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Coaching Legends Fantasy Basketball Camp to Benefit the V Foundation

March 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Join “Hall of Fame” coaches Jim Boeheim, Lute Olson, Bob Hurley Sr. and outstanding coaches Bill Self, P. J. Carlsimo, Ben Howland, Tom Izzo, Tubby Smith, Jim Larranaga and Bobby Cremins, plus special guests Hall of Famer Bill Walton and Bill Raftery, CBS College Basketball analyst at the first Coaching Legends Fantasy Basketball Camp scheduled to take place at Wynn Las Vegas from August 13-16, 2011.

As a group, campers and coaches will play together, eat together, socialize and experience together the extraordinary hospitality of Wynn Las Vegas.

Campers will enjoy “off the court” luxury accommodations at Wynn Las Vegas as well as a welcome cocktail reception, private dining with other participants, a closing ceremonial awards brunch, photo with coaches and an autograph session.

The Coaching Legends Fantasy Basketball Camp is open to men and women 30 years of age or older.  The fee is $12,000. A portion of the camp’s proceeds will benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research, founded by Jim Valvano the former NC State basketball coach and award-winning-broadcaster.

Register now at www.coachinglegendsfbc.com

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Who’s Who of Award-Winning Chefs Pay Tribute to Global Culinary Icon, Chef Paul Bocuse

March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit today announced the addition of an extraordinary culinary experience, “Toques Off to Paul Bocuse,” to its fifth annual weekend of events, May 5-8. On Saturday, May 7, an unprecedented lineup of the world’s greatest chefs will gather at MGM Grand to pay tribute to the 20th century’s most influential and revered culinary icon, Paul Bocuse. Creator of the Bocuse d’Or—the world’s most prestigious international culinary competition held annually in Lyon, France—Chef Bocuse has influenced generations of chefs from around the world and multitudes of food lovers they serve.

L’invite d’honneur will be Jerome Bocuse, son of Paul, a celebrated Master Chef in his own right and a board member of the prestigious Bocuse d’Or USA Foundation.  Among the names already confirmed for this unforgettable evening to celebrate this legendary career are Joel Robuchon, Alain Ducasse, Pierre Gagnaire, Hubert Keller, Guy Savoy and Julian Serrano with more to come. These illustrious chefs will pair off, each duo responsible for crafting and presenting one delectable dish in a multi-course dinner inspired by Chef Bocuse’s revolutionary nouvelle cuisine methodology. Each chef preparing a course will offer guests an overview of the dish and, more specifically, how it was inspired by Chef Bocuse.

“Occupying the top position on a global roster of elite culinary icons, Paul Bocuse has impacted the contemporary culinary landscape more than any other chef in history,” said Adam Rapoport, Bon Appetit’s editor-in-chief. “The best chefs in the world credit him with their own passion for superior cuisine and enthusiastically stepped up to honor him during this year’s Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit.”

In addition to the meticulously prepared and lavish dinner, the evening will begin with a reception where guests can mingle with these culinary stars, followed by a Champagne toast to Chef Paul Bocuse, and ending with a video retrospective of his life, legend and lasting influence, not only in the realm of French gastronomy, but also in the finest restaurants throughout the world.

 

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Simon Expands and Rebrands Las Vegas Outlet Center as Las Vegas Premium Outlets® – South

March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Simon Property Group, Inc.  announced today that Las Vegas Outlet Center, located on the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard, will open a major expansion tomorrow, March 17.  The expansion adds 13 new stores and approximately 70,000 square-feet of gross leasable area (GLA) bringing the center to more than 140 stores for a total of 535,000 square feet. With this expansion, the center is being renamed Las Vegas Premium Outlets® – South. The center was also recently renovated, receiving a complete external makeover with significant interior improvements as well.

The expansion includes the opening of: Guess, New Balance, True Religion and Under Armour. Loft Outlet, Michael Kors and Coach Men’s will open in April. Several stores will relocate to larger spaces within the expansion including: Bose, Coach, Fossil, Reebok and Rockport.  The center has also expanded its parking lot along with upgrading the interior lighting with high-efficiency compact fluorescent fixtures, which lowers the center’s energy usage and overall carbon footprint. In addition, the center’s two food courts received a wall-to-wall remodel for a more pleasant overall shopping experience.

