Vegas Happenings | “Hitzville – The Show” Opens at the V Theater at Planet Hollywood

“Hitzville – The Show” Celebrates the Music of Motown at the V Theater at Planet Hollywood

One of the best celebrations of Motown music is being staged at the V Theater inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. The high energy musical extravaganza, so aptly called HITZVILLE – THE SHOW, takes audiences on a musical journey down memory lane to Motown, the birthplace of the legendary music and the recording artists from Detroit, Philadelphia, Atlanta and other cities that gave it life.

Backed by the five piece Hitzville band, the cast includes (producer and star of the show) the sexy, sensational, Detroit native, Jin Jin Reeves, two other dynamic female singers, and a male quartet, who, complete with great harmonies, choreography, colorful costumes and wigs, deliver powerful renditions of the original chart topping songs made famous by performers such as Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Mary Wells, Martha and the Vandellas, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Tina Turner, and Diana Ross and the Supremes. Oldie but goodie hits like “My Guy”, “Let's Get It On,“Heat Wave”, 
Natural Woman”, “Can't Help Myself” and “Proud Mary”, are just a few of the songs that take you back to another era where the contagious rhythms will stir your soul and have you singing along and dancing in your seat.

Jin Jin Reeves
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

Jin Jin Reeves as Diana Ross
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

Jin Jin Reeves as Tina Turner
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn

If you love Motown music as much as I do, don't miss this extraordinary, most authentic tribute to the classic hits. It doesn't get any better than this.

"Hitzville - The Show" performs at 5:30pm nightly Monday - Saturday at the V Theater inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

Additional recent and upcoming happenings in and around Las Vegas include:

RANCH HOUSE KITCHEN at Town Square Las Vegas will kick-off the school year with a 20 per cent discount for patrons who present their receipt from any of the shops at Town Square during the entire month of August.

Renowned sculpture artist Richard MacDonald, the only artist given behind-the-scenes access to Cirque du Soleil will be present for a special session of Crystals at CityCenter’s MEET THE ARTIST SERIES August 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m at the Fine Art Gallery on Gallery Row. MacDonald will discuss his creative process and how he interacts with his models, focusing on their movement, attitude and persona to rapidly capture the most aesthetically compelling moment in a sequence of movements and turn it into a breathtaking piece of artwork. This Meet the Artist event, will also feature a special performance by two of Richard MacDonald's models, veteran Cirque du Soleil performers Stephan Choiniere and Angelina Puzanova, who will perform their new act "Fugazi". The Series, hosted by Crystals at CityCenter in its Gallery Row venues, gives art novices and aficionados a chance to meet and interact with the celebrated artists that call Crystals home. Admission is FREE and open to the public.

WINDER FARMS, a premier home delivery grocery company, is launching a new farmers market at Galleria at Sunset. Beginning Aug. 24, Las Vegans can visit the Winder Farms Farmers Market to purchase farm fresh products such as produce, meats, salads, juices, smoothies, and more from an array of local vendors. Winder Farms Farmers Market will be open on Fridays from Aug. 24 – Oct. 26, 2012 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the south parking lot of Galleria at Sunset located at 1300 West Sunset Road in Henderson. The Winder Farms Farmers Market has retail opportunities for local food and beverage vendors. Companies are encouraged to sign up and become a vendor at the Winder Farms Farmers Market.

JAY AND THE AMERICANS (with three original members -- Sandy Yaguda (“Deane”), Howie Kirschenbaum (“Kane”), and Marty Kupersmith (“Sanders”) -- plus the addition of “Jay” Reincke) will take the stage at the Suncoast Showroom August 25 and 26 performing the hits from the 60's that put them on the charts.  Showtime each evening is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from $15.95, plus tax and fees.

American music historian, author and radio and TV personality EDDIE TRUNK will be on hand at The Hard Rock Store inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from 3:30 to 5 p.m on August 26 for an exclusive meet and greet and book signing of his latest achievement, entitled, Eddie Trunk’s Essential Hard Rock & Heavy Metal.

