šŸŒ­ Ballpark Bites, Jerky Day & Summerlin Sounds

Restaurant Week coming to a close...

TODAYā€™S WIND DOWN BROUGHT TO YOU WITH

Happy Wednesday Afternoon, Neighbor!

And an extra Happy Loving Day ā¤ļø

Itā€™s another night of Summerlin Sounds in Downtown Summerlin. Unfortunately, weā€™re also under yet ANOTHER excessive heat warning šŸŒ”ļø, so if you were planning to get out, you might want to play this one by feel.

Also, Las Vegas Ballpark released its new menu for the season earlier this week, and itā€™s added a whole lot of BBQ, brats, beignets, and a new anniversary ale. So, if you normally grab a bite before you get to the park, you may want to rethink your strategy.

In todayā€™s Summerlin City Wind Down:

  • Today's Happy HoursšŸ¹

  • Did You Know? šŸ§

  • Today's Theme Nights & Restaurant Specials šŸ˜‹

  • Today's Events & Live Music šŸŽµ

  • Staying In? Check Out These Awesome Things šŸ‘

Letā€™s get to it. See you on the other side.

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TODAYā€™S HAPPY HOURS šŸ¹šŸ„“

Well, itā€™s Summerlin Sounds tonight in Downtown Summerlinā€¦ if the whole thing actually comes off in this heat. So, weā€™re featuring places in the area. Namely, weā€™re featuring places with Happy Hour foods that feature bacon, because itā€™s National Jerky Day and bacon is about as close as you can get to jerky on an appetizer menu around these parts.

First up, at Frankieā€™s Uptown, their bacon wraps around a stuffed jalapeƱo for that spicy popper sensation. While, a block away, at Lazy Dog, you can order a batch of Bacon Candy (which MUST taste better than it sounds), and is definitely a weird Happy Hour option weā€™ll talk about another day. But, for today, itā€™s your best jerky substitute in Downtown Summerlin.

FEATURED HAPPY HOURS šŸ„“

THAI BEEF JERKY?

Jerky substitutes not gonna cut it for your National Jerky Day celebration? We get it. And there is one place with actual jerky - Thai jerky - on their Happy Hour menu, and thatā€™s Lemongrass & Lime.

Not a jerky or bacon fan? Donā€™t worry, youā€™ve got loads more options for Happy Hour tonight in Downtown Summerlin and beyond. Check out our list of Wednesday Happy Hours in Summerlin.

Did You Know? šŸ§

Tablecloths were created to be used as giant, communal napkins.

Emphasis on the giant, and the communal, because they were invented in Roman times, when large (and messy) dinner parties were a common custom.

When tablecloths were first sewn and thrown over tables, guests were meant to wipe their hands and faces on their portion of the cloth. This practice continued through the Middle Ages, which is when the idea of white tablecloths as ā€œfancyā€ originated.

Just as they do today, white linens required significant effort to maintain and keep clean. But while we can just throw them in with enough bleach, keeping white tablecloths white in the Middle Ages took a team of dedicated servants, which highlighted the affluence of a household.

Over time, the use of tablecloths evolved. By the Renaissance, they became more decorative and a staple of high society, even seen in such famous paintings as Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper."

It was only during the Industrial Revolution that tablecloths became more accessible, with machine-making and lower prices turning them from a luxury item into a common household accessory.

So, as we venture deeper into cookout season, remember, just because we no longer use tablecloths as communal napkins doesnā€™t mean we canā€™t restart the tradition.

TODAYā€™S THEME NIGHTS & RESTAURANT SPECIALS

Official Restaurant Week is slowly drawing to a close (though, many restaurants have extended through June 21). So, if youā€™ve been meaning to hit up a Restaurant Week prix-fixe, havenā€™t gotten around to it yet, and would like to tack it on with Summerlin Sounds tonight, these are the restaurants in Downtown Summerlin and Red Rock Resort where you can score a prix-fixe dinner (or brunch-dinner) for $40 or less.

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LOCAL EVENTS TO CHECK OUT šŸ€

Summerlin Sounds is the big event again tonight, and it hasnā€™t been cancelled for heat yet.

Looking for something more indoors to do? If youā€™ve got your resume ready, you may still be able to make it to the Sports & Entertainment Career Fair. Or, if youā€™ve got your questions ready, you can go talk to the Department of Neighborhood Services representatives at Sahara West Library.

And, if you want to get a jumpstart on tomorrow, thereā€™s a Guided Meditation at Rainbow Library tomorrow at 2 pm.

LIVE MUSIC

  • Million Dollar Band & Valley of Fire (Summerlin Sounds)

    Downtown Summerlin Lawn

    1825 Festival Plaza Dr

    6-9 pm

  • Rick Kelly (Songs from the 60s and 70s)

    Grape Street CafƩ

    2120 Festival Plaza Dr

    6-9 pm

  • Mark Giovi

    La Casa Cigar Lounge (Tivoli Village)

    430 S Rampart Blvd

    8:30 pm

STAYING IN TONIGHT? CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME THINGS

We like staying home too! If youā€™re looking for an interesting way to fill your evening, these things might do the trick.

THANKS!

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- Riley and the Summerlin City Wind Down team