The Book of Mormon is finally coming to the Smith Center and, if you enjoy an old-fashioned musical, this will set you on fire. Brilliant, engaging and innovative, the Book of Mormon is just what you would expect from the Colorado boys who made the words “South Park” a household name. The duo know how […]
Oscar Goodman, our former mayor, has opened a restaurant in the dome at the Plaza Hotel. Located on Main Street, facing the Fremont Street Experience, this venue offers both a nostalgic view of the old Las Vegas, and the new downtown with its zip lines, laser shows, free bands, and excitement. They are open from […]
Built in 1941 on Sixth and Fremont for $250,000, the El Cortez wasn’t doing very well…folks thought it was too far out of the downtown area! So one year later it was sold to Thomas Hull, who turned around and sold it for $600,000 three years later to Bugsy Siegel. Not a bad investment! But […]
Here’s an idea for keeping cool and having some fun in Las Vegas: ice skating! Yes, it’s true, you can strap on a pair of skates and hit the ice all year round, even when the temperature outside soars past the hundred degree mark thanks to the Las Vegas Ice Center. The Las Vegas Ice […]
If there’s a down time in Las Vegas, it’s usually during the summer months, as Vegas’ searing heat – plus the fact that the colder parts of the country are actually warm – cut into the amount of tourism that hits the city. But those who are in Sin City to enjoy a lazy summer […]
All you football fans may want to mark June 6 and 7 on your calendar for the Gridiron Greats Hall of Fame Induction Dinner honoring and benefitting pioneer NFL players. The Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund was established in 2009 to provide assistance and financial aid to retired football players who do not have pension benefits […]
Located at the foot of Fremont Street, The Plaza Hotel & Casino has one of the most interesting histories of any Las Vegas casino hotel. The site was originally a Union Pacific railroad station when it opened in 1940. Hence, in 1971 when the first hotel was built on the site, it was aptly named […]
What great news! David Spade is returning to the Sands Showroom at The Venetian in May, June and July. He is so hilarious and original in his comedy routine, you know you’ll be laughing from start to finish. He’s a favorite performer anywhere he goes and certainly in Las Vegas, where talent earns admiration and […]
The Golden Nugget pool is not only one of the best downtown landmarks, but it is one of the most prominent pool options in all of Vegas. A large part of the allure is the eye-capturing spectacle of the shark tank, with a water slide winding in and out of it from a peak of […]
Las Vegas is home to some great tours, but there is one that brings even more sparkle to your already glittery Las Vegas vacation. If you have that yen to go to see Hollywood, then you are in luck. The Las Vegas to Hollywood tour operated by Paradise Found has a great deal for you. […]
With Father’s Day approaching, a trip to Vegas would be a very special way to celebrate! But what if there were some truly unique guy-type experiences that dad would enjoy that made the trip even more special? Is dad a laid-back sorta guy or an all-out hell-raiser – or maybe somewhere in between? Whatever his […]
The third week of June (June 17-23) is when one of the biggest events in Las Vegas. And that’s saying something. The event is EDC: Electric Daisy Carnival. This event draws a couple hundred thousand people from all over the world and brings together some of the world’s most renowned DJ’s all into one place. […]
