The Midcentury Las Vegas Stage exhibit opens on Dec. 4th!

Please be sure to add this to your to-do list. You don't want to miss this terrific exhibit that looks at why Las Vegas became the Entertainment Capital of the World!

I was asked to write the text for this terrific exhibit that opens on Thursday.

Hope you will check it out!!!  

December 4, 2014 – February 14, 2015:

Mid Century Las Vegas Stage


Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush Street, Las Vegas, 702-229-6383
For more information, please call 702-229-1012
Free and open to the public
The new exhibit at the Charleston Heights Art Center Gallery titled The Midcentury Las Vegas Stage: Acts that Built the Entertainment Capital of the World explores both legendary and obscure stage acts from the perspective of the archives at the Las Vegas News Bureau and the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas. Rarely seen photographs combined with video footage and stage costume tell the distinctive story of Las Vegas' original hotel lounges and showrooms.

The midcentury Las Vegas entertainment scene was extraordinary, remarkable and singularly unique to the city. The unlikely pairing of Barbra Streisand with Liberace on a 1963 Riviera bill or the arcane combination, on the Sahara stage, of film legend Mae West with 1954's Mr. America are enduring examples of why Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World.


About Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas
The Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, actively engages people in understanding and celebrating Nevada’s natural and cultural heritage. The museum is one of seven managed by the Nevada Division of Museums and History, an agency of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. It is open Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the
grounds of the Springs Preserve, a 180-acre cultural institution with museums, exhibits, gardens, interpretive trails, event space and more, built on the site of artesian springs that once nourished desert life. Visit the museum at 309 S. Valley View Boulevard or on Facebook. Adult admission is $9.95 and includes entrance to the Las Vegas Springs Preserve.

About Las Vegas News Bureau
For more than 65 years, the Las Vegas News Bureau has captured the sights and sounds of the world’s leading destination like no one else, and has played a unique role in promoting Las Vegas by documenting unforgettable images on film. The News Bureau was created in 1947 as part of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce’s marketing efforts to promote Las Vegas as a tourism destination. Today, the Las Vegas News Bureau plays an important role in supporting
the marketing efforts of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.

Remembering the Beatles at the LV Convention Center

Fifty years ago this Wednesday, the Beatles appeared onstage at the old Las Vegas Convention Center's Rotunda.  They did two shows and all these years later, those who were there still remember that night:

Two of the best PR men in Las Vegas, Herb McDonald and Stan Irwin, arranged to bring the Beatles to Las Vegas in August, 1964 to perform.

“Well, I knew (who) the Beatles (were). So I said yes, but it’s gonna be too big for just the Sahara. I’m gonna put them into the Convention Center. Milton Prell, the owner of the Sahara, says ‘Well, you’re the director. You direct’. And I said, I’m bringing in the Beatles and I’m putting them in the Convention Center. Hotel Sahara  and Stan Irwin proudly presents the Beatles. ‘You, you’ll have, you have a sign like that, I’m sure’, Mr. Prell replied.

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Las Vegas July 4th 2014 fireworks and holiday weekend events-FINAL UPDATE

We've added more events to our comprehensive listings so check it out! We are now tablet and mobile phone friendly so you can take us on the road,check out the listings in your hotel or from your home, so you won't miss any of these great celebrations, no matter what your choice! There's lots to do this holiday weekend so enjoy!

HAPPY JULY 4TH!!!!!

Our annual July 4th fireworks listings for Las Vegas and the surrounding Valley is one of the most popular non-history features we highlight and with long holiday weekend only a month away, we thought it was time to start gathering the information.

Remember, we will be updating this page between now and July 4th, so be sure to book mark us and check back often.

If you make Las Vegas your home, we have plenty of information for fun, family events to attend.  Or if you are planning a visit to the Bright Light City over the holiday, plan early as the town will be crowded with tourists!

Remember, the heat in Las Vegas (and especially down in Laughlin and Boulder City) can be deceiving. Wear plenty of sunscreen and stay hydrated with water (not alcohol). If you do drink, do so responsibly.

Have FUN!!!!

July 3rd Celebrations:

JUST ADDED:

Independence Day Jubilee: 

3-9:30 p.m. at Craig Ranch Regional Park

628 W. Craig Road

North Las Vegas.

Event also includes a performance by Michael Grimm, carnival and vendors

$8; $5 in advance; 702-633-2650;

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Annual Night of Fire at the Bullring

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Features Fireworks, SMRA Supermodifieds 

 The Bullring, Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s NASCAR-sanctioned 3/8-mile asphalt oval, will kick off the Independence Day holiday weekend on Tuesday, July 3rd, with its annual Night of Fire. The night of family fun features fireworks and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series stock car racing, a jet car and SMRA Supermodifieds.

Spectator gates will open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. Fireworks are tentatively scheduled for 9:30 p.m. 
Stock car racing classes include: SMRA Supermodifieds (50 laps), MetroPCS Super Late Models (76 laps), Chargers, Outlaw Enduro Bombers (76 laps), twin Legends Cars features, Bandoleros.

