The Little Prince is an enchanting theatrical production for all ages. In this unique take on the classic tale, audience members young and old are invited to experience the wonderment of childhood as The Little Prince transports them to exotic worlds and introduces them to whimsical characters. Meet a bombastic king, a talking rose and a cheerful fox who is eager to be domesticated. Through the eyes of The Little Prince, audience members gain unique insights into love, loss and laughter.

This live show based on the classic book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Swazzle’s magical production utilizes handcrafted puppets, live actors, original music and innovative projection techniques to bring this heartwarming story to life. A renowned puppet production company, Swazzle has constructed elaborate custom puppets for film, TV and stage, including the “Pee Wee Herman Show on Broadway.” Its signature theater productions have been presented at venues across the U.S.

The Little Price is a one night only engagement on March 1st with tickets starting at just $14.95!

BUY TICKETS
Learn more about The Little Prince, view an extensive list of additional upcoming shows and headliners, and to purchase tickets, please visit The Smith Center website!

WIN TICKETS
The Smith Center is generously giving one lucky Our Knight Life reader a pair of tickets to see The Little Prince on March 1st at 6:30pm. The Giveaway will end on 2/10. Winner will be notified via email.

To Enter:
Comment below letting me know why you want to go see The Little Prince.

Extra Entry
Tweet or share this post on social media. Please leave the link to your social share in the comments below.

Win a pair of tickets to see The Little Prince @SmithCenterLV for the Performing Arts in #LasVegas
Click To Tweet

I was provided tickets in exchange for this post. All opinions are honest and my own.

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.

Finding Dory is sure to be a family must-see summer blockbuster movie, but if you really want to step up your viewing experience, you will want to see Finding Dory in Dolby Cinema at AMC!

Disney-Pixar’s Finding Dory is the type of movie you really want to dive into (pun intended), and Dolby Cinema at AMC lets you do just that! It combines the most powerful image and sound technologies with roomy, reserved recliners! You get the best imaging and vibrant colors, sound that surrounds you as you watch, and recliners that pulsate with the action!

There truly isn’t a better theater in Las Vegas to watch a movie at! That’s why I’ve teamed up with Dolby Cinema at AMC to host a giveaway for my awesome readers to see Disney-Pixar’s Finding Dory at the AMC Town Square 18 on June 18th at 10:30am! I’m giving away (2) Family 4-Packs of tickets!

So if you don’t win our giveaway, be sure to grab your tickets to the Dolby Cinemas at AMC Prime experience! This theater is too comfortable to miss out!

WIN IT!

We are giving away (2) Family 4-Packs of tickets to join me on Saturday June 18th at 10:30 at AMC Town Square 18! You can pick up your tickets at Will Call on the day of the event. Winners will be selected and notified via email/announced on the blog on 6/16.

To Enter: (Please leave 1 comment per entry up to 3 total comments.)

1. Leave a comment below telling me who you are going to see Finding Dory with.
2. Tweet this
   

   ---

   Enter to #win 1 of (2) family 4-packs to see #FindingDory on 6/18 at #DolbyCinemas #ShareAMC Town Square #LasVegas
   Click To Tweet

   ---

3. Share this post.

Check to see if Finding Dory is playing at a Dolby Cinemas AMC Prime near you!

• Arizona –AMC Desert Ridge 18 and AMC Mesa Grand 24
• California – AMC Burbank 16, AMC Century City 15, AMC NewPark 12
• Georgia – AMC North Point Mall 12
• Illinois – AMC Hawthorne 12
• Kansas – AMC Town Center 20
• Missouri – AMC BarryWoods 24
• New York – AMC Empire 25
• New Jersey – AMC Garden State 16
• Nevada – AMC Town Square 18
• Texas – AMC Deerbrook 24, AMC Willowbrook 24, AMC NorthPark 15, AMC Village on the Parkway 9
• Virginia – AMC Hampton Town Centre 24, AMC Tysons Corner 16
• Washington – AMC River Park Square 20

This past weekend my family was invited to Boulder City for a Day Out With Thomas the train! This was our second year attending the event and I must say they have really made it easy for families to enjoy a day of fun!

