Join Group Love At Ditch Fridays At The Palms Pool!

Enjoy A Summer Tequila Flight For National Tequila Day! $15 At Tacos & Tequila

Tacos & Tequila (T&T) at Luxor Hotel and Casino will celebrate National Tequila Day with summer tequila flights on Thursday, July 24.

Priced at $15, amigos may celebrate the holiday with tequila flights featuring guests’ choice of three shots from five different tequilas including Jose Cuervo, Cabo Wabo, Don Julio, Avion and Patron. The tequila pouring doesn’t stop there. Guests may get loco with T&T’s Chonga, a giant frozen margarita served with two upside down 7-ounce Sol beers flowing directly into the drink, priced at $20 and buckets of Sol beer, priced at $18.

T&T’s signature Mariachi Brunch will also be offered on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with two-for-one Top Shelf Margaritas and Bloody Marias, along with Executive Chef Saul Ortiz’s signature breakfast specialties including Chilaquiles, Huevos Rancheros, Machaca Breakfast Burritos and more. The party never stops with T&T’s Fiesta Weekends complete with a resident DJ spinning high-energy sets all weekend long from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

About Tacos & Tequila:

Tacos & Tequila, a highly-stylized Mexican restaurant and bar with a fun, high-energy vibe and flavorful menu is located at Luxor Hotel and Casino. The 8,000-square-foot venue is open daily from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. for lunch and dinner, as well as for a Mariachi Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The design embodies Mexican culture and a flavorful menu by Corporate Executive Chef Saul Ortiz. Guests may call T&T at 702.262.5225, visit the website, follow Tacos & Tequila on Twitter or Instagram @tacosandtequila and become a fan on Facebook. T&T is owned and operated by the food, beverage and entertainment company, Drive This! Entertainment www.drivethisentertainment.com that was launched in 2006 by Michael Frey and Craig Gilbert.

Chef Ortiz recently appeared on Food Network’s “Chopped,” where he brought modern Mexican cuisine to a national platform. Named one of the best tequila bars of 2011 in America by USA Today, Tacos & Tequila embodies the cool modernism of Mexico City while incorporating traditional elements of Mexican style and Las Vegas flair. The color mixture of old and new creates a vivid picture of brushed aluminum, dark wood, leather, bright fabrics and colored glass. The focal point of T&T’s design is its abstract sombrero composed of 20 brushed-aluminum panels featuring thousands of laser-cut images, including two 30-foot dancing, tequila-drinking skeletons. Lit from within, the breathtaking panels stretch across the entire length of the restaurant floor and across the common area, connecting the T&T retail store and walk-up daiquiri bar.

Stars Celebrate At Hyde Nightclub! An Oscar Winner & Quirky Actress!

Tuesday night, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Mindy Kaling were spotted partying at Hyde Bellagio in Las Vegas during the Fountain-side hotspot’s weekly Lost Angels Insider Night.

The Mindy Project star celebrated her 35th birthday with friends at the posh nightclub where she enjoyed dancing into the early morning hours and sipped Grey Goose and soda water. Known for her hilarious commentary on social media, the comedienne tweeted out “No hiccupping in the club” at 2:16 a.m.

After making a memorable appearance guest presenting at the NHL Awards, Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr headed to Hyde to continue the party. He enjoyed vodka cranberries and even hopped into the DJ booth to pose for a picture.

Blow Out Wednesday At Light Nighclub Tonight! With Clockwork!

LIGHT NIGHTCLUB

3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas

NV 89109 United States

(702) 693-8300

Famed Photographer Jeff Mitchum Anniversary Special!

"MGM Nights" By Jeff Mitchum 

Renowned fine art landscape photographer, Jeff Mitchum, believes that anniversaries are to be celebrated in memorable fashion and with overwhelming gratitude.  In honor of Jeff Mitchum Galleries’ first year at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, and to help his collectors grow their personal or corporate collections, Mitchum is giving away a limited edition print every time one is acquired.

"We not only have one of the most special portfolios in the world, but we are successful because my collectors are friends that are like family,” said Mitchum.  When asked about the greatest accomplishment he and his gallery staff have made he replied, “Enjoying the trust and friendships created from an ethic of sacrifice to do what is best for everyone involved as we create true fine art. It is a rare experience to walk into galleries today with this ethos.”

