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Remaining Miss Universe National Gift items for sale for a limited time

WHAT:           The Miss Universe National Gift Action continues online. Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has placed the remaining unsold Miss Universe National Gift items up for sale on eBay through its Giving Works vehicle, with 100% of sale and fees going to NVCI. One-of-a- kind items still available include the 1.66 Carat Diamond from the Botswana President, Ian Kama Seretse Khama, and the Usain Bolt Autographed Memorabilia from Jamaica.

Numerous unique items were purchased during the Miss Universe National Gift Auction on August 14. The following were among the most coveted items of the evening:

·         Australia’s Kailis Pearl Earrings

·         Bahamas’ 5 day/4 night stay at the Cove, Atlantis in the Bahamas

·         Switzerland’s Balmain Swiss Watch

·         The Philippines’ Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao Autographed Boxing Gloves

WHEN:         Now until August 26, 2010

WHERE:       Bid on remaining items here:

·         http://shop.ebay.com/nevadacancerinstitute/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=25

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The Mirage Hotel & Casino will host a special date in the third episode of Bachelor Pad, ABC’s hot new summer series. The episode will cover a unique group date with an intimate pool party at Bare pool lounge and a gourmet dinner in one of The Mirage’s luxurious Villas.

Bachelor Pad airs Monday at 8/7 Central on ABC. For more information on Bachelor Pad visit http://abc.go.com/shows/bachelorpad

About The Mirage
Ideally located in the center of the famed Las Vegas Strip, The Mirage is the place to stay and play. The resort features contemporary AAA Four Diamond accommodations, dynamic nightlife including JET Nightclub and The Beatles REVOLUTION Lounge, tantalizing restaurants created by the world’s most acclaimed designers and renowned chefs, a salon from celebrity colorist Kim Vo, the enticing Bare pool lounge, and 170,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. Unique entertainment options include The Beatles™ LOVE™ by Cirque du Soleil® celebrating the musical legacy of The Beatles, Terry Fator: Ventriloquism in Concert, and the lush animal sanctuary of Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. From the redesigned iconic Volcano and 20,000-gallon lobby aquarium to the lush tropical atrium and pool, guests experience an exotic, world-class destination unlike any other. The Mirage is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International™. For more information and reservations, visit the website at www.mirage.com or call toll-free at (800) 374-9000.

About Bare Pool Lounge
Located at The Mirage, and managed by the leading hospitality company The Light Group, Bare Pool Lounge offers an exclusive adult alternative to the typical Las Vegas pool experience. With its distinctive contemporary ambiance and ultra VIP service, Bare is ideal for those wanting to relax, kick-back and socialize or turn up the music and heat up the day. A European-style saltwater pool experience, Bare caters to adults 21 years of age and older. Bare is open daily (seasonal), 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

About The Light Group
The Light Group is one of the United States’ leading hospitality development and management companies, renowned for shaping the nightlife landscape on the Las Vegas Strip. Founded by Andrew Sasson and Andy Masi, the company manages and operates eighteen food and beverage venues within the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio Hotel & Casino, The Mirage Hotel & Casino and Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. The Light Group’s portfolio expanded in December 2009 to include five new venues at ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter: HAZE Nightclub, The Deuce Lounge, The GOLD Lounge (in partnership with Cirque du Soleil), Liquid Pool Lounge and Union Restaurant & Lounge. The Light Group’s Dubai branch has opened its first oversees outpost, Caramel Restaurant & Lounge Dubai, in the heart of the city’s financial district, which is just one of six new venues that The Light Group plans to open by 2011.

About BACHELOR PAD
Fan-favorites, arch-rivals, villains and the sexiest participants from the hugely successful “Bachelor” franchise reunite under one roof in a competitive reality series to vie for $250,000 and perhaps a “second chance” at love on ABC’s Bachelor Pad. The series begins with 19 of the most unforgettable characters from seasons past living together in the Bachelor Pad mansion. Each week they’ll square off in head-to-head challenges to compete for immunity and the opportunity to go on a date with contestants of their choice. The winner of the challenge will then grant immunity to one of his or her dates via the presentation of a rose. At the end of each episode, the contestants will vote amongst themselves to determine which cast members will be eliminated from the competition. The hosts of Bachelor Pad are Chris Harrison (The Bachelor and The Bachelorette) and former The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars contestant Melissa Rycroft. The series is produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television.