Located just outside of Las Vegas in Boulder City is the Southern Nevada Railway where Thomas the Train hung out all last weekend and will return this weekend (April 13-14) to take your family for a fun 15 minute train ride! Rides begin at 9 a.m. through 3:45 p.m. each day of the event.

Trust me, you don’t want to miss this final weekend!  In addition to getting to ride on Thomas’s train and meet Sir Topham Hat, your children will be able to spend a day filled with Thomas fun!

From arts and crafts, rides on mini choo-choo trains, bouncy activities, and more your child will be sure to have hours of fun!

Make sure you ride the train first, because each of your children will get a special paper to take and get stamped at different locations.  Once they complete the sheet they can head to the gift tent and exchange their paper for a fun take home prize!

In addition they have a clown show, face-painting, and model trains for the kids to enjoy as well!

This event is perfect for kids ages 0+!  If you do have a baby there is an air-conditioned nursing trailer for moms and a changing station for all parents! Don’t forget your sunscreen though!

Waving “Hi” to friends who were on the train about to enjoy a ride!

If all that activity works up your appetite you can stop in to the food tent and enjoy a meal for the whole family!  From yogurt and fruit, PB-Js and hotdogs, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, to delicious pulled pork or chicken sandwiches there is something for everyone!  Plus the prices are very affordable for the food as well which any family can appreciate.

Thomas and his team have thought of everything to make sure you have a day filled with tons of train fun!

About the Boulder City Day Out With Thomas Event:

• Thomas will be at 601 Yucca Street, Boulder City , NV for the final weekend of the event April 13-14.
• Rides begin at 9 a.m. through 3:45 p.m.
• Tickets are priced at $16 each for riders over the age of 2.  This includes the adventure and activities after the train ride as well.
• FREE Parking is located just up the street from the event with a shuttle taking you directly to the train.

Guess what?  Even if you aren’t local to Las Vegas you can still enjoy a Day Out With Thomas with your family.  Day Out With Thomas is stopping at cities all around the country!  Check to see if your city is the next stop on the Day Out With Thomas Tour!

WIN IT!

If you can’t attend a Day Out With Thomas event you can still enter to win a Day Out With Thomas backpack filled with tons of Thomas goodies valued at $200!

Please use the below Rafflecopter form to enter the contest.  This is open to US only and runs until April 25th, 2013.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck!

It was unexpectedly cold, so we pulled out of jackets and I wrapped up Baby D in my Je Porte Mon Bebe hybrid wrap, and we spent 4 hours checking out the Monster Trucks!

There were the Marvel Superheros!

Captain America!

Iron Man!

And Spiderman!

My son made sure he got to see his favorite trucks!

Grinder!

The Extinguisher!

Maximum Destruction!

Of course he HAD to check out the Dogs!

At one point I got pretty concerned that my boy and his bestie had turned into Zombies!

Turns out they were fine, and we ended our day with at the camp of THE GRAVEDIGGER!

Gotta love the original Grave Digger!

I wasn’t able to go to the actually World Finals with my boys, but someone had to stay with Baby D.  My husband and son had a great time watching Grave Digger – The Legend win the racing, and Maxiumum Destruction win the Freestyle.  Next year we will for sure be taking Baby D.  I have to say, I wish my son was older to understand social media a bit, because after I shared a few pictures on my Instagram account, Todd LeDuc  (Driver of Monster Trucks) liked all of them.  I know if my son was older that would have impressed him!

If you ever have the chance to check out a Monster Jam event – I highly recommend it!  Make sure you have ear plugs and get ready for a great evening!  We already can’t wait until next year!

Last night my family and I attended our first Holiday event of the season.  With only 32 shopping days left before Christmas, and a mere week until Thanksgiving, it was a great way to kick of the holiday season.

Las Vegas Family Holiday Event Information:

Located at Two Cactus Garden Drive in Henderson (Just outside the Las Vegas city line and 10 minutes from the strip) the the Ethel M Chocolate factory and Botanical Cactus Garden is beautiful year-round, but during the holidays it becomes a visual treat every night!

