Back To School Donations Needed! Organized By The CASA Foundation

The CASA Foundation is looking for donations of school supplies for Clark County children in foster care.

Backpacks filled with school supplies will be distributed during the annual CASA Foundation Back-to-School event hosted at Square Salon shortly before school starts. The salon is donating free haircuts, styling and manicures and Toll Brothers luxury home builders is collecting backpacks and school supplies.

“We are expecting as many as 400 children at our event and we want to make sure they are well prepared to go back to school in style,” said Elizabeth Ham, CASA Foundation board trustee. “We are hoping to have enough backpacks to distribute to foster children who attend, as well as those that are unable to make it to the event. “

Items needed include: backpacks, crayons (no glitter, please), pencils, pencil boxes and pouches, wide-ruled spiral notebooks and notebook paper, pocket folders, pink bar erasers, glue sticks, small tissue packs, small pencil sharpeners, colored pencils, markers and rulers.

Donations can be dropped off at:
CASA Program Office
601 D N. Pecos Rd., Square Salon
1225 S. Fort Apache Road (Charleston Blvd. and Ft. Apache Road)
Toll Brothers at 3178 Porto Vittoria Ave. in Henderson or at any Toll Brother’s sales office.

The CASA Foundation provides funds for the special needs of Clark County children who have become wards of District Court due to abuse and neglect.  The foundation also supports the Court Appointed Special Advocates program, a division of Family Court that trains volunteers to serve as a voice for the children.  More than 1,500 Clark County children live in foster or group homes and another 1,500 are in the care of relatives and under the Department of Family Services supervision.
For more information contact the CASA Foundation at 702-588-2272 or visit the website at www.casafoundationlv.org.

Vegas Nay's Lashes By Eylure Will Enhance & Beautify YOU!

Not everyone is lucky enough to have been blessed with beautiful sexy sweeping lashes. Lashes that brighten your eyes and enhance your beauty, well do not despair! Vegas Nay has entered into a new collaboration with Eylure and has created some of the most FABULOUS lashes on the market. Eylure has long provided high quality eyelashes but with these lashes you can take your look to a different level.

How do I know? Well let's just say that I am an eyelash junkie! These eyelashes are amazing. Why? I used to layer on two different lashes sometimes however with the Grand Glamour lashes there is no need to. These lashes are alluring and provide full-on glamour, a Movie star look. They are easy to apply and make a statement.

All of Vegas Nay's Eylure lashes are latex free and can be used multiple times. When the blog caught up with Vegas Nay and had the opportunity to ask her what inspired the lash line; "Elizabeth Taylor, her full beautiful dramatic look for Cleopatra!" A woman after our own heart! Vegas Nay is a professional make-up artist and when asked what the trends for fall 2015 she replied; "Big bold jewel colors with sweeping lashes coupled with a confident manner."

You can zip into either Target, Ulta or order online and find your inner Vegas Nay. When you find her she will be beautiful, bubbly and confident just like Vegas Nay herself! Enjoy and yes they are 100% human hair.

$5.99 - $7.99 for a set and for our across the pond readers - www.eylure.com/vegas-nay/show/all.html order right off the website of Eylure. And for those who may need some tips on how to apply lashes (which can be tricky) here is a helpful step by step from Eylure - www.eylure.com/style-guide/eyelashes-how-to/

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NOW Available! The Petzi Treat CamTM! Watch, Speak & Reward Your Pet!

America’s 82 million pet-owning homes have a reason to be purring and wagging their tails with delight as the Petzi Treat CamTM  announces its retail availability at PetSmart, one of America’s largest pet specialty retailers. Designed to create playful, mutually-rewarding interaction that brightens the days of pets and their owners, the Petzi Treat Cam allows people to ('see') video, ('speak') audio, (‘snap’) take pictures and (‘treat’) dispense treats to their pets remotely using any internet enabled smart device.

The easy to install device simply connects to the home WiFi and contains an HD camera, high-quality audio and the ability to remotely dispense your pet’s favorite treat at the touch of a button via the Petzi app. In addition, the iOS and Android apps allows owners to interact with other animal lovers and their pets and share their pet pictures and videos via social media including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and the company’s own, soon to launch social Petwork.

