Tag: Las Vegas
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...
Las Vegas Correspondence – October 2019
Next year, the Oakland Raiders become the Las Vegas Raiders and will play in Allegiant Airlines Stadium currently being built adjacent to the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino.
Until then, the biggest game in town...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Las Vegas Correspondence – July 2018
Diamond Jack is in the middle of the desert, and sometimes he needs to see the sea. Welcome to SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium at the Boulevard Mall on Maryland Park and its many exhibits, ranging...
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...
The Last Spike and the First Glimpse of the new Nevada Southern Railway
On Friday morning April 27 Robin and I visited Boulder City and the Nevada State Railroad Museum, home of the Nevada Southern Railway.
The little depot on Yucca Street was just coming to life when...
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...
NevadaGram #202 – Rural RoundUp in Tonopah, Big Spike in Boulder City, Reno Night...
Rural RoundUp, the annual grand conclave of tourism workers from all around rural Nevada, was held this year in Tonopah. The speakers were insightful and entertaining, the workshops apt and informative, the meals ambitious...
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:...
Pahrump Correspondence – February 2018
Snowbirds are not an endangered species in this desert town
The Pahrump Valley surely has a lot to offer as a tourist destination. There are a lot of things to do for a small town....
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...
Searchlight Correspondence – January 2018
Searchlight: On the Road from Las Vegas to Laughlin
For the next several months I will be exploring my visits to Laughlin from Las Vegas. Hopefully, it will answer at least a few of your...
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,...
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...
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...
Las Vegas Correspondence – August 2017
When the heat is on, it’s time to cool off!
If you want to just kick back and relax for a few hours away from the oppressive heat of the Las Vegas summer, there are...
Las Vegas Correspondence – July 2017
The iconic PAC-MAN character is one of the most recognizable figures in video game history and was the basis for the most successful arcade game of all time. Diamond Jack remembers losing game after game while playing...
Las Vegas Correspondence – June 2017
The calm before the explosions
Ramping up to the explosive month of July, it’s nice to calm things down a bit, relaxing at events that you would not normally attend. You can catch the pool...
Las Vegas Correspondence – April 2017
You never know what you'll find in Las Vegas -- so enjoy!
On April 1st and 2nd, the Silver State Kennel Club will have their AKC (American Kennel Club) Show at the Sports Center of...
Las Vegas Correspondence – February 2017
Las Vegas Romance? Maybe not!
It’s heart month, and what could be more warming then getting together with your significant other and going to the Divine Café at the Springs Preserve? On February 10th, they...
Las Vegas Correspondence – January 2017
Inside Las Vegas
Since the weather outside in January could still be a little frightful in Las Vegas, it is time to stay indoors and find something different to occupy your time. KA Theatre at...
Las Vegas Correspondence – December 2016
Diamond Jack loves great art, and that includes LEGO art. Through Dec. 30 at The Park (on the Strip between New York-New York and Monte Carlo), former corporate lawyer Nathan Sawaya has placed several...
Nevada Correspondence – October 2016
In this edition:
Boulder City, Carson Valley, Elko, Ely, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Lincoln County, Mesquite, South Lake Tahoe
Boulder City
Good Citizens
The biggest event of the year in Boulder City is the Annual Art in the Park...
Las Vegas Correspondence – October 2016
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Is there anything better than a steak and a sublime glass of Scotch? I can answer that question: no, there isn’t. Strip House at Planet Hollywood is making that special meal even more special...
Laughlin Correspondence – October 2016
Neil Sedaka Will Light Up the E Center
Multi-talented Neil Sedaka will be singing his many hits and playing piano at the E Center at the Edgewater on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets...
Las Vegas Correspondence – September 2016
Welcome to beautiful, cool and relaxing Las Vegas!
The SPE Wacky World of Sports is being held on Saturday, 9/17/16, at Sunset Park (southeast corner of Sunset and Eastern). You can set up a team...
NevadaGram #180 — Pioche to Great Basin National Park, Wine-Walking in Eureka
Nevada State of Mind
(Part 2: Pioche to Great Basin National Park)
by Richard Bangs
Pioche was once the baddest town in the West, badder than Tombstone, Deadwood or Dodge City.
In its heyday as a silver...
Las Vegas Correspondence – July 2016
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Star-Spangled Banner Weekend in Las Vegas
There are so many places to go for free entertainment during the 4th of July weekend! And, I cannot stress enough...hydrate, hydrate, hydrate and cover your head! Speaking...
Las Vegas Correspondence – June 2016
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The Park
Diamond Jack was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, and he knows parks. Kansas City is home to some great parks, including the 1,805-acre Swope Park, one of the largest...
Las Vegas Correspondence – May 2016
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No May showers for this bunch of festivals!
We started with a few festivals in our April edition and now May is jam-packed with so much more outdoor fun and frolicking!
There is a freebie...
Las Vegas Correspondence – April 2016
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Bound at the Cromwell & Minus5 Ice Bar
There is always something new to be learned, and I just learned that my properly crafted gin martini isn’t just for the end of my work...
