Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras beads in the Monte Carlo fountain.

Wayne's Jet

Wayne Newton's Jet on his property, taken apart and reassembled.

Other Side of the Street

1. Sadly this is what a lot of neighborhoods in Las Vegas looks like in this terrible economy.

Wayne's World II

Other side of the Wayne Newton estate, 

Wayne's World

The gates of Wayne Newton's estate facing Pecos off of Sunset.

E's Banner

Ethel M's banner inside the factory's store.

Property Marker

I found this Downtown on a open empty lot in the Arts District. 

New York City

This collage hangs in a hallway at New York New York Hotel and Casino.Today I'm in New York on vacation with my family.

I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane...

This afternoon I'll be getting on one these and on my way to New York for a much anticipated vacation and visit with my family.

This is a shot of a Southwest Airline's jet arriving here in Las Vegas at McCarran International Airport.

Skeleton

Cactus skeleton at rhe Cactus Garden at Ethel M's Chocolate Factory.

Sea of Cactus

Rabbit Ear Cactus at Ethel M's Cactus Garden. Do you suppose the cactus was named that since it seems to multipl?

Silk Scarf

This beautiful scarf was on display at Opportunity Village's Art Walk yesterday within Ethel M's Catcus Garden. The proceeds from the Art Walk event will help fund art supplies for these wonderful artists.

Opportunity Village Art Walk

Today  Ethel M's Chocolate Factory and Cactus Gardens hosted the Art Walk event benefiting Las Vegas' favorite charity Opportunity Village. The art you see was create by the clients/artists of Opportunity Village.
Opportunity Village provides services for people with intellectual disabilities.

Still 100°

This was created during our heat wave over the summer. However, it's still going to be 100° today. This shot was taken in the Arts District.

Dos Centennial

Today is Mexican Independence Day, but not just any old Mexican Independence Day. It's the Bicentenario Mexican Independence Day. I like my interpretation better Dos Centennial Day. So have a Dos Equis to celebrate at Diablos at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino.

New Discovery

Whiile out on a walk within the Aliante Master Planned Community, Miss Suzie and I discovered this tunnel that runs under Aliante Parkway.

We will also call this the light at the end of the tunnel.

18b Concrete Stamp

While wondering around Arts District I discovered this 18b insignia in the sidewalk outside of the Arts Factory. 18b represents the 18 blocks that make up the Las Vegas Arts District.

I've walked on this sidewalk too many times and never noticed this. Makes you wonder what else you're missing while rushing through our daily lives.

Busy Bee

Busy bee inside the Bellagio's Conservatory. Soon we will have the fall display.

Tis The Season...

Football Season that is. This is Seasons one of the many communities that make up Aliante's master planned community.

Red, White and Blue

I found this beautiful flower on my walk this morning with my fabulous dog Suzie. Just another reminder that life can change in an instant, we must soak up the world around us and enjoy each moment.

Fashion's Night Out

Looks like Green M & M is ready for Fashion's Night Out. The Fashion Show Mall, The Shoppes at the Palazzo and the Forum Shops will all be participating tonight between 6pm- 10pm

Are You Ready?

For some Football!

M & M's Welcome

Look at what you can do with 50,000 M & M's! On display at  M & M's World on the Strip.

The Monte Carlo Marquee

This marquee will change pretty soon, since Lance has retired. Things seem to change pretty quick around here so  I wanted to be sure to memorialize this marquee.

Lance Burton Retires

Lance Burton's last show at the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino was this past Friday. I wanted to be sure to post a photo of the entrance to his showroom. before it changes. Lance's show ran for 15 years.

Chart House

I am trying to think cool, while the temperatures are once again soaring here in Las Vegas. This is the 75,000 gallon aquarium, the centerpiece of the Chart House Restaurant inside the Golden Nugget.

MGM Welcome

The  Star Lane Shops inside the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino.

Drumming up Business

This is the Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko, a Japanese art over 2000 years old. Taiko drums were originally used on the battlefield to scare and intimidate their enemy.They performed the other night at the Channel 8 preview party.  Check out their page they have a few video clips for all to enjoy.

The Real Defenders

Last night we went to the Channel 8 Here and Now CBS Fall Television Seaon preview last night at UNLV's Thomas and Mack Center .Essentially the evening was one really big commercial for Channel 8. One of the new fall shows based in Las Vegas is The Defenders starring Jerry O'Connell and Jim Belushi based (loosely) upon Michael Crisralli (left) and Marc Saggese (right).

Theme Day Open Air Marketplace

The Hawaiian King at the entrance to the Hawaiian Marketplace. It's Theme Day once again check out the rest of City Daily Bloggers Open Air Market's here: Click here to view thumbnails for all participants