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The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open will host a Tweetup for a Cause the evening before the US Open kicks off on Wednesday, June 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Sporting House Bar & Grill located inside New York-New York Hotel and Casino.
For a donation of $10, golf fans are invited to enjoy a complimentary cocktail, free appetizers and one-day admission to the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open at TPC Summerlin from September 25—October 2, 2011.
A lucky winner will be drawn each half hour to win raffle prizes including four tickets to The Hill, TPC Summerlin’s tented hospitality venue overlooking the 16th, 17th and 18th holes. Other prizes include merchandise from the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open and a $50 gift certificate to The Sporting House.
Guests are encouraged to tweet throughout the evening using the Twitter handle @jtshrinersopen and the hashtag #JTSHCOTweetup. All proceeds collected will support Shriners Hospitals for Children and their mission to provide specialty pediatric care for children, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs.
For additional information and to RSVP for the Tweetup please visit www.twtvite.com/JTSHCOTweetup
About The 2011 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open:
The 2011 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is the ongoing commitment between Timberlake and Shriners Hospitals for Children® to continue the tradition of a PGA TOUR event in Las Vegas. The collaboration between Shriners Hospitals for Children® as Title Sponsor and Host, along with Celebrity Host Justin Timberlake, creates a truly unique and world-class event for players and fans alike. A variety of well-known golfers will participate in the competition and help support the mission of Shriners Hospitals for Children®, while enjoying the signature flair that Las Vegas has to offer. The 2011 tournament is September 25 – October 2, 2011 at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas.
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Tim Allen and Holly Madison made a surprise appearance at the “Salute Our Troops” dinner at The Palazzo Las Vegas this evening. The 70 wounded soldiers and their families continued a weekend of VIP treatment while enjoying a poolside dinner. Tim, currently headlining at The Venetian Showroom, and Holly, star of E!’s “Holly’s World” came to show their appreciation and thanked the veterans for their courage and sacrifice.
The troops and their families where eager to line up and take photos with the surprise celebrity guests. “This is a really great event that The Palazzo is doing,” said Holly. “The fact that I was invited is an honor.” Guests took a break from enjoying barbeque favorites provided by Omaha Steaks to mingle and shake hands with the actor and reality star. “It’s an absolute pleasure to be here,” said Tim. “I have nothing but respect for them.” Tim later remarked that he and his wife got choked up while watching the troops arrive at The Palazzo yesterday afternoon. Photo Credit: Robyn Andrzejczak, imagesofvegas.com/ IS Photography
The troops will later enjoy a “Jersey Boys” performance followed by a VIP evening at TAO Nightclub at The Venetian. Tomorrow they will be treated to spa services at Canyon Ranch SpaClub, an ultimate sports fan experience at Lagasse’s Stadium and Blue Man Group before departing Monday morning.
Photo Credit: Robyn Andrzejczak, imagesofvegas.com/ IS Photography
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Tivoli Village is pleased to announce Fresh52 is partnering with Las Vegas’ newest dining and shopping destination to hold a Farmers & Artisan Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the property located at 302 South Rampart, Las Vegas, NV 89145.
The market features choice vendors with organic and pesticide/chemical free seasonal produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, sauces, nuts, handmade modern crafts, artisans and more. In addition to the Farmers & Artisan Market, Tivoli Village hosts entertainment on Saturdays ranging from live musicians to face painters, balloonists, caricaturists and jugglers.
“We are excited to partner with Fresh 52 on this wonderful Saturday morning experience,” Christi Yarnell, general manager of Tivoli Village, said. “Together we are providing a place where you can spend a leisurely day strolling through shops, listening to live music and sampling fresh produce and handmade goods. It is a great meeting place for friends and neighbors and something our community has been wanting for a long time.”
Tivoli Village is proud to offer the Fresh52 market every Saturday as an option for Las Vegans to shop local, promote a healthy food system and encourage healthy lifestyles. By supporting the Fresh52 vendors, Las Vegans contribute to the local economy and give back to the community.
To find out more about upcoming events at Tivoli Village please visit www.tivolivillagelv.com.
