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VIDEO: Roza & Nick’s ‘Big Day’ at Green Valley Ranch

December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

WE CAN’T DO a better job of showcasing a beautiful wedding at Green Valley Ranch than the folks at Candlelight Films.

Congrats to the couple who met in Las Vegas and tied the knot in November!

Candlelight Films specializes in modern, beautiful, energetic wedding films and are available for your wedding at Green Valley Ranch. Contact information available at: http://candlelightfilms.com/contact

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Las Vegas Spa Tips: The Beauty of Renewal

November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

THE DAYS ARE shrinking, the leaves are turning and the holiday season is beginning its chaotic approach. With full days of work, family, school, kids and everything else we try to fit into our schedule, who has time for skin care? Fortunately, we are masters at multi-tasking, and skin care is no different. Fall and winter can be unforgiving on our complexion, but with a few essential steps, your skin will survive the season with time left over to roast some chestnuts over the fire.

Marsha, Marsha, Marsha (Exfoliants: the forgotten middle child of skin care)

I hear it all day long:

  1. Cleansing? Check!
  2. Hydrating? Check!
  3. Exfoliating?  … Silence.

Here’s the skinny on the elusive science of cell turnover:

The superficial layer of skin called the epidermis is essentially … dead. Without proper shedding of the skin, our moisturizers and anti-aging products cannot work effectively. In addition, the skin becomes congested with oil and dead skin cells resulting in blackheads, whiteheads, blemishes and lackluster skin.

Links your skin will love

The brighter side

Exfoliants are extremely effective agents of radiance that are derived from natural ingredients. It is easier than ever to incorporate these polishing pals into your routine. The shady season is the perfect time to try professional treatments to obtain a glow that will make you sparkle in time for the holiday party.

Treatment spotlight

Glycolic Peel: A 30% acid, derived from sugar, that packs a punch and will soften fine lines, reduce sun damage and stimulate collagen production. (Best done in a series of 4-6 sessions)
Mircodermabrasion: You are sure to sparkle from this crystal-based treatment. Best for dry, sun- damaged, and aging skin types. (Best done in a series of 6)
Radiance: Cinnamon and fruit acids coupled with firming agents leave the skin with a warm youthful glow.

Homecare in a hurry

  • Epicurean Herbal Scrub (more at :43 of the video): An apricot-based scrub that removes buildup and leaves the skin brighter and smoother (normal/dry skin types).
  • Hylunia Fruit Acid Exfoliant (more at 1:35 of the video): Packed with AHA acids in a gel formula that digests dead skin while you sleep (normal/sensitive/combination/oily).
  • Epicurean Hydro Plus Moisturizer: This winter proof cream quenches the skin and leaves it soft and hydrated all day (dry skin types).
  • Epicurean Lip Balm: With silky shea butter and healing tea tree oil, this lip balm gives the lips the protection that lasts without cakey, sticky residue.

Have questions or concerns about your skin? Let me know below!

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Discover Bonus Points on Columbus Day at Station Casinos

October 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

WHETHER YOU HAVE off Monday for Columbus Day (lucky) or need to let loose a bit after a day of … work, kids, school, life, shopping for a new couch at one of those Columbus Day furniture sales … we have a sweet extra payoff for video poker and slots players with Bonus Point Day!

We like these Bonus Point Days. It’s our second one in like a week as Bonus Point Day debuted on Friday, September 30. Did you play and rack up some nice points? Here’s basically all you need to know:

  • Play at any Station, Fiesta or Wildfire Casinos on Monday, October 10 (midnight to midnight)
  • IMPORTANT: Remember not to forget to swipe your new Boarding Pass card at the kiosk before playing. You have your new BP, right?
  • Video Poker players get 6 points for every $1
  • Slots players get 10 points for every $1
  • There’s No Limit!

