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Noah's Animal House Celebrates Four Year Anniversary with "Unleashed" Fundraiser

Noah’s Animal House, a safe place that provides shelter for the pets that belong to the domestically abused women of The Shade Tree, drew in hundreds of influential community members and industry names during its four-year anniversary which took place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 inside Body English at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.  The evening was a huge success for Noah’s Animal House, raising more than $95,000 in donations, which will support the shelter with vital supplies, proper veterinary services, vaccinations and more.

CEO and Co-founder of Paragon Gaming and philanthropic figure, Diana Bennett, was honored for her ongoing generosity and for providing operating dollars to the organization, including a $1 million donation.  Guests were captivated as they listened to the heart-warming story of a client, her two children and their 50-pound pit bull, Cowboy, whose presence at the party was a delight for all attendees.  Other speakers included Noah’s Animal House Founder, Staci Alonso and inspiration for the shelter’s name and Staci’s son, Noah.  People mixed and mingled amongst local socialites including: Secretary of State, Ross Miller; former First Lady, State of Nevada, Sandy Miller; Chief of Diplomatic Relations, State of Nevada, Gayle Anderson; Vice Chairman, Perini Building Co., Richard Rizzo; Vice President of Human Resources, NV Energy, Punam Mathur; Chairwoman, Women’s Philanthropy Council, Heidi Sarno Straus; Society Café Chef, Kim Canteenwalla; Founder, PR Plus, Laura Herlovich; Founder, Elizabeth Blau & Associates, Elizabeth Blau; Las Vegas gaming mogul, Scott Menke; UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees Member, Carolyn Sparks; President and CEO,  Three Square, Julie Murray; former President, Shuffle Master, Inc., Mark Yoseloff and wife Pat; and more.

Cowboy and family
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Diana Bennett and Noah Alonso
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Diana Bennett and Staci Alonso
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Gayle Anderson, Denise Cashman and Nancy Houssels
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John Griffin, Mike Alonso and Ross Miller
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Laura Hurlovich and Lori Nelson
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Mike Alonso, Staci Alonso, Rob Wells, Elizabeth Blauand Chef Kim Canteenwalla
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Noah Alonso and DJ 88 (Bree Cohen)
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Food offerings included Caprese skewers, filet mignon sliders, mini chicken wellington and an assortment of dessert, a hosted bar and music by local turntable master DJ 88 (Bree Cohen).  In addition, guests engaged in the live auction, which featured notable items such as a private in-residence barbeque for up to 12 guests with Chef Kim Canteenwalla of Society Cafe at Encore Las Vegas; Lake Tahoe five-day retreat at a beautiful private home in Glenbrook, Calif.; intimately prepared dinner for 12 by James Beard Winner, Paul Bartolotta of Bartolotta Restaurant in Wynn Las Vegas; and David Yurman Chiclet necklace and matching earrings. Each guest was offered a take-home “doggy bag” complete with home-made vegan dog treats, courtesy of Pound Hound Bakery.

For more information or to make a donation to Noah’s Animal House, visit www.noahslasvegas.org.

Singer/Actress Lainie Kazan headlines AFAN's 3rd Annual Evening of Cabaret at Palms Casino Resort

The 3rd annual Evening of Cabaret benefiting Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) took place at The Lounge inside the Palms Casino Resort on Wednesday night, October 26. Movie and Broadway star Lainie Kazan was the headline act, performing in front of a sold-out crowd. The event shattered last year’s total, raising more than $4,200 to support AFAN’s continuously growing client base.

The evening began with an exclusive cocktail party where guests enjoyed a meet and greet with the legendary singer-actress best known for her performance in My Big Fat Greek Wedding. She flowed through the room spending time with every guest, while posing for pictures and signing autographs.

