A 1897 novel by the Irish author Bram Stoker serves as the basis for “Bite,” now performing at the Stratosphere Hotel. The fast moving, sexy stage production with rock ‘n roll compositions recounts Dracula’s search for an ideal mate. On the occasion of its five-year anniversary, champagne toasts were offered for its 1,500 performances and…
American Superstars Channel Music Legends
In the title sequence of The Patty Duke Show, which ran on ABC from 1963-1966, the catchy theme song describes the sitcom’s two main characters: But they’re cousins / Identical cousins and you’ll find / They laugh alike, they walk alike / At times they even talk alike Duke famously played the role of both…
Lucky Jets Takes to the Air at Launch Party
In a city where launch parties are as ubiquitous as the ultra lounges and celebrity chef restaurants that regularly take root here, the launch of a private jet service in Southern Nevada is a rare occurrence. Business executives and the well-heeled gathered among hand-passed hors d’oeuvres and an open bar inside a hanger at the…
Coffee Purists Find Grounds to Flaunt Their Art
The 55th edition of Coffee Fest is an annual convention of exhibitors dedicated to the preservation and advancement of brewed beverages. However, the annual gathering is not just about a cup of joe. Discussions among Java experts and industry vendors range from beans to the coffee plantations that grow them. There are differences between the…
How Water Defines Venice and Guanajuato
We arrive in Guanajuato, Mexico on Federal highway 110 at night under heavy rain. Despite road fatigue and disorientation at the town’s driving challenges – a maze of ever winding streets that take a quick dive underground and resurface – we embrace our destination right away. In fact, it feels like we’ve arrived in Europe….