Priced $169.99 the Petzi Treat Cam is the latest produce from Petzila, a company committed to better connecting pets and their owners through today’s most popular trends and innovation. It features:
•        Sleek, safe and durable design
•       EZ-PZ setup and intuitive interface
•       Multiple mounting options to simply place it anywhere that suits your pet’s needs
•       A sophisticated treat-dispensing system, versatile for use of the widest variety of treats available
•       With the single push of a button 1-3 dog or cat treats are playfully ejected into the viewing area, making every interaction a fun game
•       Generous treat hopper holds more than 100 of your pets favorite treats and snacks
•       HD camera delivers up to 720p video
•       Low-light IR “night vision”
•       Wide angle viewing Rich, extended range audio

A team of engineers, animal trainers and behaviorists designed every aspect of Petzi Treat Cam to ensure it delivers an experience that is optimized for both pet and owner. From the angle of the camera, clarity of the audio and even the landing areas of the “treat drop-zone”, every detail creates a moment of joyful play that brightens the day for pets and their parents.

“After four years of development, we are excited to share the Petzi Treat Cam with the pet loving community,” said David Clark, CEO and founder of Petzila. “Petzi Treat Cam is designed to bring that little ray of sunshine into yours and your pet’s day when you are away from home and need it most.”

Pet Tech is one of the fastest growing sectors of the $60 billion US pet industry which is expected to exceed $3 Billion in 2015.  Petzi Treat Cam is the first product from Petzila, a founding pioneer of the space who will also shortly be launching the world’s most unique and engaging social “Petwork.”

For more information - www.petzi.com/

Join Your FANTASY At LAX Every Wednesday In Vegas

The stunning cast of FANTASY, Luxor Hotel and Casino’s tantalizing adult revue, will pump up the party when they take over LAX Nightclub, hosting FANTASY parties every Wednesday, beginning July 22.

The FANTASY Nights at LAX will take place following the cast’s 10:30 p.m. performance. Also accompanied by the show’s comedian, Sean E. Cooper, the gorgeous cast will mix and mingle with fans while enjoying the nightclub’s ultra-luxurious VIP booths and high energy dance floor. Clubgoers may even enjoy a surprise vocal performance by FANTASY’s Jaime Lynch or Lorena Peril.

Offering two stories of nightlife options, LAX Nightclub boasts a sleek, modern design with an interior décor that highlights silver and gold hues. The nightclub’s second story serves as an exclusive level and features seven lavish VIP lofts as well as a private dance area. For more information, please visit www.luxor.com/lax/.

FANTASY fantasyluxor.com performs nightly at 10:30 p.m. in the Atrium Showroom at Luxor. Tickets start at $39, plus taxes and handling fees.  Guests must be 18 years of age or older. Tickets can be purchased at the Luxor box office, online at www.luxor.com, or by calling 800.557.7428 or 702.262.4400. Fans may follow FANTASY on Twitter and Instagram @fantasyluxor or like FANTASY on Facebook at facebook.com/FantasyLuxor.

Try The Cocktail Of The Month At The Cromwell! The Maestro

Experience a taste of what’s new in the world of mixology with Caesars Entertainment’s Cocktail of the Month Program, debuting August 1. Each month, cocktail connoisseurs will have the opportunity to try new creations throughout the city without breaking the bank. Guests can experience The Maestro at Bound by Salvatore at The Cromwell for $12 throughout the month of August.
Named after world-renowned barman Salvatore Calabrese, The Maestro is a wonderful combination of sweet, sour and savory flavors. The cocktail is composed of Ciroc Red Berry Vodka, strawberry liqueur, fresh orange juice and maple syrup with a hint of balsamic vinegar.

Recently named Best New Cocktails on the Strip by Las Vegas Weekly and home to The World’s Oldest Martini, Bound by Salvatore continues to push limits with creative concoctions and twists on classic cocktails. Bound offers visitors a vast array of cocktails including several that are exclusive to The Cromwell.

Future Cocktails of the Month will include creations from 3535 at The LINQ Hotel & Casino, GIADA at The Cromwell, Le Central at Paris Las Vegas and Lobby Bar at Caesars Palace.

www.caesars.com/cromwell
3595 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
1-844-I-AM-CROM
702-777-3777

Handsome Country Singer Brantley Gilbert Onstage At The Chelsea

In Vegas on Friday, July 24, country singer and songwriter Brantley Gilbert performed at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Special guest Carter Winter warmed up the crowd before Gilbert took the stage playing fan-favorites including “My Kinda Party,” “Bottoms Up” and “One Hell Of An Amen.” In 2014, Gilbert released his third studio album Just as I Am, gripping his first No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums.

