Country Music Lovers Rejoice! Nashville Unplugged Coming To Vegas!

Nashville Unplugged, the up-close-and-personal showcase of country music’s finest writers, is proud to announce the new Nashville Unplugged Hall Of Fame Series at Sunset Station. Held the second Thursday of each month at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, the Nashville Unplugged Hall Of Fame Series will feature performances and stories from some of the most accomplished and prolific songwriters in the music industry.

Hosted by Aaron Benward, who has written numerous ACM and CMA-nominated songs, including the hit “Who I Am,” and Travis Howard, whose credits include Miranda Lambert’s “Famous In a Small Town,” “Bring Me Down” and “Heart Like Mine,” the Nashville Unplugged Hall Of Fame Series will premiere Thursday, January 14 at 8 p.m. with Grammy Award-nominated songwriter Tony Arata.

The Nashville Unplugged Hall Of Fame Series will be held the second Thursday of each month at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station. All performances begin at 8 p.m. and cover is $10 at the door. Boarding Pass card members receive a $5 entry discount. Guests must be 21 years or older. For more information, please visit www.sclv.com/concerts or www.nashvilleunplugged.net.

Upcoming Nashville Unplugged Hall Of Fame Series performances include:

Thursday, January 14 – Club Madrid inside Sunset Station – Tony Arata, whose hits include whose hits include Garth Brooks’ Grammy Award-nominated “The Dance,” Patty Loveless’ “Here I Am” and Lee Roy Parnell’s “I’m Holding My Own.”

Thursday, February 11 – Club Madrid inside Sunset Station – Kim Williams, whose hits include whose hits include Joe Diffie’s “If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets),” Randy Travis’ “Three Wooden Crosses” and several hits from Garth Brooks, including “Ain’t Goin’ Down Till the Sun Comes Up,” “Papa Loved Mama,” “It’s Midnight Cinderella” and “She’s Gonna Make It.”

Thursday, March 10 – Club Madrid inside Sunset Station – Mark D. Sanders, whose hits include whose hits include Trace Adkins’ “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing,” George Strait’s “Blue Clear Sky,” Lonestar’s “Come Cryin’ to Me,” “Reba McEntire’s “The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter” and “Faith Hill’s “It Matters to Me.”

Located in Henderson, NV off Sunset and Stephanie Rd., Sunset Station offers more than 450 hotel room and suites, meeting and convention facilities as well as an array of entertainment options, including concert and lounge venues at the outdoor poolside amphitheater and Club Madrid, bowling at Strike Zone, Regal Cinemas movie theatre with 3D and IMAX offerings as well as numerous bars and lounges. Sunset Station also offers a wide variety of dining options, including Sonoma Cellar steakhouse, Pasta Cucina, Cabo Mexican Restaurant, Oyster Bar, Grand Café, the Feast Buffet and several casual dining options in a food court setting. To learn more about Sunset Station, please call 702.547.7777 or visit www.sunsetstation.sclv.com, facebook.com/sunsetstation or twitter.com/sunsetstation_.

DELISH! Cantina Laredo Introduces New Menu Items

Cantina Laredo, Las Vegas’ go-to spot for Modern Mexican cuisine, introduces several new dishes to both their lunch and dinner menus. Located in Tivoli Village, Cantina Laredo is the prime destination in West Las Vegas for savory Mexican cuisine and refreshing signature cocktails.

New menu items are now available. The freshly introduced options include:

Queso Blanco - White queso with poblano peppers, spinach and artichokes. Offered for $8.49.

Chuleta de Cerdo - 10 oz. bone-in pork chop with guajillo-tamarind sauce. Offered for $19.99 and only available for dinner. (Pictured)

Cascabel Ribeye - 16 oz. Certified Angus Beef™ bone-in ribeye aged 21 days then basted with Cascabel marinade. Available for dinner only and offered for $29.99.

Guiso de Pollo - Chicken and tomatillo stew with roasted red peppers, mushrooms, asparagus and queso fresco. Offered for $14.99 at dinner and $12.29 at lunch.

Tacos de Pollo Tinga - Spiced pulled chicken with onions and cilantro. Available only at lunch and offered for $9.29.

Tacos de Picadillo - Seasoned taco beef with onions and cilantro. Available only at lunch and offered for $9.29.

