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Rí Rá Las Vegas Fights Childhood Cancers with St. Baldrick’s Foundation Head-Shaving Fundraiser March 12

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St. Baldrick’s Foundation Head-Shaving Fundraiser March 12

Rí Rá Las Vegas hosts its fifth annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation  signature head-shaving event on Saturday, March 12 to raise money for the national organization funding research to find cures for all childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives.

 

Starting at noon, registered attendees will shed their locks to support the fight against childhood cancers. Those looking to make a bald statement can register online (www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/7982/2016) or on-site the day of the event. Once registered, volunteers will raise funds for St. Baldrick’s by soliciting donations from friends, family and anyone interested in contributing to the cause.

 

On Saturday, March 12, those who have signed up for the St. Baldrick’s event will go bald at the pub. Throughout the day, local barbers will volunteer their time to give the haircuts. Those wishing to keep their hair can donate funds online or at the pub.

 

Over the last four years, Rí Rá has raised more than $76,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and lifesaving childhood cancer research.

About St. Baldrick’s Foundation
As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to innovative explorers who bring with them the promise of a future free from childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them. Join us at StBaldricks.org to help support the best cancer treatments for kids.

 

About Rí Rá Las Vegas
Crafted in the warm pub style of 19th century Ireland, Rí Rá Las Vegas is located inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place.  The authentic Irish pub features a multitude of artifacts that were carefully restored in Wicklow, Ireland and shipped to their new home in Las Vegas.  Rí Rá Las Vegas contains an authentic Victorian Shop bar that began its life in Ireland in the 1880s, a whiskey bar adorned with an original glazed jewelry cabinet from 1900, an oak floor from a whiskey distillery and an 8-foot-tall, 500-pound carved plaster statue of St. Patrick dating back to 1850.  The pub hosts live entertainment seven nights a week in a music room constructed with artifacts dating back to 1890 from the Olympia Theater in Dublin, Ireland. Born and raised in Dublin, Rí Rá Las Vegas owners David Kelly and Ciaran Sheehan have been close friends since they were 14-years-old. Kelly and Sheehan later partnered with Jay Luther, whom Kelly met while working for Guinness. Rí Rá Las Vegas is one of nine pubs the trio has opened in the U.S.

 

Follow Rí Rá Las Vegas on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and updates.

 

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World’s Largest Leprechaun Gathering Scheduled in Las Vegas to Benefit Childhood Cancer Research

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World’s Largest Leprechaun Gathering Scheduled in Las Vegas to Benefit Childhood Cancer Research

 

St. Baldrick’s Foundation Lepre-Con 2016 aims to break world record

 

Las Vegas, WE NEED YOU! 

 

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation announces St. Baldrick’s Lepre-Con 2016, the inaugural gathering of the largest number of leprechauns in one place, presented by national hair care franchise Sport Clips Haircuts, which has almost 1,500 locations across the U.S., including thirteen locations in the Las Vegas area. The event is expected to make its way right into the Guinness Book of World Records. The current record was set in Ireland in 2012 with 1,263 participants. 

 

St. Baldrick’s Lepre-Con will take place Saturday, Feb. 13 at Town Square in Las Vegas. The event will also include a 5k run/walk, a kids’ activity corner, live music, beer garden and of course no Lepre-Con would be complete without an Irish jig! Two local kids will be honored: Kaila Elder, 12, who just finished treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma, and Avery Driscoll, 12, who recently underwent brain surgery after learning her brain tumor had grown.

 

To help us create the largest gathering of Leprechauns outside of Ireland, all registered entrants will receive a leprechaun costume, including a hat, beard and t-shirt.  Best of all, entrants can decide to run, walk or simply be part of the leprechaun gathering. To comply with Guinness Book of World Record rules, everyone will need to be in their costume.

 

This one-of-a-kind event starts the countdown to the numerous St. Baldrick’s head-shaving events that will take place locally in March. Avery’s younger sister, Hallie, 9, will kick-off Lepre-Con 2016 by shaving her head on stage in honor of her sister.

 

Unlike any other convention, St. Baldrick’s Lepre-Con is not just about thousands of people dressed as leprechauns having fun with family and friends – it’s about helping to give kids with cancer a future. Proceeds from the event will support world-class childhood cancer research through the grants funded by the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

“We at St. Baldrick’s, and our amazing volunteer team in Las Vegas, are thrilled to host this unique event to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research,” said Kathleen Ruddy, CEO of St. Baldrick’s. “We hope to break the world record and show kids with cancer they have our support. If you think our head-shaving events are fun, just wait until you see countless leprechauns invading Las Vegas!”

Those who can’t make it to the event can still donate to the Foundation and help to raise awareness for Lepre-Con by creating a jig video and posting it to social media using the hashtag #LepreConJig. Then, tag and challenge three friends to post their own video doing the jig. But why three? To recognize that every three minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer worldwide. Be part of a record-breaking event! For additional information on how to get involved, be a sponsor, or to register for St. Baldrick’s Lepre-Con 2016, visit Lepre-Con.org. 

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About St. Baldrick’s Foundation
As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to innovative explorers who bring with them the promise of a future free from childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them. Join us at StBaldricks.org to help support the best cancer treatments for kids.

 

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St. Baldrick’s Foundation – More Than 600 Heads to be Shaved this Year In Las Vegas to raise Funds to Fight Childhood Cancer –

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More Than 600 Heads to be Shaved this Year to raise Funds to Fight Childhood Cancer

7-year supporters to be knighted as “Knights of the Bald Table”

For the ninth consecutive year, the Irish pub trade in Las Vegas is raising funds to research and conquer childhood cancer, spearheaded by a gala head-shaving party on Saturday, March 7th from 11 a.m. until 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 8th. During the 16-hour period, the benefit will have scores of celebrities, bands, special performers and regular folks taking part in fighting childhood cancer.

McMullan’s Irish Pub, located on Tropicana and Cameron, is the headquarter for the event and has been for the past nine years and is delighted to work with 7th-year participant Nine Fine Irishmen at New York, New York, 4th-year participant RiRa Irish Pub at Mandalay Bay and 3rd-year participant Vinyl Lounge at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

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Las Vegas Valley residents have gathered at McMullan’s and have provided more than $3.5M for the campaign to find a cure for the killer of more children than any other childhood disease.

“We don’t have huge formal dinners or silent auction as our fundraiser. Rather, we have hundreds of people from all over Southern Nevada show up at our pub and sponsor their neighbors, friends and even strangers who are willing to have their heads shaved in solidarity with children who have lost their hair to cancer,” says Brian McMullan, Owner of McMullan’s Irish Pub. “We hope to add to the more than $154 million to the Foundation awarded as grants to physicians and researchers across the globe. We will beat this horrific disease”

All of the dedicated ‘shavees’, barbers, volunteers and committee members who have participated for seven years will be admitted to the “Knights of the Bald Table”. Throughout the day you will be able to see people being knighted on stage in honor of their continuous contribution to this great cause.

Masters of ceremonies for the shaving of an estimated 450 volunteers include TV personality, Robin Leach; TV newsmen, Nate Tannenbaum; TV news personalities, Gerard Ramalho and Elizabeth Watts; Entertainer, Clint Holmes and Kelly Clinton Holmes; Starsky and Hutch’s Huggy Bear, Antonio Fargas; Jennifer Romas with the Sexxy cast, CBS Radio morning show host, Carlos Diaz and Spence and many more. Extensive radio remotes will originate on local CBS-owned FM and AM stations and the event can be streamed live from computers around the world.

Special ‘shavee’ volunteers include Kevin Page, Board of Regents Chair and Dr. Jonathon Bernstein, Las Vegas Pediatric Oncologist from the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, who has also received the seven St. Baldrick’s grants.

“The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, based in Monrovia, CA, was founded 16 years ago by three people who wanted to do more to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than just sit around and drink beer”, McMullan said.

One of them offered children cancer research as a fundraising recipient and the participants had a goal of raising $1,000 each. After raising more than ten times that amount, the annual event mushroomed with more than 100,000 heads get shaved annually and is held in pubs, firehouses, restaurants, meeting halls, high school gyms and other venues in all 50 states and 18 countries.

The sad fact is that every three minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer worldwide and the average number years of life a child loses to cancer is 71 years. The time to help is now. Since 2005, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation has awarded more than $154 million to support research that shows the most promise in finding cures and better treatments for children fighting cancer. This year, the Foundation hopes to surpass its 2014 fundraising record of $38.9 million. We need YOU to help make that happen.
To get involved, visit www.StBaldricks.org, and connect on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Vimeo.

About St. Baldrick’s Foundation
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. St. Baldrick’s coordinates its signature head-shaving events worldwide where participants collect pledges to shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer, raising money to fund research. Since 2005, St. Baldrick’s has awarded more than $154 million to support lifesaving research, making the Foundation the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials, and the new International Scholar grants train researchers to work in developing countries. For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation please call 1.888.899.BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org.

