Jenny Lynn
Overall Winner - Gold

DAYS AFTER MARDI GRAS STUMBLED TO A CLOSE, ANOTHER PARADE turned heads on New Orleans’s Bourbon Street. Mina Harker, Jazelle Knight, and Tara Dega sashayed down the center of the nation’s most famous party street in bright wigs, tall boots, and almost-ass-baring skirts, bound for the Penthouse Club. “The traffic was congested so we were like, ‘Let’s attract some attention,’ ” Mina said. “We ran a gauntlet of horny men down Bourbon Street.” Once the ladies got to the Penthouse Club, they—along with six other sexy sirens—competed in the Saturday-night finale of the 2011 Gold G-String Awards, the annual invitation-only exotic-dancer competition that showcases the top talent in the country.

As is the case every year, it was standing room only for all four nights of the competition, but the audience at the finale was especially boisterous. Nine contestants and special guest Rachelle Laree, the 2009 Gold G-String winner, turned on the charm in performances that were both tantalizing and titillating for the enthusiastic crowd and a discerning panel of judges.

Jenny Lynn, this year’s overall winner, saluted the golden era of Bourbon Street burlesque in a bob wig, tuxedo jacket, corset, bow tie, elbow-length gloves, and a bow positioned primly on her ass. A natural talent, she was polished, playful, and classy as she twirled a black cane during “All That Jazz.” Jenny said, “If any city was going to appreciate this performance, it was New Orleans. I love the music. It’s seductive, sensual, and classic. It’s a striptease without going over the top.”

Krystle Cummings, who competed for the first time in 2010, returned with an Egyptian-themed show and a new pair of “pyramids,” and earned herself a Silver G-String. As she told us, “I got my Cleopatra on. In the stripper world, Cleopatra is blonde.” During her performance, Krystle dropped into a split, clamped the head of a lucky guy between her legs, and spanked him. Later, she smeared glittering gold paint on her ample new chest and imprinted a T-shirt as a one-of-a-kind souvenir, as well as took an onstage sponge bath that could have brought both Julius Caesar and Marc Antony to their knees.

Jazelle Knight, who won this year’s overall Bronze, grew up infatuated with James Bond. “That’s been the core of sexy since I was little,” she said. The Sean Connery fan emerged as a suave and sexy 007, but soon transformed into Octopussy. She’s an all-natural talent with a gymnastics background, so she demonstrated some serious skill on the pole. As she put it, “Being able to do moves that apply gymnastic ability is a big plus.” At another point in her show, two guys used squeeze bottles to hose down Jazelle’s tits and ass to “The World Is Not Enough.” Contrary to what the song says, Jazelle just might be.

Other finale highlights:
Gia Nova strutted in a Victor/Victoria–inspired outfit that was half tuxedo, half red-sequined dress to “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon.” She quickly revealed herself to be all-woman in a corset of black leather and frilly lace. “I do my own costumes and props,” Gia said. “I’m a nerd.” Hardly—she shot sparks from her steel panties with an angle grinder while hanging upside down from a trapeze, and concluded the spectacle with a bubble bath.

Richelle Ryan rocked a red cape and short skirt, then fought off a randy big bad wolf, only to transform into a “she-wolf” after being bitten. Richelle also redefined “milk jugs” when she seductively poured milk on her tits. “I was always obsessed with Little Red Riding Hood,” she told us. “It was my favorite storybook, so I had to do it.”

Skylar Rae’s Cinderella was clearly not Disneyapproved. She chopped up her own wedding dress to make her costume (suffice to say, the marriage had ended). She was the most athletic entrant, walking on her hands and executing a somersault before demonstrating her ability to make her ass cheeks gyrate independently of each other.

Shay Lynn
Best Magazine Model - Bronze

Tara Dega, not one to be outdone, dropped her own retro costume, a black frilly Barbie skirt, to “walk on air” high up on the pole. After smearing her chest with hot candle wax, she cleaned up with a captivating bath in a wading pool.

