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Fact Or Fiction: Syndicated columnist Liz Smith wants a British YV documentary called “A Kick in the Head – The Lure of Las Vegas,” that aired on the BBC recently to find a place on our channels. The special purports to show that Las Vegas is a kind of American “pressure valve” and writer Adam Sweeting describes it as having the value of falling “between Bible-bashing Puritanism and a wild urge to party.” Among other revelations in this film comes the fact that Elvis and his manager Col. Parker were in debt to the casinos for $39 million (back when $39 million was a lot of money). This is what kept Elvis performing in Vegas for so long. There are fascinating interviews with Jerry Weintraub, Wayne Newton, Brandon Flowers of local band The Killers and Keely Smith, who describes “the kindness of Frank Sinatra” and says “what delightful chaps the Mafiosi were”…
Several Las Vegas gaming firms did well in Fortune magazine’s annual list of the world’s most admired companies. Among hotel, casino and resort firms, Wynn Resorts came in fourth and was cited for its management and product quality, while MGM Mirage, which placed fifth, was praised for social responsibility and global competiveness. Fortune also ranked Las Vegas Sands the least-admired company in the area of social responsibility, and put Boyd Gaming number one on the list of least-admired firms in the area of product and service quality…
As part of the public grand opening celebration March 17, Todd English P.U.B. is donating 100 percent of the proceeds from sales of its commemorative glasses to the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. During the all-day celebration, guests can purchase 23-ounce commemorative pilsner glasses filled with a choice of Pyramid Haywire Hefeweizen or Audacious Apricots Ale for $20 and keep the glass. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health…
Tickets for Garth Brooks’ next 20 concerts at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas are sold-out, but you still have the opportunity to purchase a pair as returned or unclaimed tickets will be released to a stand-by line that will form at the Wynn box office on show days…A reader’s sad note: Mickey Rooney went to the Oscars. Nobody interviewed him; nobody noticed him; nobody cared. He was born in 1920 in Brooklyn. God help you if you live past your time! Now they’d rather interview Andy Dick!...
Jackson Furniture To Auction: Some 22 pieces of elaborate furniture custom-made for Michael Jackson, including a leather armchair embellished with crystals and gold leaf, will be auctioned off in June. Julien’s Auctions said the furniture was ordered by the singer for a home near London he planned to rent during a series of 50 comeback concerts in England.
The collection, commissioned by Jackson from Italian luxury furniture maker Colombostile, includes a pair of red velvet armchairs embroidered with eagles, a leopard print armchair trimmed with ostrich feathers and a red velvet and gilt sofa. The furniture carries estimated auction prices ranging from $16,500 to $150,000
per item.
The auction will take place in Las Vegas June 25 and will be preceded by exhibitions in Ireland and Las Vegas that re-create how Jackson’s London residence might have looked with the custom-designed furniture in it, Julien’s said.
The auction also will include dozens of other items from Jackson’s life and career, such as a signed jacket he wore for his hit “Beat It,” another of his signature white crystal gloves, and paintings from his Neverland Ranch.
Allegiant Plans Hawaii Flights: Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air is going big-time and ready is ready to take on Hawaii. The airline’s parent company, Allegiant Travel Co., has announced plans to acquire six Boeing 757-200 twin-engine jets that would have the range to reach the Hawaiian Islands from western cities the airline currently serves.
Allegiant spokeswoman Tyri Squyres said several details of the company’s plans have yet to be determined, such as what routes would be served. Allegiant hasn’t identified what airports it would use in Hawaii and it’s unclear whether the airline would offer flights between Las Vegas and the islands.
Squyres said the timetable for developing service would be based on certifications and regulatory approvals, but she expects details would be announced within a few months.
A release issued by the company said the six 757s are from a single fleet operated by a European company and Allegiant would take delivery of two of the planes within the next two months with the intent of beginning Hawaii service by the fourth quarter. One other plane would be delivered in November and the fourth in January with their use to begin in the first half of 2011. The final two jets would be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2011 and in service by the first half of 2012. The aircraft will come equipped for extended twin-engine operations required for long over water flights.
