Kicking off during the scorching summer months, the Liberace Foundation & Museum is offering a discounted admission rate to beat the heat. Beginning Monday, June 21 and running to Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6, admission for adults is $10, while seniors and students may enter for $8.
For $12, guests may take advantage of the “Movie at the Museum” lunch special on Mondays and Fridays, which includes the designated movie for the day, a sandwich, chips, drink and dessert. Guests may enjoy the movie and a snack for $7 or the movie alone for $5.
The Liberace Foundation & Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Discounted admission prices are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors 65 and older and students with a valid school ID. Children age 12 and under are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult. Admission includes a complimentary one-hour guided tour 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.
The Liberace Museum offers complimentary shuttle service to and from several Las Vegas Strip hotels daily. Participating hotels include Bally’s, Bellagio, Treasure Island, The Mirage, Flamingo and Excalibur. A full shuttle schedule is available online.
For more information, call 702.798.5595 or visit www.liberace.org.
Just in time to kick off a sensational summer, Canyon Ranch SpaClub at The Venetian | at The Palazzo introduces its special services for summer 2010. Beat the heat and combine multiple treatments for the ultimate spa getaway.
Summer services at Canyon Ranch SpaClub include:
Sensational Scrub
Get polished for the beach with a delectable, lemon- and floral-scented blend of refined sugar, shea butter, organic extra-virgin olive oil and vanilla extract. The 50-minute treatment finishes with an application of Limoncello Olive cream. The 100-minute service also includes a full-body massage. The treatment is available with prices beginning at $175 for Tuesday through Thursday appointments and $185 for Friday through Monday appointments.
Açai Berry Massage
Açai berry, an antioxidant-rich fruit found in the Amazon rainforest and laden with super skin-restorative properties, makes this massage perfect. Natural mangosteen fruit is added to help fight against free-radical damage. The 50-minute treatment is available with prices beginning at $155 for Tuesday through Thursday appointments and $165 for Friday through Monday appointments.
Aromatherapy Restorative Facial
Reduce the signs of aging and repair skin with natural oils of Inca inchi, larch extract, pomegranate and rosehip seed oil. After a cleansing and defoliation, two masks are applied to the skin. Rose gel hydrates while strawberry seed and frankincense firms and plumps. Emerge with younger, healthier-looking skin. Treatment is 50-minutes and is $160 for Tuesday through Thursday appointments and $170 for Friday through Monday appointments.
Foot Scrub with Mangosteen
Feet will be flip-flop ready with a refreshing foot scrub that will banish dry feet and rough heels. Make any of the listed services even more special by adding this enhancement. $25
Ice Cream Pedicure
Canyon Ranch SpaClub’s featured Ice Cream Pedicure for the summer months (June, July and August) is Grapefruit Granita. It starts with a moisturizing footbath containing a scoop of Morning Grapefruit Ice Cream. Next, a scoop of Vanilla Sherbet exfoliates and cleans and is followed by a delightful Marshmallow Foot Mask. After a dollop of moisturizing Vanilla Body Icing, guests can pick their polish, sit back, relax and walk out gorgeous. Ice Cream Pedicures are $95 for Monday through Friday appointments and $100 for Saturday and Sunday appointments.
Package multiple treatments together:
- Açai Berry Massage; Aromatherapy Restorative Facial; $10 Canyon Ranch Grill credit – $265 for Tuesday through Thursday appointments, $310 for Friday through Monday appointments
- Açai Berry Massage; Sensational Scrub; $10 Canyon Ranch Grill credit – $280 for Tuesday through Thursday appointments, $325 for Friday through Monday appointments
- Sensational Scrub; Aromatherapy Restorative Facial; $10 Canyon Ranch Grill credit – $285 for Tuesday through Thursday appointments, $330 for Friday through Monday appointments
- Açai Berry Massage; Ice Cream Pedicure; $10 Canyon Ranch Grill credit – $200 for Tuesday through Thursday appointments, $240 for Friday through Monday appointments
- Aromatherapy Restorative Facial; Ice Cream Pedicure; $10 Canyon Ranch Grill credit – $205 for Tuesday through Thursday appointments, $245 for Friday through Monday appointments
Summer services and packages are available June 1 through August 31, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nevada residents receive a 10 percent discount on any Canyon Ranch SpaClub service.
