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"Just A Gigolo!" Hook Jaw Net Radio Interviews Brace!

Hook Jaw Net Radio’s “On Air with Robert & CC” will host a live interview with Brace, a male companion from Showtime’s hit show “Gigolos” from PBR Rock Bar inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Friday, May 31st.

The interview will begin at 6:00 p.m. Patrons can stick around to take advantage of PBR’s daily specials with two-for-one well drinks and domestic beers, as well as $5 shots.

Sex is a normal part of the Las Vegas scene; the city wouldn’t be the same without its share of hormones. Brace is joined by a crew of men that symbolize the crème de la crème of what this town has to offer in the Showtime series. Robert and CC will explore Brace’s life outside of his services, which range from business deals to martial arts.

“On Air with Robert & CC” is a weekly program that broadcasts live every Friday night from PBR Rock Bar, featuring high-profile guest interviews. HookJawNetRadio.com has exclusives covered!

PBR Rock Bar & Grill is the hottest spot in Las Vegas offering beers, bulls and plenty of eye candy in its sprawling, 16,800-square-foot venue. Open daily from 8 a.m. until the early morning hours, PBR Rock Bar & Grill offers guests hearty, American comfort food and barbeque around the clock. Beautiful babes and bad ass bull riders are dared to attempt to defy gravity on PBR Rock Bar & Grill’s daunting, hydraulic mechanical bull.

Located at the center of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, PBR Rock Bar & Grill’s expansive 3,000-square-foot patio gives patrons a front-row seat to all of the action. Complete with 105 wall-to-wall high-definition televisions, PBR Rock Bar & Grill provides sports enthusiasts with the perfect game-day retreat. For more information, call 702.750.1685 or visit www.pbrrockbar.com. Follow PBR Rock Bar on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

Delish & Tasty! Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab Has New Items! Plus PIE!

Just in time for warmer weather Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab is introducing their Spring/Summer menu, full of seasonally-inspired dishes. First up is the Lobster Tail Tempura. Two five-ounce lobster tails are dipped in tempura batter then deep fried. Served alongside an assortment of tempura fried vegetables—including sweet potatoes, green beans and sweet onion petals—and an apricot dipping sauce, this impressive dish is sure to be an instant favorite. Another fresh fish option is the Parmesan Halibut —a seven ounce filet seasoned with salt and pepper, breaded in parmesan breadcrumbs and then griddled. This light and flavorful dish is served alongside a small tossed salad of arugula, shaved fennel, red onion and grape tomatoes and served with a lemon vinaigrette. Taking advantage of summer’s freshest vegetables, Joe’s Stone Crab has also brought back their Roasted Sweet Corn, a perfectly simple complement to any meal, in which fresh cut sweet corn is pan roasted then tossed with a lemon garlic butter and chopped cilantro.  For those looking for something a bit richer, the Four Cheese Mac and Cheese is irresistibly creamy and made with a mixture of cheddar, fontina, asiago and American cheese.

This season, Joe’s is also putting the spotlight on fresh and delicious offerings from Alaska. Enjoy Bone-In Alaskan Halibut. Prized for its rich flavor, this quintessential dish features a 16 oz. piece of fresh halibut, steak cut, that is marinated in lemon juice and olive oil, sprinkled with Joe’s signature lemon pepper and broiled. For a rich and elegant dish, try Wild King Salmon – an impressive 8oz of wild Alaskan Salmon, seared, and served with artichoke hearts, English peas and fava beans, topped with a Barigoule broth.

June is Pie It Forward Month at Joe’s and nothing says summer like fresh-baked Blueberry pie, which is why diners will rejoice in knowing that it’s back on the dessert menu at Joe’s Stone Crab. Featuring juicy Roedger Bros. blueberries from Michigan, topped with a lemon streusel crumble and a dollop of sweet cream, it’s no wonder this pie has become a tried and true favorite. Throughout the month of June, those that order a slice can feel good about it too, as they’re also giving back to a great cause. One dollar from the sale of each seasonal slice sold will benefit the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, dedicated to improving the quality of life for critically ill children and their families living in the Nevada community.

For reservations or more information: (702) 792-9222

Who Likes To Rock Out? Randy Couture...where?

