Thursday, October 23, 2014

Walk To Cure Diabetes Comin Up! At UNLV

Nearly 4,000 walkers who represent families, local businesses, schools, and other community organizations touched in some way by type 1 diabetes (T1D) are expected at the JDRF Nevada Chapter’s annual Walk to Cure Diabetes, on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at UNLV.  The chapter has set a $542,000 fundraising goal this year which will help fund research toward preventing, better treating, and curing type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications.

“There have been tremendous strides made in the technology and treatment available to those with type 1 diabetes in the last several years,” said Colleen Saca, Executive Director of the Nevada Chapter of JDRF. “This walk and those held across the nation allow us to continue funding the important research which is getting us closer to a cure.”

JDRF Walks are held in more than 200 cities worldwide. Nearly 900,000 people nationally walked last year and raised $86 million for research toward curing, treating, and preventing T1D and its complications.

Participants can sign up for the walk as an individual, create a team, join an existing team, or donate to someone already registered to walk by going to www.lv.jdrf.org. On-site registration for the walk begins at 9 a.m. on October 25, 2014 at UNLV’s North Field. The walk begins at 10 a.m.  The 5K route will wind through the UNLV campus with several stations providing water and snacks.

JDRF Statistics:
•    85 percent of those living with type 1 diabetes are adults, most diagnosed as children or teenagers.
•    Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be controlled through diet and/or exercise.
•    Insulin is not a cure; it is life support for type 1 diabetics.
•    JDRF's Advocacy efforts have raised $1.9 billion so far for type 1 diabetes research.

To sign up for the walk or to make a donation, go to the website www.lv.jdrf.org or call &02-732-4795 for more information.

Have Fun! Health & Harvest Festival Coming Up!

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Las Vegas will officially usher in the Fall season with two events happening on Saturday, October 25, 2014.  The Health & Harvest Festival brings together a collection of artists, exercise enthusiasts, games, music and more! 

Health & Harvest Festival - The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Las Vegas at 9091 West Sahara (near Fort Apache), Las Vegas, will celebrate the harvest season and honor Down Syndrome Awareness Month with a Health and Harvest Festival, featuring several vendors:

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Kristina Blunt Yoga
10 a.m. - Noon
Fit Labs - Fun Run obstacle course, interactive games, fitness consulting
Pumpkin Carving Contest - Vote for the best! Pumpkins will be auctioned off to benefit DSOSN
Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada (DSOSN) - Awareness Booth
Opportunity Village Art Showcase - Incredible art created by OV clients and available for sale!
Bite Vegas Bakery - Healthy fruit and vegetable treats, plus live demonstrations!
222 Evolve - Offering community and businesses with sustainable ideas that benefit our environment
Balloons with a Twist - Face painting and Boo-lloons.
Free Hot Chocolate for kids 12 and under in costume!

Spooktacular Open House(s) - At all neighborhood locations of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Las Vegas -  2 p.m. - 6 p.m. - October 25, 2014
Treat yourself to a 12, 16 or 24 ounce Fall beverage for just $2 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Fall beverage choices include Pumpkin Latte, Pumpkin Chai Ice Blended® drink, Pure Pumpkin Ice Blended® drink or Hot Chocolate.

All proceeds from the $2 specialty beverages sold between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., will benefit Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada (DSOSN). DSOSN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and recognized as the leading expert and voice in Nevada for all people affected by Down syndrome.

Participating locations include:
UNLV / Maryland Parkway - 4550 S. Maryland Parkway
South Town Center & 215 - 3645 S. Town Center Drive
Rainbow & 215 - 6115 S. Rainbow Boulevard
Canyon Pointe - 10834 W. Charleston Boulevard
Lake Mead & Tenaya - 7291 W. Lake Mead Drive
The Lakes - 9091 W. Sahara Avenue
Town Square - 6599 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Palms Resort & Casino
The District - 2220 Village Walk Drive, Henderson
Fashion Show Mall - 3200 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Meadows Mall - 4300 Meadows Lane
@VegasCoffeeBean
#CoffeeBeanLV


About The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®, Las Vegas
Brewing locally since 2001 The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf®, Las Vegas has expanded to 18 franchise operated locations.  Las Vegas Coffee Investors, LLC is founded by local Las Vegas entrepreneur Jeffery Fine and maintains the rights to all 18 of The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf®, Las Vegas locations.  Please visit coffeebeanlv.com/ for more information. 