“We are pleased to be expanding Las Vegas Premium Outlets – South not only to fulfill merchant demand for space, but also to satisfy shoppers’ desire to have an even greater selection of brands at impressive savings,” said John R. Klein, president of Premium Outlets, the outlet division of Simon Property Group.  In addition to the jobs created during construction, this expansion is adding over 100 new retail jobs to the community.  The rebranding of the center to Premium Outlets will better communicate the quality of the merchant mix to the center’s diverse shopper base which includes visitors from around the world.  ”The center offers the shopping environment and stores that customers have come to expect from Premium Outlets,” noted Klein.

Since opening in 1993, the now named Las Vegas Premium Outlets – South, has been a popular shopping destination for area residents and visitors by offering savings of 25% to 65% every day  on an impressive list of leading brands. The center was purchased by Simon Property Group in 2003 and since that time, the merchant mix has been enhanced by the addition of fashion brands such as Coach, DKNY, Esprit and Kenneth Cole. Other high quality outlet stores include Adidas, Aeropostale, Ann Taylor, Calvin Klein, Converse, Gymboree, Hurley, Nautica, Nike, O’Neill, Perry Ellis, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, VF Outlet, Volcom, Zales Outlet and more.

Las Vegas Premium Outlets – South is located on the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard with access off Interstate 15 via the Blue Diamond Interchange near McCarran International Airport.

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The Hitman Is Back in Las Vegas – David Foster & Friends Show Returns to Mandalay Bay

March 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The enormously successful Foster & Friends Hitman show is returning to Las Vegas for a series of shows at the Mandalay Bay Events Center with the first two performances scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1st and on Thanksgiving Weekend Friday, Nov. 25th.  Tickets are scheduled to go on sale in May.

Foster, the multi-talented 16-time GRAMMY winning producer, songwriter and maestro of ceremonies will once again host a lineup of talent including a return visit by show stopping “Glee” star Charice.  His Mandalay Bay shows and the national tour of Foster & Friends previously included performances by Earth Wind & Fire, Jackie Evancho, Donna Summer, Andrea Bocelli, Seal, Chaka Khan, Natalie Cole, Josh Groban and scores of others.

“I love bringing all different sorts of talent together on stage for one night.  These upcoming Foster & Friends shows will continue the tradition of one big party along with exciting combinations of artists performing together,” commented Foster.

“In a dizzying showcase, David Foster shows he is the rare music genius who can summon the greatest stars of both past and future generations,” raved John Katsilometes from the Las Vegas Sun about the Hitman’s previous Vegas show.

Last year’s “Hit Man Returns: David Foster & Friends” just released in DVD/CD package on 143/Reprise Records will be broadcast throughout March as part of the “Great Performances” series on PBS.  The original “Hitman” show broadcast from Mandalay Bay was one of PBS’ most successful pledge shows.  Foster, who is scheduled to appear on The Today Show on Wednesday, March 9th also will be visiting local PBS stations nationwide where fans will have the opportunity to make a pledge to their local station during the broadcast.  Premiums will include the new DVD/CD and tickets to one of the “Hitman” Las Vegas shows.

“Hit Man Returns” is currently available on Amazon:

CD/DVD: Hit Man Returns: David Foster & Friends (CD/DVD)

CD/Blu-ray: Hit Man Returns: David Foster & friends (CD/Blu-ray)

Check your local listings for a schedule of airtimes for the “Hitman Returns: Foster & Friends” “Great Performances” show on PBS.

For more information on David Foster, go to www.davidfoster.com

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New CD Edition of Power Of Soul: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix

March 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Experience Hendrix LLC and Legacy Recordings proudly announce the third wave of releases in the monumental Jimi Hendrix Catalog Project, available everywhere Tuesday, April 12.

