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The temperatures in the Las Vegas Valley have been downright balmy compared to the rest of the country, but it will be freezing by New Year’s Eve. The cold won’t stop people from coming to Las Vegas, however.

Las Vegas is hosting one of the biggest parties in the country. New York has the big apple drop, but according to Travelocity, Las Vegas is the most popular New Year’s Eve destination.

If every New Year’s Eve has a theme, this year’s it’s “Thank Heaven for 2011.”

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Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (BGFA) is pleased to announce the extension of its current exhibition, “Figuratively Speaking: A Survey of the Human Form,” through March 27, 2011. Organized in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), “Figuratively Speaking” has received rave reviews from critics and patrons alike since opening in May 2010.

With artworks culled from MCASD and MFA’s permanent collections, alongside works from MGM Resorts International’s Fine Art Collection, “Figuratively Speaking” showcases a wide range of figurative styles in a variety of media by artists whose unique perspectives have defined the genre. Although different schools of art fall under the heading of Figurative, from the Cubist paintings of Pablo Picasso and the Surrealist sculptures of Alberto Giacometti to the Pop Art collages of Keith Haring and the Photorealistic portraits of Chuck Close, all of the figurative works of art on display use the human form in innovative ways, provoking the most varied of interpretations.

“We’ve had record visitor numbers since “Figuratively Speaking” opened, including more than 1,600 guests on our first ever National Museum Day during which gallery patrons enjoyed free admission to BGFA,” says BGFA Director Tarissa Tiberti. “The response has been so great that we wanted to ensure that everyone had a chance to see this particular collection of works, most of which are being shown together for the first time.”

Following the extended run of “Figuratively Speaking” will be “A Sense of Place: Landscapes From Monet to Hockney,” which will encompass a wide range of landscape styles. “A Sense of Place” will open April 16, 2011 and will feature works by well known and highly celebrated artists including Claude Monet, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, Helen Frankenthaler and Sylvia Mangold among others.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is open Sunday through Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Last admissions are sold 30 minutes prior to closing.

Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for Nevada residents and seniors 65 and older, $10 for students, teachers and military with valid ID. Children 12 and younger are free. Audio tours are included in the price of admission

About Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art

Located at the heart of the elegant Bellagio resort, Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is Las Vegas’ premier exhibition space – where great art goes on vacation. Since opening in 1998, the gallery has presented exhibitions of artworks and objects drawn from internationally acclaimed museums and private collections, including “Classic Contemporary,” “American Modernism,” “The Impressionist Landscape: From Corot to Van Gogh,” “Fabergé: Treasures from the Kremlin” and “Picasso Ceramics.”

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Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino rings in 2011 with an all-day countdown to midnight on its famed LED screens this New Year’s Eve – Dec. 31, 2010.

At the top of every hour, Miracle Mile Shops’ Strip-side LED screens will display a countdown and happy 2011 message as different cities around the world enter the New Year. The first countdown and celebration message will occur at 1 p.m. PST. Locations such as London, New York and Chicago will be featured as Las Vegas gets closer to its own New Year’s countdown.

Inside, many of Miracle Mile Shops’ restaurants and bars will feature New Year’s Eve specials. PBR Rock Bar & Grill will celebrate its inaugural New Year’s Eve with an all-out “Buck 2010″ bash featuring a DJ, buffet, open bar and front-row view of all the action from a Strip-side patio. Cabo Wabo Cantina will offer partiers multiple ways to celebrate with Red Rocker lofts overlooking the famed Las Vegas Strip, outdoor patio seating, a three-course dinner, all-you-can-drink specials, tequila toast and more. Krave will count down to midnight with dancers and celebrity host Janice Dickinson, offering locals free entry, an open bar from 9 to 10 p.m. and a complimentary breakfast buffet. Pampas Churrascaria is extending the celebration with surf and turf specials and complimentary breakfast Jan. 1 – 3 with New Year’s Eve dinner purchase. To find out more information about New Year’s Eve specials, visit www.miraclemileshopslv.com.

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PBR Rock Bar & Grill Reservations and Information

Cabo Wabo Cantina Information

Pampas Churrascaria Reservations and Information

Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino

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Station Casinos entertains locals with a number of new weekly acts and shows at several of its properties in addition to its trademark bands that the city has grown to love.

