Watch Round 1 Of The Draft Picks At Lagasse’s Stadium® at The Palazzo

Lagasse’s Stadium® at The Palazzo Las Vegas® invites football fans to revel in the excitement as Round 1 of the 2015 Draft kicks off on Thursday, April 30. Guests will be able to indulge in a special menu featuring tailgate-inspired bites, while enjoying an exceptional viewing experience of the live draft on more than 100 high definition televisions.

ESPN Radio 1100 personalities Mitch and Pritch will be broadcasting live from 4-6 p.m.

To kick off the action-packed draft celebration, at 4 p.m., the first 250 fans who show up wearing their favorite team’s jersey or t-shirt will be given a complimentary draught Bud Light. Also, the Bud Light models will be signing calendars and will be on hand with Bud Light promotional items.

The Lagasse’s Stadium culinary team, led by Chef Scott Pajak, has curated the following special menu items offered for the occasion:

New Orleans Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

with steamed rice

Surf  ‘N’ Turf Nachos with Sautéed Shrimp and Shaved Prime Rib

crispy tortilla chips layered with cheddar cheese sauce and black beans

topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and jalapenos

BBQ Brisket Sandwich

with Creole seasoned fries

Beer Battered Shrimp on Maytag Blue Cheese Slaw

with Creole tomato glaze

Drink Specials

Bucket of 6 beers (Budweiser, Bud Light, or Bud Light Platinum)

Bud Light Pitchers

RSVP:            Fans can reserve their seats by calling 702-607-2665. Must be 21 years or older.

Thursday, April 30; 4 p.m.

Draft begins at 5 p.m.

Lagasse’s Stadium

The Palazzo Las Vegas

3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Happy Hour At The Range To Benefit Nevada Broadcasters Foundation

SwimsuitUSA™ International Model Search Coming To Stratosphere Hotel!

Beautiful women who represent a healthy lifestyle are encouraged to compete in a SwimsuitUSA™ International Model Search contest at Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower’s 8 Pool on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2015.

8 Pool guests will have a front row seat to the competition, featuring dozens of models and locals vying for the title of Miss SwimsuitUSA™ International Las Vegas at Stratosphere’s signature pool, located eight stories above the world famous Las Vegas Strip.  

On Saturday, April 25 Las Vegas locals are invited to compete in the preliminary competition and walk the runway in their swimsuits and cocktail dresses from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Claire Sinclair, Lisa Marie Smith and Ryan Kelsey from Stratosphere’s PIN UP™ show will serve as judges, along with other local celebrities.  Entry into the contest is free with pool admission.  Participants can register until 2 p.m. on Saturday at the 8 Pool.   Please call 800-836-8556 for more information, or questions about the competition.

On Sunday, April 26 SwimsuitUSA™ International models along with those chosen from Saturday’s preliminary event will also compete in the poolside pageant from noon to 2 p.m.   Local celebrity judges will help decide the overall winner on Sunday, who will be named Miss Stratosphere.

Sponsor SALT Tequila will provide samples of their product to guests 21 and older at the 8 Pool during the competition events.

In addition to events at the 8 Pool, the average Joe and Joanne visiting Stratosphere may run into the models on property during competition weekend as they enjoy the spectacular city view and martini selection at Level 107 Lounge at 11pm on Friday, or when the women attend PIN UP™ starring Claire Sinclair in the Stratosphere Theater on Saturday evening.

Several of the models will be signing SwimsuitUSA™ 24-month calendars at these events, featuring photos of 75 models from all over the world.  Among those signing autographs will be 2014 SUSA International Winner Adeline Mocke from South Africa and Kaitlin Arias from Colombia.

Every year approximately 75 SwimsuitUSA™ International finalists from local competitions compete for the ultimate title and more than $75,000 in cash, prizes and modeling contracts.  The winner from this competition, along with four runners up, will be awarded more than $5,000 in cash and prizes and advance to the International Finals in November at Punta Cana to compete for the ultimate title and win more than $75,000 in cash, prizes and modeling contracts.

Attending or participating in the contest at Stratosphere’s 8 Pool is free with $10 pool admission, or only $5 for guests who have joined Stratosphere’s Take Vegas Back movement at www.TakeVegasBack.com, offering real deals for real people.  8 Pool access is free for Stratosphere Hotel guests. 

For more on SwimsuitUSA™ International visit www.swimsuitusa.net or StratosphereHotel.com/Swimsuit-USA.

Sarah Jessica Parker's Pop-Up Boutique Launched New Shoe, Accessories Line

Sarah Jessica Parker previewed her two-day-only SJP Collection Pop-Up Boutique at The Shops at Crystals in Las Vegas Thursday, April 16. Parker hosted the VIP shopping event to debut “The Strip Collection,” a line of shoes, handbags and candles inspired by Las Vegas and exclusive to Zappos Couture.

