In
the United States, Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for the 5th of May)
has taken on significance beyond that in Mexico. Commercial
interests in the United States have capitalized on the celebration,
advertising Mexican products and services, with an emphasis on
beverages, foods, and music. The date is perhaps best recognized in
the United States as a date to celebrate the culture and experiences
of Americans of Mexican ancestry, much as St. Patrick's Day,
Oktoberfest, and the Chinese New Year are used to celebrate those of
Irish, German, and Chinese ancestry, respectively. As a result, the
holiday is observed by many Americans regardless of ethnic origins,
especially in cities and states where there is a large population of
Mexican ancestry. Although it is not an official holiday, many
cities with large populations of Mexican ancestry honor the day as a
symbolic representation of Mexican pride and as a representation of
a culture that blends both Mexican and American roots. Celebrations
tend to draw both from traditional Mexican symbols, such as the
Virgin de Guadalupe, and from prominent figures of Mexican descent
in the United States, such as César Chávez. Learn more
HERE
Curb
Day is Saturday, May 16th, 2009 Give your Stuff Away
On Saturday, May 16, 2009, people all over will
participate in “Curb Day” by bringing unwanted
(but still valuable) items to their curbs for
others to cart away for free.
We all own “stuff” we don’t need – things that
have value, but not to us. Overall, there are
millions of items out there – good stuff, just
wasting away, cluttering households. Many people
could really use some of this stuff, especially
in today’s economy.
Of course, selling or donating these items are
options. But most of us don’t bother. We just
keep packing it in, don't we? Learn more
HERE
Special
Announcement
Danny
Gans
Passed
Away
This
Morning
Danny Gans, 52, Las Vegas entertainer, passed away at his home this morning. The cause of his death is unknown.... Henderson Police said this morning, that they received a call about 3:45 a.m. from a woman in Henderson. The woman said that a 52-year-old male was having breathing problems. When officers and paramedics arrived they found the man unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene. ... as per department procedure, police are conducting a death investigation at the home. We send our condolences to Danny's wife Julie, and his children Amy, Andrew & Emily.
Danny Gans Tribute
This is a video response to Danny Gans now appearing at Encore Wynn Las Vegas
Danny Gans, a singing and voice impressionist died May 1, 2009 at the age of 52. He leaves behind a loving wife and three children. This video is a tribute to him and his thousands of performances that touched hearts all over the world. Doug and I feel so blessed to have seen his performance 16 times while at the Mirage. Thank you Danny, for all the music and joy you brought into the world.
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Nevada
Department of Wildlife (NDOW) Director Ken Mayer will be awarded
the Pope & Young Club’s Lee Gladfelter Memorial Award, which
recognizes a wildlife professional who has made significant
contributions to bowhunting and wildlife conservation.....
Senator Harry Reid
Weekly Update
“I
thank Secretary Solis for taking the time to come to Nevada. She
understands very well the challenges facing our state. This
recession has hit Nevada harder than just about any other state
with the highest foreclosure rate in the country and over 10
percent unemployment.......
“When law enforcement
officers get to know the neighborhoods and families they serve, public
safety increases and our communities benefit. These grants will help
fund up to 187 new police officers for Las Vegas and other Nevada cities
at a time when budgets are extremely tight and some types of crime are
on the rise......
Congresswoman Dina
Titus
Weekly Update
Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s
Third District supported legislation approved by the
House of Representatives yesterday that will provide
grants to put 187 police officers on the streets in
Nevada. In her district alone, H.R. 1139, the COPS
Improvement Act, would provide funding for 69 new police
officers.......
Department of Business and Industry
Weekly Update
The Division of Mortgage Lending
continues to vigorously discipline licensees who have
violated NRS 645B. It recently revoked the licenses of
four Las Vegas licensees and fined them a combined
amount of $28,500......
John Daly
John Dancy, Former NBC
Correspondent
This
is a posting about my good friend John Dancy who is now
retired from NBC News. John was the reporter who broke
the Iran-Contra Scandal back in the 1980s. He also
covered the White House and Moscow for NBC along with
four wars..........
How to
Use This Column: As you read your sun and moon sign, you will note each section
is broken into Focus, Test, Key & Action. Focus defines what you will find
yourself focused on during this time....
Bravo's "Top Chef," the popular reality series that puts budding
talent on the grill, will shoot in Las Vegas, according to
reports. Filming for
season six will begin Monday, according to the Los Angeles
Times........
Just hours before
Playboy king Hugh Hefner jets into town for the first ever unveiling
here of the new Playboy Playmate of the Year, he’s admitted that he’s
still in love with Holly Madison -- and says he’d welcome his
29-year-old former flame back to The Playboy Mansion in an instant.......
After a highly successful month of sold-out preview performances, Terry
Fator & His Cast of Thousands celebrated its grand opening Saturday,
March 14 at The Mirage in Las Vegas.........
I’ve been writing this column for almost 7 months now and as I started
to think about the column, I thought - what am I going to write about
this week? Well, I remembered what my good friend and press agent George
Dassinger said, “one day you’ll hit writers’ block”. He is
absolutely right. I sat there blank and then, it happened.........
Moving Back to the Strip
On May 14th I will perform my last show
at Hooters Casino Hotel. It was an honor and pleasure
working there for the past 2 years. It is now time to
move back to the strip.......
