Ariann Black - Magician Thursday, June 24, 2010 Originally from Canada, Ariann started playing with Magic at an early age. She studied Musical Theater in College, and currently is the only professional female magician to have a degree in Magic. As a young magician, Ariann spent time studying magic with Doug Henning. Ariann's incredible performances captivate audiences the world over, her magic is truly one of a kind. She is considered to be the SEXIEST, TALENTED, and most ACCOMPLISHED female magician or our time. A strive for perfection has won Ariann the international award of Female Magician of the year for 2004, 2008, and 2009. She is extremely honored to have been granted such an award. Since 1990 Ariann has been working as a professional magician all over the world. Her current list of credits includes revue shows such as "SPLASH" at the Riveria hotel in Las Vegas. She had her own show downtown for a year as well as worked as Amazing Johnathan's opening act for most of 2008. Ariann has appeared on several television shows like "MASTERS OF ILLUSIONS," "Steve Harvey's BIGTIME" and "LANCE BURTON'S GUERILLA MAGIC."

Lea Clayville - Executive DIrector - Golden Rainbow Saturday, June 05, 2010 Lea Clayville is the Executive Director for Golden Rainbow of Nevada, Inc. She is responsible for management of Golden Rainbow's housing units, financial and record maintenance of all grants, budgets, and general operating expenditures, development of fundraising and other revenue sources. Prior to joining Golden Rainbow she worked as an Assistant Hotel Manager at the Bellagio in Las Vegas for three years. Most notable is her 17 year background in entertainment. As a former dancer of Jubilee! at Bally's Las Vegas, Lea has found a perfect fit at Golden Rainbow which was founded by entertainers alike.

Ralphie May - Comedian Friday, May 28, 2010 Voted one of Variety's "10 Comics to Watch" in 2008, Ralphie May next appears opposite Neil Patrick Harris and Amy Sedaris in the feature film, THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST. After a record-setting three separate 1-hour Comedy Central Specials in the past three consecutive years, all of which were among the networks most highly-rated, Ralphie's relatable comedic genius is in higher demand than ever. Since his debut on season one of "Last Comic Standing," audiences can't get enough of the larger than life comedian. Ralphie has a proven track record of selling out multiple shows in 1,500 to 3,000 seat venues. He has a no nonsense point of view and the ability to connect with a diverse audience by pointing out society's hypocrisies. Ralphie doesn't shy away from touchy topics or ethnic jokes, nor does he bite his tongue when society suggests, because he sincerely believes that as long as what he's saying is true, people need to hear it.

Peter Max - World Renown Artist Monday, May 24, 2010 An interview with one of the world's most famous artists, Peter Max. He has a gallery in the Forum Shops and is a friend of many celebrities including all of the Beatles, has appeared many times on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, The Ed Sullivan Show and has been commissioned by many U.S. Presidents and other world famous people for his unbelieveable and unique art.

Spike and Hammer - Comedy Magicians Monday, April 12, 2010 Las Vegas' most requested comedy team has found a home in downtown Las Vegas at the Canyon Club in Four Queens. Spike and Hammer delivers the "Interactive Show of the Year!" This 60 minute variety show provides non-stop action, hilarious comedy and mind blowing magic... plus the occasional plate spinning, bowling ball juggling, and razor blade swallowing. These award-winning sleight-of-hand masters are sure to grab your attention… along with your watch,wallet and funnybone! Each show is family friendly and welcomes ages 5 and up.

Rick Faugno - Singer, Dancer, Broadway Performer Saturday, March 06, 2010 Rick Faugno, a singer, dancer and actor with numerous Broadway credits, currently stars as the original Frankie Valli in "Jersey Boys" at the Palazzo, one of the top Las Vegas musical production shows. He was named "Best Singer" by the Las Vegas Review-Journal's staff in the 2009 "Best of as Vegas" poll. Faugno in 2009 premiered his one-man song and dance show, "Songs My Idols Sang (And Danced)," to a sold-out crowd at South Point Casino Showroom, and continues to headline that show with his seven-piece band. Faugno has built an impressive list of theatre, film and television credits while performing throughout the U.S. In summer 2009 he performed on the 63rd Annual Tony Awards® representing the Las Vegas production of "Jersey Boys," and last fall he guest appeared again on "America's Got Talent." His Broadway debut was at age 12 as Will Rogers, Jr. in "The Will Rogers Follies." Other numerous theatre credits include Broadway performances in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Conversations With My Father," "Wonderful Town," "Fosse," and the national tours of "Jersey Boys," "The Boy Friend," and "Fosse."

John Morris - Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch Wednesday, March 03, 2010 John has enjoyed a successful career as an entrepreneur and business owner. In 1979, he purchased a real estate office in Canyon Lake, CA. Along with his wife Jerra, he founded J. Williams Enterprises, Inc. in 1985, and ADVANCED ACCESS in 1998. J. Williams, Inc. developed presentation software programs in the real estate industry with thousands of clients across the country. ADVANCED ACCESS was a leader in internet marketing for the real estate industry with over 30,000 clients throughout the U.S., and John and Jerra sold the company in 2006. In 2003, John founded Radical West, Inc., and the company rapidly became a top distributor of the Radical Extreme Sports Car. Always active and energetic, John's interests include racing his Radical SR3 Turbo, collecting and driving exotic sports cars, playing racquetball, weight training, paragliding, and flying. He has built and developed the Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump for over 5 years into one of the world's top auto racing facilites.

