Summer is Sizzlin' in Las Vegas

Darude will bring his infinite and legendary energy to BAZAAR: Under the Eiffel Tower at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens on Saturday, June 16.

A trance music pioneer, Darude will make his Chateau debut at the outdoor venue and add his name to a prestigious list that includes Bad Boy Bill, Paul Oakenfold and Felix Da Housecat. His single, “Sandstorm,” has been a trance anthem for over a decade selling more than 500,000 copies worldwide

Sexy adult film star, Kaylani Lei, hosted an after-fight party at Crazy Horse III Gentlemen's Club on Saturday, June 9.

The exotic beauty looked flawless in a form-fitting cream and black dress with a plunging neckline paired alongside sky-high black stilettos.  Channeling her inner Marilyn Monroe, the gorgeous bombshell playfully fought with the wind to keep her dress down while posing for photographs with a handful of admiring fans walking into the club. Once inside, the sexy vixen was greeted with a warm welcome from thousands of boxing fans who couldn't get enough of the petite babe.

Comme Ça, the modern French brasserie by acclaimed Chef David Myers at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, will commence its “Le Barbecue” summer grilling series on the patio with a Bastille Day celebration on Saturday, July 14.

Myers, chef and owner of the celebrated restaurant, along with Executive Chef Brian Howard, have created a Parisian-inspired barbecue menu of selections made to order from the wood-fired grill on Comme Ça’s patio, including freshly-made Leg of Lamb, Skirt Steak au Poivre and Beer Can Chicken

Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer at Excalibur Hotel & Casino now offers a full-service seated dining experience with all-new delicious appetizers added to the menu, plus a few new decadent desserts. Originally, the restaurant offered a countertop “weigh and pay” menu, but now exclusively offers waiter service for a more relaxed dining experience.

Note To Self- Work More, Party Less (During Work Hours!)

KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers at Harrah’s Las Vegas is offering special monthly burger and shake combos this summer, keeping the menu fresh and fun. Each flavorful burger and shake creation, crafted by master chef Kerry Simon, is only available for one month. Ordered separately, the burgers are $14 and the shakes are $6, while the burger and shake of the month combo is $18.

Hash House A Go Go has created a selection of meaty, manly menu items made especially for Dad this Father’s Day, offered at all four valley locations.  In addition to Hash House A Go Go’s award-winning, palate-pleasing offerings, Dads can enjoy a peanut butter and banana pancake with whipped cream, the Papi Chulo Hash – crispy potatoes, boneless ribeye in chipotle adobo, fresh corn, tomato, green beans, jalapenos, cilantro and queso fresco crowned with two eggs and served with a fresh tortilla; Felix’s Spicy Hot BBBLT with a generous portion of spicy jalapeno bacon on fresh milk bread with chili mayo and a choice of fries or a house salad; the Crispy Pork Tenderloin Quesadilla – a flour tortilla filled with charred tomatoes, fresh corn, mozzarella and cheddar cheese, scrambled eggs and crispy pork all on a bed of mashed potatoes and crowned with BBQ cream, or Alfonso’s Lunchbox – a 14 oz. roasted certified Angus beef prime rib with au jus, served with griddled horseradish mash and fresh grilled corn.

Award-winning Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger” restaurant expands its fresh approach to burgers to Southern Nevada when it opens its first casino-based location on Thursday, June 14, 2012 inside Fiesta Rancho at

2400 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas

. Smashburger brings its juicy burgers that are smashed fresh, served delicious, along with its Haagen-Dazs ® shakes, tempting sides and regional menu items crafted to please local’s palates to this North Las Vegas area.

The Fiesta Rancho Smashburger location is located in the food court and will provide service to the bingo hall and sports book, as well as takeout orders for hotel guests. Additionally, customers will be able to redeem their Boarding Pass points for Smashburger menu items. Boarding Pass is Station Casinos’ free rewards program that allows guests to earn and redeem points at any Station, Fiesta or Wildfire property. The new location will be open at 9 a.m. daily until 11 p.m. Sunday - Thursday and until midnight on Friday and Saturdays. A limited breakfast menu will also be featured.

