In addition, those who dress to impress in their best Elvis costume will receive a complimentary daiquiri from T&T on September 15. The best Elvis impersonator will be crowned king, taking home the “Mr. VIVA Elvis” title and $1,000 in cash and prizes.

As part of T&T’s Mischieve Wednesdays, “Viva T&T” will take partygoers beyond belief as the unlikely-threesome performs a fun number from the hit film every Wednesday night starting at 8 p.m. Following the hourly performances, Mariachi Elvis will join T&T’s never-ending fiesta with DJ Ernan on the beats and the sexy emcee Elissa on the mic. Revelers are encouraged to take on the head human rooster in a live “Cock-A-Doodle Duel” competition, along with $5 margaritas, Tecate beers and shots of Hornitos tequila.

“Our Mariachi Elvis is so fantastic he’ll steal the show,” said owner Michael Frey, “Although it wouldn’t be complete without Elissa and the rooster. “It’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ for the Twitter generation – something so out there, you’ll just have to see it to believe it.”

The highly-stylized Mexican restaurant and bar with a fun, high-energy vibe and flavorful menu is located at Luxor Hotel and Casino, open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The 8,000-square-foot venue embodies Mexican culture intermixed with rock-n-roll flair with a flavorful menu created for Drive This Entertainment! by the talents of world-renowned restaurateur and chef, Richard Sandoval. For more information, contact T&T at 702.262.5225

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When the clock strikes 3 o’clock, revelers will feel their inner-party kick in with shots of Hornitos tequila, Dos Equis Lager or house margaritas, available for just $5 each. For those that really want to celebrate, buckets of six, ice-cold Sol Mexican beers are available for $18 and revelers with an appetite will go loco for T&T’s delicious taco and beer bucket combo, featuring six signature tacos and a bucket of Sol Mexican beers for $29.

On Sunday, revelers will enjoy a stress-free Mariachi Brunch from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The enticing mix of Mexican culture and Vegas flare will wash away cares as the high-energy house Mariachi band soothes the overworked soul. Authentic brunch specialties like the chilaquiles and huevos rancheros, paired with two-for-one margaritas and Bloody Marias, will prove the perfect cure for the “working man blues.”

Tacos & Tequila embodies the cool modernism of Mexico City while incorporating traditional elements of Mexican style and high-end Las Vegas panache. The color mixture of old and new creates a vivid picture of brushed aluminum, dark wood, leather, bright fabrics and colored glass. The focal point of T&T’s design is its abstract sombrero composed of 20 brushed-aluminum panels featuring thousands of laser-cut images, including two 30-foot dancing, tequila-drinking skeletons. Lit from within, the breathtaking panels stretch across the entire length of the restaurant floor and across the common area, connecting the T&T retail store and walk-up daiquiri bar.

The highly-stylized Mexican restaurant and bar with a fun, high-energy vibe and flavorful menu is located at Luxor Hotel and Casino, open daily from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. The 8,000-square-foot venue embodies Mexican culture intermixed with rock-n-roll flair with a flavorful menu created for Drive This Entertainment! by the talents of world-renowned restaurateur and chef, Richard Sandoval. For more information contact T&T at 702.262.5225

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Primm Valley Casino Resorts is the perfect retreat for recreation to enjoy activities for the whole family. From relaxing and rejuvenating at The Spa at Primm or enjoying a flick at the movie theatre, screaming at the maximum heights of the Desperado rollercoaster and taking a splash in the Log Flume ride at Buffalo Bill’s, to the luscious green at the Primm Valley Golf Course, Primm offers an escape to meet the needs and interests of all ages.

Rooms for Labor Day weekend in Primm begin at $59. For reservations or more information, call 1.800.FUN.STOP or visit www.primmvalleyresorts.com

The Glamorous Vegas lineup is as follows:
; FRIDAY, SEPT. 3
Ditch Fridays at Palms Pool & Bungalows welcomes The Captains of Industry. The duo takes over the turntables as Las Vegas’ most sinister revelers gather poolside to soak up the desert heat. Ditch is open noon – 7 p.m. and admission is $25 per person, local ladies are free.

After the sun goes down, Rain Nightclub presents Z-Trip’s Revolution with resident DJ Z-Trip and 9 Group mix-master Dave Fogg. Doors open at 11 p.m. and tickets start at $30.
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SATURDAY, SEPT. 4
The weekend continues on Saturday afternoon at Palms Pool & Bungalows, featuring a radical mash-up of hip-hop, electro and rock and roll by DJs including Craig Smoove, DJ Dainjazone, E-Rock and DJ MCB. Doors open at 10 a.m. and admission is $25 per person, local ladies are free.

