Reckless In Vegas Host Halloween Party At The Smith Center

On the heels of its first, sold-out engagement at Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Reckless In Vegas announces its next Cabaret Jazz show. On Friday, Oct. 30, at 8 p.m., the unique power trio invites the public to don its best 1950s and 60s-era fashions for a spirited costume contest to take place throughout the evening’s performance.

Deirdre Clemente, fashion history expert and associate director, public history program, University of Nevada, Las Vegas will judge the contest. The first-place winner will receive $250, the second-place winner will receive $150 and the third-place winner will receive a Reckless In Vegas swag bag.

Reckless In Vegas combines the imagery, banter and classic music from the 1960s “glory days” of Las Vegas with a contemporary rock band aesthetic. It’s not just a band—members Michael Shapiro (band founder, lead vocals, guitar), Ryan Low, aka Dr. Fu (drums, vocals) and Chris Nichols (bass, vocals) have created an exciting show that incorporates their live performances of modern versions of songs by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis, Sonny & Cher, Frankie Valli, Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash and Bobby Darin with dynamic production-show elements. Whether you remember the swinging Vegas lounge era days or were born later, Reckless In Vegas has something for everyone. Video montages, dialogue, humor, modern hard-rocking grooves and tender moments of balladry combine to create a truly original take on this classic genre. Think The Rat Pack meets Green Day.

“Playing Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center is such a thrill for us,” says Shapiro. “Its classic showroom vibe complements our show perfectly—we can’t wait to see our fans and make new ones again in such a distinctive environment.”

Tickets for “An Evening with Reckless In Vegas” start at $35 and are available at The Smith Center Box Office, located at 361 Symphony Park Avenue, by phone at (702) 749-2000 or (808) 326-6868 (TTY) and online at www.TheSmithCenter.com. For preferred seating and special rates for groups of 10 or more, contact 702-749-2348. For more information about Reckless In Vegas, visit www.RecklessInVegas.com or like them on Facebook - www.facebook.com/Reckless-in-Vegas-38316190008/

Spooky Specials & Halloween Party Happens At RHUMBAR 10/31

RHUMBAR, located Strip-side at The Mirage Hotel & Casino, has announced spooky specials and a patio party to celebrate Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31.

To kick off the ghoulish gathering, the bar’s resident DJ will play a mixture of today’s hits and classics from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Drink specials, available from 2 to 6 p.m., will include $25 Coors Light buckets or Cruzan pitchers and a list of $5 options including vodka “You Call It” cocktails, Cruzan strawberry punch, Cruzan Crush daiquiris or Coors Light. Partiers can also enjoy a smoke while they sip with an $8 house cigar.

For $65, guests can enjoy a wide range of unlimited hookah flavors including Sex on the Beach, Tangerine Dream and RHUMBAR’s twist on Mountain Dew, Pirates Cave.

For more information or to make a table reservation visit www.rhumbarlv.com.

Early Bird Tickets Now Available For Junior Achievement Event Suite Holidays

'Tis the season to tour the high-roller, exclusive suites money cannot buy—and all for a good cause. Tickets are now on sale for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada's Suite Holidays, taking place Saturday, Dec. 5, from 3 to 10 p.m.

Now in its fifth year, Suite Holidays is one of the city's premier holiday events, enabling guests to tour Las Vegas' exclusive high roller and VIP suites—the suites not typically accessible to the general public. Guests will enjoy gourmet bites prepared by participating resorts’ chefs, paired with wine or cocktail selections chosen by sommeliers. Complimentary shuttle service is provided between properties. Only 350 tickets are available for this one-night-only event. All net proceeds from event ticket sales, sponsorships, silent auction  and raffle tickets directly benefit Junior Achievement.

Participating resorts currently include The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; The High Roller at The LINQ; Palms Resort Hotel & Casino; Paris Las Vegas and Westgate Resort & Casino. Additional properties will be announced later this month.

