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Adding a pinch of salt to your meal takes on a whole new meaning at the award winning ENVY The Steakhouse, especially when the flavored sea salts come from such exotic regions as Hawaii and the Himalayas. ENVY is at the forefront of this new organic food craze – one that is sweeping the nation as diners look to enhance their meals with flavored salts.

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“We present our guests with an assortment of flavored sea salts which can be used to enhance their selected courses,” said Chef Aaron Losch of ENVY The Steakhouse. “Much like a wine-pairing, you can bring out the complex flavors of a particular meal by simply adding a pinch of salt.”

Sea salts provides a number of advantages over everyday table salt, including the texture, flavor and health benefits it offers. Table salt contains fine granules and therefore dissolves quickly where as sea salt has larger, more irregular grains, which when sprinkled on foods, add a crunch and enhanced flavor. In addition to providing immense flavor to a meal, sea salt holds potential constitutional benefits such as stabilizing blood sugar levels, regulating the heart, purifying the body and protecting it from disease. Diners at ENVY are presented with an assortment of sea salts to choose from including:

1. Himalayan Sea Salt, a rich mineral deposit from an ancient ocean where the Himalayans now stand, contains 74 trace minerals, is not processed with chemicals and contains no preservatives or additives.

2. Alaea Hawaiian Red Clay Sea Salt is a traditional Hawaiian sea salt used to preserve and season while roasting or grilling meat to provide a savory, unique and pleasant flavor.

3. Hawaiian Black Lava Sea Salt is ideal for meats, seafood and fruits because of its silky, full-bodied texture.

4. The Himalayan Pink Sea Salts clean crystals are the highest quality sea salt available and contain natural properties to heal the body and relax the mind.

“At ENVY The Steakhouse, we are committed to providing our guests with the finest dining experience and highest quality food,” said Anett Mindermann, general manager. “We take pride in continually seeking out new ways to raise the standard in fine dining and sea salt offerings are our latest culinary innovation.”

The sea salts served at ENVY The Steakhouse are also available for purchase including: Himalayan Sea Salt, Alaea Hawaiian Red Clay Sea Salt, Hawaiian Black Lava Sea Salt, and Himalayan Pink Sea Salt. Each salt has a unique flavor and texture and can be used for a variety of bold cooking endeavors.

ENVY The Steakhouse offers breakfast, lunch and dinner daily and Music and Mimosa’s brunch every Sunday. Reservations can be made by calling 702.784.5716 or logging on to www.envysteakhouse.com.

About ENVY The Steakhouse:
Upscale, fashionable and off-Strip, Envy The Steakhouse is one of the premiere restaurants in Las Vegas. The award-winning ENVY The Steakhouse located at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel features exquisite fine dining, a private dining room for special events and a chef dedicated to serving the finest and freshest ingredients. Designed as a study in balance, the restaurant features expansive windows and high ceilings, as well as a wine wall with more than 1,500 bottles of fine wine. ENVY’s lounge features 60 seats, full beverage service, and a relaxed atmosphere to compliment the restaurant.

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Renaissance Hotel

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Bonkerz Comedy Club inside Palace Station is pleased to bring famed comedian Michael Winslow to its stage Thursday, April 30 through Saturday, May 2. He is a master of vocal gymnastics and can imitate more than 1,000 sound effects using his voice alone.

Winslow got his start after auditioning for and winning the Chuck Barris “Gong Show.” He took his winnings, bought a car and moved to Los Angeles where he began performing in comedy clubs and shows. While performing in “Evening at the Improv,” he was discovered by Director Hugh Wilson and Producer Paul Manslanski who asked him to join the cast of “Police Academy.” In this series of films, Winslow plays jokester police recruit Larvelle Jones, scaring off criminals with crazy sounds and imitations.

“I have known Michael for many years and I’m very excited to bring him to Las Vegas! He’s an outstanding performer who amazes audiences every time I have him in one of my clubs,” said Bonkerz Comedy Club Founder Joe Sanfelippo.

Whether he is recreating the frenzy of Jimi Hendrix playing the guitar or the roar of a jet plane, Winslow’s versatility is truly extraordinary. In addition to the “Police Academy” films, he has appeared in Mel Brooks’ “Spaceballs,” “Coming Attractions” and was heard as the voice of Stripe in the hit movie “Gremlins.” He is also a talented writer and producer, having worked on such projects as “RoboDoc” “Lenny the Wonder Dog” and his own “Michael Winslow: Comedy Sound Slapdown.” Recently he appeared in a Geico commercial, has provided his voice for characters on television shows such as “Family Guy” and “Robo Chicken” and is currently working on a new project with Bill Cosby.

