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X Burlesque Celebrates 17th Anniversary With Star-studded Red Carpet and Surprise Announcements
X Burlesque celebrated an impressive 17-year anniversary on Thursday, May 23 at Flamingo Las Vegas. At the red-carpet affair, creators and producers Matt and Angela Stabile also announced a five-year extension and revealed the renaming of Bugsy’s Cabaret to X Burlesque Theatre at Bugsy’s Cabaret, where the iconic topless revue will continue to perform nightly.
X Burlesque Matt and Angela Stabile and Anthony Cardella - Photo credit: Edison Graff
X Burlesque dancers were joined on the red carpet by Matt and Angela Stabile, along with producer/manager Tiffany Mondell, choreographer/manager Anthony Cardella and choreographer Meeka Onstead. Local celebrities in attendance included cast members from sister shows X Country at Harrah’s Las Vegas, X Rocks at Bally’s Las Vegas, as well Anthony Cools, Ricardo Laguna, Murray SawChuck, Mike Tyler and Christopher Wayne of The Naked Magicians, the ladies of FANTASY and more.
X Rocks - Photo credit: Edison Graff
X Country - Photo credit: Edison Graff
Tiffany Mondell and Meeka Onstead - Photo credit: Edison Graff
The Naked Magicians Mike Tyler and Christopher Wayne - Photo credit: Edison Graff
Ricardo Laguna and Murray SawChuck - Photo credit: Edison Graff
Michael T. Ross - Photo credit: Edison Graff
FANTASY - Photo credit: Edison Graff
Danielle Aveyard and Ryan Kelsey - Photo credit: Edison Graff
Anthony Cools - Photo credit: Edison Graff
Following the red-carpet cocktail reception, fans were welcomed to the X Burlesque Theatre, where they were treated to a rousing performance with new costumes, set pieces and dance numbers.
The seductive show culminated in the announcement of a five-year extension of the award-winning production, which has been voted “Best Female Revue” in Las Vegas three years in a row by readers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Provocative, daring and scintillating, X Burlesque brings adult fantasies to the stage in a bubbly production show led by a troupe of gorgeous dancers. Running as the city's hottest topless revue for 17 years, X Burlesque beauties bare their assets all while playfully interacting with the audience. With bits set to music by hot contemporary artists, numbers range from frisky to X-rated, hence the show's seductive name.
X Burlesque performs nightly at 10 p.m. at Flamingo Las Vegas. Tickets are $59.50, $83.72 and $90.09, plus tax and fees, and can be purchased at the Flamingo Box Office,
Caesars Palace Celebrates Wayne Newton and his 60 Year Career in Las Vegas
Legendary singer and entertainment icon, Wayne Newton, celebrated the monumental milestone of 60 years of performing in Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 15 at Cleopatra’s Barge at Caesars Palace.
Wayne Newton Celebrates 60 Years Performing in Las Vegas at Cleopatras Barge at Caesars Palace. L R Christopher Yancey, Damian Costa, Wayne Newton, Sean McBurney, Paul Shlisky. Photo by David Becker
Wayne Newton Celebrates 60 Years Performing in Las Vegas at Cleopatras Barge at Caesars Palace. Photo by David Becker
Wayne Newton Celebrates 60 Years Performing in Las Vegas at Cleopatras Barge at Caesars Palace. Photo by David Becker
Wayne Newton Celebrates 60 Years Performing in Las Vegas at Cleopatras Barge at Caesars Palace. Photo by David Becker
To commemorate his historic six-decade run, “Mr. Las Vegas” was surprised with a custom-made cake and joined on-stage for a champagne toast with Caesars Entertainment executives following the show. Alongside friends and family, an emotional Newton took the moment to raise his glass to guests in attendance and thank them “for all that you are, and all that you’ve been in my life, which is everything.”
