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Rob Kachelriess

Veterans Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11. I want to send a digital salute to all who have represented our county in uniform, including my father Wayne, who served with the U.S. Marines in Vietnam 🙏

While Memorial Day honors those who died in service to their county, Veterans Day is a celebratory day of recognition for all who served in the military. It was first 

 as Armistice Day in 1919, marking one year since the treaty that ended World War I. It was declared an official federal holiday in 1938. Following World War II and the Korean War, Congress changed the name to Veterans Day to honor all who served.

 performs “Voices Raised For Vets” at the Winchester Dondero Cultural Center on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m.

 begins at 10 a.m. at 4th Street and Garces Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Billed as the largest Veterans Day parade west of the Mississippi, the event begins with a flyover and travels eight blocks to Stewart Avenue, wrapping up by noon.

A grand opening ceremony with military flyover for the 

 is Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 4:30 p.m. at the Thunderbird Family Sports Complex in Centennial Hills.

Downtown Summerlin is welcoming veterans to showcase their businesses on The Lawn at the 3rd Annual 

 is now open for the season at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The drive-thru holiday lights display is hosting 

, giving free admission to current and former military members and their families 5 - 9 p.m. on Veterans Day.

 on the Strip is giving veterans and active-duty military 

All who’ve served get a free max car wash (the best one!) at any 

All veterans with a valid military ID receive a free bingo blue pack at Arizona Charlie’s on 

 (known for large doggie-friendly patios with fire pits) is honoring veterans and active military with a free Fireside Favorites entree, dessert, and soda. Lazy Dog has locations in Town Square, Downtown Summerlin, and Henderson.

 near Charleston and Decatur is giving all military service members and veterans a free Country Biscuit Breakfast, plus 20% off everything else.

 at South Point has a “free buffet for two” offer for veterans and active military between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. (My advice: come early for the breakfast buffet, which includes bloody marys 👀)

Vets get a free burger from the Main Bar or Market Place at 

, 12-8 p.m. with an A-Play rewards card. (Veterans get 

 is giving those who’ve served a beef and lamb or chicken gyro at any of its four local locations.

, where veterans and service members get a meal of burger, fries, and drink 

Learn about the history of Veterans Day and how current or former members of the military can get a bite on the house.

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November has more to offer in Las Vegas than 

 and the traffic headaches associated with the

. There’s a fun month ahead — and we’ve got proof 👍

Even after October wraps up with Halloween, you can continue to honor spirits in the afterworld with Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations, which traditionally take place Nov.1 (All Saints Day) and Nov. 2 (All Souls Day).

 at Las Vegas Civic Center outdoor plaza, Nov. 1

Día de los Muertos Festival: Follow the Marigold Trail

 at Winchester Dondero Cultural Center, Nov. 1-2

Las Vegas is full of great pizza and you can sample slices from our community’s best at the

 at The Industrial event space on Nov. 14. If you want to pre-game for the big event, 

 is hosting an all-you-can-eat, late-night 

 party on Nov. 13. But why stop at pizza? The month is loaded with food festivals:

 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, Oct. 30-Nov.1

Whiskey & War Stories: A Horse Soldier Bourbon Experience

Jeremy Ford & Marcus Samuelsson Collaboration Dinner

Sure, you can celebrate Raider Nation in November 🏈 But how about 

 too? The two-day festival brings together more than 200 authors, headlined by sci-fiction favorite Andy Weir, at the Horseshoe casino Nov. 13-14. We’re also excited to see Nevada Humanities host two events at Nevada State University: A discussion with former City Cast Las Vegas co-host 

 about her book “Endangered Eating” on Nov. 12 and a conversation with 

 on “Nevada in Our Teeth, Crossing Highway 50: A Poet’s Guide to the Loneliest Road in America.”

The Dam Short Film Festival is hosting a one-night-only 

 in Boulder City on Nov. 18, featuring a reception and screening of 16 short films 🎞️

 is now open in Boulder City, giving visitors a leg up on water paddling in the Colorado River, e-biking the River Mountains Loop Trail, and other outdoor activities. 

 at the Las Vegas Civic Plaza on Nov. 9 to spread the world on the beauty of our local environment, volunteerism, and community engagement.

