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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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PEEPSHOW, Las Vegas’ hottest show and striptease spectacular, brings sexy back to The Strip on Monday, March 1. Holly Madison returns to her starring role as “Bo Peep,” a modern woman who discovers her newfound sexuality. Madison is now the darling of Las Vegas after starring in the hit TV show, “The Girls Next Door,” on E! for five years and will soon star in her all-new show, “Holly’s World,” on E!, which season premieres in May. Madison will star alongside a sizzling ensemble of sexy PEEPSHOW GIRLS, showstoppers from film, TV and Broadway who were handpicked to perform in this enormous production.

The highly-stylized, intricately choreographed, over-the-top PEEPSHOW combines sexy striptease and celebrity with high-level production values, in a show critics are calling “Spectacular!,” “A frisky, flashy update on that Vegas staple, the topless burlesque show,” and “The sexiest show on the planet!”

Conceived and created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and produced by Las Vegas entertainment pacesetter BASE Entertainment (PHANTOM – The Las Vegas Spectacular, JERSEY BOYS, and Wayne Brady: Making it Up!), PEEPSHOW is a perfectly naughty night out for men, women, and couples!

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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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The phenomenally popular off-Broadway production Girl’s Night: The Musical will make its Las Vegas debut at the Hollywood Theatre inside MGM Grand for a limited engagement May 6-12, 2010.

The UK smash hit, “tell-it-like-it-is” production, follows five friends as they gather for a night of wild karaoke. Audience members are invited to tag along with the remarkable and outrageous women to celebrate friendship, life, love and laughter. Bursting with energy, Girls Night is a hilarious, feel-good comedy that promises to have audience members dancing down the aisles to chart-topping female anthems like Lady Marmalade, It’s Raining Men, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, I Will Survive, and many more.

Women everywhere will be able to relate to the five independent and off-beat characters as they reminisce about the past and celebrate the future. Carol who is the natural born party animal, blunt Anita who says it like it is, Liza and her ‘issues’, boring Kate the greatest designated driver, and Sharon the not-so-angelic angel who just couldn’t resist tagging along for all of the fun. Las Vegas is known for no-holds-barred nights out on the town for women of all ages, where anything can happen. It’s only fitting that the production arrives in Sin City where estrogen-filled nights of hilarity and sisterhood are commonplace.

“We are thrilled to have Girls Night: The Musical, perform here at the Hollywood Theatre,” said Steve Zanella, Senior Vice President of Marketing for MGM Grand. “The show is unparalleled and we’re pleased to be the first to showcase the production in Las Vegas. At the end of the night, audience members will reaffirm their friendships and see that the lively and sometimes outrageous production has tremendous heart.”

Tickets are now on sale, so grab the girls and get ready to party! Tickets will be available at the MGM Grand Hollywood Theatre box office starting at $57.40 and $101.40 for premium seats. They are also available by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, visiting any Ticketmaster outlet, or online at ticketmaster.com. The stage production of Girls Night is written by Louise Roche and directed by Jack Randle.

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Las Vegas entertainment icon, Frank Marino unveils his new dazzling drag spectacular “Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas” tonight at the Imperial Palace. As part of the celebration, Marino will also receive a second star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars. The self-proclaimed “Peoples’ Diva,” is the first entertainer to earn two stars on the famed boulevard – one outside the Riviera and one outside the Imperial Palace.

Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas is a 75-minute, contemporary and up-beat production, full of male, lady look-alikes performing parodies of some of entertainment’s most beloved superstars. Marino stars in the show, performing a Joan Rivers-inspired comedic monologue and narrating the production throughout. Marino does a total of 17 costume changes, each time donning a different gown designed by the legendary Bob Mackie.

