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As Seen On Throwdown With Bobby Flay
Monday, September, 25th, Food Network, 2 a.m.
It's here, the Cocktails episode of Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the Food Network featuring Vegas' own Tobin Ellis and me, Xania Woodman. "Nobody loves bartending more than Tobin Ellis! Tobin is a master mixologist--a drink chef--who has created drink menus for some of the hottest clubs in the country. He's also one of the top flair bartending specialists in the world. In this episode, Toby will unveil his new signature drink, which he created just for the Food Network. What he doesn't know is that the Food Network's own Bobby Flay will be visiting Toby's bar to wet his whistle and throw down the ultimate cocktail challenge. It will be up to our nightlife aficionados to decide who has the best drink on the strip!" Nightlife aficionado, eh? Wonder who that could be? Yes, I am on the show. Check it out ang get the recipies here.
As seen on JackColton.com
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
Well-known nightlife personality Jack Colton of www.JackColton.com has compiled a list of the 31--yes, 31--most influential people in Las Vegas nightlife and I was entirely floored when I was told I was on it! Says Colton on his popular blog, "There are literally hundreds of people who spend long hours each night keeping Las Vegas nightlife (arguably) the best in the United States. Over the past few weeks I have consulted a lot of very well-known and respected colleagues to help me settle on the final thirty-one people to include in this list. " The five criteria used to whittle down the list demand that the person consistently make an overall positive contribution to Las Vegas nightlife; has either risen quickly within the industry, or has been established for many years; makes a point to stay visible even when they are not working; always carries themselves in professional, respectful, and outgoing manner; and is someone Colton either know well, or is merely a handshake away from. While Colton and I have not even formally met, I'm glad to hear the litmus test I was held to as I strive to live up to that each day. See the full list of 31 fab, hard working industry members here. And congratulations to the other 30 honorees!
Colton was also kind enough to add The Circuit to his links list, joining our pals Vegas.com, NapkinNights.com, SpyOnVegas.com, Norm, Robin Leach's Luxe Life, and more. Check us all out here!
As seen on Richard Abowitz' LA Times blog The Moveable Buffet
Tuesday,
July 18, 2006
Great Job Description - by Richard Abowitz
"I love this dead-on description from the e-mail newsletter The Circuit by Xania Woodman, nightclub columnist for the Las Vegas Weekly, where I am on staff: Home again, home again.... Every time I leave and return to Vegas I grow to love it even more. Except when flying into McCarran Airport on an insanely busy Sunday morning as I just did. Then it sucks. But as the plane approaches and everyone cranes their necks to see the Strip, and shares with their neighbor what plans they have for their visit, a wry smile always spreads across my face like I know some sort of secret. In a way, I do. I think to myself, 'I know where you're going, what you're eating, where you're drinking, and where you're dancing.' It's a privilege to be allowed into their minds this way. It's also comforting. Ah Vegas, you old so-and-so. I love ya!"
As seen In The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Sunday, Januray 7th, 2006
By John Bream
"Dress the part. Getting into Vegas clubs is a privilege, not a right, Woodman reminds. "Next in line does not always equal next into the club," she says. "Discrimination is common where clothing is concerned." Read the entire article.
As seen (twice!) at Piranha
www.piranhalasvegas.com/press.htm
People Are Saying.... "It seems, the trend is for the people and the events to make their way back to the Loop . Since the opening of Suede, Piranha, and the 8 1/2 Lounge, celebrities like Janet Jackson and most recently Britney Spears have been bringing big national attention to the humble collection of streets." -Xania Woodman, The Circuit LV
"Britney Spears had a gay ol' time at one of Vegas' premiere gay clubs." -Xania Woodman, The Circuit LV
"Keep doin' whatcha
doin' girl!" --Circuit reader DJ Jack Lafleur
"Loved the article you wrote in the Las Vegas Weekly about club etiquette. You said what so many people should say but don't, because others either aren't aware of, or are ignorant to common sense in las vegas. That issue remains on my living room coffee table for my out of town guests to read." -- Circuit reader Liz Boyd
"Just wanted to drop you a line and say Thanks! for the fantastic job you do each and every issue! I so look forward to receiving The CircuitLV and catching up on the happenings in Sin City. You Rock Xania!" -- Circuit Reader Jane C.
