Jetsettersblog

Creedence Clearwater Revisited at the Cannery

Saturday, April 12

LAS VEGAS – Creedence Clearwater Revisited will bring their invigorating energy and spirit to The Club at the Cannery Casino & Hotel on Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $44.95, $34.95 or $19.95 plus tax and fees and on sale Friday, January 18 at the Cannery Casino & Hotel’s ticket sales counter located at the front desk. Tickets will also be available for purchase by calling (702) 617-5585 or (866) 287-4643 (toll free), or by visiting http://www.cannnerycasinos.com/

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section from the legendary group Creedence Clearwater Revival launched the Creedence Clearwater Revisited project to once again perform live Creedence hits - touchstones of a generation. Since then, the reaction to Creedence Clearwater Revisited’s concerts has been astounding. Having toured North America, South America, New Zealand, Europe and Asia, knocking out audiences with astounding concerts jam packed with songs that are a staple of radio and movie soundtracks, Creedence Clearwater Revisited has come a long way.

Creedence Clearwater Revisited adds a new chapter to their legacy with vibrant and exhilarating energy and pure American spirit. Concertgoers will enjoy classic hits such as “Proud Mary,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Down On The Corner,” “Born On The Bayou” and “Green River.”

The company also owns and operates the Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington County, PA. Cannery Casino Resorts can be reached at (702) 856-5100. The individual properties websites are as follows: Cannery Casino & Hotel, http://www.cannerycasinos.com/ Rampart Casino, http://www.rampartcasino.com/  Nevada Palace, http://www.nvpalace.com/  The Meadows Racetrack & Casino can be reached at (724) 503-1200, (877) 824-5050, or by visiting http://www.meadowsgaming.com/

JOSS STONE at the Hard Rock Vegas

Saturday, March 29th at 8pm

Tickets start at $35

Having sold more than 7.5 million albums worldwide, Joss Stone will be showing off her talent inside The Joint. Over the period of her successful career before she even reached the age of 19, Stone has been nominated for four Grammy awards and has appeared onstage with renowned music icons such as James Brown, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Patti Labelle and Smokey Robinson, just to name a few. In 2005, Stone appeared on every American late-night and morning talk show, scoring magazine features from Rolling Stone to Vanity Fair as well as the cover of fashion magazine, Elle. Stone’s third and latest album titled Introducing Joss Stone exhibits an electrifying mix of warm vintage soul, 1970s style R&B, Motown girl-group harmonies and jazzy grooved performed by a live band.

Tickets:

On sale at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 702.474.4000. Tickets are subject to service fees. Dates and times subject to change.

For room availability and additional information call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit http://www.hardrockhotel.com/

PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 Join the Fitness Revolution

All of the newest games consoles can now be used to keep fit with the release of the GZ Pro-Sport, from fitness innovators Gamercize.

Gamercize GZ Pro-Sport for Xbox 360

Gamercize GZ Pro-Sport and GZ Power Stepper for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii

Gamercize GZ Pro-Sport for PlayStation 3

Gamercize GZ Pro-Sport and GZ Endurance Cycle for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii

Gamercize GZ Pro-Sport for Fitness at Home

Gamercize Commercial Gym Pods

Configured with Xbox 360 Elite and PlayStation 3, with bespoke Southampton Football Club branding

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND, - This release completes a product range offering mini exercise equipment, such as steppers and cycles, as add-ons for games consoles and computers. The specialist fitness machines provide genuine cardiovascular exercise, capable of burning the highest number of calories per hour out of all popular video game exercise systems.

The Gamercize concept requires exercise to keep the game from pausing, using the distraction of playing a game to make it easy to work out for longer without giving up.

Gamercize products are designed to inspire young and old to take the first steps towards a healthier lifestyle, as well as provide a fitness top up for active people with little free time. The equipment can be used with existing or future games, ensuring sustainable use and appeal for all.

Successfully trialled in schools and health clubs in the UK, the Gamercize has proved six times more engaging than exercise alone and twice as popular as a dedicated video game racing bike.

The concept was conceived in 2004 when, now company director, Richard Coshott designed the first Gamercize for his children. They played games for only as long as they kept exercising, which proved successful in increasing their fitness and willingness to be more active in general. Following successful grant of patent the company was formed and products have been sold worldwide to consumers on all continents.

The GZ Pro-Sport will be officially launched later this month, in partnership with Southampton Football Club, where commercial installations for PlayStation3 and Xbox 360 will be unveiled simultaneously in two Southampton City Council leisure centres.

