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The Plaza Hotel & Casino to welcome guests beginning June 4

The Plaza Hotel & Casino to welcome guests beginning June 4

Reopening to offer curbside check-in, free self-parking for all, brand new casino bathrooms, revamped bingo room and enhanced safety protocols

 

The iconic Plaza Hotel & Casino located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas will reopen to hotel and casino guests on Thursday, June 4 in accordance with all federal, state and local government guidelines to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

 

“The last three months have been a difficult time for the Plaza, Las Vegas, and our country as a whole,” said Plaza Hotel & Casino CEO Jonathan Jossel. “People are yearning to get back to living their lives, including relaxing by the pool and playing on the casino floor. While we recognize the experience will be different than before, it is the start of bringing back fun and entertainment to people’s lives – now, during these stressful times, when they need it most. So, we are very excited to welcome guests back to the Plaza and bring back the vintage Vegas vibe that our guests deserve and have come to expect.”

 

As part of the Plaza’s reopening plan submitted to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the property will require all staff to wear masks, have their temperature taken before starting work, enter via a designated location, and observe social distancing. Guests will also be encouraged to wear masks (although not required) and receive an amenity kit at check-in with a complimentary mask for their use.

 

All hotel and casino guests can now self-park for free, and valet parking has been closed. Curbside check-in has been added to minimize contact, and guests will enter the property through a limited number of doors that will operate automatically or be set open manually. Quick-serve dining outlets, such as Pop Up Pizza and Coffee Bar will also reopen.

 

Elevators will be limited to four people at a time, and social distancing will be observed in all public spaces, including on the rooftop pool deck and casino floor through the removal of chairs at table games and reconfiguring of slot machines.

 

The Plaza will utilize enhanced disinfecting protocols for all public touchpoints, including doors, tables, chairs, kiosks, room keys, and gaming equipment. Vending machines, including ice machines, will be turned off until all restrictions have been lifted.

During the closure, the Plaza completed a deep cleaning of the entire property and fully renovated the casino bathrooms. Physical modifications were also made including the installation of plexiglass barrier at the registration desk and numerous touchless hand sanitizer stations for use by staff and guests.

On June 4, the Plaza’s Bingo room, the only one in downtown Las Vegas will again offer six daily bingo sessions. Popular with locals and tourists alike, the Bingo room at the Plaza is uniquely located two floors above the main casino. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room without having to walk through the casino floor.

 

The Bingo room at the Plaza will reopen with a special offer: Blue Packs pay $75 and the Blue Coverall pays $300. The Plaza will also continue to offer the Bingo Millions Megaprogressive games, electronic specials, Hotball Jackpot and Cashball Bonus. For a limited time, players will be able to purchase the Million Dollar Coverall at 47 numbers or less. Any player with a Plaza Rewards Players Club card is also eligible for Sizzling Summer Bingo Match Play which offers $75 daily Bingo match play every day in June, July & August (three $25 match plays per day and one $25 Bingo match play per session; more details available at the Plaza Bingo room).

 

To celebrate the reopening, the Plaza is offering a special Old School Fun getaway package offering guests who book by Aug. 31 for a stay before Dec. 29 the lowest available room rates, $25 daily food and beverage credit, $75 daily bingo match play and $10 free slot play as well as complimentary hotel room upgrade and early check-in / late check-out (both based on availability).

 

For more details on the Plaza’s reopening plans or getaway offers, please visit www.plazahotelcasino.com.

About the Plaza Hotel & Casino

Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, the Plaza Hotel & Casino combines a vintage Rat Pack attitude with modern styling and personal customer service for the ultimate Vegas experience. First opened in 1971 and built on the site of the original Las Vegas railroad depot, the Plaza has nearly 1,000 modern rooms and suites, a classic Vegas showroom, downtown’s only bingo hall, and 30,000 sq. ft. of refurbished ballroom and meeting space. Larger outdoor events are hosted at the Plaza’s Core Arena, downtown’s only equestrian and multipurpose facility. Guests enjoy a variety of dining options led by the renowned Oscar’s Steakhouse in the hotel’s iconic glass dome overlooking the Fremont Street Experience. A new race & sports book along with hundreds of slot machines and nearly two dozen table games comprise an 80,000-square-foot casino floor. A fully renovated rooftop pool and recreation deck, complete with private cabanas, hot tub, food truck, tennis court and dedicated Pickleball courts, provide a variety of outdoor amenities. For more information on the multiple award-winning Plaza Hotel & Casino, visit www.plazahotelcasino.com. Get updates via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Bank of Nevada Announces $415,000 Donation to Support Nevada Communities Impacted by COVID-19

 

Bank of Nevada Announces $415,000 Donation to Support Nevada Communities Impacted by COVID-19

Part of $2 Million Contribution from Parent Company Western Alliance Bank

 Bank of Nevada today announced it is committing more than $415,000 to help mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic on local communities across Nevada and strengthen those communities as they work to emerge from the crisis.

Contributions in southern Nevada will help address shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders, acquire additional COVID-19 tests and testing equipment, address food insecurity, invest in technology to aid online learning, help businesses avoid layoffs, and provide assistance to some of the most vulnerable in the communities Bank of Nevada serves.

These funds are part of an overall contribution of $2 million from Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL), the Phoenix-based parent company of Bank of Nevada, for community needs in Nevada, Arizona and California. The $415,000 donation encompasses all support given to organizations within the State of Nevada on behalf of Bank of Nevada and First Independent Bank.

“We are proud to help our community respond to the many challenges caused by COVID-19, and Bank of Nevada wants to make a difference in meeting immediate needs, as well as offering longer-term support for organizations that help strengthen our workforce, provide affordable housing and create economic resilience,” said John Guedry, Division CEO, Bank of Nevada.

In southern Nevada, funded organizations include:

  • The COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, supported by the Nevada COVID-19 Response, Relief and Recovery Task Force in partnership with Nevada Community Foundation. Funding will assist first responders and healthcare providers in support of Nevada’s response, relief and recovery efforts with additional focus on Nevada’s skilled nursing, assisted living and senior housing facilities.
  • Workforce Connections – Layoff Aversion Pilot, an initiative, to reimburse small businesses in southern Nevada for a portion of employee wages.
  • United Way of Southern Nevada, particularly its support for families and individuals dealing with food insecurity.
  • The Public Education Foundation, supporting purchases for online learning devices to benefit students of The Clark County School District, as well as assist in providing training for educators in digital instruction.
  • Delivering with Dignity, a program of the Moonridge Foundation, providing restaurant meals delivered by volunteers to home-bound seniors. This donation is made in memory of Fred Meier who recently passed, and is the father of Moonridge Foundation CEO Julie Murray.

“Our communities face unprecedented health and economic challenges from the coronavirus,” said Kenneth Vecchione, President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Alliance Bank. “We are a people-first organization, and that we are able to help others – from firefighters and front-line healthcare workers to small businesses and hungry families who need support right now – is meaningful to all of us.”

The bank’s $2 million commitment also supports longer-term efforts to strengthen communities and create resilience for low- and moderate-income families, including programs to prevent homelessness, provide continuum of care, and bolster affordable housing and economic development.

“It means a great deal to us that Bank of Nevada sees the work United Way of Southern Nevada is doing and the value we are providing to our community and trusts us to distribute these funds to those who are most in need,” said Kyle B. Rahn, President & CEO, United Way of Southern Nevada. “We are honored to have their support of our Emergency Assistance and Community Needs Fund to help Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable residents.”

“The Public Education Foundation is proud to partner with Bank of Nevada to equip our students with the essential technology they need for distance learning while schools are closed,” said Judi Steele, Chief Executive Officer of The Public Education Foundation. “We applaud Bank of Nevada for its continued commitment to Nevada’s non-profit organizations in supporting children and families.”