Residential Design At Wynn: Wynn LVNV, the residential design store at Wynn Las Vegas, has been reinvented and has launched anew concept offering the opportunity for guests and visitors to appreciate and acquire the style of Wynn.
“Today, residential design is looking at hotels to be the leaders in residential style,” says Roger Thomas, executive vice president of design for Wynn Design and Development. “I’m delighted that happened. It gives our guests a chance to test drive the style before they take it home as an enhancement to their own lifestyle and as a memory of their magical time at Wynn.”
Thomas curates the selection of objets d’art and luxury home goods with his unique perspective on the world market, unusual sources in the retail world and often humorous approach to interiors. He travels the world selecting pieces for the store, including one-of-a-kind items from the Maison et Objet, the largest decorative show in Europe, which features European manufacturers rarely found in the U.S.
“I don’t think luxury is selection,” says Thomas. “I think luxury is having the very finest in the world already selected for you.”
The Wynn LVNV collection is displayed in a classic interior created by Naomi Leff that has been re-colored and refit by Thomas. The space resembles a home more than a retail space, with each room presenting items shown in vignette collections as they would appear in a beautiful home. The foyer gallery is a center for trunk shows and exhibitions for artists and artisans in the decorative arts, with each month featuring a new artist.
Directly behind the foyer is the casual living room, displaying things for the casual lifestyle, as well as indoor/outdoor items on the garden porch. Natural materials, rustic artifacts, handmade and exotic crafts are all found in the casual living room, and range from the intimate to the heroic in scale. Shoppers can also select from Wynn's signature cabana and pool furnishings.
Left of the foyer is the Wynn guest room, where the Wynn sleep and bath experiences can be acquired. These reflect years of research and development in the design of the mattress, pillows, duvets and sheets, all designed by the best in the world exclusively for Wynn Resorts. Wynn LVNV will offer both resort linens and Villa linens.
“If you want to sleep like a high roller, here’s your chance,” says Thomas.
A corner of the guest room is reserved for the youngest Wynn guest, with things for baby, including beautiful layette linens and clothing items for toddlers.
The dining room to the right of the foyer is meant to show items to set a dramatic and memorable table for entertaining. Both functional items and sculptural and decorative items will be found here, as well as specialty dining chairs and other accessories. Even the chandelier and dining table are for sale!
Step past the dining room into the formal living room for a selection of furnishings found at Wynn Las Vegas and from the Roger Thomas Collection of home furnishings -- retailing exclusively at Wynn and Encore.
Food For Thought: Capitol Grille is offering bottles of wine featuring collectible works of art on the label with part of the proceeds going to charity. A limited quantity of Cabernet Sauvignon by Napa Valley Atalon Vineyards are being sold at $75 a bottle with $25 going to Share Our Strength to aid their ongoing quest to end childhood hunger in America. Gracing the outside of each individually numbered bottle is a stunning label by artist Dean J. Baer…
Bellagio has appointed Darius Allyn, a member of the Court of Master Sommeliers, to the position of Sommelier for Osterio de Circo and Sensi. Allyn is the fourth Master Sommeliers on the team joining Joseph Phillips of Michael Mina, Robert Smith of Picasso and Director of Wine Jason Smith. This honor further validates Bellagio’s commitment to excellence and establishes it as the only hotel in the world with four Master Sommeliers at a single property
…Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina in the Miracle Mile Shops will rock out Friday and Saturday nights with live classic rock music beginning at 9:30 p.m. The rockin’ fiestas continue on Sunday with a Mariachi brunch featuring a live Mariachi band from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and live Rockstar Karaoke beginning at 9 p.m…
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, 335 Howard Hughes Center, hosts its 11th annual St. Paddy’s Day party March 17 starting at 5 p.m. The revelry kicks off with live music from Gary Queen from 5-8 p.m. The restaurant will be offering Irish drink specials all evening featuring pints of green beer, Guinness, Jameson and Baileys. The celebration will bring out the inner Irish in all attendees with special Irish-themed menu items including corned beef and cabbage, corned beef sandwiches, lamb stew, Guinness shrimp and corned beef sliders, in addition to the famous $1.95 bar menu…