Electronic music mastermind Paul Oakenfold captivates fans inside Rain Nightclub with his electronic music set that makes him one of the world’s number one DJs. The evening will also feature Markus Schulz and Manufactured Superstars. Outside at Palms Pool & Bungalows, DJ Scotty Boy and Jordan Stevens rock poolside with their mind-blowing lyrical styles and trance/techno beats. Doors open at 11 p.m. and tickets start at $40, which includes the option to move freely between Rain Nightclub and Palms Pool & Bungalows.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 5
Palms Pool & Bungalows presents a mind-blowing electronic house lineup which includes musical talents Gareth Emery, BT, The Crystal Method (DJ set), Jordan Stevens, DJ Scotty Boy and DJ Reza. Doors open at 10 a.m. and admission is $25 per person, local ladies are free.

Later that night, Rain Nightclub hosts the closing party for Glamorous Vegas. The masses will gather to feel the beats of infamous DJs and crowd-pleasers Benny Benassi, Eddie Halliwell, John O’Callaghan and DJ Uppercut. Palms Pool & Bungalows presents a moon-lit party complemented by the pulsating, lyrical sounds of Donald Glaude and Turner and Heit. Doors open at 11 p.m. and tickets start at $50, which includes the option to move freely between Rain Nightclub and Palms Pool & Bungalows.

All-access passes for Glamorous Vegas are $475 and include VIP access to all events and hosted bars throughout the weekend. For tables and cabana reservations, email tables@9groupvegas.com or call 702.942.6832. Special room packages are available and to make reservations, visit www.palms.com or call 866.942.7770 and mention “GLAMOROUS.” For more information and tickets, visit www.GlamorousVegas.com.

9 Group:
The 9 Group is a partnership between pioneering entertainment entrepreneurs Michael Morton and Scott DeGraff. Although the company was founded in 1992, the two have been friends since age nine, a fact commemorated in the company name. The son of legendary restaurateur Arnie Morton (Morton’s of Chicago steakhouses), Morton grew up in the restaurant business, while DeGraff pursued a career in law—becoming a real estate attorney at one of Chicago’s most prominent firms—all the while retaining his passion for great food and entertainment. Today, 9 Group operates a total of ten venues nationwide: seven Las Vegas venues, including N9NE Steakhouse, Nove Italiano, Rain Nightclub, ghostbar, Moon Nightclub, Playboy Club and Palms Pool & Bungalows); two Chicago venues, including N9NE Steakhouse and ghostbar; and ghostbar in Dallas. For additional information, visit www.n9negroup.com. For the latest 9 Group news follow them at Twitter.

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• Freak ‘N Magic – Wednesdays through Sundays on the 3rd Street Stage.

• Frank & The Steins will perform Thursdays through Mondays on the 1st Street Stage. These performances will be a live music review of classic Halloween songs like “Spooky” and “Time Warp.”

• Tuesdays through Saturdays will feature Alice and Ozzy Frightmare, an Alice Cooper/Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Band on the Main Street Stage.

All shows will begin at 8 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Ample parking is available at the Fremont Street Experience parking garage located on the corner of Carson and 4th Streets or at any of the legendary casinos that line historic Fremont Street. Visit www.vegasexperience.com or call 702-678-5600 for more information.

Entertainment schedule dates and times subject to change.

The Fremont Street Experience is a five-block entertainment complex located in historical downtown Las Vegas. In 1995, Fremont Street was closed to vehicular traffic and a giant screen was suspended 90-feet over the street to display spectacular light and sound shows on its 1,500 foot surface. With direct pedestrian access to 10 casinos, more than 60 restaurants, specialty retail and free nightly entertainment, the Fremont Street Experience attracts millions of annual visitors. The Fremont Street Experience can be found online at www.vegasexperience.com.

WHO: FIRST Food & Bar inside The Shoppes at The Palazzo and FIRST Food & Bar patrons from across the valley.

WHAT: FIRST is hosting a 9th Island Luau in celebration of Hawaii’s inauguration as the 50th state in the union. Guests can celebrate Statehood Day by enjoying traditional Hawaiian Luau food that will be sold throughout the event and take advantage of drink specials including 2 for 1 Heinekens.

Specialty dishes created for the event include Ahi Poke, a raw tuna salad marinated in soy, sesame, chili peppers and green onions; Kaluha Pork, salted pork wrapped in ti leaves and slow roasted, shredded and served with white rice; and Spam Musubi, block of rice topped with soy/brown sugar glazed spam, wrapped in nori. These are just a few of the featured items. A sampling of Hawaiian desserts will be served toward the end of the evening. Diners will enjoy a vibrant night full of great food, history and tradition.