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New restaurants included in the card are Cici’s Pizza, Papa John’s Pizza and Maria’s Taco Shop. With these additions, students with the Dine About Card can receive all you can eat buffet and a drink for $ 5.99 at all seven Las Vegas valley locations of Cici’s Pizza, 30 percent off the regular price menu at Papa John’s Pizza and ten percent off all combo meals at Maria’s Taco Shop.

The Dine About Card is sponsored by Metro PCS, the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States with access to licenses covering a population of approximately 143 million people in the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. The $20 card provides cardholders with exclusive monthly offers and discounts at a host of local restaurants ranging from fast food to gourmet dining. Other participating restaurants include Hash House A Go Go, Pizza Hut, Panda Express, Sonic, Ricardo’s, La Scala Ristorante and Jamm’s, among others. A full list of the community partners is included with the card at the time of purchase. Restaurants who wish to participate in the program can call (702) 651-5947.

The CSN Foundation is selling the card at its three main campuses and nine learning sites throughout Southern Nevada, which encompasses 45,000 students. The card can also be purchased on the CSN Foundation Web site at www.csnfoundation.net. Proceeds will support CSN student scholarships and programs. Anyone is eligible to purchase the card.

Good through 2011, the CSN Foundation Dine About Card includes offers such as free appetizers, free desserts, 2-for-1 dishes or special pricing on specific menu items. Once the card is purchased, customers can visit the Dine About Card page of the CSN Foundation’s Web site to view all specials and print coupons. For more information about the Dine About Card, please visit www.csnfoundation.net or call (702) 651-5947.

About College of Southern Nevada Foundation
The CSN Foundation is led by 35 business and community leaders. Our focus is to support students and programs at the College of Southern Nevada. We work with community supporters to secure donations of cash and equipment to build classrooms, laboratories, auditoriums and academic buildings.

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Comedy-magician Mac King announces the next installment of his Magic-in-a-Minute retail brand with the release of Lunchbox-o-Magic. Lunchbox-O-Magic contains more than 50 funny and easy-to-do magic tricks that will make your kid a lunchroom superstar.

“Kids get bored eating the same ol’ sandwich and banana for lunch everyday” said King. “With Lunchbox-O-Magic they can have fun turning ordinary lunch items into mealtime magic shows that will astound their friends.”

Created by Mac King and his cousin Bill King, Lunchbox-O-Magic is a real lunchbox containing a trick thermos, flatware and sandwich bag plus other magical lunchtime props. Also included is an instruction book and DVD featuring easy how-to-do videos for tricks like Water Weight, Steel Appeal, and Salt & Pepper Separator. Lunchbox-O-Magic is available online at www.mackingshop.com, or in retail stores exclusively at Barnes & Noble across the U.S. for $16.99.

About Magic in a Minute
In June of 2004, Mac King launched “Magic In a Minute” – a Sunday comic strip that runs in major national newspapers – alongside illustrator Bill King. The success of “Magic In a Minute” led to magic toys, magic sets and instructional videos that are sold in major box retailers nationwide.

King debuted his first book Great Big Ol’ Book-O-Magic in 2007, a magic book which quickly became a hit among children. In 2009 Suitcase-O-Magic – a miniature suitcase filled with magic tricks and instructions – hit store shelves. Continuing the success of his bookstore endeavors, Mac King released his latest book Mac King’s Campfire Magic in March 2010, followed by Mac King’s Campfire Magic App for iPhone and iPad. Released in the end of May 2010, Lunchbox-O-Magic is King’s latest magic set to hit store shelves.

For more information regarding “Magic in a Minute” products please visit www.mackingshop.com

About Mac King
Mac King has been recognized with numerous accolades including “Favorite Male Las Vegan,” and “Best Bargain Show” by the Las Vegas-Review Journal 2009 “Best of Las Vegas” readers’ poll, “Funniest Act in Magic Today” by Magic Magazine, Magician of the Year by The Magic Castle, and “Entertainer of the Year” by the Las Vegas Weekly “Readers Choice Awards.” King, one of today’s brightest and most talented magicians, takes the stage twice daily, Tuesday through Saturday, at Harrah’s Las Vegas at 1 and 3 p.m. in the Showroom Theatre.