Marino is supported by an unbelievably talented cast of seven other quintessential queens, depicting 13 different divas. Six steamy male dancers heat up each act with dramatic choreography and chiseled bodies. “Divas” delights with pop culture-inspired tribute acts including Lady GaGa, Beyonce and Britney. Lady GaGa encourages the audience to “just dance,” Beyonce pleads for guests “to put a ring on it” and Britney’s sexy set is “like a circus.” Classic divas of the decades are channeled through acts such as Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey, Whitney Houston, Dolly Parton, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, Liza Minelli and Cher. A powerful point comes in the show comes with a dramatic performance of Charles Aznavour’s, “What Makes A Man A Man”.

Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas is produced by SPI Entertainment CEO Adam Steck and VP Alex Schechter. SPI Entertainment also produces the highly successful Australian singing sensation Human Nature who shares the stage with Divas Las Vegas in the Imperial Palace’s Imperial Theater.

Tonight, Marino will unveil a new set, new choreography and a new musical line up, including music by Rihanna and The Pussycat Dolls.

“Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas” performs six nights a week (Dark Fridays) at 10 p.m. For more information on Frank Marino visit www.frankmarino.com. All guests attending “Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas” must be 18 years or older.

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Frank Marino has entertained Las Vegas audiences for more than 25 years. Prior to opening “Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas” at the Imperial Palace, Frank starred in “An Evening at La Cage” at the Riviera. Marino is an accomplished author, columnist, spokesperson and America’s favorite male actress. He starred in the blockbuster hit Miss Congeniality 2 alongside Sandra Bullock. As a long-time member of the Las Vegas community, Marino has a Las Vegas street named after him (which he jokes ‘also goes both ways’), the key to the City, two Stars on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars and his own day, as proclaimed by Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman.

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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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Disney’s THE LION KING and Mandalay Bay want to wine and dine locals with their new dinner and show packages. Available at four of Mandalay Bay’s finest restaurants, Las Vegas residents can now indulge their senses in the ultimate luxury experience on the Las Vegas Strip.

With package prices starting at $109 per person, locals can enjoy a pre-fixe dinner menu at one of four participating Mandalay Bay restaurants, a ticket to see THE LION KING and a free seat upgrade with purchase. Participating restaurants include Rick Moonen’s RM Seafood, Charlie Palmer’s Aureole, Michael Mina’s STRIPSTEAK and Hubert Keller’s Fleur de Lys.

Each of the signature restaurants will feature a unique three-course menu with a variety of choices for any food lover’s plate. Locals can enjoy dishes by world-renowned chefs at select restaurants inside Mandalay Bay, followed by the award-winning musical production, THE LION KING.

Locals can take advantage of this unbeatable offer by calling 877.632.7400 or visiting: www.mandalaybay.com/TLKLocals

Tickets for the specially priced offer include the $64 ticket – higher priced packages are available for $86 and $113.50 tickets and do not include a free seat upgrade.

About THE LION KING: Mandalay Bay’s production of THE LION KING is virtually identical to the other companies seen around the globe and is staged with all of the same spectacular music, sets, and costumes that have made it a worldwide phenomenon. Over 50 million people have come to discover the wonder, majesty, and truly one-of-a-kind experience of THE LION KING. The critically acclaimed production continues to reign as a landmark musical event, winning audiences over with extraordinary musical score, breathtaking costumes and a heartfelt story, while earning record breaking numbers at the Mandalay Bay theatre. The show is performed Monday through Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. with weekend shows at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

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Award-winning Playboy Comedy announces April 2010 schedule and new locals’ ticket pricing. Hosted by Cort McCown and Paul Hughes, all shows take place inside The Lounge at the Palms Casino Resort.

* April 1 through 3 – Bobby Lee
* April 8 through 10 – Al Madrigal
* April 15 through 17 – Orny Adams and Louis Katz
* April 22 through 24 – Brad Williams and Natasha Leggero
* April 29 through May 1 – Jim Jefferies

Playboy Comedy show times are as follows:

Thursday – 10 p.m.

Friday – 10 p.m.

Saturday – 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Tickets: Ticket prices include entry into the legendary Playboy Club following the show.