Lanie Kazan
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Glen Alai and Earl Shelton
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Scott Washburn AFAN Vice President, Lainie Kazan and Jennifer Morss
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Shortly after 8 p.m., Earl Shelton, AFAN’s director of development, and Glenn Alai, executive director of Penn & Teller, opened the show by thanking attendees for their donations and continued support that enable the agency to provide services to more than 4,000 clients in Southern Nevada.

Kazan followed and filled the lounge with her unforgettable voice singing a show full of Broadway and American standards. After the show, the singer met fans and signed copies of her latest CD, donating a portion of sales back to AFAN.

The evening concluded with AFAN once again thanking gracious donors and sponsors for their collaboration on creating what is becoming a yearly must-attend event.

United Way of Southern Nevada's Young Philanthropists Society Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary

United Way of Southern Nevada’s Young Philanthropic Society (YPS) celebrated its two-year anniversary with a cocktail reception at Brett Wesley Gallery on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Attendees mingled over passed hors d’ oeuvres, wine selections and shopped the art raffle. Students from Hollingsworth Elementary School donated artwork as a thank you to YPS for its efforts in make learning a positive experience.

YPS co-chair Nikki Giroux, newly appointed co-chair Dean Elyacoubi and United Way president and CEO Cass Palmer all shared remarks on the successes of the organization. Over the past two years, the group has focused its efforts on Hollingsworth Elementary School, impacting 740 students with 300 hours of volunteering, 24 service projects and fundraising totaling $250,000. Diana Cockrell, principal of Hollingsworth Elementary paid gratitude to the organization for its commitment to serve students at her school.

The program also recognized and bid farewell to founding member and co-chair Joe Micatrotto, who greatly helped grow YPS from two to 80 members. Micatrotto was recently appointed to United Way’s Board of Directors.

YPS consists of leaders in their 20s to 40s who give at least $1,500 annually to United Way of Southern Nevada, volunteer their time and talent to create a stronger community and are committed to networking and building relationships in order to make a difference.

School of Rock Opens First Location in Las Vegas

School of Rock, a school for aspiring young musicians, held a grand opening celebration of its first Las Vegas location at 9340 West Flamingo with an open-house style party on Saturday afternoon., October 29. The event was free and open to the public and featured live music, tours of the school, meet and greets with instructors, free trial lessons and more.

School of Rock
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For more than a decade, School of Rock has been inspiring kids to rock on stage and in life and offers a unique and beneficial way to help them learn the ropes of the music industry.Founded as a single school in Philadelphia, PA in 1998, School of Rock has become a growing international franchise, with more than 70 locations throughout the United States, covering instrument training, songwriting, recording and live performance etiquette. The school teaches music that students love to play and audiences of all ages love to hear, including classic rock, funk, reggae, heavy metal, alternative, indie, progressive rock and the fundamentals of rock and roll.

Teachers take students from the lesson room to the stage, developing both their confidence and musicianship with programs designed for all skill levels. The school teaches guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, drums and combines weekly private music lessons and group band rehearsals to prepare students to take the stage in front of live audiences in an authentic concert setting. Unlike traditional music education, School of Rock offers students a more authentic experience by providing professional equipment, a staff of seasoned musicians and the opportunity to perform at popular venues in front of live audiences.

School of Rock students perform at the Grand Opening
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The parent's area
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Reception lobby
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Lesson room
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School of Rock group practice room
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Through their innovative curriculum and community atmosphere, School of Rock students not only learn music, but to develop problem-solving and teamwork skills that crossover into other areas of their lives.

To date students have played thousands of concerts, to more than 100,000 people, at such legendary venues as CBGB's, The Trocadero, The Knitting Factory, The Whiskey, The Roxy, The Experience Music Project, The Big Easy and BB King's Blues Club in Times Square. They also had the great fortune to be able to perform at music festivals from Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits, to Zappanale in Bad Doberan, Germany.

“I am very excited to bring School of Rock to aspiring musicians here in the Las Vegas valley,” remarked Cammy Warden, General Manager.  “Our students are given an unprecedented opportunity to obtain all of the tools necessary to grow and succeed as artists.”