Tivoli Village features a unique mix of retailers ranging from luxury brands to one-of-a-kind boutiques, as well as enticing restaurants and Class A office space. The unique destination is located in one of the most affluent sections of Southern Nevada, near the master planned community of Summerlin, just 11 miles from the Las Vegas Strip and adjacent to One Queensridge Place. Tivoli Village opened Phase 1 on April 28, 2011 with select shops and restaurants, phase 2 is currently under development
The VEGAS VIDEO NETWORK®, the first and only live online broadcasting network in Las Vegas, today announced it is adding “Top of the Food Chain” to its expanding list of weekly live programming. The show will be hosted by the often-controversial Al Mancini, co-author of Eating Las Vegas and proud owner of the coolest mohawk in all of Las Vegas.
“When it comes to fine dining, it’s safe to say that Las Vegas has some of the best options in the world,” said Scott Whitney, founder of the VEGAS VIDEO NETWORK, “the problem is, it’s easy to be intimidated by these types of restaurants. Al’s no-nonsense approach to helping his audience get comfortable in any dining situation, will open up the potential of fine dining to a huge number of people.”
Besides co-authoring Eating Las Vegas – The 50 Essential Restaurants (available at Amazon.com), Al Mancini is the food and restaurant critic for Las Vegas CityLife and Luxury Las Vegas.
“Top of the Food Chain” will broadcast live and feature live chat questions from a world-wide online audience. The show will also be available as video-on-demand on the VEGAS VIDEO NETWORK website (http://VegasVideoNetwork.com) and through a variety of syndication partners including iTunes.
The program will feature guest chefs from Las Vegas’ most well-respected restaurants. Additionally, each episode will make it a point to help the viewer discover new ways to approach a wide variety of dining styles, options, and opportunities.
“The Vegas Video Network’s approach for delivering great content to their audience is unique and very impressive,” said Al Mancini. “By joining in their efforts, I look forward to adding to the entertaining and educational content they deliver to viewers around the world.”
Top of the Food Chain begins broadcasting on May 12nd, 2011.
Show: Top of the Food Chain
Date/Time: Thursday, 4:00PM Pacific
Live Broadcast URL: http://VegasVideoNetwork.com/LIVE
Show URL: http://www.vegasvideonetwork.com/our-shows/top-of-the-food-chain
Show email: food@vegasvideonetwork.com
About the VEGAS VIDEO NETWORK
The VEGAS VIDEO NETWORK® is the first and only online LIVE broadcasting and media network that specializes in insider news and expert views about Las Vegas. All programming is broadcast live from our eight-camera, all HD studios, just steps from the Las Vegas Strip. Shows currently on-air include Talktails, Living in Las Vegas, Golf & Other Fore-Letter Words, Pub Crawl, Top of the Food Chain, Awkward Silence, Let’s Bet!, and Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas. The network is owned and operated by PodWorx, Inc., an Internet broadcasting company that specializes in podcasts, Web TV, and live streaming video productions.
VEGAS VIDEO NETWORK: http://VegasVideoNetwork.com
PodWorx: http://PodWorx.com
In celebration of Armed Forces Day, The Palazzo Las Vegas and Southwest Airlines have joined with the Armed Forces Foundation to salute our nation’s wounded veterans with a weekend of entertainment, dining and relaxation in Las Vegas beginning May 20.
“The Palazzo Las Vegas and Southwest Airlines are rolling out the red carpet to treat these service members to a Las Vegas VIP weekend,” said Patricia Driscoll, president and executive director of the Armed Forces Foundation. “We’re grateful for these companies hosting this event and even more grateful for the service and sacrifice of these troops.”
Southwest Airlines will fly the wounded warriors from military hospitals in Washington D.C. and San Antonio, Texas to Las Vegas where they will be met with a police motorcade to escort them to The Palazzo. A cheering crowd of guests and Palazzo team members will greet the troops at a welcoming reception in the resort’s atrium gardens, adorned in red, white and blue.
“With more than 750 Employees who are members of the National Guard and Reserves, Southwest Airlines is excited to be a part of this weekend that honors our country’s service members,” said Linda Rutherford, Southwest Airlines vice president of communication and strategic outreach. “We’re proud to team up with organizations like the Armed Forces Foundation and the Las Vegas Sands Corp. that share our passion for supporting these heroes and their families.”
During their stay, the troops will enjoy The Palazzo’s lavish accommodations, tours of the Las Vegas Strip, tickets to Blue Man Group at The Venetian and the Tony Award-winning “Jersey Boys,” the ultimate sports fan experience at Lagasse’s Stadium, gourmet cookout hosted by Omaha Steaks at The Pools of The Palazzo and services at Canyon Ranch SpaClub among others.
