Xania Woodman

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Muddle, Shake and Pour, if but for my sake!: Monday, July 13, 2009; Calling all bartenders! Sponsored by Leblon Cachaça, Muddle, Shake and Pour will pit just 20 mixologists against one another to create the summer’s most creative concoction.
Foundation Room opens to the public, seven days a week: Monday, July 13, 2009; The Foundation Room—that exclusive, member’s only hot spot at the top of Mandalay Bay—is now also open to the public seven days a week, adding six new evenings to their nightlife menu.
Sweet! Rhumbar presents Pink Sugar Mondays on the patio: Sunday, July 12, 2009; While not a ladies night per se, each Monday, Rhumbar—usually a pristine white marble sanctuary—will be bathed in a riot of pink for a cause everyone can get behind: breast cancer research.
Night Bites: DJ Chris Cox’s bi-monthly residency ends one month early: Tuesday, July 7, 2009; Catch him while you can! Despite his being booked through August, DJ Chris Cox’s Pure Management Group residency will end prematurely.
Ushering in the age of Khotan: a new pan-Asian to rise from the ashes of Social House: Monday, July 6, 2009; Pure Management Group's pan-Asian restaurant Social House laid down its chopsticks for good Sunday night, and TI nightclub Christian Audigier may be following suit.
What does VIP smell like?: Sunday, July 5, 2009; Smell that? It’s the scent of VIP. And it’s free July 9 and 11 when Express Man gives away bottles of Express Reserve cologne to Tao’s first 100 bottle patrons.
The Rose is out of the bag: Thursday, July 2, 2009; Sources say The Rose, a “cocktail room,” will open at summer’s end in the former footprint of the diminutive Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce.
Night bites: Enter "The Tomb": Tuesday, June 30, 2009; The Executive Lounge business and social mixer will re-emerge from its hiatus August 4 at the Stirling Club re-branded as "The Tomb." Yea, "The Tomb."
Night and day: Two new pool parties for your pleasure: Tuesday, June 30, 2009; Two new soirees are putting the party on the pool deck, whether the sun is shining or the moon.
Gin [Blossoms] and Tonic anyone?: Tuesday, June 23, 2009; It’s a serendipitous musical collaboration almost too good to be true: two '90s favorites that mix very well.
Big changes for two PMG venues: Friday, June 19, 2009; Schedule changes are confirmed for one Pure Management Group venue, a possible relocation is rumored for another.
Cherry to re-open Saturday after a good shining: Friday, June 19, 2009; A new and improved Cherry Nightclub at Red Rock will reopen to the public on Saturday, June 20.
ND’s the closed: Viashow Inc. declares bankruptcy: Sunday, June 14, 2009; Fuego, ND’s Fuego, ND’s The Club - whatever you want to call it, it's done for since parent company Viashow Inc. filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on June 1, reportedly owing over $1.5 million.
Sweet victory! The red carpet return of Stevie D: Sunday, June 14, 2009; Steve “Stevie D” Davidovici has staying power and, apparently, a new celebrity-endorsed candy store opening at the Mirage this June.
Is it live or is it history?: Five questions with Vibe Elevator Rico DeLargo: Thursday, June 11, 2009; DJs are boring to watch. Go-gos all look the same. The future of nightclubs is "vibe elevation."
Hot to [globe] trot: Social Mixology goes intercontinental: Monday, June 8, 2009; BarMagic's weekly mixology party is hitting the road, and the friendly skies.
Weekly exclusive: Introducing Bambu Bar at Mandalay Bay: Monday, June 8, 2009; Just in time for another sweltering summer, two notable nightlife personalities have teamed up to give us Bambu Bar, Mandalay Bay’s hottest, coolest watering hole.
Wii are the champions: Let the video games begin!: Tuesday, May 26, 2009; Cabana technology has stepped into the 21st century, and boy, are Wii excited.
Quelle Capri-cious: Vegas welcomes Palazzo’s Azure Pool: Monday, May 18, 2009; We were wondering when the Palazzo would get in on the pool party craze, and the answer is NOW.
Gay days and nights, poolside: Monday, May 18, 2009; Vegas’ first LGBT daytime pool party is giving the gay community a Rehab of its own!
Rockhouse going out of business? As if!: Tuesday, May 12, 2009; Those kidders at Rockhouse will be hosting a “Going out of business sale”—mock, of course—every Tuesday in May, and you know what that means: cheap booze.
Champagne, I believe you know dinner?: Tuesday, May 12, 2009; Your dollar will go further today than it did on your last birthday. May we offer you a glass of the good stuff?
Carpaccio gets a raw deal, but at Rare 120, it’s revered: Monday, May 11, 2009; Delectable ruby-red, paper-thin carpaccio is fanned out, drizzled with olive oil and strewn with freshly-shaved truffle, parmesan and topped with a bitter arugula salad.
Mo’ Mondays, please: Mixology series launches at Downtown Cocktail Room: Friday, May 1, 2009; Mixology Mondays—or MixMo, as it is affectionately called—officially launched on April 27 with Sidebar’s Jerry Vargas shaking up Veev cocktails.
He could go all the way! The World Cocktail Competition kicks-off in Sin City: Tuesday, April 28, 2009; Sunday was a day like any other. Only filled with tequila - Sauza’s Tres Generaciones tequila, to be precise.
Vegas’ first virtual speakeasy? Social Mixology goes underground: Monday, April 27, 2009; After 55 days, BarMagic's Social Mixology tour is hitting the road. But you'll need a secret password to find out where the couture cocktail party will be landing next.