With this philosophy in mind, Jeff Mitchum Galleries invites photography and art lovers to browse through the new website at JeffMitchum.com or visit in person either the Bellagio or MGM Grand gallery. Each purchase of a limited edition print with the proprietary contemporary frameless float mount of any size will be matched with a complimentary gift; a second image of choice of equal or smaller size. Perfect for anyone looking for a large or corporate collection, collectors can acquire multiple prints and Mitchum will honor each one with the applicable complimentary gift.

Not sure which images to choose? Purchase a book at the special anniversary price of only $150, spend time reading the stories, browse through Mitchum's portfolio, and when your collection has been chosen, receive a credit toward purchase for the full retail price of the book - $195.

The only limit to Mitchum's generosity is time so art aficionados are encouraged to take advantage of this anniversary gift by visiting or calling either the Bellagio or MGM Grand gallery for details, or browsing JeffMitchum.com and sending an inquiry before the celebration ends.

Jeff Mitchum Gallery, Bellagio:  800.763.3074/702.693.4700

Jeff Mitchum Gallery, MGM Grand: 800.763.3074 x 12/702.304.0007

Coming Up! Lecture From Living Member Of "Big Six" Leader Of American Civil Rights Movement!

Touro University Nevada invites the Southern Nevada community to listen to a remarkable story from the only living member of the “Big Six” leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement with a lecture and book signing with U.S. Congressman John Lewis and co-author Andrew Aydin.

Congressman John Lewis is one of the key figures of the civil rights movement. His commitment to justice and non-violence has taken him from an Alabama sharecropper’s farm to the halls of Congress; from a segregated schoolroom to the 1963 March on Washington; and from receiving physical abuse from state troopers to receiving the Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.

Now, to share his remarkable story with new generations, Lewis presents “March” a graphic novel trilogy, in collaboration with co-author Andrew Aydin and New York Times best-selling artist Nate Powell. “March” is a vivid, first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights. Book one spans Lewis’ youth in rural Alabama, his life-changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student Movement, and their battle to tear down segregation through nonviolent lunch counter sit-ins, building to a stunning climax on the steps of City Hall.

Sunday, June 29, 2014

5 p.m. – Lecture

6 p.m. – Book signing

Kermit R. Booker, Sr. Elementary School

2277 N. Martin Luther King Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89106

General admission tickets are free and event is open to the general public. Due to limited seating, tickets are required to be presented at the door. Guests must pre-register via www.eventbrite.com/e/lecture-and-book-signing-with-us-congressman-john-lewis-tickets-11784962139?ref=estw.

About Touro University Nevada

Touro University Nevada (TUN) is a private, non-profit, Jewish-sponsored institution established to help address critical needs in health care and education and as a resource for community service in the state of Nevada. TUN opened its doors in 2004 and is now home to more than 1,300 students, in a wide variety of degree programs including osteopathic medicine, physician assistant studies, education, nursing, occupational therapy and physical therapy. The university’s Henderson campus includes a multi-specialty health center and a multi-disciplinary Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities. For more information on TUN, please visit www.tun.touro.edu or call 702- 777-8687.

BLOG PICK! L Makeup Institute To Offer Consumer Make-Up Workshops!

L Makeup Institute, the newly expanded makeup artistry educational academy, announces its free consumer workshop series for the summer and fall seasons. Open to the public and touching on a wide variety of topics, the workshops will take place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month and will be led by professional artists.

The workshop series comes in conjunction with the institute’s recent retail area expansion which allows the general public access to brands previously available only to professional makeup artists. Consumers will have the opportunity to purchase brands featured in the workshops and educators will be on hand to assist with advice and questions.

Spaces are limited.  To reserve a spot call 702.685.9298.

The workshop series lineup is as follows:

July 5 – Waterproofing Your Makeup: Tips for combating summer’s extreme heat and creating a long-lasting effect for your makeup will be discussed. Both specific products and application techniques will be showcased to ensure a lasting look.

