City Cast Las Vegas
🚀 Vegas enters the space race
May 10, 2024 · Rob Kachelriess
🎉 Congratulations to …
1. The Las Vegas Aces, who were honored at the White House yesterday 🥳
2. Jon Bon Jovi’s son, who got hitched in Las Vegas at the same wedding chapel where his dad gave up groupie life 🥳
3. Us! We’ve reached the 500th episode of the City Cast Las Vegas podcast — and it’s a fun one, covering a variety of headlines in the Friday news roundup 🥳
What's CITY Talking About?
🚀 Las Vegas Spaceport Blasts Off
What will Vegas actually get first — a baseball stadium or a spaceport? Clark County approved construction plans for the Las Vegas Executive Airport airstrip between Vegas and Pahrump. It’s part of a planned Las Vegas Spaceport with facilities for spaceplanes, a control tower, flight school, and casino-resort. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
🪧Virgin Hotels Strike Unavoidable?
By the time you read this, a culinary workers and bartenders strike could be underway at Virgin Hotels. But then again, when was the last time you were actually inside Virgin Hotels? 🤔 The resort filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board, claiming the unions are negotiating in bad faith. [KSNV]
- We have insight on what really happens during Culinary Union negotiations. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
🌎 Sphere Headliner Sorta Announced
Zac Brown talked openly about performing at the Sphere during an appearance on the Theo Von podcast, although no official announcement has been made. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
⭐⭐ Free Tickets! ⭐⭐
Attention: political junkies 🖐️ If you’re enjoying our Mayoral Mondays series, make sure to check out the Nevada Independent’s Mayoral Forum on May 15th at the Fontainebleau. We have two pairs of tickets to give away, but it’s for members-only — so sign up by Monday if you haven’t joined already! Doors open at 6:15 p.m. A cash bar gets rollin’ an hour earlier 🍸
What To Do
Friday, May 10
- 🎨 Art Festival of Henderson at Water Street Plaza | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | No cover | Henderson
- ☀️ Summer Luau at Sunrise Vista Golf Course | 5 - 9 p.m. | Free | Nellis Air Force Base
- 🎺 Spring Mariachi Extravaganza at Clark County Library | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Free | Flamingo & Maryland
- 🎶 Lady Winehouse: Tribute to Amy and Gaga at Evora Amphitheater | 8 - 9:30 p.m. | Free | Southwest
Saturday, May 11
- 🤠 Helldorado Days on 4th Street | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Free | Downtown
- 🧑🎤 Youth Artist Showcase at The Center | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Free | Downtown
- 🛍️ Hey Maker Market at Fergusons Downtown | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | No cover | Fremont East
- 🍺 Cinco Con Servehzah at Servehzah | 3 p.m. - 1 a.m. | $5+ | Arts District
- ✨ The Lights Festival at Mesquite Motocross Park | 4:30 - 10 p.m. | Littlefield, AZ
Sunday, May 12
- 🚂 Model Train Show at Boulder City Rec Center (and May 11) | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Free | Boulder City
- 🐐 The Billy Goats Gruff by Opera Las Vegas at Clark County Library | 3 p.m. | | Free | Flamingo & Maryland
- 🧘 Yoga on the Meadow at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park | 5 - 6 p.m. | $10+ park entry | Blue Diamond
Monday, May 13
- 🥕 Farmers Market at The District | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Free admission | Green Valley Ranch
- 🧪 UNLV Innovation Day at Student Union Ballroom | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Free | UNLV
- 🎞️ Highwater at West Charleston Library | 12 p.m. | Free | Charleston & Torrey Pines
- 🎻 Huu Bac Quintet at Windmill Library | 7 - 8 p.m. | Free | Windmill & Rainbow
Today on City Cast
The Lovers & Friends Cancelation, a Questionable Parting Gift, and an Airport Rideshare Scam
The latest Friday news roundup looks at rumors around a canceled music festival, a final “huh?” from departing superintendent Jesus Jara, and warnings for travelers at the Vegas airport looking for a ride. City Cast Las Vegas co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman talk to Andrew Kiraly of The List about the details behind the headlines.
Have a great weekend!
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