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23, 2014 at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 25 at 10 a.m.

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Las Vegas Restaurant Week to Return Aug 22-28

Three Square Food Bank invites the public to explore many of the city’s top dining establishments during Fall Las Vegas Restaurant Week — Friday, August 22 through Thursday, August 28. (more…⁴)

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GEORGIA ON MY MIND: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles to Open at The Venetian this Fall

The Venetian Las Vegas and GOMM Productions, LLC have partnered to bring a special engagement – GEORGIA ON MY MIND: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles – to The Venetian Theatre this fall. This groundbreaking new show will feature a host of esteemed stars including Emmy award-winner Clint Holmes, 10-time Grammy award-winning vocal group TAKE 6, six-time Grammy nominee and DownBeat Vocalist of the Year Nnenna Freelon, and Stella Gospel Award and Grammy award-winning saxophone star Kirk Whalum. The show also introduces the Las Vegas Mass Choir, under the direction of James R.

Smith and Edie Aikels, and features the Las Vegas All-Star Big Band, under the direction of pianist and conductor, David Loeb. This dynamic ensemble of all-star performers will celebrate the genius of American music, Mr. Ray Charles, through GEORGIA ON MY MIND, in the Venetian Theatre September 18 through October 29, 2014. (more…⁶)

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SIGHTING: Jenny McCarthy Basks In The Sun At Azure Luxury Pool At The Palazzo

On Friday, July 11, media personality Jenny McCarthy soaked up some rays at Azure Luxury Pool at The Palazzo Las Vegas. The starlet, who is renowned for her work as a model, television host, actress, and author, enjoyed the luxury cabanas while showcasing her bubbly personality, cracking a couple of playful jokes, and socializing with a few of her friends and guests. (more…¹²)

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SIGHTING: Larry Rudolph Celebrates Birthday at FIZZ Las Vegas

Talent manager, Larry Rudolph, who represents and has helped launch the careers of Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus, in addition to having represented Justin Timberlake and other award-winning performers, celebrated his birthday in style at FIZZ, the lavish champagne lounge and bar at Caesars Palace, last night. (more…¹⁴)

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Photo Flash: New Promo Image Revealed for Cheyenne Jackson on Tour

Whether in concert, on stage, or in film and television,Cheyenne Jackson continues to have one of the most diverse careers in entertainment. He has been featured on 12 different albums and with his staggering 4 octave range has been become known for his vocal sensitivity and versatility.

Appearing in mega-hits such as GLEE, 30 Rock, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Law and Order, his biggest passion is music. He is also a singer/songwriter whose first self-penned album I’m Blue, Skies, was released in July, 2013 and included the Top 40 hit ‘Before You.’ (more…¹⁶)

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Earthquake to Headline COMEDY BLAST at Orleans Arena, Today

Actor and comedian, Earthquake (‘Everybody Loves Chris,’ ‘Clerks II,’ ‘The Longshots’) will headline Comedy Blast, a hilarious night of performances by popular comedians at the Orleans Arena, 4500 West Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89103 today, July 5 at 8:30 p.m. (more…¹⁸)

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ABSINTHE Star Melody Sweets to Host a Wild Wild West Burlesque Show, 7/22

The dazzling Green Fairy, Melody Sweets, from the Strip’s ‘Best Adult Show’ ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace hosts a Wild Wild West Burlesque show on Tuesday, July 22 at 10:30 p.m. at the ABSINTHE Spiegeltent.

In celebration of the premiere of her latest music video ‘Shoot ‘em Up,’ featured on Sweets’ debut album Burlesque in the Black, fans get an exclusive look at the tantalizing video and a night of sultry and seductive Wild West burlesque. Revelers can also enjoy special guest appearances by the ABSINTHE cast as they’ve never seen them before, including The Gazillionaire and Penny Pibbets performing as Cowboy Summerlin Sam and his trusty steed Phallus. (more…²⁰)

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SIGHTING: Sugar Factory Celebrates with the Best in Music and Entertainment at the 2014 BET Awards

The best in Black Entertainment Television (BET) satisfied their sweet tooth with Sugar Factory’s confections while visiting the BET Experience VIP Gifting Suite Saturday night in Los Angeles. More than 100 celebrities, including comedic actor Brandon T.

Jackson, chart-topping rapper Soulja Boy, TV host Porscha Coleman and singer-songwriter Elle Varner, made sure to stop by Sugar Factory’s eye-catching table, complete with the brand’s most popular candy items. (more…²²)

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SIGHTING: UFC Champion Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis Hosts Fight Week Party at Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop

UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony “Showtime” Pettis hosted a kick-off party for 2014 UFC International Fight Week at Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop on Wednesday night. The MMA star arrived in style with a group of friends who were ready to party at the Strip-side venue. Pettis stopped to greet and mingle with fans before making his way to his lavish VIP booth.

The MMA champion made the most of “Rooftop Wednesdays,” partying well into the late night hours. (more…²⁴)

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AGAINST ME! Comes to Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, 8/22

ABOUT AGAINST ME!: Fronted by Laura Jane Grace, AM!’s much-anticipated latest offering, “Transgender Dysphoria Blues”, was released January 2014. The title of their sixth album offers a direct nod to news that shocked fans and shook up the rock world when it was dropped-Grace is a transitioning transgender person. (more…²⁶)

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Presto Cafe, a Las Vegas Based Healthy Cafe, Opens Second Location In July

Armed with the Motto “Spread the Healthy Word,” Presto Cafe is expanding with the opening of its second location in the Green Valley neighborhood.

Presto Cafe will introduce new dishes at its second location while adhering to its healthy concept. Partners and cousin duo, Reza Arshadi and Azad Zahedi, look forward to bringing the healthy concept to Henderson and is set for a soft opening Saturday, July 5 and a grand opening Saturday, August 9. (more…²⁸)

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This Weekend’s COMEDY BLAST Cancelled at Orleans Arena

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Comedy Blast, scheduled for this Saturday, July 5th at Orleans Arena, has been cancelled. Tickets may be refunded at the original point of purchase only.

Credit cards will be refunded directly back to the card used for purchase. Questions can be directed to 702-365-7469. (more…³⁰)

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Paula Nelson Band to Take the Stage at the Suncoast Showroom, 8/15

Surrounded by music royalty at a young age, Nelson was inspired to begin a singing career by high profile artists including Leon Russell, Kris Kristofferson, Mickey Newberry, Jesse Colter, Rita Coolidge, and her talented father, Willie Nelson. Nelson started singing and playing the piano at the age of seven. (more…³²)

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