Las Vegas Mixologists Invade Backbar USA In New Orleans!

Tim Haughinberry of Back Bar USA with Las Vegas Showgirls

Mixologists at Las Vegas Invades Tales of the Cocktail

Backbar USA brought more than 30 of Las Vegas’ top mixologists to invade Tales of the Cocktail® last week in New Orleans for the annual cocktail festival that took place from Wednesday, July 16 through to Sunday, July 20. Las Vegas Invades Tales of the Cocktail® took place from 5 to 8 p.m. at Masquerade Nightclub inside Harrah’s in New Orleans on Thursday, July 17.  Las Vegas showcased the impact the city is making in the cocktail and spirits world by bringing the best mixologists the city had to offer to the world’s premier cocktail and spirits festival.

Notable participating mixologists included:

·         Tony Abou-Ganim, “Modern Mixologist” author and industry veteran

·         Francesco LaFranconi, Southern Wine & Spirits

·         Andrew Pollard, Wirtz Beverage

·         Alenrry Iniguez and Nectaly Mendoza, Herbs & Rye

·         Mariena Mercer, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

·         Christopher Hopkins, Wynn I Encore

·         Raul Faria, Gordon Ramsay’s Pub & Grill

·         Ricardo Murcia, Bellagio

·         Michael Przydzial, Central Michel Richard at Caesars Palace

·         Travis Reel, Japonais at The Mirage

·         Patricia Richards, Drai’s Enterprises

·         Max Solano, Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico Steak House at Venetian I Palazzo

More than 1,500 cocktail enthusiasts attended the sold-out event and enjoyed sounds by Las Vegas’ DJ Ikon and posed for photos with authentic Las Vegas Showgirls. Mixologists served craft cocktails featuring several different liquor brands including Bulleit Bourbon, Absolut Elyx, Sauza 901, Bacardi, Hennessy, New Amsterdam, Hangar 1 Vodka and more.

Photo Credit - Liz King

About Back Bar USA

Back Bar USA is a full-service marketing, consulting and design firm with more than 25 years of experience in the beer, wine and spirits industries. Specializing in corporate and national account beverage programs with an emphasis on gaming, resorts, nightlife and fine dining, the company provides services ranging from menu development to ground-up venue concept, design and execution. Back Bar maintains an impressive portfolio of clients and brands that include Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts, Ketel One Vodka and Corona. For more information, visit www.BackBarUSA.com.

About Tales of the Cocktail®

Tales of the Cocktail® is the world’s premier cocktail festival, bringing together the international spirits community for five days of what’s now, what’s new and what’s next in bartending. Held annually in New Orleans, Tales of the Cocktail® has something for bartenders and spirits professionals with opportunities to mix and mingle with the brightest minds in mixology during an always-spirited schedule of seminars, dinners, competitions, tasting rooms and new product launches. For more information or to get tickets to “Las Vegas Invades Tales of the Cocktail” or any of the other seminars, tastings and special events, visit TalesoftheCocktail.com.

Ryan Leslie Coming To The Bank Nightclub Friday 7/25!

Ryan Leslie Performs Live

July 25 @ 10:30 pm - 4:00 am

Bellagio’s resplendent nightclub presents a not to be missed performance, as Ryan Leslie makes a special stop by The Bank. Enjoy the best dance music from DJ IKON. Don’t miss the extraordinary nightlife experience that is The Bank!

THE BANK NIGHTCLUB

3600 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109 United States

(702) 693-8300

Coach Woodson Inaugural Event Brings Out Celebs To Vegas!

Event Co-Host Jay Harris and Event Director Nisha Sadekar 

Event Co-Host Seema Sadekar and Dale Moss 

The inaugural Las Vegas luxury charity event, The Coach Woodson Las Vegas Invitational, began its three-day affair with a series of festivities that started on Sunday, July 20, with appearances by several members of Coach Michael Woodson’s family and close friends, including actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, R&B recording artist Brian McKnight, ESPN SportsCenter anchor Jay Harris, LPGA golfer Seema Sadekar, NBA legends Herb Williams and Reggie Theus, music executive Chauncey Bell, saxophonist Paul Taylor, comedian George Willborn, as well as American football stars Bret Lockett and Dale Moss, among others.

 

Brian McKnight Tweet

Brian McKnight took the stage and humorously warmed up the crowd with his own rendition of “Meet The Flinstones” at the Coach Woodson Las Vegas Invitational CIROC Welcome Party that took place at the alluring 23rd floor Mandarin Bar at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas. He wowed guests as he performed hits by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson alongside several of his own top hits, “Back At One” and “Anytime.”

To conclude the three-day affair and to celebrate the end of NBA Summer League, Coach Woodson corralled his close friends on the fairways for the Inaugural Coach Woodson Las Vegas Invitational golf tournament at Southern Highlands Golf Club in Las Vegas.

