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WOMEN ON TOP

The Circuit joins The Executive Lounge in recognizing Vegas' powerful and influential women

Join me tonight at Lavo! The Executive Lounge, a social and business gathering held every Tuesday at LAVO inside The Palazzo, announces the launch of Women on Top, a monthly focus on the powerful and influential women of the city.

The inaugural Women on Top event will take place on Tuesday, January 27th and is hosted by Sherri Gilligan, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Advertising for MGM Mirage, Linda Smith, Chief Development Officer & Associate Executive Director of Opportunity Village and Fafie Moore, Founder of Realty Executives of Nevada.

Each month journalist Xania Woodman (hey--that's me!) will serve as moderator of a private dinner at LAVO introducing a hand selected group of female attendees of The Executive Lounge to the women hosting that evening. This personal connection extends The Executive Lounge’s philosophy of creating an environment where business relationships have the opportunity to flourish.

The Executive Lounge takes place every Tuesday from 5:30–10 p.m. in the nightclub at LAVO, with hors d’oeuvres and special pricing on cocktails and bottle service. There is no cover charge and the event is by invitation (consider yourself invited!).

About The Executive Lounge:

The Executive Lounge was founded in 2008 by Jimmy Foster and Eamon Springall as a social and business gathering of Las Vegas' most accomplished and influential socialites, business professionals and entrepreneurs. The Executive Lounge delivers an exclusive, well-rounded opportunity for high-caliber, like-minded individuals to come together to eat, drink, relax, socialize and build relationships.

About LAVO:

From the innovative team behind the uber-successful Tao Las Vegas comes LAVO, a new dining and nightlife concept that draws inspiration from bathhouses of ancient Mediterranean culture with a menu that highlights the best of the region’s cuisine and a nightclub featuring renowned DJ talent. LAVO is located in The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino; the lounge and restaurant are open nightly for dinner, the nightclub is open Tuesday-Sunday.


Visit www.theexecutivelounge.com to request an invitation and RSVP.







FALL OUT BOY TO PERFORM AT THE PEARL AT THE PALMS
Sunday, April 5, 2009, 6:00 p.m.

Tickets On- Sale - Saturday, January 31 at noon.

Tickets are $41, plus any additional service fees

Please visit any Ticketmaster location, call 702-474-4000, visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.livenation.com to purchase tickets

Fall Out Boy makes a stop in Las Vegas to perform at The Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort on Sunday, April 5, 2009 as part of the ‘Believers Never Die Part Deux’ Tour presented by FriendsOrEnemies.com. Support for this show includes All Time Low, Cobra Starship, Metro Station and Hey Monday. A special presale will be offered for Overcast Kids, The Official Fan Club of Fall Out Boy. For details go to www.falloutboyrock.com.

Fall Out Boy’s fourth full-length CD, FOLIE à DEUX, was released in December 2008 and its current single “America’s Suitehearts” finds the song’s music video being played on all MTV platforms and Fuse, as well as being played in more than 5,000 national movie theaters. On January 29, the group will at the Pepsi Smash official Super Bowl event airing live on VH1.

In addition to the new tour announcement, the band released their new iPhone App, which allows fans to purchase tickets directly from their iPhone. Taking the App to the next level, with GPS-aware functionality, fans can opt-in to display their location and share images and comments from the shows allowing them to share their experiences with fans around the world.

Fall Out Boy have built up a loyal following through relentless touring; they have performed more than 1200 shows since their inception in 2000. The band’s 2007 release Infinity On High debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart and was the follow-up to From Under The Cork Tree, their Island debut of May 2005, which spent 72 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Hailing from Chicago, Fall Out Boy – Patrick Vaughn Stump (vocals/guitar), Pete Wentz (bass), Joe Troh¬man (guitar), and Andy Hurley (drums) – have appeared on the covers of Rolling Stone, Spin, Blender, and Alternative Press and have performed on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien, CBS’s The Late Show with David Letterman, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, and more. They have won three MTV Video Music Awards and have received a Grammy nomination as well.
This event is presented by Andrew Hewitt and Live Nation. The Pearl Box Office is open from noon – 7 p.m. daily. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and show time is 6:00 p.m. The Pearl is home to Miller Lite Live, presented by Cricket Wireless and sponsored by Citi; for more information on upcoming concerts, please call 702-942-6888.

