April 4, 1957: The Tropicana Hotel opens with 300 rooms on 17 acres.
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TURNING THE BIG 50 The Tropicana will mark its upcoming 50th anniversary with a yearlong celebration campaign, starting with an invitation-only party Saturday.
F.W. de Klerk to lecture on globalization Former South African President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner F.W. de Klerk will present "Bridging the Gap: Globalization without Isolation" at 7:30 p.m. April 17 as part of the annual Barrick Lecture Series at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.
TIME TO CELEBRATE:
TURNING THE BIG 50 The Tropicana will mark its upcoming 50th anniversary with a yearlong celebration campaign, starting with an invitation-only party Saturday.
R-JENERATION: STAR POWER:
Idol Chatter Stepping onstage as the audience falls silent in anticipation you notice your heart jump a few beats. With a spotlight blazing in your eyes and the first few notes beginning to play, you realize that now is your chance to be an "Idol."
SUPPORT GROUPS An Alzheimer's disease caregivers support group meets at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Community Church of Henderson, 360 E. Horizon Drive (565-8563).