COME AS YOU AREN’T TO THE 5TH ANNUAL LAS VEGAS HALLOWEEN PARADE

Calling the outrageous, the silly, the scary.  The 5^th annual Las Vegas Halloween Parade returns to Downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 31 and is enlisting the help of all Las Vegans to make 2014’s parade “spook-tacular.”  All costumed characters are invited to walk in the parade down historic Fremont Street East.  The parade line-up begins at 4 p.m. on East Fremont and 13^th St.  The Las Vegas Halloween Parade begins promptly at 7 p.m. moving West along Fremont Street East to the after event, located at the end of the parade route.

Participants in the parade don their finest, spookiest or craziest costumes and participate for bragging rights and an exclusive trophy in the annual costume contest.  Prizes will be awarded in the following categories – Best Group Costume, Best Float/Art Car, Best Illuminated Costume, Best Costume – 10 years old or younger and Most Outrageous Costume.  The winner of Most Outrageous Costume will take away the prestigious Dr. Gooey Award, named for the wildest, most unpredictable friend, Dr. Gooey who passed away in 2011. 

All individuals or non-business groups are invited to participate in the parade for free.  Politicians, businesses, bands and other organizations must pay a fee and register in advance.  People wishing to compete in special categories such as costume contest & Best Float/Art Car, must also register.   Parade map, rules, registration forms, sponsorship details and more information can be found at www.TheLasVegasHalloweenParade.com. 

The streets of the Fremont East Entertainment District will be closed to traffic and the bars of Fremont East will be part of the celebration for the Las Vegas Halloween Parade after-event, which will feature  food and fun until 3 a.m. 

ABOUT THE LAS VEGAS HALLOWEEN PARADE 

The Las Vegas Halloween Parade is large-scale participatory art event, an all-ages celebration committed to the cultural and imaginative life of Las Vegas and the advancement of large-scale community events, Such an event in which many people contribute creativity can play a major role in discovering and developing our shared civic identity. Produced by Flyingpan Productions, the Las Vegas Halloween Parade prides itself on creating a festive atmosphere focused on creativity and positive expression. The Las Vegas Halloween Parade is a “leave no trace” event and all participants and spectators are strongly encouraged to ensure their participation does not leave a mess.  Sponsors for 2014 are Vegas Seven, Zappos, Downtown Project, Source 1 Events, and El Cortez Hotel and Casino. For more information, please visit www.TheLasVegasHalloweenParade.com. 

Tickets On Sale Now for the CASA Foundation’s 24th Annual Volunteer Recognition Gala at The Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino

One of Las Vegas’ signature social events, CASA Foundation’s Annual Volunteer Recognition Gala, will take place on Oct., 11 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Venetian Resort Hotel & Casino.  The gala will celebrate and honor its volunteer advocates who are empowered by the courts to ensure each foster child’s rights and needs are being attended to while in foster care. 

The evening celebration for this community – based program will begin with cocktails and a silent auction followed by a gourmet dinner and program awarding the Honorable Frank P. Sullivan, District Court Judge Family Division, Dept. O. as the Child Advocate of the Year.  The evening will conclude with dancing and live entertainment.   

“It’s so rewarding to be able to honor and celebrate the dedication of our supporters and volunteers,” said Nancy Myster, CASA Foundation of Las Vegas President. “We are also celebrating 31 years of advocating for the unmet needs of our foster care children here in Clark County.”

Individual tickets are available for $200 or tables of 10 for $1800 and are on sale now at www.casafoundationlv.org. 

CITY OF HENDERSON PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

September is National Preparedness Month and the city of Henderson’s Office of Emergency Management is helping businesses and residents to get ready and stay ready for all types of emergencies on Thursday, September 25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Galleria at Sunset, 1300 W. Sunset Rd.

As part of the Get READY! Stay READY! campaign, the city’s emergency management team will be on-site to offer advice to the public about emergency preparedness with their family, community and workplace, including the four building blocks of preparing for a disaster – be informed, make a plan, build a kit, and get involved. The team will provide free emergency preparedness pamphlets, offer helpful tips in case of an emergency, and answer any questions.  

