Las Vegas Philharmonic Gala Fundraiser Coming Up! Diamonds Are Forever!

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will present its annual Diamonds Are Forever Gala on Friday, February 6th at 6:30 p.m. at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.  This celebration of Maestro Donato Cabrera's inaugural season will serve as the organization's major fundraising event for the 2014-2015 year.

The Gala’s masters of ceremonies are FOX 5 KVVU-TV MORE co-hosts Rachel Smith and Sean McAllister.  The evening will feature an elegant cocktail party and silent auction including a glamorous fashion and shoe presentation by Saks Fifth Avenue, followed by an exquisite dinner and live auction hosted by Auctioneer Chet Buchanan on the Reynolds Hall stage.  The live auction will feature many amazing experience packages from exotic overseas travel to tickets to prestigious national competitions. The event will include entertainment by members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and a special and exclusive performance by Las Vegas-based vocalist, Kristen Hertzenberg.

This will be the first time the Las Vegas Philharmonic presents its Diamonds Are Forever Gala at The Smith Center.  “As resident company of The Smith Center, we felt it was only natural to host this year’s Gala in the hall we call home,” says Las Vegas Philharmonic President and CEO, Jeri Crawford.  “Also, we are offering guests the unique opportunity to dine on the Reynolds Hall stage so they can experience this beautiful hall from the musicians’ perspectives.”

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Las Vegas Philharmonic's various educational initiatives including its annual Youth Concert Series and Young Artists’ Concerto Competition.  To date, the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s Youth Concert Series has reached more than 180,000 fourth- and fifth-grade students in the Las Vegas Valley.   Close to 80% of the students in attendance are from at-risk schools.  The Youth Concert Series offers a significant cultural experience for those students. These concerts are free to the students.  The Philharmonic relies on funding from donors and corporate sponsors to sustain this annual program.

For information on table bookings, tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the Diamonds Are Forever Gala, contact the Las Vegas Philharmonic by phone 702-258-5438.  For press inquiries, please contact Sabrina Cozine, (702) 462-2007 or (720) 810-2884.

The Newest Wellness Therapy! Salt Room LV Now OPEN!

Salt Room LV brings a new salt wellness therapy option to the Las Vegas Valley at 1958 Village Center Cir, Ste. 7 in Summerlin.

The therapy rooms at Salt Room LV are designed to provide guests with a drug-free, holistic experience, while recreating the microclimate of a salt cave. The spa-like environment in the room creates an area of zen, to depart from the stresses of everyday life, while enjoying the health benefits of salt.

Salt therapy, also commonly known as Halotherapy, includes relaxing in a “salt cave” for a 45-minute session. The cave walls are large Himalayan salt bricks while the floor is covered in Himalayan salt pebbles. Up to six guests at a time can relax in the cave, while pharmaceutical grade, breathable particles of salt circulate throughout the room.

“For many, salt has been shown as an all-natural way to help relieve skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, and a range of respiratory ailments including sinus infections, asthma, allergies and bronchitis,” said Salt Room LV founder/operator Ava Mucikyan. “In the short time we’ve been open, the customer response has been positive. People are curious and interested in the benefits of salt therapy.”

Additionally, Salt Room LV offers numerous revitalizing salt-based treatments including facials. Guests can bring the salt experience into their own home, as the center offers unique retail products made from pure Himalayan salt for purchase, such as salt shot glasses, lamps, blocks and beauty products.

Various yoga and meditation classes are offered in the salt therapy rooms for both adults and children, including Baby and Me; Halo Meditation; Aromatherapy Yoga; and Salt, Stretch and Tone. The center also features a designated kid-friendly Halotherapy area offering art and yoga classes.

Salt Room LV is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information please visit www.saltroomlv.com, or on social media @salt_room_lv on Twitter and facebook.com/saltroomlv.

Athletes LOVE Vegas! Who?? Where??

