The Most Anticipated Las Vegas Events of August, 2009

Unforgettable music, merciless title bouts, preposterous pose offs and outrageous costume parties encompass the Las Vegas strip this up-and-coming month of August. The time has come to grab your boarding pass and hop on a flight to The Entertainment Capital of the World. Below are the most anticipated Las Vegas events of August 2009.

GOODLIFE SUNDAYS Presents Bronson’s Wresting Federation - The Pose Off @ Playboy Club – Sunday, August 9th @ 10:00 p.m.
Put on your wrestling outfit and bring your “A” game to The Pose Off at N9ne Group’s Playboy Club to challenge the greatest poser on earth - The Little Giant. Do you have what it takes to out-pose 1983’s Clark County Backyard Bonanza Pro Wrestling Super Heavy Weight Champion? If you do, you may become the proud new holder of the coveted BWF Champion Belt! Supplemented by body slamming sounds provided by DJs Graham Funke and Mark Stylz, the event begins at 10 p.m. and ladies drink complimentary champagne until midnight. Visit the official Playboy Club website for more information.

World Extreme Cagefighting Presents the World Bantamweight Championship at the Joint at Hard Rock Hotel – Sunday, August 9th @ 3:00 p.m.
Witness the World Extreme Cagefighting bout that will determine pound-for-pound the world’s best bantamweight fighter. The thirty-six and one WEC bantamweight champion, Miguel Angel Torres defends his title against undefeated Brian Bowles (7-0) on Sunday, August 9th at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. A win for Torres will engrave his status as the best 135-pound fighter in history, while an upset from Bowles will crown him the new top dog of the most ruthless fighting arena known to man. Doors open at 2 p.m. with the first battle of the nine-fight-scheduled fight card starting at 3 p.m. Visit Ticketmaster.com for ticket prices and information.

Ditch Fridays Daytime Pool Party Presents Midsummer Night’s Dream Weekend – Friday, August 14th – Sunday, August 16th
Do you want to be a part of the hottest end-of-the-week party known to the Las Vegas strip this August? Enter Ditch Fridays Daytime Pool Party at the Palms Pool & Bungalows presented by N9ne Group. Ditch Fridays is an event held exclusively to those with only one thing on their Friday afternoon agenda, and it has nothing to do with filing documents, meeting with clients or filling out timesheets. The Midsummer Night’s Dream Weekend kicks off Friday at noon, where event goers can relax at the infamous Ditch Fridays Daytime Pool Party and gain nighttime access to three of N9NE Group’s most prestigious nightclubs, Playboy Club, Ghostbar and Moon Nightclub. The costume or mask-required main event, entitled “A Pirate’s Guilty Pleasure,” takes place Saturday, August 15th at 9 p.m. at the Palms Pool & Bungalows followed by a Closing Party Sunday at 10 p.m. to wrap up one unforgettable weekend in Sin City.

Kings of Leon Live at the Joint at Hard Rock Hotel – Wednesday, August 19th @ 8:00 p.m.
Performing original songs from their fourth studio album, “Only by the Night,” Kings of Leon is taking the stage at the Joint at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas on August 19th. The American rock band’s 2008 album peaked inside the top 10’s in over 10 different countries and recently became the biggest selling digital album in history. Kings of Leon is up for three Grammy Award nominations and the band’s hit single “Use Somebody” continues to climb VH1’s Top 20 List. Visit Ticketmaster.com to purchase tickets to this Vegas event spectacular and experience firsthand the music sensation that is sweeping nation.

GOODLIFE SUNDAYS Presents Thrift Store Junkie at Playboy Club – Sunday, August 23rd @ 10:00 p.m.
Just when you thought the thrift store clothing you bought six months ago would go to waste, N9ne Group’s Thrift Store Junkie comes to the rescue. Wear your most outrageous thrift store ensemble and be eligible to win a $500 gift certificate to your favorite thrift store! The event commences at 10:00 p.m. inside Playboy Club at the Palms Resort & Casino and ladies drink complimentary champagne until midnight. Sort through your entire vintage collection, visit your local Salvation Army or second hand store and become an official thrift store junkie for one fabulous night in Las Vegas.

The Most Anticipated Las Vegas Events of April, 2009

There's never a shortage of things to do in Las Vegas. April is no exception, with a number of highly coveted events covering a gamut of entertainment options. Below are a few events that topped our list for April.

Earth Weekend – April 17^th-19^th

N9NE Group presents Earth Weekend - Benefiting Conservation International. This 3-day event showcases N9NE Group's Path for a Sustainable Future. Starting Friday at noon at the Palms Pool and Bungalows, be the first to see Vegas' first solar powered DJ booth and its first veggie oil bus. Catch an eye-opening "earthy" movie at 7PM each night. And then dance the night away at three different venues including Ghostbar, Rain Nightclub and Moon Nightclub. Enjoy one Earth Weekend event, or all three days. For tickets and more information visit

http://n9negroup.com/#/pool/calendar/?loadThisEvent=2009,4,17.

