The Appreciation Index

Giving In and Letting Go of Daylight Saving Time

Everybody hates to "fall back" and turn back the clocks. I used to be that way too, but I'm embracing it now.

Rob KachelriessNov 8, 2024

Chris Martin of Coldplay Performs Karaoke Undercover in Las Vegas

City Cast Las Vegas co-host Dayvid Figler shares a firsthand account of watching a rock star prank the karaoke crowd at Dino's.

Dayvid FiglerSep 23, 2024

The Allure of Casino Scents

Hang around Las Vegas long enough and you’ll figure it out: Every hotel or casino seems to have its own distinctive smell.

Rob KachelriessSep 20, 2024

Bingo Evolves, but the Appeal Is Timeless

City Cast Las Vegas co-host Dayvid Figler looks back on the legacy of bingo in Las Vegas (and how to do it right).

Dayvid FiglerSep 6, 2024

The Doctor Who Finished His Late Wife's Art Museum

Remembering Dr. Robert Rock Belliveau, the co-founder of the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum.

Rob KachelriessAug 16, 2024

The Joy of Driving Back to Vegas from L.A.

It’s fun to watch other drivers stuck in traffic — especially if they’re Californians.

Rob KachelriessAug 2, 2024

How to Master the Coming Back Hack

The best way to wrap up a vacation? With another vacation. Dayvid Figler explains.

Dayvid FiglerJul 19, 2024

Getting Lost in Your Thoughts with Plants and Trees at Local Nurseries

Walking among aisles of plants and trees is a summertime escape from the heat and urban landscape that dominates Las Vegas.

Rob KachelriessJul 12, 2024

A True Las Vegas Canadian

Celine Dion hasn't performed in public since 2020, but the singer remains an inspiration in the Las Vegas community.

Rob KachelriessJun 14, 2024

Leaving Las Vegas and the Perspective it Brings

Dayvid FiglerJun 7, 2024

The Footprint on the Sidewalk

Rob KachelriessMay 24, 2024

You’ll Miss Self-Checkout When It’s Gone

Megamarts are scaling back on self-checkout lanes. Are the longer waits worth getting rid of 'em?

Rob KachelriessMay 17, 2024