By Judy Thorburn
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Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner and Son, Marston, Celebrate Their Birthdays at Palms Casino Resort
Playboy founder and legend, Hugh Hefner returned to Palms Casino Resort on Saturday night, April 9 to commemorate his and son Marston’s birthdays at two of Las Vegas’s premier nightlife destinations, Playboy Club followed by Moon Nightclub where they were presented with a two-tiered birthday cake, created exclusively by Caked Las Vegas Bakery. While Hefner turned 85-years-old, Marston celebrated his 21st birthday in true Sin City fashion and received the prestigious VIP Playboy Club key.
Hefner and Marston with birthday cake
Photo credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Palms Casino Resort
Marston Hefner receiving Playboy Club key
Photo credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Palms Casino Resort
Accompanying the men was a large entourage of 31 beautiful Playboy Playmates, including Hefner’s fiancée, Crystal Harris.
Photo credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Palms Casino Resort
Photo credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Palms Casino Resort
Hefner stayed in the luxurious two-story Hefner Sky Villa in the Palms Fantasy Tower.
Hefner and Crystal Harris showing her engagement ring.
Photo credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Palms Casino Resort
Sumita Beauty Opens First Studio In La Vegas
Sumita Beauty, the leader in Eastern Beauty traditions, and has defined over one million brows per year, recently celebrated the Grand Opening of its first studio outside of California at the Fashion Show Mall. The Las Vegas location marks the sixteenth studio for the innovative company whose motto is rooted deep in its service… Simple, Precise, Defined.
Among the list of elite celebrity clients Sumita has styled are Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Aniston, Madonna, Naomi Campbell, Salma Hayek, Teri Hatcher and Hilary Duff.
Sumita Beauty has also painted some of the most famous personalities at premiere events and photo shoots, including Madonna, Liv Tyler and Hilary Duff.
Sumita Beauty offers customers a number of ongoing promotions as follows:
- First time customers receive $5 threading
- Returning customers who bring a friend will receive free threading
- Mix and match three Sumita Beauty pencils for $33 and receive free threading
Additional recent and upcoming “happenings” in and around Las Vegas include:
On Wednesday afternoon April 13, Blue Man Group unveiled their larger-than-life, interactive 15-foot-tall statue on the Plaza at Fashion Show located on 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. KVVU Fox5’s MORE anchor Arran Andersen hosted the event, capturing the Blue Men discovering and interacting with the state-of-the-art display for the first time. Designed by YESCO LLC for Blue Man Group Las Vegas, the one-of-a-kind custom statue features two large, high-definition monitors and an interactive “fan cam.” The fan cam records video of visitors and broadcasts it live on one of the monitors. The second monitor features exclusive Blue Man Group clips and content from the show. During the event, Andersen hosted a trivia contest and gave away exclusive merchandise to the crowd. To celebrate, a larger-than-life Twinkie cake designed by Freed’s Bakery of Las Vegas was presented to the Blue Men to commemorate their first visit to see their statue. Complimentary Twinkies, a signature snack from Blue Man Group performances, were passed out for attendees to enjoy.
Las Vegas’ most popular Mentalist -Gerry McCambridge, has signed on for another two years at V Theater inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Known internationally for his remarkable ability to get inside the minds of others McCmbridge combines this unique gift with comedy and magic to astound audiences, turning skeptics into believers. The Mentalist runs Thursday through Tuesday at 7:30pm at V Theater inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood.
Gerry McCambridge
April is National Humor Month and the Las Vegas Improvisation Players are celebrating it with a brand new show of hilarious improvised comedy. The “all new, every time” comedy improv show starts at 7:00 p.m. at the American Heritage Academy, located at 6126 South Sandhill Road in Las Vegas. Tickets are only $10.
In honor of his birthday, Executive Chef Geno Bernardo hosted a special cooking class, Geno’s Favorite Dishes, at Nove Italiano inside Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, April 9. During the class, Chef Geno and Mixologist Jack “Sugar” O’Brien were surprised with a large cake created by Caked Las Vegas Bakery, made in the shape of Italy, to celebrate their birthdays.
