Tap That Keg!! Dirk Vermin & FANTASY Girls Got The Party Started At Oktoberfestbier

Dirk Vermin

Fantasy Girls

Last Friday, Dirk Vermin, Las Vegas personality and star of A&E’s “Bad Ink,” tapped the keg and got the party started for the weekend! Vermin and his friends enjoyed the Oktoberfestbier and had a great time visiting with fans! On Saturday, Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas saluted the troops with members of the military and representatives from the Douglas J. Greene Memorial Foundation who were be assisted by the lovely ladies of FANTASY, the Strip’s Biggest Tease.

ABOUT HOFBRÄUHAUS LAS VEGAS:

Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas is the first German/Bavarian beer hall and restaurant in Las Vegas. This faithful reproduction of the world’s most famous beer hall, the original, centuries-old Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany, is an authentic and entertaining blend of tradition and fun. At the Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas, it’s Oktoberfest every day! For more information, please contact Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas at 702.853.BEER (2337) or visit online at www.hofbrauhauslasvegas.com.

PHOTO CREDIT: Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas

Coming Soon!! Wednesdays Downtown Will Be Coming Back On Oct. 8th!

Wednesdays Downtown will return to Fremont East Entertainment District starting on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The weekly event unites local businesses to transform the area into a festive block party featuring a Food Truck Village, Painters Lounge, the “World’s Greatest Happy Hour by Coors,” Silent Disco and more, from 6 p.m. to midnight. The fall series of Wednesdays Downtown will run through the end of October.

Produced by Relish and DTLV.com, Wednesdays Downtown will occupy Fremont Street, between Las Vegas Boulevard and 7th Street. “Locals are the fuel that energize Downtown Las Vegas,” says Jolene Mannina, owner of Relish. “This event is something that brings everyone together, from industry professionals to entrepreneurs, through one great block party.”

The Food Truck Village, located directly west of Park on Fremont, will feature a celebrity food truck each week. Chef John Courtney and Chef Nicole Brisson, the executive chef at Carne Vino, will headline on Oct. 8. Foodie fans can also choose from a line-up of favorites including Dragon Grill, Truk-U-BBQ, Can't Dutch This, The Hummus Factory, and Slidin’ Thru. Tiabi Coffee & Waffles will be serving their signature pumpkin waffles.

At 9:30 p.m. spectators will enjoy the Downtown Dirty Bar Fight sponsored by Death’s Door Spirits. During the competition, bartenders will battle for an ultimate grand prize, a trip to Death’s Door Distillery in Washington Island, Wisconsin.

The “World’s Greatest Happy Hour by Coors” will be a culmination of happy hour offers at Fremont East restaurants and bars, including Commonwealth, Park on Fremont, The Griffin, Beauty Bar, Triple B, Le Thai, Inspire, Wayfarer, The Beat, Insert Coins, El Cortez, Vanguard, La Comida, and Vanguard.  Each bar will offer ambitious drink specials and entertainment, including live performances and DJs.

The Painters Lounge, located at Fremont Street and 6th Street, will be a guided painting class for participants of all skill levels. The class, priced at $20 per person, will inspire creativity and all aspiring artists will go home with a unique masterpiece. To secure a reservation, interested participants can visit http://www.iloveintuition.com/painters-lounge or call 702-527-4166. Walk-up registration will be accepted, pending availability.

Block party attendees will be able to enjoy a Silent Disco hosted by DJ Freddy B, starting each Wednesday evening at 10:30 p.m.

About Fremont East Entertainment District:

Fremont East Entertainment District (FEED), created in 2002, is an entertainment district in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, adjacent to the popular tourist attraction the Fremont Street Experience. FEED is currently comprised of 6 blocks, from Las Vegas Boulevard East to 8th Street and from Ogden Street South to Carson. In 2007, the Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency and Fremont East property and business owners committed $5.5 million through public-private partnership for a major streetscape improvement.  FEED is a pedestrian friendly community that combines diverse street-life, local businesses, eateries, side-walk cafes, bars and cocktail lounges, lively entertainment, retail and residential living while preserving a historic gambling house. More information can be found at www.fremonteast.com.

Laser Light & Water Show At Sam's Town Dark From 10/1 - 10/31

The popular Laser Light and Water Show at Mystic Falls Park within Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall will be dark from October 1-31 for maintenance and repair, including work on the water features and front of the mountain. 

