Reggae Artists Damian "Jr Gong" Marley & Stephen Onstage At The Cosmopolitan

Damian

In Vegas on Thursday, Sept. 24, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas welcomed the Catch A Fire Tour 2015 featuring reggae artists Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Stephen “Ragga” Marley, Morgan Heritage and Tarrus Riley as part of “Set Your Life to Music” summer concert series at Boulevard Pool.  Special guests Jo Mersa, Black Am I, Skip Marley and Jemere Morgan warmed up the crowd before the reggae headliners took the stage. Morgan Heritage and Tarrus Riley rocked the crowd with a contagious set before Grammy award-winning artist and producer Stephen Marley played crowd favorites including “Break Us Apart,” “No Cigarette Smoking” and “Gonna Be Alright.” The set ended with Stephen Marley and Jo Mersa performing an electrifying father-son collaboration, which set the tone for the upcoming performance by Damian Marley, who opened with his recent hit “Make It Bun Dem,” before performing “More Justice” and “Beautiful.”
 
Upcoming events at Boulevard Pool include the Moon Festival featuring Edison Chen; Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day featuring Flogging Molly with special guest Sean and Zander (Oct. 2); Counting Crows: Somewhere Under Wonderland Tour with special guest Citizen Cope (Oct. 3); Garbage with special guest Torres (Oct. 10); Father John Misty with special guest Mikal Cronin (Oct. 15); and The Neighbourhood with special guests Bad Suns and Hunny (Oct. 30).

3708 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, Nevada
(702) 698-7000
www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/

Photo Credit: © Erik Kabik / erikkabik.com

Oktoberfest Comes To The LINQ & Harrah's Las Vegas

Strap on your lederhosen and grab a beer, its Oktoberfest time. Las Vegas is joining in the German tradition with events at The LINQ Hotel & Casino and Harrah’s Las Vegas.

On October 2, The LINQ Hotel & Casino will host its Oktoberfest celebration at The LINQ Pool from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Take in the impressive views of the High Roller and LINQ Promenade while sampling more than 25 beer options from 15-plus breweries. The copious craft beer offerings include Victory Festbier, Hofbrau Dunkel, Ballast Point Dead Ringer Marzen, and Las Vegas’ own Tenaya Creek Oktoberfest Lager and Bad Beat Brewery. In addition to the vast beer selection, traditional German food will be served including apfelstrudel (apple strudel slices), brezel (soft pretzel pieces), wurst (sausage with sauerkraut) and more.

Dan Fester, the live-looping, one-man band, will provide an all-request live soundtrack for the festivities. In between gulps of beer, guests can play such games as shuffleboard, billiards or life-size Jenga, as well as compete for prizes in various ways, including a Das Boot drinking contest.

General admission for The LINQ Pool’s Oktoberfest celebration is only $30 and includes all the goodies listed above. For only $5 more, upgrade to a VIP ticket, which grants early access at 7 p.m. and a chance to try rare beer selections not available to general admission ticket holders. Tickets can be purchase here.

On October 17, Harrah’s Las Vegas’ party central, Carnaval Court, will hold its Oktoberfest event. With festivities kicking off at 6 p.m., guests can indulge in pretzel necklaces, and a bevy of Sam Adams Oktoberfest and other beer options. There will even be a stein hoisting contest, complete with complementary lederhosen for those competing. In true Oktoberfest spirit, there will be no cover charge.

Named one of the “Best Sports Bars in America” by Travel + Leisure, TAG Sports Bar at The LINQ Hotel & Casino takes two things seriously—beer and sports. With nearly 300 bottled, can and large format brews from across the nation and the world, TAG Sport Bar also features a monthly tap takeover program. For the month of October, specialty Oktoberfest brews will be available at the self-serve tap tables, idea for tasting or indulging. Oktoberfest selections include:  Ballast Point Dead Ringer Marzen, Tenaya Creek Oktoberfest Lager, Sam Adams Oktoberfest and Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest. TAG is also the perfect spot to take in football or any other sports from around the world with 42 plasma televisions.

