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Henderson Bluegrass 2024 Event This Weekend

Author Wendy Rush
The Bluegrass Festival in Henderson is going to be five hours of great music, good food and perfect weather.

Tasty food and live music are coming together this weekend in Southern Nevada at Henderson Bluegrass. The free event will feature local live performers, delicious bites and refreshing drinks. All in an outdoor venue that’s perfect for the fall weather.

The event will take place at the Water Street Plaza, which was recently recognized as the “Best Outdoor Family Events Venue” for 2024. The venue is known for its community-focused events. Including festivals, concerts, and sports viewing parties. Water Street Plaza is the neighbor to the practice home to the Henderson Silver Knights, the America First Center.

Details About The Henderson Bluegrass Event

The one-day event will include food and drinks from Mr. Big Stuff and Moliqr Beverage Catering. As well as live music from many local favorite performers. The music will kick off at 3 p.m. with a performance by the Hollerbodies. The Las Vegas based band offers a combination of traditional bluegrass music with a modern twist.

At 4:30 p.m., the Boulder Highwaymen will take the stage for their first ever Bluegrass Festival. The local band has gained a following with their performances as Hogs & Heifers Saloon in Las Vegas, at Skinny Bar in Boulder City, and at Hammers Bar in Henderson.

At 6:30 p.m. guests will be treated to the headliner for the Henderson Bluegrass festival, the Slocan Ramblers. The 2019 Juno Award nominees have an album out, called Up The Hill And Through The Fog, and made their debut in 2020 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.

“I Don’t Know” by the Slocan Ramblers, off of their Up The Hill And Through The Fog album.

It will be a full evening of great music, delicious food and perfect weather. The Henderson Bluegrass event is completely free and open to all ages. Seating is all general admission so visitors are encouraged to come early to get a good seat.

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Wendy Rush is the midday host on one of Vegas's top stations, 96.3 KKLZ. She has been with the station for ten years and comes with a diverse career background. In addition to being a radio host, Wendy has lived the Vegas life as an entertainer. She has been a celebrity impersonator, rock band singer, and improv comedian. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Wendy writes about music, celebrities, mental health and wellness, and life as a Las Vegas local.

Epic Photos From Tropicana Las Vegas' Implosion

The Tropicana has imploded! Another hotel with a rich legacy has joined the graveyard of past resorts that also once ruled The Strip.

On Wednesday morning, thousands of people found spots, went to parking garages and scoped out prime viewing locations to watch the Tropicana implode into the ground. Room rates skyrocketed in Las Vegas during this past week, probably in anticipation of a major resort collapsing — a once in a lifetime spectacle.

On social media, people expressed melancholy about their childhood memories becoming nothing but dust — quite literally. But, others expressed excitement for the future of Las Vegas and the future home for The Athletics.

To prepare for the implosion, resorts close to the Tropicana gave visitors notes with warnings. MGM even gave guests earplugs and a sleeping mask. After the implosion, people and the surrounding areas were covered with debris and dust. Now, it’s time for clean up.

Why Did Officials Implode The Tropicana?

The Tropicana was wiped out from the Las Vegas Strip to make room for the future stadium that will house the Athletics. NBC News reports that Las Vegas city officials hope this “will fuel the city’s economic future as affordability concerns simmer on and off the Strip.”

The Nevada Independent reported that “the public financing for the stadium includes $180 million in transferable tax credits from the state (which the team could sell to other businesses for cash), an estimated $120 million in Clark County bonds and a $25 million credit from the county for infrastructure needs around the stadium.”

The hope for breaking ground on the stadium is to aim for April 2024, the Nevada Independent further reported.

Melancholy For Tropicana’s History, Ready For A New Future

The Tropicana has a beautiful and ornamented history. Big rat pack celebs like Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra adored the casino. Martin and Sinatra would even attend shows like the famous “Folies Bergere”  cabaret show, often distracting the dancers who would try to get their attention in the crowd.

Other great memories are the beautiful ceiling over the casino floor, the amazing workers and the classic Vegas energy that radiated throughout the resort.

As we say “goodbye” forever, we also welcome innovation with open arms. As Las Vegans, we’re used to constant change. But with constant change needs to be constant success. Thank you, Tropicana for all of the stunning memories. We will never forget Lady Tropicana!

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