DISTINCTIVE ASSETS AND ITS FABULOUS GIFTS ONCE AGAIN JOIN THE 16TH ANNUAL LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS FESTIVITIES

 

The Latin Recording Academy hosted the 16th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards on November 19, 2015 in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The show was broadcasted live on Univision from 8-11pm ET/PT (7pm Central). Distinctive Assets is proud to once again have been selected to thank the renowned presenters and performers for their participation with an array of fabulous gifts.

 

This year’s Gift Lounge participants included: Anabel Arto, Aluminé Skincare, Belldini, Bose, Candy Vixen, Charlotte D. Harrington, Honey Bunches of Oats, Lalo Fitness, NOON VR, PAM, and Walmart. Participating talent received a pre-assembled gift bag with an array of festive items from the following companies: Beth Minardi – Studio B, Big Cat Rescue, FitPrep,Grand Central Publishing, GrindHouse Denim, Healing Saint, Health LA, HISY, Post Honey Bunches of Oats, Hello Products, KryptAll, Lizora, L’Oréal, Luz de la Riva, Mission1, Pocket Frenz, Purely Inspired, St. Ive’s, Silvia Carenvali, Spa Ritual, Super Teased Hair, Tambonita, The Green Garmento and Tribute.
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Established in 1999, Distinctive Assets is best known for creating lavish gift collections and interactive gift lounges at major Hollywood events and celebrity functions. The boutique firm also provides celebrity placement, product introduction, event production and branding opportunities for a broad range of companies ranging from Fortune 500 corporations to small start-ups.

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanishand Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community.

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Food is Art

Food is Art held in evening of food, wine and art with top chefs and sommeliers/mixologists! This 21+ event which benefits the ALS Association Nevada Chapter and the Springs Preserve was held Saturday, November 14th at the Springs Preserve.

As guests travel through the Springs Preserve, they encountered tastings from each course while enjoying mixology bars and wine pairings, and perusing silent auction items. The event also featured live entertainment by Jaime Kyle with Dave Jenkins and Steve Price of Pablo Cruise.

The chef's tasting menu included:
Gerald Chin of Strip Steak
Geno Bernardo of Herringbone
Aaron Neely of Siegel's 1941 at the El Cortez
Ricardo Romo of Itsy Bitsy
Steve Piamchuntar of Divine Cafe & Events
Luis Oliveira of Sambalatte Torrefazione
Monica Delgadillo of Mina Group, serving sweet treats, cookies, petit fours, etc.
Joe Romano of PT's Pub/Sierra Gold/Sean Patrick's (VIP only)
Megan Romano of Chocolate & Spice (VIP only)
Jon Stokes of the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas (VIP only)
Buddy V's Carlo's Bakery (VIP only)

Honorees included: Tony F. Sanchez III, Esq., as well as Steve Rigazio and The Rigazio Family.
Other sponsors included: Southern Wine & Spirits, Shetakis Foods, Circle TPR, El Cortez Hotel & Casino, Golden Entertainment, US Foods, Sysco, Sierra Gold, PT's Ranch, Sean Patrick's, PT's Gold Pub, Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, and State Restaurant Supply.

Nevada’s Largest Holiday Drive-thru Light Show, Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Celebrates 15 Spectacular Years

Nevada’s largest holiday drive-thru light show spectacular, Glittering Lights at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway celebrates 15 spectacular years of holiday tradition in southern Nevada. Tickets are available at the gate, glitteringlightslasvegas.com or area Walgreens stores. Entry is $20 per vehicle. Bring a donation of goods for Goodwill of Southern Nevada, and receive an instant $2 entry discount.

Ms. Claus and Santa arrived in style at the VIP opening of the 2015 Glittering Lights at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Human Nature performed at the 2015 Glittering Lights at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway opening

6TH ANNUAL FASHION FOR AUTISM GALA

The 6th Annual Fashion for Autism Gala was held Thursday, November 5 at the Aria Hotel & Casino.The theme of the evening was "Bringing a Solution Into Focus." The evening’s festivities included a champagne reception and silent auction at 6 p.m. followed by dinner, awards ceremony, fashion show by PORSCHE and live auction at 7:30 p.m. The event honored community leaders who have made a difference in the lives of children and families living with autism. FOX 5 Las Vegas' Jason Feinberg served as the emcee for the evening.

Also coming soon the new center for Autism & Related Disorders.
Grant a Gift Autism Foundation announced its new partnership with The UNLV Center for Autism, The University Nevada School of Medicine Pediatrics Dept and the new UNLV Medical School. For the first time in Nevada and, perhaps, for the first time most anywhere, medical research, diagnostics, clinical care, speech-occupational-behavior therapy, family support and education, public outreach and advocacy will be under one roof and one location. The synergism of all these organizations will enable extraordinary consolidation, collaboration, and coordination. The increased efficiencies will enable scientists to confer with clinicians, therapists, teachers, parents, counselors, and advocates all working side by side on the same issues from multitude perspectives.
As a partnership, we will be able to provide: Education of physicians and other health care providers to accelerate early detection and facilitate timely treatment
Outreach to parents and families to inform them of their options and alternatives.
A continuum of family centered care from childhood through the life span.
Stronger and more cohesive advocacy to help change public policy and provide adequate insurance coverage.

About the Organization: Grant a Gift Autism Foundation is a Nevada non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and community safety net that proudly serves children, youth and their families living with autism by providing diagnostic and treatment funding, support services, vocational training, transition planning, and education.
For more information visit www.grantagiftautismfoundation.org.