Drink Up For National Tequila Day At Pancho's Mexican Restaurant

 ¡Salud! Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant, located in Downtown Summerlin, will introduce hand-selected Pancho’s Barrel Select Reposado tequila in honor of National Tequila Day on Friday, July 24.

Tequila lovers will savor the subtle, yet complex flavors of the “rested” tequila, bottled exclusively for Pancho’s.  After aging for eight months in a single barrel, Pancho’s Barrel Select Reposado tequila is made of French limousin oak handpicked by the Pancho’s team. Pours of Pancho’s Barrel Select Reposado tequila will be available for purchase exclusively at the restaurant, priced at $11. The signature tequila will also be offered in the Pancho’s Paloma, made with Pancho’s Barrel Select Reposado tequila, sparkling grapefruit soda and lime juice, priced at $11.75.

In celebration of the tequila tasting holiday, complimentary tastings of Pancho’s Barrel Select Reposado tequila will be available in the cantina.

Reservations may be made by calling 702-982-0111.

More information about Pancho’s is available at www.panchosrestaurant.com,  by calling 702-982-0111, by following Pancho’s on Twitter twitter.com/PanchosVegas and Instagram, and liking Pancho’s on Facebook - www.facebook.com/PanchosLV/. Reservations are available at www.panchosrestaurant.com.

Champion Boxer Floyd Mayweather Attends ABSINTHE

Last night (July 20, 2017), renowned boxer and five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather was spotted attending Las Vegas’ #1 show ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Mayweather visited the 10 p.m. performance as a guest of ABSINTHE’s tap dancing duo, Sean and John Scott. Following the show, Mayweather stayed for photos with the twin brothers, and was also seen chatting backstage with aerial strap artist Ming Fang and skater Billy England.


ABSINTHE show times are Wednesday-Sunday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., with no show on Monday and Tuesday. The schedule is subject to change without notice. For tickets and more information, visit AbsintheVegas.com.

Courtesy: ABSINTHE Las Vegas

Want To Laugh? See Louis Anderson At Red Rock Resort

Emmy Award-winning comedian and “Baskets” star Louie Anderson is returning to Las Vegas for two performances inside Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort on Friday, September 15, 2017 and Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 plus tax and applicable fees and go on sale Friday, July 14, 2017 at 10 a.m.

Tickets for Louie Anderson are $45 plus tax and applicable fees and go on sale Friday, July 14, 2017 at 10 a.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and guests under 21 years must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and The Fiestas, by logging onto www.sclv.com/concerts or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com. For exclusive ticket pre-sale information connect with Red Rock Resort on Twitter @RedRockCasino and Facebook.

Iconic comedian Louie Anderson, the three-time Emmy Award® winner, is one of the country’s most recognized and adored comics; named by Comedy Central as “One of 100 Greatest Stand-Up Comedians of All Time.” His career has spanned more than 30 years. He is a best-selling author, star of his own stand-up specials and sitcoms and he continues to tour the country performing to standing-room-only crowds worldwide.

In 2016 Anderson was cast to co-star along with Zach Galifianakis and Martha Kelly in the hit FX comedy series Baskets. Anderson plays the extraordinary role of Christine, the matriarch of the Baskets clan. He based the character on his mother and his five sisters who were all a major presence in his life. Anderson won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Christine Baskets in 2016.

Johnny Carson, the comedy icon for generations of rising stars, invited Louie to make his national television debut on the “The Tonight Show” in 1984, and the rest is history. Leno, Letterman, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “Comic Relief” and Showtime, HBO and CMT specials followed, including hosting the legendary game show, Family Feud, making Louie a household name and opening doors for him as an actor. He has guest ­starred in sitcoms like “Grace Under Fire” and dramas like “Touched by an Angel” and “Chicago Hope,” and he has had memorable featured roles in film comedies like “Coming to America,” opposite of Eddie Murphy, and the classic “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” In 2013, he took a dive on the ABC reality series, “Splash” where he conquered his own fears while becoming an inspiration of hope. His standup Special, “Big Baby Boomer” premiered on CMT, in 2013. Also in that year, he competed and inspired on the ABC reality competition show, Splash.

