NEW YEAR’S EVE 2014 ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION

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Ring in 2015 this New Year on the Las Vegas Strip with Fireworks, Road Closures...

and over 300,000 visitors and locals, who are expected to fill the frosty streets of Las Vegas Blvd. this New Year’s Eve. Las Vegas Metro Police Department has issued the following list of street closures and time frames for the super-sized street party. Plan accordingly, dress warm the forecast says it will be chilly and near freezing. Don’t be left out in the cold, expect the casinos to be packed, with many closing their doors before midnight, to assure the fire codes and maximum capacities are not exceeded. The 6pm curfew for minors under 18 will be strictly enforced and will run until 5am New Year’s Day, so parents stay close to your youngsters. Metal and glass containers have been banned on the streets according to a city ordinance, so plastic glass wear is your toasting vessel of choice. Keep in mind, large bags and backpacks are not allowed. Celebrate Vegas Style and make this year one to remember!

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2014 ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION

DOWNTOWN/FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE:

4:00 p.m.–The Fremont Street Experience will be closed to the public.

6:00 p.m.–The Fremont Street Experience gates open for entertainment.

LAS VEGAS BLVD (STRIP) CLOSURE INFORMATION:

NOTE: Throughout the evening, east-west travel on Sahara Avenue, Mandalay Bay Road, Desert Inn Road, Frank Sinatra Drive, Koval Lane, Russell Road, US95 and -215 will remain unrestricted. Harmon Avenue/Bridge will be limited to vehicle traffic from the West leading to City Center by hotels guests only. Vehicle traffic on Harmon Avenue, East of Las Vegas Boulevard, will be limited to hotel properties.

Below is a schedule of the anticipated road closures and re-openings.

NOTE: Road closure times are approximate and subject to change without notice.

• 5:00 p.m.--Closing of off ramps from I-15 onto eastbound Tropicana Avenue, Flamingo Road and Spring Mountain Road by NHP/NDOT begins.
• 5:45 p.m.--The closing of all other streets, roads and alleys leading Westbound onto Las Vegas Boulevard between Sahara Avenue and Mandalay Bay Road from Koval Lane will begin.
• 6:00 p.m.--All streets, roads and alleys leading onto Las Vegas Boulevard between Sahara Avenue and Mandalay Bay Road will be closed with all barricades in place.
• 6:15 p.m.--L.V.M.P.D. Traffic Officers begin clearing all vehicular traffic off Las Vegas Boulevard between Sahara Avenue and Mandalay Bay Road.
• 6:30 p.m.--Las Vegas Boulevard along with all inbound roads leading onto Las Vegas Boulevard are Fully closed to vehicle traffic.
• 6:30 p.m.--All Moving walkways, elevators and escalators leading to or crossing Las Vegas Boulevard will be shut off.
• Approximately 6:30 p.m.--Las Vegas Boulevard fully opens to pedestrian traffic.
• 12:00 a.m.-12:15 a.m.--Fireworks show takes place on Strip and Fremont Street.--LAS VEGAS BLVD (STRIP)

RE-OPENING INFORMATION:

Note: All re-opening times are approximate.

• 12:15 a.m.--All Moving walkways, elevators and escalators leading to or crossing Las Vegas Boulevard will resume operation.
• 1:30 a.m.--All celebrations normally subside. Barricade removal begins
• 2:00 a.m.--Street sweepers begin clean up, working from South to North.
• 3:30 a.m.–Reopening of off ramps from I-15 onto Eastbound Tropicana Avenue, Flamingo Road and Spring Mountain Road by NHP /NDOT begins. All other streets, roads and alleys leading onto Las Vegas Boulevard between Sahara Avenue and Russell Road will begin re-opening.

Written By Nickel Lowman

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Top 5 Family Friendly, Date Night and Holiday Fun Things to Do In Las Vegas This Weekend, December 19th-21st

Top 5 Family Friendly, Date Night and 

Holiday Fun Things to Do

In Las Vegas This Weekend, December 19th-21st, 2014

 

Rockstar Karaoke with a Real Life Rock Band

9:00 PM, Friday December 19, 2014

Cost: FREE

Location: House of Blues Las Vegas, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89119

So, you always wanted to be a rock star? This is your chance. Rockstar Karaoke provides the opportunity to live out your Rock & Roll fantasies and sing your heart out to all of your favorite hits with a live rock band. This isn’t your typical night of karaoke! Rockstar Karaoke puts you and your back up singers’ center stage with the House of Blues’ providing a full band that will help drive the rhythm, the super-hot guitar licks and the back ground vocals while you sing your heart out to a selection of over 200 Rockstar Karaoke hits. Rock On!

