August 2009 - Very Vintage Vegas | Las Vegas Mid Century Modern Homes

August 2009

August 31, 2009

The Last Week Of Summer

We’ve survived another one. The weather lady says another day or two of over a hundred and we’ll be in the mid 90’s daily by Labor Day Weekend. If you’re not heading out of town, […]
August 27, 2009

Scotch 80s Battles Commercial Encroachment Into Historic Las Vegas Neighborhoood.

I started to bring this up last week. The Scotch 80s neighborhood south of UMC Hospital is facing an all too common of a threat. Commercial Encroachment! Tonight is the planning commission meeting where the […]
August 27, 2009

Some Other Thoughts On The Financial Crisis

 Thanks to Anya, Steve Randy and Missy who all emailed me links to the USA TODAY story where I’m quoted – “Foreclosure Guilt Haunts Homebuyers”, by Steve Friess. We were at dinner a few months ago when […]
August 26, 2009

Time Magazine Article “Less Vegas” Stirs Up A Hornets Nest

This last Sunday, people started asking me if I’d read the Time Magazine story “Less Vegas: The Casino Town Bets On A Comeback” . I flagged the email but didn’t get around to reading it till […]
August 25, 2009

Walter Zick and Harris Sharp – THE Mid Century Modern Architects Of Las Vegas

VeryVintageVegas is pleased to be one of the sponsors of  the “Zick and Sharp” Panel discussion and Bus Tour on OCTOBER 3rd. Zick and Sharp were the most prolific mid century modern architects of Las Vegas. We […]
August 24, 2009

Veteran’s Memorial To Be Installed At Huntridge Circle Park

You’re invited to a “Community Meeting” tonight to discuss the proposed Veterans Memorial in the Huntridge Circle Park. The meeting will be at the Mesquite Club, 6pm 702 E. St. Louis Avenue. There will be […]
August 21, 2009

Steve Evans To Run For Las Vegas City Council

I’m pleased to report that Steve Evans, the current planning commissioner for Ward 3 has announced that he’s thrown his hat into the ring to run for Las Vegas City Council. Steve has been a […]
August 20, 2009

Home Prices Stabilize??

I’ve been seeing this for several months now….at least in Vintage Vegas. Now there’s city wide statistical evidence, for at least a one month increase of 900 dollars. YEA! It’s only one month but IT IS THE FIRST […]
August 17, 2009

Fremont Street Experience “Summer of ’69: Vegas or Bust” Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock with Woodstock Tribute Palooza

I ran into an awful lot of you this weekend at the woodstock tribute palooza. For the rest of you, here’s some pix and some videos. The ENTIRE summer long extravaganza has been a smashing […]
August 14, 2009

Peace And Love, Harmony And Understanding

Woodstock Weekend.  I’m just happy to be able to say that I never gave up on the world. I’ve done my best with what I’ve got to make the world a better place. I still do […]