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VALENTINE’S DAY AT RICE & COMPANY

VALENTINE’S DAY AT RICE & COMPANY

Jan 15, 2012

SPREAD THE LOVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY AT RICE & COMPANY

Luxor’s Asian Bistro Sparks Romance with “Naughty & Spice” Roll

Rice-and-company

Rice-and-company

Love is in the air at Rice & Company this Valentine’s Day as Executive Chef Danny Chen introduces the new mouthwatering sushi creation “Naughty & Spice” now being served at the celebrated contemporary Asian Bistro at Luxor Hotel and Casino.

Hearts will melt for this themed specialty roll which is stuffed with crunchy shrimp tempura, spicy tuna and juicy mango then topped with salmon and avocado. A true sweet for the sweetheart, sliced strawberries and a spicy strawberry sauce envelop Chen’s decadent invention creating a tantalizing mixture of sugar and spice. A special treat for all lovers, this tempting roll is priced at $16.

About Rice & Company

Rice & Company features contemporary Chinese and Japanese cuisine, an array of sushi and sashimi selections including innovative specialty rolls and an expansive cocktail and sake menu. The Far East Asian Bistro prepares distinctive dishes with delicious twists on main course entrées like the Lobster Cantonese and Peking Crisp Duck made from the freshest ingredients of highest quality. Recently described as, “the best restaurant for mix Asian cuisine on the Strip” by Las Vegas Weekly, Rice & Company offers a dynamic menu for an authentic culinary experience.

The atmosphere combines classic and contemporary design features, offering guests a dynamic setting to enjoy their dining experience. There are three semi-private dining rooms for business meetings, rehearsal dinners, bachelor/bachelorette parties and more, accommodating 10, 30 and 40 guests, respectively.

PBR COCKTAIL SPECIAL

PBR ROCK BAR & GRILL TO OFFER HAT BENDER COCKTAIL SPECIAL IN HONOR OF NATIONAL HAT DAY

PBR Rock Bar & Grill at Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will offer a can’t miss, one-day deal in honor of National Hat Day on Sunday, Jan. 15.

Revelers will be tipping their hats as the popular eatery will offer its Hat Bender signature cocktail for a special price of $10 from 3 to 6 p.m. Originally priced at $12, the Hat Bender is a refreshingly sweet mix of Smirnoff Citrus Vodka shaken with watermelon juice and lemonade.

The Hat Bender special joins of slew of other great drink specials part PBR Rock Bar’s daily happy hour including $5 Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey drinks and Jager Bombs; 2-for-1 well drinks and $3 domestic draft beers.

PBR Rock Bar & Grill is the hottest spot in Las Vegas offering beers, bulls and plenty of babes in its sprawling, 16,800-square-foot venue. Open daily from 8 a.m. until the early morning hours, PBR Rock Bar & Grill offers guests hearty, American comfort food and barbeque around the clock. Beautiful babes and bad ass bull riders are dared to attempt to defy gravity on PBR Rock Bar & Grill’s daunting, hydraulic mechanical bull.

Located at the center of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, PBR Rock Bar & Grill’s expansive 3,000-square-foot patio gives patrons a front-row seat to all of the action. Complete with 105 wall-to-wall high-definition televisions, PBR Rock Bar & Grill provides sports enthusiasts with the perfect game-day retreat. For more information, call 702.750.1685 or visit www.pbrrockbar.com.

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Michelle Branch acoustic concert in The Venetian Showroom

Michelle Branch acoustic concert in The Venetian Showroom

Dec 16, 2011

Michelle Branch

Michelle Branch plays at the Venetian. Click image for more Michelle Branch Photos at LoosePuppy.com

Grammy award-winning artist Michelle Branch performed an acoustic concert in The Venetian Showroom tonight to celebrate Winter in Venice and benefit HELP of Southern Nevada in partnership with Sunny 106.5.

 

Looking rocker chic in a leather jacket and skinny black jeans, Branch opened the show with her chart topper “Everywhere” before going on to perform other hits including “Goodbye to You” and “Leave the Pieces.” Getting everybody into the holiday spirit, she also performed holiday favorites such as “Silent Night” and “River.” The audience was treated to a sneak peek off her upcoming album, due to be released next year, which she described as “poppier” but with a touch of the country twang people are used to from The Wreckers.

 

Branch joked with the crowd, telling them it was okay to take pictures and get a little rowdy since “it’s Vegas after all!” Some audience members shouted out requests to which Branch graciously obliged, resulting in loud cheers. The crowd went especially wild for her hit “All You Wanted” and the Grammy award-winning Santana collaboration “Game of Love.” After entertaining guests for more than an hour with her songs and personal stories, Branch ended the show to a standing ovation.

