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Henderson Pavilion Hits Record Breaking Attendance with The Symphonic Rock Show
THE HENDERSON PAVILION, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, reached another milestone on Saturday, June 18. Not only was it sold out, it also set a new attendance record with THE SYMPHONIC ROCK SHOW. With a crowd of more than 3,600 rock & roll fans, the concert became the largest single show in the history of the venue, smashing the previous record held by Nickelodeon’s Drake Bell in 2008.
The ultimate in concert experiences, The Symphonic Rock Show featured Yellow Brick Road and a 30-piece orchestra performing the best in classic rock from Led Zeppelin to Queen and Aerosmith. Audiences were entertained for hours, not just from the legendary riffs, beats and lyrics of the rock songs, but with an elaborate multimedia production, complete with synchronized laser lights, two big screens projecting psychedelic images, pyrotechnics, fog and more. In its nine-year existence, the Henderson Pavilion has hosted a number of sold out shows. With the addition of the Symphonic Rock Show to this elite list, other performances include “Weird Al” Yankovic, Drake Bell, Paramore, Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray and The Nutcracker.
From beginning to end, the Symphonic Rock Show produced many exciting twists and surprises for fans including an appearance by a towering stilt walker dressed as a nagging teacher, as well as choir members from Foothill High School accompanying the band during Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall.” In addition, audiences were amazingly shocked when blasts of confetti showered over them while Yellow Brick Road and the orchestra rocked the ‘80s anthem “Jump” by Van Halen.
“The Henderson Pavilion allowed us to step it up a notch for our fans,” said Dolyniuk. “We wanted them to experience the best of Yellow Brick Road, creating a bigger, more impressive show by adding an orchestra, lasers, pyrotechnics and other special effects. It was an unforgettable night and a great way to end my career.”
The Symphonic Rock Show served as the grand finale for Dolyniuk, who is also the founder of Yellow Brick Road. After a 14-year stint with one of the most successful classic rock tribute groups, performing for packed shows at a variety of venues like Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa and Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Dolyniuk is moving on to pursue other musical interests. He will, however, continue to manage the band as they perform weekly with new lead singer Kelly Christian in showrooms across the valley.
In its nine-year existence, the Henderson Pavilion has hosted a number of sold out shows. With the addition of the Symphonic Rock Show to this elite list, other performances include “Weird Al” Yankovic, Drake Bell, Paramore, Smash Mouth, Sugar Ray and The Nutcracker.
Additional recent and upcoming “happenings” in and around Las Vegas includes:
United Way of Southern Nevada’s Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada debuted its new name HANDSON NEVADA, beginning Friday, July 1. HandsOn Nevada will continue to operate as a United Way program and will benefit from partnered branding with HandsOn Network, the largest volunteer group in the country. The new name HandsOn Nevada is just one of several changes the volunteer center will undergo through the end of the year.HandsOn Nevada’s mission is to provide resources for individuals, families, teams and companies to engage in meaningful volunteer opportunities throughout southern Nevada.
VEGAS! The Show, continues its ongoing support of gay rights by offering FREE show tickets to same-sex married couples through the month of July. The offer is in response to New York becoming the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage, joining Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and the District of Columbia. GBT married couples who show proof of their union at the Saxe Theater box office will receive two free tickets to the show.
Early Sunday morning, July 3, AID FOR AIDS OF NEVADA (AFAN) teamed up with with CAMP LAUREL and sent 17 children affected by HIV/AIDS to a cost-free summer camp hosted in Big Bear, CA, July 3-9. Two vans full of enthusiastic children and camp counselors made their way to Big Bear, CA, for a week-long adventure. The mission of Camp Courage is to help children overcome the isolation and depression associated with HIV/AIDS by providing a therapeutic wilderness experience that fosters self-confidence, social interaction and support for children and teens ages 6 to 17 years old. Campers will get to participate in typical camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, archery, hiking, ropes course, horseback riding, mountain biking, among many others that focus on building campers self-esteem, independence, communication, and courage.
CAESARS PALACE put on a dazzling 20 MINUTE FIREWORKS DISPLAY from the Roman Tower rooftop on Sunday, July 3 as locals and tourists alike gathered on Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas Metro Police Department closed down the boulevard granting onlookers the best views on the Strip.
