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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) — The following is a roundup of news & events for Jan. 15 through 22 for the Las Vegas NV Strip & nearby locations:
BORDER GRILL AT FORUM SHOPS
Border Grill has formally announced in that it will open a new restaurant in the summer of 2014 inside the Forum Shops at Ceasars at Caesars Palace. The Border Grill is owned by Mary Sue Milliken & Susan Feniger of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters” & the Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales.” It will be the 2nd location in Las Vegas NV & the 7th in the United States. More info
HAKKASAN DONATION
Hakkasan Las Vegas NV Restaurant & Nightclub at the MGM Grand presented a donation of $50,636 to Three Square Food Bank during its 1st Hakkasan Gives Back initiative. For each guest who dined at Hakkasan during December, the restaurant donated $5 to the food bank. In addition, the staff moreover contributed money & personal time. More info
NEW LOOK AT N9NE STEAKHOUSE
N9NE Steakhouse at The Palms has unveiled its new look. The remodel was part of the $50 million beautification at the Palms, which began last year. In addition, they have added some new menu items created by Chef Barry S. Dakake. Additions contain decadent entrees like the braised Kobe Beef Short Rib & 48oz. prime rib eye Tomahawk steak for two. Seafood lovers can enjoy the 3 pound succulent Lobster Thermidor. They have moreover introduced new dessert & beverage selections. In addition, N9NE offers a 3-course prix fixe menu from 5:30 to 7 p.m. daily for $59 per person. More info
AVN ADULT ENTERTAINMENT EXPO & NOVELTY EXPO
The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo & AVN Novelty Expo are taking place Jan. 15-18 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. More than 300 adult entertainment performers are scheduled to appear this year. Hours are 1-5 p.m. Jan. 15; 1-6 p.m. Jan. 16; noon-6 p.m. Jan. 17; & 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 18. The expo will moreover showcase hundreds of the biggest adult studios, manufactorers, distributors & retailers in the industry. The annual yearly awards show will take place Jan. 18 at the Hard Rock. More info
THE ENGLISH BEAT
Ska musicians The English Beat will present a free (no cost) concert Jan. 17 at the Hard Rock Cafe on the Las Vegas NV Strip. 2-for-1 Miller Lite during the shows. 15% off food & non-alcoholic beverages for locals with valid ID. The Beat’s music fuses ska, pop, soul, reggae & punk rock, to a very danceable beat led by charismatic frontman Dave Wakeling & supported by a very tight band. More info
NEW NIGHT FOR SANTA FE AND THE FAT CITY HORNS
Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns will now perform on Sundays inside The Lounge at The Palms. Performance starts at 10 p.m. Free. More info
FLEMING’S GRAND OPENING
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar will celebrate its grand opening at Town Square on Las Vegas NV Boulevard South on Jan. 20. There will be a ceremony at 4:10 p.m. The restaurant opens to the public on Jan. 17. More info
PANDA!
“Panda!” is being presented through Feb. 28 in the Palazzo Theater at The Venetian. “Panda!” combines high-flying acrobatics, martial arts, music & dance, & includes a cast of award-winning performers from the China National Acrobatic Troupe & Shaolin Monastery Kung Fu Monks Troupe. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Tickets start at $48. More info
DECEIVER OF THE GODS TOUR WITH ENSLAVED & SKELETONWITCH
Amaon Amarth: Deceiver of the Gods Tour with Enslaved & Skeletonwitch takes the stage Jan. 17 in the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. $23.50 in advance. $27 day of show. More info
LADY LUCK INVITATIONAL
South Point Arena hosts the Lady Luck Invitational Friday, Jan. 17 – Sunday, Jan. 19, showcasing elite gymnasts from around the country, in addition to Las Vegas’ very own Brown’s Gymnastics. Fans have the possibility to see more than 1,200 youth gymnasts, as well as up-and-coming Olympic contenders. Tickets for the event will be available at the door. More info
JERRY RICE AUTOGRAPHS
Former American football wide receiver Jerry Rice will sign autographs at TRISTAR Sports Memorabilia at the Miracle Mile Shops from 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 17. Fees apply. Call 702-534-1650 for more info.
