Welcome to Evan Davis Jazz!
This is the 11-year anniversary of “Evan Davis Jazz”. It started as a blog in August 2009 with the original purpose of helping to support local performers in Las Vegas. A few performers asked me to send out flyers to promote their gigs and look what it’s turned into. You may be familiar with me through my e-mails, which tells you about events or performances that are coming up at a restaurant or club. I also publish a “Calendar of Events”, listing all the local events and performances that are going on in Las Vegas. The listing is a compiling of all the information that the performers, or the venues, send me on a weekly basis. Part of my goal is to keep this calendar timely and correct, so every week I send a request to the performers asking them to send me their gigs for that week. If the information is complete, I can post it. There is so much great local talent in this town that you could go out every night to multiple venues, and still not see all the performers and musicians. With that said, I will try to keep you informed of what’s happening in my world, and would like to have YOU tell me what’s happening in yours. Let me know who you’ve seen, and what you think. This is for people who want to know what’s happening on the local scene in Las Vegas, and for people who want to share their own experiences. Whether you’re “In the Business”, or someone who goes to a restaurant or club and has an opinion about the talent you hear, let us ALL know. This includes any comments, good or bad, on the performers, the venue, and even the food and service. Please help support local entertainment in Las Vegas, and “Let The Music Play On.” * Due to occasional schedule changes and cancellations, it is advised to call before going. |
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
With schedule changes, please check on performances before you attend.
I will only be listing Shows, Gigs & Events that I've been asked to list.
Things keep changing on a daily if not hourly basis, but it will pass. The Entertainment Community will be here to support each other, as they always have, and bring the quality of entertainment that we all want and expect. Once everything is back to some normalcy, we need to come out and support ALL the performers and performances. "Let The Music Play On".
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PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU GO, AS THINGS ARE CHANGING DAILY |
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JANUARY 2021 |
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Day Date |
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Performers |
Venue |
Details |
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Jan 20 |
5pm dinner 6:30pm show |
Lou Gazzare |
Italian American Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
Buffet Dinner & Show $65 |
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Wed Jan 20 |
6-9pm |
Mariano Gonzalez Master Harpist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 20 |
6-10pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 20 |
10:30pm |
Jimmy Emerson presents Vegas Girls Only featuring local talent not just Drag |
Jimmy’s @ Madisons 855 Twain Ave. 702-463-4499 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 21 |
6-9pm |
Mariano Gonzalez Master Harpist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 21 |
7pm |
Laura Shaffer with Bijon Watson, Bunny Sexton & The Method Men (a jazz venue) |
Proprietor’s Reserve 6635 West Badura Ave. 702-893-6444 B-SIDE LIVE! with The Jazz Eclectic Tickets, Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite |
$50 |
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Thu-Sat Jan 21-23 |
6:30 dinner 8pm performance |
Jamie Hosmer |
The Vegas Room 953 E Sahara Ave. #E-18 725-206-7059 Reservation for dinner/brunch and performances |
$85 |
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Fri Jan 22 |
6-9pm |
George Bugatti Vocalist, Composer & Pianist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 22 |
6-10pm |
Mark Giovi |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Jan 22 |
8:45pm-12:30am |
The Kenny Davidsen Show hosted by |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 23 |
7:30pm |
Carpenters Tribute Concert Starring Sally Olson & Ned Mills |
Chianti Italian Restaurant 4275 S. Durango 802-558-2222 |
Tickets $20 $25 min food & beverage purchase |
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Sat Jan 23 |
7:30pm |
Carpenters Tribute Concert Starring Sally Olson & Ned Mills |
Chianti Italian Restaurant 4275 S. Durango 802-558-2222 |
Tickets $20 $25 min food & beverage purchase |
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Sat Jan 23 |
6-9pm |
George Bugatti Vocalist, Composer & Pianist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 23 |
6-10pm |
Lannie Counts |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 24 |
1pm brunch 2:30pm performance |
Skye Dee Miles |
The Vegas Room 953 E Sahara Ave. #E-18 725-206-7059 Reservation for dinner/brunch and performances |
$65 |
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Sun Jan 24 |
2 shows 11am & 1pm |
Sunday Drag Brunch presented by Jimmy Emerson featuring L.A. Jewel, Chyna Nicole & hosted by Roxie |
Jimmy’s @ Madisons 855 Twain Ave. 702-463-4499 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 24 |
1-4pm |
Martin Mancuso “The Man With The Singing Saxophone” |
Bella Vita 2225 Village Walk Dr. Green Valley District Henderson 702-560-6500 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 24 |
5-8pm |
Ronnie Rose Rocking Blues and Soul Mike Clark-keys, Enrique Corro-guitar & Jess Gopen-Drums |
Gilley's inside Treasure Island |
No cover Free parking |
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Sun Jan 24 |
6-9pm |
Doug Taylor Pianist & Vocalist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 24 |
6:30-9:30pm |
Randy Anderson & Kendra Daniels Duo |
