Longtime Las Vegas entertainer Gordie Brown will celebrate the work of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department with a very special offer for its employees. Now through June 30, 2016, LVMPD employees who present an employee ID at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas Box Office are eligible to receive a buy one, get one ticket offer for any Gordie Brown performance through the end of June. Officers who present a badge at the Box Office will receive a complimentary pair of tickets for shows May 15-21, 2016, in honor of National Police Week.
"Each day, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department members risk their lives to protect our community," said Gordie Brown. "As a token of appreciation for that service, we'd like to extend these special offers to show our gratitude."
Established by a joint resolution by Congress in 1962, National Police Week recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement and gives special recognition to officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of the communities they serve.
Gordie, who has performed in Las Vegas for more than 27 years, began headlining at Golden Nugget Las Vegas in February 2009 in the state-of-the-art theater now known as The Gordie Brown Showroom, following a North American tour with Celine Dion. A multitalented entertainer, Gordie has long brought to life performance legends including Presley, Sammy Davis Jr., and Arnold Schwarzenegger alongside a five-piece live band.
A native of Montreal, Canada, Gordie moved to Las Vegas with the goal of working with fellow Canadians Paul Anka and Rich Little. The gamble paid off and before he knew it, he was opening for both Anka and Little. Gordie went on to work with other stars including Jay Leno, Louie Anderson, Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, Barry Manilow, and Jerry Seinfeld, before opening up his own headlining show.
Gordie Brown performs Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday in The Gordie Brown Showroom at Golden Nugget Las Vegas. Tickets to the show can be purchased at www.goldennugget.com or by calling (866) 946-5336.
LAX Nightclub will host the Official Helldorado Days PBR After Party. The nightlife hotspot will go country to welcome Helldorado Days to Las Vegas and will feature live entertainment, meet-and-greets and autograph sessions with top riders, and more.
Among the riders who are expected to be in attendance are Lachlan Richardson, Tyler Harr, Luis Blanco, and Rubens Barbosa. After the autograph session, guests are invited to enjoy pop and country mash-ups by DJ Cutt.
LAX Nightclub will offer complimentary entry on Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14 to anyone holding tickets to The Village events. Both nights are open to the public. Guests are encouraged to wear their best "country glam" gear.
Friday, May 13
Doors: 10:30 p.m.
LAX Nightclub
Luxor Hotel and Casino
3900 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Insomniac, the producers behind Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), in partnership with eBay for Charity, has released the second wave of EDC Week Charity Auction prizes, featuring an unparalleled list of artist-related experiences for Headliners to bid on now through Thursday, May 12 at 12 a.m. (PDT), at www.ebay.com/rpp/insomniac .
The second annual EDC Week Charity Auction, which went live on Wednesday, April 27, offers fans the chance to experience EDC Las Vegas like never before, with some of the biggest artist names in dance music. Beginning today, Headliners from around the world can celebrate EDC’s return to Las Vegas Motor Speedway, June 17 – 19, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences with artists such as Kaskade, Hardwell, Martin Garrix, A-Trak, Dada Life, UMEK, Oliver Heldens, Marshmello and many more.
“The Shade Tree is an incredible nonprofit organization that reflects the helping nature and beautiful spirit of dance music culture while providing an invaluable service to the Las Vegas community,” said Pasquale Rotella, Founder and CEO of Insomniac. “I couldn’t imagine a better way to celebrate 20 years of EDC than giving back to local neighborhoods and providing our Headliners with the chance to have once-in-a-lifetime experiences surrounding EDC Las Vegas.”
North America’s largest dance music festival celebrates “20 Years Under the Electric Sky” by giving fans the opportunity to bid on priceless experiences at Ebay.com/Insomniac, with most bids starting at just $0.99. Insomniac will donate 100 percent of funds raised from the EDC Week Charity Auction to The Shade Tree, a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of women, children and their pets affected by domestic violence and crisis in the Las Vegas valley.
