Born in the Netherlands, Stan Rubens picked up the guitar at 14. Later he changed to keyboard and started his music career in Australia. His claim to fame was developing a system of singing three-part harmony on his own with no prerecording or backup singers. Now in Las Vegas, Rubens continues to perform and has taken up writing.
About four years ago, Valerie Poteete, who goes by the name Penelope Pendragon, was unhappy with her life. Her son left for the U.S. Air Force. Her house was in foreclosure. A nine-year relationship with her boyfriend had ended. At 235 pounds, Pendragon was miserable and ready to make a change. “So I pretty much excavated my life,” Pendragon said.
“Second City” is the nickname for Chicago, but when it comes to hot dogs, it is “First City.”
The Vegas Fringe Festival, the valley’s own two weekend live theater festival, is returning to Las Vegas Little Theatre for its third year.
