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On Thursday, Dec. 15, Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace was awarded the top Gold Plate donor for the fifth annual Las Vegas Restaurant Week. For a two week period that started Aug. 29, locals and tourists had the opportunity to dine at some of Caesars Entertainment’s most popular restaurants while also helping to end hunger in Southern Nevada. All participating restaurants prepared specially designed menus of at least three courses and donated either $3, $4 or $5 from every meal purchased to the Three Square Food Bank. Gold Plate donors, including Mesa Grill, committed the maximum amount of $5 from every meal, which translated to $12,240 from a total of 2,448 meals sold.

Las Vegas Restaurant Week began in 2007 as a way to give locals and tourists the opportunity to help out by dining out. This year, the two week-long celebration of fine dining included more than 80 participating restaurants, from popular mid-level eateries to the city’s premier and celebrity-chef restaurants, all offering pre-fixe meals at special prices. Proceeds from Restaurant Week benefit Three Square Food Bank, established to end hunger in Southern Nevada. 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 – the equivalent of 13 million meals – per year to more than 300 non-profit and faith-based organizations, 200 schools and multiple food service sites throughout Southern Nevada. Three Square is a member of the Feeding America network of food banks. www.threesquare.org

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KISS by Monster Mini Golf has announced the official opening date March 15, 2012 in Las Vegas.  The venue’s grand opening corresponds with the anniversary of the original KISS Destroyer Album, which was released on March 15, 1976.

In honor of the official opening announcement for KISS By Monster Mini Golf, the MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris dancers seductively pose in the authentic Destroyer KISS boots that are touring Las Vegas. Photo Credit: Erik Kabik

KISS By Monster Mini Golf is the first of its kind and will include an indoor glow-in-the-dark custom-designed, rockin’ 18-hole miniature golf course, a state-of-the-art arcade, the largest KISS gift shop in the world, A KISS Gallery, “Hotter Than Hell” Wedding Chapel, a private VIP Room, FANtastic KISS themed event rooms and the “Rock ‘n Roll All Nite” Café.

‘These Boots Are Made For Rockin!’ featuring the beautiful dancers from MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris, posing with the KISS boots from Destroyer. KISS by Monster Mini Golf has announced the official opening date March 15, 2012 in Las Vegas.  The venue’s grand opening corresponds with the anniversary of the original KISS Destroyer Album, which was released on March 15, 1976.

About Monster Mini Golf
Monster Mini Golf is the leader in cutting-edge indoor glow-in-the-dark Monster themed entertainment centers. Founded in 2004, the company boasts 30 (and counting) 18-hole miniature golf courses across the country. Each custom-designed course also features an arcade game area, private event rooms, an in-house DJ, and fantastic entertainment for the whole family. For additional information visit www.monsterminigolf.com, or contact Christina Vitagliano, at 401-454-8100. For updates on the KISS By Monster Mini Golf project, visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/MonsterMiniGolfKISS .

About KISS

KISS, the legendary American rock band formed in New York City in 1972, is one of the most influential bands in the history of rock and roll. Their career milestones are staggering. KISS is one of America’s top gold-record champions who recorded 37 albums over 36 years and has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. More than 30 years of record-breaking tours around the globe include high-profile appearances at Super Bowl XXXIII, the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, the 2005 Rockin’ The Corps concert dedicated to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and, most recently, the 2009 finale of American Idol that boasted 30 million viewers.

The KISS legacy continues to grow, generation after generation. The unparalleled devotion and loyalty of the KISS Army to the “Hottest Band in the World” is a striking testament to the band’s unbreakable bond with its fans. In 2009, KISS was nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  For all things KISS, visit www.KISSonline.com.

About MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris:
Since its inception in 1951, Crazy Horse Paris has been a cultural phenomenon offering unique shows that engage the eye as much as the imagination. Crazy Horse Paris shows rely on raw body talent and beauty partnered with technology, and combine sensuous choreography with various luminary and projection effects to create a moving canvas of skin, where reflections and images meet in a kaleidoscope of colors and textured designs.

MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris performs nightly at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., dark Tuesdays. Guests must be at least 18 years of age to attend the show. Tickets are priced at $50.50 (limited seating) and $60.50 inclusive of all tax and fees. Guests may purchase a “Meet & Greet”, on Fridays and Saturday evenings for an additional minimal fee of $25, which includes a commemorative photo and the chance to interact with the international performers.  Tickets can be purchased at MGM Grand ticketing outlets, by phone at (702) 891-7777 or online at www.mgmgrand.com.   Friend MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris on Facebook: Crazy Horse Paris

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With a vast beer selection and generous portions, the new Public House, located on Restaurant Row in The Venetian, a The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian lease, has all of the makings of a traditional tavern. But what makes this contemporary adaptation stand out is the exceptional fare by corporate executive chef, Anthony Meidenbauer, hard-to-find cask beer selections, Nevada’s first certified beer cicerone and, a comfortable, hip atmosphere reminiscent of a Prohibition-era speakeasy that celebrates the classic tavern through the lens of modern design.

The latest creation by Block16 Hospitality, the 8,000-square-foot contemporary tavern opens on New Year’s Eve. Meidenbauer, the corporate executive chef from the company’s other restaurants: Holsteins Shakes and Buns, LBS and The Barrymore, has crafted a menu of rustic American classics with a new-age spin.

The cuisine, “fun spins on refined food,” as described by Meidenbauer, includes selections inspired by beer such as the short rib, braised with Black Butte Porter, Bouchot mussels, made with Hogarten beer, shallots, bacon and crème fraiche, and Welsh rarebit, made with Tenaya Creep IPA. Other specialties include poutine, French fries served with duck confit, cheese curd and gravy, and scallops served with oxtail stew, potato cakes and mushroom jus. The menu features small and large plates, salads and sandwiches, steak frites, shellfish and bar snacks, as well as selections from the “Butcher Block” and “Cheese Shop.”

Public House will be home to Nevada’s first and only certified beer cicerone, who along with the skilled bar staff will assist guests with selecting a beer from more than 200 beer selections, including 24 beers on tap and three seasonal cask beer selections from specialty artisanal cask brewers. A climate controlled “wine cube” will store more than just a distinctive wine selection that pairs well with the tavern’s cuisine; it will also provide a storage environment for 40 plus aged whiskeys, scotches, bourbons and beers. The cocktail list will include a concentration of classic cocktails, with an emphasis on quality and hand-made mixers and garnishes will be prepared in house. The ice used for every drink will be made from reverse osmosis and carbon filtered water and formed in a perfect square, as not to compete with the delicate flavors of the drinks.

A model of a classic draft system will offer an artistic component to Public House that pays homage to the traditional tavern. The ornate contraption, accented by gold leaf, will frame one side of the bar. The design of Public House, on the whole, will reveal different environments through various nooks in the dining room. The lounge, which accommodates up to 60 guests, will offer a cool bar scene accentuated by a 40-foot-long bar anchored by a DJ booth.

Public House is located on Restaurant Row in The Venetian. The laid-back restaurant and bar will be open daily for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. until midnight on Friday and Saturday. More information and reservations are available on the company’s website at www.PublicHouseLV.com or by calling 702.407.5310

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George Wallace, headliner in the “I Be Thinkin’” show at the Flamingo welcomes all active United States military members with a valid military ID to come see his show for free throughout 2012. Military members will each receive one free ticket to see “The new Mr. Vegas” in return for the support and dedication they have given the country.

WHEN: Throughout 2012

WHERE: Flamingo Hotel & Casino, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV, 89109

About George Wallace
George Wallace is in his sixth year as a headliner at the Flamingo and has packed the showroom every night with thousands of laughing fans. Known best for his “Yo Mama” jokes and his infamous “I Be Thinkin’” lines, Wallace creates a one-on-one atmosphere with his audiences, including them in the show and giving away a multitude of prizes during each performance. For more information on George Wallace, please visit www.georgewallace.net. George Wallace performs at 10 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday at The Flamingo Hotel & Casino. All ages are welcome. For ticket information please call (702) 733-3333

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Cue the spotlight and classic hits as Cabo Wabo Cantina inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino plays host to Jimmy Z’s “Star Search Celebrity Karaoke” every Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 p.m. to midnight. Locals and tourists alike are encouraged to come in and release their inner rock-star by singing along to timeless covers, forgotten gems and everything in between.