“Honoring our veterans is a deep-seated value for our chairman Sheldon Adelson and indeed for our entire company,” said Andy Abboud, vice president of government relations for Las Vegas Sands Corp. “For all of us, it’s a privilege to have these heroes at The Palazzo and we’re grateful for the opportunity to serve them.”
The welcome reception will be held at 3 p.m. in The Palazzo’s atrium gardens and is open to the public. The troops will depart Las Vegas at 7:15 a.m. on Monday, May 23.
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Beginning Friday, May 13, the Henderson community will have an additional option for farm fresh shopping. The Country Fresh Farmers Market is opening a second location at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. It will operate every Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Admission is complimentary.
“We are looking forward to expanding the farmers market to other locations within our community,” said Mark Calhoun, Henderson City Manager. “This will give people in different parts of the city the opportunity to experience the personal touch and feel this event provides, in addition to giving them access to premium, quality produce each week.”
The new farmers market location is easily accessible from Green Valley Parkway, on the southeast corner at Paseo Verde, with vendors lining the sidewalks in front of the Henderson Pavilion. Dozens of merchants are expected to participate, including those selling seasonal fruits and vegetables, bakery fresh breads and pastries, salsa, kettle corn and other food items. The market will also feature crafters displaying hand-made dolls, jewelry, as well as various arts and crafts. Additional booths include gift baskets for all occasions, jewelry repair and other specialty items.
The Country Fresh Farmers Market has had a successful operation every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Henderson’s Water Street District for the past seven years, attracting hundreds of visitors each week. For farmers market customer or vendor inquiries, please contact Dave Star at (702) 579-9661 or visit CountryFreshFarmersMarket.com.
Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. (EPE), Las Vegas’ famed Fremont Street Experience and the celebrated tribute artist production “Legends in Concert,” presented the Second Annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest this weekend. On Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, Fremont Street Experience hosted the only Las Vegas EPE-sanctioned preliminary round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest.
The 21 competitors from across the country participated in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest on Friday with guest judges determining the ‘best representation of the Elvis legacy.’ On Saturday, after the field was narrowed to 10, a champion was crowned ‘King.” Johnny Fortuno a resident of Las Vegas (originally from Honolulu, HI) won $2,500 cash, a Graceland Getaway prize package and most importantly, qualifies to compete in the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, Tenn., during Elvis Week held Aug. 10-16.
“The road to Memphis went through Vegas last year with the Las Vegas winner, Justin Shandor, taking first place in the national competition in Memphis. You can believe that all of us at Fremont Street Experience are hoping that our winner this year takes the national title again,” said Jeff Victor, President of Fremont Street Experience.
The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis is one of the highlights of Elvis Week, attracting more than 70,000 fans worldwide last year. The winner of the contest will be offered the opportunity to sign a performance contract with “Legends in Concert,” $20,000 cash, recognition by EPE as the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist of 2011 and a selection of other valuable prizes.
Also during the Ultimate Elvis Weekend fans had the chance to jump on stage and show the massive crowd their inner Elvis with a special Elvis Karaoke; get their pictures taken with Elvis at Binion’s Gambling Hall and Four Queens; play Bingo with Elvis and go to an Elvis After-party complete with live Elvis ice sculpting at Binion’s.
On Saturday, May 7, Johnny Fortuno a resident of Las Vegas (originally from Honolulu, HI) was named the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist at Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas and now qualifies to compete in the 2011 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Finals in Memphis, Tenn., during Elvis Week held Aug. 10-16.
Six year-old Gabriel “The Storm” Jarrett performs at Fremont Street Experience during the Ultimate Elvis Weekend.
Cirque Du Soleil’s Viva Elvis performs during the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Fremont Street Experience.
The 20 “Elvis” competitors parade at the start of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Fremont Street Experience.
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Even if you don’t wear a hardhat to work, you’ve probably figured out that our local construction industry is on the wane.
A glimpse at the Fontainebleau confirms this.
National construction industry leaders are meeting in Las Vegas this week as part of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) annual convention.
They’ve brought in economists to forecast how national trends will affect the industry.
Sometimes an outside perspective can provide a remedy or solution.
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