#99: A Return to Lake Las Vegas

The live show got a bit of a late start because Melissa had to have a “conversation” with a pharmacist before getting to the studio.

Yikes.

After that bit of show and tell, in this episode of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast we head out to Lake Las Vegas for the first time in what seems like years. Then, we discover a GREAT comedy club that’s about to celebrate its one year anniversary.

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• Pharmacy Phailure (Melissa is NOT happy)
• Weather (78) / LiLV Pool (58)
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• Sahara Closing (did we scoop this story?)
• Lake Las Vegas Visit (Brew’s Best, New Vista Community, Designated Driver)
• Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club
• How not to play video blackjack

79: Cirque du Soleil Plus ELVIS - A Little Less Conversation?

Melissa and I are big fans of Las Vegas, Cirque du Soleil and Elvis Presley.  So, combining the three into one big show has got to be fantastic!  Right? 

Today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast gives you a personal account of our Viva ELVIS experience. Show notes:

• Weather (Nice and toasty. . .) / LiLV Pool (. . .as long as you’ve got a pool)
• LiLV Stuff
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• Total Wined
• Scott’s Dieting Journey
• New Contributor to Join the Site: Bridget Magnus
• Overheard on The Strip (visit. . .and SHARE!)
• Recent Blog Post Review
  • Wolfgang Puck Local’s Discount
  • Las Vegas Strip Street Performers
  • Fontainebleau
  • Lake Las Vegas
• Listener Email: Job’s in Las Vegas
• Viva ELVIS

When Melissa and I first moved to Las Vegas, we were very impressed with Lake Las Vegas.  Its a 3,592-acre master-planned residential and resort community near the Lake Mead National Recreational Area and about 20 miles east of the center of Las Vegas.  Back in 2005, it looked like the crown jewel of the booming Las Vegas real estate market.  But as the economy and local real estate market turned for the worst, Lake Las Vegas turned for the worst-er.

Lake Las Vegas filed for Chapter 11 protection from creditors on July 17, 2008.  It was reported to be a very contentious filing.  I just saw a press release announcing that the court “confirms Lake Las Vegas plans of reorganization”.

Here’s the link.

I sure hope things turn out okay for the folks living in LLV.  I’ve seen a TON of short sale/foreclosures in the area.  Pretty depressing for those who live out there.

47: Lake Las Vegas (MonteLago Village) Wine Walk

Sometimes, you just have to leave the confines of the Las Vegas valley for a little fun, sun and [burp] vino whilst walking! In today’s Living In Las Vegas Podcast, we recount our experience at the Lake Las Vegas/MonteLago Village Wine Walk. Show notes:

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