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November 10, 2009

Las Vegas Boulevard Scenic Byway Program – The Lights Are On

Last night was the dedication and inaugaral lighting of the first 3 newly restored neon signs in the “Cultural Corridor” of Las Vegas Boulevard. Congress created the National Scenic Byway Program in 1997. The Nevada […]
November 9, 2009

Random Notes And Pictures From First Friday, The Book Festival, and Fremont Street – Part One

The weather couldn’t have been better! I’d worn a jacket, and wish I hadn’t…..it was that nice. I feel like a actually took a Staycation. I know many of you took advantage of an event […]
November 6, 2009

President To Sign Extension Of EXPANDED Homebuyer Tax Credit

The old credit which expires November 30th has been extended, but the expansion gives the credit to people who have owned their home for 5 years or more, and are selling their current residence in […]
November 5, 2009

Fun Features Found In Foreclosures – Historic Downtown Las Vegas Neighborhoods

One of the few “A-FRAMES” in all of Vintage Vegas is on the market. Actually, it’s been on the market for well over a year – first as a short sale and now as a […]
November 4, 2009

Newly Restored Neon Signs To Be Dedicated On Las Vegas Boulevard In The Cultural Corridor

Eventually, these restored neon signs will stretch all the way south along Las Vegas Boulevard all the way to Sahara. For now, there’s three of them: The Bow and Arrow, The Silver Slipper, and The […]
November 2, 2009

Vegas Valley Book Festival – November 4 – 8

“There’s no culture in Las Vegas”, he said sarcastically, “but, I’ll attend The Vegas Valley Book Festival anyway…..just on the off chance they’re wrong”.   That’s going to be the opening line if I ever […]
October 30, 2009

REAL ESTATE

Remember that? It’s supposed to be the primary focus of VeryVintageVegas. I haven’t forgotten it. But looking back recently, VVV has gotten overwhelmed with “cultural stuff”.   Most days, I’m so overwhelmed with appointments and paperwork […]
October 29, 2009

This and That And Some Other

A Sports Arena For Downtown Las Vegas? Again. Another Sports Arena proposal from Mayor Oscar Goodman, who’s just back from his trip to London. I’m presuming the 18 acres that the city owns is just […]
October 29, 2009

Swing Dancing In Las Vegas –

My whole life……I’ve lamented that I can’t sing, can’t dance, can’t draw. I’m color blind, and tone deaf, as well. Oh Woe Is Me! In trying to change at least one small part of that….I’m taking […]
October 23, 2009

“Las Vegas Car Stars” Wheels Its Way Into Fremont Street Experience October 23-24

I’m going to go see “Herbie The Love Bug” and the Star Wars Transporter in particular! LAS VEGAS – October 23, 2009 – Fremont Street Experience welcomes “Las Vegas Car Stars” on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, […]