Brock Radke Wed, Apr 5, 2017 (midnight) Twenty years in, Jason Tenner certainly qualifies as a Las Vegas entertainment institution, having performed as the frontman for one of the country’s most popular tribute acts, Purple Reign, at so many different venues it’s hard to keep track. For the past two years, Tenner’s Prince has owned the stage at Westgate Las Vegas, but very quickly after Prince’s death last year, the show was moved from the small Cabaret showroom to the International Theater—the legendary space Elvis Presley, Liberace and Wayne Newton have called home. With the anniversary of the icon’s death just a few weeks away, we spent some quality time with Tenner in his (obviously) purple dressing room below the theater’s stage to talk favorite songs, changes to the show and keeping Vegas audiences happy. Purple Reign has been all over Vegas and then some. Do you have favorite venues? I have fond memories of most of the places … [Read more...] about Talking favorite songs and emotional fans with Purple Reign’s Prince tribute artist Jason Tenner
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‘Purple Reign’ makes the move from Westgate to Tropicana
Christopher DeVargas Jason Tenner takes his show to the Trop beginning November 1. By Brock Radke (contact) Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017 | 2 a.m. Jason Tenner has taken his “Purple Reign” Prince tribute show to so many venues around Las Vegas over the years, it’s hard to keep track. But the show has never been to the Tropicana, until tonight. After a successful three-year run at the Westgate — including the last year and a half in the historic International Theater — “Purple Reign” begins its new residency this week in another classic Vegas room, the Tropicana Theater that was once known as the Tiffany Theater and home for almost 50 years to “Les Folies Bergere.” “Hopefully some of that magic will rub off on ‘Purple Reign’ and we’ll have a show that will last there for a long time,” says Tenner. “I think it’s a testament to Prince and everything he was as an artist that our show has such … [Read more...] about ‘Purple Reign’ makes the move from Westgate to Tropicana
All The Vegas Podcast: ‘Sexxy’ creator and star Jennifer Romas
Las Vegas Weekly Staff Mon, Feb 11, 2019 (midnight) If you had the opportunity, would you be able to create a sizzling and sultry Las Vegas show that would really resonate with audiences, all in a matter of weeks? That’s what Jennifer Romas did. Sexxy: The Show is now in its fifth year at Westgate Las Vegas and it’s one of the most popular female revues on or off the Strip. All The Vegas ATV18: Jennifer Romas All The Vegas hosts Brock Radke and Mark Shunock talk with "Sexxy" producer and star Jennifer Romas. On this episode of All The Vegas, Jennifer talks to us about her career as a dancer and choreographer; returning to the stage after injury and making the transition from performer to producer; how the Sexxy deal was sealed when Westgate’s owners saw her dancing in Purple Reign; what it’s like to be nearly naked onstage in front of her parents; proving herself as a businesswoman and being a part of a grand legacy of entertainment at an iconic Vegas … [Read more...] about All The Vegas Podcast: ‘Sexxy’ creator and star Jennifer Romas
L.A. Weekly’s Dispensary Directory
Founded in 2004, AhhsWeHo is co-owned by Dina Browner, who famously hooked up Snoop Dogg with his first medical cannabis recommendation (and may or may not have inspired Showtime’s hit series Weeds). Known for its celebrity clientele, this small shop boasts a truly vast extract menu featuring Full Flava, Elevated Extracts, Vegan Buddha and more, with 10% off all concentrates on Saturday “Shatterdays.” Open Sun., noon-7 p.m.; Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Whether your needs are medicinal or recreational, the Alternative Medicine Group experience is discreet, quick and even fun. Popular for its huge selection of paraphernalia, AMG also carries 40-plus unique strains, as well as a carefully curated menu of concentrate products including Legion of Bloom, Nativ and OG. New patients receive a 15% discount. Open daily, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, 11554 Vanowen St., North Hollywood; (747) 205-2138, RealAmericanCannabis.com.American Cannabis Company hosts its … [Read more...] about L.A. Weekly’s Dispensary Directory
‘Wedding’ follies, food and fun in Las Vegas
COURTESY DENISE TRUSCELLO “Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding” opened June 15 at Buca de Beppo restaurant at Bally’s in Las Vegas. ‘Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding,” held in the Buca di Beppo restaurant at Bally’s, is 90 minutes of a fun-filled interactive theater with a full dinner. From the drunken priest to the pregnant bride, this music-filled experience is well worth the money for a frolicking night of fun. This show has played at different venues in Vegas over the years and this version is by far the best. The dinner show plays at 7 p.m. Fridays through Wednesdays; tickets are $119.75-$155.45. Visit 808ne.ws/2zr4732. Brunch at the Osteria Costa in The Mirage is an outstanding sampling of the menu. Served from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, the meal includes “bottomless drinks” so I enjoyed the Rossini, with a berrycello prosecco. The Baba al Rhum Toast, topped with caramelized bananas and Nutella; and Baked Eggs in … [Read more...] about ‘Wedding’ follies, food and fun in Las Vegas