Skyline Casino 1741 N Boulder Hwy. Henderson 702-565-9116 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 24 |
6:30-10pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 24 |
6:30 dinner 8pm show |
The Bronx Wanderers |
Italian American Club Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
Dinner & show $65 |
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Mon Jan 25 |
6-9pm |
Doug Taylor Pianist & Vocalist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Tues Jan 26 |
6-9pm |
Doug Taylor Pianist & Vocalist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Mon Jan 26 |
6-9pm |
Mark Maynard & Friends |
Salud Mexican Bistro 8125 W. Sahara 702-665-6423 |
No cover |
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Tue Jan 26 |
6-9pm |
Tom and Don Proper Lads Hits from all decades |
Bella Vita 2225 Village Walk Dr. Green Valley District Henderson |
No cover |
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Tues Jan 26 |
6-10pm |
The Randy Anderson and Bob Cumiskey Duo |
Saddle and Spurs Saloon 2333 N Jones Blvd. 702-646-6292 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 27 |
6-9pm |
Mariano Gonzalez Master Harpist |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 27 |
6:30-10pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 27 |
6:30 dinner 8pm show |
Chadwick Johnson “Soul Reflections” |
Italian American Club Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
Dinner & show $65 |
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Wed Jan 27 |
10:30pm |
Jimmy Emerson presents Vegas Girls Only featuring local talent not just Drag |
Jimmy’s @ Madisons 855 Twain Ave. 702-463-4499 |
No cover |
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Fri-Sat Jan 29-30 |
6:30 dinner 8pm performance |
Serena Henry |
The Vegas Room 953 E Sahara Ave. #E-18 725-206-7059 Reservation for dinner/brunch and performances |
$85 |
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Fri Jan 29 |
6-10pm |
Mark Giovi |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 29 |
8:45pm-12:30am |
The Kenny Davidsen Show hosted by |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 30 |
Dinner 6pm Show 7-8pm |
The Randy Anderson Band whole 5 piece band is back |
Firelight Bard 546 S. Boulder Hwy. Henderson 702-518-7464 |
Call Toni for price |
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Sat Jan 30 |
6-10pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 31 |
1pm brunch 2:30pm performance |
Skye Dee Miles |
The Vegas Room 953 E Sahara Ave. #E-18 725-206-7059 Reservation for dinner/brunch and performances |
$65 |
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Sun Jan 31 |
2 shows 11am & 1pm |
Sunday Drag Brunch presented by Jimmy Emerson featuring L.A. Jewel, Chyna Nicole & hosted by Roxie |
Jimmy’s @ Madisons 855 Twain Ave. 702-463-4499 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 31 |
5-8pm |
Ronnie Rose Rocking Blues and Soul Mike Clark-keys, Enrique Corro-guitar & Jess Gopen-Drums |
Gilley's inside Treasure Island |
No cover Free parking |
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Sun Jan 31 |
6:30-10pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 31 |
6:30 dinner 8pm show |
Michael Grimm |
Italian American Club Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
$65 |
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Sun Jan 31 |
6:30-9:30pm |
Randy Anderson & Kendra Daniels Duo |
Skyline Casino 1741 N Boulder Hwy. Henderson 702-565-9116 |
No cover |
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Day Date |
Time |
Performers |
Venue |
Details |
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JANUARY 2021 |
IAC CALENDAR |
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Jan 2 |
6-10pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 3 |
6-10pm |
Kelly Vohnn |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 8 |
6-10pm |
Genevieve |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 9 |
6-10pm |
Lannie Counts |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 10 |
6:30-10pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 10 |
6:30 dinner 8pm show |
Jassen Allen “FEELING GOOD” |
Italian American Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
Buffet Dinner & Show $65 |
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Wed Jan 13 |
6:30-10pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 13 |
6:30 dinner 8pm show |
John Anthony as Rod Stewart |
Italian American Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
Buffet Dinner & Show $65 |
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Fri Jan 15 |
6-10pm |
Genevieve |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 16 |
6-10pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 17 |
6-10pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 17 |
6pm dinner 7:15pm show |
Jimmy Hopper |
Italian American Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
Buffet Dinner & Show $65 |
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Wed Jan 20 |
6:30-10pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 20 |
5pm dinner 6:30pm show |
Lou Gazzare |
Italian American Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
Buffet Dinner & Show $65 |
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Fri Jan 22 |
6-10pm |
Mark Giovi |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 23 |
6-10pm |
Lannie Counts |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 24 |
6:30-10pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 24 |
6:30 dinner 8pm show |
The Bronx Wanderers |
Italian American Club Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
Dinner & show $65 |
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Wed Jan 27 |
6:30-10pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 27 |
6:30 dinner 8pm show |
Chadwick Johnson “Soul Reflections” |
Italian American Club Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
Dinner & show $65 |
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Fri Jan 29 |
6-10pm |
