This March, The Star has plenty to keep you entertained, from delectable dining offerings and hotel packages to live music and comedy nights.

DINING
Month of Tuna - THE STAR'S SIGNATURE RESTAURANTS - March 1 - 28
For the month of March, The Star's signature restaurants Balla, BLACK by ezard and Sokyo will be creating special menus featuring the most mouth-watering fresh tuna Australia has to offer. Choose from Italian-inspired cuisine at Balla; grilled goodness at BLACK by ezard; or Japanese fusion at Sokyo.

Balla
The Star's very own Italian, chef Stefano Manfredi, has created a menu that features yellowfin tuna battuta with flat bread and radish salad ($19); squid ink taglioni with albacore tuna, capers, olives and fresh oregano ($26); woodgrilled blue-fin tuna with borlotti bean and balsamic onion ($41). Enjoy individually of as a three-course menu for $675.
Available for lunch Tues - Fri and dinner Mon-Sat.
Bookings available online at star.com.au or 1800 700 700.

BLACK by ezard
Chef Teague Ezard has created a menu including Bluefin tuna tartar, avocado and fried rice with chilli and garlic dressing ($30); veal tenderloin with albacore tuna butter, eggplant, zucchini and heirloom tomato ($44); and sashimi of yellow fin tuna, smoked skipjack and potato salad, with quail egg and dill dressing ($30).
Available for lunch Fri and Sun, and dinner Tues-Sun.
Bookings available online at star.com.au or 1800 700 700.

Sokyo
Sokyo will be serving an a la carte menu specially created by chef Chase Kojima, who has come up with some special dishes that you'll adore. Includes "Zuke Sushi" which is marinated tuna with nikiri soy ($12); Maguro tataki with pickled shitake, white asparagus, gari gel and tosazu ($29); South Australian Bluefin tuna sashimi sampler (market price); as well as a limited edition dish, tuna collar grilled on binchotan with Sokyo dipping sauces ($50).
Available for lunch Fri and dinner Mon-Sat.
Bookings available online at star.com.au or 1800 700 700.

Strictly Ballroom pre-show dining - THE STAR'S SIGNATURE RESTAURANTS - from March 25
Strictly Ballroom: The Musical will begin previewing at Sydney Lyric at The Star on March 25, with the show officially kicking off April 12. To give theatre-goers the ultimate entertainment experience, The Star is offering a number of pre-show dining offerings at its signature restaurants with menus designed to get you to the show in time.

Balla
A little piece of Italy with Sydney's best view, Stefano Manfredi's Balla is a modern interpretation of traditional Italian cuisine. Guests enjoy a memorable dining experience overlooking Sydney's Harbour Bridge and city, with dishes that reflect Manfredi's dedication to delivering truly authentic cuisine. Balla has a delectable pre-theatre menu for Strictly Ballroom show-goers, including a 2-course option for $49 per person and 3-course option for $55 per person.
Book at star.com.au

BLACK by ezard
BLACK by ezard, is a contemporary Australian grill offering classically-inspired food styles influenced by great American grills and contemporary Europe. The restaurant features signature seafood dishes along with grass-fed, grain-fed, wet and dry aged beef specifically sourced for the wood fired grills, and also offers an international cellar boasting roughly 770 labels including Sydney's best representation of American wine. BLACK's pre-theatre menu includes a 2-course option for $65 per person and a 3-course option for $75 per person.
Book at star.com.au

Sokyo
Where the buzz of Tokyo meets a Sydney beat, Sokyo is a contemporary Japanese restaurant where chef Chase Kojima showcases his impeccable union of traditional craftsmanship with an innovative take on contemporary flavour. An homage to stylish and sophisticated dining, guests can enjoy the chilled out sounds of the resident DJ, while a house Sake Sommelier is on hand to advise on the perfect Sake companion to the entire experience. Sokyo's pre-theatre menu offers a selection of sashimi, tempura and hot dishes at just $50 per person.
Book at star.com.au

BARS + NIGHTLIFE
$5 happy hour at The Star - Mon to Fri, 5 til 7pm 
Kick back and enjoy $5 drink specials at The Star. Every Monday to Friday between 5 - 7pm, The Star invites you to kick back with $5 Crown Lagers, house wine and spirits. Take your pick from a great line up of bars, including The Star's live music hub Rock Lily; lounge bar Cherry; 24/7 Sports Bar; or the uber-cool Sokyo Lounge.

ROCK LILY
Rock With Laughter Comedy Night - Thursday 27 March, 7pm
Rock With Laughter Comedy Night is back again on Thursday 27 February, with funnyman David Eastgate headlining this hilarious line-up, including Matty B and Jordan Raskopoulos from Axis if Awesome. Mikey Robbins will be lending his comedy expertise to host the ever-popular event, with comedy-goers also able to enjoy a $9.50 tex-mex bar menu. No cover charge; doors open at 7pm, first in best dressed. 

Original Sin - ROCK LILY - every Friday in March 
INXS tribute band Original Sin will be coming to Rock Lily every Friday night in February, bringing you INXS classics to help you unwind at the end of your working week. Kick back to the sounds of one of Australia's most successful bands, whilst enjoying Rock Lily's range of beer, cocktails and of course some of the world's most sought after tequilas.

