Feb 26 2009
Free Stuff in Vegas Today - 2/26/09
NASCAR week in Las Vegas kicks into high gear with driver appearances, show car displays and other race related events all over town.
It all starts with the 2nd Annual Hauler Parade on The Strip. Team haulers will line up at Russell Road and proceed north on Las Vegas Blvd. to Sahara. From there they will take I-15 the rest of the way to Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
The Crown Royal show car will be on display at the Luxor all day long. Meet with a showcar expert from 4-10 pm. The Crown Royal girls will be on hand from 6:30-9:30 pm with sample Crown Royal products for those of legal drinking age.
The Stratosphere has a full day of activities planned including a Coca-Cola show car display and racing simulator rides starting at 11 am…wristbands to meet driver Kasey Kahne will be given out at noon in front of Rudy’s on the casino floor. The first 250 people in line will get a wristband good for admittance to Kahne’s autograph session from 4 pm to 6 pm. (also in front of Rudy’s)… Kyle Busch fans can get up chose and personal with his No. 18 Toyota between the hours of 2 pm and 6 pm….and finally, there will be continuous giveaways from 3:30-8:30 pm.
ESPN Zone at New York-New York hosts their annual Rookie Cooking Challenge from 2 pm-4 pm. Justin Allgaier, Scott Lagasse, Jr., Scott Speed and John Wes Townley will participate in this year’s competition. Resident Executive Chef Chris Gagen will take the drivers to school in cooking 101 before they prepare dishes to b judged by members of the Las Vegas Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Spectators are welcome and admission is free.
Hometown hero Kyle Busch will make an appearance on the 4th floor of M&M’s World on The Strip from 4 pm-6 pm. A limited number of wristbands will be available for pickup in the same location starting at 9 am.
Rookie phenom Joey Logano will meet the fans at the Home Depot location at 1401 S. Lamb Blvd. from 5 pm-7 pm. Wristband distribution (limited to 700) begins at 4 pm. Limit one autograph per person.
Jamie McMurray will sign autographs at The Luxor from 7 pm-9 pm. Wristband distribution (limited to 400) begins at 6 pm. Limit two autographs per person.
Meet Danny O’Quinn, Jr. at Palace Station on the patio at Jack’s Roadhouse from 6-9 pm and pick up a free autographed t-shirt.
Robby Gordon will be hanging out at the Hard Rock’s Center Bar from 8 pm-9 pm. Show your race ticket and get a free beer.
NOTE: This one is a ticketed event: The Annual Speedway Children’s Charity Drivers Auction takes place at Sam’s Town . Doors open at 5 pm for the silent memorabilia auction. Driver auction starts at 6 pm. $35 ticket allows you the opportunity to bid on your favorite driver and ride with him around the track during the pre-race parade lap. Among the drivers up for bids are Aric Almirola, Greg Biffle, Casey Mears, Kyle Petty and Elliott Sadler.
Acoustic Strip returns to the House of Blues with Joe Taylor, The Boss City Sounds, The Andy Walo Trio (again!) and Indulge. Doors open at 9 pm and admission is free.
SpyOnVegas takes open bar to Kona Grill (Fashion Village at Boca Park) with free Foster’s and Absolut Vodka from 6-9 pm.
Loungin’ Around:
Bellagio – Fontana Lounge – Fuse, 6 pm-9:30 pm
Bellagio – Petrossian – Marta, 10 am-2:45 pm
Bellagio – Petrossian – Whitney Phoenix, 3 pm-7:45 pm
Bellagio – Petrossian – David Osbourne, 8 pm-12:45 am
Boulder Station – Kixx Bar – More & Gendel (vocal and guitar stylings) – 7 pm-11 pm
Excalibur – The Lounge - Klique, 9 pm-2 am
Fiesta Rancho – Cabo Lounge – Randy Anderson – 5 pm-9 pm
Gold Coast – Showroom – San Fernando Band – 7:30 pm
Green Valley Ranch – Ovation Lounge – Heavy Petting Zoo (hits of the 80s, 90s and today) – 8 pm-11 pm
Las Vegas Hilton – Shimmer Cabaret – Sin City Heat, 11:30 pm-1:30 am
Las Vegas Hilton – Tempo Lounge – Nova (jazz), 6:30 pm-11:30 pm
Mandalay Bay – J-Pop Lounge – Aquarius, 10 pm-2 am
The Orleans – Bourbon Street Lounge – Chyna – 9 pm
The Orleans – Brendan’s Irish Pub – The Lon Kruger Radio show with UNLV Runnin’ Rebel Basketball Coach Lon Kruger with hosts Jon Sandler and Glen Gonrezick – 7 pm
The Orleans – Brendan’s Irish Pub – Cash Karaoke with Jimmy Z – 8 pm
Palace Station – Jack’s Pub – Asian Karaoke – 7 pm-11 pm
Red Rock Resort – Lucky Bar – DJ Creative, 9 pm-1 am
Red Rock Resort – Rocks Lounge – Envy (contemporary hits & hip hop)
Sam’s Town – Roxy’s – Marshal Reign – 5:30 pm
Boulder Station – The Railhead – Jerry Tiffe (swing) – 2 pm-4 pm
