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Tickets are on sale now for MMA Xplosion Pro/Am Fight Night on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the M Resort Spa Casino. The event will feature five professional and six amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fights. The main fight of the night is the ultimate MMA grudge match between two former teammates John “Quick Guns” Gunderson (21-6) and Ashe “The Archer” Bowman (9-6). Gunderson, a lightweight mixed martial artist, is originally from Oregon. Both athletes were teammates for the Nevada Lions of the International Fight League. Bowman began training in martial arts at the age of 15 studying karate and Brazilian jujitsu. He is part of the legendary Lion’s Den team and is known for his arsenal of diverse leg locks and ground game.

“This is going to be a really exciting fight for the fans. The M Resort is an incredible venue and we have some really talented pros and amateurs that are going to come to this event and put their heart and soul into the fight,” said Rani John, Co-Founder of MMA Xplosion.

Millennium Events Licensee and MMA Xplosion Co-Founder Vlad Warton is pleased with the team of professional individuals assembled to coordinate these events. “We are working hard to promote Mixed Martial Arts at its finest and are very happy to be associated with the M Resort. These fighters deserve the opportunity to showcase their skills in such a great atmosphere,” said Warton.

In addition to the main fight, the card is also packed with local professional fighters including Blas “the Disciple” Avena vs. Dave Hulett. A local favorite, Avena road to the top of the World Extreme Cage Fighting® Middleweight ranks after relocating to Las Vegas from Southern California. The card also includes fights from Angelo Antuna vs. Josh Powell and Bryan Humes vs. Kelly Gray.

“MMA is becoming a huge sport and there is no better city to fight in than Las Vegas – the fight capital of the world. We’re excited that our venue can provide such a professional setting for these athletes, who really are the next generation fighter,” said Joseph A. Magliarditi, Executive Vice President and COO of the M Resort.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with professional fighters taking the stage at 7 p.m. and amateur fighters following. Matt Conte and Javier Torres will defend their Amateur Championship titles and several high-quality amateur fights will also take place.

Reserve seating tickets are $75, $35 and $25. Tickets can be purchased online at theMresort.com, through Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased at the M Resort Box Office, located on the Spa Level at Conference Registration, on Friday, September 2 from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, October 10 from noon to 8 p.m. or during normal business hours at the iMagine Rewards Club.

ABOUT M RESORT SPA CASINO
M Resort Spa Casino is located on over 90 acres at 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. S. on the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard. Situated higher in elevation than other resort-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, the M Resort provides optimal views of the world-famous Las Vegas skyline from its guest rooms, suites, conference center and restaurants. The resort offers 390 guest rooms and suites, over 92,000 square feet of gaming, nine restaurants and five destination bars, more than 60,000 square feet of meeting and conference space, a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center and a 100,000 square foot events piazza. Future developments for M Resort will bring up to one million square feet of retail in a partnership with Taubman Centers Inc. and a 14-screen digital movie entertainment complex.

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The Back Alley Bar at Stratosphere Hotel & Casino announces their “Pigskin Partyzone” for patrons to enjoy college and professional football games as well as some outstanding food and beverage specials.

Schedule and specials are as follows:

Saturdays – September 12 through December 5

· Doors open at 9 a.m. with food and beverage specials beginning at 10 a.m.

o Parlay tickets available at the bar
o $2.99 Ancho Chile Chicken or Carne Asada Burritos
o $2.50 Nachos
o $.35 Chicken Wings
o $.99 Tacos
o $2.00 Bloody Mary’s
o $2.50 Bud / $5.00 Bud Light Pitchers

Sundays – September 13 through November 15

· Doors open at 4 p.m. with food and beverage specials beginning at 5 p.m.
*Sunday night games will also feature a drawing at half time for a $50 food and beverage credit at Back Alley Bar.

o Parlay tickets available at the bar
o $9.99 All you can eat tacos
o $2.50 Nachos
o $.35 Chicken Wings
o $.99 Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
o $2.00 Bloody Mary’s
o $2.50 Bud / $5.00 Bud Light Pitchers
o $2.50 Any single liquor drink with sports bet between 5 and 8 p.m.

