For the first time in years, the water level at Lake Mead is rising, and not just by a little bit. Just a year ago, Lake Mead hit its lowest water level since 1956. Fast-forward one year and the water level is up nearly 30 feet. Read more…
Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace (click link to book) acquired a 1.16-pounds white truffle from Urbani Truffles. This enormous truffle was picked by a 15 year-old-boy, Luigi, who was in training with his father, Francesco. The truffle was found by Luigi’s dog Coco, a hound dog mix breed. It was found in the morning on Monday, Oct. 17 next to a hazel tree in Piedmont, Italy. The cost of the truffle was between $5,000 and $7,000 and is estimated to be able to make 100 white truffle risotto dishes. Photo Credit: Scott Roeben
Restaurant Guy Savoy is located on the second floor of the Augustus tower in Caesars Palace and is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The seasonal menu is ever evolving, allowing guests to taste new creations from one of seven distinct menus including the decadent 11-course Prestige menu. The Bites and Bubbles menu is a consistent crowd-pleaser for guests in the lounge. Classic dishes like artichoke and black truffle soup or more playful creations like potato and black truffle chips make those who have been lucky enough to experience the original location feel as though they are right back in Paris. For more information or reservations, please visit www.caesarspalace.com or call 702.731.SAVOY.
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The supremely talented pastry staff at Jean Philippe Pâtisserie at Bellagio (click link to book) has unveiled a chocolate masterpiece just in time for Halloween. A chocolate witch soars high above the pastry shop on her broom while holding a pumpkin and keeping a close eye on passersby.
The chefs began designing and constructing the witch in June, utilizing nearly 60 pounds of chocolate and 30 pounds of fondant to help her take flight. The pastry team also created 11 different sweet treats, sure to please any ghost or goblin.
These not-so-spooky chocolates include a chocolate ghost, large and small chocolate witches, chocolate pumpkin, chocolate cat in a hat and an assortment of chocolate lollipops. Also available are large and small chocolate pumpkin boxes, large and small Halloween lantern boxes and a Halloween chocolate skull, each filled with cookies, chocolates and candy giving trick-or-treaters a surprise inside the delicious container. These goodies are all made of the finest European dark, milk and white chocolate.
Those interested in taking home Jean Philippe Pâtisserie’s Halloween creations can find them at Bellagio and ARIA as well as online at www.jpchocolates.com. Jean Philippe Pâtisserie offers French delicacies including crepes, pastries, chocolate and gelato in addition to a wide variety of retail selections and custom cakes.
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The record for the World’s Biggest Margarita is broken, Oct. 13, 2011. Singer Jimmy Buffett was on-hand at Flamingo Las Vegas for the celebration and to mark the opening of the first Margaritaville Casino.
Some of the things that have changed from 1994 to December 2008. And still more development is on the way! Features Luxor boat ride and the MGM Grand Adventures amusement park.
Featuring Gemini And Apollo Astronauts At Crystals At Citycenter
Astronauts from the landmark Gemini and Apollo NASA programs will join OMEGA and TOURBILLON at Crystals at CityCenter to celebrate an exhibit featuring rare artifacts from the iconic space missions.
The public exhibit which runs from October 14 to 21 at Crystals, will showcase a Lunar Rover, an Apollo 10 space suit and Mars Rover in addition to OMEGA Speedmaster watches. The OMEGA Speedmaster is the only watch worn to the moon and is the official timepiece of the NASA space program.
In addition to the exhibit, OMEGA and Tourbillon will host a VIP cocktail reception Thursday, October 20 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Tourbillon boutique. The reception will honor Gemini and Apollo astronaut Lt. General Thomas Stafford and Apollo 17 astronaut, and last man to walk on the moon, Captain Gene Cernan. A portion of the proceeds of sales from this special reception and from all OMEGA watch sales at Tourbillion between October 20 and 31, will benefit cancer care and research at Nevada Cancer Institute.
The following day, Friday, October 21, Brigadier General Charlie Duke, who flew to the moon on Apollo 15, will join General Stafford and Captain Cernan for a public forum and panel discussion moderated by former CNN correspondent and journalist Miles O’Brien. The forum, hosted at Crystals, is open to the public and runs from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
About OMEGA
Since it was founded in 1848, OMEGA has been defined by its pioneering spirit and its innovative watchmaking. OMEGA is closely involved with a world of achievements including the conquest of space and the oceans’ depths, unparalleled experience in sports timekeeping and the establishment of more records for accuracy than any other watch brand. OMEGA is also a Main Partner in the Solar Impulse project, which aims to circle the globe in an airplane powered only by the sun. The brand’s Co-Axial movements are widely considered to be among the world’s finest.
