Retired Star Athlete Enjoys Dining In Vegas! Who? Where?

Richard “Rip” Hamilton dined at Carmine’s in the Forum Shops at Caesars Friday night with a friend. The retired Detroit Pistons basketball player enjoyed the Shrimp Parmigiana.

It Was A Battle But Driver Jay Beasley Drives To Victory At LVMS

Jay Beasley enjoyed a happy homecoming at The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday night.

The Las Vegas native drove his No. 27 NASCAR Super Late Model car to victory in the 60-lap feature race on O’Hanley Memorial Opening Night while on a break from his full-time NASCAR K&N Pro Series East ride. The nine-race night kicked off the 3/8-mile track’s 2015 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series that will extend into October and honored the memory of long-time Bandoleros team owner Jim Hanley, who passed away in the offseason.

Beasley, the Super Late Model 2013 season champion, was all smiles after climbing out of his car at victory lane.

 “It just feels great to come back home and have some fun with the crew, family and friends,” he said. “I love The Bullring, and I love Vegas. I couldn’t thank everyone enough for coming out to support me.”

The race was slowed by a smattering of cautions, but the restarts did not faze Beasley.

“Actually, I really enjoy restarts,” he said. “I like controlling the pace, and there’s just something about not spinning your tires while trying to get the car to hook up and get a good start. I really enjoy that.”

 Chris Trickle, the nephew of former NASCAR great Dick Trickle, led early, but blew the engine in his No. 70 car on the ninth lap while rounding turn four. Five-time and defending champion Scott Gafforini battled back after losing part of his hood in the same wreck to finish second in his No. 38 car.

Defending NASCAR Grand American Modifieds champion Jason Irwin got into a groove early and picked up win No. 1 of the 2015 season in his class’ 35-lap feature with a new car. Vinny Raucci Jr., led early, but settled for second place.

 “Chris Bray and the boys built me a brand new car this year, and it’s a rocket ship,” said Irwin, who travels from Albuquerque, N.M., to race at The Bullring. “I thought we’d be strong with a new car and thought we’d have more shakedown, but it was good.”

Court Connell took the lead in the NASCAR Bombers’ 25-lap feature, then held off Aaron McMorran for the second half of the race to cross the line first. McMorran tail-grabbed Connell’s bumper down the stretch, but could not make the pass and finished .315 seconds behind.

“He had me worried, and I’m sure he put some dents in my bumper,” Connell said of McMorran. “I was sitting in the lineup and got a little hungry, and the game plan became to go and get some food. I saw my brother over there eating all the food, and so I wanted to get the race over with so I could go get some food.”

Peyton Saxton qualified sixth for the USLCI Legend Cars’ 20-lap feature, but the 16-year-old quickly moved to the front in his No. 10 red, white and blue car before holding off Nick Halen at the end. Saxton won the Legend division’s Pro class last season and has started 2015 off on the right foot.

 “We didn’t qualify too well, but the car ran great and was really fast,” Saxton said. “I was able to get through and run to the front real quick. That race was really fun, and it’s always great to have lots of cars out there.”

Dylan Nobile claimed the 30-lap USAC HPD Midget feature ahead of Cody Jessop in a race that included a red flag after Jeff Kelley came to rest on his roof after a frontstretch wreck with Jesse Love.

“I just tried to make my move early and stay out in the lead and try to get a rhythm going,” Nobile said.

Ian Anderson of Las Vegas was dominant in the 20-lap USLCI Thunder Cars feature, finishing .269 seconds ahead of 2014 class champion Chris Bosley. Anderson navigated his No. 21 car from the back of the seven-driver field to claim yet another victory at The Bullring.

R.J. Smotherman of Pahrump, Nev., kicked things off by leading the night’s first race from start to finish and claiming the 12-lap USLCI O’Hanley’s Bandolero Bandits feature in his No. 24 car, 2.8 seconds clear of defending Bandolero Bandits season champion Dezel West. Las Vegas’ Kyle Jacks followed with a victory in the 12-lap USLCI O’Hanley’s Bandolero Outlaws feature in his black No. 4 car after holding off a challenge from Mason Sargent.

