DATE CHANGE: Smiles for Survivors Foundation’s 4th Annual Blow Out Breast Cancer Event Date Changed to Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014
Smiles for Survivors Foundation ™ (SFS), a Las Vegas based non-profit that is the first in the nation to work with dentists and dental specialists to provide dental treatment to breast cancer patients and survivors, has changed the date of its 4th Annual Blow Out Breast Cancer fundraising event to Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014 at Square Colour Salon + Spa, (1225 S. Fort Apache Rd. Ste. 160). The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 4.
The afternoon beauty event kicks off at 2 p.m. with a variety of beauty treatments offered until 6 p.m. The evening festivities are 7 to 11 p.m. and include a variety of food, cocktails, live entertainment and a silent auction. Advance ticket prices are $75, which includes admission to the party, a blow out and a Kerastase conditioning hair treatment or $50 for the party only. Services such as lash and nail treatments are an additional $20. Tickets can be purchased at Square Salon, 702.255.7050 or at Hillcrest Dental, 702.395.1088. Tickets are $60 at the door.
The event’s goals are to raise awareness of the potentially harmful oral side effects of cancer treatment and to raise funds in order to provide breast cancer survivors with dental treatment to restore their oral health. To date, SFS’s network of dentists has performed over $40,000 worth of dental treatment, helping more than 20 breast cancer patients to restore their oral health by repairing damage and alleviating pain caused by cancer treatment.
The complete event schedule is:
2 – 6 p.m. Champagne, small bites, blowouts with conditioning treatments and lash treatments
7 – 11 p.m. Cocktails, food, silent auction and live entertainment
“The support of the Las Vegas community has made it possible for the foundation to provide critical oral healthcare to women in need,” said Dr. Olya Banchik, a local dentist and founder of the non-profit. “This event brings much needed support and awareness to oral complications that
occur when a patient undergoes cancer treatment. We need continue building a dialogue between oncologists, dentists and patients so that we can address oral health issues before patients begin losing teeth or suffering from infections.”
Longtime sponsors include Square Colour Salon + Spa and platinum sponsor Rob Jensen Company, a local luxury real estate agency, Khavkin Facial Plastic Surgery, and Park Place Infiniti. Partners include B Sweet Candy Boutique, By Dzign, Lobster Me, Corrigan Group, and many others.
Showboy Bakeshop to Host Celebrity Bake Sale for Charity
On Saturday, August 30th, 2014 Showboy Bakeshop will host their first ever “Broadway BakeSale” from 12p-6p in their shop located at 2591 Anthem Village Dr. Ste B4, Henderson, NV 89052.
The event will feature celebrity guests “working” the counter to raise money and awareness for the national charity Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS.
Headlined by Jai Rodriguez (queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Malibu Country, How I Met Your Mother) and Angel Porrino (Holly’s World, Absinthe, Peepshow) from 4p-6p, the shop will also have Felice Garcia with cast members from Million Dollar Quartet from 12p-2p and Mark Shunock with cast members from Rock of Ages from 2p-4p.
All attendees will have the opportunity to meet and interact with their favorite performers as well as get autographs and pictures. All proceeds from the event will be donated directly to BCEFA.
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Metered Phone Numbers
Great news! The Zip Code Magazines are now offering Metered Phone Numbers to our advertisers for only $25 per month.
What are those? “Metered” phone numbers are customized phone numbers that are used to track effectiveness of advertising. You will have a specific phone number on your advertisement that directs to your business phone. Each time a customer calls the phone number from your ad the call will be tracked, and can even be recorded.
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Ad Inspiration
Throughout my career I’ve seen a LOT of advertisements. Some were good, some were dismal (I mean, really bad) and then there are also a few that have stuck in my mind through the years as examples of pure excellence in this industry. They were ads that made someone stop and pay attention and, most importantly, follow through with a call to action or remember a brand when he or she truly needed a product or service.
These are the ads we always strive for – the ones that “stand out” for whatever reason.
Since it’s Friday, and we all need a little fun, creative inspiration at the end of a long week, I’ve decided to share this article I found with examples of truly great advertisements. Note the things you like and the things you dislike (we all have different tastes), but most importantly note what you think is most effective. I challenge you to incorporate something you liked into your next ad campaign to see if it makes a difference in response. Next time I’ll share a few tried and true methods to test ad ROI and effectiveness but, until then, take a break and enjoy these examples of creativity at its finest.
See you around the neighborhood,
Greg
City of Henderson Labor Day Hours
Henderson City Hall and Municipal Court will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day. Police, fire and emergency services will continue to work regular schedules.
All online payment services will be available. Residents may also report problems or share a comment any day or hour using Contact Henderson, available at cityofhenderson.com.