Trent
Carlini’s ELVOLUTION™, Macmillan Audiobooks:
Body-For-Life and Mafia Son, The X Conference Press
Conference, The 5th International Amazonian Shamanism
Conference, Curandero Fidel Andy, PaDeva Church, and
more………….
What is the reward of patience when dining out? Freshly
cooked cuisine takes time to prepare. And Oyster Bay
Seafood & Wine Bar is one restaurant that makes
everything fresh from the very start—everything,
including desserts, soups, appetizers…....
“Menopause” that was a hit
show at the Las Vegas Hilton for four years will open on May 26 at the Luxor in
a new time slot with 5:30 p.m. shows daily. Paige O'Hara of “Beauty and the
Beast” fame will be on board playing the Soap Star role she has been performing
since the show opened.....
Celebrity
Chef Connection
The 19th Annual Epicurean Affair
It was the 19th annual
Epicurean Affair at the Flamingo pool and gardens on
Thursday, April 23 and what a night! While in the
past year, I have attended some events that
unfortunately are down in both vendors and participants,
I am thrilled to tell you that was not the case for the
Epicurean Affair..........
Chuck Rounds
Las
Vegas Entertainment News May 2009
The biggest entertainment
news is the opening of “The Lion King.” Previews are
starting on May 5th, and the Grand Opening
will be in the last part of the month. Mandalay Bay’s
production will be virtually identical to the other
companies seen around the globe and will be staged with
all of the same spectacular music, sets, and costumes
that have made it a worldwide phenomenon........
The Soloist
Overall,
The
Soloist is a compassionate portrayal of the plight
of the misfit in our society and the ultimately
mystifying schizophrenic mind....…
Liberace Foundation
Liberace Foundation Announces
Reorganization
The Liberace Foundation Board of
Directors announced today (April 30, 2009)
reorganization due to the current economic climate with
the goal of keeping the Liberace legacy of showmanship
and scholarship vibrant and moving forward for years to
come.....
Michael Politz
Week in Review The High Heels Poker
Tour Academy (HHPTA) will be offering a 2-day all
women's poker academy on June 5th & 6th ,with poker pros
Barbara Enright, Susie Isaacs, Karina Jett, Lisa Adams,
JJ Liu, and others who will offer their insight,
expertise, and experiences as the best in the industry.........
Sixth Annual Mother’s Day Event
Mother’s Day is a time to honor the women we love. In
keeping with this special occasion, Child Focus, a
non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the
state’s foster care system is hosting the Sixth Annual
Mother’s Day Tea........
Tom Axtell
Recession Rx Part 3
This
Recession Rx episode provides economic tips for small
business owners, offers insight into finding affordable
health insurance for children and talks to a bank that
is letting homeowners get face-to-face help with their
loans.....
Cjay Judd
Transformation Day
The Las Vegas City Council invited the public to join
Mayor Oscar B. Goodman, Mayor Pro Tem Gary Reese, City of Las Vegas
staff, representatives of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department,
Stratosphere Hotel, various faith-based organizations, business
community leaders and residents of the Gateway District community, to
the Neighborhood Transformation Celebration at the Gateway District on
Saturday April 25th.......
Re-inventing Your Career
During these challenging economic times,
many people have chosen to reinvent their careers, by
choice or necessity. This month, I’ll share with you
some career development wisdom from some of the world’s
top professionals, in a variety of careers and
professions.....
Hispanic community
Scholarship Monthly Luncheon
The
Latin Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to the
Scholarship/Monthly
Luncheon on Friday, May 15, 2009 at
11:30 am at the Culinary Training Academy......
Las Vegas Kabbalah Centre
Monthly Insight
This
month is commonly referred to as the month of healing,
and it offers us all the ability to instigate healing
processes......
Frank Marino
Derby Day
Well it’s my favorite time of the year…
Tomorrow is Kentucky Derby Day! Horse racing’s best
three year olds will compete in the 1¼ Mile classic for
the 135th time. However not all of the best
three year olds will be participating in this year’s
event......
I hate to get knocked out of a
poker tournament early (third round), but sometimes, it turns out OK. I saw
Linda Johnson leaving the tournament area and five minutes later, I was behind
her; just in time to join her and Poker Picture Lady, Laurie, for a jaunt to
town.......
Artwalk
Friday, 05/01 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Event Venue: Main Street – Henderson
The opening night of ArtWalk, a three-day art
festival featuring artists from across the
country representing a diverse variety of
artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture,
glass, pottery, photography and unique hand-made
jewelry. Live music throughout the weekend adds
to the unique metropolitan ambience of The
District.
Downtown Special Event Notification
Race For The Cure
Saturday, May 2, 2009
The Race for the Cure will be held in
the downtown area. The event will begin
Las Vegas Boulevard and Clark Ave and
finish at Fremont St and 6th Street.
EVENT SCHEDULE
4:00 a.m.
Barricade Set-up
7:00 a.m.
Assembly
9:00 a.m.
Event Begins
12:00 p.m.
For the easiest access during the
parade, please use the traffic signs
surrounding the event route as a guide.
For the easiest access during the
parade, please use the traffic signs
surrounding the event route as a guide.
Downtown Special Event Notification
Las Vegas Pride Parade
Friday, May 1, 2009
The parade is on 4th Street from Coolidge to
Fremont.
Barricade Set-up - 6:00 p.m.
Event Begins 8:00 p.m.
Event Ends 10:00 p.m.
For the easiest access during the
parade, please use the traffic signs
surrounding the event route as a guide.
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the Heart... to Italy with Love
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