 

About Bank of Nevada

Bank of Nevada, a division of Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, helps business clients realize their  ambitions. Founded in 1994, Bank of Nevada offers a full spectrum of loan, deposit and treasury management capabilities, plus superior service. With 10 offices in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Mesquite, along with Western Alliance Bank’s powerful array of specialized financial services, the banking division is a valued resource for southern Nevada’s business, real estate, professional, municipal and nonprofit communities. In a first among Nevada financial institutions, Bank of Nevada in 2018 earned the Community Commitment Award for Financial Education from the American Bankers Association Foundation for its work with Title I schools through the Green Our Planet organization. Western Alliance Bank is the primary subsidiary of Phoenix-based Western Alliance Bancorporation. One of the country’s top-performing banking companies, Western Alliance has ranked in the top 10 on the Forbes “Best Banks in America” list for five consecutive years, 2016-2020, and was named #1 best-performing of the 50 largest public U.S. banks for 2019 by S&P Global Market Intelligence. For more information, visit bankofnevada.com.

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ART CAMP IN A BOX: 10 Kids’ Art Projects, Daily Zoom Camp Sessions for Summer 2020

L to R: ART CAMP IN A BOX can be shipped anywhere in the United States; Lily and Kim Bavington, owner, Art Classes for Kids; sample art projects included in ART CAMP IN A BOX.

(Photos Courtesy of Art Classes for Kids)  

ART CAMP IN A BOX NOW AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING NATIONWIDE: 10 PROJECTS, SUPPLIES, PLUS ZOOM CAMPS FOR KIDS AGES 5 AND UP 

With Social Distancing Curtailing Traditional Summer Activities, ART CAMP IN A BOX Provides Welcome Resource for Parents, Kids 

With the viability of traditional summer camps uncertain due to the COVID-19 pandemic, veteran children’s art teacher Kim Bavington, owner, Art Classes for Kids introduces ART CAMP IN A BOX. Available for shipping throughout the United States, ART CAMP IN A BOX includes all the art supplies and instructions needed to create 10 distinctive art projects for kids ages 5 and older, along with daily Live Zoom Camps with Bavington and a virtual student art show to end the week. Campers will create two projects each day, each one focused on a different art genre and inspired by a different master artist.

“Normally, my summers are packed with weeklong art camps, which sell out every year here in Las Vegas—they’re my single most popular program of the year,” explained Bavington. “Knowing I would have to pivot due to social distancing guidelines, I created ART CAMP IN A BOX. I’m really excited about this opportunity because it allows me to bring art supplies and our uniquely fun and educational instruction to kids and families around the country for the first time.”

ART CAMP IN A BOX is available in two levels: Beginner (ages 5 – 8) and Advanced (ages 9 and older). Each box contains all the materials needed to make a range of two- and three-dimensional art projects, including colored pencils, oil pastels, chalk pastels, a blending stick, clay, watercolors, acrylic paint, assorted paintbrushes, canvas, glue stick, a graphite pencil and No. 2 pencil as well as cellophane, cardboard and tape for mounting artwork, different varieties of paper and written instructions. All campers also receive an Art Classes for Kids apron.

Three different Live Zoom sessions are available: June 15-19, July 13-17 and August 3-7. During each session, optional daily Beginner Zoom Camp will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon PDT, while Advanced Zoom Camp will take place from 1 to 4:30 p.m. PDT. Snack breaks and time to clean paintbrushes and assemble materials will be built into the schedule. In addition, Video Tutorials for each project will be available through the Art Classes for Kids website for viewers who want to do the art projects at their own pace any time or day throughout the summer months.

Priced at $175 for an individual camper and $225 for a sibling box (with enough supplies and materials for two campers); boxes may be shipped anywhere in the United States. For $95, campers can opt for Live Zoom Camp and Video Tutorials access only (no art supplies included); this option was added to accommodate numerous inquiries already received from international followers of Art Classes for Kids’ YouTube and social media channels.

ART CAMP IN A BOX provides a welcome resource for families seeking fun and enrichment this summer. To purchase, go to www.artclassesforkids.com.

ABOUT ART CLASSES FOR KIDS
For nearly 30 years, Las Vegan Kim Bavington, artist, art teacher and founder of the popular Art Classes for Kids, has inspired literally generations of young artists to mine their creativity, refine their fine art skills and grow their excitement for visual art in her private lessons, group classes, birthday parties and school-break camps, as well as on her YouTube channel. Kids and families can enjoy Bavington’s extraordinary art instruction at home via her Art Classes for Kids YouTube channel and, for the first time in summer 2020, with ART CAMP IN A BOX. For more information, visit www.artclassesforkids.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram. 

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The Mob Museum Debuts Virtual Community Safety Forum on COVID-19 Fraud

 

Graphic for The Mob Museum’s COVID-19 Virtual Community Safety Forum
(Screenshot courtesy of The Mob Museum)

THE MOB MUSEUM DEBUTS VIRTUAL COMMUNITY SAFETY FORUM TO ADDRESS COVID-19 FRAUD

The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, introduces a virtual edition of its monthly Community Safety Forum series. This month’s forum specifically addresses how Nevada is fighting fraud during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. The series provides content on an array of topics and is made possible thanks to a sponsorship from NV Energy and is available for viewing on the Museum’s YouTube channel linked here.

Nevada’s COVID-19 Fraud Task Force, comprising local, state and federal investigators and prosecutors, has received more than 400 complaints regarding suspected scams targeting citizens. These scams involve everything from false offers of antibody tests to phishing scams designed to obtain sensitive information such as bank information and social security numbers. Senior Deputy Attorney General Laura Tuck from the Nevada Attorney General’s Office joins The Mob Museum’s Director of Public Programs Shakala Alvaranga to discuss ways Nevadans can protect themselves during these unprecedented times.

For additional virtual educational and entertainment resources, visit The Mob Museum’s website, its blog for fresh and timely content, as well as its Mobile App for easy access to more digital Museum information as well as the entertaining “Doppelgangster” feature, which matches users with their Mob history lookalike drawn from a database of more than 800 organized crime and law enforcement figures.

For more information, please visit www.TheMobMuseum.org.

ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Numerous interactive exhibits include a Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator and Organized Crime Today exhibit, as well as The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy and distillery sponsored by Zappos. This year, the Museum released an engaging new mobile app providing the ultimate guide to the Museum for visitors, in-depth education for those seeking more about the history of the Mob and law enforcement, and an innovative, interactive lookalike feature called Doppelgangster which matches user’s facial features with Mob-related images.  The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums,” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History,” one of National Geographic’s “Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas,” USA Today’s “Best Museum in Nevada” and No. 4 on its list of 10Best U.S. History Museums, “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times and one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by FOX News and Budget Travel magazine. The Museum is a two-time winner of the Mayor’s Urban Design Award for Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open daily; visit the website for admission rates and operating hours. For more information, call (702) 229-2734 or visit themobmuseum.org.

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With Las Vegas Ties, Avidium Labs & NXT Group Develop COVID-19 Quick-Results Testing Kit

Avidium Labs and NXT Group Announce COVID-19 Rapid IgG/IgM Blood Test Kits
Results Determined in Minutes and Validated with U.S. Laboratories

Avidium Labs, in partnership with NXT Group, have introduced a rapid IgG/IgM antibody test kit for SARS-CoV-2 also known as COVID-19. The test kit has been validated at company’s international partner facility and with U.S.-based laboratories in New York and California.

