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EVENT: Featuring a musical serenade, ENVY The Steakhouse celebrates Mother’s Day with a special tribute by pianist Wes Winters.  The celebration is highlighted by Mimosas and a memorable gift for mom.

ENVY The Steakhouse’s “Mother’s Day Brunch” includes a wine and cheese tasting, bottomless sparkling wine, Mimosas, fruit smoothies, and a “Build your own” Bloody Mary bar.  Appetizers include fresh fruit and berries, smoked salmon with tomatoes, red onions and capers and ENVY’s signature fruit and granola parfaits.  Brunch also features various serving stations, including omelets, classic Belgium waffles and seafood stations.  Entrees include Eggs Benedict with hollandaise, vanilla raisin Brioche French toast, and mini gourmet sandwiches. The dessert menu consists of a homemade variation of mousses, chocolate covered strawberries, and assorted mini pastries.

Mother’s Day Brunch will also include carving stations with Rack of Lamb and Prime Rib, as well as expanded salad and dessert stations. The brunch is offered at $35 per person.  Kids under the age of 12 will receive a 50% discount and children under 5 are free.  Reservations are strongly recommended.

DATE: Sunday, May 10, 2009

TIME: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and live music by pianist Wes Winters from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

PLACE: ENVY The Steakhouse located within the Renaissance Hotel Las Vegas 3400 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89169.

Renaissance Hotel

Reservations for Envy The Steakhouse

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Shot of Sauza Gold Tequila, a Corona/Corona Light and Taco for Just $3.75

Cinco de Mayo honors the triumph of Mexican forces against French invaders on May 5, 1852, and partiers who visit the Western Hotel & Casino this May 5 will score another victory: Western guests can celebrate with a shot of Sauza Gold Tequila, a Corona or Corona Light and a mouthwatering taco for just $3.75. The great deals don’t end there because during the entire month of May, guests can enjoy a shot of Sauza Gold Tequila and a Corona for $2.50. The Western offers other unbeatable daily drink specials including $1.50 Coronas, $1.75 Bud Drafts (16 oz.), $2.00 Bud and Bud Light cans and $2.00 well drinks. Also beginning May 1, the Western is bringing bingo back and games are only $3 each. Sessions are at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily.

The Western is known as downtown Las Vegas’ best bet with the most hand-paid jackpots and slots that are 37 percent looser than the downtown average in addition to boasting the best food and drink specials in town. The total paid out jackpot amount from January 1, 2009 though March 31, 2009 was a whopping $2,416,881.82: Lucky players took home $829,936.28 in January, $754,687.10 in February and $832,258.44 in March.

Now the Western is giving back even more to its players during its $20,000 Spring Into Summer Cash Giveaway. The promotion, which runs from April 27-July 4, gives players the opportunity to earn drawing entries four different ways: $100 Plus Jackpot, $2 Royal Match Play Win, Natural Blackjack and $5 Cash Food Purchase.

The Western Hotel & Casino is located in downtown Las Vegas, just past the Fremont Street Experience. A dominant video poker house with Las Vegas locals, the Western offers all of the favorite slot machines including video reel slots, mechanical reels, Game King, Game Maker, dollar Megabucks and Wheel of Fortune (.25 – .01). The 28,861-square foot casino features blackjack table games, including $3 blackjack all the time, a bingo room with $3 bingo games, free entertainment every Saturday night, and the best food and drink specials in town. Guests can call (702) 384-4620 or (866) 937-8777 for more information and/or reservations.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day in refined style with High Tea at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at Luxor on Sunday, May 10. Available only on Mother’s Day, the event takes guests on a journey to the wonderfully opulent age of the early 1900s, to a time before coffee breaks and on-the-go bagels, when people dressed in their finest clothes to enjoy tea, pastries and the extravagance of high society. Served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the luxury assortment of fine teas and edibles offered during High Tea complement the grand experience of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, creating an unforgettable celebration for just $49 per person.

