Extreme Thing

Don't miss out on Extreme Thing 2009 this Saturday at Desert Breeze Park!

The 2009 Extreme Thing Action Sports/Music Festival will feature:

Bad Religion
Silverstein, The Vandals, Big B, Framing Hanley, The Higher, Taking Dawn (Formally 7th Son), Bless the Fall, Suicide Silence

* Professional Wrestling Exhibitions from Adrenaline Unleashed

* Pro BMX Dirt Jump Competition hosted by Ricardo Laguna

* Roller Derby Tournament featuring teams from around the U.S.

* The XPOZ ZONE, a smoke free zone featuring 7 of the top local bands

* Food and beverages of all kinds available throughout the venue.

* Vegas Red Bull AmJam Competition featuring over 130 Skateboard and BMX contestants

* The Retaks Expression Tour kick off with the first annual “Retaks Battle of the Shops” Half Pipe Skateboard Competition.

* A large band merchandising area next to the stages.

11:00am to 10:00pm
Doors open at 11:00AM
DESERT BREEZE SKATEPARK
8245 SPRING MTN. RD

OPEN TO ALL AGES

Extreme Thing is a youth driven event therefore there will be no alcohol served.

Earth Hour Viewing Party

Earth Hour is a worldwide climate change initiative marked by people around the world turning off their lights for one hour on March 28 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. The aim is to reach one billion people in an organized and collaborative global sustainability movement to show that it is possible to take action on global warming.

This year, Las Vegas is committed to the 2009 Earth Hour event as a flagship city, and the Springs Preserve is one of dozens of local business leaders committed to the cause. In addition to darkening all nonessential lighting at the Preserve, the Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck will host a viewing party, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on March 28.

Illuminated by LED candles, guests will experience Earth Hour from one of the best views in Las Vegas while being entertained by acoustic musicians Hungry Cloud, The Petals and Mother McKenzie. Admission is open to the public with a suggested donation of $5 to benefit the Springs Preserve Foundation. A limited cafe menu is available for food and beverage purchases.

Originating in 2007 in Sydney Australia, Earth Hour has grown to become one of the largest initiatives raising awareness for climate change with 50 million people across 35 countries participating in 2008. Popular landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, The Coliseum in Rome, and Times Square's Coca Cola billboard all stood together in darkness, as symbols for hope for climate change.