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Event features FIRST chefs putting their best wings forward for the ultimate prize…

WHO:
FIRST Food & Bar inside The Shoppes at The Palazzo and the amazing chefs of FIRST – Sam DeMarco, Rob Ryan and Jake Mual.

WHAT:
FIRST is hosting the first–ever Wing Throwdown which finds their top three ranked chefs creating, cooking and serving their best wing recipe.

Guests visiting FIRST Food & Bar that night are encouraged to head to the tasting area, try out the wings and vote for their favorite. Diners can also sign up for the ultimate wing eating contest (limited to first 10 competitors). Winner of the wing eating competition will win a $100 FIRST Food & Bar gift card as well as a goodie bag.

Winner of the Wing Throwndown receives the greatest prize of all…major bragging rights in the FIRST Food & Bar kitchen.

WHEN:
Saturday, July 31, 2010
10 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Diners are invited to judging and vote for their favorite wing
10 p.m. – Sign up for wing eating competition begins
Midnight – 1 a.m. – Post party with open sponsored bar by Stoli White Pomagranik and specials from Wirtz Beverage Coors.

There will be drink specials during this event and FIRST Food & Bar’s reverse happy hour begins at 11 p.m.

WHERE:
FIRST Food & Bar
Inside The Shoppes at the Palazzo
3327 Las Vegas Blvd. South #2812
Second floor; access next to Barneys New York; Additional entrance from the Las Vegas Strip

ABOUT FIRST FOOD & BAR:
Located inside The Shoppes at The Palazzo, FIRST Food & Bar brings the authenticity and character of the neighborhood bar and diner concept back to life. This hip, yet comfortable restaurant and lounge is set in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip and has the vibe of a late–night spot blended with the casualness of a local eatery. FIRST caters to those who stagger in to feed their late–night cravings, as well as those looking for a mid–day business lunch. From lunch to late…really late–night, the menu features American eats and drinks created by Executive Chef Sam DeMarco. Delicious, affordable and familiar are on the menu year–round. For more information please visit www.firstfoodandbar.com or for reservations call 702–607–3478.

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New York–New York Hotel & Casino welcomed REO Speedwagon to Rok Vegas Nightclub as they hosted their After–Concert Party Friday, July 23. The American rock band, which consists of members Dave Amato, Kevin Cronin, Neal Doughty, Bruce Hall, and Bryan Hitt, performed live in concert, along with Pat Benatar, at the Thomas – Mack Center at UNLV at 7 p.m. and continued the party as they celebrated at Vegas‘ coolest rock–inspired nightclub.

Upon arriving shortly after midnight, the band hit the red carpet for a few photos, along with Illusionist Criss Angel and Comedian Carrot Top, and then headed inside Rok where they were taken to a swank VIP table that overlooked the entire nightclub. Complete with bottle service that included vodka cocktails and beer, the band chatted, toasted, and laughed amongst one another as they enjoyed the rock beats inside the venue. Amato even went down to the main floor to say hello and shake hands with adoring fans.

At the end of the night, the band retired to their gorgeous and contemporary 1,100 square–foot Penthouse Suite in New York–New York. These spacious suites includes a separate Master Bedroom, spa tub, oversized shower, wet bar, living room, dining room, 24–hour room service, and IPod docking station. The perfect way to unwind and relax after a great evening.

In honor of REO Speedwagon, Rok Vegas Nightclub will continue Classic Rok Weekend, a tribute to all rock music, through Sunday. All music played inside the venue will be rock– inspired with hits by renowned legends Journey, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones and more.

Photo credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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Available at Buffalo Bill’s Wagon Master Coffee Shop and Social Beans Café, flavorful burgers are served in grand sizes for low prices. For $9.99, diners may enjoy the Big Azz Burger (1 ½ pounds), the Half Azz Burger (1/2 pound) for $5.99 or the Cheap Azz Burger (1/4 pound) for $3.99. Complete with lettuce, onion and tomato, this juicy sandwich is an affordable delight for guests staying on property or the perfect meal for drivers passing by, who are craving a delectable bite of beef. All burgers are served with a tasty side of fries.

For more information, call 1.800.FUNSTOP (1.800.386.7867) or visit www.primmvalleyresorts.com.

About Primm Valley Casino Resorts:
Primm Valley Casino Resorts is 25 minutes south of Las Vegas on Interstate 15 at the Southern Nevada/California state line, includes Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino, Primm Valley Resort & Casino, and Whiskey Pete’s Hotel & Casino. The properties’ amenities offer something for everyone including 24-hour dining, The Spa at Primm, shopping at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets and two championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio. With attractions for the whole family, the Desperado Rollercoaster, Adventure Canyon Log Flume, Video Game Arcade, Carolee Movie Theatre and Star of the Desert Arena, a venue for the best live performances, Primm Valley Casino Resorts offers entertainment and recreation at an affordable price. For more information, visit www.primmvalleyresorts.com.

