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Distinguished Lecture Series: WWII Nuclear Intelligence & Espionage

Friday, April 13 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
NATM, 755 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas

The National Atomic Testing Museum (NATM) is a national science, history and educational institution that tells the story of America’s nuclear weapons testing program at the Nevada Test Site. The Museum uses lessons of the past and present to better understand the extent and effect of nuclear testing on worldwide nuclear deterrence and geo-political history. It provides collection-based exhibits and learning activities for greater public understanding and appreciation of the world in which we live. Its collections and activities are inseparably linked to serve a diverse public of varied ages, backgrounds and knowledge.
The National Atomic Testing Museum is one of a handful of private national museums and showcases some of the rarest of artifacts relating to the nation’s atomic testing program. Nowhere else can you see a large nuclear reactor that was used in the development of the nuclear rocket and the first air-to-air missile, Genie. Personal atomic weapons that were developed to use in place of conventional weapons such as the Backpack Nuke and the Davy Crockett Weapon System (recoilless gun) are placed throughout the 8,000 square feet of museum exhibits.
From Atomic Age culture to the scientific and technological advances, the Museum highlights 70 years of nuclear testing. The end of the Cold War is depicted through a piece of the Berlin Wall complete with the celebratory graffiti painted by Berliners when the wall came down. Two pieces of the World Trade Center signify the beginning of the Global War on Terror and how the Museum today plays a role in the training of first-responders from across the nation who come to learn about the nuclear materials terrorists might use.

National Atomic Test Museum visitors will:
1) Learn about world events leading up to the establishment of the Nevada Test Site.
2) Learn about the progression of the Test Site from the above-ground tests to underground tests and non-nuclear activities.
3) See a replica of the Control Point where the countdown was conducted before each nuclear detonation.
4) Experience a Ground Zero Theater simulation of an above-ground test.
5) Reflect on the history of atomic testing and its relevance to national security and international stability.

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9th Annual Corks and Forks Gala

Wednesday, April 18 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Please join Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada for our 9th annual Corks and Forks gala on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. This event supports Planned Parenthood’s mission of empowering individuals to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health by providing high quality health services, comprehensive sex education, and strategic advocacy.

This year’s event will recognize the Honorable Jan Jones Blackhurst, Las Vegas’ first female mayor and current Executive Vice President of Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility of Caesars Entertainment, with the Joyce Mack Philanthropic Award. Additionally, we will feature Dr. Willie Parker as our 2018 Corks and Forks keynote speaker. Dr. Parker is nationally renowned an OB/GYN specializing in abortion and a reproductive justice advocate.

All funds raised from this event will go to Planned Parenthood of Southern Nevada so that we may continue to provide important reproductive health care services to the more than 10,000 patients seen at our two Las Vegas health centers each year.

For additional sponsorship opportunities, contact Lauren Archuletta at lauren.archuletta.@pprm.org or 303-813-7645.

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9th Annual Ladybug Ball

Saturday, April 7 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Bellagio Resort & Casino, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas

Join us for an incredible evening at the Bellagio Resort & Casino, featuring silent and live auctions, cocktail reception, multi-course gourmet meal with wine pairings, live entertainment, dancing, and MORE!

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Taste of the Caribbean

Friday, April 20 to Saturday, April 21
Arts District in downtown Las Vegas

Southern Nevada’s popular convention of exquisite Latin, Caribbean, West Indian and Diaspora cuisine known as Las Vegas Taste of The Caribbean, will be held on Friday April 20 and Saturday April 21, 2018 in the Arts District in downtown Las Vegas.

OVERVIEW

Las Vegas Taste of the Caribbean is an annual event to celebrate Las Vegas hidden cultural exquisite taste from Latin America, the Caribbean, West Indies and international cuisine. Featuring an array of delicious traditional, modern and contemporary cultural dishes, Las Vegas Taste of the Caribbean is a local passport where food lovers enjoy and savor the city’s hidden cultural treasures of Latin, Caribbean, West Indian and International culture, arts and crafts.

Las Vegas Taste of the Caribbean is the continued celebration of the city’s legacy of music, food, cultural expression and diversity. As the Entertainment Capitol of The World, the city of Las Vegas is also known as the “Latin, Caribbean and West Indian Cultural Capital in the Desert” thanks in part to a migrant fusion from Latin America, the Caribbean and West Indies. The aim is to provide our food festival, arts and crafts goers with the uncanny exotic, spicy, elegant and tropical experience of the region.

