Las Vegas Happenings for Week Starting Thursday, June 9

Thursday, June 9

Nikki Beach (Tropicana) – Industry Pool Moodswing Live with the Cataracs POOL PARTY

Lavo (Palazzo) – Beer Garden on the Strip

Note: Drink specials from 5pm – 8pm

Gold Lounge (Aria) – Open Bar

Blush (Wynn) – It’s a Girl Thing

Note: Free admission for local ladies and complimentary champagne for all ladies from 11pm – 2am

Encore Beach Club (Encore) – Dip and Dance with the Cast of Absinthe NIGHTTIME POOL PARTY

Note: Open bar for ladies from 11pm – 2am

TAO (Venetian) – Kandy Wrappers Presents the Contestants of the 2011 Miss USA Pageant


                                                
The Bank (Bellagio) – Bank Thursdays

Haze (Aria) – Destination: Cabo San Lucas

                                              
Moon (Palms) – Moon Thursdays Featuring DJ exodus, EROCK and Rico de Largo on the Trumpet

Friday, June 10

Wet Republic (MGM) – SpyOnVegas Hot 100 Round 6 Selection Party POOL PARTY

Marquee Dayclub (Cosmopolitan) – Blake Jarrell Live POOL PARTY

Palms Pool and Bungalows (Palms) – Miller Lite Ditch Fridays with DJ Jazzy Jeff POOL PARTY

Gallery (Planet Hollywood) – Chris Mintz Plasse Birthday Celebration

Marquee (Cosmopolitan) – Axwell

Chateau (Paris) – Live Performance by Ciara

Rain (Palms) – CLASH Fridays with M!ke Attack and DJ Ob-One

Surrender (Encore) – Sidney Sampson Live!

Gold Lounge (Aria) – 80’s Night

Note: Open bar from 10pm – 12am

Haze (Aria) – I’m with the DJ featuring DJ Cobra

The Bank (Bellagio) – Girls of Summer San Diego Takeover

Saturday, June 11

Nikki Beach (Tropicana) – Private Label Society Saturdays with Live Music by Hed Kandi POOL PARTY

Liquid (Aria) – Scooter and Lavelle POOL PARTY

Marquee Dayclub (Cosmopolitan) – DJs Heather and Rhiannon Spin Live POOL PARTY

Encore Beach Club (Encore) – George Acosta Performs Live POOL PARTY

Tao Beach (Venetian) – 2^nd Annual Luao POOL PARTY

Blush (Wynn) – George Acosta

Marquee (Cosmopolitan) – Kaskade

Pure (Caesars Palace) – Kendra Wilkinson’s Birthday Celebration

Chateau (Paris) – Juliette Lewis Celebrates Her Birthday

Gallery (Planet Hollywood) – Holly Madison Book Release Party

Surrender (Encore) – Surrender Saturdays with DJ Might MI

Rain (Palms) – Perfecto featuring Greg Downey

Club Nikki (Tropicana) – Private Label Society Saturday with Live Music by Hed Kandi

Haze (Aria) – Scooter and Lavelle Hosted by San Diego’s Hottest 100

The Bank (Bellagio) – Karma Saturdays

Playboy Club (Palms) – Playmates Birthday Weekend Celebration

Note: Celebrate the birthdays of Playmates Kelly Carrington (Miss October 2008) and Lauren Anderson (Miss July 2002)

Tao (Venetian) – Baller’s Ball hosted by Ron Artest

Sunday, June 12

Encore Beach Club (Encore) – Pete’s Pool Party with Pete Tong POOL PARTY

Tao Beach (Venetian) – Beatport Pool Sundays Sander Van Doorn! POOL PARTY

Marquee Dayclub (Cosmopolitan) – Regatta Chic Sundays POOL PARTY

Note: Complimentary admission with local ID

Rehab (Hard Rock) – Hard Rock Sundays with Special Guest Q-Tip POOL PARTY

Vanity (Hard Rock) – Sin on Sunday

Note: Locals are always free at Sin on Sundays

Ghostbar (Palms) – Ghostbar Sundays featuring Remy Le Duc!

The Bank (Bellagio) – The Girls of Summer Finale

                                        

Lavo (Palazzo) – Vice Sundays featuring DJ Crooked!

