June 1, 2009
Vegas Club And Plaza Take A Psychadelic Trip Back In Time For “Summer of 69: Vegas Or Bust” Festival On Fremont Street
The Vegas Club and the Plaza Hotel & Casinos are taking a psychedelic trip back in time 40 years this summer as part of the Fremont Street Experience’s “Summer of 69: Vegas or Bust” celebration beginning Memorial Day weekend. In addition to transforming themselves with 60s themed décor, music, employee uniforms and merchandise, the hotels are hosting several groovy promotions and giveaways commemorating the legendary year.
The Vegas Club is introducing Las Vegas’ first and only balloon exhibit beginning May 22 and continuing through Labor Day weekend. Tourists and locals alike will be blown away by this FREE exhibit celebrating the Summer of 69 anniversary inside the back of the Vegas Club. Each month during “Summer of 69: Vegas or Bust,” there will be a different themed and elaborately designed balloon entertainment spectacle on display: End of May/June is “Peace Out,” July is “Race to the Moon” and August/Beginning of September is “Bug Mania.” Children are welcome as there will be a special viewing area designated for minors.
In addition, the Vegas Club is having a replicated backdrop of a 60s VW Hippie Van for photo opportunities during the month of June.
The Plaza features the only live Bingo downtown and is already known for having the most liberal bingo coverall in Las Vegas with its regular $10,000 prize payout. For the Summer of 69 Bingo Promotion from May 22-September 7, the Plaza is going all out by nearly doubling the 52 number or less super coverall payout to a trippin $19,690 every session, every day – by far the largest offered in Las Vegas. Three cards = $1. Sessions are held at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. daily.
During the Plaza and Vegas Club’s June Groovy Giveaway Promotion being held June 1-27, players can earn drawing entries for cash and other fantastic prizes for every 100 points earned on slot machines, natural blackjack, winning a craps proposition bet, $25 bingo buy-in, or hitting a hard “19,” “6″ or “9″ in roulette. Each Saturday in June, drawings will be held at 8 p.m. at the Plaza or Vegas Club. Drawings will be held at the Plaza on June 6th and 20th and at the Vegas Club on June 13th and 27th. Five winners will be selected with the top winner finding peace with their choice of a 3 Day/2 Night Trip for Two to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio; $1,000 Cash; or a 50-inch Plasma TV with a Woodstock DVD. The other winners will receive $250 Cash.
Guests at the Plaza and Vegas Club will really dig the inexpensive Summer of 69 $2 drink specials and $1.75 Coors Light Draft. The $2 Drink Specials include a Pina Colada featuring Bacardi Rum, Strawberry Daquiri featuring Bacardi Rum, Jack & Cola or Jack Shot, JD Washington Apple Shot, Alabama Slammer, Hawaiian Punch, Train Wreck Margarita featuring Jose Cuervo & Southern Comfort, Corona/Corona Light and a Bud/Bud Light/Bud Select.
The Plaza and Vegas Club are also featuring several Summer of 69 specialty drinks poetically named for the time for just $4 or two drinks for $6.90 including the “Free Spirit,” which is a refreshing blend of Bacardi Limon Rum with a Splash of Grenadine & Rockstar Energy Drink; “Woodstock,” which is straight to the point with Southern Comfort, Peach Schnapps and Fresh Orange Juice; “Flashback,” which is for the most daring with Smirnoff Vodka, Blue Curacao, Grenadine and Fresh Pineapple Juice; “Hendrix,” which is an eclectic mix of Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua, Wild Strawberry Triple Sec & Cream; “Purple Daze,” which is colorful and potent with Smirnoff Vodka, Blue Curacao, Sloe Gin & Sierra Mist; “Psychedelic Apple,” which is simply delicious with Bacardi Rum, Midori with a Splash of Rock Candy & Cranberry; and “Flower Power,” which a groovy cocktail featuring Jose Cuervo Gold, Grenadine & Pineapple Juice.
Serving outstanding Italian Californian cuisine, the newly opened Tinoco’s Kitchen inside the Vegas Club is offering a special three course meal for just $19.69 during the “Summer of 69: Vegas or Bust” celebration.
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