FEBRUARY 2015

Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appetit Announced 10 New Events for the April 23-26 FestivalVegas Uncork'd by Bon Appit, presented by Chase Sapphire
Preferred, added Emeril Lagasse along with 10 new events to the ninth annual
star-studded culinary weekend. Events
will take place at ARIA Las Vegas, Bellagio, Caesars Palace and MGM Grand.
Tickets are on sale for all weekend events.
Visit www.vegasuncorked.com for the complete
event schedule. For more information, contact Tom Dietz, RR Partners, Tom.Dietz@rrpartners.com or Allee Bennett,
Kirvin Doak Communications, ABennett@kirvindoak.com
Mariah Carey Announced Headlining Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars
Palace
Mariah
Carey, the iconic chanteuse and best-selling female artist of all time with
over 200 million records sold, is coming to Las Vegas with a headlining
residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
For the first time ever, she will perform all 18 of her timeless and
beloved Number One Hits together in one concert. Designed exclusively for The
Colosseum, the production will also feature fan-favorite album cuts,
never-before-performed selections and many more musical surprises. Presented
jointly by AEG Live and Caesars Palace, the residency launches Wednesday, May
6, 2015. Tickets to the first 18 performances in 2015 are on-sale now.
May: 6, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24 and
July 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 26
For more information, contact Kelly Frey, Caesars
Palace, kfrey@caesars.com.
Journey Residency Announced at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel Casino
Legendary rock band Journey
makes its way to The Joint
inside Hard Rock Hotel Casino
for a nine-show residency, Journey
Las Vegas, from Wednesday, April 29 to Saturday, May 16. Tickets are now on sale. For more
information, contact Amanda Brophy or Laura Bucklin, Kirvin Doak
Communications, abrophy@kirvindoak.com or lbucklin@kirvindoak.com.
Omnia Nightclub at
Caesars Palace Unveiled Electronic Talent Roster for Spring Opening
Omnia Nightclub announced the first set of
artists from its electronic music lineup featuring some of the world's top DJ
sensations. The multi-faceted nightlife experience, scheduled to open its doors
on March 12 at Caesars Palace, unveiled a star-studded list of artists to
add to its opulent and highly anticipated offerings. Headliners of the new
nightlife destination include globally coveted DJs such as Afrojack, Armin Van
Buuren, Chuckie, Martin Garrix, Oliver Heldens, Krewella, Nervo, Nicky Romero
and Showtek. The impressive roster will take over the main club night after
night as they usher in a schedule of high-energy performances on the Las Vegas
Strip.
For more information, contact Stephanie Capellas or
Kristina Bello, Hakkasan Group, scapellas@hakkasan.com or kbello@hakkasan.com.
The Cosmopolitan of
Las Vegas Unveils 2015 Artist -Residence Lineup at P3Studio
The Cosmopolitan - - of Las Vegas continues to
evolve its acclaimed artist-in-residence program with 14 artists confirmed for
2015. P3Studio gives guests the unique opportunity to watch international and
local artists at work and to engage with them while experiencing immersive art
installations. The P3Studio artist-in-residence program at The Cosmopolitan
enables artists to create projects that are interactive and participatory,
giving guests the opportunity to connect at an authentic and personal
level.Developed and curated by the resort in partnership with Art
Production Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to producing ambitious
public art projects, the initiative strives to reach new audiences and expand
awareness through contemporary art. The 2015 lineup includes: Lia Chavez (Jan. 7 through Feb. 8), David Colman (Feb. 11 through March
8), Lucky DeBellevue (March 11
through April 12), Stephanie Hirsch
(April 15 through May 10), Gabrielle
St. Evensen (May 13 through June 7), Amy Gartrell and Patterson Beckwith (June 10 through July 12), Thomas Willis (July 15 through Aug. 9)
Brent Sommerhauser (Aug. 12 thought
Sept. 13), Shantell Martin
(Sept. 16 through Oct. 11), Jesse
Smigel (Oct. 14 - - through Nov. 8), Mikayla Whitmore (Nov. 11 through Dec. 6) and Kate Gilmore and Franklin Evans (Dec.
