12.22.09

MERRY X-MAS FROM WHATSHISFACE

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One drink is Sammy’s, the other he picked up off David Lee Roth’s table when he was done with it.

What’s weirder than opening your mailbox to find a Christmas card from Sammy Hagar? How about having him yell his holiday cheer at you while you walk unsuspectingly down the strip?

For the rest of the month, the Red Rocker, along with other “celebrities” like Mayor Oscar Goodman, UNLV basketball coach Lon Kruger, Holly Madison, Zowie Bowie, Gordie Brown, Donny and Marie Osmond and a handful of others, will be wishing shoppers a happy holiday season in a series of special video messages on Miracle Mile Shops’ Strip-side LED video screens.

The 13,000-square-foot screen boasts more than two-million pixels, each capable of 16-million colors, or half of what Tommy Chong sees when he shuts his eyes, providing tourists and locals alike with the oversized, high-definition look at Oscar they’ve been clammoring for. The screen can be remotely controlled from anywhere on the planet offering hackers of all ages a new era of bright pranking opportunities.

By Jared Harmon

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11.16.09

RED ROCKER KICKS OFF CABO

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Looks a little like the Pink Rocker, actually. (Photo by Carlos Larios)

The Miracle Mile’s Cabo Wabo made a sudden opening on Wednesday, and capped off its under-the-radar launch with a show from owner Sammy Hagar on Saturday, blown up on the Strip-side video screen that adorns the Planet Hollywood’s exterior. Hard to appreciate his pedal-to-the-metal balladeering of “I Can’t Drive 55″ when you’re stuck in Strip traffic, though. Stay tuned for another chance at a free show, though as a public concert is set for 9 p.m. Dec. 4.

Over at Tao, Dancing with the Stars pro Karina Smirnoff and a male friend had dinner and sake, while Kevin Dillon was spotted on the floor of the Hard Rock Hotel. Amaury Nolasco of Prison Break had dinner at Ago. Reds outfielder Jay Bruce and Jermaine Dupri were both seen at Body English.

Retired Mets right fielder Rusty Staub had dinner at Society inside Encore. The Bears’ Brian Urlacher stopped in later and on his way out gave his congratulations to a new bride and groom. And then tackled the crap out of the groom. (Well, no, but admit it: That would’ve made your night.)

By Jason Scavone

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