Vic’s Las Vegas goes mad for basketball, live music, and more this March
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March 4, 2025
VIC’S LAS VEGAS GOES MAD FOR BASKETBALL, LIVE JAZZ,
ST. PATRICK’S DAY, AND MORE THIS MARCH
WHAT: Vic’s Las Vegas celebrates college basketball tournament action and St. Patrick’s Day with festive food and beverage specials and welcomes world-class musicians to entertain diners throughout the month of March.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Mar. 7 & 8 ALTIN SENCALAR & FRIENDS – 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Mar. 14 – 16 CHUCK REDD – March 14 & 15 at 7 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.; March 16 at 1 p.m.
Mar. 14-17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIALS
Mar. 18 – Apr. 7 BIG BRACKET SPECIALS
Mar. 19 DINNER & “MARDI GRAS” WITH THE JAZZ VEGAS ORCHESTRA – 7 – 9 p.m.
Mar. 28-29 “JAZZ AFTER DARK” WITH ANGELO VERSACE, LEWIS NASH, AND PHILLIP KUEHN– 9 p.m.
Mar. 29 RECKLESS IN VEGAS: UNPLUGGED WITH MICHAEL SHAPIRO DINNER SHOW– 7 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Vic’s Las Vegas
355 Promenade Place in Symphony Park
No cover and no minimums. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
ABOUT ALTIN SENCALAR
Hailed by Stereophile Magazine for “sound[ing] like 21st-century grandchildren of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding” (with his co-bandleader Chris Glassman) and praised by the International Trombone Associations Journal for his “virtuosity [and] melodic and harmonic mastery,” Altin Sencalar is in high demand across the country as a performer, educator, and composer.
As an active performer, Altin has shared the stage, toured, and/or recorded with DeeDee Bridgewater, Rodney Whitaker, Christian McBride, Michael Bublé, John Lee, The Dizzy All Stars Alumni Big Band, David Sanborn, Dafnis Prieto, Ulysses Owens Jr., The Temptations, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Velvalletes, Ne-Yo, Big Sean, and many others. He has also recorded for several motion pictures including Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, My Little Pony: The Movie (2017 release), and others independent films.
Altin holds a Bachelor of Music degree (Music Performance) from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Music degree (Music Performance in Jazz Studies) from Michigan State University. He has held teaching positions at Michigan State University, Brevard Jazz Institute, the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Summer Jazz Intensive, Jazz & Creative Institute, Central Texas College, and the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Altin exclusively performs on Yamaha Trombones and Euphoniums and is a Yamaha Performing Artist. He is also a Posi-Tone Recording Artist, Picket Blackburn Trumpets & Brass Trombone Brand Ambassador, and is a performing artist for Earasers Earplugs & InEarz Audio, Robinson’s Remedies, and AEA Ribbons Microphones & Pre-Amps. Altin is currently based in New York City where he is currently on the music faculty at Iona University in New Rochelle, NY as well as being the Visiting Jazz Trombone Professor at San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
ABOUT CHUCK REDD
A jazz virtuoso known for his mastery on both drums and vibraphone, Chuck Redd began his career touring with the Charlie Byrd Trio at just 21 years old and became a key member of the Great Guitars with Barney Kessel, Byrd, and Herb Ellis.
With 25 European tours, six tours of Japan, and performances with icons like Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Tormé, Ray Brown, and Tommy Flanagan, Chuck’s resume is a testament to his talent and versatility. He has been honored as “Best Vibist” in NYC’s Hot House Jazz Magazine Fans Decision Awards in 2015 and 2016, and has been a featured performer at prestigious venues like Birdland, Café Carlyle, and Dizzy’s in New York City, as well as jazz festivals and parties across the U.S.
From the melodic sparkle of his vibes to the dynamic energy of his drumming, Chuck’s performances are praised as “exquisite” and full of “vigor and melodiousness” by the Jazz Times. Experience the brilliance of an artist who has graced Carnegie Hall, The Tonight Show, and the White House.
ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIALS – OFFERED MARCH 14 – 17
Irish eyes will be smiling with festive food and beverage specials to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day March 14 – 17:
- Corned Beef & Cabbage – served with potatoes and carrots ($28)
- Shepherd’s Pie – Lamb with vegetables in a rich gravy, topped with cheesy mashed potatoes and baked ($25)
Drink Specials include:
- Guinness ($5)
- Green Draft Beer Pint (Trumer Pilsner $7)
- Jameson Cocktails ($7)
- Irish Car Bombs ($7)
Gamers’ Specials:
- Earn double points all day. Hit a Straight Flush or Royal Flush in Clubs and win $500 Free Play. *
*Must be a Vic’s Player’s Card holder, signed into the machine, and notify the bartender immediately before changing the screen. Max bet required ($1.25 poker). Natural hands only—no deuces.
BIG BRACKET GAMEDAY SPECIALS (offered March 18 – April 7)
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- Game Time Bites include Fried Raviolis ($9), Bruschetta ($7), Rigatoni Bakes ($9), Chicken Tenders with Fries ($10 4-piece) or ($15 6-piece)
- 5 for $25 Mix & Match Beer Buckets – Choose from Michelob Ultra, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Mango Cart, and Blake’s American Ciders.