The next round of titles from the artist Rolling Stone magazine called “the greatest guitarist of all time” will include the first Legacy edition of Power Of Soul: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix, an all-star celebration bringing together 16 high octane performances of best-loved tracks from the Hendrix songbook performed by a who’s who of classic and contemporary musicians.

The third wave of Legacy Hendrix reissues offers the definitive edition of the career-spanning posthumous album South Saturn Delta; a deluxe DVD edition of Jimi Hendrix: Band of Gypsys (Live at Fillmore East), winner of the 1999 Best Long Form Music Video Grammy; and “Fire” coupled with “Touch You” a limited edition single available on 7″ vinyl and CD (with a third unreleased track), struck in celebration of nationwide Record Store Day on Saturday, April 16.

“Fire” c/w “Touch You” (7″ vinyl single and CD single)

The limited edition Jimi Hendrix Experience 7″ vinyl single includes an unreleased alternate recording of “Fire” (taken from the West Coast Seattle Boy box set) coupled with “Touch You,” a previously unreleased track recorded at London’s Olympic Studios on December 20, 1967.  The CD version of the single includes a third rare track, “Cat Talking To Me,” recorded in June 1967.

Power Of Soul: A Tribute to Jimi Hendrix (CD)

The first Hendrix tribute album to be curated under the auspices of Experience Hendrix LLC, Power Of Soul includes interpretations of the master by Musiq Soulchild (“Are You Experienced?”), Santana (“Spanish Castle Magic”), Prince (“Purple House”), Sting (“The Wind Cries Mary”), Earth, Wind & Fire (“Voodoo Child (Slight Return)”), Bootsy Collins (“Power Of Soul”), Eric Clapton (“Burning of the Midnight Lamp”), Lenny Kravitz (“Have You Ever Been To (Electric Ladyland)”), Devoted Spirits (“Who Knows”), Robert Randolph (“Purple Haze”), Chaka Khan & Kenny Olson (“Little Wing”), Sounds of Blackness (“Castles Made of Sand”), Eric Gales (“May This Be Love”), Cee Lo Green (“Foxey Lady”), John Lee Hooker (“Red House”) and Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble (“Little Wing/3rd Stone From The Sun” (live)).

A special CD single comprised of three tracks — “Foxey Lady” (Cee Lo Green) and “Spanish Castle Magic” (Carlos Santana) from the Legacy Recordings release Power Of Soul: A Tribute To Jimi Hendrix, coupled with a previously unreleased version of “Purple Haze” by Robert Randolph & The Slide Brothers recorded live at Atlanta’s Fox Theater during last year’s Experience Hendrix tour — will also be available April 12 in conjunction with Record Store Day.

South Saturn Delta (CD and 12″ vinyl)

Originally released in 1997, South Saturn Delta is a collection encompassing every incarnation of Jimi Hendrix’s recording career — including both versions of the Jimi Hendrix Experience, his expanded Woodstock ensemble Gypsy Sun & Rainbows, and the Band of Gypsys. The album brings together 15 distinct studio performances, 65 minutes of rare and previously unreleased music.

Alongside lost gems as “Tax Free,” “Look Over Yonder,” and “Pali Gap” stand previously unreleased recordings including “Here He Comes (Lover Man),” “Message To The Universe” and “Midnight Lightning.”  From demo recordings to finished masters, the guitarist’s wide embrace of blues, ballads, rock R&B and jazz is celebrated throughout the album which includes a 24 page full color booklet with rare photos, credits and comprehensive liner notes.

Providing new insights into Hendrix’s creative process and unique approach to recording, South Saturn Delta showcases the development of signature songs like “Little Wing,” “All Along The Watchtower” and “Angel” while “Power of Soul” and the jazz-influenced title track, among others, represent the guitarist’s tantalizing first forays beyond the frontiers of jazz and funk.

South Saturn Delta will be available in a limited double 12″ vinyl edition.