About The Pearl :

The Pearl is Las Vegas ’ premier concert theater boasting accommodations for up to 2,500 ticket holders. Featuring a stage just four feet from the floor and the farthest seating area being a mere 120 feet from the stage, The Pearl offers the utmost in intimate viewing of your favorite acts. Private and semi-private skyboxes are located on each side of the venue offering private bars, lounges and restrooms. The Pearl is a marvel of modern technology using only top quality sound and video equipment throughout. Hard wired to The Studio at The Palms, The Pearl allows artists to create a cost-effective live album with efficiency and without additional venue set-up. For more information, please visit www.palms.com.




The Village and Buckbean Brewing Company host first-ever
Village Craft Beer Festival Saturday, March 14

Event benefits The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Southern Nevada

The Village (MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas) and Buckbean Brewing Company, the largest production microbrewery in Nev., host the first-ever Village Beer Fest on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tickets for the festival are available at the event for $20 per person which includes an engraved commemorative glass, with proceeds benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Southern Nevada (MDA).

The Village Craft Festival showcases craft beers from around the U.S. served along The Village’s cobblestone streets with waterfront views. Live music by Las Vegas ’ The Wedge Brothers will cap off a great day where guests can enjoy these hand-crafted brews in support of a great cause.

“Buckbean’s excited to partner with The Village on this event and hope it will become an annual event,” said Buckbean Brewing Company Owner Douglas Booth. “The location is perfect for this type of event with restaurants and shops to enhance the experience and a resort in case guests have had too much fun and need a place to sleep.”

Guests wishing to take advantage of MonteLago Village Resort’s luxury lakeside lodging can do so by calling 888-600-2688. Complete with scenic balconies, full kitchens and living areas, lodging at the resort starts at only $99 per night, plus resort fees and taxes. Mention “Beer Fest” when calling to receive the special rate. A special Beer Festival package is also available and includes an overnight stay and two passes to the event for $125, a 35 percent savings (plus resort fees and taxes).

For more information on this event, please visit www.montelagovillage.com. For sponsorship information during any MonteLago Village event, please call 702-564-4785.

ABOUT BUCKBEAN BREWING COMPANY:

Buckbean Brewing Company recently expanded into the Las Vegas and Northern California markets. The craft beer company produces its two signature beers, Original Orange Blossom Ale and Black Noddy Lager, in 16-ounce, environmentally-friendly cans, giving beer fans the opportunity to take their favorite brew with them hiking, biking, golfing and boating without the worry of glass breaking. www.buckbeanbeer.com

ABOUT THE VILLAGE:

Located just 17 miles from the heart of Las Vegas, The Village (MonteLago Village) creates the calm and leisurely pace of a Mediterranean town with cobblestone streets, sweeping mountains views and more than 30 unique shopping and dining options along the way. A perfect lakefront location for a celebratory dinner, a night out with the ladies or a romantic weekend away – The Village is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. MonteLago Village Resort offers world-class accommodations located within The Village and Lake Las Vegas . Services at The Village and Lake Las Vegas include shopping, dining, boat cruises, spa services, gondola rides, fishing, golfing and other activities. www.montelagovillage.com

ABOUT MDA:

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is a voluntary health agency – a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. The MDA of Southern Nevada serves over 455 families affected by muscular dystrophy in Las Vegas and surrounding areas. MDA funds worldwide research, provides free clinics, assists with the purchase and repair of wheelchairs, leg braces and communication devices, provides loan closets, facilitates support groups and provides the MDA Summer Camp for youngsters. www.mda.org






Java Detour Franchisees Bring a Trendy,
Organic Coffee Experience to the Las Vegas Market

Java Detour franchise owners, Michael and Rachel Bellis, bring an innovative coffee experience to java lovers. With two convenient locations, (6087 S Pecos Rd. at Patrick Lane and 100 City Parkway, Suite 130 in the Molasky Corporate Center) Java Detour offers its customers more than just a drive-thru coffee shop.

“We wanted to offer a superior alternative to the one-size-fits-all coffee shop,” said storeowner Rachel Bellis. “Java Detour prides itself in offering quality, environmentally-friendly products. Our premium coffees and teas are 100 percent organic and our packaging is made out of recycled materials.”

