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The Smith Center For The Performing Arts Opens In Las Vegas With Star-Studded Concert – History Making Night Featured Award-Winning Musicians And Broadway’s Best

An extraordinary line-up of performers from across the arts community ushered in a new era of culture as they graced the stage for the opening of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas on March 10.  Led by quintessential host and award-winning actor, Neil Patrick Harris, the evening featured performances by the who’s who of music and Broadway’s brightest stars.

The sold-out show featured incredible pairings of musical talent and rare performances.  Broadway superstars Brian Stokes Mitchell, Sherie Rene Scott, Cheyenne Jackson, Laura Osnes, Benjamin Walker and Montego Glover shared medleys from hit shows including West Side Story, Rent, The Lion King and Guys and Dolls.  Country star Martina McBride and Train lead singer Pat Monahan teamed up for a medley featuring “Marry Me” and “A Song For You,” while legends Carole King and Mavis Staples performed hit “You’ve Got a Friend.”  Theater-goers were thrilled to see Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard perform “Pancho and Lefty.”  The duo was later joined by Grammy-winner Emmylou Harris to perform “Ramblin’ Fever.” American Ballet Theater’s Marcello Gomes and Luciana Paris performed a dazzling tribute to the late Frank Sinatra.  Diva songstress Jennifer Hudson, accompanied by a 70-member choir, closed the evening with a spectacular rendition of “Take Care of This House.”  All artists were backed by a world-class orchestra and Emmy Award-winning Musical Director Rob Mathes.

“Tonight we celebrated more than the opening of The Smith Center,” said Myron Martin, President and CEO of The Smith Center. “We celebrated this community’s commitment to the arts and to creating something important and lasting for the people who live here and for generations to come.”

More than two decades in the making, The Smith Center’s purpose is to provide residents of Las Vegas an all-encompassing cultural experience featuring the very best in arts programming from around the world.  From first-run Broadway touring productions on stage at Reynolds Hall to legendary entertainers at Cabaret Jazz, The Smith Center will provide diverse entertainment on a weekly basis. The Smith Center will also be the centerpiece of arts education in the community.  Through affiliations with the John F. Kennedy Center’s Any Given Child program and the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, along with creative programming designed for students, The Smith Center will seek to augment and expand arts education for all Southern Nevada students.

The full line of up performers at the grand opening of The Smith Center included: Host Neil Patrick Harris, Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson; country artists Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris and Martina McBride; singer songwriter Carole King; trumpeter Arturo Sandoval; violinist Joshua Bell; gospel great Mavis Staples; Train lead singer Pat Monahan; American rock legend John Fogerty; Broadway stars Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell (Kiss Me Kate, Ragtime) Laura Osnes (Grease, South Pacific, Anything Goes), Cheyenne Jackson (television’s Glee, 30 Rock and Broadway’s Xanadu, All Shook Up), Sherie Rene Scott (Aida, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown), Montego Glover (Memphis, Color Purple) and Benjamin Walker (Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson, Inherit the Wind); and American Ballet Theater dancers Marcello Gomes and Luciana Paris.  Kathleen “Bird” York (Crash, Seven Pounds and Lifetime’s new original series The Client List) served as announcer for the evening.

The Smith Center opening was produced and directed by George Stevens, Jr., and Michael Stevens, who produce the Kennedy Center Honors each year.  The Smith Center opening will be broadcast on national television at a later date.

About The Smith Center for the Performing Arts:

Located in downtown’s 61-acre urban development, Symphony Park, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is a public/private partnership that is the new centerpiece of cultural life in Las Vegas, offering a blend of performances by resident companies, as well as first-run touring attractions. The 5-acre cultural campus features three performance spaces, the 2,050-seat main performance area in Reynolds Hall and Boman Pavilion’s 258-seat Cabaret Jazz and 250-seat Troesh Studio Theater, and is home to a 1.7 acre park, which can be used for outdoor concerts. Additionally, the campus will be the new location of the Discovery Children’s Museum.  The Smith Center is the cultural center for Las Vegas – a place that educates, entertains and excites the citizens of the Las Vegas community.

