Miss
Black USA Pageant Supports Youth Mentorship
The Phenomenal Women of Las
Vegas in conjunction with the Miss Black USA Scholarship Pageant will open
opportunities for teenagers in the community to meet the delegates of the
upcoming pageant and to be mentored.
The organizers are accepting
applications and will choose 38 girls between ages 14 and 18 to be paired with
pageant competitors who will mentor them in style and other areas. The girls
must be enrolled in a school in the Clark County.
The mentoring event will be
held at William U. Pearson Community Center at 1625 N. Carey Ave. in North Las
Vegas from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fri., June 20. Deadline for applications is
Mon., June 2.
The current crown belongs to
Kalilah Allen-Harris. The new Miss Black USA will be crowned on Mon., June 23,
at the Orleans Hotel & Casino Ballroom in Las Vegas. For more information, go to
www.MissBlackUSA.org.
Trump
Towers is Elegant, Affordable for Celebs and Families
Eddie Mekka, who played
Carmine in “Laverne and Shirley,” recently stated that the new Trump
International Hotel and Tower on the Las Vegas Strip lives up to all his
expectations. Mekka was in town on break from touring.
And would you believe that
you can stay in elegance at Trump Towers for about the same price you pay to
stay at the Wynn and at some other hotels on the Strip? Elegant accommodations
are offered for as affordable as $199 per night.
Steve Shalit, vice president
and managing director of Trump International Hotel and Tower, along with James
J. Palank, vice president of sales and marketing, told me there’s a strong
marketing plan in effect. It aims to allow a broad range of guests to enjoy the
experience of the Trump tradition. Consider the Trump Tower the next generation
in luxury hospitality. Visit the website at www.trumplv.com.
Sidney Barnes Sets Jazzy Mood
Jazz
vocalist and funk legendary Sidney Barnes whose songs “I Bet You” and “(We Want)
the Funk,” the latter co-written with George Clinton, has recently moved to Las
Vegas from South Carolina.
One of his biggest claims to
fame was fame as a lead member of a late 60’s Soul/Rock band Rotary Connection.
Sidney currently appears as a singer, song writer, producer or musician on over
100 CD Compilations now on the world market, according to his MySpace biography.
Barnes’ new CD, “Setting the
Mood,” is being released on his own website. Current information is available at
www.myspace.com/sidneybarnes.
“I’m looking to slowly make
my stake here. I’m putting together a trio and looking to entertain folks who
love jazz,” said Barnes.
Benzer Benefits Autism Foundation
Leon Benzer with Marcella
Triana and Pete Allman
Las Vegas-based contractor
Leon Benzer is also a prolific songwriter. BenzerMusic.com introduces many of
his songs that will be used to raise money for the Benzer Autism Foundation, an
organization dedicated to helping children.
For more
information, log on to www.benzerautismfoundation.org.
Film
Festival Happens in Vegas
CineVegas Film Festival once
again will expose young new talented writers and directors on June 1-12 at the
Palms Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. CineVegas has helped launch the
careers of new film producers who are innovative and not of the old-school
approach to filmmaking. For tickets and information (702) 992-7979 or go to
www.cinevegas.com.
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CREDIT Tom Donaghue
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My book of poetry
entitled "Messages" was inspired by my dear friends C.J. Cansler along
with Victoria Boone and Beryl Warren.
The group of poems
along with some beautiful photographs are to inspire the reader.
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