Mina Harker, against all odds, made A Nightmare on Elm Street’s knife-fingered, fedora-clad villain Freddy Krueger appealing, offering as explanation, “Why can’t Freddy be sexy? Elvira was a creepy bitch, but she was hot. She goes bump in the night.” Mina made Freddy work for her, stroking herself with her faux blades to Marilyn Manson’s haunting “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This).” The former Dumpster diver who sports a tattoo of a zombie heart is now an exhibitionist with a body well worth exhibiting. She also pulled up a guy’s shirt and squirted a red-glitter solution on his chest, drank a swig of his beer, and spat it at him. “He couldn’t have been happier about it,” she said later with a laugh. “I fuck with people so hard onstage. It’s probably my favorite thing to do. But it borders on sadistic sometimes. I’ve always been weird and offbeat. I’ve always loved horror movies. And I’m a huge videogame nerd.”

As Penthouse Club managers tallied the judges’ scores, Rachelle Laree reprised her jaw-dropping exhibition of hand-walking and back flips from previous years. While balanced on her head, she plucked baseball caps off two guys in front with her toes, spun around, and returned the caps. Backstage, the other women sang Rachelle’s praises. She had personally recruited three contestants, and served as den mother. “They let me into the contest on her say-so alone,” Jazelle said. “They wouldn’t have invited me if it weren’t for her.”

“I just had fun with it this year,” Krystle said after the competition. “After last year I knew what I was in for, so I tried to step up my game. But all the ladies are so amazing.”

Jenny, however, said it was the energy in the club that was “amazing,” then said of the competitors, “Everyone did fantastic. We’re all original in our own way.”

Reno tends to get overshadowed by a certain other hardpartying Nevada City, but the newest Penthouse Club is putting “The Biggest Little City in the World” front and center.

THE PENTHOUSE CLUB RENO is located a few miles east of the bustling casinos and hotels on the main drag of Virginia Street, but it’s practically a small city in its own right: At 10,000 square feet, it’s the largest gentlemen’s club in the Reno-Tahoe area. And when you see the top-notch talent, five-star service, and luxurious amenities, you might find it hard to believe you’re in low-key Reno.

At the club’s two-day grand opening event in April, four gorgeous and very special guests helped to make the festivities unforgettable: 2011 Pet of the Year Nikki Benz, 2010 Pet of the Year Taylor Vixen, December 2010 Pet of the Month Sabrina Maree, and February 2010 Pet of the Month Heidi Baron. In the days leading up to the club’s launch, the ladies made the rounds of local radio stations to spread the word. Then, when the doors opened, the Pets were on hand for the VIP party on Friday and the public kickoff on Saturday, which included a meet-and-greet session where they posed for photos with lucky patrons. The ladies also took the opportunity to enjoy everything the club had to offer—especially the sexy Key Girls. “The girls were hot!” Nikki raves. “I couldn’t decide which one was my favorite—they were all my favorite. I was tipping the dancers like I was a customer!”

The Key Girls can be found on the club’s three stages, although the main stage is also used for burlesque performances and bachelor shows. When you’re in the mood for a more private party, the club features Key Suites, Key Rooms, and a Key Lounge. And if you want to party like a high roller—or just need a deca dent way to spend your winnings from Reno’s roulette tables—take the elevator to the Penthouse Suite and enjoy its VIP bar, glass stage, and skyboxes overlooking the main room. Nikki has danced in clubs across the country, so she knows how you can make the most out of your visit to the Penthouse Club. Her recommendation? “You have to get a bottle of champagne and get a girl to dance for you. Get your own private booth, have fun, and let your hair down. I mean, Goddamn, I wish I was a guy!”

If you manage to tear your eyes away from the frisky females, you’ll find a tech geek’s paradise: The sky boxes feature interactive videogames, so you can put the smackdown on the bachelor party in the next box. Or enjoy your favorite sports on a 15-foot screen or 85-inch plasma, enhanced by the state-of-the-art sound system. No need to leave for lunch or dinner, either, since the club offers five-star entrees, tasty tapas, an impressive wine list, and even a selection of cigars. “Everyone should check out the Penthouse Club Reno, if not for the girls, then for the food,” Nikki says. “Seriously, the girls are beautiful, the club is amazing, the food is great, and the staff is friendly. That’s what I’m looking for in a club.”

In other words, watch your back, Vegas—there’s another party paradise in the Silver State.

