May 2014 - Lake Tahoe Entertainer

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LAKE TAHOE
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What’s On & Where
968 PARK HOTEL COFFEE PUB - 530-544-0968 McP'S PUB TAHOE - 530-542-4435
APPLEBEE'S - 530-544-2113
MONTBLEU - 775-588-3515
Live Music Friday & Saturday - Free Wine TAsting Friday @ 5:30pm
Happy Hours Mon - Fri 3pm - 6pm & 9pm - Close Everynight
Happy Hours Sunday - Friday 3pm - 6pm - Live Music Fri & Sat
Happy Hours - 2 Locations - Midtown & Village Center - Delivery
Live Music • Breakfast Sat & Sun - 7am - 10:30am • Happy Hours 3pm - 6pm
Breakfast Until 2pm - Happy Hour 3pm - 6pm - Live Music - Food Specials
World Class Entertainment - Full Bar - Limo & Car Service Available
Happy Hours 3pm - 6pm Mon - Fri
Handmade Italian Cuisine & Spirits - Open at 5pm - Happy Hours 5 - 6:30pm
Cantina Specials -Every Day
Happy Hours - 11am - 6pm • Entertainment @ 9pm Pool - Beer Pong
Edgewood Restaurant - Brooks' Bar & Deck - Lakeviews
An Innovative Dining Experience
Happy Hour 2pm - 5pm & 10pm - Close - Slot Machines - Food Specials
Live Entertainment - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 7pm
Marina - Happy Hours - Banquets & Catering
Plan Your Parties Here!
BEACON BAR & GRILL - 530-541-0630
BLUE DOG GOURMET PIZZA - 530-541-0813
BOATHOUSE ON THE PIER - 530-600-1846
BROTHERS BAR & GRILL - 530-541-7017
BUNNY RANCH - 775-246-9901
CANTINA BAR & GRILL - 530-544-1233
Live Music - No Cover - Happy Hour - 3pm - 5pm - Monday - Friday
MONTBLEU THEATRE
The Academy of Dance Arts 20th Anniversary - May 16 & 17
America - May 24
Three Dog Night - June 21
Sinbad - July 5
OPAL ULTRA LOUNGE
Thursday - Friday - Saturday from 10pm
BLU NIGHTCLUB
The Male Room - Starting May 10
ONSEN SPA
Memorial Day Weekend Pool Party - Sunday, May 25
CIERRA STEAK & CHOP HOUSE
$30 Prix Fixe Menu - Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday
CAFE del SOUL
99c Tacos - 99c Margaritas 1pm - 6pm • $3.99 Breakfast Special M-F
MO'S PLACE - 530-542-1095
Happy Hours 4pm - 7pm - Pool Tables - 16TV's - 9ft Screen
Full Menu till 3am - Video Poker - Happy Hour 4pm - 6pm & 10pm - Close
Sushi & Unique Cuisine - Happy Hours
Live Music Wednesdays 8pm - 10pm - Little Town
Authentic Thai Cuisine over 70 Selections
Fresh Fish From Hawaii every Friday - Daily Specials - Live Maine Lobsters
FOX & HOUND BAR & GRILL - 775-588-8887
Lunch & Dinner - Family Recipes - illy Italian Coffee
FRESH KETCH - 530-541-5683
Karaoke Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday - Drink Specials
Pool - Slot Machines - Happy Hours 3pm - 6pm Monday - Friday
Now Open
Happy Hour 3pm - 6pm Mon - Fri - All Day Sunday - Live Music Fri & Sat
Inside Harveys - Full Sports Bar - 25 Large HDTV's - Food & Drink Specials
Happy Hour Specials - All-You-Can-Eat Lunch & Dinner Specials
11th Frame Diner - Lounge - Pool Table
Open 7 Days A Week - Deli & Catering - Breakfast Starts @ 7:30am
Happy Hour Mon - Fri 4pm - 7pm • Pool Tables • 16 TV's • Free Peanuts
Live Music - Darts - Shuffleboard - Pool • Happy Hour 4pm - 8pm
Tahoe Queen & MS Dixie II Cruises • Restaurant • Lodge
CAPISCE - 775-580-7500
CHEVYS - 530-542-1741
CLASSIS CUE - 530-541-8704
EDGEWOOD TAHOE - 775-588-2787
FIRE & ICE - 530-542-6650
MOTT CANYON TAVERN & GRILL - 775-588-8989
NAKED FISH - 530-541-FISH
ORCHID'S - 530-544-5541
OVERLAND MEAT - 530-544-3204
PRIMO'S ITALIAN BISTRO - 530-600-2220
ROJO'S - 530-541-4960
SAM'S PLACE - 775-588-2844
GUNBARREL TAVERN & EATERY - 530-542-1460 SIERRA AT TAHOE - 530-659-7453
Locals 2 For 1 Food Specials - Live Music - Outdoor Patio - Happy Hours
Buy Your Season Pass for 2014/2015 Now!
