By Judy Thorburn
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Rock& Rita's "Flair for the Cure" Raises $6K for American Cancer Society

Rock& Rita’s, the new dining and entertainment venue at Circus Circus, partnered with American Cancer Society’s Young Professionals Against Cancer and the world’s top flair bartenders to “Flair for the Cure,” Wednesday night, August 25. The live bartender auction featured the talents of twelve of the highest ranked flair bartenders from across the country, raising $6,387 for the organization.

Several Las Vegas entertainers came out to walk the red carpet and show their support including Lorena Peril and the cast of FANTASY, Thunder From Down Under, Recycled Percussion and New York-New York spokesperson Vinny. Reigning Mrs. Nevada Susie Monahan emceed the event, which showcased amazing bartenders who put their skills on the line to raise money for the fight against cancer. Each “flairtender” flipped, spun, juggled, balanced and even danced, to create crazy concoctions which were auctioned off to the highest bidder. Prize packages included hotel, show and dinner packages to some of the Strip's best hotspots, autographed UFC memorabilia and two electric guitars.

"Flair for the Cure," which Rock& Rita's owners Mark Green and David Tuttleman plan to make an annual fundraising event, showcased the best bartenders from around the world, including several of Rock& Rita's own bartenders, competing in NATIONS, the largest international flair bartending competition held earlier this week. Rock& Rita's, the brand-new dining and entertainment venue at Circus Circus was selected to host NATIONS because of its specially designed flair bars, which were created to meet flair bartending competition requirements.


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Rock& Rita's bartenders including the 2010 NATIONS champion Danielo Oribe with Dario Doimo and Nicolas Saint John.
Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/WireImage

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The stunning cast of FANTASY attends "Flair for the Cure."
Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/WireImage

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Thunder From Down Under shows their strength and support with FANTASY headliner Lorena Peril.
Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/WireImage

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Reigning Mrs. Nevada USA Susie Monahan
Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/WireImage

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Former World Champion flair bartender Nick Saint John raises $1,000 with his jaw dropping performance.
Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/WireImage

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Recycled Percussion
Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/WireImage

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