Property uses social media to give back to the community

Silverton Casino Hotel is joining hands with the Las Vegas community to take the steps needed to help the local non-profit organization, Opportunity Village. Starting April 1, for every person who “likes” the Silverton Facebook Page during the month of April, the property will donate $1 per “like” up to $2,500 to Opportunity Village, which is the non-profit organization that supports the intellectually challenged.

Silverton’s inspiration to do this came from Penn Jillette, Las Vegas headliner who recently raised $40,000 for Opportunity Village during his time on the show “Celebrity Apprentice.”  The Facebook page can be found under “Silverton Casino.”

“Our team was inspired by Penn’s donation to Opportunity Village,” said Alison Gramenos, creative director of Silverton Casino Hotel. “We have a strong passion for supporting local non-profits and other organizations in the community that strive to make a difference in Southern Nevada.”

It is never too late to start giving back to the community and it can be done with something as easy as one click of a computer mouse.

Head over to Facebook and like the Silverton —-it is for a great cause!!!

Popular Strip-front property will close April 30, 2012 to make way for development of The LINQ
O’Sheas Casino, the small Strip-front property located between Imperial Palace and Flamingo on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard, will officially close its doors at on Monday, April 30, 2012.

The property, owned by Caesars Entertainment, will close to make way for construction of The LINQ, a retail and entertainment corridor that will open in 2013.

O’Sheas employees were provided written notification of the official closing date late last week; however, they had been previously notified the property would close during construction of The LINQ project. Casino management is meeting with the 285 employees this week to discuss options for employment at other Caesars Entertainment resorts in Las Vegas. All employees have been provided the option to apply online for open positions within the city and will be given priority and sent directly to hiring managers for interviews. Additionally, many of the O’Sheas dealers will remain with the company filling open positions available at Harrah’s, Imperial Palace, Flamingo and Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon as well as the company’s upcoming World Series of Poker tournament.

“It is never easy to share with employees they will need to seek new positions,” said Jan Jones, Caesars Entertainment senior vice president of communication and government relations. “We are doing everything we can to assist with new job placement for those who are impacted by the closure. While it is difficult to communicate the official closing of O’Sheas, we look forward to the opening of The LINQ and the addition of thousands of new jobs in the Las Vegas market.”

The LINQ project will create 3,000 construction jobs and add 1,500 permanent, full-time positions to the city when it opens in 2013.

Last night (Friday, Jan. 6) rocker Dave Navarro was spotted at The Pop-Up Wedding Chapel at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Navarro played best man at a vow renewal ceremony along with 20 friends, all while 50 onlookers from the Strip watched through the Chapel’s windows.

Situated in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Pop-Up Wedding Chapel at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas offers visitors and locals alike a twist on the classic Sin City wedding.  Whether the betrothed are seeking a traditional marriage, vow renewal, commitment ceremony, pet wedding or a faux-wedding, all are welcome at the chapel. The wedding chapel’s unrivalled street level location also gives passersby’s the chance to partake in the festivities.

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas located at The Venetian will remain open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Eve (Saturday, Dec. 24), Christmas Day (Sunday, Dec. 25), and New Year’s Day (Sunday, Jan. 1).  The interactive attraction will also be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve (Saturday, Dec. 31).  Las Vegas locals with a valid Nevada I.D. can enjoy $12.50 tickets (half-price) through Feb. 29, 2012 when purchasing two or more adult general admission tickets online at www.madametussauds.com/lasvegas.

Kevin Jonas, Disney-star phenomenon, celebrated his birthday on Saturday night at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens. The oldest Jonas brother showed off his style dressed from head-to-foot in Christian Dior as he strolled calmly down the red carpet before heading into the popular nightclub at Paris Las Vegas.

Making it a family affair, his wife, Danielle, and brother, Joe Jonas, got the party started by kicking off the birthday festivities as soon as they entered the lavish VIP section.  When he was asked what Joe got him for his birthday he was very humble, “He didn’t get me anything except for him being here,” Kevin said.  “We’re kind of past giving gifts.” The brothers and their entourage enjoyed the attention of all the ladies vying for their invite to the VIP section while they danced the night away.

