Zoot Suit Riot at The Canyon Club Las Vegas October 27, 2008.  In Gaming Resorts, Las Vegas, Webbandstand | LAS VEGAS – The Canyon Club Las Vegas, located inside the Four Queens Hotel & Casino, presents the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies on Friday, October 3. Doors open at 7 p.m. The swinging singers of “Zoot Suit Riot” earned their notorious popularity by performing high-energy stage shows and delighting crowds with their melange of musical styles. Tickets for Cherry Poppin’ Daddies are $15 for locals and $25 general admission. Tickets are available at the Canyon Club box office, (702) 387-5175, or can be purchased online at tickets.fourqueens.com. The Canyon Club box office is open Monday through Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Cherry Poppin’ Daddies released three self-produced albums, Ferociously Stoned, Rapid City Muscle Car and Kids on the Street before 1997’s Zoot Suit Riot, a compilation disc featuring all of the straight swing tracks from the previous three albums and four brand-new tracks, including the title song. “Zoot Suit Riot” shot the band to stardom and landed them a number one spot on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers, number 17 on the Billboard 200, a nomination for an MTV Video Music Award and a parody by “Weird Al” Yankovic. With Soul Caddy, the Daddies returned to their multi-genre routine of rock, heavy metal and jazz blended with the usual swing and funk. Their latest album, Susquehanna, was released digitally on the band’s official website in February 2008. About The Canyon Club Las Vegas The Canyon Club Las Vegas offers live music and showcases some of the greatest bands ever in an intimate and relaxing environment. The venue is available for private rental and features comfortable velvet booth seating, a dance floor, two full-service bars and a kitchen all within an eclectic atmosphere. Located in fabulous downtown Las Vegas, The Canyon Club resides within the famous Four Queens Hotel & Casino, 202 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101. The venue is home to a resident dinner show, “Marriage Can Be Murder.” For more information or to purchase tickets call (702) 387-5175 or visit www.tickets.fourqueens.com

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THE LAS VEGAS GREAT SANTA RUN

October 27, 2008  LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE. Participants can register at www.LasVegasSantaRun.orgLAS VEGAS – Opportunity Village launches its new Web site giving participants the ability to register for the 2008 Las Vegas Great Santa Run by visiting www.LasVegasSantaRun.org. Registration is $35 prior to the race and $45 on race day 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at the Fremont Street Experience.

In addition to registering for the Las Vegas Great Santa Run, the Web site allows participants to create their own fundraising pages, inviting friends and family to help raise money for people with disabilities. They can create personal profiles, which allows them to share with other participants and visitors to the site their story behind what inspired them to sign up and anyone who may have inspired them in the process.

The current world record for the Santa Run was set in 2005 with 3,291 participants in the Liverpool Santa Dash in the UK. In 2007, the Las Vegas Great Santa Run had nearly 8,000 participants; the Guinness Book of World Records has yet to announce the 2007 winner. Representatives from the Guinness Book of World Records will be present to witness and document the historic event.

The Las Vegas Great Santa Run serves as a fundraising effort to benefit Opportunity Village, an attempt to break the current world record for the largest Santa gathering and to provide a light-spirited warm-up run for participants in The Las Vegas Marathon the following day. Opportunity Village is a Las Vegas-based, not-for-profit organization that serves people with intellectual disabilities to improve the quality of their lives and the lives of their families. Opportunity Village is the largest private provider of vocational training, employment, advocacy and recreation for people with disabilities in Nevada and is currently serving hundreds of people with severe disabilities every day.

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Fall into Relaxation at the Spas of MGM MIRAGE

October 27, 2008 From a revitalizing coffee pedicure to an aromatherapy massage designed to melt away the stress and strain caused by long summer days, these fall-inspired treatments leave spa-goers relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated.Hot Café y Horchata Pedicure, MGM Grand Spa – Enliven your day with this energizing foot treatment. The stimulating 50-minute pedicure includes a hot coffee foot mask and a sweet milk foot soak. ($95, Monday-Thursday; $105, Friday-Sunday)

Moroccan Jasmine Tea Manicure and Pedicure, Kim Vo Salon at The Mirage – This intoxicating 90-minute service begins with a gentle sugar scrub infused with exotic jasmine oil. Next, guests enjoy a calming manicure and pedicure before a nourishing jasmine- and green tea-infused crème leaves hands and feet silky smooth. ($155)
Relaxation Massage, The Spa at New York-New York – During each indulgent 50- or 75-minute session, a citrus aromatherapy oil awakens the senses while a gentle scalp massage melts away tensions. The latter treatment also includes an exfoliating peppermint foot scrub and massage. As a special treat, guests are invited to enjoy a delicious orange and chocolate bar after their service. ($125, 50 minutes; $185, 75 minutes)
For more information on indulgent fall spa treatments, contact Rebecca Ingram Frisch, Public Relations, (702) 650-7531 or ringram@mgmmirage.com.

