
City Cast Las Vegas
The Nazi in the private school's yearbook
May 23, 2023
Good morning! Here’s a little something to put on your to-do list, at least if you’re a fan of “Stranger Things.” The Showcase Mall on the Strip will host a “Stranger Things” pop-up — merch, sets from the show — starting Friday and running through 2024.

What's CITY Talking About?
Nice Stopgap, Water Officials!
California, Arizona, and Nevada have finally reached the beginning stages of a three-year agreement to reduce water use. But at 3 million acre-feet, the states are cutting far less than what the federal government asked for. Some say this is a “Band-Aid solution,” and others call it a bridge to bigger steps — because the real task will be figuring out what to do after 2026. [Nevada Independent]
Rabies — Still a Thing
The state’s first confirmed case of rabies this year has turned up, and, perhaps surprisingly, it was nowhere near the Capitol complex in Carson City. It was in a bat found here in Clark County — a timely reminder not to touch any non-baseball bats. (And vax your pets!) Officials say Nevada averages 10-20 rabies cases a year. [KLAS]
- Also: What’s with all the coyotes coming to town? [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
Yearbook Problems
The high-profile private Meadows School is recalling its yearbook — it seems an anonymous quote allegedly submitted by a student was actually uttered by George Lincoln Rockwell, founder of the American Nazi Party. The quote: “Being prepared to die is one of the great secrets of living.” Whatever, Nazi. Mayor Carolyn Goodman, who started the school, had no comment. [Review-Journal]

What To Do
💻 ‘Taking Down Gotti’ | Wednesday | 7 p.m.
This event is sold out, but if you want to see a federal prosecutor talk about busting Gotti, stream the conversation at the link. [Mob Museum, free stream]
🍓 Strawberry Festival Farmers Market | Wednesday | 2-8 p.m.
Fresh strawberries! Nothing else needs to be said. [Bruce Trent Park, Rampart and Vegas Drive, free admission]
🪤 ‘Dismayland: Tales from the Park’ | Thursday-Sunday | various times
From theater impresario Troy Heard comes a bracing set of 10 playlets and monologues reveling in the dark side of Disney. Leave the kids at home! [Majestic Repertory Theatre, $30]
- Context: To immerse yourself in Heard’s mindset, listen to this podcast episode about his production of “Clown Bar 2.” [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

Today on City Cast

Pickleball Is Tearing Us Apart!
Because it uses a slow-moving whiffle ball, the sport allows players of all ages and skill levels to play together. So more courts are being built. But because it uses a hard paddle, pickleball makes what many find an irritating thwock. Could this noise drive down your home values? America is choosing sides! Pickleball ambassador Patti Chess explains the sport to lead producer Sonja Cho Swanson.
Lastly today, you may have seen that video of a guy dropping a basketball through a hoop from way up the Strat, and wondered, How many tries did that take? About 900, it turns out. Hope he’s still around when the Golden State Warriors move here. 🏀 See you tomorrow!
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