Wayne Newton: Up Close and Personal” is performed Monday through Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Cleopatra’s Barge at Caesars Palace. Tickets are available at any Las Vegas Caesars Entertai“Waynenment Box Office. Tickets start at $87.14. A VIP package is available for $209.27 and includes VIP seating and a meet and greet. Additional service fees apply.
Studio DMI Launches Evolutionary Recording Studio with the Electronic Musician in Mind
Studio DMI, the ninja-wielding mixing/mastering brand behind the global nightclub sound, held a grand opening reception at its new cutting-edge digital workspace and production house, on Friday, May 17. Located at 6839 Ponderosa Way in Las Vegas, the new production facility is designed for the modern-day producer, DJ, and electronic musician.
Studio DMI - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn
Champagne ceremony Left to right: David Wilson, Jessica Jackson, Jacob Mork, Ronnie Lee (Founder/CEO), Skip, Luca Pretolesi (Founder/Engineer), Skip, Scott Banks, Andy Lin - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn
Grammy Award-Winning engineer Luca Pretolesi and President/CEO Ronnie F. Lee joined artists, sponsors, and guests for a special champagne ceremony followed by unique, behind-the-scenes tours of the most innovative recording studio iteration to date. With credits that include David Guetta, J Balvin, Diplo, Lil Jon, DJ Snake, Major Lazer, Steve Aoki, Above & Beyond, and Nicki Minaj (to name a few) Studio DMI has delivered its unrivaled sonic story-telling technique to the top names in the business through industry-leading mixing/mastering services, educational programs, and Pretolesi’s holistic approach that ensures each artist, and their tracks, reach their full potential.
Studio DMI - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn
Studio DMI - Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn
Powered by Focal, Studio DMI’s new creative dojo features an artist lounge, recording room, and three digitally-defined studios complete with an integrated sound system, state-of-the-art production/recording technology, and Luca’s highly-specialized signal chain that guarantees each track receives his distinct and in-demand audible signature.
Additional recent and upcoming happenings in and around Las Vegas include:
On Thursday evening, May 16, Hakkasan Nightclub at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino kicked off Electric Daisy Carnival week with the unveiling of THE HAKKASAN GRID – a multi-million dollar, one-of-a-kind ceiling art feature and the largest kinetic light installation in the U.S. – during an event headlined by GRAMMY Award-winning artist, DJ and producer, Tiësto. The Hakkasan Grid is the largest kinetic light installation in the U.S. and was custom-built specifically for the nightclub’s ceiling. It is the only ceiling of its kind that is pixel-mappable and capable of color mixing, allowing fully-customized images and patterns to flow between triangles seamlessly.The Hakkasan Grid combines avant-garde design with state-of-the-art technology to reinvent the nightlife experience in Las Vegas and beyond. It can change colors and shapes in perfect synchronization with the nightclub’s music to create a more immersive experience at the internationally recognized nightclub. Because EDC is the largest dance music festival on the West Coast, there was no better time to launch The Hakkasan Grid.
Tiësto Performs Under the Largest Kinetic Light Installation in the United States at Hakkasan Nightclub inside MGM Grand Hotel Casino - Photo credit: Powers Imagery, LLC
The Hakkasan Grid the Largest Kinetic Light Installation in the United States is Unveiled at Hakkasan Nightclub in Las Vegas on May 16 - Photo credit: Power Imagery, LLC
The Hakkasan Grid at Hakkasan Nightclub in Las Vegas Takes Infinite Shapes Including a Flower - Photo credit: Powers Imagery, LLC
On Thursday, May 9, hundreds of customers gathered at AMERICAN CONEY ISLAND at the D Las Vegas to celebrate the American staple’s 102nd birthday for “NICKEL DAY.” Offering five cent Coney Dogs – the original price when the restaurant opened in 1917 – the commemorative event sold an impressive 1,108 Coney Dogs from 11 a.m. – noon. To add to the excitement, guests were greeted by co-owners and siblings Chris Sotiropoulos and Grace Keros, the D CEO Derek Stevens and ACI mascot Coney D. Family-operated since day one, American Coney Island was opened in Detroit, Michigan by Constantine "Gust" Keros, grandfather of Keros and Sotiropoulos. American Coney Island has continued its tasty practices in Las Vegas by serving world-famous Coney Dogs at the D Las Vegas for seven years, its only location outside of Michigan. The beloved dish grew in popularity from the specially-seasoned, natural skin casing hot dog from Dearborn Sausage and its secret family “Coney Island Chili Sauce” recipe, which comes topped with mustard and chopped sweet onions.
