Vegas StrEATs Festival – Saturday, Feb. 11

El Cortez hosts the monthly Vegas StrEATs food-truck, arts and music festival on the Jackie Gaughan Parkway from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11. Many of Las Vegas’ favorite food trucks participate in Vegas StrEATs each month along with local art and clothing vendors from across the city. For a final list of participating food trucks and vendors, visit Vegas StrEATs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VegasStreats.

Presented by El Cortez, Slidin’ Thru and Insert Coin(s) VideoLounge Gamebar, Vegas StrEATs brings food, live art and music to the Fremont East Entertainment District. Drink specials throughout the festival include $3 Bud Light, Shock Top and Bud Light Lime, $4 Jameson Irish Whiskey, Jagermeister and 1800 Silver Tequila shots and $2 Pepsi products.

Updated Promotions & El Cortez News

El Cortez Fleece Jackets for Jackpot Winners in February

Throughout February, Club Cortez players winning a jackpot of $200 or more on a slot machine, a $200 or more jackpot on a video poker five-cent or lower denomination machine, a $300 or more jackpot on a video poker ten-cent or high denomination machine or a $200 or more jackpot on live keno will receive an El Cortez fleece jacket. All jackpot winners will also receive an entry into the weekly Saturday night 40” LCD HDTV giveaway and $2,000 cash prize drawing.  Please see Club Cortez for additional information and to redeem tickets.

Free See’s Candies – Feb. 11-14

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Club Cortez members will receive one free box of See’s Candies for every 2,000 point earned from Feb. 11-14.  Offer good while supplies last.

Free Slice of Fresh Marie Callendar’s Cherry Pie– Monday, Feb. 20

In honor of President’s Day, El Cortez Hotel & Casino will serve free slices of fresh Marie Callendar’s cherry pie for all Club Cortez members on Monday, Feb. 20 from noon to 6 p.m.  Club Cortez members can enjoy the treat game side while playing slots and table games.

Fresh Stone Crab Special – Now through May

The Flame Steakhouse features jumbo Stone Crab flown in fresh from Florida every week for the Friday and Saturday nightly dinner special. The Stone Crab special is available for only $28 per pound and is served with cottage fries and coleslaw.

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El Cortez Vintage Dining & Cocktail Menus

Due to popular demand, El Cortez Hotel & Casino will continue to offer their vintage dining and cocktail menus in 2012. The menus, created in 2011 to honor the property’s 70th anniversary, dust off Las Vegas’ old recipe books and reintroduce a few classic favorites. The selected dishes were some of the premier dining options featured at the town’s best restaurants in years past, including dishes from Sultan’s Table at the Dunes, Delmonico’s at the Riviera, The House of Lords at the Sahara, La Vie en Rose at the Desert Inn and Saver Room at the Aladdin. These iconic dishes will be available at the Flame Steakhouse every Tuesday through Thursday.

Vintage Dining Menu

Appetizers: Oysters Rockefeller, fresh shucked Kusshi oysters baked with fresh spinach, hollandaise sauce and Pernod; or Escargot a’la bourguignon, petit-Gris Escargot with garlic butter

Salads: Hearts of palm, Tender hearts of palm with lemon vinaigrette; or Asparagus salad, chilled asparagus, caper pimento vinaigrette

Entrees: Tournedos of beef Rossini, twin Filet Mignonettes, pan fried in butter, topped with pate Foie Gras and Madeira demi-glace; or Chicken Kiev, herb butter filled boneless breast of chicken, panko crusted and deep-fried

Desserts: Strawberries Romanoff, fresh hulled strawberries macerated in Cointreau and orange juice, served with fresh whipped cream and ice cream; or Peach Melba, peach halves over vanilla ice cream topped with fresh raspberry puree

Vintage Cocktail Menu

The vintage cocktail menu will be served at The Parlour, located on El Cortez’s casino floor. This menu celebrates the history of mixology by educating guests on the origins of classic cocktails while offering a chance for them to enjoy their favorites. The menu includes cocktails such as the side car, which originated in the 1920s during World War I; the mint julep, which originated in the 1700s and is one of the country’s oldest cocktails; the blood and sand, a drink from the 1930 premiere of a Rudolph Valentino film; the aviation, a drink created in the 1910s by the head bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York, and many more.

