Thursday, April 16, 2015

Very Limited Number Of Fantasy Sports Combine Now On Sale For NV Locals

Fantasy Sports Combine, taking place July 17 – 19 at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, has created a limited-number of Saturday-only passes exclusively for Nevada locals.

The Saturday-only pass gives Nevada fantasy sports enthusiasts access to a day’s worth of highly educational game-changing insights on Saturday, July 18. Passholders will get access to all events held on Saturday, including strategies on how to win daily, weekly and season long leagues from the most accomplished roster of fantasy experts ever configured.

Priced at $250 per person, Saturday-only tickets will provide guests with an experience of a lifetime, including a:
·         Keynote from ESPN’s “NFL Insider” Adam Schefter and senior fantasy analyst Matthew Berry on How to Win;
·         Film breakdown with championship-winning coach Mike Shanahan
·         Half-time lunch session with legendary coach Mike Ditka
·         Breakout sessions with star receiver Brandon Marshall, all-pro linebacker Von Miller, fantasy expert John Hansen, daily experts from team DraftKings and many more;
·         Panel discussion and Q&A session with more than 20 fantasy experts, athletes, coaches and broadcasters; and much more.

Those interested must use the promo code NVLOCAL when purchasing the pass and must present a valid Nevada ID when picking up their ticket. For complete details and to purchase, visit www.fantasysportscombine.com.

Fantasy Sports Combine will take place July 17-19 at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. The live event will help players understand the underlying dynamics of decision-making by offering unprecedented insight from some of the greatest minds in fantasy and professional sports. Tickets to the conference start at $895. Also available are VIP packages, which include intimate one-on-one meetings and dinners with coaches, players, fantasy experts and media in addition to limo transportation and accommodations fit for an owner.

Fantasy Sports Combine is the ultimate conference for serious fantasy sports enthusiasts. It gathers the world’s most dynamic collection of fantasy experts to help you gain an edge in your daily, weekly and season long leagues. Learn from championship-winning coaches, legendary general managers, world-class professional athletes and some of your favorite sports media personalities. Don’t pass up this once in a lifetime experience.

Tickets may be purchased online at: www.fantasysportscombine.com
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Find on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/FantasySportsCombine

Networking & Beauty! Sensual Fashion Event At Lily Lounge On 4/18


Saturday 4/18 at 7:00 pm

An Unforgettable Social Business Professional Mixer.
A Night of Sensual Fashion and Beauty Salon :
Fashion Live Showcase by West London Boutique
Jewelry Live Showcase by Elena Pineda's Design's
Beauty World by Underground Revolution Salon.
FINE GIFTS BY SPONSORS & MANY SURPRISES.

Lily Bar and Lounge at The Bellagio Hotel
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109Networ

Rocking Roll Car Show Today At Village Square Shopping Center

Come out and join  the launch of 3rd Thursday at Village Square Las Vegas. Sponsored by Keller Williams, Avery's Coffee and the shops at Village Square in Pecolle Ranch.

You'll have fun, meet new friends and create a tradition that can only get better and better.

See Classic Cars, eat outstanding food. Listen to local favorite Mark Alan and Friends. They will also have a Super Scavenger Hunt for fabulous prizes.

There will also be a raffle to benefit Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. Food, Fun, Cars and a Charity Raffle. All at 3rd Thursdays at Village Square.- The Rockin Roll Carshow.

For more info info@averyscoffee.com

Today at 6:00pm
Village Square Shopping Center
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117

Have You Gotten Your Sake Fever Tix Yet? You Need To! Celebrate & Help Raise Money For UNLVino

The return of UNLVino’s Sake Fever just got hotter as “Top Chef Season 12: Boston” winner Mei Lin and her fellow cheftestant and “Chopped” champion Katsuji Tanabe join Dom Pérignon Award of Excellence honoree Don Snyder and Franks & Deans for a night of Las Vegas hospitality excellence on Friday, April 17 poolside at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa.

Chef Tanabe’s booth will showcase his signature Dirty ‘Top Chef’ Taco, while Chef Lin will cater exclusively to guests who purchase the Sake Fever VIP Experience Package. This rare opportunity will include a private pool cabana at the event with butler service for up to eight guests*; as well as a cooking demonstration and tasting with Chef Lin, featuring her acclaimed Chawanmushi, Kobe Spring Rolls and more. The package comes complete with a one-night stay in a luxurious guestroom at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa and brunch for two at Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar at the resort the following morning.

