'For The Love Of Cocktails’ Grand Gala at Skyfall Lounge in Delano Las Vegas

In partnership with MGM Resorts International, local marketing firm BACK BAR USA hosted this year’s grand gala tasting event on Friday, February 12 at Alain Ducasse’s Skyfall Lounge, located on the 64th floor of Delano Las Vegas. Hundreds of guests sipped on more than two dozen specialty cocktails by world-renowned mixologists including Francesco Lafranconi, as well as mixologists from MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment and Downtown Project properties.
Other highlights included passed bites by Rivea Executive Chef Bruno Riou and live entertainment, all set to backdrop of stunning views of the Las Vegas Strip. The gala concluded with members of BACK BAR USA offering a $20,000 check to Tony Abou-Ganim’s Helen David Relief Fund, a non-profit organization that assists female bartenders in need of breast cancer screening services.

About Back Bar USA
Back Bar USA is a full-service marketing, consulting and design firm with more than 25 years of experience in the beer, wine and spirits industries. Specializing in corporate and national account beverage programs with an emphasis on gaming, resorts, nightlife and fine dining, the company provides services ranging from menu development to ground-up venue concept, design and execution. Back Bar maintains an impressive portfolio of clients and brands. For more information, visit www.BackBarUSA.com.
 

Donny & Marie personally unveiled their Madame Tussauds Wax Figures

On Tuesday, February 9th, Donny & Marie personally unveiled their Madame Tussauds wax figures during their first Las Vegas performance of the new year, the figures debuted on stage inside 'The Donny & Marie Showroom' at Flamingo Las Vegas. After the unveiling, the figures will be permanently on display inside Madame Tussauds Las Vegas located at The Venetian.
Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond's figures are the attraction's first new figures for 2016. The figures were created in late 2015. That was when Madame Tussauds' studio team first measured the brother-sister duo. This step of the process involved collecting hand impressions and nearly 300 precise body and facial measurements per person, as well as comparing hair samples and eye color. For measuring, calipers were utilized to ensure accuracy. The figures were then sculpted and perfected in clay by hand. Once this step was completed, the clay was covered by a plaster cast, subsequently the clay was removed from the cast, the wax was poured in and allowed to cool, leaving the shape of the figures. The final weeks of 2015 were spent meticulously inserting each hair by hand then fitted with acrylic eyes and teeth. The final step included countless layers of tinted paint being applied to build up skin tones and replicate their faces.
 
The figures will be dressed in costumes from their show. Marie donated her deep aqua sequined knee-length dress, along with earrings and black and blue platform shoes. Donny gave his figure his black suit and shoes. Both of their wedding bands and rings will be replicated for the figures as well.
Madame Tussauds is located at: 3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Ste. 2001
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Congratulations to the 2016 Nightclub & Bar Awards Winners!

As one of the most prestigious awards programs in nightlife, we applaud innovative professionals and outstanding venues. These people and establishments have proven that they are committed to delivering an unmatched hospitality experience and setting the industry standard for excellence throughout the year!


Bartender of the Year: Nectaly Mendoza*, Herbs & Rye, Las Vegas, NV


Bartender of the Year Sponsored by:



Nightclub & Bar Awards by Category:

• Beer Bar of the Year: Hopleaf Bar, Chicago, IL
• Best of the Big 6:The Aviary, Chicago, IL
• Cocktail Bar of the Year: The Broken Shaker, Miami, FL
• Dance Club of the Year: Club Space, Miami, FL
• Daytime Hot Spot of the Year: Wurstkuche, Los Angeles, CA
• Dive Bar of the Year: Tiki Ti, Los Angeles, CA
• Lounge of the Year: Teardrop Cocktail Lounge, Portland, OR
• New Concept of the Year: Lost Lake, Chicago, IL
• Restaurant Bar of the Year: Radiator Whiskey, Seattle, WA
• Speakeasy of the Year: PDT, New York, NY
• Sports Bar of the Year: Lagasse's Stadium, Las Vegas, NV

View full details for each winner here!

In addition to being featured on Nightclub.com, individual winners and venues will be celebrated during an awards ceremony at the upcoming Nightclub & Convention and Trade Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, March 7-9. Visit ncbshow.com for details on how to register!