St. Jude Heart of Fashion transforms to a virtual experience because cancer doesn’t stop – With donor support, neither will St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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St. Jude Heart of Fashion transforms to a virtual experience because cancer doesn’t stop With donor support, neither will St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital   The annual St. Jude Heart of Fashion event, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, has transitioned to a virtual experience, streaming live on Friday, June 19. The online streaming event will feature … Read more

UNLV ATHLETICS NEWS: Rebels See Historic Jump In APR Numbers

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UNLV ATHLETICS SEES HISTORIC JUMP IN APR NUMBERS   Department earns highest single- and multi-year scores ever, a record 10 teams earn perfect single-year scores and five teams set or tie multi-year program marks @UNLVAthletics   UNLV Athletics reported historic progress in the classroom, setting multiple NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) records as the national organization … Read more

The Mob Museum Resumes Operations Sunday, May 31

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    An image of The Mob Museum building. (Photo courtesy of The Mob Museum) THE MOB MUSEUM RESUMES OPERATIONS SUNDAY, MAY 31 Admission to Include Free Hand Sanitizer Made in The Underground’s Distillery The Mob Museum, The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is prepared to reopen on Sunday, May 31, 2020, … Read more

BOYD GAMING COMMENCES PROPERTY REOPENING PROCESS

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  BOYD GAMING COMMENCES PROPERTY REOPENING PROCESS  Properties in Louisiana, Mississippi to Resume Operations This Week    Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) today announced plans to resume operations at seven properties in Louisiana and Mississippi, pending receipt of final regulatory approvals.   On Wednesday, May 20, Boyd Gaming plans to reopen three Louisiana properties: Delta … Read more

SOUTH POINT ARENA TO HOST THE WORLD’S BEST BULL RIDERS IN THE PBR MONSTER ENERGY TEAM CHALLENGE, A CLOSED-TO-PUBLIC COMPETITION, JUNE 5 – 28

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  South Point Arena To Host the World’s Best Bull Riders IN The PBR Monster Energy Team Challenge, A closed-to-public competition, June 5 – 28 The competitions will be televised on CBS Sports Network and CBS Television Network South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa has partnered with the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) to host 48 … Read more

Pin Kaow Thai Restaurant Reopens for Dine-In Service

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  Pin Kaow Thai Restaurant Reopens for Dine-In Service A family-owned restaurant and a favorite of Las Vegas locals for two decades, Pin Kaow Thai Restaurant will reopen to serve traditional Thai cuisine inside its two restaurant locations at 1974 N. Rainbow Blvd, and 9530 S. Eastern Ave., on Monday, May 18.   The restaurant … Read more

Maverick Helicopters Las Vegas to Reopen May 22

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          MAVERICK HELICOPTERS LAS VEGAS TO REOPEN MAY 22 “Our Vegas” promotion will gift 500 lucky guests a free Strip helicopter flight                Maverick Helicopters celebrates its return to the sky on May 22 with the “Our Vegas” promotion that will offer a chance for locals and visitors to fly above … Read more

CRISS ANGEL AND HIS CHILDREN’S CHARITY PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 100 FAMILIES AT CURE 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION

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  CRISS ANGEL AND HIS CHILDREN’S CHARITY PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 100 FAMILIES AT CURE 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION The Johnny Crisstopher Children’s Charitable Foundation, The CORE Group, Caesars Entertainment, BASE Entertainment and Woodland Scenics combined for more than $250,000 in donations to families in need Credit: Criss Angel Studios   More than 100 … Read more

PT’s Taverns to Host Complimentary True Rewards “Stir Crazy Staycation” Weekly Video Poker Tournaments

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PT’s Taverns to Host Complimentary True Rewards “Stir Crazy Staycation” Weekly Video Poker Tournaments  PT’s Taverns’ Free Virtual Tournaments Will Take Place Weekly Starting May 18 through Golden Entertainment’s loyalty program, True Rewards   In need of a staycation? PTs Taverns have announced a second virtual tournament, the True Rewards Stir Crazy Staycation Weekly Video … Read more

Feature Film/Miniseries Based on the Life of Siegfried & Roy Proceeds with UFA Fiction