HARD ROCK CAFÉ - 775-588-6200
SONNEY'S BBQ SHACK - 530-541-RIBS
HARRAH’S - 775-588-6611 SOUTH SHORE ROOM
Moonwalker - The Reflection of Michael - May 17
Elvin Bishop - May 24
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - May 31
Neil Sedaka - June 7
CENTER STAGE - Arthur Hervey - Fri & Sat
Buddy Emmer Band - Tuesdays
PEEK NIGHTCLUB - Friday & Saturday Nights
HARVEYS - 775-588-2411
IMPROV - New Comics Weekly - MC Howie Nave
CABO WABO - Entertainment Nightly - Food & Drink Specials
LAKESIDE INN & CASINO - 775-588-7777
STEAMERS - 530-541-8818
STRAW HAT PIZZA - 775-586-9000
SUSHI PIER - 775-588-8588
TAHOE BOWL - 530-600-2230
TAHOE KEYS DELI - 530-544-1335
Food & Drink Specials - Poker Room - Race & Sports Book - Over 30 TV's
TURN 3 - 530-542-3199
www.LateNiteProductions.com • www.LateNitePartyGirls.com
WHISKEY DICK'S SALOON - 530-544-3425
Slot Machines - 24 Hour Food - Win A Cruise!
ZEPHYR COVE RESORT - 775-589-4908
Wood Fired Brick Pizza Oven - Open 11:30am • Happy Hour 3-6
LATE NITE PRODUCTIONS
LUCKY BEAVER BAR & BURGER - 775-580-7770
MACDUFFS PUB - 530-542-8777
Ross Orlando's Tahoe Spotlight
The Tahoe Chambers Business
Expo - "Tahoe South in Action", sold
out with 93 local businesses. Samples,
goods and services were on display in
Harrah's convention center. More than
1,200 attended this fun business and
social event, that is very popular every
year. So many delicious food and drink
items were offered in the booths along
with info about their business. It really
makes for a party atmosphere as you
walk around this fun event. For more
information about Tahoe events and
Tahoe, go to tahoechamber.org.
MontBleu has the rock-folk group
America coming May 24th. Gerry
Beckley and Dewey Bunnell made a
lot of classic hits in the 70's and early
80's with their harmonies and American
rock-pop music sound. Songs like,
"A Horse with No Name", "Ventura
Highway", "Tin Man", "Lonely People",
"You Can Do Magic" and "I Need You",
are a few of their many hits that still
sound great today. They have known
each other since their teens and keep
their popular live show going strong
year after year to delight audiences.
Also at MontBleu is Ciera Steak and
Chophouse, Tahoe's only AAA Four
Diamond restaurant. The food and
service is excellent with great specials
to check out. Café del Soul has 99cent
tacos and margaritas from 1-6pm
everyday and a 1 pound NY Steak
special for $9.99 Sunday -Wednesday,
6-10pm. Their sports bar has $2 beers,
tequila shots and food items, as you
watch all the sports action on their many
screens. MontBleu is bringing back
Tahoe's only All Male Revue every
Saturday starting May 10th called,
The Male Room. Opal Nightclub has
$1 drinks on Thursday, Friday women
drink free till 2am and Saturday their is
no cover for women before midnight.
