MOON OVER VEGAS
MOON was the place to be Tuesday night as movie stars and
sports celebs made the scene. Jamie Foxx was
spotted entering about 12:30 a.m. with about 10
people, a mix of men and women. His table was on
the dance floor inside of Moon. The table had a
bottle of Ketel One Vodka, a bottle of Grey
Goose Vodka, and also a full shaker of Sex on
the Beach shots. The party left about 2:45 a.m.
MEANWHILE, sports icons Patrick Ewing and his
son, Patrick Jr. were seen entering between 1:30
a.m. and 2:30 a.m. They had no table but
strolled around drinking Fiji water. Enjoying
the vibe, they came and left the venue, all
smiles.
SACRED DISCO GROUND COMES TO VEGAS
CHECK THIS OUT: Vito Bruno is trying to bring Disco to
Vegas. Big time. He’s been in Las Vegas this
week , primarily at The Venetian, meeting with
several hotels about bringing several of his
East Coast-productions to Vegas ... most notably
'Disco Ball' (which has thrived in recent years
on the East Coast). The show is a compilation of
the greatest disco acts ever. Also, Bruno is
looking for the perfect place for one of his
most treasured acquisitions – TOTALLY SERIOUS
HERE -- the original dance floor from the movie
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER. Bruno calls it, "One of
the most recognizable items ever from a movie.
Its iconic. Its authentic movie memorabilia."
Bruno says it's priceless and deserves the
perfect location and in the right setting. Bruno
also manages dance-artist CRYSTAL WATERS, who
will appear at Bruno's BEATSTOCK shows on the
East Coast next month. HEY VEGAS: How deep is
YOUR love? I really need to know …
LOVES THEM CARS
Collector car aficionados from around the world will
descend on Las Vegas Oct. 15-18 when the
Barrett-Jackson Auction Company brings their
acclaimed auction and lifestyle event to the
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino for the first time.
Hundreds of desirable collector vehicles will be
sold at No Reserve during the auction at the
Mandalay Bay Events Center, while SPEED cameras
capture live, high-definition coverage. The
clear leader in the collector car arena,
Barrett-Jackson has been producing “The World’s
Greatest Collector Car Events™” for 37 years in
Scottsdale, Ariz., and West Palm Beach, Fla. To
date this year, more than 347,000 attendees and
millions of SPEED viewers around the world have
witnessed 1,672 vehicles being auctioned off for
approximately $111 million during these two
events combined. The addition of the Las Vegas
event represents the third jewel in a
triple-crown series that is unmatched in the
collector car world. “Now that we’ve completed
two successful auctions in Scottsdale and Palm
Beach this year, we’re looking forward to
bringing the Barrett-Jackson brand of high
octane excitement to Las Vegas,” said Craig
Jackson, Chairman/CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “We’ve
always believed that adding a Las Vegas event
was a natural step in the evolution of the
company and have received an overwhelming
response from consigners and bidders who want to
participate in our Vegas auction. As with all
Barrett-Jackson auctions, every vehicle in Las
Vegas will be offered at No Reserve, which will
ensure an accurate, honest marketplace for our
customers.” Barrett-
Jackson’s No Reserve policy means that each and every
vehicle that crosses the auction block will be
sold to the highest bidder. Barrett-Jackson’s
consignment staff reviews thousands of
applications to create a diverse mix of cars
that appeal to a wide range of buyers.
Applications are available at
www.barrett-jackson.com or by calling (480)
421-6694. “When consignors want maximum value
for their collector cars, they bring them to
Barrett-Jackson,” added Steve Davis, President
of Barrett-Jackson. “And bidders know that our
selection is second to none and that every
vehicle is sold when it crosses the auction
block. We’ll continue that tradition in Las
Vegas with a lineup that appeals to seasoned
collectors, as well as first-time buyers. We
encourage people to consign their vehicles as
early as possible in order to take advantage of
our world-class marketing that attracts the
hobby’s top collectors.” The 2008 Las Vegas
event will kick off Wednesday, Oct. 15, with a
festive party on the famed Mandalay Bay Beach,
featuring live entertainment, libations, and a
significant charity component benefiting the
Lili Claire Foundation. Lili Claire was
established to enhance the lives of children
living with Williams Syndrome, Down Syndrome,
Autism and other neurogenetic disorders, while
providing hope and resources for the families
who love them. The foundation will also be
showcased during the auction when a 2008
Barrett-Jackson Edition Ford Shelby GT Mustang
crosses the block along with appearances from
Lili Claire’s celebrity supporters. Only 100 of
these high performance muscle cars were built
and all proceeds from the sale of the car will
be donated to the charity. The first ever
collector vehicle to be auctioned by
Barrett-Jackson in Las Vegas will cross the
block on Thursday, Oct. 16, with auction action
continuing through Saturday, Oct. 18. Beyond the
auction, the event will encompass a wide range
of lifestyle offerings, including an automobilia
auction, a vast display from a diverse mix of
vendors, and The Garage venue for live music,
all taking place at Mandalay Bay.
