Vegas Girl

At one time, it was unfathomable that Lake Mead might ever fail to support Las Vegas. There was no “bathtub ring,” and there were no worri...

Las Vegas’ monthly festival in the Arts District featured some intriguing (and kinda bizarre) art this month. Since it was August 1 l...

Last Saturday, James Garner passed away at the age of 86.   In 1975, I met him when he was filming a “Rockford Files” episode in Las Vegas....

Las Vegas has been grieving this week for the three men killed on Sunday , June 8, 2014: Las Vegas Metro Officers Alyn Beck and Igor Sold...

Tacos and Margaritas at Tivoli Village's "modern" Mexican restaurant.  The atmosphere at Cantina Laredo on a recent Satur...

I thought Bourdain’s coverage of Las Vegas was pretty good, but no one gets Local Vegas totally right. Most stories about Las Vegas paint...

Triple-digit weather is ahead. Get ready. If you’re from a more temperate climate and are facing your first summer in Las Vegas, let ...

Effective today, Las Vegas Metro’s new policy is that they don’t respond to non-injury traffic accidents . From what I saw this weekend, th...

It’s sad to see so many beautiful pine trees marked for removal on the Peccole Ranch Greenbelt, but it’s not the first time the Greenbelt’s...

“Only you would have autographed Fats Domino albums in your garage and not know it.” ~Comment from a friend. I’ve had a lot of emails a...

I love reading about the Las Vegas I remember, a time before megacasinos. When I saw Henry Bushkin’s book  "Johnny Carson," ...

How a small flood made me happy to have a kitchen. Tonight, my family enjoyed ham, potatoes, and some steamed asparagus. That’s a simpl...

I love going out to eat for a late Saturday lunch, when I’m free to linger and enjoy a good meal with a friend and a glass of red wine. Luc...