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Everything Las Vegas Issue #676
22 Aug 2008 at 2:51pm
August 22nd. 2008
McCarran sees largest traffic decline since 2002. By Benjamin Spillman/Las Vegas Review Journal
Traffic at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas fell 8.6 percent in July to about 3.9 million arrivals and departures.
The decline reflects an ongoing trend in Las Vegas tour...
Everything Las Vegas issue # 675
15 Aug 2008 at 2:23pm
August 15th, 2008
Vegas "Sports" That Should Be in the Summer Olympics From: www.vegaspopblog.com
I always thought Vegas would be a great host city for the Summer Olympics.
Well, if everyone could get past the 120-degree August heat. There isn't as much pollution as Beijing and where some citie...
Everything Las Vegas Issue # 674
7 Aug 2008 at 3:07pm
August 7th, 2008
Rare female magician to take stage. Scarlett will spice show at V Theater on Strip with dancing, characters. By: Jerry Fink/Ls Vegas Sun
Female magicians still form an exclusive club.
Even in the age of gender enlightenment and equal opportunity, men dominate the world of illus...
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MGM Grand Hotel-Casino
1 May 2007 at 3:23pm
When it opened, this place had a lot wrong with it, starting with an utterly tacky tribute to the Wizard of Oz that can still be seen to some extent in the rainbow-patterned carpets. Today, though, it?s hard to remember...
Lindo Michoacan
1 May 2007 at 3:22pm
Lindo Michoacan (2655 E Desert Inn; 702-735-6828) is among the best Mexican restaurants not just in Vegas but in the nation. The joint is so much more than the standard burritos and tamales thanks to owner Javier Barajas, who learned...
Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare
1 May 2007 at 3:21pm
Milwaukee chef Paul Bartolotta relocated here to open an Italian seafooder at the Wynn Las Vegas (3131 Las Vegas Blvd S.; 702-770-3463). His reward -- and ours -- is this stunning ?lakefront? eatery on the secluded side of a man-made...
Peppermill Restaurant and Lounge
1 May 2007 at 3:20pm
This thatched-roof greasy spoon has lost a bit of its Rat Pack panache, but it?s still a 24-hour non-casino diner with swooping rainbow-colored booths right on the Strip. Penn Jillette and a colleague hatched the idea for the The Aristocrats...
StripSteak
1 May 2007 at 3:19pm
Watch out, Wolfgang Puck. San Francisco restaurateur Michael Mina is fast becoming the Vegas eatery mogul of choice, especially with his newest and perhaps most varied entry, StripSteak (3950 Las Vegas Blvd S.; 702-632-7414), at Mandalay Bay. The new steakhouse...
Jazz in the Park
1 May 2007 at 3:18pm
When you?re ready to escape the excesses, the bombast and the expense of the Strip, consider grabbing a taxi and heading to the absolutely lovely Clark County Amphitheater (500 S. Grand Central Parkway for one of two free Jazz in...
The Killers
1 May 2007 at 3:17pm
The Killers, the biggest rock act ever to emerge from Las Vegas, return home June 1 to end the U.S. leg of their second world tour with an outdoor concert in the Hard Rock Hotel-Casino?s Summer Stage (4455 Paradise Road),...
We've shared our Las Vegas dining recommendations, now tell us yours
1 May 2007 at 3:17pm
Our resident author made USATODAY.com's picks for Las Vegas dining, but if your favorites aren't mentioned in this section, please share them with your fellow travelers by posting a comment below.
Tiger Jam X
1 May 2007 at 3:16pm
Next to Andre Agassi?s Grand Slam For Children in September, this May 26 Vegas charity concert hosted by Tiger Woods for his eponymous foundation providing educational grants for underprivileged children around the U.S. is among the biggest, most star-studded such...
Cinevegas Film Festival
1 May 2007 at 3:14pm
The 10-day self-described ?world?s most dangerous film festival,? the Cinevegas Film Festival is increasingly becoming a player in its ninth year. Opening night on June 6 boasts the West Coast premiere of ?Oceans 13,? which is expected to feature red-carpet...
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Las Vegas Art Museum:
Two new calendar events for 2008
19 May 2008 at 3:30pm
The Las Vegas Art Museum recently added two events to its 2008 exhibitions calendar: 'Learning Display: Robert Smithson' which will run June 11 to October 21, 2008 and 'Tom Schiff' which will run October 25 to November 30, 2008.
Las Vegas Collects Contemporary - May 23 - October 26, 2008
19 May 2008 at 3:30pm
The Las Vegas Art Museum is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition Las Vegas Collects Contemporary presented by City National Bank. This exhibition features works of contemporary art on loan from Southern Nevada?s most important privately held fine art collections. Artists featured in ...