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Spooky Fun For The Entire Family! Haunted Shark Reef!



This Halloween, sharks, piranhas and komodo dragons won’t be the only terrifying creatures lurking in the shadows at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay as the attraction transforms into the spooky, hair-raising Haunted Reef Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov 2. Visitors will make their way past the Aquarium’s most feared predators of land and sea as sounds of rattling chains, creaking doors and spine-chilling music fill the air. Tunnels that typically provide solitude and serenity will instead feel eerie and foreboding.     

Haunted Reef will host its annual community day on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31. Kids ages 12 and under dressed in a Halloween costume will receive complimentary admission to Shark Reef Aquarium, as will adults who donate blood at the designated on-site United Blood Services booth from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. that day.

This year, Haunted Reef brings Halloween and Dia de los Muertos together to ensure a frighteningly good time all weekend long. Even after Halloween ends, there will be trick or treating and decorations that pay tribute to Dia de los Muertos, the three-day Mexican celebration that honors deceased family members through November 2.

Adult admission: $18; Children 5-12 years: $12; Nevada residents with valid I.D. receive a discount on admission: Adult: $15; Children 5-12 years: $10; Children four and under are complimentary.

Friday, Oct. 31 – Sunday, Nov. 2
Hours of operation during Haunted Reef:
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Last admission one hour prior to closing

Shark Reef Aquarium aka Haunted Reef at Mandalay Bay             
3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
LV NV 89119

FOLLOW:   @Shark_Reef   @MandalayBay #HauntedReef


Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill Turned 10 At Caesars Palace



Celebrated chef, restaurateur, New York Times bestselling author and Emmy award-winning television personality, Bobby Flay was in Las Vegas last week to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace .

To kick-off his visit, Flay visited Three Square Food Bank on Tuesday, Oct. 14 with several Mesa Grill staff members. Mesa Grill has been a major supporter of Three Square, volunteering staff time on a regular basis and continuously championing Restaurant Week. The tour was led by Three Square Board Member, Diana Bennett, and Chief Development Officer, Matthew Muldoon. The tour concluded with the presentation of the top gold Plate Donor award for the most covers sold during this past Fall Restaurant week, an award Mesa Grill has won year after year. 

That evening, Flay hosted an anniversary dinner for invited guests at Mesa Grill. Guests dined on the anniversary four-course menu, which is available till Tuesday, Oct. 21. During the dinner, Flay reflected on Mesa Grill’s ten years at Caesars Palace and his favorite moments throughout the years.

Flay ended his visit on a high note as he and the Mesa Grill staff celebrated with an anniversary cake on Wednesday, Oct. 15.  

Opening to great success in 2004, Mesa Grill has since been a culinary destination inside the iconic Las Vegas casino. Having been at the forefront of the Strip’s culinary evolution, Flay has been integral in bringing bold, new flavors and fresh ingredients to one of the world’s top tourist destinations.

Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace is open daily Monday to Friday for lunch 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner nightly from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, please call 702-650-5965.

About Bobby Flay
Born in New York City, Bobby Flay opened his first restaurant, Mesa Grill in 1991, winning immediate acclaim. Flay became a household name, and not only because of his restaurants. He made his first appearance on the Food Network in 1994 and soon became a television fixture, hosting several shows including, including Grill It! Bobby brought his unique amalgam of innovative food and inviting hospitality to Las Vegas with the 2004 opening of Mesa Grill at the legendary Caesars Palace. With nine cookbooks on bookstore shelves, an ever-expanding family of restaurants and his own lines of signature spices, sauces, dishes and cookware, Flay's foodie empire continues to grow.