The nation’s healthcare professionals will convene for the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) 82^nd Annual Convention at Wynn Las Vegas June 24-27, 2012.

NAHU represents licensed health insurance agents, brokers, consultants and benefit professionals who serve the health insurance needs of employers and individuals seeking health insurance coverage.

The conference will include exhibits, breakout sessions, credited educational workshops, a professional development program, and social network gatherings.

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas is pleased to announce 19 locations for the 2012 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a federally funded program administered by Nevada’s Department of Education.  The Academy is providing free nutritious meals to children ages 2 to 18, Monday through Friday, during the summer months

The Academy, the largest SFSP sponsor in Nevada, provides meals to community centers, Boys and Girls Clubs, housing developments, and churches in North Las Vegas, Las Vegas, and Henderson. Last summer the Academy prepared 2,300 meals a day (125,000 total meals) and delivered them to 33 sites.  The Academy has received two Western Region Sunshine Awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: in 2008 for Improving the Nutrition Quality and Appeal of Meals and in 2010 for Increasing Participation and Community Partnerships.

TREVI, the contemporary Italian restaurant in The Forum Shops at Caesars, will sweeten up July and celebrate National Ice Cream Month by giving away scoops of homemade gelato or sorbetto every day.

For chances to win, guests may “like” the Facebook page, post a comment on TREVI’s wall at www.facebook.com/TREVILV, or post a Tweet with TREVI’s Twitter handle, @TREVILV. Two winners will be selected each day and will receive a certificate in the mail to redeem the delicious treat. TREVI will also introduce new flavors throughout the month, in addition to highlighting some of the favorites including chocolate chunk, pistachio, tiramisu and more.

Celebrated recording artist, Lil Kim, will enjoy a summer night out at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday, June 16. The hit-maker will revel with Las Vegas’ club-goers for her debut appearance at the luxurious nightclub. 

The GRAMMY Award-winner is currently working on her fifth studio album set to be released this year. The multi-faceted entertainer was the first female hip-hop artist to earn the number one spot on the “Billboard Top 100” with her song, “Lady Marmalade.”  

Luxor Hotel and Casino now is offering dinner and show packages for TENDER Steak & Seafood, along with tickets to attend one of the top shows on the Las Vegas Strip: the hilarious prop comic, Carrot Top, or the spellbinding production, CRISS ANGEL Believe by Cirque du Soleil.  Packages start at $99 per person and include a special three-course prix fixe menu created by TENDER’s Executive Chef K.C. Fazel.

KISS® By Monster Mini Golf®, a unique rock ‘n roll-themed amusement attraction based around the legendary band KISS® wants to show dads out there a good time by offering half priced miniature golf and a free KISS gift for dads.  The regular price to play is $11.95, but on Sunday, June 17, dad can enjoy a round at the reduced rate of $5.99 from 10 a.m. to midnight. KISS® By Monster Mini Golf® is located at

4503 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89169

in the Shoppes at

Harmon Square

across from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
 

Holiday revelers will celebrate their independence at Cabo Wabo Cantina inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino as Sammy Hagar’s rockin’ cantina throws a Fourth of July patio party featuring drink specials on Wednesday, July 4.

Guests will enjoy $15 pitchers and $25 buckets of Dos Equis and Coors Light while staying cool under the misters on the patio. Celebrating patrons will indulge in Cabo Wabo’s delicious Tex-Mex cuisine including the mouthwatering Cadillac Nachos and Carne Asada tacos.

Vegas Waits For No Man (Or Woman)!!!!!

Carlos’n Charlie’s is ready for summer and to cool off from the heat wave they are rolling out Happy Hour drink specials. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy 2-for-1 regular and “Big Mamma” size frozen margaritas including Charlie’s Frozen Margarita, Mango Margarita and Passion Fruit Margarita.

Also, guests wearing a Flamingo GO pool wristband will receive 2-for-1 frozen margaritas all night long starting at 6 p.m.