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Rí Rá Las Vegas March Listings

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Rí Rá Las Vegas March Listings

 

 

March Drink Specials
This March, Rí Rá Las Vegas features Irish Mixology, a selection of the pub’s finest beer cocktails and cocktails with beer. Selections include:

  • The Black Smith ($7): Half Guinness and half Smithwicks
  • Snakebite ($7): Guinness and Magners Irish Cider
  • Dirty Blonde ($6.75): Guinness and Guinness Blonde
  • Midnight Maria ($7.50): Guinness and a splash of Tia Maria
  • Newly Minted ($7): White Crème de Menthe and Guinness Draught
  • Howaya Mary ($7): House Bloody Mary Mix, appropriate garnish and a splash of Guinness
  • Wilde Oscar ($8): Bulleit Bourbon, Guinness Draught, simple syrup and a dash of angostura bitters

 

St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fundraiser
March 7 at 1 p.m.
The pub will host its fourth annual St. Baldrick’s signature head-shaving event on Saturday, March 7 to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which funds the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Starting at 1 p.m., registered attendees will shed their locks to support the fight against childhood cancer. Those looking to make a bald statement can register online to shave at Rí Rá or to donate time or money to the cause. Once registered, volunteers will raise funds for St. Baldrick’s by soliciting donations from friends, family and anyone willing to spare some change.

St. Patrick’s Day Festival
March 14 – March 17
Rí Rá invites guests to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Irish way during its four-day festival inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place. The St. Patrick’s Day festivities will feature live music, giveaways, Irish dancers, an Irish bagpiper and authentic Irish cuisine. The celebration will kick off with live music at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 14.

March 14 at 6 p.m.
March 15 & 16 at 5 p.m.
March 17 at noon
Guests will enjoy live Irish music from several bands during each day of the festival, including The Black Donnellys, The American Diddle Idols and Craic Haus.

The Black Donnellys
The Black Donnellys is a traditional / folk rock band consisting of Dave Browne and Dave Rooney, who contributed to the pub’s current Guinness World Record for longest concert by multiple artists. Browne, also a Guinness World Record holder for marathon guitar playing, plays mandolin and guitar, while Rooney, known for his unique voice, sings lead vocals. The band performs a fun selection of folk and traditional Irish songs that provide an entertaining introduction to the historical origins of Irish music.

The American Diddle Idols
The American Diddle Idols is a pure Irish American party duo from New York City, featuring musician David Barckow, which mixes traditional Irish music and party rock with a variety of instruments.

Craic Haus
Performing together for over 10 years, Craic Haus combines the talents of Danny Oberbeck (vocals, guitar, drums, harmonica, pennywhistle and kazoo), his son Dylan Blue (guitar and mandolin) and Julian Johnson (upright bass). Together, these multi-instrumentalists provide an exhilarating Irish musical backdrop to their lively interactive stage show.

Six Nations Rugby Viewing Parties
Rugby fans can catch all the Six Nations Rugby matches live at Rí Rá Las Vegas. The pub will host viewing parties for each match with a $20 cover charge per person.

Viewing party schedule is as follows:

Saturday, March 14
6:30 a.m.: Wales vs. Ireland
9 a.m.: England vs. Scotland

Sunday, March 15
7 a.m.: Italy vs. France

Saturday, March 21
4:30 a.m.: Italy vs. Wales
6:30 a.m.: Scotland vs. Ireland
9 a.m.: England vs. France

Locals Lunch and Dinner Special
Rí Rá continues to offer locals 40 percent off lunch and dinner food items every Friday throughout March. Guests must present a valid Nevada ID to receive the discount. This special cannot be combined with other offers.

Nightly Entertainment
Guests can enjoy live, authentic Irish music nightly during dinner and evening hours with many of the bands coming directly from Ireland.

The Black Donnellys
March 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25, 26, 29 & 31 at 8:45 p.m.
March 6, 7, 20, 21, 27, 28 at 9 p.m.

John Windsor
March 2, 9, 23 & 30 at 8:45 p.m.
A permanent entertainment fixture in Irish pubs throughout Las Vegas for more than a decade, John Windsor is a multi-talented performer who provides nonstop entertainment throughout his sets by blending guitar, harmonica and amazing vocals into one spectacular performance.

The American Diddle Idols
March 10, 11 & 12 at 8:45 p.m.
March 13 at 9 p.m.

About Rí Rá Las Vegas
Crafted in the warm pub style of 19th century Ireland, Rí Rá Las Vegas is located inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place.  The authentic Irish pub features a multitude of artifacts that were carefully restored in Wicklow, Ireland and shipped to their new home in Las Vegas. Rí Rá Las Vegas contains an authentic Victorian Shop bar that began its life in Ireland in the 1880s, a whiskey bar adorned with an original glazed jewelry cabinet from 1900, an oak floor from a whiskey distillery and an 8-foot-tall, 500-pound carved plaster statue of St. Patrick dating back to 1850.  The pub hosts live entertainment seven nights a week in a music room constructed with artifacts dating back to 1890 from the Olympia Theater in Dublin, Ireland. Born and raised in Dublin, Rí Rá Las Vegas owners David Kelly and Ciaran Sheehan have been close friends since they were 14-years-old. Kelly and Sheehan later partnered with Jay Luther, whom Kelly met while working for Guinness. Rí Rá Las Vegas is one of 10 pubs the trio has opened in the U.S.

 

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hosts St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fundraiser at Vinyl on March 7 with Guest Shavers Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts and Craig Wayne Boyd

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HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO HOSTS ST. BALDRICK’S FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER AT VINYL ON MARCH 7 WITH GUEST SHAVERS GARY LEVOX OF RASCAL FLATTS AND CRAIG WAYNE BOYD

For the third consecutive year, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hosts its annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving fundraiser inside Vinyl on Saturday, March 7 from noon to 5 p.m. This year, resident artists for Rascal Flatts Vegas Riot! at The Joint, Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts and opener Craig Wayne Boyd, will make an appearance as celebrity shavers.

 

Throughout the event, Jason Green, manager of local rock band Sin City Sinners, will be the emcee while the band performs several high-energy rock sets as participants raise critical funds used to help find cures for childhood cancer.

 

In the past two years, Hard Rock Hotel has raised more than $70,000 to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The property continues to set the bar high by pushing to exceed its yearly goals for the nonprofit this year.

 

Doors to Vinyl open for registration at 11 a.m. with festivities set to begin at noon. Guests who are interested in shedding their locks for the cause can register here. Those who are interested in donating or volunteering can learn more online or at the event.

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About Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is Las Vegas’ off-strip playground, just minutes and less than three miles from McCarran International Airport. The premier destination entertainment resort is owned by Brookfield Real Estate Finance Fund II and managed by WG-Harmon, LLC, a subsidiary of Warner Gaming, LLC. Built in 1995, the property completed a $700 million expansion in 2010. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience with the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel. The property is known for its innovative nightlife and music scene where acts such as The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney, Incubus, Foo Fighters, Carlos Santana, Mötley Crüe, Guns N’ Roses and KISS have all performed. Features of the property include an 11-story Casino Tower with 640 rooms and suites, 17-story Paradise Tower with 490 rooms and suites and the 15-story HRH All-Suite Tower with 359 suites, eight spa villas and seven penthouse suites; 60,000 square feet of casino space featuring Peacock High-Limit gaming and Asian gaming amenities; 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting and convention space; more than $4 million in rare music memorabilia; Body English Nightclub; Reliquary Water Sanctuary, Spa & Salon; 4.8 acres of tropical pool paradise housing the world-famous pool party REHAB; live music/entertainment venues The Joint and Vinyl; Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co.; restaurants Culinary Dropout, Nobu, The Ainsworth, 35 Steaks + Martinis, Pink Taco, Mr. Lucky’s Café and 福Fú; a fitness center; and trendsetting retailers John Varvatos, Affliction, Love Jones and Rocks The Jewelers. For room availability and additional information call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit hardrockhotel.com. Follow Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and updates.

About St. Baldrick’s Foundation
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. St. Baldrick’s coordinates its signature head-shaving events worldwide where participants collect pledges to shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer, raising money to fund research. Since 2005, St. Baldrick’s has awarded more than $154 million to support lifesaving research, making the Foundation the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials, and the new International Scholar grants train researchers to work in developing countries. For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation please call 1.888.899.BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org.

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Rí Rá Las Vegas February Listing

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Rí Rá Las Vegas February Listings


February Drink Special
This February, Rí Rá Las Vegas features its Irish Coffee ($9.50), crafted with house blend dark roast, Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey, stiffened cream and raw sugar.

 

Valentine’s Day Special
On Saturday, Feb. 14, the pub will feature a special Valentine’s Day menu complete with Bacon Wrapped Dates ($10.95), Lemon Chicken with Saffron Rice ($24.95), Crab Stuffed Filet ($32.95), Prime Rib Carvery ($27.95) and Raspberry Fool ($6.95).

 

Mammoth Music Jam Fundraiser benefitting Paul “Jnr” Walsh
Feb. 20 at 8 p.m.  – Feb. 22 at 1:30 a.m.
The pub will host a fundraiser for beloved bartender Paul “Jnr” Walsh, who suffered from cardiac arrest this past December. All funds raised during the event will directly help pay for nearly $100,000 in hospital bills. The fundraiser will be lead by The Black Donnellys, a folk band consisting of Guinness World Record holders Dave Browne and Dave Rooney, and will feature performances by local artists throughout the weekend. During the fundraiser, the pub will raise money for Jnr through raffles and collection buckets. Additionally, Rí Rá will announce a donation during the event while working staff members will donate all their tips to the cause as well.

 

St. Baldrick’s Foundation Fundraiser
March 7 at 1 p.m.
The pub will host its fourth annual St. Baldrick’s signature head-shaving event on Saturday, March 7 to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which funds the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives.

