Join The 2017 Tunnel Jam And Help Feed People In Need

Vegas Indoor Skydiving, the first indoor skydiving facility to open its doors in the United States, is continuing its 35th anniversary celebration with the second annual Tunnel Jam flight competition, pitting the city’s most talented bodyflyers against one another for the chance to win cash prizes and claim the prestigious title of “Tunnel Jam Champ.”

“We are all excited and honored to be able to feed hungry families by doing what we love in a city that we cherish so much,” said Dave McMahan, Business Development at Vegas Indoor Skydiving.  “From the overwhelming success of last year’s Tunnel Jam, we knew we had to go even bigger this year and that’s just what we’re doing!”

“The thrill of indoor skydiving is a unique way to draw attention to the issue of hunger, and we’re very grateful for the 750 meals that the 2016 Tunnel Jam made possible for those in need in our community,” said Brian Burton, CEO and president of Three Square Food Bank. “We are very fortunate to benefit from the event again this year, and we can’t thank the team at Vegas Indoor Skydiving enough for what they’re doing to improve the lives of our fellow Southern Nevadans.”

2017 Tunnel Jam Invitational will be held Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Vegas Indoor Skydiving parking lot at 200 Convention Center Drive. The day-long festivities, including live music, food, raffle prizes and the chance to purchase anniversary flight specials for $35 per person, will begin at noon. Entry to the 2017 Tunnel Jam Invitational is free. To receive a raffle ticket, guests are asked to donate one bag of non-perishable food (at least two cans) at the door, which will go directly to Three Square Food Bank, in an effort to help families in need. All guests are invited to view the competition, one-of-a-kind body flight demonstrations and the award reception, as well as food and beverages.

The competition will begin at 5 p.m. inside the 22-foot-tall flight chamber and will feature two divisions, Intermediate and Pro. Fifteen bodyflyers from the Vegas Indoor Skydiving staff and beyond will compete for more than $6,000 in cash and prizes. Each contestant in the Amateur and Pro Divisions will take part in a “Best Routine” competition, where their minute-long routine will be judged on a 30-point system, with marks for style, difficulty, and execution. In addition, the Pro Division will take part in a “Best Trick” competition. The Tunnel Jam 2017 celebrity judge panel will include BMX pro and reality television star Ricardo Laguna, legendary flight instructors Ray Kubiak, Jimmy Redmond and Indoor Skydiving Champion Mike Silva.

Established in 2007 to provide hunger relief, Three Square Food Bank offers wholesome, nutritious food to nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools and feeding sites that serve a wide range of Southern Nevadans. A national model project inspired by Founder Eric Hilton with a grant provided by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Three Square is a community collaborative partnership with businesses, nonprofit agencies, food distributors, higher education institutions, the Clark County School District, governmental entities, the media and thousands of volunteers to efficiently and effectively work together to serve those in our community struggling with hunger. Three Square currently provides more than 40 million pounds of food and grocery product – the equivalent of more than 33 million meals – per year through a network of more than 1,300 community partners.  Three Square is a member of the Feeding America network of food banks. For additional information visit threesquare.org. For the latest news and events on Three Square, visit Facebook - www.facebook.com/ThreeSquareFoodBank and follow them on Instagram and Twitter twitter.com/threesquarelv.

Built in 1982 in the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip, Vegas Indoor Skydiving operates the first indoor skydiving facility to open in the United States.  At Vegas Indoor Skydiving, guests will earn their wings and experience bodyflight during a simulated skydive experience without the use of an airplane or parachute. The experience is similar to the free-fall aspect of skydiving, with the addition of a mesh trampoline floor and foam-padded walls.

Vegas Indoor Skydiving is a safe and fun way for you to taste the thrill of skydiving without an airplane or parachute. No experience is necessary and just about anyone of any age can participate. Their mission is to provide a safe and memorable indoor skydiving experience to the general public, understanding that everyone will learn and grow at different rates, to adapt to the ability of the flyer and to encourage their development by sharing our love and knowledge of flight.

The wind tunnel itself is 12 feet wide and 22 feet tall, and yes with a lot of practice you can go all the way to the top. The machine is powered by a 1,000 horsepower electric motor attached to the propeller from a DC-4 airplane.

200 Convention Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 731-4768

Sports Celebs Totally LOVE Topgolf Las Vegas! Who??

