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Tickets on Sale Now for The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open

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Tickets for Las Vegas’ official PGA TOUR event, Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, are on sale now. The weeklong charitable tournament kicks off on Sept. 25 at the masterfully designed TPC Summerlin, where guests escape into an oasis situated within the natural desert and surrounded by the Las Vegas skyline and Red Rock mountains.

Fans that are looking for a luxurious way to view the tournament can purchase coveted tickets on The Hill, a 22,000-square-foot pavilion overlooking the 16th, 17th, and 18th holes. In the past, ticket-holders have been provided fare from premium restaurants and cold beverages including wine and spirits while catching the tournament play. Guests will also enjoy comfortable seating and 50-inch, plasma-screen televisions for viewing other high action sports during the event.

Daily and weekly tickets for the 2011 tournament can be purchased by calling 702-589-4949. The following are the 2011 tournament ticket rates:

Daily grounds tickets:

• Tickets purchased before July 1, 2011 – $15
• Tickets purchase after July 1, 2011 – $20
• Tickets purchased at the gate – $25

Weekly grounds tickets:

• Tickets purchased before July 1, 2011 – $75
• Tickets purchased after July 1, 2011 – $80
• Tickets purchased at the gate – $85

Daily Hill tickets:

• Tickets purchased before July 1, 2011 – $25

• Tickets purchased after July 1, 2011 – $30
• Tickets purchased at the gate – $35

The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is Sept. 25 – Oct. 2, 2011, at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, 1680 Village Center Circle. For more information, visit www.jtshrinersopen.com or call 702-589-4949.

Saturday Night $20 Concert Series Back at Red Rock

Bruce Hornsby, Leon Russell and Gin Blossoms to headline bigger and better Party on the Rocks concert series

Red Rock Resort is bringing back the popular Saturday night concert series, Party on the Rocks, now starting at 9 p.m. in the Rocks Lounge, $20 per person plus taxes and fees.The upcoming Party on the Rocks schedule features the following bands with many more great announcements to come:

February 12 – The Georgia Satellites – Southern rock
February 19 – Atlanta Rhythm Section – Southern rock
February 26 – The BoDeans – roots rock
March 5 – John Popper & The Duskray Troubadours – blues rock
March 12 – Vertical Horizon – alternative rock
March 19 – The Funky Meters – R&B and funk
March 26 – Toad the Wet Sprocket – alternative rock
April 16 – Bruce Hornsby – bluegrass, folk and rock
April 23 – Cowboy Mouth – rock ‘n’ roll
April 30 – Leon Russell – country rock
May 7 – Robert Cray, blues 

In addition to the great value of general admission seats, VIP booths are also available for $300 plus tax and applicable fees and include eight tickets to the concert as well as a bottle of select vodka, whiskey or rum. A variety of Belvedere vodka specials are available so folks can have that drink on the rocks while enjoying the new Party on the Rocks. All guests must be 21 years or older.

Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and The Fiestas or by calling 702-547-5300 or log onto www.stationcasinos.com.

Tickets for 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas Now on Sale

Tournament Offers Public First-Time Access to Exclusive Golf Course

Tickets for the 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), hosted by  ARIA Resort & Casino at Shadow Creek, are now on sale.  The premier celebrity golf event will make its Las Vegas debut March 31 – April 3, giving fans the opportunity to watch four days of competition with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment.  This also marks the first time that Shadow Creek—one of the country’s most celebrated golf courses—will open its doors to the public.

Founded in 2001, the MJCI is one of celebrity golf’s most popular events and has raised more than $5 million for charity. The four-day tournament and celebration, which boasts incredible parties, A-list entertainment and competitive golf, is recognized as one of the best events of its kind, having attracted sports legends including Wayne Gretzky, Charles Barkley, Mario Lemieux and Julius “Dr. J” Erving and entertainment personalities such as Mark Wahlberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell and Don Cheadle in years past.  This year’s event beneficiaries include the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the James R. Jordan Foundation, Cats Care,” Nevada Cancer Institute and the participating celebrities’ charities of choice.

Fans who wish to experience this exclusive event can purchase daily or weekly general admission tickets, as well as daily or weekly VIP passes. VIP spectators will enjoy an unparalleled view of the course from an open-air hospitality complex featuring a “VIP Party Deck” overlooking the par-5, 18th hole. 