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Crystals At Citycenter Showcases Flair And Artistry Of Nevada Ballet Theatre With Limited-Time Exhibit

Jewels Costume Display and Surprise ‘4×8’ Performances in March and April

Luxury retail and dining destination Crystals at CityCenter honors Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) with a limited-time exhibit of beautiful costumes from its upcoming presentation of George Balanchine’s Jewels, set to premiere in October 2012. A unique three-act ballet based on Emeralds, Rubies and Diamonds, Jewels will mark NBT’s inaugural 2012-2013 Season in its new performance home, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

Named after special four-foot by eight-foot flooring pieces that allow dancers to execute their movements on a surface that keeps them from being injured, NBT created a series of dances that showcase many styles of choreography. This series of dances, or ‘4×8’, range from the most classical to the very contemporary, reflecting NBT’s versatile repertoire as performed by a dynamic group of professional dancers.

Under the artistic direction of James Canfield, Nevada Ballet Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and the largest professional ballet company and dance academy in the state. Committed to the highest artistic standards, this classically-based company is at home in an eclectic repertory, moving easily from classics to high-energy contemporary ballets.

Jewels costumes on display now through April 5

‘4×8’ performances: Saturday, April 7 intermittently 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

ADMISSION:  Free and open to the public

WHERE:  Crystals at CityCenter, 3720 Las Vegas Blvd S., Main stage near Versace store

Art And Wine: A Perfect Pairing At Bellagio Gallery Of Fine Art March 14

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (BGFA) combines the best of both worlds with “Art & Wine: A Perfect Pairing” on the second Wednesday of each month. The event pairs wines from Bellagio’s cellar with artwork featured in the gallery’s new exhibition “Claude Monet: Impressions of Light.” Highlighting the program is the interactive conversation about wine and art blending the expertise of Jason Smith, Bellagio’s Director of Wine and Master Sommelier, with the knowledge of Tarissa Tiberti, BGFA Director.

WHEN:          Wednesday, March 14

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

WHERE:        Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art

3600 Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89109

OTHER:        Tickets for “Art & Wine” are $30 for BGFA members and $38 for non-members and are available at BGFA or by calling (702) 693-7871.

Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

“Art & Wine” dates for 2012 are April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12.

ABOUT:         Organized in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), “Claude Monet: Impressions of Light” features many of the artist’s

most celebrated and recognized works. This landmark exhibition also highlights paintings by other masters of Impressionism including

Jean Baptiste-Camille Corot, Camille Pissarro and Eugene Louis Boudin. “Impressions of Light” is on display through Jan. 6, 2013.

BGFA is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Last admissions are sold 30 minutes prior to closing.

Tickets are $15 for general admission; $12 for Nevada residents and seniors 65 and older; $10 for students, teachers and military with valid ID. Children 12 and younger are free. Tickets and information are available by calling (702) 693-7871 or (877) 957-9777, or online at bellagio.com. Audio tours are included in the price of admission and a complimentary docent tour is offered daily at 2 p.m.

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Bellagio Gallery Of Fine Art Presents ”Claude Monet: Impressions Of Light”

New Exhibition Showcases 28 Works From The Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston

Organized in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), this landmark exhibition will feature works that illustrate the height of Claude Monet’s engagement with color and light. BGFA showcases 20 pieces by Monet, the founder of French Impressionist painting, accompanied by eight additional canvases by the master’s predecessors and contemporaries. All of these works are drawn from the MFA, which holds one of the largest collections of paintings by Claude Monet outside of Paris.

“Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art’s mission has always been to present exhibitions that engage and excite lovers of all genres of art, from classical to modern to contemporary,” said BGFA Director Tarissa Tiberti. “Exhibiting Monet and the French Impressionists provides historical background to some of the more contemporary shows we have presented over the last three years.”

Spanning four decades of Monet’s career and featuring many of the artist’s most celebrated and recognized paintings, “Claude Monet: Impressions of Light” will also highlight paintings by other masters of the genre including Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Camille Pissarro and Eugene Louis Boudin. It was from Monet’s collaboration with these painters, along with his solitary explorations of the French countryside, that his own signature style eventually emerged.

