LV's Tommy Ward Will Host Benefit Show For LV Family At Kahunaville!

Tommy Ward to host special benefit show for Las Vegas family affected by cancer

Las Vegas singer and entertainer Tommy Ward, managed by Grammy winning producer Quincy Jones, will host a special benefit show for the family of a local man who has been affected by cancer. Proceeds from the one-night-only show will support William Thompson’s battle with lymphoma by offsetting his family’s medical expenses. Ward graduated from Faith Lutheran High School, where Thompson’s son is a current student.

At just 19 years old, singer/songwriter Tommy Ward is making his mark as a critically acclaimed entertainer with a take on modern music that is rooted in his love and appreciation of great musicians. In just two short years, Tommy has conquered stages and established a headlining name in arenas generally reserved for those who are generations older. Tommy performed as the opening act for Louie Anderson at The Plaza Hotel & Casino, and spent 10 months opening for Frankie Moreno: LIVE at the Stratosphere. Tommy has been featured in shows with Clint Holmes, Matt Goss, Robert Torti, Jim Caruso, Billy Stritch, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Kristen Hertzenberg, Kelly Clinton, Take 5, Paul Shortino, All-4-1, Esteban, Veronique, Earl Turner, Bill Fayne, Ronnie Rose, cast members of The Million Dollar Quartet, Rat Pack Live, Nunsense, Menopause the Musical, Jersey Boys, Phantom of the Opera, and Rock of Ages, and even comedians like Jeff Civillico, Rich Little, and Mac King.

Wednesday, July 29
Doors: 7 p.m.
Show: 8 p.m.

Kahunaville at Treasure Island TI Hotel Casino and Resort
3300 Las Vegas Blvd S

The event is open to the public and tickets are now on sale for $20 at www.MUSICBYTOMMYWARD.com. Dining options are available for an additional cost.

Are You In The Doghouse? Here Is A Way Out At CRUSH!

In anticipation of remorseful spouses, Michael and Jenna Morton’s CRUSH inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino will welcome all with a guilty-conscious to an over-the-top make-up meal by offering a special four-course ‘Forgive Me’ prix fixe menu sure to ease the pain.

Priced at $1,000 per duo, and prepared by Corporate Executive Chef Billy DeMarco, the apologetic make-up menu will begin with chilled Oh Toro tuna with white Alba truffles. The second course will follow offering Loup de Mer sea bass with Russian beluga caviar.

The main entrée course will offer diners the Kobe beef ribeye and spiny lobster tail.  The ‘Forgive Me’ menu will conclude with a final dessert course of Dom Pérignon Rosé Champagne and gold leaf covered chocolate strawberries.

Located inside MGM Grand, CRUSH is open daily for dinner, starting at 5:30 p.m. For more information or reservations, guests may call 702-891-3222 or visit the website at Crushmgm.com, become a friend on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CrushMGM, follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CrushMGM and on Instagram at CrushMGM.  CRUSH introduces an entirely new concept to The Morton Group repertoire, which also includes: La Cave Wine and Food Hideaway inside Wynn Las Vegas and La Comida, a Mexican restaurant in Downtown Las Vegas just off the corner of Sixth St. and Fremont St.

Photo Credit - Brian Brown

Today! Cabanas For A Cause At Palms Pool & Dayclub! Support The Andson Organization

Leave Las Vegas & Spend Some Time In Pahrump! List Of Activities

Celebrate summertime this August in the town of Pahrump with a plethora of fun-filled events that you don’t want to miss. Learn about the geological history of the Pahrump Valley by attending the Pahrump Valley Museum lecture, rock out and dance the night away with concerts under the stars or watch cars speed around the dirt track before summer speeds away from you. There is plenty of fun to be had in Pahrump this summer at the following events:

Second Saturday of the month; Aug. 8
1 p.m.

Pahrump Valley Museum Lecture Series: Calling all history buffs: the Pahrump Valley Museum is dedicated to inspiring curiosity and teaching the rich history and culture of Pahrump through its one-of-a-kind exhibits that include early farming and mining equipment, early relics from cowboys and pioneers, and Native American artifacts. In addition to the historic items on display, the Pahrump Valley Museum offers a monthly lecture series that covers a wide range of topics.
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Dr. Voegele, a 30-year resident of Southern Nevada and a former Chief Scientist of the Yucca Mountain project, will be speaking about the geological history of the Pahrump Valley.
“The Goodfellas”: Enjoy music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s with Jerry Clark, Phil Ricco and Danny Rome as “The Goodfellas.” If you thought it can’t get better than that, think again, this concert is accompanied by complimentary wine tasting. This festive trio will give you the ultimate blast from the past, but for one night only.