CELESTIA, an all-new, one-of-a-kind immersive production experience, will debut at THE STRAT HOTEL, CASINO AND SKYPOD with previews that began on Saturday, May 11, and a grand opening set for Wednesday, June 5. Set within a celestial world that brings the journey of our protagonists to life through elite acrobatics and dance, aerial feats, live music, state-of-the-art technology and overwhelming imagination, Celestia showcases a talented troupe of more than two dozen multicultural performers to create an eye-popping, immersive experience. This tour de force of acrobatics, technology, artistry and imagination will perform eight shows a week in a unique 200,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art theatrical tent located along the Las Vegas Strip. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays and 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. shows on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and is dark Mondays and Tuesdays. Tickets ranging in price from $29 - $89, not including taxes and fees.
One of the world’s most distinctive singing voices, MICHAEL MCDONALD, will perform Inside The Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 11 and Saturday, Oct. 12. The shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $39.95, plus applicable fees, go on sale to the general public Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m. PT. A limited number of VIP packages will also be available.Tickets will be available for purchase any box office at The Venetian Resort.
Nevada’s acclaimed water park, WET 'N' WILD LAS VEGAS, will celebrate its seventh season of fun in the sun with a colossal MEMORIAL DAY PARTY from Friday, May 24 – Sunday, May 26. Guests will kick off summer at the weekend-long party that will include a dive-in movie, foam party, DJs, live music, food and Wet’n’Wild’s iconic slides and attractions. The celebration will kick off on Friday, May 24. Guests will enjoy “Aquaman” under the stars, kicking off the dive-in movie season at the park. The dive-in movie is free with park admission and begins at 8 p.m. at the Red Rock Bay wave pool. The party will continue Saturday with a DJ playing top hits at 2 p.m. Children and adults alike will enjoy the family foam parties on Saturday and Sunday from 2-3 p.m. near the Red Rock Bay wave pool. On Saturday and Sunday, Wet’n’Wild will be offering a special Memorial Day barbeque buffet featuring summertime favorites. Available for $13.99 for adults and $10.99 for children under 10 years old. The buffet will be available from noon – 4 p.m. behind Oasis Café.
On Sunday, teen singer-songwriter AJ MITCHELL will be performing at the Red Rock Bay wave pool at 4 p.m. Following the concert, fans will enjoy an exclusive meet and greet with AJ.
WET’N’WILD will be honoring the ARMED FORCES with A SPECIAL TICKET OFFER, available May 18-27. Eligible guests with a valid military ID will receive one (1) free general admission ticket and may purchase up to six (6) discounted general admission tickets for $19.99 each. Guests can purchase tickets at the ticket window or can use the promo code “MILITARY” on line.
In support of World No Tobacco Day, May 31, BODIES...THE EXHIBITION inside LUXOR HOTEL AND CASINO will offer an $8 DISCOUNT, equivalent to the price of a pack of cigarettes, on regular-priced tickets May 27 – June 1 to guests ready to toss their tobacco. To receive the discount, guests need to present the pack of cigarettes they’re intending to throw away in the Exhibition’s Commit to Quit container to the Luxor box office, located on the mezzanine level of Luxor. BODIES…The Exhibition is open daily from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. with the last admission granted at 9 p.m.