Elton John: The Red Piano – April 18^th, 19^th, 21^st, 22^nd - 7:30 PM

Elton John is well known for really "putting on a show." What better place to showcase his talents than on the Las Vegas strip? Catch the show of a lifetime at Caesars Palace as Elton John and his red piano take center stage. Of course there's no telling what songs he'll perform but no doubt you'll hear at least one classic like "Rocket Man," "Candle in the Wind" or "Benny and the Jets." Tickets start at $94.05 and can be purchased through ticketmaster.com as well as a number of other ticket selling outlets.

Indoor Nationals – April 16^th -19^th - 9 AM – 5 PM

Be a part of the action as you watch the best amateur and semi-professional indoor soccer players battle for the tournament champion crown. Las Vegas Indoor Soccer is hosting the USA Indoor nationals that will feature more than 50 teams nationwide competing in four adult divisions. Tournament viewing is open to the public and complimentary. For more information, contact Las Vegas Sports Park at (702)233-3600, or visit lvsportspark.com.

Rehab Pool Party – Starts April 19^th - 11:00AM – 7:00 PM

This world famous Sunday pool party is back, starting its new season with special guest Snoop Dogg. Spend the day frolicking among thousands of pool party enthusiasts. Dive into the fun. Rent a cabana, hang on a day bed, sip Rock Star Lemonades and dance to the beat of world famous DJ spins. It's all happening every Sunday starting April 19th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. For Information and reservations for the Rehab Pool Party call (702)693-5555.

Five Star World Poker Classic WPT – April 18^th–25^th

The Bellagio in Las Vegas will be the hot spot this year for The World Poker Tour (WPT) Championship. Fox Sports has been televising the entire season which will culminate with this final poker battle. This $25,000 buy-in no-limit hold'em event will include all the winners of the previous WPT main events as well as many other poker pros and new hopefuls. There are some optimum viewing opportunities on the Bellagio casino floor. For full information call the Bellagio at (888)987-6667.

2009 Epicurean Affair - Thursday April 23^rd - 7PM

Enjoy rare and unique wines, along with food delicacies you've never tried before at the 19^th annual Epicurean Affair. Considered the city's culinary event of the year, The Flamingo Las Vegas will be hosting this unforgettable evening for the fourth consecutive year. Set poolside in Flamingo's 15-acre tropical oasis, your evening will be filled with outstanding libations and tantalizing gastro delights created by world-renowned chefs from Las Vegas' finest restaurants. To purchase tickets call the Flamingo Box Office at (702)733-3333 or visit www.flamingolasvegas.com or www.vegas.com.

Paul Oakenfold Presents PERFECTO Las Vegas – April 25^th – 10 PM–4 AM

PERFECTO was named after Paul Oakenfold's record label and conceptualized specifically for Rain Nightclub. An internationally-acclaimed DJ, Paul Oakenfold has been touted as one of the world's leading DJ/re-mixers and will be showing his stuff at the legendary Rain Nightclub. To see why CNN, Rolling Stone, BPM, Remix and so many other people in the music industry think Paul Oakenfold is the best, order tickets at RAIN VIP Package: PERFECTO Vegas ft Paul Oakenfold @ Rain | Las Vegas, NV .

Goodlife Sundays – Every Sunday 10 PM–4 AM

If you're looking for the goodlife, head over to Moon. Immerse yourself in an amazing nightlife culture that has a vibe all its own. Get ready to dance to the world's freshest sounds In Las Vegas' only retractable roof penthouse club. Goodlife Sunday's at Moon are a great way to end a weekend, or begin an entirely new week of Vegas fun. For information and reservations visit http://n9negroup.com/#/moon/main/.

Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival - April 25^th

The 17^th Annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival will take place at Government Amphitheater featuring the performances of handpicked musicians throughout the day and into the night. Jazz artists slated to perform include bass guitarist Wayman Risdale, pop, jazz and funk vocalist Maysa, and the sax sounds of Marion Meadows and Jessy J. Pack a picnic and enjoy the sweet sounds of jazz. For more information and to order tickets visit http://www.yourjazz.com.

8 Year Anniversary of Soundbar - Featuring Doc Martin – April 30^th - 10 PM

Eight years ago Soundbar was created by a small crew of DJs determined to develop the first event solely dedicated to the sounds of deep house music. On April 30^th, Master DJ Doc Martin will help celebrate this entertainment breakthrough at Ghostbar, on top of the Palms Casino Resort. Doc Martin is the DJ known as a master of mixing the crowd with the music. His legendary sets mix everything from deep house, acid, funk, tribal and classics that get the crowd dancing and partying all through the night. For more information and tickets for this 8 year anniversary event featuring Doc Martin visit http://n9negroup.com/#/ghostbar/main/.