Welcome to Evan Davis Jazz!
I started this blog about seven years ago, August of 2009 to be exact, 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. Look what it’s turned into. I’m EVAN DAVIS or “EvanDavisJazz.” You may be familiar with me through my e-mails, which tell you about an event or performance that is 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 compilation 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, by commenting on any of my Posts. 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.
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Day Date |
Time |
Performers |
Venue |
Details |
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JANUARY 2019 |
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Jan 23 |
6-10pm |
Irina Nero |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 23 |
7pm |
LV Retro Vibes Show |
Rocks Lounge Red Rock Casino |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 23 |
7:30pm |
Kelly Clinton |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 23 |
10-midnight |
Gold Top Bob |
The Sand Dollar 3355 Spring Mountain Road |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 23 |
? |
On the Corner Blues |
Champagnes |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 24 |
6-9pm |
Craig Canter |
Trattoria Reggiano Downtown Summerlin Mall |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 24 |
6-10pm |
Ryan Baker |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Jan 24 |
6:30-10pm |
Randy Anderson |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E. Flamingo Rd. 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 24 |
7:30pm |
Jonathan Karrant |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 24 |
7pm 8-10pm |
Rick Berthod opening for Tommy Castro |
The Railhead Boulder Station |
$5 |
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Thu Jan 24 |
8-11pm |
Vegas Good Fella’s with Kent Foote & Paul Stevenson |
Siena Deli 9500 W Sahara Ave 702-360-3358 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 24 |
8:30-11:30pm |
“The Sharps” Jazzy Instruments featuring David Marinelli-keys, Charles McNeal-sax & Tony Felicetta-drums |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. (Chinatown) 702-222-3169 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 24 |
10-midnight |
John Zito |
The Sand Dollar 3355 Spring Mountain Road |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 25 |
5-8pm |
Nik Mastrangelo with Joe Darro-keys & Jimmy Racey-drums |
Monzu Pizzeria |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 25 |
6-9pm |
Laura Shaffer |
Barrymore Royal Resort Hotel Convention Center Drive |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 25 |
6-10 |
The NiteKings Doo-Wop 50’s 60’s 70’s |
Suncoast Casino |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 25 |
7:30-11pm |
Joey Ugarte and The Jazz Vibrations featuring Rita Lim |
El Corte Hotel & Casino the Parlour Lounge Downtown |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 25 |
7-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 25 |
8:45pm-12:30am |
The Kenny Davidsen Show hosted by TBA |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 25 |
9pm |
Gregg Austin’s M Town & More with special guests |
Texas Station Hotel & Casino South Padre Showroom 2101 Texas Star Lane |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 25 |
10pm |
TBA |
The Dispensary Lounge 2451 E Tropicana (SE corner of Tropicana & Eastern) 702-458-6343 |
$5 entertainment cover |
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Fri Jan 25 |
10pm-2am |
Chris Tofield |
The Sand Dollar 3355 Spring Mountain Road |
No cover |
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Fri-Sat Jan 25-26 |
9pm |
Pia Zadora Appearing in Pia’s Place at Piero’s with special guest Sonny Charles |
Piero’s Restaurant 355 Convention Center Drive 702-369-2305 |
2 drink min. |
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Fri-Sat Jan 25-26 |
10pm |
David Perrico and the Pop Strings Orchestra (A dynamic 15-piece orchestra) |
Cleopatra’s Barge Caesars Palace |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 26 |
1-4pm |
TBA |
E String Pizzeria & Jazz Club 2031 W Sunset Rd. Henderson 702-437-8764 |
$10 |
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Sat Jan 26 |
7-11pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 26 |
8-midnight |
TBA |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 26 |
10pm-2am |
TBA |
The Dispensary Lounge 2451 E Tropicana (SE corner of Tropicana & Eastern) 702-458-6343 |
$10 entertainment cover |
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Sun Jan 27 |
6-10pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Jan 27 |
6-9:30pm |
Randy Anderson & Kendra Daniels Duo |
Skyline Casino 1741 N Boulder Hwy Henderson 702-565-9116 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 27 |
7-11pm |
Nik at Nite Bob Sachs-bass, Mike Mechem-drums, Joey Singer-keys |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Mon Jan 28 |
7:30pm |
Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns |
Copa Room next to the Bootlegger Bistro |
$10 |
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Mon Jan 28 |
7:30-11:30pm |
Laura Shaffer & Noir Nightingale Trio |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Mon Jan 28 |
8-midnight |
Rick Berthod Band |
House of Blues Restaurant Mandalay Bay |
No cover |
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Mon Jan 28 |
8:30pm-12:30am |
Monday Night Open Jam |
Saddle N Spurs 2333 N Jones |
No cover |
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Mon Jan 28 |
9-11:30pm |
Kelly Clinton’s Open Mic Cabaret With special guest singers |
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 S Las Vegas Blvd 702-736-4939 |
No cover |
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Tue Jan 29 |
6-9pm |
“Class Act” Vintage Vegas Night Featuring Anita Rio |
The German American Social Club of Nevada 1110 E Lake Mead Blv702-453-8451 |
$2 members $7 non |
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Tue Jan 29 |
6-9:30pm |
Crooner Tuesday with Tony Arias & musical extraordinaire Keith Thompson on keys |
Roxy’s Lounge Sam’s Town Hotel 5111 Boulder Hwy. |
No cover |
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Tue Jan 29 |
7pm |
Jonathan Karrant |
Birdland 315 West 44th St. New York City |
? |
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Tue Jan 29 |
7-10pm |
Craig Canter |
Trattoria Reggiano Downtown Summerlin Mall |
No cover |
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Tue Jan 29 |
7-10pm |
Russine Zellner Piano Bar |
Salvatore’s Suncoast Hotel |
No cover |
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Tue Jan 29 |
7-11pm |
The Randy Anderson Band and Bom Cuminskey Duo |
Saddle and Spurs Saloon 2333 N Jones Blvd 702-646-6292 |
