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Big Bounce America Las Vegas Tips and Tricks
I have been eagerly waiting for this event to come back! We got to go when they came in 2021 and now they are back again this year! Niko is 4 now and he enjoyed it so much when he was 2 and I know this year will be just as epic. Our Promocode is DOYOU15 use it at check out.
The World’s Largest Bounce House
Standing 32 ft. tall at its highest point and covering an area of over 16,000 square feet, this
inflatable goliath is The World’s Largest Bounce House. Inside you’ll find giant slides, ball pits,
climbing towers and basketball hoops alongside fun, friendly, over-sized characters of various
colors, shapes and sizes for those all-important Instagram moments. At the center of this
dreamland is a custom-built stage where the resident DJ really turns up the party, hosting
games, competitions and playing music tailored to each age group. Everyone is invited to enjoy
the experience as sessions are organized by age; ranging from tiny tots to adult-only sessions.
This is the place to really kick those sneakers off and PARTY ON!Sport Slam
Sport Slam is an amazing addition to The Big Bounce America experience. It brings a whole new
dimension to an already action-packed day out, with a customized sports arena filled with
goals, nets, hoops, and balls of every size and type you could imagine! There are also special
zones for climbing and a ‘battle zone’ where you can compete against your family and friends in
a competition to see who can stay on their podium the longest.
Our experience last time is how I came up with these tips for first timers. You will have so much fun. Follow us this weekend when we go to the opening day of #bigbounceamerica.
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Atomic Museum to Launch Audio Tours
Replica of the Trinity Gadget inside the Atomic Museum.
(Photo Courtesy of Chris Wessling for the Atomic Museum)ATOMIC MUSEUM TO LAUNCH AUDIO TOURS FEATURING NARRATIONS FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS, PROMINENT FIGURES IN NUCLEAR INDUSTRY
Audio Tours Available Beginning Friday, Oct. 27
The Atomic Museum announces it launched audio tours featuring narrations from community partners and prominent figures within today’s nuclear industry. Launched on Friday, Oct. 27, audio tours include more than 20 markers visitors can scan throughout the museum’s gallery space to activate recordings developed by Guide-ID.
Guests are able to experience narrations in the Trinity exhibit by Dorothy Oppenheimer Vanderford, granddaughter of J. Robert Oppenheimer; Major General Harencak, head of the Nevada National Security Sites; representatives from the Desert Research Institute; museum docents and trustees; and other community partners.
Audio tours are available for $6 and can be purchased with museum admission at the box office. For more information on the Atomic Museum, visit atomicmuseum.vegas.
ABOUT THE ATOMIC MUSEUM
The Atomic Museum is operated and maintained by its parent company, the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation (NTSHF), an IRS 501(c)3 charitable, non-profit organization chartered in Nevada. The Atomic Museum is one of 37 museums designated as an Affiliate Partner of the Smithsonian Institution and is a repository for one of the most comprehensive collections of nuclear history in the world. Covering nuclear history beginning with the first test at the Nevada Test Site on January 27, 1951, the Atomic Museum’s exhibitions and programming also address current affairs related to the nuclear industry. For more information, go to atomicmuseum.vegas and follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. -
Rockin’ Christmas Coming to M Resort – The world’s largest outdoor animated drive-through light show will open November 17, 2023, and run through December 31, 2023
ROCKIN’ CHRISTMAS COMING TO M RESORT SPA CASINO
The world’s largest outdoor animated drive-through light show will open
November 17, 2023, and run through December 31, 2023
M Resort Spa Casino is gearing up for the 2023 holiday season by announcing Rockin’ Christmas, the world’s largest drive-through animated light show produced by World of Illumination. Opening Friday, November 17, Rockin’ Christmas lets guests turn up the holiday spirit at a family-friendly holiday attraction offering something everyone will love. In this mile-long symphony of sight and sound hosted by MC Mic, fans will see everything from life-sized musical notes to retro Santa spinning it old school-style. Featuring millions of colorful LED lights and hundreds of moving displays, the world’s largest animated drive-through audio-visual experience is a mesmerizing event that will rock your holidays.
Running through December 31, 2023, the outdoor attraction will be located on the southeast corner of M Resort and offer reserved time and date tickets priced per vehicle to avoid long wait times. Presale tickets are on sale now for premium, weekend and weekday admissions starting at $39.99 plus tax and fees. Guests interested in accessing pre-sale discount offers of 20% off should go to https://nevada.
worldofillumination.com. The holiday experience will operate Tuesday through Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. It is also open on Monday, December 18 and Monday, December 25, Christmas Day. 
M Resort is excited to host this one-of-a-kind event for the Holiday season. For tickets and more information on Rockin’ Christmas, visit theMResort.com or worldofillumination.com. On-site tickets and reservations are not available, so be sure to book online in advance for best selection of dates and times for this fun-filled holiday experience.