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Australian soft-rock group Air Supply quickly became a staple of early ’80s radio after their first smash hit, “Lost in Love.” Performing together for more than 30 years, Air Supply returns to The Orleans Showroom for three shows Labor Day weekend, September 3, 4 and 5, each evening at 8 p.m.

Englishman Graham Russell and Australian Russell Hitchcock met in 1975 while performing in the Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Later that year, the duo formed Air Supply and released their first smash hit and self-titled debut album, reaching gold in Australia. After opening for Rod Stewart’s tour in the United States in the late ’70s, Air Supply had an international breakthrough and signed a distribution deal with Artista Records in 1980.

Their album, Lost in Love, featured three U.S. top five singles, including the title track, which was the fastest-selling single in the world; “Every Woman in the World”; and “All Out of Love,” which hit No. 11 in the United Kingdom’s Top 40 charts. Throughout the next three years, Air Supply produced hit after hit, including “Just Another Woman,” “The One That You Love,” “Here I Am,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Even The Nights Are Better” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All,” which reached No. 2 on the Billboard charts in 1983.

Producing 30 albums and more than 15 hit singles, Air Supply has become a worldwide sensation, touring in Australia, Asia, India, the United States and the Caribbean. In 2008, as the only Australian band on the list, Air Supply was named No. 83 on Billboard’s top 100 musical acts of all time.

Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $29.95, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.365.707

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Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar, the latest concept by The Medusa Group, is now open at Town Square, an outdoor retail and entertainment district located on South Las Vegas Blvd. This new restaurant and nightclub concept fuses the style and energy of South Beach, the spirit of Baja and tradition of Mazatlan all under one roof to create this one-of-a-kind experience.

“I am pleased to introduce Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar to Las Vegas,” said Eric DeBlasi, owner of Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar. “This unique restaurant and nightclub concept will serve up contemporary Mexican cuisine by day and transform into a high-energy and vibrant dance club by night.”

Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar features 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 contemporary Mexican specialties, regional classics and a margarita and cocktail menu that is unmatched in the area. Each margarita will be handcrafted, blended or shaken. Using only fresh fruits, made-to-order mixes and specialty ingredients, Lolita’s Cantina will offer more than 100 different tequilas including a wide selection of 100% agave tequilas.

“Chef Carlo Cavallo and our in-house Executive Chef Tacho Kneeland have brought their incredible culinary talents to Lolita’s and have collaborated to create a great tasting, contemporary Mexican menu at an approachable price point,” DeBlasi said. “Nothing on our menu is over $20.”

After the sun sets, put on your dancing shoes as the party continues at Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar. Lolita’s will also feature live performances by choreographed dancers, conga drummers and some of Las Vegas’ hottest DJs. In addition, Lolita’s is the first nightclub in the country to boast custom holographic entertainment that guests can enjoy while eating, drinking or dancing.

“We are excited to be the first restaurant and nightclub in the country to showcase such cutting-edge technology with our 3D hologram,” said DeBlasi. “The hologram will help to create the interactive, high-energy atmosphere we are producing here at Lolita’s and it is truly a must-see experience.”

Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar is open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. At 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, Lolita’s will transform into Vegas’ newest nightlife hotspot and will remain open until 3 a.m.

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 contemporary Mexican specialties, regional classics and a margarita and cocktail menu that is unmatched in the area.

Lolita’s Cantina & Tequila Bar is located at 6605 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nev., 89119 at Town Square. Restaurant or nightclub reservations can be made by calling, 702-272-1389. For more information, please visit www.lolitascantina.com.

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A Masquerade Lingerie Bacchanalia Inviting Sin City’s Gods and Goddesses

WHAT: 9 Group and Palms Casino Resort present the 4th Annual Midsummer Night’s Dream – A Masquerade Lingerie Bacchanalia luring in Las Vegas’ most sinister Gods and Goddesses poolside at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14.

WHO: Celebrity Host Jenny McCarthy model, actress and author

WHEN: Saturday, August 14 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.

WHERE: Palms Pool & Bungalows
Palms Casino Resort
4321 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103

DETAILS: Costume or mask is required for admission into the 4th Annual Midsummer Night’s Dream. Tickets start at $140 and include event entry, hosted bar from 9 – 11 p.m. and VIP all-venue access to Rain Nightclub, Moon Nightclub, ghostbar and Playboy Club (after 2 a.m.). For $170, guests will receive all of the above plus Sunday VIP all-venue access to Palms Pool party, High Society Dayclub at Nove Italiano (excludes buffet), ghostbar and Playboy Club. For $220, guests will receive all of the previously mentioned, plus Friday VIP all-venue access to Rain Nightclub, Moon Nightclub, ghostbar and Playboy Club. Ladies may sign up for complimentary admission and drinks.

