Galleria at Sunset to search for Henderson’s next chic stylist

Jeannie Mai, Nick Verreos join ranks of nationwide Project Style

HENDERSON, Nev. – Galleria at Sunset, along with 14 other shopping centers across the nation, are seeking entries for this year’s Project Style, an award-winning fashion competition that allows teens to show off their unique style. Winners in the competition will take home thousands of dollars in prizes. The grand prize winner will visit Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City in 2013.

This year, fashion experts Jeannie Mai and Nick Verreos will visit centers to help find the next Project Style winner. Project Style is a fashion competition for boys and girls 13 years old and older. From now through August, the Galleria at Sunset – located at 1300 W. Sunset Road, just off Interstate 95 in Henderson – will select two trendsetters per round during a five-round contest to put these local trendsetters’ sense of style and fashion to the test. Each participant will be judged based on the outfit they assemble for the competition using fashions they find within the walls of the Galleria at Sunset.

Those interested can sign up by visiting the Galleria at Sunset’s website, www.galleriaatsunset.com. Participants are judged on their overall style, personality and creativity represented by their entries, and two monthly semifinalists will be chosen to receive a $150 Galleria at Sunset gift card to purchase items to combine with one personal item for his or her wardrobe to create a trendsetting outfit.

The public will then vote online to determine which contestant will compete in the Project Style Live Style-off event in September. One winner will be named Henderson’s Top Trendsetter and receive a grand prize of $1,000. The national winner will be determined in October.

“Fashion is just another way for young people to express their creativity,” said Heather Valera, marketing director for the Galleria at Sunset. “This competition gives them a blank canvas to create and portray their style in a fun, interactive environment. It’s a great way for teens to stretch their creative muscles during the summer months. Hopefully, some future designers and fashion experts will come out of the Galleria at Sunset.”

The Galleria at Sunset joins 14 other Forest City properties across the country for Project Style 2012. In 2011, the International Council of Shopping Centers awarded Forest City with its Gold Maxi award, the highest presented for excellence in retail marketing programs.

“It’s exciting to see the originality and creativity of the customers who shop at our centers,” said Jane Lisy, senior vice president of marketing for Forest City Commercial Management, owner of the Galleria at Sunset. “We are delighted to provide a forum for these chic stylists to show off their trendsetting ideas, built around items they find at the fashion retailers within our shopping centers.”

Other participating shopping centers include:

• Antelope Valley Mall, Palmdale, Calif.
• Promenade Bolingbrook, Bolingbrook, Ill.
• Boulevard Mall, Amherst, NY
• Charleston Town Center, Charleston, WV
• Orchard Town Center, Westminster, Colo.
• Westchester’s Ridge Hill, Yonkers, NY
• The Mall at Robinson, Pittsburgh, Penn.
• Short Pump Town Center, Richmond, Va.
• Southlands, Aurora, Colo.
• South Bay Galleria, Redondo Beach, Calif.
• Shops at Tanforan, San Bruno, Calif.
• Promenade at Temecula, Temecula, Calif.
• Victoria Gardens, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
• The Shops at Wiregrass, Wesley Chapel, Fla.

The Galleria at Sunset opened in 1996 and is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Dillard’s, Kohl’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods. It features premiere retailers such as Coach, bebe, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Gymboree, Buckle,Abercrombie&Fitch,Victoria’s Secret, Brookstone and more and is also home to the Galleria Library. Owned and operated by Forest City Enterprises, the 1,051,000-square-foot complex is the only enclosed mall in Henderson – one of the fastest growing cities in theUnited States. In addition to retail, the Galleria at Sunset boasts two full service and 12 fast food restaurants.

For more information on the Galleria at Sunset visit www.galleriaatsunset.com or contact the mall’s information center at 702-434-0202.

Michael Jackson bobblehead manufacturer to donate $1 from every sale to the Salvation Army

LAS VEGAS – Southern Nevada-based urban merchandising company EXD3 has partnered with the Salvation Army to help the organization achieve its mission of helping those in need.

EXD3 will donate $1 from the sale of each of its UrbanHeadz Michael Jackson bobbleheads, available at www.TheUrbanHeadz.com. The Jackson bobbleheads, which retail for $19.99, are an officially approved product by the Michael Jackson estate.

When all of the existing line of Michael Jackson Bobbleheads is sold, EXD3 will make a $34,000 donation to the Salvation Army.