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Tim Wolfe struts his stuff at the Fire & Rain Bachelor Auction. After a fierce bidding war, Wolfe was actually auctioned off twice for $4,300 each, raising a total of $8,600 for the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation.

Firefighter bachelor, John Steele and his dancers heat up the room at the bachelor auction on June 19. Each bachelor prize package included a variety of luxurious items ranging from hotel suites and dinners for two, to show tickets, spa packages and jewelry. $50,000 was raised at the event.

Eighteen of Southern Nevada’s bravest firefighters took the stage at the 11th Annual Fire & Rain Firefighter Bachelor Auction, held Saturday, June 19 at RAIN Nightclub inside the Palms Casino Resort. The event attracted roughly 550 attendees and raised $50,000 for the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation.

“A lot of hard work went into making this event a big success,” said Warren Whitney, public information officer for the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation. “We received a tremendous amount of support from our community partners, bachelors, volunteers and those who attended our event. Thanks to their help, the Burn Foundation was able to raise $50,000 which will fund our programs and services throughout the year.”

About the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation:
The Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide assistance to burn victims and their families, assist in catastrophic events as a resource to the community, and to further educate the community of fire and life safety. The foundation consists of Las Vegas valley firefighters from Clark County Fire Department, Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, North Las Vegas Fire Department, Nellis Fire Department and Henderson Fire Department. The Burn Foundation has raised more than $1,150,000 for the Southern Nevada community since 2003 and has helped over six-dozen Las Vegas valley families, totaling more than 40,000 benefiting residents in just the past two years. For more information on the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, visit www.theburnfoundation.org.

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The Liberace Foundation & Museum is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing volunteers to greet guests, serve as a Museum guides, assist in the Gift Store and Cabaret Showroom and more.

A unique atmosphere, the Museum gives volunteers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to help preserve the dedication to the legendary Liberace in a space filled with his rare antiques and treasures. In addition, volunteers receive a complimentary lunch for each day of service and are afforded the opportunity to see shows in the Cabaret Showroom.

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. No experience is necessary. To learn about volunteer opportunities available at the Liberace Foundation & Museum, contact Shirley Swift at 702.798.5595 or sswift@liberace.org.

The Liberace Foundation & Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The Museum is offering discounted admission through Labor Day and prices are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors 65 and older and students with a valid school ID. Children age 12 and under are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult. Admission includes a complimentary one-hour guided tour 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.

The Liberace Museum offers complimentary shuttle service to and from several Las Vegas Strip hotels daily. Participating hotels include Bally’s, Bellagio, Treasure Island, The Mirage, Flamingo and Excalibur. A full shuttle schedule is available online.

For more information, call 702.798.5595 or visit www.liberace.org.

About the Liberace Foundation & Museum:
Founded April 15, 1979, The Liberace Museum is a tribute to the great legendary entertainer and pianist Liberace. The Liberace Museum houses his collections of rare and antique pianos, classic cars, famous sequined and bejeweled costume wardrobes, glittering stage jewelry, rare antiques and other treasures and memorabilia. The Cabaret Showroom at the Liberace Museum serves as a showcase for Liberace’s famous nine-foot mirrored Baldwin grand piano, where several famous Strip performers entertain intimate audiences.

The Liberace Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the mission of The Liberace Foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts which has funded scholarships since 1976. The scholarship program has provided nearly $6 million in scholarships, touching the lives of more than 2,700 students from 120 of the nation’s universities, colleges and educational institutions. For more information, to make a donation and to become a supporter of the Liberace Foundation, call 702.798.5595, visit the Web site at www.liberace.org, or email info@liberace.org.

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Station Casinos entertains locals with a number of new weekly acts and shows at several of its properties in addition to its trademark bands that the city has grown to love.

New entertainment includes Sarah Thiele singing and playing piano Friday nights at Santa Fe Station’s 4949 Lounge. Bonkerz Comedy Club at Palace Station welcomes back comedian Grandma Lee beginning July 5. Most shows are free or will be noted below if they have a minimal cover charge. Coming this month are:

Green Valley Ranch

Every Tuesday:

* Quinn’s Irish Pub – Trivia night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Frankie Moreno plays piano from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Every Wednesday:

* Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Guitarist and singer Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
* Quinn’s Irish Pub – Rock & Roll Game Show is hosted from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Thursday:

* Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love on piano from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
* Ovation –Enjoy a rotating schedule of Michael Grimm on July 1, The Lon Bronson All-Star Band July 8 and 22 and Latin Vida on July 15. Doors are at 8 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.
* Quinn’s Irish Pub – Sing your heart out at Karate Karaoke from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. July 8, 15 and 22.

