Award winning singer, songwriter and a personal friend, Chadwick Johnson will host “We Are Family,” a benefit and fundraiser for local Veterans and Seniors presented by The Vegas Voice at the Silverton Hotel & Resort, Wednesday, June 8, with the doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and show time set for 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The […]
The Mint 400 is here this week, and of course downtown Las Vegas will be a busy village for the rest of the week. There was a huge parade of the various race vehicles from Sunset Blvd. to Fremont Street earlier today, ending with a party at Atomic Liquors around 2:00 p.m. As many of […]
Last Thursday I attended the monthly residency show inside the Cabaret Jazz Theater at the Smith Center. Now I may be prejudice, as I think Clint is a total throwback to the great days of entertainers like Fats Domino, Sammy Davis, Jr., and who can ever forget Al Jolson. I know a lot of you young […]
We’ve been telling you readers of this column about the newest venue for those who like to feel the need for speed. And, SPEEDVEGAS, has been the most prominent and newest venture to come along in a long, long time and will definitely take care of that need. Well, gang, SPEEDVEGAS will start its engines […]
This week I’m going to catch up on a few shows that I have failed to write into my reviews. The first one took place at the Italian American Club (IAC) in its spacious showroom. The second took place at the Golden Nugget downtown. The showroom at the IAC was filled to capacity as the 12-piece […]
From the moment Kelly Clinton-Holmes stepped on the stage at the Italian American Club and sang “Help,” the capacity filled room sat back in their chairs and prepared for a very special and unusual show. It was a benefit for Cathy L MacLellan, who suffers from a severe disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and has had more […]
As you all know I have staged a couple of benefits for a close friend or two over the years of living in a town filled with a bunch of great “Angels.” And just who are the “Angels” I’m speaking about: The vast number of entertainers, musicians and hotels that have a huge heart for […]
There are two events taking place this weekend at the Silverton Pavilion, honoring the veterans of World War II. Both are under the banner, “The Spirit of 45 Nevada,” will get underway celebrating the 70th anniversary of the end of the Great War. “The Spirit of 45 Nevada,” is our state segment of the nationwide […]
As many of you know this writer really likes to letcha all know when someone special is doing something very special. Well, gang, Chadwick Johnson (no relation) is doing just that this coming Wednesday (July 29th) at the Italian American Club on East Sahara. What is different about this particular show is that it will […]
“Kickin It” is a versatile rhythm based dance show premiering at Ron DeCar’s event center May 23 at 7:00 p.m. The Coppola Dance Ensemble will present routines with varied rhythms in tap, with the entire show will including all forms of dance: From Latin to Hula, Burlesque to R&B, “Kickin It” guarantees something for everyone. […]