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RHUMBAR, the stylish cocktail lounge at The Mirage, will go all Irish this St. Patrick’s Day – with an Irish DJ, Irish shots, Irish beer and of course, Irish Car Bombs; the only thing missing is the kilt.

The fun kicks off on Wednesday, March 17, with sexy emcee, Elissa and her lucky Leprechaun co-host, who will have just about everyone doing the Irish jig. A pair of Irish DJs will be spinning Irish bar favorites and all the U2 one could ever want outside on the gorgeous, 3,000-square-foot patio, while the beautiful RHUMBAR cocktail waitresses will keep the drinks-a-flowin’. $5 green Coors Light drafts, Guinness, George Killian’s Irish Red and Irish Car Bomb specials will be available from 11 .m. until close, along with Tullamore Dew and Carolans Irish Cream shot specials. And because RHUMBAR loves St. Patrick’s Day just as much as the next Irish pub, there will be no shortage of Irish party favors.

RHUMBAR is a highly-stylized cocktail and cigar lounge with a cool Caribbean palate, known for its premium rum and exotic, handmade cocktails. The plush outdoor patio is reminiscent of a tropical retreat offering a picturesque location for guests to mingle, sip cocktails, and smoke cigars. Located near the main entrance of The Mirage, RHUMBAR is owned and operated by Drive This! Entertainment. The lounge and patio are open from 11 a.m. until midnight Sunday through Wednesday, and 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. For more information please contact RHUMBAR at 702-792-7615

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Southern Nevada Children First (SNCF), is a local 501©3 non-profit organization, that provides long- term transitional living and life skills training to homeless pregnant and parenting teens and young adults, ages 16-22.

On March 27, 2010 SNCF will be hosting “Artfully Sweet” at Mix in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay. With one-of-a-kind culinary creations and the city’s best views of the Strip, Mix is at the pinnacle of style and height of indulgence. Located at the top of THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, Mix is the vision of world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse. “Artfully Sweet” will include champagne and a wide variety of desserts from some of the best pastry chefs in Las Vegas including Eric Snow, trained by Alain Ducasse, local and international art displays including artwork from Peter Lik, live performances including an exciting live auction hosted by JC of 94.1 The Mix, where we will be auctioning off dates with some of Las Vegas’ finest police officers and hottest firefighters, and a silent auction with a number of fascinating items including artwork, golf packages, show and restaurant tickets and much more.

The mission of SNCF is to “strengthen the lives of children and families” by providing pregnant and parenting homeless youth with safe, structured and positive living environments that encourage the development of the skills necessary to successfully transition to self-sufficiency. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to fund SNCF’s work.

Through targeted marketing and public relations efforts we are hoping to attract over 250 attendees, including celebrity chefs, media personalities, Las Vegas show performers and local community members. Tickets for the event will be $35,- per person or $60 for two if purchased in advance.

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The El Cortez hosts ‘Beer, Brats and Baskets’ to celebrate the opening rounds of the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in its Fiesta Room from Thursday, March 18 through Sunday, March 21. Breakfast specials for the viewing parties include a full size Danish, muffins, bear claws and doughnuts each for $1 from 9 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Sunday. From 10 a.m. to closing on Thursday, Friday and Sunday, guests can enjoy bratwursts served on a bun with condiments for $1, Budweiser and Michelob Light drafts for $1 and $2 Bloody Mary specials. The same food specials will be available from 11 a.m. to closing on Saturday (except for breakfast).

‘Beer, Brats and Baskets’ will be hosted at the following dates and times:

Thursday, March 18
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday, March 19
9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, March 20
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 21
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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This March, the El Cortez Hotel & Casino is home to all Mint 400 pre-race events as the historic race brings expert drivers and racing enthusiasts to downtown Las Vegas.

The Mint 400, a 400-mile, off-road race through the desert of Southern Nevada, kicks off at the property’s Lounge Bar for pole position drawings Wednesday, March 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Drivers may register for the race beginning that Wednesday at the El Cortez Banquet Room from 7 to 9 p.m.