9 though Jan. 3). For more information,
contact Renata Follman, pr@thecosmopolitan or Wendy Sloan, thecosmopolitan@kirvindoak.com.
Itsy Bitsy: Ramen and Whisky to Open This Spring in Downtown Las Vegas
Fremont East Entertainment District in Downtown Las Vegas will soon
welcome a new resident with Itsy Bitsy: Ramen and Whisky, an intimate Asian
restaurant and bar opening this spring at 150 N. Las Vegas Blvd. at the base of
The Ogden. Itsy Bitsy is born from a dynamic partnership between Corner Bar
Management Group, the company behind Park on Fremont, Commonwealth, BLVD.
Cocktail Company, Due Proper and Whist Stove Spirits; Martin
Koleff, the celebrated restaurateur behind Aburiya Raku, Sweets Raku, Kyara
Japanese Tapas, Trattoria Nakamura-ya, Cafde Japon, Goyemon Sushi House, and
more; DJ Five, one of Las Vegas' top DJs; and Downtown Project. For more information, contact Lauren Cahlan or
Katie Strickland, Wicked Creative, Lauren.Cahlan@wickedcreative.com or Katie.Strickland@wickedcreative.com.
The Mob Museum Celebrates Third Anniversary with
Free Local Admission Feb. 14
On Saturday, Feb. 14, locals can enjoy free
admission and out-of-town, visitors receive buy-one, get-one admission. Guests are
invited to make a $3 donation in honor of the Museum's third birthday. The $3
donation will go toward supporting The Mob Museum, a nonprofit 501(c)3
organization, and its efforts to provide educational programming throughout the
year. In addition, two Thompson machine guns used in the St. Valentine's Day
Massacre in 1929 will be on display Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15.
For more information, contact Erika
Pope, Vox Solid Communications, epope@wearevoxsolid.com.
Joey Fatone Joins Cast of ROCK OF AGES for a Limited Engagement at The
Venetian Las Vegas
N'SYNC
band member, Joey Fatone joins the ROCK OF AGES cast for a limited engagement
as legendary Bourbon Room owner, Dennis Dupree, beginning Friday, Feb.
20 at The Venetian Las Vegas. This marks Fatone's
return to the theatrical stage after more than a decade. Fatone made his
Broadway debut as "Mark Cohen" in RENT
in 2002 and also performed the role of "Seymour" in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS in 2004. For more
information, contact Erica Benken, Kirvin Doak Communications, ebenken@kirvindoak.com.
Menopause The Musical
Moves To Harrah's Las Vegas
Menopause the Musical has
delighted Las Vegas audiences for nine years. Now with 3,625 performances under
its belt, the show from award-winning GFour Productions that launched a women's
movement will debut in the heart of the city inside The Improv at Harrah's Las
Vegas with preview performances starting Wednesday, Feb. 3 and a grand opening Friday,
Feb. 20. New show times, along with an expanded stage, upgraded sound and
lighting, as well as a fresh set and costumes, highlight the new production's
intimate setting. For more
information, contact Maggie Rubenstein or Sheena Martin, Magnetic Public
Relations, Maggie@magneticpublicrelations.com or Sheena.Martin@magneticpublicrelations.com.
REBA, BROOKS DUNN: Together
in Vegas Add Week of Performances to Residency
On
the heels of announcing their Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars
Palace, Reba, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn have already sold out three
performances of REBA, BROOKS
DUNN: Together in Vegas and are adding three more June shows.
Presented jointly by Caesars Palace and AEG Live, the residency will now open
on June 17, 2015, one week earlier than planned. The newly added dates are:
June 17, 19, 20. Tickets are on-sale now. For more information, contact Kelly
Frey, Caesars Palace, kfrey@caesars.com
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