This Saturday at LAVO inside The Palazzo, Lauren “Lo” Bosworth of The Hills dined with a group of friends and family, all dressed to the nines to celebrate her birthday weekend. Fittingly she drank the restaurant’s Mademoiselle cocktail and dined on Greek Salad, Bistro Salad, Bruschetta, Shrimp Scampi, Lamb Quesadilla, Ultimate Pizzette, Filet Rossini, Sea Bass and Potatas Bravas. After dinner the group adjourned to the club to hear DJ Reach spin.

Also dining in the restaurant, Ian Schrager, remarking on how much he liked the LAVO concept and how different it is from what has been done. His group enjoyed Tuna Tartare, Octopus Salad, Trio of Mediterranean Spreads, Chicken Paillard, Steak Frites, Glazed Salmon, Oven Baked Whole Dorad, Kobe Sliders, Rigatoni & Shrimp, Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding, and Cannoli “Chips & Dip”. Perez Hilton and a group of friends dined at LAVO before heading to the club.

 

Blue Man Group appears on Thursday’s episode of the “Dr. Phil Show” on KVBC-TV at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Venetian’s “bald and blue trio” performed for live audience members during September for an episode focused on relieving stress. Studies presented on the show suggest that listening to the sound of drumming reduces stress levels. Blue Man Group performs nightly at The Venetian.

 

The 2008 ‘Lights In The Sky’ World Tour has been extended with new North American dates, with the final leg of the tour taking place in Las Vegas at the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Saturday, December 13th at 8pm. Tickets are priced at $54, $64 and $79 and go on sale Saturday, October 4th at 10am to the general public. Premium tickets will be made available to registered nin.com members starting Tuesday, September 30th. Pre-sale tickets are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.

The 2008 ‘Lights In The Sky’ over North America Tour kicks off October 23rd in San Antonio and travels throughout the United States and Canada before making its final stop in Las Vegas on December 13th. All confirmed dates for Nine Inch Nails’ (NIN) 2008 fall tour and additional information can be found on the official website, nin.com

The upcoming tour will feature the live debut of material from the recently released albums Ghosts I-IV and The Slip alongside songs spanning the entire NIN catalog.

Tickets can be purchased at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino box offices, all Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 702-474-4000. All tickets subject to applicable taxes, service and handling charges.

 

 

CityCenter quietly Unveiled Lineup of Restaurants at ARIA Resort & Casino

 

World-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten will challenge the definition of the traditional American Steakhouse by adding a strong dose of energy and sex appeal to Jean Georges Steakhouse at ARIA. With its high-octane lounge and extensive bar program focusing on classic cocktails, Jean Georges Steakhouse, designed by Dupoux Design, will meld beloved steakhouse touches with a decidedly contemporary experience. Chef Vongerichten's menu will highlight the best ingredients and preparations, paying particular attention to an innovative array of side dishes and sauces. The Steakhouse is certain to be an oasis for guests seeking a stylish, contemporary experience coupled with impeccable cuisine.

 

 

Introducing a taste of Italy to ARIA is Sirio Maccioni, the globally recognized owner of Le Cirque and Circo in New York City and at Bellagio. The word 'classic' will reign at Sirio where the menu will feature Italian favorites such as Veal Milanese, Osso Buco and pasta dishes like grandmother used to make, while the cocktails will include the perfect Negroni as well as other Italian libations. The wine list will feature one of Las Vegas' largest selections of Italian vintages at a wide array of price points. The restaurant, designed by longtime Maccioni collaborator Adam Tihany, will channel old time Italy with its fantastical, Fellini-esque decor.

 

The Light Group will unveil an addition to its growing portfolio of innovative restaurants, with an edgy American dim sum style concept at ARIA. Overseeing the restaurant's menu, Executive Chef Brian Massie will offer unique interpretations on American favorites, serving the finest quality ingredients from the country's best purveyors. Small, sharable plates will supplement the menu and offer diners a variety of dishes to excite the palette. Designed by world-renowned architect Adam Tihany, the restaurant will boast an impressive, sleek design and offer the stellar customer service that has become synonymous with The Light Group's

 

LION KING COMES TO VEGAS IN 2009

 

In another TheVegasEye.com exclusive we just got word are the first to announce that Disney Theatrical Productions and Mandalay Bay that the award-winning Broadway phenomenon THE LION KING is coming to the Mandalay Bay Theatre May 2, 2009 with preview performances beginning April 20, 2009. This sit- downproduction will join the six other highly successful companies of THE LION KING around the world in New York, London, Hamburg, Paris, Tokyo and Fukuoka.

 

Mandalay Bay's production of THE LION KING will be virtually identicalto the other companies seen around the globe and will be staged with all of the same spectacular music, sets, and costumes that have made it a worldwide phenomenon.

 

Ticket prices, on-sale dates and performance schedules will be announced at a later date.

 

"We're incredibly pleased to bring THE LION KING to the audiences of Las Vegas," said Thomas Schumacher, producer of THE LION KING and president of Disney Theatrical Group. "Mandalay Bay has seen great success with other shows thanks to its extraordinary commitment to producing theatre of the highest caliber. When we decided to bring THE LION KING to Las Vegas, we knew that this was the right show at the right venue at the right time."

 

Bill Hornbuckle, president and chief operating officer of Mandalay Bay, said, "We are known for offering our guests exciting and spectacular entertainment options. The addition of THE LION KING, one of the most successful production shows in history, will continue this tradition. We are certain THE LION KING's international appeal will be embraced by Las Vegas locals and visitors alike."

 

Richard Sturm, president of sports and entertainment of MGM MIRAGE, the parent company of Mandalay Bay, stated, "It's an honor to have Disney Theatrical Productions bring THE LION KING to Mandalay Bay. The show has a tremendous reputation throughout the entertainment industry and weanticipate a strong demand for THE LION KING in Las Vegas. We are looking forward to a successful partnership."

 

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