Whatever Happened to Friday?

Oh, my.... Went to the DGW Theater in Hollywood for Thursday night's premiere of 'A Beautiful Soul' to enjoy Maricela Cornejo's feature film debut. For an undefested boxer, she is one beautiful woman! Think of a woman who looks like Ava Gardner and hits like Earnie Shavers....that's Maricela Cornejo. Somehow, I lost the entire day of Friday during this venture into fun and frivolity. Oh well, back in Vegas with more updates.

LBS Burger at Red Rock Resort will invite burger-lovers to show their respect for the red, white and blue on Memorial Day by enjoying an all-American meal. On Monday, May 28, the burger joint will offer their ‘Perfect Burger,’ along with a draft beer and a milkshake, priced at $20.

The signature “Perfect Burger” at LBS features tender all-natural beef, tangy gruyere cheese, creamy and cool herb mayo, smoked bacon, oven roasted tomato, topped with red onion marmalade and LBS’ special house-made burger sauce. There is nothing better to wash down the savory dish than with an ice cold draft and a few spoonfuls of one of their decadent, hand-scooped ice cream milkshakes. Now that is a meal anyone can salute to.

Luxor Hotel and Casino celebrates Father’s Day on Sunday, June 17 with a specially created menu and sushi roll designed to please even the most discerning of dads.  Executive Sushi Chef Danny Chen of Rice & Company offers the spicy “Big Daddy” sushi roll while Executive Chef K.C. Fazel of TENDER Steak & Seafood has crafted an unparalleled three-course prix fixe menu. Both are sure to make dad’s day even more special.

Hash House A Go Go is teaming up with the Las Vegas 51s baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays to host the ninth annual Tip A 51 luncheon at noon on Saturday, May 19 inside the M Resort location to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada.

The entire luncheon costs $25 per person and the menu will include the House Salad, the famed Chicken and Waffles with mashed potatoes and green beans as well as Snickers Bread Pudding for dessert and the choice of any non-alcoholic beverage.

The new director of tourism and cultural affairs for the state of Nevada appointed by Governor Brian Sandoval, Claudia Vecchio will be the guest speaker at the Wednesday, May 16, 2012, Destination Services Association (DSA) at 11:30 a.m. at the new Slice of Vegas restaurant that opened last month in the

Mandalay Place

shopping mall.

The new department created in part due to the state’s budget difficulties is comprised of the original Nevada Commission on Tourism along with the Division of Museums and History, Nevada Arts Council and the Nevada Indian Commission. The former Department of Cultural Affairs was eliminated.

Ranch House Kitchen located at

Town Square Las Vegas

will offer mothers and grandmothers special treats on Mother’s Day to celebrate the holiday all about the matriarch.

Mothers can indulge in their choice of a complimentary glass of champagne or mimosa as a toast to their hard work during brunch on Sunday, May 13, from 8 a.m. until noon. A professional photographer will also be available at Ranch House Kitchen to take memorable photos of moms with their children throughout brunch, along with a balloon artist and face painting for children.

Las Vegas’ finest dining establishments will gather at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas for a restaurant appreciation party on Sunday, May 6. The restaurant to bring the most supporters will be presented with a $1,000 prize pack and all participating restaurants will receive complimentary gift bags.

Chateau Nightclub & Gardens (http://www.chateaunightclublv.com/) is located at Paris Las Vegas at

3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South

, directly above Sugar Factory American Brasserie restaurant and retail store. Spanning more than 45,000 square feet and sprawled across two stories, Chateau features three separate nightlife experiences including a high-energy nightclub, magnificent Strip-side Chateau Terrace and blossoming Chateau Gardens.

Winder Farms, Las Vegas’ “Farmers Market on Wheels,” is showing support for Susan G. Komen for the Cure® by raising money and awareness for breast cancer screening, treatment programs and research. Winder Farms will make a donation to the local affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® for every Winder Farms Strawberry Milk sold now through October 31, 2012 (Breast Cancer Awareness Month). To remind customers of the charitable initiative, labels on 16 oz. and half-gallon bottles have been changed and will now feature the iconic Susan G. Komen for the Cure® pink ribbon.
 LAS VEGAS – May 3, 2012 – Carlos’n Charlie’s located inside Flamingo Las Vegas, encourages all Moms, or Mamacitas as they like to say, to party hard in honor of Mother’s Day with a complimentary M.I.L.P.H. – Mamacitas I Like, Party Hard – shot Sunday, May 13.

The restaurant welcomes all Moms who come in on Mother’s Day with a complimentary M.I.L.P.H. shot at the bar to kick off their special day. This unique creation consists of vodka, peach schnapps and is topped off with cranberry juice. Limit is one per Mamacita and will be available during business hours (11 a.m. to 2 a.m.). All Moms must be 21 years or older.