In other G2E news, The DUKES are a high-energy, 6-man jazz band with roots deep in the 20th century that continues to keep the traditional New Orleans sound fresh into the 21st. In a few weeks, New Orleans’ Own DUKES of Dixieland will be providing the entertainment for the opening of the Global Gaming Expo, which convenes gaming professionals from around the world each November, covering products, ideas, and technology advances in the casino-entertainment business.

We’re hearing rumors that have former Miss Teen USA Pageant winner, Vanessa Minnillo preparing for an appearance with The Pussycat Dolls burlesque troupe. Spies whisper that Nick Lachey’s latest love is expected at PURE Nightclub sometime around November 10th. If all is true, Minnillo would be adding her name to a pretty impressive list of hotties that have stopped in to perform with the PC Dolls including Pamela Anderson and Denise Richards.

For the first time ever, the annual Adult Video News Awards Show is being opened up to the public on Saturday, January 13th at Mandalay Bay. The 24th annual installment is being hosted by three-time AVN Award-winner Jessica Drake, along with comedian Jim Norton. The award ceremony will honor the best movies, performers and production companies in adult entertainment for the past year in more than 100 different categories. Tickets range from $100 - $250 and are available at the Mandalay Bay Events Center box office at 702-474-4000.

Las Vegas Venom fans will be able to hang out and rally with the only professional basketball team in town on Saturday, November 4th. Venom Day will take place at Desert Breeze Park beginning at 10am with food, games, music and entertainment for the whole city to enjoy. Children can play basketball; have the chance to get autographs and pictures taken with the players, as well as purchase tickets for the upcoming season at a discounted rate that will only be available on this day. “We want the city to know that we are the best family entertainment in town and that it is important to us because there aren’t many options here for everyone to enjoy,” said Nesby, co-owner of the Las Vegas Venom.

Hey Mike, we listened, enrolled and voted for you in your pretty boy model search but if you win, we’re going to hold you to your promise of ending world hunger and stopping Lindsey Lohan. Just ask Pauly Shore what can happen if you don’t … Just kidding Mike, ya looked great!

Since we’re serving up shout-out’s, a little love to our Hard Rockin buddy, RJ Demman, who got married in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico last week. “Not much American news down here, so keep the good stuff coming,” the high rolling honcho wrote in an email last week, “There’s nothing like sitting on a balcony in Cabo, watching the hurricane roll in and reading the Eye!” Sounds good to us …

“Jeff Trachta – Live!” is an explosion of singing, dancing, music, impressions, comedy and multi-media elements jammed into a hilarious 60- minute experience for his audience. Trachta is now taking his one-man show from the Masquerade Showroom to the Chippendale Theatre at the Rio, where shows run daily at 3pm.

Tickets went on sale Saturday for the 2006 Billboard Music Awards that are being aired live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in December.  This show celebrates chart-topping artists, record sales, Internet down loads and the radio-listening public’s favorite songs, albums and performers. This year’s performers are expected to include, Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, The Killers and Gwen Stefani, with Tony Bennett scheduled to receive the Century Award, Billboard magazine’s highest accolade. Call (702) 474-4000 or purchase tickets at www.mgmgrand.com.

The Corrigan’s are at it again, this time focusing on a new Summerlin property. Rumors have the Vintner Grill occupying approx. 6,000 square feet in a location close to their Mexican hotspot, Agave. From what we hear, the seven-figure project will have one of the largest off-strip wine collections in the city. Stay tuned for more details to follow …

We wanted to wish Alvin Yeah the best of luck in his newest venture. The Hawaii native has returned home to help head up operations at the brand new Pearl Nightclub where he will serve as general manager and operating partner. The local resume of the well-liked Yeah includes stops at Tabu Ultra Lounge, rumjungle Nightclub and the Spearmint Rhino. Congratulations and Aloha buddy!  

Greg Thompson’s Erocktica, performing at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in the Masquerade Showroom, will be dark until further notice…

Border Grill in Mandalay Bay began celebrating El Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) on Friday, and will continue remembering departed loved ones with good food and drink specials everyday from 2-4pm through Monday, November 6th. The actual Day of the Dead is on November 1st with the official party at rumjungle, hosted by the Eye on Vegas en Espanol.

We’re hearing rumors that gentlemen’s club czar Dennis DeGori isn’t satisfied with his current portfolio which already includes SCORES Las Vegas, SCORES Chicago and an up-coming SCORES Los Angeles outlet which will replace an existing gentlemen’s club ironically named Score. Rumors we hear have DeGori deep in negotiations to take control of Sin Gentlemen’s Club (Russell and Polaris) as well as another gentlemen’s club in New York City. When approached for comment the usually affable DeGori clammed up with a “no comment.”

Speaking of SCORES Las Vegas, Miss October Playmate, Tamara Witmer was in the club last week to host the packed nightclub and cabaret while signing copies of the October issue of the magazine and taking pictures. Also this past week, SCORES made an appearance on the Adam Carolla Show were they gave away tickets to the Adam Carolla Show & the SCORES Las Vegas Halloween party which took place on Thursday night at the Playboy Mansion with appearances from Jimmy Kimmel, Tom Leykis, Three-Six Mafia, porn-star Tera Patrick and the man himself Hugh Hefner and his beautiful girlfriends.

