Enjoy Wine? 7th Annual Wine Fest Coming Up This Week-End At The Golden Nugget

The 7th annual Wine Fest will be held at Golden Nugget Las Vegas from Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 17, and feature the finest selections from California, Oregon and Washington.

Participating vineyards at Wine Fest will include – California: Alexander Valley Vineyards, B Cellars, Earthquake, Jason Stevens, MacRostie, Michael David, Mumm Vineyards, Presqu’lle, Schramsberg, Terra Valentine, Ventana, Wolfgang Puck Wines; Oregon: A to Z Wineworks, Archery Summit, Battle Creek, Bethel Heights, Folin Cellars, Ponzi Vineyards, Rex Hill; Washington: 14 Hands, Browne Family, Canoe Ridge, L’Ecole, Milbrandt, Pepper Bridge, Sawtooth, Snoqualmie, Ste. Michelle and Waterbrook, among others.

Friday, May 15

Poolside Wine Reception

8-10 p.m. – H20 Poolside Bar

Priced at $45 per person, the evening will include tastings, small bites and meet-and-greets with top winemakers in a picturesque setting surrounded by Golden Nugget’s world-famous pool and shark tank.

Winemakers Dinner

7 p.m. – Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse

Brenna Ponzi of Ponzi Vineyards will host the Winemakers Dinner featuring a surf-and-turf menu accentuating the bountiful seafood found off the coast and inland waterways of the Pacific Northwest. The dinner will be priced at $195 per person.

Saturday, May 16

Wine Comparison Tasting Seminars

1 – 2:30 p.m. / 3 – 4:30 p.m. – Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse

The first tasting will feature 12 Pinot Noirs from California and Oregon, followed by the second tasting highlighting 12 Cabernets from California and Washington. The tasting seminars will be hosted by winemakers, winery owners and special guests including Master Sommelier’s Guy Stout, Joseph Phillips and Thomas Burke. Tickets will be priced at $35 per person for each tasting.

Pacific Northwest Grand Tasting

7 – 10 p.m. – The Grand Event Center

The grand tasting will allow guests to sample some of the finest wines from the region while enjoying masterfully-prepared chef’s appetizers, music and a silent auction. Tickets start at $125 per person.

Sunday, May 17

Champagne & Jazz Brunch

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – The Grand Event Center

The brunch, priced at $75 per person, will feature classic favorites, made-to-order crepes, a deluxe bloody mary bar and sparkling wines to go along with live jazz music. In addition, guests may participate in a fast-paced, exciting live auction highlighted by wine lots, collector bottles, vacation packages and more. A portion of proceeds from both individual ticket sales and the auction will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas.

‘Wine Down with the Winemakers’ Reception

2 – 5 p.m. – The Hideout Pool

Priced at $30 per person, guests may relax at poolside cabanas while chatting with the top winemakers from the weekend and sampling selections from various vineyards.

Golden Nugget Las Vegas

129 East Fremont St.

Las Vegas, Nev. 89101

Registration is available for individual events or for the all-inclusive Wine Fest VIP Package, priced at $199 per person. Tickets for Wine Fest and more information is available by calling 702.946.5336 or visiting www.goldennugget.com/LasVegas/springwinefest.asp. Special hotel packages are also available by calling 800.634.3454 and mentioning the code “WINE 15.” All prices are subject to additional taxes and fees.

VÉRONIC Voices Show To Raise Money For Human Rights Campaign

Sr. Vice President, AEG Live, John Nelson, Véronic DiCaire, and Milo Miloscia attend Human Rights Campaign 10th Annual Las Vegas Gala (Courtesy: Human Rights Campaign)

VÉRONIC Voices will raise a glass to the LGBT community during May and June performances to benefit the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The hit show at Bally’s Las Vegas will celebrate diversity as part of “Lend Your Voice,” which supports selected nonprofit organizations.

“LGBT rights are human rights and love is love,” said Véronic. “Whether it’s a family member, friend, peer, or colleague, everyone of us has a special person in their life who deserves all the happiness in the world.”

Véronic was on-hand at the Human Rights Campaign 10th Annual Las Vegas Gala on Saturday, May 9 at ARIA Resort & Casino, where she walked the red carpet and met with the organization’s supporters. 

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation improves the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people by working to increase understanding and encourage the adoption of LGBT-inclusive policies and practices.

The “Lend Your Voice” fundraising initiative was launched by Véronic last year to benefit selected nonprofit organizations. Past partners have included Opportunity Village, Olive Crest, Susan G. Komen for The Cure, and Keep Memory Alive.