On Thursday, March 25 the El Cortez continues registration for drivers in its Banquet Room from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On both Thursday and Friday, March 26 racing fans have the opportunity to meet drivers during a ‘meet & greet’ on Fremont Street scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Participating cars will be on display throughout Friday.

The El Cortez will have outdoor vendors along 6th Street and Fremont Street offering drinks, hot dogs, pretzels, nachos and popcorn on Thursday and Friday from 5 to 9 p.m.

The race officially takes place on Saturday, March 27 at 7 a.m. Drivers will begin the race off of Interstate 15 at the Moapa Travel Plaza (Exit 75).

The original Mint 400 was created by Mint Hotel Public Relations Director Norm Johnson in 1968 and was called the Del Webb Mint 400 Desert Rally. The annual race continued for 40 years and then was reintroduced to Las Vegas in 2008 after a 20 year hiatus. Visit www.themint400.com for additional information.

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The City of Henderson will host the 44th Annual Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival. The family-friendly event will include a parade, carnival with games and rides, live entertainment, car show and more. Admission is free. Some activities may require paid admission.

The parade will be held Saturday, March 13 at 10 a.m. Over 100 parade entries including festive floats, Celtic dancers, bagpipers and marching bands will travel the mile-long route on Water Street, beginning at Ocean Avenue and ending at Victory Road. The theme is “Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow.”

A portion of the proceeds from this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival will benefit the St. Rose Foundation, a non-profit organization that contributes to the development of additional services and new technology at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals to provide for the changing health care needs of our communities.

For more information, visit www.HendersonLive.com or call (702) 267-2171. Follow us on Facebook at HendersonLive.

WHEN: March 11-14

Thursday, March 11
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Carnival

Friday, March 12
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Carnival, Festival & Live Entertainment

Saturday, March 13
10 a.m. PARADE
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Car Show
12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Carnival, Festival & Live Entertainment

Sunday, March 14
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Festival & Live Entertainment
10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Carnival

Henderson Events Plaza
200 S. Water Street
Water Street District

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Murphy’s Law Bar & Grill is celebrating the luck of the Irish like no other with an all-day party featuring food and drink specials, live music, pot o’ gold giveaways, beer pong tournaments and a food drive to benefit HELP of Southern Nevada. Green attire is encouraged and there is no cover charge.

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t complete without green beer and Murphy’s Law will be serving up $1 green beers starting at 6 a.m. Customers who bring boxed or canned food items to donate to HELP of Southern Nevada will receive their first green beer free. Other drink specials include $1 O’Doul’s for designated drivers, $17 Jameson whiskey samplers and $3.17 Irish coffees and shots of Jameson. Murphy’s original specialty green drink, the Clover Bend Over, is also available for $3.17, which is more than half off the regular price. There will be a build-your-own Bloody Mary station open all day offering single shots for $3 and double shots for $5. Food specials include $5 corned beef breakfast scramble or wraps from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. and $5 corned beef sandwiches and chips from 11 a.m. to midnight. Murphy’s famous daily triple happy hours will take place from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. featuring the regular happy hour menu in addition to the St. Patrick’s Day specials.

Festivities will also include beer pong tournaments on the patio beginning at 10 a.m. and going through the evening. The entry fee is $5 per person and teams are comprised of two people each. Once there are six teams signed up, the tournament will begin. The winning team will receive two $25 gift certificates good for food and drink at Murphy’s Law. Customers can test their luck by entering the pot o’ gold raffle for the chance to win $100 in gold coins. Raffle tickets will be sold for $2 each from 6 a.m. to midnight with one winner for every 100 tickets sold. The revelry continues with a performance by master fiddler and vocalist Johnny Potash at 7 p.m. and visits from the Guinness Girls and Jameson Girls. The event is free and guests must be 21 years or older.

About HELP of Southern Nevada
HELP of Southern Nevada assists annually, more than 100,000 low-income families and individuals to become more self-sufficient through direct services, trainings and referrals. Programs available include social services, weatherization, community alternative sentencing, work opportunities readiness center, holiday assistance, Nevada 2-1-1 call center and homeless and youth services. For more information, call HELP of Southern Nevada at (702) 369-4357 or visit www.helpsonv.org.