Hussong’s Cantina and Taqueria, at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, is holding Baja revelry Mondays with special drink and menu discounts for everyone who shows a Nevada ID or local business card. Hussong’s “Muchas Gracias Mondays,” from 5-11 p.m. offers locals half off nachos and tacos and $5 fresh hand squeezed lime Original Margaritas, along with half priced well drinks and draft beers. Local ladies receive their first Original Margarita on the house, while local guys get a free tequila slammer...Bestselling author and Food Network star, Giada De Laurentiis, will personalize her new cookbook “Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California” and greet fans at Sur La Table inside Miracle Mile Shops April 5 at 5 p.m. Fans must have a ticket to gain access to the cookbook signing and meet and greet. Tickets can be obtained by purchasing a copy of her book at Sur La Table between now and April 5…
O’Sheas will hit the streets for an unrivaled St. Patrick’s Day celebration, with a four-day long block party. Leading the celebrations will be Holly Madison, who will kick off the holiday with a game of beer pong with Lucky the Leprechaun on March 17. Guests 21 and older are invited to attend the day’s festivities free of charge at the only Irish-themed casino on The Strip…
Rhumbar, the cocktail lounge at The Mirage, will go all Irish this St. Patrick’s Day with an Irish DJ, Irish shots, Irish beer and of course, Irish Car Bombs; the only thing missing is the kilt. The fun kicks off March 17 with emcee, Elissa and her lucky Leprechaun co-host, who will have just about everyone doing the Irish jig. A pair of Irish DJs will be spinning Irish bar favorites and all the U2 one could ever want outside on the patio…
Murphy’s Law Bar & Grill, 1590 E. Flamingo Rd., is celebrating the luck of the Irish with an all-day party featuring food and drink specials, live music, pot o’ gold giveaways, beer pong tournaments and a food drive to benefit HELP of Southern Nevada. Green attire is encouraged and there is no cover charge. St. Patrick’s Day isn’t complete without green beer and Murphy’s Law will be serving up $1 green beers starting at 6 a.m. Customers who bring boxed or canned food items to donate to HELP of Southern Nevada will receive their first green beer free…
Hash House A Go Go, country station KWNR and Certified Angus Beef are hosting the second annual corned beef eating contest in honor of St. Patrick’s Day March 17. Contestants can enter the contest at www.kwnr.com or at the Hash House A Go Go Sahara location. Up to eight participants will vie to be the first to finish 1.5 pounds of corned beef and a quarter head of cabbage. After 15 minutes, if none of the contestants have finished, the competitor who has eaten the most will be crowned the winner. The grand prize is $100 cash and breakfast once a week at Hash House A Go Go for a year. Second place will receive a $75 Hash House A Go Go gift certificate and a Certified Angus Beef gift box; third place will receive a $50 Hash House A Go Go gift certificate and a Certified Angus Beef gift box...
Bringing Back The Music: In the ‘70s, as the youngest major record label chief in the recording industry, Atlantic Records president Jerry Greenberg signed and/or worked with some of the biggest pop and rock legends of all time including The Rolling Stones, ABBA, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Foreigner, Genesis, Yes and AC/DC.
Now, he gets to revisit his past and share classic rock with thousands of new fans with the exciting new Wednesday night series “Jerry Greenberg Presents Bringing Back The Music,” a weekly showcase featuring bands that cover the rock classics. Some of the world’s top tribute bands perform in the Las Vegas Hilton showroom, the venue that Elvis performed in years ago.
On March 3, an incredible 1,600 fans showed up to hear the popular Queen tribute band Queen Nation. Other bands that have performed recently include Led Zepagain and the Pink Floyd tribute band Which Ones Pink.
“Having 1,600 people come out on a Wednesday night to see one of our tribute bands is amazing,” says Greenberg, whose company Mirage Tribute Bands produces the series. “As someone lucky enough to work with some of the greatest rock groups of all time, I’m really excited to be associated with some of the best tribute bands that carry on their legacies.”
