Natalie Holbrook
Editorial Assistant
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Holbrook is a dabbler. As far back as she can remember, she has been passionate about trying new things, capitalizing on opportunities and exploring all that life has to offer. She follows her greatest loves in life—from rock shows to dance floors to runways—wherever her jet-set mentality leads. Two weeks ago she graduated from UNLV with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and media studies, a minor in film and plenty of excitement at what the future will bring. She now begins her first “real job” as Vegas Seven’s calendar coordinator and a nightlife writer.
Recent Articles
Seven Nights
June 2nd, 2011
Sat 4
Bet you didn’t know that this Ukrainian dancer is a five-time U.S. National Champion—unless maybe you’re a hard-core Dancing With the Stars fan. Catch the gorgeous Karina Smirnoff (2) at Tao Beach as she takes on hosting duties. (In the Venetian, doors 10 a.m., men $30, ladies $20.) For an island-like escape, hit the Silverton for its weekly Bikinis, Bands and Burgers poolside series with the laid-back and authentic sounds of Jamaican threesome Mighty Diamonds, with local reggae band Haleamano. (3333 Blue Diamond Road, doors 7 p.m., $10.) Bringing more bust and booty to Las Vegas, sexette Carmen Electra (3) hosts the steamy and sultry grand opening of the Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Saloon. (In Planet Hollywood, doors 10 p.m., men $20, ladies $10, local ladies free.)
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Normal Norman
Fatboy Slim on reuniting with America, learning new tricks and his dream collaboration
May 26th, 2011
As a pioneer of electronic music there isn’t much Norman Cook hasn’t done, except hold a Las Vegas residency. But he can cross that off his bucket list when he debuts on May 28 at Marquee Dayclub.
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Making Party Memories
Your guide to the parties that make Memorial Day Weekend in Vegas the legend that it is
May 26th, 2011
Not that every other weekend in Vegas isn’t already a boozy Hangover trilogy in the making. But the first holiday weekend of the summer just seems to have that certain extra special something, doesn’t it?
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Seven Days
This week in your city.
May 26th, 2011
Sat 28
It’s National Hamburger Day (3), and Islands Restaurant has partnered with the Children’s Miracle Network to offer the Miracle Menu, beginning today through June 12. Ten percent of the proceeds from each item ordered will be donated to St. Rose Dominican Hospitals toward its $100,000 donation goal. (10810 W. Charleston Blvd.) Cel-e-brate good times, c’mon, with Skip Martin, former lead singer of Kool & the Gang, as he performs his hits during Gimme Shelter, the annual fundraiser for the Heaven Can Wait Animal Society. The event will also feature live music from U2 tribute band Arms of America. (6 p.m., Village at Lake Las Vegas, $20, HCWS.org.) For a real good time, visit the Colosseum at Caesars Palace where the loud-mouthed Chelsea Handler (4) performs stand-up along with Chelsea Lately cast mates and comedians. (8 p.m., tickets at Ticketmaster.com.)
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Right on Track
Going inside a club anthem with DJ/producer A-Trak
May 26th, 2011
Not many 29-year-olds can claim winning the DMC World DJ Championship at 15, much less being chosen to join Kanye West as his touring DJ, be a part owner in a record label, collaborate on the creation of a club anthem the magnitude of “Barbra Streisand,” or release a number of remixes and produced tracks under his own name. But that’s A-Trak.
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Seven Nights
Entertaining options for a week of nonstop fun and excitement.
May 26th, 2011
Sun 29
Soak up the sun, sexy crowd and stunning atmosphere, not to mention the beautiful music of producer and former resident Kaskade at Encore Beach Club. (In Encore, doors 11 a.m., men $150, women $50, local ladies free.) Ride the escalator up to the gorgeously gold and perfect party spot, The Bank, where hip-hop hero DJ Z-Trip spins classics and mash-ups. (In Bellagio, doors 10:30 p.m., $30 cover, locals free.) In what is expected to be one of the biggest bashes this Memorial Day weekend, the season opening of Night Swim at XS, Deadmau5 (2) spins with Manufactured Superstars (in Encore, doors 10 p.m., $150 men, $50 women) and again with dubstep DJ Feed Me tomorrow at Encore Beach Club (doors 11 a.m., men $125, women $50).
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General Colton’s Army of Drinkers
May 19th, 2011
Last year, Jack Colton threw the first official meet-up for forum members, dubbing them, about 350 strong, the Army of Drinkers (AOD). Following the success of that inaugural celebration, the AOD invades again and will be taking over Rumor Hotel, May 19-23.
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Seven Nights
Entertaining options for a week of nonstop fun and excitement.
May 19th, 2011
Fri 20
Don’t feel bad if you can’t help buzzin’ all over them; the duo of Cisco Adler and Shwayze gladly accepts the attentions of pretty ladies. The Malibu, Calif., boys bring their rapping and guitar skills to Ditch Fridays at the Palms Pool & Bungalows. (In the Palms, doors noon, $25 cover, local ladies free.) The Black Eyed Peas’ Dutchess, Fergie (2), is back in Las Vegas and visiting Haze tonight to show the crowd how she gets Fergalicious. (In Aria, doors 10:30 p.m., men $40, ladies $30.) Party in style at the exclusive Savile Row, where the club celebrates the birthday of Whispering Giants’ Jimmy Foster and is hosted by the sexy and sophisticated dancers of Crazy Horse Paris, who will perform throughout the night. Stay put for the launch of Late Night, the intimate venue’s newest after-hours party. (In Luxor, doors 10:30 p.m., no cover, entrance by gatekeeper discretion.)
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Midnight’s Son
Electronica maestro Matt Darey finds beauty and balance in music
May 19th, 2011
DJ, producer, founder of Darey Records, composer of popular electronic music radio shows Nocturnal and Nocturnal Sunshine, avid snowboarder, world traveler and professional partier—no matter what the title, U.K.-bred and -based Matt Darey will return on May 22 to one of his favorite cities in the world to spin at Tao Beach and show off the talent he’s been perfecting for the past 20 years.
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Nikki Beach prepares to make landfall
May 12th, 2011
A rejuvenated Tropicana will emerge from two years of cosmetic surgery when its sexiest new feature, the world-famous Nikki Beach, opens its ninth location on May 26. Nikki Beach Worldwide is renown for its grand-scale operations in St. Tropez and Miami Beach. Las Vegas’ installment, operated by the A5 Group, will provide nothing less, according to Adam Sadie, director of VIP services.
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