Photo Credit – Erik Kabik/ KabikPhotoGroup.com

Extended Residency! Boyz II Men To Continue At The Mirage!

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B vocal group Boyz II Men announced today it has extended its residency at The Mirage Hotel & Casino through December 2015. The trio, featuring baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman, will continue to perform in the Terry Fator Theatre on select weekend dates.

The announcement coincides with the upcoming October 21 release of Boyz II Men’s new album Collide, marking Boyz II Men’s first studio album in three years. The group recently received the “Musical Artist of the Year” award at the 2014 Global Gaming Expo’s annual Casino Entertainment Awards ceremony.

“We’re so excited to call The Mirage and Las Vegas home for the third straight year. There is not a bad seat in the Terry Fator Theatre, which gives us the chance to get up close and personal with our fans at every show,” said Nathan Morris, founding member of Boyz II Men. “There’s no ‘end of the road’ in Vegas for us yet!”

Formed in 1990, Boyz II Men holds the distinction of being the all-time best-selling R&B group with more than 60 million albums sold worldwide. The group redefined popular R&B with its smooth harmonies and timeless themes delivered through a multi-octave sound and incredible vocal styling. Shows at The Mirage will be highlighted by the trio’s biggest hits including “Motownphilly” and “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday” mixed with enduring Motown classics as well as selections from their new album Collide.

Tickets, starting at $39.99 (not including tax and service fees), are now on sale and can be purchased at any MGM Resorts International ticketing outlet, online at mirage.com or ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 963-9634 or (702) 792-7777. Visit mirage.com for an official schedule of dates and show times.

The Tradition Continues! Terry Fator: A Country Christmas Dec. 1 - Dec. 25

Terry Fator: The Voice of Entertainment presents Terry Fator: A Country Christmas featuring holiday and country-themed performances by Terry Fator and his amazing cast. In Terry Fator: A Country Christmas, country legend Walter T. Airdale celebrates Christmas in Las Vegas and takes the show’s other loveable characters along for the ride. Fator and cast will celebrate the holidays with a touch of country flair including a duet by Garth Brooks and Bing Crosby. Classic carols including “Winter Wonderland,” “O Holy Night” and “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” among others, create warm familiar feelings, while Fator originals such as “Christmas in Las Vegas” bring energy and excitement to this limited-run performance.

Terry Fator: A Country Christmas boasts a brilliant cast fronted by Fator and wife Taylor Makakoa, in addition to pre-show opener Ben Harris and Fator’s loveable characters Winston, the Impersonating Turtle, Vikki “The Cougar,” country legend Walter T. Airdale, Duggie Scott Walker, Julius, Emma Taylor, the world’s greatest Elvis impersonator Maynard Tompkins, Bing Crosby and Berry Fabulous. 

Tickets for Terry Fator: A Country Christmas start at $59.99, plus applicable taxes and fees. A “Most Valuable Package” (MVP) Experience is available for $149.99 per ticket, plus applicable taxes and fees. The MVP Experience includes premium seating, an autographed photo, a souvenir show program and a complimentary drink.

Tickets can be purchased at the Terry Fator Theatre box office, by phone at 702-792-7777 or
800-963-9634 or online at mirage.com. For more information, visit terryfator.com.

Guests looking for exclusive ticket prices and discounts for Terry Fator: A Country Christmas can sign up for M life – MGM Resorts International’s loyalty program. M life provides members rewards, benefits and once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the incomparable collection of MGM Resorts’ world-renowned destinations. To join or for more information, visit mlife.com.