BURTON CUMMINGS
Burton Cummings, former lead singer for The Guess Who, will perform Jan. 17 & 18 in the Orleans Showroom at The Orleans. Tickets start at $39.95. More info
BARRY BLACK
Barry Black, who competed on “The Voice,” performs at 10 p.m. Jan. 17 in The Lounge at The Palms. Free. More info
GABRIEL IGLESIAS
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is performing at 10 p.m. Jan. 17-19 in the Terry Fator Theater at The Mirage. $49.99 & $59.99. More info
KNUTTEL GALLERY GRAND OPENING
Irish artist Graham Knuttel’s Las Vegas NV gallery will celebrate its grand opening at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at The Venetian-Palazzo. The gallery is located on the 2nd floor next to the Palazzo waterfall atrium. The event will contain a ribbon cutting, an artist reception & unveiling of Knutterl’s latest masterpiece. More info
FALLING IN REVERSE, ESCAPE THE FATE
Falling in Reverse with special guest Escape the Fate perform at 6 p.m. Jan. 18 in the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay. $22-$26. Must be 16 years of time of age or older. More info
SWINGIN’ PEDESTRIANS
The Swingin’ Pedestrians perform at 10 p.m. Jan. 18 in The Lounge at The Palms. Free. More info
TIM ALLEN
Comedian Tim Allen performs at 10 p.m. Jan. 18 in the Sands Showroom at The Venetian. Tickets start at $80.99. More info
CHEFS TO THE MAX DINNER
The Chefs to the Max dinner featuring the top chefs in Las Vegas NV will take place Jan. 18 at Rx Boiler Room in Mandalay Bay. The dinner is a benefit for local food critic Max Jacobson, who was critically injured after being hit by car. The dinner is $1,000. All proceeds benefit Max. More info
RITA RUDNER
Comedian Rita Rudner performs at 8:30 p.m. Jan. 19 in the Sands Showroom at The Venetian. Tickets start at $59. More info
SANTANA
Santana is back at Mandalay Bay. “An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live” will be presented Jan. 22-26 at the House of Blues. Tickets start at $109.50. More info
ENCORE BEACH CLUB JOB FAIR
The Encore Beach Club is hosting a job fair Jan. 22 & 22. Looking for cocktail servers, server assistants, bartenders, security officers, lifeguards & more. Swim attire required for all model position candidates. Prospective candidates can apply online. More info
ONGOING
FREE STRATOSPHERE TOWER PASSES
The Stratosphere Tower is offering free (no cost) admission every Friday, Saturday & Sunday to NV residents during the month of January. More info
FOUNTAIN DONATIONS AT MIRACLE MILE
As part of its Caring, Giving, Changing community campaign, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will collect donations in its fountain throughout January for HELP of Southern Nevada. More info
LIBERACE EXHIBIT
“Too Much of a Good Thing is Wonderful Liberace & the Art of Costume” is on display through Feb. 28 at The cosmopolitan. A type of items will be on display in addition to a rhinestone piano & several costumes. Click here for photos. More info
HAPPY HOUR EVENTS
Mandalay Bay’s Foundation Room will be hosting 20 pleased hour events between November & January to benefit 20 unique local non-profit organizations. The events will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Local celebrities will make guest appearances. Last year’s special pleased hours raised more than $30,000. More info
COWBOY MASHUP
Cowboy Mashup with Eric “Travis” Wilson takes place at 8 p.m. every Sunday at the Alexis Park on East Harmon Avenue. Free admission. More info
JEST FOR STARTERS IMPROV COMEDY
Jest for Starters Improv Comedy takes place at 7:30 p.m. every Monday night at Alexis Park on East Harmon Avenue. Free admission. Food & drink specials in addition to $3 Bud Light draft, 1/2 price appetizers, $4 well drinks & $5 cocktails. More info
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