Tag: Jackie Brett
Las Vegas Correspondence – February 2020
I know it's February, but I’m not finished with car talk yet!
My December, 2019 correspondence article gave a rundown of a few car showrooms, museums and gatherings. I just wanted to add a couple...
Las Vegas Correspondence – November 2019
The holidays are right around the corner: do you have any money left to spend?
I don’t know about you, but I could use some free or less costly things to do before the shopping...
Laughlin Correspondence – November 2019
A Lake Mohave secret revealed -- when you just gotta go!
This month, we continue on with our travels on the Nevada side of Lake Mohave, visiting its not-so-famous coves. The following information are points...
Laughlin Correspondence – October 2019
Toby Keith Coming to the the Laughlin Event Center
Toby Keith will headline the outdoor Laughlin Event Center with special guest rapper Colt Ford on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $60.
At...
Las Vegas Correspondence – September 2019
Blues, bodies or backyards: which one appeals to you?
It’s the beginning of autumn and cooler weather. Although Las Vegas never cools down, between the weather and the excitement highs, the festivals and concerts start...
Laughlin Correspondence – August 2019
Ventriloquist Kevin Johnson Stops at the Riverside
Recognized as one of the world’s Top Ten Best ventriloquists, Kevin Johnson will visit Don’s Celebrity Theatre at the Riverside with his pals Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 7-11 with performances...
Las Vegas Correspondence – July 2019
Summer is here and the farmers markets are open for business!
Although Las Vegas has farmers markets in various areas of the city and county all year round, summertime is always best for those fruit...
Laughlin Correspondence – July 2019
It’s time to celebrate around the river!
July is the time to celebrate the 4th, BBQ with friends and family, and ramp up the summer vacations before the kids go back to school.
The 4th of...
Laughlin Correspondence – June 2019
Three Dog Night to Visit the Edgewater
Rock band Three Dog Night, formed in 1967, will headline The E Center at the Edgewater on Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. The Grammy-nominated group maintains an...
Las Vegas Correspondence – May 2019
Eat or drink? Eating or drinking? Drinking and eating? Eating and drinking!
Las Vegas is going over the top in May with food and drink festivals: the Springs Preserve Brews & Blues Festival, Vegas Uncork’d,...
Las Vegas Correspondence – April 2019
To motor or not to motor? That is the question!
Have you ever been to a polo match? They can be awesome if it is your first attendance. I experienced my first when I lived...
Laughlin Correspondence – April 2019
Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee Headline at the Riverside
The Urban Cowboy 35th Anniversary Tour featuring Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee will stop at Don’s Celebrity Theatre inside the Riverside Resort April 10-14 with 8...
Las Vegas Correspondence – March 2019
March is the month to combine your activities to get the most out of Las Vegas!
While the 10th Anniversary of the HSBC Sevens World Series of Rugby tournament is going on at Sam Boyd...
Laughlin Correspondence – March 2019
A secret area of Laughlin revealed!
The nicer weather in Laughlin makes it conducive to outdoor exercise. You can stroll the Riverwalk from Riverside Hotel, with a few zigs and zags, to the Laughlin River...
Las Vegas Correspondence – February 2019
Diamond Jack celebrated his first Chinese New Year when he was living in Lake Tahoe. It was the Year of the Monkey and the celebration immersed him in Chinese culture and food and he...
Laughlin Correspondence – February 2019
Oak Ridge Boys Bring Harmony to the Riverside
The Oak Ridge Boys have been headlining in Don’s Celebrity Theatre at the Riverside for more than 30 years. They will return with their “Shine and Light...
Las Vegas Correspondence – January 2019
Bodies are swarming Las Vegas in January!
After the holidays are over you would think Las Vegas would slow down for a month … not happening! January ramps up with bodies everywhere in town at...
Las Vegas Correspondence – December 2018
Diamond Jack is a meat and potatoes man. A real Nevadan. However, he knows that plant-based foods are finding a greater audience than ever before, and he has discovered Tacotarian, a 100% plant-based Mexican...
Laughlin Correspondence – December 2018
LeAnn Rimes Will Visit the Edgewater
International multi-platinum selling singer LeAnn Rimes will headline the Edgewater’s E Center on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. Globally the multi-award winner has sold more than 44 million...
Las Vegas Correspondence – November 2018
From Laughing to Bucking to Speeding, we’ll keep you entertained in Las Vegas!
The Clark County Library is holding their 11th annual Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival on Saturday, November 3rd. The library is located...
Laughlin Correspondence – November 2018
On the Road from Las Vegas to Laughlin: Laughlin
This is Part 11 of a series. Read Part 1 (Searchlight), Part 2 (Cal-Nev-Ari), Part 3 (Laughlin), Part 4 (Laughlin), Part 5 (Laughlin), Part 6 (Laughlin),...
