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Here’s the information for the next 3 First Friday celebrations in Las Vegas.

February 6, 2009

6:00 pm -10:00 pm

We would like to thank our February sponsor: Cirque du Soleil, their continued support enables Whirlygig Inc. to grow and improve our monthly art event!

Whole Foods will be joining us this month as a sponsor, stop by their booth at California and Casino Center Blvd.

February 6 First Friday be sure to bundle up as it may be chilly this month. Perfomance by Sholin Kung Fu Chan featuring Master Xing Wei from the Shaolin Temple and his students on the Land Rover stage. MORE live tiki carving at Casino Center and California by Charles Christians and Matthew Dittember . We will be hosting more than 70 artists on the street (including the Outdoor Exhibition Spaces) and in the gallery spaces within the outdoor festival area on Casino Center Blvd. and Colorado Ave. New exhibits opening elsewhere include Cameron Grant at the Box Office and Glen Fry showing at Trifecta Gallery in the Arts Factory. See below for showtimes and hours.

To make a tax deductible donation to First Friday just go to http://www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org/fundraise.html

We have a minimal $2 entry fee at the gates to the outdoor festival (children twelve and under free when accompanied by an adult). All of the entry fees go to support the First Friday arts event with more artists and live performance. 

El Cortez/First Friday Express Trolley
 

The El Cortez Hotel & Casino joined with First Friday and is sponsoring an Express Trolley. The trolley will take patrons from the El Cortez, 600 East Fremont Street at the Cortez Garden Gateway (with 1,200 free parking spaces in the garage and also valet) to the Main Street and Colorado Trolley Stop at First Friday (and back again). The bus will run from 6:00 p.m.(starting at the El Cortez) until 10:00 p.m. with the last First Friday stop at approximately 9:30 p.m. Take advantage of the convenient parking and avoid traffic after the event. You can also enjoy the Entertainment District’s First Friday after parties when you arrive back at the El Cortez.

DISCOUNTS
 

This First Friday entry sticker will be redeemable at Big Island Smoothies
 ( 2 for 1 smoothies), located at 1516 Las Vegas Blvd. S., next to Dino’s Lounge www.dinoslv.com.

OUTDOOR FESTIVAL INFO
 

Buy a Best Friend of First Friday card and get free entry for one year ($25). The outdoor festival can be entered just south of Charleston on Casino Center Blvd.; just east of Main on California and just east of Main on Colorado Blvd. The Friends of First Friday Information Table in the outdoor festival is in front of The Funk House on the corner of Colorado and Casino Center. 

Outdoor Artists Exhibition Spaces
 

First Friday Outdoor Exhibition spaces featuring art work by Adam Michaels, Miriam Krasner, Jesse Draper, Jesse Heinreich, Paul Tokarski, Lilith Travaglini, Leslie Ann Farrell, Fernando Tapia, Crystal J. Taylor, Phil Perrin, Adam Michaels and Tom Kubik. Provided free-of-charge by Whirlygig Inc. to selected artists, the Outdoor Exhibition Spaces give creators of a variety of disciplines the opportunity to showcase their latest works in the heart of the popular First Friday festival grounds. Artists can apply at art@firstfriday-lasvegas.org. Exhibiting from 6-10pm.
 

Live Entertainment
 

The LAND ROVER STAGE:

6-6:45 EasySleeves psychedelic rock
7-7:45 Karate Demo by Sholin Kung Fu Chan
8-8:45 The Ku  japenese classic
9-9:45 Bee Movie The Band  Indie rock
 
California and Casino Center

Live Tiki carving demonstration by Charles Christians and Matthew Dittember
Break dancers provide more entertainment on Colorado near Main St.
 

Outdoor Festival Food and Beverage
 

Dino’s continues to offer libations of all kinds. Fabulous tacos by La Cabana. Be sure to get your sweets from the Kabob Hut. Also, Whirlygig, the non-profit producer of FF, has their official water and soda booth (on Casino Center & Colorado) with all proceeds benefiting First Friday. Quench your thirst and support FF at the same time! www.whirlygiglasvegas.org.
 