ABOUT M RESORT SPA CASINO:
M Resort Spa Casino, the Official Team Headquarters Hotel of the Las Vegas Raiders, is a Forbes Four-Star resort located on more than 90 acres on the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard. Situated higher in elevation than other resort-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, M Resort provides optimal views of the world-famous Las Vegas skyline from its guest rooms, suites, conference center and restaurants. The resort offers 390 guest rooms and suites, over 92,000 square feet of gaming, eleven restaurants and bars, the Forbes Four-Star Spa Mio, a modern fitness center and a 100,000 square foot pool and events piazza. M Resort is operated by PENN Entertainment.
ABOUT WORLD OF ILLUMINATION:
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, World of Illumination is the producer of the world’s largest drive-through animated audio-visual experience, featuring millions of state-of-the-art LED lights and displays synched to music. The industry leader in executing holiday audio-visual experiences, World of Illumination has partnered with major stadiums and iconic parks to bring shows to such states as Arizona, Georgia, Missouri, California, Utah, Illinois, and Nevada. -
One-Of-A-Kind Pop Culture-Inspired Fine Art Works from Painter Chuck Joseph Now Available at The Mob Museum
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement announces its first-ever fine art retail collection with pop culture and cinema-inspired works from American painter Chuck Joseph.
Expanding its existing collectible selection both online and onsite with exclusive one-of-a-kind works and collectibles, the Museum partnered with Las Vegas’ Nu Blu Fine Art gallery and Joseph for his talent to illustrate organized crime in pop culture.
Growing up in Huntington Beach, California, Joseph was fascinated by sketching people and coastal scenes as well as his father’s creations. He would spend countless hours watching his father, a gifted craftsman, sculpt both fine art and furniture. In 2008 Joseph broke into the Laguna Beach art scene with great success. He immediately gained the attention of collectors.
Joseph is known for his self-taught style of using a palette knife in place of a brush, creating his signature, dynamic and textured scenes of oil paint which depict his travel, surroundings and some of TV and cinema’s most recognizable scenes and figures. Joseph has work displayed in galleries in Hawaii and San Francisco, as well as at Nu Blu Fine Art Gallery in Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. Nu Blu has a 25-year legacy as a contemporary fine art gallery representing a diverse collective of emerging and established artists.
Recognizing that many Americans are first exposed to organized crime through cinematic depictions and popular culture, the Museum has a dedicated exhibit titled “Mob in Pop Culture.” The exhibit showcases artifacts from various films and television shows, including costumes from “Breaking Bad” and “The Sopranos,” as well as a script from “The Godfather” among many other film props from sets like “Narcos,” Martin Scorsese’s “Casino” and more.
“We are always exploring new ways to engage our audience and collaborate with local artists. By having the opportunity to commission and retail fine art, we are able to reach a new sect of pop culture fans, collectors and history buffs,” said Ashley Miller, vice president of marketing, communications and sales.
The original, one-of-a-kind paintings now available at The Mob Museum include:
- The One Who Knocks, 11×14 inches; Oil Palette Knife on Canvas, $1,850 – A painting of the award-winning television series protagonist Walter White depicting the moment the mild-mannered chemistry teacher becomes the meth-peddling drug lord Heisenberg, as portrayed by Bryan Cranston in the AMC crime drama “Breaking Bad.”
- Funny How?, 11×14 inches; Oil Palette Knife on Canvas, $1,850 – The iconic “Funny How?” scene from “Goodfellas” with Ray Liotta’s recognizable wide mouth laugh, as he played real-life gangster Henry Hill.
- On My Daughter’s Wedding Day, 16×20 inches; Oil Palette Knife on Canvas, $2,350 – A portrait of Don Vito Corleone, the titular character from Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather,” as portrayed by Marlon Brando in the 1972 film.
Works can be purchased by visiting TheMobMuseum.org/collections/
collectors-items. ABOUT THE MOB MUSEUM
The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, provides a world-class journey through true stories—from the birth of the Mob to today’s headlines. The Mob Museum offers a provocative, contemporary look at these topics through hundreds of artifacts and immersive storylines. Numerous interactive exhibits include a Crime Lab, Firearm Training Simulator and Organized Crime Today exhibit. The Museum is also home to The Underground, a Prohibition history exhibition featuring a speakeasy and distillery. The Mob Museum has accumulated numerous accolades, including being named one of TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 U.S. Museums;” one of Las Vegas Weekly’s “Twenty Greatest Attractions in Las Vegas History” and “Best Museum” by its 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards; one of National Geographic’s “Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas;” USA Today’s “Best Museum in Nevada,” 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for “Best Las Vegas Attraction” in 2021, “Top Five Best History Museums in the United States” in 2021 and one of its “12 Can’t Miss U.S. Museum Exhibits;” named “A Must for Travelers” by The New York Times and one of “20 Places Every American Should See” by FOX News. The Museum is a two-time winner of the Mayor’s Urban Design Award for Historic Preservation and Adaptive Reuse and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The Museum is open daily; visit the website for admission rates and operating hours. For more information, call (702) 229-2734, visit themobmuseum.org, or download the Museum’s free mobile app. -
Big Bounce America is Back!
