World Famous Chef Bobby Flay signs new cookbook at Caesars Palace!

Renowned chef-restaurateur Bobby Flay hosted a book signing session Saturday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at Caesars Palace, posing with fans for photos and autographing his new book “BOBBY FLAY’S BAR AMERICAIN COOKBOOK: Celebrate America’s Great Flavors.” The beloved Food Network star and New York Times bestselling author delighted more than 200 guests by signing copies of his cookbook in front of the resort’s famous Colosseum.

Photo Credit David Becker/Wire Image

Jennifer Lopez parties in Vegas at PURE Nightclub! Looking sizzling hot!

PURE Nightclub inside of Caesars Palace welcomed Jennifer Lopez as she celebrated iHeartRadio Music Festival with an after-concert party Saturday night (September 24). In town for the music festival, Lopez made a special appearance at the award-winning Las Vegas nightclub directly following her show stopping performance.

It was a sight to see as hundreds of fans lined up outside the casino floor waiting for the gorgeous superstar to make her way through the crowd and to the venue. Lopez arrived at the megaclub with a very large entourage that included family, friends, her back-up dancers, Benny Medina (her longtime manager) and SteveBartels, President of Island Records and COO Island Def Jam Music Group just after 1 a.m. But before entering the Las Vegas hotspot, she first stopped to pose for photos on the red carpet. As the cameras flashed, the starlet dazzled under the spotlight as she showed off her stunning figure while wearing in a tight cream dress with hot pink piping and matching hot pink heels.

After the red carpet, she was then escorted through the packed house stopping to say hi to a few lucky admirers before heading to PURE’s iconic stage. When she first arrived, Lopez was surprised as her entire VIP area was decked out with décor that mimicked her new album cover Love? The transformed area was blinged out with sparkly gems, glittering fabrics and beautiful arrangements of her favorite flower white lilies just for her special night. After taking in the atmosphere, the single Lopez immediately kicked-off the party with a champagne toast followed by showing off her dance moves alongside her back-up dancers.

Later in the evening, the entertainer was surprised as Bartels stopped the party and got on the mic to congratulate Lopez with a plaque presentation for her first single “On The Floor” having been certified with over three million downloads, making it one of the best selling songs of 2011. Thrilled by the honor, she made her way to the front of the stage where she immediately stole the show and became the center of attention by dancing and singing as her hit single “On The Floor” played in the background. While front and center, fans cheered for Lopez as she waved, greeted and blew kisses to thousands of her fans on thepacked dance floor.

Lopez and her entourage spent the rest of the night dancing and partying until the early hours of the morning.

Photos byKevin Mazur of Wire Image.

Night School 4 Girls opening soon at The Excalibur! Learn the moves from Laura Croft!

Night School 4 Girls will celebrate its grand opening with a pink carpet and celebrity class hosted by Sin City party girl and reality superstar, Laura Croft, from E!’s “Holly’s World.” Croft’s reality pals Holly Madison, Angel Porrino and Josh Strickland, also from E!’s “Holly’s World,” will join her for the official Night School 4 Girls debut in the newly remodeled Thunder From Down Under Showroom at Excalibur Hotel & Casino at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7.

Created for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, or any fun girls’ trip to Las Vegas, Night School 4 Girls is a fun way for ladies to spend an afternoon learning to release their “inner bombshell.” When ladies arrive to the 70-minute class, they receive their own signature “Vegas” moniker such as “Fonda Petting” or “FiFi Deville,” and are treated to burlesque and pole dance instruction by real Las Vegas showgirls.

Whether she’s there in person or in spirit through a personal video, Croft shares a humorous list of party tips for ladies to make the most of a good time. Ladies also learn secrets of seduction and insider tips, as well as receive a VIP nightclub experience at such top nightlife destinations as Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris, Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood and CatHouse at Luxor Hotel & Casino.

