MULTIPLE HEADLINING ACTS WILL APPEAR ON ‘LAS VEGAS ROCKS VARIETY SHOW’ AT EASTSIDE CANNERY

 Lineup Includes Host Tony Sacca, Donny Edwards, Tino Ferreira,

Grant Griffin, Paul Stubblefield, Jessica Vanek, and the Michael T Band

LAS VEGAS – The lineup for the “Las Vegas Rocks Variety Show” hosted by entertainer Tony Sacca on Friday, May 17 will include multiple headlining acts: Elvis tribute artist Donny Edwards; acrobat Tino Ferreira; singers Grant Griffin, Paul Stubblefield and Jessica Vanek; and the Michael T Band preforming at the 2 p.m. taping before a live audience in Marilyn’s at the Eastside Cannery on Boulder Highway.

Award-winning Elvis tribute artist Donny Edwards touring schedule includes working all around the world. His amazing performances make you feel like you are watching “The King.” He’ll be appearing at the Laughlin Elvis Fest at the Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino on May 22.

Tino Ferreira is from a seven generation circus family. He’ll be showcasing his new “Rock n Rolla” show.

Producer and singer Grant Griffin’s 2013 “The Voices” show will be presented at South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa on Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. The show will star Griffin and featured special guest stars including Paul Stubblefield and 13-year-old Jessica Vanek.

The hour-long weekly show will be taped with a live audience and air the following day locally at 3 p.m. on Vegas TV Cable 14 as well as regionally including on KLBC TV Cable 2 airing in Laughlin, Bullhead and Kingman, and will be broadcast via the Internet at www.radioactivebroadcasting.com.

The show is free for the audience that will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. For guaranteed seating, call 702-364-8669.

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CENTRAL MICHEL RICHARD TO CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY WITH PRIX-FIXE MENU

 Tweet It:  Treat Dad to a delicious Father’s Day meal @CentralLV on June 16 @CaesarsPalace #DadsDay

LAS VEGAS – Central Michel Richard at Caesars Palace will celebrate dads this Father’s Day with a delicious prix-fixe menu, priced at $45 per person, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday, June 16.

Dads will take a break from their fatherly duties to enjoy a four-course meal, beginning with a choice of a delectable crab cake with leek tartare or fresh Asian tuna carpaccio. The second course will offer two savory soup options: crab soup with Yukon potato or onion soup with miso.

The hearty entrée course will feature Loup de Mer with sautéed mushrooms or braised lamb shank with creamy polenta. To top off the exquisite meal, dads and their families will indulge in Michel’s signature chocolate cake or the cheesecake with raspberry coulis.

ABOUT CENTRAL MICHEL RICHARD

Central Michel Richard opened in 2010 to widespread acclaim. The restaurant has been named one of the “33 Reasons to Go to Vegas Now” by Saveur, “Best New Restaurant” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and one of the “Top 10 Best New Restaurants in America” by Gayot. The 9,600-square-foot restaurant at Caesars Palace serves American favorites with a French twist, crafted by James Beard award-winning chef, Michel Richard. The 24-hour restaurant offers extensive breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night menus. For more information or reservations, guests may call 702-650-5921 or visit http://centrallv.com. Follow Central Michel Richard on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

ABOUT CAESARS PALACE

Reigning at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace features 3,960 hotel guest rooms and suites, including the brand new Octavius Tower and 181-room Nobu Hotel. The 85-acre resort offers 25 diverse dining options including celebrity chef-branded restaurants by Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay and Guy Savoy, the award-winning Bacchanal Buffet, nearly 130,000 square-feet of casino space, a five-acre Garden of the Gods pool oasis and the luxurious Qua Baths & Spa. The Forum Shops at Caesars showcases more than 160 boutiques and restaurants and the 4,300-seat Colosseum spotlights world class entertainers such as Celine Dion, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Shania Twain and Jerry Seinfeld. For more information, please visit www.caesarspalace.com or caesars.thedigitalcenter.com to access media materials and request high-resolution images. Find Caesars Palace on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

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Defending the Caveman Honors Kevin Burke During His Last Full-Time Performance at Harrah’s Las Vegas

Kevin Burke hands over spear to successor, Chris Allen

Click to Tweet: http://clicktotweet.com/IL057 @DfendingCaveman honors Kevin Burke during last full-time performance @HarrahsVegas.

LAS VEGAS – Defending the Caveman, inside The Improv Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas and the longest-running solo play in Broadway history, honored Kevin Burke, the show’s lead caveman of 10 years on Monday, May 13 with a special sendoff. Kevin Burke turned over the ceremonial spear to his successor, Chris Allen, after his final full-time performance in the Las Vegas run of the show.

During the special sendoff, Damian Costa, regional director of entertainment operations at Caesars Entertainment presented Burke with a proclamation, signed by Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, naming May 13, 2013 “Kevin Burke Day” in Las Vegas. John Bentham, local producer of Defending the Caveman also presented Burke with certificates signed by Senator Dean Heller and Governor Brian Sandoval. Additionally, several celebrities contributed footage to a special video saying goodbye to Burke.