During this time, the bridge located directly in front of the mountain will be closed. However, all other walkways throughout Mystic Falls Park including access to the property’s restaurants, stores and casino will remain open.

The show will resume on November 1, in advance of Mystic Falls Park Light and Water Show’s annual transformation into an immersive winter wonderland experience on Thanksgiving Eve (November 26).

Mystic Falls Park located within Sam’s Town Hotel  & Gambling Hall (5111 Boulder Hwy Las Vegas 89122)   

"Talk Like A Pirate Day" Was A Treasure Trove Of Fun!!

Landlubbers across the Las Vegas valley flocked to Krispy Kreme yesterday to collect a sweet, glazed bounty in honor of National “Talk Like A Pirate Day.” Exclusively to celebrate the holiday on Friday, Sept. 19, Krispy Kreme offered all guests who talked like pirates a complimentary Original Glazed doughnut. Swashbucklers who visited Krispy Kreme in full pirate costume were awarded a dozen of the Original Glazed doughnuts, free-of-charge. Krispy Kreme’s “Talk Like A Pirate Day” celebration is an annual event.

Las Vegas Valley Krispy Kreme locations include:

Excalibur Hotel & Casino: 3850 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Circus Circus Las Vegas: 2880 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Craig Road: 1331 E Craig Rd, North Las Vegas, Nev. 89030

Rainbow Springs: 7015 W Spring Mountain Rd., Las Vegas, Nev. 89103

Silverado Ranch: 9791 S Eastern Ave., Henderson, Nev. 89123

About Krispy Kreme:

Krispy Kreme is an international retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Headquartered in Winston-Salem, N.C., the Company has offered the highest-quality doughnuts and great-tasting coffee since it was founded in 1937. Krispy Kreme is proud of its Fundraising program, which for decades has helped non-profit organizations raise millions of dollars in needed funds. Today, Krispy Kreme can be found in over 850 locations in more than 20 countries around the world. (NYSE: KKD) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Connect with Krispy Kreme at KrispyKreme.com, HotLightApp.com, Facebook, foursquare and Twitter, and KrispyKremeDoughnuts on YouTube.   

Get Your Duck Yard Souvenir NOW At Sugar Factory!!

Sugar Factory has introduced the Duck Yard, a 48-ounce souvenir cup, now available online and at select Sugar Factory locations.

Inspired by Sugar Factory’s loveable iconic yellow duck, the Duck Yard may be purchased either as a souvenir cup for $20, filled with an alcoholic beverage of choice for $36, or a non-alcoholic beverage of choice for $25. Refills are also available for purchase and are priced at $20. Beverage options made with spirits include the Passion Punch, made with Kinky liqueur, Finlandia grapefruit, and Skyy passion fruit vodka; the Ocean Blue, made with Hypnotiq, Blueberry Schnapps, Stoli Blueberry Vodka and Bacardi Razz; and the Mai Tai, made with orange juice, pineapple juice with coconut and light rum topped with Dark Myers rum. Non-alcohol drinks include the Rainbow Gummy Bear, made with strawberry, blueberry and pineapple flavors, among others.

The delightful souvenir cup can also be filled with Sugar Factory’s signature specialty candy for $50. This includes all of the candy store’s most popular sweet collections, such as Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears, Swedish Fish, Lemonheads and Sour Patch Kids.

The Duck Yard is available at Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Fashion Show Mall, Town Square Las Vegas and at the Meatpacking location in New York City. The adorable yard-long can also be purchased online at www.SugarFactory.com, with national and international shipping available.

Surprise For Terry Fator! AGT's Mat Franco Joins Him Onstage!!

Last night, unbeknownst to the audience, Season 9 winner of America's Got Talent - magician Mat Franco - joined Las Vegas headliner and Season 2 winner Terry Fator on stage during Fator's show at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Franco used audience participation to perform a quick trick to the delight of the packed house which, judging by the loud cheers, was filled with fans that had been watching the show and rooting for Franco.

Franco is in Las Vegas to headline the America's Got Talent Live! show at The AXIS Theater at Planet Hollywood following last week's win where he became the first magician to win America's Got Talent, giving Mat and Terry something in common as Terry was the first, and only, ventriloquist to ever win America's Got Talent. Fator has been performing at The Mirage for more than five years, making him the most successful winner in the show's history.

Photos attached by Cashman Photos.

