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Hundreds of competitors converge in Sin City to vie for beer pong throne and $50,000.

For the second consecutive year BPONG.COM will bring its exciting, one-of-a-kind beer pong tournament, The World Series of Beer Pong V (WSOBP) to the Flamingo Las Vegas Jan. 1 -5, 2010. The five-day event is the largest of its kind, where the winners will take home a top prize of $50,000 and the coveted title of “Beer Pong World Champion.”

This year’s tournament marks the fifth annual competition and is expected to be even larger and more competitive than years past. Last year’s tournament drew more than 800 beer-pongers, coming from nearly every state and three different countries. Reigning champs Ron and Pop of team “Smashing Time” will be back this year to defend their seats on the beer pong throne.

Beer Pong, also widely known as Beirut, is a game that has gained immense popularity in recent years. Members of two-person teams attempt to lob Beer Pong balls (similar to table tennis balls) into the opposing team’s cups placed at the other end of a long table. The first team to land balls in each of the defending team’s cups is crowned winner. Cups are often filled with beer (but for the tournament, beer or water) and may be consumed by the players if they choose.

The deadline to register is Sat. Dec. 25, 2009. The WSOBP, in conjunction with Flamingo Las Vegas, offers a variety of registration options starting at $599 per player, which includes a four night stay at the center-Strip resort. The competition is open to both men and women 21 years and older and all teams are guaranteed a minimum of twelve games.

For additional details, registration information, and WSOBP tournament rules visit www.bpong.com.

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For more than 40 years, The Temptations have shined as pioneers of popular music with decades of smash hits and sold-out performances. Otis Williams, Bruce Williamson, Terry Weeks, Ron Tyson and Joe Herndon bring classic Motown back to The Orleans Showroom January 22, 23 and 24 starting at 8 p.m. each evening.

The Temptations are central characters in the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine invented by Berry Gordy, The Temptations began their musical career in Detroit in the early ’60s. In 1964, Smokey Robinson wrote and produced “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” the first major hit for The Temptations. An avalanche of hits followed, including “My Girl,” “It’s Growing,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep” and “I Wish It Would Rain.”

Beyond their fabulous singing, The Temptations became known for smooth-stepping and flawless presentations. The Temptation Walk became the staple of American style, flair, flash and class.

When the ’60s and ’70s turned political, The Temptations got serious. They changed their tone, dress and music with smoldering hits as “Runaway Child,” “Cloud Nine,” “I Can’t Get Next To You,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” and “Psychedelic Shack.” The Temptations explosion continued in the ’80′s with their appearance on Motown 25 in 1983, and roared into the ’90′s with the NBC mini-series in 1998 that chronicled the group’s early days and rise to fame, earning them a coveted Emmy Award.

About Coast Casinos
The Orleans Showroom is an 827-seat venue featuring theater-style seating. Coast Casinos is a division of Boyd Gaming Corporation. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 16 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, New Jersey, Mississippi, Illinois, Indiana and Louisiana. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.

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Under a canopy of fireworks illuminating the night sky, ARIA Resort & Casino opened its doors and welcomed its first guests. Located at the heart of CityCenter, ARIA is the centerpiece of this extraordinary urban resort destination. Its debut signifies the official grand opening of this city-within-a-city, following two weeks of celebrations for the reveals of Vdara Hotel & Spa, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas and Crystals retail and entertainment district. Featuring an unprecedented combination of striking architecture, sustainable design, high-end service and spectacular amenities, the stunning ARIA has dramatically altered the skyline of the world’s most famous boulevard and will forever change the perceptions of the Las Vegas Strip.

“ARIA and CityCenter reflect a combination of innovation, energy and visionary design that we believe will reshape how the world views the destination resort experience and attract visitors from around the globe as a landmark of taste and style,” said Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM MIRAGE, which developed CityCenter in partnership with Infinity World Development Corp.

Designed by the world-renowned firm Pelli Clarke Pelli, ARIA’s architectural expression reveals itself at every turn, from its two breathtaking curvilinear steel and glass towers to the clean use of natural elements including lush foliage, wood and stone.

At 18 million square feet, CityCenter is the largest private sustainable development in the world, having received six LEED® Gold certifications for its buildings.

At an early morning press conference yesterday, company executives and national dignitaries including the president, CEO and founding chairman of the U.S Green Building Council were on hand to pay tribute to CityCenter’s significant milestone in the arena of sustainable design, construction and operations. Among its sustainable distinctions, ARIA commissioned the first fleet of clean-fueled CNG stretch limousines. It also is the first resort on the Las Vegas Strip to generate its own electricity.

Also part of yesterday’s opening events, senior executives from both MGM MIRAGE and Infinity World had the rare honor of remotely ringing the Closing Bell of the New York Stock Exchange, marking the project’s major contribution to the financial fortitude of Las Vegas. CityCenter is the single largest hiring effort in the country today, creating new jobs for approximately 12,000 people.

Bobby Baldwin, president and CEO of CityCenter said, “This is an incredibly proud time in our company’s history. We believe this moment marks a turning point in the financial future of our community.”

A grand opening invite-only gala capped the opening day’s activities, giving VIP guests an opportunity to sample ARIA’s impeccable hospitality, creative personalized attention and incredible array of amenities. Finally, at 11 p.m. fireworks filled the sky with brilliant bursts of color, reflected in ARIA’s curved glass curtain wall, as Las Vegas visitors and locals gathered below eager to enter the resort when the doors opened shortly following the dramatic aerial salute.

