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June 6, 2008

Documentary Film: The First 4 Years Of First Friday

The first public airing of the new Documentary about the creation and development of the First Friday Art Event in Downtown Las Vegas will be this Sunday on Channel 1 and Cox Channel 19. I […]
May 8, 2008

A Little Off The Wall And Off The Topic

I got majorly off schedule today, what with all the new sales that are happening. I didn’t get to finish my usual postings for the day. Here’s a little treat to make up for that, […]
April 21, 2008

“Lawyer’s Row” In Downtown Las Vegas Is Now Part Of The Arts Scene As Well

Michelle Quinn, The forrmer director of the Godt-Cleary Gallery has opened shop in “lawyer’s row”.  Once again, Kristen Peterson of The Las Vegas Sun tells the story. More good press for the new downtown that we love so much. […]
April 11, 2008

Decorative Concrete Block Was A Mid Century Modern Innovation – They’re Everywhere In Vintage Las Vegas

Today, there’s a renewed appreciation for them. They’re actually called “Stone Screen” after famed mid century modernist architect Edward Durell Stone” . I’ve been collecting pictures of the different patterns for over a year. I’ve […]
April 8, 2008

Mid Century Modern Ornamental Block Walls Are The Inspiration For New Public Sculpture To Be Displayed In Downtown Las Vegas

UPDATE: Dedication is 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm (sorry for the typo) Kristen Peterson tells the story in this mornings Las Vegas Sun: Photo by Leila Navidi for the Sun The ornamental concrete walls that […]
April 7, 2008

“First Friday” Pictures – It Happens Monthly In The Arts District Of Downtown Las Vegas

Antique radios on display at the Funk House Antiques. I have the blue one in the top left in my own collection of radios.           We keep running into “Freddie Mercury”. […]
March 28, 2008

Las Vegas Arts Commission Dedication Wednesday April 9th In Downtown Las Vegas

Thank you to Brian Paco Alvarez for sending us this information!  As you can see, it’s based on one of Jack’s favorite obsessions, decorative block. There’s lots more of them on our old blog.   […]
March 25, 2008

Cultured To The MAX! Urban Living At It’s Finest.

Wow. I would have told you all to go.. but i didn’t know what to say!  I was going to this intimate theatre experience because some friends were involved.  Seemed like everyone there(the house was […]
March 22, 2008

Famous Las Vegas Artist Katherine Gianaclis

I received this email today from her son Joey. Instead of summarizing, I’m just going to publish it. There’s a fascinating story that’s told on the website. If any of you can help, let me […]
March 19, 2008

Video Proposes They Put The Las Vegas Art Museum At The National Golf Course Which Is Surrounded By The Mid Century Modern Neighborhood Of Paradise Palms

Yesterday we were emailed the link to a video created by someone in Paradise Palms. It’s a great idea for how to save the National Golf Course from being re-developed into a 600 home housing tract. We didn’t […]