DEMOGRAPHICS

Diverse mix Las Vegas local residents, visiting tourists from Latin America, the Caribbean, West Indies, Europe, Asia, Pacific Islands and Africa from countries including Jamaica, Belize, Mexico, Cuba, Barbados, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Brazil, Perú, Venezuela, Panamá, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Japan, US Virgin Islands, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Holland, The UK, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, the Philippines, Toronto, Haiti and Bolivia to name a few.

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Home + History Las Vegas

Friday, April 27 to Sunday, April 29
Multiple Locations in and near Downtown Las Vegas

The mission of NPF’s Home + History Las Vegas (HHLV) weekend is to celebrate Nevada’s captivating history by fostering an appreciation of the plethora of historic and important architecture within the Las Vegas Valley. By creating an engaging series of events, our HHLV weekend helps to promote, educate and advocate for the preservation of Las Vegas’ architectural resources as well as breeds renewed thought to preservation, urban sustainability and community development here in Southern Nevada. If you are a fan of history, design, or are just looking to get more acquainted with this fabulous city of ours, you will not want to miss out on HHLV 2018!

It’s all happening April 27 – 29, 2018! Tickets are on sale now. Registration is required for all events. Please do take care not to double book your events, as some of the below events have overlapping time slots.

Whether you’re a Las Vegas local or coming in from out of town, why not make a weekend out it! The majority of our events take place or are a short distance away from historical downtown Las Vegas.

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Nickel & Dime Ops to Release Highly Anticipated Album

Monday, April 23

Nickel and
Dime Ops, a jazz and hip hop fusion band will be releasing
their highly anticipated 13 track musical and lyrical
masterpiece entitled ‘Resuscitation Music’ April 23,
2018. The album features several guest vocalists including
two-time 2018 Grammy nominated, Jean Baylor. Nickel and
Dime Ops will be performing live at their album release
party May 4, 2018 at SOB’s night club in New York City.

The conscious nine-piece band began in
2010 to push the boundaries of creativity both musically and
lyrically. For 7 years and running, Nickel and Dime Ops has
held their weekly Thursday night residency at the world
renowned Smoke Jazz Club. Over the past seven years, Nickel
and Dime Ops has performed over 400 shows in New York and
music festivals throughout the country. Members of the group
have performed with icons such as President Barack Obama,
Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, The Roots, Sting, Amy Winehouse,
Aretha Franklin, and many more.

Here’s what some have to say about
Nickel and Dime Ops:

“…Nickel and Dime Operation can
change the face of music. Judging from the crowd dancing in
the aisles on Thursday night, (Nickel) might be onto
something.” – New York Daily News

“The dynamic group of insanely talented
musicians brings together jazz and hip-hop, combining the
two for an unforgettable performance. Yes, an unlikely
fusion you might think, but if you love jazz and hip-hop,
you are sure to love these guys.” – FlowersInAGun.com

Check out Nickel and Dime Ops
Resuscitation Music Trailer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Lo49JIkzaQ

The new Nickel and Dime Ops album,
“Resuscitation Music,” is available for pre-order

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Great American Foodie Fest – 2018

Thursday, April 26 at 5:00 PM to Sunday, April 29 at 7:00 PM
Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson, NV

Showcasing some of the nation’s best foods featured on Food Network, Cooking Channel & Travel Channel
Over 50 of the nation’s best food trucks and specialty food vendors!
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great attractions | cooking demonstrations | carnival rides | beer garden | live DJ
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Just $8 in advance, $10 at the gate (4 day pass, unlimited reentry)

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Doing Business in Nevada – Seminars

Wednesday, April 11 at 9:00 AM
CLARK COUNTY COMMISSION CHAMBER, 500 Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas

PRESENTING ONE OF THE LARGEST CORE PANEL OF EXPERTS
IT’S YOUR TURN TO ASK QUESTIONS AND LEARN

FREE TO ATTEND. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE CONFERENCE?

Small business owners seeking familiarity with the State & Federal government resources, services & collaborative partner agencies.

Potential new business owners who want to start right

Existing business owners who want to determine the growth feasibility & viability

General Contractors, Independent Contractors, Uber & Lyft drivers and business owners who seek to become familiar with business registration, regulatory and general licensing, labor, workers comp, taxation and a lot more.

