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 By
Judy Thorburn
Entertainment Reporter/Film Critic
Las Vegas Tribune
Owner/Editor in Chief/writer
www.theflickchicks.com
Green
Exhibition Opens at The Springs Preserve
On Wednesday August 27, the premier traveling exhibition, The Green
House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design, organized
by the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., made its debut in
Las Vegas at the Springs Preserve.
The exhibit, which exposes the beauty and advantages of going green at
home, allows visitors to view high-quality architecture and design that
are compatible with the desire to sustain the environment and natural
resources as well as lead healthier lives.
Features of The Green House include:
Photographic images of 21 beautiful homes from around the world
constructed according to green design principles emphasizing the impact
of particular regions and climate systems on the design of dwellings.
Graphic panels illustrating 5 principals of sustainability and exploring
broad related topics, such as urban planning and solar energy, and
samples of various Green building materials, such as recycled glass
tiles, coconut palm flooring and paper composite.
The Green House is open to the public in the Patio
Gallery of the Desert Living Center through December 29, 2008. For more
information, visit
www.springspreserve.org, or call 702-822-7700.
Maybelline
Throws Eye Catching Event At New York New York
On Labor Day weekend, representatives of Maybelline, one of the most
famous and recognizable names in cosmetics, set up shop with their The
Great Lash Mascara Bar outdoor on the Brooklyn Bridge of New York New
York Hotel and Casino before hitting the road to the 2008 Emmy Awards.
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara Bar
The two night event, held on the evenings of Saturday
August 30 and Sunday August 31 from 7pm to midnight, drew crowds of
women of all ages who were each thrilled to be given a complimentary Eye
Makeover & Mascara Touch-Up by Premier Makeup Artist Chuck Hezekiah or
another member of his professional team. Chuck Hezekiah is a 20-year
beauty veteran and is widely recognized as a leading authority on
beauty, style and trends. His dramatic transformations are a mainstay of
television shows including Lipstick Jungle, Oprah, Movie and a Makeover,
The Martha Stewart Show and many more. He also has provided mascara
touch-ups along with tips & tricks seen on the Emmy red carpet. With
such an impressive resume, what woman wouldn’t be delighted to have him
work his magic on her?
Of course, yours truly was ready and willing to get
my eye makeover and see what kind of transformation was in store. So I,
along with my friend and colleague Jacqueline Monahan, decided to trek
on over to the Great Lash Mascara Bar on Sunday night and allow one of
the experts to do their thing on our already fabulous mugs.
Leaving the house free of eye makeup, we had no idea
what our eyes, a virtual empty palette for the artist, would look like
after she or he would complete their “masterpiece”. As it turned out, I
was impressed with the fact that every woman that sat in the make up
chair at the Mascara Bar received her very own special “personal” eye
makeover depending on her individual face, skin tone, and bone
structure.
Chuck Hezekiah with makeover participant
While the totally engaging and super personable
Hezekiah decided to go with a more natural look for me and used soft
neutral colors on my lids while playing up my lashes to make them look
incredibly long and gorgeous, other women, including my best bud Jackie,
who sat next to me in make up artist Angie’s chair, were given a more
dramatic, glamorous look. Nevertheless, I noticed that each and every
lady was given a very distinctive, striking and beautiful new look that
was just as effective, and showcased that one feature, her eyes, thanks
to the work of the talented makeup artists and the use of his/her number
one tool - the event’s real star, Maybelline Mascara.
Mina Kim of Maybelline (in red dress) with makeup
artist Angie (pink shirt) and Great Lash girls
In addition, each woman who paid a visit to the
Mascara Bar, as well as hotel guests, was treated to some great
giveaways - a free t-shirt and full size samples of Maybelline Great
Lash Waterproof Mascara.
For sure, The Mascara "BAR" lived up to its name, sending each woman who
experienced a makeover, off on a high note, intoxicated with the feeling
of being eye catching and loaded with beauty tips and goodies.
Café Rio
Mexican Grill Opens Third Las Vegas Location
On Wednesday afternoon September 3, I attended the grand opening of Cafe
Rio Mexican Grill’s third location in Las Vegas at 6575 North Decatur
Blvd. (Decatur and I-215 at Shadow Mountain). Grand opening festivities
included an official ribbon cutting and check presentation of $2,500
plus an additional $100 from the sale of “Angielada,” (the creation of
KVBC Channel 3’s Noon News Anchor, Angela Martin) that was sold during
the fundraiser which was held from Tuesday, Aug. 26 through Tuesday,
Sept. 2 to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas. The “Angielada” is
packed with the restaurant’s fire-grilled chicken and cheese, and served
with a side of fresh greens topped with fresh Pico de Gallo and cilantro
lime rice.