Since 2003 Burke has starred in the critically-acclaimed Broadway tour of Defending the Caveman – a role he was hand-selected for by the show’s creator and original caveman, Rob Becker. In 2007 Burke planted roots as star of the permanent Las Vegas run of the show and most recently broke the Guinness World Record for the most theatrical performances in a 50-day period. Burke has performed more than 3,000 shows during the Las Vegas run and more shows than any other actor in the history of Defending the Caveman, including the original caveman Becker.

Burke’s successor, Chris Allen, began performances on Tuesday, May 14. Burke will continue to perform select limited engagements in the National Broadway Tour of Defending the Caveman as well as a limited engagement at Harrah’s Laughlin this fall.
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Spear Passing – Kevin Burke, Defending The Caveman’s lead caveman for the past 10 years hands over the caveman spear to his successor Chris Allen. Burke’s final full-time performance was on Monday, May 13. Chris Allen began performances on Tuesday, May 14.

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Kevin Burke Day Proclamation – Damian Costa, regional director of entertainment operations at Caesars Entertainment, presents Kevin Burke with a proclamation, signed by Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman naming Monday, May 13, 2013 as “Kevin Burke Day” in Las Vegas in recognition of his work as Defending the Caveman’s leading caveman for 10 years.

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Burke Final Bow – Kevin Burke takes his final bow at his last full time performance of Defending the Caveman at Harrah’s Las Vegas on Monday, May 13.

About Defending the Caveman
Defending the Caveman is a worldwide, rock-solid tour-de-force.  The blockbuster has won the hearts of millions in more than 45 countries and has been translated into 18 different languages. This hilariously insightful show about the ongoing misunderstandings between men and women has both sexes roaring with laughter and recognition. With hysterical insights into contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zone, Defending the Caveman mines the common themes in relationships that go straight to the funny bone.

Defending the Caveman is performed nightly at 7 p.m., with additional matinee shows on Sundays and Mondays at 4 p.m., inside The Improv Showroom at Harrah’s Las Vegas. Tickets for Defending the Caveman start at $39.95 for Regular Reserved, $49.95 for VIP including a t-shirt, and $59.95 for Premium VIP, which includes a t-shirt and premium seating. There is a $5 discount on all ticket levels for matinee shows. All prices are plus tax & fees. Tickets are available at the Harrah’s Las Vegas Box Office, online at www.harrahslasvegas.com/shows/defending-the-caveman.html, or by calling (702) 369-5111.

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Comedienne Paula Poundstone Returns to The Orleans Showroom July 5-6

Las Vegas—Comedienne, writer, actress and author Paula Poundstone is bringing her unique stand-up act back to The Orleans Showroom, July 5 and 6.

Poundstone began nurturing her stand-up comedy talent in 1979 on the Boston comedy scene before moving to San Francisco. By 1990 she had moved to Los Angeles, starred in multiple HBO comedy specials and appeared on “Saturday Night Live.” Poundstone was the first woman to receive a Cable ACE Award for a comedy special for her one-hour HBO special “Cats, Cops, and Stuff.” She received her second Cable ACE Award for her self-titled HBO talk show series.

Continuing with many successes throughout the 1990s, Poundstone starred in “The Paula Poundstone Show” on ABC, appeared in her second one-hour special on HBO titled “Paula Poundstone Goes to Harvard,” and appeared on camera and as the voice of characters in several television shows including: “Cybill,” “Science Court,” “Hercules” and “Home Movies.” In 2007, she appeared in a BRAVO comedy special, “Paula Poundstone: Look What the Cat Dragged In.” Poundstone is the recipient of an Emmy® Award for her field pieces on the PBS program “Life & Times” and most recently appeared in the television documentary “Why We Laugh: Funny Women.”

Poundstone is a regular panelist on NPR’s weekly quiz program “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me,” where her impeccable timing is key to the show’s format. She has written several magazine articles, including five years of writing the back page column in “Mother Jones,” and has authored multiple books, including “There’s Nothing In This Book That I Meant To Say.” Her first comedy CD, “I HEART JOKES: Paula Tells Them In Maine,” is available at www.paulapoundstone.com.

Showtime each evening is 8 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $19.95, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming Box Office, by calling 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

About The Orleans Hotel and Casino
Located at 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., The Orleans includes more than a dozen restaurants, an 18-screen movie theater, 70-lane bowling center, 827-seat showroom featuring theater-style seating, and a 9,500-seat Orleans Arena. The property has a 135,000-square foot casino with 60 table games including Blackjack-21, Roulette, Baccarat, Craps and Pai Gow. Guests will also find more than 2,800 slot and video poker machines. Additionally, The Orleans includes a bingo parlor, keno lounge and race and sports book. More information on The Orleans Hotel and Casino can be found at www.orleanscasino.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/orleanscasino), and Twitter (@orleanscasino). The Orleans Hotel and Casino is a property of Boyd Gaming.  Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 22 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.

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POSHBURGER BISTRO TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY

 Tweet it:  Celebrate #NationalHamburgerDay @PoshBurger with any designer burger for $10 all day on May 28

LAS VEGAS – Conrad and Candice Gallagher’s popular new PoshBurger Bistro located near Summerlin will celebrate National Hamburger Day with delicious burger specials available all day on Tuesday, May 28.

