May 17, 2012

Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Parties at Station Casinos

Oops! You found an old Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Guide. Here’s the 2011-2012 one. Happy New Year!

Station Casinos has festive parties, live music, special dining menus and affordable hotel packages for New Year's Eve.

Low-key & casual. Loud & festive. Quiet & romantic. No matter the New Year’s night you’re looking for, Station Casinos has the party…or should we say “parties.” Whether you’re wanting to Ring, Rock or Romance in the New Year, here’s a whirlwind tour around Las Vegas Station Casinos locations for 2010 fun.

At Aliante Station

At Boulder Station

  • Yellow Brick Road will be rockin’ in 2010 with a special performance at the Railhead.
  • Van De Guzman will be providing live entertainment at Kixx Bar when the clock strikes midnight.

At Green Valley Ranch

  • Count down to the New Year with a live concert from Sin City Sinners in the Ovation Lounge. Special guests include Dizzy Reed of Guns N’ Roses along with hosts Vinny Paul of Pantera and Brandi M from Rock of Love.
  • More live music at GVR on NYE includes Michael Grimm (Ovation Lounge from 6pm – 9pm); Royal Purple Rockers and Darby O’Gill and The Little People (Quinn’s Irish Pub); and Peter Love (Hank’s Steakhouse).
  • GVR is also offering a New Year’s Eve package deal that includes tickets to the Sin City Sinners show, hotel room and more NYE goodies.

At Palace Station

Make your last meal of the year memorable!
Check dozens of special
New Year’s menus at Station Casinos.

At Red Rock Resort

At Santa Fe Station

At Sunset Station

At Texas Station

  • Things are sure to get steamy at Texas’ NYE Lingerie Party at the South Padre nightclub featuring world-renowned DJ Micah.

At Fiesta Rancho

More great music continues in 2010 with New Year’s weekend concerts

Aaron Lewis from Staind plays New Year’s Day at Aliante Station and then the next night, Jan. 2, at Green Valley Ranch.

Country star Phil Vassar has a New Year’s Day concert at Green Valley Ranch.

The legendary Doobie Brothers perform on Jan. 2 at Texas Station.

Las Vegas Concerts: NYE with Yellow Brick Road at Boulder Station

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Count down with YBR on New Year's Eve.

Thursday, December 31

at Railhead

Showtime at 11pm | Doors open at 10:15pm

Purchase Tickets from $34.95 plus tax/fee

Visit www.ybrband.com

Las Vegas Concerts: Two Chances to Catch Walter Trout at Station Casinos

Bluesman Trout playing Thursday and Friday. PHOTO: Martijn Barth. Source: www.waltertrout.com.

Bluesman Trout plays Thursday and Friday nights. PHOTO: Martijn Barth. Source: www.waltertrout.com.

If you like the Blues, I’ve got the hot tip of the week. Walter Trout will be burning up The Railhead at Boulder Station at 8pm on Thursday and Texas Station’s South Padre on Friday at 9:30pm. And get this: it’s FREE! No cover. Zip. Nada. Bupkis!

When it comes to hard Blues, Walter’s the real thing. He’s played with John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, Percy Mayfield, Joe Tex, Jeff Healey, Coco Montoya, Richie Hayward, Guitar Shorty, James Harman, John Mayhall’s Blues Breakers (like Clapton & Page), and too many others to mention. His version of Hendrix’s Red House will blow you away. I used to go see him all the time at Perk’s in Huntington Beach, and you can bet I’ll be at South Padre Friday night.

Oh yeah, if you have sensitive ears, wear some plugs because Walter likes to turn it up!

Later,
Jeff Perry
Sr. Ad Writer, Station Casinos

Have you ever seen Walter blaze?

If you go to either show, come back to The Blog and tell us about his performance.

Vegas Milestone: Boulder Station Celebrates 15 Years

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15-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. The team has become a "second family" for many of the 150 employees who have worked at the casino on Boulder Highway since it opened in August 1993.

Boulder Station opened its doors to the city of Las Vegas on August 23, 1993. Fifteen wonderful years after that historic day, our property still continues to be a leading contender along the Boulder Highway. More importantly, more than 150 of the original Team Members who helped with the opening proudly remain dedicated to supporting and providing service to our guests.

On August 23, 2009, our Station Casinos Team Members were treated to brunch. The menu included eggs Benedict, carved ham, seasoned potatoes, as well as other delicious food. A special event was planned for our Team Members who have been with the company for 15 years or longer. The festivities were held in the Railhead and Team Members feasted on a gourmet menu that featured grilled steak medallions, chicken Marsala, sautéed asparagus, and much more!

General Manager Don Richardson invited Team Members to say a few words on their fondest memories while working at Boulder Station. Tears were shed and the laughter was contagious, but the constant message resonated through each speech was that “Boulder Station was a second family.”

The evening ended with a raffle where each Team Member was given a small token of appreciation. As one Team Member stated, “I will work for Boulder Station for 15 more years and 15 more years after that!”

Post any of your fond memory of Boulder Station below. Thanks for your support.

Special Thanksgiving Meals at Station Casinos

Oops! These are Thanksgiving leftovers from 2009.

Please go this way for our 2011 Las Vegas Thanksgiving Dining Guide.

Happy Turkey! Station Casinos is stuffed with Thanksgiving Day Dining Specials.

Happy Turkey! Station Casinos is stuffed with Thanksgiving Day Dining Specials.

All the trimmings with none of the cooking or dishes.

Station Casinos is extending Thanksgiving dining options at all of our casinos including a company-wide Turkey Day feast at the Feast Buffets. Be our guest and join us for a scrumptious holiday meal at your favorite Station Casinos or Fiesta location.

Here are the delicious details (and don’t forget your Boarding Pass or Amigo Card to get the nice price):

Feast Buffet at Aliante Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.