This year marks the 19th annual Cactus lighting, and newly added for this event are the 3D glasses which visitors can use to see falling snowflakes on their walk through the gardens.

The garden will be lit nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m and is free to the public.

Chocolate Gifts For Everyone!

Don’t forget to stop into the factory where you can see the finest ingredients used to create the delicious treats Ethel M Chocolates is known for.  While you are there a trip into the gift shop is perfect for picking up some holiday gifts for everyone on your list.  My personal holiday favorite is the Ethel M Peppermint bark which retails for $18 per decorative tin.  Perfect for the chocolate lover on your gift list.

About Ethel M Chocolates

Ethel M Chocolates are manufactured and sold by the Mars Retail Group, dedicated to creating authentic chocolates with no preservatives.  Ethel M Chocolates are available in five  locations throughout Southern Nevada, online at www.EthelM.com or by phone at (800) 471-0352.  You can also follow them on Facebook or Twitter for tempting tweets and yummy status updates!

Disclosure: I received an amazing box of the Peppermint Bark and some other Ethel M Chocolates, but was not asked to write or share about the event. I am doing so because it is a great family holiday event for all ages!

There’s a great new national women’s charity in Las Vegas called Fabulous Shoe Event marrying the best of 3 worlds-shoes, girls night out, and fantastic women with a conscious.

Fabulous Shoe Night will hold monthly girls nights out to benefit a different charity each month.

The first event is August 2nd at Republic Kitchen and Bar (215/Eastern) from 7-9pm. By the way, fabulous does not mean only high end designer shoes. Wearing what you love and have in your closet IS fabulous.

$25 at the door includes your appetizers, access to drink specials, and a sizable donation to this month’s charity Project 150. They serve the over 5,000 homeless teens in the Las Vegas Valley.

Photo Credit: Project 150

They will be also holding a shoe drive to pass along any adult shoes you have been thinking of donating to charity.  If you plan on attending and bring shoes to donate, please rubber band them together and write the gender and size on masking tape on the back.  (Example: W9 or M11)

So put on your favorite pair of shoes, grab some girlfriends and join some really fabulous women while raising money and awareness!

A special thanks to Julie Child Yeomans for sharing this post with Family and Life in Las Vegas readers! I hope you can all attend and have a fabulous evening!

Check out and “like” their facebook page: Fabulous Shoe Night/Las Vegas

RSVP Today to this great Event: RSVP Fabulous Shoe Night/Las Vegas

DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC IS COMING TO LAS VEGAS ON APRIL 19!

Be part of the festivities when Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic comes to Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, April 19 – 22!

I know Squishy is going to be glued to his seat for this show. He is at the age where the Magic of Disney is so real for him.  I can’t tell you how many times a day we talk about Buzz, Woody, Mickey and more!  He really loved these characters and seeing them on ice will be a magical experience.

ABOUT DISNEY ON ICE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF MAGIC

More than 60 of Disney’s captivating characters and their unforgettable stories come to life in this commemorative celebration, produced by Feld Entertainment. In this lavish ice show, everyone’s favorite sweethearts, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, take audiences on a fun-filled adventure, sharing memories with Disney friends including Goofy, Donald Duck, the beloved Disney Princesses, Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio, Mulan, Timon, Pumbaa, Stitch, Nemo, the Incredibles and many more!

Beautifully choreographed skating, breathtaking production numbers, stunning costumes and
toe-tapping songs will inspire fond Disney memories. Families can share this once-in-a-lifetime
skating spectacular as Mickey and the rest of the gang take the audience on a whirlwind tour of
favorite Disney moments.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

These tickets will go quickly, and are priced to move!  Ticket Prices: $14, $17, $23, $39 (VIP) and $50 (front row).

DON’T FORGET YOUR DISCOUNT CODE!

USE CODE MOM5 to get $5 off your tickets!

Discount is only available for tickets priced at $14, $17, and $23 tickets.  (VIP, front row, and opening night are not included.)