NS4G will give away five pairs of tickets to ten lucky ladies through Twitter and Facebook and a select number of tickets will also be available for purchase to the grand opening class. This one-of-a-kind, ladies-only class instructs gals to find the nightlife pro within through seductive choreography and its own brand of social studies. Night School 4 Girls offers a variety of packages for students to customize their educational experience. Packages include a VIP Thunder From Down Under experience, and an official Night School 4 Girls diploma. Additional packages include an open bar, a signature Night School 4 Girls souvenir photograph, feather boas and T-shirts.

Night School 4 Girls is located in the Thunder From Down Under Showroom at Excalibur Hotel & Casino, the 70 minute classes are offered every Thursday and Friday at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and an additional 12:30 p.m. class on Fridays. Class times on Saturdays and Sundays are offered at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Packages start at $39.95. Ladies may call 702-597-7600 or visit www.excalibur.com or www.NightSchool4girls.com for reservations.

About Night School 4 Girls

Star of E!’s “Holly’s World,” Laura Croft, introduces the ultimate experience in higher nightlife education with Night School 4 Girls. Designed to take the art of seduction to the next level, ladies learn pole and burlesque dancing from the pros as real Las Vegas showgirls guide ladies on how to release their inner bombshell. Created and produced by SPI Entertainment, a leader in world class entertainment for women, Night School 4 Girls is open every Thursday through Sunday afternoon in the Thunder From Down Under Showroom at Excalibur Hotel & Casino. For more information please visit www.nightschool4girls.com become a friend on Facebook,www.facebook.com/NightSchool4Girls or follow Night School 4 Girls on Twitter, @NightSchool4GLV.

 

About SPI Entertainment

SPI Entertainment is one of Las Vegas’ premier theatrical production companies with five resident award-winning shows on the Las Vegas Strip.  In addition, SPI’s talent agency division books its own shows and other first class entertainment around the world.  For more information visit www.spientertainment.com.

Football Action at The Deuce Lounge..on Mondays!

Football Every Week

September 26, 2011

Doors open at 5:00 pm

Football Every Week

Are you ready for some football at The Deuce? All the best from the bar/lounge above the rest includes 6 giant TVs and one 103″ TV for your personal viewing pleasure, food and drink specials, and setting that can’t be beat. “They Score You Score” every day with $7 drinks after every touchdown and $3 shots after every field goal. Ladies join in on the action and play Squares at The Deuce for a chance at $500 in cash in prizes on Monday only.

Industry Sunday at The Bank!

Industry Sundays

Today at 10:30pm - Tomorrow at 3:00am

           

What more can you say about the party everyone waits all week long for? Industry Sundays at The Bank highlights the high life, puts you in touch with the bold and the beautiful of Vegas nightlife and takes sonic-sphere to new heights with resident DJ Karma. It just isn’t a weekend until its Sunday night at The Bank, voted the number one Industry night in Las Vegas!

Dining at Sugar Factory in Vegas...who?? Find out here!

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International recording artist, apl.de.ap, dined-in for a pre-DJ set meal at Sugar Factory www.sugarfactory.com at Paris Las Vegas Friday night.

The Black Eyed Peas star enjoyed a pizza burger accompanied by Sugar Factory’s signature sweet Lollipop goblet. apl.de.ap, smitten by the smoke floating from the goblet, used his straw to spread the dry ice steam around the table. For dessert, the superstar indulged in the delectable Cookie Jar sundae. After dinner, the award winning artist made his way over to the retail store where he signed and posed with a Sugar Factory rubber duck and red signature Sugar Factory Couture Pop.

Also spotted at Sugar Factory was knockout actress, Eva Longoria. The Desperate Housewives star enjoyed a late night meal with friends sharing the Ham and Cheese crepe and Signature Sugar Factory burger.

The Sugar Factory brand has become an instant hit across the country –offering everyone a sweet escape. Sugar Factory currently has stores located at The Mirage Resort and Casino, and Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Sugar Factory’s flagship location and biggest store can be found at Paris Las Vegas. For more information please visit www.SugarFactory.com , follow on Twitter at @SugarFactory and friend on Facebook at facebook.sugarfactory.com.

 Photo credit: David Becker/WireImage

PollyGrind Film Festival comes to Las Vegas!