“We chose the Salvation Army because they help all kinds of people in need,” said W. Monroe Britt, EXD3 owner and CEO. “Everyone needs a leg up sometimes, and the Salvation Army provides that assistance to those who need it.”

EXD3 also donated 700 bobbleheads to the Salvation Army in Las Vegas and Chicago for kids who wouldn’t otherwise have Christmas presents.

“We are organizing two Christmas gifts for each of about 5,000 to 6,000 children who would very likely receive nothing for Christmas. These bobbleheads will make great gifts for the older children,” said Leslee Rogers, public relations officer for The Salvation Army. “Additionally, we are excited to work with EXD3 to designate where their monetary donation will go. We have many worthy programs and are honored they have chosen to partner with our organization, allowing us to continue ‘Doing the Most Good’ here in Southern Nevada.”

The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in Christ’s name without discrimination for more than 130 years in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that include providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. Approximately 82 cents of every dollar spent is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide.

For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org.

Founded in 2007 by W. Monroe Britt, EXD3’s The UrbanHeadz is an urban merchandising company. The company’s bobbleheads are created by expert craftsmen. The company has a number of bobbleheads available for purchase at www.theurbanheadz.com.

For more information on The Urban Headz, visit www.theurbanheadz.com or call 702-321-1812.

Galleria at Sunset ready to officially welcome holiday shopping season with Black Friday Nov. 25

The Galleria at Sunset is ready to officially welcome the holiday season with Black Friday on Nov. 25 – the busiest and most exciting shopping day of the year.

Located at 1300 W. Sunset Road, the Galleria at Sunset is the “holiday headquarters” in Southern Nevada. And, this year many of the stores will be open even earlier than in the past. Black Friday early bird shoppers at the Galleria from midnight to 5 a.m. who spend $150 that day (excluding department stores) will receive a $15 Galleria at Sunset gift card. Shoppers who spend $150 between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. (excluding department stores) will receive a $10 Galleria at Sunset gift card.  

Black Friday mall hours are from 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Black Friday hours are: 5 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Kohl’s Black Friday hours are: midnight – midnight
JCPenney Black Friday hours are: 3 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Dillard’s Black Friday hours are: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Macy’s Black Friday hours are: midnight – 11 p.m.

The below stores will open at midnight. Any stores not listed will open at 5 a.m.

• ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
• AEROPOSTALE
• AUNTIE ANNE’S PRETZELS
• BATH & BODY WORKS
• bebe
• BEST BUYMOBILE
• BODY JEWELRY
• BUCKLE 
• CHARLOTTE RUSSE
• CHILDREN’S PLACE
• CINNABON
• CLAIRE’S BOUTIQUE
• DAIRY QUEEN
• EXPRESS WOMEN’S
• EXPRESS MEN
• FOREVER 21
• G BY GUESS
• GREAT AMERICAN COOKIE CO.
• HOT DOG ON A STICK
• HOT TOPIC
• ICING
• INDUSTRIAL RIDESHOP
• JOURNEY’S
• JOURNEY’S KIDZ  
• JUSTICE 
• JUSTICE FOR GIRLS
• KAI FIGHT SHOP
• KYKLOS GREEK CAFÉ
• NEW YORK & COMPANY
• NO FEAR
• PAC SUN
• POP STOP
• SBARRO
• SHIEKH SHOES
• SKECHERS
• SPENCER’S GIFTS
• STARBUCKS
• THE BODY SHOP
• THINGS REMEMBERED
• TILLY’S
• VICTORIA’S SECRET
• WET SEAL
• WETZEL’S PRETZELS
• WINDSORFASHIONS
• WIRELESS CHAMPS
• XTC BOUTIQUE 
• ZUMIEZ

Actress Bella Thorne to sign autographs at Galleria at Sunset Dec. 4

Visit offers fans of Disney’s ‘Shake It Up’ a  rare chance to meet ‘Cece Jones’

HENDERSON, Nev.  – Fans of Disney’s hit television show, “Shake It Up,” are in for a special treat for the holidays. Actress Bella Thorne is coming to the Galleria at Sunset from noon to noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, to mix and mingle with fans.

The 14-year-old star is best known for her co-starring role on “Shake It Up” as Cece Jones, the show’s mischievous and confident dancer.

“Cece Jones is one of those memorable characters that kids just adore,” said Heather Valera, marketing director for the Galleria at Sunset. “This is a special opportunity for fans to meet their favorite actress, while giving parents a chance to take advantage of the big holiday sales taking place that day.”