Unique Cocktails at El Cortez’s The Parlour

El Cortez serves three signature drinks at the recently opened The Parlour:

“The Scottie”: An eponymous drink for one of El Cortez’s most tenured bartenders, “The Scottie” combines Sky cherry vodka, Chambord, Triple Sec and splashes of cranberry and lime juice.
“Parlour Refresher”: This new concoction is great on a scorching Vegas summer day or when guests are longing for that summer feeling in the middle of winter. The “Parlour Refresher” is composed of Sky vodka, Blue Curacao, Midori, lemon juice and a splash of Sierra Mist.
“Fireside Manhattan”: The “Fireside Manhattan” is a drink sure to fit in with the Parlour’s warm rich tones and classic lounge feel. The drink is made of Original MOONSHINE and a float of sweet vermouth.

Café Cortez Dinner Specials

Visit Café Cortez for prime rib dinner for only $7.95.  Meal includes choice of soup or salad.  Café also offers a fajita dinner for just $8.95.  Try the vegetarian offerings including a veggie burger, veggie fajita and veggie Chow Mein. Café Cortez also offers a full Chinese menu served from 4 to 10 p.m.

Graveyard Specials

Café Cortez serves a limited graveyard menu Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Specials include:

•     Two eggs with choice of bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes and toast for $4.75 plus tax.

•     Ham and two eggs, breakfast potatoes and toast for $7.25 plus tax.

Bar Specials

Martini Madness – daily 2-for-1 happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. – at all casino bars (martini menu only).

Receive Up To 75-Percent Off Using Club Cortez Points

Club Cortez members can receive up to 75 percent off when using Club Points for meals at The Flame Steakhouse, Café Cortez or Gambling Gourmet.  The percentage off the price of the meal is based on membership level.

About El Cortez Hotel & Casino

El Cortez Hotel & Casino is the longest continuously operating hotel-casino in Las Vegas and will celebrate its 71st year of operation in 2012. The iconic property can be found in historic downtown Las Vegas at 600 East Fremont Street and is the only casino in the city’s burgeoning Fremont East Entertainment District.  With 300 newly remodeled hotel rooms, including ten uniquely themed suites that resulted from the 2010-2011 Design A Suite Downtown Contest, El Cortez offers some of the best accommodations in downtown Las Vegas. In May 2009, the property opened the El Cortez Cabana Suites, a 64-room boutique hotel offering vintage South Beach style in the heart of downtown. The El Cortez casino features full-pay 3-2 single deck blackjack, 10 times odds on craps, state-of-the-art roulette and more than 1,000 slot machines.  El Cortez also offers a full range of sports betting options and is proudly affiliated with the Station Casinos Sports Book. The Las Vegas Review-Journal voted El Cortez “Best Downtown Hotel” in 2009; “Best Blackjack in Las Vegas” in 2007 and from 2009-2011; “Best Video Poker” in 2008 and “Best Keno in Las Vegas” from 2005-2006 and 2008-2011.  Dining options at El Cortez include: Café Cortez and The Flame Steakhouse, a vintage favorite among Las Vegas locals.  The property’s other amenities include: Subway, Dreyer’s Ice Cream Shop, Seattle’s Best Coffee, El Cortez Gift Shop and a full-service beauty and barber shop.  For more information, please call 1-800-634-6703

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The high-energy rock club kicks off live entertainment with classic karaoke every Sunday and Monday at 9 p.m. while dueling pianos take center stage to battle it out every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9 p.m. To rock the weekend, live bands perform an intimate concert at 10 p.m. every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

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Guests can enjoy incredible entertainment across Station Casinos in February. Highlights include: UFC 143 viewing party at Sunset Station and Aliante Station on Saturday, Feb. 4; “The Big Game” viewing party at Sunset Station on Sunday, Feb. 5; DJ Phoenix at KIXX Lounge at Boulder Station on Sunday, Feb. 11; Valentine’s Day celebrations with RJ Fox at Green Valley Ranch and Dave Ritz at Aliante Station on Tuesday, Feb. 14; Nashville Unplugged at Aliante Station on Saturday, Feb. 18; Jack Walker at Ovation on Sunday, Feb. 19 and UFC 144 on Saturday, Feb. 25 at Palace Station, Aliante Station and Sunset Station. Coming this month are:

Green Valley Ranch Resort

Sunday, Feb. 19:

o   Ovation – Guests can enjoy the sounds of Jack Walker. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $15 at the door. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Tuesday:

o   Quinn’s Irish Pub – Test your knowledge at pub trivia from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love plays piano from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 14:

o   Ovation – Rag Tag Entertainment presents A Tribute to Bob Fosse. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.

o   Terra Verde – Guests can enjoy classic guitar sounds of RJ Fox from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 21:

o   Ovation – Rag Tag Entertainment presents A Tribute to Bob Fosse. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.