Christina Aguchi’s costumes and props for the 2009 Penthouse Gold G-String Awards—the exotic dancer’s first competition—fit in her purse. By contrast, Rachelle Laree, the eventual winner that year, mounted an extravagant Indiana Jones–inspired set with a rope swing, tiki torches, and a seven-foot boulder. “Rachelle came in with all this fire, and I’m like, ‘Oh, my God, what am I competing against?’ ” Aguchi recalled. “I realized I had to step it up.” When Aguchi returned to the New Orleans Penthouse Club in February for the 2010 competition, she deployed an ornate, handmade mask from Italy and a stripper-size jack-in-the-box. She moonwalked, doused herself under strobe lights, and tossed footballs. Her athletic, high-level pole work would have impressed an Olympic gymnast. “At the end of the day, it’s still a stripper show,” the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native reasoned. “But that extra effort makes all the difference.” Indeed it did. The lovely, lithe Aguchi took home the overall gold.

New Orleans Penthouse Club operating partner Mark Allen founded the Gold G-String Awards ten years ago to boost business during the week after Mardi Gras. The best entertainers on the national circuit are invited to participate in four nights of rigorously judged competition; winners earn bragging rights, a résumé boost, and a coveted jeweled G-string.

By the time the 15 dancers at this year’s tenth-anniversary event performed in the five-hour finale, the club was standing-room-only. “The New Orleans Saints had the MVP of the NFL,” Allen said. “We have the MVP of T&A.”

During the three previous nights of competition, the dancers had knocked themselves out to put on the most amazing show a stripclub audience had ever seen. Still, nothing prepared the crowd for the closing-night performances, which included, in addition to Aguchi’s aforementioned routine, this exotic and erotic ecdysiastic entertainment:

Charisma Capelli shedding a black hood and cape before dripping candle wax down her chest. Gia Nova’s naughty Alice in Wonderland tribute.

Nadia Nitro dazzling the audience as a fire-wielding belly dancer.

Aspen Reign, the overall winner in 2008, surrounded by green lasers, coming onstage looking like a pirate any sane man would want to board.

Robyn Foxx’s Spanish dancer splashing into a huge champagne glass.

Eva Lauren breaking free of her Transformers costume to blow fireballs worthy of Gene Simmons.

Kimberly Johnson igniting a swingdance zoot-suit riot that culminated in hot wax and bubbles.

Hailey Heart confessed to preshow jitters before strutting confidently in an elaborate Las Vegas showgirl ensemble with pink plumes and elbow-length gloves. Heart considers herself too short to be an actual Vegas showgirl, “but I can always pretend here.”

Shay Lynn slithering out of a coffin as the Queen of the Damned and chomping a female accomplice’s neck. “I feel that I’ve been a vampire in a past life,” she said later. “I love to bite and suck. I’m a dark, gothic kind of girl.”

Jaded Dawn shadow-dancing in a teepee as two live pythons clung to her bare torso. “They love their mama,” she told us. “I like to give burlesque-style shows a new vibe. I’m very much about the show—and the nakedness.”

Tawnie Monroe skipping to the Happy Days theme song in 1950s style cat’s-eye glasses, a poodle skirt, and a vinyl jacket … then covering her tits with whipped cream and chocolate syrup and deep-throating a banana—her variation on a traditional soda-shop sundae. Somewhere, Richie Cunningham was blushing.

Krystal Cummings, a newcomer to the competition, told us that the spectacle truly impressed her: “I feel like I brought a peashooter to a gunfight.” In her marines-style dress uniform, blonde hair tucked under a hat, Cummings has been mistaken for a military man. “I’ve had people come up and say, ‘We appreciate what you do.’ They think I’m a guy.” When Cummings stripped off her uniform, she clarified the gender issue, and—ever the patriot—painted an American flag on her chest and imprinted herself on a souvenir T-shirt. Then, armed with a Super Soaker, she hosed down the crowd, and vice versa. “If I don’t fall and bust my ass, we’re good,” she explained. “I try to bring the funny. I will squirt you in the crotch if you’re not laughing.”