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  FEATURE FILM/MINISERIES BASED ON THE LIFE OF SIEGFRIED & ROY PROCEEDS WITH UFA FICTION   The authorized biopic telling the life-story of Siegfried & Roy, who also serve as Executive Producers, will continue on schedule despite the recent passing of Roy Horn from complications of COVID-19 last week. The emotional story will cover their … Read more

Distill and Remedy’s Reopens Five Locations Today for Dine In, Curbside Pickup and Delivery

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              Cheers to Distill and Remedy’s Reopening Five Locations for Dine In, Curbside Pickup and Delivery TODAY   WHO: Local taverns Distill and Remedy’s are eager to reopen their doors starting today, Thursday, May 14 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.   WHAT: Distill and Remedy’s will offer their full … Read more

Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar to Reopen for Dinner Friday, May 15

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Gino and Rosalba Ferraro, owners, Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar (Photo courtesy Chris Wessling for Ferraro’s)  FERRARO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & WINE BAR TO REOPEN FOR DINNER, INTRODUCE FAMILY-STYLE TAKEOUT MENUS BEGINNING FRIDAY, MAY 15 Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar will reopen for dinnertime dine-in and takeout on Friday, May 15, at 4 p.m. … Read more

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PREMIERES NEW ON-ICE SPECIAL THIS FRIDAY

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  CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PREMIERES NEW ON-ICE SPECIAL THIS FRIDAY Available online, Friday May 15, at 12 p.m. PT / 3 p.m. ET on CirqueConnect cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect   Cirque du Soleil invites families from all over the world to watch a one-of-a-kind CirqueConnect 60-minute on-ice special, this Friday. Appropriate for all ages, viewers can enjoy some … Read more

Vegas Baby Vodka to Host Virtual Happy Hour with Yelp Las Vegas via Instagram Live

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  Vegas Baby Vodka to Host Virtual Happy Hour with Yelp Las Vegas via Instagram Live Vegas Baby Vodka executives and mother and son duo, Jennifer Higgins and Sam Richardson, will host a virtual happy hour broadcasted on the Yelp Las Vegas Instagram account, @Yelplv, at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 15.   Higgins and … Read more

PT’s Taverns Welcomes Guests Back to Select Locations

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PT’s Taverns Welcomes Guests Back to Select Locations PT’s Taverns will reopen six taverns for dining, curbside pickup and delivery through DoorDash at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19.   They include PT’s Gold at 7550 Oso Blanca Rd.: (702) 840-3884, Sierra Gold at 6515 S. Jones Blvd.: (702) 221-4120, Sierra Gold at 6929 N. … Read more

UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL’S 2020-21 NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

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UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL’S 2020-21 NON-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED   Runnin’ Rebels’ slate includes home games against UCLA and California, a trip to Hawaii for the Maui Invitational and road games at Kansas State, VCU and SMU   Purchase Season Tickets  |  2020-21 Non-Conference Schedule  |  UNLV Men’s Basketball News  |  @UNLVAthletics  |  @TheRunninRebels   UNLV Athletics announced the … Read more

The Neon Museum’s Boneyard Now Available as Zoom Background

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One of 11 Neon Museum Zoom backgrounds now available for download at www.neonmuseum.org.= (Screenshot courtesy of The Neon Museum)  THE NEON MUSEUM’S NEON BONEYARD NOW AVAILABLE AS ZOOM BACKGROUND   For every traveler who misses Las Vegas and for locals who want to celebrate their hometown, The Neon Museum now offers custom Zoom backgrounds. Las … Read more

MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY LEADER, EAGLE PROMOTIONS DONATES 20,000 DISPOSABLE MASKS AND 1500 KN95 MASKS, TO HOSPITALS

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MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY LEADER, EAGLE PROMOTIONS DONATES 20,000 DISPOSABLE MASKS AND 1500 KN95 MASKS, TO HOSPITALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN NEED IN SOUTHERN NEVADA Delivers Masks in Partnership with the Las Vegas Fashion Council, Mask Task Force      Today, the award winning Las Vegas based manufacturing company, Eagle Promotions, generously donated 20,000 disposable masks and 1500 … Read more