Tuesday, Feb. 28:

o   Ovation – Rag Tag Entertainment presents A Tribute to Bob Fosse. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.

Every Wednesday:

o   Quinn’s Irish Pub – Guests advance to different levels of difficulty as they sing their hearts out at Karate Karaoke from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Guitarist and singer Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Every Thursday:

o   Ovation – Enjoy live music on a rotating schedule with a variety of genres including the diverse and energetic sounds of Loophole on Feb. 2, jazz-inspired funk with the Lon Bronson All-Star Band on Feb. 9 and 23 and yacht rock with Guilty Pleasures on Feb. 16. Doors open at 8 p.m. for all performances except Guilty Pleasures, which opens at 7p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Quinn’s Irish Pub – Darby O’Gill & The Little People take the stage from 9 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love plays piano from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

o   Lobby Bar – Guests can enjoy DJ Seany Mac as he spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

Ovation – Guests enjoy Nashville Unplugged twice per month (Feb. 3 and 17), featuring hosts and singer/songwriters Brian McComas and Aaron Benward, along with special guests, who will present “The Story Behind the Song.” Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Cover is $5 and guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Quinn’s Irish Pub – Guests can enjoy the rock sounds of Speed from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love plays piano from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.

o   Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Guests can enjoy a late-night jam during Late Night Sessions. Las Vegas’ best musicians perform from midnight to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Friday, Feb. 3:

o   Ovation – Guests can enjoy the soul sounds of Barry Black. Doors open at 10 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.

Friday, Feb. 10 and 24:

o   Ovation – Guests can enjoy the classic rock sounds of Phoenix. Doors open at 10 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.

Friday, Feb. 17:

o   Ovation – Guests can enjoy the classic hits of the 1980s with The Spazmatics. Doors open at 10 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   Quinn’s Irish Pub – Darby O’Gill & The Little People take the stage from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis – Peter Love plays piano from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.

o   Lobby Bar – Guests can enjoy DJ Seany Mac as he spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, Feb 4 and 11:

o   Ovation – Steel Panther performs with doors at 10 p.m. This ’80s glam metal parody band demonstrates their spirit and love of everything rock ‘n’ roll with their colorful repartee, loud costumes and graphic body language. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, Feb 18 and 25:

o   Ovation – Guests can enjoy the original tracks and hard rock covers of Sin City Sinners. Doors open at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Santa Fe Station

Every Monday:

o   4949 Lounge – Guests can test their vocal skills with karaoke from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

o   4949 Lounge – Guests can enjoy DJ CC as she spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   4949 Lounge – Guests can dance the night away as a DJ spins from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Red Rock Resort

Every Tuesday:

o   Onyx Bar – Guests can enjoy the sounds of guitarist/vocalist Ray Fortune as he performs hits from a variety of genres from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Wednesday

o   Onyx Bar – Guests can enjoy the sounds of guitarist/vocalist Ray Fortune as he performs hits from a variety of genres from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Thursday:

o   Onyx Bar – Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

o   Rocks Lounge – Zowie Bowie, featuring Chris Phillips and Marley Taylor, takes the stage with today’s hottest dance music, Top 40 hits and hip hop. Doors open at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Onyx Bar – Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music from 6 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   Rocks Lounge – Guests can enjoy the alternative rock sounds of Franky Perez. Doors open at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Onyx Bar – Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Sunset Station

Sunday, Feb. 5:

o   Club Madrid – Guests can enjoy “The Big Game” viewing party with doors at 2 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Thursday, Feb. 9:

o   Gaudi Bar – Busker Kings, an acoustic power duo with a Foo Fighters meets Simon & Garfunkel sound, performs from 8 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

o   Club Madrid – Enjoy original tracks and hard rock covers of Sin City Sinners from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Gaudi Bar – Busker Kings, an acoustic power duo with a Foo Fighters meets Simon & Garfunkel sound, performs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   Club Madrid – Guests can enjoy the acoustic sounds of Strung Out Sessions. Doors open at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Gaudi Bar – Busker Kings, an acoustic power duo with a Foo Fighters meets Simon & Garfunkel sound, performs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, Feb. 4:

o   Club Madrid – UFC 143 viewing party for the Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit fight. Cover is $10 and doors open at 6 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, Feb. 25:

o   Club Madrid – UFC 144 viewing party for the Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson fight. Cover is $10 and doors open at 6 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Texas Station