FIRST FRIDAY PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
 

Clark County provides FREE parking at the Clark County Government Center and in February there will be  FREE Trolleys which make stops throughout the festival from 6 to10 pm

New art openings:

 The Box Office, 1129 Casino Center, just up the block from the Funk House:Cameron Grant’s incredible ‘HIGH POINTS PROJECT’ morphing a love of our public lands with large format fine art photography. Join us as we display images of Las Vegas and the surrounding desert that you will see nowhere else. The works are mostly large format and will dominate any space they are put into. The exhibit is running for a limited time, if you haven’t seen it yet in person you owe it to yourself to check it out. The High Points – You’ve NEVER seen Las Vegas like this!
 
Suzanne Marie LeClair is City of the World’s featured artist for February.  She is mainly a self taught artist from Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and loves to paint on canvas in oil, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media, Suzanne paints daily using her own life experiences in many different ways and referring to it as “therapy”.  She brings many different surprises to each First Friday exhibit.  Come view her work on February 6 – First Friday!
 
Clark County celebrates its centennial in 2009 with First Friday Historic Roundtable Discussions at 6 PM at the County Government Center
Commission Chambers. February 6 the topic is local African-American history, with historians and black civic leaders leading a lively
discussion and Q&A, to be aired live on CCTV4. Log on to www.accessclarkcounty.com/100.
 
THE FALLOUT GALLERY–Open 6-10pm for “Mentalist and Medium”, showing through Feb 13, 2009. This is an exhibition of new large- scale paintings by Elizabeth Blau. 1551 S. Commerce Street, Open First Friday 6-10pm. Regular Hours: Wed.-Sat noon-4:00pm or by appointment. 702.269.3111.

Henri & Odette is pleased to present WITHIN/WITHOUT , an exhibition by Thomas Willis. Thomas Willis a Las Vegas native and current BFA candidate at UNLV is showing his first solo exhibition at the gallery through the month of February. Were open Tuesday- Saturday 11-1pm and 4-10pm for espresso, wi-fi, an International water bar, and a great place to hang out with friends.

Pop Culture Gallery: February 6; Celebrate “Days of Sin and Nights of Nymphomania…. Looking for Love in
All the Wrong Places” at the hot pink building on the corner of Colorado and Third Street. The gallery will feature movie posters and memorabilia from naughty movies of yesterday and today, including Deep Throat and Debbie Does Dallas. Also showing the artwork of sensuous realist John Hul, well-known tattoo artists Shawn Barber and Norm, pop icon painters Jota Leal and  Ocean Clark, the photography of Ski Bassham, and the funky jewelry designs of Jen Gannon: 1302 South Third Street, 702-388-2015.
Trifecta Gallery-GLENN FRY -  Serigraphs .  Large scale, monochrome, contemporary serigraphs based on the dot magnification of reworked vintage advertisements. Glenn is from Washington DC and will be visiting with us for discussion of his works.  February 5 – 28 2009.  

 
For more detailed information go to www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org.

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Here’s the upcoming dining specials at the Silverton Hotel and Casino for February 2009.

Buy One Dinner, Get One Free * Begins Feb. 1 *

This February, silver level Discovery Club members and above purchasing dinner between 4 and 10 p.m. at Twin Creeks, Shady Grove Lounge, Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge, Mi Casa Grill Cantina, Sundance Grill or entry to Seasons Buffet receive a second dinner or entry of equal or lesser value free. There is no coupon required to participate – silver level Discovery Club members and above simply need to present their Discovery Club card upon ordering. The offer does not include alcohol or gratuity and cannot be combined with any other promotion. Restaurant hours may vary.

Dining Specials at Twin Creeks

Cocktail of the Month – February * Just added *

Swing into Twin Creeks at Silverton Casino Lodge this February to try Monkey Business ($10), an original cocktail creation from Master Mixologist John DuPont. Monkey Business contains a silky blend of Van Gogh Dutch chocolate vodka, Godiva chocolate liqueur, Godiva white chocolate liqueur, Nocello walnut liqueur and Crème de Banana. The concoction is served in a chilled martini glass and garnished with a chocolate and walnut sprinkled banana.

Valentine’s Day Specialty Cocktail * Just added *

This February, Twin Creeks at Silverton Casino Lodge sizzles with Lover’s Passion ($10), an original Valentine’s Day concoction from Master Mixologist John DuPont. Boasting a flirty and seductive red hue,  Lover’s Passion contains a tantalizing combination of fresh passion fruit, cranberry juice and Taittinger Domaine Carneros champagne. Served in a champagne flute and garnished with a lemon twist, the sinfully delicious cocktail is sure to drive taste buds wild.