Pason’s ballet-inspired number is her specialty. In college she studied musical theater with a dance concentra ti on and taught Pilates. That train ing influenced her routine, part of which the flexible, petite redhead performs en pointe—balanced on the tips of her toes. She hoisted herself into an “aerial hammock,” a sling of pink fabric suspended from the rafters, spun herself, and “fell”; the fabric caught her just inches above the stage. As she put it, her show represented the ballerina “coming into her sexuality,” with the hammock “showing true female characteristics, which are very sensual, but with an inner strength.”

Rachelle Laree, the 2009 overall winner, did not compete this year, but she entertained the crowd during a guest appearance by walking on her hands and plucking baseball caps from audience members with her toes. “This is like my family here,” she told us. “The Penthouse Gold G-String Awards is one of the most prestigious and respected contests in the industry. I finally got noticed when I won. Now I’m passing on the G-String.”

When the final tally was done, Aguchi was presented with the Gold G-String, Pason took home the silver, and Aspen Reign won the overall bronze. “My goal is to be Rachelle,” Aguchi said. “She’s phenomenal. If you take away the lights, props, and costumes, she’d still be entertaining. That’s what I want to do.”

The Penthouse Gold G-String Awards competition is held annually the weekend after Mardi Gras. In 2011 it’s slated for March 10–13. Check PenthouseClubs.com for more info.

To determine the most ferociously sexy Penthouse Clubs Key Girl of the Year, we sent 11 hot contenders to entertain the guests of a sinfully lavish resort on Jamaica’s flawless beaches. Mission accomplished.

Here’s something you should try as soon as possible. Gather 11 earth-scorching girls from the Penthouse Clubs. (Seriously, Al Gore might want to investigate—we think we found, like, half the reason his Truth is so Inconvenient.) Fly them to a place built for sin, the island paradise known as the Hedonism II resort, which is sprawled enticingly across the famous white-sand beaches of Negril, Jamaica. And, that’s it. What, you don’t need more instruction than that, do you? We did this recently and it worked out more than fine for us.

Within minutes of touching down for the third annual Hedonism II Key Girl of the Year competition, those 11 pole-dancing princesses joined Penthouse Pet Cali Taylor, 2007’s Key Girl of the Year, for a round of topless water volleyball. How did that go? Let’s just say we have a growing appreciation for the sport. Once the girls were nice and limbered up, it was time to take to the water slide—completely naked. We’re happy to report there were no slide related burns or injuries. We took precautions to prevent accidents, and even the smallest scrape was thoroughly investigated by our crack team of flesh experts. To unwind after, the girls lingered by the pool, sipping tropical beverages and finding creative uses for the drinks’ ice in an effort to cool down. But the competition wasn’t all hard work. In the evening, the hottie posse paid a visit to the Piano Bar and serenaded one another while stripteasing the crowd to the brink of ecstasy.

The following three days were a happy blur, full of debauchery: The girls mingled with guests, had glorious, impromptu pillow fights in the Hurricane Disco, and dressed for the nightly theme. Western Night proved particularly popular with the Key Girls; they each put together their sexiest cowgirl costume. (We’re still trying to confirm whether or not any of the outfits led to incidents of reverse cowgirl.) As for the rest of the Hedonism II guests, they were partial, for obvious reasons, to Lingerie Night.

Even with such busy schedules, the girls didn’t lose sight of the week’s most important moment: the dance competition. That event would go a long way toward determining the 2008 Key Girl of the Year.

The exquisite 11 kicked off the competition with a seductively choreographed little number. Duly warmed up, it was time to strip down to swimsuits in order to model the new line of water wear by Penthouse Swim. It was great to see the girls compete with unbridled gusto. How great? Um, really, really, really great (note the photographic evidence). Each contestant performed a featured dance, which included body painting (with the help of four lucky guests), a naughty housewife routine, and a stylish striptease. The crowd, needless to say, was wildly enthusiastic.

Our judges found the competition incredibly stiff this year—picking a clear favorite has never been harder. But in the end, there was no denying that Sasha from the Houston Penthouse Club has special, unteachable gifts. Hardware was also handed out to the evening’s winners in five other categories (see sidebar), and the friskiest Key Girls were selected for photo shoots at Hedonism II with Penthouse photographer Emma Nixon. Look for the boldest and best images from those memorable sessions in upcoming issues, starting next month with our brand-new Key Girl of the Year. Perhaps it was the sun, or the surf, or simply being on vacation—but whatever the reason, the girls were amazingly uninhibited. Trust us, these are spreads you won’t want to miss.