Mondays – September 14 through December 28

· All day with food and beverage specials beginning at 6 p.m.

o Parlay tickets available at the bar
o $9.99 All you can eat tacos
o $2.50 Nachos
o $.35 Chicken Wings
o $.99 Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs
o $2.00 Bloody Mary’s
o $2.50 Bud / $5.00 Bud Light Pitchers
o $2.50 Any single liquor drink with sports bet between 6 and 9 p.m.

The Stratosphere Hotel & Casino is located at 2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South.

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Purchase a pink hair clip extension from any Roni Josef International Salon & Spa location, proceeds go to the fight against breast cancer

Roni Josef International Salon & Spa has been a huge advocate of the American Cancer Society and its work in the fight against all forms of cancer and fundraising for research and creating a cure. Although all forms of cancer are a serious issue, breast cancer has been an escalating concern among women around the world. To support October National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to help raise funds for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer®, the American Cancer Society’s breast cancer awareness and fundraising event, all three locations of Roni Josef International Salon & Spa will be selling handmade pink hair clips extensions for $10 apiece with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the organization. The hair accessory will be available in the salons beginning Monday, September 21 and can be purchased through the month of October.

The team at Roni Josef International Salon & Spa have ties that run deep with the fight against breast cancer. Many of the employees who work at Roni Josef salons either have had a family member, a friend or they themselves have suffered through breast cancer. Some can proudly declare they are survivors while others remember those who have been lost. One survivor at the salon who has been a huge proponent of breast cancer awareness is Roni Josef stylist Linda Benitez, a five-year breast cancer survivor. It was Benitez who came up with the idea of creating pink hair clip extensions to show solidarity in the battle against breast cancer.

“We wanted to help the American Cancer Society raise funds for breast cancer research but needed to do something different outside of wearing the pink ribbon and soliciting donations,” said Benitez. “We came up with the idea of creating these hair clips extensions dyed pink so people could easily clip it in their hair to make a statement and to show solidarity for the cause. We wanted to create the pieces by hand to let everyone know that these were made by people like my fellow co-worker Regina Tillak-lal who is a one-year breast cancer survivor, who care, understand and will help the fight. The money goes to researching, educating and assisting those who have or may one day have breast cancer. As a survivor and having gone through a double mastectomy, I want to help women so they will never have to know what it feels like to have their breasts removed.”

In addition to selling pink hair clip extensions, the Roni Josef locations will be collecting monetary contributions for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer®. To purchase a pink hair clip extension, visit any of the Roni Josef International Salon & Spa locations (St. Rose Parkway and S. Eastern Avenue in Henderson; N. Craig Road and Tenaya Way in the Northwest; and at the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino) or at the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer® 5K fundraising walk to honor friends or relatives who have been touched by breast cancer on Saturday, October 3 at 8 a.m. at the J.W. Marriott Resort in Summerlin.

About the American Cancer Society:
The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, the organization fights for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. They save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing more than $3.4 billion, the Society turns what they know about cancer into what they do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about the American Cancer Society or to get help, call (800) 227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

About Roni Josef International Salon & Spa:
Roni Josef International Salon & Spa is a full-service salon featuring personalized hair and skin care treatments, therapeutic spa services and ancient and innovative body work created for relaxation and enjoyment by both men and women.

Focusing on guest service, Roni Josef International Salon & Spa artists specialize in various facets of hair design, skin care, nail design, massage therapy, make-up artistry and waxing services and products.

Roni Josef International Salon & Spa conveniently has three locations across the valley:

* Henderson – 10050 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite 120 on the corner of Eastern Avenue and St. Rose Parkway – (702) 992-6000; open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
* Northwest – 7131 W. Craig Road, Suite 107 inside the Craig Marketplace – (702) 992-6200; open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
* Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino – 2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South – (702) 380-7606; open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit at Roni Josef International Salon & Spa. To obtain a menu of services, book online appointments, purchase gift certificates, read artist profiles or for more information, please visit www.ronijosefsalon.com or call or visit any of the three locations. Please also visit us on our www.facebook.com page or at www.myspace.com/wedohairskinnails.

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Emmy award-winning production designer René Lagler is designing the set for “Sgt. Pepper Live” featuring Cheap Trick at the Las Vegas Hilton Sept. 13-15, 17-19 and 21-23.

