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July 15, 2009 · 6:59 PM

Night Bite: Ain’t no party like a mayoral birthday party

By Xania Woodman

Oscar Goodman in classic martini-hoist mode.

Photo: Beverly Poppe

Mayor Oscar Goodman will celebrate his 70th birthday the only way he knows how: On the streets of Las Vegas with a Bombay Sapphire martini in his hand.

And you’re invited!

The event will be held on Friday, July 31 on the First Street Stage on the Fremont Street Experience in front of the Golden Nugget from 7-10 p.m. The party is open to the public with your $20 donation benefiting some of the Mayor’s favorite charities—Three Square, Cleveland Clinic/Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and Opportunity Village.

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Mayor Goodman's 70th Birthday Party
July 31, 7-10 p.m., $20
Fremont Street in front of the Golden Nugget

Keeping the love flowing, members of the Nevada Chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild will present a special Bombay Sapphire martini, to be named for Goodman, as well as other specialty cocktails. Also enjoy live entertainment, receive a commemorative T-shirt and button, participate in a giant group photo and toast our fair Mayor!

Afterparty at Gold Digger’s, y’all!

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