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Mother's Day 2009

Show your mom or another special mom how much she means to you on Mother's Day, May 10.

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Special events

ArtFest of Henderson
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 9-10
Where: Water Street in Henderson
More info: ArtFest of Henderson
The annual ArtFest will feature 200 selected fine artists from across the nation. Three stages will provide entertainment including jazz, folk, reggae and light rock. Local children will also perform. A variety of food will be offered by vendors.

6th Annual Mother's Day Tea
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9
Where: Valencia Ballroom, JW Marriott Las Vegas, 221 N. Rampart Blvd.
Cost: $55 adult, $35 child, $500 table of 10 (special mother/daughter discounted ticket if purchased by April 24)
More info: 702-436-1624
Child Focus is hosting its sixth annual Mother's Day Tea. Child Focus is a non-profit agency that provides resources and services which enrich the lives of children living in foster care. There will be a raffle and silent auction. Zowie Bowie will provide the entertainment.

Payard Patisserie's Mother's Day Tea, Caesars Palace
On Saturday, May 9 at 3 p.m., award-winning Pastry Chef Francois Payard will personally host an hour-long cooking demonstration that includes incredible chocolate tastings and tea in honor of mothers. Experience Payard Patisserie & Bistro's beautifully designed, multi-layered experience that is a pastry shop and traditional dining room. The price: $20 per person. Space is limited. Call (702) 731-7266 for reservations.

Wine, Women and Wellness
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9
Where: Qua Baths & Spa, Caesars Palace
Qua Baths & Spa will host this exclusive event for women in its retail area on May 9. Famed restaurant Bradley Ogden, known for farm-fresh and organic culinary creations, will represent the "Wellness" sector, and cutting-edge technologies and anti-aging products will be featured that include NuFace and Clarisonic. Celebrate your inner beauty, enjoy savory food and wine and receive complimentary demonstrations of Qua's newest products. The event is complimentary; various organic wine selections will be available for purchase.

Family Fun Dance
When: 7-10 p.m. May 9
Where: East Las Vegas Community Center ballroom
Tickets: $3 general admission, free for children ages 5 and under
More info: 702-229-1515 Enjoy and evening of fun and dance with the entire family. Learn a few new dances steps including: square dance, line dance, hip-hop moves, salsa, ballroom and more. Enter the dance and singing contests to show your talent. Come help us celebrate our Season of Dance at East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center. Light refreshments served. The event is co presented with La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM.

Mother's Day Dinner and Dance
When: 6-10 p.m. May 9
Where: Charleston Heights Arts Center
Tickets: $20 in advance (limited space)
More info: 702-229-6383
Big Band Dance with music provided by The Gene White Octet with Swing Patrol. Step back to a sweeter time when big band swing was the thing and romance was the main theme. Enjoy an evening dancing and listening to music from the Golden Age of swing, including tunes made famous by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman; romantic standards from the 50's and 60's; cha-chas, tangos, and other popular dances of the time. The exciting four-part vocal group, Swing Patrol, adds their authentic swing era harmonies. Catered by At Your Service Catering.

High Tea Aboard Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10
Where: Titantic: The Artifact Exhibition, Fusia, Luxor
Cost: $49, includes tea and entrance to the exhibit. Reservations required.
More info: 702-262-4862
In addition to a selection of fine teas, Titanic's High Tea menu will include several options, starting with fresh baked scones and mini-Danishes. After teasing the taste buds, diners can fill their appetites with a variety of soups and tea sandwiches including tuna, egg or chicken salad and open-faced smoked salmon or roast beef. Assorted petit fours, cheesecake martinis, brownies and cookies conclude the High Tea and prepare diners to experience the story of Titanic like never before. Following the the tea, guests are invited to view the exhibit.

Free Admission to Stratosphere Tower
When: 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays (until 2 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and holidays)
More info: 702-380-7777
The Stratosphere Tower is offering free admission on Mother's Day to all mothers with the purchase of one of more full price general admission tower tickets. The mothers and all accompanying guests will also receive free VIP entrance to the tower, bypassing the admission line. In addition, the Top of the World restaurant will provide all mothers dining on Mother's Day with a complimentary glass of champagne and a rose. The Top of the World restaurant will be open for brunch from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Reservations highly recommended. Admission to the Stratosphere Tower is $14.95. Admission for Stratosphere hotel guests, seniors and Nevada residents with valid identification is $11. Children 4-12 years of age are $9.

Free Admission to Harrah's Improv Comedy Club
When: May 10
Improv Comedy Club at Harrah's is treating all mothers attending the Improv show with their son or daughter on Sunday, May 10 to a complimentary show package. This exclusive offer for Mom on her special day includes a complimentary show ticket and a complimentary tasty dessert at Penazzi Italian Ristorante.

Dining

Nothing says love like good food. Prices DO NOT include tax or gratuity unless indicated. Reservations are usually highly recommended at most restaurants.

Amigo's Mexican Cantina, Fiesta Henderson
Amigo's Mexican Cantina will open at 3 p.m. and is featuring summer apple chicken salad for $10.99 and a marinated skirt steak with tempura prawns, rice and fresh vegetables for $19.99.