On Thursday, July 7, Azure Luxury Pool at The Palazzo will host the Las Vegas regional competition of the Macchu Pisco nationwide search for the “CENTENNIAL MACCHU PISCO SOUR” titleholder. In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Machu Picchu’s rediscovery, Macchu Pisco has searched for the nation’s top seven bartenders (representing the seven new wonders of the world) to create the commemorative “Centennial Macchu Pisco Sour.” The Las Vegas regional competition winner will receive an invitation to the Centennial Macchu Pisco Sour National Finals in Lima, Peru to compete for the grand prize including a luxury trip to Machu Picchu. The event is FREE and open to the public.
LAVO inside The Palazzo is hosting a BACHELOR & BACHELORETTE AUCTION on Friday, July 8th, 2011 to benefit New Vista. Bidders will get a chance to win a date with “HOT” local singles and celebrities like the Fantasy Girls or Taylor Barton, NASCAR driver! VIP tickets are $50 per person and include entrance to the Mingle with the Singles Party, specialty cocktail, appetizers & goodie bag.
General Admission is $20 in advance or $25 day of event & includes entrance at 8:00 pm and goodie bag while supplies last. Guests are invited to continue to enjoy LAVO Night club at the conclusion of the event.
CLUB NIKKI at the all-new TROPICANA Las Vegas hotel and casino welcomes a special performance by BLINK-182 drummer TRAVIS BARKER accompanied by MIX MASTER MIKE, the resident DJ for the Beastie Boys, on Saturday, July 9.
AN EVENING AT LA CAGE, the world-famous Las Vegas extravaganza, will bring its glitz and glamour to the Four Queens Hotel & Casino starting July 13. The show has been on hiatus from Vegas since it closed at the Riviera two years ago and is now refreshed and ready to take its place again as the premier show of its kind.
One of the most influential artists in music history, BOB DYLAN, along with his band will make a stop during their summer 2011 tour at the Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, July 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $100, $125, $150 & $200, plus any additional service fees.
Triple threat artist, RAY J, will give a live performance at the sultry Gallery Nightclub inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Saturday, July 16.
The 2011 LAS VEGAS FILM FESTIVAL will take place July 14-17 at the Las Vegas Hilton.The four-day event will showcase more than 40 original films and documentaries. Also on the schedule is a celebrity tribute and award presentation to actor and cult icon Michael Madsen, star of Reservoir Dogs, Donnie Brasco and Kill Bill. Madsen is participating in a moderated discussion about his career and an audience Q&A after a special screening of his film Vice. Following the tribute, there will be a book signing with Madsen hosted by Barnes & Noble. This event is free to the public for the first 500 tickets reserved at www.lvfilmfest.com.
There will also be another special tribute to celebrity animator CHUCK JONES – Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry and How The Grinch Stole Christmas! – featuring screenings of a collection of his famous work followed by a conversation and audience Q&A about the man many consider to be the greatest cartoonist of all time.
New to this year’s festival is an industry networking dinner at Five-Star rated PIERO'S restaurant. Several scenes from Martin Scorsese’s film Casino were shot in Piero’s, which was the actual restaurant that the real-life characters played by Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci frequented along with members of the Rat Pack and other celebrities. Tickets are $95 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
International Recording Super Star, ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK, will be honored by the Las Vegas Walk of Stars in the 55th star dedication ceremony on “Hump Day”, Wednesday July 20.
Smash magazine and Hard Rock Cafe on the Strip present High energy melodic cult rockers ALKALINE TRIO with special guests Smoking Popes and Dead Country on Friday, July 22, 2011, 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $23 day of show, plus any service charges.
INXS, one of the most notable and successful rock bands of all time, brings “The Original Sin” tour to Sin City with a stop at the Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at 8 p.m. Original Sin, an ambitious album project two years in the making, teams the band with musicians from around the globe, from superstars like Ben Harper, Pat Monahan, Rob Thomas, Tricky and Nikka Costa to up-and-comer DJ Yaleidys of Cuba, to reinterpret and revitalize their own classics for a whole new generation. Tickets are $35, $50 & $65, plus any additional service fees.
‘60s rockers The LOVIN’ SPOONFUL will perform their greatest hits at the Suncoast Showroom, July 30 and 31, each evening at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $15.95, plus tax and convenience fees.
Celebrity Sightings:
Tuesday, June 29, UFC Fighter Mark Scanlon tied the knot with his bride Katie at Chapel of the Flowers on in a beautiful and intimate ceremony with just their baby boy present. According to his Twitter, following the ceremony they celebrated their wedding by dining at Cheesecake Factory.
Photo credit: Chapel of the Flowers
Wednesday night. New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez and a couple of friends hung out at the Snitch Neverland bash at Ghostbar inside the Palms Casino Resort enjoying DJ M!KEATTACK and DJ Dave Fogg.