Monday, June 13

Bare (Mirage) – Third Annual Party Dolls and Pin Ups POOL PARTY

Note: All ladies dressed in pinup attire will receive complimentary champagne all day and free up dos by the stylists on hand

Palms Pool and Bungalows (Palms) – Cabanas for a Cause POOL PARTY    

Note: Purchase a $100 cabana and all proceeds will benefit the Special Olympics

Rehab (Hard Rock) – Relax Mondays presents Motorboat Monday POOL PARTY

Blush (Wynn) – Living Mondays

Note: Local Ladies always free

Marquee (Cosmopolitan) – Marquee Mondays featuring Eric D-Lux

Tuesday, June 14

Blush (Wynn) – Fight Night

Note: Local ladies always free

Moon (Palms) – Bang! Tuesdays featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff

Wednesday, June 15

Blush (Wynn) – Blush Wednesdays with DJ 19SIXTY

Note: Local ladies always free

Club Nikki (Tropicana) – Industry Wednesdays

Ghostbar (Palms) – Snitch Wednesdays Presents Hesta Prynn

Lavo (Palazzo) – Old School Wednesdays featuring a Live Performance by Rev Run

Surrender (Encore) – Lil Jon!

Thursday, June 16

Blush (Wynn) – It’s a Girl Thing

Note: Local Ladies receive free admission and complimentary champagne from 11pm – 2am

Tao (Venetian) – Bruno Mars Hosts Concert After-Party

Encore Beach Club (Encore) – Dip and Dance with the Locomotion Dancers NIGHTTIME POOL PARTY

Note: Open bar for all ladies from 11pm – 2am

Interesting Article on Vegas Cabs

I thought this was an interesting article, since taxis seem to be a hot topic on many of the Vegas forums.  You can find the link here:
http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2011/may/23/hail-las-vegas/

My New Review Pages

I am starting a new section on my blog.  I want to start pages for my reviews of hotels, restaurants and nightlife.  I want to share my experiences, both good and bad, with everyone.  I have been to many, many Vegas establishments over the years but I will only post reviews of places I've been within the past 12 months.  Once 12 months pass, the reveiw will be deleted.  I want to make sure that everyone has current information.  I will include as many pictures as possible.  I hope you all enjoy my reviews!


You can find the Reviews section in the right column under my bio.

Thanks for reading my blog!

My 5 Favorite Paid Attractions on the Strip – in no particular order

These are 5 Attractions on the Strip that I think are worth paying for.

1. Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage

What a peaceful place to visit!  Each animal is more gorgeous than the next.  The dolphins are so smart and beautiful.  It’s easy to watch them for hours.  You can even sign up to be a trainer for a day here.  There are so many beautiful wild animals.  You will see everything from alpacas to lions.  The Secret Garden is tucked away behind the pool area of the Mirage and you will truly escape from the hustle and bustle of the Strip while you are here. Click here for info on the VIP tour.

2. The Stratosphere Tower and Rides

Ok, even if you don’t go on the rides, you have to at least go all the way up the Stratosphere tower.  The view is fantastic.  The whole Strip is right in front of you.  I have to be honest and tell you that I’ve only seen the view during the day.  I will eventually go back at night but the daytime view is pretty great.  The only ride I’ve been on is the X-Scream and I loved it!  Let me give you a little back story.  I DO NOT GO ON RIDES.  I have never been on a rollercoaster, nor do I plan to ever go on one, but for some reason I decided I had to go on a ride on top of the Stratosphere.  I have no regrets.  I’m very glad I did it.  It was such an adrenaline rush!  The added bonus was that I was the ONLY person on the ride!  It really is a priceless picture.  Even if you’re not an adrenaline junkie, I would suggest trying one of the rides.  Just bear in mind that you do have to go through security and metal detectors to go to the top of the tower.

3. The Eiffel Tower at the Paris

The Eiffel Tower boasts a spectacular view from and interesting perspective.  Rather than looking down and the Strip and seeing it all in front of you, it’s all around you.  The line can be very long depending on the time of the day, but there is a sign that lets you know how long the wait is before you buy the tickets.  I’ve only seen the view at night and it literally took my breath away.  Also, there are usually coupons in the coupon books that you can find in the cabs, so you don’t have to pay full price.

4. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum at the Venetian

The wax museum is such a fun place to visit.  Although I had been to the museum in NYC several times, there are different figures in the Vegas location.  There is also a haunted house tucked inside.  WARNING: The haunted house is not for the faint of heart!  It’s so much fun to pose with your favorite “celebrities”.  It’s also a lot of fun to see how big or small your favorite stars are because the wax figures are exact replicas.  There are usually coupons for Madame Tussauds in the coupon books also.

5. Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace

Although I haven’t been here in 13 years, I truly remember it vividly.  My father and I have fond memories of the classic cars.  We both have a passion for classic cars and this exhibit was like a dream come true.  We even saw one of Liberace’s cars…it had candelabras on it!  I am planning to return soon to take a fresh look at the cars but I would highly recommend seeing this attraction, even if you’re only slightly interested in cars.

My Favorite Las Vegas Discount Site

My favorite website for Vegas promo codes is SmarterVegas.com. Click here for the direct link.  I highly recommend you sign up for their emails.  They send emails with updated promo codes every 1-3 weeks.  They have promo codes listed on the website without signing up, but you get ones through your email that aren't listed to the public on the site.  SmarterVegas.com is a great resource when booking your Vegas hotel.  I know I hate to pay full price on a hotel room in Vegas and you should too.