Four of the adult industry’s most seductive starlets, ALEKTRA BLUE, KIRSTEN PRICE, NICKY HUNTER AND CANDY MANSON will host a sexy two-day celebration during the 20th Annual Gentlemen’s Club Owners EXPO at Crazy Horse III’s ‘Pornstar Takeover’ party on Monday, Aug. 27, and Tuesday, Aug. 28. The adult entertainment stars will sign autographs, pose for photographs and perform a sensual striptease onstage. Crazy Horse III, part of the 40,000+ square-foot venue, Playground, is located minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip, just a few blocks west of I-15 on Russell Rd.

The new SENOR FROG'S LAS VEGAS at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino will keep the tequila and good times flowing through Labor Day Weekend with a buy-one-get-one special on all well drinks and margaritas, half-priced appetizers and non-stop entertainment Friday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 3.

In celebration of the Strip-side destination’s two-year anniversary, PBR ROCK BAR, inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, invites patrons with a local ID to enjoy 20 percent off their bill throughout the day on Thursday, Sept. 6.

“MJ LIVE!”, starring Michael Jackson impersonator Michael Firestone, moves to the Crown Theater at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino on Sunday, Sept. 2nd. Showtimes are 8:30 p.m. every night except Saturdays.General Admission is $29.72, VIP is $36.99, Golden Circle is $46.99 plus taxes and fees. With each paid admission one child 12 and under is free. This is a show for all ages.

MEITAL BRONSTEIN, stylist and owner of THE BUNGALOW, and DRESS FOR SUCCESS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA, will team up for  a day of fashion, fun and shopping on 10 am to 6 pm on Thursday, September 6  to support the newly opened Dress for Success of Southern Nevada store. For a $20 donation, fashion seekers will gain exclusive access to The Bungalow along with boutique-wide discounts starting at 20% off. Light bites, wine, and of course no fashionista would leave an event without a gift bag of swag. While at the event, guests will also have access to celebrity makeup artist DiDi with complimentary makeup makeovers. The Bungalow is located on 7024 W. Charleston Boulevard, between Rainbow and Buffalo.

Singer, songwriter and multi-talented musician CASEY ABRAMS, a finalist from season 10 of American Idol, performs in Henderson for the first time, opening the fall season of ArtBeat with a concert for fans, Friday, September 7 at 8 p.m. Admission is FREE.

After celebrating a successful 11-year run in the entertainment capital of the world, CRAZY HORSE PARIS (formerly “La Femme”) will be closing its current show at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino at the beginning of October 2012. The last performance will take place Monday, Oct. 1 at 10:30 p.m.

Celebrity Sightings:

Wednesday, August 15...

Australian BMX rider Sam Willoughby, who won Silver at the London Olympics, celebrated his 21st birthday with dinner at TAO with more than twenty friends.

Thursday, August 16...

Worship Thursday at TAO kicked off night one of celebrations for 2012 Olympic Gold Medal swimmer Ryan Lochte. After dining with friends including teammate and fellow Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones at TAO Asian Bistro, Lochte made his way to the nightclub. Not long after his arrival, Lochte was surprised with a presentation that included TAO's own bottle fairy flying through the air with the American flag and TAO's waitresses cheering around him in USA themed outfits that had everyone in the room in an uproar of excitement.

Ryan Lochte and Cullen Jones
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Ryan Lochte celebrates Olympic success
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Dynamic  duo Chidera "Chiddy" Anamege and Noah "Xaphoon Jones" Beresin  also known as Chiddy Bang, and New York City-based indie rock trio Fun. consisting of lead singer Nate Ruess, keyboardist Andrew Dost and guitarist Jack Antonoff indulged the crowd at BLVD Social Club - Thursdays Live at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas with high-energy performances.

Fun
Photo credit: Denise Truscello/WireImage

Fun
Photo credit: Denise Truscello/WireImage

Friday, August 17...

Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Lochte was spotted at Maxim Fridays at TAO Beach, fresh off a night with friends at TAO Nightclub. Joined by fellow gold medalist Cullen Jones, the group took in the sunshine from a VIP cabana before making their way to the pool to beat the heat.

Ryan Lochte
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Ryan Lochte
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Parker Young, star of ABC’s hit show “Suburgatory,”, took a break from filming the suburbia life and made a quick trip to Sin City to celebrate his 24th birthday at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas. Alongside Young to help celebrate was HBO’s former “True Blood” vixen, Brit Morgan, six of his closest buddies and his swimsuit model girlfriend, Stephanie Weber. As soon as the party was in full swing, Young was surprised with a custom-made, three-tier cake that said, “Happy Birthday, Parker!”