Speaking of which, we already miss the 2008 Key Girl competition—good thing it’s not too long until we return to Jamaica for the 2009 contest. Wonder who will win this year….

Located at The Penthouse Club New Orleans, The Penthouse Gold G-String Awards is the premier event for touring features in the US. It is the only place the public can watch 4 nights of feature performances from the top touring acts in the US.

Starting the day after Mardi Gras, America’s biggest street party, in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter, the 2009 Penthouse Gold G-String Awards will be the best ever!

Get your complimentary admission to The 9th Annual Penthouse Gold G-String Awards Feb. 25 – 28, 2009

It’s Official! The Contestants for the 2009 9th Annual Penthouse Gold G- String Awards February 25th – February 28th have been selected from amongst the nation’s top Feature Entertainers.

Appearing will be:
Natalie Ocean
Jennifer Jacobs
Ms. Pason
Robyn Foxx
Brandi
Jaded Dawn
Christina Aguchi
Gia Nova
Keira Riley
Rachelle Laree
Schevelle
Shay Lynn

And Special Guest appearance by, Aspen Reign, overall winner of the 2008 Gold G-String Awards!

The opening of the newest Penthouse Club was one of the biggest, brightest, and most exciting ever. The entertainment included the club’s sultry Key Girls, plus Penthouse Pets Erica Elly son, Justine Joli, Heather Vandeven, Krista Ayne, and Cali Taylor, who won our 2007 Key Girl contest. “There’s a lot to do and a lot to see,” Erica said. “It’s almost sensory overload, but I love it.”

“It’s like Vegas in the Midwest with that Detroit Rock City edge,” Cali added. “As a dancer, I can tell you this will be a really fun place to work. But it’s even more fun to be a VIP guest.”

The billboard of Heather set the stage for the club’s oversize show. Patrons sank into plush booths and chairs to enjoy performances they’ll remember forever. The most unique feature? Two stunning, custom made motorcycles from Stevenson’s Cycles in Wayne, Michigan. The choppers rise two stories and rotate 360 degrees, allowing the dancers to show off their Motor City–worthy moves. At the opening, our Pets donned some sexy motorcycle gear from Azzure Clothes and broke in the bikes. But once the Key Girls climbed atop, even the sexiest gear was too much clothing.

The multilevel stage also has a gigantic martini glass for two where Key Girls can be seen getting intimate. Even our Pets got in the act: Erica cozied up to Justine, while Cali took on Heather. Erica even picked the music for her pas dedeux with Justine. “My favorite songs to dance to at the Penthouse Clubs are Buckcherry’s ‘Crazy Bitch’ and Def Leppard’s ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me,’ ” said Erica. “When the deejay played them, I went into full wild-girl mode.”

As amazing as the show gets, it’s not the sole attraction. The restaurant features the best steaks and seafood Detroit has to of fer. The manage ment at Penthouse Club Detroit couldn’t be happier. “The opening went beyond our expec tations,” said General Manager Matt Killgore. “We are so excited about this partnership, and we look forward to seeing what our future holds.” We’ll be back to check things out.

Aspen Reign and Keira Reiley went to new artistic heights to secure their top finishes at the 2008 Penthouse Gold G-String Awards.

Somewhere, Hailey Heart’s former fiancé is probably weeping. Just weeks after calling off her walk down the aisle, Heart strutted onstage at the New Orleans Penthouse Club’s eighth annual Penthouse Gold G-String Awards, the nation’s premier contest for exotic dancers. The chopped-down wedding dress she was sporting showcased all that her ex was missing. “I had this big ol’ fancy wedding dress, but that didn’t work out,” Heart said backstage, fortifying herself with a redheaded slut—a shot of pink schnapps, cranberry juice, and Jagermeister. “So I tore that dress up into a ‘November Rain’–like dress and went from there. When I first did it, I wanted him to see the pictures and be like, ‘That was the dress!’ ”

The weekend after Mardi Gras is typically slow for gentlemen’s clubs in New Orleans, but the Gold G-String Awards at the Penthouse Club were standing room only—again. “When everybody quits partying after Mardi Gras, we’re ready to go,” said Schevelle, a featured dancer. “It’s like, ‘Wake up! Don’t be going to bed, guys. You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.’ ”

Invited showgirls compete for the coveted jeweled G-string, medals, and bragging rights. “This is probably the best contest out there right now,” said Aspen Reign, a perennial favorite. “Penthouse is a great name to put on your résumé.”