Spice Up The Holidays with Cool Seasonal Cocktails

What better way to spice up a cold winter night than with a delectable cocktail inspired by the tastes of the season? Here are some recipes sure to spark a night of good cheer.

Pumpkin Spice Martini
*Created by Luxor Director of Beverage Jeffrey Yedlin
2 oz Captain Morgan
1 oz Stolichnaya vanilla
2 oz pumpkin spice syrup
1 oz simple syrup
1 oz Half & Half cream

Rim martini glass with mixture of crushed graham crackers and cinnamon. Combine liquid ingredients, shake and strain into martini glass.

Jack-O-Lantern
*Created by The Light Group Beverage Specialist Nectaly Mendoza for BRAND Steakhouse at Monte Carlo
1 oz Cruzan single barrel rum
½ oz Godiva white chocolate
1 oz pumpkin puree
½ oz Half & Half cream
½ oz rock candy
Combine ingredients in mixer. Shake and strain. Pour over fresh ice. Garnish with mixture of pumpkin zest and pumpkin spice.

Hot Chocolate Martini
*Created by SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand Butler Victor Carranza
1 oz hot chocolate (pre-prepared)
½ shot of espresso
1 oz milk chocolate Godiva liqueur
½ oz Kahlua liqueur
Combine ingredients in an ice-filled shaker. Shake until fully mixed. Serve in martini glass garnished with chocolate shavings.

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EL CORTEZ CELEBRATES VETERAN’S DAY October 31, 2008 on 9:38 am | In Gaming Resorts, Hotels, Las Vegas | WITH FREE WHITE CASTLE HAMBURGERS El Cortez Hotel & Casino celebrates Veteran’s Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11 with the return of free White Castle hamburgers for its players. Back by popular demand, the fan-favorite promotion allows Club Cortez members to enjoy free White Castle hamburgers game side while they play slots and table games. The complimentary hamburgers will be served from 12-6 p.m. Club Cortez allows players to be better rewarded for their loyalty and provides generous complimentary and cash back earnings. Players can easily view their point balance on every machine reader and comp dollars can be used conveniently at restaurants by presenting the club card and a picture ID. Individuals can now sign up online for Club Cortez by visiting www.elcortezhotelcasino.com. Constructed in 1941, El Cortez Hotel & Casino, an anchor property in the Fremont East Entertainment District, is located in historic downtown at 600 East Fremont Street. With 300 newly remodeled hotel rooms, El Cortez features full-pay 3-2 single deck 21, 10x odds on craps, state-of-the-art roulette and over 1,000 slot machines. El Cortez is proudly affiliated with Michael Gaughan’s South Point Sports Book. The Las Vegas Review-Journal voted El Cortez “Best Blackjack in Las Vegas” in 2007, “Best Video Poker” in 2008 and “Best Keno in Las Vegas” in 2005, 2006 and 2008. Dining options at El Cortez include: Café Cortez and Roberta’s Steak House. The property’s other amenities include: Subway, Dreyer’s Ice Cream Shop, Seattle’s Best Coffee, El Cortez Gift Shop and a full-service beauty and barber shop. The property is currently completing $25 million in improvements and renovations; its Cortez Garden Gateway was completed in December 2007. For more information, please call 1-800-634-6703 or 702-385-5200, or visit www.elcortezhotelcasino.com

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Downtown Hoedown at Fremont Street Experience

October 31, 2008 Do Si Don’t Miss the 22nd AnnualLAS VEGAS – The Fremont Street Experience is going country for the kickoff party for the National Finals Rodeo on Wednesday, December 3. The stompin’ shindig will feature free live concerts and plenty of two-steppin’ fun.

The 22nd Annual Downtown Hoedown brings a rollicking entertainment lineup to Fremont Street with top country music talents Lady Antebellum, Heidi Newfield, The Road Hammers and Mark Chesnutt.

The performance schedule is as follows:

1st Street Stage

Lady Antebellum, 6-8 p.m.
Heidi Newfield, 9-11p.m.

3rd Street Stage

The Road Hammers, 6-8 p.m.
Mark Chesnutt, 9-11 p.m.

In the summer of 2006, Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood formed the band Lady Antebellum. Since the new group debuted, they’ve earned Top New Group at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) and have continued to blow country music fans away with their one-of-a-kind vocal chemistry. Their hit single, “Love Don’t Live Here” debuted on the Top 5 Hot Country Songs on the Billboard Charts.

