Need Help Communicating With Your Pet? Both Living & Those At The Rainbow Bridge

Pet Communication And Healing Special to be scheduled by May 15th, 2015

$99 per pet Includes but not limited to:

​*A complete house and property clearing

 *Ask any questions of your pet

 *Physical, mental, or emotional support your pet may be in need of ​

 *Help rescues to know they are in their forever home and help with adjustment issues

​*Contacting ​your ​​pet on the other side

 *Preparing you and your pet when your loved one is

getting ready to​ ​cross over

​​(provides substantial healing support for both

you and your pet, and any other pets in your home)

 *From any distance​

Questions contact Sarah Stone

Intuitive Healing and

Animal Communication

702-689-8800

It's National Hamburger Month At The Mirage's Restaurants!

BLT Burger 

The Pantry BBQ Burger

Hamburgers are a comfort food treasured by chefs, home cooks and food connoisseurs around the world. Serving more than 40 billion beef patties annually in the United States alone, it’s no wonder there is an entire month dedicated to honoring this hearty classic. To celebrate accordingly, restaurants at The Mirage Hotel & Casino have created a variety of premium hamburgers available during the month of May.

National Hamburger Month specials at The Mirage include:

Portofino

The Juicy Goosey, stuffed ground duck filled with creamy Muenster cheese, watercress, heirloom tomatoes, roasted garlic mayo and bacon onion jam; $30.

Tom Colicchio’s Heritage Steak

Heritage Burger, a juicy 10-ounce beef patty topped with tender, roasted foie gras and Tillamook cheddar cheese and served with seasoned truffle fries; $38.

Pantry

The BBQ Burger, an eight-ounce BBQ-spiced patty topped with double bacon, rich cheddar cheese, a fried egg and crispy onions; $30.

STACK Restaurant & Bar

STACK, a twist on the classic burger and fries made with a premium, 10-ounce Kobe beef patty; $34.

BLT Burger

I-80, an Angus patty topped with sharp cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, peppercorn-crusted bacon, smoky, sweet BBQ sauce and served with a pickle on the side; $15.

Japonais

Pork Sliders, plated fresh from the Robata grill and topped with tangy Japanese BBQ sauce and Asian slaw; $4 each.

Paradise Café

Volcano Burger, a tender beef patty complimented with smoked linguica sausage, fried egg, jalapeño chilies and fiery Sriracha mayo; $18.

Carnegie Deli

Turducken Sliders, flavorful patties created from delicately combined chicken, duck and turkey and served between two miniature waffles; $19.50. 

ABOUT THE MIRAGE

Ideally located, The Mirage Hotel & Casino is the place to stay and play. From the iconic Volcano to the lush tropical pool, guests experience an exotic world-class destination unlike any other. The resort features contemporary accommodations; dynamic entertainment including The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil, Terry Fator: The Voice of Entertainment, Boyz II Men and the Aces of Comedy series; tantalizing restaurants created by the world’s most renowned chefs including Tom Colicchio and Laurent Tourondel; a luxurious spa and salon; and Siegfried & Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. The Mirage is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit mirage.com, call toll free at (800) 374-9000 or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Newest Book "Chicken Soup For She Soul: Time to Thrive Launches In Las Vegas

Copies Of The Chicken Soup Latest Book

Linda, Andrea, Sam, Jaki, Marsha & Loren  

Chicken Soup for the Soul hosted an evening full of heartfelt testimony and charity to celebrate the launch of its newest book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Time to Thrive at Vasari at Tivoli Village. Co-author and Las Vegas local Loren Slocum Lahav hosted the fabulous soiree, as well as five other Las Vegans who contributed stories to the book, including Sam Georges, Jaki Baskow, Andrea Hadhazy, Linda Johnson and Marcia Castro-Rosenburg.

During the party, Slocum Lahav graciously thanked guests for supporting the book’s release. She also discussed how her life changed for the better when she decided to embrace life by not saying “yes” to every opportunity she was presented – a key theme in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Time to Thrive.

Slocum Lahav then invited contributors Castro-Rosenburg and Baskow to share the stories they wrote for the book. Both writers gave emotional speeches, and Baskow, Founder of Baskow & Associates, tearfully thanked Chicken Soup for the Soul for giving her the closure she craved after her father passed away years ago. 

