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Family Friendly Cirque du Soleil Shows

09 Friday Mar 2012

Posted by Stefanie Van Aken (RSMLVTravel) in Travel Inspiration

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Family Events in Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Lifestyle, Vegas Tours

©Places to rock in Vegas with or without your little entourage.

When my oldest son was born, I was gifted the Beatles lulla-byes CD, which I played incessantly while just cradling him and rocking him in our glider. I would sing to him over and over again while putting him down for a nap. I had lots of time back then, he was my only child! I especially loved singing him, “Here Comes the Sun,” which to this day, whenever I hear it, fills my heart with joy, and brings tears to my eyes at the same time.

My mother is one of the biggest Beatles fans I know, most particularly, a Paul Mc Cartney fan. I grew up listening to the records and 8-tracks and thumbing through the album jackets looking at the timeless photos of what is was like to be apart of the 60’s and 70’s. Just like most Americans, my brother, sister and I knew every Beatles song by heart. When The Beatles Love by Cirque du Soleil, opened at the Mirage, my whole family couldn’t wait to go. My husband took me when it first opened as a birthday present, and I had not been back since. As soon as we sat down in the theater, and the show started, I was reminded right away why I loved this show. It is, hands down, my absolute favorite Cirque du Soleil show.

Everything about The Beatles music comes to life in this spectacular display of color, imagery, and sound. The scenes remind me of the album covers I remembered staring out for hours…Abbey Road and Sargent Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band stood out the most. Of course, the Cirque performers make their jobs look so easy, as their amazingly strong, yet graceful bodies glide through the air and flip and jump at extraordinary heights. I never wanted the show to end.

Of course, we brought our kids, and I was a bit concerned the symbolism and the politics would be lost on them. What I was hoping they would gain would be an appreciation for the music and the colors and the humor the Beatles injected into my life. My daughter fell fast asleep, while my son was mesmerized. I made sure to engage him in the different acts, and explain who the Beatles were. When “Here Comes the Sun,” came on, we swayed together to the music while I tried my hardest not to have an emotional breakdown, and just enjoy the moment with him. He loved Love! He was so enthralled with England and Ringo Starr and the music. We talked about the Beatles for weeks after the show. He has asked me to download their songs into his iTouch. He wants a book about Ringo Starr (my son also likes to play the drums). The Beatles have a new fan, and at 8 years old, it’s very telling of their music. As we already know, the Beatles will live on forever through the generations.

The Beatles Love by Cirque du Soleil was a great show for a family with older children. Here is a breakdown of all the Cirque du Soleil shows on the Strip and my thoughts about whether I would bring kids and at what age. For more  detailed information about Family Friendly Cirque du Soleil Shows, also visit my post on Traveling Moms.

Recommendations for Ages 5 and up:

Mystere at the TI

Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour*

Recommendations for Ages 8 and up:

The Beatles  Love at the Mirage

Ka at the MGM Grand

Recommendations for Ages 10 and up:

“O” at the Bellagio

Recommended for Adults Only:

Criss Angel Believe at Luxor

Zumanity at New York New York

*Michael Jackson is currently a touring show happening in 2012 throughout the U.S. Check their website to see if there is a show coming to your city.

Update: Mandalay Bay, an MGM International property, recently announced the addition of Michael Jackson One, as a resident show coming soon in 2013. 

Vegas Bloggers | Social Media Savvy Business Minded Locals

03 Friday Feb 2012

Posted by Stefanie Van Aken (RSMLVTravel) in Fun

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Bloggers, fashion, Lala Sams, Las Vegas, Lifestyle, local vegas, PR Friendly, RockStarMomLV, Social Media, The Deal Fanatic, the Organized Cook, Toni Spilsbury, vegas, Vegas Bloggers

Wondering what I’ve been up to lately?  Well, thanks to you, my loyal fans and readers, my blog, Inside the Mind of a RockStarMom, has been elevated to a higher ground.  While working to connect with the Las Vegas community, I started to meet some really neat and just plain amazing women who were also Social Media Savvy Las Vegas Bloggers.  Instantly we recognized that, while one voice speaking for many was awesome, what would that awesome-ness be like if we added many?  And, from there, developed the concept of growing my already established networking community on FaceBook, to a forward thinking, campaign-ready group of incredible women with a mission to build brands and business in Las Vegas.  But, why stop there?  Las Vegas is a top market city for national brands as well, and we are building the Social Media community here to prove it!