Jimi Hendrix: Band of Gypsys (Live At Fillmore East) (DVD)

Winner of the Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video (1999), the Jimi Hendrix: Band of Gypsys (Live At Fillmore East) DVD includes an 83 minute documentary tracing the revolutionary impact Hendrix’s Band Of Gypsys had on rock, R&B and funk.  The story of this groundbreaking music is told in interviews with Jimi and, for the first time, all four of his band mates: Mitch Mitchell, Noel Redding, Billy Cox and Buddy Miles.  Also contributing are Lenny Kravitz, Vernon Reid and Slash.

Jimi Hendrix: Band Of Gypsys (Live At Fillmore East) features the only known footage of the group in concert, including Jimi’s stunning and devastating performance of “Machine Gun”.  In addition to the documentary footage, the new Legacy edition premieres exclusive bonus material not found on previous versions including black & white video footage as well as stereo and 5.1 surround sound mixes of the group’s historic Fillmore East performance on New Year’s Day 1970.  The bonus footage includes a killer “Foxey Lady” and rarely performed live versions of “Power Of Soul,” “Stepping Stone” and “Who Knows.”

This year’s edition of the Experience Hendrix concert tour, presented by Fender guitars, launches in May with an all-star lineup of musical greats paying homage to the abiding genius of Jimi Hendrix.  This year’s tour will include performances by Billy Cox, Steve Vai, Robert Randolph, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, David Hidalgo & Cesar Rosas [Los Lobos], Keb’ Mo, Eric Johnson, North Mississippi All Stars, Brad Whitford [Aerosmith], Living Colour, Ernie Isley, Chris Layton [SRV & Double Trouble], Indigenous and many additional special guests to be announced.

Initial 2011 Experience Hendrix tour dates include:

5/20 Las Vegas, NV Hilton Theater
5/22 Dana Point, CA Doheny Festival
5/23 Mesa, AZ Mesa Arts Center
5/24 Tucson, AZ Anselmo Valencia Amphitheatre
5/26 Santa Rosa, CA Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
5/27 Reno, NV Grand Sierra Resort
5/28 Santa Cruz, CA Santa Cruz Blues Festival
5/29 San Luis Obispo, CA Avila Beach Blues Festival

For more information, visit www.jimihendrix.com

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Las Vegas Dickey’s Barbecue to Hold Fundraiser Benefitting Schorr Elementary

January 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Las Vegas Franchise Owner, Jason Rivera, will hold a customer appreciation day Friday, January 21st benefiting Steven Schorr Elementary School and marking nearly 2 years since the location opened its doors.

“It is such a great feeling to have gotten this far. The community has been so supportive.  I really wanted to do something special to give back,” Rivera said. “We have partnered with local schools before — teacher appreciation days for the high schools and junior highs in town. We have also done the elementary school Halloween carnivals and it has always been really rewarding. The school system is so important to this community, and it is something that is really important to me.”

The Owner said 10 percent of proceeds for the day will go to the school.

“Hopefully this will give Schorr Elementary a good start in 2011,” he said.

In addition to helping out, customers can also enjoy $1 barbecue sandwiches from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. and enter for a chance to win free barbecue for one year.

Texas-based Dickey’s Barbecue Pit asks all Dickey’s Owner/Operators to find ways to be good stewards in their surrounding communities.

“The Dallas area has been good to us, so we have always wanted to give back. As we expand we are moving into new communities across the country every month,” Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. CEO Roland Dickey said. “We want our Owner/Operators to take the value of community stewardship along with the barbecue to their neighbors and friends.”

SPICY CHEDDAR SAUSAGE DEBUTS FEBRUARY 1ST

After months of testing new limited time product Spicy Cheddar Sausage in locations across the country, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit officials have heard a few messages loud and clear: customers love spice and the more cheese, the better.

“Everyone loves cheese, just like everyone loves the taste of butter. And our Spicy Cheddar Sausage will not knock your socks off with heat, but it has just enough kick to off-set the cheddar. It is a mixture that just can’t go wrong,” Dickey’s Corporate Chef Tyler Riddle said.

Spicy Cheddar Sausage will hit stores across the country February 1st.

