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This Valentine’s Day, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is heating things up with provocative offers including a four-course meal at AGO, sensual packages at Rock Spa and for those really looking for love, a romantic couple’s getaway package, featuring a Maverick helicopter tour.

AGO celebrates the lover’s holiday with a delectable four-course meal for two. The Tuscan-style meal starts with antipasti of Frisee and Baby Artichoke Salad with Pan Roasted Scallop wrapped in Pancetta. Following the appetizer, couples will indulge in a succulent pasta trio of Canneloni Fiorentina, Lobster Ravioli and Gnocchi con Funghi. The main course will include a perfectly Grilled Petit Filet Mignon, Santa Barbara Langoustines Olive Oil Whipped Potatoes with Rosemary Baby Spinach Leaves. To finish the dinner, guests will indulge in a Valentine’s sampler with three scrumptious desserts. Couples can enjoy this Valentine’s Day feast for $50 per person or $65 per person when paired with wine. AGO offers guests its exclusive four-course menu Friday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 15. For reservations, please call 702.693.4440.

Rock Spa celebrates the month of love by featuring his and hers packages for couples looking for a little rest and relaxation. The package includes two 50 minute Swedish Massages in the Spa for $180 and the choice of one of the Spa’s sensual, natural scented candles from Earthly Bodies. For couples staying in the hotel, his and her massages can be enjoyed in the intimacy of their own room for only an extra $20 per person. In addition to his and her packages, Rock Spa is catering to the ladies by offering the Women’s Delight Day package. With the purchase of any massage service of $120 or more, guests can choose any one of Rock Spa’s facial services for just $75. Both services must be completed on the same day to apply. His and hers packages and the Women’s Delight Day package will be available Thursday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 28. To make an appointment, please call 702.693.5554.

For an extraordinary experience, Hard Rock is offering its Love – A Romantic Couple’s Getaway Package that includes: a “Vegas Nights” Maverick helicopter tour accompanied by champagne and a photo souvenir; a private in-room fitting from Hard Rock’s high-end lingerie shop, Love Jones that includes chocolate covered strawberries; VIP guest check-in; a complimentary bottle of wine from AGO; a complimentary gift from Body English’s Booty Parlor; and $15 match play. Packages start at $220 per couple and for additional information and to make reservations, please call 800.924.9782.

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The legendary Paul McCartney will headline grand opening weekend of The New Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas on Sunday, April 19.

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“I’m looking forward to Rockin’ The Joint!” said Paul McCartney.

“We are honored to have the multi-Grammy award winning artist and rock legend, Paul McCartney, launch us into a new era of rock ‘n’ roll at the all new Joint concert venue scheduled to open at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in April,” said Randy Kwasniewski, President and COO of Morgans Hotel Group Las Vegas and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “The new Joint will be the most sophisticated, intimate, and authentic venue in Las Vegas – unlike anything the city has ever seen.”

“We could not have asked for a greater rock and roll legend than Paul McCartney to open The New Joint at Hard Rock Hotel,” said President & Co-CEO of Concerts West/AEG Live John Meglen. “The booking of Paul McCartney reinforces The Joint’s image as the legendary home of rock. The new venue will be THE place for artists to play and fans to experience a concert in Las Vegas.”

The New Joint inherited its name from the legendary original Hard Rock venue and was designed by the renowned Montreal-based architectural design firm Scéno Plus. The New Joint will double in size while keeping the same atmosphere of the original venue and will carry on the up-close and authentic feel with the furthest seat in the house only 155 feet from the stage. The New Joint will be a multipurpose facility featuring a state-of-the-art sound system, an innovative lighting system, WiFi access throughout the venue, a full blogging station for press covering events, and 38 flat screens throughout the venue to guarantee the ultimate viewing experience. The New Joint’s $60 million project is part of the widely-publicized $750 million expansion the Hard Rock broke ground on in 2007; slated for completion in late 2009.

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Artist Chad Brown brings his fusion of architectural imagery and abstract techniques to the Winchester Gallery beginning Feb. 17. An artist reception will be held in his honor from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the gallery, located inside the Winchester Cultural Center at 3130 S. McLeod Drive. The exhibit will continue at the gallery through April 17.

Brown, who has presented a number of exhibits in the Las Vegas valley during the last few years, reintroduces his “every man” figure, clad in a white shirt and black pants, into a new collection of paintings. Although looser than previous depictions, the appearance of his “every man” is “a call to arms” for viewers. The connection between this figure and the often chosen similar dress of President Barack Obama is a poignant statement for the artist. Brown’s intent is to suggest a space that asks the viewer to consider how they can participate in this new era. The collection also will include a 30-foot mural designed specifically for the curved wall of the gallery space.

