As many of you may already know, I traveled to South Dakota last week to fulfill a long-time wish on my “Bucket List.” I have always wanted to see Mt. Rushmore, ever since I was a youngster growing up in Los Angeles. As I grew up, graduated from High School, served in the Air Force, […]
After checking his “Bucket List,” Norm discovered that one of his special items was a visit to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer’s National Park, plus the Black Hills. Of course this wish had been on the “List” for more than 27 years, and he felt it was about time he completed that part of […]
This week marks the 12th anniversary of the day the world changed forever. Of course, I’m referring to the day on Sept. 11, 2001, when four airliners were taken over by some cowards from Afghanistan. We call them cowards today, as that is the only description befitting the men who took the life’s of […]
There’s a new show in Las Vegas, and it’s titled “American Trilogy.” The concept show will bring together three of the greatest, and most beloved entertainers in popular music history, Frank Sinatra as portrayed by Nick D’Egidio, Elvis Presley by Justin Shandor, and Rob Garrett as Neil Diamond. There will be two performances at the […]
Bob Anderson is not a native Las Vegan, but the “Singing Impressionist” called Las Vegas his home for so many years, he was declared a “Native Las Vegan” during his more than 2 ½ decades of appearing on the Las Vegas Strip, including 10 years at the Top of the Dunes. His love of Las […]
Well, gang, as many of you know, Cork Proctor, my former roommate for a year, has moved and has been living in Ecuador since last December. I emailed, Carolyn (the ex-wife), to have him scribble a few paragraphs of how things were going in his new residence. So, gang, behold the scribbles of my buddy […]
There’s a lot of cheering going on this week. There’s also a huge parade taking place every day. My friend of many, many years is arriving. Eydie Gorme is back doing what she does best—singing for the greatest audience in the galaxy. She is in perfect pitch. She can run across the stage. And, what […]
The Historic Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino, at the gateway to Boulder City, on the US 93/US 95 freeway, will officially unveil its new Watch & Wager Sports Lounge to the general public, with a Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, August 22, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The new Sports Lounge and Book […]
They call him the “Man in Black.” The magical guitar artistry of “Esteban,” will be performing during a very special engagement at the New Tropicana Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, beginning this Monday, August 5. A Las Vegas resident, Esteban, along with his fabulous daughter, violinist Teresa Joy, will perform a variety of music, […]
I remember when I first met Dondino. It was at the Frontier Hotel, on the Las Vegas Strip. He was performing in the classic lounge where many of the top performers in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s were firmly ensconced. It was 1982, and I was working for Robert Goulet at the Dunes Hotel […]