As the weather gets warmer, Executive Chef Saul Ortiz heats up happy hour with new specials at Tacos & Tequila (T&T).  And, to make sure no guest gets left out of the fiesta, Chef Ortiz also has created new all day specials sure to keep the party going every week day at Luxor Hotel and Casino.

T&T’s new happy hour specials feature half-off starters including Guacamole, Queso Fundido, Nachos, Quesadillas, Chicken Tamales and Tostadas, Beef Flautas and Corn on the Cob. While enjoying the delicious food specials, guests will toast with $5 Dos Equis, Jose Cuervo shots, well drinks, sangria and house red and white wine, in addition to $18 buckets of Sol.

The 2012 Miss Teen USA contestants showed off their sweet side at Sugar Factory ( http://www.sugarfactory.com/ ) at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday evening. The blushing beauty queens were all smiles as they stocked up on delectable treats including Sugar Factory’s signature jumbo whirly pops, gummy bears and mouthwatering milk chocolate S’Mores candy bars.  Showing off their playful side, the lovely ladies stopped to sign autographs and pose for photographs with admiring fans.  Danielle Doty, the reigning Miss Teen USA 2011, took to Twitter Sunday afternoon exclaiming “Sugar Factory, thank you so much for yesterday!”

Five new hospitality industry professionals representing four tourism businesses in May joined The Las Vegas Hospitably Association (LVHA), a leading Las Vegas tourism industry nonprofit organization celebrating its 50^th anniversary this year.

The companies represented by the five professionals include: OnBoard Tours, Vegas Indoor Skydiving, Las Vegas Golf and Tennis/Callaway Golf Center, and Vegas Events.

The new members are: Paul Rosenthal, managing director, and Mary Garrison, sales manager with OnBoard Tours; Brad Hess, general manager of Vegas Indoor Skydiving; Robert Gonzalez, director of business development for Las Vegas Golf and Tennis/Callaway Golf Center; and Megyn Wolff, CEO for Vegas Events.

True Blood” star, Sam Trammell, will celebrate the HBO series’ fifth season premiere at Gallery Nightclub inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Saturday, June 16.

Best known for his role on the award-winning vampire series, the “True Blood” heartthrob will get party-goers revved up for a night of dancing at the stylish hot spot. Both Gallery Nightclub and Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Saloon will transport fans to the venues featured in the HBO hit.

STK, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is sizzling into June with a colorful DJ line-up for its weekly Industry Appreciation Dinner Party, “Magnum Mondays: Because Size Matters.” Every Monday, from 9 p.m. – midnight, STK offers Las Vegas industry professionals a magnum-size bottle of champagne for the price of a regularly-sized bottle purchased. Guests are invited to indulge in Chef Stephen Hopcraft’s signature menu, which includes succulent steaks in all sizes, and savory side dishes at 25 percent off. The evening of energy is paired with performances from S.K.A.M. Artist deejays. Reservations are required for industry night

Somerpointe Resorts and Soleil Management are proud to announce the Tahiti and Tahiti Village resorts have been awarded TripAdvisor’s prestigious Certificate of Excellence for their outstanding commitment to customer service. This accolade honoring hospitality excellence is given only to establishments that consistently achieve superior reviews on TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site. Less than 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award. Businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of five, as reviewed by travelers to qualify for the Certificate of Excellence.

The new Ranch House Kitchen at

Town Square Las Vegas

will get patriotic with amazing deals for the whole family on Wednesday, July 4.

On Independence Day, patrons can enjoy 20 percent off delicious barbecue menu selections all day, while adults can indulge in an all-day happy hour special of $3 cocktails, $3 domestic draft beers and $10 bottomless domestic draft beers.

Rice & Company at Luxor Hotel and Casino will light up The Strip in honor of Independence Day with the new Firework Roll and Bombshell cocktail throughout the month of July.

The Firework Roll, made with spicy tuna, avocado, yellowtail and caviar, wrapped in seaweed and topped with spicy mayo and hot chili sauce, will have guests sizzling with excitement. The spicy new creation is priced at $16. Guests can cool down with Rice & Company’s signature Bombshell cocktail made with  Absolut Vodka, Triple sec, Chambord and Frothee. The refreshing cocktail, priced at $7, is served over ice and rimmed with pop rocks for a fireworks explosion. 