"The event was conceived as a twist on a popular fundraiser event held in other cities, which entails touring ultra-exclusive homes. But this is Las Vegas, so why not offer guests the chance to tour the suites we all hear about but never see? These are the suites reserved for high rollers and VIPs and Suite Holidays represents your chance to see them for one night only," says Jodi Manzella, chief operating officer, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada.

Early Bird ticket prices are $175 per person or $1,500 for a group of 10, then increase to $200 per person and $1,750 for a group of 10 after Nov. 5. To purchase tickets, go to jalasvegas.org/events/suite_holidays.

Visit Bruno Mars! Now At Madame Tussauds In Vegas

International pop superstar Bruno Mars has been immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds Las Vegas celebrating his 30th birthday. The “Uptown Funk” star will be on display starting this Thursday, Oct. 8 inside the "Music Room," which is home to fellow music maestros ranging from Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj to Stevie Wonder.

Bruno Mars is an 18-time Grammy Award nominee and multi-Grammy winner. At the top of 2014, Mars made NFL history with the most watched Super Bowl Halftime Show that amassed a record breaking 115.3 million viewers, all while being the youngest artist ever to serve as the sole NFL Super Bowl Halftime headliner. The critically-acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and musician has sold more than 130 million singles worldwide and was named Billboard’s 2013 "Artist of the Year." His most recent album, "Unorthodox Jukebox" and his debut album "Doo-Wops & Hooligans" have a combined certification total of 94x Platinum worldwide. According to Billboard, Mars scored his first five “Hot 100” No. 1s faster than any male since Elvis Presley.  Mars most recently teamed up with Mark Ronson on the smash hit “Uptown Funk.” The international hit single is the longest-leading Billboard Hot 100 of the 2010s and is the 10th single in the Hot 100’s 57-year history to spend at least 14 weeks at Number 1.

Looking at home in front of a keyboard, Mars' figure was created by Madame Tussauds' studio team taking 20 dedicated artists nearly six months to complete. The figure was first sculpted in clay by hand then covered in a plaster cast. Once the clay was removed from the cast, the wax was poured in and allowed to cool. Nearly six weeks were spent meticulously inserting each hair by hand which is customary for Madame Tussauds' studio team. Finally, the figure was fitted with acrylic eyes and teeth, while countless layers of tinted paint were applied to build up skin tones – all to achieve the astonishingly lifelike figure styled to pay homage to Mars’ retro showmanship. Mars personally donated the royal blue jacket that his figure wears.

To purchase tickets to be the first to see Mars and Madame Tussauds' collection of more than 100 figures, go to www.MadameTussauds.com/LasVegas.

Photo credit: Isaac Brekken for Getty Images.

Haunted Harvest At Springs Preserve Brings Your Family Spooktacular FUN!

Spooktacular fun for all ages awaits those who dare enter the Springs Preserve's annual Haunted Harvest.

The family-friendly event features a haunted hay maze, ghost stories, trick or treat stations, carnival games, a petting zoo, crafts, family bingo, live entertainment by Chimps on a Blimp and Huntsman Entertainment's Halloween Heroes and the Black Cat Candy Caper, and much more spooktacular fun.

For an additional $3 for members and $5 for non-members, guests can take a "haunted" train ride down our trails! These train rides sell out fast - be sure to get your tickets as soon as you arrive!

Oct. 30-31, Sunny 106.5 will be here doing Safe Street trick-or-treating!

333 S Valley View Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada
(702) 822-7700
www.springspreserve.org/

Famous Baseball Icon Pete Rose Opens New Hip Eatery On LV Strip

Pete & Proclamation

Pete and Staff

Baseball icon Pete Rose hosted the grand opening of his new Pete Rose Sports Bar and Grill yesterday evening at 3743 S Las Vegas Blvd., located on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip directly across from ARIA Resort & Casino Las Vegas.