Classic Menu

Twin Creeks inside Silverton Casino Lodge now features a selection of classic dinner items in addition to the current menu. Seafood selections include cold water lobster tail ($29), twin cold water lobster tails ($48), salmon parpadelle ($19) and Twin Creeks’ fresh catch of the day ($22). Diners can also enjoy salt and pepper crusted prime rib in three cuts such as kings double ($26), queens ($19) and petite ($17). Other tempting options include chicken Milanese ($18), 8-ounce filet mignon ($22) and bourbon barbecue bone-in rib eye ($26).  All classic menu entrées at Twin Creeks are accompanied by a basket of artisan breads, house salad and choice of two side dishes including baked potato, mashed potatoes, steamed broccolini, steamed asparagus and macaroni and cheese.

Dining Specials At Luciano’s

Spaghetti & Meatballs

For only $8.99, patrons can dine on spaghetti and meatballs with a side salad and garlic roll at Luciano’s inside Silverton Casino Lodge.

$4.99 Pizza

Luciano’s inside Silverton Casino Lodge offers guests delectable 12 inch cheese pizzas for $4.99.

15% Off

Luciano’s inside Silverton Casino Lodge offers visitors 55 years of age and older 15 percent off all orders.

Luciano’s Italian Restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Guests can dine in or carry out.

Dining Specials At Seasons Buffet

Polynesian Thursdays

Every Thursday at 4 p.m. now through March, Seasons Buffet at Silverton Casino Lodge serves up an authentic Polynesian dinner menu. For $21.99 or $19.99 with Discovery Club card, guests can enjoy Kailua pork, macadamia crusted Mahi-Mahi, Huli-Huli chicken, Lomi Lomi salad, Hawaiian rolls, pineapple upside-down cake, mango cheesecake and more. Featuring six live action stations, Seasons Buffet offers an endless variety of all-you-can-eat delectables.

President’s Day

On Feb. 16, 2009, Seasons Buffet celebrates President’s Day by offering Discovery Club members a buffet from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for only $5.

Mardi Gras

Parade down to Seasons Buffet at Silverton Casino Lodge for a festive Mardi Gras brunch from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 7 – 8, 14 – 15 and 21 – 22. For $18.99 or $16.99 with Discovery Club card, guests will enjoy blackened ham, jambalaya pasta, glazed ham, Silverton crusted roast prime rib, smoked salmon, roasted turkey breast and country fried steak. Seafood selections include spicy shrimp, popcorn alligator tail, snow crab legs, stuffed crab, crawfish boil and an assortment of sushi. Other delectables include New Orleans hurricanes, dirty rice, green beans almandine, red beans and rice, maple-bourbon yams and more. Additionally, Seasons Buffet offers a selection of desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth including carrot cake, chocolate-pecan pie, pound cake, strawberry shortcake and assorted cookies, brownies and muffins. Sugar-free cakes and pies are also available.

 
Dining Specials At Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge

$10 Heineken

Enjoy $10 buckets of Heineken at Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge.

$5 Fish n’ Chips

Mermaid Restaurant & Lounge offers guests an order of fish and chips for only $5.
 

Dining Specials At Mi Casa Grill Cantina

Tequila Shots and Miller Chill

Enjoy $1 Tequila shots and $1 Miller Chill bottles at Mi Casa Grill Cantina from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Dining Specials at Shady Grove Lounge

$10 Heineken

Enjoy $10 buckets of Heineken at Shady Grove Lounge.

$1 Miller Genuine Draft 24 hour casino bar special

Guests can enjoy Miller Genuine Draft beer at Silverton Casino Lodge’s 24-hour casino bar for only $1.

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Here’s the schedule for upcoming concerts at the South Point Hotel and Casino for February 2009.

• Comedian John Caparulo. January 30 – 31 at 7:30 PM.
• Charo presents Latin Explosion. February 6 -7.
• Crystal Gayle. February 13 – 15.
• Comedian Jon Reep. February 20 – 22.
• Emerson Drive. February 27 – March 1.