Liberace Home In Foreclosure: Liberace’s Las Vegas Villa at 4982 Shirley, the home where the aging pianist and lavish personality spent his last years, is in foreclosure. Antique Grecian marble pillars dating back to the time of Christ, Baccarat crystal chandeliers, hand-carved doors and a $1.5 million ceiling painting that mimics the Sistine Chapel, but with Liberace's likeness adorn the home.
As outlined by Steve Friess from AOL News, the owner of the home, real estate mogul Terrance Dzvonick, admits to not having paid the mortgage on the property in at least 12 months. He bought the opulent digs in 2006 for $3.7 million with a monthly mortgage payment exceeding $20,000.
Dzvonick cites the much publicized but questionable loophole of having entered into a contract with Washington Mutual, which virtually overnight went out of business and reopened as JPMorgan Chase (after $1.9 billion changed hands). Dzvonick asserts that JPMorgan Chase cannot produce the original loan note. Accordingly -- in theory -- the bank is ineligible to collect on the promissory
note for the villa.
News And Notes: Harrah’s and United Way of Southern Nevada will be conducting a Career Fair in the Rio's Amazon Ballroom April 14 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be 300 jobs available within the Harrah’s Corporation. In addition, there will be various booths to provide services such as free taxes, assistance with dental services and mammograms as well as utilizing Harrah’s education and employment area…Miracle Mile Shops’ fountain will emit a constant orange color in between its regularly scheduled water shows in support of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society -- Nevada chapter through March 31. Additionally, all money tossed into the fountain and the center’s indoor rainstorm feature this month will be donated to the Nevada chapter…
Sting, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, will embark on a world tour this summer including a performance June 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Sting will perform his most celebrated songs re-imagined for symphonic arrangement while the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra will be conducted by Maestro Steven Mercurio. Mercurio has conducted shows for other stars including Andrea Bocelli and the late Luciano Pavarotti.
Tickets are $201, $86 and $51, not including applicable service charges…
Vocal Soup -- featuring Susan Anton, Domenick Allen, Clint Holmes and Martin Nievera --headline the Orleans June 12-13…The world’s most popular and largest travel community, TripAdvisor, recently announced its “Top 10 Famous Movie Hotels,” naming Bellagio number two for its eye-catching role in “Ocean’s Eleven” and “Ocean’s Thirteen.” In both movies, the Fountains of Bellagio were a prominent fixture…
Conan O’Brien will headline a live comedy/music review that begins a two-month, 30-city tour on April 12 and includes a stop at The Pearl Concert Theater May 1. The aptly titled “Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television” tour kicks off in Oregon, and will take Conan and a cast that includes sidekick Andy Richter and the former Tonight Show band to theaters in at least 20 states and two Canadian provinces. Tickets are $75, $100 & $150, plus any additional service fees…
The Village Lake Las Vegas and Shakespeare At Play will stage a production of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” March 26 at 7 p.m. Shakespeare At Play is composed of award-winning actors, directors, writers and producers that have performed in various destinations such as China, England, Canada and the United States. Guests are encouraged to bring a low-back chair to the performance. The stage will be located near the gazebo on the platform in front of Sonrisa Grill…
The showroom at the Las Vegas Rocks Café downtown has a name…it’s the Embassy Theatre. The initial act booked into the Embassy is “The Ultimate Tribute to Sir Elton John & Billy Joel” starring Jeffrey Allen and Michael John. They appear Thursday-Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 9 p.m. Another tribute, this one to Frankie Laine starring Glenn Williams, is slated March 27 at 7 p.m…
Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, operated by The Light Group-Dubai, has opened in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), ushering in the next generation of hospitality in the city.