Happy Bonus Point Day! (Oh, and Columbus Day, too)

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Las Vegas Charity Events at Station Casinos

September 29, 2011 By 2 Comments

WE’RE FEELING CHARITABLE here at the SC Blog and thought, let’s do some good by doing a better job of telling all the good folks in the blogosphere about the Las Vegas charity events that Station Casinos gets involved with from time to time and how others can help if they so desire.

Here’s the helpful running list we’ll keep updating (soonest atop):

October 1 – 31: Station Casinos Project Pink

We’re playing and eating during Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise money for the Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen For The Cure.

  • Pink Pastries: Specially created treats for sale in Grand Cafes with 50% of proceeds going to the cause.
  • “21″ For The Cure: Play Blackjack at the designated Pink Tables and we’ll donate the tables’ winnings.

 More info | Like Station Casinos on facebook

October 18, 25 and November 1: Sweeney Todd

This is a continuation of Ragtag Entertainment’s musical series for charity at Green Valley Ranch’s Ovation Lounge.

The shows are 8pm on Tuesdays of the dates above to benefit the Golden Rainbow. Tickets are $15 plus tax/fees.

More info and tickets | Like GVR on facebook

Past Events

 

March 5: Shaving heads for St. Baldrick’s

Boulder Station will participate in a nationwide event with St. Baldrick’s Foundation to raise money for the search for cures and better treatment for kids with cancer. “Head shaving” teams raise money by shaving their heads; by donating money; and/or coming out the night of the event where you can make donations.

Quick Facts

  • March 5 from 4 – 10pm
  • Boulder Station inside KIXX Lounge
  • Food and drink specials
  • Those who donate will receive free buffet and a T-shirt (minimum donation required)

More information about the event | Like Boulder on facebook

March 20: St. PETrick’s Day to benefit The Animal Foundation

Doors open at 2pm at The Deck at Aliante Station with all proceeds to benefit The Animal Foundation, a non-profit organization operating Nevada’s largest animal shelter (Lied Animal Shelter) and animal adoption center.

Music, celebrity guest appearances, food, drink and prizes will part of this special day by the pool.

Aliante pool | Like Aliante on facebook

March 31: KWNR All-Star Guitar Pull To Benefit The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas

Featuring Justin Moore, Steve Holy, Steel Magnolia, Sunny Sweeney and others, the KWNR All-Star Guitar Pull, Thursday, March 31 at 7pm, is a Country music event with a portion of the proceeds go to The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas. Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at all Station Casinos Reward Centers, the Fiestas, Town Square, at www.stationcasinos.com, or by calling 702.547.5300.

More info and tickets | Like GVR on facebook

 

The SC Blog received the following email from our Team Members at Aliante Station. Nice story we thought we would share:
Cynthia has battled with hydrocephalus and spina bifida that has bounded her to a wheelchair for all her life. She is a very sweet and shy young lady. Her father is not in the picture and her mother and her live very simply. When wish granters went to interview Cynthia she went through the different wish options. She took her time and right before the wish granters were leaving (thinking she just wasn’t sure what she wanted) very softly said she really wanted a Quinceanera party. Cynthia was so excited we are able to make her wish come true. Cynthia also wanted to be able to dance a traditional dance at her quince and she was so excited when we found a dance studio that will be helping her choreograph a dance especially for her big day. Cynthia can’t wait for her special day!!! Cynthia and her mother are both very kind and sincere people and they are so excited and grateful for this wish.

The Aliante Catering department will be hosting Cynthia’s Quinceanera.

April 2: Race 4 Kids to benefit Nevada Child Seekers

Grab your sneakers, grab family and friends and participate in the 2011 Race 4 Kids on Saturday, April 2 at The District at Green Valley Ranch includes a 5K run and 1-mile stroll. Nevada Child Seekers has been serving the community for over 25 years and your participation allows them to continue their mission of advocating for and engaging in prevention, identification and location efforts on behalf of missing and exploited children. There will also be a Party in the Park Child Safety Fair, from 8am -11:30am with Free Child ID’s which include digital fingerprints and photos, to take advantage of the child safety information, play games, eat great food, win great prizes, enjoy live entertainment by Tommy Rocker and more.

