Rodeo-themed coloring contest now open for local students Las Vegas Days (formerly known as Helldorado Days), an annual cowboy-themed event celebrating Las Vegas’ Wild West history, will return to the Core Arena at the Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas with two nights of exciting rodeo events, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 12-13 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. (gates open at … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Days Rodeo Returns to The Plaza Hotel & Casino’s Core Arena, Nov. 12-13
Neon Museum
The Neon Museum Receives Famed Planet Hollywood Sign
The Neon Museum recently acquired the famed Planet Hollywood Restaurant sign that originally rotated upon an iconic column pedestal in front of the Caesars Palace Forum Shops and Colosseum. Donated by Planet Hollywood International/Earl Enterprises, the sign is currently being assessed for conservation and display plans. “Similar to the Hard Rock Café guitar, the Planet … [Read more...] about The Neon Museum Receives Famed Planet Hollywood Sign
The Neon Museum to Host Panel Discussion on Sept. 30: “Remembering the Frontier Strike: 30 Years Later”
The Neon Museum will host a panel discussion, “Remembering the Frontier Strike: 30 Years Later” next Thursday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. in-person at the museum and virtually via livestream on Facebook. In September 1991, one of the longest labor strikes in U.S. history began as workers with the Culinary Union and others staged a strike at the Frontier Hotel and Casino in … [Read more...] about The Neon Museum to Host Panel Discussion on Sept. 30: “Remembering the Frontier Strike: 30 Years Later”
The Neon Museum’s Storyteller Wins National Award
Binnie Tate Wilkin shares stories of museum’s collection with Clark County students, recognized by the National Storytelling Network with Regional Excellence Award The Neon Museum announces that Binnie Tate Wilkin, the official storyteller for the museum’s “My Las Vegas” program in 2020, has been awarded the 2021 Regional Excellence ORACLE Award by the National Storytelling … [Read more...] about The Neon Museum’s Storyteller Wins National Award
Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance Announces 2021 Showcase of Automotive Excellence
The prestigious Las Vegas Concours d'Elegance has announced it will again bring more than 100 of the most famous magnificent collector cars to the entertainment capital of the world. Now in its second year, the 2021 Las Vegas Concours d'Elegance, scheduled for October 21-24, also announced an exciting new venue and two days of pre-show Concours d'Avant advance celebrations … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance Announces 2021 Showcase of Automotive Excellence
City Of Las Vegas Awarded National Endowment For The Arts Big Read Grant
Las Vegas To Read and Celebrate “The House on Mango Street” The city of Las Vegas is one of 61 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2021-2022 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read grant. A grant of $20,000 will support a community reading program focusing on the book, “The House on Mango Street” by author Sandra Cisneros, Sept. 24, 2021, through May 30, … [Read more...] about City Of Las Vegas Awarded National Endowment For The Arts Big Read Grant
Douglas “Lefty” Leferovich to be Honored as 2021 Magician of the Year from the Society of American Magicians at Show Creators Studios June 22 – Free Virtual Show
On Tuesday, June 22nd at 5PM PDT, Douglas "Lefty" Leferovich will be honored as the 2021 Magician of the Year from the Society of American Magicians Parent Assembly #1 of New York City. It will be a live virtual show at Show Creators Studios (4455 West Sunset Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89118. 702.243.3036). The show will open with a video from Mr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne … [Read more...] about Douglas “Lefty” Leferovich to be Honored as 2021 Magician of the Year from the Society of American Magicians at Show Creators Studios June 22 – Free Virtual Show
Public Invited To Watch Premiere Of Third Episode Of Documentary, “The City Of Las Vegas: The Thirties,” May 15
Latest Installment Of Documentary Series Focuses On The 1930s A new documentary chronicling the city of Las Vegas from 1930 to 1940 will premiere at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 15. This day was chosen because May 15 is the date Las Vegas was founded in 1905. “The City of Las Vegas: The Thirties” will be broadcast at 7 p.m. May 15 on KCLV Channel 2 on Cox … [Read more...] about Public Invited To Watch Premiere Of Third Episode Of Documentary, “The City Of Las Vegas: The Thirties,” May 15
The Neon Museum Announces Summer Hours
Home to the iconic neon signs chronicling Las Vegas history, The Neon Museum will offer adjusted summer hours of operation beginning Saturday, May 1. Open seven days a week, the museum will open at 3 p.m. and close at 11 p.m. everyday. The revised hours take into account the later sunset and lower evening temperatures of Las Vegas in the summer, allowing guests to … [Read more...] about The Neon Museum Announces Summer Hours
“Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” Sign Goes Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Say "Sláinte!" in Las Vegas with Several Events and Specials In honor of St. Patrick's Day, the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) in partnership with Tourism Ireland, created a very special Irish welcome by turning the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign green by replacing the traditional yellow bulbs with green ones. As the world gears up for St. … [Read more...] about “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” Sign Goes Green for St. Patrick’s Day