We’re excited about Thanksgiving, but Vegas likes to get a jump on the winter holidays early. Check out the return of the 

 at the Ethel M chocolate factory on Nov. 5.

 kicks off a new season just one day later with a drive-thru holiday light show at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 

 at AREA15 shifts into winter holiday mode with the return of “Krampus and Kin” and the Las Vegas Ballpark transforms into the 

 holiday theme park, starting on Nov. 20. Get your shopping done early with the 

 (which is kinda like the after-party for the

 auto industry expo) with The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World, and 311 on Nov. 6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Retired rockers KISS are reuniting for 

, a weekend fan festival at Virgin Hotels Nov. 13-15 with live performances by various hard rock heroes. And while the Strip is preoccupied with F1 racing, the 

 takes over Downtown Nov. 20-22 with free performances by Diplo, Kaskade, The Fray, Cobra Starship, and more.

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Between resort fees and F1 construction, Las Vegas can be a scary place. That’s especially true as we head towards Halloween. Here’s how to celebrate the spooky holiday to the fullest.

 at Downtown Summerlin is free on Friday and Saturday nights at 6 p.m. throughout October.

We’re still waiting on confirmation, but 

 traditionally throws a big holiday celebration on Oct. 31, featuring carnival games, entertainment, and the community’s famous Halloween golf cart parade at 6 p.m.

Ok, this isn’t a parade — but it’s a walk. (Close enough, right?) The Nevada Preservation Foundation is leading a 

 for a combination of history and mystery on Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. Tickets are $30 and support the NPF’s mission to preserve our city’s architecture and landmarks.

 at AREA15 is scary year-round, but especially fun during Halloween season with four haunted houses under one roof (including a seasonal popup featuring the 

A haunted house in a strip mall? Why not? You’ll find the 

 on the corner of Desert Inn and Durango with new costumes and storylines this year — and if the frights are a little much, you can opt for a less scary “No Boo” pass.

The creator of Bonnie Screams (R.I.P) brings 

 presents Hotel Fear (where there’s no vacancy and no peace) and Asylum, a twisted take on a mental institution at Meadows Mall.

 in the Downtown Arts District, mixing goth and monster themes with a menu of specialty holiday cocktails.

 featuring Bettie Page rum and live punk rock by a Misfits tribute band on Oct. 13.

If a Murder Burger and Cupcake Massacre sound tasty, head to the Palms and check into 

, a spooky interactive pop-up with a sinister take on food, drinks, and fun.

 mixes cocktails and views from the rooftop of Circa on Fremont Street during 

 with themed drinks and a costume contest on Oct. 31, 8 p.m.

Trilogy of Spirits: A Halloween Pop-Up Experience comes to the 

 (and its sister speakeasy, The Lock) with spooky, seasonally-inspired cocktails and 

 takes over Oddyssey Manor at AREA51, offering a theatrical spin on the stories of Edgar Allan Poe with Halloween-inspired cocktails.

 is an annual tradition for Opportunity Village. The holiday theme park has mini-golf, carnival games, and other fun stuff — plus a beer garden for adults on weekends.

 on Halloween night, featuring a “Strange Circus” dance party throughout the Wall, Portal, and A-Lot with DJ Valentino Khan.

 (formerly the Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball) definitely has a saucy side and is known for skimpy costumes. It’s back at Virgin Hotels on Halloween night, Oct. 31. Come by a day earlier and pregame during 

, a Halloween dance party in 24 Oxford with Digital Underground.

 comes alive (or at least will be “undead”) for a 

 on Halloween, with costumes, themed tribute bands, and more.

 is screening scary movies all month long. It’s called 

, featuring 50 classics in 31 days, from Hollywood blockbusters to cult favorites. Each one is individually priced, but you can enjoy unlimited viewing with a $100 Slash Pass 🔪 🩸

 in Las Vegas. It runs three nights a week at 1923 Prohibition Bar.

 runs Monday-Wednesday inside the hidden backroom at Capo's. Seating is limited to 25 people with a pay-what-you-feel policy at the end of the show.

The Majestic Repertory Theatre is advertising a “final encore” of 

 with dates scheduled between Oct. 1 and Nov. 21. (But is anything truly “final” in the horror genre, parody or not?) You can also hear audience ghost stories during 

Haunted houses? Shows? Spooky pop-up bars? We've got all that, plus anything else to make Halloween complete in Las Vegas. 

