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MISS MICHIGAN KIRSTEN HAGLUND WINS 2008 MISS AMERICA LIVE!

Las Vegas, Nevada - January 26, 2008 - Miss Michigan Kirsten Haglund from Farmington Hills, Michigan was crowned Miss America 2008 tonight at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The final night of Miss America Live! was broadcast from Las Vegas on TLC.


Kirsten's triumphant walk across the stage was just the beginning of a journey that will take her to every corner of the country during her year of service as Miss America 2008. She will travel approximately 20,000 miles each month speaking to audiences about her platform of Raising Awareness of Eating Disorders and acting as the official National Goodwill Ambassador for Children's Miracle Network. Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children's hospitals, is the national platform partner of the Miss America Organization.


Kirsten is a student at University of Cincinnati. Her scholastic ambition is to obtain a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre and she ultimately hopes to become a Broadway performer. Along with the title of Miss America 2008, Kirsten won a $50,000 scholarship to continue her education. For the talent portion of the competition, Kirsten sang "Over the Rainbow."


The first runner-up was Miss Indiana Nicole Elizabeth Rash who earned a $25,000 scholarship. Her talent performance was the vocal, Bandido and her personal platform is Get on the L.-B.U.S. to break language barriers in the U.S.


Second runner-up honors and a $20,000 scholarship were awarded to Miss Washington Elyse Umemoto. Her talent was also a vocal performance, Angels, and her personal platform is Embracing Diversity, Empowering Women.


Miss Utah Jill Stevens was the winner of TLC's America's Choice, an online competition where viewers got the opportunity to vote for their favorite Miss America contestant. The contestant was announced at the beginning of the Miss America Live! broadcast and became the 16th Finalist to compete in the live finale.


As the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women and one of the nation's leading achievement programs, the Miss America Organization last year made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance. The Miss America Organization provides young women with a vehicle to further their personal and professional goals and instills a spirit of community service through a variety of nationwide community-based programs.



Additional information about the Miss America Organization can be found at www.MissAmerica.org.

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September 28, 2007

VAN HALEN
MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30
Tickets On Sale Saturday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.

LAS VEGAS – Rock legends Van Halen will embark on a concert tour throughout the United States and Canada, with its original lead singer David Lee Roth, for the first time in more than 22 years. The tour will stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for two nights, Friday, Dec. 28 and Sunday, Dec. 30. Both shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. with special guest Ky-mani Marley.

Tickets priced at $175, $125 and $65, not including applicable service charges and taxes, go on sale Saturday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m. and will be sold at the MGM Grand Garden Arena box office and at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith's Food and Drug Centers, Macy's West at the Fashion Show Mall and Ritmo Latino). Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person for each show. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call the MGM Grand box office at

(702) 891-7777 or Ticketmaster at (800) 929-1111. Tickets also are available for purchase at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

Wristband distribution will begin Saturday, Oct. 6 at 6 a.m. and end at 9 a.m. A random number will be drawn and a lineup will be in sequential order beginning with the random number selected. Wristband distribution requires a form of personal identification and does not guarantee that a ticket can be purchased.

Considered by fans as one of the most highly anticipated tours in rock 'n' roll history, Roth, guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen will perform with Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen, who joins the lineup as the band's bass player. Van Halen and Roth have not performed or recorded together since 1984's classic multi-platinum album, 1984, and subsequent tour, making this tour truly a historic event.

Van Halen remains one of the most important and influential bands of all time. Formed in Los Angeles in 1974, the band quickly won a loyal hometown fan base with their electrifying live shows. From the moment they released their self-titled 1978 debut album, Van Halen shook the foundations of rock, thanks largely to Roth's peerless showmanship, Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar virtuosity and their songwriting abilities; this changed rock music forever.

The band's record of achievement is hard to top. Their two albums, Van Halen and 1984, were certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. Van Halen joins an elite short list of two-time Diamond Award honorees in the history of the music industry. The Diamond Award is presented to an artist for album sales of 10 million or more units. They also are in the Guinness Book of World Records for having more No. 1 hits on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart than any other band in history. Inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in March of this year, Van Halen has produced a treasured body of work that fans will admire for decades to come.