Las Vegas Correspondence – October 2015
Hairy or Scary? It's October in Vegas!
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Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp will be held October 4th through the 7th at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay. If you...
Las Vegas Correspondence – September 2018
It’s not often one gets to eat the food of Brittany, France, but you can do that at The Real Crepe, where owners Jean-Jacques and Catherine are making some very good crepes.
This European bistro...
Laughlin Correspondence – September 2018
On the Road from Las Vegas to Laughlin: Laughlin
This is Part 9 of a series. Read Part 1 (Searchlight), Part 2 (Cal-Nev-Ari), Part 3 (Laughlin), Part 4 (Laughlin), Part 5 (Laughlin), Part 6 (Laughlin),...
Las Vegas Correspondence – August 2018
Freeze those thoughts about it being too hot in August in Vegas!
Hit some of the coolest places that you probably have not tried, like …
Minus 5° Ice Experience at Mandalay Bay and at the...
Laughlin Correspondence – July 2018
On the Road from Las Vegas to Laughlin: Laughlin
This is Part 7 of a series. Read Part 1 (Searchlight), Part 2 (Cal-Nev-Ari), Part 3 (Laughlin), Part 4 (Laughlin), Part 5 (Laughlin), & Part 6...
Las Vegas Correspondence – June 2018
Slow down the pace this month to find your inner vibe and stretch your mind, body, soul, and sole. This is not a misprint!
Yoga has been circling around Las Vegas hot and heavy for...
Las Vegas Correspondence – May 2018
Diamond Jack wasn’t surprised when he received an invitation to visit El Burro Borracho at the Rio All-Suite Hotel. The restaurant, adjacent to the lively VooDoo Beach pool, comes from Emmy Award-winning television host...
Laughlin Correspondence – May 2018
On the Road from Las Vegas to Laughlin: Laughlin
This is Part 5 of a series. Read Part 1 (Searchlight) , Part 2 (Cal-Nev-Ari), Part 3 (Laughlin) & Part 4 (Laughlin)
Continuing on at The Aquarius…
After...
Las Vegas Correspondence – April 2018
Vegas has a little bit of everything going on in April!
Did you miss the curling event in Las Vegas at the end of March? You are in luck! It’s not over! The World Curling...
Laughlin Correspondence – April 2018
The Riverwalk holds Regular Themed Events
The Riverwalk at the Colorado Belle is holding many themed free festivals with live music and food and beverages sold separately. Crash Our Party Country Festival is set Friday-Sunday,...
Las Vegas Correspondence – March 2015
Michelle Johnson Sings at the Smith Center
Vocalist Michelle Johnson has been dubbed “Las Vegas’ First Lady of Jazz;” however, she is equally at home in all musical genres. She will present her one-woman “SPOTLIGHT:...
Las Vegas Correspondence – February 2018
Bows and arrows, unicorns and the Year of the Dog: why not spend February in Las Vegas?
For the seventh year, South Point Hotel & Casino is holding the National Field Archery Association’s (NFAAF) Vegas...
Laughlin Correspondence – February 2018
Paul Anka will be Crooning at the E Center
Singer-songwriter Paul Anka will regale audiences with his catalogue of hits in the E Center at the Edgewater on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Ticket...
Las Vegas Correspondence – January 2018
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Like everyone else, I grew up eating fish, but it was mostly plates of herring and sardines with onions and tomatoes. Then one evening, while dining at a Lake Tahoe casino, I was treated...
Las Vegas Correspondence – December 2017
Come and enjoy the holiday season in Las Vegas this December!
The Las Vegas Great Santa Run is being held on Saturday, December 2nd. We are always trying to beat our record of 11,000-plus Santas,...
Laughlin Correspondence – December 2017
Tropicana hosts Brunch with Gospel Music
The Worship & Waffles Gospel Music & Brunch will be held in the Pavilion Theater at the Tropicana on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There...
Las Vegas Correspondence – November 2017
Here’s something you didn’t know about Diamond Jack: he loves to play Bingo. And he loves to play at the Plaza Hotel which has the only bingo room in downtown Las Vegas. The room was...
Laughlin Correspondence – October 2017
Deana Carter Graces the Stage at the Riverside
Music country staple Deana Carter will appear at the Riverside in Don’s Celebrity Theater Thursday, Saturday, Oct.19-21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30.
The natural beauty caught the...
Las Vegas Correspondence – September 2017
The Mob Museum
It will soon be 2018, yet most people still think it’s 1970 in Las Vegas. That’s when the Strip was run by the Mob. Remember the movie Casino ? Well, Bugsy is...
