Bling at Barneys

I'll start off with an item that will appeal to all of you enjoy wearing the best. This Saturday (March 15) designer Josh Warner will premiere his GOOD ART HLYWD jewelry line at an exclusive trunk show at Barneys New York in The Shoppes at The Palazzo, next door to the Venetian. The show will be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Saturday's trunk show will provide a one-on-one personal experience with the creator of this luxuriously bold jewelry collection whose celebrity fans include Elton John, Whoopi Goldberg, Howard Stern, Sylvester Stallone, Jennifer Lopez, Lisa Marie Presley, Jessica Alba and Ashton Kutcher.

Warner calls his jewelry, which is handcrafted in Los Angeles, "the coolest jewelry in the world, and the devil's in the details." And I don't doubt that claim. The designer oversees every stage of production. Designs originate from his drawings and incorporate everything from diamond-encrusted bracelets to innovative clasps and mechanisms. The details are both subtle and ingenious, and the entire line is steeped in Warner's spare-no-expense attitude of "Do it right or don't do it at all." If you want to know more about the jewelry, go to www.goodarthlywd.com.

EVERYBODY'S IRISH!

It will soon be St. Paddy's Day and what would that be without a parade. The Southern Nevada Sons of Erin and Paradigm Production Group are presenting the 42nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival in Henderson March 13-18.

This four-day event will take place on the Henderson Events Plaza on Water Street in downtown Henderson and includes carnival rides and games, food and craft vendors and live entertainment every day, a Kid's Carnival and Safety Zone, a 21-and-over Irish Rock n' Roll Beer Garden and more. The highlight of the festival is the Water Street parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday. If you're planning on going to the festival, the hours are: Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. (carnival only); Friday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 10 p.m; and Monday, noon to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Should be a lot of fun for the whole family.

E BUNNY NEEDS YOUR HELP

And let's not forget Easter that comes up on March 23. This year marks the third year Las Vegans will be part of E Bunny's One Special Basket for One Special Child program. Barbara Kenig, who started the volunteer outreach effort 18 years ago, says, "We don't ask much, just for baskets to bring some joy to these kids. Think how a child whose days don't have too many bright spots would be thrilled to get something special at Easter. Then pick a filled basket you know would thrill that boy or girl. Just buy one basket for a child in need -- they're only a few dollars -- then inspire the people in your life to do the same." Baskets range from $7 to $15, not a high price to make some underprivileged kids happy.

This year, E Bunny is getting a helping hand from magician Lance Burton. He has made a public service announcement to ask members of our community to do all they can to help local homeless and underprivileged children. Last year, some 1,200 baskets were delivered and more are needed this year. E Bunny has two convenient drop-off locations: in Summerlin, Faith Community Lutheran Church, 2700 S. Town Center Dr.; in Henderson, Nevada State College School of Nursing 303 S. Water St., No. 200, upstairs.

Easter baskets can be purchased at any drugstore, supermarket, Wal-Mart, Big/Odd Lot, Target and other retail stores. Kenig says volunteers are needed to help collect baskets and deliver them the week of March 17. This is a great cause, so if you have the time, please volunteer. If not, buy a basket or two. For more info on how you can be involved, call 702-498-9808; email barbarakenig@aol.com, or visit E Bunny's web page at http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/ebunny.

BYE-BYE TO HOOTERS

For all you Hooters fans, say good-bye to those orange short-shorts and, of course, those "hooters." Only two years after the old San Remo was redone to become the first Hooters Hotel & Casino in the country, it has again changed hands and will be rebranded. Don't know what the new name will be, but the new owners out of Santa Monica are going to spend $130 million later this year, after purchasing the property for around $225 million. Also don't know if the hotel-casino will stay open during all the changes. One thing I do know is that the new owners will be targeting a more upscale crowd than that which now frequents the joint.

SENIOR SHUTTERBUGS

And finally, for all you shutterbugs, the City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services is inviting residents age 50 and older to enter the Lieburn Senior Center 2nd annual Diggy Awards digital photo contest this month. The photos will be displayed for judging and free public viewing on Tuesday, March 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the center, located at 6230 Garwood Ave., near the intersection of U.S. 95 and Jones Boulevard.

The winner in each of 10 categories, landscape, nature, portrait, black and white, special effect, architecture, humor, wildlife, pets and action, will receive a Diggy Award. Awards will be presented March 25. Each contest entry costs $2. Senior center membership, which costs $2 per year, also is required. All contest entries must be received at the center by March 18. For more information on the photo contest, call the center at (702) 229-1600.

Good luck and I'll see you on the Strip. And don't forget to check out www.valleyblogs.com. If you have a question or a Las Vegas experience you would like to share with my readers, please e-mail me at lennylasvegas@gmail.com Please include your full name and the city or town where you live.