Las Vegas and the Mob

There's a great deal of myth that has sprung up over the years about the Mob and Las Vegas.  From "Bugsy" Siegel to "Lefty Rosenthal, the stories are colorful, sometimes apocryphal but are they true?

On Thursday, Sept. 4th, Untold Stories will take a look at Las Vegas and the Mob.

Joining us for a Roundtable Discussion will be CSN History Professor Dr. Michael Green, Local historian and curator Brian Paco Alvarez, former News Bureau manager Don Payne and former FBI agent Dennis Arnoldy.

We will examine the era "when the Mob ran Vegas" and separate the myths from the facts.  It should be a fascinating evening of history and stories that you don't want to miss.

Come early and enjoy the Farmer's Market or stop by enjoy some music with your wine.

The discussion begins at 7:00 pm in the Desert Learning Center.

We hope to see you there!

Untold Stories:  Las Vegas and the Mob

Thursday, Sept. 4th

Las Vegas Springs Preserve

7:00 pm

Admission $12

Billy Wilkerson, the real guy behind the original Flamingo Hotel

Nominations Open For Third Annual Mayor’s Urban Design Awards

The city of Las Vegas will again honor exceptional urban design through the third annual Mayor’s Urban Design Awards (MUDA). Nominations for the awards, which will recognize projects that foster the city’s commitment to sustainability and livability, are being accepted Sept. 2 through Oct. 30, 2008.

Nomination forms are available at the front counter at the Development Services Center located at 731 S. 4^th St. or online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/planning or MUDA_NominationForm_2008.pdf. Anyone is invited to nominate projects, however the project must be located within city limits and be completed by Dec. 31, 2008, to qualify for the award.

The awards recognize projects that cultivate walkways and streets that are shared public spaces, promote safety, conserve resources, preserve historic buildings and places, seamlessly link to their surroundings and are pedestrian friendly. The four categories are buildings and their environs, public places, historic preservation and public art.
The awards will be presented at the State of the City address in January 2009 by Mayor Oscar B. Goodman.

“For the third year now, we will be honoring some of our city’s exceptional designs,” Mayor Goodman said. “This year’s and previous award winners together enrich our multifaceted community and are a big part of creating a world-class city.”

The 2007 MUDA winners were:

Buildings and Their Environs: Newport Lofts

Public Places: Las Vegas Springs Preserve

Public Art: Betty Willis (Lifetime Contribution to Las Vegas, Iconic Neon Signage)

Historic Preservation: The Morelli House

A five-member committee will review and rank the submissions for recommendation to Mayor Goodman, who will select the award winners. The Planning and Development Department is providing staff support to the program and the volunteer committee.

For more information about the MUDA award nomination process, please contact the Urban Design Coordinator at 229-6196.