Canyon Ranch SpaClub may be accessed from the fourth floor of The Venetian Resort and the third floor of The Palazzo Resort. Parking is a breeze in The Palazzo underground parking garage, just off of Spring Mountain Road and Las Vegas Boulevard.
For further information and to book an appointment, call 702.414.3600 or 877.220.2688
AmbassadorShows.com is proud to present, The ‘Heart of the King’ Elvis Fans’ Festival, Convention, Contest and Concert at the Las Vegas Hilton. The property is arguably one of the most historic locations in the career of Elvis Presley. This event is in celebration of the anniversary of Elvis’ Las Vegas performances as well as the 75th Birthday Year of the Greatest Entertainer of All Time. Forty years ago, Elvis’ performances at the Hilton were the subject of the documentary film and live album “Elvis, That’s The Way It Is.” One of the highlights of the festival will be to celebrate those historic performances portrayed in the documentary in a concert titled ‘That’s The Way It Was’ on July 17th. The show will include much of Elvis’ original cast, such as Elvis’ Imperials, the Sweet Inspirations, comedian Sammy Shore and many more along with special guest, Elvis’ drummer and Rock N Roll Hall of Famer DJ Fontana. Elvis’ closest friend Joe Esposito, will host the events. The concert will feature Shawn Klush, Graceland’s Official Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist and the BBC’s ‘World’s Greatest Elvis’ in the same room Elvis made history.
Highlights of the festival and convention will include:
* A large scale Elvis Tribute Artist Competition and concert with major cash prizes
* A Celebrity Fan Forum/Meet & Greet with Elvis’ friends, co-workers and co-stars
* An Elvis memorabilia and vendor Fair
* Tours of Elvis’ suite, dressing rooms and more.
* The premier of the documentary “Heart of the King” about 4 who struggle to be ETA’s
* World’s largest Elvis Presley Fan Club Gathering and Introductions
* Anniversary Concert – That’s the Way it Was starring Shawn Klush and original cast members.
When: July 14-18th, 2010
Where: Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Tickets: are on sale NOW by phone (800) 222-5361
WHAT: Celebrities of the daytime TV world will enjoy exquisite cocktails and a phenomenal view of the Las Vegas Strip when they head to miX Lounge at THEhotel at Mandalay Bay for the Official Pre-Party of the 2010 Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards Saturday, June 26 at 10 p.m. Emmy®-nominated Molly Burnett from Days of Our Lives will be the guest DJ as she spins fun and upbeat tracks for celebrity guests and friends.
The Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards will be broadcast from Las Vegas for the first time Sunday, June 27 on the CBS Television Network. The Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2 a.m.- 6 p.m. during the 2009 calendar year. The 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards is a presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in cooperation with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
ELIGIBILITY: The Macanudo Millionaire Contest (the “Contest”) begins 6/7/10 at 12:00:00 a.m. EST and ends 8/31/10 at 11:59:59 p.m. EST (the “Contest Period”). The Contest is open only to legal residents of the United States who are twenty-one (21) years of age or older at the time of participation and who are legally residing in the U.S. throughout the Contest Period. Employees of General Cigar Company, Inc. (“Sponsor”), its parent companies, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, suppliers, brokers, printers, distributors and advertising, promotional and judging agencies, and any other entities affiliated with the administration of the Contest and the immediate family members (parent, child, sibling, spouse) of each such person, and persons living in the same household as such person (whether related or not) are not eligible. Eligibility may be verified by Sponsor at any time. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Void where prohibited.
HOW TO ENTER ONLINE: Go to www.macanudomillionaire.com and fill-in the blank spaces of the official Contest and provide the required personal information. Entry submission must be in English. Follow the on-screen directions for submitting your Entry. You may also upload a photo or video to help illustrate your story, but it will not be factored in judging or determining the winner. If you choose to submit a photo, it must be in color and in JPEG or PNG file format (400k or less) (“Photo”).Video must be in English, not exceeding one (1) minute in length, and must be in .avi, .mov, or .mpg format (“Video”). Contest form, Photo, and Video are collectively referred to herein as “Entry.” By submitting your Entry, you agree that you have received permission for the use of the name, image and/or likeness of any and all identifiable persons appearing in your entry and you grant the Sponsor the right to post your Entry on www.macanudomillionaire.com during and after the Contest Period. You may be required to submit a release (to be provided by Sponsor) signed by each identifiable person appearing in your Entry granting Sponsor permission to use his or her name, image and/or likeness. Entrants must be the sole creators of the Entries (including photos and videos) submitted in this Contest. Should multiple users of the same e-mail account enter the Contest and a dispute thereafter arise regarding the identity of the entrant, the authorized account holder of said e-mail account at the time of submission will be considered the entrant. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider or other organization which is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses or the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.