Guests can spice up their Sunday nights with Latin Karaoke at Boulder Station, have a good laugh at High Rollers Comedy on Tuesdays at Aliante Station and enjoy an acoustic jam with Jeremy Cornwell, Peter Love and Dave Ritz on Thursdays at Red Rock Resort. Coming this month are:

Green Valley Ranch

Every Monday:

* Ovation – Beginning Jan. 10, guests can enjoy Rockstar Karaoke with a live band. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show is dark on Jan. 24. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Tuesday:

* Quinn’s Irish Pub – Trivia night is held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

* Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love plays piano from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Every Wednesday:

* Quinn’s Irish Pub – Sing your heart out at Karate Karaoke from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

* Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Guitarist and singer Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Every Thursday:

* Ovation – Enjoy live music on a rotating schedule with a variety of genres. The January schedule features: jazz-inspired funk with the Lon Bronson All-Star Band on Jan. 13 and 27 and rock with the Jimmy Crespo Project on Jan. 20. The show is dark on Jan. 6. Doors open at 8 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.
* Quinn’s Irish Pub – Darby O’Gill & The Little People take the stage from 9 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

* Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Kelly Christian sings and plays guitar from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Every Friday:

* Ovation – Yellow Brick Road (YBR) performs with doors at 10 p.m. This Las Vegas-based classic rock tribute band takes on the entire classic rock/pop spectrum with an emphasis on details and inflections. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Quinn’s Irish Pub – Loveshack plays the best of the ’80s from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love plays piano from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.
* Lobby Bar – Jeremy Cornwell sings and plays guitar from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* Ovation – Steel Panther performs with doors at 10 p.m. This ’80s glam metal parody band demonstrates their spirit and love of everything rock ‘n’ roll with their colorful repartee, loud costumes and graphic body language. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Quinn’s Irish Pub – Darby O’Gill & The Little People take the stage from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love plays piano from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.
* Lobby Bar – Ryan Calhoun sings and plays guitar with an acoustic fusion of all styles, featuring covers and originals, from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. On Jan. 22, he will perform from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. On Jan. 29, a performer TBA performs in his place. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Santa Fe Station

Every Friday:

* Chrome Showroom – Nawgahyde rocks audiences with their brand of “mustache rock,” a fun play on traditional southern rock. Doors open at 9 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.
* 4949 Lounge – Sarah Thiele sings and plays piano from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* 4949 Lounge – Enjoy the sweet taste of hookah by Vegas Hookah from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. while DJ Miss Joy spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* Chrome Showroom – Sin City Sinners, a Las Vegas-based band, is known for its original tracks and hard rock covers. Doors open at 9 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.
* 4949 Lounge – Rick Durante performs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* 4949 Lounge – Enjoy the sweet taste of hookah by Vegas Hookah from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. while DJ Simon spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Red Rock Resort

Every Sunday:

* T-bones Chophouse & Lounge – Rustyn Vaughn Lee sings and plays guitar from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. On Jan. 16 and 30, Patrick Sieben performs in his place.

Every Monday:

* T-bones Chophouse & Lounge – Guitarist and singer Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
* Rocks Lounge – Beginning Jan. 17, Dian Diaz sings pop classics and originals with doors at 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Tuesday:

* T-bones Chophouse & Lounge – Guitarist and singer Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
* Onyx Bar – Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Wednesday:

* T-bones Chophouse & Lounge – Peter Love plays piano from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
* Onyx Bar – Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Thursday:

* T-bones Chophouse & Lounge – Rustyn Vaughn Lee sings and plays guitar from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
* Rocks Lounge – Guest can enjoy Acoustic Jam, featuring Jeremy Cornwell, Peter Love and Dave Ritz. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show is dark on Jan. 13. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Onyx Bar – Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

* T-bones Chophouse & Lounge – Guests can enjoy a rotating schedule of live music from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The January schedule features: vocals and guitar with Rustyn Vaughn Lee on Jan. 1, 7, 8, 21 and 23 and vocals and guitar with Patrick Sieben on Jan. 14, 15, 28 and 29.
* Rocks Lounge – Zowie Bowie featuring Chris Phillips takes the stage with today’s hottest dance music, Top 40 hits and hip hop. Doors open at 10 p.m. The show is dark on Jan. 14. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Onyx Bar – Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

