Dec. 1, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Esther Carter, Las Vegas Centennial, 702.229.6776
Lisa Jacob, R&R Partners, 702.318.4221

Las Vegas Centennial Theme Commemorated Throughout Holiday Festivities

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 1, 2005 ­ December is a magical time of holiday festivities, reminiscing about the past year and anticipating the New Year. Residents continue to celebrate the Centennial with holiday festivities that make special note of Las Vegasą 100th birthday.

The following Centennial - themed events are planned for December:

Dec. 1 - CENTENNIAL TREE DEDICATION
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman will officially dedicate the Centennial Tree during a special visit to Opportunity Village's 14th Annual Magical Forest.
Location: Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd.
Contact: Shellee Renee, R&R Partners, 318-4342

Dec. 1 - Dec. 18 100 YEARS OF INFLUENCE: The Role of Women in Shaping the First Hundred Years of Las Vegas
THE WALL of Women consists of 256 pictures and brief biographies of women who made a difference. Selected components will be will be on display free to the public at the West Charleston Library during normal library hours.
Location: West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd.
Contact: 702-341-9807

Dec. 1 - Dec. 30 MAGICAL FOREST
The Enchanted Carousel and Forest Express Trains combined with live music, sweet treats, lavishly decorated trees, whimsical displays and visits with Santa Claus make this a holiday treat for people of all ages.
Location: Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd.
Contact: Linda Smith, 702-880-4053

Dec. 1- Dec. 30 100 YEARS OF WATER
This event is aimed at showing the Las Vegas Valley community the history of valley water resources over the past century. Exhibit includes a multimedia station, auto and video device, and written educational material. The exhibit will be on view at various sites.
Contact McClain Peterson, 702-486-2697

Dec. 1 - Dec. 30 VIVA THE CENTENNIAL II: CITY OF 100 MURALS
Exhibit includes images of artists' murals created to celebrate Las Vegas' centennial. Co-partnered by Las Vegas Arts Commission and Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. Free admission.
Location: Bridge Gallery, City Hall, 2nd Floor
Contact: Catherine Borg, 702-229-4674

Dec. 1 - Dec. 31 100 YEARS OF LAS VEGAS IMAGES
An exhibit of historic photo images from the past 100 years on display daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, 700 Twin Lakes Drive
Contact: Dave Millman, 702-486-5205

Dec. 1 - Jan. 3 GIFT OF LIGHTS
Location: Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road

Dec. 1 - Indefinite CENTENNIAL QUILT
This queen-size tribute to the history of Las Vegas will have a permanent home from Dec. 1, at the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, 700 Twin Lakes Drive.
Contact: David Millman 702-486-5205

Dec. 1 - Indefinite 24 HOUR SHOW: MAKING A LIVING IN LAS VEGAS
The 24-Hour Show is a comprehensive exhibit of Las Vegas casino "work culture" based on interviews with a diverse cadre of casino workers who have made Las Vegas home. Exhibit open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Nevada State Museum & Historical Society, 700 Twin Lakes Drive.
Contact: David Millman, 702-486-5205

Dec. 6 MAE WEST'S RED HAT WINTER BALL
This event is for Red Hat members (local and visiting) and features a 14-piece band, refreshments, giveaways, contests, and more. 8 p.m. - midnight.
Location: Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane at Rancho.
Contact: Sharon Peterson, Queen Mum, 702-648-2901

Dec. 6 - 17 HOLIDAY FESTIVAL
The festival begins with a tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 6.
Location: Fremont Street Experience, 425 Fremont Street.
Contact: http://www.Vegasexperience.com for more information.

Dec. 10 THE 5TH ANNUAL LAKES FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Enjoy family entertainment, an arts and crafts show, car show, spectacular food, an electric light boat parade, and all kinds of exhibits. Event is free and open to the public from noon - 6 p.m. Location: Exact site is the intersection of Lake East Drive and Lake Sahara Drive, next to the Lake Town Center commercial plaza. Parking available in the Citibank parking lot.
For more information visit: http://www.lakesassociation.com/festival

Dec. 10 SECOND SATURDAY AT THE POST MODERN
Docent tours: 11:15 am and 12, 12:45, 1:30 & 2:15 pm
The POST Modern, the former historic downtown post office, is open to the public for the last time. Tour the building and see Vegas V.I.P. (Vegas Viewed in Postcards), an exhibit of vintage postcards, historic photographs and artifacts. Free trolley service to and from the Cultural Corridor for other Second Saturday events. Free admission
Location: The POST Modern, 300 East Stewart
Contact: Richard Hooker, 702-229-5431

Dec. 12 BUILD AN INCUBATOR/MULTI-PURPOSE BUSINESS CENTER
An Urban Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony for multi-purpose business center. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Martin Luther King Blvd. and Mt. Maria, Las Vegas
Contact: Hannah Brown, 702-648-6222

Dec. 14 -17 WORLD SALSA CHAMPIONSHIPS
This Salsa World Championship is an unparalleled universal dance competition featuring the best "salsa" dancers in the world, surrounded by Latin stars and celebrity artists. 6 p.m. - 4 a.m. Location: Orleans Hotel Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.
For more information visit: http://www.worldsalsachampionships.com

Dec. 15 LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL TIME CAPSULE DEDICATION
Mayor Oscar Goodman will open the dedication ceremony at 11 a.m., followed by the sealing of the time capsule and the unveiling of the artist rendering that will decorate the exterior. The public is invited to attend.
Location: Centennial Plaza, at 4th & Lewis Ave.
Contact: Lisa Jacob, R& R Partners, 318-4221

Dec. 16-17 A YOUTH MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
Joe Rothman's Tapestry: A Youth Musical Performance.
Location: West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Contact: Lee Lanier, 702-293-4848

Dec. 31 NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
World's Largest Toast with BV Vineyards. 10 p.m.
Location: Fremont Street Experience, 425 Fremont Street
Contact: Lisa Jacob, R&R Partners, 702-318-4221