School of Rock is open to ages 7 to 18. A myriad of membership options are available for anyone interested in joining School of Rock with prices ranging from $45 to $75. Those interested in learning more or to book a lesson should contact School of Rock directly at (702) 778-9382.

Grand Opening of new Race and Sports Book at The Venetian

The Venetian revealed its revolutionary new Race and Sports Book on Tuesday morning, November 1 with an official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. Lee Amaitis, president and chief executive officer of Cantor Gaming, and John Caparella, president and chief operating officer of The Venetian Las Vegas, The Palazzo Las Vegas, and Sands Expo and Convention Center cut the ribbon together.

This new Race and Sports Book is now complete after a three month multi-million dollar refurbishment project spanning approximately 10,000 square feet. With the installation of one of the world’s largest high definition 4mm black video screens dedicated to multiple sports games and races. The screen is capable of showing 34 independent high definition sporting events simultaneously. In addition, this state-of-the-art Race and Sports Book offers surround sound, a sleek design and the largest number of carrels in any Cantor Gaming Race and Sports Book.

John Caparella and Lee Amaitis Ribbon Cutting
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Race and Sports Book
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Betting Carrels
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Additional recent and upcoming “happenings” in and around Las Vegas includes:

Congratulations to actor, singer, dancer, and Las Vegas headliner RICK FAUGNO for being honored with Orlando Film Festival’s prestigious ‘Best Performance’ award for his lead role in the independent film, VIRGIN ALEXANDER in October 2011. The film’s cast garnered the ‘Best Ensemble Cast’ award as well.

The bullet-riddled car driven by the infamous crime duo, BONNIE PARKER AND CLYDE BARROW, is now on display at Whiskey Pete’s Resort and Casino. The display not only includes the battered Ford car but contains Clyde's shredded shirt that he wore the morning of his death as well as letters of authenticity and small items from the duo’s travels. A streaming video will tell the criminals' tale including testimonies from witnesses that saw the capture of the notable two. The historic Death Car and open to the public for viewing.

The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada (JCCSN) presents its FOURTH ANNUAL JEWISH BOOK & ARTS FESTIVAL, Thursday, November 3 - Sunday, November 20, as well as a selection of featured authors continuing to come throughout 2012. This year’s Festival will partner with the Vegas Valley Book Festival and will take place at several locations throughout Las Vegas and Henderson. Festival authors’ books run the gamut from cookbooks and Israeli dancing to a real- life Jewish James Bond. All lectures are FREE to attend and are open to the public. Signed books are available for purchase after each lecture/discussion.

Festival Schedule
Thursday, November 3 at 7 PM
Max Brooks - How to Survive a Zombie Attack
Clark County Library, Main Theater (1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas)

Sunday, November 6 at 12:15 PM
Avrom Honig - Feed Me Bubbe: Recipes and Wisdom from America’s Favorite Online Grandmother
Historic Fifth Street School (401 S. Fourth St., Las Vegas)

Thursday, November 10 at 3:30 PM
Judith Brin Ingber - Seeing Israeli and Jewish Dance
Adelson Educational Campus (9700 West Hillpointe Road, Las Vegas)
Also morning sessions with UNLV Dance Department Students

Sunday, November 13 at 11 AM
Joseph Gelman - Confidential: The Life of Secret Agent Turned Hollywood Tycoon Arnon Michan
Midbar Kodesh Temple (1940 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson)

Sunday, November 20 at 10:30 AM
Mark Ribowsky - Howard Cosell: The Man, the Myth, and the Transformation of American Sports
Congregation Ner Tamid (55 North Valle Verde Dr., Henderson)

More authors to be confirmed at a later date.