Holiday hours and closures of recreation and pool facilities are as follows:
Open 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Black Mountain Aquatic Complex
- BMI Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Henderson Multigenerational Activity Pool
- Silver Springs Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Wells Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Whitney Ranch Activity Pool
Open 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve
Pool and recreation facilities closed on Monday, September 1
- Black Mountain Recreation Center
- Downtown Recreation Center
- Downtown Senior Center
- Henderson Multigenerational Center
- Henderson Multigenerational Competition Pool
- Henderson Multigenerational Indoor Pool
- Heritage Park Aquatic Complex
- Heritage Park Senior Facility
- Silver Springs Recreation Center
- Sports Office
- Valley View Recreation Center
- Whitney Ranch Recreation Center
The Beautiful Brewskie – Las Vegas and the Craft Beer Invasion.
It’s hot. I mean really hot. It’s, like, stick a fork in me I’m cooked to temperature hot…and the only thing that can bring me satisfaction – that can cool me down and relieve that persistent sticky, fatigued feeling – is a cold and frothy mug of hoppy goodness. I’m not talking about a lager from a can, either. No – I need big flavor. I crave the crisp bite of an IPA or the smooth clove-y spice of a Wit.
I. Want. A. Beer.
Don’t get me wrong – I have nothing against the staples. Few things top off a lake day or a camping trip quite like the icy blue mountains of a Silver Bullet, but when it comes to tasting, eating and appreciating the art of the suds – you’ve got to go with the crafts. For so long, wine has been the booze of the connoisseur, but no more. It’s the cicerone’s time to shine – and for you that means craft breweries and beer-centric restaurants popping up all over town.
Here are just a few:
Downtown
Banger Brewing
450 Fremont St., Suite 135
Open Daily Hours Vary
www.bangerbrewing.com | 456.BREW (2739)
We’ll start our beer hopping journey downtown at the Neonopolis Complex in the Fremont Street Experience for a real tasting treat at local craft brewery (and the only one in the Fremont Street Experience) Banger Brewing.
Opened in late December 2013, the clean, inviting bar with open area café style seating and a direct view to the brewery through a large window is run by five tight-knit service industry vets. Let me tell you, these guys know how to brew a beer. They were running about 10 beers on tap when we visited, and we truly enjoyed every one of them. For the hop-lover (yours truly) try the Perfect 10 Pale Ale, and for some smooth malty goodness go for the DTB Brown Ale. Not to be missed during the hot summer months, and one of my personal favorites, is the Sandia Watermelon Wheat. Just like it sounds, this refreshing and easy-drinking brew gives the perfect hint of our favorite summer staple. Really, though, you can’t go wrong and I would suggest a flight with four tasters, priced reasonably at $7.
Best thing about this place? It ranks refreshingly low on the Snooty Scale. The staff was happy to talk with you about the beers, and never “beer shamed” us for not knowing something. Combine that with the tasty brews and they get an A Plus in my book.
For more information on tours, upcoming events and more visit www.bangerbrewing.com.
Bier Garten
1 South Main St.
Open Daily 11 a.m. to Midnight
www.biergartenlv.com| 386-2110
Just down the street from Banger Brewing, it’s my bet that Bier Garten will soon be known as “the place with real grass and the living wall in downtown Vegas,” but it’s oh so much more than that. In fact, this not-so-hidden gem is reminiscent of a backyard BBQ, but with awesome people watching, gourmet brats and (arguably most important in the context of this article) a beer list on steroids.
Brain-child of Pop Up Pizza dream team, Sam Cherry and Grant Garcia, the vibe of this Bavarian-inspired watering hole is a perfect fit for downtown. A welcome addition to the newly remodeled Plaza Hotel & Casino, sizzling concrete has been covered with 3,000 square feet of real grass and over 900 plants scale the side wall of the casino backing up to it. Long, family-style tables shipped gen-you-eyen from 1980’s Munich Oktoberfest surround a patio of wooden trellis and vine, fully-equipped with TV’s. With live music from local artists on the weekends, shade after 2 p.m. and a perfect view of Main Street downtown, it easily makes the list of cool hangouts. Then, you catch a glimpse of the beer menu. Come to mama… Twelve rotating craft beers on tap are rounded out with a literal smorgasbord of bottled microbrews, both domestic and import. There were some on the list like Wells Banana Nut (if you like the “sweet” brews this one is right up your alley) and Big Dogs Dirty Dog IPA that neither my husband nor I had ever heard of – and we try a lot of beer.
If you’re a newbie, head chef Jeffrey Martell (also of Oscar’s steakhouse and Pop Up Pizza) does you a solid by pairing all of his tasty brats with the perfect “cold one.” We threw back The Stardust (German brat, caramelized onions, Sauerkraut and German sweet mustard) with a medium-bodied Brooklyn Brewery Brown Ale and The Hacienda (Sweet Italian sausage, roaster sweet peppers, caramelized onions and spicy Giardiniera) with the tasty and clean Belgian Pranqster by North Coast Brewing Co. They hit the spot.
Visit www.biergartenlv.com for the full menu, pricing and more information. Your beer buds will not be disappointed.