When not in production, Louie continues to tour, traveling the States doing what Louie loves to do, Stand-Up Comedy. Louie again delivers to his fans his inimitable brand of humor and warmth.

To learn more about Red Rock Resort, please call (702) 797-7777 or visit www.redrocklasvegas.com.

New Four Course Menu Now Available At Emeril's New Orleans Fish House

Emeril's BBQ Salmon, Photo Credit: Chris DeVargas

Emeril's New Orleans Fish House in the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino has launched a new four-course summer tasting menu for $48 showcasing the restaurant's signature and new dishes featuring seasonal ingredients.

First and second course options include Creole boiled shrimp cocktail with local micro greens; king crab and squid ink fettuccini; and fried Florida frog legs with shaved celery slaw and spicy Creole tomato glaze.

Entree selections include beer-braised short rib with smashed roasted root vegetables; pan-fried rainbow trout with jumbo lump crab; and Emeril's sweet barbecued organic Scottish salmon with andouille pork sausage.

Three dessert selections round out the menu, including pecan pie, Emeril's banana cream pie or the new old-fashioned Guinness chocolate cake with chocolate sauce, chocolate curls and whipped ganache.

This four-course menu is available during dinner service from 4-10 p.m. for $48 per person with wine pairings starting at $30.  Each wine pairing is personally selected by sommelier Scott McSimov to complement the flavors of each course.

For reservations, call 702.891.7374 or visit emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans-fish-house.  Follow on Twitter at twitter.com/emerilsfish, Instagram at www.instagram.com/emerilsfish/  and like us on Facebook at facebook.com/EmerilsFish/.

The Golden Tiki Turns TWO! Party Time W/Claire Sinclair's Shrunken Head

The Golden Tiki will celebrate its "Terrible Twos" second anniversary on Sunday, July 23 with the debut of Claire Sinclair's shrunken head.  Guests are also invited to enjoy drink specials, a scavenger hunt, and other festivities from 6-8 p.m.

"The Golden Tiki is celebrating its Terrible Twos, and we're thrilled to have Claire Sinclair as our first female shrunken head to honor the occasion," said Branden Powers, The Golden Tiki's managing partner.  "We're so thankful to all our guests who've contributed to the bar's success. This celebration is dedicated to you."

Sinclair, international pin-up icon, Las Vegas headliner and 2011 Playboy Playmate of the Year, will unveil her own likeness as a shrunken head at 6:30 p.m. during the celebration.  Created exclusively for The Golden Tiki's cabinet of curiosities, the head was sculpted over the course of four weeks referencing photos of Sinclair to ensure physical accuracies.  Powers and The Baron of the Universe, former contestant on America's Got Talent, will be on hand to present the honor.

Guests will also be able to take part in a scavenger hunt around the bar featuring unique artifacts, a mermaid and fishtail braid bar by Kelly Cardenas Salon, complimentary tiki punch and in-house DJ set. There is no cover for the event, but guests must be 21 and over to attend.      

For more information, visit thegoldentiki.com or call 702.222.3196. Like on facebook.com/TheGoldenTikiVegas

Get Your Tix To Retro Beer Fest At SLS Las Vegas

 SLS Las Vegas invites guests to celebrate International Beer Day at Retro Pool Beer Fest with live entertainment by The Rockie Brown Band and craft beer tastings at Retro Pool Lounge on Friday, August 4.  Doors will open at 8 p.m., with live music beginning at 9 p.m.