The MGM Grand Garden Arena is home to concerts, championship boxing and premier sporting and special events. The Arena offers comfortable seating for as many as 16,800 with excellent sightlines and state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and sound. Prominent events to date have included world championship fights between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson as well as Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather and George Foreman vs. Michael Moorer; and concerts by The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Bette Midler, Gloria Estefan, Janet Jackson, Phil Collins, Billy Joel, Backstreet Boys, 'N Sync, Sting, Jimmy Buffett and the Barbra Streisand Millennium Concert. The MGM Grand Garden Arena is also home to the annual FOX Billboard Music Awards, the annual Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children Benefit and the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMA).

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"A Tribute to the Great White Way" to be the First in a Series of Annual Events

LAS VEGAS – August 15, 2007 – Las Vegas resident John Eisele is pleased to announce the inaugural benefit concert for the Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada. "A Tribute to the Great White Way" will be held at the Onyx Theatre on Friday, August 24 at 8:00 p.m. and will mark the first in a series of annual concerts to help fund the valuable resources and services offered by The Center.

A veteran of stage himself, John will be joining a list of local talent to include Vita Corimbi and Skye Dee Miles from "Menopause the Musical", Larry Atello from "Tony and Tina's Wedding", Sheila Wright (Las Vegas' premiere karaoke host), Miss Kitty and Miss Frankie, The Sin City Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and Ruda Lenska.

Performances will include show-stopping interludes from such famed productions as Cabaret, Chess, La Cage Aux Folles, Dreamgirls, Chicago, Follies, A Chorus Line, Jeckyll and Hyde, Mame and a host of others.

"I've been so fortunate to be a part of such an amazing, community-wide giving spirit in the five years since Las Vegas has been my home," said John Eisele. "It's truly an honor to continue that tradition with this benefit concert for The Center."

Conceived, produced and hosted by John, "A Tribute to the Great White Way" will donate all proceeds to the Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada. The Center is a non-profit organization that provides a safe and healthy environment for the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, and provides important resources and services such as meetings, outings, referrals, programs, Hepatitis A & B immunizations and HIV prevention, testing and counseling.

In an effort to bring even more support to this worthy cause, John approached juhl's development company, CityMark Development, for which he manages sales operations, to extend their support to the evening. As such, on the evening of the event, John will proudly present a multi-thousand dollar platinum donation to The Center Board of Directors.

Tickets for "A Tribute to the Great White Way" are on sale now and can be purchased by calling The Center at 702-733-9800 or visiting their office at 953 East Sahara Avenue, Suite B1. Tickets are limited, so everyone is encouraged to reserve early.

The concert space has been donated by the Onyx Theatre, located in Commercial Center and with entrance ability through The Rack. Additionally, Spotlight Lounge will be sponsoring a post-concert party for all ticket holders.

"I urge the Las Vegas community to support this event and treat themselves to a memorable evening of music and fun," said John. "It's going to be a very memorable night."

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Spectacular New Acts Bring Thrills to Downtown's Exciting Street Scene

LAS VEGAS – August 2, 2007 – Visitors to Las Vegas' famous Fremont Street Experience are getting even more free entertainment options with the addition of the Real Action Stunt Stage. Located at the 1st Street intersection near the Golden Nugget and Binion's, the stage features live action performances nightly to include the Russian Bar, cube balancing and a flying silk act. Each act is unique, awe-inspiring and designed to evoke a sense of complete amazement from the audience.

The Russian Bar is a gymnastic act that combines the elements of balance, aerial and acrobatic techniques. A thin, flexible bar, suspended between the shoulders of two sturdy holders, is used to propel a flyer high into the air. Executing a series of flips, twists and somersaults, the flyer then lands in perfect balance-back on the bar.

Cube balancing consists of an artist working with an enormous metal cube to create completely enthralling visuals. Spinning and propelling the cube around the head, body and the palm of the hand, the artist's dizzying dexterity is not to be believed as the cube itself catches the light and transforms into a shimmering whirlwind of rainbow colors.

A flying silk act is the perfect addition to any entertainment extravaganza-but none so more than at the Fremont Street Experience, where the aerialist is actually suspended from the 90-foot Viva Vision canopy. Soaring in graceful circles, high above the heads of the crowd, the aerialist and the silk blend together in a series of beautiful twists and turns.

"We want to give our visitors an experience that's on par with what they expect of Las Vegas," said Lisa Robinson, director of marketing for Fremont Street Experience. "A night out in Vegas should be dazzling, exciting and one-of-a-kind-and the Real Action Stunt Stage definitely plays a big part in that."