Chef Geno and Mixologist Jack “Sugar” O’Brien
Photo credit: 9 Group
The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open commemorates National Volunteer Week April 10 – 16 by encouraging the Las Vegas community to get involved with the 2011 tournament and become a volunteer. Volunteers can assist in a variety of areas including admissions, gallery control, standard bearers, caddie services, transportation, corporate hospitality, special events and more. In addition to working alongside some of the biggest names in golf, volunteers receive a week-long tournament admission badge and a ticket to the volunteer party. Volunteers are distinguished from tournament fans by their uniforms, which are required. A $50 uniform fee covers the cost of the official volunteer tournament jacket, golf shirt and hat, and all meals during their shift. Volunteers must be 18 or older and may register online or contact Donna Millwood at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
In celebration of “Teach Children To Save Day” on April 12, United Way of Southern Nevada is partnering with the Nevada Bankers Association and Clark County School Districts to teach elementary students financial responsibility and the importance of developing savings habits from April 11- 29. Aligned with United Way’s core principal of providing lasting change through financial stability, nearly 140 classes will be held at schools across the Valley reaching 7,500 students. Volunteer instructors from eight banks, in connection with Nevada Bankers Association will teach a 45 minute class to students and offer tips on the importance of saving money for a rainy day.
The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino celebrates two years as Las Vegas’ premier rock ‘n’ roll venue on Thursday, April 14. In honor of its two year anniversary, The Joint presents a sold out concert by indie rock group Arcade Fire with special guest Local Natives. Arcade Fire recently took the music scene by storm when they won “Album of the Year” for their third album The Suburbs at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards. The seven-piece band will hit the stage at The Joint beginning at 8 p.m.
Peter Tork & Shoe Suede Blues, a traditional blues band fronted by Tork, an original member of The Monkees, will perform at the City of Henderson’s signature cultural arts series, ArtBeat presented by Target, Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. Pre-show activities begin at 5 p.m. Admission is complimentary.
The Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino will hold the third annual World Series of Slots® April 15-17, 2011. Players will battle head-to-head in several rounds of slot play for their share of more than a quarter of a million dollars in prize money and a championship bracelet. The tournament fee is $599, and includes tournament entry, welcome reception, two continental breakfasts, $100 food and beverage credit, bonus drawings totaling $5,000, and wildcard drawings.
The 2011 Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) AIDS Walk will take place on Sunday, April 17 at the World Market Center. Penn & Teller serve as Grand Marshals for the tenth consecutive year. Also, Chris Saldana, news anchor at 8 News Now, and Dustin Carleson from X 107.5 will be the emcees for this year’s festivities. Jabbawockeez, known for their one-of-a-kind dance style will also participate. Taking the stage for their first AIDS Walk performance is the cast from the musical phenomenon, JERSEY BOYS who will perform hits from their famous Strip production. Returning for another year is Las Vegas’ one and only glee club, On with the Show, as well as DJ Axis, lending his talents on the decks. Comedian Hal Sparks from the Showtime series Queer as Folk will address the crowd and be available for a meet and greet with walkers. Finally, resident to the V Theater, The Tap Dancing Twins, will defy all tap dancing norms with an exciting live performance. The 2011 Walk has received continued support from the corporate community of Las Vegas. Caesars Entertainment has raised the stakes for the top 10 fundraisers in the Penn & Tell Challenge this year by offering tickets to see Celine Dion’s new production. For more information on how to become involved with the AIDS Walk visit http://www.afanlv.org/.
Casa Fuente inside The Forum Shops at Caesars will welcome Th Balvanie Rare Craft Road Show on Monday, April 18 from noon – 8 p.m. Famed Scottish whisky distillery, The Balvenie has launched an American road trip with Brand Ambassadors Nicholas Pollacchi and Andrew Weir crisscrossing the country in a handmade Morgan automobile, to discover rare American craftsmanship.
All guests are welcomed to visit Casa Fuente for a firsthand look and to take photos of the handmade Morgan automobile which will be placed on display in the rotunda located in front of the cigar bar. In addition, all patrons over the age of 21 will be eligible to enter a free raffle to win a bottle of The Balvenie Select Barrel Reserve 15-Year while throughout the day Casa Fuente will be offering specials on The Balvenie 12-Year, 17-Year, 21-Year, 17-Year Rum Cask, 17-Year Madeira Cask and The Balvenie 1972 Single Cask.
Retro-swing band Royal Crown Revue will perform at The Lounge inside the Palms Casino Resort during the Viva Las Vegas rockabilly convention. Performances begin midnight each night Thursday, April 21 through Saturday, April 23. All lounge performances are open to the public 21 years of age and older. Cost: $19.00.