Bill & Gretchen Loken - Pahrump Valley Winery Monday, February 08, 2010 Bill & Gretchen Loken purchased the Pahrump Valley Winery in October 2005 after having managed it since 2003. Since then, they have completely remodeled and rebuilt it into an award winning winnery! Bill was born in Minneapolis Minnesota. After 3 years in the Army he purchased his first of two restaurants in Minneapolis. He sold both restaurants in 1979 and moved to Texas. Bill sold real estate in Texas and Arizona until 2003 when he moved to Nevada to manage the Pahrump Valley Winery. Gretchen was born and raised in Norman Oklahoma. She attended college at the University of OK. Graduated with a BS in Special Education. Gretchen went on to receive a Masters at Texas Woman's University. Gretchen taught school in Texas and Arizona before moving to Nevada in 2003 to help her husband take over the management of the Pahrump Valley Winery. She attended University of California at Davis via the distant learning program for a wine making certificate which was awarded in 2008.

Jasmine Trias - Society of Seven & American Idol Friday, January 22, 2010 Jasmine Trias, performing with the Society of Seven, was born November 03, 1986 in Miliani. Jasmine is a Filipina-American who came in 3rd place in the third season of American Idol. Not only is she a hit in the States but Jasmine is a big star in her home country of Philippines. Jasmine was such a big star when she visited the Philippines, her visit was called "Jasmania" as Jasmine became the face of McDonalds (where people purchased "The Jasmine Trio"), Bench and Smart (the Philippines' biggest cellphone company). Trias first gained recognition on the third season of American Idol. She auditioned in the first auditions in her home state of Hawaii. Trias made it to the top twelve performers and eventually finished as the second runner-up. She is the very first Filipino ever to advance in American Idol finals.

Tony Ruivivar - Society of Seven Thursday, January 21, 2010 Society of Seven is a variety troupe that was formed in the early 1960s. Originally, the six-member group that included founders Tony Ruivivar and Bert Sagum who are in the Gold Coast show released a number of records in Asia, recording with Hong Kong-based Diamond Records. Their version of "A Little Bit of Soap" was No. 1 for 32 weeks on the Hong Kong charts, and a hit in neighboring countries. They had a double hit with "Dancing on the Moon" and "Sunshine". When the group first came to Las Vegas for a four-week gig at the Thunderbird Lounge, they were discovered by Ed Sullivan and made two appearances on his television show in 1964. The name Society of Seven (SOS) was adopted in 1969 and the group opened at the main showroom of the Outrigger Waikiki Hotel that year for what was originally a four-week engagement in place of Tommy Sands. To this day, a second troupe of SOS continues to appear at the Outrigger. SOS has appeared in different Las Vegas showrooms including the Aladdin, Bally's and Flamingo. On Nov. 6, 2009, SOS opened a new show with "American Idol" star Jasmine Trias from Hawaii, who took third place on the show's third season. The contract is to perform two shows at 3:30 and 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino. SOS has been voted "The Best Show in Waikiki" by the readers of "Honolulu Magazine." The original SOS group received a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars in 2006, and the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA) in 2007.

Roosevelt Toston - Author Thursday, December 31, 2009 Roosevelt Toston, Author, has been a resident of Las Vegas for nearly 50 years and is considered a trailblazer for his many accomplishments. He was the first (full-time) African-American broadcast journalist and television anchorman in the state of Nevada. As a result of his work in the broadcast industry and with the LVCVA he received numerous awards, among them: the Apex Award (Black Meetings & Tourism Magazine), and Pioneer Award (Las Vegas Association of Black Journalists). His new book, "Beating The Odds - in Las Vegas and Life" is an inspirational journey of his life and accomplishments in Las Vegas and representing Las Vegas on the world stage.

Kenny Giordano - Singer, Song Writer Wednesday, November 25, 2009 National recording artist Kenny Giordano got his musical start at the age of four when his brother Ernie Giordano put a guitar into his hands. The fifth of six children, Kenny watched older brother Mike and his friends jam in their Alexandria, Virginia home. In addition to his folk, country, rock, ragtime, and classical roots, Kenny has extensive experience providing entertainment for fairs and festivals around the USA and Canada along with house concerts. Kenny recently moved to Las Vegas to expand his musical career and he shars with us the issues a new talent faces in the entertainment capital of the world.

George Dare - Singer, Composer Tuesday, November 24, 2009 George Dare has been singing and composing music for 30 years in Las Vegas. You've also heard his musical compositions and singing voice on such campaigns as "It's A Good Time, For The Great Taste Of McDonald's" and the "Spirit" campaign for Chevrolet. In addition to writing and performing many national commercisls, he also has wrtiirn the theme songs for many national organizations as well as the City of Las Vegas. A truly talented musician and composer, George also donates his work to select charitable organizations each year!