No cover |
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Tue Jan 29 |
7:30pm |
Sinatra up close and personal starring David De’Costa |
Royal Resort The Majestic Theater 99 E. Convention Center Dr. 702-635-4293 |
$25 VIP $35 |
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Tue Jan 29 |
7:30-midnight |
Ashley Fuller |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Tue Jan 29 |
8-11pm |
Gregg Austin’s M Town & More Starring Second Wind & special guests |
South Point Hotel & Casino Showroom 9777 Las Vegas Blvd So. |
GA $10 inc. 1 drink Res. Seat $15 2 drinks inc. |
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Wed Jan 30 |
5-8pm |
The NiteKings Doo-Wop 50’s 60’s 70’s |
Orleans Casino |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 30 |
6-10pm |
Janice Sands |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 30 |
7:30pm |
Kelly Clinton |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 30 |
8-midnight |
Rum Runners |
Mr D’s 1810 S Rainbow |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 30 |
? |
On the Corner Blues |
Champagnes |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 31 |
6-10pm |
Dennis Blair |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 31 |
6:30-10pm |
Randy Anderson |
Ichabod’s Lounge 3300 E. Flamingo Rd. 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 31 |
7:30pm |
Jonathan Karrant |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 31 |
8-11pm |
Vegas Good Fella’s with Kent Foote & Paul Stevenson |
Siena Deli 9500 W Sahara Ave 702-360-3358 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 31 |
8:30-11:30pm |
“The Sharps” Jazzy Instruments featuring David Marinelli-keys, Charles McNeal-sax & Tony Felicetta-drums |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. (Chinatown) 702-222-3169 |
No cover |
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FEBRUARY 2019 |
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Sat Feb 16 |
7pm |
The Vegas Voice presents THE VEGAS VINTAGE VARIETY SHOW with special guest Sonny Charles and scheduled to appear Amanda King, Michael Shapiro (Reckless in Vegas), Irina Nero, Brenda Mandabach & more with musical director Bob Sachs |
Sun City MacDonald Ranch Ticket Hotline 702-755-3799 |
$20 |
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Date |
Time |
Performers |
Venue |
Details |
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JANUARY 2019 |
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Jan 2 |
6-10pm |
Janice Sands |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Jan 3 |
6-9pm |
Jazzin’ Jeanne Brei & The Speakeasy Swingers with Paul Testa, Bill Bailey, Bob Scann, Bill King & Charlie Shafer |
Italian American Club Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
$10 donation |
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Thu Jan 3 |
6-10pm |
Amanda King |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Jan 4 |
7-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Jan 5 |
7-11pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 6 |
6-10pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 9 |
6-10pm |
Irina Nero |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 10 |
6-10pm |
Tom Mazzaro |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 11 |
7-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 12 |
7-11pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Jan 13 |
6-10pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Jan 16 |
6-10pm |
Ryan Baker |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 17 |
6-10pm |
Tom Mazzaro |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 18 |
7-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Jan 19 |
7-11pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Jan 20 |
6-10pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 23 |
6-10pm |
Irina Nero |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 24 |
6-10pm |
Ryan Baker |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 25 |
7-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 26 |
7-11pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 27 |
6-10pm |
Jerry Tiffe |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 30 |
6-10pm |
Janice Sands |
Italian American Club Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 31 |
6-10pm |
Dennis Blair |
Italian American Club Showroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Date |
Time |
Performers |
Venue |
Details |
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The Vegas Voice 2018 Entertainment Calendar |
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Sat Feb 17 |
7pm |
Bill Fayne’s Cole Porter |
Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center 2020 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy 702-270-7000 |
$20 |
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Wed Feb 21 |
7pm |
Classic Broadway with Bill Fayne |
Starbright Theatre Located in Sun City Summerlin 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. 702-240-1301 |
$20 |
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Fri Feb 23 |
7pm |
Classic Broadway with Bill Fayne |
Sun City Anthem |
$20 |
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Sat Feb 24 |
7pm |
Classic Broadway with Bill Fayne |
Solera @ Anthem |
$20 |
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Sat April 7 |
7pm |
Robert Goulet “Broadway & Beyond” with Randal Keith & Philip Fortenberry |
Sun City Anthem |
$20 |
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Sat May 12 |
7pm |
Robert Goulet “Broadway & Beyond” with Randal Keith & Philip Fortenberry |
Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center 2020 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy 702-270-7000 |
$20 |
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Wed May 23 |
7pm |
Bruce Ewing “Where I Want to Be” with Philip Fortenberry |
Starbright Theatre Located in Sun City Summerlin 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. 702-240-1301 |
$20 |
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Wed June 6 |
7pm |
“Divine Divas of Song” featuring Genevieve Dew, Ashley Fuller & Naomi Mauro with musical director Bill Fayne |
Starbright Theatre Located in Sun City Summerlin 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. 702-240-1301 |
$20 |
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Sun Aug 19 |
3-4:30pm |
The Vegas Voice presents Elder Hub Benefit to help prevent senior abuse & financial exploitation hosted by Chadwick Johnson & Jonathan Karrant with Sonny Charles, Chris Phillips, Travis Cloer, Elisa Fiorillo, Amanda King & Anne Martinez (they are top performers in Vegas) |
Adelson Campus 9700 Hillpointe Road For tickets call 702-755-3799 |
GA $20 VIP $30 |
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!