Samplings of more than a dozen beers will include: Goose Island IPA, 312 Urban Wheat and Sofie, Elysian Brewing’s Superfuzz and Space Dust, Golden Road’s Get Up Off That Brown and Tart Mango Cart, 4Peaks’ Kiltlifter, Kirin Ichiban, Spaten Optimator Dopplebock, Estrella Jalisco, and Best Damn Root Beer and Cream Soda.

Advance tickets to Retro Pool Beer Fest are priced at $20, and $25 the day of the event. Tickets include one complimentary beer, and are available for purchase now at www.slslasvegas.com.  A cash bar will offer additional beers, wine and cocktails.  Designated drivers will receive free entry.

Guests are encouraged to sign up for SLS Las Vegas' new casino rewards program, Club 52, for exclusive benefits. SLS Las Vegas always offers complimentary covered parking and valet services. Following a recent website relaunch, more information is available at www.slslasvegas.com.

For more information about SLS, please visit slslasvegas.com and stay connected on Facebook - www.facebook.com/SLSLasVegas, Twitter - twitter.com/SLSLasVegas and Instagram - www.instagram.com/slslasvegas/.

WOW! Author/Actor/Comedian Kevin Hart Celebrates B-Day In Vegas

World-renowned comedian and actor Kevin Hart made a special appearance at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for his epic birthday celebration at Vanity Nightclub on Saturday, July 8 and Las Vegas’ hottest dayclub, Rehab Beach Club, on Sunday, July 9. The notorious funny-man also hosted a book signing for his new memoir, “I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons,” inside Vanity Lounge before his nightclub appearance.

Legendary rapper and hip hop artist, Fabolous, also celebrated with Hart at Rehab Beach Club on Sunday, July 9.

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


Photo credit -  Kabik Photo Group; Brenton Ho / Kabik Photo Group

Slice Of Vegas Turns 5! Celebrates With All New Menu Items

Slice of Vegas Pizza Kitchen & Bar is celebrating its five-year anniversary with an all-new menu for guests to enjoy. Located inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, the pizza kitchen and bar is rolling out a wide-variety of Italian-inspired dishes from starters and specialty pizzas to sandwiches and hand-crafted pasta, and more.

Since its opening in 2012, Slice of Vegas has continued to serve up New York style pizza with a thin, chewy crust, fresh pasta, unique salads and a variety of sandwiches. Created by Chef George Motsinger, the new menu features American-Italian hybrid cuisine with a Las Vegas twist. In addition to the newly added menu items, the pizza kitchen and bar has also expanded its award-wining vegan menu, adding 10 new dishes.

Highlights from the new menu include pesto hummus (made with hummus, fried chick peas, peppadew peppers, micro basil, and served with pita bread, cucumbers, celery and carrots); buffalo edamame (made with edamame, garlic, hot buffalo sauce, ranch, and bleu cheese crumbles); vegan-friendly cauliflower fettuccine (fettuccine, cauliflower "alfredo" sauce, Gardein Chick'n Strips, and rapini); and the soon-to-be spicy favorite, helldorado pizza (made with fresh pizza sauce, smoked ghost pepper cheese, fontina, pepperoni, cappicola, peppadew pepper and chili flakes).

Resurrecting a slice of Vegas' history, Slice of Vegas is debuting the Double Down Challenge. Featuring a nine-pound double stacked 18-inch pizza (made with fresh pizza sauce, mozzarella, cappicola, salami, pepperoni, bacon, ham, yellow onion, mushrooms and jalapeños) individual guests must finish the whole pizza, including the crust, within one hour without leaving the table for any reason. Winners who complete the challenge can rejoice knowing they receive the hefty pie on the house, their picture on the wall of fame, a $100 Slice of Vegas gift card and a commemorative t-shirt. Finishing the Double Down pizza is one challenge not to be taken lightly.

Slice of Vegas is open Sunday - Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Friday - Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. For more information, visit: www.sliceofvegaspizza.com

Nick Cannon Appears At Sugar Factory In Vegas!