Terry Fator: A Country Christmas
Monday – Thursday
Monday, Dec. 1 through Thursday, Dec. 25
7:30 p.m. nightly

Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage
3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

ABOUT TERRY FATOR:
Terry Fator became a household name in 2007 when he won Season 2 of “America’s Got Talent” with his unique brand of entertainment that combines singing, comedy and unparalleled celebrity impressions. After 25 years of honing his skills at county fairs and venues across the country, the Dallas-bred entertainer’s big “AGT” win at age 42 catapulted him into the upper echelon of entertainers, landing him at No. 2 on Forbes’ 2013 list of the top-earning comics behind Jerry Seinfeld. The feat is due largely to his multi-million dollar deal with the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas where his award-winning show, “Terry Fator: The VOICE of Entertainment,” has been running since 2009. With a cast of characters including Winston, the Impersonating Turtle; Emma Taylor, the little girl with the big voice; Maynard Tompkins, the Elvis Impersonator; Duggie Scott Walker, the annoying neighbor and many others, Fator has been raking in awards, accolades and industry admiration ever since. Within the last year, Fator has released a DVD “Terry Fator: Live In Concert,” a country music CD “It Starts Tonight,” as well as a series of children’s books including Lamu, The Christmas Kitten.


New Fantastic Menu Items Debut AT Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar! Rib-Eye Nachos!

Diablo Shrimp

Ribeye Nachos

Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar, located at The LINQ, has introduced a new menu with an array of mouthwatering cocktails and food items.

New appetizer selections include savory rib eye nachos, priced at $19; a botana platter, which includes two mini sopes, two empanadas, two chicken gorditas and guacamole, priced at $18; and gorditas made with corn masa and stuffed with chicken, queso fresco, romaine and crema Mexicana, priced at $12. New seafood selections include shrimp tacos, topped with quajillo sauce and spring onions, priced at $18; and diablo shrimp, jumbo shrimp sautéed in quajillo sauce, Yukon potatoes and Brussels sprouts, priced at $26. Additional entrée options include pork enchiladas, made with cascabel chile sauce, toasted almonds, avocado and crema Mexicana, priced at $18; and the Mexico City Burrito, made with chicken or steak, black beans, cilantro rice, ranchero sauce and Oaxaca cheese, priced at $18.  For a side to share, guests can enjoy the tomato rice, priced at $5.

A variety of new cocktail selections include the white peach margarita, made with Patrón Silver Tequila, Nagomi white peach syrup, fresh sour mix and ripe cranberries; the skinny margarita, made with Campeón Silver Tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, agave nectar and fresh blueberries; and the Mexican mojito, made with Campeón Tequila, St. Germain Liqueur, cucumber purée, agave nectar, grapefruit juice and fresh mint leaves, priced at $14 each.

The restaurant and bar will also feature a new list of both imported and craft beers, each priced at $7. New imported beers include Sam Smith Organic Chocolate Stout and Wyders Pear Cider, while new craft beers include New Belgium, Fat Tire, North Coast Scrimshaw, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and Dogfish 90 Minute IPA.

Located just steps away from the Las Vegas Strip with direct access from The Quad Resort & Casino, Chayo is situated near the beginning of The LINQ corridor, which leads to the Las Vegas High Roller Observation Wheel, offering unobstructed views of the world’s largest observation wheel.

About Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar

Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar, which spans two levels and 14,000 square feet at The LINQ, Caesars Entertainment’s dynamic new mixed-use development, is open from 11 a.m. to late daily. The high-energy restaurant and bar introduces a new concept in Mexican dining, combining a DJ, mechanical bull, a vast tequila and cocktail selection and a blend of authentic and innovative Mexican fare. For more information, guests may call 702-691-3773, visit the website at chayolv.com or follow Chayo on Facebook at facebook.com/ChayoLV, Twitter at twitter.com/ChayoLV and Instagram @ChayoLV.

Join The Drai's Country Club! Tonight!