KISS® By Monster Mini Golf®, a unique rock ‘n roll-themed amusement attraction based around the legendary band KISS® gets “Tanked.” The hit show on Animal Planet will feature Wayde King and Brett Raymer, the owners of Acrylic Tank Manufacturing (ATM), as they set out to construct and unveil a tank to mimic a mini-rock concert, complete with amplifiers, a light show and the iconic KISS logo. With the rock legends and KISS by Monster Mini Golf owners in attendance; watch the unveiling of the rockin’ KISS-themed tank on Animal Planet, Saturday, June 9 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT).

“We worked closely with the Tanked crew to design a tank where fish could ROCK! We do not have a fish tank…we have a KISS-tank!” stated Christina Vitagliano, Founder of KISS® By Monster Mini Golf®.

Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer at Excalibur Hotel & Casino will celebrate the red, white and blue holiday with an Independence Day Barbecue Platter, priced at $17.76, on Wednesday, July 4.

The finger-lickin’ platter, priced to honor the year of America’s independence, will make every guest see fireworks. The celebratory dish is piled high with three slices of juicy beef brisket, two fall-off-the-bone spare ribs and a hearty sausage link. A barbecue meal wouldn’t be complete without the perfect cocktail complement. Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer also will feature the Free Bird cocktail, made with Red Stag, Citronage, blackberries and lime sour for $10.

Uprising Records artist, T. Mills, will pack Gallery Nightclub inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with an appearance after his Vans Warped Tour performance on Wednesday, June 20.

Currently on a nationwide tour, T. Mills will have party-goers jumping at Gallery Nightclub. The top-40 hip hop artist from Riverside, Calif. will perform his latest single “Vans On” and other hits from his album Leaving Home EP. With a pop sound accompanied by urban beats, T. Mills will give revelers “The Boom” to keep the party going all night long.

FANTASY at Luxor Hotel and Casino has introduced an exciting new ensemble dance number, performed to headliner Lorena Peril’s newest single, “Soulja.”

Peril takes the stage alongside two other beauties for a high-energy routine choreographed by FANTASY’s very own showgirls, Sonya and Dar. Clad in military-themed outfits designed by Las Vegas entertainer and designer Jeffrey deBarathy, the bombshells come armed with a show-stopping performance.

Is it HOT or What?

Gorgeous Playmate, Jessa Hinton, heated up the night as the host of a sizzling summer kick-off party at Crazy Horse III (http://www.crazyhorse3.com/) on Friday night.

The sunny California beach babe made a big splash with a packed house of Memorial Day Weekend revelers when she arrived sporting a form-fitting black tank top paired with royal blue high-waisted shorts and sky-high black stilettos.  After greeting the crowd with a warm welcome on the microphone, Miss July 2011, blew kisses and posed for photographs with a handful of admiring fans.

From May 1 through May 26, PT’s and Sierra Gold guests entered to win a seat to the 2012 World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event in Las Vegas. Semi-finalist drawings took place on May 26 where one winner from each tavern won an invitation to the WSOP giveaway event.

The semi-finalists will participate in a poker-themed contest for the first place prize of a seat at the 2012 WSOP main event. Second place will win $2,500, third place will win $1,000, fourth place will win $500, fifth place will win $250, and sixth through 40^th place will win $100 in slot play. The WSOP party giveaway is sponsored by Miller Lite, the official beer of the WSOP. Guests must be 21 years of age to enter. There will be complimentary drinks, appetizers, and giveaways. 

PBR Rock Bar & Grill will commemorate Independence Day with a patio party loaded with drink specials, bull riding and an amazing view of fireworks on the Strip to get patrons in the spirit of the American holiday.

On Wednesday, July 4, revelers can enjoy $5 Washington Apple shots to demonstrate patriotism and pride for the USA, as well as $1 mechanical bull rides for those who are brave enough to take on the challenge.