On Friday, January 28th, Dickey’s will hold National Spicy Cheddar Sausage Sample Day, where patrons can stop by their local Dickey’s for a free sample of this new product from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

The first Dickey’s Barbecue opened in 1941 in Dallas, TX.

The original location is still open for business and Dickey’s Barbecue is still owned and operated by the Dickey Family.

Dickey’s only began franchising in 1994, now there are over 139 locations in 33 states.

Even today, Dickey’s still slow smokes all of their signature meats overnight in every restaurant.

Committed to exceptional quality at a great value, Dickey’s Barbecue is unlike anything in the area, according to Rivera.

Other franchise locations in Nevada include Reno and another is soon to open in Henderson.

For more information about Dickey’s, visit www.dickeys.com.

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Tivoli Village at Queensridge in Las Vegas Announces New Tenants

December 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Set to open in spring 2011, Tivoli Village at Queensridge announced today five new tenants, expanding the distinct mix of retailers and restaurants that will populate the 29-acre mixed-use development in northwest Las Vegas.

As construction continues and Tivoli Village begins to come to life, several new venues will join the development’s premier collection of tenants including Charming Charlie, Tivoli Irish Pub, Petra Greek Restaurant, Roc of Republic Couture and Obika Optical & Sunglasses.

Named a “2010 Hot Retailer” by International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) earlier this year, Charming Charlie will open a 9,000-square-foot location inside Tivoli Village.  The fashion accessory boutique concept continues to expand with nearly 100 locations throughout the country since its inception in 2004.

“We’ve received several requests from our customers for a Las Vegas location so we’re very excited to bring Charming Charlie to Tivoli Village,” said Patty Fadhouli, director of marketing for Charming Charlie. “Being recognized by ICSC earlier this year was such an honor and we are excited to be entering such a great market. It will be a great fit.”

Also opening at Tivoli Village in spring is Tivoli Irish Pub, from the creators of the popular Miami-based Brickell Irish Pub.  Tivoli Irish Pub will feature an extensive selection of beer, whiskey and cocktails along with lunch, dinner and late-night bites – all while staying true to the classic “pub” experience.

These new venues join an impressive of list of tenants that have already been announced including Kidville, Cantina Laredo, BRIO Tuscan Grille, Ratskeller, Pesci’s Pizza, Sushi Bar, lifestyle boutique CORSA and Ritual Salon & Spa.

“This new round of tenants truly brings to life the incredible lifestyle option we are creating at Tivoli Village that the entire Las Vegas community will be able to experience this spring,” said Patrick Done, executive vice president of Tivoli Village at Queensridge. “The mix of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues that we’ve assembled so far at Tivoli Village will offer residents a true destination where they can shop, dine or simply spend a leisurely afternoon or evening in a beautiful and lively outdoor setting.”

Tivoli Village at Queensridge is located in one of the most affluent sections of Southern Nevada, adjacent to the master planned community of Summerlin and just 11 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. It is a distinctive environment that has been masterfully designed with custom stonework and intricate metal nuances that carry the craftsmanship of a centuries-old European village. Tivoli Village is being developed by IDB Group USA and Executive Home Builders (EHB).

[SOURCE: Tivoli Village at Queensridge]

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Nevada Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

December 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The Ballet Season would not be complete without tradition and the timeless classic story ballet of The Nutcracker.

We are all very delighted to return to the Paris Théâtre with eight performances to choose from for your annual family event. This year look for the embellishments in Peter Anastos’ version and experience the magic of the holidays.

Music: Peter Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Peter Anastos
Ticket Price: starting at $30
Tel.: 702-946-4567
website:   nevadaballet.org
Dates:
Friday, December 17 ~ 8pm
Saturday, December 18 ~ 7pm
Sunday, December 19 ~ 1 & 5pm
Wednesday, December 22 ~ 7pm
Thursday, December 23 ~ 7pm
Friday, December 24 ~ 1pm
Sunday, December 26 ~ 1pm

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Las Vegas Hooters Girl Visits Troops in Iraq & Kuwait

December 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment

On Sunday, December 5th Jessica Pribanic, a Hooters Girl at the Sunset Station location in Las Vegas, will be joining three other Hooters Girls from around the country to visit thousands of troops stationed in Iraq & Kuwait next week.  Hooters partnered with Pro Sports MVP to coordinate the tour alongside country music band BrokeDown Cadillac who will be performing during a 10-day morale, welfare and recreation tour.