United Way of Southern Nevada’s WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL(WLC) hosts its 4TH ANNUAL FALL SUIT DRIVE from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 at NV Energy (6226 W. Sahara). new and gently-used women’s business apparel including suits, handbags, shoes, belts and more will be collected to assist those in need.  Hosted by WLC, the drive helps women prepare for career opportunities and gain confidence to succeed during an interview and in the workplace. Items collected benefit Safe Nest, S.A.F.E. House, The Shade Tree and Goodwill of Southern Nevada Career Connections, HopeLink and Help of Southern Nevada’s W.O.R.C. (Work Opportunity Readiness Center). Last year’s drive collected more than 4,000 suits and professional accessories.

In conjunction with the one-day event, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will collect items for the nonprofit now through Thursday, Nov. 3. Individuals interested in donating but unable to make it to NV Energy on Friday, Nov. 4 can drop off apparel during normal operating hours at the Miracle Mile Shops customer service desk operated by Tickets & Tours. All donors will receive a Miracle Mile Shops coupon book valued at $2,000. In addition, all change tossed into Miracle Mile Shops’ fountain and indoor rainstorm this November benefits United Way.

Orleans Arena at The Orleans Hotel and Casino will host SUPERIOR CAGE COMBAT 3, a mixed martial arts (MMA) event with a fight card stacked with top pro MMA fighters on Friday, November 4 at 7 p.m. Elvis Mutapcic suffered a knee injury during training and has withdrawn from the title fight. Jay Silva  has stepped up to take on Bristol Marunde in the SCC title fight.The card, with a total of nine bouts, features UFC, WEC, Strikeforce and M1 vets. Tickets are $35, $50, $75 and $125.

From November 1 through 23, Sam’s Town will accept donations of used mobile phones, chargers and other accessories for the CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS PROGRAM. Each phone donated to the program will provide an hour of talk time to soldiers abroad. To date, the non-profit organization has raised almost $2 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas.

Guests should drop off used cell phones, chargers and other accessories at the B Connected Club at Sam’s Town.  All guests participating in the promotion will receive a two-for-one coupon for Sam’s Town’s Firelight Buffet.

Rock musician and original drummer for the legendary band, Scorpions, HERMAN RAREBELL hosts a book signing for the debut of his autobiography, And Speaking of Scorpions, in the Hard Rock Store at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Tuesday, Nov. 8.from 5 – 7 p.m.   As part of Herman’s nationwide book tour, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will serve as Herman’s only Vegas stop.

November 11, 2011 falls on Veterans Day and to celebrate the duality of the day, ROCKHOUSE BAR & NIGHTCLUB, located on Las Vegas Blvd. in front of Imperial Palace, is offering a thank you to the military with complimentary cover and a cocktail for anyone with a military ID.

As an extra-special nod to the “season of giving,” LBS BURGER JOINT AT RED ROCK RESORT will donate all proceeds from their limited edition, specialty holiday burger, “Billy Burger” to The Shade Tree Shelter which provides safe shelter to local homeless and abused women and children in crisis and offers life-changing services promoting stability, dignity, and self-reliance. “The Billy,” a deliciously juicy turkey burger topped with homemade stuffing, fresh cranberry-orange relish, tangy herb mayo and crisp frisee, is priced at $12.50.

Award-winning PLAYBOY COMEDY at the Palms Casino Resort will commemorate 11/11/11 with a special one-night-only ticket price of $11.11. This special offer is available on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 which features comedian Jimmy Dore (The Marijuana-Logues) and special guest Michael Yo (E!, Chelsea Lately). Show time is 10 p.m. and tickets must be purchased day of show at the Palms Box Office (no prior reservations are permitted; limit four tickets per customer; all tickets sold are on a first-come, first-served; limited quantities available).

BLUE MAN GROUP has opened a new visually stunning, interactive retail store at The Venetian located in front of the Blue Man Group Theatre. The retail store features an interactive video wall with two high-definition monitors and a “fan cam.” The fan cam records video of visitors and broadcasts it live on one of the screens. The second monitor features exclusive Blue Man Group clips and content from the show.  The shopping destination also showcases a variety of merchandise from the highly popular show. Featured products consist of drumsticks used during actual performances, CDs, mugs and glasses, magnets, key chains, DVDs as well as apparel including T-shirts, coats, hats and more.

