By Judy Thorburn
Photos by Stephen Thorburn


PT’s Pub just celebrated the opening of its 31st establishment in the Las Vegas valley. The newest pub located in Henderson at 10940 South Eastern Avenue offers a variety of dining and gaming amenities for their customers, once again proving why this tavern, open 24/7, has become a local favorite. Features within its 6,000 square foot of space includes 30 plasma TV’s, IGT Game King machines with 15” plasma flat screen monitors and a food menu consisting of PT’s signature hand rolled thin crust pizza, a variety of flame broiled burgers, specialty sandwiches, chicken fingers and salads. As a special perk, gambling guests will also want to take advantage of the revolutionary rewards systems called Golden Rewards which offers a chance to win bonus cash in more ways than one. For more information visit www.goldentaverngroup.com .

PT's Pub

Paradise Cantina, which offers not only delicious Mexican food and drinks, great service and a fun atmosphere celebrated its one year anniversary by doing something special in order to give back to the community. Starting at 4PM on August 26 they threw a big party for an honorable charity that took place both in doors and outside of their venue in the parking lot on the corner of Paradise and Harmon. Proceeds from the event were then donated to the Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, a non-profit organization, to provide assistance to those burn victims in need of surgery, rent, food, clothing and other expenses. As part of this fundraiser, inside the cantina there was a silent auction that included a variety of items such as a pair of tickets to see Danny Gans, a package of 5 cabanas at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, an original Hanna Barbera, Jerry (from Tom and Jerry) cartoon cell worth $1,000, a fashionable ladies purse, Starbucks coffee and more. In the heat of the outdoors there were many ways to get refreshed while contributing to a good cause. Fun activities included taking your best shot at a volunteer in the dunk tank and engaging in a water balloon fight. Also in attendance were mornings/weekend disc jockey “Drew” from alternative rock radio station 107.9 also known as “Area 108” along with his adorable and perky promotions assistant, Joey (a she, not a he) giving away T-shirts, concert tickets and film passes, and two reps from Gangster, on online snowboarding company who sold T shirts, tank tops and caps with their logo. Hats off to the Paradise Cantina and all involved in an effort to make a difference for Southern Nevadans in need.

Paradise Cantina fundraiser

The Mens Apparel Guild of California Convention, more commonly known as MAGIC, convened in Las Vegas from August 28-31, and to take advantage of the host city, during the after hours the very hippest designers threw bashes at some of the hottest nightspots as another means to show off their latest collection of threads. Tod and Guliana, creators of Junker Designs whose edgy fashions have been seen on such rockers as Dave Navarro, Areosmith, Lenny Kravitz, Britney Spears and Alice Cooper, to name a few and featured on Rock Star: Supernova, picked a totally appropriate venue, The Rainbow Bar and Grill, considering it’s a haven for visiting rock stars, to throw what can best be described as a rockin late night fashion show on August 28. Guests were given a special peak at their debuted designs worn on vampy looking models, which included adult film star Stormy Daniels, each strutting their stuff and making outrageous poses, the wilder the better, with welcoming screams from the audience. The king and queen of the evening was of course, Tod and Guliana but also in attendance to support the duo were jeans designer Matias Sandoval, Junker Design poster girl Nikki Zambo, Micki Schneider, head of production for Junker, and Snac, designer of a men’s fashion line funded by singer Macy Gray. The entire Junker Design collection (which, I was told was created in just two weeks, according to Lincoln Gasking, one of their L.A. reps) consists of one of a kind garments for both men and women who have what it takes to wear such fashions and run the gamut from sexy and provocative to over the top, draw dropping, cutting edge styles. Not for the conservative, it is clear the fashions have been influenced by punk rock and heavy metal. Over dyed, painted, mutated and even bled on, each dress, shirt, jacket or any of their other hand made garments is a work of art, made from materials such as denim, leather, vintage army fabrics, deerskin and cashmere and “whatever else they (the designers) can get their hands on” (their words, not mine). So, if you can’t live the rock star life, at least you can dress like them according to the designers who have created the line for both stars and wannabees alike. For more information about Tod and Guliana’s fashions go to www.junkerdesigns.com .

Tod and Guliana creators of Junker Designs




Nikki Zambo poster model for Junker Designs






Jeans Designer Matias Sandoval


Snac, designer of a men’s fashion line funded by singer Macy Gray and Micki Schneider, head of production for Junker Designs














Tod and Guliana of Junker Designs with poster model Nikki Zambo (center)



5 of the six member a'capella group "Mosaic"

Upcoming “happenings” are as follows:

In appreciation to those professionals who keep us safe, Madame Tussauds Las Vegas, located at the Venetian Hotel and Casino is offering free entry to all first responders, police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians throughout the month of September. Individuals just have to show valid identification at the box office to get in for free. For attraction hours and pricing, please call 702-862-7800 or visit online at www.mtvegas.com .

The Guess Who, Canadian superstar rock group of the 60’s and 70’s with hits such as American Woman, These Eyes, among others return to the Cannery Hotel and Casino on September 16 at 8PM to perform inside The Club concert venue. Tickets are $25.95 and &19.95 not including tax and fees ands can be purchased at the front desk check in, by calling 617-5585, toll free 866-287-4643 or www.cannerycasinos.com .


Robert Schimmel, voted one of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Comedians of All Time,” and named the Best Standup Comic from the American Comedy Awards, with a resume that includes appearances on several TV talk shows, his known Showtime specials and best selling comedy CDs, returns to the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino for 4 performances: Friday and Saturday, September 8 and 9, and Friday and Saturday September 15 and 16. All shows are at 9 p.m. Tickets (guests must be 18 and up to attend) are priced at $49.50 inclusive for the main floor and $38.50 inclusive for the mezzanine and balcony. For more information or to purchase tickets please call (702) 730-7160.

The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino has a great lineup in September. Guns & Roses hits the stage on two nights, September 16 and 17th. Tickets are $153. Alterna-rockers Muse will appear in concert on Thursday, September 21. Tickets are $28. 1990’s Heavy Metal band Alice in Chains will appear on September 22. Tickets are $45. On August 30, emotive indie group Snow Patrol who has been making waves in the UK since they signed with Jeepster in 1998, will perform. Tickets are $30. Showtimes for all the above are 8PM.

The Theatre Under the Stars at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino presents Godsmack with Rob Zombie and Shinedown on Sunday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m. Tickets for the show are $55.00-$82.50. All prices for the above Hard Rock concerts do not include applicable fees, and are available at the Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Call 702-693-5583 for more information.

From September 21 through 24 the grounds of St. John The Baptist Greek Orthodox Church at 5300 S. El Camino Road corner of Hacienda between Jones and Torrey Pines, will be the setting for 4 days of food, fun, festivities and culture when the 2006 Fabulous Las Vegas Greek Food Festival takes place. In addition to food and entertainment there will be Greek gifts, art, clothing and jewelry available for purchase, plus the sale of raffle tickets for a chance to win a gorgeous fully loaded Lexus SC430 (given away on Sunday night) and other prizes with minimum values of $100. Festival hours are Thursday from 5-11PM, Friday from 3-11PM, Saturday and Sunday noon to 11PM. Call 702-248-3896 for more information.

Don’t forget to check back next week for more upcoming “happenings” in and around Las Vegas.