Rio is iconic to Las Vegas , but how many people can say they walked on that glass?” asked Maggie Schwarz, Regional Vice President of Special Olympics Nevada. “This is the perfect location to go Over the Edge and we are so excited that Caesars Entertainment and the team at Rio are brave enough to partner again with Special Olympics Nevada. Take our dare and join us too!”

Participants, known as “edgers,” must raise at least $1,000 in support of the activities and programs of Special Olympics Nevada and pre-register at www.OverTheEdgeLasVegas.com to partake in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. All funds will go directly toward providing training opportunities, equipment, uniforms and practice venues for some 4,000 Special Olympics athletes in Nevada .

“We’re excited about offering this amazing experience while raising much-needed funds for our Las Vegas athletes,” said Rick Collett, CEO and President of Special Olympics Nevada. “Our athletes have a lot of courage and take risks everyday when they try to do something thought to be impossible by most. Likewise, this event will take a lot of courage for anyone who decides to rappel 400 feet in the middle of Las Vegas .”

All “edgers” must be in good health and weigh no less than 100 pounds and no more than 300 pounds. The rappelling will be supervised by Over the Edge, a Nova Scotia company that has organized dozens of rappelling events all over North America .

“Edgers” can solicit donations from family, friends and co-workers through the Over the Edge online giving site and businesses can pool donations to fund a “Toss Your Boss” campaign. For more information, visit www.OverTheEdgeLasVegas.com.

Special Olympics Nevada

Special Olympics Nevada is a free year-round sports training and competition program for children and adults with developmental disabilities. About 4,000 compete in  12 sports. This gives them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community Financial support comes almost exclusively from individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations. Find out how you can be a fan and visit www.SONV.org.

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino offers guests a unique all-suite hotel experience. Complete with 2,522 all-suite hotel rooms, the property overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip, and sits one block west of the famed boulevard. The resort features a variety of entertainment options including headliners Penn and Teller, the world-famous Chippendales and the Show in the Sky.  Rio is home to a diverse array of dining and nightlife experiences including, the famous Voodoo Lounge, Martorano’s, McFadden’s, iBar and VooDoo Beach . Rio also offers the Rio Secco Golf Club. Recognized by USA Today as one of the “Top 10 Golf Destinations in the World,” Rio Secco Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course designed by famed architect Rees Jones and home to the Butch Harmon School of Golf. For more information, visit www.riolasvegas.com, find us on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

Rio, along with all Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas resorts, including Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paris Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah’s, Bally’s, Imperial Palace and Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon, proudly prohibit adding hidden resort fees to hotel guest room rates.  For information on No Resort Fees visit www.caesars.com/vegasnoresortfees.

So Fabulous...So Handsome...So TOM FORD..In Las Vegas!

Tom Ford visits Crystals at City Center in Las Vegas, NV on September 6, 2011

He is pictured in this set in front of the Tom Ford Boutique.

Images: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ erikkabik.com

Help RisingPhoenixMastiffs find furever homes!!

 This is from acclaimed Las Vegas Vet Dr. O'Sullivan...

I was going to drive some big dogs (maybe 5-6) up to Boise Idaho to meet Trisha of RisingPheonix Mastiffs, BUT INSTEAD she is going to drive her huge vehicle and maybe a trailer down here to pick up 12 - 13 "in need" giant breeds in SoCal and here in Vegas this weekend. The only flaw in the plan is gas money. I have been told it runs her about a $1000 in gas for the round trip.

I have donated $300 to the cause, and I want to ask for your help. No donation is too small and everything we can do to help this many giants at one time is worth every penny (in my opinion) She is planning on doing this amazing, life saving drive this upcoming weekend, so please let me know if you can help and how much. I will figure out a way to collect these donations for her, OR most of you know where I live. Please feel free to cross post this request and lets see what we can do.

Email for questions - BigDogDVM@hotmail.com

THANK YOU ALL!!!!!! You all know how much this means to not only the blog but to Las Vegas!

Neon Reverb Film Festival starts tonight!

 Neon Reverb Film Festival @ Sci Fi Center! Tues 9/6, 7pm-11pm!

           

The Sci Fi Center

900 E. Karen Ave., Suite D-202

Las Vegas, Nevada

           

NEON REVERB FILM FESTIVAL NIGHT 1! A Double Feature at the Sci Fi Center: "Warriors of the Discotheque" (Documentary), Tha Roarin Lionz - "Roarin Lionz!" (Music Video), "Mikey v. PCP: Welcome to Vegas" (Feature Film)! Admission $5. Start time 7pm.

JET Nightclub Closing Recovery Party at BARE Pool!

 September 6, 2011

Doors open at 11:00 am

JET Nightclub Closing Recovery Party

The party last night may be over, but the jet set is still going strong and may be in need of a little recovery Tuesday. Leave it to Bare to have just what everyone needs: an open bloody mary bar for anyone who comes with a JET stamp! Just relax and toast good times past while imagining what comes next!