"She's Back!" So shouts the poster in the lobby of the Bootlegger Bistro on South Las Vegas Boulevard. Yes, Kelly Clinton is back, hosting her "Open Mic Cabaret" every Monday night. It's the best show deal in town, and the pizza's not bad, either. Continue reading »

All my fantasies have turned to ashes. One afternoon at the Atomic Testing Museum shattered my illusions, and even a clicking Geiger counter couldn’t find all the tiny pieces of my dreams. Continue reading »

Somehow I've gotten to adulthood knowing very little about art and culture. Let's face it, that's true for a lot of people. But there's an event in Las Vegas that makes learning about the arts fun and easy. It's called "First Friday" and it's held every month downtown in the Las Vegas Arts District. Check it out. Continue reading »

I grew up in Denver, and I have fond memories of field trips to the city's many incredible museums. Now I live in Las Vegas, with kids of my own, and I've come to realize something: I don’t want to go to a casino for my culture. I want grand, up-to-date museums with amazing exhibits for my kids – museums full of dioramas, arts and sciences, animal bones and imagination. Is that so much to ask? Continue reading »

Rock 'n’ roll has a new playpen. Legendary Carlos Santana and Las Vegas Mayor, Oscar Goodman cut the purple ribbon to officially open The New Joint. Continue reading »

The M Resort opened this month, extending the Las Vegas Strip seven miles south, into Henderson. Is that good news or bad news for locals? Very good, if you ask me. The M comes with nice architecture, good food, beautiful views and an interesting Italian wine-serving gizmo called the Enomatic. Continue reading »