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MGM Resort Debuts Electric Vehicle Charging Station On the Las Vegas Strip

On July 7, MGM Resorts International debuted the Company’s first Electric Vehicle Charging Station and the first such facility on the Las Vegas Strip for environmentally conscious consumers driving the cleanest, most advanced vehicles on the road. 

This new Charging Station is located at the valet entrance to The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, between Mandalay Bay and Luxor resorts. Charging service is available free of charge to retail and resort customers driving personal electric vehicles, like the Nissan LEAF and the Chevy Volt.

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“This is a tremendous first for The Shoppes and our customers. We all share in our commitment to environmental sustainability,” said Brian Robison, Vice President & General Manager of The Shoppes at Mandalay Place. “To have the first public electric car charging station on the Strip is an honor for us and a convenience for our like-minded customers. We hope they get a real ‘charge’ out of shopping with us.”

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Brian Robison, Vice President & General Manager of The Shoppes at Mandalay Place


To take advantage of this new amenity, drivers simply pull into one of the two specially designated parking spaces reserved exclusively for personal electric vehicles and plug into the easy-to-use PEP Station to charge their vehicle. Each station has a touch-screen interface that guides users through steps to safely charge their electric vehicle.


Two celebrities of the sustainability world were on hand to mark the occasion and assist with a debut of the charging facility.


-Chef Rick Moonen, best-selling author and one of the world’s leading advocates for the use of sustainable seafood in the food industry. He operates the two rm seafood restaurants inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place.


-The Nissan LEAF, one of the most sought-after vehicles on the road today and, according to USA Today, the top-selling electric vehicle in the U.S. for the first six months of 2011

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Chef Rick Moonen with Brian Robison


Recent and upcoming "happenings" in and around Las Vegas include:

On Saturday, July 9, Las Vegas tennis legend, 41 year old ANDRE AGASSI was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport Rhode Island. He accepted the honor and was awarded a Hall of Fame plaque during a ceremony in front of a crowd of 3,710 at the Bill Talbert Stadium Court.

THREE MALE ZEBRA SHARK PUPS are the newest additions to the SHARK REEF AQUARIUM TOUCH POOL at Mandalay Bay, following in the paths of their parents who were among the attraction’s original residents. The three Zebra Shark pups, who debuted to the public June 29, are now on display in the same touch pool where their parents made their first appearance in 2000 when Shark Reef opened.  The pups currently each measure 50 centimeters long and weigh 450 grams.The pups will remain on exhibit in the Touch Pool until they are ready for transfer this fall to another Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility as recommended by the Species Survival Plan. Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is open daily, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through the summer.  Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $12 for children; children four and under are free.  Discounts are available for Nevada residents with proper ID.

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Zebra Shark Pups

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Adult Zebra Shark


The current issue of Billboard has named Las Vegas’ first rock ‘n’ roll venue, THE JOINT AT THE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO, as the #1, best club in North America for live entertainment.

THE PALAZZO LAS VEGAS has been named ONE OF THE TOP 25 HOTELS in the Continental U.S. and Canada in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2011 readers’ poll featured in the magazine’s August 2011 issue and on TravelandLeisure.com/worldsbest.

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino has appointed SUSAN WOLFLA to the position of Executive Chef for the property. With this promotion, Wolfla becomes the first female in Las Vegas history to be an Executive Chef of a major resort destination on The Strip. In her new role, Wolfla will oversee Mandalay Bay’s culinary operations for seven restaurants, all in-room and employee dining, manage more than 500 cooks and chefs and develop menus for large conventions that take place in the resort’s 1.7 million square feet of meeting space.

Hit making group and Soul Train Hall of Fame members THE POINTER SISTERS will perform their greatest hits of the 70s and 80s at The Orleans Showroom, July 16 and 17, each evening at 8 p.m. Tickets are start from $29.95, plus tax and convenience fees.

GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS WITH SPECIAL GUEST DENNIS TUFANO, THE ORIGINAL SINGER OF THE BUCKINGHAMS will hit the stage in the Starlite Theatre at Riviera Hotel & Casino July 20 through July 31.  Shows will run nightly Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30pm. Tickets are $39.95 for preferred seating and $59.95 for VIP seating. As a special offer, locals will receive 50 percent off tickets. All prices are exclusive of tax and fees.