- $7 Jameson Cocktails and $5 Mexican Candy Shots
Vic’s Player’s Club Members, think you’ve got the winning bracket? Play along with your favorite slots, video poker, Keno, or Blackjack and qualify for gaming Free Play as your team advances.
ABOUT DINNER & A SHOW FEATURING THE JAZZ VEGAS ORCHESTRA
Every third Wednesday of the month is An Evening of Jazz & Giving at Vic’s Las Vegas. This will be an unforgettable Dinner & Show with the incredible Jazz Vegas Orchestra, playing in support of the Jazz Outreach Initiative (JOI). This event is proudly sponsored by Signature Cruise Experiences (formerly Jazz Cruises), with proceeds benefiting the JOI Orchestra to support jazz education and outreach programs. The price is $65 per person and includes a special dinner menu.
ABOUT “JAZZ AFTER DARK” WITH ANGELO VERSACE, LEWIS NASH, AND PHILLIP KUEHN
Angelo Versace is an award-winning jazz pianist celebrated for his technical brilliance, deep musicality, and unwavering commitment to the jazz tradition. Winner of the 2012 Phillips Jazz Piano Competition, he has been praised as “a fleet-fingered keyboard dynamo” (Lawrence Budman) and “the next star on the jazz scene” (Dwayne Dolphin).
Versace has collaborated with some of the most respected names in jazz, including Lewis Nash, Take 6, Joe Saylor, Troy Roberts, and Warren Wolf, and has been a prolific sideman, featured on recent recordings like West By Northwest, Live at the Ravenscroft (Cellar Live Records), Dave Potter and Retro Groove: 2 (Square Biz Records), and Something Sarah (Desert Vinyl Records).
His versatility extends beyond performance—he is also an accomplished composer, arranger, and educator, currently serving as Associate Professor and Director of Jazz at the University of Arizona. Influenced by jazz greats such as Mulgrew Miller, Harold Mabern, and Shelly Berg, Versace’s style seamlessly blends tradition with contemporary innovation.
Lewis Nash is a legendary jazz drummer whose career spans over four decades, earning him a reputation as one of the most recorded musicians in jazz history. With over 500 recordings to his name—including 10 Grammy-winning albums—Nash has performed alongside jazz greats such as Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, and Sonny Rollins.
A Phoenix native, Nash first gained international recognition in the early 1980s as a member of Betty Carter’s trio, setting the stage for an illustrious career. His mastery of rhythm has made him a sought-after performer, educator, and mentor, with teaching roles at The Juilliard School, the Vail Jazz Workshop, and Arizona State University, where he holds the title of Bob and Gretchen Ravenscroft Professor of Practice in Jazz. In 2012, The Nash, a premier jazz education and performance venue, was founded in his honor in Phoenix, solidifying his impact on the jazz community.
Philip Kuehn is a highly accomplished bassist, arranger, and composer who has performed with Harry Connick Jr., Wynton Marsalis, Jon Batiste, Branford Marsalis, and more. His bass work is featured in the GRAMMY-winning Disney/Pixar film Soul, and he collaborated with Quincy Jones on a special arrangement for Beethoven’s 250th anniversary.
A former member of Batiste’s Stay Human band, Kuehn has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and performed at the White House in 2022. His arrangements were featured on Christmas with Jon Batiste, a Billboard-charting album. Raised in a musical family, Kuehn began playing jazz professionally at 12 in Pittsburgh. Guided by faith and his mentors, he continues to bring his artistry to audiences while residing in Eastern Pennsylvania.
ABOUT RECKLESS IN VEGAS
Reckless In Vegas is a power trio comprised of Michael Shapiro on lead vocals and guitar, Chris Nichols on bass and vocals, and Jack Roth on drums. Reckless In Vegas has blended imagery, banter and classic music from the 1960’s Glory Days of Vegas with a contemporary rock band aesthetic. They’ve created an exciting show with modern versions of songs by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis, Sonny & Cher, Frankie Valli, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Bobby Darin, and more. Whether you remember the swinging Vegas lounge era days or were born later, Reckless In Vegas has something for everyone. Video montages, dialogue, humor, modern hard-rocking grooves, showgirls, and tender moments of balladry are combined to create a truly original take on this classic genre. Tickets are $65 per person and includes a special dinner menu.
ABOUT VIC’S LAS VEGAS
Created by Porchlight Hospitality in 2023, the award-winning Vic’s Las Vegas is located in Symphony Park at 355 Promenade Place. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. – 1 a.m., Vic’s features Italian American cuisine, a full-service bar with Happy Hour from 2 – 5 p.m., a reverse Happy Hour between Midnight – 1 a.m., gaming, and live entertainment nightly. Reservations can be made by calling 725-755-5299 or visit vicslasvegas.com. Follow on Instagram @vicslasvegas.
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hillary@sropr.com
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