DISTILL AND REMEDY'S are grilling up something hot as they prepare for their favorite holiday of all – NATIONAL BURGER DAY on Tuesday, May 28. All locations across the valley welcome those with BERG OR HAM in their name to celebrate the holiday and feast on a burger of their choice for FREE. Vegetarian options and build-your-own burgers are also available. Free burgers are only available on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Dine in only and limit of one burger per qualifying customer. Tax and gratuity are not included. Management reserves all rights and approval on name variations to qualify. Not valid on double burgers or build-your-own burgers with more than three toppings.
Trumpeter and singer Brian Newman will reimagine the storied history of the Las Vegas lounge by bringing a new show, BRIAN NEWMAN AFTER DARK, to NOMAD LAS VEGAS, the newest luxury resort experience located within PARK MGM. Currently serving as the bandleader for the Lady Gaga Jazz & Piano resident show at Park Theater, Newman will begin performances in NoMad Restaurant Thursday, May 30, complemented with a beverage menu curated by award-winning Bar Director Leo Robitschek. Newman has created Brian Newman After Dark to be an ode to vintage Las Vegas, providing guests a late-night rendezvous filled with great music, good friends and craft cocktails. The intimate evening will be filled with special guest performers from New York City, Las Vegas and beyond. Tickets starting at $49 including fees are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets. All shows are scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
THE MONSTER TRUCK INSANITY TOUR will invade the PLAZA HOTEL & CASINO'S CORE ARENA for two huge events on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1. This show includes some of the nation’s biggest and baddest monster trucks, along with wild side-by-side Tough Truck Racing Championships, Mr. Xtreme Stunt Man, and the Monster Bus Ride Experience where spectators can take a ride in a REAL monster truck! The Monster Truck Insanity Tour is sure to create an exciting weekend of motorsports competition and entertainment! Discounted pre-sale tickets can be purchased at the Plaza Hotel & Casino Box Office. Prices are $25 for adults, $15 for children age 3-12. VIP Packages are also available! VIP Pit Party from 5 - 6:30 p.m., and showtimes start at 7 p.m. each night!
THE DISTRICT AT GREEN VALLEY RANCH IN HENDERSON will host a series of FREE ‘80s MOVIE NIGHTS outdoors on the green behind Whole Foods Market (2225 Village Walk Drive) beginning at sundown (7:30 pm) each Saturday in June. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. No alcohol or glass allowed. The scheduled movie lineup is as follows: June 1: Beetlejuice (PG); June 8: Gremlins (PG); June 15: Goonies (PG); June 22: Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG); June 29: E.T. (PG).
THE DISTRICT AT GREEN VALLEY RANCH invites the community to attend a SUMMER CONCERT featuring talented local Americana/folk musician RICHARD MANN on Friday, June 1st: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The performance is part of the center’s summer concert series which will feature a different artist each Friday and Saturday evening in June. Concerts are FREE and open to the public. Performances Held in the Courtyard off Main Street, 2225 Village Walk Drive Henderson.
THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS will host X107.5’s “OUR BIG CONCERT” for two nights of non-stop alt-rock music at The Chelsea, June 6 & 7. The annual summer kick-off event will feature performances by Silversun Pickups with AJR, SYML, and SHAED on Thursday, June 6, and Catfish and the Bottlemen, X Ambassadors with K.Flay, grandson, and Meg Myers on Friday, June 7. Tickets for night one start at $32.50 plus applicable taxes and fees with reserved seating starting at $50. Tickets for night two start at $32 plus applicable taxes and fees with reserved seating starting at $50.
