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The Joint has been named Best New Major Concert Venue by Pollstar Magazine. Music industry leaders vote each year on this prestigious award and last night recognized the venue as setting new standards for the live music experience. The venue opened with five sold out shows in April 2009 and has had continued success ever since.

“We are so pleased to see that all of the thought and effort we put into the design of the venue has come to fruition,” said Paul Davis, Vice President of Entertainment of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “We are grateful to have such amazing partners in AEG who have worked so hard to bring so many great shows into the new Joint.”

The Pollstar Awards were held last night at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles. AEG Live is the exclusive booking agent for the venue and received a total of six awards for its various divisions. In addition to The Joint’s award, AEG won Music Festival of the Year -Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, International Arena of the Year-O2 Arena, Theatre of the Year-Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Nightclub of the Year-Club Nokia, and Talent Buyer of the Year-John Valentino.

“We’re all so happy that the Joint was awarded the Best New Venue by our peers in the live entertainment business,” said Bobby Reynolds, Vice President of Booking of AEG Live Las Vegas. “The venue is indeed spectacular, and along with the team at the Hard Rock, we’ve developed the best live music programming in Las Vegas.”

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The Colosseum at Caesars Palace was recognized as Billboard magazine’s ‘Venue of the Decade: 2000-2009′ in the category of venues with a capacity of 5,000 or less.

“The Colosseum is far and away the busiest venue in its category (capacity of 5000 or less) for the decade,” said John Nelson vice president of AEG Live Las Vegas. “In fact, The Colosseum grossed as much as the number 2, 3, 4 and 5 venues combined, and we didn’t even open for business until March of 2003. It’s an amazing accomplishment, and is entirely due to the dedication and hard work of our resident artists: Celine Dion, Elton John, Jerry Seinfeld, Bette Midler and Cher.”

The award was ranked by gross sales compiled from box office scores from December 1999 through November 2009. The complete list can be found in the Billboard’s recent “Decade in Music” special issue.

“Frankly, the idea of building The Colosseum, with 4,300 seats, studio-quality sound and bigger-than-life visuals, and the plan to bring back world-class headliners to Las Vegas as resident artists was met initially with considerable skepticism,” said Gary Selesner, president of the famed resort. “Thanks to the vision of Celine’s husband Rene Angelil, great performers like Celine, then Elton, Jerry, Bette and Cher, our partners at AEG Live, and all the great team members who work in The Colosseum, this wild idea has brought incomparable joy to millions of our guests and changed the face of entertainment in Las Vegas.”

In building its reputation as the home to the greatest entertainers in the world, the Colosseum has hosted not only the long-running resident productions Celine Dion A New Day…, Elton John Red Piano, Cher, and Bette Midler The Showgirl Must Go On, but other luminaries include Luciano Pavarotti, Gloria Estefan, Mariah Carey, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, Chris Rock and Luis Miguel.

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GRAMMY nominations were held on Wednesday, December 2 with three nominations coming out of the Studio at the Palms. Albums by both Jamie Foxx and Eminem were worked on at the hip recording studio located inside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas which has seen the likes of past GRAMMY winners such as Maroon 5, Tony Bennett and Mary J. Blige.

The 2010 GRAMMY nominations include:
* Best Contemporary R&B Album – Intuition/Jamie Foxx
* Best Rap Solo Performance – Beautiful/Eminem
* Best Rap Album – Relapse/Eminem

“It’s an honor to continuously have Grammy nominated talent from all genres lay down tracks in our studio. We congratulate this year’s nominees and look forward to working with them again,” said Director of Studio at the Palms Zoe Thrall.

This year’s GRAMMY awards ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 31.

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Tattoo mogul Mario Barth partners with The Mirage and The Light Group as Las Vegas’ new triple threat. Barth has created Mario Barth at The Mirage, an exclusive lifestyle tattoo studio, interactive lounge and bar room. The baroque inspired venue is set to open its doors the first quarter of 2010.

The 4,000 square foot venue is strewn with marble flooring, lavish fabrics, extravagant chandeliers and chairs fit for a king. The traditional elaborate décor will be balanced with a rock ‘n’ roll edge including glass skulls which will adorn the bar.

The tattooing portion of the venue, also known as King Ink, is operated by Mario Barth and his top rate team. King Ink will only have state-of-the-art equipment and the finest tattoo artists available. For the first time in Las Vegas, tattoo enthusiasts will be given the chance to book an appointment with world-renowned tattoo artist and CEO Mario Barth himself, skipping the typical two-year wait list.

Guests of Mario Barth at The Mirage will enjoy a high-tech interactive lounge and hot spot nightly as well as relax and sip champagne on the outdoor patio. The lounge and bar room will be managed by Las Vegas’ own The Light Group.

“We’re excited to have partnered with Mario Barth on this new venture which will continue to change the face of Vegas’ nightlife scene,” said Andy Masi, partner and CEO of The Light Group. Mario Barth at The Mirage will be one of the most highly anticipated openings in Las Vegas this winter and we’re thrilled to be a part of it.”

As the first of its kind, Mario Barth at The Mirage and King Ink will encapsulate cutting-edge tattoo fashion and lifestyle.

Scott Sibella, president and COO of The Mirage said, “Introducing Mario into The Mirage family is an absolute privilege for us. His energy, proven track record and reputation around the globe make this new venture a sure-fire hit.”

About Mario Barth Enterprises: Mario Barth Enterprises is the premier international tattoo organization with high-end tattoo studios, a nightclub, merchandise and an online supply company which sells merchandise in 28 countries on six continents. The first OSHA approved tattoo studios in the nation, Mario Barth’s Starlight Tattoo feature Barth’s revolutionary sterile Intenze™ inks. CEO, inventor, filmmaker and celebrity tattoo artist Mario Barth has an extraordinary clientele including: Usher, Sylvester Stallone, Lenny Kravitz, Tommy Lee and many others. Barth’s award-winning documentary, “Under the Skin” is currently making its way through the independent film circuit where it has taken top prize at the New York Film Festival, Los Angeles Independent Festival and the Accolades Competition.

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MonteLago Village Resort Is Now Offering Meeting And Convention Groups A Way To “Wine Down” After Long Days With Their New Wine Bar, Acino.

Acino, meaning “berry” in Italian, is the latest edition to the newly remodeled lobby at MonteLago Village Resort. As a special incentive for meeting planners and conventions, the Resort will offer the groups an exclusive wine tasting at the close of their visit or as a welcome reception. These wine tastings offer business guests the ability to relax while still networking with those in their group or other groups attending meetings at the Resort. A minimum two night stay and 15 booked rooms are required to qualify for the “Wine Down” amenity.

“We’re excited to offer this new amenity to groups visiting us here at MonteLago,” said Larry Peterson, director of sales at MonteLago Village Resort. “We want groups to enjoy their time with us and have a productive yet relaxing experience. A wine tasting paired with the serenity of our new lobby offers just that.”

About MonteLago Village Resort

An oasis of old world charm and modern conveniences, MonteLago Village Resort features picturesque views of Lake Las Vegas, luxury accommodations and first-class business facilities. The resort showcases more than 400 magnificent condominiums and premium recreational amenities such as three pools, two spas, a game room and fitness center. An ideal location for conferences and meetings, the tranquil setting boasts more than 10,000 square feet of available meeting space including conference rooms and the Riva di Lago Events Center with an approximate 250 person capacity. For more information, please visit www.montelagovillage.com or call 1-866-399-2751 to make reservations.

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