Friday night...
Renowned DJ and president of Def Jam South, DJ Khaled, kicked off Fourth of July weekend with his first live DJ set at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas.
DJ Khaled was joined by DJ Paul from Three 6 Mafia and boxer, “Iron” Mike Tyson, during the performance in the DJ booth.
Also seen at a VIP table inside the exclusive nightclub was Jareb Dauplaise from the hit MTV series, "The Hard Times of RJ Berger" and close friends.
DJ Khaled live DJ set at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens
Photo credit: Anthony Cordell
DJ Khaled and DJ Paul at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas
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Dj Khaled and DJ in the DJ booth at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens
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Jareb Dauplaise at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens.
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Nick Lachey kicked off Fourth of July weekend with a bachelor party at TAO. The soon to be hitched Lachey, whose future wife Vanessa Minnillo had her own girl’s night out at LAVO a few weeks ago, brought nearly 30 friends from for the festivities. The group included Nick’s former 98 Degrees band mates brother Drew Lachey and Justin Jeffre, along with actor Geoff Stults and Houston Texans quarterback Matt Leinart.
After dinner they made their way to the nightclub, taking over a table on the dance floor as DJ Reach gave Nick a shout out and his friends raised shot glasses in a toast. A custom ball and chain cake from Gimme Some Sugar was delivered by a bevy of cocktail waitresses. Earlier in the day Nick and friends soaked in the sun in a cabana at TAO Beach.
Shawn Marion of the NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks partied at TAO Nightclub in advance of hosting a championship party at LAVO on Saturday.
Shawn Marion receives cake
Photo credit: Denise Truscello
Friday afternoon pop star Rihanna was spotted at Marquee Dayclub.
Friday night Gareth Emery and Blake Jarrell spun in the main room of Marquee Nightclub.
Garth Emery
Photo credit: Al Powers
Blake Jarrell
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Warped Tour-headlining artist, alternative sensation Yelawolf, performed live at Gallery Nightclub inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Yelawolf at Gallery Nightclub
Photo Credit: Anthony Cordell
Yelawolf performing at Gallery Nightclub
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Yelawolf at his VIP table with a couture pop
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Artists and sports figures kicked off the holiday weekend at XS Nightclub. Rap sensation Lil Jon partied from an exclusive VIP table that overlooked the massive, one of a kind set by A-Trak.
Joining the gifted rap star was Benji Madden guitarist and backup vocalist for Good Charlotte.
As the night progressed, eight-time Olympic mentalist, Apollo Ono made an appearance to the sophisticated venue. Also in the house was hip-hop star Jermaine Dupri, fresh off his residency debut at Tryst Nightclub Thursday evening.
A-Trak
Photos credit: Danny Mahoney/XS Nightclub
A-Trak crowd
Photos credit: Danny Mahoney/XS Nightclub
Saturday, July 2...
“Glee” actors Dot-Marie Jones (Coach Bieste) and Max Adler (Dave Karofsky) celebrated the holiday weekend with friend sat The Venetian and The Palazzo . The two stopped for a quick bite together at Lagasse’s Stadium on Saturday night and to catch the UFC fight in a private Luxury Box.
Dot Marie Jones and Max Alder
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Dot Marie Jones and Max Alder
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Nick Lachey’s bachelor bash continued on Saturday as he hosted a Fourth of July weekend celebration at TAO Beach. Nick, his best man brother Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees and friends gathered in a cabana.
Shawn Marion of the NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks was spotted soaking in the rays at TAO Beach, the crowd cheering when DJ Jason Lema gave him a shout out. Glee’s Max Adler stopped by to chat with Shawn and spent the day hanging out at the pool party with his girlfriend Jennifer Bronstein.
Shawn Marion
Photo credit: Denise Truscello
Rocker Benji Madden was spotted at Marquee, joined by a large group of friends including Angel Porrino of Holly’s World and Absinthe, and UFC octagon girl Arianny Celeste. At a table nearby Shawne Merriman of the Buffalo Bills partied with friends.
Also seen checking out the club was Craig Robinson from the TV hit The Office.
Shawne Merriman and Eric Morillo
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Angel Porrino
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Shawn Marion celebrated his team's NBA Championship win at LAVO with his mother, family and twenty friends.
Also dining at LAVO was Nick Lachey, wrapping up a bachelor party weekend with brother Drew, Justin Jefree and Matt Leinart. Their table of twenty five was seated right next to Shawn Marion’s. Matt Leinart, quarterback for the Houston Texans took time to congratulate fellow Texas athlete Marion on the great season.