Nick Cannon, host of "Wild 'N Out," rapper, actor, comedian, entrepreneur, record producer, radio and television personality, appeared at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at the Fashion Show in Las Vegas on Sunday July 9th. While there, he talked with movie producer and owner of Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre Elie Samaha and Sugar Factory founder Charissa Davidovici about their upcoming collaboration on Theatre Box, opening in San Diego in spring 2018.

"Theatre Box is truly a one-of-a-kind 70,000 square-foot entertainment complex with eight luxury theatres and 700 seats combined, including San Diego's first IMAX theatre," said Samaha. "It will house the world's largest retail confectionary store and the first TCL Chinese Theatre outside of Hollywood, and we're looking forward to combining the signature services and experiences from each brand."

"We're excited to partner with TCL Chinese Theatre and Nick Cannon to bring our world-renowned sweets and treats to San Diego," said Davidovici. "Guests will be able to enjoy our full restaurant menu right at their movie seat, including the signature goblets, over the top desserts and insane milkshakes, while watching the latest blockbuster and everyone will receive their own theatre box to choose their favorite candies. No other theatre in the world has a candy store with more than 500 selections!"

"I can't wait to show Theatre Box to you all!" said Cannon. "It's going to have the very first Wild 'N Out sports bar and arcade with 15,000 square feet of giant screen TVs, amazing cocktails and the newest interactive games mixed with old school arcade entertainment."

In addition to the new features, Theatre Box will also include TCL Chinese Theatre's iconic movie star handprints and footprints such as John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Tom Cruise, The Rock, Jack Nicholson, Paul Newman and Sophia Loren. There are also plans for a beer garden on the rooftop and star-studded LA movie premieres with much more to come.

Nick arrived to the red carpet wearing a red varsity jacket before heading into the candy store. Exclaiming his love for candy, Nick filled bags with tennis balls sour gumballs, gummy octopuses and fried eggs, watermelon fruit sours, cotton candy crunchers, psychedelic jawbreakers and Sugarpova gumball sporty mix.

He graciously stopped and posed for photos with fans and kids in the restaurant before heading upstairs to the Chocolate Lounge with a group of Wild 'N Out girls. After taking photos and selfies on the whimsical carousel, the group sipped on the brand new Insane Campfire Spiked S'mores Coffee Milkshake, Frozen Chocolate Bacon S'mores, Frozen Chocolate Spiced Coffee, Mai Tai Goblet and White Gummy Goblet. Nick also enjoyed Drake's specialty Night Owl goblets, made with Virginia Black Whiskey.

The group dined on dishes including club sandwich, bruschetta, chicken and waffles, bleu cheese bacon burger and salmon salad.

Theatre Box will be located at 4665 Clairemont Dr., San Diego in the Gaslamp District.

3200 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, Nevada, NV 89109
(702) 685-0483

Photo Credit Bryan Steffy.

Positive Message! Jenni From "Flipping Out" To Host Miss You Can Do It Pageant

After two years of judging and three years of hosting the Miss You Can Do It Pageant, actress and longtime supporter Jenni Pulos returns to this beloved event, serving once again as the host of this year’s empowering pageant.

Held since 2004, the Miss You Can Do It Pageant provides a supportive and inspiring evening for women and girls with special needs and challenges. On July 22, 2017, contestants will gather at the Adler Theater in Davenport, Iowa, to experience the challenge and compete for the crown.

Jenni Pulos, who is best known for her hit Bravo TV show "Flipping Out," has been a big part of this non-profit event for five years, and is thrilled to assume the role of host for this year’s pageant. The pageant and the non-profit organization hold a very special place in her heart, as both a mother and an advocate for women’s rights. Pulos will lead an evening of smiles, laughter and fun for each contestant and their families.

Founded in 2004 by Abby Curran, who won the Miss Iowa USA 2008 pageant, the Miss You Can Do It Foundation is designed to instill confidence in the minds of women and girls with challenges and/or special needs. It's a celebration of feminine strength and resiliency, created to remind them that anything is possible – if you just believe.

