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The Stardust Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip was imploded on March 13, 2007 at 2:33 am to make way for the now defunct Echelon Place. The stardust operated from 1958 to 2006. When the hotel opened, it had the largest casino and swimming pool in Nevada and the it was the largest hotel in the Las Vegas area.
Jackie Gaughan in front of his El Cortez Hotel/Casino 1965
John D. “Jackie” Gaughan Sr.(October 24, 1920 – March 12, 2014) was a casino owner and operator from the early 1950s in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gaughan had an ownership stake in many casinos throughout his career, but he is best known for his ownership of the El Cortez, where he resided until his death on March 12, 2014. Gaughan at one time owned more than 25 percent of available real estate in Downtown Las Vegas.
Photo By: The Las Vegas News Bureau
Date Taken : March 22, 1965
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts opened on March 10, 2011
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is a public/private partnership that is the centerpiece of cultural life in Las Vegas offering a blend of performances by resident companies as well as first-run touring attractions. The 4.75-acre cultural complex features inviting lobbies with beautiful balconies, refined acoustics and a tastefully landscaped plaza in downtown’s 61-acre urban development, Symphony Park. Home to the 2,050-seat Reynolds Hall and the Boman Pavilion, The Smith Center is a living room for Las Vegas; a place that educates, entertain and excite the citizens of our great community. The Smith Center broke ground in May of 2009 with a ceremonial carillon bell casting and ringing. In February 2010, it celebrated its “Topping Out” with the raising of 50 tons of steel and open on February 10, 2011.
Symphony Park
Next door the the Smith Center is the new home for the children’s museum, a state-of-the-art building to be named the Donald W. Reynolds Discovery Center.
Next to the Smith Center, is a small park called, Symphony Park, it is a two-acre open space within the heart of Symphony Park a is used for special cultural events.
Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas With its Signature Guitar over the Main Entrance
On March 10, 1995, the The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino opened in Las Vegas. It was the first Hard Rock Hotel to open and was built by Peter Morton, co-founder of the Hard Rock Cafe. It was expanded in 1999, and began another expansion in 2007. Features of the property include the hotel tower, a 30,000-square-foot casino, Tahitian-style beach and swimming pool, a nightclub, six restaurants, three cocktail lounges, several retail stores, a spa, a poker room, and “The Joint”, a music venue. In June 2002 influential rock bassist John Entwistle of The Who died in one of the hotel’s rooms.
Las Vegas is known for its famous casinos and
legendary hotels. The city offers all manner of entertainment that keeps
visitors busy and spending money. At night though, most of the players like to
indulge in traditional games like poker or blackjack. But did you know that
there are also some fantastic bingo spots that host fun tournaments on a
regular basis? Let’s take a closer look.
1.
Bingo at South Point
Located in the South Point Hotel, this is one of the
most popular bingo spots in town. At the entrance, you will receive a player’s
card that gives you discounts at the bar. You also get free drinks upon
stepping through the door.
South Point hosts traditional, pen-and-paper bingo
tournaments, but you can also indulge in an electronic version of the game. The place is
known all around Vegas for its patient and attentive staff, which is why you
should check it out.
2.
Bingo Room at Green Valley Ranch
This one is another clean and spacious bingo room. You
can play on a digital board, paper board or both at the same time, which allows
you to be more flexible and choose your favorite method.
There’s a separate area for smokers in the back-left
corner of the room so that you’ll be able to enjoy fresh air while playing the
game.
The spot has great reviews both on Yelp and TripAdvisor.
That’s understandable because the staff is beyond friendly, and it helps that you
get coupons for two free drinks at the entrance.
3.
Bingo Room at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino
Another spot you can’t miss out on is the Rio
All-Suites Hotel and Casino, which hosts regular bingo tournaments. The place
is much smaller and more intimate than what you would expect from a regular
hotel on the Strip, and incidentally, it has some of the best restaurants in Vegas.
It offers spacious rooms with all the amenities you
would ever need. And though the hotel is not too far from the Strip, the cost
of the average room is much cheaper, and the place is less crowded. Along with
bingo, you can also indulge in slots, blackjack, poker and all sorts of other
games.
4.
Palace Station Casino Bingo Hall
This one is a much larger gaming hall that houses many
great tournaments, including Bingo After Dark, which is an absolute must-do if
you’re in town for a couple of days. The staff turns off the lights and gives
everyone glow sticks and light-up shot glasses, which creates an incredible
atmosphere.
You’ll get two free drinks at the entrance, and two
more somewhere in the middle of the game.
As you can see, Las Vegas is chock-full of exciting
bingo halls where you can try your luck and have a great time with friends.
Keep in mind that it’s not all about the games but also the atmosphere,
beautiful hotel rooms, amenities and other entertainment options.
Article originally published on March 26, 2012, the place gets busy during lunch and there are always patrons up until closing time, It is a real food find on the west end of town.
Yassou Greek Grill Café is my favorite little Greek restaurant in Las Vegas. This unassuming restaurant serves up some of the most delicious Greek food in town. My favorite is their Chicken Souvlaki platter. It is served with two skewers of savory, tender chicken and comes with a small salad, buttery, lemon rice, warm, fresh pita bread and cool and creamy Tzatziki sauce.
Yassou Greek Grill Cafe – Steak and Chicken Souvlaki Combo
Their menu has all the standard Greek favorites such as Gyros, Spanakopita, and Dolmades. Other notable menu items are the Greek Fries served crispy and hot and drenched in garlic, spices and feta cheese. You will have garlic breath for days after eating this, but it will be well worth it. The atmosphere is casual and friendly. The one drawback is the parking lot is small and hard to navigate any vehicle larger than a Mini Cooper. Yassou Greek Grill Café is located at 7871 W. Charleston near Buffalo, their phone number is 702-798-8989 daily hours Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed on Sunday. 11 a.m- 5 p.m. on Sundays.
6/11/2016 Update: Open on Sundays and the food/quality is excellent.
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