Gay Festivities Sizzle in Las Vegas

08-20-2008

 

 

There is Something Irresistible for Everyone in Vegas Right Now

 

    LAS VEGAS, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The clock is ticking towards summer's end, but the heat keeps rising with the line up of gay events in Las Vegas.  From concerts and VIP parties, to Speedos and spurs, one thing is certain:  you can't resist the temptation to come out in Vegas right now!   

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    To kick things off, Out Magazine celebrates its annual Fall Fashion Issue Vegas-style with OutLounge on Friday, August 22. Teamed up with the hottest brands and fashionistas, OutLounge hosts this intimate event inside the sexy Risque at Paris Las Vegas. Partygoers can dance to the sounds of DJ Mike Remedy while celebrating the season's sharpest looks and latest runway reports.

    The party doesn't stop on Friday. Continue the weekend with Aid for AIDS of Nevada's (AFAN) 22nd Annual Black & White Party on Saturday, August 23, at the pool at Palms Casino Resort.  The glam days of Hollywood will be revived for one night as guests party for a cause. The VIP pre-party will begin at Moon nightclub and then move poolside for classic entertainment, cool cocktails and tastings from the top restaurants in Las Vegas.

    From posh cocktails, to getting down and dirty, Vegas has it all.  With tight jeans, boots and spurs the Nevada Gay Rodeo Association ropes you in to the BigHorn Rodeo September 19-21.  Join the fun with events including the BigHorn Rodeo Bar Crawl, the Speedos and Spurs Pool Party at the fabulous Blue Moon Resort, plus plenty of dancing and entertainment at Horseman's Park. After all, cowboy capers are always sexier in Vegas.

    Gay Vegas will be in full swing for National Coming Out Day 2008. "The Loop," just off the Las Vegas Strip, boasts numerous alternative hotspots and will host its Street Festival on Saturday, October 11.  Come early and stay late for a weekend of pride in the city where anything goes.  Popular among celebrities, Piranha Nightclub and 8 1/2 Ultra Lounge feature a second floor with a fabulous view of the Strip. Krave, the original high-profile gay club on the Las Vegas Strip, is a glitzy warehouse disco featuring alternating boy parties that will have you craving for more.

    After dark, myriad entertainment options await.  Kick things off with one of the hottest shows on the strip -- ZUMANITY, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil at New York-New York.  It's provocative and seductive, and it dares you to leave all your inhibitions at the door. 

    If you are looking for legendary, the iconic trio of Bette, Elton and Cher has taken over The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Elton John's "The Red Piano," Bette Midler's "The Showgirl Must Go On" and Cher's timeless performances are a must-see any time of the year. Beginning September 9, Donny & Marie will headline the legendary Flamingo showroom. 

    Beginning this Fall, Paul Oakenfold, one of the world's leading DJ's, will hold court at Rain Nightclub in his first Resident DJ position in the United States. "Paul Oakenfold Presents: Perfecto Las Vegas" will take place every Saturday beginning August 30 through Summer 2009.  Oakenfold is slated to perform 26 show dates with other internationally acclaimed DJs making cameos in his absence.  Las Vegas also welcomes some of the biggest entertainment in the world including Janet Jackson on September 19 and Madonna on November 8 and 9.

    For more information on the gay festivities happening in Vegas right now go to http://www.VisitLasVegas.com.

 

    ABOUT THE LVCVA

    The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With approximately 136,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and more than 9.7 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA's mission centers on attracting ever-increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area.  For more information, go to http://www.lvcva.com or http://www.VisitLasVegas.com.

 

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