Former member of Trick Pony and winner of an ACM Best New Artist Award, now solo-artist Heidi Newfield brings her explosive voice and rambunctious stage antics to the country music scene. In 2008, Newfield debuted her solo album, “What Am I Waiting For?” and for twelve weeks her hit single, “Johnny & June” reached the Top 15 on the Billboard Hot Country Charts.

Joined together from CMT Canada’s “Making the Band” reality show, Clayton Bellemy, Chris Byrne and Corbett Frasz formed The Road Hammers and found quick success with fans combining soulful country with edgy rock ‘n roll. The band’s self-titled debut album ascended to the upper reaches of the Canadian country charts, with four songs “East Bound and Down,” “Nashville Bound,” “Girl On the Billboard” and “I’m a Road Hammer” hitting the Top 10.

Since 1989, Mark Chesnutt has been doing what he loves best – “…to sing country music for true blue country fans.” One of Billboards Ten Most-Played Radio Artists of the ‘90s, Chesnutt lives for performing on stage to his fans and creating music with hits like “Bubba Shot the Jukebox” and “I Don’t Want to Miss A Thing.” He has been on tour since 1990 and brings his country hits alive with his stage presence.

The Downtown Hoedown starts kickin’ at 6 pm on Wednesday, December 3. All are invited to mosey on downtown and enjoy the feel-good sounds of country music among the iconic neon lights of the Fremont Street Experience. All concerts are free and open to the public and parking is available at the Fremont Street Experience parking garage located on the corner of Carson and 4th Streets.

The Fremont Street Experience is a five-block entertainment complex located in historical downtown Las Vegas. In 1995, Fremont Street was closed to vehicular traffic and a giant screen was suspended 90-feet over the street to display spectacular light and sound shows on its 1,500 foot surface. The 12.5 million lights of the Viva Vision screen dazzle 365 nights a year and make the Fremont Street Experience a one-of-a-kind venue. With direct pedestrian access to 10 casinos, more than 60 restaurants, specialty retail and free nightly entertainment, the Fremont Street Experience attracts millions of annual visitors.

 The Fremont Street Experience can be found online at www.vegasexperience.com

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Four Seasons Las Vegas Holiday Spa Treatments

October 31, 2008  The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas is offering holiday spa treatments. Among them are a Holiday Aromatherapy Massage, using scents of the Holiday season (50 minutes for $155 or 80 minutes for $230); the Warm Vanilla Scrub Body Treatment (50 minutes for $165); the Cinnamon Shimmer Wrap (80 minutes for $240); and the Holiday Facial using citrus and clove (50 minutes for $165 or 80 minutes for $240). The 16,000-square-foot Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas features 16 treatment rooms, a relaxation room, a large eucalyptus steam room and men’s and women’s locker rooms reflecting a club-like setting. For more information, call 800-819-5053 or visit www.fourseasons.com/lasvegas

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National Collegiate Golf Championship in Las Vegas

October 31, 2008   The National Collegiate Golf Championship (NCGC) will be played at the Silverstone Golf Course in Las Vegas, November 7-9, 2008, and for the first time, Fox Sports will be there to cover the event. Players compete in one of three divisions: Student, Faculty/Staff, or Alumni/Community. To qualify, players must participate in a Local Qualifying Tournament hosted by one of over 55 colleges and universities across the country. The NCGC Tournament is the largest collegiate golf tournament ever, and is designed for non-NCAA student athletes.
The Collegiate Golf Alliance (CGA) has organized and developed the tournament, and the Local Qualifying tournaments, for over 8 years. CGA works with intramural departments at colleges and universities across the country to enhance and improve collegiate golf programming. “We are very excited about the growth and direction of the NCGC program. As more schools offer the opportunity to Students, Staff and Alumni to participate and compete, the thrill of representing your university is now available to thousands of participants. With the National Championship now being covered by Fox Sports West, our reach and exposure should be outstanding” Stated CGA’s President and CEO Mike Munson.
Along with LQ tournaments, CGA is equipped to assist your school in developing and promoting student/faculty golf clubs, and in hosting On-Campus Expos with our sponsors setting up and running a mini-golf course on your campus complete with water hazards and unique pin placement. These expos not only create interest and excitement in the game of golf, but also give students another way to be involved.
CGA is supported by The PGA of America, and our sponsors include Southwest Airlines, Almost Golf, Red Bull, Cutter and Buck, FRS Healthy Energy, and Matrix.
Students look forward to The National Collegiate Golf Championship every year, and this year the chance to sink that winning putt on Fox Sports will be a dream for all golfers.To get your school involved, please visit us at www.cgagolflinks.com or write us at info@cgagolflinks.com

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