Every Friday:

* Ovation – Yellow Brick Road (YBR) performs with doors open at 10 p.m. This Las Vegas-based classic rock tribute band takes on the entire classic rock/pop spectrum with an emphasis on details and inflections. Guests must be 21 years or older. On July 9, Phoenix will perform in YBR’s place.
* Quinn’s Irish Pub – Darby O’Gill & The Little People take the stage from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love on piano from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Every Saturday:

* Ovation – Steel Panther performs with doors at 11 p.m. This ’80s glam metal parody band demonstrates their spirit and love of everything rock ‘n’ roll with their colorful repartee, loud costumes and graphic body language. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Quinn’s Irish Pub – Darby O’Gill & The Little People take the stage from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love on piano from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
* The Pond – Lounge at the private pool and enjoy the reggae stylings of HaleAmanO on the first, third and fifth Saturday of the month and One Pin Short on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. Both bands perform from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Santa Fe Station

Every Sunday:

* 4949 Lounge – Guests in the service industry can enjoy Industry Nights with drink specials and a DJ spinning from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

* Chrome Showroom – The Spazmatics lends its geeky charm to the ultimate ’80s experience with doors at 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* 4949 Lounge – Enjoy the sweet taste of hookah by Vegas Hookah from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and a DJ spinning the night away from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* Chrome Showroom – Sarah Thiele sings and plays piano from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older. On July 16, Betsy Holms performs jazz standards in her place.
* 4949 Lounge – Enjoy the sweet taste of hookah by Vegas Hookah from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and a DJ spinning the night away from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Red Rock Resort

Every Friday:

* Rocks Lounge – Video DJ JD Live gets the crowd moving from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with the best in Top 40, mash-ups, flashbacks, rock and old skool. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Onyx Bar – Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* The Sandbar – Party poolside for Feel Good Friday’s. Sina performs the first Friday of the month. V-51 takes the stage on the second and fourth Friday of the month with an eclectic mix of music. Enjoy the pop/rock music of Odyssey on the third and fifth Friday of the month. The 93.1 FM pool party includes prizes and Bud and Bud Light drink specials. Doors open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Lucky Bar – Dance the night away with a DJ spinning from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* Rocks Lounge – Party on the Rocks headliners for July include John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band on July 3, Modern English on July 17, Bodeans on July 24 and Big Head Todd and The Monsters on July 31. The show is dark on July 10. Tickets are $20 plus tax and applicable fees. Doors open at 9 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.
* Onyx Bar – Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Lucky Bar – Dance the night away with a DJ spinning from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Sunset Station

Every Thursday:

* Rosalita’s Cantina – Shawn Eiferman, an acoustic power duo with a Foo Fighters meets Simon & Garfunkel sound, performs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

* Rosalita’s Cantina – Shawn Eiferman, an acoustic power duo with a Foo Fighters meets Simon & Garfunkel sound, performs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Club Madrid – Sin City Sinners perform nightly from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. This Las Vegas-based band is known for its original tracks and hard rock covers. Guests must be 21 years or older. On July 9, the show will be dark and Iron Maidens will perform in their place.

Every Saturday:

* Rosalita’s Cantina – Shawn Eiferman, an acoustic power duo with a Foo Fighters meets Simon & Garfunkel sound, performs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
* Club Madrid – Nawgahyde rocks audiences with their brand of “mustache rock,” a fun play on traditional southern rock, from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, July 3:

* Club Madrid – UFC viewing party for the Lesnar vs. Carwin fight. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cover is $20 and guests must be 21 years or older.