Artist auction items includes:
· Dreamstate Come True: Dine with Paul Oakenfold: One winner and three friends will have dinner with legendary artist Paul Oakenfold at TAO, accompanied by weekend tickets to EDC Las Vegas and backstage access for an epic night of trance at the Las Vegas debut of Dreamstate.
· Indoor Skydiving with Gareth Emery: Get weightless with Gareth Emery at Vegas Indoor Skydiving on the Strip. You and a friend will enjoy a one-hour session with the producer prior to his set at EDC Las Vegas.
· Breakfast of Champions with Yellow Claw: You and a friend will enjoy a meet-and-greet breakfast at Encore with trap trio Yellow Claw during EDC weekend.
· Jet to EDC Las Vegas with LUMBERJVCK: Jump on a flight Thursday, June 16, and enjoy a round-trip private flight with LUMBERJVCK and his team to Las Vegas and return to Orange County on Monday, June 20. The package also includes a signed LUMBERJVCK merch package.
· Pizza Making with Zomboy: One lucky, pizza-loving Headliner will get to join Zomboy at ARIA Resort & Casino’s Five50 Pizza Bar on the Strip, prior to his set at EDC Las Vegas, to make and eat your own pizza.
· Hardwell Meet & Greet at EDC Las Vegas: One Headliner and a lucky friend will have the opportunity for a private meet-and-greet with Hardwell backstage at EDC Las Vegas.
· DJ Lesson with A-Trak: Want to hone your DJ skills and hang out with acclaimed DJ/producer and Fool's Gold label head A-Trak? One winner will have the chance for an exclusive two-hour lesson on the decks with A-Trak.
· GTA Hangout at ARIA Resort & Casino: Grab three friends, and enjoy a special VIP experience with GTA during EDC Las Vegas. First, meet up at ARIA Resort & Casino, and start off the night with a poolside hang. Then, accompany the guys to their show at Liquid, join them in the DJ booth for a photo op, and hang out in a daybed right in front of the booth.
· Backstage and B2B with UMEK at EDC Las Vegas: In this one-of-a-kind b2b experience, one winner will be able to live-mix a track onstage with UMEK at EDC Las Vegas after hanging out with him backstage. Rusty skills? Don't worry—he’s there to help.
· Beer Pong with W&W Backstage at EDC Las Vegas: Do the Dutch even play beer pong? You're about to find out. Grab your best game partner, and test your skills against the gents of W&W during EDC Las Vegas.
· Andrew Rayel Ultimate Marquee Nightclub Experience: On Friday, June 17, during Andrew Rayel’s EDC Week set at Marquee Nightclub, one lucky Headliner and five friends can enjoy a VIP balcony and production experience tour of the A/V booth, plus a meet-and-greet with the production director and photos with Marquee’s specialty performers. The winner will also receive one complimentary table, including $1,000 food & beverage credit and six swag bags upon arrival.
· Zip Lining with Dada Life: One winner and a friend will get the Fremont Street Experience while zipping over Downtown Las Vegas with Dada Life, followed by a celebratory champagne toast with the duo. Banana suits are optional.
· Jauz Ultimate Marquee Dayclub Experience: One winner and five friends can enjoy a meet-and-greet with artist Jauz on Thursday, June 16, during his EDC Week performance. In addition, winners will receive one complimentary daybed at Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, plus $1,000 food & beverage credit and six swag bags upon arrival.
· Martin Garrix Pizza Meet & Greet at EDC Las Vegas: You and a friend will have the opportunity for a private meet-and-greet and pizza party with Martin Garrix backstage before his set at EDC Las Vegas 2016.
· Studio Master Class with Oliver Heldens: Want to hone your production skills and hang out with acclaimed Dutch artist Oliver Heldens? One winner will receive a private two-hour studio lesson with Heldens.
· EDC Las Vegas Helicopter Tour with Andy C: Take a helicopter ride, courtesy of Maverick Helicopters, with drum and bass pioneer and RAM Records cofounder Andy C, and get the ultimate owl's-eye view of the Speedway during EDC.