Feast Buffet at Boulder Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.


Festival Buffets at Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho
$12.99 with Amigo Card | $14.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Includes hand-carved Roasted Turkey, Glazed Ham and Prime Rib to go with all the trimmings. Fresh soups, salads, entrees and sinful desserts. Plus your favorite live-action cooking stations with over 60 fresh selections.


Feast Buffet at Green Valley Ranch
$18.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $21.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Luxurious holiday feast that includes Champagne and Mimosa. From Roasted Prime Rib with all the trimmings to an unmatched selection of shrimp and seafood to the traditional Tom Turkey.


Feast Buffet at Palace Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.


Feast Buffet at Santa Fe Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.


Sunset Station
Feast Buffet
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.

Sonoma Cellar Steakhouse
$25.00 + tax/ gratuity
Thanksgiving Menu
Includes Brined, Herb-Marinated, and Roasted Turkey Breast and Thigh with house-made dressing with oyster mushrooms, water chestnuts and herbs. Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Haricot Verts with creamy onion and bacon sauce. Turkey Demi-Glace, House-Made Whole Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie with whipped cream and orange-cranberry relish. Book your reservations online!

Capri Italian Ristorante
$19.99 + tax/gratuity
Thanksgiving Menu served 3pm – 9pm
Corn and Crab Chowder Soup, served with crustinis and garnished with king crab meat. Traditional Tom Turkey, white and dark meat with stuffing, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and giblet gravy. Pumpkin Pie for dessert.

Guadalajara Bar & Grille
$11.99 + tax/gratuity
Thanksgiving Menu served 3pm – 9pm
Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed vegetables and cranberry sauce. Pumpkin Pie for dessert.

Hooters
Special Thanksgiving Day hours from 11am – 6pm

Coco’s Bakery & Restaurant
Open 24 hours
Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner $11.29 +tax/gratuity
Moist, flavorful turkey breast roasted to perfection and served with all of your favorites: Hearty stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, rich turkey gravy, seasonal vegetables, tangy cranberry sauce and your choice of today’s soup or green garden salad. Includes a free slice of pumpkin pie. Children’s menus available in kid-friendly portions for $6.99. Take home a fresh baked holiday pie!


Feast Buffet at Texas Station
$13.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $15.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Traditional Thanksgiving Feast that offers extra touches, from unique desserts including our special “hand-dipped” Ice Cream, to Champagne and Mimosa. Two of the newest buffets in town also offer freshly carved Virginia Baked Ham and Tom Turkey.


Red Rock Casino Resort Spa
Feast Buffet
$18.99 with Boarding Pass Card | $21.99 without
11am – 9pm Thanksgiving Menu
Luxurious holiday feast that includes Champagne and Mimosa. From Roasted Prime Rib with all the trimmings to an unmatched selection of shrimp and seafood, to the traditional Tom Turkey.

T-bones Chop House
1pm – 8pm Thanksgiving Menu
Features Herb-Marinated, Slow-Roasted All-Natural Turkey with all the trimmings.

Las Vegas Concerts: Sax’ Man Boney James at Boulder Station

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Soulful Jazz saxophonist James.

Saturday, December 5

at Railhead

Showtime at 8pm | Doors open at 7:15pm

Purchase Tickets from $29 plus tax/fees

Visit www.boneyjames.com

Las Vegas Concerts: Saddle up for Ray Price at Boulder Station

Gentlemen cowboy Price.

Gentlemen cowboy Price.

Friday, December 4

at Railhead

Showtime at 8pm | Doors open at 7:15pm

Purchase Tickets from $24 plus tax/fees

Earn Your Free Roll at the $300,000 Las Vegas Poker Plus Tournament

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NO BUY-IN REQUIRED: 50 hours at the table will get you into January's big tournament, where the top cash will be $40,000.

It’s a free roll at a big pay day. Interested?

While that other famous poker tournament readies next week to shuffle up and deal its final table, Station Casinos is set to start our own big-money Las Vegas poker tournament.

Qualifying for the $300,000 Poker Plus Tournament starts this Sunday (Nov. 1), and runs until December 31 at all participating Station Casinos poker rooms. Basically, players need to be dealt in at one of our poker tables for 50 hours (one long session for some players) during the two-month span to qualify for the big Texas Hold’em tournament, which will be held Jan. 9 and 10, 2010 at Texas Station.

“There is no buy-in; just log 50 hours of live action on your Boarding Pass,” said Mike Doe, poker manager at Red Rock Resort. “All players that play the tournament are guaranteed at least $75 when they are eliminated from the tournament.” Additionally, qualifying comp points will be awarded at the rate of 600 points per hour during the next two months, while from 3am through 9am points will be awarded at a rate of 1,800 points per hour.

Doe said he will be rooting for short-stacked Phil Ivey to win that other tournament’s main event bracelet because Mr. Ivey is an occasional guest on the Red Rock gaming floor. Will Ivey, often regarded as the best poker player in the world, get a seat at Station Casinos’ $300,000 Poker Plus Tournament?

“Only if he qualifies,” Doe said.

More info about the $300,000 Poker Plus Tournament

$300,000 Poker Plus Tournament Official Rules

Las Vegas Concerts: UFO invades Boulder Station for live show

Invasion happens Oct. 24.

Invasion happens Oct. 24.

Saturday, October 24

at the Railhead

Showtime at 8pm | Doors open at 7:15pm

Purchase tickets from $19.50 plus tax/fees

Visit www.ufo-music.info

Las Vegas Concerts: The Rippingtons live at Boulder Station

Saturday, October 10
at the Railhead
Showtime at 8pm | Doors open at 7:15pm
Purchase tickets from $25 plus tax/fees
Visit www.rippingtons.com