To explore more beer options, click here - blog.caesars.com/las-vegas/the-linq/50-cocktail-topped-beer-drink-best-brews-vegas/ 

Singer/Performer Matt Goss Takes Over The Stage At Susan G. Komen Event

On Sept. 24, 2015, multi-platinum singer and entertainer Matt Goss headlined the sixth annual Susan G. Komen 'Honoring the Promise' Gala at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. Goss sang a rousing choir-backed rendition of his song “Strong,” an inspirational tribute to all those who have been affected by the disease, which has become the theme song for the national organization. The crowd was in awe as Goss gave a stellar performance of the touching song which he wrote and recorded after his mother fought, but eventually lost her battle to cancer last year.

That night the Susan G. Komen 'Honoring the Promise' Gala raised funds for grants for research and for Komen’s 19 breast cancer grantees in the National Capital Region, where the mortality rate from breast cancer is 40 percent higher than the national average.

Celebs Party Away At TAO 10th Anniversary Party!

Brandi and Friends

Redfoo

Tyson 

TAO’s tenth anniversary celebration continued Saturday afternoon at TAO Beach. Spotted at the packed pool party was TV personality Brandi Glanville, rapper and recording artist Redfoo and model Tyson Beckford all enjoying VIP cabanas with friends. As party-goers danced to the sounds of DJ Reach, Beckford took the opportunity to jump into the DJ booth and hype up the crowd sending fans into a frenzy as they all took to their phones to capture the moment.

Photo Credit: Tony Tran

Alternative Rockers Blue October Gather For Memorabilia Case Celebration AT HRH

On Saturday, Sept. 19, hundreds of fans gathered in the hallway between Pink Taco and Fuel Café Express to watch alternative rock band Blue October get honored with a memorabilia case dedication at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas.

The display showcases the snare drum Jeremy Furstenfeld used to record “Into The Ocean;” a violin that Ryan Delahoussaye accidentally smashed during the Crazy Making Tour; the guitar Charles Britton “C.B.” Hudson recorded Foiled with; Matt Noveskey’s bass guitar that was played on the Sway Tour; Justin Furstenfeld’s original, handwritten, scratch lyrics for “Fear;” and much more.

The case dedication took place before the band performed a sold-out concert at the property’s intimate entertainment venue, Vinyl. Following the show, the group grabbed drinks at the new Center Bar, where band members from Five Finger Death Punch and In This Moment were also seen hanging out.

For room availability and additional information call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit hardrockhotel.com. Follow Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and updates.

Photo credit: © Erik Kabik/Kabik Photo Group

Dance Crew Jabbawockeez Perform At "Halloween Horror Nights”

World-famous dance crew the Jabbawockeez kicked off the star-studded red carpet on Friday evening at “Halloween Horror Nights” 2015 inside Universal Studios Hollywood. The award-winning dance crew, who made a rare appearance out from behind their iconic white masks, will perform their all-new, high energy show, created exclusively for “Halloween Horror Nights,” inside the park’s Castle Theater venue through November 1.

The Jabbawockeez will return to the Las Vegas Strip this November with the debut of its highly-anticipated new show inside the intimate, newly-renovated Jabbawockeez Theater at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. Tickets start at $49.99 (not including applicable service charges and taxes) and are on sale at any MGM Resorts box office, by phone at (702) 531-3826 or (866) 740-7711 and online at mgmgrand.com or ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit jbwkz.com or connect on Twitter @Jabbawockeez and on Facebook.

End Of Season For Wet 'n' Wild! Special Ticket Prices

Say so long to the 2015 season with tickets for just $20.15 each when you use code 2015 online! Join us this Saturday and Sunday for the final weekend of fun at Las Vegas' Summer Playground. Enjoy over 25 slides and attractions, a float down the lazy river, and the hottest tunes from DJ IQ at the wave pool stage.