Texas Station

Every Thursday:

* South Padre – La Nueva 103.5 Live Mix featuring La Nueva’s Jesus “Chuy” Espiricueta along with DJ Lee mixing the top Latin hits from inside the South Padre with doors at 9 p.m. Cover is $5 and guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

* A-Bar – Darrin Michaels plays jazz from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* South Padre – Dance the night away with Disco Inferno with doors at 8 p.m. Cover is $5 and guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* A-Bar – Darrin Michaels plays jazz from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* South Padre – Smooth Rhythm and Soul nights hosted by 105.7 The Oasis with a different band each week performing from 8 p.m. to midnight. The July schedule features: Castano on July 3, Lady J on July 10, Phil Flowers on July 17, Sylk Satin & Lace on July 24 and Sho Tyme on July 31. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Boulder Station

Every Sunday:

* The Railhead – Latin Night with Noche Nortena featuring El Moreno Carrillo Y Su Banda Tierra Sagrada, delivering the best in regional Mexican music with doors at 9:30 p.m. The music flows leading up to the show and between sets with a DJ spinning the best Latin tunes until 3:30 a.m. Cover is $10 for men and $5 for women. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Thursday:

* The Railhead – Jerry Tiffe brings back the days of swing from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., getting folks out of their seats and onto the dance floor. The show is dark on July 1.
* The Railhead – Boulder Blues from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. featuring some of the country’s best blues musicians on a rotating schedule. The July schedule features: Les Dudek on July1, Guitar Shorty on July 8, Mark May on July 15, Rod Piazza on July 22 and Rick Estrin on July 29. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Kixx Bar – Van De Guzman plays the best hits of yesterday and today from 7 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

* The Railhead – Highwire performs classic rock with doors at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Kixx Bar – Cocktails and karaoke with DJ Tiny from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* The Railhead – Yellow Brick Road (YBR) performs with doors at 10 p.m. This Las Vegas-based classic rock tribute band takes on the entire classic rock/pop spectrum with an emphasis on details and inflections. Guests must be 21 years or older. The show will be dark on July 10 and ReMix will perform in YBR’s place.
* Kixx Bar – Van De Guzman plays the best hits of yesterday and today through July 10 from 7 p.m. to midnight with uncanny vocals and keyboard skills. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Kixx Bar – Guests can test their knowledge in the Rock & Roll Gameshow from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. starting July 17. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Aliante Station

Every Sunday:

* Access Showroom –DJ Poun spins R&B, Top 40 and mash-ups with doors opening at 10 p.m. Hosted by TWIX. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* ETA Lounge – Guitarist and singer Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Pool Deck – DJ Alpyne spins poolside from noon to 5 p.m.

Every Thursday:

* ETA Lounge – Guitarist and singer Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Access Showroom – Rat Pack Thursdays takes over the first and third Thursday of the month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The July schedule features: David De Costa as Frank, Kenny Jones as Sammy and Mark Verabian as Dean on July 1; and Andrew James with a tribute to Frank, Sammy and Dean on July 15. Cover is $5.

Every Friday:

* ETA Lounge – DJ Re:Turn spins music from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* MRKT Sea & Land – Guitarist and singer Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* Access Showroom – CAliante Noche Latina with Volume 1 performing a wide variety of music from cha-cha, ranchera and salsa to pop, disco and funk. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $5 and guests must be 21 years or older.
* ETA Lounge – DJ Alpyne spins music from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* MRKT Sea & Land – Singer and guitarist Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday, July 3:

* Access Showroom – UFC viewing party for the Lesnar vs. Carwin fight. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cover is $20 and guests must be 21 years or older.
* Pool Deck – Evenflow performs from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by a meet and greet with UFC fighter Forrest Griffin from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. A DJ spins music from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older.

Palace Station

Every Sunday:

* Palace Showroom – Bonkerz hosts a comedy jam featuring local up-and-coming comics at 8:30 p.m. Guests must be 18 years or older.

Every Monday through Saturday:

* Palace Showroom – Bonkerz Comedy hosts comedian hypnotist Don Barnhart through July 3 and Grandma Lee is welcomed back beginning July 5. All shows are at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $34.95 plus tax and applicable fees. Locals and Palace Station hotel guests receive a $15 discount. Guests must be 18 years or older.

Every Tuesday:

* Palace Showroom – Jerry Tiffe brings back the days of swing from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., bringing folks out of their seats and onto the dance floor.

Every Thursday:

* Jack’s – Evenflow performs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

* Jack’s – ‘Nuff Said plays classic rock from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* Jack’s – ‘Nuff Said plays classic rock from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Fiesta Rancho

Every Thursday:

* Cabo Lounge – Sing the night away at karaoke from 8 p.m. to midnight with DJ Tara King spinning the night away. Guests must be 21 or older.

