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Las Vegas 51s looking for a new name
It was 36 seasons ago on April 10, 1983, the then-Las Vegas Stars began playing professional baseball as a member of the Pacific Coast League at Cashman Field. After an ownership change and 18 seasons as the Stars (1983-2000), it was decided that the team’s name would change to the Las Vegas 51s. Now, with […]
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Brüka Theatre Announces 25th Season
TAKE FIVE: Making Art in Reno Reno has seen an arts explosion in the 25 years since Brüka Theatre began creating innovative theater. To celebrate the Biggest Little City’s transformation to internationally-recognized arts destination, Brüka invited 36 amazing artists to show in just five entertaining minutes how they make their magic. From Blue Whale creator […]
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Benefit Concert for Las Vegas Victims Includes Killers, Imagine Dragons
Las Vegas’ entertainment industry is uniting in unprecedented fashion in support of the victims of the October 1 tragedy. On Friday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m., T-Mobile Arena will host the Vegas Strong Benefit Concert, a special evening of entertainment featuring Boyz II Men, Cirque du Soleil, David Copperfield, Imagine Dragons, Penn & Teller, The […]
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‘Las Vegas Marries the Military’ on Veterans Day
Contest to earn a free wedding is open now! Wedding chapels and venues across Las Vegas will kick off Veterans Day weekend and honor military members with the debut of “Las Vegas Marries the Military.” All day on Nov. 10, chapels and wedding professionals across the Las Vegas Valley will open their doors to active […]
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Free entry at Nevada State Parks
Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 30, with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night), and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada. Nevada Public Lands Day encourages Nevadans to discover the many exciting and […]
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Grab your bike, and race a train in Ely
Race the Rails pits riders against a steam engine train. A portion of the trail the mountain bike riders will take during the race. A new and unique experience is on the horizon. Ely is home to one of the nation’s largest time capsules, the Nevada Northern Railway. Here you will find coal-fired steam engines that […]
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Vegas Golden Knights single-game tickets going onsale
Nevada residents get two-hour headstart on regular season ticket sales. The Vegas Golden Knights have announced the on-sale information for preseason and regular season single game tickets for their inaugural 2017-18 season at T-Mobile Arena. Both preseason and regular season single-game tickets will only be available for purchase online at www.vegasgoldenknights.com. Starting at 8 a.m. PT […]
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Fast humans gather for annual speed challenge
The 18th annual World Human Powered Speed Challenge will be held in Battle Mountain, Sept. 11-16. The world’s fastest bicycles will attempt to break the human powered land speed record. The challenge is against the forces of nature and the viscosity of the air itself. The record to beat is an amazing 89.59 mph set […]
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‘City of Dust: The Evolution of Burning Man’
The story of how a legendary Nevada gathering evolved through collaborative ritual from humble countercultural roots on San Francisco’s Baker Beach into the world-famous desert convergence it is today comes together in “City of Dust: The Evolution of Burning Man.” Never-before-seen photographs, artifacts, journals, sketches, and notebooks reveal how this temporary experimental desert city came […]
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Free entry to Nevada State Parks this Saturday
If you’re looking for weekend plans, look no further. Nevada residents and visitors are invited to “Discover Nevada State Parks” on Saturday, June 10. Park visitors will receive free day-use admission and free fishing (no license required) at all of Nevada’s 23 State Parks. This statewide event encourages Nevadans to discover the many exciting and affordable recreation […]
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Who’s got the best over-the-top burger or sandwich in Nevada?
There are so many great places to eat in Nevada, sometimes it’s hard to narrow the field. We’re looking for help; our editor has been asked by USA TODAY’s 10Best readers choice contest to come up with 20 nominations for the best over-the-top burger or sandwich in Nevada, and while we have a lot of favorites we […]
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Best of Nevada 2017
Voting is now open in our 20th anniversary Best of Nevada readers’ poll! Click here to begin the survey. One lucky voter will win a deluxe Atlantis Casino Resort Spa vacation package, including: * Two-night Concierge Level Accommodations (Valid Sunday-Thursday; Concierge is the resort’s luxury level, with complimentary breakfast and afternoon hors d’oeuvres, key-card elevator access, […]
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Seven Magic Mountains
“Seven Magic Mountains“—created by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone—is a rock-balancing display in the desert near Las Vegas. The installation, comprised of seven individual towering sculptures, is situated on the far southern end of Las Vegas Boulevard along Interstate 15, approximately a half hour from Downtown Las Vegas. Positioned within the Ivanpah Valley and surrounded by mountains, the […]
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Adventure Into the Night at Spring Mountain Ranch
There’s no better way to enjoy a beautiful fall night sky; take a ranger-led hike through the 300-year old ash tree grove to Sandstone Canyon at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 15 miles west of Las Vegas. The hike is about 2 miles long, and will cover rocky, uneven terrain. Bring water, a flashlight and dress appropriately […]
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Reno Bites Restaurant Week Celebrates 5th Anniversary
For the past five years, Reno Bites restaurant week has helped shine a spotlight on Reno’s locally owned restaurants and distinctive culinary culture. Lovers of dining out find inspiration to try new places or are reminded of longtime favorites they’ve been wanting to return to, encouraged by $10, $20 or $30 price points, specialty menu items, and envelope-pushing signature […]
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Civilian Conservation Corps honored at Las Vegas event
The Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas will be hosting a three-day event, Sept. 22-24, to recognize the contributions of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) to Nevada’s natural, recreational and structural development. In 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt established the CCC, targeting unmarried men ages 18 to 23 who were dependent on public or private welfare support. […]