About Murphy’s Law
Murphy’s Law Bar & Grill is where Las Vegas hospitality meets no-holds-barred Irish pub mentality. The bar is open 24 hours a day, seven days week featuring 12 big screen TVs, gaming, a large selection of draft beers and Irish whiskey, traditional Irish food with a twist and separate restaurant and bar areas. Murphy’s Law is located at 1590 E. Flamingo Road, one block east of Maryland Pkwy. For more information, please call (702) 697-0529 or visit www.murphyslawtavern.com.

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Stratosphere Hotel & Casino is hosting the ultimate viewing party, March BBall Playoff HQ. From Thursday, March 18 – Sunday, March 21, 2010, college basketball fans will experience four days of non-stop playoff action inside the Theater of the Stars Showroom.

March BBall Playoff HQ is the only showroom in Las Vegas where viewers are surrounded by nine 8ft. x 12 ft. big screens featuring all the best games. March BBall Playoff HQ will be open to the public, featuring free admission, delicious stadium style food, Budweiser specials, four live betting stations and two live blackjack games dealt by the Double Down Girls. For those who do not want to miss a moment, Stratosphere is offering special room rates for basketball fans.

“The first weekend of ‘Madness’ is the most exciting time of the year for college basketball fans, and our showroom experience is unbeatable,” says Ed Malinowski, Director of Race & Sports/Poker. “With great room rates, fabulous food and drink specials, nine theater style big screens, blackjack and sports betting, we’ve created the ultimate environment for the start of the playoffs.”

March BBall Playoff Headquarters Schedule
Thursday, March 18 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday, March 19 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 20 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 21 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Stratosphere Hotel & Casino is offering room rates as low as $30/night (based upon availability) for basketball fans from Wednesday, March 17 through Saturday, March 20. Call 1-800-99-TOWER, call code NCAABB to book a room.

The Stratosphere Hotel & Casino is located at 2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South. For more information, call 702-380-7777 or toll free at 1-800-99-TOWER (998-6937) or visit www.StratosphereHotel.com.

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Stratosphere Hotel & Casino will once again support the efforts of the American Lung Association of Nevada as sponsor of the second annual “Scale the Strat” extreme stair climb on Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14. Last year’s event attracted 111 participants from across the United States and raised over $80,000 to help prevent lung disease and promote lung health in Nevada.

“The inaugural event last year was a huge success and raised much needed funds and awareness for the American Lung Association here in Nevada. The enthusiasm of the participants and also our own employees was incredible and I am confident that this year’s event will be even better,” said CEO Frank Riolo of American Casino & Entertainment Properties.

Known as a “vertical road race,” stair climbs have become a signature fundraising event for the American Lung Association. Held in prominent skyscrapers across the country, climbers race to the top floor individually or in teams, competing for fastest times and most fundraising dollars. The events are also popular with firefighters as climbing stairs is part of their standard and rigorous training. In fact, a firefighter from Seattle raced the 108 floors and 1,455 steps of the Stratosphere in seven minutes, 32 seconds to win bragging rights last year.

“Las Vegas is a famous destination and the Stratosphere is a famous Las Vegas icon,” said ALAN Executive Director Allison Newlon Moser. “We already have climbers registered from many states. Much as athletes from all over the world travel to marathons like Iron Man Triathlon in Hawaii or the Boston Marathon, the stair climb is becoming a popular destination for athletes, fitness buffs and corporate teams across the country.”

The Stratosphere Hotel & Casino is offering great room rates for “Scale the Strat” weekend from Friday, March 12 through Sunday, March 14. Call 1-800-99-TOWER, call code “Scale” to book a room or visit www.StratosphereHotel.com/packages.

The event is limited to the first 400 participants 21 years of age or older. The qualifying event will be held on Saturday, March 13, starting at 11 a.m. with the top 50 fastest climbers competing on Sunday, March 14 for the ultimate “Climb-Off.” A second qualifying event will be added on Saturday if necessary. Registration is $50, and climbers are also asked to make a minimum fundraising pledge of $250 to the American Lung Association. Proceeds go to promote lung health and combat lung disease. The ALA provides online support and personal fundraising coaching to help climbers achieve their fundraising goal. Event sponsor Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is providing online training and fitness tips. Detailed event and registration information can be found at www.scalethestrat.com.

