Love To Shop & Eat? New Retailers & Eateries Now OPEN At LV Premium Outlet Malls

Both the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets and Las Vegas South Premium Outlets are thrilled to welcome a premier set of new retailers to the center this year.

Las Vegas North Premium Outlets shoppers will soon see The North Face, lululemon athletica, Robert Graham and Scotch & Soda, in addition to Chipotle Mexican Grill which will open mid October. They can also shop at Francesca’s, which is now open.

Las Vegas South Premium Outlets shoppers will also enjoy A|X Armani Exchange, CITIZEN and ASICS, in addition to new dining options like Wetzel’s Pretzels.

“We are excited about the arrival of new retail options, offering an even more stellar shopping experience for our shoppers,” said Vicki Rousseau, Director of Marketing and Business Development for Las Vegas North and Las Vegas South Premium Outlets.

The North Face is a global outdoor company that has provided clothing, gear and equipment for men, women and children for more than 40 years. The North Face will open its doors to the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets late fall.

lululemon athletica, a Canadian company, is known for its athletic clothing, catering to men and women who live an active lifestyle.  Best known for its premier yoga gear, lululemon also offers shoppers running, swimming and lifestyle clothes as well. lululemon athletic will open in the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets this winter.

Scotch & Soda, a Dutch company, features men, women and children’s clothing for the stylish, savvy shopper. The high quality garments are typically inspired by the best tried-and-tested classic and vintage styles, enriched with a wealth of inspiration from around the world. Scotch & Soda will be opening at the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets late fall.

Francesca’s is a boutique that caters to the fashion forward woman. The boutiques offer an eclectic mix of carefully-curated clothing, bold accessories, and playful gifts. Francesca’s recently held its grand opening at Las Vegas North Premium Outlets.

Robert Graham is a New York based luxury men’s clothing company. Known for its bright, bold colors and patterns, Robert Graham clothing offers eclectic fashion-forward styles. Robert Graham will open in the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets this winter.

A|X Armani Exchange offers men and women the classic Giorgio Armani wardrobe, with a youthful spirit. Fashion-forward shoppers can now enjoy new, cutting edge styles at the Las Vegas South Premium Outlets.

CITIZEN offers shoppers premium timepieces for men and women. CITIZEN offers luxury watches with a high-tech twist, as these revolutionary timepieces are light-driven – No more batteries. CITIZEN is currently open in Las Vegas South Premium Outlets.

Committed to developing the most advanced athletic products in the world, ASICS will join Las Vegas South Premium Outlets late this fall. ASICS is an acronym derived from the Latin phrase, Anima Sana In Corpore Sano – a sound mind in a sound body. The store specializes in athletic shoes, apparel and accessories.

A few dining options slated for fall openings include Chipotle Mexican Grill at Las Vegas North Premium Outlets, and a Wetzel’s Pretzels kiosk at Las Vegas South Premium Outlets.

In addition to new retailers, other stores are slated for relocations. Lacoste recently relocated to a new store in the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets expansion area. The Starbuck’s kiosk, located in the area leading into the expansion area, is now open.  In addition, Calvin Klein Women’s and Men’s and Journey’s are undergoing remodels in Las Vegas South, while Tumi experienced a remodel and expansion in Las Vegas North.

About Las Vegas North Premium Outlets®
Las Vegas North Premium Outlets features 175 outlet stores from the world’s finest designer and name brands offering savings of 25% to 65% every day, including A|X Armani Exchange, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Cole Haan, Diane Von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Elie Tahari, Kenneth Cole, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Nautica, Neiman Marcus Last Call Studio, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, Salvatore Ferragamo, St. John, TAG Heuer, Theory, Tory Burch, True Religion, UGG and more. For more information, visit www.premiumoutlets.com/vegasnorth.

About Las Vegas South Premium Outlets®
Las Vegas South Premium Outlets features 145 outlet stores from the world’s finest designer and name brands offering savings of 25% to 65% every day, including impressive savings at Adidas, Aeropostale, Ann Taylor, Brooks Brothers, DKNY, Guess, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Nike, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, and many more. Las Vegas South Premium Outlets is located just 2.5 miles south of the Strip with easy access from I-15 via Blue Diamond Interchange. For more information, visit www.premiumoutlets.com/vegassouth.