MGM Mirage’s Project CityCenter has recently opened up a Residential Gallery inside the Bellagio to give prospective purchasers the opportunity the get an up-close view of the plans for their $7 billion architectural masterpiece. “The opening of the CityCenter Residential Gallery signals the upcoming on-sale availability of the community’s many luxury residences,” said Tony Dennis, Executive VP of CC’s Residential Division. The gallery is open daily from 10am to 7pm.  To inquire about residential opportunities at CityCenter, which is scheduled to open late 2009, please call (702) 590-5999.

The back and forth battle between downtown big wigs and the homeless continues to seesaw. After a local judge declared that a city law against feeding the homeless in city parks was unconstitutional the city quickly announced a plan to appeal the decision. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) applauded the decision and argued that the city should not be able to enforce the law until the appeal is heard.

Comedian, Actor and Entertainer Shawn Wayans, along with special guest Bruce Fine of “Last Comic Standing” will be performing live for one night only in the Blue Man Theatre at The Venetian on Friday, November 3rd. Cocktails are at 9pm in front of the theatre and the laughs begin at 10:30pm. Call (702) 414-9000 or visit www.venetian.com to purchase tickets.

 "There's no question in our minds that as more and more Chinese customers experience Macao, their natural curiosity is going to make them find out what the major leagues are like in Las Vegas," MGM Mirage spokesman Alan Feldman told the Los Angeles Times this past weekend for an article focusing on Las Vegas’ growing ability and interest in catering to Asian high rollers. “There is a very widespread awakening to the value of the Asian market to our tourism-based economy," added Chris Chrystal of the Nevada Commission on Tourism. "They stay longer and they like to spend money." Interesting … 

Speaking of the Asian gaming, Palace Station’s ‘Pit 8’ which features Pai Gow Poker, Pai Gow Tiles and Mini Baccarat is known as their Asian gaming pit. Beginning on November 1st, Pit 8 will be the first casino in Las Vegas to offer tableside food service with a traditional noodle menu available everyday from 6pm-midnight. “Casino’s in Asia and card rooms in California provide this service on a regular basis,” said Rich Slack, Vice President of Asian Marketing for Station Casinos. “We are doing this to provide our Pit 8 guests with the best service. They can have the food they enjoy without having to leave the table.” Kind of weird this idea is unveiled at Palace Station but we’re sure casino bosses along the Strip would point out they have provided similar service within their private, high-end gaming salons for years. Palace Station will be the first to take the concept to the public. 

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Donn Arden’s Jubilee! at Bally’s Las Vegas, the staff had a contest to create the perfect signature drink. The winning drink was submitted by bartender JV Carillo which features Raspberry vodka and Midori Sour. The Green Rhinestone is $10.75 and is served in a souvenir glass.

Comedic Hypnotist, Anthony Cools is back by popular demand. Cools who has been performing for more than 13 years, is known for his racy and uninhibited brand of adult comedy and extracting the carnal desires from his audience through hypnosis, leaving the skeptics longing for more…Cools returns to Paris Las Vegas on Thursday, November 2ndfor an indefinite engagement. Tickets to Anthony Cools – The Uncensored Hypnotist are priced at $44.95 for general admission, and are on sale now by calling the Box Office at 877-374-7469.

Music was definitely the highlight for party-goers at Tabu on Friday night. Belgian’s #1 DJ, Marco Bailey kicked off the night with energizing techno beats and DJ Carl Cox, one of the most successful DJ’s in the world, made his debut at Tabu, keeping the adrenaline and hands sky high on the dance floor until the early morning hours.

You know we love our southern queen, Nightclub & Bar empress Jennifer Robinson, who was spotted in Las Vegas again last week as her plans for the upcoming Nightclub & Bar Convention continue to come together. She was spotted at Nove (Palms) in an animated discussion with N9NE Group marketing man Mike ‘The Funkler’ Fuller, before enjoying the sights and sounds of the Playboy Club and taking a private tour of Moon Nightclub, hmm …

Happy upcoming birthday to Michelle Dell, Vegas’ most hog’n heifer and the proprietor of downtown’s Hogs & Heifers.  The dancing queen celebrates her special day on November 6th. Also that day one of our very favorite PR gals turns one year younger when the Four Seasons’ Adeana Shendal celebrates her birthday.

Jimmy Buffet fans and “Parrotheads” had another reason to celebrate on Saturday as the annual entertainment event, “Parrot’s Paradise” returned to the pool at the MGM Grand. Synergy, the classic rock band, performed poolside during the day in perfect weather while the beautiful Parrot Girls and other entertainment kept the party rockin’ into the night.

Beauty Pageant Requirements: Beauty, Brains, Talent, and must be at least 60 years old! That’s right…it’s the 26th annual Ms. Senior America Pageant at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino from November 7th to the 11th. The 33 contestants will be judged in four categories: interview, philosophy on life, evening gown and talent. Judges will be looking for a gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and poise of the “age of elegance.” These beauty queens have talent, but they are also models of volunteerism and community service. Beacher, keep your hands off!!!

Talk about rock star karaoke … Kevin DuBrow, the lead singer of rock super group Quiet Riot, will be celebrating his birthday at The Golden Palms Karaoke Lounge (the number #1 rated karaoke lounge in Las Vegas according to the Las Vegas RJ’s Best Of Poll - 2006) on Wednesday, November 1st. Expect the metal health physician to rock out to a track or two while celebrating. Have you ever seen a multi-platinum recording artist sing karaoke? Us either, that’s reason enough to show up. The Golden Palms Karaoke Lounge is located on the corner of Tropicana and Dean Martin Parkway.

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