 

Anthony Anderson

The most laughable moment at The Coach Woodson Las Vegas Invitational took place when actor and Food Network TV host Anthony Anderson initiated a game of Twister with his teammates. The tangled golfers laughed and collapsed after Anderson shouted, "Right hand on red!"

 The Coach Woodson Las Vegas Invitational will be the only summer golf event in Las Vegas where influential sports figures and celebrities congregate. Founded by former NBA player and current assistant coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, Michael Woodson lives with the mission to give back to the community through sports and friendship. All for a good cause, The Coach Woodson Las Vegas Invitational celebrates the world of basketball, while showcasing the best of golf, fashion and entertainment. For more information, visit www.CoachWoodsonInvitational.com, like on Facebook, www.Facebook.com/COACHWOODSONinv and tweet @COACHWOODSONinv.

Photo Credit: Chase Stevens and Erik Kabik/RETNA

New Program At Shark Reef! Turtle, Stingray, Shark FEED!!

    

Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino invites guests to abandon their day jobs and get their feet (or in this case, hands) wet as a guest Aquarist with three new experiential programs. Aptly titled Animal Encounters, the program takes participants behind-the-scenes to assist in feeding the Aquarium’s most-admired residents including stingrays, green sea turtles and zebra sharks.

Stingray Feed

Guests can experience Las Vegas’ premier aquarium attraction like a true VIP with exclusive access prior to daily opening. An expert guide will tour participants through the 90,560-square-foot Shark Reef Aquarium which holds nearly 1.6-million gallons of water. After the private tour, guests are invited to roll up their sleeves and reach down into the touch pool to feed stingrays and horseshoe crabs a breakfast smorgasbord of shrimp, krill and fish. At the conclusion of their experience, guests will receive a memorable keepsake photo to take home and show off to friends.

The one-hour Stingray Feed experience takes place daily at 9:15 a.m. and is limited to four guests per session. Tickets are $50 per adult and $40 for children ages 5-12. Annual Pass member pricing is $45 per adult and $25 for children ages 5-12.

Sea Turtle Feed

OD the sea turtle captured hearts and headlines after a cross-country journey to Mandalay Bay’s Shark Reef Aquarium last summer. Now, participants can get up close and personal with the beloved OD and his new Shipwreck mates during the Sea Turtle Feed program. This 45-minute experience begins with a behind-the-scenes tour of Shark Reef Aquarium where guests will gain insight into the facility’s daily operations. After picking up a nutritious feast from the Shark Reef kitchen, guests will be taken above the Shipwreck Exhibit to meet the 300-pound turtles who eagerly wait to be served. Participants may even get the chance to meet some of the other toothy residents of the exhibit during their feeding time.

The Sea Turtle Feed experience takes place Sunday – Friday at 12:45 p.m. and is limited to four people per session. The program is open to participants 13 years of age and older. Tickets are $70 per person and $60 for Annual Pass members and include admission to Shark Reef Aquarium as well as keepsake photos of the participants in action.

Shark Feed

What sharks eat and how they prefer their meals are just a couple of the questions participants will have answered during this one-hour interactive experience. Beginning with a behind-the-scenes tour of Shark Reef Aquarium, guests will admire the jaws of various species of sharks while demystifying myths and truths about nature’s most intriguing marine animal. Participants can then grab a feeding tong and serve lunch to the stunning zebra sharks while Aquarists demonstrate the feeding technique for the larger species. Staff members will capture guests in action and provide keepsake photos to ensure that every exhilarating moment is remembered.

The Shark Feed experience takes place Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1:15 p.m. and is limited to four guests per session. The program is open to participants 13 years of age and older. Tickets are $70 per person and $60 for Annual Pass members and include admission to Shark Reef Aquarium.

Participants in the Sea Turtle or Shark Feed programs can purchase a supplemental guided tour through Shark Reef Aquarium with an expert guide for an additional $25.

Each of these programs can be booked online at mandalaybay.com/shark-reef/animalencounters/ or by calling the box office at (702) 632-4555.

Aye Carumba! National Tequila Day! Enjoy One With Classic Dishes At PBR Rock Bar!

Classic Margarita

PBR Rock Bar & Grill will raise a frosty, salt-rimmed glass to honor National Tequila Day with an all-day margarita special on Thursday, July 24. Located inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, the Strip-side bar and eatery will serve up its signature margaritas for just $5 per drink. 

Patrons can pair their margaritas with PBR’s Mexican-inspired dishes, such as the Smokin’ Chicken Quesadilla, a crispy flour tortilla filled with pulled chicken, pepper jack cheese, grilled onions and jalapeños, topped with sour cream and Pico de Gallo; or Traditional Fajitas, served in beef, chicken, barbecue pork, shrimp, brisket or vegetarian varieties.