Celebrity Sightings:

Wednesday, October 26, hip-hop artist Twista kicked-off the Halloween festivities with an exclusive spine chilling performance at LAX Nightclub inside Luxor Hotel & Casino. Known for holding the title as the fastest rapper in the world, Twista took the stage at 1:30 a.m. with fellow artist B Hype.

Twista
Photo credit: Scott Berry

Thursday night, October 27...

True Blood’s werewolf  Joe Manganiello hosted a “Howl-O-Ween” party at Moon Nightclub inside the Palms Casino Resort. Earlier in the evening Joe along with some friends enjoyed dinner at Nove Italiano.

Also spotted at Moon was comedian Jim Jeffries and UFC fighter Anthony Pettis.

Also spotted at the Palms was ABC’s The Bachelor Brad Womack. Brad enjoyed dinner at N9NE steakhouse and then headed to Playboy Comedy inside the Lounge to see comedian Jim Jeffries.

Cast members from Australia’s Thunder From Down Under, currently performing at Excalibur, were sighted at #LXHauntup. The event, hosted by Luxor, began with a haunted tour at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, where the hauntingly sexy guys learned about the different ghostly apparitions that have been seen wandering through the galleries.  The group stopped at The Grand Staircase, where they met the sinfully seductive cast of Luxor’s Fantasy Girls to get their photo taken. Afterward, the group headed to Ri Ra Irish Pub at Mandalay Place to mingle with fellow tweeters in the pub’s parlor room while signing autographs and passing out calendars.

'Fantasy' and 'Thunder from Down Under' performers

To celebrate his retirement, Ross Coleman, recognized for his role in the Professional Bull Riding world, shared an intimate dinner at 35 Steaks + Martinis at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino surrounded by close friends, family and management. The group of 30 guests included: wife, Amy Coleman; parents Steve and Cathy Coleman; PBR Board Member and husband to artist, Jewel, Ty Murray; two-time world champion Bull Rider, Justin McBride; PBR Founder Aaron Semas and wife Tami; 13-time qualifying NFR Rider, Brit Bockius; and current PBR riders, Luke Snyder, Sean Willingham and Brendon Clark.

Ross Coleman
Photo credit: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Friday night, October 28...

AnnaLynne McCord of the hit television series “90210” kicked off the Halloween weekend by hosting a night of haunted seduction at PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace. The Hollywood starlet arrived at the mega-club along with her sisters Angel and Rachel McCord.

The McCord sisters started the evening with dinner at Social House inside Crystals at CityCenter.

Annalynne, Rachel and Angel McCord
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Rapper Mickey Avalon kicked off the Halloween Weekend at LAVO with a special performance dressed as Amy Winehouse.

Adult film superstar Katie Morgan, who is a huge fan of Avalon, came out to see the show.

Earlier in the day Avalon was spotted soaking up the rays at TAO Beach and he enjoyed a dinner of signature dishes at LAVO before heading up for his performance.

Kevin Federline was spotted at Marquee with friends, checking out the sounds of DJ Honky Kong from a VIP table in the Boom Box Room.

Katie Morgan, Mickey Avalon and Sierra Young
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Mickey Avalon
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"Jersey Shore" siren Jennifer "JWOWW" Farley and boyfriend Rodger Matthews kicked-off their Halloween celebration with a mouthwatering feast fit at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas. Afterwards they stopped by Sugar Factory's flagship retail store to pick-up a few of her favorite sweets before heading up to her Halloween bash at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens.

Also spotted at the sweetest spot on the Strip was UFC Lightweight Champion Frank Edgar. Edgar, along with his wife, Renee, both sported gangster costumes as they enjoyed a sampling of roasted chicken and Mediterranean salads.