· Hang Out With Kaskade on an EDC Las Vegas Art Car: You and your five festie besties will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a short spin on an EDC art car with Kaskade.
· Thomas Jack Ultimate TAO Beach Experience: One winner and five friends can enjoy a meet-and-greet with artist Thomas Jack on Thursday, June 16.Throughout the day, the winner will have access to a complimentary daybed at TAO Beach at the Venetian, plus $1,000 food & beverage credit and six swag bags upon arrival.
· Skydive with Party Favor: One lucky fan will get to hang out and then jump out of a plane with Party Favor. The instructors at Vegas Extreme Diving will take pictures and video of your skydive.
· Exotics Racing With Marshmello: If you’re a fan of both Marshmello and exotic race cars, this package has your name all over it. Receive one-on-one coaching from a professional Exotics Racing instructor before going head-to-head with the artist for five laps as you learn what it feels like to drive a supercar on a racetrack.
Latin music star Prince Royce celebrated his upcoming birthday Saturday afternoon at TAO Beach in The Venetian. The pop star took photos with adoring fans before the TAO staff delighted him with a birthday presentation complete with a celebratory cake which he immediately took a bite of.
Later that night, Prince Royce enjoyed dinner at TAO Asian Bistro before heading to Marquee Nightclub in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas where he kept the festivities going. After a celebratory presentation from the staff, the singer took to the stage and treated fans to a blowout performance.
Over at TAO Asian Bistro in The Venetian, Mario Lopez, Courtney Lopez, Larry Rudolph, Cedric Gervais and Lennox Lewis were spotted having dinner together.
TAO Beach Photo credit: Brenton Ho
Marquee Photo credit: Seva Kalashnikov
Over at LAVO Casino Club in The Palazzo, Mario Lopez hosted the launch party for Casa Mexico Tequila. The recent Emmy winner fueled up at the restaurant on the Caesar salad, chicken parmesan, one-pound meatball and seafood tower before heading upstairs to Casino Club where a room full of adoring fans awaited his arrival. Lopez sipped on Casa Mexico Tequila throughout the night at his VIP booth with friends.
Also enjoying dinner at LAVO was Prince Royce who joined Lopez upstairs at Casino Club for the tequila launch party before he and his friends ended their night at Marquee Nightclub.
Known for her roles on “Greek” and “The Carmichael Show”, Amber Stevens West also dined at LAVO with friends. The group delighted in the beat salad, penne all vodka, Wagyu meatball and more.
Marquee photo credit: Tony Tran
LAVO photo credit: Brenton Ho
Fight weekend in Vegas kicked off in style last night with a long list of celebrities at Mike Tyson UNDISPUTED TRUTH at MGM Grand. In attendance at the sold-out show was legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum, former Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion boxer Lennox Lewis, comedian and actor Russell Peters, Boston Celtics star Evan Turner, “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star Hazel-E, DJ Peter Rosenberg and television producer Cris Abrego.
Taking place on Saturday, May 7 professional boxer Amir Khan hosted the official after-party for his Middleweight WBC fight at 1 OAK Nightclub inside The Mirage Hotel & Casino.
Despite losing to opponent Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in an exciting matchup, Khan was seen in high spirits as he arrived to the nightspot around 1 a.m. The WBC Silver Welterweight Champion looked handsome dressed in a blue shirt, jeans and black sneakers.
Upon arrival, Khan and his group were escorted to a VIP table behind the DJ booth where 1 OAK resident, DJ Gusto, was laying down chart-topping hits for the crowded room. While enjoying time in his booth with his friends, the boxer was surprised by a parade of cocktail waitresses who greeted him with light sticks and giant letters, spelling out his name.
Adding to excitement of the night, American comedian Dave Chappelle joined the athlete and his group where they chatted and spent time together. Khan was seen enjoying his night out, sipping on cocktails and mingling with his group before leaving around 3 a.m.