 It's been called "the key festival for indie cult filmmakers to land distribution deals." Its founder and programmer has been called the "new champion of unabashed B-movie sleaze." Those praises might seem a bit outlandish, but with the official announcement of the PollyGrind Film Festival's schedule, it's easy to see where they come from.

Chad Clinton Freeman's second installment of the Las Vegas underground film festival will highlight more than 100 projects, including 30-plus features films, in October at theatre7 in the arts district.

The fun gets started October 6 with a red carpet world premiere for the sexy revenge thriller The Atonement of Janis Drake. The debut feature by Glen Meadows stars Beverly Lynne and Angel Porrino.

Other world premieres at the festival, which runs until Oct. 16, will include Creep Creepersin's Finger Bang, Michael Ricks' The Las Vegas Abductions, Logan Myers' Mondo Sexxxx: The Terry Kobrah Story, Aramis Sartorio's The Gruesome Death of Tommy Pistol, James Bickert's Dear God No!, Shane Ryan's The Girl Who Wasn't Missing, and Craig McIntyre's The Los Angeles Ripper.

 PollyGrind will be the U.S. premiere for Darren Ward's A Day of Violence and Ginnetta Correli's The Earl Sessions.

The event will also screen the latest from the legendary underground filmmakers Eric Stanze (Ratline), Herschell Gordon Lewis (The Uh-Oh Show), Bill Zebub (Night of the Pumpkin), Joe Castro (The Summer of Massacre), Caleb Emerson (Frankie in Blunderland), Sean Garrity (Zooey & Adam), Sean Cain (Breath of Hate), Henry Weintraub (The Darkest Corner of Paradise) and Fred Vogel (Sella Turcica).

Other highlights are the debut features from Adam Rehmeier (The Bunny Game), Calvin Lee Reeder (The Oregonian), Billy Chase Goforth (25K), Sevé Schelenz (Skew), Matthew Pollack (Run Run It's Him), and Edward E. Romero (Butterfly).

Rounding out the films will be Planet of the Vampire Women (Darin Wood), Rage (Chris Witherspoon), 15 till Midnight (Wolfgang Meyer), My Demon Within (Michael Su), Seeking Wellness: Suffering Through Four Movements ( Daniel Schneidkraut), Ashes (Elias Matar), The Super (Evan Makrogiannis / Brian Weaver), El Monstro Del Mar (Stuart Simpson), Beware (Jason Daly), and The Taint (Drew Bolduc / Dan Nelson).

In addition to the feature films, there are 80-plus trailers, music videos and shorts playing the international event.

More than 20 projects are from Las Vegas filmmakers, but some of what's screening comes from as far as India, Spain, Brazil, England, Australia, Canada, Germany, Sweden and Italy, making for a nice mix of cultures, human experiences and genres on display.

"Everything from arthouse to grindhouse is here," Freeman said. "There's brutality, there's blood and nudity, there's controversy, there's exploitation, there's experimentation, there's comedy and there are movies that are quite thought provoking."

According to Freeman, action, horror, sci-fi, experimental, dark comedy, hixploitation, mumblecore, horror comedy, crime, gore, found footage, avant-garde, biker, exploitation, western, sexploitation, documentary, and then some are represented at the event.

Eight of the 13 features screened last year went on to find DVD distribution, including the top jury and audience winners Slime City Massacre and Dead Hooker in a Trunk.

This year, PollyGrind has signed on to offer DVD distribution deals from Breaking Glass Pictures to the top two winners, with other winners receiving deluxe sub-distribution packages from Apprehensive Films and Wild Eye Releasing, as well as arthouse distribution contracts from venue host theatre7.

Also up for grabs is close to $10,000 in software prizes from Sony Creative, Final Draft and Red Giant Software.

Other award-winning filmmakers, auteurs, renegades and mavericks with projects screening at the event include Briony Kidd, Atul Taishete, Michael Dunn, Oren Shai, Paul von Stoetzel, Zachary Mami, Lee Lanier, Alex Ferrari, Ernie Fosselius,Yakov Levi, Cassandra Sechler, Ryen McPherson, Kelly Schwarze, Pardis Parker, Jimmie Gonzalez and The Thompson Brothers.