Sake Fever will take place on Friday, April 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. around Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa’s scenic poolscape, featuring top sakes, premium mixology and high-end spirits, along with tastes from a collection of top Vegas restaurants, including 8 Noodle Bar; Aburiya Raku; District One; Double Barrel Roadhouse; Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar; Chef Heather Zheng of Shibuya; J Karaoke Bistro; Kabuki Japanese Restaurant; Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ; Lucky Foo’s Restaurant & Bar; Mercadito; Monta Ramen; Pot Liquor Contemporary American Smokehouse; T-Bones Chophouse; Tonkatsu Kiyoshi; Yusho Japanese Grill & Noodle House and Zenshin Asian Restaurant.

In addition to exciting cocktails by Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada’s mixologists Francesco Lafranconi and JR Starkus, other top beverage brands providing libations for attendees include: 33 Export Beer; Asahi Beer USA; Beam Suntory; byejoe USA; Danone Water; DEEP EDDY VODKA; Dreyfus; Ashby & Company; FIJI Water; Gekkeikan-Sake; HIRO SAKE; Karma Tequila; Mita Beverage Co., Ltd.; Pacific International Liquor, Inc.; Pernod Ricard USA; SakTea; SakéOne; Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum; SHIMIZU-NO-MAI Sake; Smart Assist, Inc.; Takara Sake; Tommyknocker Brewery; TY KU Premium Sake & Spirits; Vino Del Sol; Wine of Japan; World Sake Imports; Tiger Beer and Tsingtao Brewery.

During the event, Don Snyder will be honored with the Dom Pérignon Award of Excellence. Snyder is the Presidential Advisor at UNLV who has contributed more than 25 years to UNLVino and has been able to watch its exponential growth over the years. Chet Buchanan will also be emceeing Sake Fever to keep the crowd energized throughout the night.

Additionally, local musical group Franks & Deans will entertain the crowd with a live performance. Franks & Deans is the world’s first rock ‘n’ roll Rat Pack band, a tribute to Frank Sinatra’s boys, featuring new spins on original music and mash-ups of Sinatra’s top hits.

Following the main event, guests can head to the resort’s hot new restaurant, Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar, for the Official After Party. Sake Fever attendees can show their event wristbands to receive a free glass of wine in the bar area, while keeping the festivities going into the night.

In addition to Sake Fever, UNLVino, Nevada’s largest and oldest wine festival, will host a weekend of celebrations including Bubble-Licious at The Venetian Las Vegas® on Thursday, April 16; and the Grand Tasting at Paris Las Vegas on Saturday, April 18. Tickets can be purchased at UNLVTickets.com.

*The Sake Fever VIP Experience Package is available in advance on UNLVTickets.com and costs $750, including access for two guests to the event. The package purchaser has the option of inviting up to six additional ticketed guests to enjoy butler service and partake in the tasting with Chef Lin in their cabana.

About UNLVino

UNLVino was cofounded in 1974 by the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration and Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada, the two organizations which continue to sponsor it today. Over the past four decades, UNLVino has raised several million dollars for scholarships and other academic developmental needs of UNLV students. UNLVino is differentiated through unparalleled, hands-on student experiences at all levels of event planning, execution and promotion, as well as the impactful funds raised each year – all testaments to the celebratory weekend’s broader purpose – scholarship. For more information, please visit www.UNLVino.com and follow UNLVino on Twitter @UNLVino_Vegas.

Special On Season Pass For Wet N' Wild Available!

For a limited time, get a Season Pass for as low as $56.24 with our buy 3 get 1 free deal! The best way to enjoy Las Vegas' Summer Playground is with a Season Pass, which gives you unlimited access for the entire 2015 Season! Season Passes are such a great value with over 120 days of fun and pay for themselves in as little as two visits.  Purchase Now

Easy Pay Plan
Make 3 easy payments as low as $18.75 each pass using our NEW Easy Pay Plan. The Easy Pay Plan splits the cost of a Season Pass into three equal payments making it even more convenient and affordable. The first payment will be charged upon sign up with 2 additional monthly payments following. Billing details and payment schedule will be displayed upon check-out. Hurry, the Easy Pay Plan is only available for a limited time. Use Easy Pay Now 

2015 Season Pass Comparison Chart


*Season Pass must be processed into actual card at Wet'n'Wild Las Vegas prior to visiting sister properties: Phoenix, Hawaii, Palm Springs and Houston. You may be required to present a photo ID along with your Season Pass. 