About Bonkerz Comedy Club
Bonkerz Comedy Club presents five headliner shows weekly, with one on Thursday at 8 p.m. and two on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets are $29.95 each. Palace Station hotel guests and locals with a valid Nevada ID receive a $10 discount. The club features a rotating schedule with a new headliner and feature act every week. Doors open one hour before showtime and guests must be 21 years and older. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center, The Fiestas and The Galleria Mall or by calling (702) 547-5300 or log onto www.stationcasinos.com.

About Palace Station
Palace Station Hotel and Casino features a full array of gaming offerings and six full-service restaurants, including Pasta Palace, Cabo Cantina, Grand Café, The Broiler, Feast Buffet and Food Express. Palace Station is located on Sahara Avenue adjacent to Interstate 15, just west of the Las Vegas Strip at 2411 W. Sahara Avenue.

Palace Station Hotel and Casino

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Henderson Ben & Jerry’s locations will serve free ice cream cones to benefit Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and the Nevada Community Learning Centers.

Ben & Jerry’s, the company that broke the mold for businesses showing you could make a profit while giving back to the community, will commemorate its 31st Annual “Free Cone Day” at the Galleria Mall at Sunset in Henderson with celebrity scoopers to benefit Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and at the District at Green Valley Ranch location to benefit the Nevada Community Learning Centers (formerly Classroom on Wheels). All small cones are FREE with no purchase necessary, but patrons are invited to make a donation to the respective local charity.

Local celebrities will roll up their sleeves and dig in at both locations and work to help raise money by scooping ice cream throughout the day on Tuesday, April 21, 2009, from noon to 8 p.m. Celebrities are being confirmed and will be announced shortly.

“Free Cone Day” was originally launched to thank the community for their loyalty to Ben & Jerry’s and to congratulate the staff on the company’s first anniversary. It was such a huge success; it is now a tradition that is celebrated each year. “Free Cone Day” at Ben & Jerry’s will happen across the globe and all proceeds are donated to local charities. This year, Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops anticipate to give away more than two million free ice cream cones nationally. While the full flavor line-up is up for grabs on “Free Cone Day” featuring “legend-dairy” palette pleasers like Chunky Monkey, Cherry Garcia and Chubby Hubby, Ben & Jerry’s will debut its newest offerings as part of the celebration:

· Chocolate Macadamia – A Flavor with a Mission! Fair Trade Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Creams Swirled Together with Fudge-Covered Macadamia Nuts
· Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road – Chocolate Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Cookie Dough, Butter Brickle and White Chocolate Chunks
· Orange & Cream – A Swirly Sorbet of Orange with Vanilla Ice Cream Blended to a Harmonious Summertime Treat
· Triple Caramel Chunk – Caramel Ice Cream with a Swirl of Caramel and Fudge-Covered Caramel Chunks

The Galleria Mall At Sunset is located at 1300 W. Sunset Road at the intersection of Stephanie Street. Ben & Jerry’s is located on the Upper Level, across from the Food Court. For more information, please contact Ben & Jerry’s at 702-435-0330.

The District at Green Valley Ranch is located next to the Green Valley Ranch Casino on I-215 and Green Valley Parkway. For more information, please contact Ben & Jerry’s at 702-437-3300.

Lied Discovery Children’s Museum is located at 833 Las Vegas Boulevard North, and is open Tue. – Fri. from 9 am to 4 pm, Sat. 10 am to 5 pm and Sun. Noon – 5 pm. Admission is $8 for adults and $7 for children ages 1 through 17, seniors and military families. Children under one year are free. The “Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog” exhibit is on display through May 25, 2009. For more information call 702-382-KIDS (5437) or visit the Museum website: www.ldcm.org.

The Nevada Community Learning Centers (formerly Classroom on Wheels) mission is to provide preschool children and their families with free quality educational services to empower them to succeed in life. Throughout the years, the success of the COW program has grown tremendously. As a result, the parent organization name has been changed to Nevada Community Learning Centers and the preschool program renamed Three Key Years Preschool Program, while remaining dedicated to providing educational services to economically disadvantage preschool children and their families. For more information, please call 702-870-7201.

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American pop trio, The Dixie Cups, will bring their all-girl vocals to The Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18. The ’60s pop music group will perform their number one hit “Chapel of Love” inside Marilyn’s Lounge at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door on the day of the show.

Sisters, Barbara Ann and Rosa Lee Hawkins and cousin, Joan Marie Johnson, began performing together in grade school before being signed to a record label as The Dixie Cups. The popular 1960s American pop girl music group released their first and most well known single, “Chapel of Love,” in 1964. The single swiftly ascended to the top of the charts where it spent three weeks at number one, earning the group their first gold record, knocking out The Beatles’ “Love Me Do.”