Dancers from Disney’s THE LION KING at Mandalay Bay will perform a showcase of original dance choreography, “Live. Love. Dance!,” at the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on CSN’s Cheyenne Campus April 22 at 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Performing Arts Center to enhance programming and provide access to underserved populations in the community. Each dance piece will be choreographed and performed by members of THE LION KING cast. Dance styles will include jazz, ballet, contemporary ballet, contemporary modern, burlesque, gospel, Fosse funk, contemporary funk and hip-hop/modern fusion. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students, $10 for children under age 12 and CSN students with valid ID.
Bettie Page inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino hosts a meet-and-greet with Claire Sinclair, the face of Bettie Page Clothing, from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 22. Sinclair will be available to take photographs and sign autographs for fans. The Las Vegas resident, rumored to soon be named Playboy's 2011 Playmate of the Year, returns as a guest star in MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris April 20 – 27.
The Village Lake Las Vegas located at 15 Costa di Lago in Henderson, NV, will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 24, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids of all ages are invited to join the fun, visit with the Easter Bunny or participate in one of the Easter egg hunts, with the chance to win prizes, toys and candy. A DJ will spin tunes and keep the energy flowing throughout the day. This event is FREE and open to the public. Easter Egg Hunt participation is $5 per child with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada.
Attention dog lovers: The 8th Annual Best in Show will be held on May 1 at the Orleans Arena. This year the emcee/host will be one of Las Vegas’ most beloved entertainers, Venetian headliner, comedienne Rita Rudner. Best in Show,” features more than 50 healthy happy dogs from The Animal Foundation (operating Lied Animal Shelter) competing to be named “Best in Show” in an AKC-style dog show. Even though there is only one “Best In Show,” each dog in the competition can be a winner, as all of them are ready for a forever home and will be available for immediate adoption after the show. An essential fundraiser for The Animal Foundation, the last “Best in Show” event raised more than $175,000 and 50 dogs found new loving homes. With the help of Rita Rudner “Best In Show” 2011 will again be full of fantastic entertainment and exciting competition that the whole family will enjoy. The doors open at noon, and the show begins at 1:00p.m. Tickets are on sale now $12.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 2-12 years of age and seniors. For tickets call 284-7777 or visit www.OrleansArena.com.
Bon Appétit magazine’s fifth annual event, Vegas Uncork’d, a unique, four-day culinary extravaganza featuring 30 intimate luncheons, dinners, tastings and other immersive and entertaining culinary experiences will take place May 5 – May 8 at Bellagio, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Wynn | Encore. Held each Mother‘s Day weekend, the event draws the world‘s culinary superstars while celebrating Las Vegas as a global culinary destination with truly international appeal. Year after year, Vegas Uncork‘d by Bon Appétit draws gourmands, luxury travelers and extraordinary chefs from around the globe to Las Vegas, all lured by the prospect of partaking in this epic foodie extravaganza. Among the famous names joining Bon Appétit magazine Editor- in-Chief Adam Rapoport at this year‘s events are chefs Paul Bartolotta, Tom Colicchio, Alain Ducasse, Hubert Keller, Michael Mina, Rick Moonen, Bradley Ogden, Francois Payard, Joël Robuchon, Guy Savoy, Julian Serrano, Alex Stratta and many more. To purchase tickets, visit www.VegasUncorked.com.
After a successful five-week run in 2010, Supernatural Entertainment starring Lior Suchard returns to the Palms Casino Resort. His 2011 residency inside The Lounge begins April 28, 2011 and continues every Thursday and Friday night through June 17, 2011. Showtime is 7 p.m. nightly. Cost: $19.00
Lior Suchard
Celebrity sightings:
Wednesday night, April 6 reality-TV star Tamra Barney of The Real Housewives of Orange County hosted the official launch party of Cougars and Cuervo at Tacos & Tequila at Luxor Hotel & Casino. Barney walked the red carpet with boyfriend Eddie Judge. Also joining Barney on the red carpet were Luxor’s top performers including the ladies of FANTASY, the men of Thunder from Down Under and comedian Carrot Top.
Tamra Barney arrives at Tacos & Tequila at Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Photo credit: Denise Truscello/Wire Image
Tamra Barney and boyfriend Eddie Judge arrive at Tacos & Tequila at Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Photo credit: Denise Truscello/Wire Image
Tamra Barney Hosts Cougars & Cuervo Launch Party at Tacos & Tequila at Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Photo credit: Denise Truscello/Wire Image
Ghostbar inside Palms Casino Resort celebrated its one year anniversary of its weekly party, Snitch Wednesdays with a unique performance by chart-topping indie hip-hop artist, Donnis and turntable master, DJ Benzi. One lucky partygoer, Alex Williams, was announced the “biggest Snitch supporter,” winning a complimentary one-night stay in the glamorous, 2,500 square foot g-Suite located in the Palms Fantasy Tower.