The Stratosphere Hotel & Casino is located at 2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South. For more information, call 702-380-7777.

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A plethora of Las Vegas entertainers will show their support for fellow performer Bill Fayne in his time of need when they take the Suncoast stage on Saturday, March 6, starting at 2 p.m. to raise funds for the singer/musical conductor.

Unbeknownst to most, Fayne has suffered through a horrific few months. Fortunately, he is slowly recovering from major surgery for cancer that (due to his diabetes) developed complications in recovery.

“The great news now is that he is on a course to full recovery,” said Clint Holmes, co-host of the afternoon with his wife, Kelly Clinton-Holmes. Holmes has been Fayne’s friend since their college days and Fayne has been Holmes’ long-time conductor and arranger.

“He’s even lost 50 pounds, the hard way to say the least,” continues Holmes. “The tough part is Bill hasn’t been able to work for months and won’t be able for sometime to come. To assist him during his obvious financial turmoil, the Suncoast Hotel & Casino and Boyd Gaming is picking up all expenses for the concert and the performers are all donating their precious time.”

Saluting Fayne will be Terry Fator, Frankie Scinta, Lance Burton, Louie Anderson, Robin Leach, Sandy Hackett & the Rat Pack Show, the ladies from “Menopause,” Elvis Presley tribute artist Paul Casey, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons tribute artists “Oh What A Night” and Human Nature.

Also, Domenick Allen, Leigh Zimmerman, Cayleigh Capaldi, Rick Faugno, Lena Prima, 5th Avenue, Voci Vegas, the Las Vegas Tenors, Tony Sacca, Jerry Lopez, Jeff Neiman, Vincent Falcone and a chorus of Fayne’s friends.

Tickets are $45, $35 and $25 inclusive and are available at the Suncoast box office and other Boyd Gaming properties.

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Legrand to Perform with Superstars Including Quincy Jones, Roberta Flack and Dionne Warwick.

MGM Grand and Valencia Entertainment announced today that three-time Oscar and five-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Michel Legrand will perform a tribute to his 50 years of music and movies at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, March 27. The event is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

Over the course of his 50-year career, Legrand has composed more than 200 film and television scores as well as several musicals. Legrand was only 22 years old when his first album, I Love Paris, became one of the best-selling instrumental albums ever released. He is a virtuoso jazz and classical pianist as well as accomplished arranger and conductor who performs with orchestras worldwide.

During the show, Legrand will conduct a 66-piece orchestra and perform with many of his superstar friends such as Jones, Flack, Warwick, Steve Lawrence, Melissa Manchester, Neil Sedaka, Jerry Lewis, Andy Williams, George Benson and Patti Page. The event will pay musical tribute to some of Legrand’s Academy Award-winning MGM movies including “Yentl,” “Thomas Crown Affair” and “Summer of 42.” The superstar extravaganza also will be captured on film for a made-for-TV-special to air at a later date.

“I am thrilled to have the honor to produce and work with Michel Legrand and such an ensemble cast,” said Vincent Vellardita, producer and president of Valencia Entertainment. “Legrand is a musical genius and for many years has touched people in all age groups with his work. We have commitments from some of the biggest names in the industry to take part in this television special and we look forward to announcing them in the next few weeks.”

Legrand recorded more than 100 albums with international musical stars who span the genres of jazz, variety, and classical, to name a few. He has worked with such diverse musicians as Phil Woods, Ray Charles, Perry Como, Neil Diamond, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Lena Horne, James Ingram, Jack Jones, Kiri te Kanawa, Frankie Laine, Tereza Kesovija, Johnny Mathis, Jessye Norman, Diana Ross, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Sarah Vaughan and Regine Velasquez, Tony Bennett, Liza Minnelli and Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Legrand has earned an Emmy nomination, 13 Oscar nominations which resulted in the three victories as well as the five GRAMMY® Awards.

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