7055 S Fort Apache Rd

Las Vegas, Nevada

(702) 979-1600

www.wetnwildlasvegas.com/

Tonight At The Mob Museum "Fighting Organized Crime in the 21st Century"

Foreign computer hackers breaking into the U.S. government’s systems. Drug cartel violence along our nation’s southern border. A resurgence of Mafia activity in Italy so alarming the pope has denounced it. The fact is, despite the tireless efforts of law enforcement and the eradication of much of the American Mob’s activities, organized crime outfits remain active around the world. On Wednesday, September 23, at 7 p.m, The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, presents its next Courtroom Conversation: “Fighting Organized Crime in the 21st Century.” The event is made possible by a grant from Nevada Humanities.

The Museum has assembled a panel of national and regional experts on organized crime including Virginia Commonwealth University Professor and Criminologist Jay S. Albanese; Assistant Special Agent in Charge Patrick G. Brodsky of the FBI’s Las Vegas Division’s Criminal Branch, Support Services Branch and SWAT; and Thomas P. Ott from the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

Attendees at this Courtroom Conversation will learn:
● What types of rackets attract global organized crime groups today
● How law enforcement agencies at all levels are tackling these new threats
● What, if anything, private citizens can do to protect themselves
● How the worldwide reach of organized crime affects Las Vegas

Admission is $21.95 for adults ages 18 and over with special pricing for online purchase, children, seniors, military, law enforcement, Nevada residents, and teachers. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, September through June; in July and August, hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, call (702) 229-2734 or visit www.TheMobMuseum.org. Connect on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheMobMuseum, on Twitter@TheMobMuseum and subscribe to the Museum’s Mobcast here -www.youtube.com/user/TheMobMuseum.

Tickets for “Fighting Organized Crime in the 21st Century” are available online here. The cost is $25; Museum Members receive a 10 percent discount. For more information, go to www.TheMobMuseum.org or call (702) 229-2734.

Autumn Comes To The Palazzo! Fantastic Floral Pieces & More

Autumn has arrived inside The Waterfall Atrium and Gardens of The Palazzo® Las Vegas.

The current seasonal display, inspired by nature, took six months to plan and fabricate by the resort’s floral and horticulture teams. Sixteen-foot-tall cattail sculptures are the main feature and were crafted out of 70% recycled steel. The display also features a total of 8,000 pounds of pumpkins, with the largest pumpkin weighing in at 930 pounds.

Throughout the gardens and The Palazzo lobby, guests will also find:
·         60 colossal falling leaves, playfully suspended from the ceiling
·         3,000 preserved cattails
·         3,500 carnations that make up each of the topiary pumpkins in the East and West Gardens
·         800 flowering plants, including chrysanthemums, garden mums, and celosia
·         900 plants of various varieties

The flowers and plants of the display are refreshed biweekly. A team of five gardeners each spend four hours a day maintaining the gardens.

The installation is an encore of sorts to the atrium’s summer display, which artfully evolved throughout the season.  Nearing the end of the summer, the seasonal art installation began to show hints of autumn, both in content and color palette. The full transition into autumn was recently completed, taking a crew of 14 team members working 10 hours overnight.

Guests can experience fall at The Palazzo through November 16.
3325 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, Nevada
www.palazzo.com/

It's Almost Time...For FRIGHTDOME!!

Hailed as one of the nation’s scariest haunted attractions for 2014 by Travel Channel and having been featured worldwide for more than a decade in the top five; Fright Dome at Circus Circus is celebrating its 13th Anniversary milestone with its most extreme Halloween season yet.  Beginning Friday, Oct. 2 Fright Dome will take over all 5-acres inside of The Adventuredome theme park at Circus Circus with a promise from owner Jason Egan that fans will experience the most interactive, terrifying and twisted experience in the event’s 13 year history.

“I have launched Halloween events all over the world and still the most important thing to me is that our fans experience sheer terror from start to finish,” said Jason Egan, owner and creator of Fright Dome. “When I came to Las Vegas the only thing here was tiny trailer-based haunted houses so I saw an opportunity to create something huge. After 13 successful years, I am so thrilled to be launching all of my team’s new insanely creative and disturbing ideas to celebrate this season. When it came to planning our 13th anniversary I didn’t want it to feel like walking through a museum, I wanted to create something extremely twisted and interactive that makes everyone feel as though they are a part of the madness.”

