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Out and About: Editor’s Picks – March/April 2014
March 7-14
Restaurant Week
Help out by dining out at the seventh annual Spring Las Vegas Restaurant Week. A foodie’s dream and a dieter’s nightmare, the weeklong slew of prix fixe menus at restaurants around the city will definitely pack on the fun…and the pounds. But hey…it’s for a good cause so get your running shoes on and kill those extra calories to get the most out of the festivities. Diners are able to enjoy meals for prices ranging from $20.14 up to $50.14 with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Three Square. Since its inception, Restaurant Week has raised $786,000 and provided over 2.3 million meals to those in need. For a full list of participating restaurants visits www.helpoutdineoutlv.com.
March 13-16
48th Annual Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
Dust off your “Kiss Me I’m Irish” t-shirt and prepare for green beer as you celebrate the luck of the Irish with this time honored tradition in downtown Henderson. Drawing thousands of visitors each year, the parade starts on Ocean Avenue and will travel down Water Street to Victory Road. The accompanying festival features a carnival midway, food booths, souvenir and merchandise vendors, an Irish beer garden and much more. Be sure to warm up your dancing legs as you’ll also enjoy live entertainment, including Irish music and dance, swing, jazz and Broadway show tunes. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re a true “Son of Erin” or just pretending! Call 267-2171 or visit www.hendersonlive.com for more information.
March 30
Wag-A-Tail Walk-a-thon
Load up the four-leggeds and head to Centennial Hills Park (7101 N. Buffalo Drive) for this annual event sponsored by the Las Vegas Valley Humane Society. Featuring one and two mile walks, vendors, food and games, special exhibits and giveaways, dog contests and much more, it’s a perfect way to spend a weekend outside with your loved ones (furry or not) and mingle with fellow pet lovers. Who knows, you may even find a new play pal for Buster. Even better? Proceeds benefit homeless, abused and abandoned animals. Call 257-9668 or visit www.lvvhumane.org for registration and info.
April 10-13
Clark County Fair & Rodeo
It’s time to blaze a trail out to Logandale for this annual extravaganza, where you can experience the thrills of a traditional rural Nevada fair. Festivities include carnival rides, a junior livestock show, horticulture exhibits and an endless parade of arts and crafts that cover everything from ceramics to furniture to photography. Over 500 of the nation’s top rodeo athletes will compete in steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and more as they battle it out for cash prizes. You’ll also find plenty of food, drinks and live entertainment, so dust off your boots and saddle up for this Wild West adventure! Call (888) 876-FAIR or visit www.ccfair.com for more information.
April 25-27
22nd Annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz/Rhythm & Blues Festival
Get your funky soulful groove on at this annual event that brings thousands of jazz, blues and R&B lovers from across the country to the Clark Country Government Ampitheater (500 S. Grand Central Parkway). The three day show will feature headliners such as KEM, Boney James and 10 Time Grammy Award Winner Chaka Kahn. The event will also include food and craft vendors (even more than last year), public bar, surround sound and space for dancing and enjoying the music. VIP, Early Bird Tickets (sell out quickly) and general admission tickets, more information and additional featured artists are now available at www.yourjazz.com.
April 26
Great Vegas Beer Festival
Cicerones rejoice! The 2014 Great Vegas Beer Festival is making its way to Downtown Las Vegas, bringing with it a surplus of tasty suds. Benefitting the Nevada Craft Brewers Association, the daylong event will feature beer tasting from local and national breweries (think Alaskan Brewing Co., Goose Island, Stone, Lagunitas and more), a gastropub with expert pairing, beer demonstrations, food trucks, live music…need we say more? You had us at beer! The foam and fun go down at the Fremont East Entertainment District, with tickets for general admission starting at $35 until the day of the event. You can also purchase Early Entry and VIP tickets for $45 and $75 respectively. Visit www.greatvegasbeer.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