About PBR Rock Bar & Grill:

PBR Rock Bar & Grill is the hottest spot in Las Vegas offering beers and bulls in its sprawling, 16,800-square-foot venue. Open daily from 8 a.m. until the early morning hours, with happy hour specials Monday through Friday from 2 until 6 p.m., PBR Rock Bar & Grill offers guests hearty, American comfort food and barbecue 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 and six projectors, 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.

Help Keep The Sand Dollar Lounge Jumpin' Tonight Chris Zemba Plays

Today at 9:00pm - 1:00am

Two weeks since the grand opening and they ain't slowin down! The doors must stay open and that means all of you need to come and hang out with them Thursday night 9-1 pm and keep this Legendary Venue alive for many many days to come :) This week join  Mark Sidener and Rick Rick Champion for an extraordinary evening of Blues , Rock, R&B and all types of music until way till 1O clock in the morn! Don't miss out! 

Sand Dollar Lounge

3355 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102

Know Your Constitutional Rights Seminar Tonight!

Free Seminar

Attorney Stephen Stubbs will speak on the 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Amendment.

Learn how to properly exercise your Constitutional rights.

           

Today at 7:00 pm

Boulder Inn and Suites

704 Nevada Way, Boulder City, Nevada 89005

It's National Tequila Day! Get Your Piña Picante At Rhumbar!

Pina Picante

RHUMBAR at The Mirage Hotel & Casino will triple the fun this year for National Tequila Day with the introduction of a third tequila cocktail, the Piña Picante, on Thursday, July 24.

Whether tequila lovers are looking to heat up the day or start the night off with a kick, guests will have their choice of three tequila-filled cocktails, each priced at $12. New to the lineup, and featured only for the holiday, is the Piña Picante made with Milagro Reposada Select Barrel Tequila, Yellow Chartreuse, fresh lime juice, cilantro leaves, fresh jalapeño and sweet agave nectar, and then garnished with a sprig of cilantro and a freshly sliced jalapeño wheel.

The Spicy Lover, made with Cuervo Platino Tequila, English cucumber, Mexican cilantro, lime juice, sweet agave nectar and a dash of spicy Tabasco pepper sauce is a usual crowd favorite. Rounding out the tequila selections is the Pineapple Chipotle Margarita, made with Ambhar Tequila, Dutch Orange Curaçao, fresh lime juice, pineapple juice and Monin Pineapple Chipotle Syrup, and a dash of Tabasco Chipotle pepper sauce, and then served on the rocks.

Named one of AOL.com’s top Las Vegas patios, RHUMBAR is a highly stylized cocktail and cigar lounge inspired by the cool mood of the Caribbean. The plush outdoor patio is reminiscent of a tropical retreat offering a picturesque location for guests to mingle, sip cocktails and smoke cigars. Located near the main entrance of The Mirage, RHUMBAR is owned and operated by Drive This! Entertainment.

The lounge and patio are open from noon until 1 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and noon until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. For more information about RHUMBAR, visit www.rhumbarlv.com. Follow RHUMBAR on Twitter @RHUMBAR and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RhumbarLV. For more information visit www.drivethisentertainment.com.

Join DJ Mike Fusion At Liquid Pool At Aria For Vibe Wednesdays!

Vibe Wednesdays

July 23 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Liquid has got the perfect vibe for a mid-week pool party! Splash around to the sounds of DJ Mike Fusion at Aria’s Pool Lounge with both the buff and the beautiful. The best music, the best service, and the best mid-week pool party in town; LIQUID has got it down to a science! 

LIQUID POOL LOUNGE

3730 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

(702) 693-8300

Come Play Batman Laser Challenge At Circus Circus!

Batman™ Laser Challenge Brings Gotham City™ To The Adventuredome At Circus Circus Las Vegas

The Batman™ Laser Challenge at The Adventuredome at Circus Circus Las Vegas invites guests to test their inner Super Hero with a fun, physical and mental workout. Using speed and strategy to beat the clock, would-be crime fighters can choose between two experiences, each brought to life with radiating wall-to-wall lasers, fog and themed audio tracks to guide or hinder the racer as they attempt to complete the mission. The five-acre theme park has teamed up with SimEx-Iwerks which, in partnership with Warner Bros. and DC Comics, has created this first-ever Batman themed laser maze.

Guests can experience one maze for $5 or both mazes for $8. Passes can be purchased at The Adventuredome Box Office or online at adventuredome.com.

Circus Circus Las Vegas

2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Las Vegas, NV 89109

 (702) 734-0410

 (800) 634-3450

adventuredome.com

Pretty Little Liar Actess/Singer Lucy Hale Coming To Wet 'n' Wild

Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale to perform at Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas July 27 concert at 2 p.m. 

