Las Vegas Undressed

Major League Baseball - Las Vegas Style

I’m a Seattle native with a definite bias for the home team. The Cubbies won 4-2 and it really doesn’t mean much,  the Mariners are beating the Texas Rangers 5-2 in the top of the 9th as I write this post.

Now a final score in the Mariners home opener!

It was just great to get out to the ballpark and get that feeling that comes with the opening of the baseball season. There was a wonderful woman who sat in front of my friends and I with a young son, maybe two, he will surely become a great baseball fan. The smell of hotdogs was there but to be honest the service at the stadium was not that great. Slim and none were the chances of getting a dog in a timely manner.  But, a wonderful day was had by all and the Cubs won which pleased most of the fans in attendance.

The Stevens Baseball Group bought the 25-year-old franchise from Mandalay Baseball Properties in a deal approved last week and will now direct the future of the franchise. There has been talk about a new name to be selected by the community of Las Vegas. The current name came in 2000 when the name went from the Stars to the 51s.  Maybe it is time to lose the Area 51 connection.

There have been changes including the new left field party deck and the new scoreboard.

The Dodgers will surely ask for more since their lease expires after this year. There is some talk of a domed stadium emerging with community support. Just a cover of sorts would be nice, this is a good venue and a dome sounds extreme. How about some cover and misters? They have misters in Arizona but they are sorely missing in Las Vegas.

Love going to these games. My friend is vocal “Heh batter…..Heh Batter” this is what baseball is about. Enjoy the season my friends.

Mark 

Springs Preserve and Cirque du Soleil

On Saturday March 29 you can participate in a 5K Run 1 Mile Fun Walk at the Springs Preserve. The event is to benefit Cirque du Soleil community partners, working with youth at risk: Center for Independent Living, West Care, and The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation.

Looks like a lot of fun, Mayor Oscar Goodman will be the shotgun starter for the events. The Cirque du Soleil cast and crew with provide music and entertainment and there will be photo opportunities with the performers. The kids, maybe the adults, can enjoy face painting and circus fun in the play area. 

The first 900 participants will receive an event cooler tote and one raffle ticket. There is an opportunity to purchase additional raffle tickets. There will be 7 show packages rewarded, a grand prize trip for four to Orlando to see La Nouba, passes to Springs Preserve and the live music concert series at the Springs Preserve Amphitheater!

The age divisons start at 10 and under and go all the way to 80+. Registration fees are $25 for the 5K run and $20 for the 1 Mile Run Walk (non-competitive). You’ll want to register in advance. Registration on the day of the event is $40 for either event.

Paid event participants can purchase discounted admission to the Springs Preserv museums and galleries on the day of the event .

Here is a link to the event Run Away With Cirque Du Soleil there is more detail and you can confirm the information for yourself.

2007 “Age of Chivalry” Renaissance Faire

This weekend the 2007 “Age of Chivalry” Renaissance Faire was held at Sunset Park. There were wonderful costumes, storytellers, strolling musicians, singers, dancers and of course the villagers enjoying a festive day and reliving a bit of history.

Christopher Biro’s Pirate’s Parrot Show was pretty astonishing. Biro is a well known advocate of bird free-flight and a highly regarded trainer. He has over seventy parrots in his menagrie many of which are rescue birds. Check out his website at www.piratesparrot.com.

Rough looking group.

This brings you back to the days of yore. This kids loved this stuff.

Even a pirate ship. If you missed this years event make sure to mark your calendar for next years event.

The Concert Series at the Courtyard

The District at Green Valley Ranch has a wonderful collection of fine shops, art galleries and restaurants for people of all tastes. This is the time of year when open air sounds pretty inviting. The summer heat is now past and now is the time to enjoy the District and all that it has to offer. 

The Concert Series at the Courtyard began last week and you’ll find a schedule of the upcoming conerts below. The conerts are on Friday and Saturday nights from 6-10pm.

Shakespeare in the Park at Lake Las Vegas

Shakespeare in the Park at Lake Las Vegas should be a delightful event. What a great time to enjoy our great weather and the ambiance of the Tuscan village at Lake Las Vegas. Bring a blanket and enjoy the evening.

This year’s performance of Twelfth Night will begin at 7:00pm on Friday October 5th and will be free to the public. Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies that takes fans through twists and turns of a romantic misadventure about mistaken identities, gender-crossing disguises, life’s obstacles and practical jokes. It will be performed by the acclaimed thespians Shakespeare At Play.

If you can’t make the drive out to Lake Las Vegas you can enjoy the play at Sonata Park on Saturday and Sunday evening.

October 6
7pm Sonata Park in Seven Hills
Free AdmissionOctober 7
4pm Sonata Park in Seven Hills
Free Admission

Henderson Pavilion in Green Valley

The Henderson Pavilion is a haven for artists and musicians. The venue has hosted the Las Vegas Philharmonic, the Nevada Ballet Theaer and Opera Las Vegas. The Pavilion was completed in 2002 at a cost of $12 million and is part of Liberty Pointe where you will find the Paseo Verde Library and the Multigenerational Center and Auatic Complex. The tension-fabric roof over the Pavillon covers seating for about 2500 and there is lawn seating for about twice that number of people.

Here is a glance at the calendar for October:

October 7, 2007 - 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Gran Folklorico de Mexico, Ballet Folklorico has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years. The company can vary from 3 to 25 performers displaying the dances in authentic Aztec dress, as well as beautiful Mexican costumes.
October 11, 2007 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Beehive, The Off-Broadway 60’s Musical is a fast-paced and nostalgic look back at the girl groups and soloists of the time featuring songs by The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, Connie Francis, Leslie Gore, Petula Clark and more. You’ll leave humming the tunes, anxious to pull out the 45’s again!

October 19, 2007 8:00 pm -

Henderson Sympony Orchestra ‘An Evening of Brahms’, The Henderson Symphony Orchestra honors the classical mastery of Johannes Brahms in this evening’s performance.

October 20, 2007 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Benise, Nouveau Flamenco guitarist, Roni Benise, brings his fiery Spanish music and dance to Henderson for an unforgettable performance

October 21, 2007 1:30 pm

Deepak Chopra, Acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest leaders in the field of mind body medicine, Deepak Chopra, M.D. continues to transform our understanding of the meaning of health

October 27, 2007 2:00 pm

The Las Vegas Youth Orchestra, The Las Vegas Youth Orchestra will be performing concert pieces for your family’s entertainment. The performers, age 8-18, are the best student musicians from across our valley.
The Pavilion is located at 200 South Green Valley Parkway and the phone number is 702-267-4849.