Which two Miracle Mile restaurants are rumored to be on their last legs? We’re told that both of these fairly new establishments will be closed before summer.
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It was another celebrity packed weekend here in Sin City. Sinking their teeth into all that is Vegas were Twilight stars Ashley Greene & Kellan Lutz. Greene was in town to celebrate her 22nd birthday on Saturday. The celebration began on Thursday as the duo, and fellow actress Brittany Snow, took in Zumanity. On Friday the birthday girl and friends saw Tony and Tina’s wedding at new home Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and then headed to hotspot Prive to finish off the festivities. The group got comfortable at a VIP banquette by the DJ booth and started drinking champagne, Grey Goose with mixers and Patron Tequila. Greene stuck to champagne and was extremely polite thanking Prive’s staff several times for their assistance. At the stroke of Midnight, Greene toasted with her friends to her birthday and was given a cake to honor the occasion. The group danced and partied until 2 a.m.
Over at The Bank, actress and singer Haylie Duff celebrated her 24th birthday with beau Nick Zano, pals Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan, among other Hollywood hotties. The festive evenning started out with a dinner for 14 at celebrity-frequented Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar (client) at Bellagio where Haylie, Nick, Channing (starring as “Duke” in upcoming G.I. Joe film) and Jenna and company enjoyed the culinary delights of up-and-coming celebrity chef Akira Back. In between sake bombs, the party savored Back’s signature tuna pizza and trademark rock shrimp dishes. The group then headed over to The Bank where Duff and Zano were in high spirits spotted dancing and smooching all night only breaking to down shots of Patron with friends or to throw back vodka with Red Bull cocktails. Tatum and Dewan were also seen canoodling throughout the party. Haylie was surprised and delighted when presented with a beautiful pink cake created by Jean-Philippe Patisserie. Also spotted at Duff’s party were the striking Shayne Lamas, winner of season 12 of Bachelor, Brett Claywell of the new show Dollhouse and of One Tree Hill fame, and Robert Kardashian, Jr.
Finally, Drew Barrymore (left), celebrating her 34th birthday Saturday at The Palazzo Las Vegas with a group of friends including fellow birthday girl, Ellen Page of “Juno” and Kristen Wiig of “Saturday Night Live.” Page and Wiig are starring in “Whip It,” Barrymore’s directorial debut. Barrymore’s group strolled through The Palazzo casino singing and dancing to old-school jams on her boom box while walking up to their suites. Barrymore stayed in the 3,000 square-foot, two-bedroom Penthouse Suite, which overlooks the Las Vegas Strip. They dined at Lavo, and had birthday cakes on the hookah patio. Page was celebrating her 22nd birthday…
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SUSHISAMBA strip celebrates March Madness Final 4 as four teams battle for NCAA Championship Title. The party kicks off on Saturday, April 4th and concludes on Monday, April 6th inside SUSHISAMBA’s Sugarcane Lounge for an exclusive big screen viewing. While they cheer their team to victory, fans can indulge in a special Final 4 menu featuring a Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian twist on all-American favorites. From Berkshire Pork Ribs and Mini Kobe Chili Cheese Dogs to a Japanese and Brazilian beer selection, SUSHISAMBA knows just how to satisfy big appetites during these games.
And, as if the on-screen action isn’t enough excitement, SUSHISAMBA fans can engage in a full-fledged cocktail competition. Created by the restaurant’s master mixologists, the team cocktails are a fun and easy way to show team pride.
What’s more, attendees will have the chance to win a one-night stay at The Palazzo Resort~Hotel~Casino and dinner at SUSHISAMBA strip. Tickets will be collected throughout the course of the weekend (one entry per person). One lucky winner will be selected and notified on Monday, April 6, 2009.
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AID for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) hosts the 19th Annual AIDS Walk Las Vegas at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, Apr. 19 at the World Market Center. The AIDS Walk serves as AFAN’s largest fundraiser of the year, providing funds for programs to assist and educate more than 3,000 men, women and children infected with HIV and AIDS in Southern Nevada.
Participants may register as individuals, join an existing team, or start their own team. It’s free to participate in the AIDS Walk, but a $35 minimum donation is required to get an AIDS Walk t-shirt. Pre-sign-in will be held Apr. 16 – 17, from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the AFAN headquarters on 701 Shadow Ln. Teams and individuals are encouraged to attend Pre-sign-in to pick up their award items: t-shirts, hats, and water bottles. This year’s AIDS Walk will be held downtown at the World Market Center. To register, please visit www.afanlv.org .