Entrant represents and warrants that his/her Entry: (a) is 100% the original work of the entrant produced for this Contest; (b) has not been entered in or won previous contests or awards; (c) has not been published previously in any medium; (d) is not sexually explicit or suggestive, violent or derogatory of any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional or age group, profane or pornographic, contain nudity or any materially dangerous activity; (e) does not promote illegal drugs or firearms (or the use of any of the foregoing), or any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous, or any particular political agenda or message; (f) is not be obscene or offensive, endorse any form of hate or hate group; (g) does not defame, misrepresent or contain disparaging remarks about Sponsor or its products, or other people, products or companies; (h) does not contain trademarks, logos owned by others (except trademarks and logos owned by Sponsor, Playboy, and/or Palms Resort and Casino), or advertise or promote any brand or product of any kind (other than those owned by Sponsor, Playboy and/or Palms Resort and Casino), or does not otherwise infringe any party’s intellectual property or privacy rights, , or contain any personal identification, such as license plate numbers, e-mail addresses or street addresses; (i) does not contain copyrighted materials owned by others (including photographs, sculptures, paintings and other works of art or images published on or in websites, television, movies or other media); (j) does not contain materials embodying the names, likenesses, photographs, or other indicia identifying any person, living or dead, without such person’s explicit advance permission; (k) does not depict, and cannot itself, be in violation of any law.
Entry must be suitable for publication at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Entries that communicate messages or images inconsistent with the positive images and/or goodwill to which Sponsor wishes to associate will be disqualified in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
Entrant hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Sponsor, its parent companies, subsidiaries, divisions, affiliates, suppliers, brokers, printers, distributors and advertising, promotional and judging agencies, and any other entities affiliated with the administration of the Contest against any and all third party claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees and expenses, arising out of or related to any breach by the entrant of any provision of these Official Rules, including, without limitation, entrant’s representations and warranties made herein.
Persons depicted in any Entry submitted must be the entrant or entrants can submit the names, likeness and photos of other individuals as long as they have received permission. Proof of submission does not constitute proof of receipt. Entries must be submitted by an individual, eligible entrant only; no group Entries allowed. All Entries become the property of Sponsor and none will be returned or acknowledged. By submitting an Entry, you agree that your submission is gratuitous and made without restriction, and will not place Sponsor under any obligation; that Sponsor is free to disclose the ideas contained in your Entry on a non-confidential basis to anyone or otherwise use the ideas without any additional compensation to you. By accepting the Grand Prize, the winner agrees that his or her Entry will be deemed a Work Made For Hire under the Copyright laws of the United States, but if it cannot be so deemed, then the winner irrevocably assigns and transfers to Sponsor all of his/her right, title and interest in and to his/her Entry, including all but not limited to all copyright and trademark rights which he or she may have, in the United States and worldwide, therein, for consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged. Winner hereby waives in favor of Sponsor, all rights of “Droit Moral” or “Moral Rights of Authors” or any similar rights or principles of law that winner may now or later have to their Entry. Sponsor reserves the right to alter, change or modify the winning Entry, in its sole discretion.
Upon request of Sponsor, winner shall execute and deliver such additional instrument of assignment, as may be solely deemed by Sponsor, reasonably necessary to establish the ownership of record of the right, title and interest in and to the Entry and of the copyrights transferred and “Moral Rights of Authors” waived under these Official Rules. Should Sponsor fail to request the said assignment as stated, that shall not be deemed a waiver of Sponsor’s rights and Sponsor may at a later time request the assignment. Selection of Winner: All entries will be judged by a qualified panel of judges, including representatives of the Sponsor, based upon the following criteria: Creativity of overall story (1-40 points); description and expression of the cigar smoking experience (1-40 points); and relevance to Macanudo (1-20 points). The winner will be the entrant with the highest number of points. The decisions of the judges will be final and binding on all matters relating to this Contest. Winner will be notified on or about 9/14/10 by email, telephone and/or express mail. In the event of a tie, tie breaker will be based upon the highest score in the first judging criteria, continuing thereafter to each judging criteria in order, as needed, to break the tie. Sponsor is not responsible for any change of email address, mailing address and/or telephone number of entrants.