They have DJ music, go-go dancers,
Autumn Hall body paints gorgeous
females that is cool to check out.
Harrah's has in their showroom
May 17th, Moonwalker - The
Reflection of Michael. This tribute
to Michael Jackson has all his classic
hits and dances. May 24th is Elvin
Bishop, a Tahoe favorite. From Tulsa,
Oklahoma, Bishop mixes rock and roll
with the blues. Hits from the mid 70's
like, "Travelin Shoes", "Sure Feels
Good", "Rock My Soul", "Struttin' My
Stuff", "Stealin' Watermelons" and
"Fooled Around and Fell in Love" are a
few of his classics. His show is, makes
you feel good music. Big Bad Voodoo
Daddy is May 31st. This Swing revival
band from the 40's and 50's style has
hits with, "Go Daddy-O", "Mr. Pinstripe
Suit", and "You & Me & the Bottle Makes
3 Tonight (baby)". Lead vocals and
guitar Scotty Morris and all the horns,
makes this LA band so hip.They were
also in the 1996 film "Swingers"-I love
that movie-so funny. You will really dig
these guys. June 7th is Neil Sedaka-go
down memory lane with all his hits.
Peek Nightclub has local and
special guest DJ's on Friday and
Saturdays. Go-go dancers and more.
Harveys has Cabo Wabo with
entertainment every night. Also check
out The Improv with host Howie Nave
and new comics each week, the Hard
Rock and Straw Hat Sports Bar.
Primo's Italian Bistro located next
to Orchids Authentic Thai Cuisine
(another great restaurant) is open for
lunch and dinner. Owner Jim Primo has
family recipes, a Boston tradition since
1962. Homemade pastas, brick oven
thin pizza, fresh seafood, milk fed veal,
Osso Bucco, Braciole, Saltimbocca,
Piccata, Marsala, Parmigiani, Lasagna,
Eggplant
Parmesan,
Linguine
Carbonara, to name a few, assorted
appetizers, and lunch, a huge Calzone
and many pasta dishes are only $7.95.
Daily specials and homemade desserts
will also make you happy. Also get
this great food to go. More info at
PrimosItalianbistro.com - Enjoy.
The Beacon Bar & Grill at Historic
Camp Richardson Resort with the
beautiful lake in your face, has live
music on Friday and Saturdays. Happy
hour Sunday-Friday 3-6pm. Wild
Wednesday with their famous Rum
Runners $5 all day long. The marina
has all the fun toys also. A Tahoe view
with your food and drinks along with
live music, makes for good times.
Boathouse on the Pier also has the
lake view, happy hour specials, live
music and more to check out. Take a
cruise on the M.S. Dixie II at Zephyr
Cove Resort. Also their restaurant
has been remodeled and a new menu.
Brooks Bar & Deck at Edgewood
Tahoe golf course also has lake views
and good food.
And remember, Have Fun, You're
in Tahoe!
Fly Fishing
Worm. Look for fish in the holes
and runs on warm days. The further
downstream you can get the better!
This is Streamer time along the edges
and through the deep holes. Look for
prime fishing conditions by the end of
May!
West Carson River Fishing Report The flows are great and probably
will stay that way without a blow up of
run-off. Look for fish in herds since
most are stocked and usually in only
a couple of places. Find the fish and
It looks like another adjusted find the anglers. Attractor Patterns will
season with an earlier than ever start! I be best. Try Prince Nymphs, Copper
can't think of a time it was not fishable, Johns, Egg patterns, Stone Fly Nymphs
this Winter, with numerous waters and anything with Sparkle. We need
fishing well. Without more moisture, more water!
we will be looking at some pretty tough
Little Truckee River Fishing Reportconditions by the middle of July but the The fish are getting beat up with all the
nice thing about being located in the Winter pressure. Look for fish on the
Central Sierra Nevada Mountains is rise taking Baetis as well as a Midge or
there is always something worth a fish two. Nymphing with a Baetis Emerger
within a short drive. Get out and fish during the middle of the day. With the
while the fishing is good and adjust your low snow this year the fish have been
getting a lot of pressure so expect
strategies as Summer progresses!