For more information call 702-797-8055.

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As we mentioned in this post the Silverton Casino is having a free car giveaway this January 2009. This promotion will  end Saturday January 31 2009.

Between December 26, 2008 and January 31, 2009 the Silverton Hotel and Casino will be giving away 54 cars in 37 days. 

There’s 2 ways to win:

1. Earn entries every day. Drawings every night at 8 PM.
2. Random winner every Friday – Sunday between 3 PM and 6 PM.

See Discovery Club for complete details.

Eight models to choose from. 2 year lease, OAC, cash or free slot play option available.

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There’s still a few days to catch the Silverton Hotel & Casino’s 2 for 1 meal special that we recently reported in this post. This offer is good through January 31 2009.

Buy one entree or buffet at any Silverton restaurant and receive a second entree or buffet of equal or lesser value for free or 50% off a single buffet or entree. No coupon required. Must be a Discovery Club member. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Offer does not include any alcoholic beverages. Gratuity not included. Offer not valid at Starbucks, Johnny Rockets or Luciano. Must be 21. Management reserves all rights.

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Come out this Saturday January 31 2009 to the Palazzo Hotel and Casino’s Sportsbook Bar & Grill and meet former Oakland Raiders legends Ken Stabler and Jim Plunkett at 7 PM. This special autoigraph session is not to be missed!

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This Saturday January 31 2009 come out to the 8th Annual Las Vegas Woman’s Fair at the South Point Hotel and Casino.

The Fair is in the Exhibit hall from 10 AM till 4 PM.

Enjoy main stage performances by Thunder Down Under at noon and 2 PM on the Main Stage!

The first 500 ladies will receive Party Gals romance bags, Weight Watchers shacks, recyclable Albertson’s bags and feather boas!

Also enjoy appearances by General Hospital’s Jason Cook & Tyler Christopher from noon – 3 PM.

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The Aliante Station Hotel and Casino and the United Blood Services are hosting a community blood drive on Sunday January 31 2009 from 8 PM to 4 PM in the Sedona and Camelback rooms.

Each donor will receive 2 buffet tickets and a free UBS t-shirt.

Make your appointment online at bloodhero.com sponsor code: aliantestation or call 702-562-2166.

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The world’s most romantic city comes to life this Valentine’s Day 2009 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.
 
Paris Las Vegas promises to be the most romantic spot in Las Vegas this Valentine’s Day as the resort brings the passion, excitement and sophistication of the City of Lights to the world-famous Strip.

From its dramatic 50-story replica of the Eiffel Tower to authentic architectural reproductions, elegant décor, fine cuisine, European-inspired boutiques and world-class entertainment, Paris Las Vegas transports guests to Europe’s most romantic city. Indulgent lovers will find Paris Las Vegas offers a host of experiences perfect for celebrating their relationship.

 
The Eiffel Tower Experience

The Eiffel Tower Experience is the perfect place for a romantic rendezvous This signature landmark is a half-scale, 50-story Eiffel Tower replica. Visitors travel via glass elevators to an observation deck at the top for a panoramic view of the Las Vegas Valley.  The Eiffel Tower Experience is open from 9:30 am to Midnight.

A special Valentine’s Day package will be offered February 13-15 that includes two tickets for the Eiffel Tower Experience, two glasses of Georges Duboeuf Saint-Amour wine,a 5×7 souvenir photo and two tickets to the “Wine 101—Uncork Your Passion” tasting on Saturday, February 14. The package price is $60 (half of the retail value), for two people. All Eiffel Tower Experience tickets are available at the Paris Las Vegas box office.

For guests looking for the ultimate Valentine’s Day Experience, the Eiffel Tower can be rented for one hour with full privacy. Additions such as long stem red roses, French champagne complete with waiter to pour the first toast, chocolate covered strawberries and special musicians to serenade couples are also available.