Advanced Spectator admission: 
Adults: $15. 
Senior citizens and military personnel with ID: $15. 
Children (6-12): $8. 

Day of Spectator admission: 
Adults: $20
Senior citizens and military personnel with ID: $15. 
Children (6-12): $8. 

The Bullring's concession stand offers a family-friendly dollar menu, including $1 hot dogs, $1 soda and $1 beer. For more information, please call the LVMS ticket office at (702) 644-4444 or visit Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Las Vegas 51's Baseball Game and Fireworks

 When: July 3rd, after the game
Where: Cashman Field
Admission: $14
More info: 702-326-7200

Fireworks Extravaganza/Budweiser Dollar Beer/Adoption Awareness Foundation Night

The 51s will host the Salt Lake Bees, Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, at Cashman Field. The traditional post-game "Fireworks Extravaganza" will be presented! Also, Budweiser Dollar Beer Night is presented at every Thursday home game. Proper identification and wristbands are required.

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July 4th celebrations:

66th Annual Boulder City Damboree

When: July 4th
Where: Boulder City
Fireworks Display - 9:00 pm

7:00 am

ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT BICENTENNIAL PARK Located at 1100 Colorado Street

 9:00 am

PARADE BEGINS at Colorado St., down Nevada Hwy. to Fifth St., to Broadbent Memorial Park at Avenue B & 5th St.

*New Water Zone - The only location for water play on the parade route starts at Ave A to Ave B & Ave B to the end of the parade at 6th Street. If you want to engage in water play, you MUST be at this location. No water play will be allowed at any other location on the parade route.  ****NO WATER BALLOONS ALLOWED****

9:05 am

FLYOVER by the Boulder City Veteran's Flying Group

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

FESTIVITIES AT BROADBENT MEMORIAL PARK
Located at 1301 5th St.
MIDWAY BOOTHS
Food, drinks & games
Presented by non-profit groups

11:00 am

DAMBOREE CEREMONIES
Flag Raising & National Anthem
Presentation of parade trophies & greetings by dignitaries

11:30 am

ENTERTAINMENT

12:00 pm

COIN TOSS at the Pool (admission: price to the pool)
Games & Contests
Sponsored by the Boulder City Parks & Recreation Department

1:00 pm

GAMES & CONTESTS
Sponsored by the Boulder City Parks & Recreation Department

6-11:00pm

FESTIVITIES AT VETERANS' MEMORIAL PARK
Located at 1650 Buchanan Blvd
$10 Parking

6-8:45pm

Live Music, DJ Mike Pacini, Food, Games & Water Park

9:00pm FIREWORKS SHOW

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Downtown Henderson Fourth of July fireworks & celebration

Friday, July 4, 2014
Mission Hills Park
551 E. Mission Dr.
6pm to 9:15pm
COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION

Celebrate Independence Day in Henderson with great live entertainment and the time-honored traditional fireworks display! Pack your favorite blanket and come out and enjoy a night of family fun and concessions. Local high school clubs and groups will be selling hot dogs, hamburgers, sno-cones and ice-cream, with all proceeds benefiting the school. Spend your July 4th holiday with us!

Entertainment Schedule - Shuttle Service - Rules & RegulationsProud Sponsors

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

6:00 pm

The Randy Anderson Band

8:00 pm

Henderson Symphony Orchestra

9:00 pm

Fireworks Show!

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Celebrate the 4th of July with the Phil at Symphony Park

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

361 Symphony Park Drive

4:00 pm- 10:00 pm

There will be live music, entertainment and food and drink vendors. The Las Vegas Philharmonic Pops will perform a concert inside Reynolds Hall at 7:30 pm that will be simulcast in the park.  Entry to the park costs between $5-$10 and the concert is an additional $25-$75 but includes access to parking.

For tickets or information, call 749-2000 or visit lvphil.org.

9:00 pm Fireworks Show!

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Stars, Stripes & Sparks

Knickerbocker Park

10695 Dorrell Lane

The Independence Day event kicks off with live music, contests and family activities at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Donations of new or gently used books will be accepted to benefit Spread the Word Nevada. For more information, call 216-2020.

9:15 pm Fireworks Show!

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Downtown Spaces

1800 Industrial Road

6 p.m., free

he Downtown Gateway District that houses Wasteland Gallery and Naked City Audio will host an evening of live music, art and free barbecue. Art galleries and studios will be open while bands perform outside on the mobile Stagecoach bus, and a sidewalk art fair will take place around the complex. 6 p.m., free

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Fremont Street Experience

Fremont Street

rock bands Papa Roach, P.O.D. and Lit will perform on the Fremont Street Experience's 3rd Street Stage. 

9 p.m.

