Olympia Fitness & Bodybuilding Performance Coming To Vegas! 9/18-9/20 At The Orleans Arena

Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness and Performance Weekend celebrates its 50th year as the most prestigious event in the world of bodybuilding and fitness September 18-20 at the Orleans Arena.

For the ninth consecutive year, the Mr. Olympia contest — an annual bodybuilding competition sanctioned by the International Federation of Bodybuilders Professional League (IFBB Pro League) — will take center stage at the Orleans Arena. With iconic past champions such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Las Vegas’s own Jay Cutler, this is the pinnacle of the bodybuilding sport. The whopping $1,100,000 in total prize money is the all-time highest single purse in the competition’s history.

For the first time since 1984, the Olympia competitions will be broadcast on NBC Sports Group. On October 18 at 10:30 a.m. PDT and repeated on October 25 at 2:30 p.m. PDT, NBCSN will air two 90-minute Olympia Weekend specials.

More than 100 athletes are expected to compete, with the greatest bodybuilders in the world headlining the star-studded weekend. Three-time defending champion Phil “The Gift” Heath will go for his fourth consecutive win, but standing in his way are a host of formidable challengers, led by Kai “The Predator” Greene, who placed runner-up the past two years. Greene is hungrier than ever to dethrone the champ but also knocking on the door is last year’s third-place finisher, Dennis “The Big Bad” Wolf. Shawn “Flexatron” Rhoden, Dexter “The Blade” Jackson, Roelly “The Beast” Winklaar, Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Elssbiay and more round out top-notch lineup.

On Thursday, September 18, fans will get to meet the sport’s superstars at Meet the Olympians, located at the Orleans Arena Concourse Level. VIP ticket holders and Platinum Members will be granted early entry at 7:00 p.m. Open to the general public free of charge at 8:00 p.m.

Friday, September 19 – Fitness, Bikini, Ms. Olympia Finals and Mr. Olympia Judging – 7 p.m.

Reserved seating - $65 to $215

Saturday, September 20 – Figure Olympia Finals, Olympia 212 Showdown and Mr. Olympia Finals – 7 p.m.

Reserved seating - $80 to $265

Tickets can be purchased by calling the Orleans Arena Box Office at 702.284.7777 or by visiting www.orleansarena.com.

Blog Fave Anita Mann Supports Inner City Youth! AWESOME!

Anita Mann, accomplished producer, director, actress, dancer and choreographer, continues to support the arts and the youth of Los Angeles through dance as board member of the Gabriella Foundation and supporter of the Gabriella Charter School, which is celebrating its back-to-school term.

For the past two years, Mann has served as a board member and worked with the Foundation’s scholarship committee to bring dance to the youth of Los Angeles. Together, the Gabriella Foundation’s dance program, everybody dance!, and the Gabriella Charter School, benefit over 2,000 inner-city children in Los Angeles.

“I love seeing the young people who are dancing and loving it,” says Mann. “It is so great to see their confidence and self-esteem blossom because of the Gabriella Foundation.”

Starting as a dance program and growing to include a charter school, Gabriella Charter School is the first of its kind, an innovative arts-based public school serving children from disadvantaged communities where dance is part of every child’s school day. Through the strong leadership and support from the board members, the school has recently been named the second highest achieving charter school in California.

Being able to bring affordable programs to young people is something for which the Foundation strives. For as little as $5 per month, children in Los Angeles’ most impacted communities can take unlimited dance classes. One of Mann’s duties on the scholarship committee is to help provide assistance to underprivileged children, so they are able to participate in the Foundation’s dance classes and programs.

More information about the Gabriella Foundation can be found by visiting gabri.org.

Enjoy Live Music & Bottomless Bubbles At FIZZ

Peter Love

Shawn Eiferman

FIZZ, the lavish new champagne lounge and bar in Caesars Palace, has introduced live acoustic music sessions every Thursday from 8 to 11 p.m., as well as Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m.

Guests will enjoy their evening on a high note with classic tunes and today’s hits performed by various artists. Peter Love, known for his soulful renditions of classics that span the decades, will perform Thursdays nights; Phil Stendeck, who serenades audiences with a compilation of original songs in rock, reggae, and funk genres, will perform every Friday; and Shawn Eiferman, recognized for complementing his classic rock vocals with his guitar skills, takes the stage on Saturday nights. Additional entertainers include Le Grand Barr and Ryan Maloney from NBC’s “The Voice.”

While indulging in the soulful sounds, guests can enjoy “Bottomless Bubbles,” which includes endless champagne refills from 5 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 9 p.m., priced at $36.