Chef Gallagher’s decadent designer burger creations will be priced at $10 all day, available exclusively for the burger celebration. Guests will enjoy designer burgers including the Kobe Burger made with truffle aioli, seared foie gras, frizzled onion, watercress, cherry tomatoes and fried quail egg; Venison Burger made with crispy shallots, cranberry relish, watercress, béarnaise sauce and roasted red peppers; Wild Boar Burger made with prune and Armagnac aioli, white onion marmalade, poached pear, Bibb lettuce and confit onion; Tuna Tartare Burger made with bean sprout, mango, Wasabi aioli, Asian coleslaw and spaghetti cucumber and more.

ABOUT CONRAD AND CANDICE GALLAGHER

Conrad Gallagher was born in Ireland and raised near the farmlands in Letterkenny, Donegal. After training with Ireland’s top chefs from the time he was just 12 years old, Gallagher moved to New York City where he worked in some of Manhattan’s top restaurants including The Plaza Hotel, The Waldorf Astoria’s Peacock Alley, Le Cirque and Lespinasse. He also gained work experience at Daniel and Le Bernardin. He returned to Ireland to open his first restaurant, Peacock Alley, where at the age of 25 he became the youngest chef to date to be awarded a Michelin Star. He won “Restaurant of the Year,” “Chef of the Year,” “Best Service and Wine List” and a number of other accolades including Condé Nast Traveler’s “Top 15 in the World”. After owning and operating restaurants in Dublin and London, Gallagher moved to Cape Town, South Africa, where he was the Group Executive Chef and Director of Restaurants for the Sun International Group. Gallagher also starred in the head chef TV shows for tv3 where he developed a cooking contest reality show, which is now on its third episode.

Conrad and Candice Gallagher met in 2003 in Johannesburg, South Africa, and were married in 2006. Candice, a native of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, joined Conrad Gallagher Consulting in 2004 as Marketing Director. Prior to working at Conrad Gallagher Consulting, she spent more than four years at Sun International Head Office based in Johannesburg, South Africa, where she was responsible for PR and Marketing as well as building high net worth customer relationships. Candice also spent time as a Marketing Executive with Grand West Hotel and Casino in Cape Town and at Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World in Port Elizabeth. In 2005, she opened her first Sundance Gourmet Coffee Co. store and grew the successful business to eight store locations around South Africa before selling the brand in 2009. Candice has been the driving force behind the production of “Conrad’s Kitchen,” a hit television show by BBC, showing Conrad’s transformation of 18 hotel and resorts around Southern Africa. Candice also managed the Conrad Gallagher Cooking School from 2003 to 2009. She coordinated several high-profile events for Conrad Gallagher Catering including Oprah Winfrey’s New Year’s Eve party in 2007 in Sun City, the Nedbank Golf Classic from 2003 to 2009, and Positive, an annual gala event from 2004 to 2008. Candice was also involved in Miss South Africa events and Miss World at Sun City at the Lost City.

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SHINE ALTERNATIVE FITNESS TO TURN WORKOUTS UPSIDE DOWN WITH NEW ANTIGRAVITY PILATES CLASSES

LAS VEGAS – Shine Alternative Fitness will welcome AntiGravity® Pilates, the newest AntiGravity program, to their roster starting Monday, June 10.

With the success of AntiGravity® Yoga, Shine Alternative Fitness will bring AntiGravity® Pilates to its innovative and stimulating lineup of fitness classes. The most recent addition to the inverted fitness program takes core-strengthening and targeted muscle conditioning to new heights.

AntiGravity® Pilates is the newest suspension training program from AntiGravity® Fitness, the creators of the revolutionary program AntiGravity® Yoga. This certified technique allows students to perform Classical and Contemporary Pilates exercises from the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, and Ladder Barrel, all while suspended in a hammock inches from the ground.

About Shine Fitness:

Named one of the “Coolest Fitness Clubs in America” in the March 2013 issue of Shape Magazine and credited as offering the “Best-Off-the-Wall-Workouts” by Las Vegas Weekly, Shine Alternative Fitness delivers a fun and accessible workout regimen with a core focus on the natural gifts and abilities of the human body for people of all ages and skill levels. Featured on Greatist.com as one of the 25 “Most Kick-Ass Alternative Gyms in the US,” and referred to by E! reality TV star, Coco Austin, as her “newest addiction,” Shine features an array of exclusive specialty classes including AntiGravity® Yoga, pole fitness, and aerial arts.

Fitness enthusiasts can jump-start a healthy workout regimen with any one of Shine’s energetic courses such as Zumba, Ballet, and Xtreme Boxing. With an impressive instructor roster that includes past and present Cirque du Soleil performers and top industry champions, Shine Alternative Fitness provides a Cirque-inspired fitness experience for guests of all ages daily.  Follow Shine on Twitter and Instagram @ShineFitnessLV, become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ShineFitnessLV and check out their YouTube page at www.YouTube.com/ShineFitness702.  For more information call (702) 420-2358 or visit www.ShineAlternativeFitness.com. Shine Alternative Fitness is located in Loft Works at 6415 S. Tenaya Way #100, southwest of Rainbow Blvd. and Sunset Road. 