The Dixie Cups’ next release, “People Say,” garnered a second gold record for the group and several hit singles quickly followed, including “You Should Have Seen the Way He Looked At Me,” “Little Bell” and “Iko Iko.” In April 2007, The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame honored The Dixie Cups for their contributions to Louisiana music by inducting them into The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame. Today, The Dixie Cups continue to perform on the concert circuit, thrilling audiences with their pristine harmonies. Current members of the trio are the original Hawkins sisters, Barbara and Rosa, and Athelgra Neville, sister of the singing Neville Brothers.

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

Eastside Cannery Hotel and Casino

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Jump aboard the love train with The O’Jays as they perform their number one hit single, “Love Train,” at the Club inside the Cannery Casino & Hotel on Saturday, April 25. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $24.95, plus tax and fees, on sale now at the Cannery Casino & Hotel’s ticket sales counter located at the front desk. Tickets are also available for purchase by calling (702) 507-5757 or (866) 999-4899 (toll free), or by visiting www.cannerycasinos.com.

The O’Jays are one of the most popular and long-lived soul groups of the 70s. Ranging from sweet love ballads to up-tempo dance tunes, their recordings epitomize the soul sound; smooth, rich harmonies backed by elaborate arrangements, lush strings and a touch of contemporary funk. Their body of work has spawned 24 top ten smashes and 59 total charted songs including the hits like “Back Stabbers,” “I Love Music,” “For The Love Of Money,” and “Use ta Be My Girl” and the number one hits “Love Train” and “Loving You.” In 2005 The O’Jays were inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame.

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

Cannery Hotel and Casino

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The best-selling comedy-recording artist in history, Jeff Foxworthy, will be bringing his signature redneck jokes and hilarious observations about human nature to the Orleans Arena in An Evening of Comedy with Jeff Foxworthy for one night only, May 16 at 8 p.m.

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One of the country’s most successful comedians, Foxworthy is a multiple Grammy Award nominee and best-selling author. He delivers nonstop laughs and goes beyond the expected to explore the humor in everyday family and human interactions in a style that has been compared to Mark Twain’s.

Throughout his career, Foxworthy has amused audiences beyond concert venues, lending his voice to the characters of Reggie the Rooster in Warner Bros.’ Racing Stripes and Lyle in Disney’s Fox and The Hound II. Foxworthy played himself in his solo comedy CD Have Your Loved Ones Spayed or Neutered, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Comedy Charts. He created Blue Collar TV for the WB Network, which was born out of the success of Blue Collar Comedy Tour, The Movie and the concert tour of the same name. With the success of the quiz game show Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?, Foxworthy, the show’s host, appealed to an even broader audience and attracted new fans.

A veteran funny man, Foxworthy has HBO and Showtime specials to his credit, plus a line of greeting cards. Gamers have even enjoyed trying their luck at Jeff Foxworthy You Might Be A Redneck If… video slot games, a tribute to the Georgia native who, despite his regular-guy image, has been called a “decidedly sophisticated artist.”

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Orleans Hotel and Casino

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WHAT: ENVY The Steakhouse celebrates Easter Sunday with music, mimosas and traditional Easter dishes. Easter brunch, accompanied by a live performance by pianist Wes Winters, includes wine and cheese tasting, bottomless sparkling wine, Mimosas, fruit smoothies, and a “Build your own” Bloody Mary bar.  Appetizers include fresh fruit and berries, smoked salmon with tomatoes, red onions and capers and ENVY’s signature fruit and granola parfaits.  Brunch also features various serving stations, including omelets, classic Belgium waffles and seafood stations. Entrees will include Eggs Benedict with hollandaise, vanilla raisin Brioche French toast, and mini gourmet sandwiches. The dessert menu consists of a homemade variation of mousses, chocolate covered strawberries, and assorted mini pastries.

This Sunday’s brunch will also include carving stations with traditional Easter Ham and Rack of Lamb, as well as expanded salad and dessert stations. 

Easter Brunch is offered at $35 per person. Kids under the age of 12 will receive a 50% discount and children under 5 are free. 

Reservations are strongly recommended.

WHERE: ENVY The Steakhouse Lounge located within the Renaissance Hotel Las Vegas 3400 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169.

