The fifth annual “Journey of Hope” gala benefiting Boys Town Nevada was May 8 at the Las Vegas Hilton.
There will be no awkward banter between presenters. No fancy gift bags. And no Hugh Jackman musical numbers that make you say, “That’s the guy who plays Wolverine? Seriously? That guy?”
Here are a few things in news, sports, entertainment and popular culture that we’ve been talking about lately.
Jan. 10, 1957. It’s a day in Las Vegas entertainment that should be celebrated, though probably a bit chilly to be observed in the proper manner.
The sun bakes cobblestone streets and the single boat floating on Lake Las Vegas. Water laps gently at the lake’s edge while a slight breeze takes the heat out of a 90-degree day.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part of an occasional series of stories highlighting performers who played an interesting role in the history of entertainment in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas contractors have seen happier days. The building boom that defined this city during the last two decades has evaporated like a desert mirage amid a deepening recession and credit freeze. Today, builders are struggling to stay afloat as developers halt, postpone, and scale back construction plans.
If there’s theft or vandalism happening in Las Vegas, Jonathan Fine wants to see it.
British Airways, one of the most recognizable airlines in the world, is coming to Las Vegas.
Quietly, Isle of Capri Casinos has won its way into the wallets of investors.
E-readers are working their way into society, as people are reading books, newspapers, magazines and blogs on thin, lightweight devices that hold up to 1,500 items. The Amazon Kindle DX was unveiled last week and will hit the market sometime this summer.
Follow the link for the complete schedule for the state baseball, softball and volleyball tournaments.