René Lagler was born and raised in Switzerland before attending Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. His production design career has spanned more than three decades thus far and along the way his work has been recognized with five Emmys and 16 nominations. He is known for his contemporary and classic designs of more than 2,500 awards shows, sitcoms, talk shows, game shows, network news shows, major events and retail establishments. He designed the 57th Academy Awards, the Grammy Awards from 1983 through 1987 and the Country Music Awards from 1991 through 2006. Lagler was also the production designer for the opening and closing ceremonies for the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles and for the seven events for David Wolper’s Liberty Weekend in 1986 which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

Some of his other projects include redesigning the newsroom studios for CNN in Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. He designed four Democratic National Conventions between 1988 and 2000 as well as two Presidential Inaugural Galas in 1993 and 1997. Most recently, Lagler designed the 100th National Governor’s Association Meeting in Philadelphia.

“I’m very proud and honored to have René Lagler on our team. He’s an esteemed production designer with several awards to his name,” said Bill Edwards, producer of “Sgt. Pepper Live.” “René and I have known each other for over a decade; I couldn’t imagine asking anyone else to design our stage.”

Cheap Trick is best known for its classic singles “I Want You To Want Me” and “Surrender.” The band recorded the album All Shook Up in 1980 with Sir George Martin and Geoff Emerick, producer and engineer of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Last week, Big3 Records released the Sgt. Pepper Live album and DVD featuring Cheap Trick, which debuted at #83 on the Top 200 Billboard chart and had an impressive #6 debut on the Billboard Top DVD chart.

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New restaurant, bar and live music venue set to open this winter offering food and entertainment ’round the clock

“The Thrill is Gone” no longer as the King of Blues brings his popular restaurant, bar and nightlife venue, B.B. King’s Blues Club, to Las Vegas. The namesake that made Lucille famous is set to open winter 2009 at The Mirage.

From early morning to late night, B.B. King’s Blues Club will serve the best in Creole cuisine fused with that southern comfort touch. Palates of Las Vegas visitors and locals alike are sure to be awakened by signature items such as Fried Dill Pickles, Gumbo Ya Ya Straight from the Bayou, Lip Smacking Ribs, Southern Fried Catfish and Banana Bread Pudding. It doesn’t stop with the food, as the drinks are just as tasty and full of soul – from the Boll Weevil that’s sure to pack a punch to the Wang Dang Doodle that the women will love.

It is an all-in-one experience as B.B. King’s Blues Club will offer music seven nights a week from funky and fast to soulful and smooth. Come for dinner and experience the tunes that emanate from the in-room stage. As the night progresses, so will the tunes as guests turn to the dance floor to dance the night away. The house bands at B.B. King’s Blues Club surpass the standard of what many know to be a house band, and friends of the King are likely to stop by at any time to join them and jam the night away.

B.B. King’s Blues Club at The Mirage will be located across from The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge and next to Samba Brazilian Steakhouse. The 558-seat venue will feature four bars; one outside looking into the club and three inside, all with great views of the stage and entertainment. The restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining; open until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 4 a.m. on weekends or until the last man (or woman) is left standing. The signature retail section of the famed blues club will be open all hours for patrons to take home some soul, including T-shirts, glassware, guitar picks and more. For more information, please visit www.bbkingclubs.com.

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Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino welcomes Billabong to the center’s growing list of new retailers early 2010.

Billabong is a surfing lifestyle retailer specializing in branded surf and extreme sports apparel and accessories. Products sporting its wave logo include board shorts, swimwear, T-shirts, jackets, backpacks, watches and footwear for men and women. Billabong sponsors many events around the world, including Billabong Pro contests held on the Gold Coast and Jeffreys Bay in South Africa.

Miracle Mile Shops continues to stay at the forefront of the Las Vegas retail scene by constantly welcoming exciting and popular tenants to the center. In addition to Billabong coming early 2010, rock and roll hall of famer Sammy Hagar will open his world famous Cabo Wabo® Cantina inside Miracle Mile Shops this fall.

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Fresh off of a world tour, Thomas dazzles audiences with never seen before illusions

Master illusionist Rick Thomas, who has amazed audiences around the world, is now performing in his new home at the Theater inside the distinguished Sahara Hotel & Casino on the famed Las Vegas Strip. Thomas’ magic has been a showstopper for audiences of all ages where he combines the beauty of magic, the complexity of working with regal animals and the elegance of dance all into one dynamic performance.