 

St. Patrick’s Day Festival
March 15 – March 17
Rí Rá Las Vegas invites guests to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Irish way during its three-day festival. The St. Patrick’s Day festivities will feature live music, giveaways, Irish dancers, an Irish bagpiper and authentic Irish cuisine. The celebration will kick off with live music at 5 p.m. on March 15 and 16 and at noon on March 17.

 

Six Nations Rugby Viewing Parties
Rugby fans can catch all the Six Nations Rugby matches live at Rí Rá Las Vegas. Starting on Friday, Feb. 6, the pub will host viewing parties for each match with a $20 cover charge per person.
Viewing party schedule is as follows:

 

Friday, Feb. 6
12:05 p.m.:  Wales vs. England

Saturday, Feb. 7
6:30 a.m.: Italy vs. Ireland
9 a.m.: France vs. Scotland

Saturday, Feb. 14
6:30 a.m.:  England vs. Italy
9 a.m.: Ireland vs. France

Sunday, Feb. 15
7 a.m.: Scotland vs. Wales

Saturday, Feb. 28
6:30 a.m.: Scotland vs. Italy
9 a.m.: France vs. Wales

Sunday, March 1
7 a.m.:  Ireland vs. England

Saturday, March 14
6:30 a.m.: Wales vs. Ireland
9 a.m.: England vs. Scotland

Sunday, March 15
7 a.m.: Italy vs. France

Saturday, March 21
4:30 a.m.: Italy vs. Wales
6:30 a.m.: Scotland vs. Ireland
9 a.m.: England vs. France

 

Locals Lunch and Dinner Special
Rí Rá continues to offer locals 40 percent off lunch and dinner food items every Friday throughout February. Guests must present a valid Nevada ID to receive the discount. This special cannot be combined with other offers.

 

Nightly Entertainment
Guests can enjoy live, authentic Irish music nightly during dinner and evening hours with many of the bands coming directly from Ireland.

 

Ruaille Buaille
Feb. 1 at 8:45 p.m.
Ruaille Buaille is made up of an exciting, high-energy group of talented young musicians. Formed in 2011, the band features the talent of Niall (guitar and vocals); Arthur (fiddle and banjo); Jack (percussion and banjo) and Shane (bass and vocals). Ruaille Buaille’s music brings a fresh, contemporary approach to traditional Irish songs and ballads. Their unique style draws on a variety of musical influencers, including The Dubliners, Mumford & Sons and The Sawdoctors, to create a high energy musical style that they call a “musical commotion.”

 

John Windsor
Feb. 9, 16 & 23 at 8:45 p.m.
A permanent entertainment fixture in Irish pubs throughout Las Vegas for more than a decade, John Windsor is a multi-talented performer who provides nonstop entertainment throughout his sets by blending guitar, harmonica and amazing vocals into one spectacular performance.

 

The Black Donnellys
Feb. 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 17, 18, 19, 22, 24, 25 & 26 at 8:45 p.m.
Feb. 6, 7, 20, 21, 27 & 28 at 9 p.m.
The Black Donnellys is a traditional / folk rock band consisting of Dave Browne and Dave Rooney. Browne, also a Guinness World Record holder for marathon guitar playing, plays mandolin and guitar, while Rooney, known for his unique voice, sings lead vocals. The band performs a fun selection of folk and traditional Irish songs that provide an entertaining introduction to the historical origins of Irish music. In October 2014, the band contributed to Rí Rá’s Guinness World Record for longest concert by multiple artists.

 

Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfetones
Feb. 10, 11, 12 & 15 at 8:45 p.m.
Feb. 13 & 14 at 9 p.m.
Following his success as the founding member of the legendary Wolfe Tones, Derek Warfield has assembled some of the finest young talents on the Irish music scene. Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones present a fresh and invigorating approach to Ireland’s music tradition. In 2010, the group performed in more than 180 concerts across six different countries and was nominated as Ireland’s best folk group.

 

About Rí Rá Las Vegas
Crafted in the warm pub style of 19th century Ireland, Rí Rá Las Vegas is located inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place.  The authentic Irish pub features a multitude of artifacts that were carefully restored in Wicklow, Ireland and shipped to their new home in Las Vegas. Rí Rá Las Vegas contains an authentic Victorian Shop bar that began its life in Ireland in the 1880s, a whiskey bar adorned with an original glazed jewelry cabinet from 1900, an oak floor from a whiskey distillery and an 8-foot-tall, 500-pound carved plaster statue of St. Patrick dating back to 1850.  The pub hosts live entertainment seven nights a week in a music room constructed with artifacts dating back to 1890 from the Olympia Theater in Dublin, Ireland. Born and raised in Dublin, Rí Rá Las Vegas owners David Kelly and Ciaran Sheehan have been close friends since they were 14-years-old. Kelly and Sheehan later partnered with Jay Luther, whom Kelly met while working for Guinness. Rí Rá Las Vegas is one of 10 pubs the trio has opened in the U.S.

 

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Family and Friends Shave Day Supports St Baldrick’s Foundation

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Family and Friends Shave Day to Support St. Baldrick’s Foundation on February 22

Public Encouraged to Support Volunteer Shavees!

Clients, parents, friends and supporters of the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada will gather on Sunday, February 22, 2015 in support of the lifesaving childhood cancer research provided through St. Baldrick’s Foundation and the many warriors who have undergone treatment.

Family and Friends Shave Day is an annual fundraiser where individuals and teams who have gathered donations will brave the shave on stage.  All the money raised at the event is donated to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest funder of childhood cancer research grants outside of the U.S. Government.   Because kids with cancer often lose their hair during treatment, shaves show their support by shaving their heads voluntarily and inspiring friends and family to donate money to support research.

“This is a wonderful and touching event,” said Annette Logan, CEO of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. “While we are gathering in support of childhood cancer research and doing all we can to raise funds for them, many are also shaving their head in honor of someone near and dear to them and it can be very emotional.”

Among the individuals having their head shaved at the event:

  • Dr. Jonathan Bernstein – Founder of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada.  This will be his ninth head shave.
  • Dr. Alan Ikeda – Director of Oncology at the Children’s Specialty Center. This will be his third head shave.
  • Dr. Alexandra Walsh – Oversees the Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic for childhood cancer survivors at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada. This will be her FIRST head shave!

The event will kick off at 2 p.m. at L’Oracle Gym, 7020 W. Warm Springs Road (Near Warm Springs & Rainbow), Suite 170, Las Vegas.

Organizers have committed to a $25,000 fundraising goal on Family and Friends Shave Day.  Last year, a total of $28,897.00 was raised at the event.

Donations are gladly accepted and the public can easily support those individuals or teams who have already committed to have their heads shaved. Go to http://bit.ly/LasVegasHeadShave to make a donation, or call (888) 899-2253.

Last year, Kathleen Ruddy, CEO of St Baldrick’s Foundation and Annette Logan CEO and President of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation both shaved their heads (Kathleen’s second shave, Annette’s sixth) in support of childhood cancer research and in honor of the many warriors who did not survive.  Video: http://youtu.be/xSZjf2X-uBw

Children's Specialty Center of Nevada patient Taylor Hammond shaves Jonathan Bernstein, M.D. during the St. Baldrick's head shaving event at L'Oracle Gym in 2014. Bernstein, Children's Specialty Center of Nevada Medical Director, has shaved his head eight times in support of kids with cancer and to support ongoing research into the causes of childhood cancer through St. Baldrick's Foundation. Stylist Britnie Revell of Mosaic Salon offers assistance.

Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada patient Taylor Hammond shaves Jonathan Bernstein, M.D. during the St. Baldrick’s head shaving event at L’Oracle Gym in 2014. Bernstein, Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada Medical Director, has shaved his head eight times in support of kids with cancer and to support ongoing research into the causes of childhood cancer through St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Stylist Britnie Revell of Mosaic Salon offers assistance.

About Cure 4 The Kids Foundation: The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada and the Hemophilia Treatment Center Of Nevada are funded, in part, by the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation.  The 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization was founded in 2007 by Dr. Jonathan Bernstein to ensure children with life threatening illnesses received proper medical attention regardless of their family’s income or presence of health insurance.  To date, more than 8,000 patients have been treated by physicians and medical staff at the Children’s Specialty Center and Hemophilia Treatment Center.  The Children’s Specialty Center provides medical treatment to children facing devastating diseases such as cancer, rheumatological diseases, as well as rare and ultra rare diseases. All our providers are Board Certified in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. The Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) of Nevada is the only Federally recognized HTC in the state.  It is one of 140 HTCs around the country which provides individual services to children and adults with inherited bleeding disorders. Studies show people with Hemophilia who are treated at Federally recognized HTCs have lower overall healthcare costs, lower hospitalization rates and lower mortality rates than non-HTC users. The Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s Charity Care plan ensures patients at The Children’s Specialty Center and the Hemophilia Treatment center receive medical treatment regardless of family income or presence of medical insurance. www.cure4thekids.org

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Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada Receives $245,000 Grant for Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic

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Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada Receives $245,000
Grant for Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic

LTFU Clinic Provides Specialized Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors

The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada, the state’s only nonprofit pediatric cancer outpatient treatment facility, received a $245,000 grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to further expand the Specialty Center’s Long-Term Follow-Up (LTFU) clinic for childhood cancer survivors. The LTFU clinic is the only one of its kind in Southern Nevada.