This historic season for the indoor haunted attraction marks the creation of Egan’s most intense, disturbing and visceral labyrinth yet. The new creation, “Insanitarium,” is so extreme that guests will be required to check in at a nurse’s station and sign voluntary commitment papers before entering. “Insanitarium” is an all-encompassing interactive experience which locks guests into the warped lair of a deranged surgeon turned meticulous killer with the only option out being to rely on their own instincts and battle through the twists and turns inside. From the freezing temperatures of body lockers to the hellfire heat of a crematorium which guests are trapped in, “Insanitarium” is a testing journey of extreme sight, sounds and smells. Those who dare enter will find themselves closely acquainted with the rotting corpses of those who came before yet failed to survive.

One of the most unique obstacles in guest’s fight against time inside of the new “Insanitarium” is the authentic morgue challenging participants to pass through its halls unscathed once they are locked in. Egan’s crew, who excel in finding creepy yet historic oddities, disassembled and transported morgue doors, wheel chairs, lighting fixtures, sinks and more from one of the most historically paranormal haunted locations in the nation; Norwich State Hospital in Connecticut. Prior to closing in 1996, Norwich was an insane asylum and hospital for the incurable spanning close to a 100 year history of freakish encounters, which Egan hopes to transport into his event.

To further celebrate its 13th Anniversary, Fright Dome has teamed up with SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, to be the very first haunted attraction in the world to feature a 4-D show with the iconic brand Friday the 13th™ 4-D: A Deadly 4-D Experience. Horror fans will experience another dimension of terror as Jason Vorhees™, the world's most recognizable horror icon, slashes his way through thirteen kills in thirteen minutes. Jason attacks anyone who enters the grounds of Camp Crystal Lake with every twist and turn.  Heightened by hair-raising 3-D and startling special effects; this creepy 4-D experience delivers heart-stopping action. Guests will experience a sensory overload of fear as they come face-to-face with the machete-wielding killer.

The Adventuredome’s state-of-the-art, 4-D Special FX Theatre is a fully immersive experience with an array of in-theater special effects to complement the on-screen show.  Seat vibrations, water sprays and other alarming horrors are designed to let guests feel like part of the grim action.

In addition to the six haunted houses, chilling scare zones and Friday the 13th™ 4-D, newly expanded area, appropriately named “FreakShow” will offer additional scare areas, stages hosting sideshow acts, unique performers and more demented entertainment than ever before alongside carnival games touting a range of unsettling prizes. Fright Dome guests can experience seven thrill rides under one roof, including two roller coasters. Coaster lovers can dive into the darkness on The Adventuredome’s newest ride, El Loco, an adrenaline-pumping adventure complete with G drops, gravity-defying turns and over-the-edge twists. The theme park’s second roller coaster, Canyon Blaster, takes them through a double loop, double corkscrew shrouded by shadows and fog.

Once again teaming up with famed Hollywood FX guru Gary J. Tunnicliffe, Egan’s team will create the most intense props, masks and sets that fans have ever experienced at Fright Dome. Tunnicliffe is highly esteemed in the horror industry for his ability to shock and torment with lifelike recreations. Over the years he has been responsible for the makeup, props and special effects for more than sixty feature films on the big screen including franchises such as HELLRAISER, HALLOWEEN, CANDYMAN, EXORCIST, BLADE, SCREAM and many more.

Fright Dome is open from 7 p.m. to midnight Oct. 2-31 on select nights. General admission tickets start at $35.95 with fast pass tickets available for an additional $20 allowing express line entry for all six haunted houses. Updates on Fright Dome are available online at www.frightdome.com, on Facebook, Instagram @frightdome, Twitter @FrightDome or join the conversation using #FrightDome13  #FrightDome2015  #CircusCircus .