Malcolm Rogers, Ann and Graham Gund Director of the MFA said, “The MFA is pleased to share, once again, masterpieces from its renowned European collection with Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, where visitors from around the world can enjoy them.” Rogers continued, “These great works by Monet are technically innovative and extravagantly beautiful, illustrating the artist’s revolutionary vision spanning the 19th through 20th centuries.”

“Claude Monet: Impressions of Light” will be on view now through Jan. 6, 2013. BGFA is open daily from 10 a.m. to  8 p.m. Last admissions are sold 30 minutes prior to closing.

Tickets are $15 for general admission; $12 for Nevada residents and seniors 65 and older; and $10 for students, teachers and military with valid ID. Children 12 and younger are free. Tickets and information are available by calling (702) 693-7871 or (877) 957-9777

Henderson’s Shakespeare In The Park Travels To Lake Las Vegas – Las Vegas Shakespeare Company performs A Midsummer Night’s Dream this Saturday

WHAT: The City of Henderson’s Shakespeare in the Park will make a stop at Lake Las Vegas this weekend. The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the waterfront, the third show for the event’s 25th anniversary celebration. Admission is complimentary.

After this performance, Shakespeare fans will have one more opportunity to see A Midsummer Night’s Dream as part of the series’ travelling tour. The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company will present the popular romantic comedy at the final neighborhood park in Henderson next week.

For additional information, visit HendersonLive.com or call the City of Henderson Cultural Arts & Tourism Department at (702) 267-2171. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

WHEN: Saturday, October 15 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Lake Las Vegas, 15 Costa di Lago, Green show at 6 p.m.

UPCOMING SHOWS: Saturday, October 22 at 7 p.m., River Mountain Park, 1941 Appaloosa Drive

 

Nevada Ballet Theatre Names Eva Longoria As Its ‘Woman Of The Year’ For The 2012 Black And White Ball – Annual fundraiser to be held at ARIA, CityCenter Las Vegas on January 28

Nevada Ballet Theatre is thrilled to announce Eva Longoria as its Woman of the Year. An actress, producer, philanthropist and activist, Longoria will accept this honor during the company’s annual fundraiser on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at ARIA Resort & Casino, CityCenter Las Vegas.

“Eva is a talented performer who maintains a giving spirit in her career,” said NBT Co-Founder and Co-Chairwoman Nancy Houssels. “Her charitable work is impressive, specifically her work with ‘Eva’s Heroes’ which she founded. We are excited to celebrate her many accomplishments, shed light on her philanthropic endeavors – a side not often seen by the public – and welcome her as a part of the NBT family.”

Touted as the ‘crème de la crème’ of society events by Luxury Las Vegas Magazine, the Black & White Ball is one of the most highly attended events of the social season, hosting an array of local celebrities, dignitaries, VIP’s and arts supporters. Since 1985, this star-studded gala has enabled NBT to present professional company dance productions, quality dance instruction within its affiliated Academy and expose students in at-risk communities to the art form of dance through its outreach program, Future Dance.

Past honorees of the Black & White Ball include luminaries of the stage and screen such as Debbie Reynolds, Chita Rivera, Celine Dion, Bette Midler, Marie Osmond and most recently Priscilla Presley. Nevada Ballet Theatre honored these legendary women for their dedication to the world of arts and entertainment and many of them have enjoyed a special connection to Las Vegas.

ABOUT EVA LONGORIA

Golden Globe-nominated, Screen Actors Guild Award-winning, and ALMA Award-winning, Longoria currently stars as ‘Gabrielle Solis’ on the ABC-megahit, ‘Desperate Housewives.’ The multi-Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning show has more than 30 million viewers in the United States and is shown in over 208 countries around the world. Longoria has received numerous awards, including a People’s Choice Award for ‘Favorite Female TV Star,’ Teen Choice Award, TV Guide’s ‘TV’s Sexiest Star,’ People’s ’50 Most Beautiful People, People En Español’s ’50 Mas Bellos,’ Rolling Stone’s ‘People of the Year,’ and was ranked three years in a row in the prestigious FORBES Celebrity 100, as well as TWO years in a row as the ‘#1 Hottest Woman in the World’ on Maxim’s annual ‘Hot 100′ list. Additionally she was named ‘Philanthropist of the Year’ by the Hollywood Reporter, and was recently selected as an honoree for Variety’s ‘Power of Women Awards’ among many others.