Friday, Aug. 7
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.; show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on sale now for $20; Call (775) 727-1776 to make reservations.

Sanders Family Winery; 3780 E. Kellog Rd., Pahrump, NV 89061
Great Jazz Standards: Kick back and relax with wine tasting and the soothing sounds of jazz music from Great Jazz Standards, staring the Woody Woods Trio with vocalist Gracie Dileo, for their special one night only performance.

Saturday, Aug. 8
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.; show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on sale now for $20; Call (775) 727-1776 to make reservations.

Sanders Family Winery; 3780 E. Kellog Rd., Pahrump, NV 89061
Laurence “T”: Get ready to get your groove on with Laurence “T” playing Rock, Blues, Jazz Soul and Funk music while you taste some wine and show off your best dance moves.

Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22
Gates open at 6:00 p.m.; show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets on sale now for $20; Call (775) 727-1776 to make reservations.

Sanders Family Winery; 3780 E. Kellog Rd., Pahrump, NV 89061
The HUBB Classic Car & Parts Swap Meet: Located at the gates of Death Valley in Pahrump, Nevada, The HUBB is the perfect place to unwind after a long day of work or travel.  Held every second Saturday of the month, the HUBB Classic Car & Parts Swap Meet is the premier monthly automotive swap meet in Pahrump Valley.  Buy antique, vintage, classic and or high-end cars and parts at bargain prices.  For more information visit www.thehubbnevada.com.

Every second Saturday of the Month, Aug. 8.
8 a.m.
The HUBB; 3720 W. Bell Vista Ave, Pahrump, NV 89060

Pahrump Valley Speedway: Race season is in full effect at the Pahrump Valley Speedway. One of the only clay-based, high-banked, quarter-mile dirt tracks remaining in the U.S., Pahrump Valley Speedway promises action and thrills galore.  Bring the family for a day of racing and cheer on different classes of cars including Modifieds, Super Stocks, Dwarf Cars, Coupes, Bombers, Mod Minis, and more.

Saturday, Aug. 1, 15 and 29
7 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at the speedway.  General adult tickets cost $10 and children between 6 – 14 years of age are $6.  Children age 5 and under are FREE.  Family six packs are available for $30 (two adults and four kids under 14).
 Pahrump Valley Speedway; 1881 Grieco Way, Pahrump, NV 89041

For more information about the town of Pahrump, visit www.visitpahrump.com

Have Some Fun At Drink Dine & Paint At Crazy Pita

Tomorrow 7/28 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

MUST RSVP 702-778-3310 to reserve your seat! Limited spaces. Crazy Pita Town Square & Paint and Party Las Vegas gives guests Paint.Drink.Dine. Guests paint with local artists and create beautiful pieces of artwork to take home and cherish. The cost per person is $30, 16 and under $20 and includes painting materials, supplies, and hummus or eggplant dip with pita bread. No experience necessary, beginner artists welcome. Reservations required. This is a family friendly all ages event. Guests who plan to consume alcohol must be 21 years old with valid ID.

Crazy Pita At Town Square
6587 S Las Vegas Blvd,
Enterprise, Nevada 89119

Living Legend Engelbert Humperdinck Films Special At Westgate Las Vegas

Legendary international superstar Engelbert Humperdinck was at the Westgate for three days last week filming segments for a documentary being produced about his life and his 50-year career. The handsome entertainer with the golden voice, who still tours the world playing to sold-out crowds, filmed scenes on the stage of the main showroom, where he was a major headliner attraction for nearly a decade when the hotel was the Las Vegas Hilton.

Engelbert also toured the Elvis Museum at the hotel and filmed a segment there as well. He and Elvis were good friends and they often attended each other's shows and spent time together backstage. Elvis confided to his bodyguard that Engelbert was "like the twin brother he had lost at birth." Indeed, the two bore a striking resemblance to each other and even dressed similarly on stage. But Engelbert had the unique hairstyle first -- he came on the music scene and gained recognition with his unusual name and his long black sideburns, the latter of which Elvis "stole" from Engelbert, which Engelbert enjoys teasing about today. The tour of the museum was very nostalgic for him and he enjoyed it immensely.

Engelbert just returned from a tour of England, Israel, and Belgium and he heads to Chile next week to perform.

RuPaul Contestant Laganja Stops By ABSINTHE In Vegas

On Wednesday, July 22, Laganja Estranja, a season six contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race, stopped by ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace for the 8 p.m. performance. Following the show, the reality TV star met with The Gazillionaire and his assistant Joy Jenkins for a photo and to express his enjoyment of the production.

