First Friday Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, announces that First Friday is a virtual event again on September 4th as we continue to stay connected while practicing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will go live from various places in the arts district. Please check Instagram TV for pre-recorded messages and activities from […]
The Mint 400, as you may know, was my baby, dating all the way back to 1967 when I was the publicist for the Mint Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas. A brief history lesson is needed to understand why I am so proud of this year’s race. In 1968 when we (the Mint […]
Photo: K.J. Howe, Roger Norman, Norm Johnson, Sal Fish, Matt Martelli at Hall of Fame dinner Attended the Off-Road Hall of Fame earlier this week, having been invited by Matt Martelli, owner of the World-Famous Mint 400, which is held each year just outside Las Vegas, with a lot of the pre-action taking place on […]
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 […]
Well, gang, the week I wait for every year is here, and it all starts today (Wednesday, March 20), with the first-time ever, “4 Wheel Parts Off-Road Vehicle Parade,” on the Las Vegas Strip and ending on Sunday with the Awards Presentation. Of course, I’m referring to the world famous General Tire Mint 400 Off-Road […]