Las Vegas Spectrum

2020 is the year we will make a crucial decision about the next U.S. president. It is also the year that the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment’s ratification. What’s that? The amendment opened voting rights for most women in all the states. Las Vegas will have a historic marker recognizing women’s activities for the vote — one of only...

It would be easy to take the Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern Nevada (The Center) for granted. From HIV testing and counseling services; to programming for youth; groups for aging populations, women and the trans community. It’s hard to remember a time without The Center. While there is something to be said for a community taking ownership of...

This month, Las Vegas history buffs are in for a special treat with Super Summer Theatre in the Studio version of “The Rat Pack Lounge.” Recently, I dropped in to talk with Vic Candelino (Napoleon Buenrostro), owner of the Rat Pack Lounge. He reminisced on the golden days of the bar when Frank and Dino and Sammy hung out with...

Can you say Challah? Nope! On this night we say Matzah! The Jewish Community Center, Jewish Nevada and the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada are opening their doors to more than Elijah this Passover. This year we welcome both the LGBTQ and general community to a very special Passover Seder. Come for the Kosher for Passover wine, matzah and...

Vegas Women’s Fest returns for year three at The Center March 20-21. Festivities will kick off with the Behind the Mask Masquerade Ball on March 20. The carnevale-themed opening party is a 21-plus event and will include a cash bar, DJ and no cover charge. Masks will be available for purchase at the door and prizes will be awarded...

When I was 5 years old, I wanted to be four things when I grew up. Like most 5-year-olds: I wanted to be a teacher, an actress, a rabbi and a trained white horse. At that time (1945), I had as much possibility of becoming a rabbi, as I did of becoming a trained white horse. My desire to be...

Amour & After: Melissa Errico Sings the Music of Michel Legrand. With Tedd Firth at the Piano, May 15, Myron's Cabaret Jazz  Actress and singer Melissa Errico has had a professional, musical love affair with the late composer Michel Legrand since she was a child. Legrand’s music was played in her parents’ house while she was growing up. She received a...

In case you didn’t know (or couldn’t guess), March is all about the ladies. March is home to International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. To be honest, this is a concept about which I feel moderately conflicted. On one hand, I revel in any opportunity to celebrate women for the magnificent beings we are. But, the feminist in...

ARIES (March 21 - April 19) Cool things drop into your lap this month. There is something to celebrate that presents itself to you. To thank the Universe for this opportunity or inspiration, randomly donate to an organization a few times this month…even if it’s just the change you get from a grocery store purchase. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)...

Well it seems my reading drought has been broken. Thank you to all of you that reached out with ideas and suggestions on how to break the drought. I finished two books this past month and listened to a third. The first book, “What Belongs to You” by Gareth Greenwell, came out a few years back and I started...