Evan Louie, Chief Executive Officer of Avidium Labs, stated, “We are excited to announce the news to the American public and the world. We have taken additional measures to further validate our results in CLIA-certified and full laboratories within the U.S. Our team is diligently working on getting our tests to a wide range of healthcare providers such as physician offices, hospitals, and government agencies for rapid results. Avidium labs has already started shipping tens of thousands of their IgG/IgM kits in the U.S. We have the capacity to manufacture more than 150,000 of our kits per week and have started receiving orders for shipment.”

Avidium Labs has partnered with SUNY Downstate Health Science University – University Hospital of Brooklyn in collaboration with Mirimus laboratory. The validation was performed on moderate to severe hospitalized patients. The research team is under the directorship of Dr. Prem Premsrirut and includes Dr. Rachelle Mendoza, Dr. Allen Norin, and Dr. Jenny Libien working with the company’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Brian Thomas Le. The test kit utilizes a small blood sample that can instantaneously produce results in less than 10 minutes.

SUNY Downstate in New York is currently recognized in the national media as a COVID-19 only facility and has the highest rate of infection per zip code in the U.S. New York is the global epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak with more than 200,000 confirmed cases and over 12,000 deaths. Avidium Lab’s results verified by the laboratories demonstrate a high efficacy in detecting IgG/IgM antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in serum, plasma, or whole blood samples.

Avidium Labs and NXT Group IgG/IgM test kits are a serology test that can identify the antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the patient’s blood. This can help to understand if one has ever been exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. If implemented on a large scale, this serology test would give us a better understanding of the prevalence and fatality rate of the disease.

The serology test can identify people whose bodies have some degree of immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It can potentially be used to track immunity to SARS-CoV-2. It demonstrates a high efficacy in detecting antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.

 

Avidium Labs’ international partners conducted a comparative study of the rapid IgG/IgM antibody test kit for SARS-CoV-2 against other commercially available SARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM detection test kits that show a positive coincidence rate of 97.92% and a negative coincidence rate of 100%.

NXT Group in its partnership with Avidium Labs has already submitted an application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for both notification and on the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) track.

Avidium Labs Contact:
Dr. Brian Thomas Le
Chief Medical Officer
ph: 866.980.9845
tom@avidiumlabs.com

Evan Louie
Chief Executive Officer
ph: 866.980.9845
evan@avidiumlabs.com

SUNY Downstate Contact:
Dr. Prem Premsrirut
ph: 646.221.5960
prem.premsrirut@downstate.edu

About SUNY Downstate University:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is the borough’s only academic medical center for health education, research, and patient care, and is a 342-bed facility serving the healthcare needs of New York City, and Brooklyn’s 2.6 million residents, University Hospital of Brooklyn (UHB) is Downstate’s teaching hospital, backed the by the expertise of an outstanding medical school and the research facilities of a world-class academic center. More than 800 physicians, representing 53 specialties and sub-specialties – many of the ranks as tops in their fields – comprise Downstate’ staff. A regional center for cardiac care, neonatal and high-risk infant services, pediatric dialysis, and transplantation. Downstate also houses a major learning center of children with physical ailments or neurological disorders. In addition to UHB, Downstate comprises of a College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School of Health Professions, a School of Graduate Studies, a School of Public Health, and a multifaceted biotechnology initiative, including the Downstate Biotechnology Incubator and BioBAT for early-stage and more mature companies, respectively. For more information, visit www.downstate.edu or follow us on Twitter at @sunydownstate.

About Mirimus, Inc.:
Mirimus, Inc. is a leading biotechnology company located in the Downstate Biotechnology Incubator, specializing in RNA interference and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technologies and therapeutic design. Their expertise in molecular and cell biology has enabled them to channel their expertise toward the humanitarian effort and fight against COVID-19. Already, they have initiated the generation of humanized ACE2 and CD147 animal models for COVID-19 research and will make them widely available to researchers.

About Avidium Labs:
The Avidium Labs is a privately held company comprised of healthcare professionals, technology leaders, and business executives from all over the globe bringing you healthcare solutions to enrich lives. We serve clinics, physicians, states, and medical practitioners. Our organization offers world class products, support, and supply chain.
The mission is simple, we serve our global communities with expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and unparalleled service. Avidium Labs’s capacity enables shipment worldwide. Collectively, we strive to mobilize our healthcare solutions to those in need to help curve the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, please visit www.avidiumlabs.com or email us at info@avidiumlabs.com

Disclaimers:

•This test has not been finally reviewed by the FDA.
•Negative results do not rule out SARS-CoV-2 infection, particularly in those who have been in contact with the virus. Follow-up testing with a molecular diagnostic should be considered to rule out infection in these individuals.
•Results from antibody testing should not be used as the sole basis to diagnose or exclude SARS-CoV-2 infection or to inform infection status.
•Positive results may be due to past or present infection with non-SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus strains, such as coronavirus HKU1, NL63, OC43, or 229E.
•Not for the screening of donated blood.

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CARROLL SHELBY FOUNDATION LAUNCHES PROGRAM TO BENEFIT CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE FUND FOR NURSES

CARROLL SHELBY FOUNDATION LAUNCHES PROGRAM
TO BENEFIT CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE FUND FOR NURSES

  • Carroll Shelby Foundation and Carroll Shelby’s Store create program to support nurses on the front lines battling COVID-19
  • A portion of the proceeds from the limited edition t-shirt and decal to benefit the Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses
  • “We are Strong Together” celebrates courage and resiliency

The Carroll Shelby Foundation has launched an initiative through Carroll Shelby’s Store to raise money for nurses on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic. A portion of the proceeds from the Shelby “We are Strong Together” t-shirt and decal will go to the Carroll Shelby Foundation to benefit the Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses. Founded by the American Nurses Association, this program provides direct financial assistance to nurses who contract the virus.

“Throughout his life, Carroll Shelby appreciated the many nurses who helped him recover from the injuries he endured as a driver and from two major organ transplants,” said Neil Cummings, Co-President of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. “He credited much of his resiliency to their care. Today, nurses are giving the same great care to those battling COVID-19. So the Carroll Shelby Foundation and Carroll Shelby’s Store joined forces to benefit a fund that will support them.”

This Shelby “We are Strong Together” cotton charcoal heather t-shirt and decal proudly display the American flag, an outline of this great nation with the Shelby logo. The graphic symbolizes that like Carroll Shelby, the community can overcome the current health crisis by working together.

The American Nurses Association is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation’s 4 million registered nurses. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. Founded in 1896, and with members in all 50 states and U.S. territories, ANA is the strongest voice for the profession.

“The ANA is a wonderful organization dedicated to helping nurses reach their full potential,” said Aaron Shelby, Co-President of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. “They created a Coronavirus Response Fund for Nurses to enable the public to provide care for nurses. This national effort was kicked off with a grant from Johnson & Johnson and is now giving Shelby enthusiasts a way to help through this fund. In honor of Carroll, let’s rally around these heroes on the front lines of the COVID-19 battle.”

The national fund will address the emerging needs of nurses and focus on:

 

  • Providing direct financial assistance to nurses
  • Supporting the mental health of nurses today and in the future
  • Ensuring nurses everywhere have access to the latest science-based information to protect themselves, prevent infection and care for those in need
  • Driving the national advocacy focused on nurses and patients

Sales of the exclusive shirt and decal will continue until the limited edition items are sold out. These items can be purchased by clicking here.

 

About The Carroll Shelby Foundation
The Carroll Shelby Foundation was created by legendary racer and automotive manufacturer Carroll Shelby. Headquartered in Gardena, Calif., the Foundation is dedicated to providing medical assistance for those in need, including children, educational opportunities for young people through automotive and other training programs and benefitting the Shelby Automotive Museum. For more information visit http://www.shelby.com

About Shelby Las Vegas

Call to ensure open at this time due to current Las Vegas situations.