Funds granted by the St. Baldrick’s Foundation will help expand the LTFU clinic as well as incorporate the Children’s Oncology Group’s (COG) Long-Term Follow Up Guidelines for Survivors of Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers, considered the most comprehensive guidelines available.

Long-Term Follow-Up clinics are considered essential for all childhood cancer survivors, no matter where, or how long ago treatment was given.

Specific treatments that saved the lives of childhood cancer patients can have side effects many years after treatment is finished. The LTFU clinic helps to educate patients and their families on the importance of continued health screenings and the possible side effects, or late effects, that could come about based on their specific treatment.

“I’ve always told patients that knowledge is power and we want to give patients the most information we can to help them live a long and healthy life,” said Alexandra Walsh, M.D., Coordinator of the LTFU clinic. “The LTFU clinic educates patients on their specific health risks from their specific treatments, which is information they need to stay healthy.”

Those who were treated for childhood cancer and are no longer in treatment can schedule an appointment or receive additional information by calling the Long-Term Follow-Up clinic (702) 732-3330. Patients who were treated at other facilities are welcomed. Those without medical insurance or the ability to pay for the office visit are also encouraged to call.

The LTFU clinic provides access to a board certified pediatric hematology oncology provider, social worker, neuropsychologist, nurse coordinator and physical therapist.

In addition, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation funding will initiate a special pediatric cancer registry program to greatly expand the amount of information collected on childhood cancer patients in Nevada. Ultimately this will provide a more comprehensive picture of pediatric cancer patients, their treatments and any trends affecting this particular population.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.

The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada and The Hemophilia Treatment Center of Nevada are programs of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization founded in 2007 by Jonathan Bernstein, M.D.

Alexandra Walsh, M.D, board certified in pediatric hematology oncology, is coordinator of the Long-Term Follow-Up clinic for childhood cancer survivors at the Children's Specialty Center of Nevada.
Alexandra Walsh, M.D, board certified in pediatric hematology oncology, is coordinator of the Long-Term Follow-Up clinic for childhood cancer survivors at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada.

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. Its mission is to provide funding and access to the latest medical treatments for those facing life-threatening diseases such as cancer, rare and ultra rare diseases, inherited bleeding disorders and rheumatological conditions. Dr. Jonathan Bernstein founded Cure 4 The Kids Foundation in 2007. Bernstein saw firsthand the difficulties faced by families whose children were affected by major diseases but didn’t have the financial resources or health insurance to receive treatment. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation was created with these families in mind. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s Charity Care Program ensures patients at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada and the Hemophilia Treatment Center of Nevada receive medical treatment regardless of family income or presence of health insurance. www.cure4thekids.org

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Presents Rock ‘N’ Shave Benefitting St. Baldrick’s Foundation at Vinyl on Saturday, March 1

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HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO PRESENTS ROCK ‘N’ SHAVE BENEFITTING ST. BALDRICKS’S FOUNDATIONH AT VINYL ON SATURDAY, MARCH 1

Head-Shaving Charity Event Features Live Performances By Sin City Sinners

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hosts the second annual Rock ‘N’ Shave benefitting St. Baldrick’s Foundation with live performances by Sin City Sinners in Vinyl from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. The nonprofit’s signature head-shaving events raise funds for the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers.

Jason Green, band manager for Sin City Sinners and five-time head-shaving participant, will serve as the host for the event. Guest shavers include Miss Olivia Black formally of “Pawn Stars” on History Channel, Danny “The Count” Koker of “Counting Cars” on History Channel and Las Vegas Strip headliner Mark Shunock of ROCK OF AGES.

Doors open for registration at 11 a.m. with shaving festivities beginning at noon. Local rockers Sin City Sinners will hit the Vinyl stage for several live sets throughout the day beginning at 1 p.m. Attendees can bid on silent auction items or participate in raffle drawings for various prizes with proceeds going to St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s goal is to have more than 100 volunteers shave their heads and raise more than $50,000. Participants interested in shaving their heads, volunteering for the event or donating money to the nonprofit can visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/HardRockVinyl.

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About St. Baldrick’s Foundation
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven and donor-centered charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Since 2005, St. Baldrick’s has awarded more than $100 million to support lifesaving research, making the Foundation the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials. For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, please call 1.888.899.BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org.

About Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is Las Vegas’ off-strip playground, just minutes and less than three miles from McCarran International Airport. The premier destination entertainment resort is owned by Brookfield Real Estate Finance Fund II and managed by WG-Harmon, LLC, a subsidiary of Warner Gaming, LLC. Built in 1995, the property completed a $750 million expansion in 2010. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience with the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel. The property is known for its innovative nightlife and music scene where acts such as The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney, Incubus, Foo Fighters, Carlos Santana, Mötley Crüe and Guns N’ Roses have all performed.  Features of the property include an 11-story Casino Tower with 640 guest rooms, 17-story Paradise Tower with 490 rooms and suites and the all-suite HRH Tower with 359 suites, eight spa villas and seven penthouse suites; 72,000 square feet of casino space featuring Peacock High-Limit gaming and Asian gaming amenities; 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting and convention space; more than $4 million in rare music memorabilia; Body English Nightclub; Reliquary Water Sanctuary, Spa & Salon; 4.5 acres of tropical pool paradise housing world-famous pool parties REHAB Sunday and RELAX Monday; live music/entertainment venues The Joint and Vinyl; Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co.; restaurants Culinary Dropout, Nobu, The Ainsworth, 35 Steaks + Martinis, Pink Taco, Mr. Lucky’s Café and 福Fú; a state-of-the-art fitness center and trendsetting retailers John Varvatos, Affliction, Love Jones, Rocks The Jewelers and Rock Paper Photo. For room availability and additional information call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit www.hardrockhotel.com. Follow Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and updates

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Updated Entertainment / Nightlife Schedule

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HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO
UPDATED ENTERTAINMENT / NIGHTLIFE SCHEDULE

THE JOINT
JUST ADDED
World Series of Fighting 9 – March 29
UPDATED
Jim Jefferies – May 31

VINYL
JUST ADDED
Kid Hollywood – Feb. 21
Hard Candy – Feb. 23
Truckfighters with special guests Crobot – March 21
UPDATED
Andrew Dice Clay – Feb. 13, 15 – 16, March 6, 8 – 9, 13, 15 – 16, 26 – 27, 29
Empire Records, All 90s Experience – Feb. 22, March 7, 29

BODY ENGLISH NIGHTCLUB
JUST ADDED
DJ Casanova – Feb. 22
DJ Casanova and DJ KoKo – March 1
UPDATED
Richard Beynon – Feb. 15
Blackout Artists featuring Derrick Anthony and DJ KoKo – Feb. 21

 

ENTERTAINMENT

THE JOINT
A state-of-the-art sound system delivers an unforgettable live music experience to the intimate 4,000 capacity venue. The Joint offers seven VIP Luxury Suites and a prestigious VIP Level. A superior video system and more versatile stage enhances any production — creating an experience that surpasses all expectations and makes The Joint the most dynamic, sophisticated, and authentic venue in Las Vegas.

Shows at The Joint can be purchased at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, online at www.hardrockhotel.com, www.axs.com or charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000. For groups of 12 or more call 702.693.5220 or email groupsales@hrhvegas.com.

 

World Series of Fighting 9 *just added*                                                                                                                                                       Saturday, March 29 at 3:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $44                                                                                                                                                                                        On sale now
World Series of Fighting is a Las Vegas-based company promoting professional events in the sport of mixed martial arts. Steve Carl and Rousimar Palhares will compete in the Welterweight Championship fight and Marlon Moraes and Josh Rettinghouse will compete in the Bantamweight Championship fight.

 

Lion Fight 13 *this weekend*                                                                                                                                                                        Friday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m.

Tickets start at $29                                                                                                                                                                                        On sale now
Mixed Martial Arts fighters go head-to-head in the ring.

Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age with special guest Chelsea Wolfe                                                                                                                         Thursday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $39.50                                                                                                                                                                                   On sale now
Rockers Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) will be bringing their “Like Clockwork” tour to The Joint on Thursday, Feb. 13.

Like Clockwork received three GRAMMY nominations including “Best Rock Album;” “Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical;” and “Best Rock Performance” for the album’s song “My God Is The Sun.” In addition, the album was named No. 6 Best Album of 2013 by Rolling Stone; the No. 8 Album of 2013 by Amazon; the No. 18 Album of 2013 by the Chicago Tribune; the No. 1 Album of 2013 by Crave; the No. 8 Album of 2013 by Newsday; the No. 1 Album of 2013 by Noisecreep; and the No. 9 Best Pop Singles of 2013 by the Washington Post.

 

2 Chainz with special guests Pusha T and August Alsina                                                                                                                            Saturday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $44.50                                                                                                                                                                                   On sale now
Platinum-selling, GRAMMY-nominated recording artist 2 Chainz kicks off 2014 by bringing his explosive, high voltage live show on the road with a national, multi-city U.S. solo tour. The “2 Good To Be T.R.U. Tour” will feature Pusha T and August Alsina as support acts at The Joint on Saturday, Feb. 22.

 

Pixies with special guest Best Coast                                                                                                                                                             Sunday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $42                                                                                                                                                                                        On sale now
Fortified with sold-out U.S. club shows and UK/European tour, Pixies has begun its 33-city, coast-to-coast North American leg of its world tour. The band with special guest Best Coast will play at The Joint on Sunday, Feb. 23.