Jennifer “JWOWW” Farley and boyfriend Roger Mathews feed each other scoops of ice cream at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas.
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Jennifer “JWOWW” Farley indulges in a signature Sugar Factory Couture Pop at the flagship retail store at Paris Las Vegas.
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Farley, seductively dressed as a gangster, continued her Halloween celebration at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas. Joining her were boyfriend, Roger Mathews, UFC Lightweight World Champion, Frank Edgar and wife Renee.

Later, the gangster group headed upstairs to Las Vegas' newest hot-spot, Butterfly at Chateau Gardens.

JWoww posing on the red carpet at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens.
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JWoww, Rodger Mathews, Frank Edgar and Renee Edgar at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens.
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Frank Edgar at Butterfly at Chateau Gardens.
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Saturday afternoon, October 29...

Jaime Pressley, star of the new Fox sitcom I Hate My Teenage Daughter, and with her boyfriend Hamzi Hijazi hung out at GBDC ghostbar dayclub inside the Palms Casino Resort. Jaime sat at a VIP table and enjoyed the sounds of Palms resident DJ Zen Freeman.

Jaime Pressley
Photo Credit: Aaron Garcia

At night, Pressley her boyfriend and some friends had dinner at N9NE Steakhouse inside the Palms Casino Resort.After dinner they headed to Moon Nightclub.

Palms resident DJ Pauly D, dressed with a Halloween mask, hosted “Paulyween” in Rain Nightclub inside the Palms Casino Resort.

‘Jersey Shore’ star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi hosted a Halloween bash at PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace. The petite reality star along with her best friend Caitlin Ryder aka “Ryder” arrived at the mega-club just before midnight in their feline costumes. Polizzi was dressed as a sexy leopard decked out head-to-toe in fur complete with paws and tail. In addition, the energetic brunette was covered in body paint and completed the look with a set of cat eye contact lenses.

Snooki
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Caitlin Ryder and Snooki
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Snooki and Danny Boy of HardNox
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Celebrity couple Ice-T and Coco, from E! Network’s hit reality show “Ice Loves Coco,” hosted the ultimate Halloween “Player’s Ball” at LAX Nightclub inside Luxor Hotel and Casino.

Ice T and Coco
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Ice T performing at LAX
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Supermodel Heidi Klum brought her legendary Halloween party, in its 12th year, to Las Vegas and TAO Nightclub at The Venetian for the first time. Klum donned her “Visible Woman” costume, a body suit painted with the muscles, veins and tendons that make up the human body, and arrived on the red carpet on a gurney carried by bloody medics.

In the club Klum took over VIP tables on the dance floor with a group that included Bethenny Frankel and her husband Jason Hoppy.

Howie Mandel was spotted celebrating Halloween at TAO, as was Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, who also dined earlier at the Asian bistro.

Heidi Klum’s 12th Annual Halloween Party Presented By TAO Nightclub at The Venetian
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Gilles Marini
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Bethenny Frankel
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Questlove and Heidi Klum
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Holly Madison hosted her 3rd Annual Hollyween inside Studio 54 at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. Castmate and friend Josh Strickland joined the blonde beauty on the carpet as a sexy vampire in black leather pants and long cape.

Across the casino floor at Tabú Ultra Lounge, TapouT fighter Donald "The Cowboy" Cerrone celebrated his UFC 137 win over Dennis Siver. Hardly recognizable without his usual cowboy hat, the MMA fighter was dressed as a pirate.

Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees was spotted at Marquee Nightclub.

The Real Housewives of Orange County, including Vicky Gunvalson and her boyfriend, Tamra Barney along with beau Eddie Judge as well as Alexis and Jim Bellino all took in the sounds of ATB from a table on the dance floor while Gretchen Rossi celebrated her 33rd birthday with boyfriend Slade at a VIP table under the stars.

Holly Madison
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Josh Strickland and Holly Madison
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Donald Cerrone
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Angel Porrino, the star from Las Vegas’ hit show "Absinthe" and reality series "Holly’s World” hosted a heaven meets hell themed party at Tryst Nightclub. The sophisticated nightclub transformed into an alternate reality where cocktail servers donned themselves in sultry red and black devil costumes or were dressed in saintly ensembles.