Brown earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin in 2001 and his Master of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2006. That same year, he received the Wally Goodman and Patrick Duffy Best in Show award for his work in the 55th Art Roundup Juried Exhibition at the Las Vegas Art Museum. Recently, Brown participated in a two-person show at the Dust Gallery.

Clark County Parks and Recreation sponsors the exhibit with partial funding from the Nevada Arts Council. The Winchester Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. The gallery is closed on Mondays.

Those interested in “your move” by Chad Brown can call the Winchester Cultural Center at 455-7340 or visit the Web site at www.accessclarkcounty.com/parks.

About Clark County

Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nation’s 15th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to more than 2 million citizens and 44 million visitors a year. Included are the nation’s seventh-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The county also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to almost 900,000 residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development. In 2009, Clark County celebrates a “century of service.”

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Studio at the Palms announced today a partnership with Aderra Inc., adding the next generation of content delivery to the already state-of-the-art recording studio located inside the Palms Casino Resort. Through Aderra’s “Live in a Flash”™ USB Technology, the Palms can offer immediate live recordings of events including concerts, conferences, live DJ sets and other happenings throughout the resort. The Palms will become the first property in the world to adopt this new technology allowing patrons to leave an event with a USB flash drive loaded with their live experience, giving them a unique and personal product.

“It’s the ultimate souvenir. The technology will change the way the hotel and the artists performing in our venues enhance our customer’s experience,” said Palms Casino Resort Owner George Maloof.

With “Live in a Flash,”™ Studio at the Palms will become the hub of recording for events happening in The Pearl Concert Theater, Rain and Moon nightclubs, the conference centers and ballrooms and everywhere in between. The content is instantly uploaded to a USB flash drive available in a wristband, key fob and other custom styles. Additionally materials can also be pre-loaded on the USB drives with the ability to add the live content at the show date.

“We’re proud to be working with Studio at the Palms to showcase our technology. The Palms is constantly at the cutting edge of what’s new and how it can benefit their customers,” said President of Aderra Inc. Ed Donnelly.

In addition to working with Studio at the Palms, Aderra Inc. has been using its “Live in a Flash”™ USB Technology to instantly deliver multimedia content for film studios, conferences, sporting events and charities. Aderra’s expertise in the field of instant content delivery is gaining a foothold in countless markets driving users to targeted information and online destinations to expand its horizons.

President of Aderra Inc. Ed Donnelly and Studio at the Palms Director Zoe Thrall are both available for interviews.

About Studio at the Palms:
The Studio at The Palms is an 8,000 square foot, multi-room studio providing a level of technical sophistication and client comfort unparalleled in the Las Vegas area. The facility includes a large tracking and mixing room boasting a SSL 9000K, 80-input mixing desk. A second studio with an acoustically identical control room and a mid-sized overdub booth are available primarily for mixing. The studio provides a truly top-shelf selection of microphones, processing, amplification and recording equipment. For more information on the recording studio, please visit www.palms.com.

About Aderra:
Aderra Inc. provides an innovative way to capture the “once in a lifetime” experience of live shows, sporting events, conferences, government and public assemblies and immediately deliver it to fans or attendees after the event. Aderra is on the cutting edge of content delivery with the use of their “Live in a Flash”™ USB Technology. For more information, visit www.aderra.net.

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The pinnacle of poolside entertainment, Rehab, is holding a casting call for eligible candidates to complete this summer’s lineup of pool staff who will man Sin City’s leading and most anticipated pool parties beginning April 19.

The casting call will be on Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 8 Noon – 5 p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, inside Festival Hall at. The Hard Rock Hotel is located at 4455 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89109

The job fair is open to the public.  Rehab is accepting applications to fill positions for: cocktail servers, lifeguards, cabana attendants, bartenders, barbacks, food runners and kiosk attendants.

Applicants must apply online at www.hardrockhotel.com prior to casting call and come dressed in pool attire for audition photos.

Rehab takes place weekly each Sunday through the end of September.  Hours of operation are from noon to 7 p.m.  During regular, non-event Sundays admission is $30 for men and $20 for women ($15 for local ladies). Hotel guests are free (up to 4 guests per room and the MUST be registered to the room).  For additional information and images from Rehab events, visit their web site at www.rehablv.com.

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Country great Kenny Chesney will be bringing his Sun City Carnival 2009 Tour to Las Vegas this spring and will be joined by Miranda Lambert & Lady Antebellum. Chesney will play The New Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, April 25.

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As the staging is getting built, the scrims screened and the video shot and edited, Kenny Chesney is gearing up for his Sun City Carnival 2009 Tour. Following his Poets & Pirates Tour – the most attended tour in any genre of music for 2008 according to Pollstar – the man who’s already sold out the home of the New England Patriots, Boston’s Gillette Stadium, in less than 10 minutes is looking to pick up the tempo, rock a little harder and increase the fun, friends and music.

