Finally, Thursday arrived and we were getting ready to wrap up the show. The team left the house once again in separate groups. The media passes pick-up was first on the line for Reid, Charlotte-Anne and I. At the same time Sandra and Ariel were planning to soak up the downtown Denver atmosphere. Once the [...]
Posts Tagged ‘UNLV’
Japanese Rhythms
Posted in Events, Neighborhood, tagged Clark County library, japanese, japanese culture, Kaminari Taiko, Las Vegas, Neighborhood, taiko, UNLV on May 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
For many, Japanese culture is a mystery, but there are some fun ways to learn more about it beyond the history journals and books. The Clark County Library on 1401 E. Flamingo Road in the UNLV neighborhood, offers a glimpse of this rich culture with the live music performance of the Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko. Their concert “The Sound of Thunder” will be held at [...]
For Less Than a Dollar
Posted in Neighborhood, Stores, UNLV community, tagged 99 cent store, 99 cents, Neighborhood, Stores, UNLV, UNLV community on April 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
(Pdphoto.org) These days 99¢ Only Stores are popping like wild mushrooms after a spring rain. They offer a wide variety of products and one can pick up the family dinner for as low as a fews dollars. One of these stores is also located right here, in the UNLV neighborhood. According to the 99¢ Only Stores website, as of Jan. 31, 2008, [...]
Amusement Parks and Rides – Secrets of the Trade
Posted in Amusement parks, Neighborhood, tagged Amusement parks, atomic testing museum, learner.org, Neighborhood, rides, roller coasters, UNLV, UNLV community on April 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
(Pdphoto.org) When life gets dull and grey, everyone needs a little getaway. The amusement park is one of those places where people can escape the mundane reality, where both children and adults can blend together and become story characters with equal powers. Most importantly, it is the place where thrill-seekers can find exciting roller coasters and rides. As Learner.org explains, [...]
Immigrants and the UNLV Community
Posted in Immigrants, Neighborhood, UNLV community, tagged Ardyth Sohn, armenian, Chris Giunchigliani, cultural, culture, district commissioner, diversity, family, foreign-born population, foreigners, grocery store, Immigrants, L.A. Price Market, Las Vegas, mexico, Neighborhood, nevada, UNLV, UNLV community on April 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
They are ordinary people who come to the United States from distant parts of the globe with hope for a better future. They grow, they teach, they learn, and in many ways they contribute to the future of the country. According to City-Data.com the foreign-born population for the UNLV neighborhood, zip code 89119, in 2001 was 14,386, or [...]
What About the Dogs?
Posted in Dog parks, Neighborhood, UNLV community, tagged dogs, Las Vegas, Molasky park, Neighborhood, puppy, UNLV, UNLV community on April 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Image source: FreeFoto.com. URL: http://www.freefoto.com/preview/01-07-1?ffid=01-07-1 With the desert climate and water shortage, the landscape in a number of locations in Las Vegas is rapidly changing from a green valley to a rocky mountain. The UNLV community however still offers some relatively lush areas for the man’s best friend. If you just moved in the neighborhood or already live [...]
Atomic Testing Museum in the Neighborhood
Posted in Exhibit, Neighborhood, UNLV community, tagged atomic testing museum, Exhibit, Las Vegas, museum, UNLV on March 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Image source: http://www.atomictestingmuseum.org/hours.htm Education may be found not only at the university campus in the neighborhood. The Atomic Testing Museum located on 755 E. Flamingo Road offers a vast array of history and information about the popular topic of nuclear weapons research. “The Atomic Testing Museum portrays world history through varied representations of the story of [...]
Neighborhood Income Numbers and Stats
Posted in Income, Neighborhood, Statistics, tagged city-data, homeownership, housing, Income, Las Vegas, Maryland Parkway, Neighborhood, rent, residents, Statistics, UNLV, UNLV community on March 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Although situated in a convenient location for families, casino employees and students, the UNLV neighborhood is not among the wealthier neighborhoods in Las Vegas. A study found on City-Data.com shows that the median income of its residents has been on the lower end of the scale for several years now in comparison to both the city and the state. [...]
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