FASHION SHOW LAS VEGAS is teaming up with Arizona-based FRONT PORCH PICKINS for a SPECIAL POP UP VINTAGE AND HANDMADE MARKET on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8. The special market allows treasure hunters, antique seekers and talented artisans a place to buy and sell handmade, unique and one-of-a-kind finds. From retro shabby chic industrial to farmhouse salvage boho, and more, Front Porch Pickins has the perfect picker finds from unique local artists for guests to choose from. The two-day event will run daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m inside The Great Hall at Fashion Show Las Vegas, 3200 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Jonathan Scott presents “LISA'S LIVING ROOM", starring The Amazing Jazz Vocalist LISA GAY, in the Pegasus Showroom at the Alexis Park All Suite Resort beginning June 8. Performances are Saturdays at 9 pm. At Lisa's Living Room you never know who's going to stop by and jump on stage with Lisa to sing and play. Under the musical direction of Mike Clark and backed by the "Tony Drake Band", Lisa's sultry musical voice swings and grooves to Jazz, Classic Soul and Pop. Lisa also shares her life stories for an evening of joy and laughter guaranteeing everyone a super night of entertainment! Tickets are available at www.buy.ticketkite.com.event performances.asp?evt=16 Lisa's Friends & Family Special Offer! Easy as 1,2,3! 1. Enter How Many Tickets you want, then go to the next page and enter the PROMO COUPON CODE: LVJAZZ. Lisa's Promo Ticket Price of $24.95 (not including box office fees) includes 1 Comp Beer, Wine, or Well Drink. Guests can also pay $25.00 CASH AT THE DOOR the night of the show.
Lisa Gay - Photo courtesy of Jonathan Scott Presents
Las Vegas’ largest reggae festival REGGAE IN THE DESERT returns to the CLARK COUNTY AMPHITHEATRE on Saturday, June 8 for its 18th year. For one day, Downtown Las Vegas embraces the Caribbean lifestyle with island-inspired food and craft vendors as well as live performances from top reggae artists such as headliners Sly & Robbie alongside legendary reggae superstar Mykal Rose as they perform the “Favored Sounds of Black Uhuru” andDon Carlos. Other performances include Yellowman, Alborosie, Jesse Royal, K’Reema and ST1.Doors open at noon and the event concludes at 11 p.m. General admission tickets start at $29.99, $35 day of show. Merchandise packages are available starting at $39.99 and include a ticket to the festival, one event poster, one event t-shirt and are available online through June 4. Only cash is accepted at the door for tickets on the day of the show. All seats are general admission and available on a first-come, first-served basis. No re-entry is permitted. Reggae in the Desert is a rain or shine event, no refunds will be issued.
For the third consecutive year THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS will welcome comedian ADAM SANDLER back to THE CHELSEA stage for a night of laughs on Saturday, June 15. Sandler previously headlined at The Cosmopolitan in 2017 and 2018 as the resort’s first resident comedian.Tickets start at $49 plus applicable taxes and fees. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public through Thursday, June 14, at 10 p.m. PT.
The first-ever BATTLE FOR VEGAS CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME hosted by Reilly Smith will take place at the new LAS VEGAS BALLPARK IN DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN Saturday, June 15 at 7 p.m. In a city known for over-the-top, one-of-a-kind events, fans will get the chance to watch their favorite stars in action as the teams “battle” it out for Las Vegas’ ultimate bragging rights, all for a good cause. The softball showdown will feature two all-star teams of professional athletes, celebrities and media personalities, led by Reilly Smith of the Vegas Golden Knights and his teammates and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen and friends from the Raiders. With hometown heroes playing on the field, fans can also expect special celebrity guest appearances in the game and around the ballpark throughout the night, including an appearance by members of the Las Vegas-based GRAMMY Award-winning band Imagine Dragons.
Full team rosters will be announced in the coming weeks and promise to feature some of Las Vegas’ favorite stars of the hockey rink, gridiron and stage. THE BATTLE FOR VEGAS CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME will benefit local charities, including the Tyler Robinson Foundation (TRF), the nonprofit foundation of Imagine Dragons, which is dedicated to providing financial support to children and their families battling a pediatric cancer diagnosis. General ticket prices begin at $20. A limited number of elevated package experiences, including ballpark suites, are available. Pre-sale tickets for Las Vegas Ballpark® season ticketholders are available now. All tickets and packages can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com.