The Mob Museum Brings You Courtroom Conversation: "The Real Story Behind Casino"

In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the release of Martin Scorsese’s award-winning film, “Casino,” The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, presents its next Courtroom Conversation: “The Real Story behind ‘Casino.’” The panel discussion among individuals with firsthand knowledge of the true events on which the movie was based will take place inside the Museum’s historic courtroom on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m.

Organized crime’s control of the casino industry was waning during the 1970s, but the Chicago Outfit kept its grip on the Stardust, Fremont, Marina and Hacienda hotels. Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal, a highly regarded sports betting expert, was the Outfit’s man in charge of the skim. Tony Spilotro was sent to the desert to protect Rosenthal as he skimmed millions of dollars of casino profits that were distributed to several Midwestern organized crime groups.

Spilotro caused more problems than he prevented. He demanded a “street tax” from the town’s criminals and set up a burglary ring that smashed holes in the walls and roofs of high-end homes, jewelry stores and other businesses and attracted intense scrutiny from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. In 1979, Spilotro ended up in Nevada’s Black Book, which prevented him from setting foot in a casino. In 1986, his body and that of his brother Michael were found buried in an Indiana cornfield.

Rosenthal, too, was a law enforcement target. He was denied a state gaming license because of his underworld ties, but he secretly operated the Stardust while holding a mid-level title. Rosenthal left Las Vegas soon after surviving a car bombing in October 1982. He was placed in Nevada’s Black Book in 1987 and died in Florida in 2008.

In “Casino,” the Ace Rothstein character, played by Robert De Niro, is based on Rosenthal, while the Nicky Santoro character, played by Joe Pesci, is based on Spilotro.

Panelists include:
Oscar Goodman, attorney for Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal and Tony Spilotro
Jeff Silver, State Gaming Control Board attorney during Spilotro/Rosenthal era
Marc Kaspar, retired FBI agent who pursued Spilotro for a decade
Deborah Richard, undercover FBI agent who infiltrated the Spilotro camp
Gwen Castaldi, television reporter during the Spilotro/Rosenthal era

Tickets for “The Real Story behind ‘Casino’” are available online here. The cost is $25; Museum Members receive a 10 percent discount. For more information, go to www.TheMobMuseum.org or call (702) 229-2734.

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is a world-class destination in downtown Las Vegas dedicated to the thrilling story of organized crime and law enforcement. The Museum presents unbelievable stories about the Mob, its impact on Las Vegas history and unique imprint on the world. True stories of Mob history are brought to life in an eye-opening style via interactive exhibits, high-tech theater presentations and nearly 1,000 authentic artifacts, the largest collection of Mob and law enforcement memorabilia under one roof. Since opening in 2012, The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of the “Best Places to Travel in 2015” by Travel + Leisure Magazine, “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times, one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by Fox News and Budget Travel magazine, “Las Vegas’ Best New Attractions for 2012” by Travel + Leisure magazine, “9 Reasons to Visit Las Vegas” by CNNgo, a finalist for the “Best Wider World Project Award,” by the British Guild of Travel Writers and “Best Museum” by Nevada Magazine. Admission is $21.95 for adults ages 18 and over with special pricing for online purchase, children, seniors, military, law enforcement, Nevada residents, and teachers. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call (702) 229-2734 or visit www.TheMobMuseum.org. Connect on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheMobMuseum, on Twitter: @TheMobMuseum and subscribe to the Museum’s Mobcast here.

It's Official! Country Superstar George Strait Among First Entertainers At New LV Arena

George Strait, the musical icon who has been reverently referred to as “The King of Country Music,” announced today he will be among the first entertainers to perform at the new Las Vegas Arena scheduled to open in April 2016.  The Country Music Hall of Fame inductee will thrill crowds with a series of exclusive worldwide concert engagements at the new venue April 22, April 23, September 9 and September 10, 2016.  Opening for Strait will be GRAMMY, ACM and CMA Award-winning singer/songwriter Kacey Musgraves, who recently released her second studio album Pageant Material to critical acclaim.  This announcement is the first of an exciting, prestigious lineup of incredible performers who will appear on the Arena’s stage.