Since its debut in June of 2013, VÉRONIC Voices has been met with critical acclaim, being named one of “Las Vegas’ Don’t Miss Shows” by USA Today and others. The show honors the world’s biggest singers, past and present, who have made their mark on music history. Known for her extraordinary ability to transform her voice into those of the world’s biggest superstars, Véronic recreates the voices of Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Celine Dion, Cher, Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Billie Holiday, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Pink, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Katy Perry, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood and many, many more.

Véronic performs Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. at Bally’s Las Vegas. Beginning June 1, Véronic will also perform on Mondays at 7 p.m. through June 15.

Tickets for VÉRONIC Voices range in price from $45 to $95 (additional service fees apply). Tickets are available in person at any Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas box office, by calling (855) 234-7469 or (702) 777-7776, or online atwww.ballyslasvegas.com or www.ticketmaster.com keyword “Veronic.” For up-to-date show information, visit www.veronicvoices.com.

Seniors & Honor Roll Students! Get Your FREE Admission To Wet 'n' Wild

Seniors and honor roll students have won a golden ticket of sorts for Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas this season. The park is featuring a number of free promotions this summer, including free admission for seniors 65 years and older throughout the month of June and free admission for straight A students.

Seniors interested in taking advantage of the promotion can bring their Nevada driver’s license or government issued identification card to any ticket booth.

Students who received straight A’s on their year-end report card need only present the document at any ticket window. The offer is good only one time during the 2015 season, and is available to students in grades 12 and lower.

The park continues to offer free sunscreen upon park entry as well as free inner tubes for sliding and enjoying the wave pool and lazy river.

“We value education and thought this would be a great opportunity to acknowledge young people who make school a priority,” said Takuya Ohki, general manager of Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas.  “We are also thrilled to offer this opportunity to the seniors in our community, so they can spend more quality time with their children and grand chil-dren. Come enjoy the park, and have fun with your loved ones on us! Wet‘n’Wild is Las Vegas’ summer playground for a reason: it’s a place to create lasting memories.”

About Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas

Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas is Nevada’s premier water park with more than 25 slides and attractions covering more than 20 acres, and a place for both thrill seekers and fami-lies.  As Las Vegas’ Summer Playground, the park features the Tornado, a premier slide that catapults riders to a zero gravity experience; Rattler, the first slide of its kind in North America; and Constrictor, an extreme water slide featuring some of the tightest turns. Families and those desiring a more relaxing experience can enjoy Para-dise Falls, the interactive children’s area with kid friendly slides and a giant dumping bucket; Colorado Cooler lazy river; and Red Rock Bay wave pool. As the park opens for a third season, one of its most popular slides, Zipp Zapp Zoom, will feature a new and exciting addition, Slideboarding, the world’s first waterslide gaming experience. Slideboarding integrates gaming, skill, and competitive sports with the thrills of a wa-ter park. The property is a partnership between Village Roadshow Theme Parks, the majority owner and overseer of day-to-day operations, and Las Vegas investors through SPB Partners, one of Nevada’s first private equity funds. For information, visit www.wetnwildlasvegas.com.

Prestige Chrysler Jeep Dodge Will Honor Military Veterans W/$50 Dinner Cards!

Prestige Chrysler Jeep Dodge, in conjunction with Thanks-A-Bunch™, will honor Military Appreciation Month by giving away $50 dinner cards to all military veterans, active personnel and Clark County first responders who visit the dealership from Saturday, May 16, through Monday, June 1.

“We love supporting the military and first responders in our community here at Prestige Chrysler Jeep Dodge,” said Lloyd Anderson, general sales manager. “We are very grateful for all that they do and are excited to help provide lunch or dinner to these heroes and their families.”

Any veteran, active military, police officer, firefighter or paramedic may receive the $50 gift card by visiting the dealership and presenting a valid ID. There is no purchase or obligation required and the offer is valid one-per-person.

Thanks-A-Bunch™ is a national nonprofit 501c3 charity that works to give back to military and first responders who dedicate their lives in service of others. The gift cards are valid at more than 18,000 restaurants nationwide including local favorites such as Original India, Shish Kabob, Pineapple Park and others.

Prestige Chrysler Jeep Dodge is Nevada’s No. 1 domestic dealer in 2014 and is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. More information on each vehicle and the entire stock can be found by visiting www.prestigechryslerjeepdodge.com.

The Vegas Aces Green Girls Volleyball Team Going To Nationals!

The Vegas Aces Green have been awarded a bid to the National division of USA Volleyball’s Girl’s Junior National Championships (GJNC) to be held in New Orleans from June 27 to 30. No other Nevada team has placed this high in more than 20 years or ever received a bid at a Junior National Qualifier. Only 48 bids are awarded out of more than 2,000 club teams who compete across the country. The Vegas Aces 12U (12-and-under) is currently ranked No. 1 in the Southern California region amongst 162 teams and is the only Nevada 12U team ever to achieve that ranking.