Real Action Stunt Performances go on nightly at 8:15 pm and 10:15 pm. Riders of the Thunderdome perform Thursday through Saturday at 9:15 pm and 11:15 pm. Live bands perform from the 3rd Street stage seven nights a week, times vary. Nightly shows on the Viva Vision screen appear at 8:30 pm, 9 pm, 10 pm, 11 pm, and 12 am from August 1-18. Beginning August 19, the first show of the evening will be at 8 pm. All shows and performances at the Fremont Street Experience are free and open to the public.

Ample parking is available at the Fremont Street Experience parking garage located on the corner of Carson and 4th Streets or at any of the legendary casinos that line historic Fremont Street. Visit www.vegasexperience.com or call 702-678-5600 for more information.

Las Vegas – Joe Weider's internationally renowned 2007 Olympia Weekend [Mr. Olympia, Ms. Olympia, Fitness and Figure Olympia] will be held at the Orleans Arena September 27 – 30, 2007. This competition is one of the most prestigious contests in the world of bodybuilding.

Mr. Olympia is an international bodybuilding competition held annually by the International Federation of BodyBuilders (IFBB). Winning is considered to be the highest accolade in the professional bodybuilding field. There is a parallel contest, the Ms. Olympia, for female bodybuilders. In addition, the Fitness Olympia and Figure Olympia are held for fitness and figure competitors, respectively. This event draws fitness enthusiasts from all over the country to watch these amazing powerhouse bodybuilder's battle for each title.

New defending champion, and local Las Vegas resident, Jay Cutler, competes this year to keep his Mr. Olympia title from bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman, who returns for another attempt at a record breaking nine title wins. Other competitors include Victor Martinez, Gustavo Badell and Melvin Anthony. Along with the men, Ms. Olympia Iris Kyle, Fitness Olympia Champion Adela Garcia, and Figure Olympia Champion Jenny Lynn will all return to defend their titles.

The schedule of Olympia Weekend events held at the Orleans Hotel and Casino are below:

Thursday, Sept. 27
Olympia Press Conference Orleans Showroom 1PM (Free-open to the public)
Meet the Olympians Mardi Gras Ballroom 8PM (Free-open to the public)

Friday, Sept. 28
Fitness & Ms. Olympia Finals Orleans Arena 7PM -- Mr. Olympia Judging

Saturday, Sept. 29
Figure & Mr. Olympia Finals Orleans Arena 7PM
Olympia Victory Gala Mardi Gras Ballroom 11PM

Sunday, Sept. 30
Olympia Superstar Seminar Mardi Gras Ballroom 11AM

Tickets are on sale at the Orleans Arena Box Office and range in price from $54.50 to $212.00 and include tax and facility fee. VIP Packages are also available. For more information call 702-284-777 or visit www.orleansarena.com www.orleansarena.com

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July 23, 2007 – Laughlin, Nev. – Aquarius Casino Resort to host a performance with the legendary Kenny Rogers on Saturday, September 22 at 8 p.m. in the Aquarius Outdoor Amphitheater. This exclusive, one night only concert, will be the first single night performance that Rogers will bring to the resort in many years. Tickets are on sale now at the Aquarius box office. Ticket prices start at $40 plus tax.

Kenny Rogers, predominantly known as a country singer, consistently dominated the pop charts for years with songs that had universal appeal. Some of the most recognized classics include, "Lady," "Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town" and "Buy Me A Rose." Rogers' music led him to a second career as an actor on television and in film. Rogers' song, "The Gambler" was a story song so vivid that it became a TV movie starring Rogers himself in the title role. The movie spawned four follow-ups making it the longest running miniseries franchise on television.

For more than five decades, Rogers has delivered memorable songs, drawing fans among rock, pop, soul and country audiences. Rogers will certainly bring an unforgettable performance to the Aquarius Casino Resort.

Rogers will perform in the 3,300-seat Aquarius Outdoor Amphitheater. The Amphitheater, situated along the Colorado River, is the perfect place to see concerts in an outdoor setting. To purchase tickets for Kenny Rogers, or for the list of entertainment the Aquarius Casino Resort has to offer, please contact 800.435.8469 or visit aquariuscasinoresort.com.

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July 24, 2007

Pure Management Group Brings Hollywood Nightlife to Sin City Labor Day weekend

LAS VEGAS – Nightlife and dining pacesetter Pure Management Group ups the ante over Labor Day weekend, when Britney Spears hosts the grand opening of LAX Friday, August 31 at Luxor. LAX will rise to new heights in the nightclub industry as celebrity investors Christina Aguilera and DJ AM team up with the city's most dynamic entertainment company creating the hottest nightclub to land in Sin City.