In addition to the selection of fine teas, Titanic’s High Tea menu will include several options, starting with fresh baked scones and mini-Danishes. After teasing the taste buds, diners can fill their appetites with a variety of soups and tea sandwiches including tuna, egg or chicken salad and open-faced smoked salmon or roast beef. Assorted petit fours, cheesecake martinis, brownies and cookies conclude the High Tea and prepare diners to experience the story of Titanic like never before.

Following High Tea, guests continue their journey back in time by taking a stroll through Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. Visitors will feel the excitement of that April day as they become a passenger on Titanic and move through expanded Exhibition galleries to view more than 20 never-before-seen authentic artifacts including gaming chips, passengers’ personal papers and decorative sections from Titanic’s famed Grand Staircase. As the Exhibition unfolds, guests experience the ship’s emotional and historical voyage in chronological order: from the construction yards to her maiden voyage, from first and third class room re-creations to the Promenade Deck and Grand Staircase, from the fated sinking to modern day recovery efforts.

Mother’s Day High Tea at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will be held inside Fusia on the Atrium level at Luxor Hotel and Casino from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets for this event are $49 and include high tea as well as entrance to the exhibition. It is open to the public but reservations are required as space is limited. Reserve a space in advance by calling 702-262-4862 or by visiting any Luxor box office.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Information

Luxor Hotel and Casino

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A top NBC show will be holding auditions in Las Vegas for new talent.

Looking for Top Vegas talent of all types. (Dance Groups, Singers, Bands, Musicians, Magicians and all other Variety Acts wanted)

 
Holding PRIVATE auditions April 29th & 30th.

 
Please submit name, contact info, and video link of your act to RTJCASTING@yahoo.com.
 

MUST BE HEADLINER QUALITY for consideration. Deadline for video submission is May 12, 2009.

 
We will contact you to schedule your private audition time and supply location information.

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The City of Henderson will present the 12th annual ArtFestTM of Henderson, May 9-10 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., daily, at the Henderson Events Plaza, located at 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. Admission is free.

“ArtFestTM of Henderson continues to be a fantastic Mother’s Day weekend tradition,” said Andrea Primo, Director of the Cultural Arts & Tourism Department. “The annual festival draws over 40,000 attendees a year and has helped define Henderson as a threshold for the arts.”

The event will feature over 100 select artisan booths displaying and selling a variety of artwork including paintings, ceramics, jewelry and photography. Other family-friendly activities include two stages of live entertainment, Kids’ Gallery, food booths and more.

ArtFestTM of Henderson attracts such artists as Mario Cespedes, a nationally and internationally recognized painter. His contemporary designs are a unique blend of colors and textures inspired by his homeland of South America. Cespedes’ work has been profiled in such publications as Southwest Art, The Arizona Daily and the Los Angeles Times. He is also notable for his outdoor murals displayed in Arizona and California.

This year, organizers have added a new element to the street fair. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Green Valley, “Piazza Colori” will showcase a number of chalk creations inside a concrete square at the Henderson Events Plaza. Cash prizes will be awarded.

For more information, call (702) 267-2171 or visit www.HendersonLive.com.

The City of Henderson supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Advanced notice may be necessary to ensure that appropriate accommodations will be provided. For full telephone, use Relay Nevada by dialing 7-1-1.

About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism
The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.

The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.

For additional information on our programs and entertainment, please contact us directly at (702) 267-2171. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Nearly a decade after sharing a stage as a spellbinding trio act, illusionists Mark Kalin and Jinger Leigh are back with comedian and magician Jeff Hobson for World Stars of Magic at the Suncoast Showroom for three 7:30 p.m. performances May 29, 30 and 31.

These magicians made a name for themselves in the ’90s when they mesmerized audiences in Spellbound on the Las Vegas Strip. They later starred in the critically acclaimed Carnival of Wonders in various Reno showrooms, where they amazed and entertained through a showcase of magic, comedy and spectacle.

The unbelievable illusions will continue in World Stars of Magic, where the entertainers will introduce a talking-head illusion. Arriving audience members will encounter the living, breathing and talking head – with no body – as they find their seats in the Suncoast Showroom and prepare for an evening of mind-boggling marvels.