The Shelby Heritage Center – Established in 2013, Shelby Heritage Center is home to over 30 Shelby vehicles and tells the story of Carroll Shelby along with the company he started in 1962. The Heritage Center is constantly revising its vehicle inventory and placement to keep things fresh. Free tours are offered daily. The 15,000 square foot Heritage Center sits adjacent to the 150,000square-foot production facility.

The Shelby Heritage Center is absolutely FREE and open to the public 7 days a week! We offer free tours on weekdays twice a day and a single tour on Saturdays. Self guided tours are welcome any time!

The Heritage Center isn’t just about seeing vintage Shelby vehicles. Adjacent to the Heritage Center is the Carroll Shelby Store which offers apparel, collectibles and other gifts to actual Shelby Performance Parts for the late model Mustangs. Everything Shelby can be found here.

Planning a hi-octane event? Big or small, the 15,000 square foot facility can be transformed to host your next event.

Click HERE to learn more!

 

 

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NFL Superstar and Entertainer Terry Bradshaw Set to Release Original Song, “Quarantine Crazy”

 

NFL Superstar and Entertainer Terry Bradshaw Set to
Release Original Song, “Quarantine Crazy”

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Super Bowl champion and FOX NFL analyst, Terry Bradshaw, along with Sony Music Entertainment, will debut a new single, “Quarantine Crazy,” at midnight EST/9 p.m. PST on Thursday, April 23.

 

The football star and iconic entertainer has channeled his musical talents into the song, which will be available on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora and other outlets. Co-written by country singer Jimmy Yeary, “Quarantine Crazy” playfully chronicles the plight of the current “safer-at-home” quarantine mandates.

 

“After weeks of staying home and social distancing, I think we can all relate to feeling a bit ‘Quarantine Crazy’,” said Bradshaw. “However, it is more important than ever to remain home and stay safe. We will all get on the other side of this soon, but in the meantime, I hope this song brings a smile to your faces.”

 

A portion of the proceeds received from the sale of the song will support local food banks in Oklahoma and Texas.

 

Bradshaw, who has a long history in music and entertainment, was signed to a 31-show residency with “The Terry Bradshaw Show” at Luxor Hotel and Casino for 2020. New dates for his Las Vegas show have not yet been announced. His first foray into music, a cover of Hank William’s classic “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” landed him on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976. He also hit the charts with his follow up single, “The Last Word in Lonesome is Me.” Bradshaw has released two albums in his career, toured with gospel artists, The Isaacs, and participated in FOX’s singing competition, “The Masked Singer.”

TERRY BRADSHAW
The only NFL player with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Terry Bradshaw continues to entertain fans far and beyond his legendary professional football career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The four-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, two-time Super Bowl MVP and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee joined FOX NFL Sunday as co-host and analyst with the show’s inception in 1994. In addition to his long-term role as a multi-Emmy and award-winning broadcaster, Bradshaw has starred in movie and television hits including the box office smash comedy romance, “Failure to Launch,” “Father Figures,” “Better Late than Never,” and “The Masked Singer.” Bradshaw is also a gospel and country singer, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author and breeder of championship quarter horses.

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Life is Beautiful Festival Will Not Take Place In 2020

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL FESTIVAL WILL NOT TAKE PLACE IN 2020

Organization Moves to Address Community Needs Through New Initiatives in 2020; Festival to Return in 2021

 

Life is Beautiful, the three-day music, arts, culinary and comedy festival held each fall in Downtown Las Vegas, will forego its outdoor festival format in 2020 in order to put its resources towards supporting the Las Vegas community.

 

In an open letter to fans, Life is Beautiful stated: “We were more excited than ever to share the vision of this year’s festival with you. Instead, this moment has given us the opportunity to pause and assess what is truly important. It has given us the space to reflect and to grow, to refocus on our work, and to find new ways to give back to our community beyond the three days of the festival.”

 

The Life is Beautiful team said that several factors stemming from the COVID-19 crisis led to the decision.

 

“It’s clear the health and economic hardships from the COVID-19 crisis will impact us all for some time to come,” festival organizer Justin Weniger said. “In light of this, we made the determination to re-examine the role Life is Beautiful plays in the community and how we can put our resources, creativity and time into doing what we always set out to do: inspire and bring together a community.”

 

Driven by a collective passion for creating holistic experiences which aid in positive community transformation, Life is Beautiful is working to create new initiatives that will impact supporters on a local, national and global scale, in addition to making a full return with the festival in 2021.

 

“From the beginning, Life is Beautiful has been a year-round, aspirational mantra that materializes into a festival that unites visitors from around the world,” Weniger said. “For this year, that festival won’t happen but there has never been a more important time to remind us all that life is indeed beautiful. That is what we are going to do, in ways large and small.”

 

About Life is Beautiful

Life is Beautiful was born in 2013 as part of the major transformation of Downtown Las Vegas as a cultural hub and has since contributed over $350M of economic impact and cultural capital to the area. During the three-day festival, premier musical acts, experiential artists, comedians, thinkers and culinary talent flow into the urban streets of DTLV, in addition to the festival’s 175,000 attendees. What started as an event has become something more: a symbol of connection, joy and creativity. Life is Beautiful continues to be driven by its core mission to create a holistic experience which aids in positive community transformation and individual empowerment by collectivizing and inspiring through shared experiences driven by art and culture.

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PGA TOUR announces schedule adjustments for remainder of 2019-20 FedExCup season, releases fall portion of 2020-21 PGA TOUR Regular Season schedule

PGA TOUR announces schedule adjustments for remainder of 2019-20 FedExCup season, releases fall portion of 2020-21 PGA TOUR Regular Season schedule
Korn Ferry Tour aims to restart in mid-June;
Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada postpones first six events of its season

With additional time needed to ensure PGA TOUR tournaments are staged in the most safe and responsible manner possible given the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the PGA TOUR is announcing further schedule modifications for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, as well as plans for the opening portion of the 2020-21 PGA TOUR Regular Season, the restart of the 2020 Korn Ferry Tour season and updates regarding the Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada schedule.

 

“The health and safety of all associated with the PGA TOUR and our global community continues to be our No. 1 priority, and our hope is to play a role – responsibly – in the world’s return to enjoying the things we love,” said PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan. “Today’s announcement is another positive step for our fans and players as we look toward the future, but as we’ve stressed on several occasions, we will resume competition only when – working closely with our tournaments, partners and communities – it is considered safe to do so under the guidance of the leading public health authorities.”

 

The PGA TOUR had previously targeted the week of the Charles Schwab Challenge (May 18-24) as the restart of the TOUR season, which has been suspended since THE PLAYERS Championship was canceled on Thursday, March 12. For health and safety reasons due to COVID-19, today’s announcement delays that timeline three weeks – to June 8, starting with the Charles Schwab Challenge – with additional tournaments being repositioned between then and the season’s conclusion, which is the TOUR Championship, ending on Labor Day (September 7).

 

At this time, the TOUR plans to resume play with the first four events closed to the general public but will continue to monitor the situation and follow the recommendations of local and state authorities in order to determine the most appropriate on-site access in each market. As such, the TOUR will continually review available COVID-19-related protocols that could be implemented at PGA TOUR events to ensure the health and well-being for all involved.

 

All three events that were previously scheduled between May 18 and June 8 – the Charles Schwab Challenge, Rocket Mortgage Classic and the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide – have been moved to later dates in the calendar.

 

The RBC Heritage, originally slated for this week (April 13-19) but canceled on March 17, has been added back to the PGA TOUR schedule in the week formerly occupied by the U.S. Open, which – as previously announced – has been postponed to September.