If you have a players club card at various hotels, you will probably get offers in your email and in your players club accounts, but SmarterVegas.com often has promo codes that I don't get in my offers.

They also have show discounts.  They don't have codes to ALL Vegas shows, but there are usually quite a few listed.

Click here for Cirque du Soleil discounts via their own website.

Jeff Mitchum Galleries at the Bellagio

A new gallery opened in the Bellagio, next to the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art.  The Jeff Mitchum Galleries opened along the Pool Promenade.  The gallery features photographs taken from the artist’s travels around the world.  Click here for more details on the exhibit and details on a few cool events.

Nightlife Happenings - Events for Week Starting Thursday, May 19

Events for Week Starting Thursday, May 19

Thursday, May 19

Bank (Bellagio) – Bank Thursdays

Blush (Wynn) – 4th Annual Spring Luau

Gold Lounge (Aria) – Open Bar


HAZE (Aria) – Special performance by DEV


Liquid (Aria) – Liquid Industry Thursdays POOL PARTY


TAO (Venetian) – Worship Thursdays

Friday, May 20

Bare (Mirage) – Bare Fridays POOL PARTY


Blush (Wynn) – Miss Nevada USA Send-Off

Chateau (Paris) – Host Nicky Hilton

Encore Beach Club (Encore) – Recess Fridays with b.swim POOL PARTY


HAZE (Aria) – Host Fergie

Jet (Mirage) – Special Performance by Chingy

Marquee (Cosmopolitan) – Benny Benassi

Rain (Palms) – CLASH Fridays with Diplo


TAO Beach (Venetian) – SKAM Fridays featuring DJ Skribble, DJ Gusto and DJ Echo POOL PARTY


TAO (Venetian) – DJ Ross One


WET Republic (MGM Grand) – SpyOnVegas Hot 100 Round 4 POOL PARTY

Saturday, May 21

The Bank (Bellagio) – The Offical 2011 Billboard Awards Pre-Party

Blush (Wynn) – Apolo Ohno’s Birthday Bash


Chateau (Paris) – Nicki Minaj Performing Live!

Gallery (Planet Hollywood) – LL Cool J

Haze (Aria) – Keri Hilson and David Christian Perform


Liquid (Aria) – Host Aubrey O’Day POOL PARTY

Marquee (Cosmopolitan) – Kaskade

Pure (Caesars Palace) – will.i.am


Rain (Palms) – Perfecto with Sean Cyas and Donald Glaude


Surrender (Encore) – Mary J. Blige

TAO Beach (Venetian) – Host Whitney Port POOL PARTY


TAO (Venetian) – Pre-Awards Party Hosted by Joe Jonas


WET Republic (MGM Grand) – Avicii POOL PARTY

Sunday, May 22

The Bank (Bellagio) – JackColton.com May Invasion


Encore Beach Club (Encore) – Pete’s Pool Party ft. Pete Tong and Chris Lake POOL PARTY

LAVO (Palazzo) – Post Awards Party Hosted by Rihanna

Liquid (Aria) – DJ Anna Lake Spins POOL PARTY

Marquee Dayclub (Cosmopolitan) – Regatta Chic Sundays with the Captains of Industry POOL PARTY


REHAB (Hard Rock) – Cee Lo POOL PARTY

TAO Beach (Venetian) – Beatport Pool Sundays with Matt Darey and Glen Morrison POOL PARTY


Vanity (Hard Rock) – Cee Lo

WET Republic (MGM Grand) – F*** Me I’m Famous with a Live DJ Set by will.i.am POOL PARTY

Monday, May 23

Bare (Mirage) – JackColton.com Invasion POOL PARTY


Jet (Mirage) – The Industry’s Top Bartender’s Contest “Saving Vegas One Drink at a Time”


Palms Pools and Bungalows – Cabanas for a Cause POOL PARTY

Tuesday, May 24

Blush (Wynn) – Tony Arzadon Performs Live


Moon (Palms) – Bang! Tuesday ft. Tye Mohawk with High Energy Live Drum Mashups

Wednesday, May 25

Blush (Wynn) – Blush Wednesdays


Ghostbar (Palms) – Snitch Wednesdays Presents Depressed Buttons


Gold Lounge (Aria) – Model Material Wednesdays

Surrender (Encore) – Surrender Your Wednesday with a Live Performance by Calvin Harris

Thursday, May 26

Bank (Bellagio) – Bank Thursdays

Blush (Wynn) – See the Music!


Encore Beach Club (Encore) – Dip and Dance with Amanda Wilson Performing “Seek Bromance” POOL PARTY at NIGHT

 Nikki Beach (Tropicana) – Grand Opening! POOL PARTY

Playboy Club (Palms) – Playboy Calendar Miss June Model Search