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The Mob Museum
March 15, 2012 – 1:35 pm | Comments Off
The Mob Museum

Not without controversy, THE MOB MUSEUM opened with a “bang” on Valentine’s Day – commemorating the 83rd anniversary of the St. Valentine’s Day massacre in Chicago. It is perhaps fitting as the museum has managed …

SAT, FEB 4: Love Is Here To Stay
February 2, 2012 – 1:12 pm | Comments Off
SAT, FEB 4: Love Is Here To Stay

K.T. Sullivan and Mark Nadler celebrate classic love songs in LOVE IS HERE TO STAY, 4 p.m. show time at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 South Fourth Street, downtown Las Vegas. Tickets are $10 …

Hash House A Go Go, Dupar’s, Oscar’s
February 2, 2012 – 1:10 pm | Comments Off
Hash House A Go Go, Dupar’s, Oscar’s

GOOD EATS
Downtown chows down with a host of newly-opened restaurants – the likes of HASH HOUSE A GO GO, DUPAR’S , OSCAR’S and then some. There’s something to please everyone’s palate.

First Friday
February 2, 2012 – 1:09 pm | Comments Off
First Friday

Who says “Art is Dead” in Vegas? Not the folks at FIRST FRIDAY, the community-based arts (and food and live music) festival that happens, well, every first Friday of the month, in downtown Las Vegas. …

Feasting on Words
November 3, 2011 – 3:12 pm | Comments Off
Feasting on Words

Encourage the love of reading at the VEGAS VALLEY BOOK FESTIVAL which brings together more than 100 authors for panel discussions, readings, book signings, workshops, poetry readings, spoken word performances, exhibitions and other special programs. …

Howard Jones Performs at Fremont Street Experience
September 2, 2011 – 11:24 am | 8 Comments
Howard Jones Performs at Fremont Street Experience

“Nina Blackwood’s Absolutely 80s” music festival at Fremont Street Experience is the place to be Labor Day weekend with a free concert by Howard Jones Saturday, September 3 at 9 p.m. on the 3rd Street …

Brand Name Liquidation Sale at the Golden Nugget
September 2, 2011 – 11:06 am | 4 Comments
Brand Name Liquidation Sale at the Golden Nugget

A brand name liquidation sale will be held at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, now through Monday, September 5, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., daily.
The sale will be held in the Augusta Ballroom …

Tony Hadley of “Spandau Ballet” Performs at Fremont Street Experience
August 19, 2011 – 12:49 pm | Comments Off
Tony Hadley of “Spandau Ballet” Performs at Fremont Street Experience

“Nina Blackwood’s Absolutely 80s” music festival at Fremont Street Experience will feature Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet with Men Without Hats on Saturday, August 20 at 9 p.m. on the 3rd Street Stage.
Spandau Ballet is …

MON, AUG 15: 60-cent Hot Dogs and Beer at Binion’s
August 11, 2011 – 9:20 am | Comments Off
MON, AUG 15: 60-cent Hot Dogs and Beer at Binion’s

In honor of Binion’s Gambling Hall’s 60th anniversary, the hotel offers guests a Nathan’s hot dog and a Miller Lite draft beer, for 60 cents each. Promotion available on August 15, 2-8 p.m. inside Benny’s Bullpen Sports Bar and Cigar Lounge. What’s more, if a customer brings a piture of himself/herself with the original Binion’s $1 Million Display, the hot dog and the beer are free.

Binion’s Gambling Hall, Fremont Street, downtown Las Vegas

Free Concert by Loverboy at Fremont Street Experience
August 5, 2011 – 2:57 pm | 5 Comments
Free Concert by Loverboy at Fremont Street Experience

Quit Working for the Weekend and head on down to Fremont Street Experience for “Nina Blackwood’s Absolutely 80s” music festival featuring a free concert by Loverboy, August 6, 9 p.m., 1st Street Stage, Fremont Street …

Fremont Street Exeperience kicks off The Bullrun USA 2011 Rally
July 8, 2011 – 4:38 pm | 186 Comments
Fremont Street Exeperience kicks off The Bullrun USA 2011 Rally

On Saturday, July 9, Fremont Street Experience will be the start line for the Bullrun USA 2011 Rally – a new breed of high-end automotive rally that will last for seven days and end in …

Men at Work Perform at Fremont Street Experience
July 1, 2011 – 2:22 pm | 192 Comments
Men at Work Perform at Fremont Street Experience

 “Nina Blackwood’s Absolutely 80s” music festival at Fremont Street Experience to showcase great music for the Fourth of July weekend with a free concert by Colin Hay of Men at Work on Saturday, July 2 …

Tuesday, March 1: Decade Exhibit
February 24, 2011 – 9:38 am | 279 Comments
Tuesday, March 1: Decade Exhibit

See how downtown Las Vegas has changed at the exhibit DECADE – featuring photographs documenting the last 10 years of change north of The Strip, by artists Catherine Borg, Clay Heximer and Joel Rosales. Historic Fifth Street School Gallery, through March 13; viewing by appointment only, call 702-229-1012.

ZIP-A-DEE DOO DAH
January 6, 2011 – 9:02 am | One Comment
ZIP-A-DEE DOO DAH

Last few days to check-out FREMONT STREET FLIGHTLINES – a one-of-a-kind zipline experience that sends passengers gliding down 800 feet of cable, from a platform 60 feet high. Soar like a bird down one of four lines, hitting speeds of up to 30 miles an hour.

Lou Gramm Free Two-Night Concert
November 13, 2010 – 1:25 pm | 11 Comments
Lou Gramm Free Two-Night Concert

Lou Gramm, lead singer of Foreigner, will kick-off Fremont Street’s free concert series. Show times are 9 p.m., November 12-13, 3rd Street Stage. This legendary rock icon will perform Foreigner’s timeless classics and his solo …

Author JJ Wylie Selling His Vampire Book Downtown
November 5, 2010 – 10:28 am | 224 Comments
Author JJ Wylie Selling His Vampire Book Downtown

“Bloodsucking Vegas” will be at the Vegas Valley Book Festival on Saturday, November 6th, at 2pm.
The VVB Festival is at the historic Fifth Street School building in downtown Las Vegas (401 South 4th Street).
Author JJ …

Fright Night!
October 28, 2010 – 5:19 pm | One Comment
Fright Night!

Get set for the month-long festival that combines “Oktoberfest” and “Halloween” at Fremont Street Experience’s OKTOBERFRIGHTFEST! Get your fill of “spooktacular” nightly fun and fantasy for 30 days – where food and drinks specials abound, …

Vegas Valley Book Festival
October 28, 2010 – 5:18 pm | One Comment
Vegas Valley Book Festival

Get literary at the VEGAS VALLEY BOOK FESTIVAL, November 3-7, held at the downtown Historic Fifth Street School. Now on its ninth year, the event brings together more than 100 authors for panel discussions, readings, …