Parker Young Poses on the Red Carpet at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens
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Parker Young and Brit Morgan Pose Inside Chateau Nightclub & Gardens
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Parker Young Poses with His Birthday Cake at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens
Photo Credit: David Becker/WireImage

Saturday, August 18...

Ryan Lochte capped off his birthday celebration weekend in Vegas with a pool party to remember at Azure at The Palazzo. Lochte, joined by his fellow Olympic swimmers and friends, saved the best for last and spent the day in their private cabana in the secluded luxury pool club. A towering birthday cake was presented by servers in gold bikinis – a tribute to his recent victories. Lochte and friends spent the weekend in Vegas to as a belated celebration of his birthday, which was during the Olympic Games.  The group was spotted enjoying the casino, nightclubs and restaurants of The Venetian and The Palazzo, including TAO and LAVO.

International superstar Jennifer Lopez spent the afternoon lounging poolside at WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand for a pre-party to celebrate her world tour with Enrique Iglesias.

Despite recent rumors that she is taking a break from boyfriend Casper Smart, he arrived with Lopez and was right by her side throughout the day. Also present was family, friends including actress Leah Remini from “The King of Queens,” and members of her tour.

Britain's Prince Harry was also seen partying at WET REPUBLIC. Just after the London Olympics wrapped up the royal heartthrob headed to Sin City for some R&R where he was spotted at the Vegas pool party destination with a group of friends.

Jennifer Lopez
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Actor Parker Young, star of ABC's hit show "Suburgatory," continued his birthday celebration at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas. He and his swimsuit model girlfriend, Stephanie Weber were joined by a close group of friends including HBO's "True Blood" beauty, Brit Morgan. Before heading out, Young and Weber stopped by Sugar Factory's retail store.

Parker Young enjoying Sugar Factory’s signature cocktails with Brit Morgan and girlfriend, Stephanie Weber at Sugar Factory at Paris Las Vegas
Photo credit: Jeff Ragazzo

Parker Young posing with Sugar Factory’s signature couture pop inside the retail store
Photo credit: Jeff Ragazzo

Latin pop artist Enrique Iglesias partied at Las Vegas night spot Hyde Bellagio inside Bellagio Resort & Casino.

Currently wrapping up a summer tour with superstar co-headliner Jennifer Lopez, Iglesias headed to the hot new club after performing at Mandalay Bay Events Center. Iglesias and his large entourage partied into the early morning hours while DJ Mick Boogie spun beats for Hyde’s weekly late-night Saturday party, Sunrise Sessions.

Enrique Iglesias (center) with friends

Jennifer Lopez celebrated her world tour with a post party at Angel Management Group's PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace. She was also seen at WET REPUBLIC earlier in the day lounging poolside prior to her concert.

Directly following her performance, she made her way over to PURE arriving at 1 a.m. along with boyfriend Casper Smart. She was joined by family, friends including EXTRA host Maria Menounos, actress Leah Remini from “The King of Queens” and her backup dancers.

Jennifer Lopez
Photo credit: Denise Truscello of Wire Image.

Jennifer Lopez and Maria Menounos
Photo credit: Denise Truscello of Wire Image.

Prince Harry was spotted at XS nightclub with several of his closest friends. The group was seated near the outdoor pool on a daybed and blended into the 7,000 attendees in the Wynn Las Vegas hot spot. He was on the West Coast due to a charity event in San Diego but made Las Vegas his home base for the night with XS as the highlight of the weekend.

Sunday August 19...

Olympian Ryan Lochte continued his 28th birthday celebration at XS's Sunday Night Swim party with relay partner Cullen Jones. He hung out in the DJ booth with the headlining Manufactured Superstars.

Cullen Jones and Ryan Lochte
Photo credit: Danny Mahoney/XS nightclub

Manufactured Superstars
Photo credit: Danny Mahoney/XS nightclub

Basketball stars were spotted at LAVO Nightclub for Vice Sundays.  Allen Iverson took in the sounds of DJ Vice with friends at one table, while at another Miami Heat center Joel Anthony, a former UNLV star, partied with friends.