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Legendary and iconic Studio 54 to close at MGM Grand!

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino’s iconic nightclub Studio 54 will close its doors to the public Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 after a remarkable 14 years on the Las Vegas Strip. The legendary club will host one final unforgettable bash Saturday, Jan. 7 to toast Vegas’ longest-running and most successful nightlife venue.

Studio 54 opened as the first megaclub in Las Vegas and launched the nightlife trend that still reigns today. A favorite among celebrities, Studio 54 pays tribute to its New York City namesake with original memorabilia and an atmosphere unlike any other on The Strip.

Details on an extraordinary new nightlife venue will be announced at a later date.

This nightlife transformation is part of a 360-degree property renovation for MGM Grand which includes enhancements to the guest rooms, casino floor and dining experiences, among others. For more information, visit www.thegrandrenovation.com.

ABOUT STUDIO 54

Studio 54 inside MGM Grand is a high-energy nightclub comprised of two levels, four bars, one main dance floor, movable go-go cages and an exclusive VIP lounge.  The venue is covered with notable memorabilia including celebrity/VIP photographs from the original Studio 54 in New York City and the infamous Studio 54 Moon hanging over the dance floor. Doors are open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 p.m. to late.  For more information about Studio 54, please visit http://www.mgmgrand.com/nightlife/studio-54.aspx.  For table reservations and/or bottle service call 702.891.7254.  Dress code will be enforced.  Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Watch the Shogun VS Hendo Fight at Cabo Wabo in Vegas!

Live from San Jose, Calif., Light Heavyweight fighters, Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Dan Henderson, will fight to the finish. Meanwhile, in Las Vegas cheering fans at Cabo Wabo Cantina in Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will enjoy tacos, tequila and the bout broadcast throughout the restaurant.

Admission to the viewing party is $20 and includes access inside Cabo Wabo’s viewing party where UFC enthusiasts can catch the legendary bout on a large projector screen, as well as multiple high-definition televisions throughout the restaurant and bar. While guests cheer on their favored fighters, they may also enjoy the cantina’s killer margaritas and tasty Mexican fare.

Doors open at 5 p.m. and include the showing of all matches leading up to the main event. For more information or to reserve a seat, guests may contact Cabo Wabo Cantina at  702.385.2226  or visit www.cabowabocantina.com.

Sammy Hagar’s hard rockin’ dining and live music venue Cabo Wabo Cantina combines the laid back beach-town vibe of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with the excitement of the Las Vegas Strip. Blending coastal Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine, the menu offers a tantalizing mix of flavorful food, killer margaritas and an awesome venue where it is never uncommon to catch the red rocker himself jamming out with a live set on stage. Cabo Wabo Cantina opens daily at 11 a.m., with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 p.m. until close. For more information about Cabo Wabo Cantina, visit www.cabowabocantina.com or call 702.385.2226.  For more information about Hagar and his famous Cabo Wabo Tequila, visit www.redrocker.com and www.cabowabo.com. Be sure to follow Cabo Wabo Las Vegas on Twitter @CaboWaboLV and become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CaboWaboLasVegas.

FANTASY 2012 Calendar release this Saturday! How do you get yours?

The gorgeous ladies of FANTASY will bring their newly released 2012 Ultimate FANTASY calendar to LAX Nightclub at Luxor Hotel and Casino on Saturday, Nov. 19.  All ticket holders to Saturday’s show will party with the ladies and receive complimentary admission with their ticket stub to the luxurious nightclub.

FANTASY, the seductive and entertaining revue at Luxor, will host the sexiest party of the year with a bevy of beauties straight from the pages of the calendar. The sizzling group will also sign and give away their 2012 calendar throughout the evening.

The stunning ladies, styled by Emma Carlsen from Lickerish, Inc., shot the exclusive 2012 Ultimate FANTASY calendar at the Strip’s top high roller destinations including SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and the Villas at The Mirage Hotel & Casino. The calendar features photography by renowned celebrity photographer, Willy Camden, who recently shot calendars for Carmen Electra and reality TV star Audrina Patridge. The new calendars are distributed nationwide by BrownTrout Publishers, Inc., a leader in sexy celebrity calendars.

Thanksgiving Feast available from The M Resort!

www.themresort.com

La Buena 101.9 FM giving away 300 turkeys! Register to win...where?