The new ultra-lounge will offer the very best of its twin venue at Bellagio. The Dubai venue is spread over 10,000 square foot seating 233 guests with terrace, complete with private cabanas, and offers an intimate and all inclusive space lending itself to an atmosphere that is suited for a business lunch, intimate dinner or as a late night hot spot…
Singer/songwriter Jay Sean will host his 27th birthday party, along with a performance, at Eve nightclub located in Crystals at CityCenter on March 26. The R&B sensation will perform his chart-topping Billboard Hot 100 single, “Down,” and the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit “Do You Remember”…Called the “Confucius of Comedy” by the New York Post, Academy Award winner and Grammy nominee Steven Wright brings his trademark wit, absurdist one-liners and monotone voice to The Orleans showroom, April 10-11. Tickets are starting from $29.95, plus tax. Showtime is 8 p.m…
Jason Gastwirth has been appointed chief marketing officer of the Palms Casino Resort. In his new position, Gastwirth will oversee casino marketing, slot marketing, property marketing, hotel sales, brand & revenue development, e-commerce, entertainment and sponsorship for the 1,300-room resort destination. Gastwirth brings more than 10 years of senior level management experience to the Palms. Prior to his new position, Gastwirth served as vice president, casino marketing and corporate entertainment of The Venetian/The Palazzo/Las Vegas Sands Corp…
Rampart Casino continues to feature entertainment from the Golden Age of Las Vegas with Drinkin’ Singin’ Swingin’ at Addison’s Lounge March 26-28. For the first time in Summerlin, this musical tribute to Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin will regale audiences with their uncanny impersonations and amazing song stylings. Drinkin’ Singin’ Swingin’ is a high-energy original show with a seven-piece band that sounds like a full orchestra and features Ryan Baker (Sinatra), Bryan Clark (Davis) and Rick Michel (Martin). The 90-minute show starts 8 p.m. March 26-27 and 4 p.m. March 28. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 at the casino cage or $15 at the door and includes one complimentary drink…
Video DJ Alpyne, known for mixing different genres of music joins forces with Ricky Bongos, known for blending the sound of bongos, bass and snare drums, are set to perform a live mix of their own unique styles of music at Aliante Station on St. Patrick’s Day starting at 8 p.m…Wet Republic opens its summer season March 12 with Kendra Wilkinson hosting a March 27 party and the grand opening slated April 17...
Cher has added dates at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace with 12 additional summer performances from June 15-July 4. Fans who want to see the pop superstar before then can still purchase tickets for her April 10-28 and May 8-30 shows…Five-time Emmy Award winner Dennis Miller brings his hilarious stand-up routine back to the Orleans showroom April 16-18 with tickets starting at $49.95 plus tax. Showtime is 8 p.m…
A group of companies will develop a plant in the Las Vegas valley that would employ about 1,000 people for manufacturing wind turbines. The announcement was made by U.S. Renewable Energy Group (US-REG), a Chinese company called A-Power Energy Generation Systems Ltd., and the real estate development company American Nevada Company of Henderson. The plan calls for building the 320,000-square-foot plant in Las Vegas. The plant would manufacture and assemble wind-energy turbines that would supply energy projects throughout North and South America…
CBS and Sony Electronics have opened “The Sony 3D Experience” in the CBS Television City center at MGM Grand as a screening facility and research center for consumers and broadcasters alike. What do consumers think about 3D? How will broadcasters and studios deliver 3D? Those are questions the facility will be geared to answer. The Sony 3D Experience is split into two zones, covering both 3D for theaters and 3D for home entertainment. 3D enthusiasts will also be able to learn about developments in 3D such as the ESPN 3D channel and a new Discovery/IMAX/Sony joint venture 3D channel…
Comedian George Wallace is known for giving away prizes at his show, but he is now going above and beyond by giving away a Smart Car. The car will be awarded to a winner chosen at random on April 1 at 11:15 p.m. during Wallace’s “I Be Thinkin’” show at the Flamingo. Fans can participate in the giveaway by filling out an entry form at the Flamingo Showroom after seeing Wallace’s show. In addition, those who purchase tickets to the show on VegasOnDemand.com will be automatically entered to win the car. The winner does not have to be present at the drawing in order to claim the car. Only one entry per guest and entrants must be 18 years or older…
Legendary quarterback coach Steve Clarkson and the Clarkson Dreammaker Foundation have scheduled “An Evening with Joe Montana & Wayne Gretzky,” a charity reception and auction to be held at the Palms April 15 from 6-9:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Las Vegas, the Greater Las Vegas After-School All Stars and the Steve Clarkson Dreammaker Foundation. Sponsorship and ticket information are available online at www.steveclarksondreammaker.com/foundation...