Enjoying a little downtime before the madness starts, the Gonzaga men’s basketball team (one of the top teams leading into all the tournament action!) hit up Topgolf Las Vegas Sunday night for dinner and some friendly competition. During the night, fans stopped by to take pictures with the players, including Vegas’ own Nigel Williams-Goss who went to Findlay Prep.

Monday afternoon, sportscaster for ESPN’s SportsCenter, Matt Barrie, popped in for some game play with some friends.


4627 Koval Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 933-8458

Nominate A Non-Profit That Works W/K-12 School Children To Win $125K

Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and Mike Wells, president and CEO of Wells Enterprises, maker of Blue Bunny Ice Cream, announced the launch of the 2017 Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope campaign, which will award $125,000 to five non-profit organizations in May.

The announcement, made via video (2017 Helmet of Hope Video Announcement) today on Johnson’s Facebook page, revealed that not-for-profit 501c3 organizations that directly support K-12 public education will be eligible to compete for one of the five available $25,000 grants.

“Jimmie and his wife Chandra’s continued dedication to the Helmet of Hope program is inspiring,” said Wells. “Blue Bunny is honored and proud to once again partner with them on this incredible program to help continue to support academic success for kids through these local organizations.”

The Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope program, which began in 2008, allows fans and consumers across the country to nominate their favorite education-focused charities, including parent-teacher associations, to receive a $25,000 grant, a Blue Bunny ice cream party, and special recognition on Johnson’s race helmet. Nominations will be accepted at www.helmetofhope.org through Friday, April 14. Ten semifinalists will be selected from these nominations. The public vote to choose the final five grant recipients will take place May 5 to 12.

“Blue Bunny and the Wells Family are incredible partners, and Chandra and I are so grateful for their continued support of this program and the Foundation,” Johnson said. “Each year, we are inspired by the passion the selected charities have for K-12 public education. The Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope program provides them the opportunity to raise awareness for the amazing work they are doing in a fun and exciting way.”

To date, the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope program has contributed more than $940,000 to 91 different charities.

Johnson will take to the track this weekend at Las Vegas in the No. 48 Lowe’s Kobalt Tools Chevrolet SS.  He will wear the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn Aug. 13.

For additional information and to nominate a charity, visit www.helmetofhope.org.

Price Change For New York New York Roller Coaster

The Roller Coaster at New York-New York Hotel & Casino Introduces New Pricing
Please note new pricing for The Roller Coaster at New York-New York, effective immediately:
Individual ride tickets are $15; the All-Day Scream Pass is $26; the Family Fun Flight for Four is $70.

Passes can be purchased at The Roller Coaster ticket booth. The Roller Coaster is open Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Friday & Saturday 10:30 a.m. – midnight. Guests must be at least 54 inches tall to ride.

The Roller Coaster
New York-New York Hotel & Casino
3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 740-6969
newyorknewyork.com  

It's NASCAR Week In Vegas! Traffic Should Be Smooth On Race Days!

Las Vegas Motor Speedway officials are confident in the track’s traffic plan for this year’s 2017 NASCAR Weekend.

Two decades of experience working with state, county and local representatives have helped the speedway formulate a comprehensive and fluid traffic plan that continues to evolve. Utilizing multiple entrances and exits, combined with experienced staff and area law enforcement, LVMS expects smooth vehicle flow for the 2017 event weekend.

Speedway officials urge fans to head to the track early and to utilize mass transportation options to and from the track each day. With construction on Interstate 15 and Las Vegas Boulevard currently under way, race officials are asking fans to allow extra time and show patience entering and exiting the track each day.

The RaceDay Express shuttle bus service – which debuted at the 2015 NHRA Toyota Nationals – will expand its presence and deliver more fans to LVMS than ever before. With more than 100,000 avid NASCAR fans expected in and out of the 1.5-mile superspeedway for the Kobalt 400, utilization of mass transportation like RaceDay Express and Maverick Helicopters will be key. RaceDay Express will be operated by Alan Waxler Group, which has serviced many major events in Las Vegas including the Electric Daisy Carnival.

“We are looking forward to another great NASCAR Weekend at LVMS, and we’re ready to welcome a big crowd to our 1.5-mile speedway,” LVMS President Chris Powell said. “We’ve worked diligently with area officials and the Nevada Department of Transportation to put together a traffic plan that will work best for everyone involved, and we’re confident we will maximize the assets available to us during our special weekend. We urge fans to arrive early and be patient while leaving, and we anticipate another outstanding three days of NASCAR excitement at LVMS.”

