Holly Madison kicks off this weekend's Beaujolais Nouveau celebration at Paris Las Vegas (video)

Holly Madison and Diane Vincent, a Lucille Ball look-alike, stomp grapes to
celebrate the 2009 release of Beaujoulais Nouveau at Paris Las Vegas. 
Photo credit:  DK Howe

Holly Madison kicked off the 3rd Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Celebration at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19th, stomping grapes a la I Love Lucy with a Lucille Ball look-alike. (See video below.) Three p.m. in Las Vegas was midnight in Pairs.

By French law Beaujolais Nouveau cannot be released until the third Thursday in November. The wine’s highly anticipated release is great cause for celebration around the world. The fun, light wine is popular choice for holiday meals.

Complimentary samples of this year’s wine will be available at a special bar in the Paris reception area November 19 – 21.

Special events will be taking place all weekend at the Paris Las Vegas.

Thursday, November 19

Wine 101: Passport to Wine
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Napoleon's Lounge
$35.00 (A portion of the proceeds will go to The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada.)
Tickets can be purchased at the Paris box office.

Friday, November 20

Wine Tasting
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Risque Nightclub
$35 in advance, $40 at the door, plus live entertainment tax
Tickets can be purchased at www.rocknrollwine.com

Saturday, November 21

Wine 101: Celebrate the Harvest
Les Artistes
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$35.00
Tickets can be purchased at the Paris box fffice.

Sunday, November 22

Beaujolais-themed Brunches
Mon Ami Gabi and
Sterling Brunch (inside Bally’s Steakhouse)
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

For more information call the Paris Las Vegas at:
702.946.7000
888.266.5687

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