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The Anthem Libertarian Film Festival returns to its Las Vegas home for 2022 run in July with John Cleese and Kennedy.
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Exclusive Interview: Anthem Film Festival’s Jo Ann Skousen – Caesars Palace Reopens with Tribute to Freedom via Libertarian-Themed Films
The tenth annual Anthem Film Festival moves from the Paris Casino to Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, July 13-16. The film festival, part of the libertarian-themed FreedomFest conference, showcases both features and documentaries, exploring issues around social and political liberty. Anthem will feature over 25 liberty-oriented films during its four-day run.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Anthem Film Festival’s Jo Ann Skousen – Cowboys, and Vampires, and Laughs, Oh My!
Individuality, accountability and choice are themes of the Anthem Libertarian Film Festival, but, they have cowboys, vampires and Penn Jillette, too.
Read More »Adobe MAX: Walking Through the Neon Graveyard at Las Vegas’s Neon Museum
I can’t guarantee you’ll find any ghosts, or memories of your own, at the Neon Museum. But it's a side excursion you should definitely take on your next – or first – trip to Las Vegas.
Read More »The Media Gave the Las Vegas Shooter Exactly What He Wanted
There is no reason to make killers like this one into a household name and his face recognizable the world over.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘The Rat Pack Lounge’ at the Roxie Theatre
The bizarre storyline is paper-thin, but the performances shine in this tuneful throwback to the days when nightclubs really swung.
Read More »Language Matters in Life and Business: Right-Wing Casino Magnate Sheldon Adelson Buys Control of Nevada Newspaper
The change in ownership of a locally influential but definitely local paper is big news, even in the age of the decline of newspapers, because of the vast sums of money its new owner spends in the political arena.
Read More »Concert Review: Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival in Las Vegas, Oct. 3-5, 2014 (Starring Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, and Jason Aldean)
This festival didn't feel like a first year event. Everything ran smoothly, they never ran out of ice, beer or food, and I can still hear Miranda Lambert. See highlights in the embedded video.
Read More »SXSW V2V and ZDoggMD: Healthcare Disrupted – You’re Gonna Love It
Healthcare has long been recognized as the most un-disruptable industry on earth. Until Dr. Zubin Damania came along, that is.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Everyday Las Vegas’ by Rex J. Rowley
This is a scholarly book covering general problems caused by Las Vegas' rapid growth with useful information but few personal stories and little drama.
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