Las Vegas Natural History Museum To Hold Dinosaur Ball Gala
If you’ve been to this blog in the last few months, you know that I’m a big fan of the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. It’s been a staple for most of my life. I remember going on field trips there, as a kid, and I love that I can make memories there with my son now that I’m a dad. They’re always putting on fun events at the museum and they’ve got another one in the works! In case you haven’t heard, there’s going to be a big Dinosaur Ball Gala happening at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum! I think it sounds like a good time, so I wanted to spread the news to you — especially if you also have little ones who are obsessed with dinosaurs, or if you’re just a fan of helping great causes!
The gala will be held on Saturday, September 28th and will be held between 6:30pm to 9:30pm. From what I’ve read on a recent press release, it sounds like its going to be a really fun event!
The museum will be honoring MGM Resorts International this year because they’ve been such a huge support system for the museum’s educational programs. It sounds like MGM has helped the museum do what they do best — getting people stoked about natural history!
According to the press release, this will be the 4th year they’ll be hosting the event at the museum and it’s sounding like it’s bound to be a lot of fun. There will be food, drinks, entertainment, and the museum will also be holding a few auctions — both silent and live. Again, everything will be hosted within the museum, so you’ll be able to explore the exhibits while also enjoying the gala.
Some big-named sponsors will also be in attendance, including Nevada State Bank, Cox Communications, and Wynn Resorts. The museum will also be handing out the “Heart Award” to Joe Tumminia from Whiting-Turner Contracting Company for showing compassion and guiding the museum though some tough times during COVID. It’s always nice seeing good people get recognized for being good people.
Trust me when I tell you, the museum is such a wonderful spot to take your little ones. If you’re interested in learning more about the gala, or if you’d just like to get tickets for a different day, please visit their website HERE.
4 Nevada Mine Tours That Are Definitely Worth The Drive
Eldorado Canyon,The Techatticup Mine - Nelson, Nevada
They say Eldorado Canyon is probably the oldest, richest and most famous gold mine in Southern Nevada. It ran from 1861 until 1942. Steamboats on the Colorado River were the main way to get there for 40 years. There are mine tours, it is great for photo shoots, and has also been used in movies. It’s also a great place to have a wedding! It’s a quick day trip from Las Vegas. Two miles past the little town of Nelson, Nevada, on highway 165.
Chollar Mine - Virginia City, Nevada
First staked out in 1859, Virginia City’s Chollar Mine was one of the leading producers of gold and silver. It hauled out about $17 million in gold and silver. Virginia City is a really cool place to visit to begin with. A lot of rich Nevada old west history. Many haunted attractions, many just plain fun attractions. And the Chollar Mine historic mine tour is a a really interesting tour.
Ponderosa Saloon And Mine Tour - Virginia City, Nevada
What better way to do a tour, than doing a saloon first – then going into a mine. Ponderosa Mine tour is only about a half hour long. It features a hundreds of pieces of equipment on display. Ponderosa Mine has been stabilized and retrofitted to feel like a museum. A unique, and fun tour. Read about its history here.
Tonopah Mining Park - Tonopah, Nevada
This is more of a mining park. It has restored mining equipment, historic exhibits, a self-guided tour, and a guided ATV tour. There is small movie theater, and mineral displays that are lit with black lights to enhance the sparkle. There is an underground mine tunnel you can walk down. The Burro Tunnel is definitely not for everyone, but it’s quite intriguing! And there is a steel viewing cage that looks down a 500′ foot deep stope. Yes, a stope, not slope.