Murren said, “CityCenter will become the benchmark by which all new developments will be measured, and it won’t be surpassed in scope and grandeur for decades.

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Cupcakes, cookies, lollipops, toffee, licorice, hard candies and dipped treats, oh my! The Palazzo Las Vegas cupcake and candy store, Sweet Surrender, brings together remarkable pastry chefs and the finest ingredients to create irresistibly indulgent treats. The shop’s variety is wide and sweet-tooth satisfaction is endless with the crème de la crème of Sweet Surrenders offerings being only for the most passionate cupcake lover: the $750 Decadence D’Or.

Decadence D’Or is a sumptuous cupcake, handcrafted from the most exclusive, rich, and enterprising ingredients around the globe. One main ingredient in Decadence D’Or is Palmira Single Estate Chocolate. This special chocolate varietal is derived from the rare and fragile Porcelana Criollo bean and cultivated to its fullest state of richness exclusively at the Valrhona plantation in Venezuela. Complementary to the Palmira Single Estate Chocolate is Tahitian Gold Vanilla Caviar- the world’s most labor-intensive agricultural crop. This fruit, after it is ripened for nine months, then hand-harvested, cured, sweat, dried, and hand-split, is obtained only by tedious manual extraction; it is truly a delicacy, both in taste and exclusivity. Topping the Decadence D’Or is the masterfully smooth Louis XIII de Remy Martin Cognac, 100 years in the making, and edible, metallic gold flakes, each painstakingly hand-placed. Finally, once baked to perfection, this grand dessert is encased in a stately, hand blown sugar Fleur-de-Lis and presented on a handmade exclusive elegant crackled-gold glass curved plate and bowl. Talk about the royal treatment!

Chef Long Nguyen, executive pastry chef of The Venetian and The Palazzo is the visionary genius behind all the exotic cupcake flavors and Chef Johann Springfield, head baker makes the cupcakes a reality. In addition to the exclusive specialty cupcake Decadence D’Or Sweet Surrender carries: Red Velvet, Lemon Strawberry, Chocolate Ganache, Carrot, Black Forest, Strawberry, Coconut and Chocolate Fudge cupcakes.

Sweet Surrender, located on The Palazzo casino floor next to guest elevators, is open Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – Midnight. Special orders can be placed directly by dialing 702-607-0753.

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Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell are universally known as two of the original teenage idols of early rock ‘n’ roll. From January 15-17, Avalon and Rydell will bring their incomparable voices and generation-defining songs to the Orleans Showroom for a three-night engagement.

Childhood friends from the same south Philadelphia neighborhood, Avalon and Rydell first teamed up on a band called Rocco and the Saints, with Avalon on trumpet and Rydell on drums. But it was their voices that would establish both performers as two of the biggest pop music stars of the pre-Beatles era.

Known as a child prodigy on the trumpet, Avalon was deemed a virtuoso by a member of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, and made several guest appearances on The Perry Como Show and the Jackie Gleason Show. But it was his 1957 single “Dee Dee Dinah” that established Avalon as a singing sensation, quickly selling more than a million copies. Numerous gold albums and hit singles followed, including “Venus,” “Bobby Sox to Stockings,” “Just Ask Your Heart,” and “Why.”

Avalon has some 30 motion picture credits, including the highly successful 1960s Beach Party film series, including such favorites as Grease, Beach Party, Muscle Beach Party, Beach Blanket Bingo, Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine, Bikini Beach and How to Stuff a Wild Bikini. His talents as a dramatic actor are evidenced in The Alamo and Guns of the Timberland. Other film credits include Skidoo, I’ll Take Sweden and Casino, among others.

Not to be outdone by his friend, Rydell recorded his first single hit in 1959 with “Kissin’ Time.” Over the next several years Rydell established himself as a teenage sensation with 34 Top 40 hits, including “We Got Love,” ” “Wild One,” “That Old Black Magic,” “I’ll Never Dance Again” and “Forget Him.” He was later recognized by Billboard as one of the Top Five Artists of the early ’60s.

Beyond selling millions of records, Rydell enjoyed fame as a regular on such television shows as American Bandstand, The Red Skelton Show and The Milton Berle Show. Rydell was also featured in the classic film Bye Bye Birdie as Ann-Margret’s boyfriend, Hugo Peabody.

Tickets are now available starting from $29.95, plus tax. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Orleans Box Office at 702.365.7075

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One of country music’s most prolific and versatile power vocalists, Carrie Underwood, announced her new headline “Play On Tour” and a stop at the Orleans Arena May 22 with tickets for all shows going on sale next Friday, December 18. Underwood’s new headline tour kicks off March 11, 2010 with special guests Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia.

“I am getting so excited about next year as we are currently working through all the big plans for the tour,” says Underwood. “I cannot wait to perform new music and see familiar faces across the U.S. and Canada!”

Underwood spent this past year writing and recording for her new album Play On and performed a few select concerts. Her previous tour, 2008′s highly successful “Carnival Ride Tour” wrapped after 137 shows with 1.2 million fans in attendance.

Underwood recently launched her third album, Play On, at the No. 1 spot on both the country and pop album sales charts and has sold over 700,000 copies in 5 weeks. The release earned the highest first-week sales of the year for any solo country artist at that point and makes Carrie the only country act in Nielsen SoundScan history to achieve first-week sales of more than 300,000 units on each of their first three albums. The feat also extends to American Idol, where the Season Four winner is the first contestant to launch three albums in a row above the 300K threshold, with her 2005 debut, “Some Hearts,” now seven-times Platinum, and 2007′s Carnival Ride currently triple-Platinum.