A farmers market grows on Fremont: Vegas eats local at summer markets: Monday, April 27, 2009; East Fremont—most famous for its bars and nighttime foot traffic—will trade over-sized cocktails for locally grown produce on Fridays this summer.
Step aside Sunday Funday—here comes Mixology Monday!: Tuesday, April 21, 2009; On the backburner for the last six months, the monthly Mixology Monday event will bring together a featured spirit (in March it was Leblon Cachaca) with a guest bartender.
Sake signs: Your guide to sake safety and satisfaction: Monday, April 20, 2009; Neither a wine nor a beer, sake is one of the most complex, revered and misunderstood beverages on the market. Study before sipping with this sake primer.
The rum has just begun: Rhumbar on deck for expansion: Thursday, April 16, 2009; Open just weeks, Rhumbar is already on deck for expansion.
My kingdom for a wine glass: Thursday, April 16, 2009; If Cadillac Ranch All-American Bar & Grill is a little more rock 'n roll than country, then I'm a little more lounge than bar.
Customized caipirinhas make for a muddled delight: Thursday, April 16, 2009; With cocktail legend Tony Abou-Ganim at the helm, the Social Mixology Tour kicked off with build-your-own caipirinhas.
BarMagic takes cocktail culture on the road: Monday, April 13, 2009; The Social Mixology Tour begins tomorrow at the Red Room Saloon with an appearance by legendary mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim who will create fresh, signature Caipirinhas using a pantry of fruits, exotic spices and savory herbs.
Swirl, swish, spit: Tasting spirits with Steve Olson of AKA Wine Geek: Sunday, April 12, 2009; Steve Olson, a sort of bionic beverage man, leads the way through a high-level Grand Marnier spirit tasting. What a shame to spit.
How to rock vintage duds for Viva Las Vegas 12: Tuesday, April 7, 2009; Planning to hit Viva Las Vegas 12 this weekend at the Orleans? Get your pumps in a row with tips for dressing retro from the Bettie Page store
At Chef's Palate drinks are made with love (and homemade liquor, too): Tuesday, April 7, 2009; For the Chef’s Palate cocktail menu, Anthony Alba will be showcasing 20 cocktails at a time in four sections: classic, contemporary, dessert and original, which will rotate seasonally to complement the restaurant's flavors.
UPDATE: DJ AM decamping from PMG to N9NE Group: Monday, April 6, 2009; DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) is officially moving house, or DJ booth at least. AM will bid residencies and Pure and LAX adieu this month for a Friday night spot at Rain Nightclub at the Palms
Bistro eats, house-made with love: The Chef's Palate opens in Henderson: Sunday, April 5, 2009; The family-run restaurant serves up refined comfort food like bacon-wrapped filets and brandied creamed corn in a revamped strip mall space.
First things first: An exclusive peek at First Food & Bar: Tuesday, March 31, 2009; Late night dining help is on the way in the form of First Food & Bar, arriving in early June to deliver us from our late-night, post-nightclub munchie hell with a fresh concept, fresh food and breakfast when you need it most.
Irreverence rules at the Rockhouse grand opening, only two and a half years overdue: Wednesday, March 25, 2009; Forget beer-fueled debauchery; insanity is what’s on tap nightly at Rockhouse.
Helmets on the brain: Monday, March 23, 2009; In the wake of actress Natasha Richardson's untimely death after a skiing accident, helmets sales were up and prices down at Brian Head Resort this past weekend.
What would Bowie do? Xania rocks a mullet at Hair Wars 4: Monday, March 23, 2009; In cornrows, a mullet, vinyl pants and a mink coat, Weekly's Xania Woodman became Xanadu for Hair Wars 4: '80s edition.
Upping the Ante: Pools sweeten the pot for local ladies this summer: Monday, March 23, 2009; Party pools are laying down the welcome mat with party favors and discounted prices for ladies with local ID.
DJ AM decamping from Pure, LAX?: Thursday, March 19, 2009; A source within N9NE Group confirmed this morning that DJ AM is in talks with the Palms’ nightlife empire about making a move to Rain Nightclub at the Palms.
The Script calls for wine: Thursday, March 19, 2009; UK sensation The Script will be headlining Rock n' Roll Wine's next bacchanalian fete.
Got your tickets to the rhum show?: Thursday, March 19, 2009; Rhum, don't walk to the Mirage's newest imbibery, now open and serving 45 featured rums in a range of robust cocktails.
Xania’s Hot Spots, the Guerilla Promoter Edition: Wednesday, March 18, 2009; The flier fairy hit my Honda again late Friday night, this time leaving behind only seven critical missives. Plan your week accordingly.
Wine away the hours: Introducing Rock ‘n Roll Wine Lounge: Monday, March 16, 2009; Vodka’s out. Wine is in! And soon wine will even be in the club every Thursday for the Rock 'n Roll Wine Lounge at Lavo.
Daydream, believe it: An exclusive first look at M’s party pool: Sunday, March 8, 2009; M Resort's Daydream pool club will open April 2 with a definite eye towards satisfying Vegas’ ever-growing appetite for pool-side parties, all the while keeping locals—especially local ladies—happy.
Around the Nightclub & Bar Show convention in 15 drinks (or more...): Wednesday, March 4, 2009; Southern Wine & Spirits’ Francesco Lafranconi always says, “We’re not drinking, we’re learning.” Well, with a Cruzan Guava mojito for breakfast, let the learning begin!

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