Biggest Ferris Wheel In The World 2

8/12/2012

9/12/2012

10/12/2012

The High Roller, the biggest ferris wheel in the world is going up behind the Flamingo, next to the monorail.

Rappeling Down Planet Hollywood

Employees of Planet Hollywood went down the side of the building on a rope to raise money for the Special Olympics - ooh, very brave people.

Zappos Glowrun For Charity

Zappos, the biggest online shoe retailer, is moving its operation Downtown and rejuvenating the neighborhood. To celebrate, they had a 5k glow run (walk) in aid of Aids.

First Friday: Bubble Activity

All those pumpkins in the background - it's Halloween already?

First Friday: On The Half Pipe

Anthony and Mason on the half pipe during First Friday. Living out West is all about the sky - in London and New York I never noticed we had one.

Dancing Water At The Bellagio

Looking at all that water cools you down on a hot autumn day.

Sunday In The Park With Jazz

Gary Anderson Quintet

Boneheads

Nate Tannenbaum MC'd and the Senor Blues food truck was delicious

Lovely Suday afternoon in Winchester Park with jazz, food and wine - great idea.

W3WB At The Stratosphere

Once a year these bizarre blue structures go up in the Stratosphere parking lot - it's the World 3 Wall Ball Championship - racquetball, paddleball and handball for all ages.

W3WB: Rhonda Rajsich, World Champion

2 years ago

I know nothing about racquetball, but 2 years ago I stumbled across the World 3 Wall Ball Championship in the Stratosphere parking lot - couldn't help noticing a tall, lanky girl who pulverized her opponents. I returned this year - Rhonda Rajsich, the World Champ, is still making mincemeat out of everyone else. Couldn't be late for her match, because it could be over in 10 minutes.

DJ Jazzy Jeff At Insert Coins

Insert Coins is a really cool Downtown bar full of video games - no, not gambling, just classic video games you can play while drinking. DJ Jazzy Jeff from Fresh Prince Of Bel Air made a guest appearance last Thursday - the joint was jumping.