Curran, who has Cerebral Palsy herself, was the first Miss Iowa USA contestant and winner with a physical disability. Before her journey, she recalled feeling as if she shouldn’t even enter the competition, but after being inspired by the words of former Miss America Shirley Cothran Barret, who simply said, “I’ll try,” she jumped right in. The Miss You Can Do It Foundation that Curran spearheads works to show girls of all ages exactly what it suggests, that they, too, can do it.

The pageant begins at 5 p.m. CST at the Adler Theater in Davenport, Iowa.

For more information about the Miss You Can Do It Pageant please visit: missyoucandoit.com

Cormier VS Jones UFC 214 Party Coming Up!

Offering the ultimate sports event party space in downtown Las Vegas, the Plaza Hotel & Casino will hold a UFC 214 Viewing Party on Saturday, July 29 inside its Plaza Event Center.

Guests can watch UFC 214 Cormier vs. Jones 2 inside the nearly 5,000 sq. ft. event space that has 18 large screen HD televisions, two projectors and a state-of-the-art sound system, making it one of the best viewing experiences in the city. The UFC 214 party on July 29 will offer food and drink specials, including $15 buckets of beer. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Tickets to the party are $10 for members of the Plaza’s Royal Rewards Players Club or $20 for non-Players Club members. Guests receive a buy-one-get-one-free cocktail (or non-alcoholic beverage) with admission and a free raffle entry for prizes, including tickets to watch the next UFC event held in Las Vegas in the Plaza’s corporate box at the T-Mobile Arena.

In addition to viewing parties for UFC and boxing matches, the Plaza Event Center will host special events for ice hockey, soccer, college football, and NFL games, making it the place to go in downtown Las Vegas to watch a beloved alma mater or hometown team in addition to city's own NHL Vegas Golden Knights, the soon-to-be Las Vegas Raiders and UNLV Rebels. As the Plaza welcomes guests from all over the country, the Plaza Event Center will be the destination downtown for everyone to watch their favorite teams on multiple screens and in a fun, relaxed setting.

Tickets for UFC 214 are on sale at www.plazahotelcasino.com/entertainment/, at the Casino Box Office, or by calling 702-386-2507.

Located adjacent to the casino floor, the Plaza Event Center is a multipurpose space that can accommodate approximately 200 guests in a variety of flexible seating options. With two stages, the Plaza Event Center will also host live entertainment for audiences of up to 300 people. Available for private parties, such as conferences and corporate events, the space compliments the Plaza’s existing 30,000 sq. ft. of ballroom and meeting space. Food and beverage options are provided by the Plaza’s in-house catering team.

1 Main St.
Las Vegas, Nevada, NV 89101
(702) 386-2110

New Enticing Cocktails Are Now Being Served At Bazaar Meat

Cross Eyed Mary

Blurred Borders

Bazaar Meat by José Andrés, the highly-acclaimed restaurant at SLS Las Vegas, has introduced several summer cocktails to the menu, with a whimsical twist on summer favorites like spiked punches and lemonades.

Cocktails served on the rocks include: El Compadre, which pairs Buffalo Trace bourbon and Aperol with lemon juice for $16; Pink Punk Lemonade, a combination of Fords gin, lemon juice, raspberries and soda water for $16; Tornup Tiki Punch, a shaken combination of vanilla-habanero rum, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice and cinnamon for $16; and Blurred Borders, which stirs together Tequila Ocho, Pernod absinthe, serrano and Peychaud’s bitters for $18.

