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!
Zula Beauty Shop located at 202 N. 7th St. 1931
Las Vegas Photo Shop
Fremont Street, 1958
Fremont Street, 1965
Fremont Street 1970
Helldorado Parade, 1956 The Lucky Motel is still there but the sign is gone. It's
in the private collection of magician Steve Wyrick.
Pioneer Club
Trolley Stop Casino
Special thanks to Allen Sandquist(RoadsidePictures ) for letting us use these images.
Our friends at the Nevada State Museum will be hosting a book signing for my new book, Las Vegas in Postcards: 1905-1965 on Friday evening, May 8th.
My co-authors Carey Burke will be there and there is the possibility that Allen Sandquist will be joining us as well.
The book-signing reception begins at 5:30 pm
At 6:30 that evening, Dennis McBride will moderate a talk with us on how the book came about.
We hope you will join us for a fun-filled evening!
Friday, May 8th
Nevada State Museum
700 Twin Lakes Dr
Lorenzi Park
5:30 pm Booksigning/Reception
6:30 pm Discussion
It's hard to believe that is May again! Seems like just last week we were all together celebrating Helldorado and now it's time to do it all again! Woo-Hoo!
As most of you know, May is Preservation Month and, as always, we have many fun things to do and we invite all of you to join us!
Here are some dates and Events worth remembering:
Thursday, May 8th
Untold Stories: Cultural Tourism: Can it work for Las Vegas? Panelists include Brian "Paco" Alvarez, Courtney Mooney, Aaron Micallef and Marilyn Gillespie.
Las Vegas Springs Preserve
Desert Learning Center
6:30 pm
Admission is $12
For more information about the panel and panelists:
http://classiclasvegas.squarespace.com/2009-friends-of-classic-las-ve/
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Friday, May 8th
Booksigning and Discussion
Our friends at the Nevada State Museum will be hosting a book signing for my new book, Las Vegas in Postcards: 1905-1965 on Friday evening, May 8th.
My co-author Carey Burke will be there as well.
The book-signing reception begins at 5:30 pm
At 6:30 that evening, Dennis McBride will moderate a talk with us on how the book came about.
We hope you will join us for a fun-filled evening!
Nevada State Museum
700 Twin Lakes Dr
Lorenzi Park
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Saturday, May 9th
Cultural History Fair
Las Vegas Springs Preserve
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free
We have a booth and some cool displays, so drop by and say "Hey"
Morelli House Open House
The Junior League is hosting an Open House at the famed Morelli House.
Tours will be given as well.
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free
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Wednesday, May 13
Helldorado Roundup Party
Fremont Street Experience
6 to10 p.m.
First Street Stage - Randy Anderson, 8 to 11 p.m.
Third Street Stage - Third Town, 8 to 10 p.m.
Food, drinks and entertainment
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Thursday, May 14 Kids & Kowboys Locals Rodeo, 7 to 9 p.m. Downtown Rodeo Grounds
Carnival Midway opens 5 to 11 p.m.
Featuring mutton busting, media events, bull riding and local barrel racers
First Street Stage - Scotty Alexander Band, 8 to 11 p.m.
Third Street Stage - Third Town, 8 to 11 p.m.
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Friday, May 15th
Whiskerino Contest Finale 4:45 p.m.
Fremont Street Experience, 3rd street stage
$10 entry fee
Preservation Association of Clark County Yearly Event
PACC is once again holding their annual event. This year it is taking place at the historic 5th Street School. Stoney Douglas from the City of Las Vegas will be giving tours and a brief presentation about the restoration of the building.
6:30 pm
5th Street School
401 S. 4th Street
Admission is free but RSVPs are required.
RSVP to Corinne Escobar at CorinneEscobar@pacc.info
Light Refreshments will be served.
Carnival 5 p.m.to midnight
PRCA Rodeo 7to 9 p.m.
Downtown Rodeo Grounds
First Street Stage - John Encino Band, 8 to 11 p.m.
Third Street Stage - T.J. Weaver Band, 8 to 11 p.m.
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Saturday, May 16th
Helldorado Hold’em Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament
Binion’s Horseshoe Hotel & Casino, 9 a.m.
Helldorado Parade
Once again we are joining forces with Jack LeVine at VeryVintageVegas and Dr. Lonnie Hammagren to celebrate Helldorado! We will be using Dr. Lonnie's truck float filled with some cool Las Vegas historical artifacts.
If you would like to join us along with the parade route and help out, contact me or Jack. Last year we finished the parade and celebrated at Micky Finnz. Look for us to do something similar this year!
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Fourth Street (between Charleston and Ogden)
Fireworks Show, 9 p.m.
Carnival
noon to midnight
PRCA Rodeo 9 to11 p.m.
Downtown Rodeo Grounds
First Street Stage - John Encino Band, 8 to 11 p.m.
Third Street Stage - T.J. Weaver Band, 8 to 11 p.m.
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Sunday, May 17
Carnival
Noon to11 p.m.
PRCA Rodeo7to9 p.m.
Downtown Rodeo Grounds
Third Street Stage - Hazard County Rebels, 8 to 11 p.m.
Rodeo tickets available from noon to 6 p.m: Elk's Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Saturday, May 23rd Clark County Centennial Day Clark County Museum
http://www.elkshelldorado.com/
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10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Carey Burke and I will be there selling and autographing copies of "Las Vegas Postcard History: 1905-1965"
If you live out of state or can't make the book-signings but would still like an inscribed and autographed copy of "Las Vegas Postcard History: 1905-1965", here's the link for you:
www.classiclasvegas.com/coolstuff/coolstuff.htm
So there is plenty going on! We hope you will join us in celebrating all month long! Check back for added events as the month goes on!
The original Aladdin neon signage designed by Yesco. Brian "Buzz" Leming was part of the design team
Origina Caesar's Palace neon signage designed by Yesco. Brian "Buzz" Leming was part of the design team.
Neon sign designed by Brian "Buzz" Leming
Architecture and Neon in Clark County is the topic of the May 1 panel discussion at 6 pm at the Clark County Government Center. This month we throw the spotlight on the neon and the architecture that made mid-century Las Vegas famous.
Panelists include
Brian “Buzz” Leming, long-time sign designer who mentored under Betty Willis, worked with some of the great sign designers at YESCO and is still designing signs today for Federal Heath.
Helga Watkins, Associate Professor, UNLV Art Dept.,
architect Eric Strain
Dr. David Schwartz, UNLV Library Special Collections.
Friday, May 1st
Clark County Government Center
Clark County Commisioner Chambers
6:00 pm
The discussion, which is free to the public, is part of the ongoing First Friday series “Centennial Stories: Examing Our Past” commemorating 2009 Clark County’s Centennial. The discussion will be broadcast live on CCTV 4. Audience members are encouraged to ask questions