East Carson River Fishing Report tough fish!
The catch and release section below
Truckee River (Ca) Fishing ReportHangman’s Bridge: Fishing ok to Above the 267 Bridge: With the flows
start the season with anticipation of a little higher than normal, fish have
higher flows through the middle of May. moved up to this section and they are
Stones, Baetis and Caddis have been few and far between but when you
the best and maybe even a San Juan find one they are big. Look for fish
eating Ants and or Beetles with possible
Calibaetis on the upper river later in
May.
Year round section (CA) below
267 Bridge. Bit on the Crowded side
but worth a fish. Conditions will vary
over the month of May with pending
run-off or not. Baetis, Squalla and
March Browns. Look for Caddis as well
with the early Spring. Afternoons will be
best as the temperatures rise. Squalla
Stones especially in the lower sections!
Big Dries will get a fish or two with the
extra effort.
Truckee River (Nv) Fishing Report
Still floating ok with Streamers fishing
well. The dry fly fishing seems to have
waned. Above town has Squallas and
Baetis and look for March Browns.
Bigger Nymphs this time of year will
work best. Below town best left to the
Streamer fishing crew!
Guides Available call (530-5418208). Learn it and Love it! We will
be doing a limited amount of float trips
on the Truckee this Spring, please call
for details.
Tahoe Area Stillwaters:
Pyramid Lake - Prime time on
the lake! Throw shooting heads early
and nymphing the rest of the time. The fish are keying up for spawn and
showing in abundance along the shore
Victor Babbit
lines. Chironomids under an indicator
or Copper Johns work well. Try two
colors of buggers in a light and a dark
pattern. Big Fish are showing and the
numbers are increasing by the day. Look for weather to bring on the bite!
Indian Creek Reservoir – Buggers
in Black, Olive and or Brown will work
along the edges. Blood Midges are all
the rage as we get to the end of April
and May will bring on the Damsels
and Calibaetis. Indicator nymphing
works well but look for fish taking Blood
Midges off of the surface. Damsels
Nymphs will take a few fish this time of
year as well! Float tubing will increase
your chances. Fish till dark for best
surface action!
Another Winter is behind us and
another fishing season ahead of us,
don't get caught with your Fly Rod sitting
in the corner collecting dust, get out and
use it! Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters
has numerous classes scheduled this
Summer for those that need to learn
the sport or even for those that are
Pros but need a bit of a tune up, call or
stop by the shop for details or check us
out on line at www.tahoeflyfishing.com.
Located just 3 miles from the Casinos
at 2705 Lake Tahoe Blvd. 530-5418208
Bunny Ranch Bar & Cigar Official Grand Opening
Late-Nite Productions & OVE Group
are proud to present the Grand Opening
of Carson City's only nightclub, the
Bunnyranch Bar and Cigar (formerly
NV50) right in the heart of Dennis Hof's
Red Light District! This is happening
on Saturday, May 24, 2014. Tickets
are $20 adv at 702 Skateshop (Carson
City) Beach Hut Deli (South Lake Tahoe)
Recycled Records (Reno) or online at
www.Ticketweb.com or $25 at the door.
Smoov-e and DJ Aspect will support
and Dennis Hof and the beautiful
Bunnyranch Girls will host!
Mickey Avalon’s life story plays out
like an episode of VH1′s ‘Behind The
Music,” marred by personal tragedy,
triumphs and immense pain. Using
his life experiences as fuel for his
intense rhymes, Mickey Avalon is now
inviting listeners to step into his world
of debauchery with the release of his
sophomore studio album, Loaded, on
April 24th, 2012.
Avalon’s back-story begins on the
streets of Hollywood, California. Raised
by his heroin-addicted father, he began
selling pot at a young age, a trade he
acquired from his mother. In an attempt
to clean up his act, Mickey converted
to Orthodox Judaism in his late teens,
an effort that didn’t last due to constant
family tragedy, such as his father’s death
in a tragic drunk driving accident.