The world’s most infamous party isn’t only at the Playboy Mansion and this year, actress, author and former Playboy model Jenny McCarthy serves as celebrity host for the 4th Annual Midsummer Night’s Dream at Palms Pool & Bungalows. A representative from Generation Rescue, the nonprofit autism organization hugely supported by McCarthy, will be present to answer questions and collect donations for anyone who is interested in contributing. Guests are encouraged to dress to impress in their finest bacchanalia attire. Revelers will party in a unique celestial scene featuring wild and mystique décor, fresh libations and unparalleled entertainment. Various elements are created exclusively for the midsummer sensation, including extensive prop creations, state-of-the-art lighting and roaming performing artists.

For cabana and table reservations, email tables@9groupvegas.com or call 702.942.6832.

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Rock & Rita’s, the “Great American Party” restaurant and bar at Circus Circus, will host NATIONS, the highly anticipated international flair bartending competition, Monday, August 16 and Tuesday, August 17. Selected for its specially designed flair bars, which were created to meet flair bartending competition requirements, Rock & Rita’s will welcome more than 50 internationally ranked flair bartenders from nine countries across the globe as they compete for $25,000 in cash and prizes.

“Rock & Rita’s offers three bars, each designed to meet the specific needs of flair bartenders,” said Rock & Rita’s owner Mark Green. “We are thrilled to be hosting such a prestigious competition and look forward to an exciting event.”

After a one-year hiatus, NATIONS is expected to be bigger and better than ever, bringing world-class talent from across the globe to Vegas’ newest party bar. Competitors will flip, fling, pour and roll crazy cocktail concoctions for the chance to win the first place title, $10,000 cash and the NIFC Grand Champion Trophy.

The competition, hosted by Three Olives Vodka, begins Sunday, August 15 with registration and a meet-and-greet banquet for participants at the Kahunaville pool at Treasure Island Casino. Qualifying rounds begin Monday, August 16 at Rock & Rita’s where eight finalists will be selected to compete in the final rounds on August 17. The grand finale event will begin at 9 p.m. and is open to the public.

NATIONS International Flair Challenge was created in Las Vegas in 2003. After moving to Cro-Bar in South Beach Miami in 2005, NATIONS returned to Vegas in 2006 at Club Rio where it remained until 2008. For more information, visit www.nationsflairchallenge.com.

Rock & Rita’s, the brand-new dining and entertainment venue at Circus Circus showcases an all-American menu, live rock ‘n’ roll music and the world’s top flair bartenders. From the same owners that made Kahunaville at Treasure Island a flair bartending phenomenon, Rock & Rita’s is set to take the flair bartending world to new heights. Open daily, Rock & Rita’s offers reasonably priced menu selections for breakfast from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., and dinner from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m., as well as late-night dining. For more information about Rock & Rita’s, call 702.691.5991.

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Unique opportunity to meet the stars of HISTORY’s hit television series and have collectables and antiques appraised and possibly purchased

Suncoast Hotel and Casino welcomes Rick Harrison, Corey Harrison and Chumlee, stars of HISTORY’s smash hit Pawn Stars, for a Gold & Silver Road Show on Saturday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Held in the Grand Ballroom at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino, the Pawn Stars will give Suncoast guests an opportunity to have their gold, silver, antiques and collectables reviewed, and possibly purchased, by the well-known operators and employees of the famed Gold & Silver Pawn Shop located in downtown Las Vegas.

HISTORY’s hit series, Pawn Stars, brings viewers inside the doors of a family-run pawnshop in Las Vegas, where three generations of men from the Harrison family— grandfather Richard, son Rick and grandson Corey— jointly run the business, with clashing and camaraderie every step of the way. This family lives and breathes the pawning business, using their sharp-eyed skills to carefully assess the value of items their colorful customers bring in, objects ranging from the obscure to the truly historic. Pawn Stars airs Monday’s at 10/10:30pm ET on HISTORY. Visit www.history.com/pawnstars for more info.

Admission to the Pawn Stars Gold & Silver Road Show at the Suncoast Hotel and Casino is $7. No firearms are allowed and should not be brought to this event. For further information call 702.636.7075.