Every Wednesday:

o   Martini Ranch – Sideshow performs classics and the latest hits from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Thursday:

o   South Padre – La Nueva Live Mix featuring La Nueva’s Oscar “El Coyote” Ruiz along with DJ Lee and DJ Paco mixing the top Latin hits from inside the South Padre with doors at 9 p.m. Cover is $5 for ladies after 11 p.m. and $10 for men at the door. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Garage Bar – Test your knowledge at pub trivia from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

o   South Padre – Guests can enjoy Dueling Pianos from 8 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   A-Bar – Darrin Michaels plays jazz from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Martini Ranch – Sideshow performs classics and the latest hits from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   South Padre – Guests can sing their hearts out during Karaoke with Coco and Kathleen from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The show is dark on 2/25. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   A-Bar – Darrin Michaels plays jazz from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Martini Bar – Guests can enjoy the diverse sounds of Betsy Holm from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, Feb. 25:

o   South Padre – Guests can dance the night away at the Adal Ramones after-party with DJ Albert from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Boulder Station

Every Sunday:

o   The Railhead – Latin Night with Noche Nortena featuring El Moreno Carrillo Y Su Banda Tierra Sagrada, delivering the best in regional Mexican music at 9:30 p.m. The music flows, leading up to the show and between sets with a DJ spinning the best Latin tunes from 9 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Cover is $5 for women and $10 for men. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Thursday:

o   The Railhead – Boulder Blues features local blues bands opening for some of the country’s best blues musicians. The February schedule features: The Nick Evans Mowery Project opening for John Nemeth on Feb. 9 and John Earl & The Boogieman Band opening for Tommy Castro on Feb. 23. The show is dark on Feb. 2 and 16. All shows begin at 8 p.m. There is a $5 cover and guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

o   The Railhead – Guests can enjoy La Nueva Live Mix. Doors open at 10 p.m. There is a $10 cover for men. Cover is $5 for women, after midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   KIXX – Sing the night away at karaoke from 8 p.m. to midnight with DJ Tara King spinning into the night. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   The Railhead – Yellow Brick Road (YBR) performs with doors at 10 p.m. This Las Vegas-based classic rock tribute band takes on the entire classic rock/pop spectrum with an emphasis on details and inflections. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, Feb. 11:

o   KIXX – Guests can enjoy the Joe After Party, as DJ Phoenix spins from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Aliante Station

Sunday, Feb. 5:

o   Access Showroom – Guests can enjoy “The Big Game” viewing party, with doors opening at 1 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Sunday, Feb. 12:

o   Access Showroom – Guests can enjoy the sounds of Jack Walker. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $15 at the door. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Sunday, Feb. 19:

o   MRKT Sea & Land – Guests can enjoy the rock sounds of Bella Strings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 14:

o   ETA Lounge – Guests can dance the night away as a DJ spins from 8 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   MRKT Sea & Land – Guitarist and pianist Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Every Thursday:

o   MRKT Sea & Land – Guitarist and pianist Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Every Friday:

o   ETA Lounge –DJ Alpyne spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with Go-Go dancers shaking things up. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   MRKT Sea & Land – Guitarist and pianist Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 17:

Access Showroom – Guests can enjoy the acoustic sounds of Strung Out Sessions. Doors open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   Access Showroom – Caliente Noche Latina with Volume 1 performs a wide variety of music from cha-cha, ranchera and salsa to pop, disco and funk. Doors open at 9 p.m. Cover is $5. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   ETA Lounge – DJ Silence spins the night away from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with Go-Go dancers shaking things up. DJ Silence is dark on 2/4, as Exotic DJ will spin in his place. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   MRKT Sea & Land – Guitarist and singer Dave Ritz performs Top 40 hits from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4:

o   Access Showroom – UFC 143 viewing party for the Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit fight. Cover is $10 and doors open at 5 p.m. and guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, Feb. 18:

Access Showroom – Guests enjoy Nashville Unplugged, featuring hosts and singer/songwriters Brian McComas and Aaron Benward, along with special guests, who will present “The Story Behind the Song.” Doors open at 7 p.m. Cover is $5 and guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, Feb. 25:

o   Access Showroom – UFC 144 viewing party for the Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson fight. Cover is $10 and doors open at 5 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Palace Station