Relleno de Hongos - Cremini mushrooms, Oaxaca cheese, corn, spinach and zucchini in a poblano pepper. Available only at lunch and offered for $11.29.

Pollo Tinga Flautas - Chicken tinga rolled in crispy tortillas, topped with with poblano sauce, lettuce, avocado, queso fresco, and sour cream drizzle. Available only at lunch and offered for $10.99.

Huevos Rancheros - Traditional egg dish topped with ranchera sauce. Previously available on the brunch menu, but now on the lunch menu. Offered for $10.99.

Cantina Laredo is located at 430 S. Rampart Blvd, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89145 inside Tivoli Village. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner: Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information or to view a full menu, visit www.CantinaLaredo.com, call (702) 202-4511 or find on Facebook - www.facebook.com/cantinalasvegas/.

Win! Win! Help Local Women/Children Charities!

6th Annual Laps For Charity Coming Up At LVMS On 1/31

The sixth annual Laps for Charity fundraising event to benefit the Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities will take place at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, Jan. 31, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

NASCAR fans and car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to drive their personal vehicles around the 1.5-mile superspeedway at speeds up to 75 miles per hour (behind a pace car), all in an effort to raise money for local children’s charities. Fans are invited to experience the thrill of a lifetime, driving their car, truck or motorcycle on the same track that the superstars of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will race on in the Kobalt 400 on March 6.

For the second year in a row, participants will have the opportunity to drive the track under the superspeedway’s lights from 5-7 p.m.

 In addition, local media representatives will have the chance to drive on the superspeedway and interview SCC staff and guests at the annual Laps for Charity Media Day on Tuesday, Jan. 19. The media day begins at noon at the Richard Petty Driving Experience trailer on pit road, and media will be able to get a sneak peek at what Laps for Charity participants will experience two weeks later.

“Laps for Charity has become one of our most popular fundraising events of the year, and people just love having the chance to drive their vehicles on the superspeedway,” SCC Las Vegas Chapter Director Paulette Anderson said. “This is a great way for fans to see what it’s like to come out of turn four and head for the finish line at one of the country’s greatest race tracks. It’s all for charity, so they’re raising money for kids while having a blast doing it.”

Laps for Charity is open to all licensed drivers 18 years of age and older, and the entry fee is $35 per vehicle for three laps (three more laps are only $25). Those interested in driving under the lights can do so for four laps for $45 and may purchase an additional four laps for $30.

The vehicle must be street legal, and drivers must have a valid license and proof of insurance, and car clubs and company fleets are welcome to participate. All vehicle occupants must be at least 6 years of age.

Participants can have their picture taken in LVMS’s Victory Lane for an additional donation of $10. The event is first-come, first-served, reservations are not available and it will be held rain or shine.

Participants may pay in person in the LVMS infield on Sunday, Jan. 31. For more information, please call Paulette Anderson at (702) 917-6493 or e-mail SCC LV at panderson@lvms.com.

Laps for Charity is sponsored by Las Vegas Motor Speedway, The CW Las Vegas and News 3, Lotus Broadcasting, the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Big Valley Towing.

 Making a difference in a child’s life is the focus of Speedway Children’s Charities. SCC strives to do this in collaboration with the nonprofit organizations it supports nationwide.|

Individually, SCC’s local chapters identify the needs of children in their communities and award grants to organizations that address them. Since its inception in 1999, Speedway Children’s Charities has granted nearly $3 million to local children’s causes.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N.

Las Vegas, NV 89115

Phone: 1-800-644-4444 

Email: media@lvms.com

Paint & Dine & Drink All To Help Animal Help Alliance!

Fun! Food! Wine! Painting!.... all while supporting our life-saving mission! Tickets are $35 and must be purchased ahead of time so please don't delay....buy yours today!

Purchase here -->> paintlv.com/event-registration/?ee=2143

Animal Help Alliance says "Thank you Design & Dine" for your support!

Tomorrow 1/13 at 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Design & Dine- Henderson, NV
2558 Wigwam Pkwy, Henderson, Nevada 89074

Bouncing Back to Productivity After a Holiday Break!

Bouncing Back to Productivity After a Holiday Break

A much needed break from work, school and daily responsibilities is necessary to relax, recuperate and reset our minds during the holiday season. When these breaks come to an end, we often find ourselves struggling to regain focus, motivation and overall productivity. In order to regain concentration and recover from a long break, try these four tactics to start off the New Year as a more productive you.