La Buena 101.9 FM is celebrating Thanksgiving by partnering up with Coors Light and Mariana’s Supermarkets to give 300 lucky winners a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. Listeners can register at participating Mariana’s Supermarkets through Thursday, Nov. 17. Participating Mariana’s Supermarkets include:

574 North Eastern Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89101

 3631 West Sahara Ave.

 Las Vegas, NV 89102

4151 South Eastern Ave.

Las Vegas, NV 89119

2325 East Cheyenne Ave

North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Winners will be announced during Benjamin Ayvar’s show from 3 p.m. through 7 p.m., until Friday, Nov. 18. One entry per household and participants must be 21 years or older. Winners can exchange their turkey voucher on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Mariana’s Supermarket on 574 N. Eastern Ave., from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m.

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Coconuts now OPEN!!! In Town Square...

Let's get this movie started!! Fund raising for UNLV film makers featuring Popovich!

If everything goes their way, on November 25th, Jerry and Mike Thompson will have a budget in place to make their second feature film. Las Vegas natives educated at UNLV’s film school, the Thompson brothers have a long list of award-winning short and feature length films that have screened all over the world.  All of these projects were funded out of pocket. The filmmaking duo is now hoping to raise the entire budget for their latest venture, “The Popovich Pet Theater and the Voice of the Fabled American West,” via the website kickstarter.com.

According to the website, “Kickstarter.com is a new way to fund creative ideas and ambitious endeavors ... [and] is powered by a unique all-or-nothing funding method where projects must be fully-funded or no money changes hands.”

Jerry and Mike Thompson have been working with legendary performer Gregory Popovich for years on a variety of creative projects for TV and the timing felt right to take their collaboration to the next level.  “We’ve worked so closely with Gregory over the years, and we started talking about how great it would be to write a feature for him to star in. Writing something around his stage persona has been really fun and plays so well to his Keaton and Chaplain antics. So we’re excited to have a way to get a project like this funded.”

The Thompson brothers aren’t strangers to independent film and enjoyed a strong premiere with “Thor at the Bus Stop,” which showed in festivals and theaters around the world. “Kickstarter wasn’t around when we were working on ‘Thor,’ so the prospect of being able to reach out to our fan base and essentially pre-sell access to the final film is very motivating.  We can see the finish line right from the start and it keeps us going,” said Jerry.

Most independent artists struggle to find time for their own creative endeavors, due to the difficult fundraising environment during the last 10 years for off-beat projects. Kickstarter has proven to be a successful medium to solve that problem with hundreds of millions of dollars raised for hundreds of thousands of projects.

Funds raised on Kickstarter, will allow Jerry and Mike to hire a crew for the three week shoot, something they weren’t able to do with “Thor.” “We called in a lot of favors on ‘Thor.’ With this project, we made a decision up front that we weren’t going to do that again.  With ‘Thor at the Bus Stop,’ we could shoot on weekends and everyone donated their time.  Gregory has taken time off his performing and touring schedule for the film, so we pretty much have to devote every day to shooting.  That’s too much to ask of our friends.  We own our equipment, so really it’s just personnel during production, food and props that we need to account for.” The money would also allow the team to produce original music, special effects & titles, language transcriptions, cover legal fees, as well as the process of combining all of these elements for the final edit.

Despite an army of fans, both Jerry and Mike recognize the challenge ahead. “We only have two weeks left to get this thing funded or it isn’t happening. Let’s just say neither of us is getting a whole lot of shut-eye and we need all the help we can get,” said Mike. With 25k to go, it seems like an uphill battle, but one they’re prepared to weather.

The Thompson brothers’ The Popovich Pet Theater...” Kickstarter project runs through FRIDAY NOV 25th, 2:00AM EST. If the goal isn’t met by the end of the run, no funds change hands. Those interested in supporting the project, should visit http://kck.st/nDC5dvto learn more.

For more information, contact Jerry Thompson at 702-812-4467 or at jerry@lightforgestudios.com

Kickstarter Link:  http://www.popovichmovie.com/ 

About “The Popovich Pet Theater and the Voice of the Fabled American West” Feature Film:

Popovich is a fifth generation circus performer living in a junkyard in Las Vegas with his two best friends, Rex and Sebastian, a dog and a cat respectively. Because he loves animals, his junkyard has become a haven for strays in the neighborhood. But when his angry neighbor reports him to Animal Control, Popovich and his animal friends are forced to raise money through a series of schemes to save the animals.

Each of the film’s 15 cats and 10 dogs were once strays that were rescued from animal shelters.

About Jerry and Mike Thompson:

Jerry and Mike Thompson are independent filmmakers located in Las Vegas, NV. They have made dozens of award winning short films and music videos. “The Popovich Pet Theater and the Voice of the Fabled American West” will be their second feature length film. Their first feature film, “Thor at the Bus Stop,” played in film festivals all over the world.

Order your Thanksgiving Dinner today! Hash House A Go Go on Sahara offers to go meal!