Yacht Club at Drai’s sailed onto the Las Vegas club scene this past summer, and the late night swim party was an instant (and splashing) success at the new 35,000 square foot Drai’s Beach Club. Today, the days are turning shorter and the night’s cooler, and the Drai’s team is set to tee off a new Tuesday night tradition, Country Club. Premiering at Drai’s famed After Hours nightclub located underground at The Cromwell, Country Club takes the Tuesday night party and moves it below deck beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Country Club will make its Las Vegas debut inviting guests to swap their summer bikini’s and board shorts for their best country club chic gear, plaid shorts and pleated skirts.  Since creating the after-hours concept in Las Vegas more than 15 years ago, the famed below ground venue will now welcome guests to Las Vegas’ most exclusive club, which will open its doors at 10:00 p.m. (only on Tuesday nights).

In the tradition of the greatest golf movie ever made, Caddy Shack, Country Club at Drai’s will no doubt become an instant classic – filled with incomparable characters, stylish garb and of course, Drai’s version of the ultimate golf/country club inspired party.

“We are channeling “Bushwood” and putting our own Drai’s twist on it,” said Managing Partner Ryan Craig. “We are looking forward to bringing the Tuesday night party downstairs and throwing a campy and sexy party that is sure to make Ty Webb and Al Czervik proud.”

Drai’s Country Club: 
• Tuesday Nights – Goes below deck beginning Oct. 21
• Time: 10 p.m. – 5 a.m.
• Cover Charge: $30 for men; $20 for ladies (all industry locals get free entry before midnight)


For additional information and to reserve a table, visit www.draislv.com and follow Drai’s at Facebook at www.facebook.com/draislv, Twitter atwww.twitter.com/draislv and Instagram @draislv.

Red Headed Bombshell Holly Madison "Taps It!" Along W/Ricardo "Demente" Abreu

Holly Madison

Ricardo

On Friday, Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas welcomed back their favorite Fräulein, Holly Madison, to tap the ceremonial keg. Holly was joined by her friend (and previous celebrity keg tapper) Claire Sinclair and the girls had a great time mingling with the crowd.

On Saturday, UFC® fighter Ricardo “Demente” Abreu tapped the keg with ease and was joined by many of his friends including Wanderlei Silva.

ABOUT HOFBRÄUHAUS LAS VEGAS:
Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas is the first German/Bavarian beer hall and restaurant in Las Vegas. This faithful reproduction of the world’s most famous beer hall, the original, centuries-old Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany, is an authentic and entertaining blend of tradition and fun. At the Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas, it’s Oktoberfest every day! For more information, please contact Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas at 702.853.BEER (2337) or visit online at www.hofbrauhauslasvegas.com.


PHOTO CREDIT: Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas

Three Days Of Halloween! All At Hyde Bellagio In Vegas! (With Frightdome!)

Hyde Bellagio transforms into a frightening fantasyland next week with three nights of Halloween events celebrating the spookiest season of the year. The events will feature high-energy DJ sets, over the top costumes, spooky decor and festive cocktails.

Hyde will team up with Fright Dome Tuesday, Oct. 28 to transform the weekly Lost Angels Industry Night into a night of fright. Characters from the famed haunted attraction, ranked one of the top 5 scariest in the nation, will mingle with Hyde’s costumed crowd, spooking clubgoers in a completely decked out venue. Guests will enjoy house beats by DJ Joe Maz into the early morning hours and giveaways including two-for-one tickets to the full Fright Dome experience.

The festivities continue on Oct. 30 with Hyde’s Halloween Masquerade, and culminate on All Hallows’ Eve, Oct. 31, with Hyde in the Dark, where party-goers are encouraged to don their spookiest and sexiest costumes and dance the night away to the sounds of the musical duo Konflict in the DJ booth.
In the spirit of Halloween, guests can enjoy Hyde’s tantalizing fall cocktail, the Spellbinder, which joins Hyde’s menu of signature cocktails offered during lounge hours. Combining all the flavors of autumn into one glass, the Spellbinder features fresh pumpkin puree, coconut milk, clove syrup, rum, bitters and is garnished with a cinnamon “broomstick.”


Entry for ladies starts at $20, and $30 for gentlemen. For table reservations or additional information, visit hydebellagio.com.

Monday, October 20, 2014

What Vegas Show Did Pop Superstar Britney Visit??