On Sunday nights, Jimmy Z from the hit show, “Name That Tune Live” at Imperial Palace, teams up with the bodacious emcee Brandy Beavers to create the ultimate karaoke experience. With thousands of songs, guests are invited to let loose and sing their hearts out on Sammy Hagar’s personal stage. To go along with the party atmosphere, Cabo Wabo offers rockin’ specials for locals including two-for-one margaritas, $2 draft beers and happy hour prices on select appetizers.

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.cabowabocantina.com or call 702.385.2226

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On January 12, 2012, the Discover Italy series continues at Onda Ristorante & Wine Lounge at The Mirage Hotel & Casino.  Beginning on the second Thursday of each month until June 2012, guests will embark on a gastronomic exploration of Italy’s diverse cuisine. An innovative three-course prix fixe menu highlighting a new region will be offered for $55 with the option to add an unlimited premium wine pairing for $14. Special items from the menu will be available à la carte, allowing guests the opportunity to customize their dining experience.

The Discover Italy schedule of events is as follows:

January 12 – 26: Piedmont

Piedmont is known as Italy’s home for traditional cooking. The first menu of the year will feature the region’s time-honored dishes including Porcini Gratinati con Crema di Polenta, Piedmont’s famed ravioli, Agnolotti, and the decadent Black Truffle Risotto.

February 9 – 23: Emilia-Romagna

Bordering Bologna, Italy’s capital of gastronomy, Emilia-Romagna has a deep history of lavish Renaissance menus highlighted by egg and filled pastas. February’s flavorful choices include Romagna-Style Baked Macaroni, Lasagna Verdi and Whole Roasted Stuffed Sea Bream.

March 8 – 22: Veneto

Veneto is home to some of the most recognizable dishes, desserts and wines in Italian fare. Venetian menus are filled with fresh fish, meats and garden vegetables. Items to be featured in March are Grilled Mediterranean Cuttlefish, Sea Scallops with braised artichokes and Pork Spare Ribs served with Veneto-style rice and beans.

April 12 – 26: Liguria

Seafood and pesto, both a major staple in the region of Liguria, take center stage with regional items such as Whole Salt Baked Snapper and Trofie Nere Primavera, a black pasta with pesto cream sauce.

May 10 – 24: Sardinia

Considered by many a seafood haven, Sardinia also boasts big Italian flavors with rustic fare. Roasted meats, sausages and cheeses perfectly complement shellfish and anchovies. Grilled Beef Tenderloin with white anchovy peppercorn crust and Fisherman’s Stew of monkfish, shrimp, octopus and scallops are highlights from the upcoming featured menu.

June 14 – 28: Tuscany

Simplicity and the use of seasonal produce are central to Tuscan cuisine. Legumes, bread, cheese, vegetables and fruit often are incorporated in this region’s dishes. Fresh and dried white beans have earned Tuscans the epithet of mangiafagioli (bean eaters). Guests can take pleasure in delicious selections such as Tuscan Bean Soup, Grilled Porterhouse with cannellini beans and Seared Duck Breast with wild rice and pine nuts.

Onda Ristorante & Wine Lounge at The Mirage is open Thursday through Monday from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. To make a reservation or for more information, call (866) 339-4566

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On July 1, 1962, Sam and Bill Boyd opened the Eldorado Casino, marking the first joint venture of the legendary father-son team, and the beginning of what would become Boyd Gaming, one of the most respected companies in the gaming industry.

To celebrate its 50th year in operation, the downtown Henderson landmark will offer specials and promotions throughout 2012, starting New Year’s Day:

- The Eldorado will create a set of 2,000 commemorative, limited-edition $5 gaming chips in recognition of the anniversary.  The property will distribute 1,000 of the chips to its VIP customers on New Year’s Eve, and put the remaining 1,000 into general circulation starting in January.

- In the property’s bingo hall, any customer winning a game on “G-50” will receive a $200 cash bonus throughout 2012.

