Extreme Thing

Don't miss out on Extreme Thing 2009 this Saturday at Desert Breeze Park!

The 2009 Extreme Thing Action Sports/Music Festival will feature:

Bad Religion
Silverstein, The Vandals, Big B, Framing Hanley, The Higher, Taking Dawn (Formally 7th Son), Bless the Fall, Suicide Silence

* Professional Wrestling Exhibitions from Adrenaline Unleashed

* Pro BMX Dirt Jump Competition hosted by Ricardo Laguna

* Roller Derby Tournament featuring teams from around the U.S.

* The XPOZ ZONE, a smoke free zone featuring 7 of the top local bands

* Food and beverages of all kinds available throughout the venue.

* Vegas Red Bull AmJam Competition featuring over 130 Skateboard and BMX contestants

* The Retaks Expression Tour kick off with the first annual “Retaks Battle of the Shops” Half Pipe Skateboard Competition.

* A large band merchandising area next to the stages.

11:00am to 10:00pm
Doors open at 11:00AM
DESERT BREEZE SKATEPARK
8245 SPRING MTN. RD

OPEN TO ALL AGES

Extreme Thing is a youth driven event therefore there will be no alcohol served.

Earth Hour Viewing Party

Earth Hour is a worldwide climate change initiative marked by people around the world turning off their lights for one hour on March 28 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. The aim is to reach one billion people in an organized and collaborative global sustainability movement to show that it is possible to take action on global warming.

This year, Las Vegas is committed to the 2009 Earth Hour event as a flagship city, and the Springs Preserve is one of dozens of local business leaders committed to the cause. In addition to darkening all nonessential lighting at the Preserve, the Springs Cafe by Wolfgang Puck will host a viewing party, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on March 28.

Illuminated by LED candles, guests will experience Earth Hour from one of the best views in Las Vegas while being entertained by acoustic musicians Hungry Cloud, The Petals and Mother McKenzie. Admission is open to the public with a suggested donation of $5 to benefit the Springs Preserve Foundation. A limited cafe menu is available for food and beverage purchases.

Originating in 2007 in Sydney Australia, Earth Hour has grown to become one of the largest initiatives raising awareness for climate change with 50 million people across 35 countries participating in 2008. Popular landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, The Coliseum in Rome, and Times Square's Coca Cola billboard all stood together in darkness, as symbols for hope for climate change.

Smith Center

Las Vegas will soon break ground on a performing arts center!

http://tinyurl.com/d4shpf

Get yourself outside!

My two favorite seasons in Las Vegas are Spring and Fall. Now that we're in the latter part of March, the weather has turned from nippy to gorgeous! If you've never been to Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area, this is the weekend to do it.


Red Rock Canyon is located about 20 minutes west of Las Vegas. To get there, take Charleston and head west. The fee to get into the Red Rock loop is $5 per car. There is plenty to do and see in the canyon including driving the 13 mile loop, stopping for an afternoon picnic, or going on a hike. Be sure to stop at the Visitors Center to get information on the area.

St. Patty's

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Las Vegas!

There's plenty to do in Las Vegas on St. Patrick's Day, so get your green on and join in on the fun!

South Las Vegas: Fado's Irish Pub, located on Eastern just south of the 215.

West Las Vegas: Three Angry Wives, located on Charleston, East of Rampart.

Downtown Las Vegas: Hennessy's, located on Fremont Street.

City Life

In one of my recent posts, I mentioned that Neon Reverb was coming soon. Well folks, it's this weekend! Check out their site for information on venues, bands, and cost.

If you're new to town and are not quite sure where to go to find information on events, City Life is a great place to start. Ok, I know that they advertise about events that occur in casinos, but keep reading. There's plenty of information on things to do and places to go beyond the neon. Pick up a copy of their publication in stores and restaurants all over town. If you're unable to spot one, check out their website. Look for new publication every week.

Neon Reverb

NEON REVERB is a music festival in Downtown Las Vegas, created and organized by local, independent promoters, on a not-for-profit basis, simply for the love of music.

March 12-15

Like to Blog? Like Beer, too?

Every Thursday night, a group of local Bloggers and Twitter enthusiasts gather at the Freakin' Frog to talk shop. The focus? Social networking.

Social networking is a term that you've probably heard if you socialize on the internet. Users of MySpace, Facebook, or any other online networking tool may be familiar. Most users of online networking tools such as these strictly keep these relationships online. Others, however, like to take it a step further.

Beer and Blog does exactly this. It provides an environment for social networkers to meet in person, help each other out with advice, and to have fun.


Beer and Blog occurs during Happy Hour every Thursday night at the Frog. If you decide to stay long enough, the Frog features live music, which normally begins around 8:00pm.

First Friday!

The first time that I attended a First Friday event, it was about 5 years ago and it was so small that all of the art activities occurred in only one building. Five years have passed and times sure have changed! The City of Las Vegas now closes down the entire street where vendors, artists, and musicians display and show off their art.

Visit First Friday on the first Friday of every month to support local artists! Entry fee is only $2. Valet parking is available on the corner of Charleston and Main.