Every Monday

o   Louie Anderson Theater – Guests can enjoy open night mic with Las Vegas’ best local artists, during the Gibson Artist Showcase from 9 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. The show is dark on Feb. 6. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Wednesday through Saturday:

o   Louie Anderson Theater – Bonkerz Comedy Productions presents Louie LOL at the Louie Anderson Theater. All shows are at 7 p.m. Ticket prices begin at $49.95 plus tax and applicable fees. VIP packages are available at $99.95 plus tax and applicable fees and include signed memorabilia, priority seating and a meet-and-greet with Anderson. Locals and Palace Station hotel guests receive a $15 discount. The show is dark on Feb. 3, 4 and 25. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult.

Every Wednesday:

o   Jack’s – Sing the night away at karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with DJ Tara King spinning into the night. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Thursday, Feb. 9:

o   Jack’s – Guests can enjoy Dan Jones & The New Adenines from 8 p.m.to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

o   Jack’s – Guests can enjoy Elegant Vagabonds from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Jack’s – Guests can enjoy the Jason Walker Experience from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   Jack’s – Guests can enjoy the classic rock sounds of Nuff Said from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, Feb. 25:

o   Louie Anderson Theater – UFC 144 viewing party for the Frankie Edgar and Ben Henderson fight. Doors open at 6 p.m. and cover is $10 at the door. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Saturday, Feb. 25 – Sunday, Feb. 26:

o   Louie Anderson Theater – Legendary comedian Marty Allen headlines while Louie Anderson is on the road. Allen became part of the popular ‘50s comedy duo Allen and Rossi with fellow comedian Steve Rossi. All shows begin at 4 p.m. Tickets begin at $49.95 plus tax and applicable fees. Locals and Palace Station hotel guests receive a $15 discount. Must be 18 years or older.

Fiesta Rancho

Every Sunday:

o   Club Tequila – Guests can enjoy a La Kalle Live Mix with Noche Celestial de los Domingos. Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $10 for men. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Thursday, Feb. 2:

o   Cabo Lounge – John Earl & The Boogieman Band will perform from 8 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Thursday, Feb. 23:

Cabo Lounge – Guests can enjoy the blues sounds of Scott Rhiner and The Moanin’ Blacksnakes from 8 p.m. to midnight. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Friday:

o   Cabo Lounge – Noches Sabrosas featuring Volume 1 performs a wide variety of music from cha-cha, ranchera and salsa to pop, disco and funk from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Club Tequila – Guests can enjoy current contemporary Latin music during Latin Night with DJ Low.  Doors open at 10 p.m. Cover is $10 for men. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   Club Tequila – El Moreno Carrillo Y Su Banda Tierra Sagrada delivers the best in regional Mexican music with doors at 10 p.m. Cover is $10. Guests must be 21 years or older.

o   Cabo Lounge – Guests can enjoy an Old School Dance Party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with rotating bands each week. The February schedule features: Next Movement on Feb. 4, Rhythm Nation on Feb. 11, E Andre Harwell & Friends on Feb. 18 and Soul Café on Feb. 25. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Fiesta Henderson

Every Friday:

o   Cerveza Cantina –Guests can enjoy live music from Threedom Rock from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Every Saturday:

o   Cerveza Cantina – Guests can enjoy the live music from The Son of A Gun Duo from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Guests must be 21 years or older.

The ultra-dive bar encourages customers to come in and buy either a beer or drink for a friend, or random stranger, and in turn receive a drink for them on the house. Partygoers will have all day until midnight to do the random deed plus the number one party spot on the Strip will offer $5 shots to everyone.

Day or night, it’s always the right time to party at Rockhouse. Whether people watching on the rowdy Strip-side patio or dancing on the bar with an 80-ounce guitar, the ultra-dive bar is one of Vegas’ best-kept secrets. Rockhouse gives partygoers the ultimate nightlife experience – minus the “VIP” attitude. With bottle service that won’t break the bank, a Strip-view daiquiri bar and casual dress code, Rockhouse is a must-visit hot spot for locals and tourists alike.