Actor Edward James Olmos Visits Las Vegas! Where??

On Thursday, October 8, many MMA fans gathered at Downtown Las Vegas Event Center (DLVEC) to enjoy the anticipated bout hosted by the Resurrection Fighting Alliance.  A host of local celebrities and athletes attended the event including actor Edward James Olmos (Selena, Stand and Deliver and Battlestar Galactica) and MMA cutman Jacob ‘Stitch’ Duran. The friends were also seen dining at Andiamo Italian Steakhouse and enjoying a conversation with Richard Wilk, Director of Business Development & Buzz Marketing for the D Las Vegas.

In addition, Olmos returned to the DLVEC on Friday, October 9 to film a movie scene with UFC fighter Anderson Silva for the upcoming film “Monday Nights at Seven.” Both actors were greeted by excited fans that took pictures and shook hands.

Photo Credit: the D Las Vegas

Check It Out Before It Is Gone! REVOLUTION Lounge To Close At The Mirage

REVOLUTION LOUNGE TO CLOSE MID-OCTOBER
The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge at The Mirage Hotel & Casino will close its doors Wednesday, Oct. 14 to make way for a new concept in 2016.  Stay tuned for details.

The Mirage Hotel & Casino
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 791-7111
(800) 627-6667
mirage.com

Living Legend Rocker Jonathan Cain Stops By ROCK OF AGES

On Saturday, Oct. 10, legendary songwriter and musician Jonathan Cain of Journey fame, stopped by ROCK OF AGES at The Venetian Las Vegas for the 8 p.m. performance. During the production’s finale number, “Don’t Stop Believin’,” the show’s narrator, “Lonny,” played by Mark Shunock, took a moment to address the rock icon, to which, Cain stood and waved to the cheering packed house. In town for The Venetian Las Vegas’ Fifth Annual Festivino wine festival, Cain met with the cast after the show for a photo and to express his enjoyment of their performance. The smash-hit musical features two of Journey’s popular ‘80s anthems, “Any Way You Want It” and “Don’t Stop Believin’,” which are performed nightly by the talented cast.

For tickets or for more information on ROCK OF AGES at The Venetian Las Vegas, please visit www.rockofagesvegas.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Sharon delPilar/ROCK OF AGES

Alternative Rockers GARBAGE Rock Vegas At The Cosmopolitan

As part of the “Set Your Life to Music” summer concert series, last night (Saturday, Oct. 10), The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas welcomed alternative rock band Garbage to Boulevard Pool as part of the band’s 20 Years Queer Tour. Indie artist Torres kicked off the night with her contagious mix of rock and folk songs before Garbage rocked the crowd with a high-energy set including songs “Only Happy When It Rains,” “Queer” and “Supervixen.” Garbage is touring to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its self-titled debut album.

Upcoming events at Boulevard Pool include Father John Misty with special guest Mikal Cronin (Oct. 15); and The Neighbourhood with special guests Bad Suns and Hunny (Oct. 30).

www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/

Photo Credit: © Erik Kabik / erikkabik.com

BIG SEAN!! Takes Over Drai's Nightclub!!

Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop artist Big Sean delivered a full-concert performance at Drai’s Nightclub in Las Vegas as part of the Drai’s LIVE concert series. The “Mercy” singer took the stage around 1:30 a.m. to perform a 45 minute set inside the packed rooftop nightclub. Partygoers sang along late into the night to hit singles like “One Man Can Change the World,” “I Don’t F**k with You,” and “Clique.” After his performance, Big Sean returned to his VIP booth, where he and his party enjoyed Ace of Spades champagne and Cîroc.

For more information, visit www.draislv.com and follow Drai’s at Facebook at www.facebook.com/draislv and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/draislv and Instagram @draislv.com.

Spotted In Vegas...A$AP Ferg!! Where??