By his early 20s, Mickey had
married, had a daughter, and moved
out of California, relocating to Portland,
Oregon. The serine surroundings of the
Pacific Northwest couldn’t hide Mickey
from his past for long, as his drug addled
Hollywood lifestyle caught up with him
in the form of an uncontrollable heroin
addiction. As his life neared rock bottom,
Mickey found himself broke, divorced,
and turning to prostitution, just to support
his smack habit. With a desire to once
again get his life back on track, Avalon
moved in with his sister, and the pair
set out on the road to recovery. Tragedy
struck again when his sister relapsed,
and died from a heroin overdose.
After the deaths of both his father
and sister, Mickey decided that he
wanted more out of life, moved back to
Los Angeles, and chose to make one
final attempt to clean up his act. Shortly
after his return, Mickey was befriended
by ex-MTV VJ Simon Rex (aka Dirt
Nasty), who encouraged Avalon to
pursue his passion of hip-hop and even
collaborated with him on some tracks. At
the time, Avalon was staying in a sober
living facility and had a strict curfew, so
Dirt Nasty began passing out Mickey’s
demo at Hollywood clubs, which helped
Mickey develop a following among fans
of the Los Angeles nightclub scene.
As Mickey’s popularity grew, he
began to sell out clubs throughout
California with his legendary live show.
Soon after Interscope Records took
notice of the guerilla promotions tactics
and signed Avalon to the label in 2005.
Through Interscope, Avalon released
his now classic self-titled debut album,
which showcased his unique rhyming
style and indulgent lyrics. Inspired by his
experiences on the streets with drugs
and prostitution, the raw honesty of
his songs immediately resonated with
audiences. Fan favorites “Jane Fonda,”
“Mr. Right” and “My Dick” quickly spread
across the internet and mainstream
radio, turning Mickey Avalon into a
household name. Avalon quickly took
to the road and was performing soldout shows alongside the Red Hot Chili
Peppers, Travis Barker and DJ AM,
Snoop Dogg, Stephen Marley and
Slightly Stoopid.
Mickey’s contagious demeanor and
unique writing style has made him a hot
commodity in the music industry as hiphop artist Young Jeezy and producer
Jermaine Dupri jumped at the chance to
collaborate with him for a Boost Mobile
commercial. Avalon then joined forces
with rock acts the Happy Mondays, and
Unwritten Law, with whom he co-wrote
the radio hit “Shoulda Known Better”. His
music has been featured in countless
movies and television series including
the HBO’s series Hung, the animated
series American Dad, the Duke Nukem
Forever video game, “Harold and Kumar
Escape From Guantanamo Bay” and
most recently in the trailers for the
Cameron Diaz film “Bad Teacher.”
Free after years of industry red tape,
Mickey Avalon has returned with a brand
new album Loaded, which takes fans
on a journey through the seedy streets
of Hollywood. Mickey immediately
launches into his salacious exploits with
“Rock Bottom” an anthem for his riotous
self-destructing behavior, and continues
the depravity alongside Unwritten Law’s
Scott Russo on the album’s lead single
“Girlfriend”, an ode to having friends with
benefits.
Comedy From The Mountain
Hello fans of the funny and this fine publication
(Lake Tahoe Entertainer, right?) We’ve had a whacked
out spring that just recently gave us more snow than
our lousy winter did and now it feels like summer
too soon. I guess that means it’s officially shoulder
season this month (until Memorial Day) but maybe
this could be a blessing in disguise? Maybe it’s time
to eliminate the shoulder season and go straight for
a pre summer. I mean, why not? The studios seems
to release their ‘Summer Blockbusters’ earlier and
earlier every year. This month alone “The Amazing
Spider-Man II,” “Godzilla” and “Dawn of the Planet
of the Apes” have been or are having their release
happening before it’s even officially summer so why
not re-brand our shoulder season as a “Pre-SummerGet-Up-Here-Tourists-Before-All-The-Others-Do”
campaign? We can partner up with the LTVA and
get representatives out to colleges before students
graduate and have them celebrate their launch into
the real world by coming up to Tahoe first! Why don’t
I ever get invited to the meetings?