Comedian/Hypnotist Turns 2000 In Vegas! Sort Of!

Comedy hypnotist Marc Savard celebrated his 2,000th Las Vegas show at the V Theater inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Thursday, September 18. In true Las Vegas style, the headlining hypnosis master hosted a party with Champagne and cake to commemorate the occasion after the show. 

“I can’t believe how fast time has gone that I am already at my 2,000th show,” said Savard. “I’ve had a fantastic time along the way and am grateful to my brave audience members who volunteer to be hypnotized for all of our entertainment!”

Celebrating his landmark performance, Savard provided a breakdown of his shows by the numbers:

·         6,600,000 – Irish dance steps performed by hypnotized people that think they are performing in Riverdance

·         124,000 – Times Savard has snapped his fingers

·         118,000 – Optical Illusion Rotations to visually make the showgirls’ breasts appear to grow

·         46,000 – Approximate swings riding inside the large pocket watch

·         21,500 – People hypnotized in the show

·         13,000 – Blow up dolls used

·         11,000 – Phallic-shaped lollipops consumed

·         2,000 – “Thank you for coming, Good Night!” – Marc Savard

In his hit headlining show, Marc Savard Comedy Hypnosis, volunteers become the stars as Savard uses the power of suggestion to influence their minds, while keeping the audience rolling in the aisles with laughter.

Marc Savard Comedy Hypnosis takes the stage Saturday through Thursday nights (dark Fridays) at 10 p.m. at the V Theater in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. For more information and ticket prices, go to VTheater.com or call the V Theater box office at 702.260.7200. More information on Marc Savard can be found at www.marcsavard.com and by following him on Facebook and Twitter.

It's A Party! Happy Birthday Everyone At 1 Oak 9/23!

Happy Birthday Everyone!

Tuesday, September 23 @ 10:30 pm - 4:00 am

1 OAK celebrates all birthdays for the month in style with a birthday blowout! If your birthday is in September, present your ID and receive open bar from 10:30pm-midnight, then dance the night away to DJs IKON & Karma. Enjoy party decorations and fun party games in a festive atmosphere highlighting 1 OAK’s spectacular nightlife setting. Join the party at The Mirage’s premier nightlife venue every month as we cheer Happy Birthday to Everyone!

1 OAK NIGHTCLUB LAS VEGAS

3400 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 693-8300

"Best Of Jethro Tull" Show At The Pearl - SUPERB!

Ian Anderson, lead vocalist, flautist and instrumentalist of British rock band Jethro Tull put on an incredible show titled 'Best of Jethro Tull featuring Homo Erraticus,' referring to Anderson's newest release (April 2014). The first half of the show showcased songs from Homo Erraticus including Doggerland, Enter the Uninvited and The Engineer before a brief intermission and a second half featuring Jethro Tull hits such as Aqualung, Living in the Past and Locomotive Breath. Throughout the show,  Anderson's energetic performance was complemented by video segments and other theatrics. 

Photo Credit - Edison Graff.

Whitney Port Relaxin' & Chillin' In Vegas! Where??

Saturday afternoon, television personality and fashion designer Whitney Port was spotted at Marquee Dayclub. In town for a friend's bachelorette party, Port showed off her svelte figure in a bikini swimsuit. The group celebrated their friend's upcoming nuptials from a VIP cabana, filled with playful accessories from Marquee's bachelorette gift bags. Port took to Instagram to post photos of the group throughout the afternoon. The ladies enjoyed a poolside lunch with salads and chicken satay as they soaked up the sun and sounds of Chuckie.

Las Vegas' Newest Alternative Lifestyle Club Liaison Opens! Iggy At Drai's!

On Saturday, Sept. 20, Drai’s nightlife group commanded all attention on Las Vegas Boulevard with two at-capacity events featuring history-making actress Laverne Cox and rap chanteuse Iggy Azalea.

Laverne Cox 

Liaison Nightclub, the first gay nightclub in a casino, celebrated its official Grand Opening with Cox as the host.  After walking the red carpet in a stunning kelly green Stephen Mikhail dress accentuated with lavish silver accessories and an Edie Parker clutch, the “Orange Is The New Black” actress joined nightlife impresario and club owner Victor Drai for a special ribbon cutting ceremony.  Once guests were ushered into the 7,000 square foot nightclub, Cox took time to dance, take photos with fans and relish in the evening at her VIP table on stage next to the DJ booth.  From open to close, the night at Liaison included uninterrupted partying.             