Online Ordering Instructions – Buy 3 Get 1 Free
Buy 3 Get 1 Free pricing is only available when purchasing three passes or a 3-1 ratio of the same type of pass (example 3 Silver Passes gets 1 free Silver Pass, 3 Gold Passes gets 1 free Gold Pass, 3 VIP Passes gets 1 free VIP Pass). The free pass will be automatically added at the end of your order after submitting billing information. Pass holder information will NOT be collected online for the free pass.

Step 1:
Identify how many passes are needed in total and determine if any of those passes will be included as a free pass with the Buy 3 Get 1 Free deal.
Example: If you need 4 passes, add 3 pass to the cart. The 4th pass will be automatically added to your order after entering and submitting billing information.
Example: If you need 5 passes, with a combination of 4 Silver Passes and 1 Gold Pass, add 3 Season Passes and 1 Gold Pass to the cart. A free 4th Silver Pass will be added to your order after entering and submitting billing information.

Step 2:
Enter the pass holder information for the PAID passes. Pass holder information for the free pass will NOT be collected online. Pass holder information will be entered at the park upon printing of the permanent pass card.

Step 3:
Enter Billing information and submit the order.
Note: to help prevent online credit card fraud and theft, the credit card and purchaser photo ID must be presented at the park when pass cards are printed.
Season pass types must be the same type of pass. Combinations such as 2 Silver Passes and 2 Gold Pass are not eligible for the Buy 3 Get 1 Free deal. To place an order with these type of combinations, place an order for the total number of Season Passes then upgrade those passes you want to be Gold or VIP at the park during your next visit.


Click HERE to begin your purchase - shop.omniticket.com/WWL/index.cfm

Season Passes are non-transferable and are assigned to a specific person once processed at the front gate using a biometric finger scan. Season Passes purchased online will be converted into a permanent pass card at the front gate ticket windows or inside the park at Guest Services during the pass holder’s first visit to the park. When you purchase your pass online you will enter pass holder information for each pass. Simply supply your confirmation number or email along with the credit card and purchaser photo ID to receive your permanent pass cards. If you are purchasing passes as a gift or prize giveaway without knowing the pass holder’s names and information, please call (702) 979-1600 or email us at info@wetnwildlasvegas.com to place your order. Price and availability are subject to change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, fees for parking, food, merchandise, Xpress Bands, locker rentals, photos, games, pay-to-play attractions, special concerts or events are not included. Additional restrictions apply, see ticket for details.  Pass holder benefits subject to change without notice. Season Pass buy 3 get 1 free deal cannot be combined with any other offer, promotion, or discount and can be modified or discontinued without notice.


Drink A Little Whiskey (Whisky) For Charity At McCall's Heartland At The Stratosphere

There’s nothing like celebrating a special event with good friends, good drinks, a little food and a few celebrities. This April, McCall’s Heartland Grill at the Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower will debut The Whiskey Bar. The bar is stocked with a generous selection featuring some of the best American made bourbons and whiskeys, providing one of the Las Vegas Strip’s best selections of flavors, ingredients, blends and tastes. Whiskey has quickly become the drink of choice at dining establishments and celebratory events across the country. In addition to the vast selection, McCall’s wants to provide an approachable and comfortable atmosphere in which to experience and enjoy one of the world’s best known drinks.

To help kick things off, McCall’s Heartland Grill is planning a series of Celebrity Happy Hours.
They have invited some of the Valley’s best known radio hosts to come join in on the fun!

Each Celebrity Happy Hour will feature a radio host “host” who will mix and mingle with the crowd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Whiskey Bar at McCall’s Heartland Grill. Each event is open to the public and will feature several whiskey drink and food specials.

The Stratosphere, known for its recent “Take Vegas Back” campaign, is also revealing its “Give Vegas Back” effort as it supports several nonprofit organizations in the community. For their part in the Celebrity Happy Hour events, the Stratosphere will make a $1,000 donation on behalf of each radio host to the nonprofit organization of their choice.