Positive Mindset
As we settle back into our routines and get reacquainted with what can feel like mundane daily tasks, it’s easy to drift off into daydreams of the next holiday vacation. Instead of dreading the work day upon waking and later finding yourself unable to concentrate on your responsibilities, you must alter your thinking from the start of your day with the mindset that today is going to be good. When you change your outlook and adopt a mantra to take charge of how you feel each day, the little things that may normally bother you will affect you less.

Exercise
Holiday meals and desserts can leave you feeling lethargic and filled with guilt from unnecessary binging. A little known fact is that engaging in regular exercise can actually increase your productivity in the workplace. According to The Harvard Business Review, working out increases concentration and memory, heightens mental stamina, and reduces anxiety while releasing endorphins for a happier, more productive you.

Time Management
It’s important to return to work refreshed, focused and most importantly, organized and ready to pick up where you left off on projects and upcoming tasks. Simple tricks like keeping calendars updated, setting reminders on smart devices and using post-it notes and pads to jot down tasks and to-do lists can help you prioritize and stay on top of assignments.

Rest & Relaxation
Yes, it’s important to jump back into the swing of things and keep workplace energy levels up, but your daily energy is a direct result of the rest you are getting. Knowing when to unplug and unwind is crucial to getting an adequate amount of sleep. Weekend and evening relaxation can be spent at a spa, doing yoga or at a center offering massages or wellness tune-ups, like Orthology - www.orthology.com/, to help you keep stress levels low and a healthy mind, body and soul.

By - Dr. Josh Sandell of Orthology

Sport Celebs In Vegas! Who?? Where??

Former soccer player Davor Suker was spotted at Carmine’s in the Forum Shops at Caesars on Saturday. Joined by friends and family, Suker watched football while enjoying the cold antipasto, spaghetti pomodoro, porterhouse and tiramisu.

San Fran Fullback Bruce Miller Visits Vegas! Where?

San Francisco 49ers’ fullback, Bruce Miller was sighted at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition inside Luxor Hotel and Casino on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Upon entry, the NFL star received a boarding pass of a real life passenger that boarded the Ship of Dreams. Once inside, Miller perused the gallery, saw recovered artifacts from the bottom of the North Atlantic and took a picture at the Grand Staircase. After taking the photo, Miller continued through the Exhibition, posing for another photo in front of “The Big Piece,” a 15-ton section of the Ship. Once finished, Miller headed next door to BODIES…The Exhibition, where he explored more than 200 human bodies and specimens.

Titanic
3900 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada
(702) 262-4400
www.premierexhibitions.com/exhibitions/3/45/titanic-artifact-exhibition/titanic-las-vegas

Bodies
Luxor Hotel & Casino Mezzanine Level, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, Nevada
(702) 262-4000
www.premierexhibitions.com/exhibitions/4/4/bodies-exhibition

DJ Daddy Kat Dines & Plays At TAO Vegas

DJ Daddy Kat continued his TAO Group residency at TAO Nightclub on Friday. The multi-faceted artist fueled up at TAO Asian Bistro with a group of friends and enjoyed the satay of sea bass and pepper steak. After dinner, Daddy Kat headed upstairs where he took over the DJ booth and kept the party going into the morning as he played hit after hit.

Photo credit: Tony Tran

Ludacris Brings Live Performance To Drai's Nightclub

On Jan. 8, 2016, Grammy Award-winning record producer Timbaland was spotted taking in legendary rapper Ludacris’ first-ever Drai’s LIVE performance at Drai’s Nightclub at The Cromwell in Las Vegas. The music icon joined partygoers for the late-night concert featuring performances of Ludacris’ chart-topping hits including “My Chick Bad,” “How Low” and more.

A one-of-a-kind nightlife experience, Drai’s LIVE is at the forefront of the ever-changing nightlife scene, offering live, full-length concerts by celebrated artists. For tickets and more information, visit DraisLV.com.