The pop-up boutique, plucked straight off Manhattan’s Fifth Ave, included displays of stunning SJP Collection items that set the stage for a luxurious event filled with fashion, Carrie Bradshaw’s favorite Cosmopolitan cocktails and plenty of bubbly.

At the exclusive celebration, Parker joined special guests, including Crystals’ Senior Vice President and General Manager Farid Matraki, along with MGM Resorts’ Board Member and president of Infinity World William Grounds, ‎General Manager of Vdara Hotel &Spa Mary Giuliano, Executive Chef of BARDOT Brasserie Josh Smith, wife of President and CEO of CityCenter Bobby Baldwin, Audra Baldwin, and many other local VIPs and executives.

BARDOT Brasserie, Michael Mina’s newest Las Vegas restaurant located at ARIA Resort & Casino, provided guests with miniature servings of Chef Josh Smith’s signature dishes including Lobster Thermidor, smoked salmon on brioche, panisse fries, Couronne de Touraine and endives with bleu cheese, along with the signature BARDOT Chocolate Macaron. Craig Schoettler, ARIA’s property mixologist, also created the BARDOT Cosmopolitan to match the iconic drink famously showcased on Parker’s Sex and the City, while Kim Wood, ARIA’s Director of Wine, handpicked a sparkling wine to match the fabulous occasion.

VIP shoppers at the SJP Collection Pop-Up Boutique enjoyed the musical stylings of DJ Michael Shulman. Those who found their perfect shoe also were able to meet SJP, take a photo with her and even get her autograph as a memento from the evening.

To see her collection online and to purchase - www.zappos.com/sarah-jessica-parker

Photo Credit: Zappos Couture

The Venetian & The Palazzo Celebrate Earth Day In A Special Way

It’s time to celebrate our planet. Sands Eco360, The Venetian® and The Palazzo® Las Vegas are combining two days of dedicated care for the environment by honoring Earth Day and Arbor Day on Friday April 24 at 10 a.m. with a tree planting ceremony.

The Venetian and The Palazzo team members will be presented with their own trees to plant at their homes and care for. This ceremony will not only positively impact the environment of the properties, but also throughout the Las Vegas Valley by way of the homes of the many participating team members.

Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which day events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The day was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordinated by the global Earth Day network, with over 192 countries in participation. 

Arbor Day is a day dedicated annually to public tree planting in the United States, Australia and a few select additional countries.

The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas are dedicated to a sustainability strategy designed to help minimize environmental impact. The Sands Eco360 Green Meetings program allows clients to customize events to promote sustainability.

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Cuban Singer Osmani Garcia Brings Show To Sam's Town 4/24

Cuban singer-songwriter Osmani Garcia will take the stage at Sam’s Town Live! on Friday, April 24. Garcia rose to prominence after participating in the National Festival of Cuba, and at the young age of 19 began singing professionally. Doors for the event open at 10 p.m. and the show begins shortly after. This event is restricted for guests 18 years and older. Tickets start at $40 plus taxes and convenience fees. Tickets are available by phone at 702-284-7777, at any Boyd Gaming Box Office location or online at samstownlv.com.

Register Now For The 9th Annual Henry Prendes Charity Golf Classic

Henry’s Place Foundation, a 501(c)3  organization formed in 2006 to honor Las Vegas Metro Sergeant Henry Prendes who gave his life protecting his hometown community, will host the 9th Annual Henry Prendes Charity Golf Classic at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015 at Spanish Trail Country Club. Registration is open now.

Through the continued generosity of the Foundation’s supporters, construction began in 2014. In the past year, the property has been re-graded, the septic and water systems have been installed and the focus is now on development of the electrical infrastructure. Proceeds from the tournament will be applied towards this and the continued build out on the 14-acre camp and retreat facility in Cedar City, UT currently being developed for the Las Vegas Valley’s at-risk youth.

“The progress at Henry’s Place camp over the past year has been incredible and we are well on our way to making Henry’s dream become a reality,” said Dawn Prendes, Henry’s widow and founder of Henry’s Place Foundation. “We are excited to have this year’s event at the exclusive Spanish Trail Country Club. I know everyone will enjoy a wonderful day on the links while helping our city’s youth.”

Spanish Trail Country Club is located at 5050 Spanish Trail Lane. Individuals can register for $200 and foursomes are $700. The tournament will be followed by an awards dinner ceremony, concert, raffle drawing and silent auction featuring prizes for many of the city’s top attractions, restaurants, shows, spas, golf courses and more! Non-golfers are invited to attend an afternoon cocktail and shopping reception starting at 4 p.m. for $30 and stay for the ceremonial festivities. A portion of the registration fees are tax deductible. The tournament is open to all ages and all levels. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. To register or become a sponsor for the tournament, or for more information, please visit www.henrysplace.org/charity-golf-classic/  or call 702-296-5078.