About Boutique Tourbillon
The Tourbillon Boutiques bring together the most prestigious brands of the Swatch Group all under one roof – Breguet, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Jaquet Droz, Tiffany & Co., Omega, Léon Hatot and Swatch – with each store offering an elegant and exclusive shopping experience.
Stretching across three continents, the 21 Tourbillon boutiques are located in sought-after addresses around the globe. In the U.S., Tourbillon operates four boutiques: on Wall Street in New York City, Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles, South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa and Las Vegas.
To complete the store experience, Boutique Tourbillon comes with the longstanding Swiss tradition of horological expertise. Our brand ambassadors have been carefully selected from the best in the watchmaking business. Passionate and knowledgeable, they provide our customers with impeccable and personalised service that our discerning customers truly deserve.
About Nevada Cancer Institute
Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is the official cancer institute for Nevada, headquartered in Las Vegas. A nonprofit organization, NVCI is committed to reducing the burden of cancer by offering the best in high-quality patient care, research, education, early detection and prevention. NVCI has two locations in Southern Nevada – the main treatment and research center in Summerlin and a cancer treatment center at University Medical Center. For more information, please visit www.nevadacancerinstitute.org.
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (click link to book) is turning its fountain pink during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October and donating all money tossed in to the Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.
All month, Miracle Mile Shops’ fountain will display a pink color in between regularly scheduled water shows. All change tossed into the popular water feature as well as the center’s indoor rainstorm will be donated on behalf of Miracle Mile Shops to the Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Regularly scheduled water shows take place at the top of every hour from noon to 11 p.m.
The Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is dedicated to combating breast cancer at every front. Up to 75 percent of the Affiliate’s net income goes toward funding grants to local hospitals and community organizations that provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs for medically underserved women and men. The remaining net income supports the national Komen Grants Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific programs around the world.
Miracle Mile Shops’ partnership with the Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® is part of the center’s continued mission to support and raise awareness for non-profit organizations. In previous months, Miracle Mile Shops has teamed up with Shriners Hospitals for Children (September 2011), Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson (August 2011), Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas (July 2011), Aid for Aids of Nevada (June 2011), Nevada Cancer Institute (May 2011), Autism Speaks (April 2011), National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Southern California & Nevada Chapter (March 2011), American Heart Association (February 2011) and many more.
About Miracle Mile Shops:
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a 1.2 mile retail/entertainment complex at the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip featuring 170 specialty stores, 15 restaurants and three live entertainment venues. The center is home to PBR Rock Bar & Grill, boasting a Strip-side location with excellent food, drinks and world class bull riding; the affordable fashions of H&M; Sugar Factory, the sweet shop adored by Hollywood’s hottest celebrities; surfing lifestyle retailer Billabong; GUESS by Marciano; Urban Outfitters; True Religion Brand Jeans; 15,000-square-foot bar and restaurant Cabo Wabo Cantina; Las Vegas’ very own Sin City Brewing Co.; Club Tattoo, featuring some of the best tattoo artists and body piercers in the nation; the only Ben Sherman in the city; as well as a multi-million dollar fountain show. Miracle Mile Shops is owned by David Edelstein and Aby Rosen, in conjunction with leasing and marketing consultant Robert K. Futterman & Associates LLC.
Miracle Mile Shops is open 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and 10 a.m. – midnight Friday – Saturday. For more information, call (888) 800-8284
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Throughout the entire month of October, BODIES… The Exhibition offers pink-clad Nevada residents a complimentary audio tour with the purchase of admission to the Exhibition in an effort to educate and raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Whether it’s a pink shirt, pink tie or a pair of pink socks, the Exhibition wants to share what’s inside the miraculous body with the hope that guests walk away feeling empowered and motivated to create positive lifestyle changes that may save their life.
According to Susan G. Komen’s website, the following lifestyle factors affect breast cancer risk:
Among American women, an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2011.
Being overweight before menopause decreases a woman’s risk; however, after menopause the risk increases by 30 to 60 percent.
Research compiled from 53 different studies showed that for every one alcoholic drink consumed per day, the risk of breast cancer increased approximately seven percent. Women who have two to three drinks per day have a 20 percent greater risk.
