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The Smith Center Las Vegas | Top 10

06 Tuesday Mar 2012

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I am at a loss of words to describe the excitement within me when it comes to The Smith Center. Last week, I was invited to tour the facility before it opens to the public this Friday, March 10th.

Awe.

That’s it. I don’t have any other words left. You have to see it for yourself and you will then know what I’m talking about. And, if you are a supporter of the Arts and Education for the city of Las Vegas, then I highly recommend taking the time to learn more about the history and the people who made this bold idea a reality. We are blessed. If you follow me on Twitter, then you would have experienced the tour right along with me. Just in case, here’s my Top 10 of Why I am in Awe of The Smith Center:

10.  It is breath taking. From the outside to the inside. Every step is beautifully planned and laid out, and it is just absolutely breath taking.

9.The decor and art work pay homage to the days that built the city of Las Vegas, namely, those days during the construction of the Hoover Dam.

8.  The replica of the Winged Victory Angel in the lobby.

7.  The Terrazzo flooring used to pay tribute to the style and decor of the Hoover Dam.

6.  The bronze pig statue and iris flowers in the Founders Room.

5.  The colorful iron sculpture in Symphony Park.

4.  The Bowman Pavillion.

3.  A new place for the Nevada Ballet, Las Vegas Philharmonic and Discovery Children’s Museum to call home.

2.  Candy Schneider, the Vice President of Outreach and Education, and Myron Martin, CEO.

The Smith Center VP - Candy Schneider

Vice President of Education and Outreach, Candy Schneider (Photo Credit Kim Ulmanis)

And, the number 1 thing that has me so wrapped up in awe for this magnificent building…The People.  The people that designed the acoustics, the people who built the facilities, the people that loaned the art work, the people commissioned to create the artwork, the people who donated their time, the people who donated their money, the people who committed to building a project this city has been needing and wanting for years.  This truly is a project by the people, for the people.

Here is your chance to not only support the Arts and Education for our city, but to also enjoy it! Right here, in our own backyard, Downtown Las Vegas, is one of the most extraordinary theatrical and musical facilities that rivals many of the greats not only in our country, but around the world.  Do something amazing for yourself…get down to The Smith Center and enjoy a Broadway show, or a cocktail at The Bowman Pavillion, or an outdoor concert in Symphony Park.  Date night, girls night or bring the kids, no matter how you roll, it’s going to be a memorable experience.

James Canfield Artistic Director Nevada Ballet

James Canfield, Artistic Director Nevada Ballet (photo credit Kim Ulmanis)

Fast Facts:

The Star Studded, “I Was There,” event for  Opening Night is Invitation Only, but you can still request tickets (if you hurry!).  There is a very limited availability starting in the $250 range and up.  Black Tie affair with some pretty impressive peeps, like Neil Patrick Harris.

Whether it’s your first theater production, or one of many, it is usually a rare opportunity to find tickets to a Broadway show for $24 a ticket! Tickets are now on sale for The Color Purple, the premier show at Reynolds Hall.

The Nevada Ballet will celebrate it’s 40th anniversary with it’s first performance at The Smith Center, Saturday, May 5th at 7pm.

 

 

OMG She is So Sexy | Neiman Marcus Las Vegas

29 Wednesday Feb 2012

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I just had to share this with all my fabulous RockStarMomLV readers.  Through March 4th, Neiman Marcus at the Fashion Show Mall, is having a Beauty Event where you receive one of their awesome totes filled with goodies when you spend $100 at one of the participating cosmetic counters.

My girlfriend, Miss March, is turning 40 this weekend and we are throwing her an, “OMG She is so sexy, and she’s turning 40 party,” (yes, stolen right out of the mouth of Snoop) at a very hip and cool casino resort on the Strip.  How super convenient for us ladies to pop on over to Neiman Marcus (easy in and out with their garage valet and escalator leading right into the cosmetics department…seriously, could it get any easier?), get our make-up done, a blow-out, buy our matching lip liner, lipstick and gloss and take home a fun little swag bag!?!  So fun, I had to share the deets with all of you, too!

Check out the news for Neiman’s Beatuy Event

The Beauty Event is still going on until March 4th! Receive a chic tote with beauty samples when you spend $100 or more on cosmetics or fragrances.  Each participating vendor has their own counter gift, too! (How rad is that?!)

Join us for these fabulous beauty events:

Marie Line Patry for Guerlain- March 1 | Receive a personalized skincare consultation

Omorovicza Personal Appearance- March 3 | Meet Omorovicza Founder, Margaret de Heinrich de Omorvicza, and receive a personalized skincare consultation.

Brandon Martinez Blow Dry Bar- March 3 | Meet B. The Product Founder, Brandon Martinez, and receive a complimentary hair blow-out.

Sounds like fun to me!  Book your appointments by calling 702.731.3636 extension 7336.

 

Cox Digital Phone Service and Mobile Connect App | Part 2

27 Monday Feb 2012

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After a few days of utilizing my Cox Digital Phone Service through the Mobile Connect App, life seems to be a little less hectic.  Even though my answering machine still blinks uncontrollably from the calls I’ve missed, I have found myself  checking the call log on my Cox Mobile Connect App to see who had called me, and if it happened to be my parents, then I could call back right away.  Even better is when I am away from home, I can check in to see what calls I have missed.  I can also see the calls that have gone out, so if my twins call their buddy in China, I know to expect a hefty long distance bill that month.

Another really great use of the Mobile Connect App is the Call Log.  There is a More Options selection which allows you to decide what to do with the incoming and outgoing calls being filtered into your phone from your land line number.  How cool is this?  You can select one of the numbers from your Call Log then either Call Back, Send Text Message, Create New Contact, or Save to Existing Contact right on your iPhone or Android.  Love that!

The one feature that is not yet available in the Las Vegas area is the Voicemail to Text, which will be ah-may-zing! I cannot wait for that!  No more overflowing voice messages that are too cumbersome to go through at that point.  I anxiously await the arrival of that feature!

My parents have enjoyed the Mobile Connect App as well.  They have found it a great tool since my grandmother calls often and she won’t leave a message on the answering machine.  This way, if my mom is out and about, and can’t get in touch with my grandmother, she at least knows if and when she tried to call.  Of course, my father, the techie, is also looking forward to the Voicemail to Text feature to become available in Las Vegas.  Additionally, my mother is about to have a knee replacement, and lives in a rather large home, which makes the TV Caller ID feature a winner in their house!

There are some other really cool features offered with the Cox Digital Phone Service, like enhanced 911 which sends an actual GPS location of where the phone call took place.  There is still time to take advantage of the special Cox Digital Phone Service monthly rate of $9.99.  You have until March 15th to get signed up with this great price, and better yet, you get to keep your current  phone number!

Because Cox Communications is such a cool company, they also want to give you the chance to win a Motorola DECT 6.0 Enhanced Corded Base Phone with Cordless Handset and Digital Answering System and one Cox Digeez Doll.  All you have to do is follow Cox on Twitter, and leave a comment about what feature you’re most excited about, in the comments section below!

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