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter, Randy Couture, attended ROCK OF AGES at The Venetian Las Vegas on May 24. Couture went backstage following the performance to chat with the cast, sharing his enthusiasm for the show, and also stayed for a photo.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of ROCK OF AGES Las Vegas

Visit World Famous Iconic Neon Signs! LV Neon Museum Has New Hours!

It’s no secret—Las Vegas summers are scorchers. That’s why the Neon Museum will introduce adjusted summer hours and brand-new evening tours of its open-air Neon Boneyard exhibition.

New, colorful up-lighting is being installed throughout the Neon Boneyard, dramatically illuminating the iconic signs in the museum’s collection. While most of the signs themselves are not electrified, the new custom-designed lighting will showcase them beautifully. The new lighting will make evening tours an attractive option for those who want not only to escape the heat of day, but also want to experience the signs from a dazzling new perspective.

The Neon Museum is open seven days a week. Its La Concha visitors’ center is open daily from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. To tour the museum’s Neon Boneyard exhibition area, all visitors are advised to pre-register for a guided tour on the museum’s website at www.neonmuseum.org. Walk-up visitors without an advance booking may not be able to join a tour due to limited capacity. The summer schedule of available guided tours follows:

June 1 – July 31

Daytime tours: 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m.

Evening tours: 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m.

Aug. 1 – Sept. 15

Daytime tours: 9 a.m., 9:30 p.m., 10 a.m.

Evening tours: 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m.

Daytime tours of the Neon Museum are $18; evening tours are $25. For more information about the museum and to book your tour, go to www.neonmuseum.org or call (702) 387-6366.

ABOUT THE NEON MUSEUM

Founded in 1996, the Neon Museum is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic and cultural enrichment. In addition to an approximately two-acre Neon Museum campus, which includes the outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard, the museum also encompasses a visitors’ center housed inside the former La Concha Motel lobby as well as 15 restored signs installed as public art throughout downtown Las Vegas. Public education, outreach, research, archival preservation and a grant-funded neon sign survey represent a selection of the museum’s ongoing projects. Both the Neon Boneyard and the La Concha Visitors’ Center are located at 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.NeonMuseum.org.

Join Chef Mario Batali For "A Taste Of Italy" At The Palazzo In Vegas!

Mario Batali presents A TASTE OF ITALY

Saturday 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm

Mario Batali presents A TASTE OF ITALY, a special Las Vegas event for foodies, June 1 from noon until 5 pm. Enjoy an afternoon of culinary experience at The Palazzo Las Vegas, inspired by Batali's award-winning restaurant concepts, including B&B Ristorante and Carnevino Italian Steakhouse.

A TASTE OF ITALY kicks off CARNEVALE, a summer-long festival of events and activities CELEBRATING the festivals of Italy, including the fashion, events, food, wine and fun.

At the event, Mario Batali will make a VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT about a future project in Las Vegas.

Tickets, available for $60 per person, are available from The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas box offices, 702-414-9000. More details available - bit.ly/138PKW7

Carnevale, Las Vegas' unrivaled summer festival, is back again for its second year – from May 27 through September 8. The magic of Carnevale comes alive Las Vegas style, bigger and bolder than ever! Each day enjoy different experiences from the unveiling of the Strip’s most stunning 3D light show, taste testing alongside Mario Batali and Wolfgang Puck, poolside fashion shows to our Nightly Parade featuring colorful characters, performers and entertainers who will help you Carnevale!

The Palazzo Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada

Miss Nevada Ellie Smith Belt Out National Anthem At LA Dodgers Game!

Miss Nevada- Outstanding Teen, Ellie Smith, kicking off Sunday's LA Dodgers vs St Louis Cardinals game by singing the National Anthem prior to Cedric the Entertainer throwing out the game's first pitch. Ellie was asked to be a part of the Memorial Day weekend festivities at Dodger Stadium and also sang "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch. Her strong vocal range grabbed the attention of Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet who chatted with her after her performance. 

Pawn Stars Slot Tournament At The Golden Nugget A BIG HIT!