 

The RBC Canadian Open, originally scheduled for the week of June 8, has been canceled. Click here for a statement from the RBC Canadian Open. The Barbasol Championship, originally scheduled for July 13-19 opposite The Open Championship, has been canceled. The Open Championship was canceled on April 6.

 

Three invitationals on the updated schedule, the Charles Schwab Challenge (120 players), RBC Heritage (132 players) and the Memorial Tournament (120 players), will see their respective field sizes increase to 144 to provide additional playing opportunities for PGA TOUR members.

Summary of PGA TOUR events from 2019-20 schedule affected by date changes or cancellations:

  • RBC Canadian Open, originally scheduled for the week of June 8-14, has been canceled;
  • Charles Schwab Challenge, originally scheduled for May 18-24, rescheduled to June 8-14 (former RBC Canadian Open dates);
  • RBC Heritage, originally scheduled for April 13-19, rescheduled to June 15-21 (former U.S. Open dates);
  • Rocket Mortgage Classic, originally scheduled for May 25-31, rescheduled to July 2-5 (former World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational and Barracuda Championship dates);
  • the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, originally scheduled for June 1-7, rescheduled to July 13-19 (former The Open Championship/Barbasol Championship dates);
  • World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational and Barracuda Championship, originally scheduled for June 29-July 5, rescheduled to July 27-August 2 (former Olympic Games men’s golf competition dates);
  • Barbasol Championship, originally scheduled for July 13-19 opposite The Open Championship, has been canceled;
  • Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship, originally scheduled for March 23-29 and postponed on March 12, has been rescheduled as part of the 2020-21 PGA TOUR Regular Season schedule, September 21-27 (opposite the Ryder Cup);
  • The April 6 golf industry announcement outlined changes to the four major championships as well as the Wyndham Championship and the three FedExCup Playoffs

 

Revised 2019-20 PGA TOUR Season schedule:

  • June 8-14: Charles Schwab Challenge, Colonial Country Club, Fort Worth, Texas
  • June 15-21: RBC Heritage, Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head, South Carolina
  • June 22-28: Travelers Championship, TPC River Highlands, Cromwell, Connecticut
  • July 2-July 5: Rocket Mortgage Classic, Detroit Golf Club, Detroit, Michigan
  • July 6-12: John Deere Classic, TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Illinois
  • July 13-19: the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio
  • July 20-26: 3M Open, TPC Twin Cities, Blaine, Minnesota
  • July 27-August 2: World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational, TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee
  • July 27-August 2:Barracuda Championship, Tahoe Mountain Club (Old Greenwood), Truckee, California
  • August 3-9: PGA Championship, TPC Harding Park, San Francisco, California
  • August 10-16: Wyndham Championship, Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, North Carolina
  • August 17-23: THE NORTHERN TRUST, TPC Boston, Norton, Massachusetts
  • August 24-30: BMW Championship, Olympia Fields Country Club (North), Olympia Fields, Illinois
  • August 31-September 7: TOUR Championship, East Lake Golf Club, Atlanta, Georgia

 

With 22 events having been played through the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard, the adjusted season-long schedule – subject to change – now consists of 36 events, including three FedExCup Playoffs events concluding with the TOUR Championship over Labor Day weekend, where the 2020 FedExCup Champion will be crowned.

 

With the health and safety of all associated with the PGA TOUR tournaments being of utmost importance, the TOUR will be working with its media partners on production plans upon the restart to the season. CBS is scheduled to televise the Charles Schwab Challenge through THE NORTHERN TRUST (11 consecutive events, inclusive of PGA Championship), and NBC is scheduled to televise the BMW Championship and TOUR Championship, culminating on Labor Day Monday.

 

2020-21 PGA TOUR Season:

Additionally, the TOUR today introduced the season-opening weeks of the 2020-21 PGA TOUR Season, which now has 13 FedExCup events, including – as announced on April 6 by the USGA and Augusta National Golf Club, respectively – the U.S. Open and Masters Tournament.

 

“This portion of our 2020-21 schedule is possible only because of the many partners who have worked tirelessly to grow their events and impact the lives of those in need in their respective communities, and our players, who have embraced the expanded fall schedule in recent years,” said PGA TOUR Chief Tournaments and Competitions Officer Andy Pazder. “We’d like to express our appreciation to the leadership of the Safeway Open, Houston Open and Mayakoba Golf Classic – which will conclude our calendar year schedule in Riviera Maya,

Mexico – for their flexibility, which allowed for the U.S. Open and Masters Tournament to be played in the fall. The accommodations will help the global golf community maximize the 2020 calendar, which will be incredibly impactful for our fans and put us in a strong position heading into 2021.”

 

2020-21 PGA TOUR Season Schedule (fall portion):

  • September 7-13: Safeway Open, Silverado Resort and Spa North, Napa, California
  • September 14-20: U.S. Open, Winged Foot Golf Club, Mamaroneck, New York
  • # September 21-27: Ryder Cup, Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisconsin
  • September 21-27: Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship, Corales Golf Club, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
  • September 28-October 4: Sanderson Farms Championship, Country Club of Jackson, Jackson, Mississippi
  • October 5-11: Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, TPC Summerlin, Las Vegas, Nevada
  • October 12-18: THE CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES, Nine Bridges, Jeju Island, Korea
  • October 19-25: ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP, Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
  • October 26-November 1: World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions, Sheshan International Golf Club, Shanghai, China
  • October 26-November 1: Bermuda Championship, Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton, Bermuda
  • November 2-8: Houston Open, Memorial Park Golf Course, Houston, Texas
  • November 9-15: Masters Tournament, Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia
  • November 16-22: The RSM Classic, Sea Island Resort (Seaside and Plantation), Sea Island, Georgia
  • November 23-29: Open week (Thanksgiving)
  • November 30-December 6: Mayakoba Golf Classic, El Camaleón Golf Club, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
  • # November 30-December 6: Hero World Challenge, Albany, New Providence, Bahamas
  • # December 7-13: QBE Shootout, Tiburón GC, Naples, Florida
  • # December 14-20: PNC Father-Son Challenge, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Orlando, Florida

# indicates unofficial event

 

After 10 years, A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier will no longer be on the PGA TOUR’s schedule, as per a mutual agreement by The Greenbrier and the PGA TOUR.

 

 

“We are very grateful to Governor Jim Justice and his Greenbrier Resort for a highly successful 10 years of partnership with the PGA TOUR,” said Pazder. “Governor Justice’s vision and leadership helped shine a light on the men and women that serve our country through the military and first responder programs he implemented through the tournament, and The Greenbrier Resort was an incredibly unique and world-class venue that our players will always remember and cherish.”

 

Please see link for statement from The Greenbrier.

 

Korn Ferry Tour Schedule

In addition to the PGA TOUR’s schedule modifications, the Korn Ferry Tour announced the postponement of the Evans Scholars Invitational (May 18-24), as well as the cancellation of the REX Hospital Open (May 25-31), BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by SYNNEX Corporation (June 1-7) and Live + Work in Maine Open (June 8-14). The Tour will return to competition with a new tournament to be contested in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, the week of June 8-14. The $600,000 event will be held at TPC Sawgrass (Dye’s Valley Course) and operated by the Korn Ferry Tour without fans in attendance. The Dye’s Valley Course served as host of the Korn Ferry Tour Championship from 2013 through 2015.

 

Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada

The Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada is postponing the first six scheduled events of its 2020 season. The tournaments affected are the Canada Life Open in Vancouver (May 28-31); the DCBank Open presented by Times Colonist in Victoria (June 4-7); the GolfBC Championship in Kelowna (June 11-14); the Lethbridge Paradise Canyon Open in Lethbridge (June 25-28); the Prince Edward Island Pro-Am in Cardigan (July 2-5); and the Osprey Valley Open outside Toronto, in Caledon (July 9-12). The Mackenzie Tour expects to make more announcements in the next couple weeks with additional information about the 2020 schedule, as well as Qualifying Tournament sites and dates.

