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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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Ladies looking to heat up their love lives this Valentine’s Day can learn the art of seduction from real Las Vegas showgirls at Excalibur Hotel & Casino’s interactive class Night School 4 Girls (click link to book).

With signature burlesque and pole dance moves like the “hair flip,” “Marilyn,” “booty roll up” and “cowgirl,” ladies will learn the skills it takes to ensure that all of the luck in Vegas isn’t only found on the casino floor. In addition to learning new, sexy moves, students will be taught the basics of partying Las Vegas style from the ultimate party girl Laura Croft.

With afternoon classes every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, ladies can take a fun break from their men to discover a few tricks to make the most of their romantic Valentine’s Day weekend.

Night School 4 Girls is located in the Thunder From Down Under Showroom at Excalibur Hotel & Casino. The 70-minute classes are offered every Friday at 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Class times for Saturdays are 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Packages start at $39.95 and are available only for women 18 and over. Ladies may call 702-597-7600

About Night School 4 Girls

Star of E!’s “Holly’s World,” Laura Croft, introduces the ultimate experience in higher nightlife education with Night School 4 Girls. Designed to take the art of seduction to the next level, ladies learn pole and burlesque dancing from the pros as real Las Vegas showgirls guide ladies on how to release their inner bombshell. Created and produced by SPI Entertainment, a leader in world class entertainment for women, Night School 4 Girls is open every Friday through Sunday afternoon in the Thunder From Down Under Showroom at Excalibur Hotel & Casino.

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In honor of the most celebrated sign of the Chinese Zodiac, The Venetian and The Palazzo are commemorating the prosperous holiday in an over-the-top fashion. Beginning with a ceremonial dragon dance at 1 p.m. on Jan. 23, the Chinese New Year celebrations include lavish feng shui-inspired décor, auspicious dish offerings and festive cocktails.

DRAGON DANCE AND EYE PAINTING CEREMONY ON JAN. 23

Symbolizing good luck and prosperity for the upcoming year, the dragon dance is an important ritual of Chinese culture. On Monday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m., a ceremonial dragon dance complete with firecrackers and eye painting ceremony will begin at The Venetian porte cochere, making its way through The Palazzo. The colorful spectacle will feature a parade of dancers and musicians dressed in elaborate costumes playing authentic music.

FIRE-BREATHING, 128-FOOT DRAGON TO MAKE THE PALAZZO ITS HOME

The Waterfall & Atrium Gardens of The Palazzo will host Las Vegas’ premier Chinese New Year attraction as a 128-foot hand-crafted, fire-breathing dragon is suspended above in the 65-foot-high space. Spanning the entire atrium, the one-of-a-kind, 8,000-pound dragon will be perched amidst the ground fountain and breathe fire from Jan. 23 through Feb. 5 at 1 and 5 p.m. (2 p.m. on Chinese New Year Day following the dragon dance).

Regarded as the mightiest of signs, the dragon symbolizes such traits as ambition, passion and success. Those who possess the sign of the Dragon are said to take risks, are unafraid of challenges and embody colorful personalities.

“During Chinese New Year, it is beneficial to visit the dragon for its blessing and protection. It is good luck to walk around the entire dragon three times in a clockwise motion to remove obstacles for 2012,” said Peter Lung, with World of Feng Shui, who consulted on the design of the dragon. “You should build friendships with those who possess the sign of the dragon for better luck and blessings in the New Year.”

The west garden will be complete with rocks, plants and metals representing earth elements while the east garden will embody water elements with live orange Koi fish and one black fish to represent Yin and  Yang, the ancient Chinese philosophy of polar opposites being interconnected and interdependent.

“The dragon is the most powerful of the zodiac signs. We had to create something that Las Vegas would never forget,” said Dana Beatty, director of horticulture for The Venetian and The Palazzo. “From the number and location of our displays to the length and direction of the dragon, everything about the Waterfall & Atrium Gardens is feng shui-inspired, creating the perfect environment to bring wealth and prosperity in 2012.”

A secret friend to the dragon, a rooster will sit to the west of the ground fountain. The two zodiacs are compatible with one another and together bring harmony, wealth and lucky relationships.

The gardens and entrances to both The Venetian and The Palazzo will be adorned with fresh bamboo, citrus trees and 15-foot floral arrangements of tangerines, bromeliads and orchids. Nine traditional I-Ching coins, representing an abundance of wealth, will surround the dragon and Lalique statues of The Palazzo. Six-foot-tall, hand-loomed brocade silk and jade gold and red lanterns will be suspended from the atrium ceilings signifying the lives of those around to always be bright.

The larger-than-life dragon took more than 60 designers, conceptualists, welders and painters from across the globe more than a year to create and will take nearly 10 days to construct onsite.

CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH AUSPICIOUS DISHES AND FESTIVE COCKTAILS

During Chinese New Year, guests can enjoy auspicious dishes at The Palazzo’s Zine Noodles Dim Sum, ranked as one of the top 10 Chinese restaurants in the U.S. by Chinese Restaurant News.

Celebrated chef Simon To has created limited-time signature dishes including Live Lobster with golden garlic and spicy salt – the word “lobster” resembles that of “dragon” in Chinese, representing positive energy; Firecracker Manila Clams, infused with Chinese white wine, fish paste and spicy roasted pepper – representing hidden treasures, the dish brings wealth into the coming year; and Buddha Feast Creation, sautéed seasonal vegetables with ginger juice – meaning “a whole, good, healthy family for the entire year.”