Twin spiritual mediums DENNIS JACKSON AND ALICE BEST JACKSON will bring their “MESSAGES FROM BEYOND” to the Suncoast Showroom, Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m. This unique afternoon event will provide insight on relationships, spirituality, dream analysis and developing intuitive pathways. Jackson and Best Jackson will work with audience members to help them tap into their own psychic abilities, giving them the tools to recognize and solve personal issues. The duo will share insights and messages passed through them from the other side to audience members. Tickets are available for $20, plus tax and convenience fees.

America’s most well known houseguest, KATO KAELIN and THE HOLLYWOOD GUEST STARS, JEFF RICHARDS AND GREG WILSON headline BIG AL'S COMEDY CLUB AT THE ORLEANS HOTEL AND CASINO– now through July 30. Infamous for his role in one of the most popular murder trials in the world, Kaelin has made a name for himself on the comedy circuit and is not shy with the O.J. Jokes. Big Al’s Comedy Club headliner show times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.95, plus tax and convenience fees.

Hollywood funnyman VINCE VAUGHN will bring his nationally acclaimed show, “Vince Vaughn’s Comedy Roadshow,” to the Mandalay Bay Theatre at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Friday, July 29 starting at 9 p.m.  The show will be hosted by Vaughn and will feature live sketch comedy by Vaughn and special guest Faizon Love.  Comedians Ahmed Ahmed, Owen Benjamin and Steve Byrne will perform their stand-up routines during the evening.  Tickets are priced at $125 and $110, inclusive of tax and fees.

The Orleans Arena hosts the finals for the WORLD HIP HOP DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP on Sunday, July 31 – 7:30 p.m. Defending World Champions from Japan and New Zealand will return for a chance to retain the title, gold medals and $25,000 in cash and prizes.  At this event, “America’s Best Dance Crew” Executive Producer Randy Jackson will receive the Living Legend of Hip Hop Award.The already iconic dance crew ICONic Boyz will meet and greet with all ticket holders from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Reserved seating priced at $25, $39.50 and $59.50. Prices include tax.

KHOTAN ASIAN BISTRO AT TREASURE ISLAND will close its doors on July 29. The space where the restaurant operates is being considered for future use. Until the closure, Khotan will operate under its normal schedule.

Celebrity Sightings:

Thursday night, July 7, Las Vegas' most exclusive lounge Savile Row hosted a private VIP party for the 888poker team led by Shane Warne, a former Australian international cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the game. As captain of the 888poker team, Warne is currently in Las Vegas preparing to compete for the fourth time in the World Series of Poker Main Event. To kick off the event, Warne was joined by actress and girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley. Singer Olya serenaded the couple with her single "I'm Calling Your Bluff."

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Elizabeth Hurley (left),
Shane Warne and singer Olya
Photo credit: Tom Donaghue

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Elizabeth Hurley (left) and Shane Warne
Photo credit: Tom Donaghue


Friday night, July 8...

DJ Clinton Sparks kicked off his residency weekend with an awesome performance at Ditch Fridays at the Palms Pool & Bungalows.
Also spotted at Ditch Fridays was MMA fighter Wanderlei Silva.

Hugh Hefner’s ‘Runaway Bride’ and former fiancé Crystal Harris celebrated being single at PURE Nightclub with an entourage of 10. She went into the DJ booth and became the guest mixmaster for the night receiving spinning lessons from PURE’s resident DJ Shift. The former bride-to-be pulled up a bachelorette from the crowd who looked like Harris and posed for pictures with her.

Later, Harris was spotted getting cozy with a gentleman in her entourage and at the end of the night were seen leaving together while the rest of Harris’ friends stayed behind.

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Crystal Harris on the red carpet
Photo credit: Denise Truscello/Wire Image.


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Crystal Harris at her bachelorette party
Photo credit: Denise Truscello/Wire Image
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Crystal Harris in the DJ booth
Photo credit: Denise Truscello/Wire Image.


Ice-T and wife Coco enjoyed dinner with 16 of their friends at Strip House inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Former Real Housewife of New Jersey, Danielle Staub, hosted her pre-premiere party for the new VH1 show “Famous Food” at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens at Paris Las Vegas.

Once inside the lavish nightclub, Staub and her party of five close friends settled into their VIP booth.