Hip hop artist A$AP Ferg was spotted at Marquee Dayclub Sunday afternoon with friends. The rapper took in the scenes from the DJ booth where TREO was manning the decks.

UPDATED Ticket Information For LV Show Jersey Boys

JERSEY BOYS is the #1 Rated Show in Las Vegas and the “Must see show of the year!” according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.  The musical phenomenon JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at Paris Las Vegas is the runaway hit that has taken Las Vegas by storm.  JERSEY BOYS is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were thirty. The show features hits such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)” and many more.  Presented in Las Vegas at Paris Las Vegas, it is the same production fans all over the world have come to know and love.  For tickets or for more information on JERSEY BOYS, please visit www.JerseyBoysVegas.com.

Ongoing Performance Schedule
Monday: DARK
Tuesday: 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 p.m.
Thursday: 7 p.m.
Friday: 7 p.m.
Saturday: 7 p.m.
Sunday: 7 p.m.

JERSEY BOYS
Paris Las Vegas
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
www.JerseyBoysVegas.com
Local – 702-777-7776
Non-Local – 855-234-7469

Ticket prices range from $48-123 plus all applicable taxes and fees. VIP Seating is also available for $168.00 plus tax and fees, which includes preferred orchestra seating, a signed post, a drink voucher and CD Sampler.

Ginuwine Appears & Fans Have Fun At Hyde Bellagio

On Oct. 6, GRAMMY Award-nominated artist Ginuwine delivered an explosive performance during Lost Angels Industry Night at Hyde Bellagio. Before his arrival, Ginuwine gave Hyde a shoutout on Instagram, posting, “Bellagio HYDE in Vegas it’s about to go down tonight.”

Following an appearance on the red carpet, Ginuwine and his entourage made their way to a VIP table as Hyde’s seductive servers greeted them with flashing lights and giant letters spelling out “G-I-N-U-W-I-N-E.” Partygoers immediately went wild when the emcee announced, “Give it up for Ginuwine!”

Later, the iconic rapper took the stage and delivered a high-powered performance to the packed Vegas club, hyping up fans as he created an electrifying atmosphere with legendary tunes including “Hell Yeah” and Ginuwine’s signature hit, “Pony.” Afterwards, Hyde presented the birthday boy with a custom gold cake, topped with a crown and a bottle of bubbly to celebrate.

Photo credit: Hyde Bellagio

Are YOU The Winner? "You're The One That I Want" Contest Going On Til 10/31

“You’re the One That I Want!” Legends in Concert, Las Vegas’ award-winning live tribute show, along with superstar and Flamingo Las Vegas headliner, Olivia Newton-John, have joined forces to launch the global search for the first Olivia Newton-John tribute artist.

Through Saturday, Oct. 31, aspiring singers and ONJ fans are encouraged to submit a video of themselves singing a classic Newton-John song from any era via the Legends in Concert website. Participants must dress up as the real life GRAMMY award-winning music icon, or one of their favorite characters she made famous such as Sandy from “Grease” or Kira from “Xanadu.”

One “Hopelessly Devoted” fan will be selected by the Aussie icon, winning a chance to perform at one of the Legends in Concert venues throughout the U.S. The lucky winner will be determined based on overall looks, mannerisms and vocal ability to match the star’s likeness. A prestigious judging panel including Olivia will crown the very first Olivia Newton-John tribute artist.

For fans who want to get “Physical” and enter the competition, but don’t sing, can enter a related contest via Instagram. Entrants can upload a photo of themselves dressed as Newton-John, tagging @LegendsInConcertLV and using the hashtag #OliviaIsALegend.

To further celebrate the competition, Legends in Concert and Newton-John’s residencies at Flamingo Las Vegas have discounted ticket prices for VIP, golden circle and main floor price levels. With a proof of purchase of either a “Summer Nights” ticket or a Legends in Concert ticket, guests will receive a 30 percent discount. Additionally, $5 from each ticket sold will be donated to the wellness programs at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre in Australia.