The highlight of the birthday boy’s night was his surprise guitar-shaped birthday cake decked out in black and gold and was lined by signature Couture Pops. He loved the cake presentation by the gorgeous French-maid cocktail waitresses fanning the cake with large and colorful Peacock feathers and flashing blue and red lights as they made their way to his VIP table.  The group partied all night long dancing to new hit singles “I’m Sexy and I Know It” by LMFAO and “We Found Love” by Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris.

Chateau Nightclub & Gardens is a luxurious nightclub, terrace and lush rooftop nightclub at Paris Las Vegas. The new Chateau Gardens, situated on the rooftop of Paris Las Vegas under the awning of the Eiffel Tower, celebrated its grand opening last month. Reminiscent of a lush garden in Versailles, Chateau Gardens spans 22,000 square feet in an unparalleled setting beneath the stars.  Butterfly, held every Saturday night at Chateau Gardens, is an ultra-sensory nightlife experience that combines the talents of the world’s top DJs, producers, singers and performance artists.

For more information or table reservations, call 702.776.7777.

Gretchen Rossi and her longtime beau, Slade Smiley, of Bravo TV’s “The Real Housewives of Orange County” enjoyed lunch this afternoon at Sugar Factory American Brasserie ( www.SugarFactory.com ) at Paris Las Vegas. The cute couple munched on Sugar Factory’s Club Sandwich and Eggs Benedict, then gave into their sweet tooth when they sipped on the Lollipop Passion cocktail and a decadent Cookie Jar Milkshake. Rossi and Smiley took a walk around Sugar Factory’s attached flagship retail location after lunch, browsing the shop’s adorable merchandise, like the ceramic cupcake coin banks, key chains, trinket boxes and edgy Violent Lips temporary tattoos. The California beauty decided she just had to have one of the brand’s world-famous Couture Pops – she even grabbed a refill pack so she could always keep her treat sweet!

Sugar Factory American Brasserie is an American take on a traditional French brasserie, serving delicious cuisine all day, and all night, along with an over-sized retail store and signature Chocolate Lounge. other Sugar Factory retail stores are located at The Mirage and Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood.

Rain Nightclub inside Palms Casino Resort invites party goers to awaken their senses and fly away with its new signature libation, the Red Peach, available now.  Created by Mixologist, Dave Herlong, the invigorating cocktail combines Ketel One Oranje, Stirrings Peach and Red Bull, providing guests a refreshing concoction as well as another reason to keep the party going long into the morning hours. For $15, Sin City revelers have a new cocktail to sip on while dancing to the beats of world-renowned DJs during CLASH Fridays and Perfecto Vegas Saturdays.

Pete Rose Honored with Surprise Birthday Party at N9NE Steakhouse inside Palms Casino Resort, April 14
Former MLB player and manager, Pete Rose was honored with a surprise 70th birthday dinner at N9NE Steakhouse inside Palms Casino Resort Thursday night.  He was greeted by 26 of his close friends, including girlfriend Kiana Kim, and enjoyed an intimate meal in the private dining room.  Rose indulged in the tomato salad, followed by the salmon with sides of creamed corn and sautéed spinach.  Friends and staff presented him with a birthday cake that featured baseball memorabilia and a photo collage.  Following dinner, Rose and friends took photos in front of the Palms marquee, which read, “Happy 70th Pete Rose 4,256.”

“Entourage” star Adrian Grenier was spotted dining at Eva Longoria’s Beso Steakhouse in Crystals at CityCenter last night. Accompanied by his own entourage – a group of three gentleman – the actor ordered the petit filet, served medium, accompanied by sides of sautéed green beans and macaroni and cheese. He sipped on Voss bottled water and soda with a splash of cranberry. Servers overheard the group talking about the upcoming Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational golf tournament being held in Las Vegas. After dinner, Grenier stopped and talked to guests, posing for pictures and signing autographs.

Disney darling, Bella Thorne, along with co-stars Adam Irigoyen and Zendaya, enjoyed a casual dinner at Cabo Wabo Cantina at Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Thursday night.

The “Shake It Up!” original series stars along with a dozen other friends relaxed while eating at Sammy Hagar’s Las Vegas cantina. The group enjoyed fajitas, chicken tenders, nachos and ceviche while sipping on soda and iced tea.  The tweens laughed and ate together for an hour and a half before heading to Sugar Factory for some after dinner treats.