Mark Allen, operating partner of the New Orleans Penthouse Club and founder of the Gold G-String Awards, credits Aspen with inspiring a new generation of showgirls. “What burlesque once was, Aspen is,” Allen said. “Aspen is the epitome of what our business is about.”

For this year’s festivities, Reign reprised her “Rock Me Amadeus” Marie Antoinette show. While lit by strobe lights and a rack of votive candles, she shed an elaborate turquoise-andsilver ball gown, wig, and mask. She writhed to Buckcherry’s “Crazy Bitch,” then lathered herself up in a giant champagne glass, gleefully slinging suds across the tables. “We’ve all gotten along really well,” she told us about her fellow competitors. “It’s stiff competition—better than last year. All the girls are putting on great shows, which I like. I’d rather go to a competition where the girls are making an effort.”

The 2008 cirque du soiree set a new standard for athleticism and creativity. Three of the other contestants were back from 2007 as well. Keira Reiley described her ’07 cheerleader routine as “real peppy and fun,” then added, “This year, I wanted to bring my sex appeal.”

She did. During an elaborate James Bond–inspired show, she balanced on an aerial hoop and rappelled out of sight. “It’s a lot of work, as you can tell,” Keira said afterward, showing off her bruised shins. “It’s a challenge to get up there, hang upside down, and not kill yourself.”

Judges awarded Aspen the overall gold medal and Keira the silver, a repeat of their one-two finish at the Miss Nude World competition in December. “I just want to cry from joy!” Keira said. “I can’t believe it. Again, it’s us two at the end.”

These are a few of our other favorite moments: Schevelle was introduced with a recording of Scarface antihero Tony Montana, then strutted onto the stage with a toy Tommy gun, a purple zoot suit, and a killer body. She disposed of a “body” wrapped in a rug before revealing her purple G-string. “My inspiration is tough guys,” she told us. “It’s a combination of training and street dancing.”

Schevelle also had a few words of advice for aspiring dancers: “If you want to do well in a contest, you’ve got to take care of yourself and work out. I perform these shows throughout the year across the country, so by the time the contest comes, I usually have an idea of my top three or four shows. I throw those out there and have as much fun with it as I can.”

Shay Lynn donned a black-and-red top hat, bustier, and fishnet stockings in a cabaret salute toMoulin Rouge. Then, while perched upside down in a spectator’s lap, she wrapped her thighs around his head. “The place was packed, and when they enjoy, you enjoy it,” she said. “This was only my third competition. I’m very new at this. But I like it. I love it, actually.”

Newcomer Pason drew on years of formal ballet training. She performeden pointe—balanced on the tips of her toes—in a pink tutu. She initially wore her hair up like a proper ballerina, then let it fly to System of a Down. “I want to combine the very artistic and technical with the very sexy and erotic,” she told us. “I like being known for being different. I have fun, and I get to play and come up with things and keep tweaking them until it’s where I want it. I like having creative control.”

Pason also explained why she prefers exotic dancing to ballet: “You actually get to have interaction with the audience. If you’re just playing a character in a [ballet] company, you’re in your character. Are you going to narrate and look toward the camera? Usually not. It’s fun to be able to play with the crowd and feed off them. It helps you become a better performer, because you figure out what works.”

Rachelle Laree, who had five monkey tattoos across her lower back, trotted out in a monkey costume to music from The Jungle Book. Then she walked on her hands, stood on her head, and dropped to pop the worm. After, she prepared a banana split like you’ve never seen. She smeared vanilla ice cream, caramel syrup, and whipped cream on herself, then deep-throated a banana.

The idea was, as she put it, “to evolve from a funny, spastic, breakdancing monkey into whipped cream and ice cream, then take a sexy shower in my monkey barrel.”

Rachelle summed up her excitement at being at the awards thusly: “I have such a passion for entertaining. It’s my art. When I’m happy, I want to dance.”