3400 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV
(626) 271-5325
Photo credits belong to Tony Tran of Tony Tran Photography
On Saturday, May 7, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts honored educators from the Las Vegas valley as it hosted The Heart of Education Awards. The special event powered by The Rogers Foundation recognized hundreds of Clark County School District (CCSD) teachers who have gone above and beyond for their students and have greatly contributed to their education, livelihood and betterment.
Capathia Jenkins
In its inaugural year, The Heart of Education Awards recognized more than 800 finalists for their outstanding contributions. Of those 800 plus finalists, 21 teachers received special recognition and were awarded a commemorative Heart of Education trophy, a cash prize of $5,000 sponsored by Wynn Las Vegas and a $1,000 check to benefit a program of their choice at their school. These recipients are:
Allison Halpin, Arbor View High School
Amanda Jones, C. P. Squires Elementary School
Beatriz Romero, Western High School
Brittany Boyle, Vegas Verdes Elementary School
Christa Fialkiewicz, Green Valley High School
Donald Bernard, West Preparatory Academy
Elizabeth Mulvey, Whitney Elementary School
Eric Stensrud, Cimarron-Memorial High School
Heather Houchens, Barbara & Hank Junior High School
Jessica Banales, J. E. Manch Elementary School
Justin Brecht, John F. Mendoza Elementary School
Linda Coleman, John W. Bonner Elementary School
Lynne Gronert, Selma F. Bartlett Elementary School
Marc Rogers, Cimarron-Memorial High School
Melissa Gillespie, Global Community High School
Michele Kamleiter, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
Paul Beuning, Chaparral High School
Robin Fulmer, Moapa Valley High School
Samantha Jiminez-Hooks, Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School
Sheburra Moore, Roy W. Martin Middle School
Shirley Cunningham, Charles Silvestri Junior High School
An additional award was presented by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, “R-J’s People’s Choice Award,” to Martin Vece from Canyon Springs High School, who received a $10,000 cash prize after taking in more than 10,000 votes. Five principals were also honored for their exceptional efforts, each receiving a $5,000 check presented by The Public Education Foundation. These recipients are:
Debbie Brockett
Dr. Dustin Mancl
Dr. Reece Oswalt
John Haynal
Lisa Burkhead
The show produced by The Smith Center president and CEO, Myron Martin featured Las Vegas headliner Frankie Moreno, renowned singer Clint Holmes, Broadway singing sensation Capathia Jenkins and famous poet, writer and performer Shane Koyczan – all who delivered extraordinary performances in honor of the special event. The evening was emceed by stage, film and TV star Erich Bergen, who currently appears in Madam Secretary. The invitation-only affair also featured an appearance by Pat Skorkowsky, CCSD Superintendent, Rogers Foundation representatives Beverly Rogers and Rory Reid as well as Mayor Carolyn Goodman, who came out to support this honorary initiative. Also presenting was Las Vegas Review-Journal Publisher Craig Moon, President and CEO of The Public Education Foundation Judi Steele, Chairman of the Board for The Smith Center, Don Snyder, Vice Chairman Dr. Keith Boman and Roger Thomas, Designer.
Inspired by a program created by the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., The Heart of Education Awards celebrates outstanding teachers from various Clark County schools, inviting nominated applicants to share personal accounts of how they positively impacted the needs and education of a student or classroom. In addition to The Rogers Foundation and Wynn Las Vegas, major supporters included AEG Live, Cirque du Soleil®, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Switch, Las Vegas Motor Speedway and NV Energy.
For more information about The Heart of Education Awards, please visit TheHeartOfEducation.org.
May 7, 2016 was one for the books as the multi-talented Chris Brown returned to Drai’s Nightclub at The Cromwell in Las Vegas for a dual celebration, serving up an unforgettable full-length concert performance to mark his 27th birthday as well as his first anniversary as an exclusive Drai’s LIVE resident artist. “Any moms in the house,” Brown asked while opening the show. “Happy Mother’s Day to you…now let’s have some fun!”
Known for always bringing the party and packing the house, the Grammy Award-winning artist delivered a huge set of chart-topping hits like “Ayo,” “Loyal,” and even a brief a cappella rendition of R. Kelly’s “Bump and Grind.” Before ending his set by throwing his shirt into the sea of fans, Brown shared, “This has been one of the best birthdays I’ve ever had, thank you all!”