Blending a local dive bar with the glamour of Sin City’s party scene at a convenient center Strip location, Rockhouse is the top party destination on the Strip. Las Vegas’ only ultra-dive bar features top-notch lighting and sound with the best DJs in Las Vegas blending upbeat rock, hip-hop and dance. With beautiful bartenders pouring drinks from the bar tops, playing in the giant bird cage and dangling from tire swings suspended from the ceiling, Rockhouse is the spot where the party never stops. Rockhouse is located on Las Vegas Blvd. in front of Imperial Palace, directly across from Caesars Palace in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip.  The daiquiri and main bar open daily at 10 a.m. and the adjacent nightclub is open from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. For more information visit www.therockhousebar.com, and for bottle and table reservations call 702.731.9683

The Dragon is unique to the Asian Zodiac as it is not recognized as a real animal.  It does, however, represent a symbol of power and remains prominent in Chinese astrology.  The Dragon is viewed as a powerful almighty king made up of multiple parts of animals such as the tiger, fish, snake and eagle.  Individuals born in the Year of the Dragon tend to be powerful and often own a sharp tongue.

Lion Dances

The following schedule outlines each lion dance to be held in the respective resort’s main valet and porte cochere:

ARIA – Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m.
Crystals – Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m.
The Mirage – Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m.
MGM Grand – Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m.
Bellagio – Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Yau Kung Moon will perform traditional Chinese lion dances at ARIA, Bellagio, MGM Grand and The Mirage.  Yau Kung Moon, which translates to “Style of Flexible Power,” is considered one of the most-respected martial arts, dragon and lion dance organizations in the world.  It is a traditional Southern Shaolin Kung Fu system with more than 1,000 years of history.

In the 1960s, Yau Kung Moon was introduced to the United States by Grandmaster Ha Kwok Cheung’s disciples, Grandmaster Chan Jun Chuen, Grandmaster Wong Cheung and Grandmaster Wan Tak Kee.  They later passed the system onto their disciples, Master Bill Lee, Master Lok Sang Lee, Master Michael Lau and Master David Louie.

Within the lion dancing culture, Yau Kung Moon is considered one of the pioneers of Northern and Southern lion dancing (Nam Si Buk Mo) and has set an exceptionally high standard evidenced by its numerous competitions and performances.  Yau Kung Moon is known for its trademark gold uniforms and innovative routines and has been recognized internationally for being the first U.S. team to compete in the 1990 Invitational World Lion Dance Festival in Malaysia.  The group also has finished as the nine-time undefeated Chinese National Lion Dance Champions.

Crystals at CityCenter

Beginning Saturday, Jan. 7, the Flower Carpet on the first floor of Crystals at CityCenter will be decorated with a 43-foot long and 12-foot high authentic ceremonial dragon chasing a pearl symbolizing the constant pursuit of wisdom.  The dragon will be surrounded by more than 4,000 flowers and plants including China mums, guzmania finest red, vriesea splendens, oncidium orchids, citrus trees and bamboo.

On Tuesday, Jan. 24, Crystals will join ARIA in its celebration with a traditional dragon dance with Kung Fu artists and Chinese performers.  Select Crystals retailers will take part in the traditions involved in the ceremonial dance by feeding the dragon cabbage as a sign of satisfying its needs along with giving the dragon a red envelope with money.  Both customs represent good luck and prosperity in the upcoming year.  The dance is scheduled to begin at approximately

1:30 p.m.

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens

Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens usher in the Year of the Dragon with a spectacular, complimentary display January 9 – March 4.  This year’s serene sanctuary is guided by the ancient practice of Feng Shui – the art of using surroundings to attract harmony, balance and positive life energy – and its teachings are used to position the flow of water into Bellagio’s Conservatory.

The majestic centerpiece of this year’s exhibit consists of two animated 25-foot Chinese Dragons wrapped around a cylinder of water.  A spectacular photo opportunity presents itself as the Dragons blow steam from their nostrils in an attempt to playfully swat at a legendary, oversized iridescent red pearl hanging directly above.  The pearl, in Chinese lore, represents wealth, good luck and prosperity.

Nearby, two additional animated dragons, green and gold in color, actively lunge in the direction of the centerpiece.  The dragons, 15 feet in length, represent earth and metal and are surrounded by a zig-zag bridge.  The bridge leads to a striking, wing-tipped Ming Dynasty-style gazebo; its design follows the principles of Feng Shui, providing a difficult route for negative energy and bad spirits.

Just steps away in the North Garden, two animated dragons, brown and red, mirror their counterparts.  These dragons represent wood and fire and are joined by silk red Chinese lanterns, a Chinese-style bridge and gold leafed I-Ching coins, a traditional Chinese money symbol.