Midnight McCall’s

Celebrity Happy Hours:

April 16, 2015 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lynn Briggs is Midday host for Old School 105.7. Lynn is supporting JDRF. www.lv.jdrf.org/

April 23, 2015 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Steph Mackenzie is co-host of “Foxx and Mackenzie” on 97.1 The Point; Steph is supporting Walk with the Heart of a Child. chfn.org/walk-with-the-heart-of-a-child/

The Whiskey Bar at McCall’s Heartland Grill will offer a number of brands:
• Kentucky Bourbon
 Angel’s Envy
 Baker’s – Small Batch
 Basil Hayden’s – Small Batch
 Blanton’s Single Barrel
 Booker’s – Small Batch
 Buffalo Trace
 Bulleit
 Elijah Craig - 12 Year Small Batch
 Four Roses Yellow Label 80°
 Four Roses Small Batch 90°
 Jim Beam
 Jim Beam Devil's Cut
 Knob Creek – Small Batch
 Maker’s Mark – Small Batch
 Wild Turkey 101
 Woodford Reserve – Small Batch
• Tennessee Whiskey
 Jack Daniel’s #8
 Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel
 Gentleman Jack
• Rye Whiskey
 Jim Beam Rye
• White Whiskey
 Jim Beam Jacob’s Ghost 80 proof
 Buffalo Trace White Dog Mash
• Kentucky Moonshine
 Stillhouse
• South Carolina Moonshine
 Firefly
• Canadian Whisky
 Crown Royal
 Crown Royal Reserve
• Irish Whiskey
 Jameson
• Blended Scotch Whisky
 Chivas 12
 Johnny Walker Black
 Johnny Walker Platinum
 Johnny Walker Blue
• Single Malt Scotch Whisky
 Glenlivet 12
 Glenlivet Nadurra 16
 Glenlivet 18

The signature drink of The Whiskey Bar is the Midnight McCall’s. A blend of muddled blackberries,

fresh mint, Pama® pomegranate liqueur, simple syrup, Cointreau® and Knob Creek® Whiskey.

For more information, visit StratosphereHotel.com, call 702-380-7777 or 800-99-TOWER (998-6937).

Photo Credit - Francis & Francis Photography

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

It's The Gold Spike Skate Party!! #RetroWednesdays


WOW! Singer Kiesza Performs At Marquee



Singer Kiesza wowed everyone at Marquee on Monday during her special after concert performance. The crowd erupted in cheers when the singer started performing her hit Hideaway. She also treated club goers to her other hit Jack U. After her performance she took the time to take photos with fans.

Jordin Sparks was spotted at LAVO on Monday night. The former American Idol winner was joined by friends and they dined on seabass and meatballs.


Photo Credit: Al Powers

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga Perform In Vegas



Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga perform at The Axis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, NV on April 10, 2015.


©Erik Kabik Photography/ erikkabik.com

TAO & DJ Five Bring You Worship Thursday


The Springs Preserve Brings It's Annual Runway Fashion Show To The Stage On 4/23

Enjoy an evening of fashion, cocktails, and silent auction bidding for a good cause! The Springs Preserve hosts it's annual benefit runway fashion show on Thursday, April 23, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join us as the Las Vegas Fashion Council presents Metamorphosis: An Eco-Fashion Event, benefiting the Springs Preserve Foundation. The Foundation supports educational and programming activities at the Springs Preserve through fundraising activities, like this one.

The beautiful outdoor runway will feature looks from fashion designers that are constructed from sustainable fabrics, locally produced wares or repurposed materials. Additionally, students will be creating fashions made from recycled materials and hair and make-up artists will be presenting looks utilizing earth's natural beauty.

Our grand finale scene will feature children wearing one-of-a-kind butterfly wings created by local costume designers and artists.

Appetizers and drinks will be served pre-show during a silent auction, and after the fashion show, enjoy an after-party in the Divine Cafe!

ADMISSION:    Admission is $75 standard (standing room only), $150 VIP admission (includes preferred seating and gift bag), $25 for fashion student/accompanied minors ages 5-17. Tickets are available online at springspreserve.org or by calling (702) 822-7700.

Thursday, April 23, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

About the Springs Preserve Foundation
The Springs Preserve Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity that was created to develop private financial resources and establish endowment programs to fund the development and operation of the Springs Preserve. The Foundation is guided by a board of directors composed of business and community leaders. Visit springspreserve.org or call (702) 822-7700.

