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19th Annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz And R&B Festival Saturday, April 30  and Sunday May 1 2011

Eleven of the biggest names in jazz and R & B plus four 2011 Grammy-nominated artists to perform

Tickets on Sale Now 

Michael Schivo Presents, celebrating 45 years as Nevada's premier Pop, Rock and Jazz concert promoter, has again teamed up with KJLH Radio Free and KTWV The Wave In Los Angeles and The Oasis 105.7 and Power 88 in Las Vegas to co-sponsor the 19th Annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz & R&B Festival.

The festival will remain at its location at Government Amphitheater. The Government Amphitheater, according to producer Michael Schivo “has superior sightlines and a sound system will deliver the jazz attendee the great experience they deserve. Also parking is improved and is easily accessible to the venue. As well as there are two new restroom areas and increased space for the Vendor Village.” The amphitheater is located very close to Downtown Las Vegas and closer to the Las Vegas Strip than past festivals for convenience when staying in a hotel.

As usual, the Jazz Festival has been booked with handpicked musicians to entertain throughout the day and night. Jazz and R&B artists performing on Saturday April 30th will include the hottest comeback artist vocalist in R&B today and Grammy nominated for 201o vocalist of the year, El De Barge, the legendary jazz/funk orchestrations of Maceo Parker who was James Brown’s musical conductor for decades, the bluesy jazz of guitarist Nick Colionne, the Philadelphia groove of pieces of dream, soul singer Phil Perry, Skip Martin of the Dazz band and Kool and The Gang.

On Sunday the line up thus far is hot R &B Grammy-nominated vocalists KEM as well as Ledisi and the super groves and also Grammy-nominated vocalists Dewele and hot, new female singer N’Dambi.

The Jazz Festival is Saturday April 30th from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and the R&B Festival is Sunday May 1 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale throughout Las Vegas exclusively at the following Las Vegas Ticket Outlets: All three Mr. Bill's Pipe and Tobacco Stores. Tickets will also be sold through the Jazz Festival 800 telephone number, which is 1-800-969-VEGAS. Additional tickets sold in the Los Angeles area at Inglewood Tickets, 310-671-6400. Two-day discounted tickets are available through 1-800-969-VEGAS.

Patrons of the Festival are permitted to bring into the park picnic baskets filled with their favorite food and beverages, no glass containers are allowed, and there will be various concessions and crafts at the festival located in the Jazz Village.

Ravella at Lake Las Vegas, a Dolce Hotel & Resort, to Open February 11, 2011

Dolce Hotels & Resorts has revealed that its stunning resort is scheduled to open February 11, 2011 and will be named Ravella at Lake Las Vegas.

Located on the site of the former Ritz-Carlton® at Lake Las Vegas, Dolce will manage the re-branded resort and deliver the personal service, premier cuisine, outstanding amenities and excellence in meeting experiences for which the company is renowned. Guests of the former Ritz also will enjoy a much more contemporary experience, including a totally redesigned lobby envisioned to be a high-energy, social gathering spot at Ravella. New dining and spa concepts will complement offerings at The Village Lake Las Vegas, for which Ravella guests will have privileged access.

“Ravella will be an outstanding addition to Lake Las Vegas and we’re excited to introduce the Dolce brand to Vegas this February,” said Steven A. Rudnitsky, Dolce president and chief executive officer. “Our resort will offer guests luxury experiences at affordable price points, whether they are traveling for business or pleasure.”
Situated on the shores of the largest privately owned man-made lake in the United States, Ravella’s name is based on the picturesque coastal town of Ravello in southern Italy and inspired by the word “revel,” meaning ‘to take great pleasure or delight.’” Basking in year-round sunshine in the radiant lake setting, Ravella’s gorgeous Mediterranean architecture is reminiscent of Europe’s colorful waterside villages. Working in concert with the picturesque Lake Las Vegas community, Ravella guests will enjoy stunning vistas, miles of green, two marinas, a nearby Jack Nicklaus golf course and the neighboring The Village Lake Las Vegas, offering scenic walking streets of boutiques and restaurants.

Impeccable hospitality and creative personalized attention will join with an incredible array of amenities to provide each guest an unforgettable stay at Ravella.