Guests currently expected to be in attendance include Beverly Lynne, John Karyus, Aramis Sartorio, Brandon Slagle, Devanny Pinn, Monique Parent, Creep Creepersin, Sean Cain, Brooke Lewis, Adam Rehmeier, Edward E. Romero, James Bickert, Honey Lauren, Ginnetta Correli, Joe Castro, and Michael Su.

Lynne, who is known as The Queen of Late Night for her roles in films such as Bikini Pirates, Bewitched Housewives and I.M. Caravaggio, and Karyus, who is a self-proclaimed actor that "specializes in bringing perverts, weirdos, freaks and nerds to life," both appear in four projects.

Lynne stars in The Atonement of Janis Drake, The Las Vegas Abductions and two episodes of TanyaX, a webseries spinoff of The Girl from B.I.K.I.N.I. Karyus appears in Frankie in Blunderland, Summer of Massacre, The Gruesome Death of Tommy Pistol and Finger Bang. Sartorio, Slagle, and Pinn can all be seen in three projects each at the event.

 

After a kickoff event on Oct. 7 with a concert that features Creepersin, Of the Gods, The Roxy Gunn Project and more, PollyGrind grinds into full gear Oct. 8 with programming that starts at noon that goes into the wee hours.

The next day is another full slate of fun. During the week, PollyGrind will change up a bit. Oct. 10-11 will be double features that start at 7 p.m.

PollyGrind then takes over the bi-monthly late night talk and comedy show The Will Edwards Show on Oct. 12. Beverly Lynne and The Roxy Gunn Project will be guests. The world premiere of The Las Vegas Abductions rounds out the night.

Zombiepalooza brings five shorts and two features on Oct. 13, and a triple feature on Oct. 14 leads into all day programming on Oct. 15-16. Winning films will replay Oct. 29-30.

The PollyGrind Film Festival is all about the darker side of cinema and the artists that bring those films to life. The event celebrates individuality, diversity, creativity and empowerment by showcasing the work of filmmakers with defiantly independent visions. The festival consists of programming inspired by grindhouse theaters with features, bookended by trailers, shorts and music videos.

Located near the "Downtown Las Vegas" sign (1406 South 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89104 In the arts district), theatre7 is an artlover's and indie film fan's paradise. Owned by filmmaker Derek Stonebarger, theatre7 screens independent films, doubles as an art gallery and host live theatre performances.

For a rundown on the entire PollyGrind lineup, including other events throughout the month, or to purchase tickets, visit www.pollygrind.com.

TAO celebrates 6 year Anniversary! Jay Z, Dre and more celebs!

  

Friday night TAO Nightclub celebrated its 1000th night.  JAY-Z hosted the event commemorating so many great parties.  The legend himself was joined by the father of the West, Dr. Dre as they held court at a dance floor table, providing inspiration for DJ Ross One who went back and forth playing each of their hits.  JAY-Z was presented with a $100,000,  15 liter bottle of Ace of Spades Champagne, delivered on a king’s throne with jokers in tow.

Jay Z

Jermaine's Cake

JAY and Dre toasted Jermaine Dupri who was also at the sold out event celebrating his 36th birthday.  TAO Las Vegas opened exactly six years ago to the night, on September 23, 2005 with a monster 30th birthday bash for Jermaine hosted by his ex Janet Jackson.  While he hung with JAY and Dre, Jermaine’s crew took over a table across the dance floor where he was joined by disco spawn and 90210 actor Evan Ross and his wife Corra Skinner. JAY-Z sent over bottles of Ace of Spades Champagne and Patron to Dupri, which was accompanied by a giant 8 foot blow up birthday cake.

Joe Jonas dined with friends at the restaurant before heading up to the club for the festivities where he joined a table that included Dancing with the Star partners Rob Kardashian and Cheryl Burke.  The dancing duo kept to a strict schedule and stayed in the club for about hour as they had to be up early to rehearse for Monday’s performance.  Also in the group was Jonas ex, Twilight star Ashley Green.  The two, who ended their relationship in March, have remained friends and seemed at ease hanging out and taking in the crazy TAO scene.

