It’s was my first visit back at the old Hilton Hotel, once called The International, and now the Westgate, in nearly a year. The draw last time was Vinnie Favorito (who is still there and doing great business), and this time it was a young entertainer by the name of Donny Edwards. Now that name […]
Super Summer Theatre announces its third show of the season, the iconic Broadway musical “Man of La Mancha,” playing August 9 – 26 at the Spring Mountain State Park. “Man of La Mancha” transports you back to the volatile days of the Spanish Inquisition, when playwright Miguel de Cervantes and his trusty servant have […]
How many of you out there remember the name Sam Kinison? I’m sure you heard the name back in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Well, not only was Kinison a name to be recognized on comedy stage throughout the world, but right here in Las Vegas he was a major comedy star. And, those who travelled […]
Last week I used a short story from a friend, Stephan Sorrentino, when his dear friend Carrie Fisher passed away. At that time this reporter was concerned about Ms. Fisher’s mother, Debbie Reynolds, who I heard had been ill lately. There is the myth that everything happens in threes: Well this time there was George […]
Well, gang, it that time of the year again, when the roar of horsepower (the mechanical type) is heard for miles emanating from the confines of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and its ¼ mile-dragstrip (track) called The Strip. Oh, did I fail to mention that is where those same mechanical things called dragsters also […]
On the 59th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s first Las Vegas performance, Graceland has opened the doors to a multi-faceted, authentic Elvis experience that showcases the man, the performer and the music that revolutionized popular culture around the world. “Graceland Presents ELVIS: The Exhibition – The Show – The Experience” is now open at Westgate Las […]
Well, gang, Elvis is back where he belongs. The place he had fun in. The building he helped to actually pay for, when it was built and he was asked to be a part of its future. That occurred in 1969! And, as I’m sure you have heard the new owner of the hotel once […]
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, […]
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 […]