Category Archive for ‘Culture’

Join downtown business owners, artists and city ambassadors for next Symphony Park Lecture Ask Las Vegas locals why East Fremont Street boasts the best bar-hopping in Las Vegas.  Ask the… read more →

Brian Paco Alvarez was interviewed this week at our favorite Las Vegas history blog – Classic Las Vegas. Paco’s one of my closest friends, and he’s taken up the mantle… read more →

I’ve been a lifelong fan of Mark Twain. I never knew that he’d written an unpublished play. From 702Events Is He Dead? A Comedy by Mark Twain Adapted by David… read more →

“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… read more →

It’s not really the “Mob Museum”, but I’m pretty sure that will be it’s nickname for all time. It’s actually called “The Las Vegas Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement”.… read more →

December to RememberSaturday, December 27th11am-3pm – Self Guided Tours of The Boneyard for $5 Guided tours of The Boneyard at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.   The Neon Museum will offer… read more →

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… read more →

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… read more →

From the desk of Mr. Brian Paco Alvarez:   “This past Monday I had the pleasure of recruiting our very own Steve Christmas in assisting me in the installation of… read more →

And if you haven’t been in yet, you’re missing one of the tastier authentic ethnic cuisine spots tucked downtown.  It’s the Island Flavors Cafe at 300 E. Charleston two blocks… read more →

We’re usually quick to report or link to press coverage for our favorite people and organizations, so we’re a little late with these, but the kudos are well deserved. Lynn… read more →

Letter: Downtown arena project is doomed As a downtown resident and a native of Las Vegas, I have seen many developers like REI Neon plan big projects and not follow… read more →