Philip Fortenberry - Pianist, Conductor, Composer Friday, November 13, 2009 Philip Fortenberry, the associate conductor of "Jersey Boys" at the Palazzo, stars in his own acclaimed one-man cabaret creation of the thrice-weekly musical cabaret, "Liberace & Me," at the glittering Liberace Museum's intimate cabaret showroom. He previously conducted on the Strip and played for "Hairspray" at Luxor, "We Will Rock You" at Paris, "Mamma Mia!" at Mandalay Bay, and "Phantom-The Las Vegas Spectacular." Philip has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the White House. Early in his career in New York, Philip became the musical director and on-stage pianist for the long-running off-Broadway satirical revue, "Forbidden Broadway," and he was also the musical supervisor for London's West End version of the show. Philip's other career highlights include playing for the Broadway productions and national tours of "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Cats," "Saturday Night Fever," "Ragtime," "Seussical The Musical," "Sideshow" and "The Lion King." He toured the U.S. and Canada in concert performances of "The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber" starring Michael Crawford.

Zowie Bowie - Top Las Vegas Band Friday, November 06, 2009 An interview with Chris Phillips, otherwise known as Zowie Bowie. Chris and Marley Taylor arrived in Las Vegas following a lengthy run in Scottsdale, Arizona, that captured a cult following. Since opening at Red Rock Resort in April 2006 they have already been named Best Lounge Act in Las Vegas by AOL, Citylife and the Review-Journal. They played at the Palms during 2009 and now have 2 different shows at the Monte Carlo - the dance band in the Pub on Fridays and Saturdays and the Vintage Vegas Show on Sunday nights in the Lance Burton Showroom.

Michael Cagle - Singer and Actor Thursday, November 05, 2009 An interview with singer and performer Michael Cagle. Michael has lived and performed in Las Vegas since 2001 and headlined on the strip and played many properties around Las Vegas. His powerful voice has landed him many shows for Pop, Broadway Shows tunes and well as R&B. He shares with us some insite in Vegas performing and his move this year in Country/Western music.

Jerry Marcellino - Record Producer Friday, October 02, 2009 Jerry Marcellino has worked in every aspect of the music business in creative or management roles for the last 45 years. A highly respected member of the music industry, he has served three terms as an elected Governor of the Board of NARAS (The Grammy Organization), L.A. Chapter. Jerry has worked with, such greats as Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Bobby Darin, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Lionel Ritchie and the Commodores, ShaNaNa The Jackson Five and many others. His writing and producing skills have earned him 17 Gold Albums, 3 Platinum Albums, and 6 Gold Singles. Jerry has also written and produced music for film and television as well as Motown Records, A&M Records, and Mega Records. The San Diego Chargers theme song was written and produced by Jerry Marcellino.

Kari Bagnall - Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary Thursday, September 17, 2009 Kari Bagnall is founder and director of Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary. Kari was working as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children when a 'pet' monkey named Samantha was given to her in 1993. Soon after Samantha came into Kari's life, more monkeys followed and Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary was born. Jungle Friends is home to over 100 new-world monkeys with an ever-growing waiting list. Most were cast offs from the exotic pet trade, others were retired from laboratory research.

James Barela - BLU7 Jazz Band (Trumpet) Thursday, September 17, 2009 James Barela' trumpet playing can be heard on several recordings by artists such as, Nick Brignola, Unit Five, Neophonic Jazz Orchestra, Mark Massamino, Jump Jive and Wail, Josephine, and his own group BLU7. James has also been featured in the T.V. mini-series, "Steven King's-THE SHINING". James has been featured in magazines ranging from Downbeat and The Rocky Mountain News to Westword magazine and The Gift of Jazz. James has performed all over the world with just about every type of musical ensemble and continues to search for new sounds to incorporate into his writing and playing.

Audrey Roberts - ARTV Art Education Thursday, September 17, 2009 In 1991, Audrey Roberts created a television series that spotlights the visual arts and artists. The show, which was broadcast from Sarasota, Florida, co-ordinate a review of new, emerging artists, from 42 states, testing the market for such a forum in the USA. The original intent of ARTV was to provide an Artist Ranking System. The TV series was aimed at educating the collecting public in the acquisition of fine art. She also conducts local and national art seminars and produces videotapes on art investment tips, which she distributes through a national network of artists and collectors. Ms. Roberts and her team, travel around the world filming art and artists for new ARTV productions. In 1999, Ms. Roberts organized and presented a special event to recognize the art of Anthony Quinn in Las Vegas, with many of his works displayed, and with the Academy Award-winning artist present to personally meet many of the 20,000 art collectors, connoisseurs, and fans who attended. +++ At the event, Quinn presented one of his works - "Zorba" - as a gift to the Nevada University Medical Center. The ARTV AWARDS Platform is the culmination of 20 years of test marketing and working with fine artists around the world. She created this program for educational and entertainment purposes to broaden the viewsership of the American audience and spotlighting the fine arts for cultural stimulation.