 

When asked about her New Year’s resolutions, she said, “I have the same one every year and that’s to drink more water. But a new one is to unplug – I’m addicted to Twitter and Facebook and I need to scale down a little bit….turn off the TV, pick up a book.”

 

Branch said the holidays are her favorite time of year because, “Work slows down and I can put on sweatpants, not wear any makeup, cuddle up on the couch with my daughter and watch old Christmas movies. I’ve found new joy in Christmas as a mom and all of the holiday magic comes flooding back.”

 

She continued, “The season is all about sharing and giving back so I’m here to support a great cause with HELP of Southern Nevada. That’s always the message I keep at the forefront of my mind and I’m instilling that in my daughter as well, reminding her not to get carried away with the presents and to keep the spirit of giving alive.”

 

On the Winter in Venice celebrations, Branch exclaimed, “It’s phenomenal what The Venetian has done to get everybody in the mood. I love The Venetian because you never have to leave – it’s a one-stop holiday destination. This is my last show of the year and this has been a perfect way to wrap up 2011.”

Confessions of a Rock Star Has Living Billboard

Confessions of a Rock Star Has Living Billboard

Dec 14, 2011

Confessions of a Rock Star at Riviera Hotel & Casino
Now Has Living Billboard

Tattoo of Resident Headliner Pat DiNizio from The Smithereens
Leaves Permanent Mark in Las Vegas

 

DiNizio Tattoo

Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens with Matua J. as he gets a tattoo of DiNizio’s face on his lower leg

What lengths would you go to show your dedication to a rock band? On Dec. 1, 3 Lions Tattoo Shop inside the Riviera Hotel & Casino inked a Facebook fan with the property’s resident headliner, Pat DiNizio from The Smithereens. Matua J. was the first to respond to the Riviera’s challenge seeking a fan to get DiNizio’s face tattooed on their body in honor of the launch of his new show, Confessions of a Rock Star.

Las Vegas resident Matua was given $1,000 cash plus a free tattoo at the 3 Lions Tattoo Shop inside the Riviera. The “Pat-too” took approximately three hours to complete and would have cost an estimated $800. Matua chose to have the tattoo prominently displayed on his lower leg.

“We knew there were dedicated people out there who loved The Smithereens and what better way to show your devotion than with a tattoo,” said Andy Choy, president and CEO of Riviera Hotel & Casino. “We were surprised, however, at how quickly we went from posting this opportunity on Facebook to less than 20 hours later, having Matua sitting in the chair getting his tattoo.”

“Once I saw the promotion on Riviera’s Facebook page, I knew it was a no-brainer,” says Matua. “I didn’t hesitate to get Pat’s face tattooed on my leg.”

DiNizion performs Confessions of a Rock Star six nights a week inside the Crazy Girls Theater at the Riviera. The show highlights his rise to stardom as part of The Smithereens and pays tribute to DiNizio’s musical idols, including Buddy Holly and The Beatles. Tickets to Confessions of a Rock Star are $29.95 and can be purchased at the Riviera box office, online at www.RivieraHotel.com <http://www.RivieraHotel.com> or over the phone at 702-794-9433.

MICHELLE BRANCH PERFORMS A ONE-NIGHT ONLY CONCERT AT THE VENETIAN

MICHELLE BRANCH PERFORMS A ONE-NIGHT ONLY CONCERT AT THE VENETIAN SHOWROOM TO CELEBRATE WINTER IN VENICE™

The Venetian and The Palazzo continue celebrating the holidays as Grammy award-winning artist Michelle Branch performs a one-night only concert at the resorts’ first-ever Winter in Venice on Thursday, Dec. 15. Branch will grace the Winter in Venice white carpet before performing an acoustic concert in The Venetian Showroom featuring her top hits such as “Everywhere” and “Breathe” as well as holiday favorites.

All donations and proceeds will go to HELP of Southern Nevada, dedicated to assisting low-income families and individuals become more self-sufficient. Tickets can be redeemed by making a $20 donation at any Venetian | Palazzo Box Office or by calling 702.414.9000. Tickets are also available by donating winter items (with $20 value) for boys and girls up to 18 years old at designated clothing donation locations. For locations, visit ksne.com/pages/michellebranch.

From now until Jan. 8, 2012, The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas are bringing the first true celebration of the winter season to the Las Vegas Strip with Winter in Venice, featuring 49 days of holiday festivities throughout both resorts. Featuring strolling carolers, candy cane stilt walkers, jugglers, the Nightly Holiday Spectacular show and an awe-inspiring 65-foot LED holiday tree, Winter in Venice is the ultimate destination for an unforgettable holiday experience. For more information on Winter in Venice, please visit venetian.com/winter-in-venice or palazzo.com/winter-in-venice.