Hash House A Go Go makes Thanksgiving dinner simple and delicious again this year with its Turkey Dinner To Go Go. Now through Monday, Nov. 21, Las Vegans can order a complete turkey feast from the Sahara location to serve on Thanksgiving without having to stress over a hot stove.

The Sahara location’s Turkey Dinner To Go Go serves six people for $89.95. The meal includes a ten-pound deep fried turkey with stuffing, homemade garlic mashed potatoes and pumpkin mashed potatoes, fresh green beans and carrots, homemade biscuits and strawberry jam, cranberry sauce and homemade Snickers or Pumpkin bread pudding. Turkey Dinner To Go Go orders must be placed by noon on Monday, Nov. 21 and picked up from the Sahara location between noon and 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Orders can be placed by calling (702) 804-4646. Payment must be made in full in advance at the West Sahara location. Phone payments cannot be accepted. The West Sahara location will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

About Hash House A Go Go

Hash House A Go Go brings farm-fresh food with a funky, modern twist to the locals and visitors of Las Vegas. The well-known restaurant is famous for its unusual décor and enormous portions. The restaurant has garnered dozens of local and national accolades and has been featured on the Food Network, “Martha Stewart,” “Dr. Phil” and most recently, the popular Travel Channel program, “Man v. Food.” For reservations or inquiries, please call the Sahara location at (702) 804-4646, the Imperial Palace location at (702) 254-4646, the M Resort Spa Casino location at (702) 797-1500 and the Plaza Hotel and Casino or visit www.hashhouseagogo.com.

Fashion Model Angela learns some new moves at Night School 4 Girls with Laura Croft

Angela

Angela and Laura Croft

American fashion model, Angela Marcello, celebrated her last night as a single lady with an over-the top bachelorette party Saturday night at the all-new Night School 4 Girls www.nightschool4girls.com inside Excalibur Hotel & Casino.

Dressed casually in a bedazzled Victoria’s Secret white tank top that says ‘Bride sexy little thing’ across the front, blue jeans and a blue boa, Marcello and close girlfriends warmed up with cocktails before showing off their sexy side and pole-style dancing moves from pro-instructor, Tracey, one of the showgirls from FANTASY at Luxor Hotel and Casino. Head party girl, Laura Croft from E!’s “Holly’s World,” offered the group fun and flirty Vegas party tips before they hit the town for a  crazy bachelorette weekend.

Marcello loosened up with a sexy Vegas striptease and new burlesque style moves to show off for the new hubby. For a night she’ll never forget, Marcello and her party group posed for fun photographs after getting Vegas certified with their Night School 4 Girls diplomas.

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 Friday through Sunday afternoon in the Thunder From Down Under Showroom at Excalibur Hotel & Casino. For more information, visit www.nightschool4girls.com, become a friend on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NightSchool4Girls or follow Night School 4 Girls on Twitter at @NightSchool4GLV.

"A Very Terry Christmas" with Terry Fator tickets now on sale!

Terry Fator: Ventriloquism in Concert presents “A Very Terry Christmas” featuring holiday-themed performances by Terry Fator. In “A Very Terry Christmas,” the stage is transformed into the Fator Family’s “living room” in a journey featuring all of the show’s loveable puppets as they come home for Christmas. With Winston the Impersonating Turtle leading the pack to find his home for the holidays, Fator’s other puppets accompany him as they perform original numbers, Christmas classics and provide their own funny and unique view on the holiday season to the guests.

Without moving his lips, Terry Fator leaves audiences stunned by his talent and cheering for more as he takes them on a journey through the idiosyncrasies of his world of characters, five nights a week. A Very Terry Christmas cast includes Fator and his wife Taylor Makakoa, Winston the Impersonating Turtle, Vikki “The Cougar,” country legend Walter T. Airedale, Duggie Scott Walker, Julius, Hyphen, the world’s greatest Elvis impersonator Maynard Tompkins, Emma Taylor and hip-hop diva Berry Fabulous.

A Very Terry Christmas featuring a holiday-themed performance by Terry Fator

Tuesday through Saturday

Nov. 29 through Dec. 24

7:30 p.m.

(Please note Terry Fator: Ventriloquism in Concert will be dark Nov. 22 - 28)

Tickets for A Very Terry Christmas are priced at $59.99, $79.99, $99.99 and $129.99, plus applicable fees. An “Most Valuable Package” (MVP) Experience is available for $149.99 per ticket, plus applicable fees. The MVP Experience includes premium seating, an autographed photo, a souvenir show program and a 32-ounce cocktail.

Tickets can be purchased at the Terry Fator Theatre box office, by phone at 702-792-7777 or 800-963-9634 or online at www.mirage.com. For more information, visit www.terryfator.com.