Big brands, big names highlight Dillard’s grand opening at Downtown Summerlin

Dillard’s in Downtown Summerlin will celebrate its grand opening this week with six fashion shows, celebrity appearances and prizes.

“Dillard’s is so excited to be part of Downtown Summerlin. We have selected from the best brands to provide a merchandise mix we believe will really speak to our clients. Brands include Michael Kors, Vince Camuto, Eileen Fisher, Karen Kane, Komarov, Antonio Melani, MAC, Bobbi Brown, Chanel, Dior, Hugo Boss, Daniel Cremieux, Thomas Dean, Polo, Kate Spade, Coach, Brahmin, Ugg, Cole Haan, Frye, Kitchen Aide to name a few,” store Manager Andie Armstrong said.

Armstrong moved to Las Vegas from Arizona where she managed Dillard’s stores in Prescott and Paradise Valley. She moved with husband Pete and their dog, Fenway. She said she was excited to open the store at 11011 Sage Park Drive in Downtown Summerlin.

“I’m personally looking forward to exploring all the Summerlin community has to offer.”

The 200,000-square-foot department store opened Oct. 4, and will hold its grand opening Oct. 9-12.

The Summerlin Dillard’s will give away more than $42,000 in gifts, Armstrong said. About 7,000 gifts will go to customers when they purchase items in various departments. There also will be free chances to win 120 prizes over the next few days.

The store will employ 250 workers. Most of those will be full-time positions.

Here are some of the events slated for the next few days:

THURSDAY, OCT. 9

RIBBON CUTTING: 9:30 a.m — east entrance with music from the Palo Verde High School marching band. The first 200 customers who visit Dillard’s at 10 a.m. opening will enjoy free Godiva chocolates.

FASHION, SECOND LEVEL: 11 a.m. — fashion show and meet-and-greet with Monica Botkier, Botkier Handbag designer; 1 p.m., fashion show and Q&A with Janie Bryant, Mad Men Costume designer; 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., junior and contemporary fashion show and meet-and-greet with Rachel Mortenson, Marciano/Guess model

COSMETICS, FIRST LEVEL: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., tips from Estee Lauder makeup artist Derek Miller; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Clinique’s skin expert Rhonda Harvey; 10 a.m., MAC Brooke Shield’s campaign; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Tropez brand ambassador and tanning expert Sophie Evans; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Osmotics founder Francine Porter; 11 a.m to 6 p.m., Lancome’s color directors Maria Roybal and Brenda Garcia-Castro; 11 a.m to 7 p.m., Diorshow artist Robert Steven Munoz

ACCESSORIES, FIRST LEVEL: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., create a 10-second video wearing Ray-Bans

CHILDREN’S, SECOND LEVEL: Noon to 4 p.m., face- painting and balloon artistry

HOME, SECOND LEVEL: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Blendtec demonstration and samples; noon to 2 p.m., sample recipes from the “Southern Living Holiday Cookbook” with Otto Enotica Pizzeria executive chef Danny Herrera

FRIDAY, OCT. 10

FASHION, SECOND LEVEL: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., appearance by Shelley Komarov, costume and apparel designer; enter for a chance to win a $500 Komarov dress wardrobe (no purchase necessary)

COSMETICS, FIRST LEVEL: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Este Lauder regional artistry team; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Clinique’s Rhonda Harvey; 11 a.m., Robert Steven Munoz; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Chanel makeup artist Kalyd Odeh; 11 a.m to 6 p.m., Maria Roybal and Brenda Garcia-Castro

MEN’S, FIRST LEVEL: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino will sign autographed photos with any $50 LRG purchase. Enter for a chance to win an autographed LRG jacket (no purchase necessary)

HOME, SECOND LEVEL: 1 to 5 p.m., Godiva sampling

SATURDAY, OCT. 11

FASHION, SECOND LEVEL: 1 to 3 p.m., fashion show and appearance with Karen Kane. Ten percent of the day’s Karen Kane purchases benefit the new Las Vegas Fashion Council. Enter for a chance to win a $500 Karen Kane wardrobe (no purchase necessary)

COSMETICS , FIRST LEVEL: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Este Lauder regional artistry team; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Rhonda Harvey; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m, Dior skincare artist Gabriele Chavez

CHILDREN’S, SECOND LEVEL: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., “Frozen” party with Princess Parade at 1 p.m.; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Under Armour “Bag Tag” event; noon to 4 p.m., face painting and balloon artistry in children’s shoes

MEN’S, OUTSIDE NORTH ENTRANCE: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ROAR Ferrari and Lamborghini car display. Enter for the chance to win (no purchase necessary)

ACCESSORIES, FIRST LEVEL: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Maui Jim touring showcase and personal sunglass fitting event

SUNDAY, OCT. 12

COSMETICS, FIRST LEVEL: noon – 5 p.m.,Rhonda Harvey; noon to 5 p.m., Maria Roybal and Brenda Garcia-Castro

MEN’S, FIRST LEVEL: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., No. 1 skateboarder Nyjah Huston. First 25 customers receive an Element water bottle and all customers can enter for the chance to win an autographed and framed Nyjah Huston Collector’s Skateboard deck valued at $750 (no purchase necessary).

Regular store hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, 702-473-6712