Audiences are treated to a night of imagination and excess as the cast of eccentrics perform amazing feats of strength, balance, danger and unfathomable flexibility within mere feet of the audience surrounding the intimate stage. ABSINTHE show times are Wednesday-Sunday at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., with no show on Monday and Tuesday. The schedule is subject to change without notice. For tickets and more information, visit www.AbsintheVegas.com.

Photos: Courtesy of Joseph Sanders/Spiegelworld

iHearRadio Music Festival Add Lee Brice To Daytime Village Line-Up

iHeartMedia has added Lee Brice to the lineup for its Daytime Village at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival. The Daytime Village will return to the MGM Resorts Village across from the Luxor Hotel and Casino on Saturday, September 19 —between the two nights of the fifth annual iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 18 and 19.
In addition to Lee Brice, the Daytime Village will feature live performances by Hozier, Tove Lo, Trey Songz, Walk The Moon, Nick Jonas, George Ezra, Tori Kelly, Echosmith, James Bay, The Struts, Zella Day and Shawn Mendes.The Daytime Village will also feature fan zones and interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners. Tickets for the Daytime Village are now on sale and can be purchased via iHeartRadio.com/village. The main stage performance line-up for this year's iHeartRadio Music Festival will be announced later this summer.

"I'm so honored and excited to be a part of the Daytime Village at the iHeartRadio Music Festival this year… so much talent. It's going to be fun!" said Brice.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival and Daytime Village are part of iHeartMedia's roster of incredibly successful nationally-recognized events, including the iHeartRadio Country Festival, iHeartRadio Summer Pool Party, iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, iHeartRadio Ultimate Valentine's Escape, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina and the iHeartRadio Music Awards which generated 14 billion social media impressions, almost triple that of the Academy Awards.

Proud partners of this year’s events include: Buffalo Wild Wings®, Garnier Fructis®, Macy’s, MATADOR™ Beef Jerky, Pepsi®, SNICKERS® Bar, State Farm®, Taco Bell®, The CW Network and ULTA Beauty®. The iHeartRadio Music Festival is co-produced by John Sykes, President of iHeartMedia Entertainment Enterprises and Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms for iHeartMedia.

For more details about the Daytime Village at the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit iHeartRadio.com/village. Artists and/or event are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

A Taste Of Hawaii Comes To Vegas! Ukele & Hula Festival

Kumukahi Ukulele & Hula Festival brings together acclaimed hālau and musicians from around the country for a celebration of music and dance honoring Hawaiian history and culture at Sam’s Town Live! on Aug. 7 and 8.

The Kumukahi Ukulele & Hula Festival serves as a vehicle for hālau and ukulele musicians to share their talents and obtain true Aloha and Lōkahi (unity), while immortalizing the hula styles of their respective hula lineage.

Kumukahi celebrates the heartbeat of the Hawaiian people and masters of the ukulele for a two-day festival dedicated to perpetuating the ever-growing popularity of Hawaii’s culture, ending with a Kanikapila featuring some of Hawaii’s finest musical artists.

Friday, Aug. 7 - the 3 p.m. session includes: the Kupuna Ukulele, Kupuna Hula Group, Kaikamahine Auana and soloist competitions.

Saturday, Aug. 8 - the 10 a.m. session includes: the Group Kane and Wahine Kahiko and Auana Makuahine Auana competitions.

Saturday, Aug. 8 - the 8 p.m. session includes: the Kanikapila, a concert celebrating Hawaiian culture featuring Sean Na’auao and Bo Napoleon.

Tickets for each event are $22 plus tax and fees. Tickets can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming Box Office, by calling 702.284.7777, or by visiting www.samstownlv.com.

Visit Bar 10 Ranch At The Grand Canyon & Fly Papillon Airlines

Papillon Group's Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines is launching its newest adventure, flying guests from Las Vegas to Bar 10 Ranch at the Grand Canyon's Northern rim. Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines will be the exclusive provider for roundtrip flights.

Known as the Grand Canyon North Air/Ground Tour, guests will be picked up in Las Vegas via complimentary shuttle service to bring them to the Boulder City Aerocenter. From there, guests will board an airplane, from which they will enjoy a bird’s-eye view of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Colorado River—the heart of the Grand Canyon. The airplane will land at the landing strip of Bar 10 Ranch where guests will experience a guided ground tour on a Polaris Ranger. Next, they will travel through Whitmore Canyon and Lake Mead Recreation Area to reach an exclusive vantage point of Grand Canyon National Park. The tour concludes with a homemade Dutch oven barbecue lunch. The tour duration is approximately seven to eight hours, including round-trip hotel shuttle transportation. Self-guided ATV upgrades are also available for an additional $65 per person. Guests wishing to extend their excursion and stay at Bar 10 overnight will also enjoy horseback riding, dinner and evening entertainment. The day trip price per adult begins at $324 and $304 per child (ages 2 to 11). The overnight excursion price begins at $599 per person.

