A very good friend of this reporter, Cork Proctor, has been asked by management of the Railroad Pass Hotel and Casino, in Henderson, to return for another night of hilarious comedy. Curt Thompson, Director of Operations, has signed the long-time resident of Las Vegas to appear in the showroom on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. […]
Does the name Paige O’Hara ring a bell with you? It should, if you ever went to see the Disney film, “Beauty and the Beast.” O’Hara was the voice of “Belle.” The famous animated beauty (Belle) was even modeled after Paige. Of course the vibrant singer and actress, who calls Las Vegas home, can also […]
Took a tour of the newest tourist attraction to open in downtown Las Vegas, the other day, the official, Mob Museum. And, I’m not going to waste any time in telling you, this is a terrific addition to our historic section of the village. It would not have happened, had our former, Mayor Oscar Goodman, […]
This Valentine’s weekend, the husband and wife team, Lisa Smith (Shades of Sinatra and vocal trio Dangerous Curves) and Ron Smith, present their popular show “Love is a Many COMPLICATED Thing – From Dating to Mating & Beyond,” a musical journey celebrating relationships! On Friday, Feb. 10, they will be at Freedom Hall, Sun City […]
Stopped in at the E-String Grill, on Sunset and Mountain Vista in Henderson, Monday evening to listen to, and watch, some terrific jazz as presented by Gary Anderson and his band. The first set kicked off at around 7:15 p.m. and continued for nearly 90 minutes, and was terrific. The sad part of the whole […]
Actress Shirley Jones, winner of the 1961 Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for “Elmer Gantry,” will be honored by Variety, during Oscar Night Las Vegas, taking place at the Palms Casino Resort Feb. 25-26, Executive Producer, Clinton Billups Jr., announced earlier this week. Officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts […]
The world-renowned General Tire Mint 400 Off-Road race has been acquired by the Martelli Brothers—partners in the nationally recognized marketing/production group, Mad Media. The brothers immediately signed a multi-year partnership with, Casey Folks, of the “Best in the Desert” off-road racing fame, to manage the event, and also retained the race creator, Norm Johnson (this […]
Race fans, who’ve wondered exactly what transpires in the drivers’ meeting prior to a NASCAR event, will get their opportunity to learn for themselves during the 2012 NASCAR Weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. For the first time ever at LVMS, race fans will be able to attend the pre-race drivers’ meeting for the Kobalt […]
Well, gang, this will be my final column for 2011. I wanted to try and get as much information out to you about the various celebrations going on in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve. They are not in any order of preference, but I hope you can find a place to help bring 2011 […]