For the first time during Bellagio’s Chinese New Year display, the Conservatory will host Chinese musicians performing live traditional folk and pop music with authentic Chinese instruments including the erhu, ruan and pipa.  Complimentary performances will take place daily from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. within the South Garden for the duration of the exhibit.

Culinary Specialties

In celebration of the Year of the Dragon, select MGM Resorts International restaurants will feature specialty menus and authentic cuisine from the Far East.

ARIA – Blossom and Lemongrass will each feature authentic Chinese and Thai cuisine, Friday, Jan. 20 – Wednesday, Feb. 1.  Blossom will be open for a Dim Sum lunch, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; dinner, 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Lemongrass will be open daily with a full menu from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.  For dining reservations, contact (702) 590-7111 or reserve online at www.arialasvegas.com.

Bellagio – Jasmine and Noodles will offer guests a Dim Sum lunch buffet at each restaurant from Saturday, Jan. 21 – Sunday, Jan. 29.  Jasmine will serve lunch daily from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and its regular dinner menu from 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Noodles will offer its lunch specialties and regular menu items from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.  The Buffet at Bellagio also will feature gourmet brunch specials Saturday, Jan. 21 – Sunday, Jan. 22 and gourmet dinner specials Friday, Jan. 20 – Sunday, Jan. 22. For dining reservations, contact (702) 693-7223 or reserve online at www.bellagio.com.

MGM Grand – Pearl will offer a traditional Chinese menu in addition to a Dim Sum lunch from Friday, Jan. 20 – Monday, Jan. 30.  Grand Wok will feature a special menu with a variety of select delicacies from Friday, Jan. 20 – Saturday, Feb. 4 while Shibuya also will offer special dishes from Friday, Jan. 20 – Friday, Jan. 27.  For dining reservations and hours of operation, contact (702) 891-1111 or reserve online at www.mgmgrand.com.

Mandalay Bay – Noodle Shop and Buffet will feature authentic Chinese cuisine for lunch and dinner Friday, Jan. 20 – Thursday, Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.  For dining reservations, contact (702) 632-7200 or reserve online at www.mandalaybay.com.

The Mirage – Fin will be open for dinner and present special Chinese dishes Thursday, Jan. 19 – Monday, Jan. 30 from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.  For dining reservations, contact (702) 791-7111 or reserve online at www.themirage.com.

Monte Carlo – On Monday, Jan. 23, Dragon Noodle Co. & Sushi Bar will feature a $29 special pre-fixe menu for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.  For dining reservations, contact (702) 730-7965 or reserve online at www.montecarlo.com.

Luxor – Rice & Co. will offer a $65, three-course pre-fixe dinner menu to celebrate Chinese New Year from Monday, Jan. 23 – Thursday, Feb. 9.  Open nightly from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., dining reservations can be reserved online at www.luxor.com or by calling (702) 262-4000.

New cocktail menu additions include:

Absolut-ly Grand Cosmo

A New York favorite, this captivating cocktail is made with Absolut Vodka, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice and a lemon twist.

Ty-Tini

Deliciously light and refreshing, the Ty-Tini is a Ty Ku Citrus Liqueur-based treat. The melons and teas in the liqueur balance the Grey Goose Vodka, fresh lime and club soda.

516 (A.K.A. Long Island Ice Tea)

This robust beverage is mixed with Jim Beam Bourbon, Bacardi Rum, Bombay Gin, Smirnoff Vodka, Pepsi and sweet and sour.

Red Bull Mimosa

Traditionally a morning brunch favorite, this mimosa is given a playful twist with Ketel One Orange Vodka, Red Bull and orange juice.

Acai Berry Mojito

This exotic concoction is a perfect blend of Absolut Berri Acai Vodka, fresh muddled lime and mint, rock candy syrup, cranberry juice, sour and a splash of club soda.

In addition to the specialty cocktails, signature favorites such as the Sunrise Margarita and Brooklyn Sunset Twist are still available.  Bottle service also is available in the lounge.

WHERE:  Center Bar at New York-New York Hotel & Casino, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd S

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The popular Strip-side eatery features an array of wine selections including everything from Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, White Zinfandel, Riesling, Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir.

In additional to these unrivaled wine specials, patrons may also enjoy PBR Rock Bar’s daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. which includes 2-for-1 well drinks, $3 drafts, and $5 Jack Daniels drinks and Jager Bombs.