"LAX is going to blow people away with its sheer beauty and design," said Robert Frey, Managing Partner of Pure Management Group. "When guests come to LAX, they are going to be treated to a nightclub experience unlike any other and one that leaves a lasting impression."

Like its sister property in Hollywood, LAX will cater to a young, sophisticated crowd and become the destination of choice for discriminating club-goers, A-list celebrities and the social jet set. With an unrivaled décor featuring a top-tier sound system perfect for multiple music styles, the 26,000 square-foot, two-story space is sure to be one of the most talked about clubs in the country. LAX will be outfitted in rich, red leathers and adorned with oversized mirrors and shimmering chandeliers, creating a modern and luxurious feel throughout the venue.

"LAX will have that extra wow factor that other clubs are missing," said Luxor President & COO Felix Rappaport. "We are excited for our guests to experience this one-of-a-kind venue."

A swanky dance floor anchors the lower level of LAX and is surrounded by an abundance of VIP tables and a raised DJ platform. An incredible lineup of DJs including LAX resident, DJ Vice, will keep the dance floor packed all evening using the most remarkable sound system installed in a Las Vegas nightclub. Currently the hottest nightclub DJ in the United States, DJ Vice will have club-goers partying each night until the sun rises.

While the main level of LAX will entertain the masses, the second story serves as an ultra-VIP level and features seven individual VIP lofts as well as a private dance floor. Seemingly suspended over the main dance floor, each VIP loft has a bird's-eye view of the lower level and comes complete with amenities that will have large parties salivating for a chance to rise above the rest.

About Pure Management Group
LAX Las Vegas is owned and operated by nightlife and dining pacesetter Pure Management Group. Additional properties under Pure Management Group include American Bistro and Noir Bar also inside Luxor Las Vegas, PURE Nightclub, the Pussycat Dolls Lounge and Venus Pool Club at Caesars Palace, Tangerine Lounge & Nightclub and sushi concept Social House at TI, Lucky Strike Lanes at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Dick's Last Resort at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino, Coyote Ugly Las Vegas at New York-New York, all located in Las Vegas and Aura Nightclub at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas. Pure Management Group is a leader in dining and nightlife, consistently producing innovations in style, sound and energy creating the hottest venues for all clientele.

Luxor
Providing a striking visual on the Las Vegas Strip, the 30-story Luxor Resort & Casino is an architectural wonder boasting the world's largest atrium, measuring 29 million cubic feet. This 4,405-room resort features a wide variety of entertainment, award-winning restaurants and state-of-the-art gaming. Luxor offers the provocative adult revue, FANTASY, and the hilarious comedy of Carrot Top. The property also includes 20,000 square feet of convention space, a spa and wedding chapel and is connected to Mandalay Bay through Mandalay Place – a collection of 41 unique boutiques and restaurants. Luxor is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE™. For more information and reservations, visit the web site at www.luxor.com, or call toll free at (800) 288-1000.

LAS VEGAS, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Palms Casino Resort today announced that actress and New York Times best-selling author Jenny McCarthy will become the first-ever celebrity Bunny Dealer at the new Playboy Club atop the resort's famed Fantasy Tower. On Saturday, August 4, 2007, McCarthy will don the Bunny Dealers' vintage black costume complete with collar, cuffs and cottontail and deal live blackjack from one of the Club's 10 gaming tables.

"We are honored to have Jenny McCarthy as our first celebrity Bunny Dealer. She is an icon and great representative of the Playboy brand and I couldn't think of a more perfect fit," said Palms owner George Maloof. McCarthy first appeared in Playboy Magazine in October 1993 and was named Playmate of the Year in June 1994. Today McCarthy is regarded as one of Playboy's most recognizable Playmates.

After completing a rigorous training process that includes custom costume fittings, dealing school, shuffling eight decks of cards and pitching from a shoe, McCarthy will hit the blackjack tables from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. to deal cards for the general public. The Playboy Club will be open for its standard cover charge, which includes access to Moon Nightclub.

About the Playboy Club
The Palms Playboy Club opened in October 2006 as the first of its kind in more than 20 years. In a scene that merges the past and the present, Philippe Starck-designed Baccarat crystal chandeliers illuminate gaming tables including blackjack and roulette. Nearly the entire south wall of the venue displays the riches from the archives of Playboy Enterprises, Inc., across 60 plasma screens that capture moments ranging from centerfold shots to signature Leroy Nieman Art. The club is entirely staffed by the iconic Playboy Bunnies including hostesses, cocktail servers and card dealers. The Playboy Club is open seven nights a week at 8:00 p.m. For more information visit http://www.palms.com.

