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Wednesday, 15 July 2009 16:52 |
"Hot Summerlin Nights"
PRESENTS "Red Hot RedHeads"
Featuring Las Vegas Entertainers
Sunday, July 26th at 7:00 pm
Recording Artist ~ Sandy Kastel
Cabaret Performer ~ Susan Haller
Jazz Singer ~ Diane Ellis
Jazz Piano ~ Joe Darro
Episcopal Church in Summerlin
"The Church that Supports the Arts"
2004 Spring Gate Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89134 [GOOGLE
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Suggested Donation $10 |
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Miss Nevada 2009 & Miss Outstanding Teen |
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 04:05 |
The new Miss Nevada 2009, Christina Keegan and Miss Nevada Outstanding Teen 2009 Jordan Orris were just crowned this week in Reno, Nevada at the Pioneer Theater. I was asked to be one of the emcees along with Executive Director, Miss Nevada 2002 Teresa Benitez-Thompson, Choreographer Miss Nevada 2005 Crystal Wosik-Scotten and Miss Nevada 2004 Elizabeth Muto.
The Producer Del Beatty put on a fabulous production along with all of the contestants from around the state. The theme this year was Broadway Songs so it was a natural for me to join in the spirit of it by singing 'Don't Rain On My Parade' from the Broadway Musical FUNNY GIRL.
The judges had a difficult time choosing between all the talented girls this year. Each had strong platforms and are donating their time to charitable organizations. When asked the challenging on-stage questions they came back with educated answers and insights about today's top news stories. It was a pleasure watching the girls interact with each other.
They rehearsed long hours, had interviews, visited the children's hospital and still had enough energy to run the show twice before the curtain opened at 7 pm Saturday night to an expectant audience.
Awards were given for the girl who raised the most money for the Children's Miracle Network and for the girl who was involved in the most charitable works. It was a lot of hard work and the girls were up to the task putting on a wonderful performance while making it look effortless.
The talents were acting, ballet, jazz dance, piano performances and singing. It was an entertaining evening with a goal in mind, to crown a new Miss Nevada Outstanding Teen, who will go on to compete in the Miss Outstanding Teen Pageant in August in Orlando and Miss Nevada, who will go on to compete in the Miss America Pageant in Las Vegas in January 2010.
I know only one girl gets to walk away with the crown in the end, but each one of these girls is a winner. They are following a dream, putting an extra effort into making a difference in the world through their platforms and charitable works and planning for their future by going on to get an education through the scholarships they receive from The Miss America Organization.
I want to say, Congratulations to each and every one of these girls. Enjoy the journey and follow your dreams. This experience will go forward with you throughout your life. The values that you learn today will lay the foundation for a rewarding career and personal growth. Make the most of it and you will be amazed at the results. You are all winners.
Your 'Miss Nevada Sister' Sandy Kastel |
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Nashville Sessions |
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Tuesday, 16 June 2009 18:23 |
Been working in the studio again in Nashville. Excited for everyone to hear the new songs. I'll keep you posted. I know it's been awhile, but it takes time to get everything together 'just right'. So, hang in there. After Nashville we are heading to Pigeon Forge, which is a great place for the family to come and see a variety of shows and spend their vacation. We are going to go visit Dollywood, too. Maybe we'll see Dolly!
Sandy |
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Making Music & Living Life |
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Tuesday, 26 May 2009 16:50 |
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Wow, what a month. So much has been happening that it is just zooming by. I was
one of the judges for the Miss Summerlin/Miss Henderson Pageants. I was in
a Golf Tournament at Canyon Gate Country Club to raise money for Safe Nest,
an organization that helps women and children in need.
I joined Cherrisse Goedhart, Janie Bradford, Freda Payne, Claudette Robinson,
Hank Dixon, Scherrie Payne, Marilyn Mc Leod, Raynard Milner, Miller London
and more who attended the Heroes and Legends, Evening with the Stars, Charity
Reception, a fundraiser for talented young people.
Last week I met with Aleta Mc Cormick, founder of Omni-Equus, specializing
in the treatment and rehabilitation of equine athletes, Don Hoglund, DVM, author
of Nobody's Horses: The Dramatic Rescue of the Wild Herd of White Sands and
Robert Miller, world renowned speaker and author on Horse Behavior and Natural
Horsemanship, Ron Wechsler, Joan Waldman along with others to discuss the 'Preservation
of the Free Roaming Horse'.
As I said, busy month! Many of you know I planned to do a summer tour this
year after the release of my new cd. In preparation for it I was in dance classes
and rehearsals. In April I started working out with a new trainer and pulled
a calf muscle, which meant I had to take 6 weeks off to let it fully heal.
This put a big 'dent' in my plans. |
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Sandy Records 'Session Projects' with Top Musicians |
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Monday, 04 May 2009 23:46 |
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Currently Recording A Series of “Session Projects” With Top Musicians In Cities Around The U.S., The Former Miss Nevada Is Sponsoring A Participant In Nashville’s Team Rio Walk-Run, Which Raises Money For Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Middle Tennessee While most of Sandy Kastel’s professional and charitable activities are based in her hometown of Las Vegas, the popular performer and recording artist also has a heart for Nashville, where she has spent much of her time co-writing with other songwriters over the past several years. The former Miss Nevada (www.sandykastel.com) is sponsoring her friend and real estate agent Holly White, who is a part of Team Rio (www.teamrio.org), a Nashville based Walking/Running organization that is currently celebrating its fifth anniversary raising money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. Team Rio will have over 150 runners/walkers training with a purpose for the 2009 Country Music Marathon and Half Marathon. |
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