What a way to kick off the month having
comedians Bob Zany and Zan Aufderheide back
for their 3rd round of “Zan vs Zany” up here in Lake
Tahoe. Both are regular contributors to my morning
radio show every Tuesday Bob Zany with “The Zany
Report” and Zan Aufderheide with “A Moment of Zan”
every Thursday. Bob’s been doing stand up ever since
he appeared as a teenager on “The Gong Show”
where people basically made fools of themselves
for national television exposure. Ever hear of “The
Unknown Comic” Murray Langston? That’s how he
got his start so believe it or not some careers were
launched on that show (hosted by another zany
guy: Chuck Barris). Since that appearance (and
subsequent return) Bob has been on other television
shows some that include “The Tonight Show with Jay
Leno,” Comedy Central, “Start Search” and for 17
years was part of the annual Jerry Lewis Muscular
Dystrophy Telethon and Comedy Central. On the big
screen you’ve seen Zany in “I am Comic,” “Joe Dirt”
starring with David Spade, “Up Your Alley” opposite
Linda Blair and playing a lawyer in Matt Damon’s “The
Informant!” His latest movie, “23 Minutes to Sunrise”
(directed by Jay Kanzler and starring Eric Roberts
and Nia Peeples). In addition to all his credits Bob
has also produced numerous comedy shows helping
others get that much needed exposure. Some of
those acts include Garry Shandling, Yakov Smirnoff,
Robert Wuhl, Kevin Nealon and Nia Peeples to
name a few. He also has a lot of followers on his
Twitter account and the Bob Zany Podcast too. I’ve
always had respect for established comedians giving
newer comics a chance to shine and get exposure
in the business. That’s where Indiana comic Zan
Aufderheide comes in. It wasn’t that long ago that
every Tuesday on my radio show when Bob called in
he would talk about this very funny Midwestern gal
and that I should have her on my show. Well, one thing
lead to another and now every Thursday you can hear
Zan for her segment, “A Moment of Zan” on my show.
She’s actually generated a pretty good following too.
Bob started making her part of his act when they
were booked together and started bringing her out on
stage during his part of the show. It turned into a ‘He
Said-She Said’ bit that would eventually be the ‘Zan
vs Zany’ show. Now, to be fair Ms. Aufderheide was
doing pretty well on her own but once she hooked up
with Zany things started to really take off....for both of
them! They’ve since made numerous appearances in
Las Vegas, have developed a pretty popular podcast
and Bob’s dream is to have the two of them booked
into their own theater in Vegas where they don’t have
to travel on the road so much. Who knows maybe a
television show based on their stage act? The last
time they were here I asked if they came up with the
‘Zan vs Zany’ right away or did other potential names
come up first? I jokingly suggested “The Sweet &
Sour Show,” “A Gen-Xer Meets A Boomer” or “The
Optimist & The Pessimist” as ideas. Bob likes ‘Zan
vs Zany’ which makes more sense.
What about “Before & After?” Or
how about “The Naturally Colored
& No Hair Show” as a title? No?
Alright then. See this classic He
said/She said exchange happening
May 7th through the 11th.
Another comic who hasn’t
been up here in quite awhile is
Vince Morris. That’s when you
realize that time is flying by when
you try to remember when certain
comics were last up here. With his
smooth, charismatic style telling his
nuances of the funny the Columbus,
Ohio native delivers the message
covering everything from his take on
race relations, family, relationships
Howie Nave
and life in general. It’s not a one-sided deal too as
Vince invites the audience into his world where he’ll
not only make you laugh but (dare I say?) think as
well. What? A comic who makes you laugh and think
as well? Vince likes to take it to the edge sometimes
when he touches on some of the more controversial
material. Vince performs all over the country in just
about every venue available. He has called Los
Angeles home for some time now and has appeared
on a number of television programs including shows/
specials on Comedy Central, NBC’s Friday Night,
, BET’s Comic View, HBO’s Sex and the City and
HBO’s Def Comedy Jam. He’s also showcased at
the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival and the
U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen and Lake Tahoe
which, I’m betting is his most prestigious credit.