PRIZE (1): One (1) Grand Prize: A 3-day/2-night trip for four (4) (Grand Prize winner and up to three (3) guests) to Las Vegas, Nevada (“Grand Prize”). Grand Prize includes round trip coach air transportation for four (4) persons (Grand Prize winner and up to three guests) from the major commercial airport nearest Grand Prize winner’s residence to Las Vegas, Nevada, two (2) nights’ standard hotel accommodations (two rooms, double occupancy), ground transportation to and from Las Vegas airport and $1,200 food stipend. Grand Prize winner and up to three (3) guests will each receive one (1) opportunity to be dealt five (5) cards for a chance to win $2,000,000 at a time and location designated by the Sponsor during his/her trip to Las Vegas as follows: (a) if any of the participants has a Straight Flush or a Royal Straight Flush they will win $2,000,000 with the Grand Prize winner receiving $1,000,000 and $1,000,000 split evenly among the guest participants OR (b) if any of the participants has four of a kind but below a Straight Flush or a Royal Straight Flush they will win $100,000 to be split evenly among the winner and his/her guest participants OR (c) if any of the participants has a pair or higher but below four of a kind they will win $1,000 to be split evenly among the winner and his/her guest participants. Two (2) officials, designated by the Sponsor must be present when the cards are dealt. Grand Prize winner and his/her guests may be required to sign additional documentation to receive $2,000,000. The $2,000,000 prize will be payable as a twenty (20) year annuity in the amount of $50,000 per year (before taxes) for the Grand Prize winner and $50,000 per year (before taxes) that will be split equally amount the participating guests (up to a maximum of three). Trip to Las Vegas, NV must be taken on date designated by Sponsor, which is currently scheduled for 11/12/10 – 11/14/10. If Grand Prize winner is unable to travel during this time period, the Grand Prize will be forfeited in its entirety and Grand Prize winner will receive no compensation or alternate Grand Prize in lieu thereof and will forfeit his/her chance to participate for $2 million. If Grand Prize winner fails to participate in the poker hand on the time and date designated by Sponsor as outlined herein, Grand Prize winner forfeits the opportunity to compete for the $2 million and any right to win the $2 million prize available therein. Sponsor reserves the right to change the date of the poker hand and in such case, Grand Prize winner will be required to travel and/or take part in the poker hand on a time and date as designated by Sponsor. Sponsor (in its sole discretion) reserves the right to change the date, time or location of the trip or poker hand in its sole discretion. In the event that: the Grand Prize Winner or one of his/her guests are not dealt a Straight Flush or a Royal Straight Flush, then Grand Prize winner will not win $2 million. Approximate retail value (ARV) of Grand Prize trip: $8,700.00. Actual value of Grand Prize may vary depending upon Grand Prize winner’s point of departure and airfare fluctuations. Any difference between the estimated value and the actual value will not be awarded. All other expenses on the receipt and use of the Grand Prize not specifically mentioned herein, including but not limited to tips, gratuities, required ground transportation, all meals and beverages, and other miscellaneous expenses, are solely the responsibility of the Grand Prize winner and his/her guests. Prize is subject to availability, government restrictions and regulations, airport or other transportation terminal or other types of transportation restrictions and regulations. Other restrictions may apply. Sponsor is not responsible for cancelled, delayed, suspended or rescheduled events, including flights, beyond its control. Grand Prize winner and his/her guests must travel together on the same itinerary. Guests accompanying Grand Prize winner must sign and return release of liability/publicity prior to booking travel. Grand Prize winner and his/her guests are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary identification and/or travel documents required prior to travel. Guests of the Grand Prize winner must be 21 years or older. Any portion of this prize not accepted by Grand Prize winner or his/her guests will be forfeited. Prize is non-transferable and no cash equivalent or substitution of Grand Prize is offered, except at the sole discretion of the Sponsor.
Odds of Grand Prize winner winning the $2 million poker hand are 1 in 64,974. Total maximum possible approximate retail value of Grand Prize: up to $2,008,700.
