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Las Vegas Celebrates Elvis
Priscilla Presley to Join Opening Weekend Events Celebrating Graceland’s First Permanent Elvis Exhibition Outside of Graceland at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Elvis Presley’s Graceland will celebrate the April 23rd grand opening of its new permanent exhibition, theater showroom, and wedding chapel in Las Vegas at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino with star-studded, red […]
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International Camel & Ostrich Races Returns to Virginia City
Races take place at the new Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds. Historic Virginia City’s biggest annual event of the year is all new for 2015. Having outgrown its current venue, the 56th annual International Camel and Ostrich Races, presented by Dolan Auto Group, is moving to the new Virginia City Arena & Fairgrounds in Virginia […]
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Meet Jackson the Burro
On Saturday, April 25 at noon, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park guests can meet Jackson the wild burro. Jackson was born in Red Rock Canyon, just a few miles south of Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Jackson was adopted in 2012 and now works to improve public awareness about his relatives and other wild creatures here in Nevada. If […]
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Henderson Gears Up for Spring Events
Crazy Spokes Saturday, April 11 Registration: 9-9:45 a.m. Fair: 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. 25-Mile Bike Ride: 10 a.m. 6-Mile Family Fun Ride: 10:30 a.m. Location: Mission Hills Park Address: 551 E. Mission Dr. Henderson, NV 89002 Phone: 702-267-2171 Let’s get crazy for a celebration of one of the world’s greatest inventions – the bicycle! Dress to impress in your most colorful […]
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Nevada State Museum Presents Nevada Wildflowers
On April 11, spend your Saturday at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City studying and learning about the local wildflowers. Take part in many different activities designed to help you better identify some of the wildlife we see everyday around town and on the hiking trails: dissect specimens, sketch plants, press flowers, collect maps and guides for […]
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Golf Fest Tees Off in Las Vegas
On Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25, Golf Fest comes to Las Vegas at The TaylorMade Golf Experience. Golf trick-shot artist Craig Hocknull will be performing his remarkable Outback Golf Show at 3 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday, as well as a golf hypnosis seminar featuring award winning sports hypnotist Elliot Roe at 1 […]
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Camp Broadway comes to Las Vegas Summer 2015
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts brings Camp Broadway to Las Vegas for its fourth year with two signature programs: Classic Camp for students ages 10-17 and Shining Stars Camp for students aged 6-9. Classic Camp features five days of musical theater programming from June 15-19. Shining Stars Camp features five half days—choice of morning or afternoon sessions—of musical theatre creative […]
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Six Baby Lions Born at The Lion Habitat Ranch
The Lion Habitat Ranch in Henderson is home to more than 40 lions, birds, and the first baby giraffe in Nevada. However, on April 1, the reserve welcomed six new cuddly residents. In an incredibly rare event, six baby lion cubs were born to mom, Pebbels. The Lion Habitat Ranch has been a part of […]
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Reno Jazz Festival and more at the University of Nevada, Reno
The University of Nevada, Reno School of the Arts presents its biggest month of the year with more than 25 events on the calendar—enough to go to a different event almost every single day. A few of the month’s highlights include a performance by the 2015 School of the Arts Visiting Artist in Residence, […]
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Easter Sunday 2015 Brunch
After a long morning of hunting for eggs in the yard, it is customary for some people to enjoy an Easter brunch with the family. Check out these restaurants offering special Easter meals: Cleo – Las Vegas Contemporary Mediterranean hotspot Cleo inside the new SLS Las Vegas invites guests to enjoy a unique Easter brunch experience featuring a tasty spread of […]
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Easter 2015 Events
Easter is just round the corner, and the Silver State is bringing you a special weekend. Take a look at some of the events going on all around Nevada: Whitney Peak Hotel – Reno BaseCamp in Whitney Peak Hotel is hosting a series of Easter egg hunts for children ages 1 to 14. Other activities include art projects, […]
Butterfly Habitat Opens for Spring
The Springs Preserve Botanical Gardens welcomes spring with its seasonal Butterfly Habitat, open now. Hundreds of butterflies and an array of plants have returned for the seasonal exhibit. Guests have the chance to wander through the unique butterfly habitat and witness the fascinating dance between free-flying butterflies and the plants that sustain them. Guests will gain a […]
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Yoda Balloon to Appear at 2015 Great Reno Balloon Race
The Jedi Master Yoda balloon comes to The Great Reno Balloon Race (GRBR) bringing balance to northern Nevada’s sky this Sept. 11-13 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. Yoda will appear alongside his 86-foot counterpart from the Dark Side, the Sith Lord Darth Vader, for the three-day event. Both balloons will travel from Belgium for the occasion. “Over […]
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Nevada Northern Railway Online Auction
Train buffs and history aficionados take note: the Nevada Northern Railway Museum is auctioning off railroad adventures and artifacts during its “Saving of the Green” online auction, which runs from March 17-31. Bidders can purchase once-in-a-lifetime experiences and relics at below-value prices while supporting an important piece of American history—the living, breathing, working Nevada Northern Railway Museum, […]
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Vote for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in USA Today Poll!
The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko is one of 20 national festivals chosen as nominees in USA 10 Best Readers Choice award! Get your support on by sharing this link, and voting for our own homegrown all-things-cowboy festival! Click on this link http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-cultural-festival/ to vote for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, and please share this with […]
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Valentine’s Day at Ethel M
BY JANET GEARY Last Christmas, my husband and I visited the cactus gardens at Ethel M Chocolates for the first time and were like little kids enjoying the beautiful light display, featuring more than 500,000 lights, animated figures, and holiday music. Las Vegas has always been a romantic getaway for visitors, but now Ethel M’s […]