National Preparedness Month is one component of Henderson’s overall emergency preparedness campaign, Get READY! Stay READY! The program was launched in March as part of the inaugural Emergency Preparedness Week. In nine months, members of the Office of Emergency Management have made presentations to local civic groups, businesses and schools, and have developed a series of videos online that highlight important tips and steps one needs to take when planning for an emergency.

For more information on National Preparedness Month, Get READY! Stay READY!, or to schedule a guest speaker, call the city of Henderson Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Management at 702-267-2212 or visit cityofhenderson.com/fire.

GLOBAL AVAILABILITY OF .VEGAS TOP LEVEL DOMAINS MARKED WITH CEREMONIAL LAUNCH AT CITY HALL

As the roll out of the brand new top-level domain (tld), . vegas , reaches its third and final phase, Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, GoDaddy, the world’s largest domain name registrar, and other early adopters of .vegas tlds, gather to mark the occasion when anyone, anywhere in the world may register a .vegas domain name. Iconic Las Vegas showgirls accompanying eight-foot tall letters that spell “.VEGAS” will be on hand to signify this important and transformational digital milestone for the Las Vegas brand. 

During the four-month phased introduction leading up to .vegas general availability, thousands of .vegas domain names have been pre-registered, indicative of the significant local and worldwide interest in .vegas as a digital address. “We’ve seen great interest for .vegas domain names, showing how important these new extensions are for people looking to get online,” said Mike McLaughlin, GoDaddy senior vice president of domains. McLaughlin will attend the media launch to talk about the significance of .vegas in the digital world. 

Country rock rebel Jared Blake to record live music video at Santa Fe Station and Red Rock Resort

Country rock rebel Jared Blake, contestant on season one of NBC’s “The Voice,” is bringing his action-packed performance to Las Vegas this month with two special performances. Blake will perform alongside “The Voice” winner Danielle Bradbery at Revolver Saloon inside Santa Fe Station on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 10 p.m. and return Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, as part of Elvis Monroe’s second anniversary celebration.

Blake recently shot the 1920s Prohibition-era scenes for the music video of his newest single “Stomp” in his home state of Arkansas and will shoot scenes shot at both Las Vegas performances.  An additional day of filming will be held at Red Rock Resort on Wednesday, Sept. 17 that will call for free extras with “freakish talent.” Filming will be invite-only. For consideration and additional information regarding instructions, timing and exact location, fans can contact contact@theM3agency.com.

An original member of Team Blake in 2011, country rock rebel Jared Blake won the enthusiasm of audiences with his grunge rock style and R&B flair. Following in his mentor’s footsteps, Jared Blake is releasing ‘Til Morning Light, his first EP since his debut on “The Voice,” on September 30, the same day as Blake Shelton’s “Bringing Back the Sunshine.” The EP’s title track “Stomp” is currently featured on Sirius XM’s “The Highway” and charted at number five on MPE downloads, only behind Thomas Rhett, Brad Paisley, Jake Owen and Montgomery Gentry.

There is no cover charge for either show and guests must be 21 years or older. Entry is first-come, first-served and based upon venue capacity. For more information, please visit www.sclv.com/concerts or www.jaredblakemusic.com.

SEAN PATRICK’S SEEKS TALENTED TEAM MEMBERS TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS AT FOUR NEW VALLEY LOCATIONS

PT’s Entertainment Group (PTEG), operators of PT’s, Sierra Gold and now Sean Patrick’s taverns, is hosting a job fair to recruit outgoing, qualified candidates available to work at four newly-acquired SeanPatrick’s locations (pending regulatory approval) across the valley. The company is seeking to fill approximately 100 positions.

Open positions include:

• Bartenders – one year of gaming experience and three years of prior industry bar experience required.
• Tavern Managers – fun, outgoing candidate for fast-paced tavern. One year of gaming experience and three years of prior industry bar experience required.
• Servers – prior serving experience preferred. Knowledge of POS operations.
• Cooks – previous professional cooking experience of at least one year preferred.
• Kitchen Managers – Previous kitchen management of at least two years preferred. Must work all stations on the cook’s line. Must have knowledge of cost and labor control, health department regulations and basic computer skills (Excel, Word and Outlook).

Monday, September 8, 2014: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sierra Gold Tavern, 6515 S. Jones Blvd., 2nd Floor Banquet Room

Before arriving please download an application form at www.ggilv.com/careers and bring the completed form to the job fair.