* Lucky Bar – Dance the night away with DJ Tony spinning from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* T-bones Chophouse & Lounge – Guests can enjoy a rotating schedule of live music from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The January schedule features: vocals and guitar with Rustyn Vaughn Lee on Jan. 1,7, 8, 21 and 23 and vocals and guitar with Patrick Sieben on Jan. 14, 15, 28 and 29.
* Rocks Lounge – Guests can enjoy Franky Perez performing alternative rock with doors at 9 p.m. On Jan. 1, Zowie Bowie will perform in his place with doors at 10 p.m. The show is dark on Jan. 15. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Onyx Bar – Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

* Lucky Bar – Dance the night away with DJ Tony spinning from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Sunset Station

Every Friday:

* Club Madrid – Sin City Sinners, a Las Vegas-based band, is known for its original tracks and hard rock covers. Doors open at 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Rosalita’s Cantina – Shawn Eiferman, an acoustic power duo with a Foo Fighters meets Simon & Garfunkel sound, performs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* Club Madrid – Nawgahyde rocks audiences with their brand of “mustache rock,” a fun play on traditional southern rock. Doors open at 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Rosalita’s Cantina – Shawn Eiferman, an acoustic power duo with a Foo Fighters meets Simon & Garfunkel sound, performs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, Jan. 1:

* Club Madrid – UFC viewing party for the Edgar vs. Maynard fight. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cover is $20 and guests must be 21 years or older.

Texas Station

Every Wednesday:

* Martini Ranch – Sideshow performs classics and the latest hits from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Thursday:

* South Padre – La Nueva 103.5 Live Mix featuring La Nueva’s Jesus “Chuy” Espiricueta along with DJ Lee mixing the top Latin hits from inside the South Padre with doors at 9 p.m. Cover is $5 for ladies after 11 p.m. and $10 for men at the door. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Garage Bar – Test your knowledge at pub trivia from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

* South Padre – Phil Flowers performs R&B hits and is joined by J.R. Perry for his live broadcast of “J.R. Perry’s Love Drops.” Doors open at 8 p.m. Cover is $5, which is donated to The Sickle Cell Cure Foundation. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* A-Bar – Darrin Michaels plays jazz from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* South Padre – Beginning Jan. 15, guests can enjoy Strung Out Sessions, featuring an acoustic jam of guitars, pianos and much more. The set features covers from various genres and time periods and changes weekly based on audience requests. Doors open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* A-Bar – Darrin Michaels plays jazz from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Boulder Station

Every Sunday:

* The Railhead – Latin Night with Noche Nortena featuring El Moreno Carrillo Y Su Banda Tierra Sagrada, delivering the best in regional Mexican music at 9:30 p.m. The music flows leading up to the show and between sets with a DJ spinning the best Latin tunes from 9 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Cover is $5 for women and $10 for men. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Kixx Bar – Guests can enjoy Latin Karaoke from 8 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Thursday:

* The Railhead – Jerry Tiffe brings back the days of swing from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., getting folks out of their seats and onto the dance floor.
* The Railhead – Boulder Blues features local blues bands opening for some of the country’s best blues musicians on the first and third Thursday of the month. The January schedule features: Rockin’ Billy opening for Coco Montoya on Jan. 6 and the John Zito Band opening for Walter Trout on Jan. 20. Openers begin at 7 p.m. There is a $5 cover and guests must be 21 years or older.
* Kixx Bar – Van De Guzman plays the best hits of yesterday and today from 7 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

* The Railhead – Saddle up for Gone Country every Friday. Put on your best cowboy boots for line dancing lessons with doors at 8 p.m. while DJ Spurs spins into the night. Against the Grain takes the stage at 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Kixx Bar – Enjoy cocktails and karaoke from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with DJ Tara King spinning into the night. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* The Railhead – Yellow Brick Road (YBR) performs with doors at 10 p.m. This Las Vegas-based classic rock tribute band takes on the entire classic rock/pop spectrum with an emphasis on details and inflections. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Kixx Bar – Guests can enjoy Karate Karaoke from 8 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Aliante Station