As a whole, evidence shows that regular exercise appears to lower breast cancer risk by approximately 20 percent. Furthermore, regular exercise after diagnosis increases overall survival among breast cancer survivors. This may be due to the positive mood and improved physical condition and movement that regular exercise promotes, which can enhance quality of life.
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 drinking, smoking, over-eating and lack of exercise.
To receive a complimentary audio tour, guests must purchase tickets to the Exhibition, wear an outwardly visible piece of pink clothing and show their Nevada ID at the box office. Regularly priced tickets are $32 for adults, $30 for seniors, $24 for children 4 – 12 years of age and $29 for locals. 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.
As First Friday Las Vegas approaches its nine year anniversary, new ownership promises to take the outdoor festival to a new level. The monthly event, which has anchored the 18b Arts District in downtown Las Vegas, will continue on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, following its brief summer hiatus.
‘This event has been very positive for the city of Las Vegas and First Friday’s return in October is beyond exciting,’ said First Friday Las Vegas, LLC managing partner Joey Vanas. ‘We’re committed to a continuing investment in Downtown and to supporting the community that backs the growth of such a culturally-active, and historical, area of Las Vegas.’
The new ownership group, First Friday Las Vegas, LLC, includes Zappos.com executives Tony Hsieh, Fred Mossler and Steve Hill, as well as downtown developer Andrew Donner and Vanas. First Friday founder Cindy Funkhouser and Whirlygig Inc. will consult on the event for the next two months to ensure a smooth transition.
The city of Las Vegas has been a longtime partner with the private sector for First Friday. The outdoor event is anchored around Casino Center and Charleston Boulevard and over the years has expanded to different areas of downtown. The new owners will bring the necessary resources and infrastructure to help the event grow into a larger, more diverse destination festival.
‘I want to thank Cindy Funkhouser and Whirlygig for helping kick start the Arts District by creating our monthly First Friday,’ said Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman. ‘What a sensational event that has now become a tradition and now taken on a life of its own. It is enjoyed and attended by thousands. I am absolutely thrilled with this new partnership, which will infuse additional resources and new energy into this grand downtown festival.’
Councilman Bob Coffin, who represents this area of Ward 3, echoed the mayor’s sentiments, ‘I think this is a great idea to build on the success of First Friday and grow it into something even more extraordinary. My thanks to Cindy Funkhouser and the new team for making sure this wonderful event will continue.’
A seductive wonderland of colors, spirit-infused sweets and luscious cocktail servers and bartenders will encompass Chateau Nightclub & Gardens with the launch of ‘Candy Shop Tuesdays’ on Sept. 27.
Presented by Sugar Factory (www.SugarFactory.com), the delicious new industry night will lavish the ladies with gifts awarded through golden tickets, as well as libations and an oversized playhouse. ‘Candy Shop Tuesdays’ will treat all locals to complimentary cover, unique playthings and sweet treats. Ladies will also have an opportunity to win cash and prizes in creative costume contests as well as weekly bikini contests by Kandy Wrappers Swimwear’s signature Sugar Factory line.
DJ Casanova and DJ Jose 2 Hype will spin a mix of dance and party rock in the nightclub and on the outdoor terrace, where oversized lollipops and other décor will provide a whimsical backdrop for guests as they dance and drink the night away. Cotton candy, sno-cones and popcorn, along with candy-inspired cocktails such as signature lollipop drinks will tempt taste buds, as Chateau’s stunning ladies dressed in cupcake corsets and candy-inspired go-go attire will tantalize guests. Party-goers will also have an opportunity to win complimentary bottle service and other prizes through weekly carnival games, jelly bean counting contests and more.
Chateau Nightclub & Gardens (www.ChateauNightclubLV.com) is located at Paris Las Vegas at 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, directly above Sugar Factory American Brasserie restaurant and retail store. Spanning more than 45,000 square feet and sprawled across two stories, Chateau features three separate nightlife experiences including a high-energy nightclub, magnificent Strip-side Chateau Terrace and blossoming Chateau Gardens.
Chateau is open Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 10 p.m. to close. Chateau Tuesdays, the nightclub’s industry night, offers complimentary admission to locals with ID on Tuesday nights. Local ladies are always free, while general admission is $20 for women and $30 for men, excluding special events. Dress code is strictly enforced. For table reservations and VIP bottle service, guests may call 702.776.7777
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