Applicants must have the ability to work varied hours and shifts in any of our locations and must have a current SNHD card, TAM card and proper work documents. Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment background check. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English, in both oral and written forms. All potential employees must be 21 or older.

Station Casinos announces September 2014 headliners

SUNSET STATION

Nashville Unplugged
Featuring Ben Carver
Venue: Club Madrid
Genre: Country
Date:  Friday, September 5, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $10 cover at the door. Boarding Pass card members receive a $5 entry discount 

Artist Info: Singer/songwriter Aaron Benward, who has written numerous ACM and CMA-nominated songs, as well as the recent hit “Who I Am,” which was featured on ABC’s hit television show “Nashville,” and special guest host Travis Howard, whose credits include Miranda Lambert’s “Famous In a Small Town,” “Bring Me Down” and “Heart Like Mine,” present “Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind the Song.” In addition to these two talented musicians, they host well-known songwriters to create a fun and unique experience, akin to Nashville’s Bluebird Café. 

Since his arrival in 2003, Ben Caver has become one of Nashville’s favorite young singer/songwriters, with his distinct vocal style and fresh approach to crafting songs. An Alabama native, Caver began writing songs in high school and soon moved to Nashville, where he attended Belmont University and began rubbing elbows with some of the city’s top writers and performers. Caver has performed and written for many artists including Jay Demarcus of Rascal Flatts.

Must be 21 years or older

Deana Carter
Venue: Club Madrid
Genre: Country
Date:  Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $15, $25 and $35 plus tax and applicable fees

Artist Info: Drenched in sun-kissed natural beauty both inside and out, Deana Carter didn’t take a seemingly easy route to stardom, but instead chose to defy the conventional expectations of the typical Nashville artist blueprint and make her own mark. And she did, undeniably taking the industry and fans by storm with her wildly successful multi-platinum international debut Did I Shave My Legs For This? more than a decade ago. Anchored by the hit “Strawberry Wine,” Carter showcased her own blend of country and retro-rock sprinkled with the folksy singer/songwriter qualities that have garnered Deana Carter well-deserved respect and wild acclaim. The daughter of famed studio guitarist and producer Fred Carter, Jr., Carter’s latest album Southern Way of Life was released in 2013 and features the hit single “Do Or Die.”

An accomplished songwriter in the pop, rock and country markets, Carter co-wrote Kenny Chesney’s “You & Tequila,” which received several CMA and Grammy nominations, including “Song of the Year.”

This is an all-ages show; those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

Nashville Unplugged
Featuring Tim James
Venue: Club Madrid
Genre: Country
Date:  Friday, September 12, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $10 cover at the door. Boarding Pass card members receive a $5 entry discount 

Artist Info: Singer/songwriter Aaron Benward, who has written numerous ACM and CMA-nominated songs, as well as the recent hit “Who I Am,” which was featured on ABC’s hit television show “Nashville,” and special guest host Travis Howard, whose credits include Miranda Lambert’s “Famous In a Small Town,” “Bring Me Down” and “Heart Like Mine,” present “Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind the Song.” In addition to these two talented musicians, they host well-known songwriters to create a fun and unique experience, akin to Nashville’s Bluebird Café.

Michigan native Tim James has established himself as one of country music’s most sought-after songwriters, with a song catalog of hit songs by many acclaimed artists, including Toby Keith, George Strait and Billy Ray Cyrus, among others. His single “My List,” which was recorded by Toby Keith, climbed to the top of the country music charts. Other hits include Jeff Bates’ “Good People,” Trace Adkins’ All I Ask For Anymore,” Lee Brice’s “Love Like Crazy” and George Strait’s “He’s Mine.”

Must be 21 years or older

Nashville Unplugged

Featuring Arlos Smith
Venue: Club Madrid
Genre: Country
Date:  Friday, September 19, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $10 cover at the door. Boarding Pass card members receive a $5 entry discount 

Artist Info: Singer/songwriter Aaron Benward, who has written numerous ACM and CMA-nominated songs, as well as the recent hit “Who I Am,” which was featured on ABC’s hit television show “Nashville,” and special guest host Travis Howard, whose credits include Miranda Lambert’s “Famous In a Small Town,” “Bring Me Down” and “Heart Like Mine,” present “Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind the Song.” In addition to these two talented musicians, they host well-known songwriters to create a fun and unique experience, akin to Nashville’s Bluebird Café. 