Thomas has performed on the Strip for more than 10 years headlining in theaters at properties such as the Tropicana and Stardust. After earning the prestigious title of “Illusionist of the World” in 2008 and performing for audiences in various countries, Thomas decided to return to Las Vegas and open a show at the famed Sahara Theater where he performs on the same stage where legends such as The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. performed.

For “The Magic & Tigers of Rick Thomas” show, Thomas showcases some familiar illusions that he has made famous in his career but Thomas also debuts a few new illusions that will have guests shocked and amazed on how it is done. Thomas also brings back his beautiful Bengal tigers into the show that have been staples of his magic career.

“I am happy to perform in Las Vegas again after being on a world tour,” said Rick Thomas. “I found a new home for my show at the Sahara Hotel & Casino in a more intimate theater where audience members will be closer to the action on stage. I am bringing back the Bengal tigers and my wonderful assistants but guests who have been following my career will see some new illusions never seen before.”

“Rick Thomas has an illustrious career in magic,” said Bill Tremper, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for the Sahara Hotel & Casino. “We are proud to bring his unique style to the Sahara stage where it will entertain audiences of all ages. Our property is focused on providing stellar and value-driven entertainment to our guests and with Rick, this was a great fit.”

“The Magic & Tigers of Rick Thomas” can be seen Tuesday through Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. (dark Monday). General admission tickets are $39.95 for adults and $19.95 for children under the age of 12. VIP tickets are available for $49.95, which includes preferred seating.

Sahara Hotel & Casino
Located on the northern end of the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Sahara Hotel and Casino is a desert jewel rich with history and nostalgia. Since 1952, the Sahara has been a refuge for glitzy entertainment, exhilarating casino action, sumptuous dining and relaxing poolside decadence. The last remaining “Rat Pack” resort, the Sahara was the setting for the original “Ocean’s Eleven” film and has played host to everyone from The Beatles to Dean Martin to Marilyn Monroe. The legendary Sahara offers guests the opportunity to experience classic Vegas at its best, at one of the last-standing properties of its era.

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Last night (Sept. 10), members of the Santana band rocked out at the Santana Guitar Hero® 5 Challenge inside Wasted Space at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Previously chosen contestants also played head-to-head on Santana’s “No One to Depend On,” which is featured in the newly-released version of Guitar Hero® 5. Local Justin Taylor walked away with the grand prize: two tickets to Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through The Hits and a meet-and-greet with the legendary guitarist himself, Carlos Santana.

Guitar Hero® 5, which was released on Sept. 1, 2009, features a live version of the Santana hit “No One to Depend On.” Santana is currently performing at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through The Hits through Sept. 15.

Left to right: Sean Guthrie Santana staff and band members Karl Perazzo, Dennis Chambers, Andy Vargas and Freddie Ravel

Left to right: Karl Perazzo and Tony Lindsay of Supernatural Santana: A Trip through the Hits play Guitar Hero® 5

Left to right: Santana band members Karl Perazzo and Freddie Ravel rocking out to Guitar Hero® 5

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The four-day electronic music festival, Fabulous Fest, continued Sunday (9.6.09) at Palms Casino Resort.

At noon, Palms Pool & Bungalows  along with partner Beatport (the number one download portal worldwide), brought some of the music industry’s premier names poolside, including Carl Cox who continues to push dance music boundaries, and  Manufactured Superstars, Keith Evans and Jordan Stevens.

Later that night, Palms Pool & Bungalows presented the Fabulous Fest MAIN EVENT and featured Steve Angello, who is part of the infamous Swedish House Mafia, Miami’s DJ Murk and Real El Canario.  Inside Rain Nightclub, the masses gathered to feel beats by infamous DJ and crowd favorite Felix Da Housecat and renowned trance DJ and record producer, Markus Schulz.  Opening sets included DJ Reza, Scotty Boy and N9NE Group’s own Michael Fuller.

At N9NE Steakhouse, singer Rihanna and rapper Fabolous dined with a party of 12 in the main dining room.  Rihanna was dressed in a turquoise short dress with black suede flats and gold hoops, while Fabolous wore a white undershirt with jeans and a diamond-encrusted necklace.  Rihanna feasted on the gnocchi Bolognese, Kobe short ribs and potato leek soup.  Fabolous indulged in the rock shrimp, lemon chicken, gnocchi, creamed corn and mac n cheese.

