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Archive for February 2008

February 29th, 2008

Fantastic Indoor Swapmeet

It’s been several years since we last went to the Fantastic Indoor Swapmeet here in town. It was dark and crowded and noisy and I have no reason to think that’s changed over the years! We found what we were looking for (summer hats for the kids), but as with anywhere, buyer beware (knock-offs galore) […]

By Heather -- 0 comments

February 28th, 2008

NASCAR Hauler Parade on the Strip

About 48-50 NASCAR team haulers, transporting the Sprint Cup race cars that will compete this weekend, will parade north on the Strip this afternoon.
The transporters will be staged at 2:30 in the right lane of Las Vegas Boulevard just south of Russell Road. Once all the trucks are lined up, the haulers will move […]

By Heather -- 0 comments

February 27th, 2008

Toxic Audio at V Theater

The a cappella group Toxic Audio hits the V Theater tonight:
“Five electrifying entertainers perform an eclectic mix of almost every musical genre ranging from pop to jazz, hip-hop to country to comedic parodies. Their audience appeal is universal with a fan base and audience members ranging in ages from 7 to 77. You’ll think Toxic […]

By Heather -- 0 comments

February 26th, 2008

Yet Another Las Vegas School Shooting

For the third time in less than two weeks, a shooting incident has left a Las Vegas student has been gunned down by another student.
First we had Christopher Privett who was gunned down and killed by a classmate on his way home from school on February 15.
Then there was gunfire outside the parking lot […]

By Heather -- 3 comments

February 25th, 2008

Monty Python’s Spamalot

Monty Python’s Spamalot is a comedic musical “lovingly ripped off from” the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. It premiered in Las Vegas at the Wynn Hotel last March in the newly renamed Grail Theater (formerly known as the Broadway Theater).
The Las Vegas production includes the talents of John O’Hurley of Seinfeld fame […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

February 23rd, 2008

Las Vegas Helicopter Tours

Las Vegas visitors have a unique chance to see things a little differently while they’re here. How many other tourist destination cities can offer helicopter rides on a regular basis?
Whether you want to just see the Strip from above or go all out and see the Grand Canyon, you have several options to choose […]

By Heather -- 0 comments

February 22nd, 2008

Las Vegas in Pictures: Stormy Day

February is usually a pretty overcast, wet month for Las Vegas. This year it’s been pretty tame with only a couple of days over the last three weeks getting so much as a sprinkle.
Today is another gray day with the possibility of rain, though I don’t think anyone’s holding their breath. It still makes […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

February 21st, 2008

Bette Midler Arrives at Caesars Palace

Image details: Bette Midler’s Opening Night At The Colosseum At Caesars Palace served by picapp.com
Bette Midler kicked off her two-year run last night with the first of (at least) 200 shows at the Caesars Palace Colosseum.
“The Showgirl Must Go On” features mermaids in wheelchairs (seriously!), Midler’s well-known cheeky humor, and performances of some of […]

By Heather -- 4 comments

February 21st, 2008

“Mamma Mia” at the Mandalay Bay

“Mamma Mia” at the Mandalay Bay is celebrating five years on the Strip. To date, the full-length Broadway show has broken sales records for the hotel and can boast over 2 million visitors spanning 1900 shows.
It was scheduled to end this August, but due to popular demand and a possible upcoming feature film starring […]

By Heather -- 1 comment

February 20th, 2008

Jury Duty in Las Vegas

Sorry for the lack of posts yesterday - I had jury duty and couldn’t get my laptop to connect. I had totally missed the sign in the lobby of the Regional Justice Center that gave information on how to do that, but my mind wasn’t really on it when I walked in!
Anyway, I’d never been […]

By Heather -- 5 comments

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