Gimme Shelter Concert Brings The Beach To Las Vegas

It was a great evening for the 4th annual Gimme Shelter Concert at Lake Las Vegas to benefit Heaven Can Wait Animal Society.

Written by Carly Gealy

Cinco De Mayo at Lake Las Vegas this year was definitely a night to remember. Combine great music, a beautiful atmosphere, and generous supporters and you have the 4^th annual Gimme Shelter Concert to benefit Heaven Can Wait Animal Society. This year’s event featured beach sounds from the most famous authorized Jimmy Buffett tribute band, Landsharks. Dressed in their best beachwear they delighted the audience with Buffett classics and a few of their own melodies. Parrot heads and non-parrot heads alike seemed to enjoy the performance and happily danced along from sunset till sundown.

In addition to the live entertainment there were also several groups hosting booths at the event. Folks strolled along the lakeside venue going from booth to booth stopping to chat with the wide array of exhibitors. All in all spectators and supports seemed to enjoy the laid back atmosphere and were happy to lend their support.

The beautiful Lake Las Vegas backdrop, warm temperatures, and island-like breezes made it feel like paradise. While there weren’t any cheeseburgers to speak of, there was a lot of love for Heaven Can Wait. Henderson resident Joe Richards explains, “My wife and I came out to support Heaven Can Wait because of all of the work they do for local animals. We love that the money stays here in Las Vegas where we need it.” He adds, “We have 3 rescue dogs of our own, and they have given us so much, it is only right we do what we can to give back.” Giving back is exactly what the Richards, and all of the night’s supporters, did that May 5^th evening.  Everyone that attended generously made a $20 donation to help fund programs at Heaven Can Wait, including spay/neuter and adoptions. Their donation made them eligible to win a 2-night stay at the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa. But the real winners were the animals that will soon benefit from the funds raised that evening. Heaven Can Wait would like to thank all of the supporters and volunteers that came out and they look forward to doing it all again next year.

If you missed this year’s concert, don’t worry, there are still lots of ways you can help. Go to www.hcws.org  today for more information on donating and volunteering.

Big Weekend For HCWS!

We have some really great events lined up for this weekend and we really hope to see you there!

First – Our amazing youth group is having a 3 day yard sale to raise funds for Angels for Animals and Tales to Tails. They have gathered some really great items for you to shop from. 100% of the proceeds go into our youth education programs. For more information click here

Second is our 2nd Annual Gimme Shelter Event this Saturday at the Village in Lake Las Vegas. The hotel may be closed but the Village is alive and this weekend will be packed with great vendors, delectable restaurants and an ambiance you can’t get anywhere else. Tickets start at $20 and are available for purchase online.

This year features a Blues Festival with the legendary John Earl’s Boogieman Blues Band with performances by Lady ‘J’ Huston and the Fireballs and the Pete Contino Quartet.

The weather will be gorgeous so grab the kids, your neighbors or your sweetheart and come and enjoy a wonderful event all while supporting an amazing cause.

Ticket info:

May 1, 2010 • 6pm
Monte Lago Village

General Admission $20
VIP on stage tickets $75
VIP tickets include Private Bar
Drink specials fun for the whole family

Tickets available at ticketweb.com, Bone Appetit & LV Village Realty

Gimme Shelter – Buy your tickets today!

The Second Annual “Gimme Shelter” Blues Festival  at the Village in Lake Las Vegas  will feature local bands including John Earl‟s Boogieman Blues Band, Pete Contino Quartet and Lady “J” Huston & The Fireballs. Guests can enjoy a fun-filled night of great music, beautiful lakeside atmosphere, drink specials and the many amazing restaurants The Village has for dinner.

The concert is less than two weeks away! Get your tickets today and help fund Heaven Can Wait’s humane education programs and low-cost, high-quality spay and neuters!

Purchase tickets online here

2nd Annual Gimme Shelter – Live at the Village Lake Las Vegas

Jam to Save Us at Lake Las Vegas
2nd Annual Gimme Shelter

Blues Festival Featuring the legendary John Earl’s Boogieman Blues Band with performances by Lady ‘J’ Huston and the Fireballs and the Pete Contino Quartet.

May 1, 2010 • 6pm
Monte Lago Village

General Admission $20
VIP on stage tickets $75
VIP tickets include Private Bar
Drink specials
Fun for the whole family

Tickets available at ticketweb.com, Bone Appetit & LV Village Realty

Gimme Shelter was a Huge Success!

Jumpin' Jack Flash rocked Lake Las Vegas

On May 2, 2009, Heaven Can Wait Animal Society partnered with Lake Las Vegas and Monte Lago Village to host our inaugural benefit concert featuring Jumpin’ Jack Flash, a Rolling Stones tribute band that rocked the lake for nearly two hours. The energy of the evening was amazing and we couldn’t have asked for better weather. Hundreds of animal and music lovers partied the night away with a little help from our margarita stations, beer gardens and a variety of vendors who donated a plethora of prizes

All of the proceeds from Gimme Shelter went directly to our low cost, high volume spay and neuter clinic slated to open this summer. The Heaven Can Wait Spay and Neuter Clinic is the first of it’s kind in Las Vegas and will be crucial in bringing down the number of animals euthanized in shelters citywide.

Check out our upcoming events page to see what events are coming up.

Photos courtesy of SBell Photography.

Mike and Lauren from 97.1 The Point