🍷 Olympics Happy Hours, Belgian Witbier, & World Ranger Day at Red Rock Canyon

and lots of trivia nights

July 30, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes

TODAY’S WIND DOWN BROUGHT TO YOU WITH

Happy Tuesday Afternoon, Neighbor!

Olympics inspiring you to be sporty and active? If so, you might be interested in our list of places you can play pickleball in Summerlin. You just might wanna get there super early in the morning or super late at night, you know ‘cause heat.

If you’re feeling a little more homey, it’s Paperback Book Day, a day that reminds us to put down our devices and indulge in the quiet luxury of turning actual pages. Who else here still has a book they’ve had since childhood? 🙋‍♀️

Also, time is running out to become a Summerlin Insider and put your name in the running for our July giveaway - a Makers & Finders gift card. 🚨 We draw tomorrow (July 31st)!

In today's Summerlin City Wind Down:

  • Today's Happy Hours & Eats 🍷

  • Did You Know? 🕊️

  • Around the Valley📍

  • Today's Events & Live Music 🌳

  • Staying In? Check Out These Awesome Things 👍

Let's get to it. See you on the other side.

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TODAY’S HAPPY HOURS & EATS

Looking for a place with full Olympics coverage? If so, you’ll want a lot of TVs. Here are some places with enough screens that we’re pretty sure they’ll have your event of choice covered (or can be talked into switching it on for you) -

Looking for something quieter? Check out our full list of Tuesday Happy Hours.

Did You Know? 🕊️

Live doves were released as part of the Olympic Games opening ceremonies from 1920 through 1988, when a very unfortunate tragedy discontinued the peaceful tradition.

Be forewarned - this one gets a little disturbing.

The releasing of live doves, a symbol of peace and hope, at the Olympics began at the Antwerp Games in 1920. Taking place just a year and a half after the end of World War I, each dove was released by a soldier representing the delegations of the competing nation, a poignant reminder of the desire for global harmony following the war.

The tradition continued year after year, with each Olympic games seeing doves soaring gracefully into the sky, a peaceful and harmonious start to the international event.

But in 1988, at the Seoul Olympics, this beautiful tradition met a rather untimely end in a rather dramatic fashion. During the opening ceremony, the doves were released just before the Olympic cauldron was lit, as per tradition. But instead of flying up and away, the doves went all over, some of them landing to perch on the rim of the Olympic cauldron. (You might see where this is going…)

When the torchbearer ran in with the Olympic torch and ignited the cauldron’s flame, some of the doves caught fire, not just in front of the live crowd, but in a macabre spectacle broadcasted to millions worldwide. This led to the International Olympic Committee putting the kibosh on the use of live animals in most ceremonies.

But while doves have been removed from the Olympics for their own safety, the idea of them remains. Over the years, they’ve been represented by everything from images and animations to symbolic bike rides and dances. So, basically, same spirit without the unintended barbecue, which is a win-win for everyone… especially the doves.

AROUND THE VALLEY (AND FRANCE)📍

Here are some things Around the Valley (and the Olympics) we think might be of interest -

This Surfer’s Flyin’

Did you see this super cool photo from Olympics Surfing? Photographer Jerome Brouillet captured the impossible shot. As a lover of photography and a strong liker of surfing (to watch, not to do), I find it cool as heck.

Like Beer?

Specifically gently-spiced Belgian witbier? If so, you may want to head to Triple 7 in Downtown Vegas. Their brewmaster, Casey Jacobson, led them to the gold medal in the Belgian Witbier category at the U.S. Open Beer Championship.

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LOCAL EVENTS TO CHECK OUT 🌳

Tomorrow is World Ranger Day, and Red Rock Canyon is bringing in some guest rangers to celebrate. If you’ve got tomorrow free, you can hang out with and learn about park rangers from around the world.

Interested in becoming a park ranger, or know someone who is? If so, this is also a primo opportunity. The rangers will be discussing what it takes to become a park ranger, and sharing their job application tips.

But you don’t have to wait until tomorrow to get out of the house and do something cool. There are several events around Summerlin tonight, most of which involve a little bit of thinkin’ or a little bit of sweat.

  • Pawsitive Difference Pet Rescue Adoption Event

    Three Dog Bakery

    2110 N Rampart Blvd

    2-6 pm

  • Savvy Seniors Food and Libations (Waitlist)

    JING (Downtown Summerlin)

    10975 Oval Park Dr

    4-6 pm

  • Sand Volleyball

    Aloha Shores Park

    7550 W Sauer Dr

    6-8 pm

    *Intermediate Play, Knowledge of Rules Required

  • Trivia Night

    Dom DeMarco’s Patio

    9785 W Charleston Blvd

    6:45-8:45 pm

    *Purchase Required; RSVP by Text to (702) 670-0012

  • Fitness on the Lawn with Fit4Mom

    Downtown Summerlin Lawn

    1825 Festival Plaza Dr

    7-8 pm

  • Run Drink Las Vegas

    Frankie’s Uptown

    1770 Festival Plaza Dr

    7-9 pm

  • Geeks Who Drink (Trivia Night)

    Aces and Ales

    2801 N Tenaya Way

    7 pm

  • Trivia Night (Theme: ???)

    Slater's 50/50

    7511 W Lake Mead Blvd

    7 pm

Tonight is also discount day at the movies. You can get discounted tickets today at Regal Red Rock (11011 W Charleston Blvd), Regal Summerlin (2070 Park Centre Dr) or Cinemark Century Suncoast (9090 Alta Dr).

FOR TOMORROW

LIVE MUSIC

  • Patrick J. Dodd

    La Casa Cigar Lounge (Tivoli Village)

    430 S Rampart Blvd

    8:30 pm

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STAYING IN TONIGHT? CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME THINGS

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

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