Annie Duke triumphed against the crème de la crème of the poker world to win the sixth annual National Heads-Up Poker Championship presented by GoDaddy.com at the Caesars Palace Poker Tournament Room. Duke defeated Erik Seidel, who has won eight World Series of Poker bracelets and ranks ninth on the all-time money list, in the tournament’s best-of-three finals to claim the championship and the $500,000 first-place prize. Seidel takes home $250,000 as the second-place finisher. The championship was taped for broadcast on NBC for six consecutive Sundays beginning April 18…
The 8th annual International Domino Federation (FID) World Domino Championship will be held at the Las Vegas Hilton Memorial Day weekend (May 26-29) with guaranteed prizes of $50,000. A classic “Double Six” tournament will be supervised by the DominoUSA Federation. The “High Five” tournament will be administered by domino legend Travis Newsome, president of the NPDPA…Comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo at Monte Carlo is offering local residents the opportunity to see his show for $35, plus taxes and fees. Available through March 27, tickets can only be purchased from the Monte Carlo box office with a valid Nevada ID…
Fremont Street Experience invites sports fans to take part in the valley’s largest month-long hoopfest with March Hoops Central through April 5. Fremont Street Experience celebrates college basketball with the madness of March that includes the world’s largest NCAA bracket on the Viva Vision screen, two new stage shows, Hardwood Hotties and Dream Team Divas, and an interactive area where guests can test their skills at the 30-foot basketball hoop. Drink specials will also be available throughout the month at the 10 Fremont Street Experience properties…
Entertainment legends Liza Minnelli and Judy Garland are “re-united” through portrayals by Suzanne Goulet as Liza and Denise Rose as Judy in “Judy & Liza…Together Again” at the Suncoast April 17-18. In “Judy & Liza…Together Again,” Goulet and Rose have perfected their personifications of the famous daughter and mother duo and will perform recreations of “Get Happy,” “Swanee,” “Over the Rainbow,” “Bye Bye Blackbird,” “Cabaret” and “New York, New York” from Garland and Minnelli films and concerts. Together the entertainers will perform duets “Hello Dolly,” “Alexander Ragtime Band,” “Be A Clown” (in their tramp costumes) and a medley of other well-known songs. Tickets start at $19.95, plus tax. Showtime is 7:30 p.m…
Pediatric Cancer Center Opens: The Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases of Las Vegas, Nevada’s first and only nonprofit pediatric cancer center, has opened an infusion center. The new St. Baldrick’s Foundation Infusion Center will specialize in intravenous (IV) treatments for children currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
“The St. Baldrick’s Infusion Center will allow us to provide children with the treatments they need in an environment that is friendly and welcoming,” says Dr. Jonathan Bernstein, medical director for the center. “We wanted to name the center after an organization that meant something to us and the kids. We immediately agreed that St. Baldrick’s represented a true hope for a cure, and the optimistic joy and ease we wanted the kids to feel when they came into the center for treatments.”
The past two years, St. Baldrick’s has provided the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases with two grants totaling more than $256,000, the majority of which was raised through head-shaving events in Las Vegas. These grants allowed for the hiring of crucial staff members to see the clinic’s ever expanding patient population. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation Infusion Center will allow the Children’s Center to expand their clinical services and clinical trials whereby better serving more children in the area. This expansion is essential for maintaining the important research efforts at the clinic.
The Children’s Center is located at 3121 S. Maryland Parkway, Ste. 300. There were three St. Baldrick’s head-shaving events in Las Vegas this year which have already raised a total of $85,000.With a goal of shaving more than 40,000 heads in 2010, St. Baldrick’s is encouraging all who support childhood cancer research to join the movement and sign-up to shave! You can also show your support by visiting www.StBaldricks.org and making a donation or volunteer at an event in your area.
Lawyer Teams With Schools: Knowing firsthand the destruction car accidents can cause, Edward M. Bernstein & Associates is committed to providing teen drivers in Southern Nevada with the tools and information they need to be safe drivers through a partnership with the Clark County School District and a new page on the firm’s Web site dedicated to “Driver’s Ed.”