For more than three decades, Legends in Concert has proudly entertained more than 6.6 million Las Vegas visitors and residents, produced over 18,500 performances on the Las Vegas Strip and performed to more than 30 million fans worldwide. Tickets for the 11 show times per week are on sale at all Caesars Entertainment box offices or by calling 702-777-2782. More information is available at www.flamingolasvegas.com or www.legendsinconcert.com.

Join NBA LA Laker Rick Fox At Hyde Bellagio On 10/13

Former NBA LA Lakers and Boston Celtics player Rick Fox will take over the DJ booth Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Hyde Bellagio® to deliver a dynamic DJ set.

As a member of one of the most dominant Los Angeles Lakers teams in franchise history, the versatile forward made a name for himself as a three-time NBA champion throughout his career. On Oct. 13, Fox will deliver an electrifying DJ set and partygoers are invited to reinvigorate what is sure to be an unforgettable celebration with signature champagne showers and beats that bump into the early morning hours.

Hyde Bellagio
Bellagio Resort & Casino
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Do You Feel The Need For SPEEDVEGAS? Coming Soon!!

SPEEDVEGAS, the 100-acre speed complex and supercar experience opening March 2016, is launching its website and accepting reservations.

The engaging website conveys the exhilaration Las Vegas’ most all-encompassing motorsports destination will offer guests, while revealing numerous new details including:

The Track:
The 1.5-mile (2.4-kilometer) track, located on South Las Vegas Boulevard, just 10 minutes from the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign encompasses 12 turns and a half-mile straight.

Designed and built by a team of award-winning track designers, SPEEDVEGAS’ track will appeal to motorsports enthusiasts and new-experience seekers alike.

Experiences:
An expansive array of cars priced from $49 per lap to $89 per lap is available, ranging from a Shelby Mustang GT500, to an Audi R8 V-10, to a Ferrari 458 Italia to a Lamborghini Aventador—plus many more exciting makes and models.

Guests can reserve their car in advance, or do so upon arrival at the SPEEDVEGAS welcome center.
Multilingual Website:

Due to high incoming demand from international guests, SPEEDVEGAS.com will be available in seven languages including Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese and English.
Live Chat:

Seven days a week, representatives are available to chat live with visitors and answer all questions regarding the experience, pricing and booking reservations.

Events and Groups:
SPEEDVEGAS is tailor-made for corporate groups, bachelor parties and events of all kinds.

The motorsports complex features 20,000 square feet (1,800 square meters) of meeting and hospitality space, including indoor and outdoor viewing terraces as well as lighting to accommodate evening and nighttime driving events.

Private rooms accommodate up to 1,000 event attendees and a wide selection of catering options is available, from casual fare to five-star dining.

Construction Countdown:
Curious when SPEEDVEGAS will open? The website features a construction countdown clock ticking down the days, hours and minutes until the motorsports complex opens.

FAQs
Among the questions addressed and answered on the site are:

Q. Is transportation provided?
A. Yes! Free pickup and drop-off is available via complimentary shuttles that run every 30 minutes from most hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.
Q. Do I need to know how to drive a stick-shift?
A. No. All of the cars have an “automatic mode” where the clutch and gear selection is handled by a computer.
Q. Can I bring a passenger or guest?
A. Sure! You bring family or friends to watch via our second-story viewing terrace. However, guests cannot ride along with you on the track, as a SPEEDVEGAS professional coach will be accompanying you on the driving portion of the experience.
…and many more.

SPEEDVEGAS is the $30 million, 100-acre motorsports complex featuring a 1.5-mile supercar track inspired by Formula One. Racetracks will offer elevation changes, sweeping turns and a ½-mile straightaway that are comparable to the top circuits in the world. In addition, a multilevel welcome center will greet guests, complete with indoor and outdoor observation decks, café, meeting space and much more. SPEEDVEGAS will have access to the world’s most sought-after exotic and muscle supercars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Audis, Ford Shelby Mustangs and Corvettes, to name a few. SPEEDVEGAS is located on Las Vegas Boulevard South, just 10 minutes from the world-famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign (Exit 25). For more information, go to www.SPEEDVEGAS.com.