ABOUT FIZZ

FIZZ, the upscale champagne lounge located between The Colosseum and Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, is open nightly from 5 p.m. FIZZ offers a wide selection of high-end champagnes by the glass and carefully curated spirits, along with exquisite choices of caviar, charcuterie and small plates. Designed by Las Vegas-based designer Todd-Avery Lenahan, FIZZ was recently named the winner of the “Nightclub, Bar and Lounge” category at the 10th Annual Hospitality Design Magazine Awards. For table reservations and VIP bottle service, call 702.776.3200 or email reservations@fizzlv.com. More information and updates are available at fizzlv.com/  on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fizzlasvegasor on Twitter at twitter.com/fizzlasvegas.

First Friday Special Evening At Downtown Spaces! Support Vegas' Local Artists!

Downtown Spaces, the community of creative workspaces recently named the “Best Downtown Art Hive” by Vegas Seven and “Creative Zone to Know” by Vegas/Rated, will once again host a special evening on First Friday as its resident galleries and businesses open their doors for visitors to enjoy fresh art, live music, and special events. Highlights will include:

The grand opening of Cerebro Studios, home of the Brain Jelly Music collective, featuring art by TG Miller (from Black Camaro), Andie, Omnicon and live music from Brain Jelly artists

Wasteland Gallery hosts “Paper Cuts,” a new art show by Crystal Taylor, with special musical guests Lawn Mower Death Riders

Spectral Gallery will feature new works and prints by Jska Priebe and Mike & Dasha Biggs

Urizen Gallery will feature new works from artist-owners Benito and Kortnie Colón-Contreras

ISI Group, named “Best Art in Your Nightlife/Nightlife in Your Art” by Vegas Seven, opens the doors of its eponymous art gallery and studio

Ortego’s Juniper Gallery will feature artwork by a variety of artists, including Matt Ortego, Erika Allison and Alejandro Aranda

Las Vegas Burlesque Studio is offering a pastie-making workshop from 7-9 p.m. ($35 fee)

DJ and singer-songwriter Peter Stauber will perform on the outdoor Stagecoach

           

Friday, Sept. 5, 2014

6 - 10 p.m.

Downtown Spaces

1800 Industrial Road

Las Vegas, NV 89102

ABOUT DOWNTOWN SPACES

Named the “Best Downtown Art Hive” by Vegas Seven, Downtown Spaces is home to a community of creative professionals, including photographers, artists, graphic designers, recording engineers and performers, all working inside an expansive, midcentury office building located in the heart of Las Vegas’ historic Gateway District at 1800 Industrial Road. For more information, visit dtspaces.com or follow DTS on Facebook at facebook.com/downtownspacesDTS.

Football Specials! Plenty Of Them At Your Neighborhood PT's & Sierra Gold!

PT’s Entertainment Group, operators of PT’s, Sierra Gold and taverns, is ready to kick off football season with the biggest viewing parties in the valley across their 43 locations, offering every guest a front row seat on the field.

Show your spirt and cheer on your favorite team on any of the high-definition big screen televisions while enjoying daytime drinks on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. including $3 bloody beers and bloody marys. Beer specials run 24/7 featuring Budweiser®, Bud Light® and Michelob Ultra® for $3 a pint or $5 mugs.

Fans can indulge in a special football menu offered Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Monday and Thursday nights, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. with items starting at $4.99. Night games also feature Happy Hour specials with 50% off drinks and pizzas between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

For those who want to watch and play, guests can enter the $50,000 Pro Pick’Em Contest. Players just choose winners (no point spreads) and the contest is free to enter. A $25 winner will be chosen from each tavern each week with a $1,000 overall winner chosen each week who is then entered to win additional prize money at the end of the season.

Click to “like” PT’s Entertainment Group on Facebook www.facebook.com/PTsEntertainmentGroup and follow @PTsEntGrp on Twitter. For more information on PT’s Entertainment Group and promotions, visit www.pteglv.com.

Join The Miss Asian Las Vegas Contestants Tomorrow At Azure Pool! Swimwear Competition!

The Miss Asian Las Vegas Organization’s mission is to provide a platform to help build leadership, friendships, community involvement, etiquette, and talent in young Asian American women in Las Vegas. The Pageant will also help to promote each contestant’s unique culture, identity, passions, and personal and humanitarian goals as well as showcase contestants’ overall essence of intellect, leadership and beauty.

In Addition, the Miss Asian Las Vegas Pageant also hopes to develop and contribute to the Las Vegas community by bridging relationships with other other cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong.

They will leverage their sister pageants such as the Miss Asian America Organization and the Miss Chinatown Organizations to help build their communities and bring everyone together.