"The Circuit is awesome – keep up the great work (and writing)!" - Circuit reader Anya H.
"BTW, I really love your column. It's such a great resource." - Circuit reader Lisa S.
"So yeah, I definitely ran around screaming like a little girl, "That's my Xania! That's my Xania!" on Thursday when I saw you on the Bobby Flay's "Throwdown" on the Food Network! My little superstar!" - Circuit reader Walt F.
"I read The Circuit every week! I can't wait to find out what is going on with you and the Industry buzz! So far you have the best promotion information of any web site out there! I love to read about your weekends; it makes me smile every time!!" - Circuit reader Holly Hildebrandt, Director of VIP Services, VIP-Las Vegas
"I read your article in the Weekly every Thursday. Keep up the good work! If I could write, I'd do your job." - Circuit Reader Mitch U.
"Even when you travel, you deliver. Nice." - Circuit Reader Jordan B.
"I always look forward to hearing the happenings straight from the party girl’s mouth!" - Circuit Reader Lauren T.
"I have been a fan of your fascinating Vegas nightlife stories for some time. I recently moved to Pasadena and I still find myself reading about your interesting nights out on the town. Keep up the good work. When I want to be reminded of the "fun side of vegas" that I left behind, I turn to the Weekly. Thanks, and have a great summer." Nights On The Circuit reader Tom D.
"Good God! What an amazing article about the pool at Cherry. I haven’t been yet but that seductive description of poolside utopia conjures up images of last year’s Nirvana at GVR! I must go soon." - Circuit Reader Justin O.
"Just wanna congratulate you on your leaps and bounds.The Circuit looks HOT! The Weekly is great; love your spread. You rock!" Circuit Reader Lance Sherman of Pure
"We think you are fabulous!" - Virgen Advertising/Virgen Public Relations
"Many thanks for the opportunity too see the HARDEST working ChippenMALES in Vegas." - Circuit Reader Mary Ann
"Keep up the good stuff, X." - Circuit Reader Marklen Kennedy of Light Group
"The Circuit is wonderful, kudo's to you" - Circuit Reader Jeff L.
"I love your writing, such a beautiful display of facets that even the most precious diamond would be jealous of." -Circuit Reader Jimmy J.
"Great to see you on MySpace... Thank you for all you do for Las Vegas." - Beauty Bar
As seen on Jaunted.com
www.Jaunted.com
"Our friendly neighborhood Gridskipper points us to a nifty service offered
out in Las Vegas for those with Nevada IDs: sign up for The Circuit email newsletter,
and get on the list for places like Tao and Pure in a snap. The magic worker
is a writer named Xania Woodman. Don't you about you, but we picture Lucy Lawless
with a vodka bottle and a notepad."
As Seen On Robin Leach's The Luxe Life
Journals.aol.com/robinsvegas/LuxeLifeVegas/
Wednesday,
January 4, 2006
Up To Speed And Into High Gear For The New Year - By Robin Leach
"Only local nightclub queen Xania Woodman, who publishes her own Circuit
e-news blitz on the internet each week, could find this deliciously tasty gossip
item: she claims legendary singer/songwriter Kenny Loggins fell asleep New Years
Eve on the bountiful bosom of his female companion while at Wynn's ultra lounge
Lure. Apparently, he didn't even wake when the DJ played Kenny's raucous '80s
classic "Footloose." But he did rally when security tried to relocate
him for some last minute VIPs -- and by flipping out, kept his seat!!!!"
As Seen On Gridskipper.com
December 15th, 2005
The
Circuit Clublister - By Casey Miller
"The Circuit is a weekly email newsletter and site that bills itself as
“A Public Service for People Who Want to Party,” ostensibly directing
you to the hottest clubs and parties in Las Vegas. Xania Woodman, the power
behind the Circuit, is a writer for the Las Vegas Weekly. You can look up all
the party information on the site, but I can guarantee you that if you are a
local (meaning have a Nevada state ID), she can get you onto the list for clubs
like Tao, Pure, and Tangerine. Being a recent transplant to Vegas myself, I
have used the service several times, and it works perfectly. It’s also
a great resource for finding out what club is hosting an after-party or season
finale wrap. No locals I know have had problems getting into the clubs that
Xania has placed them on the list for. Non-locals can also try their luck, but
again, it’s up to the club whether to honor your listitude if you have
no local ID. Happy clubbing."