Austins Steakhouse, Texas Station
Austins Steakhouse is featuring a Mother's Day Champagne Brunch from 10:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. The menu includes jumbo shrimp cocktail and king crab display for an appetizer and entrees include filet mignon Oscar, broiled rib eye, baked seafood frittata, potato crusted salmon and crab stuffed shrimp, among other items. Desserts include a chocolate fondue fountain with fresh fruits, berries, marshmallows and doughnut holes as well as an array of mini assorted pastries and sweets. All guests 21 years and older will enjoy unlimited champagne. The brunch is $45 for adults and $19.95 for children. Prices do not include gratuity.

Barley's Casino and Brewing Company and Gold Rush Casino
Barley's Casino and Brewing Company and Gold Rush Casino will feature a three-course meal of garden salad, filet mignon and lobster tail with asparagus and mashed potato and cheesecake for only $17.99 per person. This will be served from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.

B&B Ristorante, The Venetian
Celebrity Chef Mario Batali will present a fresh and exciting prix fixe menu for Mother's Day at B&B Ristorante. Menu to include such items as Calamari and Seppie Fritti, Housemade Pappardelle Bolognese, Grilled Guinea Hen and Chocolate Budino. Price: $75 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Benihana, Las Vegas Hilton
The Mother's Day menu will feature Japanese onion soup which has been simmered for 10 hours; a Benihana rainbow salad featuring crisp greens, shredded carrots and ripe tomato served with their signature tangy ginger dressing; hibachi chicken and steak served with mushrooms, onions, zucchini and steamed rice; and a selection of ice cream. Cost is $25 for adults, $12 for children under 12. Served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be complimentary Mother's Day photos from Cashman Photo and a drawing for a "suite" prize.

Botero, Wynn Las Vegas
The Mother's Day three-course prix fixe menu will feature a selection of pastries of fresh fruit plate; choice of granola yogurt parfair or ahi tuna tartare; choice of omelete with machengo cheese, asparagus and piquillo peppers or Kobe short ribs and eggs or strawberry rhubarb French toast or Dungeness crab club with old bay fries or a roasted turkey chopped salad or a chicken nicoise salad. Platter of assorted Botero cupcakes for dessert. Soft drinks, coffee and tea are included in the price. Served 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $49 per person.

BRIO Tuscan Grille, Town Square
RIO will be ready for mom bright and early. The brunch menu will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features French Toast with Berries, Cinnamon Apple Pancakes, Bacon, Egg & Fontina Panini, Frittata Al Forno, Brio Frittata Di Giorno, Eggs Benedictano, Grilled Salmon & Sweet Potato Hash, Bistecca and Sweet Potato Hash, Bistecca Alla Romana and Crab and Shrimp Crepes. Prices range from $9.95 to $16.50.

The Broiler, Boulder Station
The Broiler is serving a special Mother's Day Candlelight Buffet from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. The menu has two price points of $35 per person or $45 per person, all of which include an omelet, pasta and potato pancake station; soup, salad and seafood bar; a carving station with prime rib, roasted leg of lamb and honey-glazed Virginia ham; a buffet station with eggs Benedict, quiche Lorraine, crab cakes and chicken teriyaki; and a dessert station featuring assorted cakes, pies and petit fours. The $35 menu features entrees such as shrimp scampi, petit filet with gorgonzola cheese, a 12-ounce New York steak and sauteed orange roughy, all with accoutrements. The $45 menu features Alaskan king crab legs, a 12-ounce New York steak with three jumbo shrimp, filet mignon and king crab legs, Alaskan halibut and Colorado lamb chops, all with accoutrements. Prices do not include gratuity.

Cannery Row Buffet, The Cannery
A special Mother's Day champagne brunch will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The buffet will feature a complete salad bar with chilled seafood; a carving station with roast prime rib of beef, maple glazed ham and roast turkey; steak forestierre, bamboo salmon, Polynesian pork ribs, shrimp scampi, peel and eat shrimp and cured and smoked gravlax; apple crepes, waffles, French toast, cheese blintz, made-to-order omelets and smoothings; and assorted desserts and champagne. Also complete American, bbq, Chinese, Italian, and Mexican stations. Cost is $14.99 adults and $10.99 children. Mothers will receive a free t-shirt as long as supplies last.

Capri Ristorante Italiano, Sunset Station
Capri Ristorante Italiano is offering a pre-fixe three-course meal for only $21.99 per person in addition to its daily menu. The specialty offer includes a roasted red pepper insalata followed by shrimp with spinach risotto and a tiramisu to complete the meal. Price do not include gratuity.