Rose attended with his family and close friends and enjoyed mingling with fans and staff at the private event, which featured an array of sampled menu items and signature drinks. Notable guests included the casts of Thunder from Down Under, Chippendales, X Burlesque, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, X Comedy and others. Each guest received a complimentary gift bag upon exit which included a signed Rose restaurant card and a bottle of either Pete Rosé or Charlie Hustle Red, two signature wine varietals that benefit Rose's Hustle for Heroes Foundation. Hustle for Heroes is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to decreasing suicide rates in military veterans through education, training and counseling.

The new Pete Rose Sports Bar and Grill celebrates Rose's historic baseball career with photos and art installations throughout the 9,000-square-foot restaurant, which is adorned with numerous high-definition TVs to take in all of the sports action. The menu, created by Executive Chef Brian Littlejohn, highlights responsibly-sourced ingredients with quality American dishes and features three specialty items honoring Rose's love affair with the city's in which he played. Cincinnati Chili, Montreal Poutine and Philly Cheesesteaks pay homage to Rose's successful tenures with the Reds, Expos and Phillies, respectively.

Pete Rose Sports Bar and Grill opened in mid-October located in the heart of the Strip across from ARIA directly on Las Vegas Blvd. With an all-American menu serving appetizers, salads, hamburgers, sandwiches and entrees, as well as “Pete Rose Specials,” Pete Rose Sports Bar and Grill is ideal for catching the game on one of 32 high-definition televisions or taking in the views of the Las Vegas Strip. Totaling 9,000 square feet, Pete Rose Sports Bar and Grill offers a 6,700-square-foot bar seating 35 guests and dining room seating 250 guests along with a 2,000-square-foot patio seating 100 guests. More information about Pete Rose Sports Bar and Grill is available on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Pete-Rose-Bar-Grill and on Instagram and Twitter@PeteRoseGrillLV. Reservations are available by calling 702.331.5100.

P.S. If you stop by...TRY THE RIBS!!! They are simply amazing....fall off the bone good!!

Pete Rose Sports Bar and Grill is now open daily serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
3743 Las Vegas Blvd S, Ste 100 (across from Aria)
Las Vegas, Nevada

Foodie Fest Time In Vegas! New Location Same Great Food

It’s time for a foodie frenzy! The Great American Foodie Fest  has found its new home in Henderson, Nev. from Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 18. Debuting at a new location, outside at Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, the Great American Foodie Fest will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday, noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday.

Now in its eighth event, the Great American Foodie Fest, formerly the Las Vegas Foodie Fest, has been named ‘Best Recurring Event’ by the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” each of the past three years.

Great American Foodie Fest will showcase 50 of some of the Nation's top food trucks and food vendors that have been featured on the Food Network, Cooking Channel and the Travel Channel, including local favorite Fukuburger; California-based Jogasaki Sushi Burrito; Cousins Maine Lobster, which was featured on Shark Tank; Fluff Ice; Q UP Barbeque from Arizona; White Rabbit; and many more. Fist of Fusion, a Los Angeles-based truck that has been featured on the Cooking Channel and was recently named one of the “15 Best Food Trucks in L.A.,” will also set up a booth at the event.

In addition to the innovative and unique eats, the Great American Foodie Fest will also feature carnival rides, midway games, a beer garden, the Tequila Party Tent, vendor booths and other great attractions for the whole family.

Presale tickets are available at www.greatamericanfoodiefest.com, and are priced at $8 for a four-day pass. Individual general admission to Great American Foodie Fest will be priced at $10 per person for unlimited entry and re-entry throughout the event. Active military personnel and veterans, seniors 59 and older, and Clark County first responders will receive a discount of $2 off each ticket purchased at the gate with a valid ID. Individual food and drink items are priced per purchase. Parking will be available at no cost.

For more information, please visit www.greatamericanfoodiefest.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @GAFoodieFest.

Book Release Party To Benefit Shade Tree Takes Place Tomorrow

 On Thursday, Oct. 15, local author Renee Jean will host a book release party and fundraiser for victims and survivors of domestic violence, from 5-8 p.m. in the Toscana ballroom of The Venetian and The Palazzo Congress Center. The event will be held in partnership with The Shade Tree, an organization that provides safe shelter to women, children and their pets in crisis, and Sands Cares, the corporate citizenship program of Las Vegas Sands Corp.  Donations to Shade Tree will be accepted in lieu of tickets at the door.