PBR Rock Bar & Grill is the hottest spot in Las Vegas offering beers, bulls and plenty of babes in its sprawling, 16,800-square-foot venue. Open daily from 8 a.m. until the early morning hours, PBR Rock Bar & Grill offers guests hearty, American comfort food and barbeque around the clock. Beautiful babes and bad ass bull riders are dared to attempt to defy gravity on PBR Rock Bar & Grill’s daunting, hydraulic mechanical bull.

Located at the center of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, PBR Rock Bar & Grill’s expansive 3,000-square-foot patio gives patrons a front-row seat to all of the action. Complete with 105 wall-to-wall high-definition televisions, PBR Rock Bar & Grill provides sports enthusiasts with the perfect game-day retreat. For more information, call 702.750.1685

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In celebration of turning two, guests will enjoy Cabo Wabo’s “3 Ts” special, a tasty combination that includes two tacos, a Tecate and a shot of Cabo Wabo Tequila for only $12. Cabo Wabo will also toast two years with $2 “Red Rockers” shots.  Those feeling extra brave will have the chance to take Sammy Hagar’s personal stage to sing their hearts out at Red Rocker Karaoke for a chance to win $500 both Tuesday and Wednesday night. Guests will rock out to their favorite Sammy songs as Hagar tribute band OU182 takes the stage Friday night at 11 p.m. Plus, Friday night guests will also have a chance to win a Sammy Hagar autographed guitar.

Sammy Hagar’s hard rockin’ dining and live music venue Cabo Wabo Cantina combines the laid back beach-town vibe of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with the excitement of the Las Vegas Strip. Blending coastal Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine, the menu offers a tantalizing mix of flavorful food, killer margaritas and an awesome venue where it is never uncommon to catch the red rocker himself jamming out with a live set on stage. Cabo Wabo Cantina opens daily at 11 a.m., with live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30 p.m. until close. For more information about Cabo Wabo Cantina, visit www.cabowabocantina.com or call 702.385.2226.

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Beginning with Wild Card weekend and continuing every Saturday and Sunday through the conference championships on Jan. 22, pigskin fans will enjoy all of the postseason action on multiple high definition screens on RHUMBAR’s stylish patio. Guests will sip on Ultimate Bloody Marys, throw back 16-ounce cans of Coors Light and Patron margaritas, all for $6, as well as buckets of six Coors Light bottles in a souvenir cooler will be featured for $25. Plus, no tailgate party would be complete without hearty food. RHUMBAR will also serve up hot tailgate fare including hot links, hot dogs, nachos and more. For more information guests may call 702-792-7615.

Recently named one of AOL.com’s top Las Vegas patios, RHUMBAR is a highly stylized cocktail and cigar lounge inspired by the cool mood of the Caribbean. The plush outdoor patio is reminiscent of a tropical retreat offering a picturesque location for guests to mingle, sip cocktails, and smoke cigars. Located near the main entrance of The Mirage, RHUMBAR is owned and operated by Drive This! Entertainment. The lounge and patio are open from 11 a.m. until midnight Sunday through Wednesday, and 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

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The ultra-dive bar is not afraid of the superstitious day that holds the reputation of bad luck, but rather use Friday the 13th as a day to party. To prove the unlucky day wrong, partygoers will come to the number one party spot on the Strip from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and hang out for an unbeatable drink special priced at just $13.

Day or night, it’s always the right time to party at Rockhouse. Whether people watching on the rowdy Strip-side patio or dancing on the bar with an 80-ounce guitar, the ultra-dive bar is one of Vegas’ best-kept secrets. Rockhouse gives partygoers the ultimate nightlife experience – minus the “VIP” attitude. With bottle service that won’t break the bank, a Strip-view daiquiri bar and casual dress code, Rockhouse is a must-visit hot spot for locals and tourists alike.

Blending a local dive bar with the glamour of Sin City’s party scene at a convenient center Strip location, Rockhouse is the top party destination on the Strip. Las Vegas’ only ultra-dive bar features top-notch lighting and sound with the best DJs in Las Vegas blending upbeat rock, hip-hop and dance. With beautiful bartenders pouring drinks from the bar tops, playing in the giant bird cage and dangling from tire swings suspended from the ceiling, Rockhouse is the spot where the party never stops. Rockhouse is located on Las Vegas Blvd. in front of Imperial Palace, directly across from Caesars Palace in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip.  The daiquiri and main bar open daily at 10 a.m. and the adjacent nightclub is open from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. For more information visit www.therockhousebar.com, and for bottle and table reservations call 702.731.9683