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS: Potential Grand Prize winner must execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release (where permissible) within ten (10) days of receipt of notification or Grand Prize will be forfeited. If Grand Prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, Grand Prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner with the next highest score. Submission of an Entry will constitute and signify the entrant’s agreement and consent that the Sponsor and/or the Sponsor’s assignees may use the Entry, entrant’s name, photograph, likeness and/or Grand Prize information for promotional purposes in commerce and in all media worldwide now known or hereinafter developed without time limitation and without further compensation, except where prohibited. Name and likeness of Grand Prize winner may be used by Sponsor and Sponsor’s designee(s) for promotional purposes without further compensation to Sponsor or the Grand Prize winner. If the Grand Prize, or any portion thereof, cannot be awarded for any reason, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute prize with another prize of equal or greater value. By submitting an Entry, entrants agree to these Official Rules, which are final and binding in all respects. Submission of an Entry grants Sponsor and its agents the right to publish, use, adapt, edit and/or modify the Entry in any way, in commerce and in any and all media worldwide now known or hereinafter developed, without time limitation and without further consideration to the entrant. Winner is solely responsible for any local, state, or federal taxes on Grand Prize. Contest is subject to all federal, state and local laws and restrictions. If, for any reason, this Contest is not capable of running as planned by any cause which, in the sole opinion of the Sponsor corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Contest, or if due to any technical, production or other error, more prizes are claimed or awarded than are described in these Official Rules, Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this Contest and determine the winner from Entries received prior to action taken, or as otherwise deemed fair and equitable by Sponsor. No more than one (1) Grand Prize, as stated in these Official Rules, will be awarded. By entering, entrants agree that all issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, entrant’s rights and obligations, or the rights and obligations of the Sponsor in connection with this Contest, will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of State of Virginia, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules. Sponsor reserves the right to take such action as it deems necessary to enforce these Official Rules and ensure the fair operation of this Contest, including without limitation barring entrants who do not comply with these Official Rules. By entering, entrants consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the federal, state and local courts located in Virginia.
Please see the privacy policy located at www.macanudomillionaire.com for details of Sponsor’s policy regarding the use of personal information collected in connection with this Contest.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: Neither Sponsor nor its agencies are responsible for lost, late, stolen, illegible, misdirected, mutilated, incomplete, or non-delivered Entries, or the incorrect or inaccurate capture of Entry or other information or the failure to capture, or loss of, any such information. Sponsor is not responsible for computer system, phone line, hardware, software or program malfunctions, or other errors, failures or delays in computer transmissions or network connections that are human or technical in nature. Automated entries are prohibited, and any use of automated devices will cause disqualification. Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it finds may be tampering with the submission process or operation of this Contest, or may be acting in a non-sportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to threaten, abuse or harass any other person. Any attempt to deliberately damage or undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest is unlawful and subject to legal action by Sponsor or its agents. As a condition of entering, entrants agree (and agree to confirm in writing): (a) to release Sponsor, its affiliates, subsidiaries, retailers, sales representatives, distributors and promotion agency, and each of their officers, directors, employees and agents (“Contest Parties”), from any and all liability, loss or damage incurred with respect to the awarding, receipt, possession, and/or use or misuse of Grand Prize, including any traveling related thereto (b) under no circumstances will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and participant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses; (c) all causes of action arising out of or connected with this Contest, or Grand Prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action; and (d) any and all claims, judgments, and award shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, excluding attorneys’ fees and court costs.
WINNER’S NAME: For the name of the Grand Prize winner available after 9/30/10, send a self-addressed stamped envelope with proper postage affixed (postage not required for VT residents) to: Macanudo Millionaire Essay Winner, PO Box 1368, Maryland Heights, MO 63043. Requests must be received by 11/15/10. Winner’s name will be sent after winner has been verified.
SPONSOR: General Cigar Co., Inc., 7300 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23225
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
Nu sanctuary, the imaginative new restaurant and lounge at Town Square, will offer an exceptional three-course menu guaranteed to tantalize the taste buds in celebration of dad this Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20.
Executive Chef Brian Howard has prepared a mouthwatering menu, priced at $39 per person, allowing guests to customize their dining experience with a selection of nu sanctuary’s most popular dishes. The ‘Respect Your Daddy’ menu comes with a choice of one item from the ‘Taste’ appetizer, ‘Bite’ entree and ‘Tempting Treats’ dessert options.