WHEN: Sunday, April 12, 2009.  Serving brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and live music by pianist Wes Winters from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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MLB free agent Frank Thomas dined at N9NE Steakhouse inside Palms Casino Resort for the second consecutive night Tuesday (4.7.09). Dressed in a baby blue button down shirt and jeans, Thomas sipped on wine and had a petit filet with sautéed spinach.

Also, Rapper Too Short was spotted hanging out at Moon Nightclub.

Photo credit - Shane O’Neal/N9NE Group

Moon Nightclub

N9NE Restaurant

Palms Hotel & Casino

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WHO: The Legendary Wid

WHAT: Headliner for “Sin City Comedy” at the Harmon Theater

WHEN: Monday, April 13, through Sunday, April 19 7 p.m.

WHERE: Harmon Theater Located at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort Valet parking on Harmon Avenue

COST:
$24.95 plus fees and taxes for general admission
$39.95 plus fees and taxes for VIP
Must be 21 years of age or older to attend

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The legendary Wid was packing them in at famous New York City clubs, like The Bottom Line and CBGB, before Las Vegas favorite Carrot Top graduated from college. Wid’s career started humbly on the East Coast, but he went on to become the undisputed Prince of Props and Puns! In fact, when you look up “prop comedian” on Wikipedia, it says, “The Legendary Wid.”

Wid uses props and puns to hilarious effect. His quick-witted interactions with his audience have made him a crowd favorite all over America. Wid’s frequent TV appearances have included “Make Me Laugh” on Comedy Central, “30 Seconds To Fame” on Fox, “Comedy On The Road” and “Caroline’s Comedy Hour” on A&E, and he has hosted VH-1′s “Top 20 Countdown.”

Wid is also the subject of an award-winning documentary film entitled, “Wid,” by Jason Ferraro and Brian Galla. The Legendary Wid also appears on the best-selling DVD, “Laugh
ing Out Loud,” “America’s Funniest Comedians,” along with Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen Degeneres, Jeff Foxworthy, Ray Romano, Drew Carey and Jay Leno.

About Sin City Comedy
Putting the sin back into Sin City, “Sin City Comedy” contains a touch of burlesque and features nationally known headliner comedians as seen on HBO, Showtime, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Late Show with David Letterman.”

Emmy Award-winning writer and comedian John Padon is at the helm of “Sin City Comedy” after headlining around the world and anchoring numerous Las Vegas productions including “X” and “The History of Sex.”

About the Harmon Theater
The Harmon Theater, located at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort, is home to “Amazing Johnathan,” “Magic’s a Drag,” “Sin City Comedy” and “Hypnosis Unleashed.” The box office can be reached at 702-836-0836. For more information, visit www.harmontheater.com.

Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino

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With more than 125 albums, 15 million records sold and 22 Top 20 hits, Paul Anka has been one of the most influential voices in pop music since emerging as a teen idol in the 1950s. On May 8, 9 and 10, Anka will be bringing his incomparable sound to The Orleans Showroom for a three-night engagement.

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As a young man, Anka always knew he wanted to be a singer and songwriter. He received his big break in 1957, when he recorded “Diana.” The song became one of the best-selling 45s in music history, rocketing to No. 1 on the music charts and bringing Anka worldwide fame. He followed up with four No. 1 songs in 1958 including, “It’s Time to Cry,” and “(All of a Sudden) My Heart Sings,” turning the then-17-year-old into one of the biggest teen idols of all time. Two years later, at the age of 20, Anka made his first Las Vegas appearance at the Sahara Hotel.

Though the music world shifted in the 1960s, Anka was determined not to fade from the scene. Between tours of Europe and Asia, where his popularity remained high, Anka began building a reputation as one of pop music’s most gifted songwriters. In 1962, he penned the theme song to The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, creating what became one of the most recognized theme songs in television history. But it was a song that he wrote for Frank Sinatra – 1969′s “My Way” – that helped catapult Anka back to stardom in the United States.

While continuing to create some of the music world’s best-known songs (including “She’s A Lady” by Tom Jones), Anka returned to his chart-topping ways through the 1970s and 1980s, recording such hits as the No. 1 “(You’re) Having My Baby,” “One Man Woman, One Woman Man,” “I Don’t Like to Sleep Alone,” “(I Believe) There’s Nothing Stronger Than Love,” “Times of Your Life,” and “Hold Me ‘Til The Morning Comes.”

To date, Anka has 900 songs to his credit, including 130 written for other artists (including Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Linda Ronstadt, Robbie Williams, Buddy Holly and Donny Osmond). His latest album, Classic Songs, My Way features Anka giving his unique touch and sound to songs by such artists as Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel, Bryan Adams and the Killers, closing with a duet performance of “My Way” by Anka and Jon Bon Jovi.

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