Longoria stars in the upcoming film, BAYTOWN DISCO, alongside Billy Bob Thorton. She is additionally set to star in CRISTIADA, a period piece set in Mexico chronicling the historic Cristeros War, alongside Andy Garcia and Peter O’Toole. Longoria has been both host and executive producer of the National Council of La Raza ALMA Awards, which honors Latino artistic achievement in the television, film and music industry. Longoria is an executive producer in collaboration with Academy Award nominated Shine Global for the documentary film THE HARVEST (www.ShineGlobal.org). THE HARVEST, shot during the 2009 harvest season, focuses on the plight of the estimated 500,000 child farm workers, whose tireless efforts feed America. Additionally, Longoria was selected by Glamour Magazine to direct a ‘REEL Moments’ short film based on true-life stories of Glamour readers. Alums of the coveted Glamour project include Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Anniston, Demi Moore, Kate Hudson, Rachel Weisz, and Jessica Alba.

Longoria opened Beso Hollywood (www.BesoHollywood.com). Beso, the Spanish word for kiss, is a steakhouse and bar that combines Longoria’s Latin heritage and passion for cooking. In December 2009, Longoria brought her world-renowned and famed restaurant to the gorgeous 8.5 billion-dollar CityCenter in Las Vegas (www.BesoLasVegas.com). Custom-designed chandeliers handmade from the Swarovski Crystal curtain created especially for the Academy Awards are the prevailing feature of the gorgeous dining room. On the second level, private parties are held in the exclusive EVE venue.

In April of 2010, Longoria launched her first fragrance EVA by Eva Longoria, available in upscale department stores around the world, and Longoria has plans to release a second fragrance. Longoria’s first NY Times best seller EVA’S KITCHEN: COOKING WITH LOVE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS, was released on April 5th 2011. This flavor-packed cookbook of recipes reflects her passion for cooking, from her Texan roots to her close family ties and. Longoria is the international spokesperson for made L’Oreal Paris.

Longoria also serves as the national spokesperson for PADRES Contra El Cáncer (Parents Against Cancer) (www.iamhope.com), a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families by addressing the needs of the entire family; the organization helps Latino families who have children with cancer by providing them with educational, financial and language resources. Longoria has been involved with the organization since 2003 and has been a national spokesperson for the organization since 2005. In addition to PADRES, Longoria founded the non-profit San Antonio based organization ‘Eva’s Heroes’ (www.EvasHeroes.org), which is dedicated to enriching the lives of young adults with developmental challenges by providing an inclusive setting built on the four tenets of interact, grow, learn, and love. Longoria was also selected as 1 of 12 female celebrities, including Sienna Miller, Milla Jovovich, Emily Blunt, Susan Sarandon, Helen Hunt, and Mira Sorvino to take part in the ‘Montblanc Signature for Good’ charity initiative to benefit UNICEF’s battle against illiteracy.

Longoria works closely with the United Farm Workers, the National Council of La Raza, the Dolores Huerta Foundation, and is on the board of directors of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund. In addition, she was appointed by Nancy Pelosi to the National Museum of the American Latino Commission. Longoria is invited to speak all over the country on issues pertaining to philanthropy, civil rights, labor issues, literacy, education, poverty and disabilities and proves that ambition can be applied to philanthropic ventures, as well as a successful career that knows no boundaries, both in the United States and around the world.

ABOUT NEVADA BALLET THEATRE

Under the artistic direction of James Canfield, Nevada Ballet Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and the largest professional ballet company and dance Academy in the state. Committed to the highest artistic standards, this classically-based company is at home in an eclectic repertory, moving easily from the classics to the high-energy contemporary ballets. The mission of Nevada Ballet Theatre is to educate and inspire statewide, regional and national audiences and vitally impact community life through professional company productions, dance training and education and outreach. Nevada Ballet Theatre will be a resident company of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in 2012.

