Many times we come across those who just simply make an impact on the lives of those whose paths they cross and it’s a pleasure to witness, or, to be in that path.

I met such a person and she is Sandra Huntsman. Singer, Performer, Mother, Wife and a Friend to many.

As I have the distinct pleasure of serving with those in the “Project Teddy Foundation”, I first met Sandra at the “You’ll Be In My Heart” benefit, for Project Teddy. A foundation she supports and believes in. Thanks Sandra!

Sandra and her team sang a great rendition of Disney Tunes and never missed a beat. They engaged with the audience and at one point had most of the crowd at The Ovation Room in Green Valley Ranch Resort, Las Vegas, NV,  on their feet, singing and dancing to these tunes. Better yet….What a voice that carried these tunes. Sandra was on target and made the evening a joy. Thanks Sandra.

So who is Sandra? Well here is more to share about her but take my advice, if you’re in Vegas take an opportunity to catch Sandra in one of her many ventures.  Whether with Smokey Joes Café,  singing with the Leadin Ladies or…..well just check out her site for upcoming performance dates and see what you can fit into your schedule and enjoy a fantastic singer and performer.

Sandra Huntsman is a singer, actress and musical theatre performer. Singing is her true passion and she loves to sing many styles of music, from opera to musical theatre to rock and roll!

Her stage credits include Mrs. Walker in The Who’s Tommy, Emma in Jekyll & Hyde, Eliza in My Fair Lady, Miss Dorothy in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Amneris in Elton John & Tim Rice’s AIDA and Andrea in Once On The Island.

Sandra currently performs in Smokey Joe’s Café at the Ovation Room in Green Valley Ranch and is a sub for Shades of Sinatra, performing at the Clarion Hotel/Casino. She recently recorded for Jack Kent Tillar.

Sandra is married to award winning local theatrical director, Steve Huntsman and also has a love for costume and design.

For more information on Sandra Huntsman, please visit www.sandrahuntsman.com

The RISE ABOVE IT Concert is an outreach to our community to assist in reversing this youth debilitating and destructive trend.

Part of the vision of Mr. Leon is to partner with various faith-based organizations, community clubs, churches and corporations who are interested in making an impact on the next generation. He also aims to collaborate with the music and arts department in the schools to interest them in this mission.

The goal for the Concert is to:

1. Make it affordable for those who really need the help. Therefore, we reduced the general admission price from $50.00 to $5.00.

2.  Include youth participation from all corners of the city, such as High School Marching Bands, Dancers, Singers, and a Combined City Choir.  The night will also feature Mr. Leon, former lead vocalist from the Santana Band, who will perform his hits.

3. Interview Bullying survivors who will give their story of struggle and survival via pre-taped video and Mr. Leon’s own brush with death because of bullying.

4.  RISE ABOVE!!! The night will end with all entertainers and Marching Band performing a song written by Mr. Leon—called-“RISE ABOVE IT”.

1. 5.       ALTAR CALL – toward the end of the concert, we will have an altar call and give an invitation to the youth who are at the event.

Findlay Toyota, who also has a heart for our youth and understands the pressures of this present economy, is going to donate a car (one year free lease) to one fortunate ticket holder.  The company has graciously agreed to do advertising, in such a way that it will be the premier concert for inspirational music lovers and for those who would love to assist in the redirection and healing of our fragile youth to let them know we care. It’s our first in many planned events to help them, “RISE ABOVE IT!”

Recently, there have been a lot of organizations that have been formed to fight or stop bullying, such as Pacer Teens Against Bullying, The Bullying Academy, Stomp Out Bullying and many others.

The mainstream media like CNN, ABC, Fox News, CBS and others continuously  talk about bullying, human trafficking, social dysfunction and other related topics in an attempt to create awareness of our current situation.

Entertainment has a great influence on our culture and we can use it in conjunction with all these projects that are poppin’ up to help reshape our children’s future.

If I could have spoken to an earlier version of myself and told me that “The Sky Is the Limit”, I could have avoided a lot of my own identity issues.

For more event and ticket information, please visit www.mrleon.org.

Versions of You is very proud to announce our involvement in a Benefit Concert for Locks of Love & The Phoenix Children’s Hospital on December 16th. Please take a moment to check out this link, it would mean a lot of to us for everyone to make it out to this concert, it is a very worthy cause and an exciting opportunity for us to be involved in. http://www.evilartsentertainment.com/Rock-4-Locks.aspx?EventId=1

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On Friday 21st October we will be holding the first Vegas Acoustic Idol competition. This is an open event that will encourage emerging artists to perform and win a chance to perform on the main stage at this years Vegas Unplugged Festival.

Because of the limited number of acts that we can book there are only a very small number that get an opportunity to perform. This often means that some great new/overlooked talent gets missed in the program. This year we are giving a chance to all bands from solo upwards to:-

a. Perform their 2 best numbers from their repertoire and get exposure throughout the Vegas Unplugged community

b. Pet instant constructive advice to your band/repertoire/sound

c. Confirm a paid slot on the main stage of the Vegas Unplugged Festival 2011.

There will be 10 finalists that will perform at the live stage on Friday 21st October. We will look at technical ability and arrangement construction but there will be an emphasis on entertainment value.

We will need to confirm all the applicants in advance including their 2 chosen numbers and stage maps.

For more information please contact us at events@ezbrzgroup.com

Be part of Nevada’s Largest and ONLY show dedicated to Nevada and surrounding state pageant contestants of all ages and the only one-stop- shop for any pageant hopeful preparing to compete in beauty pageant/prom and other special events!

The purpose of this event is to provide an opportunity for Nevada & surrounding state pageant contestants of ALL AGES access to pageant wardrobe items and consult with beauty, hair, make-up, fitness and photography professionals.  This year we have some exciting new additions to this event to include free pageant workshops, fashion shows and a leading Pageant Retail Company and designers coming in which will create a huge attraction for attendees. 

I would like to invite you to be a part of this exciting event by attending and providing information regarding your services.  You may offer complimentary consults, discounts, sell products and schedule appointments!!

Directors and contestants from various pageant systems in Nevada & surrounding states, including, Miss America, Miss USA, Mrs. America, and others, will be invited to this exclusive event.  This will be a great opportunity for you to build recognition within several pageant systems throughout Nevada, Arizona, California & Utah to name a few.  Here is the best part….vendor fees for most events of this kind will cost you anywhere between $750-Thousands of dollars!  However, for this event you can attend for $150!    I also encourage you to donate 1 product or service to be raffled off at this amazing event.  All attendees will automatically be entered into a drawing drum for raffles throughout the day.

Booth Fee includes: table, linens, chairs, electrical access, database of attendees, access to 100’s of ladies and you will be included on all marketing materials (such as fliers, websites, social media, etc.)

Now, here is the catch-this email is going out to an extensive list of vendors that my partners and I work with and we are only going to accept minimal vendors per service or product in order to give you exclusive rights to the women in attendance.  Now these spots will go quick so do not delay on this opportunity to meet with a vast number of lovely contestants and the highly influential people of the industry.

I hope you will consider being part of this amazing opportunity!!  Please contact me at Brittney Cobb immediately if you are interested or have any questions.

This is a fully interactive 2 day festival on October 22,2011, not just a concert labelled as one. It has all the feeling and personality of what you would expect from an event team that have spent their lives holding some of the most established festivals in Europe.

Hot Club of Las Vegas will be performing an acoustic set featuring the SanGreal Gold series amplifier. Further information about this event, how to participate or purchase tickets, contact us at events@ezbrzgroup.com