- In a throwback to the prices of 1962, the snack bars at both the Eldorado and Jokers Wild will offer a variety of 50-cent specials throughout the year, including shrimp cocktails, hot dogs, soft drinks, draft beer and coffee.

On Sunday, July 1, the Eldorado will host a 50th anniversary celebration for the public, featuring cake and a champagne toast.

Discuss the anniversary on Twitter: @eldoradocasino #Eldo50th.

About Eldorado Casino
Located at 140 South Water Street in Henderson, Eldorado offers a sports book, three restaurants, a bingo parlor and keno lounge. Guests will also find more than 400 slots and table games.

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Mixed Martial Arts legend Randy “The Natural” Couture will host his fourth annual “Operation All In” poker tournament and charity auction benefiting the Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation at the Golden Nugget (click link to book) Las Vegas, Saturday, Jan. 14 starting at 2 p.m.

This event, held in The Grand events center, is open to the public and will feature a celebrity charity poker tournament, live and silent auctions, autograph sessions with photo opportunities and raffle prizes while giving back to injured troops.

“Operation All In” will welcome professional celebrity poker players and stars from the MMA world and Hollywood to play alongside the public in its charity poker tournament, where several great prizes will be awarded along with the grand prize of $10,000 cash. The buy-in for “Operation All In” at the Golden Nugget is $220 with $100 multi re-buys.

MMA fighters confirmed to attend include Randy Couture, Clay Guida, Cung Le, John Alessio, Martin Kampmann, Jay Hieron, John Gunderson, Brad Tavares, Tyson Griffin, Ryan Couture and Frank Trigg. Celebrities will also partake in the action, and those confirmed to attend include David Zayas, Shanna Moakler, JJ Lui, TJ Lavin and Lon Maccaren from ESPN. Other fighters and poker pros are expected to confirm attendance as the event nears.

Ultimate Fighting Champion Couture, a veteran himself of the Army’s 101st Airborne Division, started the Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation to raise money and awareness for troops wounded in action and their families. After visiting with amputees at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Couture was brought to tears seeing the young men and women who had given their all for freedom, young heroes who now have to go through life’s challenges with devastating physical and emotional injuries. The Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation goal is to help these brave men and women fulfill any of their unmet needs as they return back to civilian life.

A highlight of the event will be both the silent auction, with an amazing array of MMA memorabilia up for grabs, and the live auction which includes some items donated personally by Couture, such as dinner with the fighter and a one-hour personal MMA lesson. In addition to Couture, other MMA fighters will be on hand throughout the evening for photos and autographs with tournament players and fans.

“Operation All In” is sponsored by the contributions of its great supporters including Microtech, Oakley, Xtreme Couture MMA, Deepstacks, Lord Griffon, Clear Channel & Golden Nugget.

Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today by stopping by or calling the Golden Nugget Poker Room at (800) 777-4658, ext. 8164 or locally (702) 386-8383, or emailing poker@goldennugget.com to pre-register. Players will also be able to register for the tournament at the event. For more information visit www.xcgif.org.

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Miracle Mile Shops

January

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (click link to book) kicks off its 2012 Caring, Giving, Changing campaign with a month-long fundraiser for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. In January, all money tossed in to the center’s fountain and indoor rainstorm will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Art of Music

Jan. 8, 3 to 6 p.m.

Rapper and television personality Flavor Flav visits for an autograph signing. (702) 313-0611

BCBGMAXAZRIA

January

Enjoy 40-60 percent off select items. (702) 735-2947

Cabo Wabo Cantina

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays at 9 p.m.
Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina features Live Rock Star Karaoke on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays.  The most courageous rockers will have the chance to step up to Hagar’s personal stage to claim their fame as they sing their hearts out to hits alongside the live band 3 Digit IQ. All karaoke kings and queens over the age of 21 will be graciously awarded for their talents with a complimentary shot of Cabo Wabo Tequila. The party kicks off at 9 p.m. with hourly drink specials and a whole lot of fun that even the Red Rocker himself would be proud of. (702) 385-2226

French Connection

January

Receive 50 percent off sale merchandise. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions. (702) 733-6420