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TAHOE SOUTH’S TOP SIX MUST EXPERIENCE SUMMER SCOOTER EVENTS

Tahoe’s national treasure – the lake – is the epicenter of recreational opportunities and special events this summer. South Shore’s most popular season swings into action with celebrity golf, Fourth of July fireworks, concerts, craft brewery events, and heart-pounding athletic competitions.

RUN, FOREST, RUN

Athletes will test their endurance running the 4th annual Rock Tahoe Half Marathon, June 16. The 13.1 mile course starts on the mountain top at Spooner Summit and drops over 1,000 feet as it winds down U.S. Highway 50 to the finish line at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe. For cyclists, America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride is a scenery inspired 72-mile spectacular that circumnavigates Lake Tahoe during its 27th annual edition, Sunday, June 3. A second chance to cycle the same breathtaking course is during the 17th annual Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue Sunday, Sept. 9. To see some of the top riders in the world, cycling enthusiasts can cheer on the pros during the Amgen Tour of California men’s Stage 6 finish and women’s Stage 2 on May 18. The largest U.S. cycling race will have the most demanding climbs in event history for the men with 123-mile stage and more than 16,000 feet of climbing reaching an elevation of 8,600’. There is also the option on doing the ride in an electric scooter, you can find options in scooteradviser.com, they are specially design to move with comfort and for the rider to enjoy the sense of freedom in the mobility, they are also very affordable and they are environment friendly as they do not consume gasoline or any petroleum based fuels.

CHEERS FOR CRAFT BEERS

The 2nd annual Lake Tahoe Brewfest Saturday, June 2, hosted by FNCTN, finds a new home this year at Heavenly Mountain Resort California Base Lodge. The festival features regional craft brew tastings, a homebrewers competition, food, live music, and arts and craft vendors. Save the date for September’s foodie event the 9th annual Sample the Sierra, Saturday, Sept. 15 at Bijou Community Park. The farm to fork event will showcase regionally sourced cuisine paired with locally crafted wine, beer and spirits.

BABY YOU’RE A FIREWORK

The “Lights on the Lake” fireworks show is rated one of the country’s best displays in prominent travel outlets including CNN, Budget Travel, USA TODAY and NBC’s Today Show. The show attracts an estimated 100,000 spectators during a spectacular array of red, white and blue pyrotechnics launched from off-shore barges while synchronized to top rock/pop hits and patriotic favorites.

SWING INTO SUMMER

The 29th annual American Century Championship, the No. 1 celebrity golf tournament in the U.S., will bring a star-studded line-up of more than 80 athletes and Hollywood stars to Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, July 10-15, and is televised on NBC Sports. Superstars and longtime favorites are expected to announce their participation in the coming months.

MUSIC UNDER THE STARS

Basecamp Music Festival returns this summer with a new venue at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and includes entertainment, food vendors, overnight camping options and pre-event concerts in South Shore. Lineup and details for the late-July festival will be announced soon.

A schedule of superstar artists will grace the Harveys Outdoor Arena stage during the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series. This year’s stars include Slightly Stoopid, June 16; Robert Plant and the Sensational Shape Shifters, June 23; Kenny Chesney with Old Dominion, July 3; Pitbull, July 13; An Evening with PHISH, July 17-18; Keith Urban with Kelsea Ballerini, July 21-22; Luke Bryan with Morgan Wallen, July 25; Chris Stapleton with Marty Stuart and Brent Cobb, July 26; Steve Miller Band / Peter Frampton, Aug. 17; Charlie Puth with Hailee Steinfeld, Aug. 18; An Evening with Donny & Marie, Aug. 24; and Dave Matthews Band, Sept. 7. Additional acts are expected to be announced.

Visitors can expect more entertainment to fill out the summer options as MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe’ announce their rockin’ live music acts and their casino games which will be available for those who want to play gambling games..

STEP BACK IN TIME

The Valhalla Art, Music & Theatre Festival honors Tahoe’s heritage with a season filled with performances and comedy at the Boathouse Theater, outdoor concerts, festivals, and cultural events. The Valhalla Renaissance Faire offers two weekends of jousting, sword fighting, historical demonstrations, jugglers, magicians, children’s games, merchants, actors, food and beverages at Camp Richardson’s campgrounds, June 2-3 and June 9-10. The Roaring ’20s comes alive during the annual Great Gatsby Festival with live music, costumes, interactive tours, vintage auto rides, kid’s games, and food mid-August at the Tallac Historic Site.

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