Jamaal Charles was spotted at TAO Nightclub’s Worship Thursday.  The running back for the Kansas City Chiefs was with his agent and friends, taking in the sounds of DJ Five and graciously talking and taking photos with fans who approached.

ONE DROP Charity Organization Has Private Soiree With RH's Kyle Richards

Chris, Adrian, Pien and Todd 

Mauricio & Kyle  

‘Real Housewives’ star Kyle Richards and her husband Mauricio Umansky hosted a private soiree in the Hollywood Hills to share their passion and commitment to ONE DROP, a non-profit organization that strives to ensure clean water is accessible to all. The cocktail reception was held at the residence of Cirque du Soleil Founder Guy Laliberte, and was attended by friends and celebrities of the couple including Adrian Grenier, Candy Spelling and Frances Fisher.

At approximately 6:30 p.m., guests began to arrive and were greeted by Cirque du Soleil artists, as they made their way to the poolside cocktail party. Throughout the evening guests enjoyed specialty drinks and hors d'oeuvres provided by Chef Susan Feniger, and Canadian recording artist Sean Jones gave a special live performance for the group.

Mukhtar & Francis

 Later in the evening, Mauicio and Kyle took a moment to thank everyone for coming out to hear about an amazing organization that they’ve been a part of for the last two years. Mauricio introduced part of the ONE DROP board and creative team who spoke about the organization’s special projects around the world, along with the star-studded One Night for ONE DROP gala to be held on Friday, March 20, in Las Vegas. Guests continued to mingle throughout the evening, and take-in the amazing artwork and breathtaking view from Laliberte’s home.

What is ONE DROP?

ONE DROP—a non-profit organization established in 2007 by Cirque du Soleil Founder Guy Laliberté—strives to ensure that water is accessible to all, today and forever.

Water is the most critical challenge facing the XXIst century. Although it is essential to life, nearly 800 million people lack access to water while 2.5 billion are deprived of access to adequate sanitation. By 2025, 5.3 billion people—two-thirds of the world’s population—could lack access to enough water to meet their basic daily requirements.

Water is everyone’s business. All of society’s actors need to be at the table to solve the world’s water access and management challenges. Investing in water projects is good, but if we want to stop throwing money at the problem, investing in sustainable access to water and sanitation projects that promote self-reliance is even better.

Using a one-of-a-kind sustainable intervention model, ONE DROP develops innovative access to water and sanitation projects which promote self-reliance in disadvantaged, rural and semi-rural regions of Central America, India West Africa. The programs launched from ONE DROP's inception until the end of 2015 will transform the lives of 1 million people.  For more information www.onedrop.org/en/default.aspx

Photo Credit: Cashman Photo

Brody Jenner DJ's At TAO Nightclub In Vegas

Brody & Kaitlynn

William Lifestyle & Brody Jenner

Brody Jenner held court at TAO Nightclub on Friday, treating club goers to a special DJ set along with William Lifestyle.  The reality star, along with girlfriend Kaitlynn Carter and friends first dined on signature dishes at TAO Asian Bistro before heading up to the club where he and William Lifestyle manned the decks.  After entertaining the crowd Jenner and friends made their way to Marquee Nightclub to take in the sounds of DJ Vice.

Photo credit: Al Powers

Want To Detox Your Body & Eat Clean? Learn How At This Workshop!

EAT CLEAN FOR ENERGY, BEAUTY AND HEALTH

Did you know that our body can carry up to 5 to 10 pounds of toxic waste? Without even realizing we are constantly in touch with toxins from water, the air we breathe, the products we use and even the food we eat.

- Overweight

- Fatigue

- Inflammation

- Digestive problems

- Allergies

- Insomnia

- Headaches/ migraines

- Joint pain

- Acne

- Dry skin and frizzy hair

- Lack of beauty

These are all signs of a body with high levels of toxicity.

Obviously we don’t live in a toxin-free world, but there are some things we can take control of, like deciding what foods we put in our mouth.