Two upcoming lecture events - March 2008
7 Mar 2008 at 6:31pm
There are two upcoming lecture events at the LVAM. On March 13, 2008 at 6:30 pm, we will host an architecture lecture with Jim Richard of Richard + Bauer Studio in Phoenix, AZ. Then, on Friday, March 21, 2008 at 6:00 pm, Leah Ollman Lecture will discuss Victoria Gitman?s work. Her lecture is enti...
Paul Morrison Exhibition - February 2nd - April 28th, 2008
In February 2008, British artist Paul Morrison will present an installation of vinyl wall design in LVAM?s Main Gallery, with a video and selection of paintings and prints shown in the Polis Carver Gallery. The London-based artist is noted for his distinctive, black and white graphic-style compos...
New Podcast Episode and Video Footage
16 Dec 2007 at 7:00pm
The LVAM podcast has been updated with audio from the _Las Vegas Diaspora_ Panel discussion held November 2, 2007 at LVAM. Additionally, video footage from the even has been added to the LVAM video archive: http://www.lasvegasartmuseum.org/multimedia/video.shtml
New Podcast Episodes
12 Nov 2007 at 7:17pm
The LVAM podcast has been updated with two new episodes, both related to the _Las Vegas Diaspora_ show. For more information, visit the LVAM Podcast Homepage: http://www.lasvegasartmuseum.org/multimedia/podcast.shtml
New LVAM Site Live
12 Nov 2007 at 7:17pm
The new Las Vegas art museum website, featuring expanded content and a dedicated multimedia section, went live today. The site was redesigned by Quimby Melton for Studio Hyperset, Inc. (www.studiohyperset.com).
_Las Vegas Diaspora: The Emergence of Contemporary Art from the Neon Homeland_
12 Nov 2007 at 7:17pm
_Las Vegas Diaspora: The Emergence of Contemporary Art from the Neon Homeland_, curated by Dave Hickey, runs September 30 ? December 30, 2007.
56th Annual LVAM Art Roundup Finalists Announced
9 Jun 2007 at 2:42pm
The list of finalists for the 56th Annual LVAM Art Roundup are now available on the LVAM homepage.
Several new Events Added to LVAM Calendar of Events
30 Apr 2007 at 10:33pm
The following events have been added to the LVAM calendar of events: May 3, 2007 @ 6pm - 'Waiting for Good Dough,' lecture by artist William T. Wiley; May 30, 2007 @ 6pm - 'Lots of Fish, No Stories: Sush Machida Gaikotsu's Pop Pictures,' lecture by David Pagel, art critic for the _Los Angeles Tim...
Two New Exhibitions Open at the LVAM
13 Apr 2007 at 2:21pm
In addition to the currently running (March 6 - April 22, 2007) _Prato Haggadah_ show, two new exhibitions open today at the LVAM: _Kaz Oshiro: Paintings and Works on Paper, 1999 - 2006_ and the _702 Series: Sush Machida Gaikotsu_. Both run April 13 - July 8, 2007.
Entry Form and Rules for the LVAM's 56th Annual Art Round Up Now Available
23 Mar 2007 at 4:10pm
The entry form and rules for the LVAM's 56th Annual Art Roundup are now available on the LVAM homepage.
2007 LVAM Exhibition Calendar Now Available
11 Mar 2007 at 3:01pm
The 2007 LVAM Exhibition Calendar is now available for viewing at the LVAM's website.
LVAM Podcast Update
19 Dec 2006 at 4:28pm
The LVAM podcast has been updated with an audio recording from the December 12, 2006 edition of KNPR's 'State of Nevada' program: http://www.knpr.org/son/index.cfm. An interview with Frank Gehry, this recording features Gehry's reflections on his internationally famous designs, from Los Angeles t...
Annual Recognition Event at LVAM
On February 17, 2007, the LVAM will hold its Annual Recognition Event at the museum which is open to all LVAM Members. The event recognizes those who have given $1,000 or more in 2006.
Frank Gehry and Randi Chaplin Exhibitions and Events Coming Up
10 Nov 2006 at 6:01am
On December 12, 2006, the LVAM will hold a President?s Circle Event which will be a private reception for Frank Gehry. On the same day, from 4-7pm, there will also be a members? preview reception for the upcoming Frank Gehry and Randi Chaplin Exhibitions. These exhibitions will run as follows. F...
All LVAM Employment Postings Closed
16 Oct 2006 at 11:18am
The previously announced Director of Education and Preparator positions have been filled. As a result, there are currently no employment positions open at the LVAM.
LVAM Employment Postings Closed; Two Remain Open
3 Oct 2006 at 3:28pm
The following positions, previously listed on the LVAM Employment site, have been filled: Special Events Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, and Administrative Assistant/Special Events Coordinator. The Director of Education and Preparator positions remain open.
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