J-Lo & Casper Smart In Vegas At Hotspot Hakkasan LV

In Las Vegas on Friday, April 10, Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart were spotted together at Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub at MGM Grand, as they enjoyed a night out with a few close friends. Hot off their trip to Mexico together to celebrate Smart’s birthday, the ex-couple came to Las Vegas and indulged at the luxury destination.

As the night began, the two arrived for dinner with their guests at Hakkasan Restaurant and cozied up at their table in the Private Dining Room. The multi-talented icon looked stunning as always in a white vintage jumper paired with a beautiful Valentino leopard print handbag as the group enjoyed a number of Hakkasan signature dishes and good conversation. Before they continued their evening, Lopez decided to make a quick wardrobe change. As she headed back to the nightspot, the gorgeous star now clad in black long-sleeved crop top, black leggings, sneakers and a multi-colored bucket hat, made her way to the fourth level nightlife mecca and took a seat at a VIP table located on the main stage. Taking in the energy of the main room, the group immediately got the party started. Seemingly in good spirits, Lopez jumped up to pose for a few photos as fans and onlookers shouted her name. The packed hot spot was in full party mode as the group was spotted dancing and laughing, fully enjoying their night. Before making their way out of the destination, Lopez made a stop inside the third level Ling Ling Club where she spent some time enjoying the open-format music selection and finished off her night dancing to some of her favorite hits.

Photo Credit - Denise Truscello of WireImage

The Iconic Riviera Celebrated 60th Anniversary With Special Cake

The Riviera Hotel & Casino celebrated its 60th anniversary by giving back to its team members with a one-of-a-kind cake created by Executive Pastry Chef Greg Chavez and his team. The cake, which honored the Riviera’s amazing past and took more than 120 hours to construct, consisted of more than 80 full sheet cakes, which equaled approximately 300lbs of flour, eggs, oil and sugar icing. The renowned property was also honored with a proclamation from the county commissioners office.

8th Annual CREW Charity Event To Benefit Dress For Success

Lance Bass Rocks Out In Vegas!!

Joey Fatone & Lance Bass

On Saturday, April 18, *N SYNC member and radio host, Lance Bass stopped by ROCK OF AGES at The Venetian Las Vegas for the 8 p.m. performance. Following the show, Bass met with the cast and friend Joey Fatone, now starring as legendary Bourbon Room owner “Dennis Dupree,”  for photos and to express his enjoyment of the show.

ABOUT ROCK OF AGES

ROCK OF AGES is now taking audiences even higher with its first-ever celebrity guest star, TV host and entertainer Joey Fatone, starring as legendary Bourbon Room owner, “Dennis Dupree” through April 29. ROCK OF AGES has been called “Impossible to resist!” by The New York Times. Set in L.A.’s infamous Sunset Strip in 1987, ROCK OF AGES tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, both in L.A. to chase their dreams of making it big and falling in love. ROCK OF AGES takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair!  A hilarious, feel-good love story celebrating the great rock songs of the ‘80s including such sing-out-loud songs as “Ever Rose Has Its Thorn,” “I Wanna Know What Love Is,” “Here I Go Again,” “Don’t Stop Believin’” and more. For tickets or for more information on ROCK OF AGES at The Venetian Las Vegas, please visit www.rockofagesvegas.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Sharon delPilar/ROCK OF AGES

Spring Shed It Event To Benefit Shade Tree Coming Up!

One Nevada Credit will be hosting their Spring shred event at its Summerlin branch. The community-wide event will be held on Friday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at 7450 W. Lake Mead Blvd, Suite 1, rain or shine.

Assured Document Destruction will be on-site to safely and properly dispose of personal documents including recyclable paper products, magazine, envelopes and newspapers.  Electronics, ink cartridges and cardboard will not be accepted.

The shred event is free, but donations are welcome. One Nevada has partnered with local nonprofit, The Shade Tree to collect donations. Items of need include women’s hygiene products and toiletries, bed sheets, bottled water, boys and girls underwear and other items listed as “urgent needs” under the “Get Involved” tab at theshadetree.org. 

Members and nonmembers of the credit union are encouraged to bring up to three boxes or bags of personal documents.

 “We are looking forward to giving our members and the community the opportunity to dispose of confidential documents for free, while protecting them from the possibility of identify theft,” said Mary Bishop, One Nevada Summerlin Branch Manager. “We are always pleased to partner with a local nonprofit and encourage our community to donate as a way of giving back for the free shred services.”

With $800 million in assets, One Nevada Credit Union is the largest locally owned, federally insured Credit Union in the state. It is one of the strongest, well-capitalized credit unions in the country with more 10.9% net worth. One Nevada has 15 branches and over 60 ATMs and serves over 76,000 members. Membership is open to all residents of Clark County, Washoe County and Nye County. The National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency, insures member deposits at One Nevada. For more information, visit www.onenevada.org.