Basketball coach Dave Rice of University of Nevada, Las Vegas and coach Long Kruger of University of Oklahoma will host a party at the Hyde. This “Party with a Purpose” benefit will raise money for Cancer studies. The night will consist of cocktails and food provided my MGM Resort’ chef, famed personalities, a silent auction, and entertainment complete with show girls and a celebrity comedian. Tickets are $100 and you must be 21 to enter. Coaches vs. Cancer will have the Bellagio Hyde full house party for a purpose.
Cinco De Mayo in Las Vegas 2012
Cinco de Mayo falls on a Saturday this year which means lots of parties and things happening in Las Vegas. Two new Mexican venues- Carlos ‘n Charlies and Senor Frogs- celebrate their grand openings with festive parties. Senor Frogs will attempt to break the world record for the largest tequila toast at 9 p.m. so come on out should be a lot of fun.
Guests can enjoy $5 Don Julio Tequila shots from 9 to 11 p.m. at Crazy Horse III at The Playground to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
The Stratosphere celebrates with an all-day party featuring $2 margaritas, $3 Coronas and $3 shots of Sauza Tequila.
Cabo Wabo Cantina inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood celebrates Cinco de Mayo with an all-day patio party featuring Waboritas, $15 pitchers and $25 buckets of Coors Light plus music from a mariachi band and music from DJ Jimmy Z.
Celebrate the holiday with a choice of 300 beers and 70 tequilas at the 6th Annual Lee’s Beer Experience.
Mi Casa Grill Cantina is celebrating Cinco de Mayo two days with $1 Pacifico Negra Modelo and El Pabstadero draft beer. Enjoy a $5 food and drink special of three ground beef tacos and two Coronas, plus 50 percent off tequila shots and $3 Mi Casa margaritas.
Tons of parties going on to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and don’t forget the Mayweather vs Cotto fight is also on May 5th at the MGM Grand
Britney Spears to Headline in Las Vegas
Britney Spears’ first multiweek deal as a Las Vegas resident headliner for the Hard Rock is being discussed. Spears’ manager, 
Larry Rudolph, and Hard Rock’s President and Chief Operating Officer Paul Pusateri have been talking. If all goes according to plan Spears will be the headliner filling 4,000 seats at the Hard Rock venue, The Joint. With more than 100 millions albums sold worldwide, Spears’ would have no problem filling those seats. “The queen of pop will be the queen of the Hard Rock”, a source says. Now 30 years old, Spears is still putting out top hits with “Femme Fatale” yielding three top 10 singles in the United States. Spears was born to sing and perform, and hopefully we will be seeing much more of her as the headliner at the Hard Rock!
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Situated in downtown Nevada’s Symphony Park, the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas is spread over 4.75 acres. This is one of the largest theater facilities and comprises three theaters in two buildings. These include the 2050-seat Reynolds Hall, which is the main theater, Boman Pavilion Cabaret Jazz comprising 258 seats and the Troesh Studio Theater with a capacity of 250 seats.
Additionally, this location will provide a 1.7 acre open facility that can be used for outdoor concerts. Moreover, it will also house the Discovery Children’s Museum, which is one of the most popular tourist locations in Vegas. This building is considered to be the cultural location for this city and will be beneficial in imparting education about the country’s community.
The entire design of this location is inspired by the Art Deco, which was primarily chosen to complement the architecturally popular Hoover Dam. The design comprises a seventeen-storey carillon tower that is known to contain forty-six bells. One of the most distinguishing features of the building is that it will be the first building in the entire country to receive a LEEDS certification.
To ensure the best sound quality, the building includes technically advanced features, such as auto closing doors to reflect or absorb the sounds as necessary and retractable draperies. Moreover, the primary theater includes double soundproof capabilities, which eliminates all external noise. The building features various arts by Tim Bavington.
The groundbreaking ceremony for this large building was conducted on May 26, 2009. The center officially was opened on March 10, 2012. The cost for this complete project is estimated at $460 million.
The host for the opening ceremony was famous actor Neil Patrick Harris. Moreover, some excellent performances by Jennifer Hudson, Merle Haggard, Martina McBride, Marcello Gomes, and Arturo Sandoval marked the night. The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas celebrated the Topping Out ceremony by raising fifty tons of steel.
The MGM Grand Begins Hotel Renovation
The media generated a lot of interest with their headlines MGM Grand begins 160 million dollar hotel renovation. This enormous project did begin on schedule in October 2011. The renovation will see the 3,570 guest rooms and 642 suites in total receiving an extensive face lift. The final completion date is scheduled for September 2012.