Throughout the evening, Slocum Lahav and the contributors autographed copies of the book and took photos with fans. Part of the proceeds from book sales at the event were given to local non-profits Create a Change Now and Elevate Las Vegas’ S.P.I.N. program, “Supporting People in Need.” Guests nibbled on Caprese skewers and chocolate-covered strawberries while mingling and participating in a charity raffle, featuring coveted prizes from sponsors Vasari, Scarpetta and Juice Plus.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Time to Thrive, co-written by Slocum Lahav and Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher, editor-in-chief and author, Amy Newmark, features 101 empowering stories that motivate readers to create balance and give more meaning to their lives. The book is now available for purchase in book stores everywhere.

Photo Credit

ChezarayPhotography.com

Photography by Tonya Harvey

Celeb Tyson Beckford Judges Hot 100 Contest

Friday, May 8 WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand held another exciting round of the SPYONvegas.com HOT 100 contest with special celebrity guest judge, Tyson Beckford. As sun-kissed beauties competed in the “Bikini Battle Royale,” the new Chippendales star had the best seat in the house, helping fill this season’s top 100 list with gorgeous ladies from around the globe.  Beckford was seen having the time of his life at the daytime destination as bikini-clad poolgoers showed off in hopes of winning the top prize of $1 million later this year!

Photo credit  Aaron Garcia of Hakkasan Group

Cirque du Soleil Kick Off Rock In Rio In Vegas!

Image By Kevin Mazur - Getty Images

Image By Christopher Polk-Getty Images

On Friday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m., the world-famous Cirque du Soleil kicked off Rock in Rio with an electrifying, never-before-seen performance on the Main Stage that featured a unique multi-sensory experience complete with astounding acrobatics, breathtaking aerial acts, live music and exciting pyro. Created specifically for Rock in Rio by Cirque du Soleil Artistic Director Sandi Croft, the 15-minute montage featured some of the most gifted performers from all of the resident shows in Las Vegas.

Playboy Playmate Of The Year Kennedy Summers In Las Vegas...Where??

Kennedy & Friends At Chateau

Kennedy At HEXX

Kennedy Summers celebrated the end of her year as 2014 Playmate of the Year with a party under the Eiffel Tower at Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop in Las Vegas last night.

Wearing a bedazzled white dress with Converse sneakers, the model mingled with the crowd and took photos with fans before making her way to a lavish VIP booth where she partied with a group of friends. Aside from earning the title of Playboy's Miss December 2013, Summers can also be seen on the silver screen in the recently release movie, "Muck."

Before heading to the club, Summers and a group of friends dined at the newly-opened HEXX kitchen | bar | chocolate where she indulged in the restaurant's signature dishes after taking a tour of the restaurant’s artisan chocolate kitchen.

ABOUT CHATEAU

Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop is located at Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South, directly above HEXX kitchen │ bar │ chocolate. The nightclub is open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 10:30 p.m. to close. Chateau's industry night, Chateau Wednesdays, offers complimentary admission to locals with ID on Wednesday nights. Free cover for locals, excluding special events, general admission starts at $20 for women and $30 for men. Dress code is strictly enforced. For table reservations and VIP bottle service, call 702.776.7777 or email reservations@chateaunightclublv.com. For general information and updates, call 702.776.7770, become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/chateaulv.

Downtown Las Vegas' Newest Restaurant Opens! Itsy Bitsy: Ramen & Whisky

David, Chance & LeChelle

Ribbon Cutting

Itsy Bitsy: Ramen and Whisky, located at 150 N. Las Vegas Blvd. at the base of The Ogden, introduced the Downtown Las Vegas neighborhood to an intimate Japanese-style tavern and dining experience with its grand opening last night.

To kick off the night, Itsy Bitsy’s partners Ryan Doherty, owner of Corner Bar Management Group; and DJ Five, one of Las Vegas’ top DJs; toasted to the opening of the new restaurant and bar with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony. Hundreds of guests, including international house music DJ and producer, David Guetta, sampled a variety of Itsy Bitsy’s signature small plates prepared by Executive Chef Ricardo Romo, including veggie and pork pot stickers, beef and chicken robata skewers, Japanese street corn and mushroom spring rolls. Guests also sipped on handcrafted cocktails, beer and sake including the Sake-To-Me, the Asahi super dry and the Otokoyama “Namacho” sake.