About Gamercize

Gamercize, a British company behind world-wide patented electronic fitness accessories for PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation3, Wii, PS2, Xbox and Gamecube. The company aim is to encourage fitness through motivation and enjoyment, by innovation in technology. Gamercize is a member of the Fitness Industry Association. Its website is http://www.gamercize.net/

PGA teaching grants to First Tee chapters

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — The PGA Foundation, in conjunction with golf legend Jack Nicklaus, has begun the 2008 golf season awarding teaching grants totaling $90,000 to 18 chapters of The First Tee representing 14 states.

To date, 155 of the 206 active chapters of The First Tee nationwide have been recipients of either a PGA of America or Nicklaus/PGA teaching grant. The combined PGA and Nicklaus/PGA grants total $1,810,000.

Since 2001, The PGA of America and Nicklaus have partnered to create a $2 million endowment to provide teaching grants to certified chapters of The First Tee that utilize PGA Professionals for instruction.

“The PGA of America is proud to kick off this New Year with our partner Jack Nicklaus to extend Nicklaus/PGA Teaching Grants coast to coast,” said PGA of America President Brian Whitcomb. “The wonderful messages and reports we receive are that these grants continue to produce success stories in communities. The First Tee momentum has helped grow the game of golf and brought many young people into the game.”

The program continues to highlight The PGA of America’s commitment to partner with its PGA Professionals to grow participation in golf.

The current Nicklaus/PGA teaching grants totaling $5,000 each have been awarded to The First Tee Chapters in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Washington.

Since its inception in 1997, there are 206 chapters of The First Tee in operation and 264 golf-learning facilities that have introduced the game of golf and its values to more than 2.2 million participants and students (which include the students of the National School Program). The focus is to give young people of all backgrounds an opportunity to develop, through golf and character education, life-enhancing values such as honesty, integrity and sportsmanship.

The PGA Growth of the Game Program is one of a number of initiatives administered by The PGA of America through its PGA Foundation

The PGA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, is dedicated to enhancing lives through the game of golf. The Foundation provides people of every ability, race, gender, and social and economic background an opportunity to experience the game and learn vital life lessons. The PGA Foundation achieves its mission through programs which provide instruction and access to playing the game of golf along with enriching those lives by providing educational, employment and scholarship opportunities.

For more information about the PGA Foundation, visit www.pgafoundation.org, or call (561) 624-7612.

By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, the Association enables PGA Professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the $195 billion golf industry.

By creating and delivering dramatic world-class championships and exciting and enjoyable golf promotions that are viewed as the best of their class in the golf industry, The PGA of America elevates the public’s interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere.

The PGA of America brand represents the very best in golf.

STRIP HOUSE’S MARCH MADNESS SNACKS

LAS VEGAS – Impress friends and family with these easy March Madness party snacks from Executive Chef John Schenk of Strip House at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Try vegetarian lentil soup, it’s a soup with two personalities. Add chorizo sausage and cheddar cheese for an extra kick of flavor.

Meatloaf is sure to please any fan looking for a hearty snack. Add a layer of ketchup mixed with chipotle chilies to a finished meatloaf for a spicy surprise. The combination of ketchup and chilies will add a tantalizing smoky and bacon flavor. Beware, this dish packs some heat.

Try a shrimp cocktail with a unique twist by adding chipotle to store bought cocktail sauce.

For lighter fare, blackened chicken breasts are easy to make and sure to please. Add blackened chicken to a Greek salad for a delicious snack everyone can enjoy.

Macaroni and cheese is not just for kids. Combine sautéed tomatoes and pepperoni to already prepared macaroni and cheese for all the fun of pizza without the cost.For the more health conscious, serve up a plate of tuna salad with lettuce wraps. This is the perfect snack without all the unwanted carbohydrates.

TPC Las Vegas Hops Decadent Dish for Easter

The newly named golf course, TPC Las Vegas, encourages guests to enjoy a delightful breakfast at its restaurant this Easter. TPC Grille is serving Eggs Florentine created with poached eggs draped over a bed of crispy potatoes and smothered with spinach and a tasty hollandaise sauce. This entrée is served with fresh fruit for $9.95 and is available on Sunday, March 23 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 702.256.2500 ext. 225.

TPC Las Vegas is a 7,063-yard, par-71 golf course and was designed by Architect Bobby Weed and player consultant Raymond Floyd in 1996. As a host of PGA TOUR events and the Champions Tour in past years, TPC Las Vegas offers a stern test of golfing skills along with stunning vistas. In 2007, TPC Las Vegas was voted “Best Desert Course” by Vegas Golfer Magazine and was also named “Best Golf Course” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

TPC Las Vegas is located at 9851 Canyon Run Drive. For more information call 1.888.321.5725 or go to www.tpc.com/lasvegas

Aquarius Casino Resort Presents Trace Adkins

Laughlin, Nev. – Aquarius Casino Resort will host a performance with country music superstar, Trace Adkins on Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m. in the Aquarius Outdoor Amphitheater.