For a family of 4 – that is a $20 savings!!

Show Times:

Thursday, April 19 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 20 – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 21 – 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 22 – 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

To discover more about Disney On Ice, go to www.disneyonice.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.

Stay Tuned for a follow up post after the opening night of the event!

Disclosure: This post is not monetarily compensated, but I did receive tickets to the event in exchange for my honest opinions and post about the upcoming event.

There is one thing that Nashville and Las Vegas have in common…

And no, its NOT that it’s the only two places in the country where Glitter and Sparkle is not only accepted it’s encouraged (although that is pretty true too!)

It’s a true LOVE of country music!

Each year Las Vegas welcomes thousands of country music fans and artists to the city to celebrate that ACM award show, and every year Las Vegas goes a little more country!

This year the ACMs added an all new event to the week long celebration.

For three days (March 30-April 1st) families and fans alike can hang out at the Mandalay Bay Convention center and enjoy The ACM Experience!

SHOP IT. TASTE IT. RIDE IT. HEAR IT.

Once we arrived, the kiddos couldn’t restrain themselves.  They were ready to have The ACM Experience!

We started in the expo hall and checked out all the goods available to SHOP IT!

We personally didn’t do much shopping, but boy oh boy was there a ton of shopping to be had!!  Hats, boots, shirts, and so much more!

We did stop by the ACM Awards booths and have our pictures taken!

Squishy and I gladly accepted our ACM award. (Best rendition of Wheels on A Bus…)

Next up was the TASTE IT! part of our day!  With the BBQ Throwdown going on it wasn’t hard to work up an appetite.  Seriously, this pork sandwich was one of the best I have ever tasted!

Whether you were looking for some good BBQ, or something a little different, you were sure to find it at The ACM Experience.

DILL PICKLES ANYONE??  YUM!

There was even samples of ice cold beer to be had.  On a hot Las Vegas spring day, this Land Shark beer hit the spot!  SO delicious!

After our bellies were full we headed over to the RIDE IT part of the experience!  My son eagerly jumped right into the monster tire!

Pretty sure it doesn’t get much cuter than this!!

Dodge RAM had a whole course set up for people to drive on with big Dodge Ram 1500s.  My husband really wanted to do it, but restrained himself since he know our son would want to go too!

And any good party wouldn’t be complete without a little corn hole!  My hubs had fun trying to win!

Finally tuckered out from all that fun truck/car power we headed over to the Country Thunder Stage and settled into HEAR IT with Steel Magnolia!  The kiddos enjoyed the music just as much as we did!

While saddles and boots aren’t something you will always find in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, for one week a year Las Vegas goes country, and thanks to the ACM Experience everyone has a chance to enjoy it!

My family is already looking forward to next year!  We hope The ACM Experience will be back year after year for Las Vegas to go Country!

Disclosure: This post has not been compensated in any way. This fun adventure was free for everyone, but the above mentioned fun was all ours!

Ethel M Chocolates Partners with Opportunity Village for

Annual  Spring Spectacular Weekend April 6 – 8

Three days of family fun including April 7 Art Walk Benefiting Opportunity Village

Friday – April 6: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Spring Spectacular

• Families are invited to stroll the sprawling three-acre Botanical Cactus Garden, observing the many sights and sounds of the blooming cacti and participate in free Easter activities.  Family-friendly activities include: Photos with the Easter Bunny, Face Painters, Balloon Artists and free factory tours.

Saturday – April 7: Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Opportunity Village Art Walk and Spring Spectacular

• Ethel M has partnered with local organization Opportunity Village,for a spring Art Walk. Guests are invited to stroll through the scenic three-acre Botanical Cactus Garden and view original artwork created by individuals with disabilities at Opportunity Village. All pieces on display will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting Opportunity Village.Ethel M will also host a variety of activities and entertainment for families including live music, photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting and balloon artists. Refreshing lemonade will be available for purchase along with small bites from local food truck, Slidin’ Thru.