Carmel Room, JW Marriott Las Vegas
A special Mother's Day Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner will be served from 4 to 10 p.m. The brunch will feature a pasty basket with warm pastries, muffins, cinnamon rolls and sticky pecan rolls; fruit swan with assorted melon balls and fresh berries; choice of crab and asparagus omelet with Maryland lump crab meat, asparagus with fluff eggs and Monterey sauce or Quiche Lorraine with a scaory custard made of fresh cream, eggs, mushrooms, cheese and green onions in a flaky crust or crusted cinnamon swirled French toast or fettucini alfredo with grilled chicken and garnished with fresh broccoli or marinated lamb chops broiled and glased with bordelaise sauce and served with sour cream and horseradish potato pancakes or a petite filet mignon and lobster cake; and fresh dessert pastries presented table side. Cost is $38 per person. The Mother's Day dinner will feature chilled asparagus soup ($8), roasted Maryland soft-shell crab salad ($15), crispy skin striped bass with fingerlining potato, spring peas, white asparagus, parsely and lemon sauce ($34), steak au poire with creamy horseradish potato, spring squash and cognac veal glaze ($38) and fresh strawberries served with white wine pound cake ($38).

Charcoal Room, Santa Fe Station
The Charcoal Room steakhouse is offering a Mother's Day Brunch from 10 a.m. â 2 p.m. where for $45 per person, guests can enjoy a king crab and shrimp cocktail martini for two; a breakfast bar buffet with items such as fresh breads, muffins, bagels, fruits, salads and finger sandwiches; and can choose an entree of lobster-pancetta bacon and melted leek quiche, filet mignon and lump crab with eggs Benedict or asparagus tips and fluffed scrambled eggs with provolone cheese and hash brown-sausage napoleon. Charcoal Room is also offering a three-course tasting menu for dinner, served from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. The menu is $65 per person and features lobster bisque soup, baby spinach and artichoke salad, choice of fire grilled halibut or a six-ounce grilled filet and a crÃ¨me brulee trio for dessert. Prices do not include gratuity.

Charlie's Lakeside Casino, 8603 W. Sahara Ave.
Charlie's Lakeside Casino will host a Mother's Day Jazz and Champagne Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offer dinner specials from 2 to 10 p.m. Dinner specials include slow-roasted prime rib served with spaghetti vegetables and choice of potato for $14.95; crab stuffed Chilean sea bass served in a light champagne Beurre Blanc sauce, topped with raspberry caviar with spaghetti vegetables and rustic garlic mashed potatoes for $13.95; and lemon meringue pie for $2.95.

Chinois, The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
Mother's Day specials include slow-braised lamb shanks served with curried green lentils and cilantro-mint raita, $34; marinated baby beet salad topped with herbed goat cheese, candied walnuts, tangerines and Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, $14; and "free form" passion fruit souffle with chocolated liquid center and raspberries, $11.

Claim Jumper, Town Square
This Mother's Day Claim Jumper is giving mom an extra special gift, a $10 gift card while supplies last. Enjoy a variety of new spring menu selections, including the return of the fresh Strawberry Fields Salad, brand-new Ham and Spinach Quiche and the featured seasonal Mahi Mahi. Reservations are available for lunch and dinner. Claim Jumper will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

CUT, The Palazzo
The Mother's Day treat is a chocolate-hazelnut "financier" served with coffee ice cream and topped with whipped creme fraiche for $14.

Dos Caminos, The Palazzo
For Mother's Day, Dos Caminos will be serving the following specials all day, in addition to the brunch and dinner menus: Squash Blossom Rellenos with Crispy Goat cheese and Serrano Ham stuffed squash blossoms, and roasted tomato chipotle sauce ($10), Ancho Chile Butter Poached Lobster Tacos with mango pico de gallo, avocado, homemade flour tortillas, and rice and beans ($18), Alaskan King Crab Benedict with toasted brioche, alaskan king crab, valentina hollandaise, and Mexican home fries ($15), and Guava and Sweet Cheese Empanadas with bing cherry compot and crema ice cream ($9). In addition, guests will receive complimentary Cajeta ice cream sandwiches with cajeta caramel ice cream in a white chocolate rose frosted cookie.

Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Paris Las Vegas
All mothers will receive a special gift at brunch at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant on Mother's Day. Served 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

ENVY The Steakhouse
ENVY The Steakhouse's Mother's Day Brunch includes a wine and cheese tasting, bottomless sparkling wine, Mimosas, fruit smoothies, and a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar. Appetizers include fresh fruit and berries, smoked salmon with tomatoes, red onions and capers and ENVY's signature fruit and granola parfaits. Brunch also features various serving stations, including omelets, classic Belgium waffles and seafood stations. Entrees include Eggs Benedict with hollandaise, vanilla raisin Brioche French toast, and mini gourmet sandwiches. The dessert menu consists of a homemade variation of mousses, chocolate covered strawberries, and assorted mini pastries. Mother's Day Brunch will also include carving stations with Rack of Lamb and Prime Rib, as well as expanded salad and dessert stations. The brunch is offered at $35 per person. Kids under the age of 12 will receive a 50% discount and children under 5 are free. Served 11 a.m. to 3p.m., live music by pianist Wes Winters.

