Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Fandango Gourmet Food Truck Fest

The Fandango Gourmet Food Truck Fest comes to Carson City on June 30.
On Saturday, June 30, the nation’s hottest culinary trend will rally in Carson City as Casino Fandango hosts an event unlike any other: the Fandango Gourmet Food Truck Fest from noon to 5 p.m. at 3800 South Carson Street in Carson City.

The most notable mobile restaurants from Reno, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles will roll into Carson City and serve up a variety of authentic, exotic cuisines all prepared fresh.

In addition to the assortment of meals on wheels, attendees can savor a refreshing soda or an adult beverage from one of the outdoor bars and enjoy live musical performances throughout the day from the Red Hot Smokin’ Aces. 

Admission is free, and the food trucks will accept cash for your food purchases. Don’t miss out on this phenomenon — the food is fresh, tasty, and priced just right!

Mobile restaurants will include: Breezy Freeze, Nom Nom, Bodawgs, Red Truck, Bool BBQ, Red Robin Yummm Mobile, Dish Truck, Sauce Wagon, Fuzion Eatz, Slap Yo Mama, Gourmelt, St Lawrence Pizza, and Kenji’s.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Titanic: 100 Years Later


Las Vegas' Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition to Memorialize Titanic’s Centennial with Candlelit Vigil

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will commemorate the Centennial of RMS Titanic’s launch and eventual sinking with a presentation on the legacy of Titanic and a candlelit vigil. 185 students from Griffith Elementary School will tour The Exhibition and remember those who suffered or were lost in the sinking by participating in the candlelit vigil.

After touring The Exhibition, students will hear from descendant Tom Goldsmith, learn about artifacts from the world’s leading artifact specialist, Alex Klingelhofer, and one student will read a self-written essay on why the story of Titanic is still significant today.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 10
11 a.m. presentation and candlelit vigil

WHERE: Atrium Level of Luxor Hotel and Casino
3900 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89119