“Barrett-Jackson represents the gold standard in
classic car auctions by providing an
exhilarating mix of vintage vehicles,
high-energy crowds and thrilling bidding action
made possible by their No Reserve policy,” said
Mandalay Bay President and COO Bill Hornbuckle.
“The energy and excitement of Mandalay Bay and
Las Vegas will provide the perfect complement to
this highly anticipated event.” Those planning
on attending Barrett-Jackson’s Las Vegas event
are encouraged to plan their visit early.
Special room rates and packages can be found at
www.barrett-jackson.com.
EXECUTIVE CHEF IN CHARGE!
Platinum
Hotel & Spa today announced the hotel has named
James Sasahara as executive chef of the
property's fifth floor restaurant, Kilawat. In
his new role, he will oversee the restaurant's
staff and plan breakfast, lunch and dinner menus
for Kilawat. Prior to joining Platinum Hotel &
Spa, Sasahara served as executive chef for
zoozacrackers at Wynn Resorts Las Vegas. He
previously served as chef de partie for Fleur De
Lys in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and as
assistant chef at Nectar in Bellagio Las Vegas.
Sasahara studied Accounting and Economics at
California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks
and earned a Culinary Arts degree from Los
Angeles Culinary Institute.
HAVE A HART
Carey
Hart, Jason Giambi, Benji and Joel Madden Serve
up “Hart Attacks” Every Night “Hart Attacks”
will be served nightly at the newest anti-club
in town – Wasted
Space. Co-created by Action Sports Super Star, Carey Hart,
Wasted Space will officially open July 19 with a
private VIP party and a special acoustic rock
set from Gavin Rossdale. The Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino is opening the rock lounge as part of its
$800 million expansion and renovation. Wasted
Space is co-owned by Hart,Yankees baseball
player Jason Giambi, and the Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino. Rockers Benji and Joel Madden of Good
Charlotte are partners. Hard Rock’s Cory
McCormack will act as Managing Partner. Wasted
Space represents the ultimate depiction of the
decadent rock n’ roll lifestyle. The first
anti-club of its kind, Wasted Space melds the
high-end rock n’ roll culture with fashion, art
and design creating a one of a kind
atmosphere
and nightlife experience. “I wanted a place
where my friends and I could hang out and listen
to some great rock music with a cool
atmosphere…there were no options in Vegas, so I
made my own,” said Hart. “Wasted Space will
feature the top rock artists weekly, in addition
to the hottest DJ’s in the country. The club was
designed by Hart, McCormack and Zeff Design.
Hart hand-picked one of his favorite L.A.
artists to create a 30-foot hand-made mural of
vintage rock show posters and flyers with the
signature Wasted Space winged microphone logo
stenciled over them. The striking piece is hung
above the bar area to add a personal element to
the space. The venue will host two signature
drinks: “Hart Attack” – named after Carey Hart’s
famous record-breaking mid-air handstand on a
250cc motorcycle, the drink will consist of
Jameson, Red Bull, cranberry and a float of
Jagermeister · “Sunday Bloody Sunday” – named
after legendary U2 song, this will be the
venue’s signature Bloody Mary concoction. The
5,000 square-foot nightclub will hold 400-500
people, has 17 tables/booths in the club itself,
and five more in the 24-hour Wasted Lounge. The
unique sound system offers a full nightclub
sound package and the ability for live
performers to rock the house every night of the
week. Wasted Space will be open Tuesday through
Sunday from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. with live music two
nights/week and DJ’s spinning the other four
nights. Cover charges will vary based on talent
from about $10-$25. For more information and
images of Wasted Space visit
www.hartswastedspace.com and
www.hardrockhotel.com .
TORRID AT HAWAIIAN TROPIC ZONE GETS CRUNK WITH
"PLAYERS TOAST AWARDS" HOSTED BY ICE-T AND COCO
It's GOOD to be Ice-TActor and rapper Ice-T and wife Coco
host the fifth annual “Players Toast Awards”
Saturday at Torrid nightclub. Hawaiian Tropic
Zone welcomes the pair as they host the “Players
Toast Awards” at Torrid nightclub. Players
expected to attend include Flavor Flav, Bishop
Don “Magic” Juan and real estate tycoon Jerry
Rosenberg. Guests will enjoy a special
performance by Ice-T’s newly signed artist,
Fedie Demarco.
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