Strategically located at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Blvd. on the rooftop of Caesars Entertainment’s new 188-room boutique hotel The Cromwell, Drai’s Beachclub • Nightclub takes entertainment and nightlife to new heights.  The Strip’s only rooftop Beachclub includes multiple pools shaded by 10 towering palm trees, a variety of cabanas and bungalows, two full-service bars and a gourmet kitchen. Drai’s Nightclub is a dazzling, multi-level club with an expansive dance floor, massive LED lighting systems, and modern technology featuring more than 7,000 square feet of the most state of the art high definition LEDs in production, including a towering 80-sided LED disco ball - the only one of its kind, and the opportunity to detonate custom rooftop firework shows.  Additionally, the legendary Drai’s After Hours is back in its original location for its 16th year.   For more information, visit www.draislv.com and follow Drai’s at Facebook at www.facebook.com/draislv and on Twitter and Instagram - @draislv.

Photos: Courtesy of Mike Kirschbaum

Rocker John Fogerty Opens To Sold Out House

John Fogerty roared into The Venetian Theatre delivering a rocking sold out opening night performance of Fortunate Son in Concert, an eight-show residency at The Venetian® Las Vegas.

Before the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer graced the stage, fans were welcomed by the show’s acclaimed Co-Director, Ken Ehrlich. Fogerty wowed the crowd with his energetic performance of iconic Creedence Clearwater Revival classics including “Fortunate Son,” “Down on the Corner” and “Bad Moon Rising” as well as solo hits such as “Centerfield” and many more. Featuring exclusive footage and personal stories from the music legend, the intimate show celebrates the music and culture of the 1960s, with a special focus on the year 1969. In association with AEG Live, Fortunate Son in Concert was produced and directed by Ehrlich, Raj Kapoor and Julie Fogerty.

Additional performances of Fortunate Son in Concert will take place Jan. 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22 and 23. Tickets starting at $59.50 (plus applicable fees) are available at any Venetian or Palazzo Box Office, online at www.venetian.com/JohnFogerty or by calling (702) 414-9000 or (866) 641-7469.

Photo Credit: © Erik Kabik / erikkabik.com

The Year Of The Monkey Get's Limited Edition Menu At Hakkasan Restaurants!

This Chinese New Year, Hakkasan will celebrate the Year of the Monkey with a limited edition menu created by International Executive Chef Ho Chee Boon alongside an exclusive cocktail and dessert. Hakkasan restaurants around the world will continue to honour the Chinese wishing tree tradition inspired by the Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees in Hong Kong. During this auspicious time, guests will be invited to share their hopes for the coming year by writing their wishes on gold ribbons and hanging them in the restaurant. The wish collection and special menu will be available to guests from 22nd January through 22nd February.

The Chinese New Year menu showcases dishes that will bring joy, luck and prosperity in 2016. It begins with a Double boiled fresh Ginseng and chicken soup followed by Diced Wagyu beef and pine nut golden cup and a Dim sum platter. Main dishes include Wok-fry lobster in spicy truffle sauce, Pipa duck, Grilled Chilean seabass in honey and a Hericium mushroom stir-fry with lotus root, asparagus and lily bulb in black pepper and Dried scallop and crab meat fried rice.

To complete the festive meal, guests will enjoy a dessert and cocktail inspired by the Year of the Monkey. The Golden Halo dessert is a banana and peanut cake and a five spice infused cream, caramel, chocolate and peanut topped with gold leaf, while the 9 Hóu cocktail comprises nine components representing the monkey’s ninth position on the zodiac, including Bacardi Maestro de ron, sherry, banana liqueur and guava, and is decorated with a golden monkey cocktail stirrer.

During the festive period it is customary for friends and family to gift red envelopes containing money symbolising luck and wealth. This year Hakkasan is giving all guests who dine from the Chinese New Year menu a specially designed Year of the Monkey coin as a gift of good fortune.

Hakkasan will provide entertainment believed to bring good luck and fortune in the form of the Chinese lion dance. Performed on Thursday 4th February as part of the restaurant’s Chinese New Year celebration, lion troupes will make their way through the intimate latticed woodwork cages, offering symbolic expressions of luck, fortune, wisdom and joy.

The Chinese New Year menu is available at $138.88 per person for parties of two or more.

For more information on Chinese New Year at Hakkasan, visit hakkasan.com/chinese-new-year or find us on Facebook and Instagram or search for #HakkasanCNY2016.

3799 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, Nevada
(702) 891-3838