The event is sponsored by Mix 94.1 and KLUC and is free and open to the public.

The Galleria at Sunset opened in 1996 and is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Dillard’s, Kohl’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods. It features premiere retailers such as Coach, bebe, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Gymboree, Buckle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria’s Secret, Brookstone and more and is also home to the Galleria Library. Owned and operated by Forest City Enterprises, the 1,051,000-square-foot complex is the only enclosed mall in Henderson. In addition to retail, the Galleria at Sunset boasts two full-service and 12 fast food restaurants.

For more information on the Galleria at Sunset, visit www.galleriaatsunset.com or contact the mall’s information center at 702-434-0202.

Galleria at Sunset hosts Mall-o-ween Oct. 31

Stores open doors to trick-or-treaters during mall’s annual Halloween event

HENDERSON, Nev. – Ghastly ghosts and wicked witches are invited to roam the halls of the Galleria at Sunset for the mall’s annual Halloween celebration, Mall-o-ween, Monday, Oct. 31.

Mall-o-ween will allow children to trick-or-treat and enjoy the holiday in a safe environment. Children of all ages are encouraged to dress in scary costumes and enjoy a multitude of activities throughout the mall, including a pumpkin patch Scaryoke at the Food Court and a costume contest.

“As Henderson’s mall, we try to do something a little different to make Halloween fun, exciting and safe for Henderson’s families each year,” said Heather Valera, marketing director for the Galleria at Sunset.

Trick-or-treaters are also encouraged to visit guest services for a free Halloween gift bag. Activities will run from 6-8 p.m. on Halloween. The event is free and open to the public.

The Galleria at Sunset opened in 1996 and is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Dillard’s, Kohl’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods. It features premiere retailers such as Coach, bebe, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Gymboree, Buckle, Abercrombie&Fitch, Victoria’s Secret, Brookstone and more and is also home to the Galleria Library. Owned and operated by Forest City Enterprises, the 1,051,000-square-foot complex is the only enclosed mall in Henderson. In addition to retail, the Galleria at Sunset boasts two full-service and 12 fast food restaurants.

For more information on the Galleria at Sunset visit www.galleriaatsunset.com or contact the mall’s information center at 702-434-0202.

Santa Claus is coming to town, kicks off festivities with milk, cookies

Claus to bestow holiday cheer starting Nov. 5 at Galleria at Sunset  

NORTH POLE – Henderson’s kids better watch out; they’d better not cry; they’d better not pout – Santa’s due to arrive.

Santa Claus is coming to the Galleria at Sunset Saturday, Nov. 5. He will arrive at the Food Court at 11 a.m. with milk and cookies to share with all his favorite boys and girls. The event will include face painting, balloon artists and story time with Santa. Kids will also receive a free gift bag.

“Santa just loves milk and cookies,” said Mrs. Claus. “He can’t wait to get out to Henderson to join the kids for some milk and cookies, story time and more. The Galleria at Sunset is the first stop on his agenda, and he’s eager to start making his list and checking it twice.”

Santa knows children have lots of wishes, so he’s encouraging them to register with guest services now through Nov. 3. There will be wish lists available for children to fill out prior to meeting Santa.

Santa will also find out who’s naughty and who’s nice by visiting and taking photos with children in the Galleria’s lower level at Center Court from Nov. 5 until Dec. 24. Visit www.galleriaatsunset.com for photo hours.

“You wouldn’t think so since he is always so careful to avoid being seen on Christmas Eve, but Santa just loves attention and seeing his name in print so he can share his holiday spirit,” Mrs. Claus added. “He wants to meet as many boys and girls, reporters and photographers as possible.”

Santa’s visit to the Galleria at Sunset – located on the corner of Sunset Road and Stephanie Streetin Hendersonat 1300 W. Sunset Road – is just one of many activities the mall has planned for the holiday season.

The Galleria at Sunset opened in 1996 and is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Dillard’s, Kohl’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods. It features premiere retailers such as Coach, bebe, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Gymboree, Buckle, Abercrombie & Fitch,Victoria’s Secret, Brookstone and more and is also home to the Galleria Library. Owned and operated by Forest City Enterprises, the 1,051,000-square-foot complex is the only enclosed mall in Henderson. In addition to retail, the Galleria at Sunset boasts two full-service and 12 fast food restaurants.

For more information on the Galleria at Sunset visit www.galleriaatsunset.com or contact the mall’s information center at 702-434-0202. For up-to-date information from the Galleria at Sunset, follow the Galleria on Facebook and Twitter.