About Jenny McCarthy
From co-host of the popular MTV series "Singled Out" and the film "Dirty Love" which she wrote and starred in, to New York Times best-selling author, McCarthy, with her unique combination of comedic talent and sex appeal has proven herself time and again as a film and television actress, comedienne, host, author and spokesperson. McCarthy is currently working on her fourth book, "Louder than Words" anticipated for release in fall, 2007.

About the Palms Casino Resort
The Palms Casino Resort, heralded as one of Las Vegas' hippest resorts, is an all-encompassing, one-stop resort destination. Owned by the Maloof family, the 703-room property boasts a diverse mix of bars and restaurants and a 95,000-square-foot casino. Amenities include the legendary Playboy Club -- the first and only club of its kind to open in 25 years; The Pearl Concert Theater; Moon Nightclub; Nove Italiano; Little Buddha; The Palms Pool & Bungalows; Palms Spa and AMP salon; Brenden Theatres, a 14-theatre Cineplex; Rain Night Club; Ghostbar; Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company; and over 60,000 square-feet of meeting space. The Palms is home to the Real World: Las Vegas and Bravo's Celebrity Poker Showdown, as well as E!'s Party at the Palms, hosted by Jenny McCarthy, and A&E's Inked. The resort features the hottest collection of Fantasy Suites including the Erotic Suite with its trademark Show Shower, the Real World Suite, as seen on MTV, and the Hardwood Suite, the only hotel room in the world with its own basketball court. E!'s Girls Next Door, VH1, MTV and CSI feature the Palms on a regular basis and the Victoria's Secret Angels made the Palms a featured destination on their "Angels Across America" tour. The Palms Casino Resort is located just west of the Las Vegas Strip and I-15 on Flamingo Road. For room reservation information, call toll free at (866) PALMS-RES, (866) 725-6773, or visit http://www.palms.com. For groups of 15 rooms or more, contact the Sales Department at (866) PALMS-MTG or (866) 725-6768

SOURCE: Palms Casino Resort

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July 20, 2007

Name: The Mirage

Address: 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 792-7777

Toll Free: (800) 456-4564

Website Address: www.mirage.com

Comedian Ray Romano will join "Everybody Loves Raymond" co-star Brad Garrett inside the Danny Gans Theatre September 14 and 15 and October 12 and 13. Performances are 10:30 p.m. Tickets are priced at $110 plus tax and can be purchased by calling (702) 792-7777.

First, Garrett takes the stage to warm-up the crowd with his quick wit and bold humor. Then, Romano will perform his outrageously funny routine while charming the audience with his smooth comedic style. The slapstick duo will return together on stage to reminisce about their years of working together and conduct a Q&A session with the audience.

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July 11, 2007

LAS VEGAS - Celebrity Red Carpet Challenge, an online contest presented by international magician Hans Klok and his magical assistant, Pamela Anderson, gives players the chance to win a star-treatment weekend in Las Vegas by successfully answering reporters' questions while walking a virtual red carpet.

Presented by Hans Klok The Beauty of Magic featuring Pamela Anderson, HansLasVegas.com pits players against reporters as they try to walk the red carpet and reach a limousine ready to whisk them away. Just like Hans Klok and Pamela Anderson, players must answer five questions from prying red carpet reporters and prove just how smart a celebrity can be. Quick thinking and creativity are a must as there is a time limit of 30 seconds per question.

Contestants can make the magic happen by visiting HansLasVegas.com and entering before July 20, 2007 to win a celebrity weekend for two in Las Vegas. The glamorous package includes a two night stay for two at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, two VIP seats to Hans Klok The Beauty of Magic featuring Pamela Anderson, dinner at Planet Dailies inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, a post performance meet and greet and a spa treatment at the Planet Hollywood Spa. Pamela Anderson and Hans Klok will choose one winner who is the most creative in their celebrity-worthy answers

"The Beauty of Magic," produced by Stage Entertainment, is the newest stage spectacular in Las Vegas and teams up Hans Klok, the international sensation and fastest magician on the planet, with film and television star Pamela Anderson at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The show combines the illusions of Klok, who comes to Las Vegas from his sold-out tour of Europe, with one of the world's most beautiful women for an only-in-Las Vegas entertainment experience. "The Beauty of Magic" is produced by Stage Entertainment, an international group specialized in the production and marketing of live entertainment. Ticket prices range from $35 to $105 (plus taxes and fees) and are available by calling Ticketmaster at 702-474-4000 or 1-877-307-8667, or online at ticketmaster.com.