On top of these incredible specials, bar patrons can partake in the daily happy hour consisting of $3 draft beers, two-for-$8 beers, $5 shots and two-for-one well drinks from 3 until 6 p.m.

Summer dishes have arrived at TENDER Steak & Seafood, and Executive Chef K.C. Fazel has crafted exceptional creations with the freshest flavors to offer guests an unforgettable dining experience at Luxor Hotel and Casino.

Guests will begin their dinner with exclusive summer starters including Quonset Point Oysters from Narragansett Bay, RI. Diners also will enjoy a new Vegetarian Heirloom Tomato Soup with basil, garlic and feta sourdough croutons or an Heirloom Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella salad with basil olive oil, sea salt and black cracked pepper.

In celebration of Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers’ second anniversary, the restaurant will serve four specialty cocktails made with Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, created by “The Red Rocker,” Sammy Hagar. Each cocktail is available for $6 throughout the day to guests 21 years or older. Chef Kerry Simon and Sammy Hagar will be at the restaurant to commemorate the occasion from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with Simon and Hagar, as well as indulge in specialty cocktails.

Sin City’s most explosive 4th of July celebration will ignite holiday revelers at Crazy Horse III’s ‘Industry Independence’ party on Wednesday, July 4. 

Fireworks won’t upstage sparkling specials which include Budweiser and Bud Light bottles priced at $1 and Jack Daniel shots for $2 from 9 p.m. until midnight.  America’s most gorgeous women will have patriotic partygoers thanking the founding fathers for a night worth celebrating.

Musician and DJ, Dash, will pack the house with a high-energy DJ set at Gallery Nightclub inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Saturday, June 2.

With a mixed sound of pop, R&B, urban and house beats, Dash will prepare party-goers for an electric night not to be forgotten. A star on the rise, Dash is known for his recent single, “Night of My Life,” recorded with MTV’s “Jersey Shore” star DJ Pauly D. Gallery Nightclub guests will party with Dash providing the soundtrack to an unforgettable night while dancing under aerial performers or in a plush VIP booth.

Fremont Street Experience’s ‘Rock of Vegas’, a 100-day concert series taking over downtown Las Vegas this summer, opened Memorial Day Weekend with a free concert by legendary Mötley Crüe singer, Vince Neil. The thousands of fans who came out to enjoy the free show witnessed an exciting combination of Neil’s hard-rock attitude and energetic style. The next concert in the series is Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx on Saturday, June 9 at 9 p.m. on the

1st Street

Stage.  

Vegas, Baby!

TREVI will serve up a rustic Italian prix fixe menu and a specialty cocktail this Father’s Day to honor dads on their special day. The hearty meal, priced at $45.95 per person, is available exclusively on Sunday, June 17, at the popular Italian restaurant located inside The Forum Shops at Caesars.

PBR Rock Bar & Grill inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will celebrate National Doughnut Day with freshly made glazed doughnuts on Friday, June 1.

Customers can indulge in the sweet treat that is made-to-order all day for just $3. Originally priced at $4.95, doughnut lovers can savor three of the indulgence and will have a choice of cinnamon, chocolate or vanilla glaze. In addition to this tasty menu selection, PBR Rock Bar & Grill offers a dessert menu full of delicious eats for every appetite

Professional boxer Victor Ortiz will host a meet-and-greet and autograph signing to launch his new skin care line for men, “VO,” at Rio Spa & Salon on Saturday, May 26. Rio Spa is the exclusive retailer of the anti-aging products which include a skin care kit and shave care kit. Guests who purchase either product from the VO line during the event will have an opportunity to get autographs and take photos with the famed athlete.

                        Rio Spa will also launch the VO TKO facial, available just in time for Father’s Day. For more information, visit http://www.riolasvegas.com/.

First Grade Food Critics, a movement to promote nutrition education, career awareness and academic development among children in at-risk schools, will visit the Springs Cafe on Wednesday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. to sample menu items, learn from the chefs about the path through culinary school, and offer their opinions on the meals provided by the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas for the Summer Food Service Program, the Academy is the operator of the Cafe.