Tickets for the concert series will go on sale Friday, Oct. 2 at 10:00 a.m. PT via www.straittovegas.com and range in price from $75 to $200 plus applicable fees. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Friday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. PT through Thursday, Oct. 1 at 10 p.m. PT.
“This is an exciting announcement for the Las Vegas Arena, and another example of why Las Vegas is the Entertainment Capital of the World,” said Rick Arpin, senior vice president of entertainment and development, MGM Resorts International. “We are thrilled that George is going to be a huge part of our opening season with this special exclusive engagement.  He has had a significant impact on our city’s entertainment landscape over the years and we are thrilled he will provide Las Vegas visitors and our local community the opportunity to see a series of additional legendary performances.”

George Strait said, "I said all along I wasn’t going to tour anymore, but I also said that I wasn’t retiring by any means and I still wanted to do some dates. I’ve been working a little bit here and there, and I’m really proud of this new album that’s coming out. I think it’s a great record – I always say this; I think it’s one of the best records I’ve done. I always shoot for that. You’ve got to go in the studio thinking that way, so I’m very excited about that and I’m also very excited to be coming back out and playing for the fans out there. I’m looking forward to it so much, singing those songs that I love so much and haven’t done in a while. I’m really, really looking forward to being able to play in the new Las Vegas Arena. I hear it’s just unbelievable. I can’t wait."

Strait will release his new album Cold Beer Conversation this Friday, Sept. 25, as announced at a press conference from MGM Grand earlier today.  The album was produced by Chuck Ainlay and Strait for George Strait Productions and features 13 songs including his latest single, “Cold Beer Conversation,” premiering on country radio tomorrow.  The album is available as an exclusive digital download on iTunes, available for pre-order now at itunes.com/georgestrait, and will be available Friday exclusively via Apple Music and at Walmart.

The track listing for Cold Beer Conversation is as follows:

1.  “It Was Love” (Keith Gattis)
2.  “Cold Beer Conversation” (Al Anderson, Ben Hayslip and Jimmy Yeary)
3.  “Let It Go” (George Strait, Bubba Strait and Keith Gattis)
4.  “Goin’ Goin’ Gone” (Wyatt Earp and Keith Gattis)
5.  “Something Going Down” (Jamey Johnson and Tom Shapiro)
6.  “Take Me To Texas” (Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally)
7.  “It Takes All Kinds” (George Strait, Bubba Strait, Bob Regan and Wil Nance)
8.  “Stop And Drink” (Dale Dodson and Troy Jones)
9.  “Everything I See” (George Strait, Bubba Strait, Dean Dillon and Keith Gattis)
10. “Rock Paper Scissors” (Casey Beathard, Monty Criswell and Bubba Strait)
11. “Wish You Well” (Clint Daniels, Jeff Hyde and Brice Long)
12. “Cheaper Than A Shrink” (Bill Anderson, Buddy Cannon and Jamey Johnson)
13. “Even When I Can’t Feel It” (Dean Dillon, Ben Hayslip and Lee Miller)

This is the first new studio album in two years from the MCA Nashville recording artist. His last studio album was the Gold-certified Love is Everything, which featured the Platinum-certified No. 1 hit (and 60th No. 1 hit of his career) “Give It All We Got Tonight” as well as the Gold-certified hit “I Got A Car.” Strait also released The Cowboy Rides Away: Live from AT&T Stadium CD and DVD in 2014, celebrating his mega-successful, two-year final tour.

With 60 No. 1 singles and more than 68.5 million records sold, George Strait is a musical legend and the most-nominated artist in CMA Awards history, with a career spanning more than three decades. He was the first country music artist honored with Billboard’s “Legend Of Live” Award, and he earned 2013’s Entertainer of the Year title from the Country Music Association as well as 2014’s Entertainer Of The Year title from the Academy of Country Music.

For more information visit the Las Vegas Arena website at www.arenalasvegas.com.