Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino, has been purchased by a Henderson-based commercial real estate developer, Joe DeSimone. DeSimone purchased the 83 year-old property, after nearly several months of negotiating with its previous owner MGM Resorts International, which owned the property since 2005, through his Henderson company, First Federal Realty. “I’m a businessman in Henderson […]
Deana Martin, coming off a highly successful Midwest tour, will be returning to the South Point Hotel & Casino/Spa showroom on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13-14. Deana is definitely one of the more influential American singers on stage today. And, not just because of being the proud daughter of iconic entertainer, Dean Martin, but because […]
Saturday night, Aug 16th, was a very special evening for two men who first worked together in the historic movie, “Scarface,” in 1983, and 10 years later (1993) appeared in the Golden Globe nominated film, “Carlito’s Way,” as Hollywood legend Al Pacino (The Godfather), and comedian Angel Salazar, came together in Las Vegas. Pacino was in […]
If you have been living on this beautiful earth since at least 1970, then you have enjoyed the comedy of Robin Williams. I believe I first recognized him when he landed on earth as “Mork,” in the TV series, “Happy Days.” God was he hysterical on that show! So much so, that a new spin-off […]
The New Tropicana on the Las Vegas Strip will be filled with a ton of laughter the week of August 11, through Sunday, August 17, with three of the best stand-up comedians in the business taking the stage inside the Laugh Factory, located on the mezzanine level of the famous Hotel/Casino. Headlining the show will […]
The Venetian Las Vegas and GOMM Productions LLC, have partnered to bring a special engagement – GEORGIA ON MY MIND: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles – to The Venetian Theatre this fall. This groundbreaking new show will feature a host of esteemed stars including Emmy award-winner Clint Holmes, 10-time Grammy award-winning vocal group TAKE 6, […]
I have been one of the lucky guys who met and befriended a great guy: James Garner, actor, racecar driver, humanitarian, damn good all-around guy, and a guy who loved off-road racing. Well, he’s gone now! He has gone to a place that we all strive to go to (I think), by living life to […]
Scholars and lovers of Shakespeare will be traveling this summer from England to America to study why Shakespeare is so popular here, and the Utah Shakespeare Festival is on their list of places to visit. A team from the University of Warwick and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, which is based in Shakespeare’s home town of […]
Rick Michel, one of this writers favorite singers, will present his “Sinatra Forever” show, focusing totally on the music of Frank Sinatra. Michel will salute and interpret “Ol’ Blue Eyes” standards, with a 24-piece orchestra this Saturday, July 12, in the M Pavilion at the M Resort Spa Casino at 7:30 p.m. Michel, has […]
Went to the Golden Nugget Sunday afternoon to cover a tribute show for a close friend, Bill Acosta, as a reporter and to attend as a paying guest. As a member of the media we are privileged to attend most events free of charge. However, when it’s a benefit or tribute, most of us in […]