Every Sunday:

* ETA Lounge – Guests can enjoy karaoke with DJ Jimmy Z from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Tuesday:

* Access Showroom – Guests can enjoy a good laugh with High Rollers Comedy. Doors open at 8 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Wednesday:

* ETA Lounge – Enjoy live music on a rotating schedule with a fusion of acoustic styles. The January schedule features: Acoustic Junkyard on Jan. 5 and 19 and Acoustic Soul on Jan. 12 and 26. The show is at 8 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Thursday:

* ETA Lounge – Enjoy live music on a rotating schedule with a variety of genres. The January schedule features: a TBA performer on Jan. 6 and 20 and Jason Walker with pop and dance hits on Jan. 13 and 27. The show at 8 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

* ETA Lounge – Enjoy live music with as Rick Durante performs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* MRKT Sea & Land – Guitarist and singer Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Every Saturday:

* ETA Lounge – Elliot Szabo performs acoustic rock from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The show is dark on Jan. 22 and 29. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* ETA Lounge – Jeremy Cornwell takes the stage with vocals and guitar from midnight to 3 a.m. On Jan. 22 and 29, he performs from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Access Showroom – Caliente Noche Latina with Volume 1 perform a wide variety of music from cha-cha, ranchera and salsa to pop, disco and funk. Doors open at 9 p.m. On Jan. 22, Caliente Noche Latina is joined by Gravedad. Cover is $5 and guests must be 21 years or older.
* MRKT Sea & Land – Guitarist and singer Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Palace Station

Every Sunday:

* Louie Anderson Theater – Bonkerz Comedy hosts an open mic night featuring local up-and-coming comics at 7:30 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Tuesday through Saturday:

* Louie Anderson Theater – Bonkerz Comedy Productions presents Louie LOL at the Louie Anderson Theater. All shows are at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $49.95 plus tax and applicable fees. VIP packages are available at $99.95 plus tax and applicable fees and include signed memorabilia, priority seating and a meet-and-greet with Anderson. Locals and Palace Station hotel guests receive a $15 discount. The show is dark Jan. 6-8 and Jan. 13-15. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.

Every Wednesday:

* Jack’s – Brian McComas performs the best of country from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Thursday:

* Jack’s – Guests can enjoy Evenflow from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

* Jack’s – Guests can enjoy ‘Nuff Said with classic rock from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* Jack’s – Guests can enjoy ‘Nuff Said with classic rock from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Thursday, Jan. 6, Friday, Jan. 7 and Saturday, Jan. 8:

* Louie Anderson Theater – Bonkerz Comedy All-Stars brings Anderson’s all-time favorite stand-up comedians to the showroom while he is on the road. The show is at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $34.95 per person plus tax and applicable fees. Locals and Palace Station hotel guests receive a $15 discount. Guests must be 18 years or older.

Thursday, Jan. 13, Friday, Jan. 14 and Saturday, Jan. 15

* Louie Anderson Theater – Guests can enjoy the comedy of Jim Florentine as he guest headlining for one weekend only. He is well-known as the current host of VH1 Classics network’s “That Metal Show” and has also made numerous appearances on E! network’s “Chelsea Lately.” Tickets are $49.95 per person plus tax and applicable fees. VIP packages are available at $99.95 plus tax and applicable fees. Locals and Station Casinos hotel guests receive a $15 discount. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Fiesta Rancho

Sunday, Jan. 16:

o Club Tequila – Guests can celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with R&B sensation Al B. Sure. The Grammy-nominated recording artist and producer will perform R&B classics, including his songs “Rescue Me” and “Nite and Day.” Tickets are $20 plus tax and applicable fees in advance and $30 plus tax and applicable fees day of show. Doors open at 9 p.m. An after party will follow, keeping guests grooving until 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Thursday:

* Cabo Lounge – Sing the night away at karaoke from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with DJ Tara King spinning into the night. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

* Club Tequila – Flirt Fridays has guests mingling with doors at 10 p.m. Cover is $5 for women and $10 for men. Go-go dancers shake things up starting at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

* Cabo Lounge – Noches Sabrosas featuring Volume 1 performs a wide variety of music from cha-cha, ranchera and salsa to pop, disco and funk from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Blue Agave – Prestige performs Top 40 hits and classic rock from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* Club Tequila – El Moreno Carrillo Y Su Banda Tierra Sagrada delivers the best in regional Mexican music with doors at 10 p.m. Cover is $10 and guests must be 21 years or older.