Spotted enjoying the performance were professional boxers Floyd Mayweather and Lenox Lewis, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay with wife Tana, Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, and Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller who returned to the club for a second night in a row following last night’s Drai’s LIVE show by Tip “T.I.” Harris.
A one-of-a-kind nightlife experience, Drai’s LIVE is at the forefront of the ever-changing nightlife scene, offering live, full-length concerts by celebrated artists. For tickets and more information, visit DraisLV.com.
Chris Brown and Gordon Ramsay at Drai's Nightclub Las Vegas
Photos: Courtesy of Mike Kirschbaum/Tony Tran Photography
Rapper O.T. Genasis was spotted at TAO Beach in The Venetian Sunday afternoon. Joined by friends, the hip hop artist took in the party from a cabana where he snacked on the wings, quesadilla and fish tacos.
The most provocative show on the Las Vegas Strip, X Burlesque, celebrates 14 years as the city’s hottest topless revue, with the addition of sensual new dance numbers at Flamingo Las Vegas. A high-energy, racy performance, the “Greatest Burlesque Show on Earth” features a variety of jaw-dropping performances by a troupe of Las Vegas’ sexiest and most talented dancers.
Stunning new costumes and seductive new dance numbers have been added to the show in honor of the 14th anniversary, including “The Buzz” by New World Sound & Timmy Trumpet, “Trndsttr” by Black Coast featuring M. Maggie and “I’m a Good Girl” by Christina Aguilera. The show also includes new visuals and has continued to use innovative new projection mapping, becoming the first topless revue in Las Vegas to do so.
“We’re thrilled to be celebrating our 14th anniversary on the Las Vegas Strip at the legendary Flamingo Las Vegas,” said X Burlesque Creator and Producer, Angela Stabile. “We’ve continued to add new dance numbers and there’s more rhinestone than ever before. It’s easy to see why X Burlesque is called ‘The Greatest Burlesque Show on Earth.’”
Created and produced by husband and wife team, Matt and Angela Stabile, X Burlesque is performed nightly at 10 p.m. inside the X Showroom at Flamingo Las Vegas. Tickets are $55.95, $79.95 and $86.27 plus tax and fees and can be purchased at the Flamingo Box Office, by phone at (702) 733-3333 or (800) 221-7299 or by visiting www.flamingolasvegas.com. Guests must be 18 years or older.
Get ready for the dog days of summer! The new Dog Haus Vegas, the latest addition to the celebrated California-based concept known for its gourmet hot dogs, sausages, burgers, and one-of-a-kind creations, will celebrate the end of the school year this May with exclusive specials for University of Nevada, Las Vegas, graduates and staff.
Dog Haus, located directly across from the UNLV’s Eller Media Softball Stadium, will feature a ‘Dogs for Diplomas’ special that offers new graduates a free Haus dog when they present their diploma from Saturday, May 14, through Sunday, May 15. The selection of signature all beef skinless Haus dogs includes the Downtown Dog, a smoked bacon-wrapped dog, topped with caramelized onions, mayo, pickled red peppers, mustard and ketchup; the Sooo Cali with wild arugula, topped with crispy onions, spicy basil aioli, avocado and tomato; and the Cowboy, topped with smoked bacon, bbq sauce, white American cheese, and crispy onions; among others.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, UNLV faculty and staff may also enjoy 20 percent off the total food and drink bill with a valid UNLV ID from Sunday, May 1, to Saturday, May 7. Dog Haus Vegas boasts a full bar with a selection of craft beer, Haus wine, spirits, signature cocktails and booze-infused milkshakes.
Dog Haus Vegas is located at 4480 Paradise Rd. For more information, call (702) 435-HAUS or visit www.doghaus.com, and follow Dog Haus Las Vegas on Facebook at www.facebook.com/doghausbiergartenlasvegas/ to stay up to date on all location specific happenings.