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CABO WABO CANTINA TO HOST VIEWING PARTIES FOR UPCOMING UFC FIGHTS THROUGH JUNE

 LAS VEGAS – Cabo Wabo Cantina inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will host a series of UFC viewing parties through June.

Viewers will enjoy killer margaritas featuring Cabo Wabo Tequila, specialty cocktails made with Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, a special selection of draft and bottled cold beer, and, of course, Cabo Wabo’s famous signature Baja Mex dishes as they watch all of the action on multiple high-definition televisions.

UFC on Fuel TV 10 Live from Brazil: Nogueira vs. Werdum – June 8

The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil coaches Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum will face off in a heavyweight rematch at UFC on Fuel TV 10. Nogueira, a former interim UFC heavyweight champion, defeated Werdum by unanimous decision in July 2006 at the Pride Openweight Grand Prix. Werdum enters the Octagon riding back-to-back victories.

UFC 161 Live from Winnipeg: Barao vs. Wineland – June 15

Interim bantamweight champion Renan Barao will defend his belt from Eddie Wineland for the second time at UFC 161. Barao wants to add another victory to his incredible 20-fight win streak. Wineland, a former World Extreme Cagefighting bantamweight champion, hopes to gain momentum following his defeats of Scott Jorgensen and Brad Pickett.

For more information or to reserve a seat, guests may contact Cabo Wabo Cantina at 702.385.2226 or visit www.cabowabocantina.com.

Sammy Hagar’s hard rockin’ dining and live music venue 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 8 a.m. More information about Cabo Wabo Cantina is available at www.cabowabocantina.com,702.385.2226, by following Cabo Wabo on Twitter and Instagram and liking Cabo Wabo on Facebook.  For more information about Hagar and his famous Cabo Wabo Tequila, guests may visit www.redrocker.com and www.cabowabo.com.

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 Dollheads, the only blow-dry and extensions bar on the Strip; H&M; Sugar Factory, the sweet shop adored by Hollywood’s hottest celebrities; American clothing line and complete lifestyle brand Original Penguin; Chicago popcorn legend Garrett Popcorn Shops, opening in September 2012; 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 or visit www.miraclemileshopslv.com. Keep up with the latest Miracle Mile Shops news via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. 

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Rock Icons The Lovin’ Spoonful Perform Their Greatest Hits at the Suncoast Showroom July 6 and 7

 Las Vegas—Popular 1960s rock group The Lovin’ Spoonful will perform at the Suncoast Showroom July 6 and 7.

The Lovin’ Spoonful burst onto the music scene to become one of the most revered groups in music history with their first seven singles reaching the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 throughout 1965 and 1966.

Combining the best of folk music and rock and roll, with a touch of country thrown in, they gave us such hits as ”Daydream,” “You Didn’t Have to be So Nice,” ”Nashville Cats” and the anthem for a hot July evening, “Summer in the City.” The bands first single, “Do You Believe in Magic,” remains a defining rock and roll anthem.

Several songs by The Lovin’ Spoonful have been featured in movies including “Pow!” as the opening theme of Woody Allen’s “What’s Up, Tiger Lily” and “Darling Be Home Soon” in Francis Ford Coppola’s “You’re A Big Boy Now.” In 1980, the band performed a cameo in Paul Simon’s film “One-Trick Pony.”

In 2000, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.

The current line-up of The Lovin’ Spoonful includes two of the original members, Steve Boone and Joe Butler, as well as Jerry Yester, Mike Arturi and Phil Smith.

Showtime each evening is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from $15.95, plus tax and convenience fees. Tickets can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming Box Office, by calling 702.636.7075 or visiting www.suncoastcasino.com.

About Suncoast Hotel and Casino
Suncoast Hotel and Casino is a property of Boyd Gaming. Located at the corner of Alta Drive and South Rampart Boulevard, Suncoast Hotel and Casino features eight restaurants, a 16-screen movie theater, a 600-seat bingo room, a 500-seat state-of-the-art showroom and a newly renovated 80,000-square foot casino. For further information, visit www.suncoastcasino.com, on Facebook (www.facebook.com/suncoastcasino), and Twitter (@suncoastcasino). Headquartered in Las Vegas, Boyd Gaming is a leading diversified owner and operator of 22 gaming entertainment properties located in Nevada, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Jersey. Additional news and information on Boyd Gaming can be found at www.boydgaming.com.
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“THE END OF THE WORLD PARTY” TO CONTINUE WITH SECOND BASH AT THE ACT

 Las Vegas’ Debaucherous Nightlife Venue and Live Theatre to Host a

Monthly Night of Partying Like it is the Last

LAS VEGAS – The Act in The Shoppes at The Palazzo will continue its monthly “The End of the World Party” series on Wednesday, July 17.

The Act’s theatrical performers infiltrate the audience with all-new acts that test the very boundaries of the nightlife venue in celebration of the night’s theme. Guests determine the playlist; recommending tracks to DJs that they want to die to. For anyone who has ever agonized about what to wear, The Act enforces a dress code for party goers to wear what they have never dared. A “Last Wish” wall is the canvas for guests to express their final desires, and cupcakes fill a “Tray of Temptation” to satiate sweet cravings as if calories don’t count.