NEXT RACE – Saturday, April 4 – NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. The Bullring's concession stand offers $2 hot dogs, $2 Coca-Cola products and $3 Budweiser beer on each NASCAR Whelen All-American Series race night.

For more information on all events at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, please visit www.LVMS.com and follow LVMS on Facebook and Twitter.

Saturday night’s 3/21 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series feature-event results from The Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

60-lap NASCAR Super Late Models

1. Jay Beasley, Scott Gafforini, David Anderson, Stan Mullis, Steve Anderson, Branden Underwood, Kayli Barker, Dennis Rock Jr., Barry Karr, Jason Kenzevich, Warren Knipper, Michael Todd Glazier, Wayne Jacks, David Brandon, Andre Prescott, Chris Trickle, Noah Gragson.

35-lap NASCAR Grand American Modifieds

1. Jeff Irwin, Vinny Raucci Jr., Doug Ham, Scott Ozborne, Mark Allison, Patrick O’Hanley, Pat Petrie, Steven Durbin, Brian Reed, Marty DeLuca, Tom Pfundstein.

30-lap USAC HPD Midgets

1. Dylan Nobile, Cody Jessop, Toni Bredinger, Dezel West, Jeff Kelley, Annie Bredinger, Jesse Love.

25-lap NASCAR Bombers

1. Court Connell, Aaron McMorran, Michael Greve, Jim Merlino, Martin Sullins, Robert Schumacher, J.J. Nunn, Rich Ham, Gary Griffiths, Steve Danko, Gary Wyatt, Justin Griffiths, Arlie Daniel Jr., Scott Bradbury, Sam Jacks, Kirk Hance, Billy Hern, Nick Nuccitelli, Andrew Louis, Anthony Reigert, Jeff Bargerhuff.

25-lap NASCAR Super Stocks

1. Phil Goodwin, Jason Kiser, Ryan Vargas, Matt Larsen, John Spilotro, Robert Negrete, Mark Balconi, Nick Tierno Jr.

25-lap USLCI Legend Cars

1. Peyton Saxton, Nick Halen, Cameron Morga, Bryan Grandin, Jason Allen, Robert Gayton, Ryan Eyer, Randy Beddow, Kaeen Honeycutt, Rick McNeill, Michael Todd Glazier, Caden Carlin, Gary Scheuerell, Cheyanne Schlindler, Brian Williams, Gary Wegener, Brian Lane, Ricky Lewis, Ricky De LeRee, Gina Tillman, Devin Lane.

20-lap USLCI Thunder Cars

1. Ian Anderson, Chris Bosley, Travis Boyle, Josh Quartaro, Mark Anderson, Doug Germano, Ron Reed.

12-lap USLCI O’Hanley’s Bandolero Outlaws

1. Kyle Jacks, Mason Sargent, Philip Root, Dylin Smotherman, Zackary St. Onge, Ricky Lewis.

12-lap USLCI O’Hanley’s Bandolero Bandits

R.J. Smotherman, Dezel West, Austin Edwards, Ethan Deguevara, Kyle Keller, Brodey Warren, Tye O’Hanley, Amilleo Thomson, Matthew Cunningham, Colbe Arnold.

Photo Credit – Jeff Speer

Rae Sremmurd & DJ Alesso Livened Up TAO & LAVO In Vegas

Swae Lee and Slim Jimmy, the brothers who make up the hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd, wowed the crowd with an energetic performance at TAO Nightclub Saturday night.  The pair, who were recently named to MTV’s Artists to Watch, treated club goers to a medley of their hits including No Flex Zone, No Type, Throw Some Mo and Come Get Her.   Even when not on stage they never stopped dancing to the sounds of DJ Eric DLux.