From Joel Jarvis of The Link Las Vegas
"The Circuit is a list I use to organize the social and late night events in Las Vegas for myself and many of my friends. It is the only one stop UP TO DATE source for night time activities. Xania Woodman really has a beat on the night beat....without her, many people would have no reason to get up the next day at all!!. Thanks Xania for getting us all up the next day to enjoy yet another night!"
"KNOCK'EM DEAD IN 06'... ROCK ON SOUL SISTER!!!!!!" - Circuit Reader The Drummer KC
"Keep up the good work and keep on keeping me in the know!!!" - Circuit Reader Travis Hunsaker, Studio 54 GM
"The Circuit: the most current news, the best insight, and the coolest hook-ups!" -Circuit Reader Walt F.
"LOVE 'The Circuit'...Good for you....a woman "in the know" here in Vegas is a beautiful thing. Rock on sister!... Take care and keep at it!" -Circuit Reader Mary Ann B.
"Thanks so much for the party info! I'm so glad The Circuit is available for Locals... I read your column too!" -Circuit Reader Casey J.
"Congrats on your anny." -Circuit Reader Robin Leach
From Promoter Tiffany Masters' Weekly Newsletter
"In the meantime we return to Empire Ballroom this Friday night to celebrate (my personal friend) Xania Woodman's 1 year anniversary of The Circuit. You go girl. Some of you may remember when I wrote a column for the Valley Explorer a few years ago. It's difficult being an entertainment journalist. It sucks when you are out all night on the town and have to get up with a hangover to write a story. Cheers to you girlfriend. Make sure to be there by midnight for her celebration. We have something special in store for her readers."
From the LV Weekly, 11.10.05
"Shameless Plug for Our Club Columnist:
Hello Columnist Xania Woodman,
In recent weeks I have been an avid reader of your column in LV Weekly as well as The Circuit (www.thecircuitlv.com). Your site has the most refreshing and updated information regarding the club scene-- thanks for that!
Thanks/Cheers,
Jen in SD"
From Johnny, the King Of Clubs
"Celebrity For A Day® has been getting a great deal of attention lately. Please see the Las Vegas Weekly article where the King of Clubs Las Vegas and our Celebrity For A Day Package were highlighted in a recent interview. We have received such great response that we even needed to protect the concept by registering with the federal government, in addition to TM (Trade Mark) all of our logos."
Yes, even The Eye On Vegas has a li'l love for this chica! (well, at one point anyway...) ;)
From the Eye On Vegas, by Bryan Bass 8.16.04
A Shadow of It's Former Self - "A recent stop by Caesars' Shadow Lounge reflected a pretty dismaying sight. The flair bar sports some of the best bottle-tosser's in town, however, the room was a disaster. Tables were littered with glasses, bottles and trash and the floor was covered in a carpet of debris with bar stools scattered throughout the room. The Manager On Duty, who will not be named, seems disconcerned by it all. "I'm just babysitting this room until they find the next twenty-something manager to run it. I really don't care because its not my problem." Wow, well The Eye hopes that they are taking better care of the new Spanish Steps Bar because we remember the days when John Moreschi and Xania Woodman had Shadow running as the best flair bar in town.
September 17th, Lake Tahoe - Nights On The Circuit, my weekly nightlife column in the Las Vegas Weekly, took home 3rd place in the category of Best Entertainment Writing, as awarded by the Nevada Press Association. In 1st place, proudly, is the Weekly's A&E editor Martin Stein, who has been my mentor since day one. According to the judges, Nights On The Circuit is "edgy and modern" and "wildly entertaining".
From Dan "The Man" Sherbondy
"Dan Likes.. Xania at TheCircuitLV.com. She's sexy and a great writer." Hey, thanks Dan! You ain't so bad yourself!
As Seen On The Global Peace Network
"Is there clubbing to be had 7 nights per week? Yes, according to Xania over @ The Circuit LV."
The Circuit has gone coastal!