Sunday – April 8: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Spring Spectacular

• Families are invited to stroll the sprawling three-acre Botanical Cactus Garden, observing the many sights and sounds of the blooming cacti and participate in free Easter activities.  Activities include: Photos with the Easter Bunny, Face Painters, Balloon Artists and free factory tours.

Speaking of Ethel M Chocolate check out what the Easter Bunny left me for an early Easter treat!

The Ethel M Fruit Truffle Egg Chocolate collection is just heavenly.   Each truffle is about the size of a small egg, and melts instantly in your mouth.  The raspberry ganache filled egg was simply divine!

The Fruit Truffle Egg is just one half of Ethel M’s Easter Collection.  But you better hop online or to an Ethel M store quickly, or you will miss the limited run of these amazing Easter Treats!

Ethel M Chocolates Hatches Limited-Time-Only  2012 Easter Collection

Making a seasonal return, the Peanut Butter Truffle Box includes both milk and dark chocolate eggs filled with creamy, home-made peanut butter made from real roasted peanuts with a hint of sea salt. The Ethel M Fruit Truffle Egg Box has also become a spring tradition over the years, featuring a variety of, ganache-filled chocolates including Key Lime, Strawberry, Lemon and Raspberry. Both collections are presented in premium pastel iridescent packaging that will make a lasting impression in any Easter basket.

Both collections retail for $22 and feature eight individually hand airbrushed pieces, making every chocolate a unique piece of edible art.

New this year, Ethel M will debut three spring-themed Keepsake Truffle Tins, each featuring a choice of handmade and hand-packed gourmet milk, dark and vanilla truffles.  The truffle tins retail for $18 and include 12 pieces.

My personal favorite part of the Ethel M Chocolate (besides the awesome taste) is that each piece of chocolate is crafted at the Ethel M Chocolates factory in Henderson and contains no preservatives.

For more information on store locations, hours, or to place orders visit: www.ethelm.com. Follow Ethel M Chocolates on Twitter @ethelmchocolate and find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ethelmchocolates.

Disclosure: This post is not sponsored or compensated in any way other than the box of truffles I received for my enjoyment.  A review was not required, but my taste buds insisted upon it.

It’s back!!

TOUCH-A-TRUCK event that is!!

TOUCH-A-TRUCK 2012
SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

EXTENDED HORN FREE HOUR 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND SENSITIVE
EARS SPONSORED BY: Bank of America!

$6 Per Person / Kids Under 2 FREE

BUY TICKETS!

Put your imagination in gear and go!  Join us for Las Vegas’ original TOUCH-A-TRUCK® where kids get a chance to get behind the wheel and rub elbows with their hometown heroes. 

Come and climb on and explore nearly 90 of your favorite vehicles including big rigs, fire engines, police cars and construction trucks.   It will surely be a day that will be remembered for years to come.

We are pleased to be offering a horn free hour from  8:30 am to 10:00 for children with special needs and
sensitive ears.

Check out all the TOUCH-A-TRUCKS that will be at the event! There will be over 100!

Last year’s TOUCH-A-TRUCK event may have been windy and cold, but it was also super cool and a lot of fun! My son even at 21 months was obsessed with cars and trucks.

To be up close and personal with them was so amazing.

I even got one of my favorite father/son pictures.

Bulldozers, Ambulances, Fire trucks, Helicopters, Cars, Big Rigs, and more!

This year they even have the amazing ROBOSAURUS!

Have you been to a TOUCH-A-TRUCK event?

I encourage you to head out next weekend for a great cause, and a fun family day in Las Vegas!

You may just see us there!

Proceeds will benefit Family to Family Connection, Las Vegas West, a non-profit organization offering free support and information for kids, parents and
families in Nevada. 

Do you have a truck that you would like to bring to the event?  Call us at (702)870-9583 or click here.

Become a fan of TOUCH-A-TRUCK on Facebook to get up to date information about the event!

Squishy says GO BUY YOUR TICKETS!
(Trust me – Buy your tickets in advance! Avoid the lines!)

Disclosure: I have not been compensated for this post in any way. Just sharing a fun event for a great cause!