“As a parent of teenagers, I understand the importance of teaching our kids how to be safe drivers,” Bernstein said. “Working with the Clark County School District, I wanted to provide a supplemental outlet of helpful information for teenagers looking to get a driver’s license.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teens in America. Mile for mile, teens are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers. Education programs can make a difference. Consequently, Bernstein partnered with the Clark County School District to help local teens become good, conscientious drivers.
Bernstein began coordinating with the district last year on how he could support their driver’s education efforts. After meeting with the driver’s education teachers and hearing their feedback, Bernstein made a commitment to supporting their programs by providing an additional outlet of information for students seeking to obtain a driver’s license.
On Bernstein’s new Web site, www.EdBernstein.com, students can click “Free Sample Driver’s Ed Test” to download a sample test to prepare for the state’s written exam. The site also offers detailed information about the steps and requirements for obtaining a driver’s license in Nevada as well as the driving restrictions and license requirements for motorcycles and mopeds.
Bernstein also produced posters that clearly outline the graduated license requirements for teens aged 15, 15 ½, and 16, an issue that CCSD teachers mentioned can be very confusing for students. The posters were donated the school district and delivered to every driver's education classroom.
Local Clubs Win Awards: Las Vegas swept the seven nightclub categories of the 2010 Nightclub & Bar Awards at the industry convention last week at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
XS at Encore won mega-club of the year and new club of the year. Nightclub of the year went to Tao at The Venetian. There were more than 235 entries covering 14 categories, including bars, nightclubs, restaurants and DJs. Entries were submitted by venue owners, operators and managers, as well as suppliers, vendors and other industry members. Judging was based on excellence in on-premise concepts, programs, talent and professionalism.
The Nightclub & Bar Awards honor outstanding operators across the industry from large and small venues. The judging panel consists of 20 industry leaders, journalists and consultants.
Skateboard Competition Scheduled: The Retaks Expressions Tour kicks off at Extreme Thing 2010 on March 27 at Desert Breeze Skate Park at Durango Drive and Spring Mountain Road. The event will include the third annual Retaks Local Ripper Mini Ramp Skateboard Competition, and the Retaks Battle of the Shops. Retaks will sponsor a fourth stage at Extreme Thing, a record for the event. The specially-constructed stage physically connects the concert space with the ramp.
Three local skateboard shops will compile the top 30 qualifiers of all ages in the region who will pay $20 to enter the open competition -- there are no age group requirements in this competition. Registration includes one general admission ticket to the event plus competitor wristbands and Retaks Competitor gift bag. Skaters younger than 18 years old will receive one pass for their parent/guardian who will be required to sign a liability waiver on site.
Competition is open to all amateur skateboarders. Those who’d like to participate can contact Pharmacy Board Shop, 4845 S. Fort Apache Road in Summerlin (228-4755); Industrial Ride Shop inside the Galleria at Sunset mall in Henderson (435-0600) or the Area 702 Skatepark, 3040 Simmons St., suite #104, in North Las Vegas (870-7588). Spaces are limited.
After initial competition, five individual sessions will determine the top five competitors, who will be judged solely on their at least four-minute individual run. Open jam practice will take place in the morning until the first Retaks concert band takes the stage. Then, each of the five competitors will have approximately 20 minutes to practice their individual runs before final competition begins. The contest will be judged by three independent or professional skaters.
Wynn Hosts Travel Meetings: Wynn Resorts will host a three day workshop to help lure meetings and conventions back to Las Vegas. The Education Familiarization Tour being held at the Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort and Casino starting April 8 is designed to provide meeting and event professionals an opportunity to discover how to enhance their companies’ programs and learn more about the signature offerings available through the resorts.
“The heart of this workshop is the educational seminars, which include our Return on Investment classes, designed to instruct participants on the importance of hosting meeting and conventions,” said Andre Link of Wynn Las Vegas. “Our goal is to assist meeting professionals with their needs and also give them a chance to experience all the impeccable amenities Wynn and Encore have to offer at the same time.”
International meeting planner, Theresa Breining will lead the Return on Investment curriculum. The exclusive three day program will include an array of activities created to engage and educate participants and their clients on how to ensure meetings are in conjunction with their client’s business needs and produce clear objectives centered on successful outcomes.
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