Fashion takes a night out with celebration at the Galleria at Sunset; Real Housewife Gretchen Rossi to host the evening, sign autographs

Chic is queen at Fashion’s Night Out, Project: Style – The Style Off Sept. 8; participants can enter to win a shopping spree with Rossi

HENDERSON, Nev. – The Galleria at Sunset will become the center of Las Vegas Valley fashion when designers, shoppers and fashionistas take over for the third annual Fashion’s Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.

Free and open to the public, Fashion’s Night Out will feature celebrity host Gretchen Rossi from “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” In addition to hosting the event, Rossi will meet and greet with shoppers and sign autographs.

The evening will include mini-manicures, makeovers, free samples, food sampling and the opportunity to win a $250 Shop & Gossip Spree with Rossi.

Project: Style is a fashion competition for boys and girls who are 13 years old and older and members of the social shopping network site, Shoptopia. From April through August, the Galleria at Sunset – located at 1300 W. Sunset Road, just off the I-95 – selected two trendsetters per round during a five-round contest to put local trendsetters’ sense of style and fashion to the test. Each participant was judged based on the outfit they assembled for the competition using fashions they find within the walls of the Galleria at Sunset. The winner of the competition will be announced at the event.

Shoppers will be able to participate in Fashion’s Night Out just by shopping at the Galleria at Sunset. They will be selected at random to receive mall gift cards and instant makeovers by the Fashion’s Night Out street team as they roam seeking out the best deals offered up by participating retailers.

Fashion’s Night Out is an unprecedented global initiative created in 2009 in a partnership between American Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, New York & Company and the city of New York to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy and put the fun back into shopping. Since then, the event has grown exponentially, expanding nationally in 2010 to more than 100 cities and globally into 15 countries.

People can also get up-to-the-minute details on Fashion’s Night Out by downloading an app, http://gettag.mobi.

The Galleria at Sunset opened in 1996 and is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Dillard’s, Kohl’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods. It features premiere retailers such as Coach, bebe, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Gymboree, Buckle,Abercrombie&Fitch,Victoria’s Secret, Brookstone and more and is also home to the Galleria Library. Owned and operated by Forest City Enterprises, the 1,051,000-square-foot complex is the only enclosed mall inHenderson. In addition to retail, the Galleria at Sunset boasts two full-service and 12 fast food restaurants.

For more information on the Galleria at Sunset visit www.galleriaatsunset.com or contact the mall’s information center at 702-434-0202.

Henderson Libraries hosts health fair, health series

Library district partners with several community partners to host fair at Galleria at Sunset Sept. 10

HENDERSON, Nev. – The number of people battling their weight is increasing at a rapid pace as more and more misinformation on health and losing weight is given to the public each day.

To provide the public with good, credible information, Henderson Libraries has partnered with United Blood Services, Southern Nevada Health District, AARP Medicare, St. Rose, Henderson Parks and Recreation, Trader Joe’s, SHIP – Nevada State Health Insurance Assistance Program and Goodnight Pediatrics to host a health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Galleria at Sunset mall – located at 1300 W. Sunset Road, just off I-95.

The fair will kick off the library district’s 3rd annual 60 Days to Better Health series, a series that includes a number of health-related programs and classes hosted at the Green Valley Library – located at 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, just off Sunset Road in Henderson and the Gibson Library located at 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway – from September through November. The series will include 20 programs for all ages as well as Spanish programming.

“There is a critical need in our community for the dissemination for legitimate information and education on how to live a healthy life,” said Rachelle Basso, Adult Services Librarian, Green Valley Library. “We have been working to provide this information to the community for the past three years, but there is more work to be done. This is the first year we have paired a health fair with our programming, and we hope it will attract even more people who need it.”

This year’s 60 Days to Better Health series is funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an independent federal agency that grows and sustains a “Nation of Learners,” because lifelong learning is critical to success.

Established in 1943 as a single library in Downtown Henderson, Henderson Libraries operates six locations throughoutHenderson. Henderson Libraries cooperates with other public libraries in Southern Nevada, the Nevada System of Higher Education, the Clark CountySchool District and all other libraries around the state to provide quality service forNevada’s residents.

For additional information on Henderson Libraries, visit www.mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-6581.

Galleria at Sunset to search for Henderson’s top fashion trendsetter

Project Style allows local teens to show off their sense of style, compete for $1,000

HENDERSON, Nev. – Galleria at Sunset and Shoptopia, a social shopping network, are searching for Henderson’s top fashion trendsetter.

