EARTH DAY CONTEST

The Art of Peter Max Gallery and the Las Vegas Springs Preserve are holding an Earth Day coloring contest April 14 – 30 for Nevada youth grades K-8 as a reminder to conserve the Earth’s natural resources. Participants can pick up a copy of world-renowned artist Peter Max’s Earth Day image, which was created exclusively for the Springs Preserve at the Springs Preserve ticket office or online at www.springspreserve.org. All coloring entries must be submitted to the Springs Preserve ticket office by April 30. The winner, hand-selected by Max, will be announced on May 5 and will receive a Peter Max autographed Earth Day poster and a "family prize pack." The pack includes admission for four to the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, tickets to The Mac King Comedy Magic Show and a gift certificate to Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza. In addition, the winning image will be featured on the Springs Preserve website.

SHE'S JUST A GIRL ... SHE'S A BOMB

DJ D Miles will drop the beats and kick start an electrifying evening as Playboy Playmate Athena Lundberg celebrates her birthday Saturday evening at Hawaiian Tropic Zone.

 

   

MISS LAX CROWNED BY CRISS ANGEL

LAX Nightclub was banging on all cylinders last night as the finals of Miss LAX were held at the Luxor hot spot. With a jam packed crowd on hand, all 40 finalists from the past three months of competition strutted their stuff with hopes of being named Miss LAX. When the smoked cleared, Criss Angel announced Lisa Angeline as the winner of the coveted Miss LAX crown. In addition to winning top honor and title of Miss LAX, Angeline took home a check for $50,000 as well as an appearance on the hit A&E program Criss Angel MINDFREAK. With DJ Vice on the turntables, LAX kept rocking all night with locals and celebrities including Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler who hung out on the main stage after assisting with the Miss LAX check presentation and musician Gavin DeGraw.Also taking in the wild scene at LAX were model/fashion designer Caroline D'Amore, Computer from MTV's Adventures in Hollyhood, turntable legend Grandmaster Flash, DJ Eric Cubeechee, John Huntington and Playboy Playmate Jannelle Priego.

THE "SKYE" IS THE LIMIT

Check out the star turn of lovely Skye Dee Miles of production show Menopause The Musical (Las Vegas Hilton) in rapper Lil Wayne’s video “Lollipop.” (Pssst! She’s the third girl in mirror wearing black and pink!) “They wanted someone to represent the Big and Beautiful. That’s me!” she said. Also in video is Deelicious from VH1's "Flavor Of Love" show and some other famous rappers. So…from Menopause the Musical to Hip Hop video. Who knew??  Skye Dee said producers wanted to utilize talent from Vegas and cast her after seeing her picture on promos for the show. Also in the video are the Maloof Brothers.
BTW: Watch the "Skyes," Skye Dee said, because she will be performing her one woman show soon called Simply Diva Simply Skye. The video and date on that are not confirmed.

The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio Launches SESSIONS, Thursday House Night

Once again raising the bar of excellence in the entertainment nightlife on the Vegas Strip, The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio presents SESSIONS, Thursday House Night.  The Bank, which caters to the most discerning of guests, now offers house music on Thursday nights only with featured DJs and artists from around the world.  SESSIONS debuts this Thursday night with international recording artist Jes, WMC Reunion featuring local heroes, Faarsheed, Eddie McDonald, Chris Garcia and Drummer Case. The Bank is open Thursday through Sunday from 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. Admission is $30 for men and no charge for women.

 

Upcoming DJ Appearances include:
 
Thursday, April 10
MAX AMP with Percussionist Cayce
 
Thursday, April 17
DJ Jack LaFleur with Percussionist Cayce
 
Thursday, April 24
Ibiza Warm Up with Faarsheed
Pacha Records Release Party with Percussionist Cayce

The Hills at The Palazzo

MTV’s hit reality series, The Hills, was filming an upcoming episode at The Palazzo Las Vegas last week with Heidi Montag. Heidi stayed in a Palazzo Luxury Suite during her visit and looked ultra chic while checking in at The Palazzo front desk. During her visit, Heidi enjoyed drinks with her boss Brent Bolthouse at the vibrant lounge inside Dos Caminos, while Spencer Pratt and his sister savored in the delectable dishes at Wolfgang Puck’s CUT inside The Palazzo.

MORE TONI BRAXTON CANCELATIONS

Four more Toni Braxton shows have been canceled as she recuperates following her hospitalization with chest pain, the Associated Press reported. "We're going to go ahead and cancel her shows tonight and for the rest of the week," Flamingo Las Vegas hotel-casino and Harrah's Entertainment Inc. spokeswoman Deanna Pettit said Wednesday. "We expect she'll return to the stage next Tuesday." Pettit says the 40-year-old Grammy winner is recovering at home following her release Tuesday afternoon after precautionary tests at a Las Vegas area hospital. The exact cause of Braxton's chest pain has not been made public. Braxton has been treated in the past for pericarditis, a viral inflammation of the heart. Pettit says the Flamingo Showroom is offering refunds for the canceled shows. Braxton is a six-time Grammy winner for songs including "Un-break My Heart." Her Las Vegas act, "Toni Braxton: Revealed," is in the midst of a two-year run at the Flamingo.

