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have you heard about this new Raiders tailgating experience?
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Happy Friday Afternoon, Neighbor!
Looking for a new place to move to in Summerlin? If you can wait a while to move in (and, in one case, if youāre 55+), youāve got some options on the horizon. Yet a couple more neighborhoods have been approved for building, with a grand total of 458 new units.
Hey, as long as theyāre not right on top of the new Whole Foods and Starbucks Reserve, Iām cool with it.
In todayās Summerlin City Wind Down:
Today's Happy Hours & Eats š
Did You Know? š
Around the Valley š
Events & Live Music š„
Beyond Summerlin š
Let's get to it. See you on the other side.
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TODAYāS HAPPY HOURS & EATS š
I know I talk a lot about football, butā¦ well, ātis the season - the season of extended Happy Hours, that is.
Looking for a place to watch your team play, while simultaneously dabbling in some light bites and drinkage? Here are just a couple of the places you can get that done this weekend.
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Donāt need football to have a good Happy Hour? Check out our weekend Happy Hour lists.
Did You Know? š
Tomatoes are saucy in more ways than one.
They are so saucy, in fact, that back in the day, they earned themselves the sultry nickname "love apples."
Awwww. Theyāre in love ā¤ļø
Just what the heck is a love apple, you might ask... for a decidedly good reason. Well, the old name stemmed from the widespread belief that these red, shiny fruits were potent aphrodisiacs. It's a tale that mixes botany with a dash of romantic mystique. Or, basically, Naughty Beauty & the Beast.
When tomatoes sauntered onto the European scene in the 16th century, their deep red color caused quite a stir. Since red was (and is) commonly associated with passion and love, people assumed that eating them could ignite the flames of desire. This reputation was undoubtedly helped along by the tomato's resemblance to known aphrodisiac the mandrake plant, which got frequent mentions in classical love potions and literature as a stirrer of desire. Or, basically, a naughty blender.
Most interesting, perhaps, is the fact that this belief in tomatoes' seductive powers wasn't just whimsical fancy. It actually influenced how tomatoes were perceived and used for quite some time. The French were the first to call tomatoes "pommes d'amour" or "love applesā - of course, they were - suggesting a delightful blend of culinary and amorous potential. Because, in France, everything has the potential for amour.
Meanwhile, in Italy, they were embracing the tomato with less romance but equal passion, incorporating it deeply into their cuisine to create what would become their most iconic dishes. Or was it with less romance? Because, let's be real, a fine Italian meal puts just about anyone in the mood.
Now, for the disappointing news -
Despite their scandalous reputation, and onetime nickname, tomatoes are not scientifically proven aphrodisiacs. Which is probably why you don't get turned on every time you eat a salad.
AROUND THE VALLEY š
Here are some things Around the Valley we think might be of interest -
Is This Tailgating Now? š
Want to join the Masqueraid? Youāll first have to put yourself on the waiting list. Tickets went on sale today for this spanking-new premium tailgating experience at Allegiant Stadium.
Billed as part pro football, part masquerade (hence the name, Iām assuming), and part pirate adventure, Masqueraid takes place on a 45-foot pirate ship outside the stadium on home game days. The āshipā holds 350 Raiders fans, and doesnāt require a game ticket. And I have just one question.
What fresh hell is this?
Isnāt tailgating an activity you do before GOING to a game? And doesnāt it require an actual tailgate, or at least a trunk/parking lot?
Now, if the Raiders want to hold an exclusive carnival before every home game with pirate ships and planks, far be it for me to stand in their way. But. This. Is. Not. Tailgating.
Where is the Love? ā¤ļø
Itās gonna be at Planet Hollywood come February. (A very fitting month, eh?) The Black Eyed Peas will be doing a 15-date residency at the resort, with concerts in February, March, and May. If you want early dibs, tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 am. Or now, if youāve got a presale code.
And, no, I donāt know what April did to themā¦
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EVENTS & LIVE MUSIC š„
Want to see āBarbieā on a big(ish) screen again? You get your chance this afternoon at Sahara West Library.
Meanwhile, at Rainbow Library, you can read in silence amongst your introverted peers.
TODAY
Total Wine & More Sampling Hours
Total Wine & More
730 S Rampart Blvd
2-8 pm
Sahara West Library
9600 W Sahara Ave
3-5:30 pm
Rainbow Library Homework Help Center
3150 N Buffalo Dr
4-5 pm
Live DJ (Exodus)
Rouge Room (Red Rock Resort)
11011 W Charleston Blvd
11 pm-Close
LIVE MUSIC šµ
Hereās just a taste of the live music around Summerlin tonight -
Ciao Bella
Miller's Tavern (Palm Valley Golf Course)
9201 Del Webb Blvd
6-9 pm
Dave Goucher Band
Frankie's Uptown
1770 Festival Plaza Dr
8-11 pm
Franky and the All Nighters
Rocks Lounge (Red Rock Resort)
11011 W Charleston Blvd
9-11 pm
Nothing here of interest? Or looking for something to do on Saturday or Sunday? Check out our full list of Summerlin Weekend Events.
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BEYOND SUMMERLIN š
Looking to get Beyond Summerlin this weekend? Here are a few things that might be worth the drive.
Fremont Street Experience
Fremont Street, Las Vegas
Today, Saturday & Sunday: All Day
Fremont Street Experience will transform into an epic Latin street party for the cultural celebration filled with free, nonstop fun and excitement over three days featuring 30 performers and 100+ hours of live entertainment on 4 stages.
Historic Fifth Street School
401 S 4th St, Las Vegas
Saturday: 10 am-2 pm
Join us for a day filled with family resources and services, activities, games, food trucks and more!
Parks For Pollinators BioBlitz
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs (Hay Barn/Courtyard)
9200 Tule Springs Rd, Las Vegas
Saturday: 10 am-2 pm
Exhibitors, games, giveaways, STEAM activities and food trucks. Featuring representatives from the DISCOVERY Children's Museum, Clark County Public Library, Nevada Department of Wildlife, Nevada Division of Forestry, Red Rock Audubon and Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
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