Appearing with Vince it’s Michael Palascak again,
another comic who hasn’t been here in quite some
time. Check ‘em both out May 14th through the18th.
Making
his
debut up here in our
little showroom it’s
John Melendez. If
that name sounds
familiar it’s because
he was a regular on
The Howard Stern
Radio Show for like
15
years.
During
that time with Stern,
Melendez
gained
national
acclaim
and recognition as
“Stuttering
John”
with his daring and
irreverent
interview
style and prominent personality. In addition to
interviewing countless celebrities on the radio,
Melendez was simultaneously hired as a field reporter
for on his nationally syndicated television show
where he worked for two seasons as an interviewer
and in sketch pieces for the show's man-on-thestreet segments. He continued his television work
for Howard Stern on the highly rated E! television
show. When Leno had The Tonight Show, Melendez
was the show's nightly announcer and made regular
appearances in the show's comedy sketches and
did correspondent pieces. How cool for Melendez
to get on Howard Stern’s radio show (1998) as an
intern in college and then landed on the air almost
immediately after getting out of college. Melendez is
here May 21st through the 25th.
What's New, What's Now & What's Next
When it comes to food, beverage,
gambling or entertainment, nowhere
quite says fun like MontBleu Resort,
Casino & Spa. The resort offers
an impressive variety of choices,
ambiance and inexpensive specials,
complimenting a very inviting gaming
atmosphere. Well known as a magnet
for Lake Tahoe visitors, who arrive early
and leave late, MontBleu is a great
place to scope out the local scene and
make new friends. The staff is friendly,
upbeat and extremely professional.
There’s a reason MontBleu was voted
BEST OVERALL CASINO, the last two
years in a row. Come on down, relax
and see how much fun you can have.
Opal Ultra Lounge inside the
MontBleu Resort offers a classic night
club experience. The DJ’s spins a
variety of music with a crowd pleasing
mix, packing the dance floor until
the wee hours. Uninhibited Go Go
dancers, gyrate vigorously to the beat,
enticing the crowd into a dance frenzy,
party mode. Exotic body painting adds
a dream like vibe to the club and hints at
endless possibilities. Gorgeous cocktail
servers amplified by the exclusivity
of reserved tables, provide VIP table/
bottle service to local trendsetters
and celebrities. Opal remains the
“go to” spot for people in the know,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10
pm on. For table or VIP bottle service
reservations, call VIP Manager Taylor
Burns, at 775-586-2000 or for photos &
videos of this fabulous club, visit us at
www.facebook.com/opalnightclub
HQ
Bar’s
enticing
social
atmosphere located right in the center
of the MontBleu casino floor has the
best all round view of the buzzing
casino. Patrons can drink in the scene,
with the best deal around, a 24/7 happy
hour, dubbed the 2/3/4 as $2 domestic
drafts, $3 domestic bottles and $4 well
drinks, make anytime, the perfect time,
to enjoy your favorite libration in a social
friendly atmosphere. Bar top slots and
an incredible sound system add a nice
dimension to the experience. Stop in
and see why the HQ bar is a favorite
among locals.
The Zone Sports Bar and Race
Book is all geared up to showcase
sporting events throughout the year.
With four 10’x10’ massive screens
brought to life by state of the art HD
projectors, more than 40 flat screens
TV’s and seating for up to two hundred,
the Zone is the place for all the hot
sports action. The conveniently located
sports book is ready to handle all the
gaming action you need as well. Late
night, Friday’s & Saturday’s, Go Go
dancers compliment a party pit and
the place goes off. Seven days a week
the Zone offers $2 shots of Hornitos
and $2 Corona’s. You can’t beat that
offer anywhere around town. Come on
down.