Reservations are now being accepted by visiting www.RavellaVegas.com or calling 888-810-0440. Ravella is committed to providing a serene retreat not only for travelers, but also for locals. To celebrate the grand opening, locals receive a special 25 percent discount with valid Nevada ID.

Primm Valley Golf Club Tees Up with
Lavish $59 Winter Golf Special

Primm Valley Golf Club capitalizes on the desert climate and year-round golf weather with the new Winter Golf Getaway offer. For $59 per person, the package includes:

• One-night stay at Primm Valley Casino Resorts
• One round of golf at one of two award-winning Tom Fazio-designed Primm courses, the Lakes Course or the Desert Course
• 50 minute treatment of your choice including Fusion Stone Massage, Caribbean Hand Therapy, Botanical Skin Resurfacing and more at The Spa at Primm, a 13,000-square-foot Aveda retreat
• One steak and lobster dinner at GP’s, the fine dining steakhouse
• Two free drinks at the golf course

Offer good through February 28, 2011. Spa and golf appointments not available on Saturdays. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 702-679-5456.

About the Primm Valley Golf Club:
Primm Valley Golf Club offers the natural beauty of the land and ultimate challenge of the game combined to create one of the finest golf experiences in the world. Designed by renowned golf architect Tom Fazio, Primm Valley Golf Club features two award-winning courses, the Lakes Course and the Desert Course. Fazio has created a lush green, golfers’ paradise in the middle of the desert with distant mountains that shimmer golden in the morning, and turn serenely purple against an orange sky in the late afternoon. Tee times can be made by calling 1-800-386-7867.

Tbones Chophouse & Lounge at Red Rock Resort Introduces Stylish T-Time Experience with 50 for $5 At 5

Innovative food, interesting beverage list and live music offered in the modish lounge daily from 5-7 p.m.

Tbones Chophouse & Lounge, the chic award-winning steakhouse at Red Rock Resort, is proud to announce the launch of a new dazzling lounge experience. Aptly named T-time, this alluring experience is the ultimate hotspot for innovative dishes, hand-crafted cocktails and lively conversation, with 50 exceptional items offered daily from 5pm-7pm, for just $5 each.  With the restaurant’s attractive décor of rich reds and browns, a live piano player nightly, and intimate tabletop lounge and bar seating, T-time is the essential destination to unwind and people-watch with friends over an array of inviting offerings. 

Created by Executive Chef Joseph Kudrak, the T-time experience is happy hour done right, featuring a bevy of generous-sized dishes such as the Buffalo, New York-classic beef on weck, chicken and waffles, chili and cheese tater tots, crispy rock shrimp tempura, chicken pot pie and pulled pork sliders.  Bar snacks take on a whole new meaning with creative tastes such as bacon popcorn, flash-fried shishito peppers tossed with smoked sea salt and sinfully delectable desserts including fried Oreos and crème brulee.
“When we created the T-time concept, it was important that we provide something we knew the guests would want, and present it to them in an interesting fun way,” said Chef Kudrak.  “We didn’t want to simply create another happy hour special, but rather a destination location for locals to socialize over great food and drinks. We feel we have done just that with the ‘50 for $5 at 5’ offerings and are delighted to exceed guest expectations."

The experience wouldn’t be complete without creative beverage pairings, which were conceived by Director of Beverage John Arishita. The sweet notes in the whimsical cotton candy martini perfectly balance with the salty-spicy crunch of the chicken and waffles topped with jalapeno-infused maple syrup. Try the crisp and refreshing gin garden to cut through the richness of the creamy chicken pot pie, or for a decadently sweet finish, pair Young’s Double Chocolate Stout with the deep-fried Oreos.
“As with the food menu, we wanted to have some fun with the cocktail and craft beer list,” said Arishita. “Our guests will be able to try new drinks, like my personal favorite cocktail The Drink I Made You Last Time, or a 90-minute IPA from Dogfish Head, one of the hottest craft beers on the market.  They can also stick to time-honored classics like a Beefeater martini, wines or an ice-cold Budweiser – our goal is to have something for everyone.”

T-bones is open for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 5 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday, with extended patio service hours. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 702-797-7576. Red Rock Resort is located at 11011 W. Charleston Blvd, 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip.  For more information about the resort, visit www.redrocklasvegas.com. Receive Tbones’ restaurant news, specials and more by finding us on  www.facebook.com/tboneschophouse.