Pop superstar and Las Vegas headliner Britney Spears was spotted attending ABSINTHE at  Caesars Palace on Thursday, Oct. 16. On a night off from her residency show Britney: Piece of Me at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Spears was seen enjoying the outlandish acts and hilarious antics featured in ABSINTHE during last night’s 8 p.m. performance.

About ABSINTHE
Hailed by Chicago Sun-Times as “sexy, funny, unabashedly raunchy,” and named as the “Best Show” on the Strip by Vegas SEVEN, Las Vegas Weekly and the Las Vegas Review-Journal, ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace is an acro-cabaret variety show featuring wild and outlandish acts in a theatre-in-the-round presentation. Audiences are treated to a night of imagination and excess as the cast of eccentrics perform amazing feats of strength, balance, danger and unfathomable flexibility within mere feet of the audience surrounding the intimate stage. ABSINTHE show times are Wednesday-Sunday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., with no show on Monday and Tuesday. The schedule is subject to change without notice. For ticket or more information on ABSINTHE, please visit www.AbsintheVegas.com.

What To Give The Pet Lover For The Holidays? A Commissioned Portrait!

With the holiday season fast approaching, the question may already be lingering: What to give the obsessed animal lover who seems to have it all? The Knuttel Gallery, located in the Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian|Palazzo, has the perfect solution to deck the halls in grandiose style: a commissioned painting of their pet by Ireland’s most prolific artist, Graham Knuttel. If money is no object when it comes to the pet lover in one’s life, memorialize the precious pup, cuddly cat or even loveable lizard in a lap of true luxury. Knuttel is known for capturing the spirit of the most discerning cats, dogs, horses, birds and even sheep, in his sculptures and paintings and now fans can commemorate their pet by the master artist.

Private sittings begin at $25,000. Generous gift givers can also customize packages with wardrobe styling, a hair and accessories artist, a playroom equipped with choice of toys, on-site catering specialized to meet the dietary needs of the pampered pooch or coddled kitten and more. To schedule a private sitting or for more information, please contact The Knuttel Gallery at 702-228-8808.

ABOUT GRAHAM KNUTTEL AND THE KNUTTEL GALLERY
Often referred to as the “Irish Picasso,” Graham Knuttel gives us disgruntled chefs, second-rate mobsters, melancholic worldly women, frisky felines and sailors who smell of rum, but smell more of the sea. The humor is deep, dark and rueful. His work takes account of humanity, wherever it is located, in all its durability and has attracted an eclectic group  of collectors including Sylvester Stallone, Colin Farrell and Bono, to name a few.

The Knuttel Gallery, located in the Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian|Palazzo Las Vegas, exclusively exhibits the work of Graham Knuttel – including all of his new paintings, sculptures, tapestries, limited editions and items from his Tipperary Collection. For all of the latest news and information, visit www.knuttel.com or follow on Facebook or Twitter.

High Def Streaming Highlights From Life Is Beautiful Music Festival Will Be Available!

World Education University (WEU) is pleased to present the first-ever high-definition streaming event featuring select highlights from Life is Beautiful, a music, food, art and learning festival that takes place in Downtown Las Vegas October 24, 25 and 26, 2014. Designed as a fully interactive social experience, the premium HD streaming event will last several hours on each day of the festival showcasing concerts, culinary demonstrations, art exhibitions and learning events on four vertical HD channels.

Purposed as a fundraiser to support education and youth empowerment initiatives, the premium streaming event will be available to the public on a donation-per-view basis benefitting World Trust Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit tasked with empowering young people with mentoring and educational opportunity since 1994. In cooperation with iRock2Live PSA Music Series Pledge Drives for Education, e-tickets to the Life is Beautiful streaming event will also be available at participating schools throughout the U.S. to support school fundraising efforts.