As the evening progressed, Drai’s Nightclub – located just across the street from Liaison and perched on the rooftop of The Cromwell – was revving up for a surprise performance from Iggy Azalea.  Donning a black two-piece ensemble with sexy cutouts, metallic silver heels and her signature slicked back ponytail, Azalea walked onto the DJ booth stage for a two song set including her chart-topping hits “Bounce” and “Fancy.”  The rapper strutted around the stage, keeping up with her dance crew and the vivacious audience despite having performed twice at the iHeart Radio Festival earlier that day. 

           

After Azalea’s performance, Cox joined in on the action at Drai’s following her Liaison Nightclub revelry.  Cox and Azalea immediately hit it off and started chatting in the VIP booth, dancing and enjoying drinks together.  After posing for some photos, the two powerhouse stars partied through the night at Drai’s with a sea of Las Vegas’ most dedicated nightlife fans. 

Liaison Nightclub, the game-changing LGBT nightlife venue created by Victor Drai and set on the Las Vegas Strip at Bally’s, is a 7,000 square foot nightclub featuring sexy dark finishes of gold and black. The opulent design showcases an abundance of mirrors and Venetian-style chandeliers and is intimate, yet large enough to provide the social experience that is a signature of Drai’s venues, Liaison offers two club rooms, two DJ’s, multiple bars, stage and plenty of space for surprise performances. Open Thursday-Sunday from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., reservations can be made by calling the nightclub’s official reservations line at (702) 737-5225, or by email at reservations@liaisonlasvegas.com. For more information, visit www.LiaisonLasVegas.com, or visit the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LiaisonLV. You can also follow Liaison on Twitter at @LiaisonLV.

Actor/Comedian/US Marine Rob Riggle Stops By Lagasse's Stadium

On Sunday September 21, 2014, Lagasse’s Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas welcomed actor, comedian and retired United States Marine Corps Reserve officer Rob Riggle to celebrate week three of the 2014 football season.  Riggle, who most recently starred in Let’s Be Cops, made an appearance on the red carpet at Lagasse’s Stadium, followed by a visit to one of the stadium’s luxury boxes with a group of friends.

Riggle, who is also a regular on NFL on FOX talked football with fans and watched NFL on the big screen including San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals, Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphin just to name a few.

"I love coming to Las Vegas especially to The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas. Lagasse's Stadium is said to be one of the best sports bars in Vegas," said Riggle. "I'm here for food and football. Two of the things that make America great and two things that I really love."

Named one of the “Top 10 Sports Bars in the U.S.” by Gayot, “Best Sports Bar” by Las Vegas Review-Journal, and one of the “Top Sports Bars in Las Vegas” by Yahoo! Sports, Lagasse’s Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas is a favorite of those who love to eat, drink, and watch football. Lagasse’s Stadium scores a touchdown every football season with incredible atmosphere and delicious cuisine created by Chef Emeril Lagasse. The sports bar and book has more than 100 HD TVs, including a main TV that measures 9 feet by 16 feet, ensuring fans never worry about missing the action. The Palazzo’s race and sports books is also housed within Lagasse’s Stadium, so fans looking to place wagers on the games their watching don’t have to venture too far. Lagasse’s Stadium is also the home of Sports X Radio with Ken Thomson, which debuted on Yahoo! Sports Radio earlier this year.

Freakling Bros.'s Trilogy Of Terror Has A New Location This Year

Freakling Bros are proud to announce Trilogy of Terror will return for its 22nd frightening year in Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 3, with a haunting new location. Featuring “Circus of Horrors,” “Castle Vampyre” and the world-famous “Gates of Hell,” Nevada’s first and only R-rated attraction, Trilogy of Terror will now be located at the Grand Canyon Shopping Center at 4245 S. Grand Canyon Dr., off Flamingo and the 215 Beltway. Dates of operation will be Oct. 3 – 5, Oct. 9 – 12 and Oct. 16 – 31.

Established in 1976, Freakling Bros., creators of Las Vegas' premier haunted attractions, unveiled the city’s first free-standing haunted attractions in 1992, later introducing the industry’s first six-trailer, self-contained mobile attraction, paving the way for a new concept in haunted houses that would sweep the country.

