I first met Gene Ferrari back in the ‘80s when he was starring at the Aladdin Hotel. At that time he was really making a name for himself. He had just finished a tour with Don Rickles (with whom he would be his opening act for the next seven years) and was on his own […]
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 […]
Went to the Italian American Club over on East Sahara last Wednesday, at the invitation of long-time friends, Paul and Sue Lowden. See, Paul, who at one time owned the original Hacienda Hotel, the Sahara Hotel, and other hotels, actually got a gig. Yep that was what the note said from Sue: “Paul has a […]
Went to a party last week, and what a party it was too. It brought back a few great memories of a time not too long ago that, unfortunately, we all know will never return. The host of this unusual party was a great and wonderful friend, and entertainer, Murray Sawchuck and his beautiful wife, […]
As many of you know I love to discover new talent, and help them get exposure in the City they call “The Entertainment Capital of the World.” I have found a young man I think is definitely geared to become a major entertainer in Las Vegas, if not the World. It’s not going to happen […]
I have been watching a fairly new resident of our little village for the past year, after hearing him perform at the Italian American Club one evening in 2014. I finally had the opportunity to sit down with the young singer, and do an in depth interview. I thought it makes for interesting reading, so […]
The dynamic cast of Legends in Concert, Las Vegas’ longest-running live tribute show (31 years) at the Flamingo Las Vegas, has greeted the winter season with its annual holiday show, which opened a week ago. Guests will enjoy holiday tunes performed by both classic and modern legends, alike. Bobby Darin, portrayed by Art Vargas, rocks […]
For the past 44 years, the Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts – otherwise known as SNORE – has highlighted each season with the running of the SNORE 250. This year’s 45th annual Gold Strike SNORE 250, is set for this Saturday (Nov.1), near the little desert town of Jean, about 40 miles south of Las […]
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 […]
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 […]