Every Friday:

* Cabo Lounge – Noches Sabrosas featuring Volume 1 perform a wide variety of music from cha-cha, ranchera and salsa to pop, disco and funk from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Blue Agave – I.D.K. performs an acoustic fusion of all styles of music from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* Club Tequila – El Moreno Carrillo Y Su Banda Tierra Sagrada delivers the best in regional Mexican music from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Cover is $10 cover and guests must be 21 years or older.
* Cabo Lounge – Different bands perform country and rock music each week from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The July schedule features: Skid Rodeo on July 3, Against the Grain on July 10, Against the Grain on July 17, Fairchild on July 24 and Evenflow on July 31. Guests must be 21 years or older.
* Blue Agave – Johnny and Friends perform acoustic fusion of all styles of music from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Fiesta Henderson

Wednesday, July 14:

* Cerveza Cantina – Enjoy Skip Mercier on the guitar from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

* Cerveza Cantina – Guests can sing their favorite songs at classic karaoke from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Lake Mead Casino

Every Friday and Saturday:

* Lounge –Michael Fuller’s Road Show takes the stage from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis Reservations and Information

MRKT Sea & Land Reservations and Information

Green Valley Ranch Resort and Casino

Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino

Red Rock Resort and Casino

Sunset Station Hotel and Casino

Texas Station Hotel and Casino

Boulder Station Hotel and Casino

Aliante Station Hotel and Casino

Palace Station Hotel and Casino

Fiesta Rancho Hotel and Casino

Fiesta Henderson Hotel and Casino

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Blue Man Group, the international entertainment phenomenon, is holding an open call for talented performers to portray Blue Men in its existing and upcoming productions and multimedia projects. Open call auditions will be held in Las Vegas on Monday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Blue Man Group Theater inside The Venetian Las Vegas, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

The open call is part of a national search to find performers who possess the rare combination of talents that qualifies them to portray Blue Men. With ongoing productions in Chicago, New York, Boston, Las Vegas, Orlando, Berlin and Tokyo, Blue Man Group offers talented men and women the opportunity to join their established but continuously evolving organization.

Both male and female performers are encouraged to audition for Blue Man Group. Some of the basic criteria for Blue Man auditioners include:

• Height between 5′10″ and 6′1″ tall (athletic build)

• Solid drumming skills

• Excellent acting skills

• Willingness to relocate

The Blue Man cast includes individuals with a diverse mix of disciplines: classically-trained actors, rock musicians, performance artists, musical comedy performers, dancers and even stagehands.

Blue Man Group founder Chris Wink says, “Blue Man Group is continuing to expand with new projects, including the launch of our production onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Epic, and the launch of our upcoming national tour. The Las Vegas production has become one of the most popular productions on the Las Vegas Strip and we are proud to be a strong force in Las Vegas entertainment.”

“Blue Man Group performers have come to us from a wide variety of backgrounds. The common thread is an open, curious state of being, child-like quality and a drive to explore the world of this enigmatic character,” adds Tim Aumiller, director of performer training and development.

For more information about Blue Man Group’s ongoing national and international casting efforts, including how to audition for the Blue Man Group band, visit www.bluemancasting.com.

About Blue Man Group Las Vegas
Wildly popular around the world, Blue Man Group defies simple description. A musical feast? Yes. A rollercoaster of comedy? Absolutely. A stunning mix of technology and raw imagination? You bet. It’s all that and so much more. This explosion of color, humor, music, and technology comes to life every night in the custom-built Blue Man Group theatre at The Venetian® in Las Vegas. The show’s contagious energy engages the audience, thrilling adults and kids alike. It’s intense, exciting, interactive and above all – a must-see.

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The ARIA Resort & Casino Poker Room will officially reveal its exclusive one-table high-limit room to guests Saturday, May 22. Named in honor of seven-time World Series of Poker Champion and popular professional Phil Ivey, ‘The Ivey Room’ will offer poker players the opportunity to play some of the world’s highest-limit games in Las Vegas’ newest and hottest resort.

“We were thrilled that Phil agreed when we asked if he would consider putting his name on our high-limit room. Phil is a great guy, a long-time friend both of the MGM MIRAGE family and mine personally, and remains a fan favorite in the world of poker,” said Bill McBeath, president and chief operating officer of ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter.

