Las Vegas Strip News

Boyd Gaming Corporation today announced it will no longer pursue the acquisition of certain assets of Station Casinos (the "OpCo assets").

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and McCarran International Airport will help Vegas travelers and those heading to REHAB, the world famous Sunday “daylife” pool party, the chance to get decked in the latest poolside fashion as soon as they hit the desert sand. Introducing the REHAB airport kiosk – now open, located in the C Gates, directly past security. The REHAB Airport Kiosk will be selling anything from summer apparel to collectable limited edition watches.
 
The kiosk will have the look and feel of REHAB cabanas on property and will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. thru the end of September. It will feature more than 40 REHAB branded items including t-shirts, jewelry, towels, VIP line passes, hats and more. Prices start at $6.95 and go up to $295.

Toast to an evening of bottomless bubbly at Laguna Champagne Bar at Palazzo Las Vegas and enjoy bottomless glasses of Domaine Ste Michelle Brut for $20 everyday from 8 p.m. – Midnight. Let the bubbles of Domaine Ste Michelle Brut tingle your taste buds with a style that’s not too dry or sweet, aromas of citrus and apple, and flavors of citrus with a light toasty finish. Bottomless bubbly will be available for a limited-time only starting July 30^th.

Whether small, big, sexy or slinky, Love Jones is celebrating intimate apparel with a buy one pair, get one free sale in honor of National Underwear Day, Thursday, Aug. 5.  Top brands such as Hanky Panky, Mary Green, Sexy Panties and Naughty Knickers, Undrest and Elle Macpherson are included in this one-time offer exclusively at the sexy lingerie boutique, Love Jones.

Hard Rock Retail Store at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino welcomes local hiking extraordinaire and author, Branch Whitney for a book signing Wednesday, July 28 from 6 – 8 p.m.  The infamous outdoorsman authored Hiking Las Vegas, Hiking Southern Nevada, Hiking the Southwest and Hiking the High Sierra.  For hiking enthusiasts, Whitney has seen and done it all leading over 2,000 hikers to more than 100 peaks in Southern Nevada and beyond. During the signing The Retail Store is offering a 25% discount off the entire store and a complimentary glass of wine in celebration of the beautiful Southwest.

The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas welcome the return of the hottest culinary event this summer with their third annual food festival, Carnival of Cuisine.  The event will take place Saturday, August 7 from 1pm-4pm in The Venetian Ballroom and showcases award-winning cuisine available exclusively at restaurants of The Venetian and The Palazzo.  This palate pleasing event will also feature cooking demonstrations, tastings from more than 20 eateries including five James Beard Award winners and live entertainment.  Ticket holders will have the chance to win prizes including signed cookbooks, restaurant gift certificates and show tickets.Carnival of Cuisine is presented by Grazie, the premier loyalty program that rewards guests of The Venetian and The Palazzo.

Ambhar Tequila brings its world-famous ‘Goddess Model Search’ to the lavish pool deck of Azure Luxury Pool at The Palazzo.  Ten stunning beauties from all across the country will compete in a poolside pageant to vie for the coveted title of “Ambhar Goddess.”  The models will flaunt their perfect-ten bodies in Ambhar bikinis for a chance to compete in the world finals held in Las Vegas on Cinco de Mayo, 2011.   

Club Tattoo inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino hosts an autograph signing session with reggae rock band The Dirty Heads from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 30. The band will be available to meet fans and sign autographs. In addition, shoppers will have the chance to win a complimentary tattoo from Club Tattoo (valued at $200), Skullcandy headphones and tickets to see The Dirty Heads perform live with Sublime with Rome the same night.

Widespread Panic has announced dates for their much-anticipated fall tour. The tour will make a stop in Vegas and joining WP for this date will be very special guest Gov’t Mule. Widespread Panic will play The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Saturday, October 23. Tickets go on sale this Saturday at noon.

Bell'Aria, a new singing group assembled by the famed EMI/Manhattan Records celebrating Italian-American music and culture, will hit the stage at The Venetian Showroom in a one-night only, nationally-televised concert event on August 4, 2010. The program will begin airing in December on more than 350 PBS stations across the country. It will coincide with the market release of the group’s debut album, which will include songs performed at The Venetian, and a concert DVD featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the taping of the PBS special.