Join this interactive workshop where Carla Zaplana will be sharing key tips on how to help the body get rid of its toxic load. As important as knowing what helps cleanse the body, it’s also important knowing what causes inflammation and blocks of the natural detox process of our bodies. We’ll talk about the types of food we should reduce in our menu and we’ll set the foundation to incorporate new healthy habits in our daily routine.

Are you ready to Eat Clean and feel your Energy, Beauty and Health thrive?

Cost: $15 (includes the talk, handout + recipes)

Carla Zaplana has B.S in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Ramon Llull University in Barcelona, Spain. She is also a certified Holistic Health Coach by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York and her devotion for a plant-based, vegan, raw and detox diet has led her to certify as a Raw Food Educator by the Living Light Institute and Mathew Kenny Academy, both in California.

More info about her services at: www.carlazaplana.com and on FB Carla Zaplana Nutricionist & Health Coach.

Saturday 1/24 at 3:00pm

Naturally Organic Healing Center

1171 S Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, Nevada 89117

Country Super Star Eric Church Delights Fans At The Chelsea!

On Friday, Jan. 16, country music superstar Eric Church rocked a sold out crowd at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for The Outsiders World  tour. Special guest Halestorm entertained the enthusiastic crowd before Church took over the stage performing a string of his top country hits including, “Springsteen,” “Give Me Back My Hometown,” “Talladega” and “Drink In My Hand.” This evening, Church will return to the Chelsea for a second sold out performance.

Upcoming performances at The Chelsea include Billy Idol with special guest Broncho (Feb. 21); Pentatonix – The On My Way Home Tour (Feb. 28); Hozier (April 9); and Amy Schumer Live (April 24).

Credit: © Erik Kabik / erikkabik.com

A Full Birthday Week-End Celebration For Vanderpump Rule's Katie In Vegas!

The group At Double Barrel Roadhouse

This weekend, the cast of the hit TV series Vanderpump Rules had a  birthday bash for cast member Katie Maloney in Las Vegas. The group stayed at the new SLS Las Vegas  hotel and enjoyed a taste of L.A. in Las Vegas at many of hospitality leader sbe’s signature venues in the city. Joined by friends and fellow cast members Jax Taylor, Tom Sandoval, Scheana Marie and  Tom Schwartz, birthday girl Katie Maloney, turning 29, kicked off the weekend-long celebration with a Southern-style dinner from Double Barrel Roadhouse. The group enjoyed the restaurant’s signature snack tower, mini sliders, steak, cocktails and chocolate chip cookies  for dessert.

 

The Group At Hyde Nightclub 

After dinner, the party continued at the fountain-side hot spot Hyde Bellagio. Katie was greeted inside Hyde with flashing lights and letters spelling out her name. The group sipped Grey Goose vodka and Patron cocktails throughout the evening. Later, Katie was surprised with a custom white and purple birthday cake decorated with her favorite flower, the purple tulip. Katie posed for pictures with fans during the evening.

On night two of the celebration on Saturday (Jan. 17), the cast enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Japanese restaurant Katsuya at SLS Las Vegas. The group sampled an array of the restaurant’s top-selling dishes including the Fairbanks roll and yellowtail jalapeño sashimi while sipping on vodka sodas and saki. 

 

The Group At LiFE Nightclub

The party culminated at LiFE Nightclub where Katie and the group were greeted by " Life Welcomes the Cast Of Vanderpump Rules" and “Happy Birthday Katie” displayed on the nightclub’s large LED screen. Katie and the cast members enjoyed cocktails while taking in hot EDM beats by  R3hab. The night ended with a special birthday cake presentation for Katie carried out on the whimsical LiFE horse.    

Photo credit: sbe

Jeremih Winter Pool Party Performance A BIG HIT! At Marquee Dayclub!