Friday night, April 8, Actress Jami Lynn Sigler and friends attended a Jersey Boys show at The Palazzo.
311 lead singer Nick Hexum enjoyed a late-night supper at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas.
After dining, Hexum did some shopping in Sugar Factory’s attached retail store then moved upstairs to Chateau Nightclub for his performance.
Nick Hexum enjoying his dinner at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas
Photo Credit: David Becker/WireImage
Nick Hexum with his hand-crafted cake at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas
Photo Credit: David Becker/WireImage
Nick Hexum with a Couture Pop in Sugar Factory at Paris Las Vegas
Photo Credit: David Becker/WireImage
It was a night of birthday celebrations at LAVO. Friends gathered to toast TAO Group partner Jason Strauss as well as continue the belated birthday celebration for Sum 41 rocker Deryck Whibley.
Deryck Whibley
Photo credit: Denise Truscello/Wire Image
After fueling up for the night, everyone headed upstairs to the nightclub, taking over an entire section on the dance floor.
Jason Strauss and Deryck Whibley
Photo credit: Denise Truscello/Wire Image
Whibley was surprised by a Gimme Some Sugar cake shaped like a cocktail while TAO Group partner Noah Tepperberg presented Jason Strauss with a Tiger Blood cake and a poster from Charlie Sheen’s tour signed with a note from the star, “To Jason – Keep on Winning!”
Jason Strauss and Jamie Lynn Sigler
Photo credit: Denise Truscello/Wire Image
Actress Jamie Lynn Sigler joined the festivities with a group of friends.
Saturday afternoon, April 9, sisters Kyle and Kim Richards of reality TV series Beverly Hills Housewives, kicked off the summer pool season of Azure Luxury Pool at The Palazzo in style while Spiegel presented a fashion show featuring the new travel and swim collection. The day ended with a signature three-tiered cake decorated with high-end fashion brands, zebra print and sparkles.
Kyle and Kim Richards
Photo credit: Imagesofvegas.com/ ISPhotography Jacob Andrzejczak
Kyle and Kim Richards with Spiegel models
Photo credit: Imagesofvegas.com/ ISPhotography Jacob Andrzejczak
Kyle and Kim Richards with cake
Photo credit: Imagesofvegas.com/ ISPhotography Jacob Andrzejczak
Alessandra Ambrosio celebrated her 30th birthday in a cabana at the Grand Opening of the Marquee Dayclub at the Cosmopolitan with her family including her sister and boyfriend.
Afterwards, Alessandra and family headed out to Tao for a birthday dinner. They brought along her daughter Anja who was in awe of the giant Buddha and koi pond and kept her dad Jamie on his toes. After dinner the Brazilian stunner was surprised with a giant fortune cookie brought out as the entire restaurant sang happy birthday before the group made their way to Marquee Nightclub. Actresses Selma Blair and Jamie-Lynn Sigler was also spotted separately at Alessandra’s birthday party.
Also spotted over the Marquee Dayclub Grand Opening Celebration Saturday night was The Hangover actor Justin Bartha and Oscar winner Adrian Brody. Both joined Marquee owner Jason Strauss at Tao for dinner to celebrate his birthday before making their way to Marquee Nightclub to check out superstar DJ Erick Morillo.
Taye Diggs was spotted in the Boom Box Room at Marquee Nightclub for the Grand Opening of the Marquee Dayclub .
Pop rock musician, Ryan Cabrera, was spotted enjoying a bite to eat with friends on the Cabo Wabo Cantina patio inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. The group was overheard discussing plans to help friend Jenna Jameson celebrate her birthday at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas that evening..
Photo: Ryan Cabrera at Cabo Wabo Cantina with a Couture Pop from Sugar Factory.
Sunday, April 10…
Actor A.J. Buckley (CSI: NY) spotted enjoying dinner at Strip House at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in celebration of his girlfriend’s birthday.
Travis Cloer of Jersey Boys fame and local singer Carmine Mandia not only were spotted at the opening of Vintage Vegas starring Zowie Bowie in the Ovation Room at Green Valley Ranch, each performer took a turn on stage.
Travis Cloer and Carmine Mandia
Photo credit: Dianne Davis