Feast Buffet
The Feast Buffet at Palace Station, Texas Station, Boulder Station and Sunset Station is offering a special Mother's Day feast for only $12.99 per person with a Boarding Pass card or $14.99 without. Moms will be treated to complimentary champagne and a carnation in addition to special menu items including delicious baked Virginia ham, hand-carved prime rib, roast leg of lamb and shrimp scampi. The Feast Buffet at Aliante Station and Santa Fe Station will be serving a little something extra for $14.99 for those with a Boarding Pass card and $16.99 for those without. The menu additions include prime rib, buttery shrimp scampi, baked Virginia ham, roast leg of lamb, steamed mussels and hand-made tiramisu as well as a complimentary champagne and carnation to all the ladies. The Feast Buffet at both Red Rock Resort and Green Valley Ranch is adding several special menu items to the classic Feast Buffet staples. For only $18.99 for Boarding Pass card members and $21.99 for those without a card, the sumptuous feast includes shrimp scampi, prime rib, steamed mussels, salmon, lamb specialties, Virginia ham, champagne and mimosas and chocolate covered strawberries. Green Valley Ranch will also feature snow crab legs. All Mother's Day Feast Buffets are being served from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. and the prices above are for the entire day. Prices do not include gratuity.

Festival Buffet
The Festival Buffet at both Fiesta Henderson and Fiesta Rancho is offering a special Mother's Day menu from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. for only $12.99 with an Amigo Card or $14.99 without and includes complimentary champagne and carnations for all ladies. The buffet includes all-you-can-eat crab legs, peel and eat shrimp, fresh soups and salads as well as sinful desserts. Entrees include prime rib, glazed ham and roasted turkey with all the trimmings, plus the staple live-action cooking stations with more than 60 fresh selections. Prices do not include gratuity.

Fuego Steakhouse, Fiesta Henderson
In addition to their daily menu, Fuego Steakhouse is serving up Mother's Day beginning at 3 p.m. by offering a spring salad for $9 and Columbia River sturgeon with mushroom risotto and sauteed root of Swiss chard for $30.

The Grape, Town Square
Families will gather by the bunch at the Grape this Mother's Day. Enjoy brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mom's will receive 50% off brunch with the purchase of one full price brunch item. Highlights include a Salmon Plate, Challa French Toast, Filet Benedict, Crab Benedict, Twin Bagel Sandwiches and a Fresh Seasonal Fruit Plate. Prices range from $10 to $12. Compliment your meal with bottomless Mimosas or Bloody Marys for $15.

Hachi, Red Rock Resort
Hachi is offering a special $45 Omakase menu per person that includes edamame; shrimp, tomato and avocado salad with calamanci yuzu vinaigrette; grilled Scottish salmon with caramelized shallot teriyaki; and a chocolate molten cake with vanilla ice cream. The restaurant will be open from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. in honor of the holiday and prices do not include gratuity.

Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis, Green Valley Ranch
Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis will open up early at 3 p.m. on Mother's Day and feature its daily menu while offering up specialty items, including Asian pear and toasted walnut salad for $10, lavender roasted boneless chicken with spring pea risotto or herbed chicken ju le for $35, bacon wrapped prime filet with scallops sauce choron and potato mousse line for $45, and for dessert will feature a trio of white chocolate raspberry napoleon, white chocolate strawberries with rose petal crunch and raspberry gelee with sorbet for only $9. The special menu will be available from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Hash House A Go Go
Mother's Day specials include roast chicken benny -- a fresh split biscuit with spinach, mushrooms and house roasted chicken topped with scrambled eggs and trimmed with basil pesto cream, served with griddled mashed potatoes and fresh fruit; Sally's "wild child" mushroom hash -- portabello, shitake, enoki and oyster mushrooms, fresh shaved corn, asparagus, sundried tomato and queso fresco on crispy potatoes with eggs, fruit garnish and a buttermilk biscuit; Fresh Raspberry and White Chocolate Pancake served with whipped cream; Mama Margie's Brunch Favorite -- Mahi Mahi stuffed with shrimp and served on corn mashed potatoes, all topped with sundried tomato basil cream; and Stella's Shrimp Quesadilla - Flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, sauteed shrimp, market tomato, brie cheese and griddled mash, all topped with basil pesto cream. A special drink menu will also be available, including tasty treats such as blueberry margaritas, Gruet Rose sparkling wine and strawberry brambles, among others. Limited reservation times will be offered from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. All other times will be first come, first served. Specials range in price from $8.50 to $22.95.

House of Blues' Mother's Day Gospel Brunch, Mandalay Bay
The Mother's Day Gospel Brunch features an all-you-can-eat southern-style buffet with items such as chicken jambalaya, rosemary cornbread with maple butter and fried chicken. There is also an all-you-can-drink call bar. Show times are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cost is $50 for adults and $20 for children ages 11 and under.