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First Friday Las Vegas to continue in October under new ownership – Event owners to bring new energy to downtown arts, music and culture festival

As First Friday Las Vegas approaches its nine year anniversary, new ownership promises to take the outdoor festival to a new level. The monthly event, which has anchored the 18b Arts District in downtown Las Vegas, will continue on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, following its brief summer hiatus.

‘This event has been very positive for the city of Las Vegas and First Friday’s return in October is beyond exciting,’ said First Friday Las Vegas, LLC managing partner Joey Vanas. ‘We’re committed to a continuing investment in Downtown and to supporting the community that backs the growth of such a culturally-active, and historical, area of Las Vegas.’

The new ownership group, First Friday Las Vegas, LLC, includes Zappos.com executives Tony Hsieh, Fred Mossler and Steve Hill, as well as downtown developer Andrew Donner and Vanas. First Friday founder Cindy Funkhouser and Whirlygig Inc. will consult on the event for the next two months to ensure a smooth transition.

The city of Las Vegas has been a longtime partner with the private sector for First Friday. The outdoor event is anchored around Casino Center and Charleston Boulevard and over the years has expanded to different areas of downtown. The new owners will bring the necessary resources and infrastructure to help the event grow into a larger, more diverse destination festival.

‘I want to thank Cindy Funkhouser and Whirlygig for helping kick start the Arts District by creating our monthly First Friday,’ said Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman. ‘What a sensational event that has now become a tradition and now taken on a life of its own.  It is enjoyed and attended by thousands. I am absolutely thrilled with this new partnership, which will infuse additional resources and new energy into this grand downtown festival.’

Councilman Bob Coffin, who represents this area of Ward 3, echoed the mayor’s sentiments, ‘I think this is a great idea to build on the success of First Friday and grow it into something even more extraordinary. My thanks to Cindy Funkhouser and the new team for making sure this wonderful event will continue.’

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Experience the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus at the Mirage June 6-11

In conjunction with The Beatles™ LOVE™ by Cirque du Soleil® 5th Anniversary, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is pulling up to The Mirage for public tours and recording sessions June 6 – 11.  Guests will be able to try out the latest in recording and video technology including products from Avid, Epiphone, Apple and more.  Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to bring the studio experience home by entering to win an Epiphone guitar signed by Yoko Ono. To enter, visit www.lennonbus.org/love.

The Lennon Bus is a non-profit mobile recording studio and HD production facility that travels the country year-round providing students of all ages with hands on multimedia experiences.   Pulling up to conferences such as NAMM and TEDActive, music festivals such as SXSW and Hangout Festival and touring with artists such as the Black Eyed Peas and The Warped Tour, the Lennon Bus offers the public access to the state-of-the-art technology used by the professionals. With the assistance of three on-board engineers, students learn how to write, perform, record and produce original songs, produce and shoot music videos and documentaries and complete a broadcast quality music video – all in one day.  For more of the Lennon Bus’ creations, visit its YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/user/johnlennonbus.

Date: Monday, June 6 – Saturday, June 11

Times: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Admission: Complimentary

Location: The Mirage Hotel & Casino, Main Porte Cochere, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South,  Las Vegas, NV 89109

About the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus is a non-profit state-of-the-art mobile Pro Audio and HD video recording facility that provides hands-on experiences for students of all ages. In its 14th year of touring, the venture is proud of its fully professional bus and its studios, which boast the latest audio and video technology, gear and products. The concept began as an offshoot of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, which is dedicated to providing opportunities for both professional and amateur songwriters around the world. The Bus travels across the U.S. and Canada year-round, providing free tours and workshops at schools, retailers, festivals, on tours with headlining artists, and at major industry conferences.