In addition to showcasing highlights from the Life is Beautiful Festival, the streaming event aims to inspire audiences using the galvanizing power of music and arts combined with public service announcements (PSAs) and fully interactive social media integration. Delivered by popular artists, the PSAs promote important causes such as anti-bullying, don’t text and drive, suicide prevention and healthy choices. Streaming audiences will be invited to share experiences in their social networks or express “Your Voice, Your Choice” by answering the question, “What will you do to change the world?”

Conceived as a healthy alternative to traditional candy-centric school pledge drives, the 2014 iRock2Live PSA Music Series Pledge Drive is a unique fundraising program that promotes team-building and encourages students to rally around causes that impact their world. Like traditional school pledge drives, students solicit pledge donations, but instead of selling candy or cookie dough, they sell e-tickets to the streaming events. The pledge drive takes place October 6th through 20th at schools throughout the U.S. A significant portion of proceeds will be retained by participating schools. Remaining proceeds will be sent directly to World Trust Foundation to support education and youth empowerment initiatives.

E-tickets are available for a $20 donation-per-view at WorldTrust.org. A non-premium free stream will also be available on the Life is Beautiful Website, where viewers will have the option to upgrade to the premium stream by making a donation. For more information about the Life is Beautiful concert lineup, culinary demonstrations, art exhibitions and learning events, please visit LifeisBeautiful.com. Share using #LifeisBeautifulStreaming, #iRock2Live and #LifeisBeautiful2014.


Celebrate Parktoberfest At Park On Fremont! EXCELLENT Place!!

Popular downtown bar and eatery, Park on Fremont, is set to launch Parktoberfest from Friday, Oct. 17 to Friday, Oct. 31 at Fremont East Entertainment District.

Park on Fremont will transform the lot directly west of the venue into a rustic paradise complete with hay bale seating, keg barrel tables, intimate string lighting and a grassy picnic area. Parktoberfest will feature live entertainment nightly from DJs and bands, multiple food offerings, specialty beers on tap, dancing and more. Guests may also participate in festival-style games such as beer pong, corn hole and hammerschlagen, a medieval play on “whack-a-mole.”

“With all of the major events going on and the beautiful weather in October, we wanted to create the only outdoor beer garden on East Fremont for a fun and relaxed atmosphere to enjoy live music, great food and drinks,” says Kyle Markman, vice president of marketing and events at WENDOH Media.

Parktoberfest will run from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday through Friday and 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

About Park on Fremont
Park on Fremont spruces up Downtown Las Vegas with innovative bar fare and an eclectic art collection set in a laid-back area for dining indoors and antique tables in a lush garden outdoors. The rustic 2,500-square-foot interior boasts dark woods, a reclaimed herringbone floor and a 1960s-era jukebox. Out back, plants and flowers overtake the landscape of the patio, creating objects d’art from eroded items such as a footed bathtub overlooking the outdoor bar and a Cinderella-style carriage situated on the rooftop. The gastropub offers a flavorful menu including Fried Chicken and Waffle Sandwiches, Cali Mex Burgers and Philly Mac and Cheese Steaks. The drink menu offers a wide variety of beer selections from around the world, distinctive gin and vodka selections, specialty bloody marys and cocktails served in mason jars.

Park on Fremont is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Brunch is available on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information is available at www.parkonfremont.com, on Facebook, Twitter, and  www.OpenTable.com.

Check This OUT! Nico & Vinz LIVE Performance At 1 Oak On 10/21


NICO & VINZ LIVE PERFORMANCE

1 OAK kicks-off industry night with a stellar nightlife experience featuring the most exclusive live performances. Get ready for a dynamic appearance by Nico & Vinz, performing their hit song, “Am I Wrong” along with DJ Turbulence spinning tracks at one of the best dance clubs in town. Don’t miss a one of a kind Tuesday night at 1 OAK.

1 OAK NIGHTCLUB LAS VEGAS
3400 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 693-8300

GRAND Marshall For Pennzoil 400 Announced! LV Raider A.J. Cole

 Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube will kick off in style as Las Vegas Raiders’ two-time All-Pro punter A.J. Cole has been named...