More info and tickets | Like GVR on facebook

April 29: Pajamas donation for DJs for PJs

Sunset Station is one of five Las Vegas locations where on April 29 from 6am to 7pm you can drop off a new pair of pajamas in all sizes to benefit abused and neglected children and teens in Southern Nevada.

Other drop-off locations include four Kohl’s department stores around the Valley. Can also make cash donations to DJs for PJs.

More event info | Like Sunset on facebook

April 30: Pink “21″ for the Cure

Play Blackjack on Saturday, April 30 from 10am – midnight at the designated Pink Tables at Red Rock Resort and we’ll donate the tables’ winnings to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Minimum Blackjack bet $5. Push or bust, we all win!

The Red Rock Gift Shop will also be selling a selection of pink items for the cause.

Race for the Cure website | Like Red Rock on facebook

May 7: Komen Southern Nevada Race for the Cure

Red Rock Resort is a proud supporter of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization, which is holding its 16th Annual Komen Southern Nevada Race for the Cure on May 7 in downtown Las Vegas.

More race info | Like Red Rock on facebook

May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. June 7, 14, 21, & 28: Rent to benefit Golden Rainbow and Olive Crest

Green Valley Ranch’s Ovation Lounge is hosting the musical Rent four Wednesdays in March (9, 16. 23, 30).

The show is a presentation of Ragtag Entertainment, tickets are $15 and all proceeds benefit Golden Rainbow, which is a nonprofit organization that provides housing and financial assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS in the Southern Nevada area.

More info and tickets | Like GVR on facebook

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VIDEO: Grand Café Opens Dec. 27 at Palace Station

December 23, 2010 By 2 Comments

THE GRAND CAFE, the best 24-hour dining option in Las Vegas, is opening, or should we say reopening on Dec. 27 at Palace Station.

We could say a lot about how excited we are to have the Grand Café back at Palace – as well as Sunset Station, Boulder Station, Texas Station and Santa Fe Station in the coming months – but instead we’ll let Larry Neely, the Director of Food & Beverage at Palace, be our champion.

Once again, that’s the grand reopening of the Grand Café on Dec. 27, 2010 at Palace Station. Please join us!

Here Larry shows a few of the renovations right before opening and talks about staff training. The end of the video is the best part when the team cheers!

Larry shows a few menu items including a hearty looking Chicken Fried Steak and a refreshing non-alcoholic Bloody Mary.

Follow Larry as he enters the kitchen at the Grand Café.

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RECIPE BOX: Low-Fat Eggnog

December 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
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Great holiday taste without the guilt!

CHEF DIRK IS in the holiday spirit this week with a recipe for guilt-free eggnog.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups of 1% milk
  • 1/8 tsp of freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup of granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbl of all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup of brandy (bourbon or rum)
  • 2 tsp of vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup of light whipping cream

Method

  1. Bring nutmeg and milk to simmer in a heavy sauce pan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Do not boil.
  2. Whisk eggs, flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Whisking constantly, gradually add hot milk; return mixture to sauce pan.
  4. Cook eggnog over very low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, 10 to 15 minutes (temperature should be 160 degrees; do not let eggnog come to a simmer). Remove from heat and pour through a fine-meshed sieve into a bowl.
  5. Whisk in your choice of liquor or vanilla. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the eggnog and refrigerate until chilled, at least 8 hour or overnight.
  6. Just before serving, add cream to eggnog.

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THANKSGIVING RECIPE BOX: Sweet Potato Casserole

November 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

CHEF DIRK JUST loves Thanksgiving.