“Wine 101 – Uncork Your Passion”

Did you know that winemaking is thought to have begun around 6000 B.C.? Or that chardonnay is the most popular white wine in the world? Enjoy the tastes of five wines in a relaxing, yet informative and fun seminar with a brand representative from Georges Duboeuf, one of the largest and best-known wine merchants in France. The class will highlight an overview of wine basics – how wine is made, varietals, characteristics and much more that will demystify the grape. Everyone will be able to sniff, swirl and taste like a pro after “Wine 101 – Uncork Your Passion.”  The tasting will be in Napoleon’s on Valentine’s Day from 1 pm-3 pm and includes a sampling of Georges Duboeuf’s Macon-Villages, Pouilly-Fuisse, Saint-Amour Cuvee Saint-Valentin, Moulin A Vent and Fleurie along with a decadent array of fruit, cheese and chocolates. Tickets are $35 and available at the Paris Las Vegas box office. All participants must be 21 years of age with valid ID.

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Here’s some of the promotions for February 2009 at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino.

Dining Specials:

Legendary Lobster-

The Legendary Lobster special offers two succulent cold water lobster
tails served with drawn butter, rice pilaf, and an array of freshly
steamed vegetables. Ask your server for the perfect pairing
recommendations to compliment this delectable dish. Priced at $19.95.

**Available daily at the Legends Steakhouse**

Garden Café-Steak & Crab-

Enjoy a mouth watering New York steak prepared to your exact
specifications, along side a half-pound of delectable snow crab legs
served with drawn butter. Entrée includes choice of potato or rice,
freshly steamed vegetables and choice of soup or mixed green salad. This
offering is sure to satisfy every craving, pallet and appetite. Priced
at  $20.75.

Dining Updates:

Garden Cafe- Open 24 hours a day. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
**Garden Cafe is temporarily operating out of Tusancy Italian Grill to
accommodate renovations**

Tuscany-Temporarily off-line.

Legends Steak and Seafood will now be open 7 days a week from 5-11 p.m.
Island Buffet is open daily, specifics below:

Breakfast $10.99
Monday through Friday from 7:30-11 a.m.
 
Lunch $11.99
Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
 
Dinner $15.99
Nightly from 4-10 p.m.
 
Champagne Brunch $15.99
Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

*Sales tax and gratuity are not included*

The Player’s Deli is open daily from  8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Java Java (located off the main casino floor) will be open daily from 6
a.m.-5 p.m.

Java Java 2 (located near the meeting and convention area) will be open
on Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to Noon

Entertainment Updates:

Les Folies Bergere will remain on its’ regular performance schedule
through March 26,2009. Closing events and final performances to be
announced.

Xtreme Magic Starring Dirk Arthur will remain on its’ regular
performance schedule Saturday through Thursday at 2 and 4 p.m.

Friends will perform in the Celebration Lounge Tuesday through Sunday
from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Upcoming Special Events:

Celebration Lounge-Big Game on the Big Screen

Tropicana Las Vegas will be showing the big game on Feb. 1, 2009

Drink specials:
Cabo Wabo Blanco Shots – $4
Cabo Wabo Margarita – $5
Bucket of 5 Coors Light – $20
Wild Turkey 100 Shot or Cocktail – $4

Wedding Chapel- Valentine’s Day Specials

Heart to Heart Special-

Available in the Chapel or Gazebo and includes:

Traditional wedding music
Personal Wedding Coordinator
6 rose bouquet
Matching groom’s boutonniere
Wedding album with 12 custom 4×6 prints
Bridal garter
Commemorative wedding certificate and pen
Complimentary bottle of champagne
Tropicana champagne flutes
Rose petals for your room

$450 (with tax)
Minister’s fee of $55 not included

Mini Heart to heart Special- 

Available in the chapel or gazebo and includes:

Traditional wedding music
Personal wedding coordinator
Single long-stem rose
Matching grooms boutonniere
Photo album with 6 custom 4×6 prints
Bridal garter
Commemorative wedding certificate and pen
Complimentary bottle of champagne

$214 (with tax)
Minister’s fee of $55 not included

Casino Promotions:

$60,000 SWEETHEARTS SLOT TOURNAMENT
Event Dates: Feb. 13-17

Event Includes:
Deluxe hotel accommodations for 4 nights
VIP check-in and registration, Friday
Complimentary brunch buffet, Saturday & Sunday
Three rounds of tournament play
Fabulous awards dinner, Sunday
Entertainment provided by Fairchild’s Blues Tribute Band
Bonus slot tournament, Monday night

$599pp entry fee for non-qualified guests.
Please call 800-545-4989 to make your reservations.
Code ESLP209

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