Tickets may be purchased at ARIA’s Viva ELVIS box office or online at www.arialasvegas.com or www.MJCIgolf.com. Prices are as follows:

Daily General Admission Pass                       $25/Thursday and Friday
Daily General Admission Pass                       $50/Saturday and Sunday
Weekly General Admission Pass                   $100/Thursday-Sunday
Daily VIP Pass                                                $100/Thursday-Sunday
Weekly VIP Pass                                            $300/Thursday-Sunday

Discounted tickets are available for military service members with valid identification, and Senior Citizens 65 years of age or older with valid ID; both groups will receive 25 percent off a daily or weekly general admission ticket.  Additionally, the tournament has created a special “Bring the Kids for Free” general admission ticket offer, which provides access to Shadow Creek for youth 16 years of age and younger when accompanied by a general admission ticketed adult (up to two children per paid adult). 

The MJCI two-person, 36-hole scramble format tournament begins Saturday, April 2 and includes only the competing celebrities.  The second and final round of the MJCI will be played Sunday, April 3.  Additional festivities and special events surrounding the Saturday and Sunday competition, as well as celebrity participants, will be announced in the near future.

For more information about the MJCI at ARIA at CityCenter, visit www.arialasvegas.com, www.MJCIgolf.com or call 877-253-5847.
           

Size Matters at STK Las Vegas

The ONE Group launches “Magnum Mondays” Industry Appreciation Dinner Party

STK Las Vegas, the newest outpost of the female-friendly steakhouse from NY-based The ONE Group, welcomes the local Vegas industry with the launch of its weekly appreciation dinner party.

Titled “Magnum Mondays: Because Size Matters,” the venue offers guests a magnum-sized bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne for each regular-sized bottle order placed. Every Monday from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m., Magnum Mondays gives those who make the magic of Vegas happen, the chance to experience the sizzling steaks and mouth-watering side dishes of Executive Chef Stephen Hopcraft. The high-energy evening is complemented with performances from S.K.A.M. Artist deejays.

In January, STK will showcase the sounds of DJ Ross One, DJ Reach and Captains of Industry: DJ StoneRokk and Graham Funke. Partygoers and diners alike will enjoy industry appreciation specials that include 25% off dinner and a magnum upgrade with a purchase of a bottle of Veuve Clicquot. Reservations are required for industry night.

STK has taken Las Vegas’ culinary scene by storm, impressively surpassing over 10,000 covers since it’s opening last month, and continues to redefine the typical steakhouse fare by offering small, medium and large plate sizes. STK Las Vegas’ upscale menu and hip Manhattan vibe has attracted celebrity guests such as John Mayer, Kellen Lutz, Mark Salling, and 50 Cent.

Magnum Mondays Upcoming Schedule:
January 17 – DJ Ross One
January 24 – DJ Reach
January 31 – DJ StoneRokk and Graham Funke - Captains of Industry
 
STK Las Vegas is open seven days a week, Sunday through Wednesday, 5 p.m. – midnight., Thursday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. STK Las Vegas is located on the P3 Commons at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd., South. Reservations  call 702-698-7990. For more information, visit www.stkhouse.com
 

SINATRA Dance With Me Extended Through April 2

Wynn Las Vegas announced today that performances of the new hit show SINATRA Dance With Me will be extended through April 2 in response to overwhelming audience demand. Additionally, Wynn is now offering the SINATRA Dine and Dance With Me package, which includes classic Italian fare from acclaimed Chef Theo Schoenegger at Sinatra restaurant and a ticket to SINATRA Dance with Me for $145 per person (inclusive of tax and gratuity).

The world class dancers of SINATRA Dance With Me bring the lyrics of Frank Sinatra’s most alluring love songs to life on stage. Conceived, choreographed and directed by dance legend Twyla Tharp, the spectacle blends the electrifying energy of a live, 17-piece big band and the sultry sound of Sinatra’s vocals to sweep audiences off their feet.  By special arrangement with Frank Sinatra Enterprises and The Sinatra Family, SINATRA Dance With Me features original recorded masters of Frank Sinatra’s from the Sinatra catalog and archives along with signature Sinatra arrangements (Nelson Riddle, Billy May, Quincy Jones) and new orchestrations created exclusively for this innovative show.

SINATRA Dance With Me features scenic design by James Youmans, costume design by Katherine Roth, lighting design by Donald Holder and sound design by Peter McBoyle. Music supervision is by Dave Pierce.

Ticket prices are $69 and $89, plus tax and service charge. SINATRA Dance With Me plays at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Show schedule varies. To reserve tickets for please call 888-320-7110 or 702-770-9966, or visit www.wynnlasvegas.com. Groups of 10 or more may contact 702-770-3724 or showsales@wynnlasvegas.com.

CABO WABO CELEBRATES WITH BACHELORETTE PARTY SPECIALS
VIP Food, Drink and Entertainment Packages Starting at $25

The best spot on the Las Vegas Strip for bachelorettes to wine and dine before tying the knot, Cabo Wabo now offers exciting party packages for the bride-to-be and her gal-pal posse. 

