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VCO Artist of the Month
Featured Column
“Vegas Insider” Columns
Hopeful Hoops with “The Tout”
Friday Football Forecast
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Nevada is the only state to possess a complete skeleton—approximately 55 feet long—of an ichthyosaur, an extinct marine reptile.
Community Service Announcement
Liberace Foundation & Museum Seeking Volunteers
To Participate In A Variety Of Roles
-Volunteering at the Museum Provides a Unique and Exciting Opportunity-The Liberace Foundation & Museum is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing volunteers to greet guests, serve as a Museum guides, assist in the Gift Store and Cabaret Showroom and more.
A unique atmosphere, the Museum gives volunteers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to help preserve the dedication to the legendary Liberace in a space filled with his rare antiques and treasures. In addition, volunteers receive a complimentary lunch for each day of service and are afforded the opportunity to see shows in the Cabaret Showroom.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. No experience is necessary. To learn about volunteer opportunities available at the Liberace Foundation & Museum, contact Shirley Swift at 702.798.5595 or [email protected].
Nevada is the driest state in the nation with an average annual rainfall of seven inches.
The Virgin Valley in northern Nevada is the only place in North America where the Black Fire Opal is found in any significant quantity.
Nevada Government
Governor Jim GibbonsWeekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Governor Honors Las Vegas Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
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U.S. Senator Harry ReidWeekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Reid Announces More Than $2 Million For UNLV Transit Center
>> Reid Announces Solar Energy Demonstration Zones For Nevada Test Site
>> Reid, VA Secretary Shinseki Tour Las Vegas VA Hospital
>> Reid Statement On Funds To Train Health Professionals
>> Federal Help Coming For Cathedral Fire
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U.S. Congresswoman Shelley BerkleyWeekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Democrats Launch Task Force On Housing Stabilization
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U.S. Congresswoman Dina TitusWeekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> Titus Applauds Effort to Develop Cutting Edge Solar Technologies in Southern Nevada
>> Titus Statement on the Passing of Nevada State College President Fred Maryanski
>> Titus Applauds Creation of Housing Task Force
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City of North Las Vegas, NVWeekly Update
This Week’s Update Contains:
>> It’s Time For Movie Madness
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Bugsy Siegel named his Las Vegas casino "The Flamingo" for the long legs of his showgirl sweetheart, Virginia Hill.
Monthly Astrology / Horoscope
Michele Avanti, CAP EFT-3July ’10 Astrology / Horoscope
Cancer, you’re the emotional, intuitive, nurturing, family-oriented sign of the zodiac. You’re very protective of your family, property and homeland. Your most positive qualities include: being helpful, imaginative, receptive, nurturing, motherly... [read more]
87% of Nevada land is managed by the federal government. including the secret Area 51 near the little town of Rachel.
Entertainment
Victoria Alexander ¦ Viewpoint on VegasJuly 9 2010
This Week: he Gersten Big Leap—Peter Replies!, Chuck Walker on Climbing Bell Rock, How to Keep a Mistress Very, Very Happy, EdgeScience Magazine #3, The Anomalist #14, The Real L Word, Les Grossman, and more... [read more]
Nikki Artale ¦ Vegas Stars InterviewsChippendales
Normally the screams are inside the showroom, but that was not the case for the Chippendale show. As I entered the hall leading to the Chippendales store, I saw a crowd of young ladies who were screaming at the photo wall. I thought “Oh My,” if... [read more]
Jackie Brett ¦ Vegas ViewJuly 9, 2010
>> Queen Victoria's British Pub Opens At Riviera
>> Matt Donnelly's Executive Monkeys Take Over Palms' Lounge
>> "Heart Of The King" Festival Held At Hilton
AND MUCH MORE... [read more]
Debbie Hall ¦ Debbie Discovers Las Vegas ☚ NEW COLUMNWomen of Las Vegas
This Week: Edy Seaver owner of Tangerine Office and Anna Catlett of R&R; Partners... [read more]
Chick Hughes ¦ Chick’s ChicksThis Week, Chick Is On The Red Carpet At Surrender Night Club Inside The Encore For Las Vegas Magazine’s 7th Anniversary Issue!!!
See what beauties Chick has in store for you this week... [read more]
Dr. Adele “Z.Z.” Zorn ¦ Society News & Entertainment TidbitsEntertainment Tidbits July 2010
Wayne Brady is now forever enshrined at MADAME TOUSSARD’s MUSEUM at the VENETIAN as a really good lifelike statue has been erected in his image. This tribute to Wayne Brady is fittingly deserved as he is a brilliant performer showcasing... [read more]
The longest running show in Las Vegas was the Folies Bergere at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. It opened in 1959, closing at the end of March 2009, after nearly 50 years in operation.
Home & Family
Susie Isaacs ¦ Ms. PokerSee the Las Vegas Sun, June 29
Last week, Steve Kanigher of the Las Vegas Journal called me and we talked about the males (jerks) who played in the ladies WSOP event. On Sunday, June 29, his article came out and I thought he did a nice job...
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The nation's largest silver deposit, the Comstock Lode, was found in Nevada in 1859.
VCO Artist of the Month—July 2010
MATT GOSS
Matt Goss enjoyed more than a decade of success as lead singer for Bros. Their debut album, "Push" sold 400,000 copies within its first week of release and in excess of 5 million, worldwide. Over their career, Bros recorded three successful albums, including thirteen Top 5 singles and selling 16 million records, worldwide. Over the course of two global tours, Matt headlined the world's most prestigious venues including the Sydney Entertainment Centre, Tokyo's Buddha Khan, The Royal Albert Hall and 15 consecutive nights at London's Wembley Arena, and his farewell performance was at London's Wembley Stadium.
Bros played a live summer concert to 70,000 fans... [read more]