Photo credit: Jacqueline Monahan
Photo credit: Jacqueline Monahan
Cafe Rio offers high quality healthy food that
contains no artificial ingredients and no freezers or microwaves are
used in its restaurant. The eatery has been recognized numerous
times for its made-from-scratch meals, including “Best Salad,” “Best
Burrito” and “Best Mexican Food” by Utah City Search, as well as “Best
of State” Mexican cuisine. Hours of operation for Cafe Rio are Monday
through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information
about Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, visit them online at
www.caferio.com.
Bodies…The
Exhibition at Luxor Receives Ancient Blessing from Buddhist Monks
On Thursday, September 4, Buddhist monks from various Buddhist Temples
all over the Las Vegas valley came together to perform an ancient
blessing on the 13 whole-body specimens inside the brand-new BODIES…The
Exhibition at Luxor.
The monks wished to bless the specimens because they
believe that each body, living or dead, has a spirit. The purpose of the
blessing is to inform the spirits that their physical bodies are not
being punished, but rather being used for educational purposes and that
the modern era allows their bodies to be preserved in a respectful
manner. The monks spent the rest of the morning meditating and curiously
enjoying the exhibit before it opened to the public.
Additional
recent and upcoming “happenings” in and around Las Vegas include:
On September 4, The Palazzo Las Vegas opened the newest sports themed
restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip, the Sportsbook Bar & Grill at The
Palazzo, in what formerly housed music mogul/entrepreneur Jay Z’s lavish
40/40 Club. Utilizing existing décor including a Strip-view outdoor
patio and 70+ flat screen televisions with access to satellite and cable
channels to view sporting events from around the world, the
24,000-square-foot restaurant features an upbeat and energetic
atmosphere for diners to take in their favorite sporting events.
Offering gourmet American cuisine, the menu is comprised of all the
sporting fan favorites: sliders, burgers, pizza and nachos. The
Sportsbook Bar & Grill at The Palazzo is open Monday 11 a.m. – midnight,
Tuesday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. and
Saturday & Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 2 a.m. For more information, please visit
www.palazzolasvegas.com
or call 702. 414.1000.
Every Sunday during the month of September Christian Audigier The
Nightclub at Treasure Island blends renowned DJs with the most exquisite
fashion giveaways of Christian Audigier clothing. The September lineup
includes September 7 – DJ Sizzahandz; September 14 – DJ Eric Cubeechee;
September 21 – DJ Scene and September 28 – DJ Riz.
Comedian Paul Rodriguez has been named the celebrity host of The Real
Deal!, the first ever live, interactive poker-themed stage-show set to
debut in The Venetian Showroom at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in
Las Vegas on October 22 (with paid previews beginning Oct. 14.)
Sunday, August 31 through Tuesday, November 11, 2008, Jerry’s Nugget
Casino is offering active members of the military a 25% discount and a
15% discount to non-active members of the military at Jerry’s Famous
Coffee Shop and Uncle Angelo’s Pizza Joint. The discount is eligible on
dine-in orders of $10 or more and includes food and all beverage choices
with the exception of food specials inside Jerry’s Famous Coffee Shop.
Customers need to present their military ID, along with their More Club
card, to the More Club counter for enrollment in this promotion. Once
enrolled, participants can swipe their More Club card at the main kiosk
to receive a discount ticket. One discount ticket may be used per
customer per day. Following Veteran’s Day, the discounts will be 20% and
10% percent for active and non-active military, respectively.
The M Resort, Spa and Casino has started a campaign to recruit up to
2,000 new team members for the $1 billion project scheduled to open
March, 2009 on the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose
Parkway. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at
www.theMresort.com.
Every Wednesday in September and October starting September 3 The Buffet
at the Las Vegas Hilton is offering lower prices on their daily buffets.
The all you can eat Breakfast buffet is $3.99, Lunch is $4.99, and
dinner is $6.99. Simply present your local ID and Player’s Club with Hot
Spot Sticker to take advantage of this special limited time offer.
