My KNPR Interview with John L Smith

I'm going to be on K-NPR tomorrow morning (Thursday) at 10:00 am with John L. Smith as part of the "State of Nevada" series. 

I'll be talking about Las Vegas history with John L. as well as the inspiration behind my work (special shout-out to my hubby, Jon), growing up in Las Vegas as well as "Untold Stories" at the Springs Preserve, our upcoming "Beyond the Mint: The Mid-Century Modern Architecture of Walter Zick" program and finally, the book, "Las Vegas: 1905- 1965" so tune in as John L Smith and talk about things near and dear to our hearts!

Buy this Book to take on your 10 Fun Things to Do In Las Vegas

 

Want to know more fun historical facts and see historical images of many of the places on our "10 Fun Things to Do in Las Vegas" (as well as the history of the Strip and Neon Signs) then follow this link:

Las Vegas: 1905-1965

and purchase your autographed copy today!

This Week's EVENTS - DON'T MISS!- Entertainers, the Mob and a Meeting!

It's a busy week but we've got some great panels coming up as well as the Friends of Classic Las Vegas meeting. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, August 6th:

Untold Stories

This should be a great evening of stories, memories and laughter.

We will be talking about the "Entertainers of Classic Las Vegas". Back in the day, the showrooms and lounges were filled with the cream of the crop vocalists, entertainers and musicians.

If you missed out on the days when Las Vegas was known as the Entertainment Capital of the World or you remember those days fondly. please join us!

Panelists include: Lorraine Hunt-Bono, Peter Anthony, Babe Pier and Mike Weatherford.

Thursday, August 6th

Las Vegas Springs Preserve

Desert Learning Center

Admission is $12

Friday, August 7th:

The Mob has had a hand in running Las Vegas casinos since its earliest days until probably the early 1980s. Come watch a roundtable discussion and ask questions about this fascinating part of Clark County’s history in this free public event called

 

“Centennial Stories: Examining Our Past”


Friday, August 7 at 6 p.m.

Where: Clark County Government Center Commission Chambers

500 S. Grand Central Parkway in downtown Las Vegas

Featuring:

 

· Former Las Vegas Mobster Frank Cullotta

· Retired FBI Special Agent Dennis Arnoldy

· KLAS TV Channel 8 Investigative Reporter George Knapp

· Las Vegas Review-Journal Columnist John L. Smith

· Former Metro Intelligence Commander Kent Clifford

 

Sunday, August 9th:

The Friends of Classic Las Vegas will have their General Meeting

 

on Sunday, August 9th at 2:00 pm at the famed Morelli House.

861 East Bridger Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101-5539

 

Come join us and find out how you can help with our upcoming tribute and tour to Mid-Century Modern Architect, Walter Zick!

 

 

Entertainers of Classic Las Vegas- This Thursday's Untold Stories

This should be a great evening of stories, memories and laughter.

We will be talking about the "Entertainers of Classic Las Vegas". Back in the day, the showrooms and lounges were filled with the cream of the crop vocalists, entertainers and musicians.

If you missed out on the days when Las Vegas was known as the Entertainment Capital of the World or you remember those days fondly. please join us!

Panelists include: Lorraine Hunt-Bono, Peter Anthony, Babe Pier and hopefully, Mike Weatherford.

Thursday, August 6th

Las Vegas Springs Preserve

Desert Learning Center

Admission is $12