Pixies, composed of guitarist and vocalist Black Francis, guitarist Joey Santiago, drummer David Lovering, and touring bassist Paz Lenchatin, are on the road in support of the band’s first collection of new music in more than 20 years. This tour will feature a brand new stage set and production and will give the band an opportunity to not only debut brand new songs, but to offer the most wide-ranging concert set lists in its career.

 

Jim Jefferies *updated*                                                                                                                                                                                 Saturday, May 31 at 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $42.50                                                                                                                                                                                   On sale now
Actor, writer, producer and comedian Jim Jefferies brings his first full North American tour, “Day Streaming,” to The Joint on Saturday, May 31.

Jefferies is the creator and star of “Legit,” an original comedy series, which returns to FXX for a second season on Jan. 8. In “Legit,” Jefferies portrays a heightened version of himself as a comedian from Australia who realizes there’s more to life (and his career) than the rock and roll lifestyle of stand-up comedy. Prior to “Legit,” Jefferies appeared on numerous TV shows in England including Channel 4’s “The History of Offensive Humor,” BBC1’s “Heaven and Earth,” and ITV2’s “Comedy Cults.” U.S. audiences got their first taste of Jefferies when he appeared on HBO’s “Down and Dirty with Jim Norton,” which in turn lead to his critically acclaimed and international hit, one-hour HBO special, “I Swear to God.” He followed that up with a Showtime special titled “Alchoholocaust” and “Fully Functional” on the EPIX network.

This show is for guests who are 18 years of age or older. All concertgoers must provide a valid form of identification upon arrival.

VINYL
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino embraces its roots and presents its intimate live music venue, Vinyl. Vinyl delivers the iconic rock ‘n’ roll Hard Rock Hotel is known for as well as genres including jazz, blues, pop and even country. The multi-functional room not only brings celebrities up-close-and-personal with their biggest fans but it also allows up-and-coming bands to come within arm’s reach of their loyal supporters and capture the interest of new ones.
Tickets for Vinyl can be purchased at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 800.745.3000. Dates and times are subject to change. For more information, visit www.hardrockhotel.com.

Kid Hollywood *just added*                                                                                                                                                                          Friday, Feb. 21 at 10:30 p.m.

FREE
Kid Hollywood is known for its unique ability to entertain audiences with its high-energy mix of pop, rock, country, oldies and one-of-a-kind style.

 

Hard Candy *just added*                                                                                                                                                                               Sunday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 p.m.

FREE
Hard Candy is a versatile cover band that gets concertgoers dancing with a wide array of popular hits such as Lorde’s “Royals,” Bruno Mars’ “Treasure,” Katy Perry’s “Part of Me,” Rihanna’s “We Found Love,” Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” and more.

 

Truckfighters with special guests Crobot *just added*                                                                                                                               Friday, March 21 at 9 p.m.

FREE
Truckfighters is a rock band from Sweden known for its classic desert rock music, similar to bands like Dozer, Fu Manchu and Kyuss.

 

Crown Avenue *this weekend*                                                                                                                                                                     Friday, Feb. 7 at 10 p.m.

FREE
Crown Avenue is a Las Vegas-based cover band playing hits from The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Bell Biv DeVoe, Adele and more.

 

Mayer Hawthorne with special guest Quadron *this weekend*                                                                                                                  Saturday, Feb. 8 at 9 p.m.

Tickets – $20                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
Mayer Hawthorne started making music for his friends and family before being discovered by Stones Throw Records where he released his hit songs “Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out” and “When I Said Goodbye.” The eclectic DJ and producer has toured with Bruno Mars, Foster the People, Erykah Badu, Janelle Monáe and the late Amy Winehouse.

 

New Politics with special guests Magic Man and Sleeper Agent                                                                                                                 Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m.

Tickets – $15                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
Indie rock band New Politics head to Vinyl for a night of punk, pop and electronically induced dance rock.

 

RESIDENT SHOW

Andrew Dice Clay *updated*                                                                                                                                                                         Feb. 13, 15 – 16, March 6, 13, 26 – 27, 29 at 9 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        March 8 – 9, 15 – 16 at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets start at $59                                                                                                                                                                                        On sale now 
Vinyl welcomes America’s rock ‘n’ roll comedy legend Andrew Dice Clay for a one-of-a-kind residency. Perfect for Sin City, the groundbreaking comedian and actor will thrill audiences with fresh, timely material highlighted by his signature shocking jokes and controversial topics. Must be 18 years of age or older to attend.

 Jordan Kate Mitchell

Jordan Kate Mitchell                                                                                                                                                                                      Friday, Feb. 14 at 10 p.m.

FREE
Las Vegas-based singer and songwriter Jordan Kate Mitchell blends the stylish sounds of pop, blues, and soul.

 

Metalachi                                                                                                                                                                                                        Saturday, Feb. 15 & Saturday, March 15 at 11:30 p.m.
FREE
Metalachi is the world’s first and only heavy metal mariachi band known for playing traditional mariachi instruments while covering Gun N’ Roses, Ozzy Osbourne and more.

 

TheBones                                                                                                                                                                                                       Sunday, Feb. 16 at 11 p.m.

FREE
Las Vegas natives The Bones transform cheesy songs into unforgettable rock shows.

 

Mondays Dark with Mark Shunock                                                                                                                                                                Monday, Feb. 17 at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets – $20                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
ROCK OF AGES star Mark Shunock hosts a night of entertainment, music and comedy inside Vinyl to benefit the St. Therese Center. The show will feature an eclectic cast of four to six guests including stars from Hollywood, Las Vegas headliners, musical acts, athletes and celebrity chefs.

 

Parade of Lights with special guests Cameron The Public and GoldBoot                                                                                                    Thursday, Feb. 20 at 9 p.m.

Tickets – $12                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
Parade of Lights combines equal parts rock, electro and shoegaze to create a unique blend of 80s-influenced pop music, drawing on inspiration from artists such as U2, Depeche Mode, M83 and Madonna.

 

Empire Records, All 90s Experience *updated*                                                                                                                                            Saturday, Feb. 22 and Friday, March 7 at 10:30 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Saturday, March 29 at 11 p.m.
FREE
Empire Records brings its 90s covers to Vinyl, playing artists such as Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Sublime and more.

 

Broadway Rocks Vegas Show                                                                                                                                                                        Monday, Feb. 24 at 9 p.m.

Tickets – $20                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
Broadway Rocks Vegas Show will feature Justin Mortelliti of ROCK OF AGES, Martin Kaye of MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, and Graham Fenton of JERSEY BOYS.

 

Smells Like NIRVANA                                                                                                                                                                                     Friday, Feb. 28 at 10 p.m.
FREE Smells Like NIRVANA is a Nirvana tribute band based in Las Vegas that pays homage to one of the biggest rock bands to hit the 90s music scene.

 

Rock ‘n’ Shave to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation featuring Sin City Sinners                                                                                           Saturday, March 1 at 11 a.m.
Donations are accepted
Vinyl is teaming up with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to hold Rock ‘n’ Shave, a fundraiser to help raise awareness for childhood cancer. The event will feature live performances by Sin City Sinners throughout the day. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more grants for childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. The venue is encouraging patrons to come on property to shave their heads, volunteer, donate and be part of the excitement. Guests can register and make donations online at www.stbaldricks.org/events/HardRockVinyl.

 

Sharon Corr                                                                                                                                                                                                    Saturday, March 1 at 10 p.m.

Tickets – $22                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
Sharon Corr is an Irish singer, songwriter, musician and TV personality who is best known for co-founding the pop-rock band The Corrs.

 

Death Angel                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tuesday, March 4 at 8 p.m.

Tickets – $16                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
Death Angel combines serious guitar crunch and speed with technical expertise, creating complex thrash metal filled with time changes and tricky arrangements.

 

10 Years with special guest Hellbound Glory                                                                                                                                               Thursday, March 20 at 9 p.m.

Tickets – $16                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
Alternative metal band 10 Years has had several albums peak on the U.S. alternative and indie charts and has toured with Breaking Benjamin, Korn, Chevelle and more. The group will hit the stage at Vinyl to perform a special acoustic set.

 

London Grammar with special guest Vancouver Sleep Clinic                                                                                                                       Saturday, March 22 at 9 p.m.

Tickets – $15                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
British trip hop trio London Grammar brings its blend of ambient, ethereal and classical sounds with melancholy guitar, soaring vocals and plaintive lyrics to Vinyl.

 

Reverend Horton Heat with special guests T.S.O.L. and Deke Dickerson                                                                                                    Friday, March 28 at 8:30 p.m.

Tickets – $25                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
Psychobilly trio Reverend Horton Heat creates crazy rock shows. The band mixes several music genres including country, surf, punk, big band, swing and more.

 

Sevendust                                                                                                                                                                                                       Saturday, April 12 at 10 p.m.

Tickets – $29                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
Heavy metal band Sevendust is known for its aggressive blend of bottom-heavy riffs and soulful, accessible melodies. The group will perform a special acoustic set at Vinyl.

 

Bombay Bicycle Club                                                                                                                                                                                      Sunday, April 13 at 9 p.m.

Tickets – $20                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
English indie rock band Bombay Bicycle Club brings its melodic, guitar-driven hits to Vinyl.

 

Tiger Army                                                                                                                                                                                                      Friday, April 18 – Saturday, April 19 at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $27.50                                                                                                                                                                                   On sale now
Tiger Army is a Southern California trio known for its blend of punk, rockabilly and dark elements that created the psychobilly genre.