The Story

The Miss Asian Las Vegas Pageant is dedicated to the promise of investing in our next generation and to provide personal and professional opportunities for young women, providing a platform for the delegates to express their beliefs and achievements to the audience during the pageant and through various community events in the following year. The goal of the Pageant is to inspire the community, explore various Asian cultures, increase community involvement, and build a stronger and more culturally aware society in Las Vegas, NV.

Created by a staff with various show and pageant experiences, the Miss Asian Las Vegas Pageant strives to present a glamorous cultural showcase to its audience, all while bringing cultural awareness to the delegates and the local community. Our volunteer staff and delegates have spent numerous hours training, rehearsing, planning and preparing for the show this evening’s show, making appearances throughout the summer, learning and growing with each experience.

The Miss Asian Las Vegas Pageant depends greatly on the local community for its support to ensure the functionality and financial stability of the pageant. This support helps to fund scholarship programs, community events, and opportunities for delegates to help them advance in their careers.

It is the goal of this organization to help bring more Asian communities together. Our pageant welcomes all who share the same goals to be a partner of the Miss Asian Las Vegas Pageant as we work together to bring a brighter future to delegates and to celebrate this wonderful occasion each year.

http://missasianlasvegas.com/

           

Tomorrow 9/5/14 at 11:00am - 6:00pm

Azure Pool

3325 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

First Friday Downtown Vegas Will Unveil Local Artist Brock Nordstrom's Work!

First Friday Las Vegas announces the winner of Wonderland’s open call for artists.  Local visual artist Brock Nordstrom took home the top honor for his concept “The Most Beautiful Thing You’ve Never/Ever Seen.” Nordstrom’s new media technological exhibit explores the imagery of turning what appeared to be nothing into a beautiful piece of art before onlookers’ very eyes. For wowing the judges and the public at First Friday, Nordstrom received a $10,000 commission for a future installation at First Friday Las Vegas.  This commissioned work is set to be unveiled at First Friday on September 5.

This installation at First Friday was the first time Nordstrom showed his work to the public and has since been welcomed to the local arts community with open arms.  Through displaying “The Most Beautiful Thing You’ve Never/Ever Seen” at First Friday, Nordstrom has been approached to show at Life is Beautiful, the annual three-day music, art and culinary extravaganza in downtown Las Vegas this October.

“Brock Nordstrom not only impressed the entire First Friday creative team, but was immediately a crowd favorite with his Wonderland inspired piece,” said First Friday Las Vegas’ Director of Communications, Special Programming and Sponsorships Charles Ressler.  “The fact that we were able to introduce an artist from the Las Vegas community to the Las Vegas community exemplifies what First Friday is about – supporting our local artistic scene.”

First Friday Las Vegas announced a call for submissions in late June encouraging artists of all types to apply with a detailed description of their “Wonderland” concept.  After receiving more than 50 submissions, the curation team at First Friday narrowed down the applicants to 15 of the best Las Vegas’ arts community has to offer.  Of the 15 artists participating in “Wonderland,” Nordstrom took home the grand prize – a $10,000 commission for a subsequent work or performance to be completed specifically for First Friday Las Vegas and be on public display for an extended period.  Other finalists included Epyk Entertainment for “Body of Wonder,” Justin Lepper for “Kaleidoscope,” Kira Sonaja for “Kandylane Enchanted” and Johnny Hansen for “Esto Es Tu Pelicula.” 

ABOUT FIRST FRIDAY LAS VEGAS

First Friday Las Vegas has been a mainstay of arts and culture in downtown Las Vegas for eleven years and has become the leader for family-friendly activities, art, cultural enrichment, educational efforts, imagination, community and more; mostly low cost or free of cost, for every age. The outdoor event which averages 20,000 patrons each month features several areas throughout Downtown Las Vegas like KidZone, Green Street, The Hub Stage and Shuffle Zone that showcase artists of all calibers and genres. Stages throughout the festival feature live music, food vendors and food trucks offer the finest in cuisine and other celebratory events each month are always working to build community in Las Vegas. First Friday Las Vegas, LLC’s Managing Partner is Joey Vanas. For more information on First Friday Las Vegas, please check the website www.firstfridaylasvegas.com, like on Facebook page - www.facebook.com/firstfridaylasvegas or follow on Twitter- twitter.com/firstfridaylv .

Football!! Tonight At Distill Locations!

Are you ready for some football? Catch all the heart pounding action at one of the two Distill locations or Elixir.  Elixir – A Local Lounge (2920 N. Green Valley Parkway) is Green Valley’s hidden hotspot and the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the season on the giant projector screen. Distill – A Local Bar is the “home away from home” now with two locations serving both residents in Summerlin and now in Southern Highlands.  Distill Summerlin (10820 W. Charleston Blvd.) and Distill Southern Highlands (4830 W. Pyle Avenue) boast 18 high-definition televisions each for all of the pigskin action making the perfect place to hang out with old friends or meet new ones.

