Super Bowl XLII (42) will be played on February 3rd but the main attraction of the weekend will be on February 2nd. Playboy magazine will have their annual Super Bowl party at the Rawhide Pavillion. When I hear Rawhide, I picture playmates running around in cowgirl hats and chaps. That’s it. Just hats and chaps… Leave it to Donna Tavoso, division vice president of creative projects and special services for Playboy, to rain on my parade.

Donna Tavoso, who is part of the Playboy team putting on the super-exclusive Feb. 2 fete, said the theme of the party is being kept under wraps. But it definitely will not be Western.

“We looked at over 65 venues in area and we liked the freedom that the (Rawhide) space gave us. It was a raw space that gave us a blank pallete to work from . . . and the flexibility to be creative to come up with a theme.”

“We bring together what the brand represents, the fun and excitement of the game along with celebrities, athletes and beautiful women. We wrap it all up with a sexy fun theme, great food and great drinks. It’s the whole package of living the great life.”

From the looks of things, Donna and crew have their work cut out for them. I can’t see the NFL party crowd line dancing to Achy Breaky Heart. Of course, if the partygoers aren’t having fun, there’s always the petting zoo or a shotgun wedding.

Playboy to throw Super Bowl bash at Rawhide Pavilion. Courtesy of AZCentral.comTags: Playboy, Super Bowl Party, Phoenix, NFL, Pictures