Project: Style is a fashion competition for boys and girls who are 13 years old and older. From now through August, the Galleria at Sunset – located at 1300 W. Sunset Road, just off the I-95 – will select two trendsetters per round during a five-round contest to put these local trendsetters’ sense of style and fashion to the test. Each participant will be judged based on the outfit they assemble for the competition using fashions they find within the walls of the Galleria at Sunset.

This year’s Project Style will include new and improved technology including a brand new mobile platform that will give shoppers the added flexibility of being able to vote from their Smartphones. In addition, a new Facebook page has been created to access the thousands of followers on the centers’ Facebook pages. These enhancements along with a new and improved user experience and streamlined registration will make Project Style more dynamic than ever before.

“People love to showcase their own style and creativity,” said Heather Valera, marketing director for the Galleria at Sunset. “Through Shoptopia, they have a vehicle to express themselves and win recognition for their style and talent. The sky is the limit and hopefully we will see future designers and style experts compete.”

Each of the selected trendsetters will be given a $150 Galleria at Sunset gift card to create a stylish outfit that represents their personal sense of style and creativity. All items included in the ensemble must be purchased from the Galleria at Sunset’s retailers with the exception of one personal item that can come from the contestant’s own closet. A brief video and pictures of their creations will be posted on the social shopping site, Shoptopia, and members of Shoptopia will be eligible to vote for their favorite trendsetter during the live voting segment of the online competition. 

People who are interested in entering the contest can visit www.galleriaatsunset.shoptopia.com and click on “Project: Style” to enter. Each entrant must upload a photo to their Shoptopia profile that showcases their style in order to be considered.

The trendsetter with the most votes from each round will move on to the Project: Style Live Style-off event in September. One winner will be named Henderson’s Top Trendsetter and receive a grand prize of $1,000.

Henderson’s trendsetter contest is part of a national competition hosted by Shoptopia and a number of Forest City malls throughout the United States.

“Our shoppers have embraced Project Style and we are thrilled to bring it back to them,” said Jane Lisy, vice president marketing, Forest City Commercial Management. “We love discovering and encouraging future stylists from our local communities, while showcasing our great fashion retailers at the same time.”

Participating shopping centers include:

• Victoria Gardens – victoria.shoptopia.com, Ranch Cucamonga, CA
• South Bay Galleria – southbay.shoptopia.com, Redondo Beach, CA
• Southlands – southlands.shoptopia.com, Aurora, Co
• Antelope Valley Mall – antelope.shoptopia.com, Palmdale, CA
• Boulevard Mall – boulevard.shoptopia.com, Amherst, NY
• The Promenade Bolingbrook – promenade.shoptopia.com, Bolingbrook, IL
• The Mall at Robinson – robinson.shoptopia.com, Pittsburgh, PA
• Charleston Town Center – charleston.shoptopia.com, Charleston, WV
• Promenade Temecula – temecula.shoptopia.com, Temecula, CA
• Orchard Town Center – orchard.shoptopia.com, Westminster, CO
• Short Pump Town Center – shortpump.shoptopia.com, Richmond VA
• The Shops at Wiregrass – wiregrass.shoptopia.com, Wesley Chapel, FL

Shoptopia is an online shopping experience where members can share their love for their favorite brands, discover new products, seek shopping advice from a community of friends, family and peers, and receive exclusive benefits from local shopping centers. Shoptopia was created by Mallfinder Network, the leading developer and provider of integrated marketing services for the shopping center industry. 

The Galleria at Sunset opened in 1996 and is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Dillard’s, Kohl’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods. It features premiere retailers such as Coach, bebe, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Gymboree, Buckle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria’s Secret, Brookstone and more and is also home to the Galleria Library. Owned and operated by Forest City Enterprises, the 1,051,000-square-foot complex is the only enclosed mall in Henderson – one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. In addition to retail, the Galleria at Sunset boasts two full service and 12 fast food restaurants.

For more information on the Galleria at Sunset visit www.galleriaatsunset.com or contact the mall’s information center at 702-434-0202.

Galleria at Sunset honored by International Council of Shopping Centers with three of industry’s top awards

Locally, Heather Valera and Scott Muelrath of Galleria at Sunset honored

HENDERSON, Nev. – Heather Valera and Scott Muelrath of the Galleria at Sunset were awarded with three of the industry’s highest marketing honors – one gold and two silver U.S. MAXI Awards – at the International Council of Shopping Centers’ annual MAXI Awards ceremony in Hollywood March 31.