WHEN: SATURDAY, August 21, 2010
Luau begins at 9:00 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

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Admission is $20 and includes access inside Cabo Wabo Cantina’s viewing party where UFC enthusiasts will catch all the action live from the best seats in the house. The first ever Boston-based UFC fight will not only showcase the much anticipated Edgar vs. Penn re-match, but also the UFC and MMA debut of James Toney fighting Vegas local and UFC legend, Randy Couture. For more information or to reserve your seat, contact Cabo Wabo Cantina at 702.385.2226 or visit www.cabowabocantinalv.com.

Sammy Hagar’s hard rockin’ dining and live music venue Cabo Wabo Cantina combines the laid back beach-town vibe of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with the excitement of the Las Vegas Strip. Blending coastal Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine, the menu offers a tantalizing mix of flavorful food, killer margaritas, and an awesome venue where it is never uncommon to catch the red rocker himself jamming out with a live set on stage. Cabo Wabo Cantina opens daily at 11 a.m., with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 p.m. until close. For more information about Cabo Wabo Cantina, visit www.cabowabocantinalv.com or call 702.385.2226. For more information about Hagar and his famous Cabo Wabo Tequila, visit www.redrocker.com and www.cabowabo.com.

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WHO: FIRST Food & Bar inside The Shoppes at The Palazzo and chefs from across the Vegas valley. Last year’s participants included FIRST Food & Bar, SushiSamba, Fiamma, Aquaknox, Andres, SeaBlue and many others. This year’s participants will be announced closer to the event.

The event will see the return of X1075’s Dave and Mahoney Morning Show as emcees.

WHAT: FIRST is hosting the second annual Shuck & Swallow event – a charity event that finds Vegas’ top chefs in a battle to see who can shuck and swallow the most oysters within 10 minutes. The winner will receive a Shuck & Swallow trophy…and of course bragging rights.

Last year’s winners, FIRST Food & Bar will be on hand to support and encourage. Chef Rob Ryan ate 94 oysters in 10 minutes.

WHEN: Tuesday, August 31, 2010

* 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pre party begins. Themed appetizers will be passed to guests; donations to the charity are encouraged.
* 4:00 p.m. – Competition begins
* 4:40 p.m. – Winner is announced and the trophy is awarded
* 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – After party at FIRST Food & Bar. Themed appetizers will be passed to guests; donations to the charity are encouraged. The after party will feature drink specials with proceeds benefiting Three Square Food Bank.

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.

ABOUT THREE SQUARE
Three Square was established to end hunger in the valley by providing wholesome, nutritious food to non-profit organizations that serve a wide range of Southern Nevadans in need. A national model project inspired by Eric Hilton with a grant provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Three Square is a community collaborative partnership with the gaming industry, businesses, non-profit agencies, food distributors, UNLV, the CCSD, governmental entities, the media and hundreds of volunteers to efficiently and effectively serve hope to those in our community struggling with hunger. Three Square currently provides 17 million pounds of food and grocery product – the equivalent of 12 million meals – per year to more than 570 Program Partners including non-profit and faith-based organizations, schools and feeding sites throughout Southern Nevada. Three Square is a member of the Feeding America network of food banks. For additional information visit www.threesquare.org.

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Parallel is a value-priced fashion retailer offering the latest trends at competitive prices. Parallel also operates under the names Maxrave, Rave, G+G and Rave Girl. The retailer is a mall-based fashion company with over 200 specialty stores in the country and Caribbean with casual fashions targeting 16 – 24 year old females. Parallel is a division of BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP.

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“Flair for the Cure” will showcase the talents of several top flair bartenders as they flip, spin, juggle and balance to create special cocktail concoctions that will be auctioned off with prize packages. Prizes include room and show packages at New York, New York, Luxor and Excalibur, show tickets to LOVE by Cirque de Soleil, Terry Fator and Frank Caliendo, dining at Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina, The Pub at Monte Carlo and Tacos & Tequila at Luxor, family four-packs to the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay and Adventuredome at Circus Circus, autographed UFC memorabilia and two brand new electric guitars.

In addition, Rock & Rita’s will donate a portion of the proceeds from the evening’s restaurant and bar sales to benefit the organization. For more information or to donate to “Flair for the Cure,” please visit RockandRitas.com.

NATIONS, the international flair bartending competition at 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. 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.

The American Cancer Society’s Young Professionals is a group of young (or young at heart), philanthropic Las Vegas residents who share the belief that cancer will be eliminated within their lifetime and that through fundraising efforts, cancer will no longer threaten the lives of loved ones.

American Cancer Society contributes about $3.4 billion to the fight against cancer. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about Young Professionals or to get help, call anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit ypaclv.com.

Rock & Rita’s brings its “Great American Party” to Circus Circus with the world’s top flair bartenders, live rock and roll and an All-American menu. Rock & Rita’s is open daily, offering 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, visit www.RockandRitas.com or call 702.691.5991.

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