Angel Porrino
Photo credit: Danny Mahoney/Tryst Nightclub


DJ Pizzo
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Scott Disick of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians," and legendary DJ, Paul Oakenfold celebrated the Halloween weekend at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas.

Wearing priestly black and a cross to match, Disick channeled his inner not-so-do-gooder as a club-hopping priest partying with friends.NBA legend, Allen Iverson, took in the costumes with friends, while MTV's "Jersey Shore" star, Jennifer "JWOWW" Farley, took a night off from dressing up and partied with her boyfriend, Rober Matthews, and a group of friends.

Scott Disick, Bridget Marquardt of “Girls Next Door,” UFC fighter, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and DJ Paul Oakenfold, enjoyed a Halloween weekend dinner at Sugar Factory  at Paris Las Vegas.

Bridget Marquardt with a signature Sugar Factory Couture Pop at Sugar Factory
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Quinton “Rampage” Jackson eating the King Kong sundae at Sugar Factory
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Scott Disick and Paul Oakenfold at Sugar Factory
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After enjoying the evening's performance of ABSINTHE, Joe Larot and Ben Chung, two of the cast members from JABBAWOCKEEZ hung out with the crazy cast of the show.

Jabbawokeez and cast of Absinthe
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Sunday night, October 30, The Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi celebrated her 33rd birthday at LAVO during a special Halloween Edition of Vampire Vice Sundays.  Donned in a dress and tiara she partied with boyfriend Slade Smiley as Spiderman, her mom and Jim Bellino, husband of fellow co-star Alexis Bellino. Earlier in the night they enjoyed dinner at TAO.

Gretchen Rossi celebrates her birthday
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Gretchen Rossi and Slade Smiley
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Leading figure in electronic music, deadmau5 returned to Las Vegas with an explosive set at XS Nightclub Ghosts N Stuff Halloween bash.

DJ Le Castle Vania kicked off the evening with a set that shook the venue to its core. Shortly before 1 a.m. Deadmau5 kicked off his highly anticipated set.

After he crafted a few tracks on the fly, Sofia "Sofi" Toufa joined him onstage to lend her intoxicating vocals to the set as he transitioned into the song Sofi Needs a Ladder. Supporting her performance from the stage was boyfriend and Mötley Crüe member, Tommy Lee, who is also a longtime friend to deadmau5.

Holly Madison and Angel Porrino captured the performance from the exclusive on-stage table. Also joining the festivities was professional poker player Phil Ivey.

Sofi
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Holly Madison (center) and Angel Porrino (left) and friend
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Deadmau5
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Monday night, October 31..

XS Nightclub closed out the epic Halloween weekend with a “House of Horrors” themed bash to celebrate the frightful holiday and birthday of its Resident DJ, Afrojack. The jam packed evening of unparalleled talent began as Bobby Burns followed by Quintino took the stage and a pulsing music evaded the nightclub.

Afrojack met up with R&B singer and longtime friend and collaborator, Omarion.  Also to be found within the group was blonde bombshell Holly Madison who was dressed as Disney’s, Princess Ariel.

After headlining a blowout party on the eve of Halloween, deadmau5 could not resist returning to the venue for another night of mayhem.

Towards the end of Afrojack’s set, Alesso joined him on stage as XS’ Managing Partner Jesse Waits presented a four-tier, black and gold shimmering cake to the Resident DJ and the crowd wished the sensation a happy birthday.

DJ Afrojack
Photo credit: Danny Mahoney/XS Nightclub


DJ Afrojack and Omarion
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Alesso
Photo credit: Danny Mahoney/XS Nightclub


DJ Deadmau5
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Holly Madison
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Rocker Vince Neil along with a lady friend had Halloween dinner at N9NE Steakhouse inside the Palms Casino Resort.