Because no one wants to go out without showcasing their very best, The Act offers an Ego Massage to feel good on the inside and a makeup booth by Mac Cosmetics to look great on the outside. More information and a guest list for “The End of the World Party” are on the website at www.endworldparty.com.

The 15,000-square-foot, multi-level space merges aesthetic elements ranging from an Italian opera house to European cathedrals, from New York City’s Grand Central Station Post Office to a turn-of-the-century speakeasy. Guests experience the action unfold onstage from numerous perspectives, including private balcony boxes, banquettes on the dance floor and a backstage seating area that allows guests to mingle with the talent.

The ACT, managed by Variety Worldwide, is the latest venture by Hammerstein, a seasoned theatrical producer and artistic director with nearly two decades of experience and who has been recognized in publications including Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New York Times and New York Magazine. Hammerstein is also president of the widely popular variety theatre, The Box, with locations in New York City and London. The creativity that won The Box international acclaim for award-winning design, exclusive clientele, extraordinary service, innovative live theatrical productions, and attendance by more than a million people since 2007 are channeled inside The ACT, making it the most exciting addition to the Las Vegas nightlife scene.

About The ACT:

The ACT, a performance-based nightclub located inside The Shoppes at The Palazzo at 3327 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nev. 89109, is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. For more information, visit www.theactlv.com or contact 702.792.1164.

The ACT is managed by Variety Worldwide LLC (“VWW”), a global entertainment and hospitality company, led by Murtaza Akbar, Randy Weiner and Simon Hammerstein. Variety Worldwide invests in and manages projects that combine non-traditional theater with nightlife. Variety Worldwide partners created and manage successful brands such as The Box London and New York, along with providing entertainment for world-class events. Variety Worldwide manages The ACT brand, opening in Las Vegas and Dubai, as well as other key cities around the world.

GRAND CANAL SHOPPES AT THE VENETIAN | THE PALAZZO:

Located inside The Venetian | The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino,  the center boasts 160 specialty brands and world-class restaurants nestled around a charming and faithful reproduction of Venice’s Grand Canal, complete with cobbled walkways, street side cafes and live entertainment. Signature brands including Nevada’s only Barneys New York, Jimmy Choo, Diane von Furstenberg, Christian Louboutin, Kenneth Cole, Dooney & Bourke, Hervé Léger and Swarovski, create an unparalleled retail environment that includes a star-studded line-up of restaurants headed by famous celebrity chefs: Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio Bar & Grill and CUT, Emeril Lagasse’s Delmonico Steakhouse and Table 10, Joachim Splichal’s Pinot Brasseri, Mario Batali’s OTTO Pizzeria and Gianpaolo Putzu’s Canaletto.  The center is also home to entertainment superstars, TAO Asian Bistro & Nightclub, and Lavo Italian Restaurant and Nightclub.

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Las Vegas Happenings 5/17-5/23

Las Vegas Happenings 5/17-5/23

Concerts, Shows & Headliners

Tim Allen will be performing at The Venetian 5/17-18 at 10pm. $66-$176

Jesse & Joy will be performing at House of Blues 5/23 at 7pm. $28-$38

Lifehouse will be performing at Mandalay Beach 5/17 at 9pm. $40

Robert Cray Band will be performing at The Orleans 5/18-19 at 8pm. $33-$55

Little River Band will be performing at Santa Fe Station 5/18 at 8pm. $29-$56

Bill Burr will be performing at The Mirage 5/17-18 at 10pm. $40

Lisa Hilton: American Impressions & More at The Smith Center 5/17-18 at 7pm. $35-$45

Olympia Dukakis in ROSE: a Concert Reading at The Smith Center 5/21 at 7:30pm. $26-$79

Frankie Avalon will be performing at the South Point 5/17-19 at 7:30pm. $40-$50

JJAMZ will be performing at The Cosmopolitan 5/23 at 8pm. $15

Billy Elliot The Musical at The Smith Center 5/17-19 at 7:30pm; 5/18-19 at 2pm. $24-$129

Blues Traveler will be performing at the Henderson Pavilion 5/17 at 8pm. $15

2013 Billboard Music Awards will take place at the MGM Grand 5/19 at 5pm. $75-$250

Tiger Jam with Kid Rock & Uncle Kracker at Mandalay Bay 5/18 at 8:30pm. $61-$135

The Voices will be performing at the South Point 5/20 at 7:30pm. $35-$45

Finch w/ Last Call, & more at Hard Rock Café on the Strip 5/18 at 7pm. $24-$27

Maggie Rose will be performing at the Silverton Pool 5/18 at 7pm. $15-$20

Theory of a Deadman will perform at Fremont Street Experience 5/19 at 9pm. Free

Jazz on the Lake at Lake Las Vegas: Lady J Huston & the Fireballs 5/18 at 7pm. Free

On Sale This Week

Alice in Chains- Palms 10/26 $70-$150

Backstreet Boys w/ Jesse McCartney & DJ Pauly D- Mandalay Bay 9/7 $40-$80

Ne-Yo- Cosmopolitan 6/28 $55

Joe Rogan- The Joint 7/5 $35-$45

Activities & Events

Celebrate Hawaiian & Pacific Islander culture at the inaugural Springs Preserve Ohana Festival on Saturday, 5/18, from 10am-4pm.  Features performances by local hula halau, beginner hula lessons, lei making, crafts & games for kids, great food, & a concert by The Kalama Brothers. $5 adults; $3 children 5-12 yrs.