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There’s a place where the Mojave Desert, Great Basin, and Colorado Plateau meet. It’s called 

 — and Southwest Utah’s largest city is an engaging combination of landscapes and activities. Get ready to hit the road. It’s less than a two-hour drive from Las Vegas.

 remains open today as a free museum. The city is named after Young’s cousin, George A. Smith, considered a “saint” after encouraging the consumption of potatoes to cure scurvy. St. George is also known as “Utah’s Dixie” due to its warm climate and cotton production. As you might expect, that nickname didn’t age well, prompting Dixie State University to change its name to 

Downtown St. George is a unique mix of art, history, and culture. The area’s best hotel, the 

shops and restaurants among historic structures. You’re also a short walk from the immaculate grounds of the 

 candy store (the oldest operating business), and a series of 

St. George markets itself as the gateway to

, although it’s another hour’s drive to reach the nearest gates. Totally worth it, but four state parks are much closer. 

 is a scenic drive between red sandstone hills and petrified sand dunes. 

 is a reservoir surrounded by red sand for a beautifully weird experience. 

 is a quiet, secluded beach with trees creeping out of the water. 

 is a more remote reservoir with waterfalls during the first half of the year.

, built where a farm once uncovered dino tracks, is a museum and research center dedicated to the giant reptiles who once called Utah home. 

 is a quirky art community on the outskirts of town and the 

 hosts stage plays with red rock landscapes in the background. 

 at Ancestor Square is a long-running favorite with a Southwest theme to match its art and cuisine. 

 in the Advenire lobby is more contemporary with house-baked biscuits, fresh seafood, and one of the better craft cocktail bars in Mormon country. The new Black Desert Resort is a golf club resort that’s open to the general public and features local Utah beef in its restaurants, which include 

 on your next beef-filled road trip 🐮 [Hey Las Vegas ✍️]

Southwest Utah's largest city is full of natural beauty, art, and quirky charm. It's also less than two hours from Las Vegas. 

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Looking to get away from the chaos of Las Vegas? The 

 is roughly 100 miles away, offering the right mix of natural beauty, history, and adventure.

“Amargosa Valley” is a little tricky to define. It’s an unincorporated Nye County, Nevada town with a population of less than 1,500 people. Then again, it’s also a geographic region that straddles the California state line, stretching down to Tecopa between Pahrump and Death Valley.

The valley was a stop on the Old Spanish Trail between Santa Fe and San Diego in the 1800s, drawing travelers and Native tribes to its vast water supply. The Amargosa River is partially trapped underground, but also connects to a system of springs and vibrant wetlands. “Amargosa” is Spanish for “bitter,” and the name was inspired by the water’s exposure to rocks and sediment.

The Amargosa Valley is a biodiversity hotspot, believed to have the highest concentration of endemic species exclusive to one area in North America. The federally protected 

 is the largest remaining oasis in the Mojave Desert, featuring boardwalk viewing platforms that extend out to spring pools throughout the lush 24,000-acre habitat.

, one of the most endangered animals in the world. [Hey Las Vegas ✍️]

The region is popular for bare-bones camping, but visitors can also spend the night at the 

, a two-story resort which seems to pop up in the middle of nowhere with a scenic backyard lagoon, chapel, petting zoo, restaurant, and RV services. Farther south, book a room at the 

 (which has mastodon and wooly mammoth bones inside and old mining equipment outside).

, founded by a New York dancer in 1967 at Death Valley Junction, remains open for tours and special events, allowing people to see its famous mural of audience members that gives the illusion of a packed house. The area has its share of sand dunes, especially the 

 for hiking and ATV racing. No trip is complete without a stop at the 200-acre 

, a true oasis where you can roam the tree-lined grounds and sip on a delicious date shake. It’s next to the Amargosa River Trail, a 17-mile hiking route with a waterfall and slot canyon.

, a historic saloon and diner in Shoshone, or 

, a quaint, but cozy restaurant in Tecopa with hunks of beef that rival those served in Vegas fine-dining restaurants. 

 has a few experimental brews on tap and if you just want something quick and easy on U.S. Route 95, the 

 is a glorified convenience store and gift shop with a UFO theme.

 is this Saturday, March 29, celebrating the biodiversity of the region. The day includes a tour of the Shoshone Wetlands, activities at the Tecopa Community Center, and trivia at Death Valley Brewing.

 April 25-26 at the Amargosa Valley Park. The event dates back to 1969, featuring live music, a car show, games, food, and the world’s “shortest parade” 🥳

The Amargosa Valley is roughly 100 miles away from Las Vegas, offering the right mix of natural beauty, history, and adventure.

