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”
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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
Raiders and America First Credit Union Announce Contest to Help Small Businesses
Winner of “Small Business Showcase” will receive a single-season sponsorship America First Credit Union (AFCU) is enlisting the Las Vegas Raiders’ support to help one deserving small business thrive. The credit union and the Raiders are giving small businesses in Nevada and Utah the chance to secure a single-season sponsorship agreement valued at approximately … [Read more...] about Raiders and America First Credit Union Announce Contest to Help Small Businesses
Museum of Gaming History Debuts Moulin Rouge Exhibit at The Neon Museum
The Museum of Gaming History (MoGH) installed at The Neon Museum a new exhibit of artifacts from the Moulin Rouge Casino and Hotel, the first major racially integrated gaming property that also played a crucial role in ending segregation in Las Vegas. Located in the museum’s La Concha visitor center, the exhibit includes artifacts such as promotional materials, gaming chips, … [Read more...] about Museum of Gaming History Debuts Moulin Rouge Exhibit at The Neon Museum
New Monument Signs Debut On Historic Westside
New Signs Create Iconic Entryway Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear is celebrating two new monument signs marking the entrance to the Historic Westside at the U.S. 95 off-ramp at Martin L. King Boulevard. The signs were commissioned by the city of Las Vegas and were designed by local West Las Vegas artist Harold Bradford & Associates. Las Vegas Paving and Young Electric … [Read more...] about New Monument Signs Debut On Historic Westside
Circa Resort & Casino Unveils Details Behind Extensive Art Collection
Bright colors, Vegas tributes and vintage flair will define the art collection found at Circa Resort & Casino, set to debut October 28. Circa will add a new layer to Downtown Las Vegas’ already flourishing arts and culture scene with a portfolio that celebrates the city’s history and legacy. “Circa will pay homage to Las Vegas and those who built this city, so it … [Read more...] about Circa Resort & Casino Unveils Details Behind Extensive Art Collection
YESCO To Be Featured On The Science Channel’s “Impossible Fixes,” Oct. 7 And 8
100-year-old YESCO will be featured on the Science Channel’s new show, “Impossible Fixes,” this week. YESCO Senior Vice President will be interviewed in the feature and the YESCO team will repair the massive Palms LED sign on the side of the tower and neon tubing on the Palms rooftop display. IMPOSSIBLE FIXES SHOW DESCRIPTION:Brave lighting technicians battle extreme desert … [Read more...] about YESCO To Be Featured On The Science Channel’s “Impossible Fixes,” Oct. 7 And 8
The Neon Museum Receives Conservation Grants For Sign Collection
The Neon Museum has received grants for the upkeep and preservation of the sign collection in the Neon Boneyard. As an open-air museum, the Boneyard’s collection faces challenges traditional indoor museums do not encounter. To address this matter, The Neon Museum conducted a Collections Assessment Plan (CAP) in 2018, funded in part by the Institute of Museums and Library … [Read more...] about The Neon Museum Receives Conservation Grants For Sign Collection