* Cabo Lounge – Guests can enjoy Against the Grain with country hits from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. On Jan. 8, Skid Rodeo performs in their place. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Blue Agave – Jarr performs lounge music and Top 40 hits from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, Jan. 29:

* Club Tequila – El Komander performs Latin and salsa hits. Tickets are $29.99 plus tax and applicable fees. There is a special buy three, get one free offer for tickets. Doors are at 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Fiesta Henderson

Every Friday:

* Cerveza Cantina – Jarr performs lounge music and Top 40 hits from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* Cerveza Cantina – Guests can sing their favorite songs at classic karaoke from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The show is dark on Jan. 1. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Lake Mead Casino

Every Friday and Saturday:

* Lounge – Michael Fuller’s Road Show takes the stage from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The show is dark on Jan. 29. Guests must be 21 years or older.

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Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis Reservations and Information

MRKT Sea & Land Reservations and Information

T-bones Chophouse & Lounge

Green Valley Ranch Resort and Casino

Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino

Red Rock Resort and Casino

Sunset Station Hotel and Casino

Texas Station Hotel and Casino

Boulder Station Hotel and Casino

Aliante Station Hotel and Casino

Palace Station Hotel and Casino

Fiesta Rancho Hotel and Casino

Fiesta Henderson Hotel and Casino

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Serving as the kick off to their national tour Tuaca Liqueur will bring their eye-catching Body Art Ball to the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino on January 5, 2011. A perfect blend of body art, drama and personality, this bold take on pop culture is a choreographed stage show featuring painted performers illustrating the transformation of the human body into a canvas.

Produced by Dallas-based Chris and Candy Productions, visual artists convert performers into living, breathing works of art for a show that dazzles the audience with a sensual and sassy presentation to music and synchronized lights. The creators of the body art are abstract, airbrush or tattoo artists who bring to life body art as celebrated in today’s pop culture. Performers in Tuaca Body Art Ball include the likes of Liinda Garisto, choreographer from Canada’s So You Think You Can Dance and Lead in Stomp It Out; Viktoria Grimmy from the recently released feature film Burlesque; and American Idol Season 7 finalist Nina Shaw. This fast paced variety show is packed with dancers, singers, and specialty acts all set to a dynamic soundtrack.

“The Tuaca Body Art Ball Tour continues to push pop culture beyond the usual straightforward performance,” said Monica Garaitonandia, Tuaca Brand Director. “Brash and bold, the production delivers a performance sure to bring surprise and enjoyment much like Tuaca.

The fun really starts before the show when attendees will be awash in body art interactive platforms. There will be a Tuaca photobooth featuring fully painted BAB performers, Mod Your Bod station to transform yourself into a virtual body of art, mannequin contest and displays, henna artists and,airbrush artists and Show Us Your Ink tattoo competitions.

In addition, consumers can go online to use the Mod Your Bod tool to share with friends on Facebook and download for a keepsake. All they have to do is upload a photo and let their artistic sense takeover.

Tickets can be obtained by texting the market-specific keyword VEGAS to 68405. Please visit www.tuacabodyartball.com for venues and more information. Attendees must be 21 and older. Tickets and proper ID must be presented at the door.

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Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino

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Rockhouse invites all football fanatics to an extra-large Super Sunday XLV celebration on February 6. From the first down to the final touchdown, the Strip’s only ultra-dive bar will offer unlimited food and bar packages and the best seats on The Strip.

As football’s finest players take the field in Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex., Rockhouse will open its doors in Vegas for an exciting day of football, food and frosty drinks. Open bar packages are available for $100 per person, while hungry patrons can enjoy open bar and all-you-can-eat deli fare priced at $125 per person. With 28 high-definition televisions all patrons will be sure to catch every play, pass, commercial and half-time entertainment.

Doors open one hour prior to kick off. Food and drink packages are available from kick-off until the end of the game. For reservations, VIP tables and more information, visit www.therockhousebar.com call 7025.335.9182 or email lauren@finemgmt.com.