LBS, Red Rock Resort
LBS is offering a special Chicken Florentine Burger with Grilled Chicken Breast, topped with Creamed Spinach, Gruyere Cheese, Smoked Bacon, Oven Roasted Tomato, and Bibb Lettuce on a Swiss Cheese Caramelized Onion Ciabatta Roll in honor of Mom on Mother's Day. Cost is $15.99 (includes fries). Open 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Marche Bacchus French Bistro and Wine Shop
The Mother's Day brunch menu will feature choice of bacon, onion and mushroom quiche with mixed baby greens or wilted spinach salad with duck confit, toasted walnuts and malt vinegar dressing with goat cheese crostini; choice of smoked salmon, red onion and spinach tossed with fettuccini pasta in a pernod cream or sauteed shrimp, halibut and scallops in bri cream over a puff pasty box; or choice of prime rib with au jus mashed potatoes and baby carrots or pan roasted Idaho trout with a lobster, leek, asparagus and mushroom relis and lobster cream; and choice of Grand Marnier flourless chocolate cake laced with Grand Marnier served with raspberry coulis or strawberry shortcake. Cost is $40 per person. Kids menu also available.

MRKT Sea & Land, Aliante Station
MRKT Sea & Land is featuring a special brunch for $25 per person from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Entree choices include a walnut raisin French toast with chicken apple sausage and grand marnier syrup; king crab omelet with asparagus, hollandaise, chicken apple sausage, home fries and caramelized onions; blackened mahi mahi with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus; as well as several other specialties. The brunch also includes a cheese and bread display featuring croissants, Danish, muffins, pastries, smoked gouda, white cheddar, brie and blue cheeses among other items; soups and salads such as tomato bisque, seafood and saffron soup, seasonal field greens; fresh fruit; and desserts including chocolate cake, tiramisu, tarts and pies. MRKT will also be serving its traditional dinner from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Origin India Restaurant
Mothers are invited to eat free with their families on Mother's Day at Origin India. Origin India feature traditional Indian foods such as lamb kabobs grilled in the tandoor oven or chicken makhani's tender pieces of boneless skinless chicken in a creamy tomato sauce, to contemporary dishes such as paneer shabnam, a delicate homemade Indian cheese cooked in a herbed tomato sauce with onions and bell peppers or jhinga dumsunehri, shrimp simmered in coconut milk and yogurt with a touch of cashew sauce. Open 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Oyster Bar, Sunset Station
The Oyster Bar is serving up a gulf shrimp with chicken specialty entree in addition to its daily menu. The gulf shrimp with chicken is sauteed with mushrooms, garlic, artichokes and capers in olive oil, finished with a creamy white wine sauce and served over linguine. This entree includes a glass of the restaurant's house wine and is only $19.99 per person. Price do not include gratuity.

Pasta Palace, Boulder Station
Pasta Palace is featuring a three-course menu, in addition to their regular menu, for $24.99 per person with the choice of Veal Oscar or lobster and shrimp Carbonara for an entree. Each includes house salad or minestrone soup and cheesecake popsicles for dessert. Reservations are recommended for both restaurants and can be made by calling 702.432.7743. Prices do not include gratuity.

Pasta Palace, Palace Station
Pasta Palace is featuring a special three-course menu in addition to its daily menu. For $24 per person, it includes a panzanella salad, shrimp parmigiana with sauteed fresh garden vegetable and strawberry tiramisu. The three-course special at Cabo Mexican Restaurant consists of Camarones Escabeche which is Mexican-style shrimp cocktail with gazpacho and tostadas for an appetizer, chipotle-glazed pork loin with a mesclun salad and for dessert, warm apple taquitos topped with vanilla ice cream for only $22 per person. The Broiler is offering pan-seared scallops, followed by grilled orange roughy and shrimp with steamed asparagus and mashed potatoes and a trio of fruit sorbet for dessert, all for only $27 per person.

Pinot Brasserie, The Venetian
A special three-course prix fixe brunch menu will feature choice of lobster bisque or baby mixed greens, shaved fennel, radish tomatoes and saga blue cheese or goat cheese, vegetable terrine, basil and tomato pulp or shucked oysters, caviar and lemon creme fraiche; choice of short stack of buttermilk pancakes with fresh strawberry compote and maple syrup or cinnamon-apple stuffed French toast with maple-vanilla ice cream or Pinot omelet with ham, pinach, tomatoes and roasted potatoes or warm potato galette with smoked salmon, caper berries and creme fraiche or crab cake benedic with poached egg and green asparagus or grilled beef tenderloin with creamy spinach and potatoes; and choice of chocolate souffle with vanilla ice cream and warm chocolate tart and confit organe ice cream or oeuf a la neige with creme anglaise and caramel and a selection of ice cream or sorbet. Cost is $35 for adult, $16 for children ages 12 and under.

Penazzi Italian Ristorante, Harrah's Las Vegas
Penazzi is offering a meal that includes filet mignon and a glass of Dom Perignon for $49.99.

Postrio, The Venetian
Mother's Day menu specials include brioche French toast topped with fresh market berries, $16; Wolfgang's signature smoked salmon pizza served with dill creme fraiche and caviar, $28; and Maryland crab benedict complimented by tomatoes and spicy hollandaise, $25. A traditional cherry pie with Director of Pastry Kenny Magana's signature twist will be offered for $12. The pie is made with port-glazed cherries and accompanied by vanilla bean ice cream.