Chef Denise Rosettani, who directs the program, is continually working on improving the menu and receiving feedback from children to understand what they really like to eat. Their opinions will provide valuable insight for the Academy to shape its menu for children this summer.

Longtime West Las Vegas Library community supporters, Tom and Bonnie Lawyer, presented $1,000 gift donations to seven admirable students who have demonstrated a love for their West Las Vegas community, as well as academic achievement and financial need. The Tom and Bonnie Lawyer West Las Vegas Library Academic Scholarship was created in 2009 by former Library Foundation president Tom Lawyer in honor of the library's commitment to the community

Star of “Pawn Stars” on HISTORY, Richard B. “The Old Man” Harrison, is being honored in his hometown of Lexington, NC with the Key to the City given to him by Lexington’s Mayor, Newell Clark. The ceremony will take place Tuesday, May 29 inside City Hall at 8:30 a.m. where Mr. Harrison will receive the key and proclamation.

“The Old Man” will travel back to his roots of Lexington, NC with his wife Joanne, to accept the honor from the city where his life and career started. The 20 year veteran of the U.S. Navy has never forgotten where he came from and has always acknowledged the city of Lexington for all it has done for him and his family.

Famed fighter Frank Mir held court at his official after-fight party at Gallery Nightclub (http://www.gallerylv.com/) at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino last night. 

After going toe-to-toe with Junior Dos Santos, Mir relaxed in a plush VIP booth with his wife, family and friends. The Heavyweight champ was in good spirits as he signed autographs for fans and sipped Grey Goose cocktails. Providing the perfect soundtrack for the evening, DJ Chris Cox spun a collection of crowd favorites throughout the night. 

Getting the Weekend Started

TREVI will serve up a rustic Italian prix fixe menu and a specialty cocktail this Father’s Day to honor dads on their special day. The hearty meal, priced at $45.95 per person, is available exclusively on Sunday, June 17, at the popular Italian restaurant located inside The Forum Shops at Caesars.

PBR Rock Bar & Grill inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will celebrate National Doughnut Day with freshly made glazed doughnuts on Friday, June 1.

Customers can indulge in the sweet treat that is made-to-order all day for just $3. Originally priced at $4.95, doughnut lovers can savor three of the indulgence and will have a choice of cinnamon, chocolate or vanilla glaze. In addition to this tasty menu selection, PBR Rock Bar & Grill offers a dessert menu full of delicious eats for every appetite

Professional boxer Victor Ortiz will host a meet-and-greet and autograph signing to launch his new skin care line for men, “VO,” at Rio Spa & Salon on Saturday, May 26. Rio Spa is the exclusive retailer of the anti-aging products which include a skin care kit and shave care kit. Guests who purchase either product from the VO line during the event will have an opportunity to get autographs and take photos with the famed athlete.

                        Rio Spa will also launch the VO TKO facial, available just in time for Father’s Day. For more information, visit http://www.riolasvegas.com/.

First Grade Food Critics, a movement to promote nutrition education, career awareness and academic development among children in at-risk schools, will visit the Springs Cafe on Wednesday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m. to sample menu items, learn from the chefs about the path through culinary school, and offer their opinions on the meals provided by the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas for the Summer Food Service Program, the Academy is the operator of the Cafe.

Chef Denise Rosettani, who directs the program, is continually working on improving the menu and receiving feedback from children to understand what they really like to eat. Their opinions will provide valuable insight for the Academy to shape its menu for children this summer.

Longtime West Las Vegas Library community supporters, Tom and Bonnie Lawyer, presented $1,000 gift donations to seven admirable students who have demonstrated a love for their West Las Vegas community, as well as academic achievement and financial need. The Tom and Bonnie Lawyer West Las Vegas Library Academic Scholarship was created in 2009 by former Library Foundation president Tom Lawyer in honor of the library's commitment to the community

Star of “Pawn Stars” on HISTORY, Richard B. “The Old Man” Harrison, is being honored in his hometown of Lexington, NC with the Key to the City given to him by Lexington’s Mayor, Newell Clark. The ceremony will take place Tuesday, May 29 inside City Hall at 8:30 a.m. where Mr. Harrison will receive the key and proclamation.