Vegas’s New Country 102.7 the Coyote presents Lucy Hale of  “Pretty Little Liars” fame for a special acoustic performance at Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas on Sunday, July 27 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

The concert is included with the price of general admission or a season pass, and is part of the water park’s summer event offerings which also include Friday night movies and other special programs.  Radio station listeners also will have a chance to win Meet & Greet passes. 

Hale is best known for her role as Aria Montgomery on the hit ABC Family series “Pretty Little Liars. While she made her mark early on as an actress, she is eager to share her longtime love for music with her country debut album Road Between in stores now on DMG Nashville. The album’s 11 songs include one written by fellow country singer and Grammy Award-winner Kacey Musgraves. Hale showcases her own songwriting talents on the record’s final track, “Just Another Song.” 

Wet‘n’Wild is located at 7055 S. Fort Apache Rd., just west of the I-215 and W. Sunset Road exit. 

For more information about the concert, special events, season passes and admission opportunities, visit www.wetnwildlasvegas.com or call (702) 979-1600.

About Wet’n’Wild Las Vegas

One of the world’s most iconic water park brands, Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas opened for its second season with expanded hours, a longer operating season, a new slide that opened Memorial Day weekend and other improvements. It is Nevada’s premier water park with more than 25 slides and attractions, and a place for both thrill seekers and families. For the more daring, the multimillion dollar park features the new Tornado, the world’s premier funnel slide that catapults riders through a swirling 45-foot-wide funnel; Rattler, the first slide of its kind in North America, and Constrictor, an extreme water slide featuring some of the tightest turns. Families and those desiring a more relaxing experience enjoy Splash Island, the interactive children’s area with kid friendly slides and a giant dumping bucket; Colorado Cooler lazy river; and Red Rock Bay wave pool. With great amenities including shaded areas, private cabanas and misting, Wet‘n’Wild is ideally located off I-215, at Sunset Road and Ft. Apache Road. The park is a partnership between Village Roadshow Theme Parks, the majority owner and overseer of day-to-day operations, and Las Vegas investors through SPB Partners, one of Nevada’s first private equity funds. For information, visit www.wetnwildlasvegas.com.

Michael Mina Restaurant To Host Huneeus Vinters Wine Pairing Dinner!

Bellagio Resort & Casino will partner with Huneeus Vintners for a wine pairing dinner featuring award-winning chef Michael Mina at his eponymous restaurant, MICHAEL MINA Bellagio Wednesday, August 20 at 7 p.m. The event will tantalize taste buds with a six-course menu created by Mina and MICHAEL MINA Bellagio Executive Chef Ben Jenkins. Each course will be paired with wine selections chosen by the evening’s hosts, Chef Michael Mina, Bellagio Director of Wine and Master Sommelier Jason Smith and Master Sommelier and Huneeus Estate Director Larry Stone.

Huneeus Vintners includes Quintessa, Flowers Vineyard & Winery and Faust, three wineries managed by vintner Agustin Huneeus, a wine expert who has been discovering great vineyards around the world for 50 years. Quintessa produces a red Bordeaux style blend of five varietals grown on the estate: cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot and carménère. Flowers focuses on lively and complex chardonnay and pinot noir from the coolest areas of the Sonoma Coast. Faust offers a full bodied, decadently rich and unctuous cabernet sauvignon blended from vineyards on the valley floor and steep hillsides.

The pairing menu will include:

Chef’s Selection of Canapes; paired with Illumination Sauvignon Blanc;

White Asparagus, complemented with king salmon and Osetra caviar; paired with Flowers Chardonnay;

Hudson Valley Foie Gras, seasoned with lavender and plum; paired with Flowers Pinot Noir

Roasted California Squab, served with heirloom beets and blackberry jus; paired with Neyen Blend

Snake River Farms New York Strip, flavored with lobster mushroom and sesame; paired with Quintessa 2010;

Crottin de Chavignol, served with black mission fig and hazelnut; paired with Faust Cabernet Sauvignon

Tickets are priced at $195 per person, all-inclusive. To make a reservation, call (702) 693-7075 or visit Bellagio Concierge. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.

ABOUT BELLAGIO RESORT & CASINO

Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, 8 ½-acre lake, where fountains perform a magnificent aquatic ballet choreographed to music and lights. Within Bellagio are award-winning dining experiences including two AAA Five Diamond restaurants, Julian Serrano's Picasso and Le Cirque from the renowned Maccioni family. Bellagio is home to an impressive collection of luxury retailers including Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Breguet, Prada, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Bottega Veneta, Hermès and OMEGA. A world-class art gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, the stunning “O” by Cirque du Soleil, a luxurious spa and salon, dynamic nightlife at The Bank, Hyde Bellagio and Lily Bar & Lounge and an elegant casino all add to the extraordinary Bellagio experience. Bellagio is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit bellagio.com, call toll free at (888) 987-6667 or find us on Facebook and Twitter.