Jeremih hosted the only winter pool party in Vegas under the temperature-controlled Marquee Dayclub Dome on Sunday.  The Def Jam performing artist treated bikini-clad crowd to a medley of his hits including “Birthday Sex”, “The Body” and “Don’t Tell ‘Em”.  Party goers splashed in the pool at the party, which also celebrated the launch of Grey Goose VX, while the conference championship games played in the background.

Photo credit: Al Powers/Powers Imagery

Celebrando! The Hispanic Festival Is Wednesday!

There will be an evening of  live performances, guest speakers, and an appreciation ceremony hosted by Miss Nevada United States 2014 and DJ Ocho, from 99.3 La Kalle for Hispanic Fest at the Cannery Hotel and Casino.

They have also teamed up to have an appreciation ceremony dedicated to selected organizations for their continued service in our community. Donations will go to Mi Familia Vota, Three Square Food Bank and Miss Nevada Latina 2013 (education fund).

The Cannery Hotel & Casino

2121 East Craig Road

Las Vegas NV 

You're Invited! Special Happy Hour At The Foundation Room For American Heart Association!

Tomorrow 1/20 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

You’re Invited! TO A SPECIAL HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HOUR TO BENEFIT AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

10% of all sales will go directly to American Heart Association

Tuesday, January 20, 2015 from 5pm-8pm

Foundation Room atop Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas

RSVP for free admission at: eventbrite.com/event/14743874325

*All guests 21+ in Upscale Business Casual

Hosted by: The American Heart Association

Questions contact: Rayann.Rodriguez@heart.org

The Foundation Room At Mandalay Bay

3950 Las Vegas Blvd S.

Las Vegas, Nevada 89136

The Mob Museum & The Plaza Team Up For John Gotti Exhibit

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, has partnered with Plaza Hotel & Casino on a brand-new  exhibition, which will remain on view until June 30, 2015. Designed to place even more of the Museum’s robust artifact collection on public view, as well as introduce the Museum to a larger audience, the exhibit includes the John Gotti car and informational signage throughout the hotel-casino.

Part of the Museum collection since 2011, the John Gotti car is a 1972 Jaguar XKE Convertible. The car was a gift to Gotti from veteran Gambino Family mobster Greg DePalma, who gave the car to Gotti to curry favor with the “Teflon Don.”  The car can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in 7.4 seconds with a top speed of 134 miles per hour and has a V12 Engine. Its original price was approximately $7,500.

Informational displays feature photographs and text spotlighting prominent “Sin City Mobsters,” such as Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel and Tony “The Ant” Spilotro, whose Las Vegas associations are inextricably linked with the city’s history. Another graphic display addresses some of the iconic Las Vegas resorts—such as The Flamingo and the El Cortez—which were famously associated with Mob ownership and activity before law enforcement and big corporate owners wrenched control away from organized crime.

Also of note, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is home to Oscar’s Steakhouse. Oscar Goodman, the restaurant’s namesake, was not only a prominent Mob defense attorney as well as City of Las Vegas mayor. The Mob Museum represents the realization of Goodman’s vision of the first world-class institution dedicated to revealing the impact of the Mob and its battle with law enforcement on society.

“This is the first time we’ve partnered with another Las Vegas entity on an exhibition of this scale,” said Ashley Misko, director of marketing and PR, The Mob Museum. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with The Plaza and plan to pursue other traveling exhibition opportunities with other venues – both in Las Vegas and elsewhere – in the future.”

Michael Pergolini, vice president/general manager, Plaza Hotel & Casino, added, “The Plaza itself is part of the historical fabric of the original Las Vegas Strip in Downtown.  Already in partnership with Oscar Goodman, one of the city’s most notable Mob defense attorneys, embracing a partnership with The Mob Museum is a natural fit to showcase the artifacts from a period that shaped our city.  Being able to offer a glimpse of history within our casino and having guests visit the Museum for the whole story is just good business.”

For general information about the Museum, its exhibitions, special programming, event rentals and admission, please call (702) 229-2734 or visitwww.TheMobMuseum.org.