About Bobby Lee:
Bobby Lee is an actor and comedian from San Diego, Calif. His comedy career kicked off in 1995 when Pauly Shore asked Lee to open for him in Las Vegas. Since then, Lee has made many television and film appearances including roles in “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,” “Kickin’ it Old Skool,” and “Pineapple Express.” Lee is mostly recognized for his re-occurring role as a cast member for the live comedy series “MADtv.” www.myspace.com/iambobbylee

About Al Madrigal:
As a stand-up comedian, actor and writer, Al Madrigal has had a very successful career in show business over the past ten years. He has toured the US and internationally and has performed at notable venues in major cities such as Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York City. Madrigal has also made numerous appearances on Comedy Central as well as having his own half-hour special on “Comedy Central Presents.” He has been a frequent guest on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” He is best known for co-starring in the CBS sitcoms “Gary Unmarried” and “Welcome to the Captain.” www.almadrigal.com

About Orny Adams:
Orny Adams has been recognized by the Hollywood Reporter as their favorite comedian to watch in the New York scene. Adams has had a successful career as an actor, writer and stand-up comedian. He has written for the Annual Emmy’s Broadcast and has toured around the U.S. and internationally including Ireland and Australia. Adams has also co-starred in the movie “Comedian” with Jerry Seinfeld. He has been a guest on shows such as “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” and “Last Call with Carson Daly.” www.ornyadams.com

About Louis Katz:
Louis Katz began his career at the early age of nine when he submitted some of his jokes for a school project to the “Tonight Show” that were read on-air by Johnny Carson. A native of Los Angeles, Katz attended and graduated from UC Berkeley. He started to perform his stand-up routines in the Bay Area and can now be seen performing in clubs and colleges around the country. Katz has performed at notable festivals such as the Montreal Comedy Festival and Atlanta’s “Laffapalooza” Comedy Festival. Katz has also been a guest on “Last Call with Carson Daly.” www.louiskatzcomedy.com

About Brad Williams:
Brad Williams is living proof that big personalities come in small packages. Williams is a stand-up comic who began his career by performing at the local open-mic nights and coffee houses. He was discovered by Carlos Mencia at a comedy club in which Mencia then invited him to be his opening act for an upcoming tour. Williams has been touring with Mencia ever since and has also been a regular co-star on Mencia’s Comedy Central show “Mind of Mencia.” Williams has appeared as a guest on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” www.myspace.com/funnybrad

About Natasha Leggero:
Natasha Leggero is most recognized for her three-year re-occurring stint on Comedy Central’s “RENO 911!” and for being a regular roundtable guest on E!’s late-night television show “Chelsea Lately.” Aside from being a stand-up comedian, Leggero has acted in guest-starring roles in television shows such as “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “Samantha Who?” and “The Sarah Silverman Program.” She can also be seen in the movie “He’s Just Not That Into You.” Leggero has been a guest on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” www.natashaleggero.com

Jim Jefferies:
Australian comedian Jim Jefferies has made his mark in the comedy industry as an international star. Jeffries rose to stardom when he was attacked on stage while performing at the Manchester Comedy Store. Since then, he has been a headline performer in many countries such as the UK, Sweden, Norway, Iraq, USA, Canada, South Africa and many more. Jeffries has also performed in numerous festivals around the world including Edinburgh Fringe, the Montreal Comedy Festival and the South African Festival. www.jimjefferies.com

UPCOMING PLAYBOY COMEDY HEADLINERS:

FEBRUARY 2010

25 – 27 – Sebastian Maniscalco

MARCH 2010

4 – 6 – Marc Maron

11 – 13 – Robert Kelly

18 – 20 – Steve Rannazzisi and Neal Brennan

25 – 27 – Harland Williams

APRIL 2010

1 – 3 – Bobby Lee

8 – 10 – Al Madrigal

15 – 17 – Orny Adams and Louis Katz

22 – 24- Brad Williams and Natasha Leggero

29 – May 1- Jim Jeffries

MAY 2010

6 – 8- Nick Thune

13 – 15- Bryan Callen

20 – 22- J.B Smoove

27 – 29- Steve Byrne

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