For fans driving their own vehicles to the speedway, options such as the Lucky 7 Preferred Lot, which will have two dedicated exit lanes following the races on Saturday and Sunday, are encouraged. LVMS would like to remind fans that the speedway’s extensive on-site shuttle system will begin running  45 minutes after the conclusion of Saturday’s and Sunday’s races due to heavy foot traffic leaving the grandstand areas.

Traffic updates will be provided on Sunday, March 12, via the LVMS Twitter feed (@lvmotorspeedway) and on the radio at KBAD AM-920.

LVMS’s 2017 NASCAR Weekend begins with the Stratosphere Pole Day on Friday, March 10, with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying beginning at 4:45 p.m. Pacific Time. The Xfinity Series’ Boyd Gaming 300 takes place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, and the weekend’s racing culminates on Sunday, March 12, with the Kobalt 400 at 12:30 p.m.

For tickets to all events, or for RaceDay Express and Neon Garage passes, Lucky 7 parking permits or driver introduction passes, call 1-800-644-4444 or log on to LVMS.com.

7000 Las Vegas Blvd N
Las Vegas, NV 89115

9th Annual Fighters Only World MMA Awards Take Place In Las Vegas

Kyle Schmidt & Barry Sloane

Barbie Blank

Stars from the worlds of sports and entertainment gathered at The Venetian Las Vegas to celebrate the 9th Annual Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards. In attendance were hosts Brian Stann and Nicole DaBeau, UFC Champion Cody Garbrandt, “The California Kid” Urijah Faber, Hall of Fame fighter Tito Ortiz, former UFC fighter Miesha Tate, former NFL star Shawne Merriman, Amber Nichole Miller and Barbie Blank of WAGS on E!, HGTV’s Bristol and Aubrey Marunde, MTV host and X –Games champion TJ Lavin and actors Barry Slone (HISTORY’s Six),  Kyle Schmid (HISTORY’s Six), Ryan Guzman (Notorious) and Casper Van Dien (Starship Troopers).

Other Las Vegas notables in attendance included BMX pro Ricardo Laguna, Vegas headliners and “America’s Got Talent” stars Comedy Daredevil, “America’s Got Talent” star Tapeface, musicians Chadwick Johnson and Ryan Patrick, magician Murray Sawchuck, Vegas headliners Jarrett & Raja and cast members from some of Las Vegas’ biggest shows, including BAZ – Star Crossed Love, Rock Fantasy, Sexxy, Purple Reign and Fantasy.
 
Photo credit: Wire Image/Dave Becker. High-res versions are available upon request.

Reality Starlet Malika Haqq Celebrates Birthday In Vegas

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“Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star Malika Haqq celebrated her 34th birthday with a glamorous bash at 1 OAK Nightclub inside The Mirage Hotel & Casino.

To kick the night off, the reality star arrived at STACK Restaurant & Bar around 10:30 p.m. for dinner before heading to the Las Vegas hot spot.

Following dinner, the starlet headed to the nightspot around 12:30 a.m., and ‎before making her way into the club Haqq stopped to pose for photos. Dazzling in a little black dress with metallic silver thigh-high boots, the birthday girl, accompanied by “Rich Kids of Beverly Hills” star, Dorothy Wang, sister Khadijah Haqq and a handful of other friends‎, waved to cameras and then made her way inside . Once inside the club, they were settled at a VIP table located behind the DJ Booth where DJ Ikon was spinning smash hits for partygoers to dance to.

Soon after her arrival, the star was greeted by a parade of cocktail waitresses and drummers carrying a giant “Happy Birthday” sign, a stunning three-tier gold and white cake topped with a large black bow and giant cutout photos of herself. Filled with excitement, Haqq hopped on the mic to greet fans and encouraged them to celebrate her birthday with her in true Vegas fashion.

The gorgeous celebrity was seen in high spirits all night as she sipped cocktails, enjoyed time with friends, danced and took photos before leaving the Vegas hot spot just after 3:30 a.m.

Photo Credit Belongs to Denise Truscello of WireImage

MORE Celebs In Vegas!

