May 14, 2009 - VOL. 4. NO. 8

May 14, 2009 VOL. 4. NO. 8

SUZANNE AND SEX
Suzanne Somers, famed actress, entertainer, best selling author, entrepreneur and anti-aging advocate, will present two special lectures at the Las Vegas Hilton on Memorial Day Weekend (May 23 and 24) at 4 p.m. Somers, author of 18 books, will be lecturing in the legendary Hilton Theater on health, hormones, sexuality and wellness as a follow-up to her New York Times Bestseller, “Breakthrough, Eight Steps to Wellness.” Tickets can be purchased at the Las Vegas Hilton box office, online at www.vegas.com, or by calling the box office at 702-732-5755 or 800-222-5361.

ANOTHER AWARD FOR BARRY
Barry Manilow, resident headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton, who has produced some of the most famous advertising jingles of all time for companies such as State Farm, Band-Aid, Tab and Stridex, accepted an Honorary CLIO Award Thursday night. Manilow is being honored for his distinguished industry contributions, according to a press statement by Wayne Youkhana, the director of the CLIO Awards. Two previous CLIO Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious international advertising and design competitions honoring creative excellence and innovation in the industry, were presented to Manilow in 1976 for his well-known television and radio commercial jingles. He received a CLIO for Best Television/Cinema Commercial for his composition of the jingle “Stuck on Me” for Johnson & Johnson’s Band-Aid brand (Young & Rubicam, New York), as well as an award for Best International Radio Commercial for his performance in the jingle “Countdown” for Coca-Cola Company’s soft drink, Tab (McCann-Erickson, Toronto). Manilow returns to the Hilton May 22-24 & 28-30.

21 TOURNEY FOR 21 OR OVER
The $30,000 Blackjack Tournament at the Las Vegas Hilton, May 23-24, features a $599 entry fee, which includes four days/three nights at the Hilton and one entry into the BJ tournament. First-place prize is $15,000. For more information, call 1-800-457-3307.

ITEM OF THE WEEK
Each week, the retail stores at the Las Vegas Hilton features a unique product. This week it’s Crazy Rumors Lip Balm, with flavors including Coffee Bean, French Vanilla, Irish Cream, Orange Beramot, Peppermint Lemongrass, Spiced Chai, Orange Creamsicle, Banana Split, Raspberry Sherbet, Cherry Bubble, Grape Bubble, Bubble gum, Peppermint Twist, Pear/Peppermint, and Plum/Peppermint. All Crazy Rumor products are 100% natural, cruelty-free, vegan and slightly sweetened with natural stevia. No beeswax, BHT, aluminum or any chemicals. These lip balms are smooth, non drying and have no color tint. Price: $6 at the Paradise Gift Shop.

COOL BY THE POOL
The Las Vegas Hilton can tell when the weather changes. “Cool By The Pool” returns May 15, with 2-for-1 drinks, live entertainment, including Tommy Rocker – Sun /Mon
Kenny Owens – Tues /Weds and Bert Lynch – Thurs, Fri, Sat (5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.), and daily drawings at 7 p.m. New special added this year: $2 shrimp cocktails.

AISLE FIVE: LAS VEGAS
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) meets in Las Vegas May 17-20, with many of their meetings at the Las Vegas Hilton. Founded in 1957, the ICSC is the global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its 75,000 members in the U.S., Canada and more than 80 other countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, lenders, retailers and other professionals, as well as academics and public officials.