Your Neck of the Woods
Bad Beat Brewing
7380 Eastgate Rd Suite 110
Open Thurs. – Sun. hours vary
www.badbeatbrewing.com
Photos Courtesy of: Kat Okula
Not in the mood to trek it downtown? There’s a new joint in your neck of the woods that’s worth betting on. Bad Beat Brewing, a locally owned craft brewery, recently celebrated its grand opening in the up-and-coming Booze District (including Las Vegas Distillery, Grape Expectations and more).
On top of the neighborhood feel (complete with dartboard, shuffleboard and a certain über popular black-and-white boxed card game on one of the bar tables) this place also boasts some super tasty and interesting beer. If you’re looking for a flavor adventure try the uniquely brewed “Ace in the Hole” pale ale. With a hint of basil, it’s one of the more refreshing I’ve tried. Another favorite was the “Bluffing isn’t weisse” Hefeweizen with strong banana notes and a pleasantly smooth finish. All the beers I tried ($8 for a five-beer taster) were worth a second glass.
There’s no food, but the Director of Imbibing Operations, Mike D. assured me food trucks would frequent the parking lot on weekends.
For more information visit www.badbeatbrewing.com.
Las Vegas Firefighters Join Professional Hockey Players in Game to Benefit Las Vegas Firefighter Youth Hockey Charity
Las Vegas Valley Firefighters, in conjunction with current and former professional hockey players, will be participating in a match-up on August 23, 2014, in order to raise money for the Las Vegas Firefighter Youth Hockey Charity.
Twelve Las Vegas Firefighters will be participating in this one-hour event at 5:30 p.m. at the Sobe Ice Arena, in the Fiesta Hotel and Casino, with adult tickets selling at $10 and children (under 12) tickets selling at $5 at Sobe Ice Arena box office. During the event, the Las Vegas Firefighters will unveil and sell their 2015 Las Vegas Firefighter Calendars (featuring local firefighters) to raise additional funds, and also be raffling off hockey sticks signed by the NHL/ECHL hockey players. Hockey players include:
- Chris Francis, former Las Vegas Wranglers player
- Eric Lacroix, former Colorado Avalanche player
- Stéphane Yelle, former Stanley Cup winner
- Jason Zucker, Minnesota Wild player (National Hockey League)
- Deryk Engelland, Calgary Flames player (National Hockey League)
Eric Littmann, Las Vegas Firefighter and organizer of the event, says, “Last year, we were able to raise $5,000 with this event, and this year we are hoping to surpass that amount. Hockey is the ultimate team sport, and it is our goal to fulfill the dreams of local children who want to play, but may not have the means.”
The Las Vegas Firefighter Youth Hockey Charity assists local children to participate in hockey. This includes funding for travel to different states to compete and equipment.
CSN Announces 2014-15 “Behind the Curtain” Theatre Season
The BackStage Theatre at the College of Southern Nevada will be home to all four theatre productions being staged by the Department of Fine Arts Theatre Program.
Calling the season “Behind the Curtain,” new theatre faculty member Aaron Tuttle has announced the play selections, all chosen with the black box setting of the BackStage Theatre in mind, and he says, “Each of theses plays were chosen because they show some aspect ‘behind the curtain’ of the theatre. The theme of these productions plays perfectly in the fittingly named BackStage Theatre. We will encourage as many students as possible to be involved, either onstage or behind the scenes.”
Annie Baker’s “Circle Mirror Transformation” opens the season Oct. 10-19. This comedy/drama, which won the 2009 Obie Award for Best New American Play, traces the lives of a handful of small-town New Englanders who enroll in a 6-week drama class at a local community center.
“The Sea Gull,” by Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov, will run Nov. 14-23. Written in 1895, this classic play of the modern theatre is considered an ensemble piece that explores love, missed connections, and what it means to be an artist in the theatre. “Every theatre student should know Chekhov and The Sea Gull,” says Tuttle.
The weekend of Feb. 26 to Mar. 1 will be Spring Shorts, a collection of short plays that will bring something for everyone.
The season closes with Tom Stoppard’s hilarious “The Real Inspector Hound,” which runs April 10-19. Theatre critics Moon and Birdboot are swept into this Agatha Christie-style murder-mystery in this absurd play-within-a-play. Tuttle says, “This comedy was specifically chosen so that student actors can fine-tune their comedic acting skills.”
Also onstage at CSN will be “Macbeth,” Feb. 6 and 7, in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, as the Utah Shakespeare Festival touring ensemble returns to CSN as part of the Performing Arts Center’s annual SchoolFest.
Admission for all the plays is $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. Call the Ticket Office at 651-LIVE (5483) for additional information or to request a season brochure, or visit www.csn.edu/pac.
In its 20th season of providing quality artistic, cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities for the college and the community, the CSN Performing Arts Center is located at 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., one mile east of I-15 North.