Jareb Dauplaise from MTV’s The Hard Times of RJ Berger was also spotted at LAVO.
Glee’s Max Adler dined at TAO.
Craig Robinson from The Office was spotted having dinner at TAO before stopping by Marquee Nightclub.
E! Entertainment’s “Married to Rock” reality TV star, Josie Stevens, hosted Crazy Horse III’s Red White and Boobs party. She partied the night away with her rocker husband Steve Stevens and fellow E! reality TV star and former Playboy Playmate, Laura Croft.
Josie Stevens on the red carpet
Photo credit: Steve Lawton
Josie and Steve Stevens on the red carpet
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Josie and Laura on the red carpet
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After conquering the only man to defeat him, Cruz headed over to Studio 54 to celebrate his triumph in style. Cruz posed on the red carpet with sexy, bikini-clad Tropic Beauty Model Search Contestants and his prized belt. Cruz was joined on the carpet by BLINK-182 drummer Travis Barker who congratulated him on the win.
Inside the iconic nightclub, DJ Kid Jay kept the party rocking. Cruz and Barker continued to hang out in a private VIP area overlooking the packed nightclub while Cruz reveled in his triumph along with a large group of friends, including fellow UFC fighter Brandon Vera.
Meanwhile, at Tabu Ultra Lounge, fan-favorite Wanderlei Silva celebrated his 35th birthday and return to the cage after more than a year following his match against Chris Leben.
Silva enjoyed the extravagant bash with a large entourage including sexy XYIENCE spokesmodels Amanda Corey and Amber Nichole, fellow UFC fighter Mark Hominick and his wife Tea Silva. As a surprise he was presented with a three-tier black and white birthday cake.
Dominick Cruz and Travis Barker
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Dominick Cruz and Tropic Beauty Models
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Dominick Cruz
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Wanderlei Silva
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Wanderlei Silva celebrates 35th birthday
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Sunday night, July 3...
Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas hosted New Kids On The Block’s official concert after party. Jonathan and Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood were all on hand as hosts immediately following their sold-out performance at Mandalay Bay Events Center.
Nick Carter and Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys also walked the red carpet before heading next door to celebrate their own concert after party at Chateau’s sexy sister club, Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Sitting next to NKOTB was Vin Rock from iconic hip-hop duo, Naughty by Nature.
Also seen partying at Chateau were America’s Best Dance Crew and Monte Carlo Resort and Casino headliners, the Jabbawockeez, as well as actor, Baywatch stud, Jeremy Jackson.
New Kids On The Block arrive at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas.
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Nick Carter and Howie Dorough arrive at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas.
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Jordan Knight performs inside Chateau Nightclub & Gardens.
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Joey McIntyre performs inside Chateau Nightclub & Gardens.
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Donnie Wahlberg inside Chateau Nightclub & Gardens.
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Nick Carter and Howie Dorough at Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
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Nick Carter and Howie Dorough performing live at Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
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Nick Carter performing live at Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
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Max Adler, co-star of the hit TV series “Glee,” was spotted enjoying Blue Man Group at The Venetian.
Monday night, July 4, Resident DJ R3HAB kicked off the evening at XS Nightclub with an opening set that filled the dance floor with electronic dance music fans. Sighted were UFC fighter Tito Ortiz and former UFC champion Chuck Liddell, who were both in town for the weekends UFC 132 fights
Shortly after 1 a.m., the highly anticipated performance by DJs Afrojack and Steve Aoki began as neon glow sticks were thrown into the audience and confetti fell from the ceiling. The two never fail at having a good time, sporting new looks that included green eyeshades, fake sideburns and a chicken mask while showing off their new ‘AFROKI’ drink to the audience.
Not afraid to join the renowned DJs was rap superstar Lil Jon, who jumped on stage in front of an explosive audience making sure everyone in the venue was on their feet celebrating the patriotic holiday. Crazed partygoers erupted when Flo Rida was next to join Afrojack and Aoki on stage for a surprise visit.
Afrojack
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Afrojack and Aoki
Photo credit: Danny Mahoney/XS Nightclub
Afrojack
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Flo Rida and Aoki
Photo credit: Danny Mahoney/XS Nightclub
Lil Jon, Flo Rida and Aoki
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Tito Ortiz and Chuck Liddell
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Ice T and Coco were among revelers who celebrated Independence Day at Marquee. The rapper/actor and his wife, who star in the new E! reality show “Ice Loves Coco”, took in the sounds of DJ Eric D-Lux to wrap up the holiday weekend.
Ice T and Coco
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