Together with some pretty admirable women, Lala Sams of TheDealFanatic, and Toni Spilsbury of OrganizedCook, we combined our goals and efforts to create a fabulous, fun and funky group of  social media mavens rocking the local’s scene in Vegas.  And, voila! Vegas Bloggers was created!

Vegas Bloggers

With Lala Sams and Toni Spilsbury

In between RockStarMomLV and VegasBloggers is me still working to create a balance of family, career, marriage and parenting…in true RockStarMomLV form. But, I want to thank you because without you, this launching pad wouldn’t have existed.  I am truly excited and grateful for what’s to come for 2012, and I hope you stay and endure the journey with me.

RockStarMomLV itself is beginning to transition into a true lifestyle niche of all things Vegas.  As you know, you just can’t beat the perspective of a true Las Vegas native, and I love to hear from my community.  Please feel free to leave comments on my blog and/or requests on my FaceBook page telling me what you’re dying to know from a native’s point of view about Las Vegas.

VegasBloggers will focus on the fabulous photographers, foodies, crafters, couponers, travel experts, lifestyle and family bloggers the Las Vegas Valley has to offer, while helping local and national brands and businesses tap into a specific demographic that meets their businesses needs.

Thanks for letting me share with you and thanks for taking the time to share with me! (And, share me with other!) There is no better place to learn, love and grow than within the confines of your community.  You guys rock!

To learn more about VegasBloggers visit us on the web, FaceBook or Twitter!

©RockStarMomLV.com

Local Vegas Holiday Shopping | Callaway Golf Lessons with Local Expert Mike Duhamel

14 Wednesday Dec 2011

Posted by Stefanie Van Aken (RSMLVTravel) in Archive It

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Callaway Golf, Expert Golf Lessons, Holiday Shopping, Las Vegas, Lifestyle, Local, Mike Duhamel

Here is an amazing opportunity to get your golf on with one of Las Vegas’ greatest Golf  Experts, Mike Duhamel, at the Callaway Golf Center, conveniently located across from Town Square, south on the Las Vegas Strip.

Here is some info on the Callaway Golf Center, taken directly from their site:

The Callaway Golf Center™ is a 42-acre public golf course and training facility. With 113 range stations on mats and natural grass, there’s no better place in town to hit a bucket of balls. The two-tiered driving range offers 5 target greens, with the longest at 275 yards. Our entire range is synthetic turf with your choice of synthetic range mats or our natural turf driving range, all with a fantastic view of the Las Vegas Strip.

Our golf course, “The Divine Nine,” is beautifully landscaped to fit within its desert location and is punctuated by unique water features. The championship par 3, nine-hole course is fully illuminated for night play year-round and features many challenging holes, ranging from 110 to 185 yards, complete with PGA quality greens.

Hours of operation are:
Golf Shop 8AM – 7PM
Golf Course (hours are seasonal)
January – 7am-7pm
February – 7am-8pm
March – 7am-9pm
April thru May – 6:30am-10pm
June thru August – 6:30am-11pm
September thru October – 6:30am-10pm
November – 7am-9pm
December – 7am-8pm

Mike Duhamel is a Class “A” Teaching Professional with the PGA of Canada, and Level 1 Certified by the Titleist Performance Institute. Mike’s professional and playing career has spanned over 11 years.

Born and raised in Ontario, Canada, Mike played a Junior “A” level of hockey before turning to golf. He was Head Instructor at some of Canada’s finest facilities and he also assisted Henry Brunton Golf, the Head Coach of Canada’s National Junior Golf Program. Through his vast knowledge, Mike has the unique ability to coach all ages and skill levels with ease.

His Philosophy is that there is no one way to swing the golf club, there are many ways. The most efficient way to play the game of golf is to perform to the very best of your physical capability.

I know Mike on a personal level, and he is an amazing guy totally dedicated and committed to his sport.  If you are new to golf, want to get your kids started or just need to freshen up your game, I couldn’t imagine a better coach than Mike. And, because he is that great, right now, he is offering an additional 10% off already discounted rates for golf lesson packages to RockStarMomLV readers. So, make sure you do a little name dropping when you sign-up!

Callaway Golf Centers always offers gift certificates, another great way to give someone the gift of golf for the Holidays!

To book lessons, email Mike at canmdgolf@gmail.com  or Call 702.578.7270.

Local businesses rock!

xoxo~

RSMLV

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