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A Word Overheard
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The
city of Las Vegas will be lighting up the night in celebration of the
completion of a $5.5 million streetscaping effort for downtown’s new
entertainment district,
Fremont East.
A Fremont East District lighting and
dedication party will be held on Friday, August 24. The event kicks off
with live music at 7 p.m. and includes a lighting ceremony at 7:45 p.m.
These
activities are scheduled at Fremont Street, between Las Vegas Boulevard
and Seventh Street. |
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signals yet another successful achievement in the ongoing rebirth and
urban renaissance of downtown Las Vegas,” Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B.
Goodman said. “With the completion of this major project, Fremont East
will be transformed into an exciting, thriving area that will offer
entertainment options for residents and tourists alike.”
Located in the
heart of downtown, the Fremont East District sits adjacent to the
Fremont Street Experience, which was visited by 18.7 million people last
year. The city is celebrating the completion of the $5.5 million
streetscaping improvements, made possible through a public-private
partnership by the city of Las Vegas and Fremont East property owners.
“This project is a partnership between the city of Las Vegas and those
business owners who believe in the city’s desire to revitalize
downtown,” said Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow, who represents this
area. “The history of Las Vegas, with all its mystique and neon, will be
showcased in this project and I encourage everyone to celebrate with us
on August 24.”
Improvements include the creation of wider sidewalks and more
pedestrian-friendly streets; landscaping; lighted gateways and four
40-foot-tall, retro-looking neon signs. Through this streetscaping
effort, the city is capitalizing on popular nostalgia by reviving the
old glamour of vintage Las Vegas. From Las Vegas Boulevard to Eighth
Street, three blocks of Fremont Street experienced this transformation.
Streetscaping improvements were begun in late January of this year and
took seven months to complete. |
Philanthropy
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KOMP 92.3 is hosting a blood drive in
conjunction with the recently announced Linkin Park Las Vegas
concert date. All listeners who donate blood will be entered to
win a pair of tickets to see Linkin Park September 8, 2007 at
the Hard Rock Hotel. A pair of tickets to the Las Vegas concert
will
be
given away each hour, starting at 10 a.m. |
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end of the blood drive, someone will win a trip for two to the
Chicago-land area for Linkin Park’s Annual Project Revolution
Tour, September 1, 2007, at First Midwest Amphitheater in Tinley
Park. The event will take place Wednesday, Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 8
p.m. at United Blood Services, 6930 W. Charleston Blvd., located
between Rainbow Boulevard and Buffalo Drive. |
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"We're Not In Egypt Anymore, Ramesse"
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This coming Labor Day weekend Las Vegas Nightlife will be all about
choices. Stepping up to the plate and throwing Vegas a curve ball will
be
Luxor with a star powered weekend complimented by
the grand openings of
Noir Bar and
LAX. Slick and cutting edge in design, the two
venues could hardly be further apart in what they offer to the
discriminating nightlife patron. Launched by a grand opening hosted by
Brittney Spears on August 31, LAX will aim for a new level of status in
the nightclub industry as celebrity investors Christina Aguilera and DJ
AM team up with Pure Management Group. |
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“LAX is going to blow people away with its sheer beauty and design,”
said Robert Frey,
Managing Partner of Pure Management Group. “When guests come to LAX,
they are going to be treated to a nightclub experience unlike any
other”, he boasted. And like the LAX in Hollywood, this venue will cater
to a young, sophisticated crowd and become the destination of choice for
well-informed club-goers, A-list celebrities and the social jet set.
With unrivaled décor featuring a top-tier sound system perfect for
multiple music styles, the 26,000 square-foot, two-story space is sure
to be one of the most talked about clubs in the world. LAX will be
outfitted in rich, red leathers and adorned with oversized mirrors and
shimmering chandeliers, creating a modern and luxurious feel
throughout. “LAX will have that extra wow factor that other clubs are
missing,” said Luxor President & COO
Felix Rappaport. “We are excited for our guests to
experience this one-of-a-kind venue.” |
Quick Bites
Strip House
arrives in Las Vegas
at the Planet Hollywood Resort &
Casino on Monday (8/27), bringing its seductive atmosphere and
innovative menu to the renovated and redesigned resort hotel and casino complex.
Strip House was created by renowned restaurateurs
Peter, Penny and
Mathew Glazier (The Glazier Group - whose other properties
include Monkey Bar, Michael Jordan’s The Steak House N.Y.C., Bridgewater’s and
Twenty-Four Fifth). Strip House has three private dining rooms available for
special events. For reservations call 702-737-5200.
Beginning on September 4th through the 23rd,
Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
will celebrate their 4th Annual Chile Festival with a special menu. For every
item ordered off the Chile Fest menu, Z’Tejas will contribute one dollar to the
Boys & Girls Club. Z’Tejas is located at 9560 W Sahara Ave and is open daily for
lunch and dinner; hours are Monday - Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday-Saturday
from 11am to 11pm and Sunday from 10am to 9pm. For reservations, please call
702.638.0610
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