Free

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Mandalay Bay Fireworks

The sky above Mandalay Bay Beach will light up red, white and blue this Independence Day with a dazzling display of fireworks and a musical performance by the local classic rock band Phoenix. Guests of all ages can dig their feet into the sand or let the waves wash over them while enjoying the extravaganza Friday, July 4. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Tickets priced at $20 and family four-packs priced at $60, not including applicable service charges and taxes, are now on sale and available at all Las Vegas Ticketmaster locations (select Smith’s Food and Drug Centers and Ritmo Latino). Tickets also are available for purchase at mandalaybay.com or ticketmaster.com.

Where: Mandalay Bay

8:00 Party begins

9:00 Fireworks
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Fireworks at the Linq/High Roller

Start the Summer Celebration this 4th of July with fireworks from the High Roller at The LINQ. High Roller riders will be able to view the Strip’s only two firework displays starting at approximately 9 p.m. at Caesars Palace and 9:30 p.m. at the High Roller lot.

Call to purchase tickets.

702-731-7110

9:00: Fireworks

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Caesars July 4th Fireworks

Date: Fri, July 4, 2014
Place: Caesars Palace

Fireworks by Grucci will be shot from the hotel's Roman Tower beginning at 9:15 p.m

As part of Caesars Palace July 4th Celebration, on July 4, 2014 Caesars Palace Las Vegas, will have an Independence Day fireworks display.The best views will be from the Las Vegas Strip at the front fountains of Caesars Palace.

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Station Casinos Independence Day Celebration 

(Please note that the Stations Casino is having only TWO fireworks displays this year instead of at all four Stations Casinos- plan accordingly!)

Fireworks begin at approximately 9:00 pm.

Date: Fri, July 4, 2014
Location: Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spas
2300 Paseo Verde Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89052

Best viewing: Back Pool Area

Date: Fri, July 4, 2014
Location: Red Rock Casino Resort Spa
11011 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135

Best viewing: Pool area and amphitheater

Station Casinos’ “We Love Locals” July 4th Fireworks Blast

The Station Casinos Las Vegas 2014 fireworks shows will go off on the east and west sides of town at Green Valley Ranch Resort and Red Rock Casino Resort. The fireworks show will last approximately nine minutes.

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Fun on the 4th at the Stratosphere

6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tickets from $10
Stratosphere on the Strip

Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower’s Fun on the Fourth extravaganza will offer something special for both adults and families. Adults will enjoy a festive evening at Stratosphere’s 8 Pool, featuring a live concert by Zowie Bowie. Food & drink specials will be sold at the 8 Pool Café/Bar, plus a limited number of special cabana packages are available. The celebration will be punctuated by a fireworks display by Grucci. Tickets are $10 per person and the party starts at 6 p.m. Adults can also enjoy the fireworks from the Level 107 Lounge. Dance to the sounds of DJ Shy and live band Treasure from 11 p.m.- 4 a.m. Early Happy Hour will feature half price appetizers and 2-for-1 cocktails from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., and then Late Happy Hour at Level 107 will also offer half price appetizers from 10:30 p.m. -1 a.m. and 2-for-1 cocktails from 1 a.m. – 4 a.m. Families with children can watch fireworks from the tower with a beautiful view of the entire valley. From 6 – 10 p.m., tower admission to Levels 108 and 109 will be $28 for the general public and $10 for Stratosphere hotel guests.

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Rockets Over the River

Location: Laughlin Riverwalk
July 4th

Times: Dusk / 9:00+ pm
Cost: Free for viewing

Just after dark on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, the huge 24th annual Rockets Over The River fireworks display will be free for public viewing along the entire Laughlin River Walk and your favorite Laughlin hotel. 

Typically, this extraordinary display is one of the most spectacular and exciting in the West as the pyrotechnic company shoots its rockets into the dark desert sky and the reflection of each exploding shell shimmers over the swift-moving Colorado  River. 

Fabulous patriotic music will be choreographed to the show and simulcast over speakers by Laughlin hotels and local radio stations. You won't want to miss this all-American celebration and breathtaking event!

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Mesquite and Fireworks

Mesquite
Eureka Casino Resort is proud to host “Rockets over the Red Mesa” on Friday, July 4.  This free event will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a community vendor village and DJ, along with a charity hot dog eating contest.

The celebration continues with a live performance from the Nevada POPS Orchestra at 8:00 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:00 p.m. The orchestra will accompany the fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day in true American style. Everyone is invited to attend this free event. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs to the viewing area, which will be set up behind the Eureka Casino Resort.

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Pahrump Celebration!

Celebrate Independence Day at Petrack Park with an all-day festival, great food, games, arts and crafts, live music and finish the evening off with a spectacular fireworks show.

Pahrump, NV
11:00 am - 9:00 pm 

9:00 Fireworks

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Fireworks Over Primm

Starting at dusk, the night sky will be lit with the vibrant colors from the display. Arrive early for parking and fun at the resorts. The best viewing location is located in the Star of the Desert Arena parking lot at Buffalo Bill Resort.

Where: Buffalo Bill's Resort and Casino
Primm, NV

Schedule:Fri, Jul 4:
    6:00 pm

Dusk: Fireworks