Jingle Bell Run

8:00 AM registration begins, Saturday, December 20, 2014

Price: $6 - $25

$15-$25 per person • 5K

$7 per person • $25 for family of 4 • Family Fun Walk

Pecos Legacy Park 150 Pecos Rd., Henderson, NV 89074

Jingle all the way...

Come out and jingle with us for the inaugural Jingle Bell Run. Santa will be watching and waiting for you to finish the race. Make a dash to Henderson for a jolly good time (or a chance to burn off some of those holiday treats) with a festive 5K (3.1-mile) run or family fun walk along Pittman Wash Trail.

Pre-registered participants will jingle all the way with jingle bell wristlets that will be provided in your packet. This is fun for the whole family. Runners and walkers of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their best holiday-themed attire. Maybe you have an ugly holiday sweater you want to get more use out of, or the white elephant re-gifted reindeer antlers, elf ears or Santa hat that you ended up with from the office party. In any case, the more decked-out you are the merrier times will be for all. There is a content for the Ugliest Sweater and Cutest Elf contest. Winners will receive a one month fitness pass.

A joyful time will be had by all, as we deck the halls with holiday music and cheer at Pecos Legacy Park.

fresh52 Farmers' & Artisan Market

Price: Free 9:00 AM, Saturday, December 20, 2014

Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart, Las Vegas, NV 89145

fresh52 farmers & artisan market is a lively, friendly, open air market where neighbors and friends come together to celebrate their community in Summerlin. Every Saturday morning the market features choice vendors with organic & pesticide/chemical free seasonal produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, spices, sauces, nuts, handmade modern craft, artisans & more! On select dates you will find Special events, Live entertainment, Chef Demonstrations, and Free Kis Craft Parties with Handmade in Vegas, our local Etsy group. Free kids crafts with City Of The World weekly.

Las Vegas Farmers Market

10:00 AM-2:00 PM, Saturday, December 20, 201

First and Third Saturday of the Month

Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Spring Rd. Las Vegas NV 89131

Located in the NW -95 N to Durango exit North to Brent St, right, into gate.

FREE ENTRY (Mention Farmers market) Co-Sponsored by The City of Las Vegas

Support local. Go Green. And purchase the freshest farm ingredients available at the regional Las Vegas farmers market. Enjoy the seasonal Produce, available only this time of year and the handmade local items specialty and gift items made from the heart by locals. What could be a better stocking stuffer than giving handmade jams, jellies, honey, breads and trail-mixes made my artisans who have pride in their products. How about making up a basket of fresh produce and gifting that to the hard to buy for family member or pick au a basket for an elderly neighbor that otherwise might go hungry this time of year.

Star Nursery Seminars: Dealing with Frost Damage

Price: Free

10:00 AM, Saturday, December 20, 2014

All Store Locations in the surrounding area

• Ann Road & Simmons: 2600 W. Ann Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89031
• West Cheyenne & Tenaya: 7330 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89129
• West Charleston Blvd. & Cimarron: 8170 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89117
• West Tropicana & Fort Apache: 9480 West Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89147
• Boulder Hwy & East Tropicana: 5340 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas, NV 89122
• South Eastern & Pebble, just north of I-215: 8725 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123
• Blue Diamond & Lindell: 5380 Blue Diamond Road, Las Vegas, NV 89139

FROZEN? Hopefully the only frozen you deal with this weekend is the Disney version. Who expects it to get frosty in Las Vegas? As a homeowner or gardener, you want to be sure you protect your beautiful investment and landscape. Learn from the best in the business, and learn about frost in the desert, which plants are most prone to freeze and how to best manage this most wonder time of the year.

Interested in more Desert Gardening News? Tune into Dr. Q’s show. Dr. Q hosts a weekly informative session on the radio and covers all aspects of gardening in the desert. Check out the schedule here or catch all the episodes on You Tube! Click Here to go to YouTube

Click Here for a list of times and channels to catch Dr. Q's Desert Gardening  News!

Utah vs. Colorado State - Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl

Price: Tickets range from $35 - $120

12:30 PM, Saturday, December 20, 2014

Sam Boyd Stadium at UNLV: 7000 East Russell Road, Las Vegas, NV 89122

Who will it be? It’s the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl at the UNLV Sam Boyd Stadium: Utah vs. Colorado State: The (8-4 ranked) Utah Utes face off against the (10-2 ranked) Colorado State Rams in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl! Will the Utes show as the true kings of Los Angeles? Thrilling last-minute wins at UCLA and home to USC suggest they most certainly are. The Rams’ offense ranked 13th nationally while averaging 498 yards per game, and that helped fuel a nine-game winning streak- not bad! A comeback victory at Boston College helped unleash that tear. And a win against in-state rival Colorado to kick off the season is always a big deal in Fort Collins. So who will you be cheering on? Colorado or Utah?