Underwood is a four-time GRAMMY winner, ACM Entertainer of the Year, a three-time CMA and three-time reigning ACM Female Vocalist winner, and a member of the Grand Ole Opry with total album sales now in excess of 11 million.

Craig Morgan is signed to Sony Entertainment Nashville’s BNA Records label, and released his fifth studio album, That’s Why, last fall. His latest hit, the anthemic “Bonfire,” is currently Top 5 at country radio and headed for the top of the charts. Last year Morgan received one of country music’s highest honors – he was inducted into the membership of the Grand Ole Opry. Morgan has made more than 150 appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, and plays over 200 sold-out concerts a year. He spent ten years on active duty in the U.S. Army before launching his music career, and makes a point to perform as often as possible at U.S. military installations both in the U.S. and abroad.

Sons of Sylvia are currently finishing up their debut album release on 19 Recordings/Interscope Records due out in 2010. Ashley, Austin, and Adam Clark (formerly known as The Clark Brothers who won FOX’s Next Great American Band) are longtime friends of Underwood, and the band is currently featured on her new album in a powerful collaboration called “What Can I Say.”

The show will begin at 7:30 p.m.

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The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is set to be an urban oasis featuring spacious, sunlit facilities inspired by traditional Eastern philosophies and Western applications. Opening in December 2009, the 27,000 square-foot Spa will span the entire seventh and eighth floors of the property. Day visitors, hotel guests and residents will be privy to spectacular views through floor-to-ceiling windows, a rarity in Las Vegas spas. The tranquil ambiance and stunning design will set the stage for a comprehensive range of wellness, beauty and massage treatments. A dedicated team of holistic therapists, led by Director of Spa Jennifer Lynn, will offer a sensory experience that nourishes the mind, body and spirit.

The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will embrace a Shanghai 1930′s design scheme, evoking a sleek, warm and opulent Art Deco elegance with indigenous elements of a rich Chinese culture. The theme will be reflected in the signature Spa uniforms, created by famed “East meets West” designer, Vivienne Tam. Guests will enjoy a comprehensive experience to soothe the five senses, comprised of calming herbal teas, blissful music, aromatic scents, luxurious décor and indulgent treatments. Designed to reflect the elevated level of luxury intrinsic to Mandarin Oriental worldwide, guests will be invited on a journey of introspection and rejuvenation during each Spa visit.

Guests will be encouraged to arrive 45 minutes prior to their scheduled treatment to experience a wide variety of Thermal Experiences in both the Men’s and Women’s Spas. Water facilities including Vitality Pools, Steam Rooms and Ice Fountains allow guests to relax tired muscles and revitalize dry skin. There will be five different Experience Shower journeys to choose from with dramatic light, water and sound functions choreographed into rhythmic interplay. Additional amenities will include the Laconium Room, a heated relaxation room with contoured bench-style seating and temperature-controlled Tepidarium chairs, aligned with views overlooking the city.

The Spa experience will begin with the exchange of shoes for comfortable slippers, an enduring Asian greeting that signifies the leaving of the external world behind. A welcoming cup of tea will be enjoyed before guests are escorted to changing rooms and familiarized with the amenities. As

Time Rituals and Journeys begin, spa-goers will be treated to Mandarin Oriental’s signature footbath in the privacy of their treatment room. At the conclusion of each treatment, guests will be offered water or a signature tea and escorted back to the Zen Relaxation Room.

Decadent Spa Suites will give friends and loved ones a private setting. The Couple’s Suites – Bamboo, Chrysanthemum, Orchid and Plum – will feature private steam showers and breathtaking views. The Green, Red and White Dragon Suites will offer water experiences with two private steam showers and personal soaking tubs. All Suites will boast two treatment tables, personal wardrobes and vanity areas, offering a peaceful escape. Relaxation time will be factored into each Suite experience and every session will conclude with a delicious spa refreshment.

A Complete Journey of the Senses
Journeys at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas can be booked in blocks of time called Time Rituals, with a two-hour minimum recommended. Intended to restore a natural state of equilibrium and attend to the body’s specifics needs, Time Rituals are tailor-made for individual guests. Beginning with a welcoming foot ritual, each Time Ritual provides a peaceful path to an unforgettable experience.

Inspired by the energy of Las Vegas and remaining true to Mandarin Oriental’s Eastern heritage, The Spa will also offer treatments exclusive to the property. Mahjong Balance, a two-hour session focusing on pressure points and energy centers, will finish using a cool jade game tile to soothe and calm the body. For those seeking a night out, The Luminescence Massage and Body Treatment will use pearl powder, a long-time Asian tradition, to provide the ultimate glow. To recover from consecutive late nights, Lucky Eights will revitalize tired eyes and feet using soothing techniques and reflexology.

Patrons looking to make the spa experience more social may choose from a variety of group-oriented programs and facilities. In keeping with Las Vegas traditions, bachelors and bachelorettes will also find The Spa to be an ideal function space for their family and friends. Groups can book interactive sessions, such as yoga, pilates or meditation classes as well as sessions with experts. A Tea Sommelier will also be on-hand to educate guests on international tea ceremonies and a Dream Coach will be available to analyze and explore the subconscious.