Promenade Cafe, J.W. Marriott Las Vegas
The Mother's Day menu will feature choice of cream of asparagus soup or spring blossom salad; choice of seared halibut with mashed potatoes, jumbo asparagus, lobster butter sauce and crispy pancetta for $15.95 or rosemary grilled filet mignon with au gratin potatoes, sauteed spinach and balsamic demi glace for $19.95; and Dutch Apple pie a la mode. Entrees served with choice of coffee, tea or iced tea. Served from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Rampart Buffet, J.W. Marriott Las Vegas
A special Easter buffet will feature bellini's, chilled champagne and mimosas; baby spinach salad, caesar salad, Asian chicken salad, Greek salad, chilled mellon and berry platter; cream of asparagus and matzo ball soups; ceviche, white shell clams, chilled shrimp, crab legs; sunrise lox and scrambled eggs, Eggs Benedict, fried breakfast potatoes, sausage links, biscuits and country gravy; French toast, Belgian waffles, pecan waffles, Black Forest bacon chips; crepes flambeed by our chefs; pot stickets, egg rolls, Kung Pao shrimp, Chinese ribs, beef broccoli, lobster lo mein, strawberry chicken; macadamia crusted sea bass, buttermild fried chicken, stuffed breast of chicken, honey-almond roasted chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, peas and corn; herb-crusted salmon filet, brown sugar glazed ham, smoked breast of turkey, prime rib of beef, roast cherry and orange duckling; chocolate mousse cake, tiramisu, pineapple upside-down cake, chocolate raspberry and vanilla ice cream, miniature French pastries and much more. Servied 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $17.95.

Restaurant Charlie, The Palazzo
Enjoy an exquisite Mother's Day at Charlie Trotter's Restaurant Charlie. Exemplary menu includes Salad of White & Green Asparagus with Morels & Nasturtium, Alaskan Halibut with Citrus, Watermelon Radish & Fennel, Beef Tenderloin with Potato Puree, Pearl Onions & Parmesan, and Dark Chocolate Ganache Sponge Cake with Sangria Sorbet & Kiffir Lime. Includes a complimentary glass of Sparkling Wine. Price: $95 per person plus tax and gratuity. $50 additional for wine pairing.

Ricardo's Mexican Restaurant
Join Ricardo's for an all-day Mother's Day brunch featuring a wide assortment of homemade Mexican favorites. The unlimited buffet brunch is priced at $15.99 and includes choice of any non-alcoholic beverage and dessert. Ricardo's Mother's Day buffet includes favorites such as enchiladas, made-to-order tacos and a variety of salsa bar items. Ricardo's full menu will also be available all day in addition to the buffet. 4930 W. Flamingo Road.

Rosemary's Restaurant
Rosemary's will offer a special three course table d'hote brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Mother' Day. Cost is $45 per person. Bottled wine will also be offered at a 50% discount all day long.

San Lorenzo Italian Restaurant, Texas Station
San Lorenzo Italian Restaurant is offering a three-course pre-fixe meal from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. in addition to its fantastic new regular menu. The meal begins with butter poached shrimp over herb risotto with a gorgonzola pan sauce, followed by halibut puttanesca over linguini with broccoli aglio e olio and a mascarpone filled zeppole to complete it. This is offered at $35 per person. Prices do not include gratuity.

Sierra Gold
Sierra Gold will feature eggs Benedict with filet mignon and hollandaise sauce, citrus glazed salmon with seasonal vegetables or jumbo cheese ravioli with tomato sauce for $9.99 each at all locations on Mother's Day. All moms can also satisfy their sweet tooth after finishing their meal by enjoying a complimentary Zookie for dessert. Sierra Gold ultra-taverns are located at 1341 W. Warm Springs Rd., 6929 Aliante Pkwy and 6515 S. Jones Rd.

Simon, Palms Place
In addition to Simon's regularly served brunch menu, the Mother's Day brunch will feature a Lobster Benedict on toasted brioche with lobster hollandaise, Anson Mills graham pancakes with sour cherry compote and a carving station of Prime Beef Tenderloin with red wine and horseradish sauce. Mothers attending the special brunch will receive a parting gift including offers from Simon at Palms Place, Drift Spa and Sunset Tan. Served 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $45 per adult which includes bottomless champagne and $15 per child.

Sonoma Cellar, Sunset Station
Sonoma Cellar is offering a dinner for two dining special where guests can enjoy a full three-course menu with choice of filet mignon or lobster tail for an entree in addition to a starter and dessert. The meal for two includes a half-bottle of Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay or Beringer Knight's Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and is $125 plus tax for the couple. Price do not include gratuity.

Spago, The Forum Shops at Caesars
A traditional cherry pie with Director of Pastry Kenny Magana's signature twist will be offered for $12 for Mother's Day. The pie is made with port-glazed cherries and accompanied by vanilla bean ice cream.

SushiSamba, The Palazzo
Guests receive a baked pastry with recipe card, a complimentary mimosa, and all mother's will get a $10 gift card. Can't beat that! From 11 a.m.-4 p.m., the Brunch menu items consist of Asian Pear Pancakes, Cast Iron Baked Eggs, andTuna Tataki in addition to coffee, tea, orange juice, and assorted pastries and breakfast cakes. Price: $35 per person plus tax and gratuity.

