The Entertainer Appreciation Party last Monday at Sapphire turned out to be a huge success. There were hundreds in attendance including entertainers from the larger, more popular clubs around town. The Event lasted twice as long as scheduled; only proving that the Men of Sapphire Show can hold its audience for hours! In other Sapphire news, The Sapphire Golf Tournament is sold out; however those not playing in the Charity Event on Monday, May 7th are invited to please join Sapphire for the Dinner Ceremony to Benefit the Sapphire Foundation for Prostate Cancer. There will be a cocktail reception at 7pm, dinner at 8pm, and entertainment provided by Forty Deuce. The cost is $100.00 per person and reservations can be made by calling 702-869-0003.

It seems as though Seattle Supersonics owner Clay Bennett is serious about moving the Pacific Northwest basketball team to Las Vegas should the Emerald City not build the team a new arena. It was thought that the Oklahoma native was interested in taking the team to Oklahoma City but he told the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, "Vegas would likely be a more attractive market than Oklahoma City."

After Gwen Stefani's self declared "friends and family show" at the Palm's gorgeous new Pearl, the sultry songstress is returning for bigger concert at the MGM Grand Arena in June. From 2,500 seats to over 14,000, hmmm, no wonder artists are buzzing about George Maloof's intimate theatre.

At last Monday's installment of Beacher's Unprofessional Bowling Association (B.U.B.A.), The Vegas Eye team took to the hardwood for the second round of action and once again, somehow, unexplainably, pulled out another victory to advance to next round of ten-pin mayhem. Ok, we did have some extra help, PMG's stellar Director of Operations, Greg 'J' Jarmolowich got things rolling before handing the lead-off spot to our CEO, Michael Politz. After a few frames, Politz mysteriously suffered a lower torso injury which doctors blamed on his bowling form which includes a wild flop onto one knee moments before firing the ball down the lane. Luckily, Vegas Eye friend and former Baywatch star, Jeremy Jackson stepped up the plate and closed out Politz' frames strong. A team effort to say the least! Does this mean the nightmare has to continue?

This Wednesday (5/3), Spider-Man leaps to The Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino before he moves into Madame Tussauds Las Vegas for an extended visit, resting below the giant Madame Tussauds sign just above the entrance to Sephora.

Apparently folks under the big top aren't big fans of raw fish. Circus, Circus' months old Japanese offering, Sushi, Etc. closed permanently last week.

We have been able to confirm yet another of the numerous restaurants that will be opening in the up-coming Palazzo Tower. Look for national restaurant operator B.R. Guest to bring their Los Caminos concept to Las Vegas in Venetian's upcoming third tower.

Superstar rapper MIMS (aka Shawn Mims) will perform this Saturday, May 5th live on Polly Esther's intimate stage beginning at 12:30am. His independent release, "This Is Why I'm Hot," set NY radio stations on fire and led to its full-length, critically acclaimed debut album, Music Is My Savior. The following night (5/6), DJ Phaness and DJ E Rock will take over the turntables. Locals are free before midnight.

This Saturday, May 5th, Risque De Paris Nightclub will host their 'Cinco de Mayo Supercross & Fight Party' with hip hop and mash ups from 10pm - 3am, and house energy from 3am - 10am! Special guest DJ's include, Richard Vission, Beej, David Garcia, and David Delano. For VIP table reservations, please call (702) 946-4589.

Lake Las Vegas Resort's MiraLago, The Vineyard and Como's restaurants will be presenting special menus this Mother's Day on Sunday, May 13th. Each restaurant will honor moms in royal style with their unique buffets, delicious salads, fresh mimosas, and champagne. For reservations at MiraLago, call 568-5668; reservations at The Vineyard, call 567-9410; and reservations to Como's, call 567-9950.

From May 1st - 7th, Steiner's Pub is celebrating Eat Dessert First Week. Stop by one of Steiner's restaurants to enjoy decadent desserts such as the exquisite crème brulee with fresh strawberries, the incredible hot bourbon brownie sundae, or the sinful frozen cappuccino sundae pie.

Word is a new BBQ joint is coming to town with a July 4th opening for the first of three upcoming Valley locations. Sources say CJ's Texas Barbeque will be opening on Sahara and Buffalo with armadillo races and longhorn photo opportunities. Look for local BBQ freaks to go crazy over Pit master Ernie Menchaca recipes.

Las Vegas Food & Beverage Magazine will be holding their first annual "The Good, The Bad, and The F-Ugly" Golf Tournament at Siena Golf Club on Tuesday, May 15th with Las Vegas' most influential people taking part in the unique event where almost anything goes! For those interested in participating, please email requests here.

We just have to laugh when pride gets in the way of accurate journalism. The current issue of the Las Vegas Weekly contained a story about TAO Beach by GMG associate editor Justin Jimenez. Well certainly well-written, the story used a gossip pitchman as a source, stating that condoms would be part of the amenity package offered to cabana guests at TAO Beach. The only problem is that they aren't offered at the Beach, but have been offered in the nightclub since opening. Of course, we broke the TAO Beach coverage accurately, but relying on another journalist in the GMG family provided false content to their readers. At least the nightlife editor caught the error …or obviously not. On a somewhat related note, when we use the Weekly as a source, it is cited as such. Isn't it curious that as the number one source of breaking industry information in Las Vegas, the words 'Eye on Vegas' or 'Vegas Eye' have appeared in the Weekly only twice in the last two years. We thought so too, something about cutting off your nose…