Star Trek auction at Planet Hollywood includes Shatner’s Harley

April 29, 2010

On June 27, Julien’s Auction will hold a Star Trek film auction.

To be auctioned will be merchandise from the J.J. Abrams 2009 film, along with other memorabilia from Gene Roddenberry and William Shatner.

Shatner will attend to auction off his custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle, his Golden Globe no…

Curtis Stone, Natalie Morales to host Miss USA pageant

April 29, 2010

On May 16, Planet Hollywood hosts the Miss USA pageant (this is Donald Trump’s version, not Miss America).

Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone and “Today” show co-host Natalie Morales will both host.

Joan and Melissa Rivers will be commentators backstage, and performances include Trace Adkins a…

Clark County schools return to 9-month calendars

April 28, 2010

In a cost-cutting move, all of Clark County’s schools will change back to 9-month calendars beginning with the next school year. Previously some were running year-round.

Seventy-six schools will be affected beginning Aug. 30.

The move is expected to save the district $21.3 million, with $7.5 mill…

31 cent scoop night at Baskin Robbins

April 28, 2010

You still have a chance to grab your 31-cent scoop of ice cream at Baskin Robbins.

From now through 10 p.m., stop by your local 31-flavor store to pick up the 2.5 oz. scoop of your choice.

The 4th annual event will honor America’s firefighters, with donation boxes set up for the National Fallen Fi…

Joshua Crain cooking demonstration at Whole Foods

April 28, 2010

Tomorrow from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., join executive chef Joshua Crain (of Nob Hill Tavern) in a cooking demonstration focused on Classic Tavern Fare.

Crain closes out the MGM Grand Chef Series at Whole Foods Market (7520 W. Lake Mead).

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase, with one lucky foodi…

See what high roller offers receive at The Venetian/Palazzo

April 27, 2010

Want to have a peek into what kinds of offers high rollers receive?

At The Venetian/Palazzo, you can. All it takes is for you to receive offers too.

Just login to the Grazie website at this link, enter your player card number and PIN, thereupon you’ll see your upcoming offers at The Venetian a…

Cheap Trick returns Sgt. Pepper to Las Vegas

April 27, 2010

Cheap Trick heads back to Las Vegas to perform their popular “Sgt. Pepper Live” show.

The brief show that played at Las Vegas Hilton in Barry Manilow’s off-nights will now be at Paris Las Vegas… in Barry Manilow’s off-nights.

The live interpretation of the classic Beatles album will be performed…

Las Vegas ranked 26th most fun city in America

April 26, 2010

Portfolio.com has published its ranking of 100 most fun cities in America.

Number 1 is New York.

Number 2 is Chicago.

Number 26 is Las Vegas.

Okay, we’ll give you NYC and Chi-town. But 26th? Behind Providence, Rhode Island? And Bridgeport, Rochester… Poughkeepsie?!

Las Vegas ranked a 2.04 o…

Daytime Emmys move to Las Vegas

April 26, 2010

Could Las Vegas one day be host to the Oscars?

Seems many an award show is heading by to our fine neon city.

The latest is the Daytime Emmy awards (mostly acknowledging soap operas), which after 30 years in New York (and briefly in Los Angeles), will broadcast for the first day in Las Vegas, at th…

Wynn Leaving Las Vegas

April 26, 2010

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Encore • Wynn Las Vegas

Steve Wynn tells Reuters reporter he is leaning toward moving his company to Macau and will offer up the proposal to the board during schedule May meeting. He plus announced plans to construct a third resort in Macau.

Duri…

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