Cocktails served straight up include: Liquid Cherry Martini, made with Tanqueray Old Tom gin, Yzaguirre sweet vermouth, Pierre Ferrand orange curacao and Dr. Adam Elmegirab Boker’s bitters for $18; Pepino Sonado, made with Crop cucumber vodka, St. Germaine, lime juice, egg white and muddled cucumber for $16; String of Lights, a mix of Oloroso sherry, Cherry Blossom tea, St. Germaine, lemon juice, honey and egg yolk for $18; and Cross Eyed Mary, a paring of Bacardi 8 rum, absinthe, lemon juice and honey for $16.

Reservations for Bazaar Meat are available at 702-761-7610, bazaarmeat@slslasvegas.com or through Open Table.

Guests are encouraged to sign up for SLS Las Vegas' new casino rewards program, Club 52, for exclusive benefits. SLS Las Vegas always offers complimentary covered parking and valet services. Following a recent website relaunch, more information is available at www.slslasvegas.com

2535 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, Nevada, NV 89109
(855) 761-7757

Queensrÿche With Special Guest Skid Row Tickets No On Sale

Queensrÿche and special guests Skid Row are returning to Las Vegas for a performance at the Sunset Amphitheater at Sunset Station on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Located outdoors at Sunset Station, the Sunset Amphitheater is the perfect destination for a concert experience under the stars. Tickets for Queensrÿche and Skid Row start at $25 plus tax and applicable fees and are no on sale .

Tickets to Queensrÿche and Skid Row are $40 and $50 plus tax and applicable fees for reserved seating. A standing room only ticket is available for $25 plus tax and applicable fees. All tickets go on sale Friday, July 14 at 10 a.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and The Fiestas, by logging onto www.stationcasinosevents.com or through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, please visit www.sunsetstation.com.

HOW Fun! New Patio Pontoon Package Now Available! Party On Lake Mead

Take the Las Vegas daylife crowd on a different kind of adventure with a Patio Pontoon Package on Lake Mead. Offered out of the lake’s Callville Bay Resort and Marina, the package includes a full day on the lake aboard the pontoon boat—think of it as a private, floating cabana—as well as roundtrip transfers from the Las Vegas Strip for up to 12 passengers, fuel, ice, lunch and bottled water for $1,414.

For outdoor enthusiasts who nevertheless appreciate accessing certain comforts of home, the patio pontoon boat offers a welcome option. Each patio pontoon comes equipped with a wet bar, a spacious 360-foot top-level sundeck and waterslide—all guaranteeing sun-soaked fun throughout the day. A barbecue grill and wet bar makes mealtime satisfying and easy, while an accessible bathroom with running hot water and shower help keep guests comfortable.  Add a personal watercraft, ski boat and water toys—which are also available for rent at Callville Bay—for a truly memorable alternative to the standard pool scene. For visitors most interested in fishing, wakeboarding or tubing on Lake Mead, Callville Bay also rents deck cruisers, fishing boats, ski boats, personal watercraft and water toys.

Guests receive orientation at the marina on how to pilot the boats then staff help them navigate out of the marina and onto the open lake. Once there, patio pontoons may be piloted out onto the lake, where guests have the chance not only to navigate the lake, but also enjoy its ruggedly beautiful surrounding landscape. Depending upon U.S. guests’ state of origin, they made require a Boater Education Card. Information about all states’ boater education requirements may be found here. Guests from outside the United States do not need boater education cards.

To book the Patio Pontoon Package - www.callvillebay.com/special-offers/patio-pontoon-package at Lake Mead, call (702) 565-4813.

Blondie's The Rage And Rapture Tour ROCKS The Pearl

The Rage and Rapture Tour rolled into The Pearl at Palms Casino Resort Saturday night July 8th, highlighted by two of the most amazing female voices in rock. Garbage opened the night, putting on a rockin’ show with hits such as “Stupid Girl,” “I Would Die for You,” and fan favorite “Queer.”

From the second Blondie took the stage, they hit the crowd with nostalgia and hit after hit, including “One Way or Another,” “Hanging on the Telephone,” and of course, “Call Me.”

Photos – credit: Edison Graff/Stardust Fallout