In 2011, Duke and son JT Mollner introduced the first-ever R-rated attraction in “Gates of Hell” to the haunted experiences at The Trilogy of Terror. An experiment in serious, uncompromising, interactive horror, “Gates of Hell” helped The Trilogy of Terror earn top honors from The Scare Zone, earning a score of 6 on a scale of 0 – 5. The Trilogy of Terror was also named #1 in the Western United States. In 2013, JT Mollner represented Freakling Bros. on the “Extreme Haunted Houses” panel at the prestigious Scare LA convention in Los Angeles.

Located at the Grand Canyon Shopping Center at 4245 S. Grand Canyon Dr. (Flamingo and the 215 Beltway), Freakling Bros. The Trilogy of Terror will operate from 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday – Thursday. Tickets are $12 for “Circus of Horrors” and “Castle Vampyre” and $15 for “Gates of Hell.” Line-pass t-shirts are available for $10 and are valid all month. Discounts are available for combining houses and multiple visits, including the $30 “Freak Pass” for all three haunts and the $40 “All You Can Scream” pass. To enter the "Gates of Hell" you must be at least 17 years of age or accompanied by an adult, and you must sign a consent form.

For more information on the The Trilogy of Terror, call 362-FEAR or visit www.freaklingbros.com.

Celebs Solange Knowles & Kevin Hart Earlier This Month In Vegas! Where??

Solange Knowles & Kevin Hart

Earlier this month singer and songwriter Solange Knowles joined HartBeat Weekend, DJing the after-party for Kevin Hart & Friends Comedy All-stars Hosted by Kevin Hart at Rose. Rabbit. Lie. inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Friday, Sept. 5. Kevin Hart himself, got the party going when he took the stage with Knowles and thanked fans for attending two sold-out shows earlier that evening. Other notable celebrities were Terrence J from “E! News”, Kevin Frazier from “Entertainment Tonight”, actor Jay Ellis, NBA Analyst and NBA World Champion Kenny “The Jet” Smith and singer Keri Hilson. 

It's Always Happy Hour W/Food Specials At 17° South!

17° South, the tropical new restaurant inside Tahiti Village on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, has launched the unbeatable Open To Close Locals Happy Hour. Located adjacent to the main lobby of Tahiti Village, 17° South’s new Open To Close happy hour menu is available during all business hours and offers Las Vegas locals with a valid ID 50% off domestic beers, well drinks, specialty cocktails and select food items. 17° South opens daily at 11 a.m.

“As a longtime Las Vegas resident and veteran of the hospitality industry, creating a specialty menu locals could experience at any time, regardless of when their shift ended, was of the upmost importance,” said Chef Gremo, Executive Chef of 17°  South at Tahiti Village. “We’ve put together a great happy hour menu for all eating and drinking preferences and look forward to welcoming the folks who make this fantastic city run to 17° South.”

17° South’s Open To Close Locals Happy Hour menu includes:

Booze

Drink specials include 50% off all well drinks, domestic draft beer, including Coors, Coors Lite, Budweiser, Bud Light and Miller Lite and house specialty drinks including the tropical Sun Soaker, featuring Raspberry Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Pineapple and Cranberry Juice, the Clear Blue Sky with Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Blue Curacao, Sweet and Sour Mix and a splash of Lemon-Lime soda and the refreshing Beach Bunny with Meyer’s Dark Rum, Passion Fruit, Mango and White Rum.

Bites

Open To Close food specials include half off select bites from renowned Chef Gremo’s diverse and delicious menu, including a mouth-watering, 12-inch Pizza with a choice of sliced Pepperoni or Three-Cheese Blend of mozzarella, provolone and fontina cheese, lightly breaded Chicken Tenders tossed in your choice of BBQ, traditional buffalo sauce or the signature 17° South island garlic and chili sauce. Small Bites include crispy Garlic Fries tossed in a delicious garlic butter sauce and topped with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and fresh parsley.

Located in the floor-to-ceiling windowed eastern corner of the main lobby of Tahiti Village, 17° South offers a gorgeous outside deck (complete with televisions so you will not miss your favorite game) along with spectacular views of the immense main pool and lushly landscaped courtyard.  17° South’s new design and décor is welcoming and relaxing and also includes table top gaming and two slot machines if that is more your gaming style. The restaurant/bar seats 80 indoors and another 30 on the outdoor deck.

The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and the bar is open from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. daily. A daily happy hour for non-Las Vegas residents is available Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please visit www.tahitivillage.com.