For the second consecutive month, Hash House A Go Go has teamed up with
the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) to raise money for the
organization and its Walk to Cure Diabetes on Saturday, Oct. 11. For the
entire month of September, the restaurant is donating $2 from the sale
of every “For the Love of Jordan” (a special pancake named for her walk
team and created by 15-year-old, type-1 diabetic Jordan Exber) to the
organization.
Sunset & Vines in the MonteLago Village Resort at Lake Las Vegas was
just recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine with an Award of
Excellence…one of only two restaurants in Henderson to be so honored.
On Friday, September 12 pop and R&B sensation Jesse McCartney will
perform live inside LAX Nightclub at Luxor. This performance is a sneak
peak leading up to his concert on Saturday, September 13 at Mandalay Bay
Beach, to benefit the Lili Claire Foundation.
Motown Fridays, a tribute to Motown music at Jerry’s Nugget, presents
the following lineup every Friday from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in September:
Sept. 5 – Tyriq and Jamestown; Sept. 12 – Sylk, Satin and Lace; Sept. 19
– Foxxy 4 U; Sept. 26 – Sho Tyme. There is a $5 cover charge and 2
drink minimum.
The UNLV Department of Music Jazz Studies program recently announced its
upcoming performances for the Fall 2008 term. They are as follows:
September 25 – Artemus Ham Concert Hall – 7:30 p.m.
UNLV Jazz Faculty with guest drummer artist-in-residence Joe LaBarbera,
jazz saxophone artist-in-residence Bob Sheppard, and UNLV Jazz Ensemble
I. Conducted by UNLV Jazz Studies Director Dave Loeb and music professor
Bruce Paulson.
October 26 – Judy Bayley Theatre – 7 p.m.
UNLV Jazz Ensemble II and special guests
November 24 – Black Box Theatre – 7:30 p.m.
UNLV Jazz Ensemble I and Contemporary Jazz Ensemble
December 1 – Black Box Theatre – 7:30 p.m.
UNLV Jazz Ensemble II and Guitar Jazz Ensemble, conducted by music
professor Joe Lano
Tickets for all UNLV jazz concerts are $10 general admission; $5 Jazz
Society members, military, and seniors; and free to UNLV students,
faculty, and staff with ID. Tickets may be purchased at the UNLV
Performing Arts Center Box Office or by calling 895-ARTS (2787).
In addition, UNLV Jazz will perform as part of the Flamingo Library Jazz
Series at 1401 E. Flamingo Rd. on September 10 at 7 p.m. with the
Liberace Jazz Quartet, October 8 with the UNLV Jazz Combo, November 12
with the UNLV Jazz Combo, and December 10 with the UNLV Jazz combo.
These performances are free, open to the public and no ticket is
required.
Every first Friday from 7-9:30 p.m. during the months of September,
October and November, ClubSport Green Valley Club at 2100 Olympic Avenue
in Henderson, extends its Club Socials to the Club Café. Everyone, age
21 and over, is invited to the events that includes drink specials,
prizes, laughter, good friends, and Club Karaoke. For further
information call 702-454-6000.
Dos Caminos Modern Mexican Cuisine and Lounge at the Palazzo is
celebrating Mexican Independence Day on September 16th with a night
filled with entertainment, along with the hot spot’s signature cocktails
and spicy dishes, including special appetizers and entrees. DJ Carlos
Sanchez spins Latin Funk starting at 8 pm with backings by percussionist
Cayce Woody and trumpeter Rico DeLargo. Taking the stage at 10 pm are
the Mayan Kings, followed by the DJ stylings of The Martinez Brothers at
11 pm. Dos Caminos resident DJ Cyber Kid rounds out the night.
On Wednesday, September 17 at 7 pm, The UNLV School of Architecture Klai
Juba Lecture Series welcomes Robert Dorgan, director of the school’s new
Downtown Design Center at the Fifth Street School, located at 401 South
4th St. The lecture, Industrial Archaeology: The Song of Hiawatha, is
preceded by a reception at the Downtown Design Center at 6 p.m. Both the
reception and lecture are free and open to the public. For more
information, call 895-3031.
On September 19, The Nevada Conservatory Theatre at UNLV opens its
Second Season in the Black Box Theatre with William Shakespeare’s King
Lear, directed by Michael Lugering. Lugering’s production of King Lear
is set in contemporary times. Performances are September 19, 20,
25, 26, and 27 at 8 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. on September 21 and 28.
Tickets are $15 and on sale at the Performing Arts Center Box Office.
Special rates are available for groups of 15 or more. The box office may
be reached by calling 895-ARTS (2787).