To commemorate the special occasion and grand opening of ‘The Ivey Room,’ ARIA will host a $1 million VIP Poker Tournament for its customers Saturday, May 22. Participants in the invited-guest-only event will compete for the $250,000 first-place prize and an opportunity to earn $100,000 for knocking Ivey out of the event. The overall tournament winner will play in a heads-up match against Ivey in ‘The Ivey Room’ with a shot at earning an additional $250,000.

Ivey was flattered when asked by McBeath and said, “I am honored that Bill and the entire team at ARIA have decided to place my name on their one-table high-limit room. With its recent opening in December, ARIA has established itself as a leader in the gaming industry and I look forward to playing at ARIA’s Poker Room soon.”

Professionals and amateur poker players will have the opportunity to enjoy the comfort of ‘The Ivey Room’ while playing a variety of games including, but not limited to, No Limit Hold’em, Seven Card Stud, Pot Limit Omaha, 2-7 Triple Draw, Chinese Poker, Omaha 8-or-better and mixed games. Unique to poker rooms worldwide, ‘The Ivey Room’ features direct player access to the Poker Room cashier cage where guests can utilize one of 480 safety deposit boxes. ‘The Ivey Room’ provides guests 24-hour tableside dining, complimentary beverage service from the friendliest cocktail servers in the industry, an overhead state-of-the-art music system and three 42-inch television monitors for viewing sporting events or other programming.

In addition to ‘The Ivey Room,’ the ARIA Poker Room is home to 24 tables including 18 on the main floor and five additional tables in an elevated room and has quickly become one of the city’s most popular poker destinations.

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Saturday night (5.15.10) at Palms Casino Resort was buzzing with celebrity personalities. Professional boxer Floyd Mayweather dined at N9NE Steakhouse with his ex-wife. They sat in the main dining room where Mayweather had the rock shrimp.

Also at N9NE Steakhouse was retired NFL athlete Warren Sapps with four others. Sapps started with the Alaskan king crab stuffed mushrooms and Caesar salad. For his main course, he enjoyed the cold water lobster tail with a side of creamed corn. For dessert, the table shared s ‘mores and doughnuts.

Piers Morgan, judge on “America’s Got Talent” dined with one friend. Morgan had the shrimp cocktail and Garbage salad to start, and then proceeded with the bone-in rib eye with Julie’s hot potatoes. The two shared doughnuts for dessert.

Over at Rain Nightclub, Playboy’s most iconic tradition took place and Playmate of the Year 2010 was announced by Playboy founder and legend, Hugh Hefner. Hefner honored winner, Hope Dworaczyk (Playmate of the Month April 2009) by presenting her with a framed cover issue of her June 2010 magazine cover, keys to a new BMW motorcycle and a check for $100,000. Singer Robin Thicke serenaded guests with a special performance and Dworaczyk joined him on stage . Additional entertainment included a performance by Sony recording artist, The White Tie Affair as well as The Playmate Dancers. Playboy Playmates in attendance included: Kara Monaco, Jayde Nicole, Corinna Harney, Dasha Astfieva, Kassie Logsdom, Amy McElroy, Kelly Thompson, Stacy Fuson, Deanna Brooks, Serria Bishop, Hiromi Oshima, Qiana Chase, Summer Altice, Valerie Mason, Lara Croft, Angel Perino and Shannon James. Also, personality and former “Girls Next Door” star Holly Madison was amongst partygoers and was accompanied by five others.

Following the ceremony, Hefner, the Playmates and Thicke partied at Playboy Club. Heifer sat at his VIP table where he enjoyed the scene. Dworaczyk was presented with the exclusive Playboy Club key.

Back at Rain Nightclub, former NBA player Gary Payton partied in a VIP skybox with a large group of 17 friends. They sipped on mixed cocktails, and around 1 a.m. Payton made his way to Moon Nightclub with a few friends where he sipped on FIJI Water.

Over at ghostbar, actor and comedian Oscar Nunez partied with one female friend.

Earlier that afternoon at Palms Pool & Bungalows, members of The White Tie Affair were seen enjoying the warm weather. MMA fighter Rampage Jackson was also spotted with two friends.

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