Free pastry day at Starbucks

March 18, 2010

Starbucks’ Free Pastry Day is March 23, and you can stop by your neighborhood Starbucks to purchase a handcrafted beverage and soon after get a choice of the following for free: croissant, muffin, bagel, bread, pound cake, scone, roll, doughnut, coffee cake, wee hours bun, or cheese danish. We alwa…

Rumjungle files bankruptcy

March 17, 2010

Rumjungle, the nightclub at Mandalay Bay, has filed for bankruptcy.

In addition to owing $1.1 million rent to the hotel-casino, Rumjungle plus claims that they have a contract stating Mandalay Bay allowed them to be the sole nightclub in the casino. Two years ago, Mandalay converted their center b…

Free bowl of spaghetti at Buca di Beppo, March 15

March 14, 2010

Buca di Beppo in Garden Grove, Calif., tried to break the Guinness World Record for Largest Bowl of Pasta, which last Friday came to 15,000 servings at 9,797 pounds, 120 gallons of marianara and meatballs.

Buca created the pasta monstrosity and thereupon donated it as livestock feed (it had been…

“Glee” holds open casting call

March 14, 2010

The “Glee” cast was spotted last month partying at JET (at Mirage). Want to join them?

Just become part of the cast!

The popular FOX TV show “Glee” is having nationwide open casting calls (”American Idol” style) for their second season, and you can submit your audition online.

You must be within…

Michael Jackson’s furniture offered in Planet Hollywood auction

March 14, 2010

You have the chance to bid on some of Michael Jackson’s opulent furniture from his 32-bedroom London mansion that he was renting while prepping his This Is It world tour.

At the three-day auction on June 25, buyers can assemble bids on 22 pieces of furniture that Jackson owned.

How about a wooden-…

Saturday Night Road to Las Vegas

March 14, 2010

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Saturday night traffic on the road to Las VegasClick image for gallery photo

While chasing foo fighters across the Arizona desert I got mixed into the Saturday night traffic steaming north to Las Vegas via Boulder Dam. The photo was taken about 4 miles…

Las Vegas to go dark for Earth Hour

March 12, 2010

What looks like an annual tradition (2nd year in a row), the Las Vegas Strip will go lights out on March 27 at 8:30 p.m.

To recognize the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour, for 60 minutes most casinos on the Strip will go dark.

Yep, that includes the famous Welcome to Las Vegas neon sign.

At last …

MGM Mirage to sell its stake in The Borgata

March 12, 2010

MGM Mirage is pulling out of Atlantic City.

It isn’t considering of the economy but considering of MGM Mirage’s ties to alleged organized crime in Macau.

The New Jersey Casino Control Commission found MGM Mirage’s partner connection to be questionable and recommended a separation.

The burgeoning …

The Show Must Go On

March 11, 2010

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Marie Osmond with fans at the Flamingo

Marie Osmond returned to the Las Vegas Flamingo Resort’s stage Tuesday in an emotional tribute to her lost son, Michael Bryan. He jumped from his Los Angeles apartment and fell eight stories to his death February …

Nancy Cartwright hosts the 5th Annual Happy House Party RSVP Now

March 11, 2010

photo by flipchip • lasvegasvegas.com Nancy Cartwright & Bart Simpson

Nancy Cartwright is hosting the 5th Annual Happy House Poker Tournament and BBQ at her home in Northridge Saturday, April 24 from 1 PM to 6 PM. whether you’re wondering, Nancy Cartwright is the iconic voice of Bart S…

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