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Two years ago, the world-renowned BODIES… The Exhibition made the move to Luxor Hotel and Casino bringing an exciting and educational addition to the property’s Atrium Level. To commemorate its success, the Exhibition is offering guests a complimentary pass with each ticket purchased and is pleased to welcome Dr. Roy Glover, Chief Medical Director, for the first time since opening at Luxor. On August 12, guests have the opportunity to meet Dr. Glover and enjoy a piece of the exquisitely designed and detailed custom BODIES cake provided by Vegas’ favorite bakery, Freed’s.

Taking the celebration nationwide, the Exhibition is searching the country for its 1.5 millionth guest. The lucky winner receives a trip to Las Vegas for two including two nights at Luxor, VIP entrance to the resort’s world-famous nightlife venues, a private tour of the Exhibition and a gift bag valued at more than $250. Guests must visit any BODIES…The Exhibition venue currently showing around the country to find details on how to enter. The winner will be announced on September 17 via random drawing, so enter now before this opportunity passes by.

Since opening its doors in Las Vegas, the Exhibition has:

* Welcomed more than 1,475,000 guests from around the world
* Motivated guests to get healthy and throw away more than 3,000 cigarette cartons
* Hosted more than 530 field trips with more than 30,000 inquisitive Las Vegas students
* Showcased 13 full-body and more than 260 organs and partial-body specimens
* Given private tours to celebrities such as Mel Gibson, Michael Bublé and Carrot Top

Described as a “life-changing experience,” BODIES…The Exhibition is one of the most fascinating and educational experiences in Las Vegas. The real human bodies have been meticulously dissected, preserved through an innovative process and respectfully presented, giving visitors the opportunity to view the beauty and complexity of their own organs and systems like never before.

In addition to providing an up-close look inside our skeletal, muscular, respiratory and circulatory systems, the Exhibition encourages healthy lifestyle choices. Authentic human specimens illustrate the damage caused to organs by smoking, over-eating and lack of exercise.

Tickets to BODIES…The Exhibition are available at the Luxor box office or by visiting www.bodiestickets.com. Ticket prices are $31 for adults, $29 for seniors and $23 for children 4 – 12 years of age. The Exhibition is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with last admission at 9 p.m. It is recommended that children 12 and under are accompanied by a teacher or parent as an adult guide. For additional information or to reserve tickets by phone, call 800-557-7428 or 702-262-4400.

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Back by popular demand, Zowie Bowie is making a return to Red Rock Resort. The duo brings its unique blend of today’s hottest dance, hip-hop and Top 40 music to audiences at Rocks Lounge every Friday, beginning Sept. 3, 2010.

Zowie Bowie features the musical talents and unbridled energy of Chris Phillips, Marley Taylor and a high-voltage band that creates a sizzling and sexy sound that has become a Las Vegas mainstay. The two moved to Vegas in 2006 from Scottsdale, Ariz. to open and perform weekly at Red Rock Resort, where they quickly went on to become the city’s favorite local band. After three years, the pair moved to the Strip where they performed both their nightclub dance concert and their dream of an authentic Vintage Vegas show. Though it was their dream, the couple realized that performing for the locals at Red Rock Resort was really where they wanted to be.

“It was amazing getting to perform on the Strip, however we missed the fans that our shows at Red Rock brought in week after week,” said Zowie Bowie Lead Singer Chris Phillips. “After hearing an overwhelming response from locals that they too missed us at Red Rock, we realized that is where we truly belong and the move back just feels right.”

“We’re excited to have Zowie Bowie back at Rocks Lounge,” said Judy Alberti, vice president of entertainment for Station Casinos. “They’re adding to the unparalleled entertainment we offer at Red Rock from our Sandbar outdoor poolside concerts this summer that features top artists such as Rob Thomas, Don Henley and Train, to our Party on the Rocks concert series every Saturday night. And with the newly opened Yard House to start off the night, the party will keep going, ever reinforcing that Red Rock is a one-stop destination for dining and entertainment.”

Zowie Bowie will perform every Friday night, beginning Sept. 3 at Rocks Lounge, Red Rock Resort’s intimate 150-seat venue. Doors open at 10 p.m. and the show will start at 11 p.m. The show is open to adults 21 years or older and there is no cost for admission. VIP bottle service is available upon request. Entry will be first come, first served and based upon venue capacity.

About Red Rock Resort
Named by Condé Nast magazine as one of the world’s best new hotels in their 2007 Hot List issue, Red Rock Resort is one of Las Vegas’ premier off-strip luxury resorts located 10 miles west of the Strip. The resort features more than 800 guest rooms and suites, a 25,000-square-foot spa and adventure spa program, 10 restaurants, a spectacular pool area, movie theatres, bowling at Red Rock Lanes and a full array of gaming. To learn more about Red Rock Resort, please call (702) 797-7777

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