Greetings from the galaxy. In a continuation of its mission, the Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas has been announced by Star Fleet Command for July 31 to Aug. 3, 2014, at The Rio Suites. Many of your favorite members of Star Fleet will be there: William Shatner, Avery Brooks, Karl Urban, Scott Bakula, Kate […]
It’s time to rev those motorcycle engines and head out to Pahrump for the 1st annual Spring Mountains Run. Monte Perlin, stunt double (can you say extreme stunt?) for Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 3, will be there, and the concert stage will feature Skynnyn Lynnyrd, those talented tribute artists of the great southern hard-rock band […]
How do Las Vegas residents spend their summer, besides trying to stay out of the triple digit heat? One of the most popular annual traditions is a visit to the Spring Mountain Ranch, to enjoy live theater under the stars. The Ranch is located 15 miles west of Las Vegas in the Red Rock Canyon […]
There will be plenty of Elvis Sightings July 10-13 in Las Vegas! The Las Vegas Elvis Festival is an annual event that first appeared here in Las Vegas in 2010. Produced by Vegas Elvis Festival LLC, it consists of a competition of four rounds over a two day period, in which participants are cut after […]
What does a meat dress, Japanese hologram and powerful vocals have in common? It can only mean that the Mother Monster, Lady Gaga, is coming to town. Singing songs from her newest album, ARTPOP, Gaga is sure to elicit every response in the book at her performance for the ARTPOP Ball scheduled for July 19 […]
Long before the days of the gold club at the Wynn Las Vegas and the fountain show of the Bellagio, there stood one lone casino near what would become the heart of modern Las Vegas. And in fact, the first casino wasn’t even on the road that would come to be world famous as the […]
A saloon is different than a bar, a pub, or a tavern – or at least it should be. The word saloon conjures images of a western-themed watering hole, a little rough around the edges but not as dangerous as they were in the days of outlaws that were quick on the draw. Of course, […]
Since the Golden Age of Hollywood there have always been actors who wanted to be singers. When they get their chance, it doesn’t always work out for the best, as anyone who saw the film version of Mamma Mia can attest. Jeff Bridges is the real deal. In 2000 he released his first CD of […]
Jay Leno, the King of Late Night TV, is coming to The Mirage. As host of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” from 1992 until his retirement in 2014, he interviewed countless celebrities, introduced amazing music acts and cracked jokes all along the way. His dance parodies left everyone rolling in the floor laughing. Leno […]
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 […]