Early in their career Kalin and Jinger established a rapport that bucked the traditional “magician and assistant” roles. Their signature illusions, the Fire Spiker, Circle of Fire and the heart-stopping Sawing-in-Half illusion, earned them a reputation that set the stage for a successful career in the competitive world of magic. As they began creating their own shows in the mid-’90s, Kalin and Jinger earned accolades and set records in showrooms throughout the United States.

Working with comedy magician Jeff Hobson — called “a hilarious, chameleon-esque master of entertainment” by Time magazine — gave Kalin and Jinger the chance to combine breathtaking magic with comedy to captivate audiences. Hobson has been the master of ceremonies for numerous shows including The World’s Greatest Magic Show and V-The Ultimate Variety Show.

Respected around the globe as powerful performers and creative, trend-setting magicians, the stars of World Stars of Magic suspend belief and leave audiences wanting more.

Tickets are now available starting from $19.95, plus tax. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Box Office at 702.636.7075

Suncoast Hotel and Casino

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A Cannery favorite, Viva! A Tribute to Santana, will return to the Club inside the Cannery Casino & Hotel at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1. Tickets are $5 at the door on the day of the performance.

Viva! A Tribute to Santana recreates the classic sound and atmosphere of Santana, one of the most influential and popular Latin rock groups in history. The tribute band will take audiences on a journey through Santana’s career with a fantastic selection of hit songs such as “Black Magic Woman” and “Oye Como Va.” Performing together for more than 18 years, Viva! A Tribute to has become known as the original Santana tribute band.

Viva! A Tribute to Santana will also be performing at Marilyn’s Lounge inside Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 at 8 p.m. For more information, please visit EastsideCannery.com.

Cannery Hotel and Casino

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The 11th annual Tee It Up Classic golf tournament will attract golfers from across the country to the Las Vegas Golf Club on May 17 and 18. Las Vegas has long been a stop for the Professional Golf Association, Ladies Professional Golf Association and the PGA Seniors Tour, and on any given day is host to numerous local and regional tournaments. What makes this tournament different is that each year more than one-third of the field is comprised of individuals with physical disabilities.

Open to both residents and visitors age 16 and older, the tournament will be played at the Las Vegas Golf Club, 4300 W. Washington Ave., beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, and at 7 a.m. on Monday, May 18. The $100 registration fee per player includes two rounds of golf, buffet and awards luncheon, and the opportunity to win door prizes and raffle drawings. Advance registration for the tournament is required, although registrations will be accepted until the tournament is full. Interested players can contact Joe Schifflett at (702) 497-3673 or by e-mail at jschifflett@lasvegasnevada.gov for information and reservations. Registration is available online at www.teeitupclassic.com.

The competitive format is played over 36 holes. The tournament utilizes a two-person best-ball format on the first day, and a two-person scramble on the second day. Each team is comprised of two players. After the first round of competition, the field is divided into two flights. The second day, players compete in their respective flights for first, second and third place. Golf’s index system makes it a perfect medium for competitive play among individuals of varying abilities.

The city of Las Vegas first hosted the event in 1998, and through the generosity of a United States Golf Association grant purchased 10 single-rider golf carts that are available for the tournament, the city’s adaptive golf program, and for vacationers who may be looking to play a round or two. This year, the Tee It Up Classic is sponsored by the city of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Disabled Sports and Paralympic Sports of Las Vegas. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund sports programs for people with physical disabilities.

The Tee It Up Classic was awarded the 2002 Nevada Recreation and Park Society’s Program Excellence Award for Inclusive Program, and to date has drawn participants from five countries and 32 different states. The tournament is held each year at the Las Vegas Golf Club.

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The rock event of the summer is coming to Las Vegas when one of America’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll bands, AEROSMITH, rejoins forces with Guitar Hero®: Aerosmith®. Aerosmith has sold more than 150 million albums, won four Grammy Awards and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The massive AEROSMITH tour, presented by Guitar Hero®: Aerosmith®, will stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, July 25. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. with special guests ZZ Top.