At LAVO, Sia and friends enjoyed eggplant, spaghetti and more before heading to catch fellow Aussie Olivia Newton-John’s show.

 

DJ Alesso

Also spotted at LAVO was DJ Alesso, who fueled up for the night with a family-style dinner of Italian favorites. After dinner the Grammy-nominated EDM and progressive house superstar played to a packed crowd at Marquee to launch his six date TAO Group engagement, which includes sets at both Marquee Nightclub and Dayclub during 2015.

TAO photo credit: Brenton Ho/Powers Imagery

Marquee photo credit: Tony Tran

Wild Child Mily Cyrus Spends Some Time In Vegas...Where?

Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino welcomed singer, songwriter, and actress Miley Cyrus as she enjoyed an evening out, Saturday, March 21. The 22-year-old headliner was joined by a number of close companions as she was spotted entering the dining destination just after 10:30 p.m.

Fully enjoying her time, Cyrus and the group indulged on a number of Hakkasan’s classic dishes. The party made the most out of their dining experience before continuing their Vegas night out.

Photo credit Denise Truscello of Wire Image

Superstar Singer Brandon Flowers Surprises Guest At The Bunkhouse Saloon

Brandon Flowers, lead singer of the Las Vegas-based rock band, The Killers, performed a surprise show at The Bunkhouse Saloon in Downtown Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Donning an animal-print blazer, Flowers performed a number of well-known hits including “Brightside,” “Only the Young” and “Hard Enough.” The rock star interacted with fans and kept the energy up during his sold-out performance.

ABOUT THE BUNKHOUSE SALOON

The collaborative minds of Downtown Project and Corner Bar Management Group have recently partnered to manage operations of The Bunkhouse Saloon. A live music venue, bar and restaurant, The Bunkhouse is located at 124 South 11th Street. The Bunkhouse is open from 5 p.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. More information is available on the website at www.bunkhousedowntown.com, Facebook at facebook.com/bunkhouselv, Instagram @bunkhouselv and Twitter @bunkhouselv.

PHOTO CREDIT:  Erik Kabik/erikkabik.com - Twitter@erik_kabik  Instagram@erikkabik

GRAND OPENING Coming For Rick Harrison's Pawn Plaza!

In anticipation of the summer 2015 grand opening, Rick Harrison, owner of Pawn Plaza, has announced his first three tenants today: Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ and Tavern, Poutine Vegas of Ontario’s Smoke’s Poutinerie and Rita’s Italian Ice. Poutine Vegas will serve an exclusive Poutine menu with its Signature Gravy, Fresh Hand-Cut Fries, Squeaky Cheese Curds and an unlimited combination of toppings like double-smoked bacon, flat iron steak, grilled chicken, caramelized onions, sautéed peppers and many more mouthwatering options. Rita’s Italian Ice, will feature custom Italian ices frozen custards, and Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ and Tavern is a Harrison family favorite. Rollin Smoke BBQ is known worldwide for their “Arkansas Style” southern hickory smoked BBQ meats and their “Hand-Rubbed” and Ole Hickory Pits smoked goodness. The restaurant will feature signature sandwiches and smoked meats, homemade sides and competition style BBQ ribs. The upstairs Tavern will overlook the Las Vegas Strip and will pour up to 16 beers on tap.

Rick’s Rollin Smoke BBQ and Tavern will be split over both levels with the Tavern being located upstairs. Vegas Poutine and Rita’s Italian Ice will be located on the first floor/lower level of the Plaza along with two to three other tenants and perhaps as many as eight to ten tenants upstairs on the second level. All three of these tenants are “first on the Strip” locations. Additionally, this marks only the second Smoke’s Poutinerie in the United States. Live entertainment on weekends in the rooftop Tavern will be a highlight of the Plaza.