"The potential of these girls is tremendous and the opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime experience at this age, especially since USA Volleyball is the governing body over the U.S. Olympic team. The sky is the limit," says Angela Edgeworth, club director, Vegas Aces Volleyball.

There are nine girls on Vegas Aces Volleyball team, ranging from ages 9 to 12; six are from Henderson and three are from Summerlin. They attend Foothills Montessori School and Las Vegas Day School and are in 3rd through 6th grade. As opposed to being a team comprised of “the very best” who try out for a club team and are usually the same age and the oldest, this is a combined group of childhood friends and sisters of mixed ages. The team consists of Reni Ajayi (12 years old, 6th grade, Foothills Montessori), Keji Ajayi (12 years old, 6th grade, Foothills Montessori), Caroline Edgeworth (11 years old, 5th grade, Foothills Montessori), Lauren Edgeworth (10 years old, 4th grade, Foothills Montessori), Sidra Wohlwend (12 years old, 6th grade, Foothills Montessori), Anjelina Starck (11 years old, 6th grade, Las Vegas Day School), Isabella Starck (9 years old, 3rd grade, Las Vegas Day School), Lauren Soong (12 years old, 6th grade, Las Vegas Day School) and Megan Soong (12 years old, 6th grade, Las Vegas Day School).

HOW IT BEGAN

Most of these girls began playing volleyball recreationally three years ago and fell in love with the sport after being introduced to it by two Montessori parents, Tim and Vicky Smits Van Oyen. After repeated success on a recreational level, the parents sought out a higher level of competition for the kids in order for them to progress.

Angela Edgeworth and her husband, Brian, served as team parents and quickly discovered there were no gym spaces available for the kids to practice. Their team was practicing on squash courts and rented space whenever there was availability, which wasn’t often. In 2013, Brian Edgeworth started the volleyball club, Vegas Aces Volleyball, and built a volleyball gym named The Edge at his office warehouse, currently located behind the international children's footwear business, pediped. Today, The Edge is a non-profit, private training facility catering to individuals pursuing the game of volleyball at its highest level and is provided free of charge to teams. The Edgeworths wanted to share the facility with the community and quickly discovered there was a strong need for training facilities and skillful coaching. They are currently seeking additional acres of land to build a complete training facility off the 215 corridor.

Today, Vegas Aces Volleyball is home to eight teams from 10U through 17U including two travel teams that commute to California every two weeks for tournament play.

COACHING

Under the guidance of their Head Coach, Ruben Herrera, the Vegas Aces Volleyball 12U Green girls may realize their dreams in just a few more months. Herrera brings college coaching experience as prior Head Coach at the University of New Orleans and as former Assistant Coach of the UNLV Rebels. Assistant Coach, Tessa Felise, has been six of the girl’s’ recreational coach over the past three years and continues to coach the team. The girls have attended many clinics with current UNLV Assistant Coach Mashallah Farokhmanesh which has helped establish excellent fundamentals. Stephanie Thielen, former setter for UNLV Rebels, has also assisted in camps and training. In addition, the girls also have the benefit of being assisted by team parents Errica and Doug Starck, both former Division 1 college players at University of Texas at Austin and Ball State.

Concludes Edgeworth, "The girls have learned hard work, perseverance and team work pay off. If they continue to dream big, we believe they can achieve all their goals."

To learn more about the Vegas Aces, go to www.vegasacesvolleyball.com.

VROOM! Gumball 3000 Is Coming To Las Vegas! Now W/DJ Skillrex & Diplo

Powerhouse DJ Skrillex will join Diplo to perform as trap duo Jack Ü at the Gumball 3000 Las Vegas festival at the MGM Resorts Village May 29 and 30, celebrating the finale of the 3,000-mile “superstars and supercars” global rally.

The duo, known for its hit single “Where Are Ü Now” featuring Justin Bieber, will join the all-star lineup that already features the likes of deadmau5, Eve, Bun B, The Alchemist and DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill. Jack Ü will perform Saturday, May 30 at 10:30 p.m.

Day tickets for the Gumball 3000 Las Vegas Festival are $40 per person, and a weekend pass is $50. Doors for the event open at 3 p.m. each day with live music, skateboard demos by Tony Hawk, car displays and sponsor activations until 8 p.m.; Artists take the stage up until midnight. Tickets for the Gumball 3000 Las Vegas Festival can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com/gumball3000.

