Actor Lance Bass Lights the Eiffel Tower Red at Paris Las Vegas to Launch 2nd Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Lance Bass James Lance Bass[1][2] (born May 4 1979), known as Lance Bass (IPA pronunciation: [ˈbæs]),[3] , current contestant on ABC's hit show "Dancing with the Stars Dancing with the Stars is the name for a number of international television series based on the format of the British series Strictly Come Dancing. Nevertheless, not all the international versions share this title. ," flipped the switch lighting Paris Las Vegas' 50-story replica of the Eiffel Tower Eiffel Tower, structure designed by A. G. Eiffel and erected in the Champ-de-Mars for the Paris exposition of 1889. The tower is 984 ft (300 m) high and consists of an iron framework supported on four masonry piers, from which rise four columns uniting to form one red at midnight on the morning of Thursday, November 20th to launch the weekend of Beaujolais Nouveau Beaujolais nouveau is a red wine made from Gamay grapes produced in the Beaujolais region of France. It is the most popular vin de primeur, fermented for just a few weeks then officially released for sale on the third Thursday of November. festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. celebrating the release of the 2008 wine. Bass's appearance launched a week of special events, tastings and unique Beaujolais Nouveau pairings. The first cask of wine was delivered to the resort via air by Stars and Stripes Stars and Stripes nickname for the U.S. flag. [Am. Hist.: Brewer Dictionary, 8567] See : America Air Tours and received by Georges Duboeuf Georges Duboeuf (born 1933 in Crèches, France) is the founder of Les Vins Georges Duboeuf, one of the largest and best-known wine merchants in France. The company is known especially for its popularization and production of Beaujolais wines, leading to Duboeuf's nicknames of Can-Can dancers. With the assistance of Yann Bourigault, Duboeuf Export Director, Bass lit the Eiffel Tower kicking-off the celebration. This year Paris Las Vegas This article is about the Las Vegas hotel. For other uses, see Paris (disambiguation). Paris Las Vegas is a hotel and casino located on the famed Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA , that is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment. has partnered with Georges Duboeuf, the number one producer of Beaujolais wines in the world. Honoring the long tradition regulated by French law, Beaujolais Nouveau is released no sooner than the third Thursday of November, when it is ready for consumption just six weeks after the harvest. Thus, at one minute past midnight, huge celebrations are held all over the world to taste the first wine of the harvest. Be one of the first to taste the delicious result of this year's harvest at complimentary wine tastings. * Paris Las Vegas and Georges Duboeuf will offer samples of the 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau to guests and patrons at a special lobby bar November 20th, 21st and 22nd from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. * The acclaimed Michelin-rated Eiffel Tower Restaurant will host a complimentary tasting open to the public on Friday, November 21 from noon to 3 p.m. Paris Las Vegas' signature Les Artistes Steakhouse will host a special Beaujolais Nouveau wine tasting event not-to-be-missed. * Saturday, November 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Georges Duboeuf will offer a selection of their famed French wines in addition to the 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau. Representatives from Duboeuf will be on hand to meet and greet. The Award-Winning Paris Las Vegas culinary team has created a special menu featuring live cooking stations and assorted petite French pastry selections. Live music will create a festive atmosphere. Tickets are $30 (all inclusive) and can be purchased at the Paris Box Office or by calling 1-877-374-7469. Three of the resort's signature restaurants - Mon Ami Gabi, Les Artistes Steakhouse and Le Provencal - will feature special wine pairings and wine offerings throughout the celebration. Rock 'n Roll Wine, known for its signature high-energy wine events, will host a Beaujolais Nouveau-themed wine tasting. * Friday evening, November 21, inside Risque ris·qué adj. Suggestive of or bordering on indelicacy or impropriety. [French, from past participle of risquer, to risk, from risque, risk; see risk.] Adj. , the nightclub at Paris Las Vegas. Scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m., the event will feature live music and a unique assortment of delicious world wines including Beaujolais Nouveau. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.rocknrollwine.com or calling 702-240-3066. All wine events and samplings will be available to guests age 21 or older. Paris Las Vegas is a Harrah's Entertainment Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET) is a gaming corporation that owns and operates casinos, hotels, and six golf courses under several brands. The company, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the largest gaming company in the world, with yearly revenues around $7.11 billion. resort. From its dramatic 50-story replica of the Eiffel Tower to authentic architectural reproductions, elegant decor and superb convention facilities, to its fine cuisine, European-inspired boutiques and world-class entertainment - Paris Las Vegas celebrates the romance, excitement and savoir-faire of the European City of Light. Georges Duboeuf is the largest producer of Beaujolais in the world and the number one French wine brand in the US. Georges currently represents over 400 winegrowers in the region. Stars & Stripes Air Tours provides guests with a breathtaking helicopter view of the quintessential sites of the Southwest. Family owned and operated for more than 30 years, and having flown more than 140,000 flights, Stars & Stripes Air Tours is known for first class quality. *High-resolution photos may be requested, and more details are available online at http://media.harrahs.com (Las Vegas, Paris Las Vegas, Latest News). Post-event photos of the lighting of the Eiffel Tower will be available at: http://media.harrahs.com. |
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