Rachelle was beyond happy when her chimp act won the overall bronze. “I’m so honored and grateful to even be here,” she said. “I’m in shock.”

So was everyone watching.

We placed a bet, rolled the dice, and won big. In January we opened the largest Penthouse Club in the world—46,000 square feet—in Sin City, just one block off the Strip. We celebrated the opening with 200 Penthouse Pets and Key Girls, including 2008 Pet of the Year Erica Ellyson, 2006 Pet of the Year Jamie Lynn, and May 2007 Pet of the Month Andie Valentino. Vegas dancer Heather Dietz, who performed at the debut, said, “The club is very modern-looking and cutting edge. The lighting and the music are perfect. It’s going to be the hottest club in Vegas by far.”

There are several stages, private rooms with personalized sound systems, and VIP tables with bottle service. But the most buzzed-about feature (besides the girls, of course) was the R U 702 lounge, a VIP room for locals. Membership is free with a Nevada ID, and the first drink is always on the house. Plus, patrons are eligible once a month to win a vacation package for Hedonism Resort in Jamaica. “It makes the locals feel more comfortable, like there is somewhere for them to go,” said Heather. “It’s what sets Penthouse apart from other clubs in Vegas.”

Of course, tourists are always welcome at the spacious club, and we promise that you won’t feel like you’re missing out on anything.

At the grand opening, the ladies mingled with Howard Stern’s Artie Lange, St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, UFC fighter Frank Trigg, and comedian Jeff Beacher.

Cali Taylor, the winner of our Key Girl competition and our February 2008 Pet of the Month, told us, “I met Principal Belding from Saved by the Bell. It was awesome! He was really nice and friendly.” Cali, who’s always friendly herself, signed autographs for patrons in the club’s gift shop, which features a line of Pent house products.

Mayor Oscar Goodman invited Penthouse Pet Prinzzess (October 2004) and Vegas Key Girls Teresa and Devon to his office and presented them with the key to the city. The ladies gave the good mayor a little something in return—a key to the Penthouse Club—and made sure to let him know that he’ll be well taken care of if he drops by.

After a night at the roulette tables, the Penthouse Club is a sure thing. Just don’t forget that in Vegas, the Penthouse always wins.

As seen in Penthouse Magazine April 2008
Photos by Jacob Andrzejczak

Welcome to the 2008 Hedonism II Key Girl of the Year Awards! This event will take place from September 6-11, 2008 at the Hedonism Resort in Negril, Jamaica.

WHAT IS THE HEDONISM II KEY GIRL OF THE YEAR EVENT?
The Key Girl of the Year is a fun competition between Penthouse Key Girls in an attempt to find our next star, and an upcoming Penthouse Pet of the Month. There will be fun activities the resort offers including special themed parties, contests and other fun competitions. The winner of the Key Girl finals will be eligible to appear in Penthouse Magazine, will win great prizes and of course have the chance to return to the resort next year and help crown the new Hedonism II Key Girl of the Year.

WHAT IS EXPECTED?
The Key Girls in attendance are here to have a great time and have been invited to apply for this event due to their dedication to the club, their work ethic and their great personality.

The Key Girls will be required to do one choreographed group routine and an individual themed dance routine. The guests and staff of Hedonism II will be able to vote for their favorite Key Girl throughout the week to help Penthouse make a very important decision. Who is the best Key Girl to represent Penthouse as well as who represents Penthouse the best in your local Penthouse Club.

2007 Penthouse Club Hedonism II Key Girl Finals Article
2007 Penthouse Club Hedonism II Key Girl Photo Album

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The 2009 Penthouse Gold G-String Awards Calendar is in full work and will be available shortly. Stay tuned for the release date of the calendar featuring the entertainers who have performed at the Penthouse Gold G-String Awards. In 2008, Aspen Reign took top honors with Keira Riley taking home silver and Rachelle Laree winning overall bronze.

For more information(and photos) about the Penthouse Gold G-String Awards, which is 4 nights of feature performances by the top touring entertainers, visit: PenthouseGStringAwards.com

“Starting the day after Mardi Gras, America’s biggest street party, in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter, the 2009 Penthouse Gold G-String Awards will be the best ever!”