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A must for any bachelor party traveling through Las Vegas, the Playboy Club on the 52nd story of the Palms Fantasy Tower mixes a posh bachelor-pad themed lounge with several card tables and gaming areas. But this club is more than a lavishly decorated tribute to the famous gentlemen’s clubs that preceded it; it is now a swanky place for almost anyone to hang out and have a drink.

You’ll feel like James Bond (or perhaps his female partner) as you sip a martini in this glamorous casino/nightclub. As an official Playboy Club, centerfolds are seen throughout, though they’re tastefully displayed in a way that isn’t offensive to a mixed crowd. And every detail of Playboy Club is extravagantly attended to. Upon entering, the first thing you might notice is the Diamond Bar, which is made up of 10,000 diamond-shaped crystals representing all the glitz and sparkle of Las Vegas. There’s also a 60 foot wall covered in plasma screen TVs playing clips from Playboy days past. Even the bathroom is Playboy-esque, with pictures of Playmates adorning the walls. And with leather sofas and zebra skin high-back chairs, Playboy Club has a decidedly seductive feel.

And what Playboy Club would be complete without bunnies? Here, you’ll get a chance to be served by one, as the waitresses, hostesses, and even dealers are in full Playboy Bunny regalia. However, their uniforms have been redesigned for the new millennium by clothing designer Roberto Cavalli. The bunny logo is also seamlessly woven into every detail of the club. Its silhouette marks a glass wall revealing views of the Las Vegas Strip, it’s emblazoned on the sofa buttons, and bunnies form a pattern on the carpet.

With nine blackjack tables, a roulette table, and video poker at the bar, the Playboy Club is the only Vegas nightclub offering high-stakes gaming in addition to upscale digs. Moreover, the club is a favorite spot for male stars to celebrate a special occasion or hang with the boys. Combining the glamour of Las Vegas with the elegance and beauties of the Playboy brand, the Playboy Club is an ultra-chic place to lounge, Hugh Hefner-style.





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BOB ANDERSON PLAYS SUMMERLIN

I've got to honest with you gang, I love entertainers no matter what they do - be it a stripper, an impressionist, a contortionist or anyone who tries to stand up in front of a group of people and entertain. It's not easy to get up there, believe me. One of my very favorites is a guy named Bob Anderson. This is a man who's been around so long he's actually had to replace his tux a couple of times. I first met him when he worked at the "Top of the Dunes." Now that was the "room" of all "rooms" in Las Vegas and, anybody who was anybody would drop in to watch him perform. Bob had signed for two (2) weeks and ended up staying for over four (4) years. In the late 70's he brought a 21 piece orchestra into the old Copa Room at the Sands Hotel. I was doing publicity at the time for the room. Anderson's show was a big hit, but the problem was the cost of renting the room. It was just a wee bit too much and Bob closed after two-weeks. But the show got great revues. Bob never looked back and went on the road working some of the great rooms of the world as an impressionist, jazz, pop or cabaret singer... The Plaza Hotel in New York, Tavern on the Green, The Rainbow Room and the Cinigrill Room at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles. You name it and Bob Anderson has been there. He returns to Las Vegas this coming Friday (the 18th) for a special three-night stint at the Summerlin Library Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive in Summerlin. A member of the "Las Vegas Legends Hall of Fame," Bob will be performing in concert with the fabulous Vince Falcone Trio - Vince on piano, Chris Gordon Bass and Tim Pratt Drums. Just some of the songs being presented during his time on stage represents every facet of showbiz from Broadway to film. Songs like "Last Night When We Were Young", "Here and Now", "I Remember You", "Skylark" and of course one of the great songs, "In the Still of the Night." "It seems that today cabaret singer's are a fading commodity," Anderson said during a phone conversation. "I want to sing the music of the great composers such as Johnny Mercer, Johnny Mandel, Sammy Cahn and Michelle LeGrand... these are just a few of the greats who wrote beautiful notes. My show will be a lot of me with, of course, my impressions. Impressions put me on the marques of the world and will always be a part of my act. But I want to do more of me... my own voice!" Anderson, who has his own club in Branson, Mo. called "Club Vegas" will of course include impressions of Tony Bennett, The Rat Pack, Bobby Darin, Tom Jones and Robert Goulet to name just a few of those he will likely perform. Tickets priced at $24.95 plus tax may be purchased online at www.bobanderson.com or by calling 1-866-468-3399. Doors will open at 7 pm. with show time set for 8 pm. Be prepared to be royally entertained. Order your tickets now! Just a reminder that the Grant Griffin Concert at The Orleans Hotel will be getting here real soon - Tuesday, March 8. Starring Griffin, considered one of the finest lyric baritones today, the concert will feature three fabulous ladies of music, who will each perform two solos and a duet with Grant. They are Patricia Welch who starred on Broadway in "The King and I" with Yul Brynner; Jeneane Marie, a legendary icon of music in our little village, and Michaelina Bellamy who will perform three fabulous songs in Spanish. Tickets are on sale at The Orleans box office at $39.95 plus tax. Call (702) 365-7075 for reservations. More on this as the date gets closer. THIS AND THAT QUICKLY: Valentines Day is a very special day for me. It's really my birthday and I'll be celebrating it with three of my best friends in the Savanna Steakhouse at the Tropicana... But there are a lot of things going on in celebration of the Heart Day... Skinny Dugan's Pub at 4127 W. Charleston Blvd. will have a "Poker Seminar" on the 14th from 7 to 9 pm hosted by Denise