 

Graveyard                                                                                                                                                                                                       Monday, April 21 at 8 p.m.

Tickets – $15                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
Hard rock band Graveyard is known for bringing all that is right with rock and roll back to life from the dark haze of “Blue Soul” to the rocking trip of “Submarine Blues.”

 

William Fitzsimmons with special guest Leif Vollebekk                                                                                                                               Tuesday, May 27 at 8:30 p.m.

Tickets – $17                                                                                                                                                                                                  On sale now
William Fitzsimmons is a singer and songwriter known for creating captivating music, which uniquely melds depravity, honesty and autobiography into a counter-intuitive seamless whole.

 

NIGHTLIFE

BODY ENGLISH NIGHTCLUB
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino continues its history of introducing underground artists and trendsetting genres to the scene with Body English Nightclub, showcasing indie, electronic, rock and pop music. Guests enter the exclusive hideaway from the grand staircase where they are entertained and intrigued by an eclectic staff. The space features two distinct rooms adorned with lavish leathers, vintage chandeliers and rich dark woods while the private Parlor plays host to Las Vegas’ most talked about soirees. Cover charge is $20 for ladies and $30 for men. Locals receive $10 off on Friday and Saturday. For table and VIP booth reservations, call 702.693.5555.

Feb. 7
DJs From Mars *this weekend*

Feb. 8
DJ Presto One *this weekend*

Feb. 13
POPLIFE featuring a live performance by Color Me Badd with sounds by Hass Deniro and Mikey Swift

Feb. 14
Cupid’s Revenge lingerie party with sounds by Splitbreed, DJ Brett Rubin and DJ JayRod

Feb. 15
Richard Beynon *updated*

Feb. 21
Blackout Artists featuring Derrick Anthony and DJ KoKo *updated*

Feb. 22
DJ Casanova *just added*

Feb. 27
POPLIFE hosted by Vanilla Ice with sounds by Hass Deniro and Mikey Swift

Feb. 28
Blackout Artists featuring DJ Karma

March 1
DJ Casanova and DJ KoKo *just added*

March 7
Blackout Artists featuring DJ Que

About Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is Las Vegas’ off-strip playground, just minutes and less than three miles from McCarran International Airport. The premier destination entertainment resort is owned by Brookfield Real Estate Finance Fund II and managed by WG-Harmon, LLC, a subsidiary of Warner Gaming, LLC.  Built in 1995, the property completed a $750 million expansion in 2010. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience with the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel. The property is known for its innovative nightlife and music scene where acts such as The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney, Incubus, Foo Fighters, Carlos Santana, Mötley Crüe and Guns N’ Roses have all performed.  Features of the property include an 11-story Casino Tower with 640 guest rooms, 17-story Paradise Tower with 490 rooms and suites and the all-suite HRH Tower with 359 suites, eight spa villas and seven penthouse suites; 72,000 square feet of casino space featuring Peacock High-Limit gaming and Asian gaming amenities; 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting and convention space; more than $4 million in rare music memorabilia; Body English Nightclub; Reliquary Water Sanctuary, Spa & Salon; 4.5 acres of tropical pool paradise housing world-famous pool parties REHAB Sunday and RELAX Monday; live music/entertainment venues The Joint and Vinyl; Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co.; restaurants Culinary Dropout, Nobu, The Ainsworth, 35 Steaks + Martinis, Pink Taco, Mr. Lucky’s Café and 福Fú; a state-of-the-art fitness center and trendsetting retailers John Varvatos, Affliction, Love Jones, Rocks The Jewelers and Rock Paper Photo. For room availability and additional information call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit hardrockhotel.com. Follow Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and updates.

 

About AEG Live

AEG Live, the live-entertainment division of Los Angeles-based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance.  AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, exhibition, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices and owns, operates or exclusively books thirty-five state-of-the-art venues.  The current and recent concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, The Black Eyed Peas, Bon Jovi, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Justin Bieber, Leonard Cohen, Wisin & Yandel, Kenny Chesney, P!nk, Enrique Iglesias and Paul McCartney.  The company is also currently producing residency shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas including Celine Dion, Rod Stewart and Shania Twain and is the exclusive promoter at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. AEG’s exhibition portfolio boasts the most successful exhibition of all time, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, which has attracted more than 8 million visitors since 2005. AEG Live is also the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach Country Music Festival and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. www.aeglive.com

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Rí Rá Las Vegas Fights Childhood Cancers with a St. Baldrick’s Foundation Head-Shaving Fundraiser March 1

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Rí Rá Las Vegas Fights Childhood Cancers With A St. Baldrick’s Foundation Head-Shaving Fundraiser March 1

Rí Rá Las Vegas, located inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, hosts its third annual St. Baldrick’s signature head-shaving event on Saturday, March 1 to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which funds the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives.

Starting at noon, registered attendees will shed their locks to support the fight against childhood cancer. Those looking to make a bald statement can register online (www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/7982/2014) to shave at Rí Rá or to donate time or money to the cause. Once registered, volunteers will raise funds for St. Baldrick’s by soliciting donations from friends, family and anyone willing to spare some change.

Those who sign up to shave at Rí Rá will go bald March 1 at the pub. Local barbers from The Art of Shaving at Mandalay Place will volunteer their time to give the haircuts, which will continue throughout the day. Those wishing to keep their hair can donate funds online and at the pub.

During its first two years participating in the event, Rí Rá raised nearly $40,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and lifesaving childhood cancer research. This year, the pub’s goal is to raise more than $20,000.

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About St. Baldrick’s Foundation
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. St. Baldrick’s coordinates its signature head-shaving events worldwide where participants collect pledges to shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer, raising money to fund research. Since 2005, St. Baldrick’s has awarded more than $127 million to support lifesaving research, making the Foundation the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials, and the new International Scholar grants train researchers to work in developing countries. For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation please call 1.888.899.BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org.

 

About Rí Rá Las Vegas
Crafted in the warm pub style of 19th century Ireland, Rí Rá Las Vegas is located inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place.  The authentic Irish pub features a multitude of artifacts that were carefully restored in Wicklow, Ireland and shipped to their new home in Las Vegas.  Rí Rá Las Vegas contains an authentic Victorian Shop bar that began its life in Ireland in the 1880s, a whiskey bar adorned with an original glazed jewelry cabinet from 1900, an oak floor from a whiskey distillery and an 8-foot-tall, 500-pound carved plaster statue of St. Patrick dating back to 1850.  The pub hosts live entertainment seven nights a week in a music room constructed with artifacts dating back to 1890 from the Olympia Theater in Dublin, Ireland. Born and raised in Dublin, Rí Rá Las Vegas owners David Kelly and Ciaran Sheehan have been close friends since they were 14-years-old. Kelly and Sheehan later partnered with Jay Luther, whom Kelly met while working for Guinness. Rí Rá Las Vegas is one of 11 pubs the trio has opened in the U.S.

 

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Circus Couture “Possession(s)” Raises More than $100,000 for Childhood Cancer Charities

Circus Couture “Possession(s)” Raises More than $100,000 for Childhood Cancer Charities

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Erica Linz balances atop Kyle DesChamp (left) and Pierre-Luc Sylvain during the Circus Couture “Possession(s)” event held at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel on Sunday, December 8, 2013.  Linz is President and co-founder of Circus Couture, an annual event that raises funds for childhood cancer treatment in Nevada. Sunday’s event raised more than $100,000 for the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada and St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Circus Couture is an elaborate presentation of performance, art and fashion put together by current and past performers in shows on the Las Vegas Strip, volunteers and supporters. (Photo Credit: Tracy Lee)
Model Cristel Scharsch is wearing a piece designed by Paul Franklin which was highlighted during the Circus Couture event on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Designers and costumers, as well as wardrobe employees from shows on the Las Vegas Strip volunteered their time and creative energies to help raise funds for childhood cancer treatment for Nevada’s children. Funds from the event will go to the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada, the state’s only pediatric cancer treatment center that accepts patients with or without medical insurance, and St. Baldrick’s Foundation which raises money for childhood cancer research.
Michael Lipari and Tina “Londyn” Chattle were among the performers featured during Circus Couture’s “Possession(s)” event held at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Sunday, December 8, 2013.  Lipari and Chattle’s duo hammock performance was one of many presented by current and former artists who perform in well known shows on the Las Vegas Strip.
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Rí Rá Las Vegas Raises $12,500 For St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Rí Rá Las Vegas Raises $12,500 for  St. Baldrick’s Foundation

On Saturday, March 2, Rí Rá Las Vegas raised more than $12,500 at its second head-shaving fundraiser for St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which funds the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and help survivors lead long and healthy lives.

 

Starting at 1 p.m., participants shed their locks at Rí Rá to support the fight against childhood cancer. The haircuts continued throughout the day, as local barbers from The Art of Shaving volunteered their time to shave heads. Stars from PEEPSHOW, including Josh Strickland and Cheaza, and local food critic Al Mancini took turns as guest barbers by shaving locks off several volunteers. One brave woman shed 26 inches of hair. In addition to raising money for St. Baldrick’s, she also donated her hair to Locks of Love. More than 40 heads were shaved on the day. During the event, guests enjoyed commentary from emcee Paul Cray.

About St. Baldrick’s Foundation
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven and donor-centered charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Since 2005, St. Baldrick’s has awarded more than $100 million to support lifesaving research, making the Foundation the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials. For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, please call 1.888.899.BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org.

