Word came down this afternoon that two of the best neon designers from that fabled era of Las Vegas history had died over the weekend, Betty Willis and Brian "Buzz" Leming. Betty, of course, was the designer of the iconic "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign among others and Buzz had been on the design team of the original Caesars Palace sign and the Aladdin sign in addition to his own body of work.

We have a tribute to these two good friends of Classic Las Vegas up on the new blog:

Classic Las Vegas

Rest in peace, Betty and Buzz we will miss you!

Buzz Leming's "little Sputnik" sign. His favorite of all the ones he designed.

Betty Willis' iconic sign at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip

                          LAS VEGAS STORIES

Join us for this monthly series that examines the history of Las Vegas,  the people, places and things that make Vegas our home.

The Story of Classic Las Vegas

Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m.

This documentary chronicles the history of Las Vegas beginning in the early 1900s and follows it through its perilous struggle to survive, using first-person narrative from the men and women who helped shape Las Vegas into its legendary status.

Producer Lynn Zook will be on hand to introduce the film and participate in a Q&A session following the screening.

Clark County Library

1401 E. Flamingo Rd.

For more information, please call 702.507.3458.

Free and open to the public.