The 9th Annual Runnin’ for the House 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas, will take place on Saturday, 5/18, starting at 7am.  The race starts & finishes at the house.  Ronald McDonald himself will do a pre-race warm-up at 6:45am.  Registration is $25-$40. 2323 Potosi St.

The Matt Snodgrass Foundation Golf Classic & Wine Tasting will take place at Angel Park Golf Club on 5/17. Shotgun at noon on the Palm Course. The wine tasting will follow from 5-8pm including hors d’oeuvres, a jazz band, silent auction, & raffle prizes. Golf & Wine Tasting $150; Wine Tasting only $65.

Clark County Children’s Choir presents “If I Could Write a Song…” at UNLV’s Artemus Ham Hall on Saturday, 5/18, at 7pm.  The 2013 Spring Festival Concert is free & open to the public.  Enjoy a pre-show at 6:45pm.

Helldorado Days recaptures the spirit of the Wild West with a fun four-day festival filled with outdoor community events in downtown Las Vegas from 5/17-19.  Features a professional rodeo, a carnival, a parade & much more. There’s fun & excitement for all–from youngsters to old timers.  Admission $3; rodeo tickets $8-$15.

Lights of Compassion Weekend will feature two events to benefit the American Humane Assn.  An Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show at Bellagio stars Frankie Moreno & Lisa Vanderpump on Friday, 5/17, at 2pm. ($150 p/p)  A Great Gatsby Gala at a grand Anthem estate follows on Saturday, 5/18, at 6:30pm. ($350 p/p) 866-242-1877

Super Summer Theatre opens its 38th season with two performances of “Broadway Meets Hollywood” at Spring Mountain Ranch on Friday & Saturday, 5/17-18, at 7:30pm.  “Broadway Meets Hollywood” features hits from some of Super Summer Theatre’s most loved shows.  Tickets are $8 in advance; $12 at the gate.

The 2013 R-16 North America World B-Boy Masters Championship will take place at Hard Rock Café on the Strip on Sunday, 5/19, from 2-9pm.  The Winning B-boy Crew will win a paid trip to Seoul, S. Korea to represent the USA at the 2013 R-16 World Championship Finals on July 12-14. Admission is $22.

Tivoli Village presents “Tivoli Days,” a community celebration with events & activities from May 19-25.  Festivities include Pride in Your Ride Car Show, Dine for Charity benefiting Junior Achievement, Las Vegas Fur Ball, Hot Hawaiian Night, Salsa Under the Stars, Celebrating Seniors Citizens, & Karaoke with Kabuki.

The LV Academy Jazz Combo featuring the Jeff Hamilton Trio will perform at Clark County’s Jazz in the Park concert on Saturday, 5/18 at 7pm.  The concert will take place at the Clark Co. Govt. Center Amphitheatre.  Picnics, blankets, & low-back chairs welcome.  Food & drinks will be available for purchase. Free admission.

Las Vegas Little Theatre presents the Tony-nominated, Broadway hit “Good People” on the Mainstage through 5/19.  The haves and the have-nots come face-to-face and go toe-to-toe in this comedy-drama by David Lindsay-Abaire. Performances Thurs-Fri at 8pm; Sat at 2pm.  Tickets are $21-$24.

The Mob Museum will celebrate Oscar Goodman’s newly released autobiography, Being Oscar, with a party on Thursday, 5/23, from 6:30-9pm.  Guests will receive a complimentary cocktail & a signature “Being Oscar” face fan.  Also includes live entertainment & a free photo opportunity with Goodman.  Tickets are $10.

Islands of the Pacific Cultural Fest will take place at The Cannery Casino/Hotel on 5/18-19. Features cultural performances, specialty food & retail vendors, plus a concert by Society of Seven on Saturday at 8pm.  Hours: Sat 10am-7pm; Sun 10am-6pm.  GA $7 adults; $5 children (5-10 yrs.) & seniors; Concert $15

Christopher Lash, along with 30 performers from the Las Vegas, Broadway, & production show community will perform a benefit show for Nevada Conservatory Theatre on Saturday & Sunday, 5/18-19 at 2pm.  “Putting on a Show!” will take place at Judy Bayley Theatre & will also include a silent auction.  Tickets are $10-$20.

Spike & Mike’s Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation will be held at Vinyl in the Hard Rock Hotel on Thursday, 5/23, at 11:30pm.  The long-running annual series of animated shorts has showcased the makers of South Park, Beavis & Butthead, and other notables. Ages 18 & over.  Tickets are $15.

