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Benefits: Volunteers in Medicine of Southern Nevada (VMSN) Setting: Starts at Las Vegas Shakespeare Company, routing through Downtown Las Vegas to the future site of VMSN’s downtown flagship clinic. Highlights: The inaugural Fight for Health Super Hero Fun Run and Walk from 6 a.m. to noon today. All walkers and runners are encouraged to dress [...]
Setting: World Market Center-Las Vegas Highlights: The Blind Center of Nevada will honor extraordinary individuals, drink martinis provided by Mayor Carolyn Goodman and Oscar Goodman and experience dining in the dark with Chef Brian Wollin of Le Cordon Bleu. There will also be a guest performer (to be revealed) and a live/silent auction. To Attend: Tables [...]
Setting: Sunrise Vista Golf Course (Nellis AFB) Highlights: The Blind Center of Nevada will be having their second annual “Glow Ball” golf tournament with a buffet dinner at 6 p.m. and shotgun start at 7:30 p.m. ‘Glow’ golf balls will be provided and awards ceremony and raffle will follow play. All proceeds go to help [...]
Benefits: Women’s Club of Summerlin’s Dare to Dream Grant program Setting: Bear’s Best Country Club, 11111 West Flamingo Road Highlights: The event is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a luncheon and retro fashion show presented by Bettie Page. There will also be a buffet luncheon, cash bar, raffles, and music from the ‘40s and [...]
Benefits: Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada Setting: Keep Memory Alive Event Center at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, 888 W. Bonneville Avenue. The epicurean-style experience and cocktail reception fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. will raise money to provide support, education, hope and advocacy through programs and services for children [...]
Benefits: Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada Setting: Concorde Ballroom, Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Highlights: Wishes do come true a magical night with celebrities, community leaders, outstanding food and dedicated supporters, all coming together to share the power of a wish. About the Organization: Founded in 1996, The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada is a 501(c)(3) [...]
Benefits: Olive Crest Setting: a private, exclusive estate in Henderson Highlights: The evening’s festivities will include cocktails, lavish hors d’oeuvers, auctions and entertainment. About the Organization: Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of over 60,000 abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families working tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in [...]
Benefits: Nevada Ballet Theatre Setting: Tower Ballroom, Bellagio Highlights: You, the Night and the Music is a gala and concert featuring Frank Sinatra Jr. and his symphony orchestra, which will pay homage to his father, the extraordinary singer, in song and style, and will feature the music that defines the Sinatra legend. The black-tie optional [...]
Benefits: Nevada Ballet Theatre Setting: Bellagio Las Vegas Highlights: The 2013 Black & White Ball is honoring legendary dancer, singer and actress Mitzi Gaynor, whose achievements and legacy have reached beyond the stage and screen. About the Organization: Since 1985, this star-studded gala has enabled NBT to present professional company dance productions, quality dance instruction [...]
Benefits: Local HIV/AIDS non-profit, Golden Rainbow Setting: The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Evening’s Host: TBD Highlights: “Ribbon of Life” is an original production unlike any other in the city, featuring some of the best performers from shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Showcasing new acts and talent, each year’s audience is always surprised, [...]