Everyone is invited to show off their team spirit, every Thursday, Sunday and Monday night, at Elixir or either Distill location.  Partnering up with Miller Lite for the 2014-2015 NFL Season, Distill and Elixir will offer $2 Miller Lite pints, $10 buckets of bottled beer and $12 personal table draft systems for all your teammates to enjoy.   Each guest who orders Miller Lite during the game will be entered into the weekly Monday Night Football drawing for a chance to win an official NFL hat and jersey each quarter during that nightly game.  Football fans can also indulge in a special $5 football menu including sliders, beef tacos, chili cheese tots and more.

For guests who want to kick back and play, both Distill locations and Elixir each have 15 brand-new 20” LCD gaming machines carrying more than 55 poker, blackjack, slot and keno games, in addition to a VIP Gaming Club, players will enjoy slot promotions, exclusive parties, scratch cards and $10,000 lotto bucks every hour.  If catching all the sports action is top priority, there are up to 18 high-definition televisions available making every seat “front row.” Guests can get in on the action by challenging others to a friendly game of pool or round of “golf” with Golden Tee Golf.  All locations feature a state-of-the-art juke box with access to thousands of songs easily accessed through smart phones to supply the soundtrack to any occasion.

Both Distill locations and Elixir feature fun and casual good times in beautiful and eclectic atmospheres, full bars with accomplished bartenders, able to whip up a signature cocktail with precision or keep things simple with an ice cold, imported or domestic draught or bottled beer from a variety of offerings, delicious and classic food made with the freshest ingredients, 24 hours a day and two Happy Hours from 3 – 6 p.m. and 3 – 6 a.m.  Elixir also features an extended Happy Hour on Wednesday nights from 3 – 10 p.m.

Elixir is also home to live music Friday and Saturday night and the perfect place to unwind and relax under the stars and enjoy an amazing view of the Vegas lights on Elixir’s Patio – an outdoor space, complete with dining tables and plush seating. For more information, please visit www.elixirlounge.net or call 702-272-0000. Elixir is a 21 or older establishment with valid ID. Guests can also connect with Elixir through Facebook or Twitter.

At Distill, guests can sample unique, house-infused whiskeys including coffee whiskey and orange cinnamon whiskey while taking in the night air or basking in the sunshine in Distill Summerlin’s “Backyard” – an outdoor escape, complete with fire pits and comfy couches. For more information on Distill, please visit www.distillbar.com or connect through Facebook or Twitter.  Distill Summerlin is a 21 or older establishment with valid ID. Distill Southern Highlands features a non-smoking dining room providing guests of all ages the upscale tavern fare made popular in the Summerlin location. 

Coming To The Colosseum At Caesars...Luis Miguel!

Latin music superstar Luis Miguel will return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for a record eighth consecutive year during the 2014 Las Vegas Mexican Independence Day weekend Friday, Sept. 12 – Monday, Sept. 15 at 9 p.m. The four-night engagement is presented jointly by AEG Live and Caesars Palace.

Tickets go on-sale to the public Friday, March 28 at 10 a.m. and may be purchased in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Box Office, by calling   1-888-9-AXS-TIX (1.888.929.7849) or online by visiting www.thecolosseum.com or www.axs.com, keyword “Luis Miguel.”  Ticket prices are $275, $185, $155, and $95 (all prices include 10% Live Entertainment Tax).  Orders are subject to additional service charges and fees.

Luis Miguel’s career began in 1982 when he recorded his first album at the age of 12. Since then his career has catapulted to the top of the Latin Music charts and to International fame establishing Luis Miguel as one of the most successful Latin American artists in history. Luis Miguel set world records that go unrivaled in Latin Music including being the first to have a Spanish-language album (Romances, 1997) debut in the top position of the Billboard Top 200. Over the span of his successful 30-year career, Luis Miguel has broken numerous box-office records, has received an extensive number of awards and honors and has sold over 60 million albums worldwide.

The Original Margarita Festival Is Coming Up At The Cosmopolitan

Continuing the tradition of celebrating Mexican Independence Day, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas hosts a series of cultural events including The Original Margarita Festival at Boulevard Pool, the patriotic “Grito Mexicano” at The Chandelier, Mariachi El Bronx at Book & Stage and roaming mariachi bands throughout the resort.