 

About Rí Rá Las Vegas
Crafted in the warm pub style of 19th century Ireland, Rí Rá Las Vegas is located inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place.  The authentic Irish pub features a multitude of artifacts that were carefully restored in Wicklow, Ireland and shipped to their new home in Las Vegas.  Rí Rá Las Vegas contains an authentic Victorian Shop bar that began its life in Ireland in the 1880s, a whiskey bar adorned with an original glazed jewelry cabinet from 1900, an oak floor from a whiskey distillery and an 8-foot-tall, 500-pound carved plaster statue of St. Patrick dating back to 1850.  The pub hosts live entertainment seven nights a week in a music room constructed with artifacts dating back to 1890 from the Olympia Theater in Dublin, Ireland. Born and raised in Dublin, Rí Rá Las Vegas owners David Kelly and Ciaran Sheehan have been close friends since they were 14-years-old. Kelly and Sheehan later partnered with Jay Luther, whom Kelly met while working for Guinness. Rí Rá Las Vegas is the 12th pub the trio has opened in the U.S.

 

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Celebrity Shavers Kick Off Rí Rá Las Vegas’ St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser March 2

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CELEBRITY SHAVERS KICK OFF RI RA LAS VEGAS’
ST. BALDRICK’S FUNDRAISER MARCH 2

WHAT:  Rí Rá Las Vegas will host its second St. Baldrick’s Foundation signature head-shaving event to raise money for lifesaving childhood cancer research.

WHO: Celebrity shavers from PEEPSHOW, including “Peep Diva” Cheaza and Josh Strickland

WHEN:
Saturday, March 2
1 p.m. – The stars of PEEPSHOW will serve as guest hairdressers and shave the first volunteer shavee heads at Rí Rá’s St. Baldrick’s event.

WHERE:
Rí Rá Irish Pub, The Shoppes at Mandalay Place
3930 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89119

DETAILS: As celebrity shavers, the stars of PEEPSHOW will help the first round of shavees go bald. The head-shaving event supports the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven and donor-centered charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research.. Local hairdressers will volunteer their time to assist the ladies of PEEPSHOW and give additional haircuts throughout the day. Those wishing to support a shavee or keep their hair can donate funds on the Rí Rá  St. Baldrick’s event page  and at the pub. During the event, guests will enjoy live music and other festivities.                                                                            

ABOUT:  Crafted in the warm pub style of 19th century Ireland, Rí Rá Las Vegas is located inside The Shoppes at Mandalay Place.  The authentic Irish pub features a multitude of artifacts that were carefully restored in Wicklow, Ireland and shipped to their new home in Las Vegas.  Rí Rá Las Vegas contains an authentic Victorian Shop bar that began its life in Ireland in the 1880s, a whiskey bar adorned with an original glazed jewelry cabinet from 1900, an oak floor from a whiskey distillery and an 8-foot-tall, 500-pound carved plaster statue of St. Patrick dating back to 1850.  The pub hosts live entertainment seven nights a week in a music room constructed with artifacts dating back to 1890 from the Olympia Theater in Dublin, Ireland. Born and raised in Dublin, Rí Rá Las Vegas owners David Kelly and Ciaran Sheehan have been close friends since they were 14-years-old. Kelly and Sheehan later partnered with Jay Luther, whom Kelly met while working for Guinness. Rí Rá Las Vegas is the 12th pub the trio has opened in the U.S.

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Presents “Rock ‘N’ Shave Benefitting St. Baldrick’s Foundation Featuring Sin City Sinners,” March 2

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Presents “Rock ‘n’ Shave Benefitting St. Baldrick’s Foundation Featuring Sin City Sinners,” March 2
Head-shaving and rock ‘n’ roll event at Vinyl to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation for cancer research

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hosts “Rock ‘n’ Shave Benefitting St. Baldrick’s Foundation featuring Sin City Sinners,” a charity head-shaving event, in Vinyl from 1 – 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. The nonprofit funds the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers, giving survivors long and healthy lives.

Sin City Sinners’ Manager Jason Green will serve as the host of the event and Jason Cook guitarist of Five Finger Death Punch and KVVU Fox 5 news anchor Jason Feinberg will volunteer as guest shavers. Sin City Sinners’ long-haired drummer Rob Cournoyer and KOMP 92.3 FM’s Isaac “Big Mex” Andrade will be saying goodbye to their locks and in honor of the nonprofit.

Several famous rockers will be there in support of the cause including Robert Mason of Warrant, Frank DiMino of Angel, Jeff Young of Megadeth, Jeff Duncan of Armored Saint, Paul Shortino of Rough Cutt and Quiet Riot, and more. Additional celebrities to be confirmed closer to the event.

Check-in is at 1 p.m. with shaving festivities beginning at 3 p.m. for registered attendees who want to shed their hair to support the fight against childhood cancer. Those wishing to keep their mane can donate funds online and at the event. Throughout the day, guests can bid on various prizes and participate in multiple raffles with proceeds going to the organization. Raffle items include signed merchandise from the Deftones, Five Finger Death Punch, Sick Puppies, Ozzy Osbourne, Kofi Kingston, and more. At 8 p.m., Sin City Sinners will conclude the day of giving back with a free, high-energy rock show.

Interested participants can register online to shave their heads or to donate time or money to the cause.

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About St. Baldrick’s Foundation

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven and donor-centered charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Since 2005, St. Baldrick’s has awarded more than $100 million to support lifesaving research, making the Foundation the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials. For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, please call 1.888.899.BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org.

About Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is Las Vegas’ off-strip playground, just minutes and less than three miles from McCarran International Airport.  The premier destination entertainment resort is owned by Brookfield Real Estate Finance Fund II, a division of Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) and managed by WG-Harmon, LLC, a subsidiary of Warner Gaming, LLC.  Built in 1995, the property completed a $750 million expansion in 2010. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience with the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel. The property is known for its innovative nightlife and music scene where acts such as The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney, Incubus, Foo Fighters, Carlos Santana, Mötley Crüe and Guns N’ Roses have all performed.  Features of the property include an 11-story Casino Tower with 640 guest rooms, 17-story Paradise Tower with 490 rooms and suites and the all-suite HRH Tower with 359 suites, eight spa villas and seven penthouse suites; 72,000 square feet of casino space featuring Peacock High-Limit gaming and Asian gaming amenities; 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting and convention space; more than $4 million in rare music memorabilia; Body English Nightclub & Afterhours; Reliquary Water Sanctuary, Spa & Salon; 4.5 acres of tropical pool paradise housing world-famous pool parties REHAB Sunday and RELAX Monday; live music/entertainment venues The Joint  and Vinyl; Hart & Huntington Tattoo Co.; restaurants Culinary Dropout, Nobu, The Ainsworth, 35 Steaks + Martinis, Mexican cantina Pink Taco, ‘round the clock diner Mr. Lucky’s Café and 福Fú Asian restaurant; a state-of-the-art fitness center and trendsetting retailers John Varvatos, Affliction, Love Jones and Rocks The Jewelers.  For room availability and additional information, call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit www.hardrockhotel.com.

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Shave Away Childhood Cancer with Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York Hotel & Casino at 4th Annual St. Baldrick’s Extravaganza

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Shave Away Childhood Cancer with Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York Hotel & Casino
at 4th Annual St. Baldrick’s Extravaganza
Head shaving fundraiser to benefit childhood cancer research on March 2

Make a bold move in the fight against cancer and go bald with New York New York Hotel & Casino at Nine Fine Irishmen for the St. Baldrick’s Day head shaving event on Saturday, March 2 from 1 – 11 p.m. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy a fun-filled day on the New York-New York Brooklyn Bridge with live music, drinks and more, where participants can shed their locks in support of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a national organization funding research for childhood cancer. The event is free and open to the public.

“Shaving your head is an incredible act of generosity and respect for the courageous children battling cancer, not to mention a fun way to build awareness for St. Baldrick’s,” said Rick Jost, vice president of human resources for New York-New York. “Nine Fine Irishmen and New York-New York look forward to welcoming the community to celebrate life and raise money for this important cause.”

In its fourth year, Nine Fine Irishmen’s St. Baldrick’s Day free events are amping up the excitement from years past with live performances by Spazmatics, Phoenix and Ri-Ra on the Brooklyn Bridge and restaurant patio, festive drinks from the outdoor bar and photo opportunities at the head-shaving booths to commemorate the day.

In exchange for their tresses, shavees can take advantage of a special “shavecation” package at New York-New York featuring hotel accommodations, 2-for-1 admission to The Roller Coaster, 2-for-1 breakfast at Il Fornaio and half off daybeds at the pool. As an added bonus, any adult who shaves their head will receive a free pint of beer at Nine Fine Irishmen and children will receive a free ride on The Roller Coaster. Participants will also be given free admission to Celtic Feis, a three-day Irish festival at New York-New York on St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

Last year, more than 200 people came together to go bald, raising more than $100,000 for cancer research – this year’s event will keep up the momentum by matching last year with a fundraising goal of $100,000 to benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Participants interested in shaving their heads for the cause can register online here for $50 or register day-of on site. Group registration is also available for teams and organizations.

For more information about Nine Fine Irishmen and New York-New-York’s St. Baldrick’s activities, visit newyorknewyork.com.