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 is back to give the Earth a spectacular show of shooting stars. Here’s the lowdown on how and where to view the astronomical experience in and around Las Vegas.

It’s pronounced “PER-see-id,” named after the 

 constellation, where the meteors appear to come from. And it’s totally cool to call the meteors Perseids.

🤔 What’s the Difference Between an Asteroid and a Meteor?

 at times — and usually travel in a belt between Mars and Jupiter that the Earth never crosses. Meteors are comet debris that have their own orbit — and the Earth crosses those orbits once a year.

Meteors are tiny particles of rocks and ice. They’re typically between the size of a pea or a marble, but create a bright light or “shooting star” when they hit the atmosphere and burn up.

☄️ What’s So Special About the Perseids?

“The Perseids are noteworthy because they’re bright, fast, and frequent,” says Mig Ponce of the 

. “About one a minute is the average. It can be more.” The Perseid meteors are from the 

. (Please resist the urge to call them “Swifties.”)

The Perseids return consistently between mid-July and late-August. This year, the peak is expected overnight August 12-13 when the Earth passes through the center of the debris trail. Viewing 

Face the northeast and look for the radiant (point of origin) at Perseus. It helps to use a 

 like Stellarium that identifies constellations. You don’t need telescopes or any other special equipment. It’s better to use the naked eye to watch the show unfold.

The best viewing is between 10:30 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. The meteors will pick up in frequency after midnight when the Earth turns on its axis, allowing us to face the debris field more directly. “When you're driving your car, you get more bugs splattered on your front windshield than your back windshield — same kind of idea,” Ponce says.

The farther you can drive away from the concentrated light pollution of Las Vegas, the better, whether it’s heading north toward Mt. Charleston and the 

 and Searchlight. “You don't need to go to a special location,” according to Ponce. “You can just pull off the road as long as it's safe to do so.” Even if you stay home, you’ll still be able to see shooting stars from your own backyard. They’ll just be less frequent.

 has more on the science and history surrounding the 

, additional tips to enhance the viewing experience, and the beauty of dark skies in our community. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

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Urban Almanac

Here in Las Vegas, we’re always looking for what’s new and what’s next — especially if we’re the first to tell somebody else about it. As the local dining scene continues to explode, find some time to check out the new restaurants that have recently opened their doors.

 for a while now — the latest example of how the EDO empire 

 without spreading itself too thin. The towering chandeliers and busy open kitchen set the tone for a meal based on sharable plates, full of French inspiration with Spanish and Italian touches. Corporate executive chef Tayden Poha-Ellamar gets to stretch his creativity with a sweet-and-savory foie gras tart and cappelletti swimming in a sauce similar to French onion soup, while tweaking staples that fans of the EDO brand have come to love: croquetas, patatas bravas, and those irresistible gin-and-tonics.

 is a Southwest Valley butcher shop and food counter 

 that raises grass-fed cattle with none of the bad stuff. By minimizing the middleman, prices are just as appetizing as the food, from a loaded $7 cheeseburger to an $18 steak with fries cooked in beef tallow. The only problem — demand has been strong from the start, so supply tends to run low, while lines run long.

, Chef Jae Doan gives Spring Valley a Japanese restaurant that’s full of creativity while matching the seafood quality of the Strip’s best restaurants —- and even some omakase spots in Chinatown. The shiromi carpaccio (white fish seared gently in hot oil with a yuzu vinaigrette) is full of flavor and the uni toast on sourdough brioche is beautifully briny with a wasabi crème fraîche and shrimp eggs. Even a relatively simple sushi roll mixes Chilean salmon and Hokkaido scallops with a wasabi habanero salsa.

Chef Kwame Onwuachi has managed to give Las Vegas something completely new — no rare feat — with 

 at the Sahara. Named after the indigenous Jamaicans that created jerk-style cooking, the restaurant is billed as a Caribbean steakhouse, but the culture is especially strong in the sweet and buttery cocoa bread, a refreshing green mango salad with okra, and mashed potatoes buried in chunks of crawfish. The signature jerk chicken has its own station in the middle of the dining room — and the same seasonings are used on the steaks, grilled over pimento wood. Throw in a wine list showcasing women and minority producers, the atmosphere of an underground club, and a ‘90s R&B playlist, and you’ve got one of the most unique and ambitious restaurants in Vegas.

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