It's HERE!!!  Be sure to get your tickets, it sounds like a wonderful way to connect with Las Vegas' post-war history and its architecture!!!!!

We are thrilled that the ADAS (Architectural and Decorative Arts Society) has carried on the Mid Century Modern celebration that we started a few years ago.

If you love the Mid-Century Modern lifestyle, history, architecture, own a mid-mod home or want to take a tour of mid-mod homes in Las Vegas, this is the event for you.

 Tickets to the Las Vegas Mid-Century Modern Weekend are on sale now.   

POP, BOOM LIFESTYLE REVOLUTION

ADAS Mid-Century Modern Weekend

Wednesday, October 19 – Sunday, October 23, 2011

ADAS (Architecture and Decorative Arts Society) celebrates all
things mid-century modern with an extraordinary five day event.
A pass for all five days is a very reasonable $100; $90 for ADAS
members. Included is the kick off mixer, general admission to
the Atomic Testing Museum, mid-century vendors; mid-century
architectural seminar; mid-century dinner; fashion show; silent
auction; three mid-century discussion panels; Morelli House
reception; four-hour mid-century neighborhood bus tour. Visit
ADAS website at www.adas-lv.com to purchase your tickets. Space
is limited on most events.

Wednesday, October 19

ADAS kicks off the mid-modern experience by hosting a mixer at the
Atomic Testing Museum, 5:30 – 7:30. Guests will have a lot to entertain
themselves for the evening. A ticket for admission to the museum will
be included in the price of the mixer.

Guests can take the tour that
evening, or can return at a later date.

The Museum store will also bem open for shopping. There will be food and wine in the main reception
area, along with vendors previewing products that were popular in the '50s and '60s.

Event price: $30.00

Thursday, October 20

Again at the Atomic Testing Museum, ADAS is hosting a seminar primarily for homeowners on the evolution and care of these historic buildings. Speakers with hands on experience in this genre of distinctive houses will share their knowledge. Food and wine will be provided.

Vendors who specialize in mid-modern architecture will also be on hand.

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm.

Event Price: $30.00

Friday, October 21

A mid-century dinner will be held at Holsum Lofts, catered by Lola’s
Restaurant. In addition to enjoying foods of the time period, diners will
enjoy mid-century fashions in a multi-generational fashion show. There
will also be a silent auction to tease the senses. Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Event Price: $50.00

Saturday, October 22

The El Cortez Hotel will be the venue for this free event co-sponsored
by the City of Las Vegas. There will be food and drink, followed
by three expert panels. After the panel presentation there will be a
reception at the Morelli House.

1:00 pm “Mid-Century Life Style Evolution” Local author and
architect, Robert Fielden (Creating Place: Remaking America Green )
leads a discussion with author and architectural historian, Peter Moruzzi
and others on the profound impact of midcentury design and architecture
on American life in the middle of the 20th century.

2:00 pm “Family Feud: Havana vs. Las Vegas in the 1950s” Peter Moruzzi, presents an illustrated presentation from his book, Havana Before Castro-When Cuba Was a Tropical Playground.

Before Castro’s revolution, Havana and Las Vegas were rivals for the title of the “Monte Carlo of the Americas.” Cuba’s exotic tropical setting, wild reputation, close proximity, and supportive government inspired the mob to invest heavily in fabulous hotel-casinos such as the Capri, Riviera, and Nacional. Yet, many of these same investors were also among Vegas’ biggest boosters - Moe Dalitz, Sam Tucker, and front man Wilbur Clark. In 1958, the Nevada Gaming Control Board forced them to choose, Havana or Las Vegas, but not both.

3:00 pm “Dolls, Dons, and Dictators,” Architectural historian, Peter Moruzzi (Havana Before Castro – When Cuba Was a Tropical Playground); author Wendy Mazaros (Vegas Rag Doll); Myer Lansky II; and local author and historian Michael Green engage in a spirited and expanded discussion about the parallel worlds of Las Vegas and Cuba, drawing from their insights and some of their own personal real life
experiences.

4:00 pm - 6 pm “Cha, Cha, Cha” Cuban inspired reception with music,
drink and refreshment at the Morelli House, 861 E. Bridger.

Sunday, October 23

Mid-Mod Bus Tour

Hosted by well known realtor and mid-century modern real estate expert
Jack LeVine, guests will take a four-hour tour on an open double-decker
bus through iconic mid-century Las Vegas neighborhoods.

In addition to touring neighborhoods, the bus will make several stops to peek inside
select properties. Bus will depart and return to parking lot at Boulevard
Mall. Time: 12 noon – 4 pm.

Event Price: $30.00

Should be a lot of fun as well as informative.  So if you love mid-century modern, get your tickets NOW!!!

If you grew up in Las Vegas in the late 1960s, you probably watched the Vegas Vampire every Friday night on Channel 5 (back in the days when it was an independent channel and not a Fox affiliate.)

It was the era of spooky hosts (long before Elvira) and we had our own.  Parker sold the show idea to Channel 5 and late night Friday nights were never same.  The films he showed were mostly B and C grade horror fodder but the reason we watched was less for the films and more for Parker.  The set included a coffin and Parker had a routine that skewered local and national politicians that included voodoo dolls and humor.