Mark Giovi |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 30 |
6-10pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 31 |
6:30-10pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 31 |
6:30 dinner 8pm show |
Michael Grimm |
Italian American Club Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
Dinner & show $65 |
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2020 On-Line Shows Online shows may change daily, so please check performer’s Facebook page for show confirmations |
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Mon Oct 5 |
6pm |
Santa fe and the fat city horns (It’s Healing Time) |
Streaming live |
Donations |
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last Wed of every month |
7:30pm |
The Composers Showcase entertainment forum that allows local composers and songwriters the opportunity to present original music hosted by Keith Thompson |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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Thu Oct 8 |
7pm |
Tony m’ Tina’s wedding |
Zoom Bit.ly/YandB VIP options contact- COMPOSERSSHOWCASELV@GMAIL.COM All proceeds will go to TCS ENTERTAIMENT COMMUNITY RELIEF FUND |
$15 per device |
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Carpenters Tribute Concert starring Sally Olson & Ned Mills A recreation of the 1976 UK Tour |
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Donations |
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Every Wed. |
6-7pm |
Mario Rosales |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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THURS |
5pm |
CRAIG CANTER |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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THURS |
5pm |
Billy’s Place featuring Billy Stritch |
https://www.facebook.com/bstritch |
Donations |
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SAT |
3pm |
JIMMY HOPPER |
Facebool live |
donations |
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SAT |
6pm |
FRANKIE SCINTA |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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SAT |
5pm PST 8pm EST |
Diamond Jim’s Piano Bar featuring JIM HITTE |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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SUN |
7pm |
CHASE BROWN |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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TUE |
5pm |
GARY ANTHONY |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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Sep 9, 11, 16, 30 |
6pm |
RANDY ANDERSON |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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TUE |
7pm |
BILL FAYNE Tuesday Night Cabaret |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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Check his FB page |
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JAMIE HOSMER |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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Sun Oct 11 |
5-6pm |
Ronnie Lee Twist Live online event to raise money for the Centennial Hills Kiwanis Club |
Facebook live |
Donations |
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I WAS THINKING about doing a year in review, but I barely remember what I did last weekend. I will however tell you about some of my choice eateries. Italian being my favorite goes to Mastrioni’s on Hualapai. There are at least half dozen more that I enjoy but won’t mention them all. Looking for Thai? Lotus of Siam is the only place to go. World renowned, Lotus of Siam is tucked away in a not so desirable location, but well worth the trip to the east side of town on Sahara. Staying with the oriental theme, New York Chinese Restaurant is my choice for Chinese take out. With a few tables and two locations, take out is really all you can do. Dim Sum is another story. The Cathay House on Spring Mountain will treat you to a plethora of small dishes of various delicacies. A trained palate is definitely needed. How about some Greek food? The Mad Greek Café at Durango and Sahara is my first choice, and then again I haven’t been to many Greek restaurants in town. McMullen’sfor Irish, Famous Dave’s for ribs and burgers and of course, In and Out for the fast food burger. A small hole in the wall on Fremont Street East, Mamita’s was my choice for Cuban. Since finding out the health department had shut them down for a while, I will be looking for a new Cubano restaruant. Being not much of a Mexican fan, I can’t decipher one from another. Tapas however is another story. FireFly on paradise has a great vibe and intriguing menu. Bagelmania, my preference for breakfast, mainly because of their bagels. Scooped and toasted of course. But from a deli standpoint, I haven’t found one that I really look forward to for that pastrami or corn beef sandwich. Lots of steak houses in town but I haven’t eaten at all of them. Vic and Anthony’s is at the top my list. This is probably why I need to start dieting again.
LET’S LOOK AT music venues and places to hang out. Afternoon Jazz at E-String brings great big bands on weekends. After football season they will probably start Monday nights again. A little bar and gaming place that’s been around for over 35 years called the Dispensary Lounge, puts together a late night jazz scene on Friday and Saturday nights. Not much on the west side of town but I’m working on that. Some Blues at the Sand Dollar and other clubs around town. Alexis Park for a mix of R&B and Old School Dance. Open Mic’s on Mondays at Bootlegger and the Tap House. Hang out at Piero’s, The Lady Silvia and Salvatore’s piano bar. Other cool bar hangs would be Brio, Blue Fire and possible Kelly’s Steak House, just recently opened.
I don’t want you to think all I do is go out and eat and drink…what the Hell, life is too short, and much of it is lost by waiting! Certainly don’t let anyone tell you how to live yours!