Upcoming performances at The Chelsea include Willie Nelson with special guest Emi Sunshine (July 26); D’Angelo & The Vanguard (Aug. 21); Kevin Hart & Friends Comedy All-Stars Hosted by Kevin Hart (Sept. 5); and Lenny Kravitz (Sept. 8).

www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/
3708 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 698-7000

 Credit: © Erik Kabik/ erikkabik.com

Alien Ant Farm's Dryden Mitchell Proposes While On Stage In Vegas!

Dryden Mitchell

Grammy nominated alternative rock band Alien Ant Farm delivered a performance at Foxtail® Pool inside SLS Las Vegas® during the Vegas Beer & Music Festival. The band took the stage around 8 p.m. and performed a series of hits including “Wish,” “Movies,” “Attitude” and “Glow,” followed by hit single “Let Em Know.” Partygoers immediately went wild as lead singer Dryden Mitchell paused the performance, knelt down on one knee and proposed to his longtime girlfriend Cassie in front of the packed crowd. After the surprise proposal, Alien Ant Farm concluded their set with hit single “Smooth Criminal.”

Hoobastank

At 9:30 p.m., highly acclaimed rock band Hoobastank performed an hour-long set featuring a medley of classics including “The Reason,” “Crawling in the Dark” and “Running Away.” After their performance, P.O.D. took the stage and performed their latest hit single “This Goes Out To You,” followed by “Murdered Love,” “Panic and Run,” “Youth of the Nation” and “Alive.”

Throughout the festival, partygoers enjoyed unlimited samples of more than 50 craft beers from world-famous vendors such as Barleys, Big Dogs, Bangers, Ellis Island, Gordon Biersch, Guinness, Red Stripe, New Belgium, Lees Liquor, Habla Diablo and more.

Photo credit: Andrew Dang & Tony Tran

Uber Talented Singer Mariah Carey Glams It Up At 1 Oak

On Saturday, July 25, GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Mariah Carey hosted a celebratory evening at 1 OAK Nightclub inside the Mirage Hotel & Casino with special event sponsor, beGlammed. Taking time out of her busy schedule, the “Infinity” singer and Las Vegas resident arrived to the nightspot a little after midnight where she stopped on the red carpet and wowed photographers and hundreds of fans in a stunning black gown. Once inside, Carey and her guests got settled at a VIP table located behind the DJ booth while DJ Suss One appropriately started playing her smash hit ”It’s Like that” to greet the record-breaking songstress in true Vegas fashion. Shocked at her warm welcome, the beautiful mother of two had no choice but to get on the mic and sing along to a few of her hit songs, giving guests an exclusive performance. The talented star had the venue fully transformed and the energy in the room at an all-time high as her chart-topping hits including “Heartbreaker,” “Don’t Forget About Us,” “Shake It Off,” “Honey” and many more played throughout the evening.  Thousands of fans filled the dance floor to catch a glimpse of the blonde beauty and to sing along with their favorite songs.

As the night went on, the pop icon was surprised as a parade of beautiful cocktail waitresses greeted her with an eye-catching four-tiered cake decorated in true butterfly fashion and topped with a gold tiara, a spectacle fit for music royalty. Filled with excitement, the talented bombshell held up her cake for all to see and posed for pictures as guests chanted her name. Throughout the evening, the group was seen in high spirits, dancing and laughing the night away with one another as Carey partook in a champagne toast to celebrate the evening before leaving the nightspot around 2:00 a.m.

Also spotted celebrating his birthday at the nightspot was basketball player DeAndre Jordan with a few close friends including fellow athlete Kevin Durant.

Photo credit Denise Truscello of Wire Image

Join The Evil Dead For "Out of the Gutters" To Benefit NSPCA

EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL will be at the NSPCA "Out of the Gutters" Celebrity Bowling Tournament on 8/2, taking pics with fans, giving away tickets, entertaining the masses, and competing to prove who is the true kings of the gutters.