Environmental concerns played a significant role in redesigning the rooms and suites. In future, guests staying in newly remodeled rooms will be able to appreciate the environmentally friendly and improved features. From the improved lighting, temperature control and solar shades down to the toiletries which are biodegradable.
Upgrading the technology in the rooms and suites to meet the modern requirements, is a major element in the redesign. New and up to date flat screen 42 inch HDTVs are being installed with improved interactive hotel services. Guests will be able to take advantage of the work area that will have ergonomic seating, a desk and adjustable lighting, will be available along with internet access.
Guests can look forward to relaxing in their stylish, modern but tastefully furnished room. In addition to their king or queen sized bed, they will have a separate seating area with comfortable sofas or armchairs. Each room will have its own mini bar containing a variety of alcoholic and soft drinks.
Several color palettes have been used for the room decoration and accessories. Spa and Executive suite colors range from cream through to taupe and mink to plum. The City View suites use brown, amber, cornflower blue and neutral metallic combinations.
This major project has its own established website that allows their current and future visitors to follow progress. The news back in October 2011 that the MGM Grand begins 160 million dollar hotel renovation project has not only been an opportunity to give the rooms a face lift. It has provided a great marketing opportunity for the company.
The Las Vegas Ferris Wheel
Everyone can soon expect to see two magnificent observation wheels in Las Vegas, if all goes according to plan. Caesars’ 
Entertainment has been rendering the concept of the Ferris wheel since 2009. This one plans on being near O’Sheas as part of project Linq. But the wheels didn’t stop spinning there, breaking ground has taken place right next to the Mandalay Bay. Skyvue Las Vegas Super Wheel project, if completed, would erect 500 feet tall along side an amusement park across from Mandalay Bay. Skyvue is planning on being the tallest Ferris Wheel in the United States, that is unless the project Caesars Entertainment has been working breaks ground. The project by Ceasars Entertainment plans on being 600 feet above the strip and taking the title for the tallest Ferris Wheel in the United States. Time will tell which is the Fairest Wheel of them all.
Eddie Vedder had to postpone his upcoming event on April 10 and 11, 2012 in Las Vegas due to temporary nerve damage in 
his right arm. He had hoped that treatments would allow him to begin his 15 city U.S. solo tour that was set to kick off in Vegas, but it apparently has not healed enough for him to perform. The April 10th and April 11th concert dates have been rescheduled for Oct 31rst and Nov 1rst at 8:00pm at the Pearl Concert Theater At Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Here is the official statement: “Eddie Vedder has announced the postponement of his 15-city U.S. solo tour today due to temporary nerve damage in his right arm, the result of a back injury sustained earlier this year.”
If you purchased Tickets for this event, your tickets for the postponed dates will be honored for the rescheduled dates.
The Palms’ late last night took a rare step and twitted that the front star in Motley Crue, Vince Neil, is no longer welcome. Needless to say at the same time Neil went on a rampage tweeting about the property and vowing he would never set foot inside the hotel-casino again. Neil indicated his anger was towards “recent events” and was directed at an “executive level”. Apparently he was talking about Palms new management because he qualified his remarks with, “it’s unfortunate because I 
have great friends @palms and I have a lot of respect for the Maloof family.”
The Palms’ statement said, “Mr. Neil has also since called Palms personnel threatening negative publicity. While we believe this is unfortunate, and we would prefer that Mr. Neil put his efforts toward apologizing for his conduct, such threats will have no effect on Palms’ policies or its decision in this matter.”
“We at Palms take customer service very seriously, but we also take the well being of our team members just as seriously. We cannot and will not allow our guests, no matter who they are, to mistreat our team members.”
“As a result of his actions, Mr. Neil is no longer welcome at Palms.“
ASD Las Vegas Variety Merchandise Show 2012 begins March 25th and goes on until the 28th. The largest event of it’s kind; the Las Vegas Convention Center will be packed with world’s widest variety of merchandise. From fashion to tools to grocery store needs to college bookstores, every type of merchandise and a variety of price levels is here to help retailers get the new edge they need to set their store apart from the rest. ASD Las Vegas is the largest trade show; it is like six shows in one! Find everything and buy anything.
Celine Dion’s Illness
Celine Dion announced last month that she would have to cancel her shows at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace until June 9th due to 
an illness. Celine Dion said in a statement on Monday that she had received good news from her doctor in Los Angeles during a follow up exam. She says that she should be fully recovered sometime in April and hopes to start recording songs for her new English and French albums. Celine Dion returned to Las Vegas a year ago with a three year contract. Her shows are one of the most popular in Las Vegas and she hopes to continue her performances for the sell – out crowds at Caesars. She is recovering from a virus that caused an inflammation of her vocal cords.