So what is the Las Vegas Bowl? It will be the 23rd edition of the game, which is now the 16th-oldest bowl in the FBS lineup. Owned and operated by ESPN Events, the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl has been held each December since 1992, and boasted sold-out attendance in seven of the last nine years at Sam Boyd Stadium. Annually hosting the top choice from the Mountain West vs. a Pacific-12 Conference opponent, last year's game attracted the second-biggest crowd to see a team sporting event in state history as 42,178 fans watched No. 25 USC defeat No. 20 Fresno State 45-20 on ABC TV. The 2014 Las Vegas Bowl features the champion or first selection from the Mountain West (MW) against the sixth selection from the Pacific-12 Conference (Pac-12).

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It's a Fairy Tale Christmas In Henderson, NV- WinterFest

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It's a Fairy Tale Christmas In Henderson, NV- WinterFest

 

It's that time of year again, when the City of Henderson transforms its streets into the Festival we all know and love. It's WinterFest!

•  WinterFest Theme: It's a Fairy Tale Christmas
• Cost: Complimentary Admission
• Parking: Complimentary Bike Valet Available!
• Dates & Times: 
• Thursday, December 11 - 7pm 
• Friday, December 12 - 6pm to 9pm
• Saturday, December 13 - Noon to 8pm *Evening Light Parade - 5pm*
• Location: Henderson Convention Center & Events Plaza

The City of Henderson will host its annual WinterFest Celebration, December 11-13, 2014 at the Henderson Events Plaza and Henderson Convention Center, both located at 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. 

This year's theme is "It's a Fairy Tale Christmas". The event will feature a variety of family-friendly activities including the official tree lighting ceremony with the infamous Santa Claus himself, decorated gingerbread house displays, stage and roaming street performances and an evening holiday light parade. Additionally, Kevin Janison, children's author, will serve as this year's Grand Marshal.

The Henderson Symphony Orchestra will present the  Sounds of the Season beginning at 7pm on Thursday. The Silverado High School Madrigal Choir and Coronado High School & Schofield Middle School's will perform on the Amphitheater Stage: When You Wish Upon a Star, Friday night. Saturday, Green Valley Christian School Bel Canto Choir will perform along with various dance and display teams.

In addition to musical and light events, Henderson has a unique addition to the event called Christmas Card Extravaganza. Cards painted by Basic and Liberty High Schools, Brown Jr. High School, and City Lights Gallery will be featured. The Card Extravaganza is sponsored by Coo Coo's Gourmet Coffee Cafe, Duaine's Automotive, Mikel's Fine Art Photography, Gold Casters, and OK Tires (There is so much love and support in Henderson at this event to make it grand.)

Toys for Tots will have a drop off location (donations welcome) and arts and crafts vendors will have goodies on display for all to see and purchase. Take a carriage ride and tour the festival of trees and be sure to stop by and visit Santa's Village - A World Full of Wonders and have your pictures taken with Ol' Chris Kringle. Make sure you check out the coloring contest winners, a $500 Michael E. Minden Diamond Jewelers gift card is up for grabs. If decorating gingerbread is more your cup of tea, be sure to get your application in soon, the deadline is just days away on December 11th.

Keep in mind there will be street closures in the Henderson area to accommodate the event and parade. The links below will provide you with more Henderson WinterFest information and take you to the City of Henderson's site. Enjoy the celebration and Merry Christmas!

Entertainment Schedule - Parade Participation - Festival of Trees - Vendor Opportunities - Coloring Contest - Gingerbread House Contest - Street Closures - Sponsors 

Are you considering the Henderson area as a place you can call home? Give us a call, we would be happy to help you relocate and secure a home that will meet all of your dreams and expectations.  

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The District at Green Valley Ranch Farmer's Market will be closed soon for the season

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The District at Green Valley Ranch Farmer's Market

There are just 2 weeks left in the season for the Farmer's Market located at The District in Green Valley Ranch, Henderson. Be sure to check it out before it closes for the winter season.

Open through December 18th on Thursdays, 4pm - 8pm

Located on Main St., In the District. The District is located at I-215 and Green Valley Parkway in Henderson, NV, with shops and restaurants on both the east and west sides of Green Valley Parkway.

The Farmer's Market features:

• Fresh Produce
• Seasonal Recipes
• Restaurant Samplings from the District
• Fresh Flowers
• Live Demos
• Live Music

Get your holiday shopping done at some of the local Henderson boutiques, and check out these special offers and coupons offered by the locals shops. Interested in making Henderson your home? Give us a call at 702-483-9620 or check out our website, we can help make it happen.
 