Day or night, it’s always the right time to party at Rockhouse. Whether people watching on the rowdy Strip-side patio by day, or dancing on the bar with an 80-ounce guitar by night, the ultra-dive bar is one of Vegas’ best-kept secrets. Rockhouse will give partygoers the ultimate nightlife experience – minus the “VIP” attitude. With a knockout lineup of gorgeous bartenders, bottle service that won’t break the bank, a Strip-view daiquiri bar and casual dress code, Rockhouse is definite must-visit hotspot for locals and tourists alike.

Blending a local dive bar with the glamour of Sin City’s party scene at a convenient center Strip location, Rockhouse is the top party destination on the Strip. Las Vegas’ only ultra-dive bar features top-notch lighting and sound with the best DJs in Las Vegas blending upbeat rock, hip-hop and dance. With beautiful bartenders pouring drinks from the bar tops, playing in the giant bird cage and dangling from tire swings suspended from the ceiling, Rockhouse is the spot where the party never stops. Rockhouse is located on Las Vegas Blvd. in front of Imperial Palace, directly across from Caesars Palace in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip. The daiquiri and main bar open daily at 10 a.m. and the adjacent nightclub is open from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. For more information visit www.therockhousebar.com, and for bottle and table reservations call 702.731.9683 or email info@therockhousebar.com. Follow Rockhouse on Twitter at www.twitter.com/rockhousebar or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rockhousevegas.

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To celebrate Chinese New Year and welcome the year of the Rabbit, The Meadows School will perform the traditional dragon parade throughout The Forum Shops at Caesars. The cast of singers and dancers includes 120 Meadows students – 60 from kindergarten and 60 from fifth grade plus the school’s very special guests, founder Carolyn Goodman and her husband Mayor Oscar Goodman.

Led by senior Shannon Chen, Meadows students will perform a Chinese dragon parade featuring two large and colorful dragons (powered by students), red and gold costumes (Chinese colors of joy), drums and firecrackers (to keep evil spirits away). As they wind their way through the premier retail destination, they will stop in front of the Fountain of the Gods to perform. This is the 15th year the school’s students have conducted a Chinese New Year performance at The Forum Shops.

WHO: Kindergarten teachers Linda Verbon, Kim Cagle and Melissa Truesdell; Librarian Marilyn Drake and Fifth Grade Teachers Bill Bissell, Linda Bookout, and Kathy Brennen worked with all of the kindergarten and fifth grade teachers to organize the event. Volunteer Maggie Chen taught Chinese lyrics and customs to the students, while Meadows School Music Director Douglas Bowser coordinated the performance.

WHY: Chinese New Year 2011 begins on Feb. 3. In China and Taiwan, this is the longest and one of the most important festivities in the Lunar calendar. Because the track of the new moon changes from year to year, Chinese New Year can begin anytime between late January and mid-February and typically lasts 15 days.

WHERE: The Forum Shops at Caesars
Performers will begin the parade near Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab, continuing throughout the entire shopping center and stopping for a primary performance at the Fountain of the Gods in front of Gucci. Carolyn and Mayor Oscar Goodman will make also make remarks at this time. The parade will then continue, ending at The Forum Shops lower valet area.

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 3 beginning at approximately 10 a.m.

The parade takes place the first day of the Chinese New Year and is considered a lucky day for merchants for it is the birthday for the Chinese god of wealth. In China, firecrackers are lit to celebrate the reopening of stores after spending the holiday with family and friends.

Related Links:

Forum Shops at Caesars

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The Sporting House Bar & Grill inside New York-New York Hotel & Casino is giving fans a reason to celebrate with a twice daily happy hour every Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. and 9-11 p.m. In time for the NCAA Football bowl season, fans can enjoy $4 domestic drafts, $5 premium drafts and $4 house cocktails throughout happy hour. Additional weekly promotions at The Sporting House:

Back-to-Back Giveaway

Every Tuesday and Thursday, fans can enjoy a “Back-to-Back Giveaway” which gives them the opportunity to win pieces of sports-inspired “Worn But Not Forgotten®” art specific to the two biggest teams in action that night. “Worn But Not Forgotten®” sports art pieces are great for the home or office. Each piece of artwork is a photograph of vintage sports T-shirts of popular teams from all of the major sports that have been folded and stacked as if comfortably seated on a closet shelf.

