Free admission for locals and others at Palms’ clubs

For the month of December, all locals will receive free admission to the Palms’ nightlife venues. New Year’s Eve, of course, is exempted from the deal, but otherwise you can drop in to any of the hotel’s venues on any night without paying a cover. Included in the deal are Moon, Rain, Ghostbar and the Playboy club. Others eligible for free admission are teachers, members of the military, fire fighters and police officers. You must be 21 and show a local ID or proof of employment, if applicable. For more information, contact nightclub operator N9NE group.

Nelly to Rock Hot NYE Party

This year, the hottest New Year’s Eve party in Las Vegas—or maybe anywhere—will be at Haze as rap phenom Nelly headlines. The nightclub inside the Aria hotel will get the party started at 10 p.m on December 31. The real action, however, will begin well after the ball drops at midnight, because beautiful party people will be hitting the club for champagne and dancing well past sunrise.

VIP tickets to the NYE party at Haze run $150 and include the Nelly performance. Or go for the true ball upgrade and score an Aria NYE all-access pass for $250; it includes VIP admission to Haze and Gold Boutique Nightclub with hosted bar at Gold from 9 to 11 p.m. It’s a perfect way to liquor up and set the tone before the night turns crazy. For tickets or more info, contact Haze at (702) 693-8300.

Dine for Less at M Resort

For the rest of the month, the M Resort will knock 50 percent off your bill at the hotel’s top restaurants when you use iMagine Rewards points to pay. The offer is good for fine-dining hot spots Terzetto, Marinelli’s and Veloce Cibo. Tax, gratuity and alcohol are not included in the offer. For more info, see the iMagine club.

Stratosphere Plans NFR Contests

With the National Finals Rodeo coming to town, the Stratosphere is your place to cowboy up. As an official sponsor, the hotel has a number of events and promotions planned around the rodeo. Drawings for NFR tickets and Jim Beam merchandise will be held nightly from December 1 to 8.

A cowboy dress-up contest will be held December 2 at 10 p.m. in Images Lounge. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each of the following categories: best TV/movie cowboy, best TV/movie cowgirl, best cowboy entertainer, best cowgirl entertainer and best NASCAR driver. During the contest, country and western band Desert Outlaws will perform live and bottomless Gold Buckle margaritas will be offered for $25. For more information about how you can get your cowboy on, visit the Stratosphere online.

Discount tickets offered for ‘Triumph’

The Las Vegas Hilton has a captivating new show called “Triumph,” and to get the word out, the hotel is introducing a $19.95 ticket offer for locals, good through Dec. 9. That’s a considerable discount, with tickets regularly priced from $55.40-$115.90.

The show, set in a science fiction universe, combines the world of magic with steampunk. Performances are Monday-Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Bring your Nevada I.D. to the Hilton box office when buying tickets.

Nonstop NYE Deals at Rockhouse

Rockhouse bar and nightclub at Imperial Palace will host a weekend-long new year’s bash. On Thursday, December 30, ladies can enjoy an open bar from 10 p.m. until midnight. Rockhouse will host its “F#@! 2010” New Year’s Eve bash Friday, December 31. Revelers will enjoy an open bar from 10 p.m. until midnight. As the clock strikes midnight, enjoy a shot on the house to herald 2011. Tickets start at $100. On January 1, party animals will enjoy two-for-one beers and well drinks and $5 shots. Rockhouse will top off its wild New Year’s weekend with a “F#@! It’s Really 2011” party Sunday, January 2. Partygoers will start the decade off right with two-for-one beers and Effen vodka specials all day long. For more information, visit Rockhouse online.

A ‘Super’ Monday Football Deal

For football fans, Sam’s Town is the place to be during Super Monday Night Parties. In addition to multiple drawings and lots of big TVs on which to watch the action, fans receive a free draft beer and hot dog just for showing up. There’s no admission charge for members of the B Connected players’ club (free signup). Doors open every Monday one hour before kickoff.