A bespoke co-ed Hammam and a Rhassoul for women will encourage group healing. The traditional Hammam will be a mosaic-tiled, temperature-controlled room with lounge-style seating, offering a steam experience for guests. The core of the Hammam experience will be the full-body exfoliation, which is enjoyed on a heated marble table in the center of the room. Another communal option, the Turkish-tiled Rhassoul, will provide an authentic cultural experience for two women at a time. Guests will be covered in clay and exposed to both dry and wet heat, to release toxins and nourish the skin.

Beauty, Fitness and Retail
Prominently located to the left of the main arrival area will be the Chinese Foot Spa, which will offer traditional, steeping hot foot baths infused with invigorating or relaxing herbal blends. This unique offering, never before seen on The Strip, is inspired by the foot spas of the Far East. Each 45-minute ceremonial foot bath will conclude with a Reflexology session, neck and shoulder massage, heated herbal neck wrap and hot or cold tea. Tired soles will enjoy a succinct but restorative break and majestic views of The Strip from the comfort of the Foot Spa’s lush, reclining lounge chairs. Comprehensive beauty treatments, including nail care, hair color, cuts and styling will be available by a team of accomplished stylists at the neighboring Beauty Salon.

The spacious Fitness Center will feature equipment by Technogym® including the brand’s Kinesis™ training system, a Studio for Yoga, Pilates and group exercise. Adjacent to the Fitness Center will be the property’s two magnificent outdoor lap pools and 20 cabanas, which will be available for rent. Personal trainers and attendants will guide guests to peak performance. Guests can also indulge at the property’s Poolside Café. Open seasonally, the Café will serve market-fresh cuisine designed to enhance the holistic experience. For those who wish to continue their spa experience at home, The Spa Boutique will offer a full range of Mandarin Oriental signature products, clothes and accessories.

About Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will be a sophisticated sanctuary of modern elegance prominently situated at the entrance of CityCenter, a magnificent urban resort destination in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Opening in December 2009, this 47-story, non-gaming hotel and residences will bring fine-dining, a relaxing Spa, spectacular accommodations and the personalized service of the world-renowned hotel group to Las Vegas. Designed entirely by interior designer Adam D. Tihany and architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will set a new standard of style with stunning suites, amenities and architectural design.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most prestigious hotels, resorts and residences. Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, 41 hotels representing over 10,000 rooms in 25 countries, with 17 hotels in Asia, 14 in The Americas and 10 in Europe and North Africa. In addition, the Group operates, or has under development, 13 Residences at Mandarin Oriental, connected to the Group’s properties.

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WHAT:
Hawaiian Tropic Zone hosts a search for Las Vegas‘ best go-go dancers.

 
WHEN:
Thursday, Dec. 17 11 p.m.

 
WHERE:
Hawaiian Tropic Zone

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

DETAILS:
On Thursday, Dec. 17, Hawaiian Tropic Zone inside Miracle Mile Shops hosts a search for Las Vegas’ hottest and most talented go-go dancers. Contenders will take the stage and show off their sexiest moves for the chance to win a dancing contract with Fallen Angel Promotions, Las Vegas. The top five contestants will be determined by Hawaiian Tropic Zone’s guest judges and from there, first place will be chosen by the crowd. The five dancers will be added to Fallen Angel Promotions’ roster of dancers with the winner receiving an additional $500 in prize money. In addition, Mika, Las Vegas’ sexiest DJ, will work her magic on the turntables and spin the hottest hip-hop and top 40 mash up.

To register, ladies must be 21 years of age or older and submit contact information to Renee Jensen at Renee.FallenAngel@Yahoo.com or 702.366.9459. Those participating in the go-go dancer search should come dressed to impress in their sexiest outfits. Ladies are encouraged to bring friends to cheer them on.

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About Hawaiian Tropic Zone

Named one of Las Vegas’ top ten new restaurants by Citysearch, Hawaiian Tropic Zone boasts a sexy modern décor, alluring dining room, mouth-watering menu items, cat-walk stage for nightly entertainment, largest video wall in Las Vegas, cabaret dancers, full bar, water wall entrance, strip-side patio and live DJ appearing nightly.  Exotic and friendly Hawaiian Tropic models serve as “table concierges” to assist with guests’ every dining need as well as participate in nightly beauty pageants. Hawaiian Tropic Zone is located inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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Station Casinos is offering delicious Christmas specials at its buffets as well as a wide variety of restaurants on Friday, Dec. 25. Most restaurants are featuring a number of Christmas specials or pre-fixed menus in addition to their regular menus. Please note that most restaurants have specific holiday hours.

Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Pkwy., North Las Vegas, NV 89084
MRKT Sea & Land: Christmas specials include starters such as lobster bisque or wilted spinach salad for $8; as an entrée, beef wellington or almond crusted Mahi Mahi with butternut squash and tarragon sauce served with baby Yukon gold potatoes, buttered baby carrots and brussel sprouts for $35; and warm chocolate cake with hazelnut ice cream, dark chocolate sauce and fresh berries for $7. All three courses are also available for $45. The restaurant is open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and reservations are recommended by calling 702.692.7777.
Feast Buffet: Enjoy a classic all-you-can-eat Christmas feast complete with freshly carved turkey, glazed ham, roasted prime rib, shrimp and other specialties. Guests also have endless choices of salads, soups and desserts to choose from. Omelets and other brunch specialties are served from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $15.99 with Boarding Pass and $17.99 without a Boarding Pass. Christmas dinner features steak and shrimp with all the fixings. Dinner is available from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $15.99 with a Boarding Pass and $18.99 without a Boarding Pass.
Camachos: Enjoy butterflied garlic prawns that features eight broiled jumbo shrimp with garlic butter and herbs served over Mexican rice and seasoned vegetables for $12.95; Viva Mexico, a beef enchilada with red sauce, a chicken enchilada with chile verde sauce and chile relleno served with Mexican rice and seasonal vegetables for $10.95; Christmas trio enchilada – beef enchilada with red sauce, chicken enchilada with chile verde sauce and seafood enchilada served with Mexican rice and refried beans $10.95; Navidad deep-fried ice cream topped with an eggnog whipped cream and pumpkin spiced glaze for $5, eggnog flan – house-made vanilla custard with caramel glaze and eggnog whipped cream for $4 or cranberry margaritas, martinis or mojitos for $5. The restaurant is open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. For reservations please call 702.692.7777.
TGI Fridays: Serving up turkey breast, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, cornbread stuffing, mixed vegetables and pumpkin pie, all for $13.99 per person on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Receive a complimentary glass of hot butter rum, eggnog or house wine with every Christmas meal. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Green Valley Ranch, 2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89052
Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis: Specialties on the Christmas Day menu include chilled Alaskan king crab appetizer for $20; crisp lobster candy salad for $15; slow-roasted prime rib of bison served with sweet onion and peppercorn chutney for $50; and a traditional Christmas Yule log filled with hazelnut cream and sauce ginger anglaise for $10 for dessert. Patrons can also order all four courses mentioned above for $90. The restaurant is open from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling 702.617.7075.
Terra Verde Italian: The special three-course pre-fixed Christmas menu includes a choice of grilled New England scallops, baby greens and red onion dressed with aged red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil; or gnocchi with fresh sage and porcini mushroom ragu for an appetizer; an entrée choice of pan-roasted snapper filet with shrimp panzanella salad; or woodstone oven roasted rack of lamb with figs and honey and fennel scalloped potatoes; and petite croquembouche for dessert. All three courses can be ordered for $52 or the individual items are available à la carte. Christmas dinner can be enjoyed from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and reservations are recommended by calling 702.617.7075.
China Spice: Guests can enjoy a special three-course meal for $19.99 per person that includes corn and crab chowder; prime rib with green beans almandine, mashed potatoes with roasted beef jus; and a traditional Christmas Yule log for dessert. The restaurant is open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Feast Buffet: Enjoy a luxurious Christmas feast complete with freshly carved turkey, glazed ham, roasted prime rib, shrimp and other specialties. Guests also have endless choices of salads, soups and desserts to choose from. Omelets and other brunch specialties are served from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $15.99 with Boarding Pass and $17.99 without a Boarding Pass. Christmas dinner features a wide variety of crab legs and seafood in addition to other favorites. Dinner is available from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $19.99 with a Boarding Pass and $21.99 without a Boarding Pass.

Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89135
Cabo Mexican Restaurant: Add a little Mexican flair to Christmas with seafood enchiladas for $12.99. The dish features corn tortillas with rock shrimp, Mahi Mahi, orange roughy, red and green peppers topped with a poblano sour cream sauce and served with Mexican rice and fresh garden vegetables. The restaurant is open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Grand Café: The Christmas special is $18.99 and includes grilled rack of lamb served with sautéed broccoli florettes and herb-roasted potatoes, a choice of soup or salad and a special dessert. The Christmas special is available from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
T-Bones Chophouse: The steakhouse is offering several Christmas specials in addition to its mouthwatering regular menu. Specials include butternut squash and Anjou pear soup for $12; lobster thermidor featuring a two pound Maine lobster, chanterelles and mustard cream sauce for $72; roast loin of pork with caraway braised red cabbage and spaetzle for $38; and a Christmas dessert trilogy including an eggnog pot de crème, sticky toffee pudding and chestnut parfait. The restaurant is open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and reservations are strongly recommended by calling 702.797.7576.
Terra Rossa: The Italian restaurant is offering specials on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The specials on Dec. 24 include dry chestnut and fennel soup, porcini mushrooms, Italian-style pork sausage, house-made crouton and extra virgin olive oil for $11; baked Portobello mushroom stuffed with Dungeness crab meat, assorted brunoise vegetables, herbs, scamorza cheese served on a bed of pureed roasted bell peppers for $15; baked fresh spinach pasta sheets layered with calabrese salami, boiled eggs, petite meatball provolone cheese and tomato and béchamel sauce for $24; and grilled Colorado lamb chops, yellow chanterelle mushrooms, fresh herb vinaigrette, Sicilian caponatina and potato croquettes for $42. On Christmas Day, specials include Crema di Carciofini (cream of fresh artichoke, marjoram, crisp smoke prosciutto, blue crab meat, crispy potatoes) for $11; Pasticcio di Polenta (baked polenta cake layered with Italian-style pork sausage and lamb ragout, porcini mushrooms, herbs and gorgonzola cheese) for $14; Risotto (carnaroli rice, chestnuts, black truffle, porcini mushrooms, marsala wine vegetable stock and reggiano cheese) for $28; and grilled Costolette d’Agnello(Colorado lamb chops, yellow chanterelle mushroom, fresh herb vinaigrette, Sicilian caponatina and potato croquettes) for $42. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Dec. 25. Reservations are recommended by calling 702.797.7576.
Feast Buffet: Enjoy a luxurious Christmas feast complete with freshly carved turkey, glazed ham, baron of beef, shrimp and other specialties. Guests also have endless choices of salads, soups and desserts to choose from. Omelets and other brunch specialties are served from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $15.99 with Boarding Pass and $17.99 without a Boarding Pass. Dinner is available from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $16.99 with a Boarding Pass and $18.99 without a Boarding Pass.

Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Rd., Henderson, NV 89014
Sonoma Cellar: The steakhouse is featuring a delicious tenderloin beef napoleon entrée priced at $38. The dish showcases medallions of beef tenderloin layered with saffron potato puree, sautéed royal trumpet mushrooms and a bordelaise sauce accompanied by a butter poached Tristan lobster tail with lemon chive beurre blanc sauce. The restaurant is open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and reservations are recommended by calling 702.547.7777.
Capri: The Italian ristorante is offering a three-course dinner featuring artichoke and spinach dip with crostini; veal scallopini pounded thin with fresh sage and prosciutto topped with mozzarella and marsala sauce and served with a creamy parmesan risotto; and chocolate cake, all for $20 per person. The restaurant is open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling 702.547.7777.
Guadalajara: Guests can enjoy a shrimp Mexicana Christmas dinner special with seafood and chorizo stuffed shrimp breaded with a corn tortilla, served with rice, beans and poblano chili stuffed with sautéed vegetables for $15.99. The restaurant is open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling 702.547.7777.
Oyster Bar: Enjoy a glass of wine and decadent lobster scampi served over linguini pasta with a cup of clam chowder and rolls for $24.99. The restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling 702.367.2411.
Feast Buffet: Enjoy a classic all-you-can-eat Christmas feast complete with freshly carved turkey, glazed ham, roasted prime rib, shrimp and other specialties. Guests also have endless choice of salads, soups and desserts to choose from. Omelets and other brunch specialties are served from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $12.99 with Boarding Pass and $14.99 without a Boarding Pass. Christmas dinner features a wide variety of seafood such as snow crab legs in addition to other favorites such as prime rib, carved turkey and classic Christmas desserts. Dinner is available 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $16.99 with a Boarding Pass and $18.99 without a Boarding Pass.

Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89102
The Broiler: The steakhouse is offering a four-course pre-fixed dinner for $42. The dinner starts with a grilled garlic shrimp and three-cheese risotto appetizer, followed by soup or salad bar. The entrée is a blue cheese-crusted Rib Eye steak with a 6-ounce Tristan lobster tail, mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and a red wine demi glace, followed by pumpkin crème brulee for dessert. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling 702.221.6678.
Pasta Palace: The restaurant is featuring herb-marinated New York steak and crab-stuffed shrimp with asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes and carrots for $36. The restaurant is open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling 702.221.6679.
Cabo Mexican Restaurant: Add some Mexican flair to Christmas dinner with Cabo’s entrée and dessert special for $19.99 per person. The entrée is a citrus-marinated grilled carne asada, smothered in jack cheese and accompanied by two shrimp and cheese enchiladas and topped with tomatillo and a roasted poblano cream sauce. The entrée is served with rice and a choice of black or refried beans and a Cabo house salad. The special also includes fried ice cream for dessert and a glass of champagne or a margarita. Bar happy hour is from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the Christmas special is available from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Feast Buffet: Enjoy a classic all-you-can-eat Christmas feast complete with freshly carved turkey, glazed ham, roasted prime rib, shrimp and other specialties. Guests also have endless choices of salads, soups and desserts to choose from. Omelets and other brunch specialties are served from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $12.99 with Boarding Pass and $14.99 without a Boarding Pass. Christmas dinner features steak and shrimp with all the fixings. Dinner is available from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $12.99 with a Boarding Pass and $14.99 without a Boarding Pass.

Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Austins Steakhouse: Austins is offering a three-course meal for $45 per person which includes pan-seared sea scallops with a roasted red pepper caramelized onion polenta cake; grilled petite filet and jumbo lump crab-stuffed shrimp, served with parmesan herb mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach or roasted herb-crusted prime rib au jus with cream cheese chive mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus, served with creamy horseradish sauce; and an apple tart for dessert. Each item is also available à la carte. The restaurant is open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and reservations are recommended by calling 702.631.1033.
San Lorenzo: The authentic Italian restaurant is serving a three-course Christmas Eve and Christmas dinner for $29 per person. The meal includes Italian wedding soup, a choice of the Christmas trio platter which includes pan-seared Colorado lamb chops, petite filet with gorgonzola butter and shrimp scampi or osso bucco and molten chocolate cake for dessert. Each course is also available à la carte. The restaurant is open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling 702.631.1023.
Feast Buffet: Enjoy a classic all-you-can-eat Christmas feast complete with freshly carved turkey, glazed ham, roasted prime rib, shrimp and other specialties. Guests also have endless choices of salads, soups and desserts to choose from. Omelets and other brunch specialties are served from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $12.99 with Boarding Pass and $14.99 without a Boarding Pass. Christmas dinner features a wide variety of seafood in addition to other favorites. Dinner is available 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $15.99 with a Boarding Pass and $17.99 without a Boarding Pass.

Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89130
Sushi Avenue: Enjoy a twist on the traditional Christmas dinner with a three-course meal for $25 per person. Guests can choose clam chowder or a green salad to begin the feast and select from the following entrée items: seared salmon steak, braised short rib or four pieces of Chef’s choice of sushi and four pieces of the California roll. Dessert includes a choice of green tea ice cream or chocolate mochi. The restaurant is open from 4 p.m. to midnight.
Charcoal Room: Guests can enjoy an apricot and shallot stuffed pork loin with sweet potato gnocchi and brussel sprouts, served with madera sauce for $25. The restaurant is open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling 702.515.4385.
Cabo Mexican Restaurant: Add some Mexican flair to Christmas dinner with Cabo’s pre-fixed menu for $15.99 per person. Start the meal with pasole rojo, followed by mom’s beef tamales served with rice and beans and finish the meal with some delicious tres leches cake. The restaurant is open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Feast Buffet: Enjoy a classic all-you-can-eat Christmas feast complete with freshly carved turkey, glazed ham, roasted prime rib, shrimp, and other specialties. Guests also have endless choices of salads, soups and desserts to choose from. Omelets and other brunch specialties are served from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $15.99 with Boarding Pass and $17.99 without a Boarding Pass. Christmas dinner features a wide variety of seafood such as crab legs and other favorites. Dinner is available from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $21.99 with a Boarding Pass and $19.99 without a Boarding Pass.

Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Hwy., Las Vegas, NV 89121
The Broiler: The steakhouse is featuring special Christmas entrées such as a grilled petit filet with crab and asparagus salad and lemon thyme hollandaise sauce for $35; and an herb-roasted chicken breast with sweet potato hazelnut cream, broccolini and a vinaigrette reduction for $19. The Broiler is open from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and reservations are recommended by calling 702.432.7743.
Pasta Palace: The Christmas dinner entrée special is prime rib with fresh asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes for $21. Restaurant hours are 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling 702.432.7559.
Guadalajara: The Mexican restaurant is spicing things up this Christmas with its lobster-stuffed enchiladas served with black beans and rice for $17.99. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling 702.432.7594.
Feast Buffet: Enjoy a classic all-you-can-eat Christmas feast complete with freshly carved turkey, glazed ham, roasted prime rib, shrimp and other specialties. Guests also have endless choices of salads, soups and desserts to choose from. Omelets and other brunch specialties are served from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $12.99 with Boarding Pass and $14.99 without a Boarding Pass. Christmas dinner features a wide variety of seafood in addition to other favorites. Dinner is available from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $16.99 with a Boarding Pass and $18.99 without a Boarding Pass.

Fiesta Henderson, 7777 W. Lake Mead Blvd, Henderson, NV 89015
Fuego Steakhouse: Specials on Christmas Day include mesquite herb-marinated lamb chops served with natural lamb jus and lavender honey Mediterranean Flageolet beans for $30 and roasted tom turkey served with natural pan gravy, chestnut dressing, garlic mashed potatoes, winter vegetables and fresh cranberry sauce for $20. Restaurant hours are 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and reservations are recommended by calling 702.558.7000.
Amigo’s Mexican Cantina: For a Mexican twist on Christmas dinner, feast on a special of shrimp tamales with chipotle ranchero sauce for $13.99. The restaurant is open from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and reservations can be made by calling 702.558.7000.
Festival Buffet: Fill up this Christmas with an all-you-can-eat buffet experience featuring hand-carved roasted turkey, glazed ham, shrimp and prime rib with all the trimmings. Guests can also enjoy fresh soups, salads, entrées and desserts along with the live-action cooking stations. Lunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is $10.99 with an Amigo card and $12.99 without an Amigo card. Dinner is served from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with endless prime rib and shrimp and is $12.99 with an Amigo card and $13.99 without an Amigo card.

Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Rd. North Las Vegas, NV 89130
Festival Buffet: Fill up this Christmas with an all-you-can-eat buffet experience featuring hand-carved roasted turkey, glazed ham, shrimp and prime rib with all the trimmings. Guests can also enjoy fresh soups, salads, entrées and desserts along with the live-action cooking stations. The buffet is open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for brunch $12.99 without an Amigo card. Celebrate Christmas Hawaiian style with tons of tasty tropical dishes served from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for $12.99 without an Amigo card.

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Scheduled Fights Include Josh Koscheck vs. Paulo Thiago II; Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Brandon Vera; Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen and Matt Serra vs. Frank Trigg

In 1998, two of the greatest amateur wrestlers in the United States – Randy “The Natural” Couture and Mark “The Hammer” Coleman – were scheduled to meet in a relatively new battleground called the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The mixed martial arts bout at UFC 17 never happened due to injury but on Saturday, Feb. 6, nearly 12 years and six UFC championships later, Couture and Coleman finally square off at UFC 109: Relentless. The colossal meeting of Hall of Fame fighters in the making for more than a decade will be live on pay-per-view from the Mandalay Bay Events Center and presented by Bud Light.

In the co-main event, the red-hot welterweight contender Josh Koscheck will get a chance to avenge his lone knockout loss against Brazil’s Paulo Thiago, along with pivotal showdowns featuring Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Brandon Vera, Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen and Matt Serra vs. Frank Trigg.

“Couture vs. Coleman is one of those dream matchups that fans have always talked about,” said UFC President Dana White. “When you consider these are two of the greatest-ever wrestlers turned mixed martial artists, and it’s the first time that two guys who have already earned their way into the UFC Hall of Fame are fighting each other, this is not only an intriguing matchup, but a historic one.”