T-Bones Chophouse, Red Rock Resort
T-Bones Chophouse at Red Rock Resort is featuring a special Mother's Day Brunch from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a buffet set up featuring items such as assorted salads, shrimp, crab, eggs Benedict, tenderloin of beef, made-to-order omelets, cinnamon roll French toast and assorted desserts and pastries. The menu is offered at $65 per person plus tax and children 8 years and younger will have an exclusive buffet on the patio for only $19.95 per child plus tax. All moms that dine at T-Bones will be receiving a 30 percent discount voucher and a chance to win a day of pampering at the Spa at Red Rock. Prices do not include gratuity.

Texas de Brazil, Town Square
Put a little sizzle in her Mother's Day and take her out to Texas de Brazil, which will be open special hours from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Treat mom to an extravagant experience featuring a 50-item gourmet salad area, sizzling meats and decadent desserts. The regular dinner is $44.99 per person, or enjoy a light dinner for $29.99 per person. Children six and under are complimentary, and children seven to 12 are half price.

Texas Star Oyster Bar, Texas Station
Texas Star Oyster Bar is featuring a delicious three-course meal with crab and artichoke dip served with rosemary lavash to begin. The entree is a lobster boil consisting of Maine lobster served with corn on the cob and little neck clams, all in a light broth. Dessert is the Louisiana staples of beignets -- deep fried dough sprinkled with powder sugar. The dinner is only $29 and prices do not include gratuity.

T.G.I. Friday's
All T.G.I. Friday's in the Las Vegas area will be treating moms to a free dessert with a purchase of an entree on Mother's Day. In addition, Give Me More Stripes members (Friday's guest recognition program), who eat at Friday's on Mother's Day will receive a Buy One Entree, Get One Free coupon redeemable through May 31. There are seven T.G.I. Friday's in the Las Vegas area.

Tommy Bahama's, Town Square
Treat mom to Tommy's this Mother's Day and make brunch special. Enjoy Tommy's Crab Cake Benedict ($16) with soft poached cage free hen eggs and crab meat on sourdough bread with thick cut Canadian ham finished with hollandaise sauce and served with island brunch potatoes. Or, try the Filet Mignon & Fried Eggs ($16) with grilled medallion of beef tenderloin fillet and two fried cage free hen eggs topped with bearnaise sauce. Compliment your meal with a Top Shelf Bloody Mary from the Bloody Mary Bar. Reservations highly recommended. Tommy Bahama's will open be open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Mother's Day.

Tropical Breeze Cafe, Flamingo Las Vegas
The Tropical Breeze Cafe at Flamingo is offering a Mother's Day menu that consists of a salad, chicken and shrimp entree and strawberry shortcake for just $18.99.

Via Brasil Steakhouse, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road, #100
Starting at 10 a.m., Via Brasil Steakhouse will be offering a Mother's Day Champagne Rodizio-style Brunch for only $25.95. This includes a glass of Champagne, mimosa or Bellini along with the restaurants all-you-can-eat gourmet salad bar, a selection of roasted meats and egg dishes all presented tableside.

Vino's Italian Ristorante, The Cannery
The Mother's Day dinner includes seafood stuffed mushroom; chicken cannelloni baked in a rich truffle cream sauce; and classic ricotta fritters served with powdered sugar and an espresso creme anglaise. Served with house salad, bread basket and a glass of chardonnay. Served 4 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $21.99 per person.

Waverly's Steakhouse, The Cannery
The Mother's Day Brunch wiill feature a platter of assorted starters including chopped salad, marinated jumbo shrimp, gourmet cheese spread, bagel chips and marinated vegetables; choice of country-style chicken soup or lobster bisque; choice of meat lover's breakfast featuring three eggs, peppered bacon, homemade sausage patty, ham steak, fresh corned beef hash with a toasted bagel and hash browns or seafood egg white omelet with crab, shrimp, lobster and fresh spinach served with sliced tomatoes and a toasted bagel or New Orleans smoke meat combo with ribs, sausace, chicken, brisket and shrimo with a double stuffed potato and corn muffin or shrimp scampi with rice or grilled halibut with a fresh fruit chutney over citrus jasmine rice or Asian brick chicken with jasmine rice and marinated cucumber salad or beef tenderloin benedict on a toasted bagel with fried eggs and bearnaise sauce on a bed of hash browns or rib eye steak and eggs with bagel and hashbrowns or shrimp and lobster crepes with mandarin pasta salad or broiled lamb chops with a double stuff baked potato and french green beans ($8 extra for this item) or King Crab legs with a double stuffed potato and french green beans ($10 extra) and a dessert buffet. Served 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $25.99.

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, MGM Grand
A traditional cherry pie with Director of Pastry Kenny Magana's signature twist will be offered for $12 for Mother's Day. The pie is made with port-glazed cherries and accompanied by vanilla bean ice cream.