Kafri de Mexico

January

Receive 15-30 percent off select brands. (702) 836-3231

Marshall Rousso

Jan. 12 and 13, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Join Marshall Rousso for a special Joseph Ribkoff Trunk Show. (702) 733-0611

Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Grille

January

Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Grille celebrates the Chinese New Year by offering guests a free Rodizio dinner, valued at $43.95, for a Lai See gift to the All Girls Allowed charity. Those interested should email marketing@pampasusa.com to receive the $43.95 certificate. To use the certificate, guests must purchase a second Rodizio dinner and two drinks. (702) 737-4748

PBR Rock Bar & Grill

Jan. 10-13

PBR Rock Bar & Grill offers Consumer Electronics Show attendees ten percent off their dining bill when presenting their badge from the show. (702) 750-1685

Mondays

PBR Rock Bar & Grill hosts Ladies Night featuring $1 drinks, $5 Jack Daniel’s shots and free bull rides from 10 p.m. to midnight. (702) 750-1685

Tuesdays

College night specials include $5 open bar for ladies and $10 open bar for guys with college ID from 9 p.m. to midnight. (702) 750-1685

Wednesdays

PBR Rock Bar & Grill celebrates industry night and gives back to locals with 20 percent off their bill from 10 p.m. to close. Must have local ID. (702) 750-1685

Thursdays

Guests who follow PBR Rock Bar on Twitter (@PBRRockBar) will be eligible for an open bar from 10 p.m. to midnight. (702) 750-1685

Main Event Weekends (Friday-Sunday)

PBR Rock Bar & Grill features two-for-one well drinks, two-for-$8 beers and $5 shots for those that party on the patio. Partygoers who partake in the indoor excitement can kick-back with $3 domestic drafts throughout the day. (702) 750-1685

Professional Massage

January

Enjoy $5 off a “Hit the Road” or “Tune Up” massage. (702) 767-7461

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Now – Jan. 31

Swarovski stud earrings are buy one, get one half-off.  (702) 988-8778

About Miracle Mile Shops:

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a 1.2 mile retail/entertainment complex at the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip featuring 170 specialty stores, 15 restaurants and three live entertainment venues.  The center is home to PBR Rock Bar & Grill, boasting a Strip-side location with excellent food, drinks and bull riding; H&M; Sugar Factory, the sweet shop adored by Hollywood’s hottest celebrities; American clothing line and complete lifestyle brand Original Penguin; GUESS; Urban Outfitters; True Religion Brand Jeans; 15,000-square-foot bar and restaurant Cabo Wabo® Cantina; Las Vegas’ very own Sin City Brewing Co.; Club Tattoo, featuring some of the best tattoo artists and body piercers in the nation; the first House of Hoops by Foot Locker in the city; as well as a multi-million dollar fountain show.  Miracle Mile Shops is owned by David Edelstein and Aby Rosen, in conjunction with leasing and marketing consultant Robert K. Futterman & Associates LLC.

Miracle Mile Shops is open 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and 10 a.m. – midnight Friday – Saturday.  For more information, call (888) 800-8284

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Bellagio (click link to book) has completed the remodel of all 2,568 rooms in its main tower offering guests a fresh, elegant collection of newly redesigned deluxe accommodations.

Each of the three distinct color palettes now available at Bellagio further enhances the AAA Five Diamond guest experience at one of the world’s most iconic resorts.

“The feedback we’ve received so far has been incredible and we’re eager to welcome our loyal guests and first-time visitors, to experience these new rooms,” said Randy Morton, president and chief operating officer of Bellagio. “We are proud to have the best team in the business at Bellagio and they executed this remodel on time and with expert finesse.”

Created by the talented team at MGM Resorts International Design Group, the new rooms reflect an updated, elegant feel pairing modern conveniences with the warmth of home. Three unique designs elicit a distinct sensibility based on the colors and patterns utilized throughout each concept.

The Resort King Rooms feature either an indigo and silver combination or a green tea and plum palette while the Resort Queen Rooms welcome guests with an amber and butterscotch motif. All three designs also are offered with the popular Lakeview option, overlooking the breathtaking and majestic Fountains of Bellagio.

The remodel, totaling approximately $70 million, began in June 2011 and took six months to complete.

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