Bring out the pumpkins! And the cinnamon and nutmeg. October is here and we’re happy to indulge in all things autumn! Kitchens hum with activity and the fragrant aroma of spices hangs in the air along with the scent of wood smoke from chimneys. The falling leaves paint bright swatches against darkening skies and crackle and swirl beneath your feet. …
Oktober: Time for Shots and Swats! (VIDEO)
Oktober with a “K” brings to mind steins of beer, festive dirndls and lederhosen among other things. Las Vegas is the proud to home ofthe lively Hafbrauhaus Las Vegas on Paradise Road. Here’s a fun rerun of a That’s So Vegas! episode segment from three years ago. Some of the names may have changed but the shots and spankings remain …
October Vegas Shows, Scares and Fur Fun
BRETT’S VEGAS VIEW Contributed by Jackie Brett RISING STAR DERMOT KENNEDY WILL VISIT THE PEARL AT PALMS: Dermot Kennedy, who in two short years has gone from performing his first U.S. club show at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, N.Y., to his debut at Radio City Music Hall, will make a tour stop at The Pearl at Palms on Friday, …
Rice Krispie Pumpkin Treats
This is a good basic rice krispie treat recipe. All you need to do is twist your imagination when creating pumpkin shaped treats for the tricksters. Let your mind fly away on bat wings or follow the simple directions and decorative additions in this recipe. Rice Krispie Pumpkin Treats Ingredients: 6 cups rice krispies cereal 3 Tbsp salted butter 1 (10 oz) pkg. mini marshmallows Orange …
A Vampire in Vegas Part II: A Midnight Mid-death Crisis
(Each week in October as a “treat” I post a segment of this four-part “fictional” short story. Happy Halloween!) by Christine L. McKellar Following my disastrous tryst at a Vegas nightclub last week, wherein I allowed myself to be seduced into immortality by a beguiling younger man, an entire plethora of issues quickly evolved. For one thing, I’m a tad bit more …
A True Tale of Aviation History: Near Death and Determination
Las Vegas local legend, Norm Johnson, has penned a true tale of aviation history in his debut novel, “Four Planes Started Only Two Finished”. Over the years Norm has held publicity and management positions with iconic entertainers including: Robert Goulet, Lola Falana, Wayne Newton, Deana Martin, Freddie Bell, Mary Wilson of the Supremes, Charlie Daniels, Fred Travalena, Ray Romano, Gallagher, …