Pawn Plaza is located at 725 Las Vegas Boulevard So., just south of the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop, home to HISTORY’s “Pawn Stars.”  The Cubes housing each tenant are being produced by Xtreme Manufacturing with leasing by Cushman & Wakefield/Commerce.  There will be 72 Cubes combining for 36 structures and up to 16 retail spaces as well as four restrooms.  Many of the tenants will take up more than one Cube.  Pawn Plaza will be approximately 6,000 square feet of retail space and 6,000 square feet of balcony/patio space that will benefit greatly from the more than 4,000 visitors to the pawn shop each day due to the television show’s popularity.

“I couldn’t be more excited to see this development come to fruition.  It is extremely rewarding to be a part of the revitalization of downtown Las Vegas and provide locals and tourists more reasons to return to the 700 block of the Strip,” said Rick Harrison.

A summer grand opening celebration will be planned with a myriad of festivities with all four Pawn Stars in attendance. Pawn Plaza is expected to host quarterly events and partner with different non-profits to continue the philanthropic efforts originated by the Pawn Stars when they jettisoned to success just two months into their inaugural season.

           

Drop Into Worship Thursday At TAO With Justin Credible

Enjoy A Peep-tini With Your Easter Dinner At TREVI

TREVI Italian Restaurant, located at the heart of The Forum Shops at Caesars, will welcome families for Easter Sunday with food and drink specials available exclusively on Sunday, April 5.

Executive Chef Peter Scaturro will offer a specialty holiday dish of grilled marinated New Zealand lamb chops served with mint basil pesto risotto and grilled asparagus, priced at $34.95. TREVI will also feature a limited-time jelly bean gelato for dessert, starting at $4.50 per scoop, along with a festive Peep-tini cocktail for $9 made with marshmallow vodka and garnished with the classic Peeps candy. TREVI’s signature happy hour frozen Bellinis will be offered for $4 throughout the day.

ABOUT TREVI:

TREVI is located at the heart of The Forum Shops at Caesars next to the ‘Fountain of the Gods.’ TREVI has been voted “Best of Las Vegas” for Italian cuisine by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. The restaurant offers classic and contemporary Italian fare, a gelato bar featuring fresh gelato made daily and a dynamic atmosphere. Through a recent acquisition by Landry’s Inc., TREVI has introduced an entirely new menu by executive chef, Peter Scaturro, new cocktails and more to showcase the stunning restaurant. The laid-back restaurant and bar is open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. until midnight on Friday and Saturday. More information and reservations are available on TREVI’s website or by calling 702.735.4663. Follow TREVI on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TREVILV.

Celebrity Whiskey "Happy Hours" Coming To McCall's Heartland Grill! All For A Good Cause!

There’s nothing like celebrating a special event with good friends, good drinks, a little food and a few celebrities.

This April, McCall’s Heartland Grill at the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower will debut The Whiskey Bar.  The bar is stocked with a generous selection featuring some of the best American made bourbons and whiskeys, providing one of the Las Vegas Strip’s best selections of flavors, ingredients, blends and tastes. Whiskey has quickly become the drink of choice at dining establishments and celebratory events across the country.  In addition to the vast selection, McCall’s wants to provide an approachable and comfortable atmosphere in which to experience and enjoy one of the world’s best known drinks.

To help kick things off, McCall’s Heartland Grill is planning a series of Celebrity Happy Hours. We’ve invited some of the Valley’s best known radio hosts to come join in on the fun!

Each Celebrity Happy Hour will feature a radio host “host” who will mix and mingle with the crowd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Whiskey Bar at McCall’s Heartland Grill. Each event is open to the public and will feature several whiskey drink and food specials.

The Stratosphere, known for its recent “Take Vegas Back” campaign, is also revealing its “Give Vegas Back” effort as it supports several nonprofit organizations in the community. For their part in our Celebrity Happy Hour events, the Stratosphere will make a $1,000 donation on behalf of each radio host to the nonprofit organization of their choice.