The bachelorette and her closest friends will party the night away at the Sammy Hagar’s Vegas cantina with an all-inclusive VIP experience starting at just $25 per person. Parties will enjoy delicious food, killer cocktails and high-energy entertainment at an affordable price point at one of Vegas’ top restaurant and nightlife destinations.

Groups of six or more will each enjoy Cabo Wabo’s signature frozen cocktails in a choice of strawberry, piña colada or margarita, served in a souvenir cup with unlimited refills throughout dinner. An array of appetizers will include chips and salsa, guacamole, chicken taquitos and Cadillac nachos, followed by a choice of any three satisfying entrees: two-item combo plate, chicken Caesar salad or a cheese quesadilla. Additionally, all parties will be treated to a complimentary daiquiri refill the following day. And with Cabo Wabo’s fantastic lineup of rock band karaoke and live entertainment, every bachelorette and her crew are sure to have a night to remember.

For reservations email bacheloretteparty@cabowabocantinalv.com or call 702.385.2226. For additional information, visit www.cabowabocantina.com.

Sammy Hagar’s hard rockin’ dining and live music venue Cabo Wabo Cantina combines the laid back beach-town vibe of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with the excitement of the Las Vegas Strip. Blending coastal Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine, the menu offers a tantalizing mix of flavorful food, killer margaritas, and an awesome venue where it is never uncommon to catch the red rocker himself jamming out with a live set on stage. Cabo Wabo Cantina opens daily at 11 a.m., with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 p.m. until close. For more information about Cabo Wabo Cantina, visit www.cabowabocantina.com or call 702.385.2226.  For more information about Hagar and his famous Cabo Wabo Tequila, visit www.redrocker.com and www.cabowabo.com.

Chef Jet Teams up with Fukuburger to Announce Las Vegas' First Pop Up Dinner

Nationally renowned Pan-Asian Chef jumps on the Fuku Truck

Chef Jet Tila and the brains behind Fukuburger, Robert "Mags" Magsalin and Colin Fukunaga, partner to bring Sin City its first pop up dinner - food truck style.  Revelers and culinarians can look forward to the "Chef Jet Asian Street Food Pop Up" set to take place on Sunday, December 19.  Also along for the ride, Herbs & Rye will host the mobile foodie event in the restaurant's parking lot and provide both the libations and a warm place to enjoy the street eats (3713 West Sahara Avenue).

Tila's Asian street food menu consists of 3 dishes; Monkey Curry, Thai mi up "Banh Mi" and Okinawan Chicken and Waffles. All items are available for purchase at $6 each, with $1 of every sale going directly to benefit local charities.    

The collaboration came about after Tila discovered the Fuku Truck while writing for Las Vegas Weekly. "It's going to be a first for Las Vegas, but definitely not the last," says Tila. "We plan on doing themed pop up dinners every few weeks and will invite other local chefs and food personalities to participate."  

Fukuburger Truck made its debut on the Las Vegas gourmet food truck scene in July of 2010 and features classic American burgers with a unique Japanese twist.  The collaboration with Tila promises to be a night of highly entertaining umami.

Truck windows open at 5 p.m.  

Triumph…Voyages through the Book of Time and the Fourth Dimension
 

Triumph… on the edge of the cult-like Steampunk genre, is the mastermind production of illusionist and entertainment team of LaRaf, also known as Larry & Rafael. The production is a combination of stirring music, sultry dance and illusions that have never been seen before, specifically created for this one-of-a-kind extravaganza that is perfect for a Las Vegas showroom. Steeped with the influence from the work of Jules Vern and the imagination of H.G. Wells and the inventions of Nikola Tesla, Triumph… is set to transform audiences and begin its journey through an alternative history at the Las Vegas Hilton Theater, November 22, at 7:30 p.m.
 
Triumph… embraces the steampunk theme of a Victorian fantasy and alternative history that follows two champions on the quest to revive the time warp continuum. Through the use of time travel, the champions journey back to historic moments in time to visit characters and places including Kublai Khan at The Great Wall of China and Nikola Tesla at the 1893 World’s Fair. On their path to enlightenment, they are tasked with righting the wrongs in history in order to gain the knowledge they need to complete their quest.
  
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through the Hilton Box Office by calling  800-222-5361 or visiting www.lvhilton.com.Tickets start at $29.95 for Back Main Balcony & Back Main Floor seating; $59.95 for Middle Main Floor seating; $69.95 for Lower Main Floor seating and $99.95 for VIP seating. For tickets call the Las Vegas Hilton Box Office toll free at 800-222-5361 or visit www.lvhilton.com <http://www.lvhilton.com> . For more information on “Triumph…” visit www.triumphlvhilton.com <http://www.triumphlvhilton.com>.