ABOUT ITSY BITSY:  RAMEN AND WHISKY

Itsy Bitsy: Ramen and Whisky has introduced an intimate, flavorful dining experience to Downtown Las Vegas. Located at 150 N. Las Vegas Blvd. at the base of The Ogden, Itsy Bitsy offers an array of create-your-own ramen bowls and rice dishes, as well as several hand rolls and more than a dozen Asian-inspired appetizers. Itsy Bitsy is open for lunch and dinner, daily, as well as for late-night service on select nights. More information is available on the website at www.itsybitsyramen.com, Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ItsyBitsyLV, Instagram @ItsyBitsyLV and Twitter @ItsyBitsyLV. 

Fan Favorite Debby Boone Coming To Las Vegas! May 16th & 17th

Recording artist, songwriter and three-time Grammy Award winner Debby Boone is set to perform her Billboard chart-toppers at the Suncoast Showroom May 16 and 17.  

In 1977, Boone’s career reached instant stardom when her song, “You Light Up My Life” became one of the most popular songs in history and topped the Billboard chart at #1 for 10 consecutive weeks. Additionally, Boone won the Grammy Award for “Best New Artist.” In 2008, “Billboard’s 50th Anniversary All-Time Chart-Topping Songs” ranked Boone’s song as #7 on their list. 

Following the success of “You Light Up My Life,” Boone displayed her versatility as an artist and crossed over to county music. Some of Boone’s country songs include “In Memory of Your Love” and a cover of Connie Francis’ “My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own.”

In June 2013, Boone released her 13th album, “Swing This,” which combines songs and experiences from the golden era of Las Vegas during the 60’s when her father, Pat Boone, performed at the Sands and Sahara hotels.  Boone sings of the galvanizing experiences that exhilarated the 60’s and inspired her to become a performer.     

Showtime each evening is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from $15.95, plus tax and fees. Tickets can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming box office, by calling 702.636.7075, or visiting www.suncoastcasino.com.

Air Supply To Perform At The Orleans For Memorial Day Week-End

Australian soft-rock group Air Supply returns to The Orleans Showroom for three shows over Memorial Day Weekend, May 22, 23 and 24.  

Englishman Graham Russell and Australian Russell Hitchcock met in 1975 while performing in the Australian production of the celebrated musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Later that year, the duo formed Air Supply and released their first hit and self-titled debut album, reaching gold in Australia. After opening for Rod Stewart’s tour in the U.S. in the late ‘70s, Air Supply had an international breakthrough and signed a distribution deal with Arista Records in 1980.

Air Supply’s album, “Lost in Love,” featured three U.S. top five singles, including the title track, which was the fastest-selling single in the world; “Every Woman in the World,” and “All Out of Love.” Over the next three years, Air Supply produced hit after hit, including “Just Another Woman,” “The One That You Love,” “Here I Am,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Even The Nights Are Better” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All,” which reached #2 on the Billboard charts in 1983. They released “Mumbo Jumbo” in May 2010, and the single “Sanctuary” was released in December 2011.

With 30 albums and more than 15 hit singles, Air Supply is one of the best-known soft rock performers in the world. In 2008, Air Supply was named #83 on Billboard’s top 100 musical acts of all time, making them the only Australian band on the list.

Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39.95, plus tax and fees, and can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming Box Office, by calling 702.284.7777 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

Have A Say In The Development Of Downtown Las Vegas!

Residents of the Las Vegas valley are invited to share their vision for downtown Las Vegas as the city continues its community outreach on a new, updated Downtown Master Plan. Two public outreach events are scheduled on May 14 at World Market Center to solicit community input on ideas regarding challenges and opportunities facing Downtown Las Vegas.  Participants will have an opportunity to weigh in on a proposed vision for the area.  

These events are part of a comprehensive and ongoing outreach effort to engage the community that began last fall with more than 100 interviews of downtown stakeholders and two major public outreach meetings in January.