 

PGA TOUR Champions, PGA TOUR Latinoamérica and PGA TOUR Series-China

Information regarding PGA TOUR Champions and the PGA TOUR’s other two International Tours, in Latin America and China, will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

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Best Value In Vegas – Deposits Now $1 For UNLV Football At Allegiant Stadium

BEST VALUE IN VEGAS: DEPOSITS NOW $1 FOR UNLV FOOTBALL AT ALLEGIANT STADIUM

 

Dollar deposit will lock in a time to select UNLV football season tickets at Allegiant Stadium before the general public

UNLVtickets  |  Place $1 Deposit  |  @UNLVAthletics  |  @UNLVFootball

 

UNLV Athletics has announced that for just a $1 deposit, Rebel football fans can reserve a time to select season tickets for the upcoming 2020 season at Allegiant Stadium. Deposits are now being accepted through UNLVtickets.com.

“We understand that many in our community have been significantly impacted by the current situation, and we don’t want that to be a reason that they cannot look forward to brighter days ahead,” said UNLV Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois. “It is our goal to make sure that all people in Las Vegas can afford to see Rebel football at Allegiant Stadium.”

All fans who place a season ticket deposit of $1 per ticket will earn a spot in “Group 4” to select seats and will receive a seat selection time before the general public. Selection times in “Group 4” will be assigned in the order that they are received.

The announcement is the second initiative to help fans who may have had their income impacted by the COVID-19 shutdowns. In March, new payment plan options were announced for both football and men’s basketball season ticket holders.

To place a deposit, please click here. Also, fans can still move into “Group 3” by becoming members of the Rebel Athletic Fund. To join, please visit RebelAthleticFund.com.

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April is Financial Literacy Month – Andson Launches At Home Lessons

April Is Financial Literacy Month! Non-Profit, Andson, Launches At Home Educational Lessons

 

 

Andson launches at-home lessons to provide families with the much-needed resources to teach their children about money. By way of an unprecedented partnership with BusyKid, Andson is now able to deploy access not only to our Openvest financial literacy platform but also to the BusyKid app for chores and money management for children of all ages. All Andson materials align to NV Common Core Standards.

 

Topic –                                   Financial Literacy Month – Now is a great time to teach kids about money.

Timeframe –               Current through April 30, 2020

Representative –       Sonia Anderson, CEO and Founder of Andson.org, Openvest.org

                                                702-927-2091

                                                sonia@andson.org

 

Andson is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching financial literacy and providing after school homework help and tutoring programs for students K-12 in Southern Nevada.

 

In light of school closures and distance learning, we are quickly transforming the way we provide our programs under the circumstances and continue to bridge the gap for students. Our team of dedicated board members, staff and partners have developed some exciting opportunities for families to utilize at home.

 

For the past 10 years, Andson has been providing supplemental educational programs in Southern NV and teaching students about money in the classroom. In response to COVID-19 and the demand for our continued services, we have launched two new initiatives:

  • Free financial literacy lessons that families can use RIGHT NOW – at Openvest.org/family-access. These lessons are brief, include videos, and provide fun assignments. We will continually develop and launch additional lessons throughout the summer months.
  • Andson’s new partnership with BusyKid.com enables families in Clark County to access their digital app to teach kids how to save, spend, invest, and share right from their devices. Children can earn money through chores, buy REAL stocks, and even DONATE to causes in their community.

B-roll and links to learn more:

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WE’RE BACK! CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PRESENTS ANOTHER 60-MINUTE SPECIAL THIS FRIDAY FEATURING ACTS FROM ALEGRIA, KÀ AND KOOZA

 

WE’RE BACK! CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PRESENTS
ANOTHER 60-MINUTE SPECIAL THIS FRIDAY
FEATURING ACTS FROM ALEGRIA, KÀ AND KOOZA

 

Tune in this Friday, April 10th at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET on CirqueConnect

 

For a third week in a row, Cirque du Soleil will be presenting a brand new 60-minute special on its new digital content hub, CirqueConnect, at cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect. Moved by a desire to stay connected to its fans, the Cirque du Soleil content hub provides a source of high-quality entertainment for fans to enjoy from the comfort of their homes, as safety measures to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) have suspended live entertainment across the globe.

 

After presenting some of the best moments from KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities, ‘’O”, LUZIA, Amaluna, BAZZAR and VOLTA, this Friday’s 60-minute special will feature acts from the famous and iconic show Alegria. There will also be a few highlights from the Las Vegas favorite KÀ, and acts from the colorful touring show KOOZA.

Tune in on cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect

 

About Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is a world leader in live entertainment. On top of producing world-renowned circus arts shows, the Canadian organization brings its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, theme parks and special events. Going beyond its various creations, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to make a positive impact on people, communities and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art. For more information about Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, please visit CDSentertainmentgroup.com

 

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MGM Resorts’ Entertainment Partners Unite to Support Company’s Employees During COVID-19 Crisis

MGM RESORTS’ ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS UNITE IN UNPRECEDENTED SUPPORT

FOR COMPANY’S EMPLOYEES DURING COVID-19 CRISIS

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) today recognized the support of many of its resident entertainment partners who generously donated to the company’s Employee Emergency Grant Fund in support of those impacted economically by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

David Copperfield, Jay Leno, Bill Maher, Kathleen Madigan, David Spade, Boyz II Men, Brad Garrett, Carrot Top, Terry Fator, Ray Romano, Jabbawockeez, Shin Lim, Thunder from Down Under, Hans Klok, Australian Bee Gees, Fantasy and Bill Blumenreich Presents each showed their support for the MGM Resorts family this week with a donation to the fund.

“During these difficult and uncertain days, weeks and months, we are working tirelessly to support the tens of thousands of employees who were furloughed or laid off due to the closures of our properties across the country,” said Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts’ Acting CEO and President. “We are incredibly humbled by the support of our entertainment partners, who have come together to assist the people who, during normal times, are committed to creating incredible experiences for our guests from around the world.”

Hornbuckle added, “With donations from this extraordinary line-up of entertainers, commitments from MGM Resorts and its leadership team, our own employees, and a number of other generous contributions, we have already raised approximately $11 million to assist our employees during this time of unprecedented challenges and hardship.”

Jyoti Chopra, Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity & Sustainability Officer for MGM Resorts International, said, “Our focus during this crisis is people, first and foremost, followed by compassion and care. We are proud to join our entertainment community to lend humanitarian assistance to those in need.  We are incredibly grateful for the generous donations by our entertainers, a vital part of our ecosystem at MGM Resorts, which will be used to provide emergency relief.”

Additional information:

MGM Resorts Emergency Relief Fund & Commitment to Social Impact
The MGM Resorts Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund provides employees and their immediate families with short-term relief in making payments or to meet obligations during unexpected hardships and emergencies. The fund is designed to assist those impacted by the coronavirus, including: full-time employees, on-call employees and those facing layoff, separation or furlough.

In November, MGM Resorts launched its bold vision for social impact and sustainability, Focused on What Matters, a companywide program focused on a goal-centered approach to making positive impacts in its communities. Company goals by 2025 include 5 million meals to be donated through its Feeding Forward program and surpassing 1 million volunteer hours within the community. As the company closed its properties across the country last month, it donated the equivalent of 454,000 meals through local food banks to alleviate food insecurity in the United States.

To learn more about The MGM Resorts Foundation, visit www.mgmresortsfoundation.org.