Zeffrino, The Venetian
From 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Mothers Day, you and your guests will enjoy freshly steamed Lobster, Shrimp, Oysters, and Clams. A big selection of appetizers: mozzarella caprese, prosciutto and melon; grilled vegetables, smoked salmon; a variety of salads, and a selection of cold cuts. Home made pastas, lamb chops, chateaubriand, chicken, poached salmon and chilean sea bass. All the breakfast delicacies, omelets made to order, 25 varieties of pastries and cakes freshly made by our own bakers. Champagne, mimosas, bellinis and bloody mary's will compliment your brunch experience. Price: $55 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Visiting Headliners

Show Mom how much you appreciate her by taking her to a special show for Mother's Day.

Tom Jones, May 7-20, MGM Grand
Billy Ray Cyrus, May 9, The Cannery
Dave Matthews Band, Jason Mraz, May 8-9, MGM Grand
Ray Romano & Brad Garrett, May 8-9, The Mirage
Chuck Mangione, May 8-9, South Point
Paul Anka, May 8-10, The Orleans
Shades of Sinatra, May 8-10, Suncoast
"The John Denver Tribute Show" with Jim Curry, May 8-9, Silverton
Jason Mraz, May 9, The Palms

For information on resident headliners, production shows and other entertainment in Las Vegas, check out NEON for complete listings.

Gifts/Packages

Experience Psychic Medium John Edward
Author, lecturer and psychic medium, John Edward, will appear at Flamingo for a special pre-Mother's Day showing on Saturday, May 9 at 11am. Tickets may be purchased at Flamingo box office or by calling (702) 733-3333 or toll-free at (800) 221-7299.

Get a 'Mom' Tattoo
What better way to show your love to Mom than by getting inked? Vince Neil Ink is offering free ‘MOM' heart tattoos to the first 10 people who visit the famous tattoo parlor on the Las Vegas Strip Sunday, May 10. Vince Neil Ink is located inside O'Sheas Casino. *Size restrictions may apply.

COLOR a Salon by Michael Boychuck at Caesars Palace
COLOR is offering a special 40-minute COLOR manicure and a 50-minute COLOR pedicure for Mother's Day only for $150. ElevenSpa Vegas and Ken Paves Salon, Town Square
ElevenSpa Vegas and Ken Paves Salon along with The Grape have partnered to offer an extravagant Mother's Day spa and brunch package. On Sunday, May 10, mothers who book one of ElevenSpa's indulgent Mother's Day spa packages or spa treatments will receive 25% off of the Mother's Day brunch at The Grape.

Special spa packages include:

Simply Amazing ($140 for two hours)
Moms will feel amazing after a 60-minute Nikki's Amazing facial, luxurious Micro-Pedi treatment and a shampoo & style in the Ken Paves salon at Eleven followed by a make-up afterglow.

Spoil Her Sweetly ($205 for 2-1/2 hours)
Pamper her with a 60-minute Eleven Relaxer massage, 30-minute spa reflexology treatment, Microtini manicure and Micro-Pedi pedicure, followed by a make-up afterglow.

Mother's Day Massage and Makeover ($250 for 3 hours)
Moms will love being treated to a 60-minute Eleven Relaxer massage, a haircut and full highlights in the Ken Paves Salon, followed by a professional makeup application.

Motherly Love ($450 for 5 hours)
This gift includes a 90-minute Gliteratti Body Treatment, 30-minute spa reflexology treatment, 60-minute Nikki's Amazing Facial, a luxurious Ruby Rose manicure and a fabulous Nikki's High Heel Pedicure, followed by a makeup afterglow.

Mothers and Daughters ($580 for 3 hours each)
Mothers and daughters will spend the day reminiscing about their special bond as they share two 60-minute Eleven Relaxer massages, two 60-minute Ocean's Eleven facials, two fabulous Nikki's High Heel Pedicures, two shampoos and styles in the Ken Paves Salon at Eleven followed by two makeup afterglows.

Prenatal massages are also availble for mothers-to-be. Call ElevenSpa at (702) 967-1100 for details.

Ritual Spa & Salon, 9480 Eastern Ave., Suite 125
Ritual Spa & Salon will offer the following treats designed with mom in mind in honor of Mother's Day:

The Mamma Mia! It's a Hottie Spa Day Package!: This package includes a 50-minute Hot Stone Massage, 50-minute Spicy Paprika Eminence Organic Facial and a hot oil, deep conditioning treatment that includes a shampoo and blow-dry, specially priced at $225 (regularly priced at $330).

Pamper Me Facial: This relaxing 50-minute facial is an indulgence from the Eminence Organic Biodynamic collection, the first and only certified organic skincare line from Hungary. The Pamper Me Facial features a hypoallergenic facial, free of parabens and harsh chemicals, specially priced at $99.

It's Grape to be Mom: This 50-minute Grapefruit Pedicure is a refreshing delight that includes a Grapefruit Foot Soak, Grapefruit Sugar Scrub, nail and cuticle care, a light massage and topped with the perfect polish, specially priced at $35.

Mother's Day Links

• Day for Mothers
• Mother's Day Celebration
• Mother's Day crafts for kids
• Mother's Day recipes

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