Celebrity Happy Hours:

April 2, 2015 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Carla Rea, is co-host of the 96.3 KKLZ Morning Show, with Mike O’Brian and Carla Rea. Carla is supporting the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. www.nphy.org/

April 9, 2015 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dayna Roselli, host of “Carlos and Dayna in the Morning” on NewsRadio 100.5 KXNT. Dayna is supporting the Nevada SPCA. www.nevadaspca.org/

April 16, 2015 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lynn Briggs is Midday host for Old School 105.7. Lynn is supporting JDRF. www.lv.jdrf.org/

April 23, 2015 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Steph Mackenzie is co-host of  “Foxx and Mackenzie” on 97.1 The Point; Steph is supporting Walk with the Heart of a Child. chfn.org/walk-with-the-heart-of-a-child/

The Whiskey Bar at McCall’s Heartland Grill will offer a number of brands:

Kentucky Bourbon

     Angel’s Envy

     Baker’s – Small Batch

     Basil Hayden’s – Small Batch

     Blanton’s Single Barrel

     Booker’s – Small Batch

     Buffalo Trace

     Bulleit

     Elijah Craig - 12 Year Small Batch

     Four Roses Yellow Label 80°

     Four Roses Small Batch 90°

     Jim Beam

     Jim Beam Devil's Cut

     Knob Creek – Small Batch

     Maker’s Mark – Small Batch

     Wild Turkey 101

     Woodford Reserve – Small Batch

     Tennessee Whiskey

     Jack Daniel’s #8

     Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel

     Gentleman Jack

Rye Whiskey

      Jim Beam Rye

      White Whiskey

      Jim Beam Jacob’s Ghost 80 proof

      Buffalo Trace White Dog Mash

      Kentucky Moonshine

      Stillhouse

      South Carolina Moonshine

      Firefly

Canadian Whisky

      Crown Royal

      Crown Royal Reserve

Irish Whiskey

       Jameson

Blended Scotch Whisky

       Chivas 12

       Johnny Walker Black

       Johnny Walker Platinum

       Johnny Walker Blue

Single Malt Scotch Whisky

       Glenlivet 12

       Glenlivet Nadurra 16

       Glenlivet 18

The signature drink of The Whiskey Bar is the Midnight McCall’s.  A blend of muddled blackberries, fresh mint, Pama® pomegranate liqueur, simple syrup, Cointreau® and Knob Creek® Whiskey

For more information, visit StratosphereHotel.com, call 702-380-7777 or 800-99-TOWER (998-6937).

Photo credit: Paul Schlismann Photography

"Welcome Back Mama Package" Special Package Now Available At barre3

barre3 at The District will celebrate its second anniversary this month. To commemorate this milestone, Southern Nevada's only barre3 studio is launching its "Welcome Back Mama Package" on Monday, March 23.  

The package includes"

-Three months of unlimited classes

-Ten childcare sessions

- A "barre3 + EMC" exclusive onesie

-Three months of barre3 online access

-barre3 signature canvas clutch

-Partnership postcard

The price is $220 with 10 percent of the proceeds benefiting Every Mother Counts, founded by Supermodel Christy Turlington, designed to help

The package price will be $220, and 10% of the Proceeds will go to Every Mother Counts.  A organization the Christy Turlington Burns, created to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for mothers around the world. In addition, on the first Monday of every month starting in April, 100 percent of the proceeds from barre3's childcare will be donated to this organization.

Combining the techniques of ballet, yoga and Pilates, Southern Nevada’s first barre3 studio opened March 2013. Located in The District at Green Valley adjacent to Whole Foods, the studio offers classes that build upon the participant’s current fitness level and range. 

barre3 is a unique 3-step, 60-minute program that “creates the strength of an athlete with the long, lean graceful lines of a dancer.” Isometric holds serve to align and strengthen muscles, while precise movements involving a small range of motion help dig deep into the muscles for maximum toning results. The barre3 program is low impact yet involves dynamic movement that energizes the body and elevates the heart rate. barre3 benefits those looking to get in shape and those already fit but looking to break plateaus while staying motivated.