Last weekend the Golden Nugget Las Vegas invited players to wheel and deal their way to a $25,000 cash prize during the $100,000 Pawn Shop Slot Tournament. The entry fee included a two-day slot tournament, two free pulls on the brand new Pawn Stars slot machine, daily drawings for a VIP tour of the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop downtown, a Pawn Stars t-shirt and a casino room rate at the hotel over Memorial Day Weekend. Players were also given the opportunity to meet, mingle and take photos with Chumlee, The Old Man and Rick Harrison from History’s hit TV show, Pawn Stars, during the welcome reception and awards ceremony.

ABOUT GOLDEN NUGGET LAS VEGAS

Winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award consecutively since 1977, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas is the most luxurious resort on the Fremont Street Experience, and consistently receives critical acclaim for exceeding customer expectations. The Golden Nugget now offers more than 2,300 deluxe guestrooms and suites; a high-energy casino featuring the most popular slot and video poker machines, table games, race and sports book, and poker room; nightly entertainment with master impressionist and comedian Gordie Brown; world-class restaurants such as Grotto Italian Ristorante and Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse; a luxury spa and salon; and The Tank, a year-round outdoor swimming pool complete with a 200,000-gallon, live shark aquarium and the new H20 poolside lounge. Since 2005, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas has made more than $300 million in upgrades, renovations and expansions under Landry’s, Inc, introducing first-class accommodations, exquisite dining options and fun-filled entertainment venues. In late 2009, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas unveiled its newest addition, Rush Tower. This $150-million hotel tower added nearly 500 new guestrooms and suites to the property, brought Las Vegas its first Chart House Restaurant and introduced a beautiful new pool, The Hideout, as well as expanded the gaming, entertainment and retail options at the luxury resort. Hotel reservations and additional information are available by calling 800-634-3454 or by visiting online at www.goldennugget.com

Funny Lady! Wanda Sykes Coming To Treasure Island In Las Vegas!

Considered “one of the funniest stand up comics" by her peers and ranked among Entertainment Weekly's 25 Funniest People in America, Wanda Sykes will perform at Treasure Island Theatre June 21 at 9 p.m. Guests must be 18 years or older to attend.

Sykes began her stand-up career performing at the Coors Light Super Talent showcase in Washington D.C. and quickly rose to superstar status. She spent five years as a performer and writer for HBO’s critically acclaimed “Chris Rock Show” where she won an Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special” in 1999.  The gig opened the door to appearances on television shows including “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Crank Yankers,” for which she voiced the character Gladys Murphy. She wrote, produced and starred in her own show “Wanda at Large,” which premiered on FOX in 2003.

In 2004, Sykes released her first book “Yeah, I Said It,”- a hilarious collection of essays touching on life, family and current events.

Her first HBO comedy special, “Wanda Sykes; Sick and Tired,” debuted in 2006 and was nominated for a 2007 Emmy® Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special. Sykes second HBO special “I’ma Be Me,” premiered in 2009 where she tackled topics like the first black president, being a new mom and aging. The special was nominated for two 2010 Emmys®: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special, and Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special. Later that year, Sykes went on to star on her own late night talk show on FOX, “The Wanda Sykes Show.”

Her acting credits include co-starring in feature films such as “Evan Almighty,” “Monster-In-Law” and “My Super Ex-Girlfriend.” Sykes has lent her voice to several animated features including “Over the Hedge, “The Barnyard” and most recently portrayed ‘Granny’ in “Ice Age: Continental Drift.”

Tickets are available starting at $59.95, plus tax and service fees, and can be purchased by calling the box office at 866-712-9308, or 702-894-7723. Purchases can also be made online at www.treasureisland.com.

Howie Mandel Performance On June 7th & 8th CANCELLED!

Please note that due to scheduling conflicts, Howie Mandel’s upcoming performances at The Orleans Showroom on June 7 and 8 have been cancelled.  Please update your listings accordingly.

Ticket holders may call the Boyd Gaming box office at 702.365.7075 for details on how to receive a refund.

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Get Tix To Project Dinner Table! June 8th At TPC (Golf Course) Summerlin! Celeb Chefs!