 

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The Smith Center showcases the best in Las Vegas theater, dance and music- Enjoy a show and Vegas Culture!

The Smith Center

showcases the best in Las Vegas

 theater, dance and music- Enjoy a show and Vegas Culture!

This world-class performing arts center was built to showcase the very best in theater, dance and music from around the world. Below are some of the amazing upcoming performances scheduled at the Smith Center. Plan a date night or family friendly outing with the kids and experience some of Las Vegas' Finest culture.

Nevada Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker

IMAGINATION is extraordinary.

What if dreams came to life before your eyes? They can. Featuring a full orchestra and larger-than-life landscapes, Nevada Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker has been called “the most visually beautiful production ever staged in Reynolds Hall” by the Las Vegas Sun. Artistic Director James Canfield transforms the theater into a wonderland of moonlit snow and waltzing flowers as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince dance along the borderline of imagination and reality. Return this winter and be part of the cherished holiday tradition that speaks to the child in all of us.

Michael Feinstein

Ring out the old and ring in the new with Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinum-selling, two-time Emmy® and five-time Grammy® Award-nominated entertainer dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook.”

This celebratory New Year’s Eve performance will also feature special guests Laura Osnes, Broadway star and Tony® nominee, and American Idol’s Jessica Sanchez, in a magical evening of America’s most celebrated standards performed as only this talented trio can.

Re-Animator The Musical

RE-ANIMATOR THE MUSICAL tells the bizarre story of Herbert West, a young medical student who has discovered a glowing green serum that can bring the dead back to life…with catastrophic results.

Based on the cult classic H.P. LOVECRAFT’S RE-ANIMATOR, this award-winning horror comedy is helmed by Stuart Gordon (who also directed the film) and features a Splash Zone for those who enjoy a little splatter! Variety writes “Not since LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS has a screamfest tuner so deftly balanced seriousness and camp.”

Ira Glass: 3 Acts 2 Dancers 1 Radio Host

Ira Glass, host of This American Life, and Monica Bill Barnes & Company Productions have been working together to combine two art forms that – as Ira puts it – “have no business being together – dance and radio.” The result is a funny, lively and heartfelt evening of dance and stories that has brought down the house wherever it’s been performed, starting with its first test run at Carnegie Hall in 2013.

The show includes radio interviews restaged as dance pieces, plus stories from the lives of each of the three performers, Ira Glass, Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass. “What makes it work is a shared sensibility,” Glass says. “As dancers, Monica and Anna are these amazingly relatable and funny storytellers without words.” Bass notes, “I think it’s still blowing Ira’s mind to see some of the radio pieces remade this way, with props and costume changes and lighting cues.” Barnes adds, “combining these art forms has led to a show that’s unlike anything I’ve ever choreographed before.”

As the title indicates, the show is in three acts. Act one is about the job of being a performer. Act two: falling in love and what it means to stay in love. Act three: nothing lasts forever. “People who like This American Life will probably like this,” says Glass “because it’s just like the radio show, um, if you picture dancing during all the stories.”

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

THE BLOCKBUSTER MUSICAL RETURNS STARRING DIANA DeGARMO AND ACE YOUNG

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son.

Directed and choreographed by Tony Award® winner Andy Blankenbuehler, this new production will feature Broadway/television star Diana DeGarmo (Hairspray, Hair) as The Narrator and Broadway star Ace Young (Grease, Hair) as Joseph.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door. Book your tickets and be part of the magic!

Burt Bacharach

One of the world’s most acclaimed, award-winning composer/songwriters, Burt Bacharach, helped define the music of the 20th and 21st centuries. Now the three-time Academy Award winner and eight-time Grammy winner will perform with his band of three singers and seven musicians some of his greatest hits including Alfie, Any Day Now, Anyone Who Had A Heart, Close To You, I Say A Little Prayer, On My Own, Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head, The Look of Love, and Walk on By. 

Jackie Evancho

Platinum-selling, 14-year-old vocal sensation Jackie Evancho returns with her third studio album, Awakening, and coinciding international tour. Awakening signals some new directions for Evancho. Without foregoing the beautiful and lush classical-crossover compositions for which Evancho has become famous, she also extends her stylistic reach with contemporary material on songs such as the haunting folk song “The Rains of Castamere” from HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones. She also takes a bigger step forward on her version of U2’s “With or Without You.” Moreover, Evancho sings several original songs including the anthem “Take Me There” and “Open Fields of Grace.”

 Jackie Evancho, Burt Bacharach, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,
Ira Glass: 3 Acts 2 Dancers 1 Radio Host, Re-Animator The Musical, Michael Feinstein, Nevada Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker, The Smith Center, Las Vegas Culture, Family friendly in Vegas, Date night in Vegas

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