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Las Vegas Dining and Entertainment News 03/19/24
In this week's post, Bob shares updates on Pub 365, Vita Bella Wine Bar, ØØ Pie & Pub, Bel-Aire Backyard, Parry’s Sliceria & Taps, Vegas Stand Up & Rock, and ...
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Celebrating the 13th Annual Nth Ultimate Whisky and Spirits Experience
One of the perks of living in or visiting Las Vegas is the abundance of world-class events. The 21st century has led to a resurgence of popularity of whiskey, and ...
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Corvette Nirvana at The National Corvette Museum
My recent trip to Kentucky for the LUSTER exhibit at the National Corvette Museum left me in Corvette nirvana. While my visit was far too short, I savored every moment ...
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LUSTER at The National Corvette Museum ~ Exhibit Pics
The NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM shared some fantastic pictures of their new gallery, which showcases the LUSTER exhibit, and I could not resist sharing them with you. Beautifully shot just before ...
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The Luster VIP Opening Gala Momentum Unveiling
Monet. Degas. Corvette. Thursday, March 14 // 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM — The LUSTER Exhibit was officially revealed to a community of Corvette designers, collectors, and enthusiasts at the ...
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Las Vegas Dining and Entertainment News 03/12/24
In this week's post, Bob shares updates on Chef Roy Ellamar’s Fine Company, Crust & Roux, Basilico Ristorante Italiano, Downtown Container Park, Sparrow + Wolf, and more.
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Momento Mori
“Remember, you must die,” says Memento Mori in Latin. That phrase reminds us of our mortality, mistakes and failures, and the inevitable transformation of life into death. It is something ...
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LUSTER Update for 2024/2025
For 2024, the exhibit opens at the National Corvette Museum to the public on March 15 and will remain there through the end of the year. MOMENTUM, created special for ...
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Las Vegas Dining and Entertainment News 03/05/24
In this week's post, Bob shares updates on La Strega, Harlo Steakhouse & Bar, Aces & Ales IPA, Wineaux, Gaetano’s Ristorante, Neon Feast, and more.
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The Creation and Evolution of MOMENTUM
Enjoy my new video “The Creation and Evolution of MOMENTUM” featuring my Corvette diptych paintings from concept through completion, created special for inclusion in the Luster Exhibition at the National ...
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Las Vegas Brewing News: March 2024
Astronomy Aleworks, Neon Desert Brewing, Bad Beat Brewing, Brew’s Best Craft Beer Festival, Ace’s & Ales IPA Smackdown, the Shamrock Shuffle Booze Crawl, and more March updates from Bob Barnes.
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Farewell Mark Steger
I was wakened late last night with the news that an old friend had passed away. It seems as we get older that this is an all too common occurrence. ...
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Momentum Road Trip
My Corvette diptych was barely finished before shipping to the National Corvette Museum last week. I love the energy of MOMENTUM, my two new paintings celebrating Corvette's legacy. So far, ...
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Las Vegas Dining and Entertainment News 02/27/24
In this week's post, Bob shares updates on La Strega, Harlo Steakhouse & Bar, Aces & Ales IPA, Wineaux, Gaetano’s Ristorante, Neon Feast, and more.
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Complete Momentum
Nearly a year ago, David Wagner, the curator of the Luster Exhibition, invited me to create something special for an exhibit at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. ...
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