The new studio was founded by Jackie Edlund, a Henderson-based mother of two young sons. Eager to maintain her energy to keep up with growing kids, she discovered barre3 while in living Washington. (Currently, there are more than 70 studios throughout the country.)

Special offer available beginning March 23

barre3 at The District

120 S. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 194

Henderson, NV 89012

(702) 754-0290

www.barre3.com

www.Facebook.com/barre3Henderson

Twitter:@Barre3

Enjoy Pool Parties At Iconic Riviera! Say Farewell

Tomorrow 3/21 at 10:00am - 4:00pm

Say farewell to a Las Vegas Legend with your fellow group members poolside at the Riviera! FREE event! This will be the first of several pool parties that will take place before the hotel's scheduled closing on May 4th. Meet some new folks and reminisce about your favorite Riv memories.

2901 Las Vegas Blvd S

Las Vegas, Nevada

(855) 468-6748

Open 24 Hours

www.rivierahotel.com/

Chilly New Drinks To Cool You Down Debut At BLVD. Cocktail Company

Left Handed Race

The Rockette

Just in time for spring, BLVD. Cocktail Company, located in the heart of The LINQ on the Las Vegas Strip, will launch their new seasonal cocktail menu, available daily from 5 p.m. to close.

Springtime flavors are highlighted throughout the menu selections including The Rockette, featuring Art in the Age Sage Neutral Spirit, lemon juice, simple syrup, strawberries, basil leaves and soda water; The Lost Generation, crafted with Denzien Rum, lime juice, brandied cherry, Luxardo Liqueur, CelloVia Grapefruit Lime Cordial and Scrappy’s Cardamom bitters; the Left-Handed Race, crafted with Elijah Craig 12 Year Bourbon Whiskey, lime juice, ginger syrup and ginger beer; and The Lanfranconi, featuring seasoned apple infused scotch whiskey, Campari, Averna Amaro and absinthe rinse. All cocktails are priced at $14.

BLVD. Cocktail Company is open daily from 5 p.m. to close. 

For more information please visit www.blvdcocktail.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/blvdcocktail, follow @BLVDCocktail on Twitter and on Instagram at @BLVDCocktail.

American Fave Singer B.J. Thomas Comes To Vegas & Will Perform At The Suncoast

A true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits helped to shape a generation, B.J. Thomas will perform at the Suncoast Showroom March 28 and 29.

In 1966, B.J. Thomas and The Triumphs released the album “I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry,” featuring a hit cover of the Hank Williams song of the same name. The single sold more than one million copies.

In 1968, Thomas released the album “The Eyes of a New York Woman,” then five months later produced the hit, “Hooked on a Feeling,” on the album “On My Way.” The track became Thomas's second million-selling record.

Throughout his career, Thomas has collaborated with numerous guest artists in different genres, including pop icon Richard Marx (“Hey Won’t You Play Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song),” country legend Vince Gill (“I Just Can’t Help Believing”), bluesman Keb’ Mo’ (“Most of All”), Lyle Lovett (“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head”), Isaac Slade, lead singer of The Fray (“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”) and popular contemporary standards singer Steve Tyrell (“Rock and Roll Lullaby”).

In 2013, Thomas released “The Living Room Sessions,” an album with acoustic arrangements of well-known hits, featuring guest appearances on seven of twelve tracks.  During the same year, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced that his 1969 single “Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head” would be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Thomas is a five-time Grammy winner, two-time Dove Award winner, has sold more than 70 million records and is ranked in Billboard’s Top 50 most-played artists during the past 50 years.

Showtime each evening is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from $15.95, plus tax and fees, and can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming box office by calling 702-284-7777, or by visiting www.suncoastcasino.com.

