Third Annual Gathering of the Goddesses

Artwork courtesy of Suzy Toronto

HEY, GODDESSES...THIS IS IMPORTANT! The entertainment package for The Third Annual Gathering of the Goddesses weekend (Friday May 17th through Monday morning May 20th)  is $450 (what a deal!) and includes: Opening champagne reception and welcome gift Two shows:  1. Menopause, The Musical at The Luxor  2. Cirque du Soleil Love (The Beatles) at The Mirage Stripper 101 Class at Planet Hollywood Pool cabana Limo to and from theaters NOT included: hotel, meals, drinks, tips, spa, shopping, sightseeing or hush money to make sure that whatever happens in Vegas...well, you get the idea. Now here's the really important part:  PAYMENT FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE IS DUE AND PAYABLE TO ME BY APRIL 1st  and if I don't receive your payment on time, you will  NOT have tickets for events and will NOT be able to participate  in any part of the weekend, and that would be oh, so sad!  So send a check for $450 to me at 1516 N. State Parkway #9D, Chicago, IL 60610 - DON'T MISS OUT! AND DON'T FORGET TO MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATION. SOP (Standard Operating Procedures): Events are NOT OPTIONAL. The success of the weekend is based on 100% participation in all scheduled events whether you've seen a show before, are leaving early, coming in late...there are NO exceptions on pricing or FULL participation, and NO refunds. Meals will be put on one dinner bill, liquor on another. At the end of the meal, the check is split evenly no matter what you did or didn't eat. The drink bill is split evenly among only those who drink.  Note: for those of you who have never been to Vegas, the itinerary includes five different hotel locations and our home base is close enough to walk to all other hotels.    WEEKEND ACTIVITIES    FRIDAY, MAY 17th  7PM Opening Night Champagne Reception-Mikki's suite at Aria  8PM Dinner at Javier's link at Aria Javier's delivers a rich heritage of authentic Mexican cuisine along with hand-shaken margaritas and a high-energy ambiance to Las Vegas. Enjoy Baja specials including selections of seafood, beef, pork, chicken and vegetarian dishes both at the exquisite bar surrounded by dozens of the world's finest tequilas and in the main dining room featuring a chainsaw wood carving highlighting the Aztec civilization.    After dinner: Nightclubbing, gambling, whatever...it all "stays in Vegas."    SATURDAY, MAY 18th 10AM-3PM Cabana at Aria pool (This was the highlight of last year's trip!) 4PM Stripper 101 class at Planet Hollywood 6PM dinner at Sage at Aria Sage is a favorite Las Vegas restaurant amongst an international crowd of foodies due to its focuses on contemporary American cuisine spiced with global influences in a sophisticated, yet comfortable atmosphere. Critically acclaimed Chef Shawn McClain combines farm-to-table produce, artisanal meats and sustainable seafood that make each dish mouth-watering.  8PM Menopause, The Musical at The Luxor 10PM Sugar Factory at Paris Hotel After hours: Nightclubbing, gambling, whatever...it all "stays in Vegas." SUNDAY, MAY 19th FREE DAY at pool, shop, spa, gamble, sightseeing 6PM dinner at Onda Ristorante  The Las Vegas Concierge Association voted it "Best Italian Restaurant." This is the rustic cuisine that fuels a night of exploration. Onda Wine Lounge, an Italian-inspired lounge featuring wine by the glass and tasting flights accompanied by artisan cheese and meats.  8PM Cirque du Soleil Love  John, Paul, George and Ringo. As The Beatles, they changed the world. LOVE, Cirque du Soleil's interpretation of their legacy, has changed entertainment. The Beatles lent so much to the consciousness of our culture. We agree wholeheartedly with this-LOVE is all you need. Beyond tribute, this is a physical manifestation of their music and lyrics. Using the master tapes from Abbey Road Studios, Sir George Martin and his son Giles created the three-time Grammy-winning soundtrack. These songs, so well-known and yet reinvented, are brought to electric, exuberant life by some of the best aerialists, acrobats and dancers in the world. 10PM Revolution Lounge The Beatles™ REVOLUTION Lounge takes guests on an evolutionary journey, where both music and interior transform creating a psychedelic sensory environment. The first nightlife experience created by Cirque du Soleil, REVOLUTION blends cutting-edge interactive design, art and sound in a contemporary interpretation of The Beatles era, exclusively at The Mirage in Las Vegas. A nightlife revolution, the music ultra lounge is a celebration of sound where DJs spin eclectic sets from innovative rock-centric mixes with hip hop and house back beats to 70s, 80s, 90s and contemporary dance, hip hop, house and mash ups. Plus, a few nights per week, REVOLUTION converts into a live music venue where up-and-coming indie and alternative bands hit the stage. We double the attendance each year so reserve your room now! Email me when you've made your reservations and I'll put you on the evite list and that's how you'll stay updated. Well, stop reading and SIGN UP!  You have til APRIL 17th to book your room. All rooms will have two beds, so grab your best bud and sign up. If you don't have a roomie but want to attend, just let me know and I'll play matchmaker or find out if anyone wants a threesome. Hey, it's Vegas!  It's going to be incredible: fabulous women from all over the U.S. mixing, mingling and inspiring each other. Each year gets better. Don't miss it!  I got a fantastic rate on the hotel: $838.88 TOTAL, which includes tax, resort fees, etc. for THREE nights Fri-Mon.. That's only $419.44 per person, for the WHOLE WEEKEND. Now really...!!!  The Grand Goddess of the Goddesses