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🙌 Summerlin Patriotic Parade Draws 50,000 Spectators for 30th Anniversary
Issue #211 - July 5, 2024
John Wu
05 Jul
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📆 Weekly Local Events for July 2024
Regular weekly events in or near Summerlin, Las Vegas are listed below.
Visit here to lookup specific venue information or for upcoming and/or non-weekly events on Meetup.
Monday
Monday Classes At Latin Blendz: (Every week on Monday @ 10AM)
Socially Vegas - Monday Night Bowling @ The Orleans Bowling Center: Must arrive/check-in before 7pm; 7 - 10pm (Every week on Monday); COST (CASH Only) $10 for 2 games (includes shoes) COST: $12 for 3 games (includes shoes)
Monday Night TRIVIA at ReBAR, 1225 S Main St, Las Vegas: (Every week on Monday @ 7PM)
Tuesday
Terrific Tuesday Fun Pickleball @ Police Memorial, Bring a Chair: (Every week on Tuesday @ 2PM)
Sand Volleyball Intermediate, Rusty and Old Time Players @ Aloha Shores Park (NW), Cheyenne & Buffalo, 7550 Sauer St, Las Vegas: (Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8 PM)
Run Drink Las Vegas - Weekly Tuesday Run @ Frankie’s Uptown patio: 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Tuesday), FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @rundrinklv FOR THE LATEST WEATHER/TIMING UPDATES
Coed Soccer - Summerlin: Crossings Park, 1111 Crestdale Ln, Las Vegas: 7:30 - 9:45 PM (Every week on Tuesday/Thursday)
Wednesday
Business Leads Group - Networking Breakfast @ Summit Restaurant, Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2215 Thomas W Ryan Blvd, Las Vegas: Cost $20 cash, 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Early Risers Toastmasters Meeting (In-Person - Summerlin Egg Works / Online Event: 7 - 8 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Wednesday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Speakers & Leaders of Summerlin Toastmasters Meeting, Summerlin Egg Works, 2025 Village Center Cir, Las Vegas: 12 - 1:30 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Live Music Yoga w/ Cheryl Slader @ Blue Sky Yoga: (Suggested Donation $12); 5:30 - 6:45 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Country Crossroads Dance, Rhythms Dance Studio & Event Center, 4545 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas: $15 Drop-in Rate / $50 for the whole month: 8 - 9 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Thursday
Abundance Business Networking Group Online Event: 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Thursday). Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for networking. Steps to access our BNI Online™ Virtual Chapter Meeting, visit website.
Las Vegas Real Estate Investors Association - Weekly Power Lunch For Real Estate Investors: 11 AM - 1 PM (Every week on Thursday). Request to join here.
Free Salsa Classes @ Feel The Music Dance Studio: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Thursday). Visit the website to register online.
Summerlin Bitcoin Happy Hour, SG Bar, 9580 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas: 6:30 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Coed Soccer - Summerlin: Crossings Park, 1111 Crestdale Ln, Las Vegas: 7:30 - 9:45 PM (Every week on Tuesday/Thursday)
Friday
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Flow & Yin W / Noé Hilyard @ Yoga Sanctuary: 6 - 7:15 PM (Every week on Friday) View Yoga Sanctuary's full schedule.
Swing Dancing in Las Vegas Vintage and Modern Swing Dances @ The Mint Tavern: 7:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Friday)
Saturday
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Saturday Morning Meditation with Practitioner Selina Kelly @ Yoga Kandy, LLC. Cost: Love Donation $5-$10 suggested. 11 - 11:45 AM (Every week on Saturday)
Sunday
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Sunday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Sunday)
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
Level 1 West Coast Swing @ 2580 N Rancho Dr, North Las Vegas: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Tuesday); Drop in Rate is $15, Monthly pass is $50; Register online.
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🙌 Summerlin Patriotic Parade Draws 50,000 Spectators for 30th Anniversary
Families gathered along tree-lined streets Thursday morning to celebrate America’s 248th birthday at the annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade. The event featured 70 diverse entries, including veterans on trikes, a Ferris Bueller impersonator, and the Vegas Golden Gals, a senior ladies pom-pom team.
Parade Highlights
The Summerlin Council estimated about 2,500 participants and 50,000 spectators. Notable attendees included a local professional hockey player and the state governor.
Staking Out a Spot
Summerlin resident Alice Martin, her teenage daughter Emily, and Emily’s friend set up a spot on a blanket near Hills Center Drive around 7 a.m. The parade began 2 hours later nearby. Martin, new to Summerlin, saw the parade as a great opportunity to connect with the community.
“This is our first Fourth of July here, so I looked up events,” Martin said. “When we saw how involved it got, we definitely wanted to make a point to get out here this morning.”
Emily was excited as this was the first “big” parade she would attend.
“I’m just excited about what they’re going to bring out,” she said.