With a collection of hit songs to his name including, Rascal Flatts’ “Mayberry,” which climbed to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, Arlos Smith has established himself as one of the most successful songwriters in the country music industry today. Smith has written songs for artists including, Rascal Flatts, Trent Tomlinson, James Otto, Michael Peterson, David Kersh and Neal McCoy, among others. Other song credits include, John Michael Montgomery’s “Home to You,” which climbed to number two on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and Steve Holy’s “Men Buy the Drinks (Girls Call the Shots).”

Must be 21 years or older

Nashville Unplugged
Featuring Dennis Matkosky
Venue: Club Madrid
Genre: Country
Date:  Friday, September 26, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $10 cover at the door. Boarding Pass card members receive a $5 entry discount 

Artist Info: Singer/songwriter Aaron Benward, who has written numerous ACM and CMA-nominated songs, as well as the recent hit “Who I Am,” which was featured on ABC’s hit television show “Nashville,” and special guest host Travis Howard, whose credits include Miranda Lambert’s “Famous In a Small Town,” “Bring Me Down” and “Heart Like Mine,” present “Nashville Unplugged: The Story Behind the Song.” In addition to these two talented musicians, they host well-known songwriters to create a fun and unique experience, akin to Nashville’s Bluebird Café.

A Grammy Award-winning songwriter, Dennis Matkosky’s production and songwriting credits are included in more than 50 million records sold. He has worked with a long list of artists, including Clay Aiken, Boz Scaggs, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban and Chicago, among others. His first professionally written song, “Mirror, Mirror,” was recorded by Diana Ross and broke into the top five on both the pop and R&B charts. His success continued with the single “Maniac,” which was featured in the film “Flashdance” and was nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe and two Grammy Awards. Other song credits include Keith Urban’s “You’ll Think of Me,” and Clay Aiken’s “I Will Carry You.” Matkosky’s songs have also been featured in films such as “Flashdance,” “Fright Night” and “Days of Thunder.”

Must be 21 years or older

GREEN VALLEY RANCH RESORT

The Piano Men
A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel
Venue: Grand Events Center
Genre: Tribute
Date:  Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $15 plus tax and applicable fees for general admission

Artist Info: A tribute to Sir Elton John and Billy Joel, Piano Men is a night of hit songs, energetic performances, outrageous costumes and true Rock ‘n Roll at its finest. Tribute artists Jeffrey Allen and Matthew Banks and Jeffrey Allen capture John and Joel in their high energy, interactive show.

This is an all-ages show; those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

SANTA FE STATION

Danielle Bradbery
Venue: Revolver Saloon
Genre: Country
Date:  Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: Free

Artist Info: Eighteen-year-old Danielle Bradbery charmed her way into the national spotlight with her sweet, soulful sound and quintessential personality, winning season four of “The Voice” and seeing multiple performances reach number one on the iTunes Country Singles chart. Danielle’s self-titled debut album on Big Machine Records features the Top 15 lead single “The Heart of Dixie,” and current offering “Young In America.” She has appeared on the CW’s Hart of Dixie, KATIE and ABC’s The View in addition to “My Day” being featured in NBC’s Sochi Winter Olympics campaign.

Must be 21 years or older

BOULDER STATION

Boulder Blues
Featuring Wayne Baker Brooks
Venue: The Railhead
Genre: Blues
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $5 cover at the door

Artist Info:  The son of blues great Lonnie Brooks, Wayne Baker Brooks may have been born into Chicago blues royalty, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t paid his dues along the way. He joined his father’s band as a roadie in 1988 and started playing guitar in the band in 1990. In 1997, he formed the Wayne Baker Brooks Band and in 1998, in addition to appearing in the film “Blues Brothers 2000,” he co-wrote the book “Blues for Dummies” with his father and Cub Koda. In 2004, Brooks released his solo debut album Mystery on his newly-formed label Blues Island. Brooks has also appeared in the films “Barbershop” and “Barbershop 2.”