The Hooters Girls will reach thousands of military personnel while participating in autograph signings, meet & greets, hospital visits, and evening performances with BrokeDown Cadillac.

This is the third time in just over a year that Hooters Girls have made a trip overseas to visit the troops. Hooters is very active all year in support of the military through various promotions.  For the past 6 years Hooters restaurants has participated in Operation: Calendar Drop and has collectively sent over 100,000 calendars to military personnel overseas, along with a note of appreciation during the holidays. Hooters also has donated over $200,000 to Operation Homefront, an organization that provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops and their families, through the Tom Valentine Fund. Thomas J. Valentine, a Navy SEAL troop chief, was killed during a training exercise Feb. 13, 2008.

For more information about Hooters visit www.hooters.com, www.facebook.com/Hooters.

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Las Vegas Crystals @ CityCenter Celebrates Holidays

December 3, 2010 By 1 Comment

Crystals at CityCenter, the exquisite shopping, dining and entertainment experience on the Las Vegas Strip, is upping the ante on holiday shopping this season with incredible décor, live music and the opening of eight coveted luxury fashion boutiques. Prada, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, Donna Karan, Emilio Pucci and Harry Winston are opening in time to celebrate the holidays, offering unrivaled collections and many items exclusive to Crystals.

Extravagant decorations, designed specifically for Crystals’ unique space, start with a stunning field of stylized red-and-silver candy twists suspended from Crystals’ Daniel Libeskind-designed crystalline ceiling. The undulating chandelier-like formations flow in whimsical groupings throughout the retail district. Anchoring the space, Crystals’ flower carpet flourishes with vibrant poinsettias and colossal rose-covered holiday ornaments. On Crystals’ second level, unique architectural hanging garden trees are adorned with animated LED lights to simulate ‘falling snow’ as they brighten the retail corridor in a contemporary tree-lighting.

Elevating the holiday ambiance, Crystals features live musical entertainment four days a week from noon to 5 p.m. through December 23. Sounds from a rockin’ string quartet and a vivacious choir fill Crystals with the sounds of the holidays.

  • Phat Strad – The stunning entertainers are an international cast of classically trained, beautiful women playing futuristic electronic instruments with an industrial strength techno groove. Their dynamic performances mix their contemporary sound with the classics of the holidays. Performances: Thursday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m.
  • Holiday Choral Quartet – Beginning December 4, Crystals shoppers will be charmed by the sounds of a vibrant choral quartet joined by talented Las Vegas youth to infuse the shopping atmosphere with the holiday spirit. The performers will interact with audiences as they sing traditional holiday carols with a twist. Performances: Saturday and Sunday; noon to 5 p.m. at the top of the hour for 15 minutes.

Joining Crystals’ stellar lineup of 34 designer and high-fashion boutiques including North America’s largest Louis Vuitton, a brilliant two-level Tiffany & Co., and outposts from TOM FORD and Lanvin are eight renowned luxury retailers:

  • Prada – Sophisticated and trendsetting, Prada infuses its history of craftsmanship and uncompromised quality with constant innovation. Its three-level, 21,000-square-foot flagship Crystals location carries the complete Prada men’s and women’s collections of ready-to-wear and footwear as well as a series of limited-edition bags and playful accessories dedicated to Las Vegas.
  • Gucci – The new flagship location expresses a modern glamour that ushers in the label’s new design era while continuing its legacy of unparalleled shopping. The 11,000-square-foot store boasts a new design conceived by Gucci’s Creative Director Frida Giannini. To celebrate the opening, Giannini has created an exclusive Crystals sneaker with a unique combination of precious skins – python, ostrich and crocodile – in a palette of green, yellow, brown and white.
  • Yves Saint Laurent – Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent, one of the great fashion names of the 20th century, has opened its largest Las Vegas boutique at Crystals. The 4,000-square-foot store houses women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and accessories collections.
  • Balenciaga – Celebrating its first Las Vegas location, the House of Balenciaga creates women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories, sold worldwide. The brand occupies 4,100 square feet at Crystals.
  • Emilio Pucci – Founded in 1947 by the Marquis Emilio Pucci, a dashing Florentine aristocrat crowned “The Prince of Prints” by the international fashion press, the maison is renowned for trailblazing vision and a love affair with Italian craftsmanship, luxury, color and design. The 1,849-square-foot Crystals boutique is a showcase for the World of Pucci – ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, eyewear, perfume and much more – set in a modern, luxurious setting with design elements evoking the brand’s Renaissance-era headquarters in Florence.
  • Donna Karan (opening mid-December) – Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Donna Karan embodies all that is urban, sophisticated and luxurious. Its first Las Vegas store will span 3,000 square feet and house the complete Donna Karan head-to-toe, 7-Easy-Pieces lifestyle of ready-to wear, cashmere, evening, accessories, shoes, intimates, hosiery and fragrances.
  • Harry Winston (opening mid-December) – When it comes to Hollywood’s glamour and scintillating style, nothing sparkles like a Harry Winston diamond. For more than six decades, Winston diamonds have been an integral part of Hollywood’s glamorous history. Located on the second level, Harry Winston’s Crystals location will span 1,800 square feet.
  • Stella McCartney (opening late-December) – British designer Stella McCartney is known for her signature feminine, sexy and modern designs. Her Crystals location will carry the Stella McCartney ready-to-wear, shoe, bag, sunglass, fragrance, lingerie and Adidas collections.

After the shopping is said and done, or to take a well-deserved break between shopping marathons, the restaurants at Crystals offer a wide array of dining and lounge options. Guests will have the enviable task of choosing from Eva Longoria’s Latin approach to classic steakhouse cuisine at Beso; Mastro’s Ocean Club’s exquisite seafood in the awe-inspiring, second-floor Treehouse dining room; pan-Asian cuisine and sushi at locals’ favorite Social House; Wolfgang Puck’s signature pizzas, homemade pastas and rustic Italian favorites at Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina; American comfort foods and creative delicacies at Todd English’s P.U.B. or quick bites and energy-infusing coffee from The Pods by Wolfgang Puck or The Cup.

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Flamingo Las Vegas Celebrates the Holidays with Boyz II Men

December 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Four-time Grammy-winning R&B group Boyz II Men will mark their first-ever extended engagement on the famed Las Vegas Strip when they open at Flamingo Las Vegas on Dec. 14, 2010 for a four-week seasonal celebration in the legendary Flamingo Showroom. The special holiday show will feature all of the group’s hits, some unexpected songs done in the famous Boyz II Men style and enough holiday tunes to get everyone in the festive spirit of the season.

Show time is 7:30 p.m. each night and show dates will be Dec. 14 – 18, 21 – 24, 26, 28 – 30 and Jan. 1 – 2 and 5 – 9. Ticket prices are $59, $79 and $125 plus taxes and fees. The $125 ticket includes a VIP Meet ‘n Greet with the group. Tickets are available at the Flamingo Box Office, by phone at (702) 733-3333 or (800) 221-7299 or by visiting www.flamingolasvegas.com.

Flamingo Las Vegas headliners and America’s favorite brother-sister duo Donny & Marie will return to the intimate Flamingo Showroom on January 18, 2011 to continue their high-energy variety show.

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Magical Forest @ Opportunity Village

December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The Magical Forest is open nightly at 5:30pm from November 20 – January 1, closing Sundays – Thursdays at 9pm and at 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. There are plenty of special events and offers throughout the Forest season.

The Magical Forest is located at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas NV 89146.
For more information, please call 702-225-XMAS; visit MagicalForest.org or OpportunityVillage.org

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