 

About The MGM Resorts Foundation

The purpose of The MGM Resorts Foundation is to collect and distribute monies and assets donated by employees of MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and others, for the aid and support of qualified community nonprofit programs, agencies or organizations designated exclusively by MGM Resorts’ employees. The Foundation also collects and distributes donations made by a broad base of donors to support activities organized by MGM Resorts employees and approved by the Foundation’s board of directors to benefit qualified nonprofit charitable organizations.  The Foundation’s Employee Emergency Grant & Children’s Medical Support Fund was organized specifically to enable MGM Resorts employees and the company to provide emergency, hardship, and disaster support to fellow employees and their immediate families.  In addition, since 2012, the Foundation has been the presenting sponsor of the Women’s Leadership Conference, the major women’s conference in the Western region.

Statements in this release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking” statements and “safe harbor statements” that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including those described in MGM Resorts’ public filings with the SEC. MGM Resorts has based forward-looking statements on management’s current expectations and assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements MGM Resorts makes regarding its 2025 goals. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements include the economic and market conditions in the jurisdictions in which MGM Resorts operates and competition with other destination travel locations throughout the United States and the world, the design, timing and costs of expansion projects, risks relating to international operations, permits, licenses, financings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions and additional risks and uncertainties described in MGM Resorts’ Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports). In providing forward-looking statements, MGM Resorts is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. If MGM Resorts updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those other forward-looking statements.

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KITCHEN TABLE AND KITCHEN TABLE SQUARED WILL OFFER EASTER HOLIDAY TAMALES SERVED CURBSIDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

KITCHEN TABLE AND KITCHEN TABLE SQUARED WILL OFFER EASTER HOLIDAY TAMALES SERVED CURBSIDE 

Orders Will Be Accepted Beginning Tuesday, April 7th at Both Locations 

 

Kitchen Table located in Henderson and Kitchen Table Squared located at The Gramercy are offering “traditional” Easter holiday tamales served curbside in light of the COVID-19 shut-in. The restaurant will offer one dozen green chile verde chicken tamales or chili Colorado pork tamales at just $30 per dozen.

“Traditions should be kept alive regardless of the pandemic,” said Executive Chef and Owner Javier Chavez when asked about why he felt the need to implement an Easter menu at both of his locations. “With Easter egg hunts and church services being canceled, I want to be able to bring a sense of joy to the kitchen table for my loyal patrons with affordable, family-friendly options.”

Both locations are offering curbside pickup on Saturday, April 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. where management will coordinate staggered curbside delivery times to avoid traffic.

 

Orders are accepted Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. by calling 702-461-4115 or by e-mailing pr@avaroseagency.com. Payment will be collected Wednesday-Friday by calling each respective location directly at 702-982-8218 (Kitchen Table Squared), or 702-478-4782 (Kitchen Table).

ABOUT KITCHEN TABLE

Kitchen Table is a revival concept created by Chef Javier Chavez that redefines breakfast and lunch into a social eatery. Welcoming patrons whose own kitchen table might be local or elsewhere in the world, our chef transforms traditional American breakfast and lunch with ethnic styles ranging from Europe to Mexico. With an open kitchen concept, chefs work their magic on dishing up simply classic dishes and transforming them into witty renditions of food from the heart. To stay up to date on the latest news and offerings, follow Kitchen Table on Facebook or Instagram.

 

ABOUT KITCHEN TABLE SQUARED

Serving breakfast, lunch and tapas, Kitchen Table Squared is the sister location to local favorite Kitchen Table of Henderson that features an upscale dining room, complete with a formal pastry and coffee bar. Chef Javier Chavez evolves his original European/Latin inspired menu by offering dinner appropriate tapas options as well as a unique cocktail program. To stay up to date on the latest news and offerings, follow Kitchen Table on Facebook or Instagram.

 

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Freed’s Bakery to Support Las Vegas Charities with $1 Cupcake Fundraiser

Freed’s Bakery to Support Las Vegas
Charities with $1 Cupcake Fundraiser


In support of those affected by COVID-19 in Las Vegas, Freed’s Bakery—a popular family-owned establishment of 60 years, has launched a cupcake fundraiser to support  first responders and local charities in the community.

 

Freed’s Bakery now offers cupcakes available to purchase online, priced at $1 each, with the option of donating the dessert to either a local hospital, police station or fire station located in Las Vegas. Those who purchase the featured cupcakes will also have the option to choose which charity they would like proceeds to go to including Three Square, United Way of Southern Nevada, Delivering with Dignity and American Red Cross.

 

With three locations in the Las Vegas Valley, Freed’s Bakery and both Freed’s Dessert Shops will remain open and offer both curbside pickup and local delivery, which is now discounted by 50 percent. The local bakery, which was featured on Food Network’s hit show “Vegas Cakes,” has updated operations to focus on the needs of the community with the production of freshly baked bread. Bread offerings include White, Seeded Rye and Challah and are available for curbside pickup and delivery.

 

Freed’s baked goods are available at Freed’s Bakery located at 9815 S Eastern Ave., and both Freed’s Dessert Shops, located at 6475 N Decatur Blvd. and 10870 W. Charleston Ave., suite #110. More information may be found at freedsbakery.com or by calling the bakery at 702.456.7762.

 

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About Freed’s Bakery 

A favorite of locals and visitors, alike, Freed’s Bakery, located at 9815 S. Eastern Ave. in Las Vegas, has been serving up scrumptious sweets since 1959. The family-owned and operated bakery creates elaborate cakes, cookies, pastries and more. Freed’s imaginative designs have been showcased in Food Network’s popular show, “Vegas Cakes.” Freed’s Bakery has been voted “Best Bakery” for more than 35 years by the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” poll Freed’s Bakery is open daily from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Sundays. Freed’s Dessert Shop, located at 6475 N. Decatur Blvd. in Northwest Las Vegas, is open daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Freed’s Dessert Shop, located at 10870 W. Charleston Ave, suite #110 in Summerlin, is open daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. More information about Freed’s Bakery and Freed’s Dessert Shops may be found by calling 702.456.7762, at www.freedsbakery.com and by following Freed’s Bakery on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @FreedsBakery.

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The Mob Museum Introduces First-Ever Virtual Tours

 

 

 

 

L to R: The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Wall exhibit; golf ball marker belonging to Moe Dalitz; moonshine distillery in The Underground Prohibition history exhibition.
(Photos courtesy of The Mob Museum)

FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE MOB MUSEUM RELEASES THREE-PART VIRTUAL GUIDED TOUR ENCOMPASSING ALL FOUR FLOORS OF EXHIBITS

New Virtual Tours Available Here 

 For the first time since opening in 2012, The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, introduces virtual, guided tours highlighting its most popular exhibitions and artifacts. These tours offer enriching and entertaining ways to enjoy the Museum during its temporary closure due to COVID-19.

“This virtual tour provides a great taste of what our Museum’s exhibition spaces have to offer,” says Geoff Schumacher, vice president of exhibits and programs. “Of course, there is so much more to see when we resume operations.”

The new, virtual tour is split into three parts, following the itinerary guests take when physically visiting the Museum:

  • Birth of the Mob: Starting with the Museum’s historic postal boxes in the building’s lobby, make your way up to the third floor, where you’ll learn about the rise of organized crime, the history of Prohibition and the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, which took place in the north side of Chicago with seven members of George “Bugs” Moran’s bootlegging gang.
  • The Mob and Las Vegas: From the Kefauver Committee hearings in our historic courtroom to the Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal car bombing, take a virtual tour of the Mob’s rise in Las Vegas and the responses of law enforcement to the scourge of organized crime in the Museum’s second-floor exhibits.
  • The Mob in Politics and Culture: Journey through the Museum’s newest exhibits on the first floor covering wiretapping, modern organized crime and the Mob on TV, and end your virtual tour in The Underground, where you’ll learn more about Prohibition in our fully immersive speakeasy and distillery.