On Monday, Sept. 15, spend a night mixing and mingling amidst Mariachi serenades while enjoying unlimited margarita tastings at The Cosmopolitan’s inaugural Original Margarita Festival from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., showcasing Las Vegas’ most celebrated mixologists and their own signature Margarita recipe, including award-winning venues such as Vesper Bar, Velveteen Rabbit, Herbs and Rye and more. The competition gets even more interesting when the top three mixologists are handed secret ingredients that must be incorporated into their beverages.  At the end of the event, these specially-curated concoctions will be judged by Las Vegas influencers and experts who will name a winner and award them with an educational trip to Tequila, Mexico. Guests attending the event will also be able to vote for their favorite mixology creation helping judges determine the finalists. Additionally, guests will enjoy Mexican-inspired culinary offerings for purchase. A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to the Las Vegas chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild.

Tickets for the Margarita Festival are $40 and on sale now. Each ticket includes entry from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and unlimited margarita tastings. Tickets are available at www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or through Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000.

Also happening at the resort, the high-energy group formed by eight mariachi performers and six folkloric dancers will roam each day from Friday, Sept. 12 through Monday, Sept. 15, until the midnight hour, entertaining guests and commencing the festivities.

Starting at 10:30 p.m. each night also from Friday, Sept. 12 through Monday, Sept. 15, Mariachi El Bronx, the alter ego of acclaimed punk outfit The Bronx, will perform live at Book & Stage.

To culminate the celebration, The Cosmopolitan will ring in the official Grito Mexicano – a cry of patriotism – through a ceremonial ringing of the bell at midnight on Monday, Sept. 15, set to a Mexican flag backdrop on stage at The Chandelier. As guests raise their glasses, Mariachis and dancers will surround The Chandelier and take the stage for an official performance to ensure the festivities continue with enthusiastic merriment.

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Buckles & Barrels for Bailey Charity Barrel Race At Southpoint Takes Place This Week-End

Friday, September 5th 2014-MILITARY/USA APPRECIATION DAY!! Are you or do you have a loved one that is current or prior military? Maybe you would just like to show how much you love this great country we live in! Prizes to best dressed. Open race starts at 8am, youth and senior classes will follow the open. Pinto Ranch will be hosting a party after the race at their store.(See the flier above) Free food and drinks for all contestants plus live music!

Saturday, September 6th 2014-WEAR RED DAY!! Red is Bailey's birthstone, prizes to the best dressed! Open race starts at 8am, Peewees will run after the open , youth and senior classes will follow. Calcutta bidding and wine tasting begins 30 minutes after the last runner. All proceeds from the Calcutta this year will go to the Wounded Warriors Fund!

Sunday, September 7th 2014-SHOW US YOUR FAITH!! Let's see all those blingy crosses! Prizes to the best dressed. Cowboy church at 7am, open race starts at 8am, youth and senior classes follow the open.

Buckles and Barrels for Bailey is an annual barrel race held at the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, NV. All proceeds from this race benefit the Las Vegas Spring Valley Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that saved  Bailey.

www.southpointarena.com/events.php?cid=199

Freakling Bros. Looking To Hire! Saturday The 6th & 13th

Freakling Bros. is looking for Las Vegas’ scariest actors to join the Freakling Family for 2014 season

Freakling Bros. The Trilogy of Terror, featuring “Circus of Horrors,” “Castle Vampyre” and the world-famous “Gates of Hell,” Nevada’s first and only R-rated attraction, marking its 22nd year as a stand-alone haunt in Las Vegas.

Freakling Bros. is on the prowl for new and talented cast members to join the Freakling Family and act in one of the three Trilogy of Terror haunts this October. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, have big personalities and, most of all, must love scaring the hell out of people.

Complete training, including costumes and makeup, will be provided. Candidates must fill out an application, available online at http://www.freaklingbros.com/casting.html, prior to attending casting interviews. Please do not contact Joe’s Crab Shack for inquiries.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

Interviews begin promptly at 1 p.m.

Joe’s Crab Shack

1991 N. Rainbow Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89108

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

Interviews begin promptly at 1 p.m.

Joe’s Crab Shack

1991 N. Rainbow Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89108

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

Located at the Grand Canyon Shopping Center at 4245 S. Grand Canyon Dr. (Flamingo and the 215 Beltway), Freakling Bros. The Trilogy of Terror will operate from 7 p.m. to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday – Thursday. Dates of operation will be Oct. 3 – 5, Oct. 9 – 12 and Oct. 16 – 31. For more information on The Trilogy of Terror, call 362-FEAR or visit www.freaklingbros.com. Follow Freakling Bros. on Twitter @freaklingbros or ‘Like” on Facebook www.facebook.com/freaklingbros