The May 14 workshops will be led by RTKL, a leading global architecture and urban design firm, whose representatives, along with a team of local and national experts, are working to update a plan to better facilitate the physical, social, and economic development of Downtown Las Vegas over the next 20 years.

Participation in these events is free, and valley residents of all ages (18+) who have an interest in Downtown Las Vegas are invited. This is an opportunity to help shape a vision for the future of a vital, urban Las Vegas.  The Downtown Master Plan is one of several initiatives that are part of a city-wide master planning effort, “City By Design,”   that is creating a strategic vision for the city’s future.

 Session #1:  2 to 4 p.m.

  Session #2:  6 to 8 p.m.

World Market Center, Building C, 495 Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89106                                        

Free parking in surface lot.

Coming Up! “COLORATIONS In Amber” W/Susan Anton & Ralph Ford

The Desert Winds, Las Vegas’ premiere contemporary wind ensemble, will perform “COLORATIONS In Amber” on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at CSN’s Nicholas J. Horn Theatre (CSN Cheyenne Campus – 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas, NV 89030) at 7:30pm. The concert will feature celebrity vocalist Susan Anton and acclaimed composer Ralph Ford.

Ralph Ford is a composer, arranger, conductor, and clinician with nearly 30 years of university teaching experience. He is an exclusive composer and arranger for the Belwin division of Alfred Music in Los Angeles, California, with more than 250 titles for orchestra, concert band, jazz ensemble, and marching band. While touring Las Vegas, Mr. Ford will also work with select middle school band programs within the Clark County School District, as part of The Desert Winds’ education outreach. Susan Anton’s enduring stage career was launched in the mid ‘70s as a Las Vegas headliner. Throughout her career, she shared the stage with such legends as Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, George Burns, and her schoolgirl idol Sammy Davis Jr.

“COLORATIONS In Amber”, is the final performance in the 2014-2015 season. The Desert Winds is a local wind ensemble led by artistic director, Charles A. Maguire. The group is comprised of more than 40 professional and semi-professional musicians, who primarily showcase music of contemporary composers. Now in their sixth season, The Desert Winds was voted Best Performing Arts Group in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” poll in 2014 and 2015.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.thedesertwinds.org, or in person on the night of the concert. Attendees of this final concert of the 2014-2015 season will be able to purchase subscriptions to the 2015-2016 season in advance of the official on-sale date later this year.

For additional information about The Desert Winds, visit www.thedesertwinds.org, follow on Twitter @TheDesertWinds, and ‘like’ on Facebook at facebook.com/TheDesertWinds.

LAVO Private Party Pics From Fight Week-End In Vegas! Who Was There??

Mark Ronson

Showtime's Steven Espinoza

Last Friday night Puff Daddy hosted a private fight-weekend bash at LAVO presented by Stephen Espinoza along with Showtime, Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka and DeLeon Tequila.

 

Puff  Daddy & Brett Ratner

Notable names who converged on the event to launch the historic fight weekend with Espinoza, the executive vice president and general manager of Showtime Sports, included Bradley Cooper, Jerry Bruckheimer and Brett Ratner, along with famed retired boxer Lennox Lewis, Swizz Beatz, DJ Khaled, Fabolous, Carnage, Tyrese and Cassie. DJ MOS had the entire club dancing and Puff Daddy got on the mic to welcome everyone to fight weekend.

Earlier in the night David Spade was spotted enjoying LAVO’s famed meatball with friends, and DJ Khaled also dined at the Italian eatery.

DJ Khaled kicked off his We The Best: Vegas Edition exclusive residency at TAO, thrilling crowds with a DJ set and medley of his hits.

Dennis Rodman was spotted with friends dining on satay bass, wontons and crispy rice at TAO Asian Bistro.  Guests nearby cheered and took pictures with the eccentric former NBA star. Quad Webb-Lunceford of Bravo’s Married to Medicine dined at TAO, enjoying signature dishes.

At Marquee Nightclub, Grammy-winning producer, DJ and singer Mark Ronson manned the decks in the main room. Jeremy Lin, guard for the LA Lakers was spotted at Marquee with twenty friends, taking in the sounds of Mark Ronson.

TAO/LAVO Photo credit: Al Powers/Powers Imagery

Marquee Photo credit: Tony Tran