"This is our third year participating in this event, and it is always a blast to work with NVSPCA," said Sirc Michaels, the producer and director of EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL. "Most of us have pets of one kind or another, and we feel a responsibility to help this great cause however we can. Team EVIL DEAD is ready to make this a fun and successful event."
 
Fans are encouraged to come out and join the fun at this all-ages event. There will be raffles, giveaways for Strip shows, and photo opportunities galore with Las Vegas celebrities.

Tickets can be purchased and donations can be made by visiting: outofgutters2015.auction-bid.org/micro2.php

NSPCA "Out of the Gutters" Celebrity Bowling Tournament
Sunday 8/2/15 from 12pm to 2:30pm
Red carpet starts at 12pm
Sam's Town Bowling Center
5111 Boulder Highway  
Las Vegas NV  

About Evil Dead: The Musical 
Endorsed by Bruce Campbell and embraced by Sam Raimi, EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL is the official live stage show of the cult classic film trilogy. This unique 4D experience has been painting Las Vegas BLOODY since October of 2011. Performances can be seen at the V Theater inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino nightly. For more information, visit www.EvilDeadVegas.com.  

Finding NEMO Under The Stars At Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas

Saturday, August 1 at 1:00pm

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Catch great movies while floating under the stars at the Red Rock Bay wave pool every Friday night from June 5th - August 21st! Movie nights are FREE with the price of admission and are an added benefit for Season Pass holders.

The wizards at Pixar take us under the sea to the world of clownfish Marlin and his son Nemo. When the defiant Nemo takes off from his dad and gets captured by a tropical fish seeker he finds himself stuck in a fishbowl in a dentist’s office. Marlin and his well meaning, but wacky, friend Dory embark on an epic journey to find his son.

Wet 'n' Wild Las Vegas
7055 S Fort Apache Rd,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89148

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Media Maven Oprah Brings Students To Las Vegas!

In Las Vegas, the world famous Oprah Winfrey treated six students from her South African school to an unforgettable evening in Las Vegas, where they celebrated the 21st birthday for one of the girls in the group at two of the hottest shows on the Las Vegas Strip. At 7 p.m., the group kicked off the special occasion at Mandalay Bay, where they enjoyed the critically acclaimed Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil. Throughout the show, Winfrey and the girls danced in their seats while the incredible performers of Cirque du Soleil paid tribute to the King of Pop. After the performance, the girls went backstage, where the cast welcomed them with cheers and shouts of “Happy birthday.”

Before posing for photos, Winfrey praised the cast for their outstanding performance, saying things like “that was the best show I’ve ever seen” and “I’ve never seen anything like that before,” referring to the amazing dedication of the cast and crew members behind the scenes. She was blown away by the special effects featured during “Man in the Mirror,” raving about the stunning hologram after the show. “That was WICKED! I can’t wait to tell everyone about this show,” she exclaimed. Following photos, she hugged Valerie Kimani, calling the inspirational singer a Goddess, and Trent Jeray, the famed soloist in the “Human Nature” act.

Winfrey then took her students down the street to the Bellagio, where they enjoyed the rest of their evening watching the aquatic masterpiece “O” by Cirque du Soleil.

DJ Joe Jonas Takes Over Hyde Las Vegas!

Joe & Nick

On July 25, GRAMMY nominated musician Joe Jonas delivered a dynamic DJ set at Hyde Bellagio in Las Vegas. Before his arrival, Joe tweeted about the party, posting, “Don’t be the Bishhhh that doesn’t come to Vegas when I DJ @HydeBellagio this Saturday, July 25!”

Once inside, Jonas and his entourage made their way to a luxurious VIP table as Hyde’s sexual servers greeted them with flashing lights and giant letters spelling out “J-O-E.” Partygoers’ immediately went wild as Jonas took the stage and showed off his signature blend of urban genres by incorporating electronic house and R&B remixing hit songs like “Watch Me” and “Post To Be.” Soon after, Nick Jonas joined his brother on stage for an unforgettable remix of “Jealous.”

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Later in the evening, Jonas and his group of friends were joined in their VIP booth by Academy Award-winning actor, Cuba Gooding Jr. The party raged on into the early morning hours, as DJ Derrick Anthony kept the beats pumping from behind the turntables.

Photo credit: Hyde Bellagio