The trio came prepared with a tent, fans, and water to stay cool. By 11 a.m., the temperature reached 106 degrees at Harry Reid International Airport.
Walking Tall
One standout participant was Jack Thompson, who marched on stilts dressed as Uncle Sam. Thompson has been a part of the Summerlin parade for 25 years.
“My job is to get out here and spread the patriotic word,” he said. The Fourth of July, he added, is special because it unites everyone in celebrating the privilege of living in the United States.
Members of the Las Vegas Senior Softball Association, including Tom Adams, also participated. They walked carrying a banner, aiming to show their community involvement and recruit new members.
‘It’s a Cool Country’
Teen siblings Sarah and David Jones attended the parade for the first time and were particularly impressed by a float with a Native American theme.
Sarah felt that celebrating America’s founding with others was the best way to enjoy the day. “It’s a cool country, and every country is worth celebrating on its birthday,” David added.
Band on the March
Melanie Taylor watched the parade with her 4-year-old son, who was eager to see the Bonanza High School marching band. “He’s really psyched to see a trombone,” Taylor said. “We read a lot of books about instruments.”
Parade History and Anniversary
The first Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade took place in 1995, featuring kids on decorated bicycles riding from the Summerlin Library to a nearby community center. To celebrate the parade’s 30th anniversary, organizers recreated three popular floats from past years: the Ferris Bueller float (2016), Stars and Stripes Forever (2006), and Visions of Candy Land (2010).
Parade spokesman Tommy Porrello said the 2006 float was the first “grand” float, setting a new standard for decorations. The Candy Land float introduced a memorable pop culture theme, while the Ferris Bueller float was among the first to include a performance element.
🏀 Aces Extend Winning Streak with Plum’s Stellar Performance and Team Chemistry
Kelsey Plum and A’ja Wilson showcased their chemistry and athleticism in a thrilling highlight during the Aces' 98-77 win over the Washington Mystics on Thursday night at Michelob Ultra Arena. A wild running pass from Plum to Wilson for a layup epitomized the team's free and bold spirit in the lead-up to the Fourth of July weekend.
Key Highlights from the Game
Plum’s Scoring Surge Plum led the Aces (12-6) to their sixth consecutive victory with a game-high 28 points, shooting 6-for-9 from beyond the arc. Jackie Young added 20 points and 10 assists, while Wilson contributed 18 points and nine rebounds. The Mystics (5-16), hampered by the absence of four starters, were led by Shatori Walker-Kimbrough with 19 points and Ariel Atkins with 18.
Record Attendance The game drew an announced crowd of 10,376, marking the Aces' 11th consecutive home sellout.
Plum’s Remarkable Assist Plum’s overhanded dart to Wilson for a layup midway through the third quarter left the crowd in awe and had the players laughing and high-fiving. “Shoutout to A’ja, guys. A’ja has the best hands in the world,” Plum joked after the game. “It’s ridiculous. I threw that thing so hard.”
Game Takeaways
1. Plum’s Stellar Performance Plum’s performance marked her highest two-game scoring stretch since she was drafted in 2017. Following her season-high 34 points against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday, she became just the fifth player to score at least 25 points with at least six 3-pointers in consecutive games. Coach Becky Hammon praised Plum's resilience and hard work despite a challenging start to the season. “There’s just a lot going on personally, professionally,” Plum said. “You know, life is life, and so I’m just giving myself some grace, trying to figure it out.”
2. Team Chemistry and Fun The Aces’ third-quarter performance, traditionally a struggle, was exceptional. Young, Plum, and Wilson combined to shoot 13-for-15, contributing 32 of the team’s 35 points in the period. The Aces shot a season-best 59 percent from the field and recorded their largest margin of victory this year. Hammon highlighted the team’s 31 assists as her favorite stat, emphasizing the fun and infectious energy that has characterized their recent play. “Tonight was infectious. You can see it with everyone throughout the entire game,” Plum said.
3. Tiffany Hayes’ Return and Olympic Achievement Tiffany Hayes returned to the lineup after missing the last game for personal reasons, adding six points and three assists. Before the game, Hayes was announced as a member of the 2024 Azerbaijan Olympic 3x3 team for the Paris Games, joining Wilson, Gray, Plum, and Young, who will compete for the U.S. team. Hayes became a naturalized Azerbaijani citizen in 2015 and helped Azerbaijan secure its Olympic berth by winning gold at the 2024 FIBA 3x3 Universality tournament in April in Hong Kong.
Looking Ahead
The Aces will travel to face the Los Angeles Sparks (4-15) at 7 p.m. Friday, aiming to extend their winning streak and maintain their strong team dynamics and spirit.