Guests can also enjoy refreshing infusions including a Chamomile and Lychee Ice Tea, Green Tea with Rosemary, Chili and Lemon and the signature Dragon Cocktail created from vodka, ginger liqueur, lime, a spring of tarragon, lemongrass syrup and lemon rind. These refreshing libations will be served at each of bars and lounges at The Venetian and The Palazzo.

Share #ChineseNewYear wishes on Twitter with @PalazzoLasVegas and @VenetianVegas.

The Chinese New Year décor and specialty food & beverage offerings will be available through the end of February.

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Steaming up the New Year is Soolin, FANTASY’s January “Showgirl of the Month.” The sexy, adult revue at Luxor Hotel and Casino recognizes one of its stars each month in conjunction with its 2012 “Ultimate FANTASY” calendar.

When Soolin is not on stage entertaining sold-out audiences, the Northern California beauty loves to keep her life low key. She likes to relax at home and is a dog lover who enjoys taking her Pomeranian- Chihuahua mix, Chip, to the dog park.

Although Soolin is not always “walking on the wild side,” she’s had exciting past adventures. Having traveled worldwide, Soolin swam with sharks in Bora Bora and zip-lined through Costa Rica. The travel fan’s favorite place to visit is Buenos Aires and she hopes to return soon.

Soolin fulfills her dreams of performing for live audiences every night for FANTASY, but the dancer would like to turn her onstage achievements into entrepreneurial successes and someday own her own business.

For more fun facts and personal messages from Soolin, fans can check the FANTASY Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/FantasyLuxor) and follow Tweets on Twitter (@fantasyluxor) throughout January.

Celebrating 12 successful years on The Strip, FANTASY has shaped itself into one of Las Vegas’ leading topless shows. Dynamic lead singer Lorena Peril adds an exciting and unforgettable element with her amazing powerhouse vocals as she takes center-stage alongside a talented cast of beautiful dancers. Great for singles and couples alike, the sexy production showcases 15 high-energy numbers set to a variety of today’s top music genres. While the gorgeous dancers lure guests into their wildest fantasies, comic relief Sean E. Cooper keeps audiences on their toes with his spot-on impressions of some of pop culture’s most recognizable personalities.

FANTASY (www.fantasyluxor.com) performs nightly at 10:30 p.m. in the Atrium Showroom at Luxor Hotel and Casino. Tickets start at $39, plus taxes and handling fees.  Guests must be 18 years of age or older. Tickets can be purchased at the Luxor box office, online at http://www.Luxor.com or by calling (800) 557-7428 or (702) 262-4400.

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RHUMBAR, the stylish cocktail lounge at The Mirage (click link to book), is making an offer convention goers can’t refuse. Throughout the month of January, cocktail lovers and cigar aficionados will enjoy one of RHUMBAR’s signature cocktails paired with a premium Mirage Toro cigar for only $20.

Whether in town for the Consumer Electronics Show, the Adult Entertainment Expo, or just to have a good time, RHUMBAR will offer a cocktail and cigar pairing sure to please all. Patrons will have several cocktails to choose from including the refreshing Three Citrus Cooler, the Sensual Berri and the signature Spicy Lover. While sipping one of these hand-crafted concoctions, guests will also enjoy the smooth, creamy Dominican blend of RHUMBAR’s proprietary house cigar, the Mirage Toro.

Recently named one of AOL.com’s top Las Vegas patios, RHUMBAR is a highly stylized cocktail and cigar lounge inspired by the cool mood of the Caribbean. The plush outdoor patio is reminiscent of a tropical retreat offering a picturesque location for guests to mingle, sip cocktails, and smoke cigars. Located near the main entrance of The Mirage, RHUMBAR is owned and operated by Drive This! Entertainment. The lounge and patio are open from 11 a.m. until midnight Sunday through Wednesday, and 11 a.m. until 2 a.m.

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“The Price is Right Live” Stage Show at Bally’s Las Vegas  (click to book) welcomes back special celebrity host, Joey Fatone, for an exclusive engagement Jan. 11 – April 8. The show, from FremantleMedia, producers of “American Idol” and “The Price Is Right” TV shows, features such fan-favorite games as “Plinko,” “Cliff Hanger,” “The Big Wheel” and, of course, “Showcase Showdown.” Fatone will enlist audience members to play for a chance to win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.

“I am excited to return as the special celebrity host for the stage version of the legendary television show,” said Fatone. “There’s nothing better than inviting folks to ‘come on down’ and play the same games they see on TV for money and prizes – right here on the Las Vegas Strip!”

Perhaps best known as a member of the wildly-popular musical group *NSYNC and as a contestant on season four of “Dancing with the Stars,” Fatone is a multi-talented singer, actor, dancer and television personality.

Previously the red carpet host at major awards shows for TV Guide Network, Fatone was also the host of NBC’s cirque competition series, “Celebrity Circus.” He produced his first cable television series “The Singing Office,” a tongue-in-cheek singing competition for TLC and co-hosted the show alongside Melanie Brown. He also served as host of NBC’s international hit series “The Singing Bee” and in late 2007 hosted the Australian version of the successful series.

Fatone’s feature film credits include “Homie Spumoni” with Whoopi Goldberg, Donald Faison and Jamie-Lynn Sigler, as well as the critically-acclaimed films “The Cooler” and “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” His Broadway credits include starring as Seymour in “Little Shop of Horrors” and the role of Mark Cohen in “Rent.”

Presently, Fatone has taken on the announcer role of the current FremantleMedia production of “Family Feud” which tapes in his hometown of Orlando, Fla.

“The Price is Right Live” Stage Show at Bally’s Las Vegas is presented Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $56.25 and are available at the Bally’s and Paris box offices, or by calling 702-967-456

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