About Nine Fine Irishmen:
This authentic Irish pub features Irish food, drinks and uniquely Irish song, dance and storytelling. Based on the adventurous lives of nine Irishmen in the 1800s, Nine Fine Irishmen is located directly on the Strip at New York-New York Hotel & Casino and offers an outside balcony, an authentic décor and feel, as well as traditional Irish entertainment. The menu delivers natural, fresh Irish flavors by offering everything from pub favorites to a more sophisticated cuisine. A full range of authentic Irish stouts, lagers, and creamy ales such as Guinness and Smithwick’s are available.  Traditional Irish drinks are made with premium spirits such as Jameson and Bushmill Whiskey. The interior décor was designed and built by the best of Ireland’s craftsmen and shipped directly to Las Vegas. Private dining and meeting rooms are available for parties and business functions seven days a week and the restaurant is open 7 days a week at 11 a.m. The bar is open daily until 2:45 a.m. For more information, visit ninefineirishmen.com or www.nynyhotelcasino.com

 

About New York-New York:
Inspired by the famous energy and landmarks of New York City, New York-New York Hotel & Casino features 12 New York-style skyscrapers showcasing 2,023 guest rooms and suites.  Other featured Big Apple icons include a 150-foot-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty and a 300-foot-long replica of the Brooklyn Bridge.  Within the resort, guests discover all the energy and excitement of the city that never sleeps, from enticing entertainment including the provocative and sensuous Cirque du Soleil® production, Zumanity, the thrilling Roller Coaster and the fun-filled dueling pianos of Bar at Times Square to tantalizing restaurants such as The Sporting House Bar & Grill, Gallagher’s Steakhouse, Il Fornaio and Nine Fine Irishmen, an authentic pub offering the best of Irish drink, food and music.  Additionally, New York-New York offers more than 24,000 square feet of meeting space and a rejuvenating spa and salon.  New York-New York is a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International™ (NYSE: MGM).  For more information and reservations, visitnynyhotelcasino.com> or call toll free at (866) 815-4365 or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

 

About St. Baldrick’s Foundation:
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. The Foundation funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials, a child’s best hope for a cure. Since 2000, more than 151 million USD has been raised for childhood cancer research. For more information about St. Baldrick’s, call 1.888.899.BALD or visit stbaldricks.org.

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Circus Couture October 28th at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts












October 28th The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
Hosts Circus Couture; Charity Event Benefiting The
Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada & St. Baldrick’s
Foundation

What:

In partnership with Cure 4 the Kids Foundation, Circus Couture presents “86 Peculiar Place,” a performance, fashion and art event at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Reynolds Hall at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 28. Hosted by performers and staff of shows on the Las Vegas Strip, proceeds from the event will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada. As a leader in the charge to Conquer Childhood Cancers, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, second only to the U.S. government This is the third year Circus Couture has hosted an event to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a swanky cocktail hour and both a silent and live auction with more than 50 pieces from local and international fine artists as well as experience & travel packages. The main event, an explosive circus performance intertwined with runway fashion, will begin at 7 p.m. featuring couture designs as well as a feature runway revolving around Jennifer Henry’s Flock flockflock designs made from cellophane. An after party will be held at Bar + Bistro at 10:30 p.m following the show where the performers, artists and models will mix and mingle with attendees.

Tickets to “86 Peculiar Place” start at $15. VIP reservations may be made by contacting VIP Services at vip@circus-couture.com or by calling 702-217-0429. For additional event information, visit the Circus Couture’s website. To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.thesmithcenter.com

When:            

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Silent art auction & Preshow Entertainment at 5:30 p.m.

Show begins at 7:00 p.m.

Where:            

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

361 Symphony Park Ave Las Vegas, NV 89106

Who:               

Erica Linz, Circus Couture president and artistic director, star of the upcoming film,  “Worlds Away” by Cirque du Soleil, three-time St. Baldrick’s shavee

Jennifer Henry, owner of Flock flockflock, feature designer

Performers, artists and models from Circus Couture show

Additional performers and staff from other shows on the Las Vegas Strip

St. Baldrick’s volunteers, supporters and donors

 

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Circus Couture At The Smith Center for the Performing Arts October 28, 2012











A Charity Event Benefiting The Children’s Specialty Center of

Nevada and St. Baldrick’s Foundation

Performance, Art and Fashion Extravaganza on Sunday, October 28

 Circus Couture, in partnership with Cure 4 the Kids Foundation, presents an extravagant evening called “86 Peculiar Place,” a performance, fashion and art event inside The Smith Center for the Performing Arts at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 28th.  Proceeds benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, and The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada, the only non profit clinic in the state treating children with cancer regardless of ability to pay for services.

Circus Couture was created by performers and employees of shows on the Las Vegas Strip and nourished by the arts community of Las Vegas to aid children with cancer.

Circus Couture’s “86 Peculiar Place” features both a silent and live art auction as well as explosive circus performances intertwined with outlandish runway fashion.  “86 Peculiar Place” will take guests to a whimsical world where those deemed too bright, too strange, or too extraordinary for our world coexist in celebration of their oddity.  In 2011, The Las Vegas Review Journal praised Circus Couture as “fast becoming one of the hippest and most entertaining charity nights of the year.”  With their sister fundraising team Cirque du SoBald, Circus Couture has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars for pediatric cancer care and research since its inception.

“A cancer journey forces a child to go through many changes, both physical and emotional, that can make them wish for nothing greater than to feel normal.  “86 Peculiar Place” was created to honor them, a magical place where residents must stand out to fit in,” said Erica Linz, Circus Couture Artistic Director.  “Both the extraordinary, world champion talent gracing our stage and the spectacular fine art gallery represent the amazing kids we aim to help.  They put the “art” in heart and the caliber of performance they bring to the cause is awe inspiring…”

Circus Couture’s “86 Peculiar Place” will be held in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.  Tickets may be purchased at box office, online at www.thesmithcenter.com, or by calling: 702-749-2000. Tickets start at $15.  VIP packages are available by contacting Brett Palmer at vip@circus-couture.com or by calling 702-217-0429.  For additional information on Circus Couture, visit http://www.circus-couture.com.

 

About Circus Couture

Circus Couture is a Nevada non-profit organization raising critical funds for pediatric cancer care and research through annual circus, fashion and art events.  Proceeds are donated to The St. Baldrick’s Foundation and the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada which is the only clinic in the state that treats kids with cancer regardless of their family’s ability to pay for services.  Circus Couture works closely with their sister St. Baldrick’s shave team, Cirque du SoBald.  Circus Couture is a volunteer only based organization comprised primarily of performers, technicians, and employees from shows on the Las Vegas strip.  Circus Couture is a grassroots organization with no affiliation with any company or corporation.  In 2012, Circus Couture and Cirque du SoBald aim to raise $100,000 of which will be donated in its entirety to both non-profits beneficiaries.

About Cure 4 the Kids Foundation

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization. Its mission is to provide funding and access to the latest medical treatments for those facing life-threatening diseases such as cancer, rare diseases, inherited bleeding disorders and rheumatological conditions.  The Cure 4 The Kids Foundation was founded in 2007 by Dr. Jonathan Bernstein who saw firsthand the difficulties faced by families whose children were affected by major diseases, but often didn’t have the financial resources or health insurance to receive treatment.  The Cure 4 The Kids Foundation was created with these families in mind.  The Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s Charity Care Program ensures patients at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada and the Hemophilia Treatment Center of Nevada receive medical treatment regardless of family income or presence of health insurance.  To date, more than 8,000 patients combined have been treated by physicians and medical staff at the Children’s Specialty Center and the Hemophilia Treatment Center

About Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada

Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada, a program of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, provides medical treatment to children facing devastating diseases such as cancer, rheumatological diseases, rare and ultra rare diseases and genetic conditions.  All our physicians are Board Certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology. Because of our partnership with the Children’s Oncology Group, (COG), we provide access to all appropriate clinical trials. In addition, Dr. Jonathan Bernstein is a state Principal Investigator for COG and oversees and administers  pediatric clinical trials in the state. In addition, through our partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, we bring in Board Certified Pediatric Rheumatologists on a monthly basis to see patients with specific conditions such as Lupus, Scleroderma and Pediatric Rheumatoid Arthritis. There are currently no Board Certified providers with these specialties practicing in the entire state of Nevada.  Through our partnership with the University of Utah, the Chief of the Division of Medical Genetics has been seeing patients in Nevada since 2009.  Nicola Longo, M.D., PhD. provides the expertise not currently available in the state.  In addition he oversees Nevada’s Newborn Screening Program.

About St. Baldrick’s Foundation

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. Since 2005, St. Baldrick’s has awarded more than $101 million to support lifesaving research, making the Foundation the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials, which may be a child’s best hope for a cure. For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation please call 1.888.899.BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org.

About The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Located in downtown’s 61-acre urban development, Symphony Park, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is a public/private partnership that is the new centerpiece of cultural life in Las Vegas, offering a blend of performances by resident companies, as well as first-run touring attractions. The 5-acre cultural campus features three performance spaces, the 2,050-seat main performance area in Reynolds Hall and Boman Pavilion’s 258-seat Cabaret Jazz and 250-seat Troesh Studio Theater. It is also home to a 1.7 acre park, which can be used for outdoor concerts. Additionally, the campus will be the new location of the Discovery Children’s Museum. The Smith Center is the cultural center for Las Vegas – a place that educates, entertains and excites the citizens of the Las Vegas community. For more information about The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, please visit http://www.thesmithcenter.com. Keep up with news and events on Facebook.