Restaurant Week Comes Early To Vegas! June 15-26 2015

For the first time since 2011, Las Vegas Restaurant Week will take place during one series of dates – June 15-26, 2015 – replacing separate spring and fall events.

Three Square Food Bank encourages restaurant owners and chefs to “save the date” and register early for the 12-day culinary event. Interested restaurants should contact Three Square’s Kari Goldberg at 702.644.3663 ext. 332, or restaurantweek@threesquare.org.

“This year by concentrating Las Vegas Restaurant Week into a single event spanning 12 days, our goal is to unify the culinary community and maximize restaurant participation, giving locals and visitors a greater opportunity to taste all that our Valley has to offer,” said Brian Burton, president and CEO of Three Square.

During Las Vegas Restaurant Week, participating restaurants feature prix-fixe menus – some offering breakfast, lunch and/or dinner – at price points ranging from $20.15 to $50.15, with a fixed portion of the meal’s cost donated to Three Square.

Approximately two weeks before Las Vegas Restaurant Week begins, the mobile-friendly website helpoutdineoutlv.org will launch, providing a complete list of participating restaurants, prix-fixe menus, directions and the ability to make reservations via OpenTable.

100 percent of the proceeds collected from participating restaurants benefits Three Square and its mission to provide meals to more than 315,000 hungry residents in Southern Nevada.

ABOUT LAS VEGAS RESTAURANT WEEK AND THREE SQUARE

Las Vegas Restaurant Week began in 2007 as a way to give locals and tourists the opportunity to help out by dining out. 2015 marks the ninth year of Las Vegas Restaurant Week, which features a variety of fine dining experiences throughout the Valley. Proceeds from Restaurant Week benefit Three Square, Southern Nevada’s only food bank. Three Square currently provides more than 34 million pounds of food and grocery product – the equivalent of more than 28 million meals – per year to more than 1,300 community partners including non-profit and faith-based organizations, schools and feeding sites throughout Southern Nevada. Three Square is a member of the Feeding America network of food banks. For additional information visit www.threesquare.org or www.helpoutdineoutlv.org.

Job Fair Coming Up!! Puppetry Of The P#$NIS On March 31

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS, the internationally acclaimed phenomenon that Vanity Fair called “Dementedly Good Fun!” has announced the World’s First Penis Job Fair. Creator Simon Morley will be holding auditions for new penis puppeteers, and seeking penis support staff, in Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 31 at PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS’ theatre, THE JEWELBOX, on the corner of Industrial Road and Desert Inn (behind Fashion Show Mall). Aspiring puppeteers may also attend the Master Class on the same day.

“We’re looking for the full package,” said Simon Morley, PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS Creator and Producer. “No puppeteering skills are required, but all applicants must have a firm grasp of their anatomy, must have flexible schedules and must bring their own equipment.” 

PENIS JOB FAIR DETAILS – Tuesday, March 31 from noon to 3 p.m.

Job Category #1

PENIS PUPPETEERS

12:30 p.m.       Master Class – Penis Master Simon Morley teaches the top penis installations

1:30 p.m.         Individual auditions commence

Penis puppeteers should come to the auditions with a flexible working attitude and be ready to demonstrate their own genital installations. PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS is an equal opportunity employer and will audition both circumcised and uncircumcised genital origami hopefuls.  Successful applicants may perform in Las Vegas or join a worldwide tour as stars of PUPPETRY later this year.

The Master Class will include instructions on such classic installations as the “Eiffel Tower,” the “Hamburger,” the “Loch Ness Monster,” the “Windsurfer” and the “Wristwatch.” Master Class participants are guaranteed an audition time. All prospective puppeteers will be emailed detailed instructions for training prior to the audition.

Prospective Penis Puppeteers should email puppetrylv@gmail.com for an information kit and to register.

Job Category #2

STAGE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Must have a background in theatre or rock ‘n roll stage production. Expertise in sound, lighting and video projection is a must. A strong stomach and a willingness to stare at 30-foot-high penises for 20 hours per week are required.