In addition to serving organic coffee, Java Detour separates itself from the pack by catering individually to the customer. Java Detour has a wide variety of delicious syrups and can custom create just about any drink imaginable, including the popular Oreo Cookie latte, which combines espresso, milk, chocolate syrup and Oreo Cookies, blended to perfection. Java Detour also offers a variety of fresh blended smoothies, fruit juices, breakfast sandwiches and pastries, along with a wide selection of kid-friendly beverages.

All of Java Detour’s custom drinks are served up in a trendy, lounge-feel atmosphere with all the comforts of home. Both Java Detour locations boast modern furniture, free Wi-Fi, high-definition televisions and will soon feature live entertainment.

“We plan to offer live music in the near future,” said Rachel Bellis. “This will definitely add another exciting element to the experience that we are looking to create at Java Detour.”

Java Detour is also available for private parties, group meetings and offers delivery and catering options.

About Java Detour:

Java Detour is a San Francisco-based upscale boutique brand, offering fine gourmet coffees, teas, fruit smoothies and selected baked goods. Java Detour has 21 stores in California, Nevada, Minnesota, Wisconsin and China. Java Detour, located at 6087 S. Pecos Rd. is open Monday through Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Java Detour, located at 100 City Parkway, Suite 130 in the Molasky Corporate Center complex, is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information log onto www.javadetourlv.com or www.javadetour.com.




SheKnows Hires Former iVillage National Director to Lead National Sales Team

SheKnows (www.sheknows.com), one of the fastest growing online destinations for women, announced today the hiring of Tara Schmitt as Vice President of Sales.

Schmitt joins SheKnows after serving nearly seven years at NBC Universal’s iVillage.com (www.ivillage.com). In her most recent role as National Sales Director, Schmitt was responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships with high profile marketers such as Sears, Schick, P&G, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson. Prior to her appointment as National Sales Director, Schmitt was an account executive for iVillage in both New England and New York.

“To recruit a professional of Tara’s caliber is really something special. She is a veteran leader who will continue to build on the growth we’ve seen this year,” said Mike Dodge, Senior Vice President/General Manager of AtomicOnline (www.atomiconline.com), the parent company to SheKnows. “Her relationships and experience will be a great compliment to an already exciting brand.”

The SheKnows audience more than doubled in 2008 from 7 million unique visitors to over 16 million due to a focus on high quality content and aggressive acquisition. Additionally, comScore Media Matrix placed SheKnows alongside GLAM, iVillage and AOL as a top-10 online property for women.

“I am thrilled to have this opportunity to join the SheKnows team,” said Schmitt. “SheKnows has become a world class woman’s brand, providing valuable information to over 16 million women. I am excited to connect new and existing advertisers to this great content and community.”

Schmitt will oversee a sales team of over 15 sales professionals. While she will be based in New York, she will also be responsible for overseeing SheKnows sales teams in Chicago and Los Angeles.

About SheKnows

SheKnows.com (www.sheknows.com) is the authoritative source for women ages 25-54, with exclusive articles and content on pregnancy, parenting, health, hobbies, entertainment, money, dating, beauty and celebrities. The site also serves as the demographic/psychographic hub for a family of other female-centric web properties. As one of the fastest growing destinations on the web with sites like soaps.com, lovingyou.com, pregnancyandbaby.com, fabulousfoods.com, childfun.com, and familycorner.com.

SheKnows is currently one of the top 10 properties for women and attracts over 16 million unique visitors with over 100 million page views each month. Unlike online-distributed networks that merely aggregate disparate unrelated websites, SheKnows is a legitimate branded destination which owns most and manages all of its sub-properties. For advertisers, opportunities for sponsorship and creative integration go beyond the banner and make marketing messages an uninterrupted part of the user experience. Founded in 1999, the company is based in Los Angeles with sales offices in New York and Chicago. SheKnows is part of AtomicOnline (www.atomiconline.com), a diversified online media company.



