Downtown Las Vegas Vs The Strip

There is an on going debate about where one should go when they come to Las Vegas, Downtown or The Strip. I guess it really has to do with what you're looking for. What sets the two areas apart, I feel, has more to do with what you think is important.

Are you more into a $3 Pabst Blue Ribbon beer or a $15 Grey Goose and Red Bull? Do you shop for your clothes at Marciano and Bebe or do you shop at Savers? Would you classify yourself as independent or trendy?

These are just a few of the questions you might ask yourself before heading to either The Strip or Downtown Las Vegas. I do encourage you to visit both places. To get a feel of what you might see when visiting Downtown Las Vegas, check out the video below.

Downtown Cocktail Room Anniversary

Friday, February 15th, head downtown to the Downtown Cocktail Room from their One Year Anniversary. Hang out with the likes of Julius Papp, DJ Carlos Sanchez, percussionist Cayce Wood, and musician Rico Delargo.

This is a Las Vegas Weekly sponsored event. Event starts at 10pm.

Celebrating a year of phenomenal success and support from the locals!
One year down and just getting warmed up!


To learn more about Downtown Cocktail Room, please visit www.downtownlv.net.

CineVegas Screening of Weirdsville with Taryn Manning

CineVegas and Las Vegas Weekly present a Special Screening of Weirdsville with stars Taryn Manning and Wes Bentley. Afterparty to be held at Downtown Cocktail Room.

WHAT: As part of its Art House Screening Series, the CineVegas Film Festival, along with Las Vegas Weekly, will host a special screening of the film WEIRDSVILLE. Immediately after the film, stars Taryn Manning and Wes Bentley will participate in a Q&A with the audience, followed by an after party at the Downtown Cocktail Room.

WEIRDSVILLE tells the story of a pair of slackers who get in way over their heads when they try to dump the body of a dead girlfriend in the basement of a drive-in movie theater where a satanic cult performs ritual sacrifices.

WHO: Actress Taryn Manning (HUSTLE & FLOW, COLD MOUNTAIN, 8 MILE and WHITE OLEANDER). Actor Wes Bentley (AMERICAN BEAUTY, THE FOUR FEATHERS, GHOST RIDER and P2)

WHERE:
Screening
Galaxy Neonopolis Theatres
450 Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101

After party
Downtown Cocktail Room
111 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101

DATE: Friday, February 1, 2008 (PLEASE NOTE: Film will continue to screen through Thursday, February 7)

TIME: Screening at 7:30 pm, Q&A at 9:00 pm, & After party at 9:30 pm.

To learn more about CineVegas, please visit www.cinevegas.com.

Video Spotlight: LV Weekly on Downtown Cocktail Lounge

Shhhhhh, don't tell anyone I told you this, because Downtown Cocktail Room is one of the local secrets. In fact, if you don't know what you're looking for, you'll walk right by it. And the only reason I'm giving you this info, is because I've gotten so many emails asking me where do the locals go. Well, now you know.

Downtown Cocktail Room has a speakeasy-esque vibe to it. Guys and Ladies, this is the PERFECT place to take your significant other, as the cool booths and relaxing tables present the perfect sexy night out. It's also cool for a first date or just kicking back with friends. Again, this IS a locals joint. So, don't come crying to me because you don't find any tourists. Downtown Cocktail Room opens daily at 4pm. Happy Hour is from 4-7pm. Here's a plus, there's no cover and no bottle service. YEAH! Downtown Cocktail Room is located at 111 Las Vegas Blvd. at Fremont Street. Just look for the BIG metal door.