[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino offers great concerts on many nights each month. In September, don’t miss Western Fusion on Friday and Saturday, September 15 and 16, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. All shows in The Lounge at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino are free and feature intimate seating for about 50 people. Guests can also congregate in the casino area just outside The Lounge to enjoy concerts. While you’re there, be sure to have monthly drink special at the bar for only $5. The drink for September is Watermelon Margarita, which combines watermelon pucker, Sauza gold tequila, Fat Tuesday frozen lime sour, and cherry garnish into a tasty libation. It is delicious! Make a night of it — meet first for dinner at The Buffet and enjoy their Seafood Dinner Friday and Saturday nights; it’s a bountiful spread of seafood. Also, The Range Steakhouse presents a feature meal every night specifically made to tantalize your taste buds. Special food for special guests is always available at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. Youcan bet the top-notch customer service in these restaurantsis incomparable to any other.
Locally based, Western Fusion has played at various venues and events throughout Arizona. The band began in the late 1990s as a traditional country band, and as the band evolved, its musical repertoire expanded too. Today, Western Fusion’s five-piece band plays country favorites, from George Strait to Waylon Jennings to Merle Haggard to Keith Urban and Sam Hunt. The band also plays classic rock tunes from the 1970s and ’80s. Don’t miss Western Fusion on September 15 and 16! Grab your friends, and come to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino and The Lounge to enjoy dancing and grooving to some great country and classic rock tunes.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.