‘Taste’ options include:
Beef carpaccio “steak and eggs” with shaved parmesan, black truffle, avocado, fried egg and pickled red onion.
Chicken wing lollipops with Thai flavors and fried garlic.
Yellowfin tuna tartare and Dungeness crab in a honey soy reduction with za’atar and citrus.
‘Bite’ options include:
Prime filet mignon with scalloped truffle potato, red wine and bleu cheese.
Spaghetti and meatballs with fresh ricotta, basil and garlic bread.
32 ounce tomahawk rib eye with roasted shitake mushrooms, BBQ pork and jalapeno mac and cheese
Seared scallops with cauliflower risotto, chickpea crust and lemon brown butter.
‘Tempting Treats’ options include:
Nitro caramel corn.
Sticky toffee pudding cake with salted caramel ice cream and honey dragon bites.
Nu sanctuary brings imaginative dining and nightlife to Town Square with such distinctive offerings as freshly made fruit hookah and cocktail selections, a modern global fusion of fare, and an innovative lineup of promotions, DJs and live music. Located across from Rave Motion Pictures, nu sanctuary is open daily for lunch, dinner and late-night starting at 11 a.m. For more information about nu sanctuary, guests may call 702.5277851 or visit the website at www.nulounge.com.
Veteran hospitality developer, Eric DeBlasi of The Medusa Group, debuts a new concept in Las Vegas. Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar, an 11,500 square foot restaurant and nightclub, set to open July 9, 2010 at Town Square, is the company’s first foray in the Las Vegas market.
“Las Vegas is a vibrant and exciting city which makes it the ideal location for The Medusa Group to launch our newest concept,” said Eric DeBlasi, Founder and CEO of The Medusa Group. “Las Vegas locals are looking for a fun, festive atmosphere, off the Strip, where they can get a delicious meal and then really let loose. We’re filling that niche with Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar in Town Square, by offering great tasting food and a unique nightlife scene.”
Eric DeBlasi got his start in the hospitality and nightlife industry at the age of 22. A real estate developer by trade, he purchased a building in California that housed a nightclub and restaurant. DeBlasi built a team of savvy industry experts and after running both venues, fell in love with the hospitality industry. Now, more than 20 years later, Eric DeBlasi has become one of the most prominent hospitality developers on the West Coast. Marrying his background in real estate with his love for the hospitality and nightlife industries, DeBlasi has owned more than 35 high-end restaurants, nightclubs and hotels across the United States, making him one of the most prolific single hospitality owners in the country.
“The Medusa Group has a number of projects in development with several new restaurant concepts set to debut nationally in the next two years,” said DeBlasi. “I’m pleased to present Lolita’s Cantina &Tequila Bar to Las Vegas and showcase what The Medusa Group is capable of accomplishing. We are bringing the best of your favorite party destinations, Cabo, Mazatlan and South Beach, to your backyard. The Medusa Group is looking forward to the grand opening and anticipate Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar to be the first of many future successes.”
About The Medusa Group
The Medusa Group is led by nightlife/hospitality veteran Eric DeBlasi, who has owned more than 35 restaurants, nightclubs and hotels across the United States over the past two decades. The Medusa Group is currently responsible for various hospitality development projects and several new restaurant concepts set to debut nationally in the next two years.
About Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar
Owned by Medusa Group, Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar features traditional, regional Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Wholesome dishes are prepared with only the best in organic ingredients with proprietary sauces and salsas made fresh daily. Award–winning celebrity chef and mixologist, Carlo Cavallo has created a diverse menu of authentic Mexican specialties, regional classics and a margarita and cocktail menu that is unmatched in the area.
Each margarita will be handcrafted straight up, blended or hand-shaken. Using only fresh fruits, made-to-order mixers and specialty ingredients, Lolita’s Cantina will offer more than 100 different tequilas including a wide selection of 100% agave tequilas, a specialty cocktail menu and what promises to be the city’s most talked-about happy hour. With non-stop energy, Lolita’s will feature live performers, dancers and DJs to establish Lolita’s as Sin City’s newest party spot.
Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar is located at 6605 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nev., 89119 at Town Square. For more information, please visit www.lolitascantina.com.