CHER, DJ TIESTO AND A KARDASHIAN

The ticket demand for Cher at The Coliseum at Caesars Palace has been so staggering that an 18 additional shows have been scheduled for September and October and go on sale April 13.

Cher at The Coliseum, an extraordinary production designed exclusively for the 4,300-seat venue, will feature countless chart-topping hits from the artist’s unparalleled career. The show will be complemented by extraordinary choreography from Doriana Sanchez, state-of-the-art lighting and special effects and breathtaking costumes designed by the world-renowned fashion icon, Bob Mackie. The 90-minute show will be presented at 7:30 p.m. four nights a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (dark Monday, Thursday and Friday). Tickets from Sept. 2 through Oct. 5 can be purchased by calling 1-866-510-CHER (2437) or online at www.ticketmaster.com keyword “Cher”. Tickets may also be purchased in person at The Coliseum at Caesars Palace Box Office open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For groups of 20 or more, call 702-731-7208. Ticket prices are $95, $140, $175 and $250. Visit cher.aeglive.com for more information on Cher at The Coliseum at Caesars Palace.
Meanwhile. The hipsters around town might want to take note: Lava’s Bachelor Pad returns to the ART BAR in downtown Las Vegas Friday for another night of burlesque, pin-ups, and jet set living with the second Cocktails & Cheesecake Party. It starts at 7 p.m. and will feature music, burlesque, photo opportunities with pin-ups, and all sorts of cocktail culture fun. This event will also be the official Vegas launch of Bachelor Pad Magazine, the “New Digest of Atomic Age Culture.” This event at 1511 S. Main Street is billed as the celebration of everything swinging! Anyone with any questions should email www.javasbachelorpad.com
In the land of reality television, Khloe Kardashian, star of the hit reality TV series, "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" is hosting this Friday's Indulge party at Body English inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Celebrating the launch of DASH, the styling company that Khloe co-owns, Body English is also giving away 50 gift bags filled with accessories by California designer, Stacia.
On the nightclub scene, the phenomenon that attracts thousands of the beautiful, the trendsetting, the rich and the famous to Las Vegas every Sunday – REHAB – is back. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, true creators of Vegas “daylife” scene, will kick-off a new season of REHAB starting April 27 in straight Vegas style with a blowout performance from one of the biggest names in the hip-hop game.
REHAB takes place weekly each Sunday through September. Hours of operation are from 11 a.m. until sunset. Cover charges vary based on holidays and special events, but generally cover is $40 for men, $20 for women. This season, lucky local ladies are admitted for no cover. Rehab patrons will also enjoy a separate valet near the pool entrance for easy access. Cabanas are in high-demand, so those interested should book early by contacting the REHAB hotline at 702.693.5555. For more information and images from REHAB events, visit www.hardrockhotel.com and www.rehablv.com
ALSO, world-famous DJ Tiësto will be bringing his “In Search of Sunrise” Summer U.S. Tour to Jet Nightclub at The Mirage Sunday, May 25 and to The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio on Monday, May 26.
A limited amount of presale tickets priced at $100 and $75, not including applicable service charges and taxes, went on sale today and are available for purchase at www.tiesto.com

KATIE REES CONSIDERING SUING LVPD FOR POLICE BRUTALITY

Dethroned Nevada beauty queen Katie Rees is considering suing the Las Vegas Police Department in federal court for excessive force and for violating her civil rights during a February traffic stop, her attorney confirmed today in an exclusive interview with www.thevegaseye.com “We’ll probably make our final decision on this in the next 30 days, but the action taken by these two officers against my client was unconscionable,” said local attorney Mike Cristalli. “They took a young, 105-pound, girl and beat her up. She suffered a fractured tooth and multiple contusions. It was traumatic to have that happen and then have her mug shot floated all over the newspapers.” If the lawsuit goes forward it will be filed against the department and individually against the two officers involved, Cristalli said. Cristalli said during the next 30 days, he and his client will be exploring if the officers involved in the incident have a history of violence or if a departmental pattern of abuse can be established. Rees was arrested Feb. 6 after she was accused of assaulting a police officer during a 3 a.m. traffic stop. This misdemeanor criminal resisting arrest charge was formally dropped today in exchange for her pleading “no contest” to speeding, operating a motor vehicle without proof of insurance and driving with an expired registration, a suspended license and suspended registration. Rees also agreed to pay up to $1,312 in fines. Had it not been dropped, the resisting arrest charge could have gotten Rees up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine had she been convicted. However, fighting the police assault charge was a no-brainer, the attorney said. “We would not budge on that issue,” Cristalli said. “These officers acted unlawfully and excessively. Normal people get a traffic citation all the time and don’t get attacked in the process.” Rees was stripped of her Miss Nevada USA crown by in December 2006 with the approval of pageant co-owner Donald Trump after several photographs of her exposing herself, kissing and licking other women and simulating sex acts were made public. Ironically, Trump recently discussed plans to cast Ashley Alexander Dupre – the courtesan who brought down New York’s governor Eliot Spitzer in a sex scandal – in a new TV reality show called  "Lady or the Tramp.

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