The special event, held to coincide with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, will feature readings from the book “Survivor,” as well as guest speakers and a raffle.

In addition to Jean’s book “Survivor,” there are three additional books that will be released, including “Behind Closed Doors” by Kate Marie Robbins, “Finding Rachel” by Bree Vanderland, and “Fighting Chance,” an anthology contributed to by various authors from the Domestic Abuse Awareness Warriors.

This book release party is the live portion of a two-part event. The second portion will be hosted online through Facebook.

“Survivor” will be available for sale at the event along with a sample copy of the other three, all of which donate proceeds to charities.

For more details, call 702-385-0072.

About The Shade Tree:
The Shade Tree was established in 1989 as Jubilee Ministries and, at the time, had little more to offer than safety, shelter, and cots in the basement of Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church. In 1990, diocese members, Junior League of Las Vegas, and the City of Las Vegas collaborated to establish a permanent shelter. In December of that year, The Shade Tree opened in a building owned by Catholic Charities.

Within ten years, The Shade Tree had far outgrown the first building. Programs and services that were truly helping women attain self-reliance were taxing the old building. To address these growing pains, Donald W. Reynolds Foundation made a dream come true with a 5 million dollar capital grant to build a new facility at the corner of Owens and Main Street.

Today, The Shade Tree is the largest shelter of its kind in the state, and is the only 24- hour accessible shelter designed specifically to meet the needs of women and children in Southern Nevada. With 364 permanent beds, The Shade Tree provides over 100,000 nights of shelter each year. On average, 33% of our clients are children under the age of 18. Senior citizens represent the fastest growing segment of our population.

The Second and third floors of our 38,000 square foot facility are residential areas with sleeping room, libraries, training rooms, restrooms, and children’s playrooms. The main floor has our “Dayroom,” kitchen, laundry, restrooms and showers, and services for victims of violence. The full basement is used for storing donations and shelter supplies.

The Shade Tree is a 501(c)3 non profit-organization. They are a local ‘grassroots’ agency with no national affiliation or support.

Margaritaville's Annual Pool Party To Celebrate Jimmy Buffet's Concert Is On 10/17

Margaritaville inside Flamingo Las Vegas will host its annual Margaritaville weekend pool party to coincide with Jimmy Buffett’s Las Vegas concert at the MGM Arena on Saturday, October 17th.  The Margaritaville party will be held at the Flamingo Las Vegas GO Pool.  The “Fin Begins” at 11 a.m. on Saturday with an all-day, outdoor, free admission pool party that offers guests interactive games, great food and drinks, live entertainment by Tommy Rocker and exciting giveaways from Margaritaville including sunglasses, flip flops, frozen concoction makers and even Jimmy Buffett concert tickets.

Guests at the party will have an opportunity to “change their attitude” whether they are “changing their latitude” a little or a lot. From hanging out at the pool with great live music and grabbing a drink and a bite to eat to hitting the poolside gaming tables, Margaritaville has something for everyone all weekend.

For a sizzling summer scene, Flamingo GO Pool offers guests a high-energy, non-stop pool party with outdoor gaming. Surrounded by a beautiful 15-acre tropical retreat, the larger of the two stunning pools at Flamingo interconnect through lagoons and around a magnificent cascading waterfall. Guests can enjoy the cool shade of the grotto filled with waterfalls or bask in the sun poolside.

Saturday, October 17th
Time: 11a.m. – 6 p.m. (Daybed and Cabana guests along with Fins Up Club Members with official lanyard may enter at 10 a.m.)

Margaritaville Restaurant and Casino
Flamingo Las Vegas GO Pool
The Flamingo Las Vegas
3555 Las Vegas Blvd., LV 89109

For more information visit:  www.margaritavillelasvegas.com

Party At GHOSTBAR With Brooke Evers

Kick off the weekend with the lovely @brookeevers and the @monsterenergy girls this Friday, Oct. 16 at @ghostbarLV!