The 2013 Car Stars Las Vegas – Knight Rider Festival will be held at the Fremont Street Experience on Friday & Saturday, 5/17-18.  Dubbed the “World’s Greatest Celebration of Movie-TV Cars,” the free event features cars & stars from Knight Rider, Dukes of Hazzard, Smokey & the Bandit, & more.

The American Cheer Power Best in West Mini Nationals and Nation’s Best Individual Competition is returning to the South Point on Saturday, 5/18.  Competition begins at 7:30am.  Over 75 Cheer and Dance Teams will compete for letterman jackets, rings, & cash prizes. Spectator admission is $20 at the door.

Tom Stevens and Tony Lewis will perform as Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis in “A Martin & Lewis Tribute” at Sun City Summerlin’s Starbright Theatre on Wednesday, 5/22, at 7pm.  Tickets are on sale at Desert Vista, Mountain Shadows, & Pinnacle community centers.  $15 Sun City residents; $20 non-residents.

The Silverton will host a Summer Zumba-Thon to benefit Three Square Food Bank at Sway Pool on Friday, 5/17, at 6:30pm.  The fun, two-hour Zumba class will be taught some of the city’s top instructors. Thanks to the pool, it will also include Aqua Zumba.  Cost is $5, plus five canned food items.  Ages 21+

Up and coming pop sensation After Romeo, featuring Las Vegas natives Drew Ryan Scott & Jayk Purdy, as well as Devin Fox, TC Carter, & Blake English, will perform a free show at Galleria at Sunset Mall on Saturday, 5/18, at 1pm.  After Romeo’s main goal is to be a positive influence on the world’s youth.

The Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards will take place at The Smith Center on Monday, 5/20, at 7pm.  Nominees for Best Lead Actor & Actress will perform in front of a panel of judges for the chance to represent Nevada in the National High School Musical Theater Awards in New York City. $10-$20

Sin City Opera presents “Night of 1000 Lucias” at the Onyx Theater on Friday & Saturday, 5/17-18, at 8pm.  A stroll through the park unfolds a brief tale of love, desperation, & regret. This fresh, original story breathes new life into music from Donizetti, Puccini, Wagner, Gershwin, & Weil.  Tickets are $15.

The City of Henderson’s “Discover Our Trails Scavenger Hunt” turns Henderson’s award-winning trails into a mystery board game on wheels.  Download the clues, map, & list of rules to participate in the citywide bicycling scavenger hunt.  Now through 5/31, crack the clues for a chance to win prizes.  Free to participate.

The Las Vegas Bird Club presents their Exotic Bird Expo at the Henderson Convention Center on Sunday, 5/19, from 9am-4pm.  Vendors will display cages, toys, bird food, & other bird products, all available for purchase.  Enjoy entertainment, family fun, raffles, & more.  Admission is $5; children under 10 yrs. Free.

Eats, Drinks & Good Times

Join Project Dinner Table at Tivoli Village on Saturday, 5/18, at 6pm for a Neighborhood of Flavor featuring Chefs Bradley Ogden, Sam Marvin, & Alicia Stewart. Each event is held at a unique & adventurous location & celebrates community, phenomenal chefs, local growers, and philanthropy. Tickets are $190 p/p.

The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair returns to The Palazzo on Thursday, 5/23.  The palate pleasing event will be held poolside from 7-10pm.  Guests will savor samplings of cuisine and cocktails from prestigious restaurants and beverage purveyors in this tantalizing evening of culinary splendor.  Tickets are $105-$190.

Chef Brian Howard of Comme Ça in The Cosmopolitan will prepare quick & healthy dishes for Whole Foods Market’s Cooking for a Cause event at the Town Square location on Thursday, 5/23 starting at 6pm.  RSVP at LasVegasEvents@WholeFoods.com. Cost is a $5 donation to benefit Food Not Bombs.

“Small Plates, Big Pours” returns to Fleming’s through 6/30.  Match any of their seven Small Plates with an oversized wine pour for $24.95.  Select New Zealand Petite Lamb Chops, Fleming’s Lobster Tempura, Colossal Shrimp Skewers, New Bedford Scallops, Sliced Filet Mignon, Braised Short Ribs, or Ahi Tuna.

Rock ‘n Roll Wine’s 9^th annual Reggae Pool Party will take place at the Palms on Saturday, 5/18, from 7-11pm.  Features more than 120 wines to sample from over 40 wineries, plus treats from Ethel M Chocolates and Gigi’s Cupcakes.  Live entertainment by Natty Vibes & Headshine. Tickets are $35 in advance; $40 at the door.

Cantina Laredo in Tivoli Village has partnered with Chamucos Tequila for a spectacular food & drink culinary journey set for Wednesday, 5/22.  Cocktail service starts at 6:30pm.  The four-course dinner & tequila pairings will begin at 7pm.  Reservations are being accepted through 5/20 at (702) 202-4511. $49.99 p/p

The Grotto in the Golden Nugget will host a Cosentino Wine Dinner on Friday, 5/24, at 5:30pm.  Menu highlights of the five-course dinner include Salmon Mousse Stuffed Prawn, Seared Halibut with Wild Mushroom Hash, and Ground Mustard Rubbed Lamb Rack.  Cost is $100 p/p.  For reservations, call (702) 386-8341.