August 2 – Applying Makeup for Teenagers: Experts will explore how younger women can appropriately apply makeup and create fresh looks without overpowering natural features.

September 6 – How to Look HD Camera Ready: The workshop will focus on creating a camera-ready look and how to accentuate certain features for the most flattering look in photos. Perfect that selfie in this lesson.

October 4 – The Beauty of Color: The often challenging task of choosing the correct shade for ethnic skin tones will be explored with experts offering advice on matching shades with tones.

November 1 – 40s and Fabulous: Tips on how to achieve a younger look at any age through cosmetics. Guests will learn specific makeup tricks and how to properly apply them to their routine to help achieve a youthful glow.

About L Makeup Institute

L Makeup Institute offers courses in beauty, airbrush, body painting and special effects, along with specialized workshops, all taught by established professional makeup artists.  The facility features separate training areas for beauty and special effects, individual learning stations, superior lighting for proper skin tone matching and technical applications, a photography studio, surround sound and high definition television and video screens and production, along with a library and resource center.  A retail area open to consumers showcases exclusive professional products.

Founder Lissette Waugh, one of Las Vegas’ most sought after makeup artists whose work has been featured in numerous local, international and national publications, developed the curriculum and educational standards for L Makeup Institute, which is licensed by the Nevada State Commission on Postsecondary Education.

L Makeup Institute is located at 5525 S. Decatur Blvd #102 Las Vegas, NV 89118 and is open Monday – Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm. For more information call 702.685.9298 or visit www.Lmakeupinstitute.com.

Celebrando Takes Place This Week-End! Hispanic Music, Food, Community, & Culture!

More EDC Happenings From Vegas At Hot Nightclubs!

Avicii 

More than 400,000 tickets were sold to EDM fans from across the world traveling to Las Vegas this past weekend for Electric Daisy Carnival and EDC Week. Ensuring every dance music fan left happy, XS nightclub kicked off the festivities for early arrivers by opening for a special night on Thursday, June 19. Avicii drew in fans and DJ icons alike as he was joined in on stage by friends Tiesto, Sebastian Ingrosso, Diplo, and Axwell all stopping by to take in the set. Paris Hilton and the L.A. Kings championship team were also spotted in VIP as Avicii led the opening party for more than 9,000 eager party goers passing through the gold doors of XS throughout the night.

 

Steve Angello 

As the music festival kicked off Friday night at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, XS held its own on the strip with the only nightclub to catch a set by Zedd in Sin City this past weekend. Steve Angello kept the party going on Saturday night into the early hours of the morning, as his EDC weekend sets have so famously been known to do, while Skrillex took over the deck on Sunday night for a special edition of the notorious Night Swim, and the only place to catch his set this weekend.  Guests packed the pool, splashing and enjoying the set beneath the beautiful Vegas evening.

 

Skrillex and Diplo 

EDC came to a close Sunday but the party raged on at XS on Monday night as 10,500 fans, just shy of the venue’s attendance record set over Memorial Day weekend, stayed for back-to-back sets by Diplo and Skrillex as well as an appearance by RL Grime. At the conclusion of the weekend, EDM fans left Sin City eager to return to XS for upcoming sets by Redfoo on June 27, deadmau5 on June 28, Fedde le Grand on June 29 and Tommy Trash on June 30.

Photo Credit - Danny Mahoney

Clean Up Mt. Charleston! Free Lunch & Dog Friendly!

Join the group this Saturday for the annual mountain clean up and free lunch.  Bring family and friends as we come together to help keep our mountain beautiful.  Be here at 10am and we will get you to the top of the trails where you can hike down with rubbish bags picking up anything that doesn't belong on the mountain. 

Work up that appetite as you come down the trails and we'll have your lunch ready for you at 1pm.

Catch up with your winter friends!  Also you'll be the first to see the new renovations that have taken place at the newly expanded base, including Chair 1's new loading location as well as the prep work that's been done for the Chair 2 replacement.

Bring your hiking shoes and sunblock.

This is a dog friendly event. (Please have leash available).

Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort

6725 Lee Canyon Rd • Las Vegas, Nevada 89124

702–385-2754 • Fax: 702–872-0093

www.skilasvegas.com