Join us as we separate myth from fact, share stories of the men and women who helped build the town and celebrate one of the most fabulous cities ever built!
Steve Rossi, who rose to fame as the straight man to wire-haired comedian named Marty Allen, has passed away today. One of my favorite interviews of legendary Las Vegas performers, that we conducted for the Classic Las Vegas Collection.
A true Las Vegas legend who began his Las Vegas as one of Mae West's body builders for her show at the Sahara.
Our good friend Johnny Kats has a terrific write-up on Steve's career:
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Okay, time to put those thinking caps on!
If you could wrangle a dinner invitation with any famous Classic Las Vegas (1945-1980) personality, who has passed on, who would you choose?
Some ideas:
Wilbur Clark, Maude Frazier, Howard Hughes, Claudine Williams, Tutor Scherer,Guy McAfee, Florence Murphy, Big Jim Cashman, George Crockett, Charlie West, Max Kelch, Ruby Duncan, Jack Entratter, Al Freeman, Stan Irwin, Don English, James McMillan, Ralph Denton, Oran Gragson, Sam Boyd, Jackie Gaughan, Keely Smith, Sam Butera, Benny Binion, Doby Doc, Mary Kaye, Fannie Voss, Fluff LeCoque, Nancy Baker Williams. William Moore, Tommy Hull
or maybe someone else.......
Hit the comments and let us know, who YOU would want to spend an evening with!
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!!!!
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Read MoreIt's not the kind of story we usually highlight here but the shooting spree earlier today in Las Vegas is a tragedy for those families, loved ones and friends of those who were killed,
From Joe Schoenmann:
Two assasins ambushed two police officers during their lunch break earlier today, then took their weapons and ammunition before heading into a near-by Wal-Mart to continue their spree.
Joe Schoenmann at the Las Vegas Sun:
Two suspects declaring the start of "a revolution" shot and killed two police officers this morning at a pizza restaurant on Nellis Boulevard, then ran into a nearby Wal-Mart and shot at least one other person before killing themselves, according to Metro Police.
Sheriff Douglas Gillespie, in an afternoon news conference, identified the dead officers as Alyn Beck, 41, and Igor Soldo, 31. The two were patrol officers in the area.
"What precipitated this event, we do not know," a subdued Gillespie said. "My officers were simply having lunch when the shooting started."
He did not identify the dead assailants or the victim shot in the Wal-Mart.
A woman who said she witnessed the start of the bloodshed described an execution-style assault on two officers who were eating pizza and probably never saw the attack coming.
Assistant Sheriff Kevin McMahill said the two suspects ambushed and shot the two officers shortly before 11:30 a.m. at the CiCi's Pizza at 309 N. Nellis Blvd., near Stewart Avenue. Officer Larry Hadfield, a Metro spokesman, said one of the suspects yelled, "This is a revolution." Gillespie, however, said at the news conference he could not confirm the revolution comment.
For more of the story: Las Vegas Sun