Must be 21 years or older

TEXAS STATION

Yesterday – The Beatles Tribute
Venue: Dallas Events Center
Genre: Tribute
Date: Friday, September 19, 2014 at 8 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $15 plus tax and applicable fees

Artist Info: Performing all eras of Beatles music in their original key, wearing drainpipe trousers and playing authentic instruments, Yesterday – The Beatles Tribute has performed on five continents and established themselves as one of the world’s preeminent Beatles tribute artists. Based in Las Vegas, Yesterday recreates, note-for-note, the music of the “Fab Four.”

This is an all-ages show; those under 21 must be accompanied by an adult

FIESTA RANCHO

Psychic Lisalee
Venue: Club Tequila
Genre: Psychic
Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 7 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $20 cover at the door

Artist Info: Lisalee is a lifelong psychic that has been in professional practice and also lived in Las Vegas for more than 25 years. She is known locally, nationally and internationally as a psychic with clientele that includes more than 1,500 people including celebrities and politicians. When Lisalee was a child, she always had a psychic connection with her mother, who also had psychic abilities. Some of Lisalee’s real-life adventures are truly remarkable, including delaying an airplane she boarded, which had previously unknown mechanical failures.

Must be 21 years or older

Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and The Fiestas, by logging onto www.sclv.com/concerts or through Ticketmaster at 1.800.745.3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Black Mountain Recreation Aquatic Complex Goes to the Dogs With Doggie Paddle & Play Day

The City of Henderson’s Black Mountain Aquatic Complex, 599 Greenway Rd., goes to the dogs on Saturday, September 13 with Doggie Paddle & Play Day. Admission is $10 per dog if registered in advance or $15 per dog at the door. Human friends attend for free but may not enter the water. Register at cityofhenderson.com (activity code 336203) or at any Henderson recreation center or indoor pool. 



Dogs are assigned swim times based on weight. Dogs weighing 40 lbs. or less swim 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.; dogs weighing 41-79 lbs. swim 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; and dogs weighing 80 lbs. or more swim 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. This year marks the addition of a second swim time for dogs weighing 41-79 lbs., which is the most popular weight category and attracts the highest number of canine swimmers. 

Black Mountain Aquatic Complex has a graduated entry so dogs can walk in and out of the water as they please. Dogs must be both dog and people friendly. Owners must supply proof of pet licensing and vaccinations and must clean up after their pets. 

Doggie Paddle & Play Day is the final event of the year for Black Mountain Aquatic Complex. Following the event, the pool will be drained, cleaned and prepared for the winter. 

For additional information and complete event rules, call 702-267-2980 or visit cityofhenderson.com. 

The Osmonds Bring Fifty Years of Hits to The Suncoast Showroom October 4-5

Veteran performers The Osmonds – brothers Merrill, Jay and Jimmy – will return to Las Vegas at the Suncoast Showroom October 4-5

The brothers got their start as a barbershop group in 1958, performing around their hometown of Ogden, Utah, before moving to California and working at Disneyland. It was there that Andy Williams heard The Osmond Brothers and invited them to perform on his show. That single appearance led the young “one-take Osmonds” to seven seasons as regulars on “The Andy Williams Show.” 

The Osmond Brothers dropped “Brothers” from their name and signed with MGM Records in 1971. Hits like “One Bad Apple,” “Yo-Yo,” “Down by the Lazy River” and “Love Me For a Reason” transformed the group into world-famous teen idols, thrilling millions with their close harmonies, clean-cut image and energetic pop rock sound.

Known for their versatility and for shaping musical styles to fit their talents, the Osmonds gained further exposure with the 1976 premiere of “The Donny and Marie Show.” With the Osmond brothers as executive producers, the show exposed the incredible talents of the family members, and in 1979, the show transformed into “The Osmond Family Show.”

The Osmonds transitioned their sound from pop to country music in the early 1980’s, producing the hits “I Think About Your Lovin’” and “It’s Like Fallin’ In Love (Over and Over Again).”  Billboard magazine honored them with the “1982 Breakthrough Award” and acknowledged them as the “Number One New Singles Group of the Year.”

In 2003, the Osmond family was honored for their achievements in the entertainment industry with a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame. They celebrated fifty years in show business in 2007 with a European tour and a PBS special, taped at Suncoast sister property, The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Showtime each evening is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $29.95, plus tax and convenience fees. Tickets can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming Box Office, by calling 702.284.7777, or by visiting www.suncoastcasino.com.

DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN® ANNOUNCES UPCOMING JOB FAIR