For More Information:
Terri Maruca or Brad Seidel / Kirvin Doak Communications
702.737.3100 / tmaruca@kirvindoak.com or bseidel@kirvindoak.com

What: The Cocktail World Cup

Tired of your traditional bar competition? Can you make cocktails while bungee jumping, dangling out of a helicopter, darting through rocky canyons in a jet boat or mixing on top of a snow-capped mountain? Do you want to come to , where 42 of the top bartenders from around the world compete in these extreme events and bartending challenges?

Who: The Cocktail World Cup is looking for bartenders, 25 and up, to submit their best cocktails. The top contenders will get a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to in September 2007 to compete in this challenge.

All Nevada bartenders are welcome to apply and audition

When/Where: June 24 – 8pm-midnight – Hard Rock Hotel

June 25 – 8pm-midnight – Hard Rock Hotel

June 26 – 7pm-11pm – Monte Carlo

Why: The Cocktail World Cup has become a much-anticipated annual event receiving hundreds of submissions from around the world. Each year, its award winning panel of judges selects 42 bartenders to represent their country and compete in what is now considered to be the Olympics of the cocktail industry.

How: Register at 310-806-4547.

The taped audition will require you to mix a cocktail using 42 Below Vodka, we'll provide you the mixers and basic garnishes. Please supply any additional garnishes your creative cocktail requires. You will be judged on your drink pouring finesse, skill, ingredients, original presentation, and how your creation reflects current cocktail trends in the market and around the world.

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April 3, 2007

BLUE MAN GROUP SEEKS TALENT

AT AN OPEN CASTING CALL APRIL 10

WHAT: Blue Man Group, playing at the Venetian, is holding an open call for bald and blue hopefuls.

The character of Blue Man is an egoless, genderless being: both male and female performers are encouraged to audition. The basic criteria for Blue Man performers are:

· Height between 5'10" and 6'1" (athletic build)

· Solid drumming skills

· Excellent acting skills

· Willingness to relocate

WHERE: Blue Man Theatre at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino

3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, NV 89109

WHEN: Tuesday, April 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

OTHER: Blue Man Group's critically acclaimed show has been called "visually stunning," "wildly inventive," and "hysterically funny." Although it is almost impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group's Venetian Show is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous experience that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state.

For current show times, please visit www.blueman.com.

SOURCE: Kirvin Doak Communications

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March 26, 2007

RITA RUDNER EXTENDS HER STAY AT HARRAH'S FOR THREE MORE YEARS

The acclaimed comedian will continue as the Strip Resort's Headliner until 2010

LAS VEGAS – Rita Rudner, the accomplished actress, screenwriter, best-selling author and comedian, has announced an agreement in principle to extend her stay as headliner at Harrah's Las Vegas until January 2010.

"I love working here," said Rudner. "I love all the people at Harrah's, the theater is beautiful and the audiences have been fantastic. When they say I've been extended, does that mean I'm taller?"

This extension means Rudner will pass the one million tickets sold mark some time next year. Her Las Vegas Strip run began six years ago. Rudner's shows have been so well received at Harrah's that additional 6 p.m. shows have been added for the month of May. In addition, Rudner will introduce a $20 Locals' Appreciation ticket for the summer months of July and August. A limited number of tickets will be available to Las Vegas residents on a first-come-first-served basis.

"Rita has been an absolute home run for us from her very first performance," said Don Marrandino, president of Harrah's Las Vegas. "We are pleased that she has extended her engagement and I am certain that she will continue to delight audiences with her sophisticated sense of humor for the next several years."

Rita Rudner is also continuing down the literary path with her fifth book; a collection of essays about being in your fifties entitled "I Can't Believe I'm Filthy." The book will be published later this year. She is also working on two television projects, in one of which she and comedian Jon Lovitz will play a brother and a sister, forced to live together in middle-age.

Tickets to Rudner's shows are $54 or $90 (plus tax and fees). For show schedules and additional information please visit www.harrahs.com or call (702) 369-5222.

SOURCE: KIRVIN DOAK