The show was very successful.  Not only did his audience include teenagers around the Las Vegas Valley but the celebrities on the Strip as well.  Some even appeared on his show.

He co-hosted the local segments of Jerry Lewis' MDA Labor Day telethon and was a frequent participant in St. Judes's "Night of Stars" that local entertainment columnist Joe Delaney put together each year.

Parker also was the publicity director of Channel 5 for a few years.

So, do you have memories of the Vegas Vampire?  If so, we would love to hear them!

GOODSPRINGS DAZE

September 24, 2011

“Celebrating our History”
First Annual
Festivities start 10am

Food
Karaoke
Raffle
Bake Sale
Car Show
Arts & Crafts
Games for Kids
Coloring Contest
Historical Society Exhibit
Ice Cream Eating Contest
Pie Eating Contest
Live Music
Face Painting
Silent Auction
WWII Air Show
Cowboy Roping Tricks
1913 School will be open
School History Display
Everyone Welcome
Bring your lounge chair
100-Year Railroad Commemoration
Information booths: Nature, History
“The Art of Nature” multimedia presentation by artist Sharon Schafer
Goodsprings, Nevada…..I-15 S Exit Jean, 7 miles west

                                                     For more information please call
                                          Cheryl (702) 218-6974 or Noel (702) 290-8325

                                                         www.pioneersaloon.info

                                                         www.goodsprings.org

Goodsprings in 1924

Here is a list of the public 9/11 Memorial Tributes taking place around the Las Vegas Valley this weekend:

■ Family equestrian day will take place at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road. Festivities will start at 10 a.m. with opening ceremonies followed by a "Salute to Our Heroes" grand entry, equestrian showcase and performances in the main arena. Family activities will include pony rides, a petting zoo, demonstrations and a rock wall in the park's main arena event lawn from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SUNDAY

■ West Coast Heroes Parade and Ceremony will start at 5:46 a.m. in unity with ceremonies at ground zero in New York City. The parade and ceremony will start at Charleston Boulevard and Fourth Street, with the parade proceeding north on Fourth Street to Ogden Avenue at 6 a.m. The parade will feature entries from first responders, military and veterans agencies, bagpipers and special performances. Closing ceremonies will start at 8:30 a.m. led by Las Vegas, Clark County and other regional fire departments, collaborating agencies and organizations. A memorial ceremony will take place at 11:11 a.m. at Police Memorial Park (Cheyenne Avenue and Metro Academy Way) led by Sheriff Doug Gillespie of the Metropolitan Police Department.

■ The 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb will feature 343 firefighters and emergency personnel climbing the stairs of the Stratosphere Tower to honor the firefighters and paramedics killed in the terrorist attacks. The climb, which starts about 9 a.m., will benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

■  A 9/11 Remembrance Service will be conducted at 5:15 p.m. by the Islamic Society of Nevada, 4730 E. Desert Inn Road. The service will feature a candlelight ceremony, and guest speakers will include the Rev. Gard Jameson, Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada; Daniel Bogden, U.S. attorney for the District of Nevada; and Aslam Abdullah, the Islamic Society of Nevada director. The service is open to the public.

■ An Interfaith Remembrance of the 10th anniversary of 9/11 will be presented by the Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada at 6:30 p.m. in UNLV's student union ballroom, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The event will feature keynote speaker Maureen Peckman, a member of the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security, reflective readings and songs. The free event will feature participation from various faiths from throughout the community (895-9303).

Good news for those who love to visit Las Vegas in the winter, especially those who visit on the most romantic day of the year, Valentine's Day.  The Las Vegas Mob Museum is scheduled to open on February 14th, 2012, the 83rd anniversary of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.

The museum has offered up one interesting number- they are expecting 600,000 visitors a year to go through the Museum.

Yes, you read that right, 600,000 people.  We wish them luck in reaching that expectation.

• Last Sunday Blush, the nightclub in Wynn Las Vegas celebrated its fourth anniversary with Holly Madison acting as hostess.  Today, the nightclub announced it is closing its doors on Saturday.  Executives said they will be announcing what the new space will become in the days ahead.

• Jet, the nightclub at The Mirage, closed on Tuesday.  The space is scheduled to re-open on New Year's Eve under a new partnership with the Butter Group, a company known for its trendy restaurants.

• Barry Manilow's show at Paris is closing early next year and will be replaced by the Broadway show, Jersey Boys.  Jersey Boys is currently at the Palazzo and will end their run there by the end of the year.  Whether Manilow is moving his show to another a venue is unknown.

• The Blue Man Group is finishing up their contract at the Palazzo and will move to the Monte Carlo next year.

• The San Gennaro Festival will be held at the northeast parking lot of the Rio Hotel.  The kick-off is Tuesday.  70 restaurants, 29 carnival rides and 30 games will give festival goers much to choose from.

• The Culinary Academy is taking over the cafe at the Springs Preserve.  The museum arm of Wolfgang Puck's empire is out and the new aspiring chefs are in.  Go check it out!