Keeping with the ambience of the ranch, accommodation options include a 2-person covered wagon or a 4-person bunk room. On the next day, breakfast will be served, followed by free time for various activities such as skeet shooting, beach volleyball and ping pong before returning to Las Vegas.

BAR 10 RANCH
Bar 10 Ranch is world-renowned as the ideal beginning and ending point for river rafting adventures along the Colorado River. Owned by the Heaton family since the 1970s, staff at Bar 10 Ranch pride themselves on offering a personalized, warm experience for each and every guest. The late Tony Heaton and his wife, Ruby founded the ranch. Since then, their four sons and two daughters have been actively involved in cattle ranching and building upon and maintaining the ranch. Today, the Heaton family owns more than 10,000 acres of grazing rights on BLM and Arizona State lands.

Due to its remote location, the family added an airstrip to the property. This addition coincided with the time period when tourists began running the Colorado River in rubber rafts. In many cases, these tourists were exhausted after being on the river for up to seven days. The Heatons made their ranch a welcoming place, where river runners could go to recover, eat home-cooked meals and return to Las Vegas via airplane. Despite Bar 10 being a river rafting destination, it still remains a working cattle ranch today.

*The tour will be available through Nov. 20 and not available on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month of November. www.bar10.com/

ABOUT GRAND CANYON SCENIC AIRLINES
Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines is the world's largest and most experienced aerial tour operator. Founded in 1967, Scenic sets the industry standard for its fixed wing tours of Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and Page, Ariz. The company carries approximately 300,000 passengers annually on sightseeing tours which offer narration in 16 languages. Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines is owned by Papillon Group. For more information, go to www.Scenic.com or call (800) 634-6801.

Coyote CountryFest Presented By 102.7 The Coyote Coming To Orleans Arena

102.7 The Coyote presents Coyote CountryFest with Big & Rich, Rodney Adkins, Mo Pitney, Striking Matches and Clare Dunn at the Orleans Arena on Saturday, Aug. 29.

Big Kenny and John Rich launched onto the country music scene with the release of their first album “Horse of a Different Color.” As their country pop music style became widely popular, the duo produced four straight Top 40 country hits including “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy).” In 2005, in collaboration with Cowboy Troy, Gretchen Wilson and Martina McBride, Big & Rich produced hit sensation “Comin’ to Your City.” They received their first Billboard #1 single with “Lost in This Moment.”

Rodney Adkins captivated the hearts of country music aficionados and won the 2006 Top New Male Vocalist award from the Academy of Country Music. According to Billboard magazine his songs “If You’re Going Through Hell (Before The Devil Even Knows)” and “Watching You” were ranked as the top country singles of 2006 and 2007. Since then, Adkins has produced six #1 songs including “Cleaning This Gun (Come On In Boy),” “Take a Back Road,” “These Are My People” and “It’s America.”

Rising country music star Morgan Daniel “Mo” Pitney hit the scene with his single “Country.” The song entered the Top 40 for Billboard Country Airplay and lasted 19 weeks on the chart.

Sarah Zimmerman and Justin Davis make up the duo Striking Matches. They released their debut album “Nothing but the Silence,” produced by T Bone Burnett in March 2015. The album reached #25 on Billboard magazine’s Top Country Albums chart. Their songs “When the Right One Comes Along” and “Hanging On A Lie” were featured on ABC’s television show “Nashville.”

Sirius XM’s “The Highway” debuted Clare Dunn’s “Cowboy Side of You,” a song that would go on to hit #16 on Sirius XM’s Hot 45 Countdown and launching her career. Dunn has since signed a record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville and has opened for country stars such as Florida Georgia Line, Keith Urban and Colt Ford.

Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets are available from $20, plus tax and fees, and can be purchased by calling the Orleans Arena Box Office at 702.284.7777, or by visiting www.orleansarena.com.

It Happened At Chateau Nightclub! VIP Party W/UFC's Daniel Cormier

Daniel Cormier 

Rudy Gay

UFC champion Daniel Cormier hosted a party at Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop last night in celebration of the UFC Fan Expo.

The club welcomed back the current light heavyweight champion only months after his UFC 182 victory against fellow fighter Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Cormier arrived shortly after midnight with an entourage of friends including Sacramento Kings' small forward, Rudy Gay. The athletes enjoyed a lavish VIP booth after mingling with partygoers and fans in town for the convention.

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. General admission starts $30, excluding special events on Friday and Saturday. 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.

PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy of Chateau