Friday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. top lightweight contender Kid Diamond of Las
Vegas will take on rugged Javier Jauregui of Mexico at Buffalo Bill’s
Resort & Casino’s Star of the Desert Arena. The Top Rank boxing card
will also feature USA Olympian Vanes 'Nightmare' Martirosyan of
Glendale, Cal. Tickets are $10 and $35 and are available by calling
1.800.FUNSTOP or by visiting
www.primmvalleyresorts.com. As part of the complimentary
ticket offer from Primm Valley Casino Resorts, 500 free tickets are
available for the event at
www.primmconcerts.com. Doors open at 4 p.m. and will air live
at 5 p.m. live on the Telefutura network airs at 5 p.m.
The Springs Preserve will host a Bicycles-As-Transportation event on
Thursday, September 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. hosted by
actor/environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. Beginning at 5 p.m. and continuing
until dusk, everyone in attendance will have the opportunity to ride one
of several IZIP hybrid electric bicycles from Currie Technologies. In
addition, Mr. Begley and special guests will speak on the importance of
bicycles as transportation. After Mr. Begley speaks, he will be
available at the Currie Technologies bicycle tent for photos and
autographs. His new book, Living Like Ed, will also be available for
purchase and signing. This special Springs Preserve event is being held
in conjunction with Las Vegas’ hosting of Interbike, North America’s
largest bicycle trade show being held September 24-26 at the Sands Expo.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) will hold its annual Walk
to Cure Diabetes on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas. At the Southern Nevada Walk, there will be
entertainment, food, activities and more. Participants of all ages -
from kids to grandparents - are encouraged to register in advance at
www.jdrf.org. On-site
registration will be available at UNLV’s North Field at 8:00 a.m. on the
day of the walk. Check-in for walk participants also begin at 8:00 a.m.
and the 5 K walk begins at 9:00 a.m.
As a prelude to the Walk to Cure Diabetes, The 2nd annual Rock the Walk,
a benefit concert for JDRF will be held on Friday, September 26, 2008 at
the Springs Preserve Amphitheatre. Open seating starts at $25.00 per
person. Each ticket includes admission to the Springs Preserve
Amphitheatre, barbeque dinner catered by Wolfgang Puck (with a special
kids menu!) and family entertainment including Christy Molasky & The
Music Junkies. Patrons who make higher donations will be provided with
special reserved seating and VIP Boxes are for sale from $2,500 to
$3,500. For all ticket information please call JDRF, Nevada Chapter at
702-732-4795 or email Nevada@jdrf.org.
Celebrity
sightings:
On Friday, Aug. 29 "Hawaiian Tropic Zone inside Miracle Mile Shops
welcomed VH1's "I Love Money" cast members 12 Pack, Heat and Megan as
they hosted an evening of drinking and dancing at Torrid nightclub.
Saturday, August 30, Tony Award winner and star of
the hit show “Pushing Daisies,” Kristin Chenoweth, was seen taking in
JERSEY BOYS at The Palazzo.
Also on Saturday, Johnny Wright and reality star Kourtney Kardashian
were spotted at separate tables dining at Strip House at Planet
Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Thursday afternoon, September 4, Montel Williams was spotted playing
poker inside the new Poker Lounge at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Thursday night, Billy Bob Thornton was spotted playing poker in the new
Poker Lounge at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. He was joined by friends
and bandmates from The Boxmasters in the back room of the lounge that
some are calling the Billy Bob Thornton room - an oversized image of the
actor/musician hangs on the wall above the table. Onlookers said
Thornton was approached by a few female fans while he was in the lounge
and he kindly posed for a picture with them. Thornton was back inside
the Poker Lounge Friday morning signing the large picture
of himself. Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters performed Friday
evening inside The Joint.
Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather, Jr. enjoying the Top
Rank boxing event on Friday featuring Kid Diamond vs. Javier Jauregui at
Terrible's Buffalo Bill's Resort & Casino in Primm, Nev.
This weekend at Strip House inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino:
Playboy Playmate Hiromi Oshima spotted enjoying dinner Friday, Sept. 5
and actor Simon Rex spotted enjoying dinner Saturday, Sept. 6.
Sunday night former bass player for the Cult and current band member of
Campy Freddy, Billy Morrison, made an appearance at Wasted Space inside
the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Morrison got behind the DJ booth and
treated the crowd with his own DJ set.
I will be back next week with more of what’s “happening” in and around
Las Vegas.
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