Prospective stage management candidates should arrive at PUPPETRY Job Fair by noon on Tuesday March 31. For enquiries, stage management candidates should email puppetrylv@gmail.com.

Job Category #3

FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM, including ushers

Applicants must be kind and understanding. You will be ushering people into what may be the most confronting show they will ever experience. Side effects may include: fits of laughter, hyperventilation and uncontrollable weeping. A general knowledge of first aid and psychotherapy is preferred but not essential.

Prospective front of house candidates should arrive at PUPPETRY Job Fair by noon on Tuesday March 31. For enquiries, front of house candidates should email puppetrylv@gmail.com.

Job Category #4

STREET TEAMS

Street team applicants must have a complete lack of shame and exhibit wonderful friendliness.

Prospective street team candidates should arrive at PUPPETRY Job Fair by noon on Tuesday March 31. For enquiries, street team candidates should email puppetrylv@gmail.com.

WHEN:  Tuesday, March 31 from noon to 3 p.m.

WHERE:  The Jewelbox, corner of Industrial Road and Desert Inn (behind Fashion Show Mall, adjacent to Erotic Heritage Museum)

ENQUIRIES & AUDITION KITS:  puppetrylv@gmail.com

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS, a show which Time Out New York called “Comedic Brilliance!” requires astonishing stamina, an unbelievable stretch factor and an amazing level of testicular fortitude. The show leaves women and men gasping with more than 40 heroic and hilarious installations, including crowd pleasers, tourist attractions and food products, such as “The Pelican,” “The Windsurfer,” “The Eiffel Tower,” “The Loch Ness Monster” and their signature creation, “The Hamburger.”

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS will be performed Tuesday through Sunday inside The Jewel Box, adjacent to the Erotic Heritage Museum located at 3275 South Industrial Road, beginning Tuesday, April 14. Tickets start at $49 plus tax and fees and can be purchased at www.puppetryofthepenis.com. Find PUPPERY OF THE PENIS on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram.

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS is a non-sexual adult show.

ABOUT PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS

A runaway hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Puppetry of the Penis set its sights on world domination, playing London's West End, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Montreal's Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and launching multiple companies in the United States, with one playing the John Houseman Theatre in New York for two years, and another two touring extensively, with sit-downs in Los Angeles and San Francisco. PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS has been experienced by more than one million people, including celebrities Hugh Grant, Naomi Campbell, Posh Spice, Bono and Elton John, in more than 14 countries, including the United States, Great Britain, Australia, Holland, Germany, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, Belgium, Iceland, Spain, Italy, Switzerland and Portugal, as well as on popular television programs, including “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.” The show has been translated into three languages, had a “how to” book published, been played non-stop on HBO’s “Real Sex” since 2002, and had DVD releases throughout the world.

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS was conceived by Simon Morley in 1996, as the title of a classy, highbrow art calendar, showcasing 12 of his favorite penis installations. Years before, Simon’s youngest brother had shown him his first genital trick, ‘The Hamburger.’ Natural sibling rivalry with their two other brothers resulted in the evolution of a healthy repertoire of genital gesticulations. It was on New Year’s Eve in 1997, with a garage full of calendars to sell and burgeoning requests for live demonstrations that Simon finally decided to unleash his talent on the world.

The natural choice of performing partner was David Friend, whose reputation as the life of any party was quickly growing. As a young boy, Friend began his current career in the bath and developed his skills further when he discovered beer at university in Byron Bay. After completing his degree in computing, he returned to Melbourne with his own highly-individual collection of hanging art. Together, Simon and Friend became PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS. Their debut season at the 1998 Melbourne International Comedy Festival was a huge hit and they soon embarked on a national tour, circumnavigating Australia. This took eight months, covered 20,000 kilometers and was captured in all its glory in the documentary

“Tackle Happy.”