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Executive Chef Barry S. Dakake of N9NE Steakhouse Throws the Heat at Big League Weekend

March 15, 2011 in Client news | No comments

Spring has sprung and that means that baseball is in full effect. As a die-hard baseball fan, I was extremely excited when I found out that N9NE Steakhouse’s Executive Chef Barry S. Dakake was going to throw out the ceremonial first pitch during Big League Weekend in Las Vegas.

On Sunday, March 13, Chef Barry was ready to face the 11,000 plus crowd of Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs fans at Cashman Field. Dressed in his chef’s coat, Chef Barry was escorted down to the field where he mixed and mingled with some of the greats. Chef Barry rubbed elbows with Alfonso Soriano, outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, Kosuke Fukudome, outfielder for the Chicago Cubs and Don Mattingly, the new skipper for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

All eyes were on Chef Barry who quickly took the mound with two show girls and threw a perfect pitch right down the middle of home plate in front of the roaring crowd.  A star in his own right, Chef Barry had fans of N9NE Steakhouse shouting his name as he stood on the field in awe of the MLB legends.

Once everyone from the pre-game festivities cleared the field, the starting players took their positions and it was time to play ball. It was a great day for a game and it was one that was filled with excitement, bringing fans to their feet as the game remained close if not tied throughout the day. The game went into extra innings leaving both teams to rally, but the Cubs fought back in the 10th to bring the winning run home to beat the Dodgers 4-3. 

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Photos courtesy: Tom Donoghue / Tom Donoghue Photography http://www.donoghuephotography.com/

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SF Giant, Sergio Romo Spends Time with the kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas at Palms Casino Resort

February 1, 2011 in Client news | No comments

What do you do after you win the 2010 World Series? If you’re Sergio Romo, relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, you give back to the community through philanthropic efforts. Romo made a special trip out to Las Vegas to share a few hours with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas on Friday, Jan. 28.

Hosted by 9 Group and Palms Casino Resort at The Lounge, Romo and the children of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas spent the afternoon enjoying sugary and salty treats that included Simon at Palms Place Chef Kerry Simon’s signature cotton candy, dyed orange in Romo’s honor, hot dogs by N9NE Steakhouse and popcorn scooped into red and white movie cartons courtesy of Brenden Theatres. The kids were delighted as they were decked out in their signature Boys & Girls Club t-shirts, eating hot dogs loaded with ketchup and of course had sticky fingers due to the sugary fluffy treat.

Romo interacted with the kids as he let them pull on his beard, a signature feature of the 2010 World Series team where the phrase “fear the beard” was coined by all the players having facial hair. The kids talked with Romo about baseball, his beard and other interesting topics that struck their curious nature. As the food disappeared, the kids grew anxious to get Romo’s autograph and were ready to have one-on-one time with the big league player.

A line was formed as groups of 10 stepped up on stage to get a baseball personally signed and their photo taken. In honor of Romo’s beard, 9 Group supplied costume beards for the kids to wear during their group photo with him. All smiles and laughs, the kids were thrilled to look like the World Series champion that sat before them, but they were even more excited to keep the beards.

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Photo credit: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com

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With the ability to reinvent yourself into anyone you want to be, some would say that Halloween is celebrated every night in Las Vegas.

October 27, 2010 in Client news | No comments

But for those who want to unleash their inner (adult) dress-up, here’s Kirvin Doak Communications’ guide to what’s happening at some of the hottest hot spots in town this weekend:

PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace has chart-topping recording artist Sean Kingston to kick off the spooktacular festivities with a special live performance on Friday, October 29 and former MTV Hills star Heidi Montag hosts the

official Halloween party on Saturday, October 30.  Montag is sure to bring out the most bewitching beauties and merry monsters with $10,000 up for grabs for the best costumes.

This ghoulish season, legendary nightclub Studio 54 at MGM Grand has transformed into a frightful playground for its iconic 13th annual Nightmare on 54th Street, Thursday Oct. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 31. The thrills and chills will kick off with “Throwback Thursday” when famed old-school rapper Doug E. Fresh takes to the stage with his beat-boxing jams. Sexy spider girls will entertain the masses in their performance of Beautiful Monster as they spin, swoop and swing on webs and ghost bungees. On Friday, Oct. 29, legendary rapper-turned-rocker Vanilla Ice celebrates his birthday with a performance for his legion of fans. Performers will present an unforgettable production recreating memorable dance scenes from Michael Jackson’s smash hit Thriller throughout each evening. From smoky graveyards to terrorizing zombies, the talented dancers will celebrate the life of the King of Pop. Current star of PEEPSHOW and Holly’s World Holly Madison will host the 2nd Annual Hollyween. Those creative enough to don the sexiest and most original attire will walk away with the cold hard cash totaling $10,000.

On Halloween night, Studio 54 delivers the most extravagant gala on The Strip – the 44th Annual Beaux Arts Ball.  Entertainers from numerous Vegas shows, including VIVA Elvis, Disney’s THE LION KING, Show in the Sky, Le Rêve, Bite, FANTASY and Jubilee, will come together to host an evening of fun and philanthropy, benefitting Golden Rainbow’s fight against HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit www.mgmgrand.com or call (702) 891-7254.

9 Group and Palms Casino Resort host a week-long series of thrilling festivities.  On Wednesday, Oct. 27, ghostbar, the sultry and sophisticated indoor-outdoor lounge and sky deck located on the 55th floor, hosts a unique rendition of Snitch Wednesdays, featuring a special performance by Kid Sister.  In conjunction with 1519 Tequila which hosts an open bar from 10 – 11 p.m., $1,519 will be awarded in cash to the best Sci-Fi Disco costume.  On Friday, Oct. 29, resident headliner Z-Trip holds down the fort and showcases his genre-blurring style during the weekly party, Z-Trip’s Revolution inside the ultimate contemporary nightclub and concert venue, Rain Nightclub.  On Saturday, Oct. 30, partygoers will be tempted by the legendary nightclubs and many will try their luck at more than $100,000 in cash and prizes during the main event, Night of the Killer Costumes, featuring Jersey Shore member and DJ Pauly D.  In addition, Nove Italiano celebrates the holiday by offering guests the HARLEMween cocktail, created exclusively for the restaurant by 9 Group Mixologist and Bartender, Jack “Sugar” O’Brien.  The festive libation, $15, combines HARLEM Liqueur, pumpkin pie filling, simple syrup, apple cider and pumpkin pie spice.  O’Brien garnishes the mouth-watering cocktail with a dollop of caramel-infused whipped cream.  The HARLEMweek cocktail is available all week long.  For additional information on Halloween, visit www.thekillercostumes.com.

And at LAX Nightclub inside Luxor, E! Network’s reality TV darling Kendra Wilkinson hosts a sinsational bash on Saturday, October 30.  Wilkinson’s party will be one not to miss as LAX is transformed into a gothic haunt-spot for one special night and DJ Casanova provides a spell-binding music line-up for an unforgettable Halloween celebration.

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