Las Vegas Spectrum

July 7, 2007 (777) inspired me to write a book called “The Seventh Wish” under the pen name, Toby O’Day. It’s a story about a boy, leprechauns and a magical horseshoe. It took me three years to write it and I published it as an ebook in 2010. It’s a fast-paced read in genre of “The Princess Bride,” “Harry...

A Pride Pets brunch at the Lazy Dog in Town Square, is being hosted by AAnswerOnTravel and Las Vegas Spectrum at Sunday, March 31. Guests will dine on the outside patio and of course, pets are welcome! The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Pride Pets, which is part of the...

Compiled by Lyn Collier, Tonya Harvey and Rob Schlegel The recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the trans ban has affected all LGBTQ military serving the country. The Spectrum checked in with Las Vegas veterans to see how they felt on several issues. The stories we collected range from those who served in the Vietnam War to...

By John Waldron Thank you to everyone in the community for the supportive and gracious welcome as I began my new role at The Center. It is an honor to be serving the LGBTQ family in Southern Nevada. Over the past month, countless people have expressed support and encouragement for the opportunities that lie ahead for The Center and...

Get ready! Get set! It’s almost time for the second annual Vegas Women’s Fest! Returning to The Center, 401 S. Maryland Pkwy. This year’s event has been expanded to two days, March 22-23. The official kick-off party, “Behind the Mask” Masquerade Ball, will be held Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. Ages 21-and-older only. It’s free, but masks are required...

A primary election for City of Las Vegas open council positions will be held Tuesday, April 2. Brian Knudsen hopes to be the first openly gay person elected to local office in Southern Nevada. Knudsen is running for City Council Ward 1. Over the past 15 years, Knudsen has built a record working for LGBTQ equality in Las Vegas. While at...

Howard G Thompson, former owner of The Buffalo and Backstreet bars passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16. Thompson, age 83, had been battling cancer. Thompson opened The Buffalo in 1980 on Paradise Rd., south of Tropicana and directly across from the then entrance to McCarran Airport. The Buffalo became the first Levi/leather bar in Nevada. It soon became a popular spot and...

Can’t believe it’s February 2019 ̵ the month of love, break ups and let’s get married! Speaking of marriage, did you hear that Christopher Kenney and Jamie Morris got hitched in the Zumanity Theater? Of all the venues in this town, of course they picked the place that stands for lust, passion and sensuality. Can’t think of a more...

The newly formed Las Vegas chapter of National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals, hosted a mixer Jan. 15 at Pardee Homes’ Terra Luna neighborhood in The Cliff s village in Summerlin. About 100 persons attended. Look for more events coming this year, said. Gordon Miles, president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties and NAGLREP’s inaugural president of...

Complied by Lyn Collier, Tonya Harvey and Rob Schlegel This Valentine’s Day weekend, we encourage Spectrum readers to support Las Vegas Valley LGBTQ restaurants, coffee shops, bars and other businesses. So, if you are planning a special night out with your sweetie, hanging out with your friends or going it solo, consider supporting family. Here is a sampling of what’s available. ♥...