🎶 Jam Band Fans Descend on Las Vegas for Fourth of July Weekend
John and Emily Williams weren’t going to the jam band show for another day, but when they arrived in Las Vegas on Wednesday, they were already sporting their band-themed ball cap and tie-dye T-shirts. The Williams, from Avon, Ohio, traveled to Vegas for two of the band’s “Forever” residency shows at the Sphere, taking advantage of the Fourth of July weekend to see part of the iconic group that no longer tours. They were excited about the venue and the variety of performances.
“Everything we’ve seen about the Sphere is pretty cool,” John Williams said. “We had a friend go and he said, ‘If you’re going to one, stay for another.’ They play different songs every night so it’s like an entirely different show.”
Busy Travel Weekend
The couple waited for luggage at a calm but steady Harry Reid International Airport terminal on Wednesday, one of the busiest travel days during the holiday period. As many as 334,000 visitors are projected to come to the Las Vegas area for the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).
Entertainment Extravaganza
Other music fans arriving Wednesday planned to maximize their entertainment schedule. Sarah Johnson, a self-described digital nomad, came to Vegas with two friends to attend all three jam band shows, plus another band at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday night, and several DJ sets throughout the long weekend. They expect to attend between six and ten shows.
“We had to come in – there’s so much good music this weekend,” Johnson said.
Economic Impact
Visitors in town this week are forecasted to bring $418.7 million in direct spending to the area during the four-day weekend, according to LVCVA estimates. The airport was calm but steady on Wednesday afternoon but expects 430,000 arriving passengers between Wednesday and Sunday. About 91,000 arrivals were expected Wednesday and 97,000 arrivals on Sunday. Around 98,000 departures are estimated for Sunday.
Local Parking Demand
For locals, parking garages were in high demand. Airport officials expected Terminal 1’s long-term and economy parking to be at capacity through Sunday. As of Wednesday afternoon, both were nearing capacity but still open. Terminal 3’s parking also had available spaces. Spots are expected to be available in the remote lot all week, but airport officials advise travelers to plan for additional time to ride the shuttle to their terminal.
🎹 Liberace's Legacy Lives On: Explore His Iconic Collection at Las Vegas Garage
In an industrial plaza on Dean Martin Drive, where the buildings are made of beige corrugated metal and the businesses offer auto repair and tattoos, sits part of the collection of one of Las Vegas' most flamboyant entertainers: Liberace.
The Liberace Garage is located at the back of the Hollywood Cars Museum. While Liberace once had a dedicated museum on Tropicana Avenue, it closed in 2010 due to financial difficulties.
The Liberace Collection
Born Wladziu Valentino Liberace in 1919, the entertainer became famous for his elaborate costumes and cars in his Las Vegas piano performances. In 1976, Liberace created a foundation in his name, donating his collection of costumes, cars, and art. The museum opened in 1979, but by 2012, it was struggling with debt and had ended its endowment. Jonathan Warren, Las Vegas’ honorary consul of Monaco and a local history enthusiast, was recruited to join the board to help revive the foundation.
Today, the foundation has little cash but survives on donated space and ticket sales. It owns Liberace’s intellectual property and the rights to his image, generating revenue when people use his assets. The collection spans 12,000 to 14,000 cubic feet and includes items from the 1920s to the present day.
“Exhibited, that’s like the ground floor of the Smithsonian,” Warren said, claiming it’s one of the largest show business collections in the world.
The Liberace Garage
Opened in 2016, the Liberace Garage features photos of Liberace with celebrities such as Lucille Ball, The Jackson 5, Donald Trump, and Queen Elizabeth II. It displays glitzy tuxedos worn by Michael Douglas in the 2013 movie “Behind the Candelabra,” pianos used by Chloe Flower and Cardi B for a performance at the 2019 Grammys, and several of Liberace's iconic cars.
One notable car is a 1961 Rolls Royce that Liberace used for his grand entrance at the Las Vegas Hilton in the 1970s, when he was earning $300,000 a week. Some cars are bedazzled with mirror tiles, while one convertible is covered in 84,000 Austrian crystals.
The garage is open daily, with tickets starting at $19.95. The collection is also displayed at Michael Jackson’s former home, Thriller Villa, on Palomino Lane, which is open for limited viewings with tickets priced at $179.
Liberace's Enduring Popularity
Liberace’s popularity has seen a resurgence among millennials, partly due to the 2013 movie “Behind the Candelabra.” However, his biggest fan demographic is in the United Kingdom, where he had a television show in the 1960s. In the U.S., his fans were primarily the parents of baby boomers.
Board member Slade Smiley, known from Real Housewives of Orange County, mentioned ongoing discussions for a documentary, film, and scripted series about Liberace’s life and influence.
Liberace's Influence on Las Vegas
Jonathan Warren believes Liberace, who began performing in Las Vegas in 1944, had a significant impact on the city. “He was the original showman on the Las Vegas Strip,” Warren said. “He’s the reason the place looks like it does.”
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: June 28, 2024
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