Adkins is quite simply, country music’s Alpha male. His instantly recognizable baritone voice has been cutting through airwaves and energizing concert hall speakers for well over a decade. Adkins’ repertoire has been marked by both good-time anthems and soul-stirring slices of life. Adkins will wow concertgoers with smash hits including “Ladies Love Country Boys,” “Rough and Ready,” “Honky-Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Every Light in the House” among many, many more.

Ticket prices for Trace Adkins are $34.95 plus tax for general admission and $44.95 plus tax for premium seating and are on sale now at the A.C.E. Rewards Club box office.

The Pointers Sisters, one of the greatest pop acts of all time, will perform on Saturday, May 17.

The Aquarius Casino Resort is the largest 24-hour gaming resort in Laughlin providing 1,907 rooms in two 18-story towers and a 57,000 square foot casino. The Aquarius offers 1,250 new state-of-the-art slot machines with a modern race and sports book, keno lounge and live poker room. The Aquarius Casino Resort is known for providing guests with great headlining entertainment at an affordable price.

The Aquarius Casino Resort offers multiple amenities including restaurants to serve every taste from fine dining to casual dining including Aqua Bella, Outback Steakhouse, Café Aquarius, Windows on the River Buffet, The Zodiac Bar, The Cove and Splash Cabaret. For more information or reservations, please call (800) 662-5825 or the ACE Rewards Club at (702) 298-5111 or visit http://www.theaquarius.com/

Saving Sea Turtles on Scenic Beaches

TROPICAL ADVENTURES
TEL: 800-832-9419
info@tropicaladventures.com
: http://tropicaladventures.com/

Saving Sea Turtles on Scenic Beaches

CARTAGO, —Vacations in a destination that include walking along incredible beaches and the exhilarating experience of releasing baby turtles into the ocean are the highlights of a Tropical Adventure in Costa Rica. What’s the catch? Fulfillment and giving back—a volunteer vacation. Families, couples, corporate groups alike find the two sea turtle programs enriching and worthwhile.Costa Rica

The day at the beach will include walking the beach at night; digging holes to bury the eggs; and cleaning banana plants and driftwood off the beach to protect the baby turtles. Saving sea turtles is rewarding; the program title speaks for itself. The fulfillment component is significant as participants will find the opportunities to not only perform tasks toward an important mission, but they will be experiencing a program in one of the richest biological areas in the world. Costa Rica’s Caribbean Zone and the Corcovado National Park has been proclaimed by National Geographic as the most biologically intense place on Earth.

The Gandoca Sea Turtle Project, in the Caribbean Zone, is available from mid-February through mid-August. Before the project began, the poaching rate was over 95% but with the presence of night patrols and the hatcheries on the beach, the survival rate has increased to over 90%. The Corcovado Sea Turtle Project is an opportunity to work with five different species of sea turtles (the Olive Ridley, the Lora, Black Turtle, Leatherback and the Hawksbill). Travelers will be among the fortunate few to see the breathtaking region south of Corcovado National Park, where five percent of the world’s bio-diversity can be found.

All packages include accommodations, three meals daily, ground transportation from airport (SJO), country information and orientation, Spanish language lessons (additional cost), project training (where applicable), in-country support, assistance in planning sightseeing excursions and activities, medical insurance, and the volunteer program.

While in , guests of the Tropical Adventures learning vacations can explore someCosta Rica leisure activities as well:

Rafting in the rainforest, from , the San José Caribbean

Try Canopy Tours (zip line), hiking, aerial tram, windsurfing on the . Relax in the wildly popular Tabacon Hot Springs center and get a massage in theArenal jungle Lake

Spot wildlife in the very best place in ,Costa Rica Tortuguero National Park

Caribbean Canopy Tour – see a magical hilly rainforest is, with great views

Adventurous tour to tropical and amazing waterfall inside the Talamanca Indigenous Reservation, an area most tourists never see (guided tour includes transportation by ATV or scooter).

Observe 35 different coral species (fire coral and the red and black coral, unique to the area), the largest Coral reefs in . Enjoy great hiking trails with lots of wildlifeSouthern Central America

Explore, experience, and expand horizons with a Tropical Adventure. For more information on exciting learning vacations, contact Tropical Adventures at 800-832-9419 or log on to the web at http://www.tropicaladventures.com/

Hop on a Carbon Neutral Airline

NatureAir S.A.
TEL: 506-299-6000
ahuntley@natureair.com
http://www.natureair.com/

Costa Rica’s NatureAir offers discounted tickets for children

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica— How about a “green” family vacation in the rainforest surrounded by breathtaking flora and fauna, warm sandy beaches, and of course the Majestic Arenal Volcano? NatureAir the world’s first carbon neutral airline is making it easier for families to bring their children to Costa Rica. NatureAir would like to announce that all children ages 2-11 years old can fly with NatureAir at 25% off the ticketed price.

