City Cast Las Vegas
Is the eclipse worth watching in Las Vegas?
April 2, 2024
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What's CITY Talking About?
🎰 That’s a Wrap
The casino doors were officially locked at noon yesterday at the Tropicana. The closure of the 67-year-old resort brings up a few questions — like what it takes for a historic property to be worthy of preservation 🤔 [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
✡️ Hotel with a Synagogue?
It’s never too soon to think about the next hotel in Las Vegas. Plans are in the works for the King David Hotel, which would be aligned with the Jewish faith, include a synagogue on property, and stand nearly 650 feet tall near the Strip. Plans are awaiting approval by Clark County, so this has a while to go. [KVVU]
🏒 Arena Changes Name
The Henderson arena formerly known as the Dollar Loan Center (yes, that was the official name) is now Lee’s Family Forum in a deal connected to Lee’s Discount Liquors. Branding is everything, y’all. [KLAS]
Las Vegas Chatter
🚝 The Tropicana’s gone. Is the monorail next?
A big shoutout to one of our buddies, Vegas journalist Stacey Gualandi, who enjoyed our story on appreciating the Las Vegas Monorail while you still can. [Hey Las Vegas ✍️]
🙏 Thank you all…
We received a lot of congratulations on City Cast Las Vegas winning “Best Podcast” at the Silver State Awards. Co-host Dayvid Figler seemed to enjoy himself during Saturday’s ceremony at Resorts World, even with a limited open bar 🍸
🥱 Press releases we barely read
- Nevada Is 2024’s State with the 10th Lowest Tax Burden
- Healthiest Cities in America (Vegas #28, Henderson #108, North Las Vegas #167)
- Cities Where People Are the Most Delinquent on Debt (Henderson #71, Vegas #46, North Las Vegas #19) 😲
🚘 Final thoughts on the Trop…
What To Do
Wednesday, April 3
- 🥾 Volunteer Trail Repair at Boulder City Conservation Easement | 8:30 a.m. | Free | Boulder City
- 🍺 Robot Brain Trivia at Hudl Brewing | 7 p.m. | Free | Arts District
- 🎻 Star Night at First Good Shepherd Lutheran Church | 7:30 p.m. | $40+ | Downtown
- 🎹 Composer’s Showcase with Keith Thompson of Jersey Boys at Myron’s | 9:30 p.m. | $25+ | Downtown
Thursday, April 4
- 🎶 Women Who Rock the Roof at Taverna Costera | 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. | No cover | Arts District
- 👄 Totally Taylor (Taylor Swift Experience) at the Space | 7 p.m. | $30+ | Harmon & Polaris
- 🎭 Titus Andronicus at Nevada Shakespeare Festival, Cornerstone Park | 7:30 p.m. | $15+ | Henderson
- 🎙️ Revisiting the 1969 Uprising in West Las Vegas at Beverly Rogers Building | 7 p.m. | Free | UNLV
- 🎤 Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Horse Trailer Hideout | 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. | No cover | Arts District
Friday, April 5
- 🏅 Henderson Games at Arroyo Sports Complex | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. | $15+ | Henderson
- 🎡 Brown’s Amusements at Arizona Charlie’s Decatur | 5 - 10 p.m. | Unlimited rides $30 | Charleston Heights
- 🎨 First Friday at Art Square | 5 - 11 p.m. | Free | Arts District
- 🎵 Pop 2000 Tour at Fremont Street Experience | 9 p.m. | Free | Downtown
Today on City Cast
What the Media Gets Wrong About Underground Tunnels
Most Las Vegans are aware of the population living in underground tunnels, but what’s the reality of the situation? City Cast Las Vegas co-host Dayvid Figler and lead producer Sonja Cho Swanson for a discussion about the myths and misconceptions involving out-of-sight storm tunnels.
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Cheers 🥂
Rob Kachelriess
😀 Thanks to Layla Muhammad for the edits!
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