The famed white tableclothed setting of Project Dinner Table will line the fairways of TPC Summerlin’s championship golf course for the third dinner of the 2013 season to be held Saturday, June 8. This popular community event begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour featuring hors d’oeuvres and cocktails with a sit-down, family-style dinner to follow created by the supremely talented chefs of TAO Group: Sean Kinoshita, TAO; Massimiliano Campanari, LAVO and Marc Marrone, corporate executive sous chef, TAO Group as well as Chef Todd Harrington, current executive chef for Central Michel Richard at Caesars Palace.

  

With each dinner, Project Dinner Table makes a contribution to various local nonprofit organizations, furthering its social mission of contributing back to the community. The charity partners for this dinner are First Tee of Southern Nevada and Shriners Hospital for Children Open. Annual memberships are $39, tickets are $175 per person for members, $190 per person for non-members. Ticket prices are all inclusive.

Project Dinner Table dates for the remainder of 2013 are as follows*:

 •Saturday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m.

 •Saturday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m.

 •Sunday, Nov 10 at 3 p.m.

TAO Group’s participation is part of TAO Cares, their community outreach initiative that supports important social issues such as youth education, hunger, the environment and health and wellness.

Chef Sean Kinoshita has served as executive chef of TAO Asian Bistro at The Venetian since February 2012. A graduate of the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, Kinoshita honed his cooking skills working alongside award-winning chefs including Cory Schreiber, David Burke, Gray Kunz and Ming Tsai. Prior to joining TAO Asian Bistro he was executive chef at Seaview, a popular resort in New Jersey where he oversaw on and off-site catering, menu design, special events and banquets.

Chef Massimiliano Campanari brings his mastery of Italian cooking to LAVO Italian Restaurant at The Palazzo. His love of Italian began in Genova, Italy, where he was raised and his culinary journey began in the kitchens of small Italian restaurants. He came to Las Vegas to work as sous chef and assistant executive chef of Zeffirino at The Venetian and later assumed the role of executive chef at some of the most revered Italian restaurants in Las Vegas including Terra Verde at Green Valley Ranch, Sinatra Restaurant at Wynn Las Vegas, Sirio Ristorante at ARIA and Osteria del Circo at Bellagio.

  

Chef Marc Marrone serves as the Corporate Executive Sous Chef for TAO Group. Based in Las Vegas, he works closely with TAO Group Corporate Executive Chef Ralph Scamardella on the company’s restaurants in New York City and Las Vegas. Marrone came to Las Vegas from the kitchen of TAO New York City to work at TAO Asian Bistro and later LAVO Italian Restaurant. Inspired by his Nana’s homemade cooking, his passion for cooking was polished and perfected with on-the-job educations at Asian and French restaurants in Seattle growing up. He graduated from the French Culinary Institute in New York and spent time in French restaurants in the city before joining TAO Group.

Finally, Chef Todd Harrington, the current executive chef of Central Michel Richard at Caesars Palace, he is taking the next leap in an ascendant career that marks him as one of the culinary world’s rising stars. His eagerness to learn, proven prowess at team leadership and dynamic flair for contemporary, palate-pleasing fare caught the attention of Richard, who personally selected Harrington to choreograph the Las Vegas kitchen’s day-to-day operations. Drawn by Las Vegas’ exciting and expanding restaurant scene, Harrington relocated to the Entertainment Capital of the World in 2005. After serving first as assistant room chef at TI, he landed his first stint at Caesars Palace. There, he was senior chef tournant at the legendary Nero’s Steakhouse. In 2008, he received an opportunity to serve on the Encore Las Vegas opening chef team, serving as assistant chef for in-room dining. Then, in spring of 2009, he received an irresistible offer to return to Caesars Palace, where he was offered is first executive chef position at the Augustus Café. In 2012, SocialAppetizers.com named him “Chef of the Year.”

Project Dinner Table’s fourth season is presented by Land Rover Las Vegas. Additional sponsors and community partners include: Bank of American, Whole Foods, Miracle Mile Shops, Wirtz Beverage Nevada, Bank of Nevada, Bacardi USA, Renaissance Catering, Gaia Flowers, Seven Magazine, Connell Outdoor, Le Cordon Bleu Culinary students, Colorado River Coffee Roasters, FiveSix Productions and Ellsworth, Gilman, Johnson and Stout, as well as a variety of local growers.

  

Tickets for individual dinners, full- and half-season passes and memberships are available for purchase at www.projectdinnertable.com.