For more information on Gumball 3000, please visit gumball3000.com or follow Gumball 3000 on Facebook - www.facebook.com/gumball3000, Twitter - twitter.com/gumball3000 and Instagram - instagram.com/Gumball3000 .

The Las Vegas Epicurean Affair Is Coming Up! Get Your Tix!

Savor the tastes and signature creations of the city’s most renowned chefs. 

Nearly 75 of Las Vegas’ finest restaurants, nightclubs and beverage purveyors will come together for this tasty event Thursday, May 21, 2015 at The Palazzo Pool Deck from 7-10 p.m. This gourmet event featuring savory cuisine and succulent cocktails is set poolside for an elegant and fun evening. Join us for a night of divine indulgence.

Early admission includes access to the event at 6 p.m. An hour before the scheduled start.

VIP admission includes entrance at 6 p.m., a VIP-exclusive reception from 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. with passed hors d'oeuvres and a meet and greet with Chef José Andrés, as well as a special gift bag.

"Event proceeds support the Nevada Restaurant Association's educational and scholarship programs, including ProStart, a national high school culinary skill and restaurant management program. In Nevada, more than 2600 students in 33 schools take part in the program, which teaches students the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the foodservice industry."

Tickets are available at all Venetian  and Palazzo Box Offices. Book Online or call 866-641-7469

Attendees and participants must be 21 years or older to attend.

The Palazzo Pool Deck

​Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Johnny Mercy: 6:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.

www.palazzo.com/entertainment/events/epicurean.html

Party At TAO After For The Billboard Music Awards Official Pre-Party

Join Opportunity Village For Their 60th Blowout Birthday Bash!

Opportunity Village | 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. | Las Vegas | Nevada | 89146

Tide Dry Cleaners Says Goodbye #DryCleaningProblems! Grand Opening Special!

Tide Location in Summerlin

Dry cleaning has either been the bane of your existence or a godsend. We have all been there, waiting to take many garments and then waiting to take a few. Or maybe you need this item dry cleaned YESTERDAY. With any scenario dry cleaning is a part of our daily life. However things are a little different now in Las Vegas! Tide Dry Cleaners have moved into the valley with two locations:

10010 W Sahara Ave

Las Vegas, NV

(702) 228-1370

10140 S Eastern Ave

Henderson, NV

(702) 577-0146

One is sure to be by your house.  Why is Tide Dry Cleaners different? Several reasons why; everything is done on premise and only Tide products are used. You can drop off at either location 24 hours, you can have your black clothes restored, your whites made white again and if you have sensitive skin there is hypo-allergenic options. And still Tide Cleaners is different! The locations are absolutely high tech. A special machine blow dries out the men’s dress shirts and then they are hand pressed to have crisps creases or can remain crease free your choice.  Only soft water is used to clean your garments and they come home smelling like Tide.

At the Henderson location you can have your own dry cleaning locker. Yes the ultimate in saying “I have arrived” is being able to drop off your dry cleaning, then keying in your own number and your dry cleaning is in your very own locker.  

Tide Anytime in Summerlin

At the Summerlin location your dry cleaning comes out of a machine. Your dry cleaning goes in and you can pick up outside 24/7. Very handy! Very convenient! Plus at all locations your garments are identified with a very small barcode that has your name, number all contact information; so much better than the tag stapled on your clothing labels.

Tide Dry Cleaners is competitive in their pricing. On May 16th, the brand new store on 10010 W. Sahara Ave is offering a special deal: the first two garments you bring in will be cleaned for FREE! What are your two favorite garments that you want Tide Dry Cleaners to clean on Saturday? Comment below for a chance to win a Tide Dry Cleaners prize package: a Tide detergent bottle, PLUS a $10 gift certificate to the new store!

www.facebook.com/TideDryCleanersLasVegas

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www.tidedrycleaners.com

     

Do You YELP! Lucky Foo's Has Something Special For You!

Lucky Foo’s has rolled out a new Happy Hour menu and they very are excited to share it with the world of Yelp!

Everyday from 3pm – 6pm will deliver a new, exciting food and beverage selection and all you have to do is show up, check-in and enjoy. This offer is available exclusively for Yelpers!

Explore your inner FOO and enjoy 5 days of special food and beverage offers exclusively for the Yelp Las Vegas Family.

Yelp Elites, get a little something extra for being such movers and shakers!

May 11 - May 15

May 11 at 3:00pm to May 15 at 6:00pm

Lucky Foo's Restaurant & Bar

8955 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123

PARTY TIME! Baauer Studio B w/ Surprise Special Guest

Baauer Studio B w/ Surprise Special Guest

Wednesday, May 13 @ 10:30 pm - 4:00 am

LIGHT NIGHTCLUB

3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 693-8300