Mosaic headlines at Hilton Theater February 21

The a cappella group presents “Mosaic in Concert” for one night only

Mosaic, the six-man a cappella group, headlines in an exclusive, 75-minute performance at the Hilton Theater in the Las Vegas Hilton on February 21 at 8 p.m.. Recently voted MTV’s Top Pop Group, Mosaic’s memorable music experience includes renditions from Sly and the Family Stone’s “Thank You” to Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me” to Zapp & Roger’s “More Bounce” to classic television theme songs.

Mosaic is a unique vocal band that produces every sound with the human voice - from the guitar riffs and funky bass lines, to the ambient rhythms and the complex chord textures. The group has impressed audiences across the globe and has shared the stage with artists such as Marc Broussard, Jay Leno, the Pussycat Dolls, Il Divo and Prince. Mosaic's musical range is as vast as its components, which is an amalgamation of funk, soul, hip-hop, and jazz.

“It is such a wonderful opportunity to share our full-length show with the public,” said Mosaic founder, Josh Huslig. “The Hilton Theater has seen so many great Las Vegas headliners, and we are excited to be a part of that legacy.”

The 1635-seat Hilton Theater has hosted some of the best acts in music including regular appearances by resident headliner Barry Manilow.

Tickets to see Mosaic are $29-$59 ($59 includes stage seating, meet and greet after the show and CD). All ticket prices exclude tax and fees. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Las Vegas Hilton box office, online at www.lvhilton.com, www.vegas.com, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 702-732-5755 or 1-800-222-5361.

About Mosaic

Mosaic is an instrument-free, all vocals group that blends elements of pop, funk, jazz, hip-hop and opera. The group performs regularly with comedian George Wallace at the Flamingo Las Vegas and was recently crowned MTV’s Top Pop Group. The six-man vocal collaboration was also the winner of CBS’ “The Early Show” search for The Next Great A Cappella Group. For more information on Mosaic, please visit www.MosaicBand.com.





VIA BRASIL STEAKHOUSE HOSTS ‘DINE FOR THE CURE”
TO SUPPORT NEVADA CANCER INSTITUTE

Via Brasil Steakhouse invites you to raise your glass as they host a fundraising dinner for Nevada Cancer Institute on Thursday, February 26.

The event begins at 7 p.m. and features Via Brasil’s signature “Rodizio” dinner at a special price of $42.95. The gourmet, all-you-can-eat experience includes 18 varieties of rotisserie-grilled meat including Brazilian sirloin, pork, chicken and fish all carved tableside as well as the unlimited gourmet salad bar including hot and cold side dishes, an assortment of breads and cheeses, fresh salads and specialty sushi.

Via Brasil Steakhouse will donate 30% of all sales (including dinner and alcohol) for this one night only, from 7 p.m. until close, to Nevada Cancer Institute. All are invited to show their support for a worthy cause and help fight cancer.

WHAT:

Via Brasil Steakhouse Hosts Fundraising Dinner for Nevada Cancer Institute

WHEN:

Thursday, February 26 at 7 p.m.

WHERE:

Via Brasil Steakhouse
1225 S. Fort Apache Rd., Suite 100 (located in the Fort Apache Commons shopping center)


Located in Summerlin, Via Brasil Steakhouse is at located at 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 100, on the southwest corner of Charleston Boulevard and Fort Apache Road in the Fort Apache Commons shopping center. Open seven days a week, Via Brasil Steakhouse is open for lunch Monday through Friday, 11:30 am to 3 pm. Dinner service is from 4 pm to 10 pm, Monday throughWednesday and Sunday, and 4 pm to 11 pm Friday and Saturday. Happy Hour food and beverage specials are offered Monday through Friday between 4 and 7 pm. Reservations are encouraged. For reservations or more information, please call 702-804-1400 or visit www.viabrasilsteakhouse.com.

About Nevada Cancer Institute

NVCI is accredited by The Joint Commission and is dedicated to patient healthcare quality and safety. A nonprofit organization, NVCI is committed to reducing the burden of cancer by pursuing the development of a cancer research institute, as defined by the National Cancer Institute. Through the knowledge and expertise of the finest scientists, clinicians, educators and caregivers, the Institute provides hope to communities in Nevada, the southwest and beyond through research, education, early detection, prevention and high quality patient care. For more information, please visit www.nevadacancerinstitute.org or call (702) 822-LIFE.