The MontBleu Theatre is proud to
present perennial classic-rock favorite
America. Founding members, Gerry
Beckley and Dewey Bunnell are still
making music together, touring the
world and thrilling audiences with their
timeless sound. The show will be May
24, doors at 8 pm, show at 9 pm. Mark
your calendars, as legendary music
icons Three Dog Night is set June 21st
to show Lake Tahoe why Three Dog
Night has achieved more top 10 hits,
moved more records and sold more
concert tickets than any other rock
group. This is one show you will not want
to miss and certainly an experience
you will never forget. Comedian Frank
Caliendo will bring his high energy
act of observations, impersonations,
characters and anecdotal stories to the
MontBleu Theatre this July 19th. Franks
hilariously
funny
impersonations
always leave the audience in stitches.
On August 21, New Orleans Jazz
prodigy Trombone Shorty makes
his Lake Tahoe debut. From Bourbon
Street to Berlin, Trombone Shorty has
dominated the stage with incredible
live performances of his special blend
of super funk, rock. Trombone Shortly
released his debut album, the Grammy
nominated
“Backatown,”
followed
by “For True” in 2011, which topped
Billboard magazine’s Contemporary
Jazz Chart for 12 weeks. His newest
album, “Say That to This,” was released
in 2013 and features true funk/jazz
elements of New Orleans. Tickets for all
MontBleu shows are available online at
Montbleuresort.com, ticketmaster.com
or by calling 888-829-7630.
Café del Soul continues to
lead Lake Tahoe’s food & beverage
offerings with specials galore. Their .99
cent taco’s & margaritas from 1pm
– 6pm is a value that cannot be beat.
Senior Thursdays at Café Del Soul
offers 50% off menu items from 9 am
– 12 pm. If its breakfast you’re after,
Café Del Soul offers a $3.99 breakfast
Monday thru Friday from 6am – 11am.
Dinner is covered too.
Ciera Chop & Steak House
Tahoe’s only Four Diamond Restaurant
is offering you a $30, three-course
Dave Davis
dinner, every Wednesday, Thursday
& Sunday. This irresistible offer brings
you the same great service and same
incredible food Ciera Chop & Steak
House is famous for. Reservations
are suggested as the offer is extremely
popular among the “in the know
people”. Reservations can be made by
calling 775-588-3515.
Brazilian Barbecue at Latin Soul
Latin Soul menu expanded to include Brazilian BBQ
The Tahoe South restaurant options now include Brazilian
Barbecue at Latin Soul. The southern Brazilian tradition of
juicy, slow-roasted meats carved table side with plentiful side
dishes is an exciting addition at Latin Soul Restaurant. Brazilian
Barbecue is served on Friday and Saturday nights from 4:00
until 9:00 for $24.99. The daily selection of meats served (beef,
pork, chicken, and sausage) varies. Traditional cocktails and
delectable desserts are available. Latin Soul Restaurant at
Lakeside Inn and Casino, 168 Highway 50 in Stateline, Nevada,
serves Latin fusion cuisine. The addition of Brazilian Barbecue
expands the already creative menu at Latin Soul.
“Our goal is to innovate, to continually offer something
new and fresh,” said Lon Rusk, Lakeside’s President. “The
popularity of our current menu inspired us to offer even more
variety within the Latin fusion theme of Latin Soul. Brazilian
Barbecue fits perfectly.”
Chef Alvaro Ochoa is the mastermind behind Latin Soul’s
cuisine. He has worked nearly three decades in the kitchens
at Lakeside Inn drawing upon years of personal experience
and a talented staff to push the boundaries of menu creation,
flavors and presentation. “We’ve taken Latin fusion to a whole
new level with the addition of Brazilian Barbecue," says Chef
Ochoa.
Lakeside Inn and Casino, Lakesideinn.com/bbq, established
in 1985, is locally owned and operated. Situated in the outdoor
playground of the high Sierras, guests enjoy seasonal activities
year-round. The adventure continues inside with twenty-four
hour casino action, two restaurants and lodging.