One Night for One Drop imagined by Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas , March 18, 2016 After party performance by GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield.

CHAZZ PALMINTERI OPENS NIGHTCLUB & BAR SHOW EXPO HALL WITH OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING

Chazz Palminteri, Academy Award nominated actor, screenwriter, producer and partner of BiVi Vodka officially opened the expo hall at the 2016 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
“BiVi Vodka has become my passion and I am thrilled to showcase it at the industry’s largest annual bar and nightlife trade show,” remarked Palminteri.
Made from the finest Italian ingredients including Sicilian semolina wheat and the pristine water of the island of Sicily, Palminteri has launched one of the newest handcrafted vodka brands, BiVi Vodka. The name of the vodka, BiVi, means “to drink” in Sicilian and will be the first vodka ever produced in Sicily and brought to America. To create the exclusive BiVi experience, the ingredients are masterly handcrafted at an artisan distillery by Maestro Distillatore Giovanni La Fauci.
“This year, we wanted to make our ribbon cutting special, and what better way to do that than by having actor, producer, screenwriter and partner of the new vodka brand, BiVi Vodka, Chazz Palminteri,” said Kristen Santoro, Nightclub & Bar Media Group conference and content director. “With his launch of BiVi Vodka, it was a great fit with the show and opportunity to introduce his exciting new brand to the industry.”
 

 

Other attendees included: Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman who presented the official proclamation, Oscar Goodman, Cat Cora, Ron White, Alex Reymundo, Haley and Emily Ferguson, Cast members from the Chippendales, and more.

 

About Nightclub & Bar Media Group

Nightclub & Bar Media Group, a division of Boston, MA based Questex LLC, is the go-to resource for the on-premise professional. Mirroring the fast-paced, trend-setting nature of the beverage industry, Nightclub & Bar has been providing the specific tools bar professionals, owners and managers need to grow their businesses, compete, and succeed in this hyper-competitive and dynamic industry for over 30 years. Nightclub & Bar Media Group produces the Nightclub & Bar Show (www.ncbshow.com), VIBE Conference (vibeconference.com/), Nightclub & Bar Top Rated Lists (www.nightclub.com/category/ncb/scene/top-rated), Nightclub & Bar Awards, and produces daily content on www.nightclub.com.

'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!

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards

 

Kyle Busch crowned the 2015 champ at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Awards which took place Friday, December 4th at the Wynn Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Television personality Drew Carey hosted the awards. Singer Andy Grammer entertained. Late night host Jimmy Fallon did a special comic bit about the series. Dale Earnhardt Jr. collected his 13th Most Popular Driver Award. And young, 22-year old Jeff Hanson was given the prestigious $100,000 Betty Jane France Award for his charitable work with the Children's Tumor Foundation.
 Highlight of the evening: Tom Cruise introduces four-time NASCAR Champion Legend Jeff Gordon at Sprint Cup Awards which was a very emotional moment in NASCAR history.
Additional entertainment included music by Sam Hunt, Rachel Platten and Sabrina Carpenter.
 

Myers Brothers Luncheon Honors NASCAR Award Winners

The NMPA Myers Brothers Award Luncheon, an annual event to celebrate and honor winners of various NASCAR industry and sponsor awards took place Thursday, December 3rd at the Encore Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Among the various awards that were presented at the Myers Brothers Award Luncheon, which recognizes individuals or groups who have provided outstanding contributions to the sport of stock car racing was Darlington Raceway for their efforts in successfully launching and executing Throwback Weekend for September’s Bojangles’ Southern 500 weekend.
Martinsville Speedway Track President Clay Campbell was presented with the Buddy Shuman Award, which is given annually to individuals that have played vital roles in the growth of professional stock car racing.
Brett Moffitt was officially recognized as the 2015 Sunoco Rookie of the Year.





Kevin Harvick took home the bulk of the hardware during Thursday’s event including the American Ethanol Green Flag Restart Award, the 3M Lap Leader Award, the Duralast Brakes "Brake in the Race" Award and the Mobil 1 Driver of the Year Award.
Matt Kenseth won the Sherwin-Williams Fastest Lap Award.

Additional awards presented included:
Coors Light Pole Award - Joey Logano
Marketing Achievement Award - Sunoco
Inaugural Chevrolet Lifetime Achievement Award - Jeff Gordon
Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Year - Sam Vernatter
MOOG Problem Solver of the Year Award - Greg Ives
Ingersoll Rand Power Move Award - Tony Gibson
Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew Award - #41 Stewart-Haas Racing Team
Sunoco Diamond Performance Award - Kyle Busch
Goodyear Series Champion Award - Kyle Busch
Champion Sponsor Award - Mars