PGA TOUR winner, University of Nevada Las Vegas alum and Las Vegas resident Charley Hoffman is excited to announce the Charley Hoffman Foundation Pro-Am on Monday Oct. 18, 2010. The event will be played at TPC Summerlin, the host course of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, an Official PGA TOUR Event.
Hoffman and his wife Stacy created the Foundation in 2009 to raise awareness and financial support for a variety of children’s charities in their native San Diego as well as their adopted hometown of Las Vegas. The inaugural Charley Hoffman Foundation Pro-Am was held in February 2010 in San Diego and helped raise more than $100,000 for the San Diego Junior Golf Association (SDJGA). This will be Hoffman’s First Pro-Am event in Las Vegas and will benefit the following Las Vegas charities: Blessings in a Backpack, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Goodie Two Shoes Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Las Vegas, as well as the Transportation Fund of the local Zelzah Shrine Temple.
Participants of the Pro-Am will enjoy the unique opportunity to play a round of golf inside the ropes of an official PGA TOUR tournament course alongside a professional PGA TOUR player. The modified shamble will start at 1 p.m. after Hoffman provides a clinic, divulging the secrets of his great golf game. Concluding play, participating amateurs and professionals will honor winners at a reception on The Hill, the tournament’s entertainment pavilion, overlooking the 18th hole of TPC Summerlin.
Schedule of events for the Charley Hoffman Foundation Pro-Am:
11 a.m. Registration opens
11 a.m. Range opens and lunch is provided
12:30 p.m. Clinic given by Charley Hoffman
1 p.m. Shotgun start
After Play Awards and reception at The Hill
Entry fees are $2,000 per player and $7,000 for a foursome. Space is limited. For questions and to register for the event, contact Erica Lee at 702.589.4949
Master mimic Rich Little will perform at The Club inside the Cannery Casino & Hotel on Saturday, July 10 at 8 p.m. Known as “The Man of a Thousand Voices” for his incredible range of impressions, Rich Little has spent the past five decades entertaining audiences with his signature brand of humor.
Tickets are available now in three levels: Prime table $29.95, Patio table $19.95 or Reserved $9.95. Tickets can be purchased at the Cannery Casino & Hotel’s ticket sales counter located at the front desk, by calling (702) 507-5757
Bringing a new and dynamic style of improv comedy to the stage, Matt Donnelly’s Executive Monkeys is sure to deliver big laughs to The Lounge every Wednesday featuring a weekly celebrity guest beginning June 30, 2010 at 9:00 p.m.
The show, which will run through the month of July, features some of the most supreme improv comedians hailing from Upright Citizens Brigade, Second City, Improv Olympic, Peoples Improv Theatre and Improv Vegas performing a two-act 70-80 minute show.
Unlike any other show in Vegas, the first set calls upon audience participation, encouraging the audience to use social media outlet Twitter via their cellular phones as the performers create characters and sketches based on the pictures and words from the tweeting audience. The suggestions are tweeted and are broadcast to an on stage screen to keep the audience up to speed.
The second act offers a comedic tarot reading of a celebrity guest that will result in an outpour of spontaneous sketches created around the reading. On June 30, celebrity guest will be actress, professional poker player and all-around hottie, Shannon Elizabeth.
Additional celebrity guests will be announced soon.
Ticket are on sale beginning Thursday, June 17 at noon and prices are $25. Tickets can be purchased at the Palms Box Office, open daily from noon until 7 p.m. For more information on upcoming shows, please call 702-944-3200.
ABOUT MATT DONNELLY:
Matt Donnelly began improvising at the age of 15 in his hometown of Red Bank, N.J. in a show called Improv Jam. Since then, he has enjoyed a rich life as an improv comic performing with seminal improve groups in New York City since 1996 and traveling around the world. Most recently, Matt finished a run with Wayne Brady’s “Making $#!t Up” at The Venetian. Before moving to Las Vegas, he was performing and teaching in New York City with the Upright Citizens’ Brigade before really making a name for himself at the Peoples Improv Theatre in Manhattan. Matt has worked with the best in modern improv including Amy Poehler, Wayne Brady, “Truth in Comedy” author Charna Halpurn, “Improvise author Mick Napier, Improv Guru’s Armando Diaz and Miles Stroth as well as many others.
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