The Sporting House will select the two biggest games every Tuesday and Thursday and fans can earn entry into the giveaway an hour from the start of the game through the end of the second half. Entries are earned several ways including the purchase of an appetizer, GameCard to The Sporting House Game Center or seasonal draft beer; four-of-a-kind on any video poker machine within the restaurant; enrollment in the Ark Vegas loyalty rewards program (scheduled to be available January 2011); and any purchase at TSH retail outlet. Winners will be drawn at the beginning and halftime of the selected game of the night. Fans must be present to win.

Basketball.Burgers.Brews.

Every Wednesday, fans can take advantage of a great dining special while competing to win a round of complimentary domestic beers for their table. During “Basketball.Burgers.Brews.,” all guests can enjoy one of The Sporting House’s mouth-watering burgers and a beer for only $12.

In addition to the dining special, a drawing will take place at the start and during halftime of the night’s chosen game to select a winning table. The chosen table will then be given a basketball trivia question, and if answered correctly, the table will receive a free domestic beer (dessert substitute for any kids present) and a $25 GameCard to The Sporting House Game Center for each person.

About The Sporting House Bar & Grill
The ultimate destination for fans, The Sporting House is a 33,000 square foot sports bar and restaurant located on the ground floor of New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Boasting an unrivaled atmosphere and unbeatable access to each day’s best matchups, The Sporting House has more than 130 video monitors throughout the two-story facility, including two 16-foot screens inside The Screening Room. The menu features a wide variety of dishes, including American classics and unique spins on sports favorites. There is a game for everyone at The Sporting House Game Center, which features more than 10,000 square feet of interactive and competitive sports-themed attractions. For more information, call (702) 740-6766.

Follow The Sporting House on Facebook and Twitter (@SportingHouseLV) to stay informed of food and drink specials, news and events.

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Special guest appearance by Chef Hubert Keller of the popular PBS program Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef. Enjoy the tastes of 65 wineries & breweries, live wine auction, silent auction and jazz combo.

Las Vegas Hilton, Hilton Center. Saturday February 12, 2011. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tickets available in December at the following locations:
Vegas PBS
Total Wine & More
Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits
Whole Foods Market
Lee’s Discount Liquor

For more information: 702.799.1010, ext. 5361

Sponsors:
Community Patron: MaryKaye Cashman Bordeaux: Findlay Toyota
Chardonnay: Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, NV Energy & Wells Fargo

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The Cannery Casino & Hotel is bringing back the ever-popular “A Celebration of the King’s Life.” With special performances by Johnny Fortuno, The Stamps Quartet as well as close friends and co-stars of the late Elvis Presley, this is a great way to commemorate Elvis’ Birthday weekend. The concert will take place on Friday, January 7 and Saturday, January 8 and begins at 8 p.m. at The Club inside Cannery Casino & Hotel. Admission is just $10 at the door.

The Cannery Row Buffet will also participate in the celebration with a special section featuring all of Elvis’ favorite foods. Fans can dine on deep fried pickles, southern fried chicken, smothered pork chops, collard greens, green bean casserole, ham hocks, and potato & cheese soup. Other activities taking place throughout the weekend will include memorabilia and fan club displays.

Fortuno has a high energy and stage presence that makes all of his live performances electrifying. He has been praised by celebrities and critics a like as one of the top Elvis Presley tribute artists. His tribute to the king will take audiences back to the “Viva Las Vegas” years and will leave Elvis fans wanting more. Fortuno will perform many of Elvis’ hits including, “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Suspicious Minds” and “In The Ghetto.”

The Stamps Quartet, a gospel group that had the privilege of performing with Elvis regularly. They worked with him on numerous albums and sang back up in many of his concerts. Elvis even called The Stamps Quartet his favorite group of Gospel singers.

Other special guests will include Sonny West, Elvis’ personal friend and bodyguard; Cynthia Pepper, Elvis’ Kissin’ Cousins co-star; Darlene Tompkins, Elvis’ Blue Hawaii co-star; Steve Christopher, DJ with “Elvis on Air;” and other surprises.

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