Muelrath is the mall’s general manager and Valera serves as marketing director.

The 2011 ICSC U.S. MAXI Awards honor and recognize the premier marketing, community outreach, sales promotions and visual merchandizing programs undertaken solely with the U.S by U.S.-based retail real estate professionals and companies. These awards not only enhance and compliment the other industry regional award programs offered by ICSC but provide information and insight to the entire retail real estate industry on what it takes to achieve the highest level of recognition in marketing and specialty leasing within the United States.

“A lot of effort went into establishing and implementing these programs,” Valera said. “We are honored to have been recognized for the hard work that went into these programs. The MAXI Awards are huge in our industry, and we’re thrilled to have taken three home.”

For a complete listing of all winners, visit www.icsc.org/maxiawards.

The Galleria at Sunset won its gold award in the Digital Media category, which recognizes and honors strategic programs and plans that include websites, social media campaigns, mobile marketing, video, podcasts, e-mail marketing, blogs, online advertising, pay per click, contests or games to achieve brand and marketing communication goals for a shopping center or company for its joint center effort, “Project: Style.” The Galleria at Sunset was one of 12 centers participating in the campaign, which created an innovative online fashion competition, Project: Style, to highlight their fashion retailers and remind customers that shopping is fun. By harnessing the strength of social media engagement and resources, The Galleria at Sunset brought fashion-minded customers’ dreams to life through a virtual runway.

Galleria at Sunset also won its first silver award in the Sales Promotion and Events category, which recognizes and honors programs or events intended to directly impact retail sales and customer traffic, for its “Christmas Criers” promotion. To draw traffic to the center’s Santa photo concession, the Galleria at Sunset partnered with Sepia Photo on a promotion for the best photo of crying children sitting on Santa’s lap. The promotion ran throughout the holiday season and each week the photo entries were put on display near the Santa set with the top five vote-getters invited to compete for the chance of having their winning photo placed on 100,000 bottles of Jones Soda.

The Galleria at Sunset also won a silver award in the Inter-Disciplinary Campaigns category, which recognizes and honors collaborative programs featuring contributions by two or more of the following areas: leasing, management, specialty leasing, design, development, operations and/or finance in conjunction with marketing, for its “Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins” program. When one of the Galleria at Sunset’s largest tenant spaces was abruptly vacated the center quickly turned to its community relationships and partnered with the Henderson Space and Science Center Board and several sponsors to fill the space with a traveling museum exhibit, Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins. Through an intergrative effort between operations, leasing and marketing the exhibit went from conception to opening in only two months. Over the four months the exhibit was open, it attracted more than 25,000 visitors to the center.

The Galleria at Sunset is owned and managed by Forest City Enterprises.

The awards ceremony took place at the end of ICSC’s annual Fusion Conference March 29-31. The 2011 ICSC U.S. MAXI Awards were open to U.S. shopping centers and shopping center companies as well as specialty retailers, specialty leasing managers, marketing directors and/or general managers. All award winning programs were implemented between Nov. 1, 2009 and Oct. 31, 2010.

In addition, the Galleria at Sunset is eligible to win ICSC’s Best-of-the-Best VIVA (Vision, Innovation, Value, Achievement) Award. The ICSC Best-of-the-Best VIVA Awards recognize the shopping center industry’s most cutting-edge properties, innovative solutions and creative responses to market trends, throughout the world. These awards will be presented during RECon, ICSC’s annual convention, on Monday, May 23, in Las Vegas.

Founded in 1957, ICSC is the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its more than 55,000 members in over 90 countries include shopping center owners, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, retailers and brokers, as well as academics and public officials. As the global industry trade association, ICSC links with more than 25 national and regional shopping center councils throughout the world. For more information, visit www.icsc.org.

The Galleria at Sunset opened in 1996 and is anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Dillard’s, Kohl’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods. It features premiere retailers such as Coach, bebe, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Gymboree, Buckle, Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria’s Secret, Brookstone and more and is also home to the Galleria Library. Owned and operated by Forest City Enterprises, the 1,051,000-square-foot complex is the only enclosed mall in Henderson. In addition to retail, the Galleria at Sunset boasts two full service and 12 fast food restaurants.

For more information on the Galleria at Sunset visit www.galleriaatsunset.com or contact the mall’s information center at 702-434-0202.