“The Old Man” will travel back to his roots of Lexington, NC with his wife Joanne, to accept the honor from the city where his life and career started. The 20 year veteran of the U.S. Navy has never forgotten where he came from and has always acknowledged the city of Lexington for all it has done for him and his family.

All the way from Warrington, England, British beauty Tracey graces the 2012 “Ultimate FANTASY” calendar as June’s “Showgirl of the Month.” Dressed in see-through black lingerie, the brunette bombshell teases fans with her gorgeous looks in the seductive two-piece ensemble.

Known by her fellow FANTASY showgirls as the “head cheerleader” for the adult revue at Luxor Hotel and Casino, Tracey can be seen everywhere from nightlife appearances at LAX Nightclub to sultry daylife   pool parties.

Are You Ready to Rumble?

Shine Alternative Fitness will feature a one-of-a-kind gift and an exhilarating experience for dads of all fitness levels, offering an X-treme Father’s Day package, featuring five adrenaline-charged X-treme Boxing classes priced at $50, available for purchase until Sunday, June 17. 

The ‘man of the house’ can get ripped with X-treme boxing’s hour long, high-intensity interval training which combines boxing, kickboxing, body sculpting, plyometrics and abs.  Between all the jumping, aerobics, toning and conditioning, students will achieve a total body workout, burning between 800 to 1,200 calories per session.

The First Friday Las Vegas arts and culture festival continues to draw crowds from around the valley and beyond for a night of art, music, food and more. This month, First Friday is filling downtown Las Vegas with the sweet sounds of live music. Soapbox risers will be spread throughout the downtown streets, featuring soloists and local musicians performing acoustic music sets for patrons. The next First Friday Las Vegas takes place Friday, June 1, 2012 from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Hash House A Go Go is holding a Father’s Day photo contest for the third year in a row. Customers under the age of 10 can submit a favorite photo they have of themselves with their dad to be reviewed by celebrity judges. After being notified the week prior to Father’s Day, the winner will receive brunch on Father’s Day valued at $100 as well as dinner once a month for the following year. In addition to the items on the regular menu, Father’s Day meal specials will be served on Sunday, June 17.

As if it was possible, Sugar Factory American Brasserie (http://www.sugarfactory.com/ ) at Paris Las Vegas got even more sweet when Miss USA 2012 contestants strutted into the Strip-side eatery for lunch. The gorgeous ladies, who are in Las Vegas for the Miss USA competition,  dined on Roasted Vegetable Salad with Balsamic and Basil Oil, Mixed Green Salad, with Tomato, Cucumber drizzled with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette, Grilled Chicken with Garden Pesto & Wild Rice Pilaf, Three Cheese Ravioli in Mushroom Cream Sauce and Tropical Fruit with Wild Honey and Minted Yogurt.  For an extra-special dessert, some of the girls indulged in decadent milk chocolate fondue inside The Chocolate Lounge & Wine Bar at Sugar Factory. r order # is: 800027131.

Cabo Wabo Cantina inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will cool off the summer heat and celebrate National Iced Tea Day on Sunday, June 10. The Strip-side cantina will offer the Rockin’ Hard Iced Tea, a twist on the favorite summer classic, all day for $10.

Guests can enjoy a Sin City twist to the classic version of an Arnold Palmer with a mix of Seagrams Sweet Tea vodka combined with refreshing lemonade, while indulging in the laid-back, beach town vibe. Also, with the purchase of the cocktail, patrons will be able to take home an original Cabo Wabo souvenir mason jar cup. 

The beautiful acresss / model/ boxer Maricela Cornejo is doing her part to help raise money for the Martinez family by boxing an exhibition at the Silver Saddle Casino in Las Vegas on Sunday at 3pm. The Silver Saddle and Tecate Beer are teaming up to make this fundraiser a success. Maricela is about to unleash some big news about her boxing career after her bout in San Francisco on June 16