Playmate Crystal Harris knows how to throw a party, and she’s no stranger to turntables either.

Last weekend, she turned Reno nightlife upside down with an EPIC Grand Opening at Rise Nightclub.

For those seeking a quality party atmosphere based on the elements of air, fire and ice; Rise Nightclub is dedicated to providing a unique club “culture” for all of its guests.

As you enter the 17,000 square foot venue you will be greeted by floor hosts which can direct you to any of the three custom themed bar experiences.

Open Wednesday through Saturday at 5pm, guests’ experience begins with The Origins Bar offering a more intimate lounge experience with a drink menu of classic mixology, while emphasizing specialty house cocktails with a modern twist. An effortless transition to the main club begins at 10pm with the opening of The Fire & Ice Bars. The Fire Bar caters to the savvy & sexy drink connoisseurs craving the level of cocktail entertainment that Rise Nightclub promises to deliver. Enjoy world class bartenders as they flame cocktails before your very eyes. The Ice Bar is envisioned to be the “coolest” experience in town with a wide selection of the finest vodkas and spirits. Bartenders will chill whatever your heart desires to absolute perfection.

Amidst the 3 custom themed bars, Rise Nightclub offers a full menu of VIP Suites themed to please based on the elements and the Rise culture. Each guest will enjoy top level service with a full bottle service menu and elite tapas menu provided by VIP Suite dedicated staff.

UPCOMING EVENT

Saturday, July 14

Superhero Beach Party! Beer Specials, LED Displays, beach Balls and some great summer swag and the lovely and talented DJ Max! THE FINAL STOP AFTER THE SUPERHERO CRAWL! $10 Cover

EDGE Nightspot

This Thanksgiving, get out of the house and get BASSted at EDGE as DJ Jessica the Ripper spins Dubstep, House and the best dance music in Reno. You’ll have a lot to be thankful for with $4 cranberry baster shots and potato vodka specials. Make this year’s Thanksgiving one you will never forget.

Every Friday until December 16, take advantage of “The Give Back” where EDGE will accept canned goods, winter coats or unopened toys in exchange of the $20 cover. They’ll also throw in a line jump! All goods will be donated to the Evelyn Mount Community Outreach program.

On December 1 EDGE is partnering with Northern Nevada Outreach to honor World AIDS Day. They’ll be throwing a Red party, with complimentary cover for ladies and complimentary bottle service for parties of 6+ girls.

BuBinga Lounge

Before the family dysfunction and food-induced coma comes Thanksgiving Eve, one of the biggest party nights of the year. At BuBinga Lounge inside the Eldorado Hotel Casino that means feasting on the sounds of (((xm fredie))) and Roni Romance and imbibing in $3 drink specials like pumpkin pie shots, cranberry cosmos, Wild Turkey and Coors Lights.

So burn a few extra calories before Thanksgiving by dancing the night away at BuBinga Lounge.

BuBinga Lounge at the Eldorado has reopened with a whole new shade of cool!  Located on the mezzanine level across from La Strada Italian Restaurant, this all new venue features state of the art lights and cutting edge digital music technology that produces premium sound for live music and DJ tracks. 

A re-designed stage, surrounded by the dance floor, is the center-focus in the new BuBinga, with elite theatrical lighting, including fifteen moving lights and one colossal multi-movement light that pulses color throughout the room.  This sleek new hotspot features plush surroundings with all new faux black crocodile and snake leather seating modules with lighted table tops that omit rhythmic bands of color across the venue. 

Elevated VIP areas are available for bottle service as well as an elevated party booth capable accommodating up to 20 people for celebrating that special occasion.  As an added bonus, the Eldorado now offers “Plan a Party,” the ultimate get-together planning service.  Want to throw the ultimate birthday party or the best Bachelor or Bachelorette event?  Email our professionals at planaparty@eldoradoreno.com for details.

The ultra hip atmosphere inside BuBinga is also enhanced with twelve large, 42 and 50-inch, video screens wrapping the room.  Liquid assets abound, two sexy bars heat up the atmosphere while the best mixologists pour your favorite libation. Each bar is back lit with geometrical hues of blue color and a serpentine-shaped bar die wall that projects soft color waves. 

With an open design throughout, the new BuBinga Lounge allows guests to see the entire venue from almost every point in the room.  Entertainment includes live DJ performances and bands every Friday and Saturday night beginning at 9 p.m. and Wednesdays starting April 16.  For more information and entertainment schedules call 775-786-5700 or visit the Eldorado online at www.eldoradoreno.com.

- Diana Rogers