Aerosmith Tickets

AEROSMITH, featuring Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Brad Whitford (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass) and Joey Kramer (drums), made history last year when Activision released Guitar Hero®: Aerosmith®. This marked the first music-based game built around the legendary music of Aerosmith. The groundbreaking partnership united “America’s greatest hard rock act” (Mojo, May ’07) with the massively successful video game franchise. Sales exploded and broke records with AEROSMITH reaching a new generation of fans.

This summer’s dates follow AEROSMITH’s 2007 worldwide tour that encompassed 35 dates in 20 countries, including their first-ever concert in India. Highlights included the band headlining a crowd of 50,000 fans on the second night of Hard Rock Café’s London Calling event in Hyde Park. Known for its incomparable chemistry and trademark electrifying performances, AEROSMITH also triumphantly performed in packed stadiums in Brazil, Argentina and Mexico, and culminated their overseas domination with two unforgettable shows in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia.

For more than 30 years AEROSMITH has defined American rock ‘n’ roll. The band has earned countless awards including four Grammy Awards, eight American Music Awards, six Billboard Awards and 12 MTV Awards. The band has performed electrifying sold-out concerts around the world and has a worldwide fan-base numbering in the millions. The members of AEROSMITH remain creatively vital and are the platinum standard for artistic and commercial success in the music business. Through it all, they have undeniably withstood the test of time. AEROSMITH also is currently in studio working on a new album. For more information on the group as well as fan club tickets visit www.aeroforceone.com.

Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, special guest ZZ Top features Billy F Gibbons (guitar/vocals), Dusty Hill (bass/vocals) and Frank Beard (drums). The band formed in 1969 and played its first show in February 1970 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Beaumont, Texas. The personnel line-up for “that little ole’ band from Texas” has not changed in the intervening years, a claim which no other major band can make. Along the way, the band has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004), named Official Heroes of the State of Texas (1986) and cited for Best Group Video and Best Direction at the first MTV Video Music Awards. Texas Governor Ann Richards also declared May 4, 1991 as “ZZ Top Day” in their home state.

ZZ Top performed at the 1997 Super Bowl halftime show and their landmark album, Eliminator, was in the first group of recordings to achieve RIAA’s Diamond status in recognition of domestic sales in excess of 10 million units. Their latest album, Live From Texas, was released last year and debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s music DVD chart.

The band members attribute their consistency to the fact that they are “the same three guys playing the same three chords.” AEROSMITH’s Joe Perry also said, “I have always been a huge fan of ZZ Top. I toured with them with the Joe Perry Project and those shows were unforgettable. With ZZ Top on this bill, it will definitely kick us into overdrive.”

Aerosmith Tickets

MGM Grand Hotel and Casino

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Event proceeds will fund research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications.

JDRF hosts the 2009 Hope Gala…Destination on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at the World Market Center Las Vegas – Pavilion 2.   The Gala, which begins at 6 p.m., will feature a cocktail reception, dinner by famed chef and restaurateur Gustav Mauler, exceptional silent and live auctions and live entertainment featuring Gala Master of Ceremonies, Clint Holmes.  The auction includes luxury travel packages, unique sports and entertainment opportunities, jewelry, and much more.

The evening will honor Jelindo and Sandee M. Tiberti with Chris Haase and Ken Henderson serving as and co-chairs. Table Sponsorships range from $3,500 to $25,000.  Individual tickets are $350 per-person.

This event attracts more than 750 guests each year. Guests invited are concerned relatives and friends of those with diabetes along with corporate, community, retail and individual supporters of JDRF’s success. For more information, or to RSVP, please call (702) 732-4795.

About JDRF:
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with type 1 diabetes – a disease that strikes children, adolescents and adults suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $1.3 billion to diabetes research worldwide. More than 85 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research-related education.  JDRF’s mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. For more information, please visit www.jdrflv.org or call 702-732-4795.

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