December 21, 2008
You haven't seen Christmas in the desert until you have visited the holiday cactus garden at Ethel M's chocolate factory in Henderson. The girls were enthralled by the 3-acre cactus garden lit up with half a million Christmas lights. It was spectacular. The girls ended the night with a nice drive through the Sunset Park Gift of Lights holiday light festival. Now we've got the holiday spirit!
Links:
Ethel M Chocolate Factory and Cactus Garden,
Sunset Park,
Zowie Bowie at Red Rock CasinoDecember 08, 2008
This week the girls review another book about Las Vegas called Winner Takes All, Steve Wynn, Kirk Kerkorian, Gary Loveman, And The Race To Own Las Vegas by Christina Binkley a Wall Street Journal writer who has covered Las Vegas for ten years.
November 23, 2008
The girls went to see the sparkle, glitz and glam of a Las Vegas legend at the Liberace Museum. From 200 lb. rhinestone encrusted costumes to rings the size of matchbox cars, there was definitely enough sparkle to go around.
Links:
Liberace Museum and FoundationNovember 16, 2008
This week the girls were delighted by the 5th Annual Las Vegas Latino Short Film Festival sponsored by the Hispanic Museum of Nevada. The short films were impressive (and subtitled) and the event very enjoyable. The films were La Primera Vez, Tercero B, Sin Plomo, Eramos Pocos, Bloom, De Pura Cepa, Proverbio Chino.
Links:
Hispanic Museum of NevadaNovember 9, 2008
November 2, 2008
What a delight to talk to Gerry McCambridge about his show, his friends and his success as the girls interviewed him after his show at Hooters. All we can say is "he's adorable!"
Links:
The Mentalist,
ShowTickets4Locals.com October 26, 2008
This week the girls get smoked out at AJ's Tavern for Friday night open mic night for comedians. All we can say is listen to this thrashing episode but skip open mic night. Ick.
Links:
AJ's Tavern,
Davyo's Open Mic NIghtOctober 23, 2008
The Quickie this week is to inform you about the Clark County Museum's Ghosts and Goblins of Nevada's past.
October 19, 2008
This week the girls ate their way through the Bite of Las Vegas, an annual outdoor food festival with live music and food vendors. They should call it nibble fest!
Links:
Mix 94.1 Bite of Las VegasOctober 12, 2008
October 6, 2008
Go check out this paella cooking class recommended by Sabrina and join the girls next month for a review. You will definitely get your money's worth!
Links:
Cafe Ba Ba Reeba EventsOctober 5, 2008
This week the girls enjoyed the 6 year anniversary of First Friday, a monthly art festival held downtown with musicians, craftsmen, artists, food vendors and gallery open houses. Listen to interviews with artists Jennifer Main, Leslie Rowland, Sharon Gainsburg and musicians Rhyme and Rythm, Sinco and Beethoven.
Links:
First Friday,
Leslie Rowland,
Habitat Design Studios,
Jennifer Main Gallery,
Chrome Fusion,
Retro Vegas,
Nay,
Rhyme N Rhythm,
Sinco,
Sharon GainsburgSeptember 28th, 2008
This week the girls and a special guest from That Show With Those guys checked out the International Art Expo Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay. We exposed ourselves to art in more ways than one.
Links:
International Art Expos,
Yuroz Art,
Alexis St. John,
Green River Stone,
Ken Orton Gallery,
Paul Tapia Abstracts,
Bonnie Kelso,
Shawn Barber,
Rhupert,
Jota Leal,
Boris Kramer Sculptures,
Zorikto,
33 Stewart Avenue,
Dale O'Dell,
Sharon Gainsburg,
Sebastian Kruger,
Ocean Clark,
HR Giger,
Noble StudioSeptember 21st, 2008
September 14th, 2008
This week the girls ventured downtown to Fremont Street to check out the local music scene during the Dowtown Music Festival a new event held in September and March. Along the way they visited the Beauty Bar, The Griffin, Jillian's, Hennesey's and The Bunkhouse. They all needed to sleep in the next morning!
Links:
Neon Reverb,
The Bunkhouse,
Beauty Bar,
Mojo Republik,
Fremont St Experience,
Fremont East District,
Hennessey's Tavern,
LVRJ Neon Weekly Entertainment Guide,
Las Vegas Weekly,
LV City LifeSeptember 7th, 2008
August 31st, 2008
In a double length episode this week, the girls do their first book review, featuring Skin City, Uncovering the Las Vegas Sex Industry, by Jack Sheehan. Tune in as the girls delve into issues of morality, sexuality and alternative lifestyles.
Links:
Skin City book website,
Jack Sheehan,
Red Rooster,
Green Door,
Plush Party,
Club Jenna,
Christi Lake,
Ashlyn Gere,
Anna MalleAugust 24th, 2008
The girls (minus one) take in a show at the UNLV Performing Arts Center and discuss local theater and concert fare, the super summer theatre, Clint Holmes, Huggy Bear and their experience at the New Media Expo with special shout outs to Faboo Mama and the Orange County podcasters.
Links:
UNLV PAC,
Nevada Conservatory Theatre,
Super Summer Theatre,
Clint Holmes,
Huggy Bear (aka Antonio Fargas),
Jonathan Coulton,
Natalie Gelman,
Faboo Mama,
Orange County Podcasters,
Springs Preserve Photo ContestAugust 10th, 2008
The girls have a special announcement about next week's show, or rather lack of show.
August 10th, 2008
The girls find an oasis in Sin City and enjoy the gardens, paths, museum, desert living exhibits and Wolfgang Puck fare. With the Vegas skyline in the distance this urban getaway guarantees a full day of interest for all ages. It was fantastic!
Link:
The Springs PreserveAugust 3th, 2008
July 27th, 2008
July 20th, 2008
July 13th, 2008
This week the girls talk about their Fourth of July activities. The J's went to Mandalay Bay Beach to hear a Vertical Horizon concert and Sabrina enjoyed an outdoor movie and fireworks at The District at Green Valley Ranch.
Links:
The District,
Mandalay Bay Beach