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Danielle Staub arrives on the red carpet at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens.
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Danielle Staub inside Chateau Nightclub & Gardens for the pre-premiere party of VH1’s “Famous Food.”
Photo credit: David Becker/WireImage
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Danielle Staub on the Chateau Terrace for the pre-premiere party of VH1’s “Famous Food.”

Photo credit: David Becker/WireImage

Staub joined friends for dinner at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas.
After dinner, Staub showed off her sweet side by shopping in the attached flagship retail location of Sugar Factory.

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Danielle Staub shops in the Sugar Factory retail store at Paris Las Vegas.

Photo credit: David Becker/WireImage
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Danielle Staub indulges in milk chocolate fondue at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas.

Photo credit: David Becker/WireImage
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Danielle Staub with a giant whirly lollipop at Sugar Factory’s retail store at Paris Las Vegas.

Photo credit: David Becker/WireImage


Ice-T and his wife Coco, Vanilla Ice and popular stuntgroup The Dudesons, best known for their MTV reality show "The Dudesons in America," took over Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

The wild bunch was in town celebrating MTV's "Bullrun" cross-country challenge, an event which brought in hundreds of contestants and fans to pack the DJ booth and VIP stage.

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Ice-T and Vanilla Ice at Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
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Ice-T, Coco and Vanilla Ice at Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
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(L) Hannu-Pekka Parviainen and (R) Jukka Hilden of The Dudesons at Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
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Ice-T and Coco at Gallery Nightclub at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Photo credit: David Becker/WireImage


Saturday night, July 9...

Pop singer Amerie hosted at LAX Nightclub inside Luxor Hotel and Casino and surprised the clubgoers with a special performance. She arrived at the mega club with new husband Lenny Nicholson.

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Amerie and her husband
Photo credit: Scott Berry


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Amerie in the DJ booth
Photo credit: Scott Berry


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Amerie performing
Photo credit: Scott Berry


Hockey great Wayne Gretzky toasted his son Ty’s 21st birthday with dinner at TAO Asian Bistro.  Family and friends including wife Janet and daughter Paulina gathered for the celebration.  After dinner Ty, Paulina and friends headed to the nightclub where they danced to the sounds of DJ Vice.


Also dining at TAO was Southland star, Ben McKenzie, who rose to fame on the TV series The OC, and three guy friends.

TQ from MTV’s Making the Band was spotted with a large group of guys and girls in the nightclub.

At LAVO were David Spade, Kevin Farley and friends.


World-renowned DJ, entertainer and multi-platinum songwriter-producer, Clinton Sparks dined at Nove Italiano before kicking of his residency at the Palms Casino Resort. To launch his regular gig at the Palms entitled the Awesome Party, Sparks dropped in from Moon Nightclub’s retractable roof.


Also at Moon Nightclub was illusionist and Strip headliner Criss Angel following his dinner at N9NE Steakhouse.


QB for Washington Redskins Donovan McNabb dined at N9NE Steakhouse with a group of 10.

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DJ Clinton Sparks after being lowered into Moon Nightclub
Photo credit: Joe Fury/9 Group


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DJ Clinton Sparks in the DJ booth
Photo credit: Joe Fury/9 Group


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Criss Angel at Moon Nightclub
Photo credit: Joe Fury/9 Group


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DJ Clinton Sparks on the red carpet
Photo credit: Joe Fury/9 Group


Music sensation Keri Hilson stopped in Sugar Factory American Brasseri at Paris Las Vegas last night for a late dinner with friends.

After dinner, the songstress browsed Sugar Factory’s flagship retail location.

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Keri Hilson indulging in a red velvet cake sundae
Photo Credit: Angela Weiss/WireImage

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Keri Hilson sipping on a S’mores martini

Photo Credit: Angela Weiss/WireImage

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Keri Hilson tasting a cupcake Rice Krispy Treat

Photo Credit: Angela Weiss/WireImage


Hilson showed the crowd how to “Pretty Girl Rock” at Gallery Nightclub inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, when she hosted the night and performed live for revelers.


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Keri Hilson at the Gallery Nightclub red carpet
Photo Credit: Angela Weiss/WireImage

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Keri Hilson performing at Gallery Nightclub
Photo Credit: Angela Weiss/WireImage

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Keri Hilson performing for fans at Gallery Nightclub
Photo Credit: Angela Weiss/WireImage


Sunday night, July 10, St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa had dinner at Nove Italiano inside the Palms Casino Resort. Afterwards, he signed the celebrity door.

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Tony LaRussa

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