This Father’s Day, dads will release their inner daredevil with a leap off of Las Vegas’ tallest building – THE STRAT HOTEL, CASINO AND SKYPOD, on the SKYPOD’S POPULAR SKYJUMP ATTRACTION. Families may then treat dad to a featured prix-fixe dinner at McCall’s Heartland Grill. Both offerings are available exclusively on Sunday, June 16. The “FATHERS FLY FREE” package includes a complimentary SkyJump experience for dad, a heart-pounding, open-air leap from 829 feet above the Las Vegas Strip, with the purchase of four unlimited ride passes for the family. SkyJump is normally priced at $120 and unlimited ride passes, which don’t include SkyJump, are priced at $39.95. Families may opt to capture dad’s SkyJump moment with a ‘wrist-cam,’ priced at $32. The unlimited ride pass includes admission to the Observation Deck, Big Shot!, X-Scream and Insanity, all located at the top of the SkyPod. The rides are open from 10 a.m. – 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
THE LAS VEGAS MEN'S CHORUS will perform its NEW SPRING CONCERT, under the direction of Mr. Ryan Duff, esteemed educator and 2017 Heart of Education award recipient, at 4:00pm, Sunday June 16th, at The Whitney Library, 5175 E Tropicana near South Nellis Boulevard. The Chorus will sing arrangements of the most iconic songs from Disney Movie and Disney Broadway experiences. As part of its mission, the chorus will also be supporting Project 150, a local charity that providers assistance to local homeless teenagers, by organizing a donation drop off for teen appropriate food, hygiene products and other necessities. Tickets for the concert are priced at $20 at the venue.
Openings:
An all new SMITH & WOLLENSKY LAS VEGAS restaurant has opened inside the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas.
Executive Chef and Owner Dan Krohmer of Other Mama Hospitality has officially opened the doors to his newest restaurant concept, HATSUMI, located in the heart of the ever-evolving Fremont East District and within the recently revitalized Fergusons Downtown market square.
The latest evolution of gaming and entertainment, RE:MATCH, featuring state of the art technology and interactive entertainment, has debuted at The LINQ Hotel + Experience. Enhancing the traditional casino lounge and bar experience, Re:Match features an indoor/outdoor setting directly on the famed Las Vegas Strip and is designed for guests to engage and interact with the environment. With 27 touch screens that create a cohesive underwater world, Re:Match is a first-of-its-kind marvel.
Celebrity sightings:
Saturday, May 19...
Global music icon Janet Jackson launched her headlining Las Vegas residency, Metamorphosis, at Park Theater at Park MGM Resort to energetic crowds which included celebrity fans Queen Latifah, Gabrielle Union, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba, Yvette Nicole Brown, Magic Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld and Jackson’s longtime producer Jimmy Jam.
Friday, May 17...
Linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals, Terrell Suggs was spotted dining at Carmine’s inside The Forum Shops at Caesars with a large group of friends.
DJ and musician, HOLLY (Miguel Oliveira) attended Blue Man Group at Luxor Hotel and Casino. HOLLY was a headliner at this weekend’s EDC Las Vegas. He attended the show with a friend and following the performance, the two were treated to a private VIP meet-and-greet with a Blue Man.
HOLLY (Miguel Oliveira) attended Blue Man Group - Photo courtesy of Blue Man Group
Wednesday, May 15...
Vegas Golden Knights standout Brayden McNabb was spotted attending the 8 pm. performance of Absinthe at Caesars Palace and went backstage after the show for a photo with The Gazillionaire and Green Fairy.
Monday, May 13...
The current guest star of Chippendales, Vinny Guadagnino and friends, dined at Beauty & Essex inside The Cosmopolitan Monday night. After dinner, they made their way to Marquee Nightclub, where they joined DJ Vice on stage.
DJ Vice Vinny Guadagnino at Marquee - Photo courtesy of Chippendales