Spotted at Marquee Dayclub Dome in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Saturday was NFL star Richard Sherman, actress Mia Frampton and recording artist Redfoo all at separate cabanas. Surprising the crowd, Redfoo and The Party Rock crew jumped in the DJ booth for an impromptu performance.

Saturday night, Scott Hoying of the group Pentatonix enjoyed dinner at TAO restaurant in The Venetian with a group of friends before heading to Marquee Nightclub where they took in the party from a VIP table.

Rí Rá Las Vegas Break Records With It's St. Baldrick’s Shaving Event

Rí Rá Las Vegas held its annual St. Baldrick’s shaving event on Saturday March 4 in an effort to raise funds for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an organization that is dedicated to treating and finding a cure for childhood cancers. This year, Rí Rá broke its record, raising more than $8,000 for the organization. Twenty-two people went under the buzzer, including women shaving off a full head of hair, men shaving their beards – or just half a beard – and more.

KLUC 98.5 host, Chet Buchanan, joined in on the fight against cancer and served as the event’s host, donating his time and expertise. In addition, cast members from Aussie Heat served as Rí Rá’s celebrity shavers and The Black Donnellys provided entertainment all afternoon long.

If guests did not want to lose their hair, they had multiple ways to donate money, including a raffle contest where they could purchase a ticket for just $1 to be entered for a chance to win a variety of prizes, donating to someone else’s head shave and through purchasing food from a special menu.

For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, visit their website here. For more information about Rí Rá Las Vegas, visit their website here - rira.com/las-vegas/

Nelly Takes To The Stage At Drai's Las Vegas With A Packed House

Saturday night (March 4, 2017), Drai’s LIVE resident artist Nelly closed out Saturday with an explosive performance at Drai’s Nightclub in Las Vegas. The “Hot In Herre” rapper brought the jam-packed rooftop venue to life with a full-length performance of hits including “Dilemma,” “Grillz” and “Air Force Ones” among others. Nelly was met with booming applause as he took the stage for the late-night concert. Following his performance, Nelly returned to a lavish stageside VIP booth where he continued the party with friends.

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga was spotted taking in the performance from a private VIP booth.

A one-of-a-kind 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.

Photos: Courtesy of Devin Jimenez/Tony Tran Photography

"Captain America" Parties On In Vegas! Where??

On Saturday, March 4 “Captain America” star Chris Evans was spotted at OMNIA Nightclub inside Caesars Palace. Rumored to be in town for a bachelor party, Evans arrived around 1:30 a.m. with a group of about 10 friends. Seeming to be in high spirits, the group got settled at a VIP table located inside the Heart of OMNIA, where they were seen enjoying cocktails and having a good time while DJ Dash spun chart-topping hits until the early hours of the morning.

3570 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 785-6200

MMA TUFF-N-UFF Coming To DLVEC

The nation’s premier amateur mixed martial arts (MMA), TUFF-N-UFF The Future Stars of MMA, is making a splash on Friday, March 10 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center near the D Las Vegas Casino Hotel. The best up-and-coming fighters will go to battle in a can’t-miss stacked card lineup of fights.

Las Vegas resident and proud Hawaiian, Bronson "The Shark" Sabado (6-6) of Rivals BJJ, will seek to continue his ascent up the ranks of the men's 125lbs division as he faces former 125lb TUFF-N-UFF champion Matt Alfonte (4-1) from Gracie Fighter Dojo Newport Beach.

In the co-main event, a battle for the #1 contender slot in the men's 155lbs division features rising Las Vegas local out of School of Hard Knocks, Cody Hamm (5-2), squaring off against Guadalajara, Mexico's flashy and unpredictable Bryan Arreaga (4-1).

Female athletes and locals, Alondra Romero (1-0-1) and Cheyenne Hinsey (2-3-1), will finally settle the score in a highly anticipated rematch from a bout last December that was declared a draw, but which many considered to be the fight of the night.

Top Las Vegas Gyms including Xtreme Couture, Syndicate MMA, LV Krav Maga, Uprising MMA, 9th Isle BJJ, Fight Capital, Fusion MMA and many more will all be represented in a memorable night of mixed martial arts action.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $12 at www.dlvec.com or by visiting the Downtown Las Vegas Event Center box office.

For more information on Tuff-N-Uff or DLVEC, please visit www.dlvec.com.

They Train Hard For Their Money & Our Safety! LV Firefighters!