UFC 109: Relentless will be available live on pay-per-view on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, DISH Network, TVN, BellTV, Shaw Communications and Viewer’s Choice Canada for a suggested retail price of $44.95 ($49.95/Canada) for standard definition or high-definition broadcasts (where available).

A five-time UFC champion who has reached the top of the mountain in both the heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions, the ageless Randy Couture (fighting out of Las Vegas) is coming off a unanimous decision victory over light heavyweight contender Brandon Vera at UFC 105 in November. With 14 career UFC wins over the likes of Chuck Liddell, Tito Ortiz, Vitor Belfort, Pedro Rizzo and Tim Sylvia, “The Natural” is used to facing the best of the best. On February 6, he will finally get his opportunity to take on “The Hammer.”

“Mark Coleman is another classic matchup for me,” said Couture. “Like (Antonio Rodrigo) Nogueira, this is a fight that was supposed to happen a long time ago and is finally now a reality. Mark has a tremendous wrestling pedigree and his collegiate and freestyle background has taken him a long way in MMA. I look forward to testing my skills and fighting spirit against another UFC Hall of Fame fighter.”

The Godfather of Ground and Pound, Mark Coleman (fighting out of Columbus, Ohio) used that strategy to earn the first UFC heavyweight championship and a spot in the UFC Hall of Fame. A former NCAA Division I National Champion wrestler at Ohio State who is now fighting at light heavyweight, “The Hammer” returned to the Octagon in 2009 after a successful career in Japan. This included a memorable battle against Mauricio Rua and a victory over Stephan Bonnar. On February 6, he will begin his quest for a title at 205 pounds as he takes on fellow legend Couture.

Coleman said, “This is by far the biggest fight of my career. I have nothing but respect both inside and outside of the Octagon for Randy Couture. He is one of the greatest in the history of MMA. It’s an honor to accept this challenge to fight him and a win here would be one of the top highlights of my career. I expect to win and will prepare for a war. I will do all I can to make this an exciting fight for the fans.”

A fighter willing to fight anyone at anytime, Josh Koscheck (fighting out of Fresno, Calif.) is coming off one of the biggest wins of his career as he made a statement to the welterweight division by submitting rising star Anthony Johnson at UFC 106. Nevertheless, the 32-year-old former NCAA Division I National Champion wrestler is not about to rest on his laurels; instead he will look for a dose of redemption against Paulo Thiago as he continues on his road to a world title shot.

Koscheck stated, “I am training super hard right now. This is a big fight for me because I lost the first time when I fought him last February and I’m fighting him again this February. This time I am going to be the one knocking him out. I promise you this fight will not go out of the first round.”

A decorated grappler with knockout power, 28-year-old Paulo Thiago (fighting out of Brasilia, Brazil) introduced his name to the international scene with his first-round TKO of Koscheck in February 2009. Following a memorable battle with Jon Fitch and a victory over Jacob Volkmann last year, Thiago looks to kick off his 2010 campaign in style by repeating his spectacular win over “Kos.”

Thiago claimed, “Josh Koscheck is a great fighter who I had a lot of respect for before our first fight and who I still respect today. But, I am still as hungry as I was the first time we fought and I will do everything I can to repeat my victory on February 6.”

A former PRIDE star that kicked the door open in his UFC debut, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) needed less than two minutes to knock out dangerous contender Luiz Cane at UFC 106 in November. The twin brother of former PRIDE and UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, the 33-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and former Pan-Am Games boxing medalist is deadly wherever the fight goes, a fact he plans to introduce to Brandon Vera at UFC 109.

Like Nogueira, Vera (fighting out of San Diego, Calif.) is a feared striker and ground fighter who enjoys nothing better than a good old fashioned battle in the Octagon. Winner of three UFC bouts since moving to the 205-pound weight class, and fresh off a hard-fought three round scrap with Couture, “The Truth” is more focused and determined than ever to destroy any opposition in his path, beginning with Rogerio Nogueira.

One of the leading contenders for a shot at the middleweight title, Nate Marquardt (fighting out of Denver, Colo.) has left little doubt that he is ready for a rematch with Anderson Silva after decisive knockouts over Martin Kampmann, Wilson Gouveia and Demian Maia. However, there remains one obstacle in the path of former King of Pancrase’s way and at UFC 109 he gets the chance to remove fellow contender Chael Sonnen from his path.

A former U.S. Olympic alternate and two-time NCAA National Champion, Chael Sonnen (fighting out of West Linn, Ore.) has used his strong wrestling pedigree to secure 25 wins in his mixed martial arts career. With wins over Yushin Okami, Dan Miller and previously unbeaten WEC champion Paulo Filho, the time has come for Sonnen to make his case for a shot at the 185-pound crown.

Former welterweight champion Matt Serra (fighting out of East Meadow, N.Y.) emerged as one of the UFC’s true superstars with his stirring first-round knockout of Georges St-Pierre in 2007. However, Serra – the first American to earn a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under the legendary Renzo Gracie – was no overnight sensation having already faced the likes of BJ Penn, Din Thomas, Chris Lytle and Yves Edwards over the course of his career. On February 6, fresh from an exciting “Fight of The Night” with Matt Hughes in May 2008, Serra returns to the Octagon.

World-class wrestler and perennial contender Frank Trigg (fighting out of Las Vegas) is a veteran of six UFC fights including two classic battles with then champion Hughes and two sensational wins against Renato Verissimo and Dennis Hallman. In February, the 37-year-old – who has won four of his last five bouts – looks to begin another UFC winning streak.

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