Want the Best in Las Vegas? Las Vegas Weekly’s Got the List!
Who doesn’t want to know what’s made it on the Best of list in their city. Whether you’re a local … Continue reading Want the Best in Las Vegas? Las Vegas Weekly’s Got the List!
Category: Las Vegas History
Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah Opens to the Public
After years of speculation, Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah is finally open to the public. Casa de Shenandoah is a 52 … Continue reading Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenandoah Opens to the Public
The Mob Museum Gives Worldwide Corruption a Home
The Mob Museum opens its doors to a permanent exhibition on September 1 called “The ‘Beautiful Game’ Turns Ugly.” Visitors to … Continue reading The Mob Museum Gives Worldwide Corruption a Home
In Memory: Betty Willis Designer, Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas
Betty Willis is the designer of The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, one of the most iconic signs recognized worldwide. Las Vegas and fans of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign were deeply saddened by the news of Betty Willis’ passing on Sunday 19 April 2015. Betty Willis was born in Overton, Nevada on May 20 1923. Continue reading “In Memory: Betty Willis Designer, Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas”
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Las Vegas Featured in the Irish Times
The Welcome to Las Vegas Sign is green for St. Patrick’s Day. Image Source: David Becker/Las Vegas Review Journal
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Las Vegas!
It’s good to know not everything that happens in Vegas has to stay in Vegas.This year, as with previous years, the 89 lightbulbs of the Welcome to Las Vegas sign were lit green to honor St. Patrick’s Day. The sign’s nod to St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated by visitors, locals and newscasters and was featured in The Irish Times. Continue reading “Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Las Vegas Featured in the Irish Times”