At a separate table, Minnesota Timberwolves athlete, Kevin Love celebrated his 21st birthday with a large group of 20.  They sat in the private dining room.  Love was seen drinking FIJI Water and enjoying the shellfish platter, followed by the 12-ounce filet and the chocolate trio for dessert.

Actress Regina King and actor, director and musician Malcolm Jamal-Warner dined with a party of six.  King started with the sashimi and a tomato salad.  She then shared the truffle chicken and lamb chops with a friend.  Warner indulged in the shrooms, followed by the halibut.  They enjoyed the smores for dessert.

Following dinner, King and Warner made their way to Playboy Club where they enjoyed the scene from a VIP table.  Accompanied by two others, they sipped on Ketel One mixed drinks and FIJI Water.

Photo Credit: Shane O’Neal/N9NE Group

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Friday, Sept. 4

N9NE Group and Palms Casino Resort kicked off the Fabulous Fest Friday night (9.4.09) with a sea of the world’s top music connoisseurs and an all-star music lineup with headline performances by more than 20 superstar DJs and celebrity producers.

At noon, Ditch Friday at Palms Pool & Bungalows featured sounds by Steve Aoki and DJ Scotty Boy.

The party continued at Rain Nightclub with DJ Jazzy Jeff who spun his hip-hop mash-up and DJ R.O.B. served up the opening set.  Outside at Palms Pool & Bungalows, Danny Love rocked poolside with an opening set by DJ BEEJ.

Photo Credit: Joe Fury

Prior to taking the stage at Rain, DJ Jazzy Jeff dined at Nove Italiano with three friends in the main dining room. The group enjoyed Nove’s signature sangria and Fiji Water and started with the shrimp franchaise and a mozzarella pizza.  For the main course, they enjoyed the filet mignon.

Dining separately at Nove, rapper, television star, and member of the rap group Public Enemy Flavor Flav was joined by a lady friend. They enjoyed many Nove specialties, including the Federal Hill fried calamari, filet mignon, a lobster tail, Nove spaghetti and chicken Parmigiana.

 At N9NE Steakhouse, retired American professional wrestler Ric Flair aka “The Nature Boy” was joined by three guests for dinner. They drank Perrier Jouët Champagne and Pinot Noir accompanied by a seafood platter with a wedge salad and seared scallops.

At Playboy Club, musician Matt Goss was spotted, following the debut performance of “Matt Goss Live From Las Vegas” at the Palms Casino Resort.  He was joined by Chuy Bravo from “Chelsea Lately” on E!, actress and former Miss Hawaii Kelly Hu and Robin Antin.  Also spotted inside the club was Larry Johnson aka L.J., NFL running back for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Photo Credits: Shane O’Neal/N9NE Group

Saturday, Sept. 5

 
On Saturday (9.5.09), Palms Pool & Bungalows partnered with Salted Music to present multiple talents including Miguel Migs, the gatekeeper of electric music’s soulful realm, Nickodemus, known for his Latin, funk and afro beats and Keith Evan, who spearheaded  Las Vegas’ own house music movement in 2000.  Spotted enjoying the scene was Chuy Bravo with four friends.  Chuy was wearing plaid shorts, a lime green shirt and a Kangol hat.

Later that evening at N9NE Steakhouse, free agent Frank Thomas enjoyed dinner at the bar with one friend.  Thomas sipped on a Miller Lite and then ordered the usual favorities – rock shrimp to start and a filet mignon with sides of spinach and creamed corn for his main course.  Also at N9NE Steakhouse Saturday was Larry Johnson who was accompanied by his brother.  Johnson enjoyed a couple appetizers including the fresh Maine lobster bisque and jumbo shrimp cocktail.

Photo Credits: Shane O’Neal/N9NE Group

At Rain Nightclub, electronic music mastermind Paul Oakenfold celebrates his first night back from his European Tour with Madonna, presenting Perfecto Vegas at Rain Nightclub, on his one-year anniversary as a resident DJ.  The evening features Louis Puig and an opening set by Frank Richards.  Celebrity guests included Robin Antin, actor Michael Clarke Duncan and musician Matt Goss.

The party continued poolside at Palms Pool & Bungalows, featuring the Cuban-influenced master mix of DJ Eric Cubeechee.

Photo Credits: Shane O’Neal/N9NE Group

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