Whether you’re seeing the Blue Man Group at their 7pm show on weeknights, or choosing between their 7pm or 9:30pm shows on Fridays & Saturdays, Andre’s is offering a Dinner & Blue Man Group Show Package for serious savings.  Get a three-course prix fixe dinner & a premium seat ticket for just $179 p/p.

Hennessey’s in downtown Las Vegas invites you to enjoy Hennessey’s Supper Club with Iron Gate Winery on Wednesday, 5/22, at 7pm.  The five-course dinner features dishes including Vichyssoise with Pear Salsa, Crab Stuffed Portabella Mushroom, & Pistachio Crusted Lamb Lollies. (702) 382-4421 $34.95 p/p

Chef Vincent Pouessel of Aureole in Mandalay Bay presents his new Show Time Menu, priced at $68, including a specialty cocktail.  Offered nightly, this three-course prix fixe menu is a great precursor to the new Cirque du Soleil Michael Jackson show or for the next time you’re dining out on the Strip.

Throughout the month of May, guests at Joe’s Stone Crab can help put a smile on the faces of children around the world.  In honor of National Smile Month, Joe’s invites you to Pie It Forward and order up a slice of their seasonal Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. For every slice sold, $1 will benefit Operation Smile.

Got a case of the Mondays?  You won’t dread Mondays this month as The Palms is offering all of their USDA Prime SteakBurgers for $8.37 during lunch every Monday in May (and Tuesday, 5/28, too) in honor of National Hamburger Month.  Get your printable certificate.  Add a side of Seasoned Hand Cut Fries for just $1.95.

Deals & Steals

The Las Vegas Car Museum in The Palazzo is fun for the whole family.  If you’re looking to bring the entire gang along for the ride, try this access pass.  Admission for four is just $10.  Regular price is $29.95. Buy tickets here.

Celebrate Craft Beer Week through 5/19 at participating Red Robin locations.  Save $1 off bottled craft beers.  Dine in only.

Receive $2 pints off the Pint-of-the-Day at Big Dog’s during Craft Beer Week, through 5/19.  Friday- 38 Special; Saturday- Tailwagger Wheat; Sunday- Rail Dog California Lager.  Also, get $3 off all growler fill-ups.

Celebrate your favorite Grad with a Gift Card from Applebee’s.  For a limited time, receive a $10 Bonus Card when you purchase a Gift Card of $50 or more.  Offer available online and at participating locations.

The M Resort will host an out-of-this-world Alien Abduction Night Swim at DayDream on Friday, 5/17, from 8pm-2am.  Open vodka bar for ladies from 8-9pm.  The first 50 earthlings will receive a free Alien Tequila Souvenir Bottle.

Las Vegas locals receive a 30% discount on tickets to Blue Man Group at the Monte Carlo.  Visit the Blue Man Group box office or call (702) 730-7010 & mention “Locals.”  Offer valid through 8/31.

Celebrate Craft Beer Week at Gordon Biersch through 5/19 with daily specials. Friday- GB Beer Samplers $5.75 all day; Saturday- $5 Garlic Fries all day; Sunday- GB 21 oz. Craft Beers $4 all day.

Play 18 holes of golf at Wildhorse Golf Club for just $30. Regular price $79. Includes cart rental.  Bring a friend and pay just $56 for the two of you.  Make it a foursome for only $100. 2100 W. Warm Springs Rd.  Buy it here.

Get half-priced tickets to see “Good People” at Las Vegas Little Theatre on Friday, 5/17.  Tickets are just $12 when you sign up for a free Goldstar membership.  Buy tickets here.

Buy One, Get One FREE Fajitas at Mi Casa Grill Cantina from 4-9pm every Wednesday & Thursday in May with your Silverton Rewards Card.

Winder Farms is partnering with Three Square Food Bank on their Friends of the Farm program. Sign up for Winder Farms Grocery Home Delivery and they will donate $25 to Three Square, plus you’ll receive $25 in Winder Farms credit.  When signing-up, enter Promo Code: TSFB13.  1-800-WINDER1

Locals receive ½ price admission to The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas.  Purchase tickets online or at The Mob Museum Box Office.  Must show valid NV ID at Will Call to pick up tickets. 300 Stewart Ave.

Enjoy a FREE Spring Cocktail Walk in The Village Lake Las Vegas on Saturday, 5/18, from 6-9pm.  Pick up your cocktail walk score card at Club MonteLago. Then, take a delightful journey tasting 2 oz. pours of spring cocktails hand crafted for you.  Taste at least two cocktails and be entered to win a Lake Las Vegas stay-cation!

Nevada locals and active military personnel receive 30% off admission to Eli Roth’s Goretorium. Purchase tickets at The Goretorium box office.  Tickets are just $20 with valid NV or military ID.  (702) 263-4569

There’s no show in Las Vegas quite like Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding at Bally’s.  Join Tony n’ Tina as you attend their wedding ceremony and wedding reception, complete with an Italian dinner, wedding cake, and all the great moments of an actual fun wedding.  Save $25 on GA seating to the dinner & show.

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