The Big Bounce America, The Guinness-Certified ‘World’s Largest Bounce House’ is Set to Inflate Cities Across North America in 2023 The Big Bounce America, home of the only Guinness-certified world record holder of The World’s Largest Bounce House, announced its 2023 North America tour visiting cities coast to coast. Produced by XL Event Lab, The Big Bounce America is the biggest touring inflatable event in the world and features four massive inflatable attractions. The quartet of inflatables includes the even bigger 16,000 sq. foot World’s Largest Bounce House; Sport Slam, the most recent addition to the tour featuring a customized sports arena; an incredible 900+ ft. long obstacle course named The Giant; and a unique, space-themed wonderland called airSPACE. The Big Bounce America continues to turn up the wowfactor and push family-friendly entertainment to new heights! For the most up-to-date tour schedule, visit: https://thebigbounceamerica.com/tickets/ The World’s Largest Bounce House Standing 32 ft. tall at its highest point and covering an area of over 16,000 square feet, this inflatable goliath has been certified by Guinness as The World’s Largest Bounce House. Inside you’ll find giant slides, ball pits, climbing towers and basketball hoops alongside fun, friendly, over-sized characters of various colors, shapes and sizes for those all-important Instagram moments. At the center of this dreamland is a custom-built stage where the resident DJ really turns up the party, hosting games, competitions and playing music tailored to each age group. Everyone is invited to enjoy the experience as sessions are organized by age, ranging from tiny tots to adult-only sessions. This is the place to really kick those sneakers off and PARTY ON! Sport Slam Sport Slam is an amazing addition to The Big Bounce America experience. It brings a whole new dimension to an already action-packed day out, with a customized sports arena filled with goals, nets, hoops and balls of every size and type you could imagine! There are also special zones for climbing and a ‘battle zone’ where you can compete against your family and friends in a competition to see who can stay on their podium the longest. The Giant Calling all aspiring Ninja Warriors! At over 900 ft. in length, The Giant is one of the most fun and energetic experiences you’ll ever have. There are 50 different obstacles to overcome as you make your way from the start line to our grand finale monster slide. Whether you’re looking for some fun competition between family and friends, or you just want to bounce around the weird and colorful inflatable landscape at your own pace, The Giant is not to be missed! airSPACE airSPACE is a truly unique space-themed wonderland filled with friendly aliens, spaceships, moon craters and so much more! Not only does it have a gigantic 5-lane slide, but also a huge 25 ft. inflatable alien at the center of the action and three ball pits. For a totally immersive experience that’s out of this world, look no further than airSPACE! Sophia Wilson, Chief Operating Officer of The Big Bounce America, shared how important the event is for the times: “We need more fun in the world! After the times we’ve just gone through, we invite you to kick those shoes off and let loose for a while. We have the perfect event to allow kids and adults alike to get out of the house and enjoy an outdoor event like they’ve never experienced. Complementing the biggest bounce house in the world, Sport Slam, The Giant, and airSPACE make The Big Bounce America an event not to miss… this is going to be one immersive bouncing festival for all ages!” All-Access Tickets are available online and jam packed with value. These tickets include a three-hour pass to the event, with a timed session on The World’s Largest Bounce House, as well as unlimited access to Sport Slam, The Giant and airSPACE!
Tickets start at just $22. Events are expected to sell out; advanced tickets are encouraged. Catch The Big Bounce America tour through social media by following on: • Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebigbounceamerica/ • Instagram: @thebigbounceamerica • Twitter: @thebigbounceusa
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ART & JOY: BEST FRIENDS FOREVER
This wry and wisdom-filled children’s book from the author of How To Spot An Artist helps artists aged five and up discover the joy of artistic expression while silencing self-criticism.
Danielle Krysa, a children’s book author and artist, has released a new book called Art & Joy: Best Friends Forever. This inspiring tale is designed to help young artists aged five and up overcome their inner critic and embrace their artistic expression. The book tells the story of two best friends, Art and Joy, who stand up to the “Art Bully” that criticizes their creative endeavors.
Krysa understands that children also have an inner critic, and her book empowers them to tap into their imaginations, shrug off negativity, and express themselves freely through art. The book‘s brilliantly colored collages and witty typography add humor and depth to the story as Art and Joy explore the art world, discovering clever ways to get their creative juices flowing using color, shape, line, and found objects.
Art & Joy: Best Friends Forever teaches children to embrace creativity and express themselves freely. Art & Joy is now available at major bookstores and online retailers.
For more information about the author and the book, visit https://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/.
About the Author
DANIELLE KRYSA, aka The Jealous Curator, is an artist and illustrator with over a quarter of a million Instagram followers. Her previous book, How To Spot An Artist, won Best Picture Book Page in the 2021 Children’s Book Council’s Kids’ Book Choice Award in the 3-8 age range category. She lives in British Columbia, Canada.