To that end, the 4-consecutive and reigning Academy of Country Music and 4-time and current Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year has looked at his tourmates very carefully – and invited trail blazer country star Miranda Lambert and CMA Horizon winners Lady Antebellum to join his Carnival for the entire summer!

“This tour is going to be a wild ride,” laughs the singer/songwriter from Luttrell, Tennessee who’s been joined onstage by Steve Miller, Eddie Van Halen, Joe Walsh, Kid Rock, Payton Manning and a tuba player. “Miranda came out and did a few shows with us, and the energy is the right stuff… She rocks hard, but she’s country from a place most people forget it’s coming from. And she knows how to have fun, which is as much a part of it as anything.”

Lambert, whose platinum album Kerosene debuted at #1 on the country charts and whose Crazy Ex-Girlfriend won the ACM Album of the Year, is a Texas girl who can pack a punch. Known for her captivating awards show performances, frank songwriting and unbridled concerts, she holds down the second slot on the Sun City Carnival.

Lady Antebellum, who won the 2008 CMA Horizon Award and the 2008 ACM Best New Duo/Group Award, will kick off the party each night. Comprised of lead singer Charles Kelley, vocalist/guitarist/mandolinist Dave Hayward and lead singer Hillary Scott, the trio is also Grammy nominated for Best New Artist.

“You can’t hear ‘Love Don’t Live Here’ and not turn up the radio,” says the man who’s sold over a million tickets each of the past 7 summers. “That was a feel good record, and it seems to match the spirit Lady Antebellum puts out there. They’re fresh and fun and are perfect to start this show.”

“It’s like throwing a party,” Chesney admits. “You wanna get the mix just right… have the music that fits the mood… and I think these acts do that. I’ve been lucky to have people who’ve we brought out with us that are about show, about the fans – whether it was Keith Urban or Rascal Flatts, Montgomery Gentry or Carrie Underwood – all of those acts got it, connected and just made the summers they were out here with us everything you’d want a summer to be.”

With “Down The Road” quickly approaching Top 10 – looking to follow Chesney’s multiple week #1 “Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven” from his all genre Top 200 debut Lucky Old Sun in – the summer looks to be hot and getting hotter. Having already sold out his first football stadium, look for a complete tour announcement shortly.

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The highly-acclaimed Lena Prima will delight audiences with her awe-inspiring tribute to her father, legendary Italian singer Louis Prima in “Louis Prima, That’s My Dad!” at Cannery Casino & Hotel.

The performance will be held at The Club inside Cannery Casino & Hotel on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 8 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door.

As the daughter of Louis Prima and singer Gia Maione Prima, Prima grew up singing and dancing on stage and touring with her parents. At the age of 28, the Las Vegas native became a full-time performer and began touring with various shows and groups. During her performances, Prima would include a 20-minute tribute to her father. The enthusiastic response from the audience inspired her to create the show, “Louis Prima, That’s My Dad!” Since the debut performance of “Louis Prima, That’s My Dad!” on Father’s Day in 2000, Prima has headlined to sold-out audiences and has been received with standing ovations around the country.

Cannery Casino Resorts can be reached at (702) 856-5300.

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MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris is proud to announce the debut of Kristal D’Arc, the first American dancer to join the illustrious French cabaret. Kristal earned her position within the esteemed dance troupe by winning the American auditions held in Las Vegas in March 2008 along with celebrity guest judge Dita Von Teese.

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D’Arc was selected to join Crazy Horse Paris after an arduous process where the auditioning women performed various forms of dance in front of the judges. Once D’Arc was offered the opportunity to join the legendary ensemble, she flew to Paris and trained with the dance company for three months. She learned all of the intricate and sophisticated movements and styles associated with the Crazy Horse Paris show.

Prior to joining Crazy Horse Paris, D’Arc held various positions in dance, including performing as a Rockette and entertaining on cruise ships sailing around the world. She decided to leave the entertainment industry to obtain a hotel management degree and was well on her way to graduation when she discovered Crazy Horse Paris. This was the first dance audition for which she tried out in more than three years.

D’Arc’s induction into the Crazy Horse family marks the first time an American dancer has become part of the internationally renowned Parisian dance troupe. To become a member of the legendary cabaret is to become part of its history. Since its inception in 1951 in Paris, Crazy Horse has been a cultural phenomenon offering unique shows that engage the eye as much as the imagination. Crazy Horse shows rely on raw body talent and beauty rather than technology and combine sensuous choreography with various luminary and projection effects to create a moving canvas of skin; where reflections and images meet in a kaleidoscope of colors and textured designs.

MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris performs nightly at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., dark Tuesdays. Guests must be at least 18 years of age to attend the show.

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