For additional virtual educational and entertainment resources, visit The Mob Museum’s website, its blog for fresh and timely content, as well as its Mobile App for easy access to more digital Museum information as well as the entertaining “Doppelgangster” feature, which matches users with their Mob history lookalike drawn from a database of more than 800 organized crime and law enforcement figures.

For more information, please visit www.TheMobMuseum.org.

ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Numerous interactive exhibits include a Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator and Organized Crime Today exhibit, as well as The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy and distillery sponsored by Zappos. This year, the Museum released an engaging new mobile app providing the ultimate guide to the Museum for visitors, in-depth education for those seeking more about the history of the Mob and law enforcement, and an innovative, interactive lookalike feature called Doppelgangster which matches user’s facial features with Mob-related images.  The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums,” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History,” one of National Geographic’s “Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas,” USA Today’s “Best Museum in Nevada” and No. 4 on its list of 10Best U.S. History Museums, “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times and one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by FOX News and Budget Travel magazine. The Museum is a two-time winner of the Mayor’s Urban Design Award for Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open daily; visit the website for admission rates and operating hours. For more information, call (702) 229-2734 or visit themobmuseum.org.

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The Neon Museum Offers Web-based App, YouTube, Social Media During Temporary Closure

 

Hard Rock Café featured on the Neon Museum’s app.
(Photo courtesy of The Neon Museum)

THE NEON MUSEUM OFFERS CONTENT VIA WEB-BASED APP, YOUTUBE CHANNEL, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS DURING TEMPORARY CLOSURE

While The Neon Museum in Las Vegas experiences its temporary closure due to COVID-19 measures, it offers several ways to #NeonMuseumFromHome and stay engaged including The Neon Museum web-based app, YouTube channel, social media platform, blog and e-newsletter.

The Neon Museum’s free web-based app enables users to learn about select signs housed in the Boneyard outdoor exhibition space. Anyone with a computer or smartphone data plan can access the app via the website at www.neonmuseum.app and use the password NEON to access it.

Comprising photos, text and audio narration, the museum’s app spotlights 25 of the collection’s most popular artifacts and pieces from Lost Vegas: Tim Burton @ The Neon Museum. Beginning with the La Concha visitor’s center itself, a classic example of the roadside Googie architecture designed by pioneering African American architect Paul Revere Williams, the app also includes fun facts, history and anecdotes about the following signs: Hard Rock Café guitar, Golden Nugget, Moulin Rouge, Fitzgerald’s, Sassy Sally’s, Yucca Motel, Nevada Motel, Chief Hotel Court, Steiner Cleaners, Doc & Eddy’s, the Red Barn, Anderson Dairy, Green Shack, Treasure Island, Wedding Information, Aladdin, Jerry’s Nugget, Stardust, Riviera, Frontier, La Concha sign and Ugly Duckling.

To watch videos of The Neon Museum’s signs and exhibits, including features on Lost Vegas: Tim Burton @ The Neon Museum and “Strings Of Neon,” the Hard Rock Café Guitar restoration documentary, visit the museum’s YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/3a8SUlK.

Users interested in learning more about the signs may access The Neon Museum blog here https://bit.ly/2UpUadt. The blog includes articles dedicated to a variety of topics, including “Lost Signs of Las Vegas,” “How Many Signs Light Up?” and “Days of Luxor Past: The Neon Museum’s Most Enigmatic Sign.”

For ongoing communication from The Neon Museum, sign up to receive e-newsletters with the latest news from The Neon Museum, go to https://bit.ly/2xX7qyN.

Finally, for daily dispatches (and timely memes) from The Neon Museum, follow The Neon Museum on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and comment using  #NeonMuseumFromHome.

ABOUT THE NEON MUSEUM
Founded in 1996, the Neon Museum is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment. It has been named “Best Museum” by Las Vegas Weekly, one of “Sin City’s Best Retro Sites” by MSN, “No. 1 Las Vegas Museum Sure to Entertain and Educate” by USA Today’s 10best.com, “One of the Top 10 Coolest Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do” by Forbes.com, one of the “Top 10 Historic Spots in Las Vegas” by Vegas.com; one of “15 Most Fascinating Museums in the U.S.” by VacationIdea.com; and earns a consistent 4.5 out of 5 rating on TripAdvisor. On its 2.27-acre campus, the Neon Museum houses an outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard (“boneyard” is traditionally the name for an area where items no longer in use are stored); the North Gallery, home to the nighttime augmented-reality, audiovisual spectacle, “Brilliant!”; the Boulevard Gallery outdoor exhibit and event space; and its visitors’ center, housed inside the former La Concha Motel lobby. The museum collection also includes nine restored signs installed as public art throughout downtown Las Vegas. Public education, outreach, research, archival preservation and a grant-funded neon sign survey represent a selection of the museum’s ongoing projects. Both the Neon Boneyard and the La Concha Visitors’ Center are located at 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North in

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KITCHEN TABLE AND KITCHEN TABLE SQUARED IMPLEMENT A ‘KIDS EAT FREE’ POLICY IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 CONCERNS

KITCHEN TABLE AND KITCHEN TABLE SQUARED IMPLEMENT A ‘KIDS EAT FREE’ POLICY IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 CONCERNS

Kids Will Eat Free at Both Locations Indefinitely 

Kitchen Table located in Henderson and Kitchen Table Squared located at The Gramercy are implementing a kids eat free policy indefinitely in light of recent COVID-19 concerns. Both locations will begin the program starting Thursday, March 19th.

“I felt it was my duty to supply my diners with the tools that they need to survive during these trying times,” said Javier Chavez, Executive Chef and Owner. “Nobody is working right now and people may not know how they are going to carry on, especially when caring for children. It’s my duty to give back to my Kitchen Table family just like they’ve given so much to me.”

Kids 12 and under will  eat for free when utilizing their in-house delivery service ($5 flat fee within a 7 mile radius). Menu items include pancakes, waffles, the All American (2 eggs, potatoes, buttered toast, choice of bacon or sausage), quesadilla and chicken tenders. *Limit 2 per household

Other services that are still up-and-running while keeping the new state laws  top-of-mind include:

•First responders including but not limited to medical professionals, police and firefighters will enjoy 50% off all delivery orders

•Guests paying cash for delivery orders will enjoy 10% off their order

•Industry professionals will enjoy 15% off all delivery orders with proof of employment.

You can enjoy Chef Javier’s signature recipes from both Kitchen Table Squared and Kitchen Table, available daily from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Orders can be placed by phone by calling 702-982-8218 (Kitchen Table Squared), or 702-478-4782 (Kitchen Table).

 

ABOUT KITCHEN TABLE

Kitchen Table is a revival concept created by Chef Javier Chavez that redefines breakfast and lunch into a social eatery. Welcoming patrons whose own kitchen table might be local or elsewhere in the world, our chef transforms traditional American breakfast and lunch with ethnic styles ranging from Europe to Mexico. With an open kitchen concept, chefs work their magic on dishing up simply classic dishes and transforming them into witty renditions of food from the heart. To stay up to date on the latest news and offerings, follow Kitchen Table on Facebook or Instagram.

ABOUT KITCHEN TABLE SQUARED

Serving breakfast, lunch and tapas, Kitchen Table Squared is the sister location to local favorite Kitchen Table of Henderson that features an upscale dining room, complete with a formal pastry and coffee bar. Chef Javier Chavez evolves his original European/Latin inspired menu by offering dinner appropriate tapas options as well as a unique cocktail program. To stay up to date on the latest news and offerings, follow Kitchen Table on Facebook or Instagram.