Sunday, July 17th, 2005
Check out writer Spud Hilton's article "Club Vegas" in the San Francisco Chronicle quoting yours truly and making good mention of The Circuit! Here's a snippet: "You could, theoretically, party for seven days straight, 24 hours a day, " said Woodman, who also publishes a weekly nightlife newsletter online called the Circuit (www.thecircuitlv.com)," Read More Here!
Chicago DJ Rory Mack reads the LV Weekly!
Thursday, June 16th, 2005
In an email to his massive fan base, Chicago DJ Rory Mack has this to say:
"While I'm in House mode, let me extend a special shout out to Xania Woodman (www.TheCircuitLV.com) for the Honorable Mention in her NIGHTS ON THE CIRCUIT: Teatro Goes Soul-Searching article in last weeks' Las Vegas Weekly (6/2-6/8), spotlighting key attributes to the club's theme during the most recent night I played there (May 16th): www.lasvegasweekly.com/2005/06/02/circuit.htm. In addition, if you missed my interactive recap on the event in my last memo, here's the duplicate: Pioneers Of House Party @ Teatro (MGM Grand) CLICK ON LINK TO STREAM THE ENTIRE SET (requires RealPlayer): DJ Rory Mack - Jack's Back! (Return Of Madness) Teatro Set.mp3".
From Joel Jarvis's The Link Networking Newsletter-
"JOIN The Circuit - Your Nightlife SOURCE!! Get on The Circuit- Vegas's most complete listing of nightlife and entertainment for locals! Nightclubs, Ultralounges, Concerts, Wine Tasting, Guest Lists and more! Sign up for this free weekly newsletter at subscribe@TheCircuitLV.com or visit http://www.TheCircuitLV.com." Visit Joel at www.TheLinkLV.com.
As Seen On Vegas After 10
"There is a TREMENDOUS resource out there for you to find out what is going on in the LV scene. My friend Xania puts out a weekly e-newsletter called "The Circuit" that is chock full of great information on what to see and do. It has become the ultimate guide for what's hot, what's not, and everything in between. Xania was featured in this week's City Life magazine. You can subscribe to The Circuit by emailing xania@TheCircuitLV.com. Happy clubbing!"
As Seen In Las Vegas City Life Magazine-
Thursday, January 20th, 2005
http://www.lasvegascitylife.com/articles/2005/01/20/music/fear_and_lounging/fearlounge.txt
Meet the new queen of clubs via "The Circuit", by Matt Kelemen
CityLife met an up-and-coming scenester at "Pure Tuesday" whom you are going to hear a lot more about in the future. Xania V. Woodman is the publisher of a recently launched e-newsletter titled "The Circuit," and it's the most informative and fun independently published Vegas nightlife read in cyberspace.
"The Circuit" started off as a result of two things: Woodman liked to go out just about every night, and her friends always called her to find out what was going on. She works for concierge company VIPVegas.com, a position that gives her access to insider nightlife news. And on the weekend before Halloween, she collected all the info she had and sent it to 15 recipients.
"The purpose originally was to give information to all of my friends who were calling me or e-mailing me during the week, saying they had friends in town or family that they wanted to take out," she says. "Everybody was asking me, 'Where should we go? What should we do?' That kind of stuff."
"The Circuit" quickly grew from there, joining "Viva Las Vegas" (www.billhere.com), "Week In Networking" (www.winlv.net) and "Napkin Nights" (www.napkinnights.com) as the best e-newsletters containing news and coverage of Vegas nightlife and entertainment. "The way the title came about was that I use to refer to 'The Circuit.' 'The Circuit' was where everybody goes; it's an expected tour almost."
In other words, Woodman is a go-to tastemaker, letting people know where the hotspot is on any given night of the week, or being the first to let everyone know that Light surpassed the House of Blues as the place to go on Sundays.
Woodman still goes out four or five times a week. In her latest dispatches, she buzzes about the new Monday nights at Mix and Tangerine's Thursday-night weekly party for production cast members, "Backstage Booty." She's lending her expertise to a new locally produced television show and will soon launch her Web site (www.thecircuitlv.com).
Meanwhile, you can sign up for "The Circuit" by contacting Woodman at subscribe@TheCircuitLV.com. Keep in mind, the newsletter is for locals only -- and if you cut-and-paste her content into your own newsletter or Web site, you won't be receiving "The Circuit" for long.