14th Annual Pure Aloha Festival Coming Up On 4/16 - 4/19

The 14th Annual Pure Aloha Festival will be held April, 16th – 19th at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in the Pavilion Parking Lot, located at 3700 W. Flamingo Road in Las Vegas. The festival will welcome more than 25,000 guests with traditional live entertainment, evening concerts featuring the best in island music, more than 100 specialty food and retail vendors, and a large carnival with midway rides. The four-day event will include performances by multiple local and out of state Halau’s (hula schools) hailing from Nevada, California, Arizona, Utah and Hawaii, as well as two evening concerts from the best in island music. Proceeds from the Pure Aloha Festival will benefit the Pure Aloha Community Development Corporation, a 501 c 3 Non-Profit. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony with dignitaries from the City of Las Vegas and Clark County at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 16th at the Pure Aloha Festival Main Stage.

Festival Event Dates & Hours:
Thursday  April 16th      5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Friday, April 17th           5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturday, April 18th       12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Sunday, April 19th         12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Festival Admission General Admission $8
Children (5-10 yrs)  and  Seniors 55+ & Military $6 

PURE ALOHA SPRING CONCERTS
The festival will host the Pure Aloha Spring Concerts. The first concert will be on Friday, April 17th   and the second concert on Saturday, April 18th. Both evening concerts will feature some of the best in island music in Las Vegas and the hottest musicians in island and reggae entertainment will come together to celebrate the Spirit of Aloha. Numerous artists will take the Pure Aloha stage to provide hours of island entertainment. Headlining Friday, April 17th show is J boog, Ekolu, Micah G and Inna Vision. Headlining Saturday, April 18th concert is Anuhea, Spawn Breezie and Las Vegas’s own New Age Tribe. Doors open at 6 p.m., and show starts at 7:00 p.m. A complete list of performers is available at Vizzun.com.

Concert Admission
Advance Purchase       $32
Day of Show                $38
VIP                               $100

Concert admission includes day of festival admission. Children under 10 are not allowed. Seating is limited and may be standing room only, as this is an outdoor event. Concert line-up is subject to change without prior notice.

For more information - www.vizzun.com/

Need A Juice Cleanse? 25% At JuiceFarm Las Vegas

Juice Cleanse
Temperatures are rising, pools are opening and JuiceFarm is offering a 25 percent discount on all three-day cleanses to jump start the summer.

Now at two locations inside The Palazzo and newly opened at The Venetian, JuiceFarm will offer the discount Monday, April 20, through Friday, May 15. As an added bonus, those who purchase a discounted three-day cleanse by the end of April will also receive a complimentary daily wellness shot.

The 25 percent discount applies on all three-day cleanses, bringing them to just $44 per day, including:

Full Color Spectrum Cleanse - Just Greens & Apple, Cucumber Lemon Parsley, Carrot Apple Ginger, Beet Carrot Ginger, Citrus Carrot Ginger, Apple Lemon Ginger and Almond Mylk.
Step it Up Greens Cleanse - Just Greens, Just Greens & Apple and Almond Mylk
All the Way Greens Cleanse - Just Greens, Super Greens and Almond Mylk

All cleanses are packaged in insulated bags and must be ordered 72 hours in advance to ensure the freshest product. Locals or guests staying on the Strip can conveniently pick up their cleanses curbside at The Palazzo valet by reserving a time when they call to order.

Cleansers can share their success on JuiceFarm's Facebook www.facebook.com/juicefarmlv  or Twitter twitter.com/JuiceFarmLV pages.

With two locations on the casino floor near the guest elevators of both The Palazzo and The Venetian, JuiceFarm is open daily 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. with smoothies, organic super foods and snacks, and "Rescue Remedy Kits" designed to amp up for or recover from a night on the Strip.

For more information, visit juicefarmcoldpressed.com or call 702.607.0753.

Come On Out To The Las Vegas Arts District 18b Day

Boulder Plaza

Main St, Las Vegas, Nevada

It's Vegas! Party With The Ladies Of Liquid!


Ladies of Liquid: Amanda Lynn & Shanda Rogers Host
Friday, April 17 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
LIQUID POOL LOUNGE
3730 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 693-8300

GRAND Marshall For Pennzoil 400 Announced! LV Raider A.J. Cole

 Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 Presented by Jiffy Lube will kick off in style as Las Vegas Raiders’ two-time All-Pro punter A.J. Cole has been named...