CHERRY
$7 drink specials - every Thursday and Friday in March, 7 til 9pm
In addition to The Star's 5 - 7pm Happy Hour, guests at Cherry can carry on enjoying drink specials with $7 house wine, beer and spirits from 7 - 9pm on Thursday and Friday.

MARQUEE
Summer Closing Parties
Marquee will be toasting to the end of summer with a series of Summer Closing Parties featuring Future Music Festival acts:
Chuckie live (Future Music Festival sideshow) - Saturday 1 March, 10pm
Kaskade live (Future Music Festival sideshow) - Saturday 8 March, 10pm

Boombox Fridays - Friday 7, 14, 21 and 28 March, 10pm
Get to Marquee at the end of your working week for Boombox Fridays - plus enjoy Marquee's Friday drink specials, with $8 house spirits, wine and beer before 11pm.

Grant Smilie live - Saturday March 15, 10pm

Marquee 2nd Anniversary with DJ Havana Brown - Saturday March 22
Head to Marquee to help Australia's leading nightclub celebrate it's 2nd birthday. Featuring DJ Havana Brown.All events require cover charge.
Tickets available at marqueesydney.com

CASINO
Bingo - 24/7 Sports Bar - every Tuesday and Thursday
A share of $2,100 cash and $1,400 in Casino Dollars, plus a jackpot are all up for grabs each Tuesday and Thursday at 24/7 Sports Bar at The Star. Games are at 11am, 2pm and 7pm, with a $2 entry fee per session.
Terms and conditions apply and can be found at star.com.au

Mahjong Wednesdays - 24/7 Sports Bar - every Wednesday 1pm
Mahjong Wednesdays are on at The Star, 1pm in 24/7 Sports Bar, with the chance to win a share of up to $3,000., Register from 11am every Wednesday. Plus, if you sign up to Absolute Rewards by 12 noon on the Wednesday you register for Mahjong, you'll receive a 2 for 1 Garden Buffet voucher. 

Mahjong Sundays - 24/7 Sports Bar - every Wednesday 1pm
Mahjong Sundays are also giving you the chance to win a share of $5,000 worth of table free bet vouchers. 

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Paul Anka - The Star Event Centre - Sunday 9 March
American music legend, Paul Anka, returns to Sydney in 2014 for a one night only show. Anka will take to the stage on Sunday 9 March at The Star Event Centre, in his first Australian tour in 40 years.
Tickets available at www.star.com.au 

ACCOMODATION
Autumn Hotel Offer - from March 1
Kick off footy season with an amazing deal from The Star. Book a hotel stay at Astral Tower & Residences or The Darling from 1 March until 12 May, and you'll enjoy complimentary:
- Breakfast for two at Garden Buffet; 
- Overnight self parking for one car; 
- In-room wifi; 
- Two house beverages to the value of $14 at 24/7 Sports Bar where you ca see all the NRL and AFL action on three mega screens and over 50 LCD TV's.
Bookings available online only at star.com.au. Quote the promo code GAME14. 

Strictly Ballroom Hotel Offer - from March 25
Strictly Ballroom: The Musical will begin previewing at Sydney Lyric at The Star on March 25, with the show officially kicking off April 12. For those who like to enjoy the lap of luxury after their theatre experience, The Star is offering accommodation packages with its five-star hotels, Astral Towers & Residences and The Darling.

The Darling
The Darling Hotel features 171 stylish and spacious rooms and suites, an infinity pool and a luxury 16 room spa. The Darling luxury suites feature floor to ceiling glass windows and cityscape views. With its integrated bars, lounge areas and a custom made billiard table, The Darling's lobby has been designed as a gathering point for Sydney residents and hotel guests alike. 
The Darling package includes: 2 x tickets to Strictly Ballroom with overnight accommodation at The Darling - from $271.45*

Astral Towers and Residences
The Astral Tower and Residences feature a range of luxury hotel rooms, suites, serviced apartments or penthouses - all situated in the heart of Sydney's only integrated resort, The Star, offering proximity to restaurants, casino and nightlife. The hotel boasts sweeping views over Sydney harbor, as well as a new rooftop pool designed to take advantage of the stunning waterside location. 
Astral Towers package includes: 2 x tickets to Strictly Ballroom with overnight accommodation at Astral Towers - from $232.45 per person**.

Astral Residences package includes: 2 x tickets to Strictly Ballroom, overnight accommodation at Astral Residences - from $261.45 per person**.

To book your Strictly Ballroom: The Musical packages, visit showbiz.com.au/strictlyballroom

**For overnight twin share accommodation. Other accommodation options available.

About The Star
The Star is Sydney's premium entertainment destination. The Star offers award-winning chefs and restaurants, luxury hotel accommodation and serviced apartments, a 16-room day spa, an international designer retail collection as well a world-class casino and international nightclub Marquee.  The $100 million Star Event Centre is a state-of-the art multi-use venue and has hosted more than 200 events since opening in January 2013, including The ACCTA Awards, The ARIA Awards, The Premiere of World War Z, charity events for the Starlight Foundation and Thomas Kelly Foundation and international talent such as Ricky Martin, Seal, Garbage, One Republic, Olly Murs, Jessica Mauboy and Alicia Keys. 
For more information or enquiries, visit www.star.com.au or call 1800 700 700. 

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kirsty Petrides, PR Executive - The Star 
Kirsty.Petrides@echoent.com.au or 02 9657 7787