City Cast Las Vegas
🚰 Is Vegas running out of water?
August 21, 2024 · Rob Kachelriess
😎 I think we're done with summer, right?
As long as phrases like SummerWeen and Aug-tober continue to trend, I'll take it as a sign we're ready to move on and remove the ice cubes from our pumpkin spice lattes.
And if forecasts hold true, it appears yesterday was the final day of the year to top 110 degrees 👏
What's CITY Talking About?
🚨 School Terror Plot Thwarted?
A 17-year-old is expected in court today, accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired terror attack in Clark County, possibly at Chaparral High School. The indictment says he was trying to build bombs in his North Las Vegas home. [KLAS]
🪧 The Strip Goes Full Union
The Venetian and Palazzo agreed to their first-ever contract with the Culinary Union, prompting Sheldon Adelson to look down from heaven and say “a what now?” [KVVU]
🌮 Florida Man Books Mexican Restaurant
Former president Donald Trump returns to Las Vegas Friday for a campaign event at Il Toro E La Capra near Decatur and Sunset. He’s expected to discuss his “no tax on tips” pledge, which the GOP presidential nominee floated during his previous Vegas rally in June. [KTNV]
- The Culinary Union didn’t back Trump on the idea, but asked Democrats to get on board with it. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
🎬 Warner Bros. Eager to Make Movies in Vegas
Warner Bros. Discovery is promising to pump $8.5 billion into a Las Vegas movie studio partnership with UNLV if it gets the right Nevada tax credits in return. Imagine the excitement of Warner ruining the next “Superman” movie right here in Vegas! [Nevada Independent]
- Could Las Vegas be the next Hollywood? [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
What To Do
Wednesday, Aug. 21
- 🧘 Singing Bowl Meditation at The Center | 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Free with RSVP | Downtown
- 📖 Reading & Signing with Adalyn Grace at the Writer’s Block | 6 - 8 p.m. | $19.99 (includes book) | Downtown
- 🍸 Rendezvous at Velveteen Rabbit | 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. | No cover | Arts District
Thursday, Aug. 22
- 🧑💼 Las Vegas Career Fair at Santa Fe Station | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Free | Lone Mountain & Rancho
- 🍸 Anniversary Party & Hosted Bar at Juliet Cocktail Room | 7 - 10 p.m. | Free with RSVP | Venetian
- 🍷 Lesser Known French Wines at Crush Pad Wine Bar | 7 p.m. | $25 | Sahara & Buffalo
Friday, Aug. 23
- 🎭 A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Windmill Library | 7 - 8 p.m. | Free | Windmill & Rainbow
🎉 Cheers to the good Samaritans who helped Nevada troopers rescue three German Shepherds loose on the 215.
I’m all about good news when it comes to doggies these days 🐶
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