Nominate Your Choice For Community Through Ethel M Chocolates

This year, Ethel M® Chocolates is giving the honor of flipping the switch to the Holiday Cactus Garden lights to a local community hero.

For the month of October, Ethel M will be accepting nominations of those who have made a difference in Clark County this year through philanthropic efforts, community service or any other good works. To make a nomination, visit www.ethelm.com/communityhero.do or personal stories can be sent to community@ethelm.com between now and Oct. 27.

On Oct. 28, Ethel M will select three finalists, at which time the community can begin voting for their favorite Community Hero at EthelM.com. Voting will end Nov. 3 and the winner will be informed by Nov 6.

On November 10, the Ethel M Community Hero will pull the switch that illuminates over half a million holiday lights at the Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden.

For more information on holiday events, store hours, locations and ordering products, please visit us online or follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/EthelMChocolates/, Twitter - twitter.com/EthelMChocolate Instagram and Pinterest.

Escape From Las Vegas! Fall Festival Celebration Coming Up At Mt. Charleston

Saturday 10/17 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Join everyone for a fun afternoon of s'mores, live music, educational booths, and nature activities at our Fall Festival- Saturday, October 17 from 1-6pm at the new Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway!

Mt. Charleston
(702) 872-5486
info@gomtcharleston.com
Las Vegas, Nevada 89124

Candid Shots From Behind The Scenes From The Democratic Debates In Vegas

The spin room at the 2016 CNN Democratic Presidential Debate at Wynn Resort in Las Vegas, NV on October 13, 2015.

Credit: Erik Kabik Photography/ erikkabik.com

Enjoy Art? Stop By The Les Livres Show With Acrylic & Waterworks

Tomorrow 10/15 at 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Please join them for refreshments, wine, art and great conversation during the opening of Gayle Nathan's second show this year, Les Livres, a collection of original acrylics and watercolors.

Enter the contest where you can win a free Gayle Nathan print (while supplies last, but you have to join the party at the Gallery to participate!)

City of the World Art Gallery Las Vegas
1229 S Casino Center Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104

Fun For Your Furry Friend This Week-End In Vegas! Join The Fun!

With an accent on “fun,” rescued animals and pets will be honored at the annual Family, Fur & Fun Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Exploration Park in the Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community, 9600 S. Buffalo Dr., just south of Blue Diamond Rd. The event is free to attend.

Designed for all ages and well-behaved, leashed four-legged friends, attendees will learn about caring for furry and non-furry pets in a fun way. Equally as important is the festival’s message of helping, fostering and adopting abandoned and neglected animals.

The popular Halloween Pet Costume Contest will return with prizes awarded for Best in Show, Best Family (can include humans and/or multiple pets), Funniest Costume, and Cutest Costume. It will begin at 1:30 p.m. with entry at $3 per category. Registration is at the event.

The festival features a variety of educational, interactive and service booths and demonstrations, including hands-on activities for children to experience pets, pet adoption, arts and crafts, raffle with great prizes, agility course for pets and their owners, and food and refreshments. There also will be agility and fly ball demonstrations, and the USA Sevens Rugby Club will conduct demonstrative matches with student athletes.

All event proceeds benefit animal shelters and rescues in Southern Nevada. The festival is sponsored by The Law Office of Donna Stidham LLC, Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community, Amica, At Your Service Pet Supplies & Grooming, NutriSource, Pictographics, USA Sevens Rugby and West Charleston Animal Hospital.

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:
In honor of our upcoming Family, Fur & Fun Festival on Oct. 17, we’re giving away a $50 Lazy Dog Restaurant Gift Card and Doggie Treats to ONE lucky winner. All you have to do is dress up your four-legged friend, take a picture, and here, in our event page! All entries must be in by 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12. Voting will be Tuesday, Oct. 13 and run until 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16. The photograph with the most LIKES during the contest voting period will be the winner. If there’s a tie, the person who uploaded his/her picture first, wins. Good luck to all!

www.familyfurandfun.com/