The Lennon Bus is made possible through an agreement with Yoko Ono, and the generosity of sponsors including Apple, Avid, Mont Blanc, NAMM, SAE Institute, Gibson, Epiphone, Neutrik, Sony, Audio-Technica, Sonicbids, Musician’s Friend, Music Player Network, Sonicbids, Litepanels, Reflecmedia, Disc Makers, Mobile Roadie, Ampeg, Roland, Boss, Mackie, Digital Media Academy, Aphex Systems, Apogee, Manfrotto Distribution, iZotope, Glyph Technologies, Harris Corporation,  Applied Acoustics Systems, Antares, McDSP, IK Multimedia, Adobe, Native Instruments, Slingerland Drums, Noise Industries, and Mad Mimi.

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International Conductor Adds Twist To Charlie Chaplin Classic – Taras Krysa Leads The Henderson Symphony Orchestra In Soundtrack Of City Lights

Internationally-acclaimed conductor and musical director, Taras Krysa, will lead the Henderson Symphony Orchestra in a performance of the original musical score from Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights, Friday, June 3 at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. As Krysa conducts the talented musicians, the classic movie, celebrating its 70th anniversary, will be projected on a giant screen above the orchestra. All tickets are just $10 and can be purchased at HendersonLive.com.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to add my musical expertise and artistic touch to one of the most highly regarded films in cinema history,” said Taras Krysa, Henderson Symphony Orchestra conductor and musical director. “I, along with the talented musicians of the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, will produce an entertaining evening for all to enjoy.”

Born in Kiev, Ukraine to a musical family, Krysa began his formal studies as a violinist at the Moscow Conservatory. He later moved to the United States, where he continued his education in violin and conducting at Indiana University and Northwestern University. As a violinist, Krysa has performed with the New World Symphony Orchestra and St. Louis Symphony Orchestras.

Krysa’s artistic vision and commitment to classical music is apparent through his various performances serving as lead conductor for a multitude of ensembles around the world. His appearances have included National Ukrainian Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra van het Osten, New World Symphony, St. Petersburg Symphony, Moscow Soloists, Slovak Sinfonietta, Spoleto Festival Chamber Orchestra, Kiev Chamber Orchestra and the Lublin Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition, Krysa has served as principal conductor of the Ukrainian State Symphony Orchestra, which he led on several European tours with an appearance at the Concertgebouw Hall.

The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 25th anniversary in September. Of those 25 years, Krysa has led the ensemble as conductor and musical director for the past five. In addition, he is currently serving as the Director of Orchestras at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the live orchestras screening of Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights, visit HendersonLive.com, call (702) 267-4TIX (4849)

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hosts Charity Benefit Circus Couture To Raise Proceeds For St. Baldrick’s Foundation Performance And Art Event At The Joint Concert Venue On June 26, 2011

Circus Couture presents a unique and extravagant evening called “The Revolution,” a performance, fashion and art event inside The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 26. Comprised of performers and employees of shows on the Las Vegas Strip, Circus Couture will donate the proceeds from the event to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Circus Couture’s “The Revolution” features both a silent and live art auction as well as explosive circus performances intertwined with runway fashion. Circus Couture was born when team Cirque du SoBald, fundraisers for St. Baldrick’s, envisioned a rock ‘n’ roll charity event that would be hip, spectacular and original. In 2010 Circus Couture’s efforts yielded a $105,000 grant to Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada. They are the only clinic in the state that treats kids with cancer regardless of their family’s ability to pay for services. The event was an unprecedented fundraising and experiential success.

“This is a city built on entertainment; it’s what Las Vegas does best. It is also a community with a heart that cares about its children. Circus Couture is a natural extension of both,” said Circus Couture Artistic Director, Erica Linz. “Last year we invented the Circus Couture wheel. This year we send it spinning with a bigger and bolder spectacle to benefit Las Vegas kids. Wait until you see “The Revolution” we have planned.”

Tickets for Circus Couture’s “The Revolution” may be purchased online at www.circus-couture.com. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. VIP reservations may be made by contacting Brett Palmer at vip@circus-couture.com or by calling 702.217.0429. For additional information on Circus Couture, visit www.circus-couture.com.

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