Also spotted on the dance floor was Dane Cook, who returned to the table where he celebrated his own birthday a few months back.  The funnyman had ladies fawning for his attention.

Up in a sky box Kelly Clarkson treated her entire band and crew to a post concert celebration.  The group of 25 had prime viewing of the dance floor and enjoyed bottles VIP style.

Michael Yo from E! dined at the Asian Bistro, enjoying Lobster Wontons, Yellowtail Jalapeno and more.

Eva loves Cake!

Eva Amurri

At LAVO, Eva Amurri was celebrating as well.  The Californication actress and daughter of Susan Sarandon reveled in her final days as an unwed woman.  Her bachelorette party started with dinner at LAVO Italian Restaurant before the group of ladies and a few token gentlemen made their way to a  VIP table in the nightclub. DJ Politik provided the soundtrack for the evening and they danced all night, with Eva donning a LAVO Bride tiara and feather boa to accompany her Herve Leger dress and Swarovski purse.  She was surprised with a cake from Gimme Some Sugar and then made a late night stop at TAO to check out the action there.

Photo credit: Al Powers/Powers Imagery

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Monday Night Rocks at Crown Nightclub..Exxtreme Comedy!

Monday, September 26, 2011

Exxtreme Comedy Show

9 p.m. Doors

Wheels Parise will perform his side-splitting comedy routine at Crown Theater. Recognized for his appearances on HBO and VH1 alongside Geechy Guy and as the opener for Andrew Dice Clay, Parise guarantees a rousing performance. Tickets start at $39.50.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Sin City Sinners featuring Pete Loran and Blas Elias. Hosted by Eddie Trunk – Monday Night Rocks

10:30 p.m.

Sin City Sinners, a band comprised of lead rock musicians that perform at different venues around Las Vegas, will perform at Crown Theater to showcase its extreme talent for entertaining crowds. The band is one of the few lounge acts that still perform original songs. The band’s guitarist, Brent Muscat, uses his experience of more than 20 years in the music industry to bring a new kind of attraction to Las Vegas with the Sin City Sinners. The lead singer, Todd Kerns, found much success in his career after his first band, The Age of Electric, and touring with Slash’s band. These two talents make up the heart of Sin City Sinners.

Sin City Sinners will be joined by Pete Loran, one of the founders of famed rock group Trixter. Loran will rock Crown Theater along with drummer Blas Elias from rock group Slaughter. Elias currently performs as a drummer in the critically acclaimed Las Vegas show Blue Man Group. Hosting the night will be nationally known on-air radio personality Eddie Trunk. Trunk’s passion for music and hard work led him to such success and he was honored by legendary Judas Priest in 2008 for his commitment and time in the industry. Trunk can still be heard talking about music on two national radio shows as well as seen on television on VH1 Classics and MSG Networks. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Guests can visit www.mondaynightrocks.com for free tickets.

Mac King appears at London Palladium!

Harrah’s Las Vegas Headliner and Comedy-Magican Mac King recently made an overseas appearance at London Palladium on Monday, Sept. 19 in a special show “Palladium Magic” which celebrates 100 Years of Magic at the Palladium. King said about the show: “I'm mighty excited to be a part of the one night event 100 Years of Magic at The Palladium. Playing The London Palladium is every performer's dream. It was a great show and a wonderful audience.”

"In the House Fridays" at HAZE! Showcasing DJ Talent!

“In The House Fridays” with Guest DJs Eddie Thoneick and Bassjackers

September 23, 2011

Doors open at 10:30 pm

“In The House Fridays” with Guest DJs Eddie Thoneick and Bassjackers

Welcome to “In The House Fridays,” a new evening showcasing the very best house DJ artists in the world! This week, European sensation Eddie Thoneick and house upstarts Bassjackers give live guest DJ sets in the most exciting nightlife setting on The Strip with a special opening DJ set by DJ Stellar! Kick your weekend into high gear on Friday and get In The House! For Tickets and more information, please visit inthehouse.wantickets.com