Starting on Tuesday, March 7, The High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel, will host Las Vegas Valley firefighters for three days as they practice heavy rescue scenarios. The annual exercise provides Las Vegas Fire & Rescue firefighters unique opportunities to test their skills through a variety of rescue scenarios and review safety measures at 550 feet above the Las Vegas Strip.

The High Roller boasts numerous established safety protocols which the firefighters will route through in order to renew their rescue certifications.

 
Tuesday, March 7, 6:45 a.m. to 10 a.m.
 Firefighter crews arrive for set-up
Training begins

The High Roller Observation Wheel
3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Photo Credit - Erik Kubik

Play "Scrumble" With Rugby Players In Vegas

Elite rugby action crosses over into the golf world during the 2017 USA Sevens Charity Golf Classic Scrumble, located at the Las Vegas Country Club on Friday, March 3 beginning with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Golf and rugby enthusiasts can now register for the exclusive chance to play 18 holes of golf with international rugby legends to benefit the charities of tournament hosts, US Rugby Foundation, The Atlas Foundation and Play Rugby USA.

The 2017 USA Sevens Charity Golf Classic Scrumble will be played in Scramble format which allows players to enjoy the game without keeping individual scores. International rugby players participating in this year's golf classic scrumble include Fijian rugby legend Waisele Serevi, USRF executive director, Brian Vizard; former Scotland rugby star, Gavin Hastings; RFU president, Jason Leonard; 3 Time RWC performer Troy Coker, and more than a dozen other Ex USA Eagles including, Gary Hein, Mike Saunders, Don James Jr., Pay Johnson, Bill Leversee, Tommy Smith and more.

Tournament entry for individual players is $295, $1,000 for a four person team and $2,000 for a five person team, which includes a rugby legend joining the team. Tournament players will also receive breakfast, entry to the Rise of Rugby Luncheon, a USA Sevens gift bag and passes to the Golf Awards Ceremony. The top three players or teams of the golf scrumble will take home prizes such as VIP tickets to the USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament, Rhino Rugby outerwear, a USA Sevens Rugby ball signed by rugby legends and more.

Those wishing to sponsor the 2017 USA Sevens Charity Golf Classic Scrumble can promote their brand within different sponsorship levels, including Presenting, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Food and Beverage. To purchase tickets and find additional information for the 2017 USA Sevens Charity Golf Classic Scrumble, please visit the tournament website. Registration for sponsorship opportunities at the golf scrumble ends Friday, Feb. 24 and registration for players ends Tuesday, Feb. 28.

The 2017 USA Sevens Charity Golf Classic Scrumble is one of many exciting events for rugby fans during Rugby Week, which leads up to the USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament, March 3 – 5 at Sam Boyd Stadium. Tickets for USA Sevens International Rugby Tournament are currently on sale and available for purchase at www.usasevens.com.

New Seafood Items On The Menu At Marie Callender's!

On March 1, Marie Callender’s will launch their newest menu, Seafood Celebration Menu and Pie Combos, offering a selection of seafood specialty dishes available at all price points.

The new dishes on the Seafood Celebration Menu, highlighted below, all come with a free slice of pie:
-          Fresh Avocado and Shrimp Stack Appetizer Fresh avocado, pico de gallo, spicy chipotle ranch dressing layered and topped with Cajun grilled shrimp, served chilled with crispy tortilla chips $8.99
-          Shrimp Sorrento Pasta Combo Penne pasta with mushrooms, fresh asparagus and roasted tomatoes in a creamy alfredo sauce, topped with sautéed shrimp and parmesan cheese $15.99
-          Southern Fried Sole Fillets Combo Hand-dipped beer battered sole fillets served with fries, almond coleslaw and tartar sauce 13.99

Guests who order from the Seafood Celebration Pie Combo can choose two entrées and two side dishes from a delicious menu, and receive a free slice of pie for $15.99.

Items apart of the combo include:

Choice of two entrées:
• St. Louis BBQ Ribs
• Crispy Jumbo Shrimp
• Cajun Grilled Shrimp
• Skewer Chicken Tenders
• Grilled Chicken Breast

Choice of two sides:
• Fries
• Loaded Mashed Potatoes
• Almond Coleslaw
• Seasonal Vegetables
• Cup of Soup
• House Salad
• Cup of soup or House Salad for $1.99

For a location near you - www.mariecallenders.com/l/las-vegas-restaurant-bakery/103