“We are very excited to celebrate our 19th year hosting the AIDS Walk,” said Jennifer Morss, executive director of AFAN. “This is a great opportunity for members of the community to come together to raise funds and awareness for a valuable cause.”
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The 2009 NASCAR race week returns to Las Vegas Monday, Feb. 23 – Sunday, March 1 and MGM MIRAGE properties will offer guests a variety of exciting activities. Fans in town for the 2009 Shelby 427 NASCAR race can take advantage of great room packages, meet and greets with their favorite drivers, and food and beverage specials at various bars and restaurants along The Strip.
MONTE CARLO
Monte Carlo will be the host hotel for JTG Daugherty Racing, the NASCAR team that owns and operates the No. 47 race car driven by Marcos Ambrose in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the No. 47 race car driven by Michael McDowell in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. JTG is participating in the Sam’s Town 300 event Saturday, Feb. 28 and the Shelby 427 event Sunday, March 1.
Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 24, fans will have the opportunity to take photos with the JTG display car located on the casino floor. A meet and greet autograph session will be held Friday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. with both Ambrose and McDowell. Food and drink specials will be offered throughout the week at the Monte Carlo Brew Pub and Diablo’s Cantina. JTG merchandise also will be available for sale. Entry to all NASCAR functions is complimentary.
The resort also will offer guests NASCAR-themed room packages. The Shelby 427 packages start at $427 and include a two-night stay, two tickets to the Sprint Cup race, slot freeplay in the casino and food court coupons. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to book a room and restrictions may apply. For more information and room reservations, visit www.montecarlo.com or call (800) 311-8999.
LUXOR
Luxor will host Roush Fenway Racing, the NASCAR team that owns and operates the No. 26 Crown Royal race car driven by Jamie McMurray in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Roush Fenway Racing will participate in the Shelby 427 event Sunday, March 1.
The No. 26 Crown Royal car will be displayed on the Luxor casino floor Thursday, Feb. 26 and Friday, Feb. 27. McMurray will host a complimentary autograph session and meet & greet for fans Thursday from 7-9 p.m. This will be open to the first 400 fans in attendance.
The lounges at Luxor will feature Crown Royal specialty drinks throughout the week. A Crown Royal model will be present in the lounges to distribute Crown Royal samples to guests. For more information and room reservations, visit www.luxor.com or call (800) 288-1000.
EXCALIBUR
Excalibur will offer NASCAR fans a VIP room package starting at $181 per night plus tax. The package will be available Friday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 1 and includes two tickets to the Sprint Cup race Sunday, March 1, VIP transportation to and from Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS), access to Excalibur’s VIP Hospitality Tent during the race along with access to the LVMS Neon Garage attraction.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older to book a room and it must be booked by Thursday, Feb. 26. Restrictions may apply. For more information and room reservations, visit www.excalibur.com or call (800) 937-7777.
CIRCUS CIRCUS
Circus Circus invites NASCAR fans to stop by the Coors Light Show Car Friday, Feb. 27 from Noon-4 p.m. The car will be staged in front of the property where fans will have the opportunity to meet the Coors Light Girls, enjoy beer specials and compete for the chance to win a variety of fan merchandise and gear. For more information and room reservations, visit www.circuscircus.com or call (800) 634-3450.
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There was love or love loss all over the Tao properties this weekend. On Friday, newly single Khloe Kardashian of the E! show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, was joined by her sister Kourtney and her brother Robert as she hosted the anti-Valentine’s Day party at Tao. The group ate dinner and then cut into a heart-shaped cake with a crack in it to symbolize poor Khloe’s broken heart. The group headed upstairs where they were greeted to…Khloe’s ex- NBA star Rashad McCants. If there were video cameras around we would have smelled a little Punked Joaquin Phoenix style but the Kardashian sister was definitely shocked by his presence. But they didn’t let it get the party down in fact Khloe grabbed her sister and took over the DJ booth pushing for the Danity Kane song “Damaged” to be played and then bellowed into the microphone, “SCREW VALENTINE’S DAY, HAVE A HAPPY SINGLES DAY!”. Also taking in the whole scene was Latin crooner Enrique Iglesias. 
If all that drama wasn’t enough, “I Kissed a Girl” singer Katy Perry showed up to LAVO with her very on Valentine on Saturday night. Who was the lucky fellow, why none other than Paris Hilton-ex and Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden. The two sat close together and chatted, occasionally standing up and waving to the crowd. Katy grabbed the microphone and addressed the crowd, telling all “Screw boys, we got girls!” as her hit song began to play in the background. Despite her instructions to the club goers, Katy clearly only had eyes for Benji.
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