“We are proud to say that NatureAir is the only airline in Costa Rica to offer this wonderful discount for children. As a way to help families out year round this is not a limited time offer, because we know the traveling to Costa Rica as a family is an unforgettable experience,” said Alexi Huntley Commercial Director for NatureAir.

NatureAir is not only making it possible for parents to keep more money in the bank, it’s also helping them limit their carbon footprints. 100 % of its carbon emissions are compensated through the protection and reforestation of tropical forests in southern Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity zones of the Osa Pensinsula. Since 2004, NatureAir has compensated for roughly 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide thru the protection of more than 400 acres of tropical forest. The company has also been able to reduce emissions by replacing light bulbs, limiting copy paper, recycling, and improving it’s flight plans in order to conserve more fuel, an improvement of roughly 4% in fuel efficiency per hour of flight.

While road travel is very difficult in Costa Rica, the thrill and ease of flying is unbeatable. Nature Air’s planes are fitted with panoramic windows that allow unobstructed views of the volcanic activity, tropical waterfalls and even simultaneous views of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Instead of spending hours in the car children can be running through the sand in under an hour.

For a complete list of schedules and prices visit http://www.natureair.com/  or call 800-235-9272.

About NatureAir

Since its inception in 2000, NatureAir has grown from flying 18,000 passengers annually to more than 150,000 in 2007. The company got its start with one plane and 17 employees. Now it has a fleet of eight planes and more than 150 employees.

In 2004 the company became 100% carbon neutral. Since 2004, NatureAir has compensated for roughly 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide thru the protection of more than 200 hectares of tropical forest. It’s the only twin-engine airline in Costa Rica with both scheduled and chartered flights, and offers 74 daily flights to 17 destinations in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama.

NatureAir is a proud member of the World Heritage Alliance, International Ecotourism Society and the Rainforest Alliance. The airline has been recognized as a model of sustainability by the global ecotourism industry. It has also been given the honor of a highly recommended company in the category of best transport and technology in low carbon at the 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards. In addition, National Geographic Adventure named NatureAir was named as one of the top 35 greatest environmental ideas that have changed the world.

For more information visit: http://www.natureair.com/

The 2008 Utah Shakespearean Festival

Cedar City-Brian Head Tourism Bureau
Maria Twitchell
435-586-5124, ext. 15
maria@netutah.com
http://www.scenicsouthernutah.com/

CEDAR CITY, Utah–The Tony Award-Winning Utah Shakespearean Festival will, again, profoundly celebrate the arts in the park like no other summer program, and it begins June 19 to August 30 and September 19 to October 25.

Cedar Breaks National Monument, a 2,000 foot deep natural amphitheater made only more magnificent by the connecting 10,000 foot high Markagunt Plateau, is the backdrop to this festival and grants a vacationer’s wish for the best of both worlds – outdoors and the arts. The Festival Company performs on three stages, including a grand outdoor theater patterned after Shakespeare’s original Globe Theater.

Matinee and evening performances for summer include: “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” “Othello,” “Cyrano de Bergerac,” “The Taming of the Shrew,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” and “The School For Wives.” The fall season offers “Julius Caesar,” “Gaslight” and “Moonlight and Magnolias.”

Maria Twitchell, executive director of the Cedar City-Brian Head Tourism Bureau, says, “We are offering yet another summer and fall season of solid plays in Cedar City. Affordable pricing remains a priority and the play rotation has been improved for 2008 so visitors have more opportunity to enjoy what they want no matter what days they attend.”

Playgoers can enjoy activities such as a pre-play entertainment “green show,” backstage tours, literary and production seminars, play orientations, curtain call lunches and a new premier seating option with extra perks.

Twitchell echos the Festival Company’s promotion of the season, noting, “Our plays fulfill our mission of entertaining, enriching and educating. This slate of plays will be popular and artistically interesting to visitors.” She adds that combining the festival with an excursion to Cedar City’s “spectacular countryside” makes the trip “monumental.”

For more information on the festival, as well as lodging options, call the Cedar City-Brian Head Tourism Bureau at 1-800-354-4849. Also, call the theater box office at 1-800-PLAYTIX or visit http://www.bard.org/  Tickets are on sale now.  Read the Jetsetters Magazine feature about the Shakespearean Festival.