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ lbs sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 Tbl canola oil (divided)
  • 1 Tbl honey
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tsp freshly grated orange zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 tsp frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 Tbl butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Check out Chef Dirk’s recipe for Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with lightly salted water and bring to a boil.
  3. Cook until tender, 10-15 minutes.
  4. Drain well and return to pan.
  5. Mash potatoes with hand mixer.
  6. Measure out 3 cups.
  7. Whisk eggs, 1Tbl oil and honey in a medium bowl.
  8. Add mashed sweet potato and mix well.
  9. Stir in milk, orange zest, vanilla and salt.
  10. Spread the mixture in a buttered 8×8 baking dish.
  11. To prepare the topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, orange juice concentrate, 1 Tbl oil and melted butter in a small bowl.
  12. Blend with fork until crumbly.
  13. Stir in pecans.
  14. Sprinkle over sweet potato mixture.
  15. Bake for 30-35 minutes

Serves 6

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Have a great Thanksgiving recipe or a comment or question for our executive chef? Let me know below!

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VIDEO: Our Lightning Fast Cash Giveaway is…ummm…Fast

November 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Strike it Rich drawing is Nov. 27.

WE HAD THE camera out again.

This time we took our video gear over to Santa Fe Station to promote November’s $1.8 Million Lightning Fast Cash Giveaway at Station and Fiesta Casinos. The Lightning Fast Cash Giveaway, as the name suggests, is fast. In fact, on Fridays and Saturdays from October 31 to November 27 at 10 of our casinos, $500 is won every five minutes between 6-8pm. There’s other ways to win, so click the poster to the right. And the big day is still to come, as on Nov. 27 at 9pm someone is going to win $100,000.

Anyway, back to the video.

The “actors” are Station Casinos Team Members.

  • Casey shakes drinks at Revolver and here is at the bar at The Charcoal Room.
  • Chef Javier chops at Cabo Mexican Restaurant and is in the Charcoal Room kitchen in the video.
  • Ranny deals the cards at blackjack.
  • Vanel rules the Rewards Center (the guest in the video is Santa Fe Station’s very own Marketing Manager Chris Cleveland).

All are naturals, don’t you think?

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THANKSGIVING RECIPE BOX: Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon

November 15, 2010 By 2 Comments

WE’RE THANKFUL FOR Chef Dirk and his recipe for Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs dried prepared cornbread stuffing
  • 1 lb thick sliced smoked bacon (black pepper crusted if possible) cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 lbs diced white onion
  • 1 lb diced fresh celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups turkey or chicken broth
  • 4 Tbl butter

Check out Chef Dirk’s recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cook bacon in a large skillet until golden brown and crisp and most of the fat has been rendered out; remove bacon with a slotted spoon and place on paper towel to drain.
  3. Discard all of bacon drippings except 3 Tbl.
  4. Add butter to the bacon drippings in skillet and sauté onions and celery for 8 minutes.
  5. Stir in sage; continue to cook 4 more minutes or until onions are translucent.
  6. Stir onion mixture and bacon into dried cornbread.
  7. Add broth one cup at a time until stuffing is evenly moistened (if you prefer wetter stuffing add more broth).
  8. Spoon dressing into buttered 2 qt baking dish and bake covered for 45 minutes.

Makes 12 cups.

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VIDEO: Swiping in our $3M Weekend Giveaway is Fun(ny)

October 7, 2010 By 1 Comment

WE DIDN’T THINK that “swipe” alone fully articulated the awesomeness of our newest giveaway.

Even when the word “super” is added to the title we didn’t feel that it was quite exciting enough for Las Vegas’ best promotion.

So we made this ridiculous video to make the point that swiping doesn’t have to be so pragmatic, so workaday, so mundane. It can be daffy, goofy, fun! We also made it to promote our $3 Million Weekend Super Swipe going on in October at all Station and Fiesta Casinos.

More videos on our YouTube page

Its silliness pretty much speaks for itself. What else can we say about it…

  • Shot with a Canon Vixia HF R10 camera at our corporate offices near Red Rock Resort
  • No one in the video is a professional swiper, or actor, but all are Station Casinos Team Members
  • Some people run in front, but more run away when you walk around the office with a video camera

Don’t be shy like our one swiper and let us know below what you think. Or tell us how you swipe. Or even better, tell us what you won in the $3 Million Weekend Super Swipe giveaway!

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