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Happy Tuesday, Henderson. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Henderson Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
In today’s edition: Art in the Park recap, Titanic artifact exhibition, Trick or Treat Fest, and more.
Let’s get to it.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Inside casino workforce training: After her Gaming Hall of Fame induction at the Global Gaming Expo, Ann Simmons Nicholson highlights Simmons Group’s 27,000 trainees and Global Gaming Women’s mentorship shaping the industry’s next leaders — read the full interview.
A vibrant hometown tradition: Tens of thousands packed Boulder City for the 61st Art in the Park, with food trucks, near-perfect weather, and more than 300 artists, including award winner Nicholas Ivins — read the full event recap.
Neighbors reimagine gathering space: Local duo Branden Smith and Brynn deLorimier bought the long-abandoned Flamingo Inn Motel, planning a revival with artist stalls, espresso by day, cocktails by night, and incubators for businesses — see what’s planned for the space.
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Henderson’s trusted body shop since 2009
In partnership with Wright Bet Auto Body
Looking for a body shop that knows Henderson inside and out? Wright Bet Auto Body has been fixing up vehicles in the area since 2009, back when the city had about 100,000 fewer residents than it does today. This family-owned shop started small, working with dealerships and rental companies, but word travels fast when you do good work.
Now they’re the go-to shop for everyone from the Henderson Police and Fire Department to the Las Vegas Raiders (yes, really). Whether you’re dealing with a fender bender or just want to maintain your car’s value, their certified technicians handle it all.
They work with pretty much every insurance company, so you won’t be stuck playing phone tag between your adjuster and the shop.
The shop’s run by Scott Wright, who’s built a reputation for straight talk and quality work. If you’re in Henderson and need bodywork done right, Wright Bet Auto is where locals keep coming back for a reason.
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🫶 We got your back
Your next brunch destination: Keke’s Breakfast Cafe opens its second Las Vegas Valley spot Thursday on St. Rose Parkway in Henderson. The Florida-founded chain, named for founders Keith and Kevin Mahan, will mark its 79th location. Expect omelets, pancakes, waffles, and lunch favorites like salads, panini, and a double-patty bacon cheeseburger. Get all the details.
Beloved bakery bows out: After 20 years, The Cupcakery, Las Vegas’ original cupcake shop known for playful flavors and once baking for President Obama, will close its last location on South Eastern Avenue on Feb. 1, 2026. Owner Pamela Jenkins cites rising costs and a nonrenewed lease. Orders continue through closing. Learn more about the closure.
Local art, easy win: Need a quick jolt of inspiration (or something for that stubborn blank wall)? City Lights Art Gallery is a volunteer-run nonprofit showing rotating work by local artists, plus a small gift shop and approachable classes. Community vibes, real art, zero big-box energy.
Yes, you can switch: I recently realized I’ve been overpaying for home insurance for years. My rates kept increasing but nobody told me you could just… look at other options any time. This comparison tool makes it easy.
Window of opportunity: Windows aren’t the most glamorous upgrade, but they’ll certainly help regulate the temps in your house as cooler weather rolls in. On top of lower utility bills, Renewal by Andersen’s currently offering BOGO 40% + $200 off if you buy four or more.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🚢 Titanic – The Artifact Exhibition @ Luxor Hotel & Casino | Wednesday (10/15) at 11:00am – Step back in time and experience the legendary voyage like never before. This hauntingly beautiful exhibit showcases real artifacts recovered from the Titanic wreck, along with recreated rooms that bring the ship’s tragic grandeur to life. A moving must-see for history buffs and romantics alike.
🎮 Decaying Tigers Concert: 8-Bit Chiptune Band with Pixel-Perfect Sound @ Windmill Library | Thursday (10/16) at 6:00pm – Think your thumbs still remember the Konami Code? Las Vegas’s top chiptune crew, Decaying Tigers, fire up a 1989 Game Boy for a nostalgia-fueled set that actually slaps, fresh off Life Is Beautiful. It is free, open to all, and seats go fast.
📚 Las Vegas Writers on Water in the Desert Book Launch & Conversation with the Author @ Las Vegas Clark County Library | Thursday (10/16) at 7:00pm – Only in Vegas do we throw a party for rain. The Las Vegas Writes crew launches Monsoon Season, with John L. Smith, Geoff Schumacher, and more reading, talking shop, and swapping desert lore. Free, first come seating, so beat your skimming neighbor.
🤠 Las Vegas Invitational Black Rodeo @ Horseman’s Park | Friday (10/17) at 7:00pm – Saddle up for one of the most exciting rodeo weekends in Vegas! Watch top Black cowboys and cowgirls show off their roping, riding, and barrel-racing skills in this high-energy showcase of tradition and grit. Expect big talent, big hats, and even bigger cheers.
🎶 Flavio Enchanted Flutes @ Whitney Library | Friday (10/17) at 7:00pm – Give your ears a spa day and catch Flavio Martinez conjuring South American flutes, from soothing to festive, for Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s free, open to the public, and a classy break from slot noise, but seating is first come, first served, so arrive early.
This weekend
🧘 Weekend Warm Up Yoga @ Green Valley Ranch Resort | Saturday (10/18) at 9:00am – Trade the Strip shuffle for complimentary Saturday morning yoga on the lawn at Green Valley Ranch. Whether you can barely touch your toes, or you’re the neighborhood headstand hero, it’s easy breezy, neighborly, and actually relaxing. Bring a mat, sunscreen, and your best inhale.
🎃 Trick or Treat Fest LV @ Clark County Museum | Saturday (10/18) at 11:00am – Trick or Treat Fest is taking over Clark County Museum’s Heritage Street for a one-day haunt with Halloween vibes, trick-or-treating at probably haunted homes, and a market of vendors, food, and photo ops. Think Halloweentown for adults, kids welcome, and a portion supports the museum.
🪕 Henderson Bluegrass 2025 @ Water Street Plaza | Saturday (10/18) at 3:00pm – Water Street Plaza goes less neon, more fiddle with two stages of bluegrass, from AJ Lee & Blue Summit, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, and more. It’s free, the local grub is solid, and yes, bring chairs, blankets, and friends.
🦉 Spooky Birds 2025 @ Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve | Saturday (10/18) at 4:30pm – Break out the costume and head to the Bird Viewing Preserve for a family-friendly haunt where the owls provide the jump scares, not teenagers. Expect feathered lore, a themed craft, a spin on the Bird Mobile, and trick-or-treating along a fully decked path.
💋 Drag Brunch Party – Las Vegas (21+) @ Hamburger Mary’s | Sunday (10/19) at 12 pm – Grab your mimosa and get ready for fierce looks, fierce laughs, and even fiercer queens. This brunch bash serves up high heels, high notes, and bottomless fun—because Sundays are for sass and syrup.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 10/14 Ms. Monet @ Delilah – 9 pm
- 10/16 Decaying Tigers @ Windmill Library – 6 pm
- 10/16 Armored Saint @ The Space – 7 pm
- 10/16 Damante @ Zouk Nightclub – 10 pm
- 10/17 Bunt. @ LIV Beach – 11:30 am
- 10/17 Sullivan King @ EBC at Night – 10 pm
- 10/18 Destroy Lonely and more @ MGM Grand Garden Arena – 7 pm
- 10/18 Cloonee @ LIV Nightclub – 10:30 pm
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🏠️ This house is wild
Listed by: Andrew J. Arevalo (Simply Vegas)
A modern showpiece with full Las Vegas Strip panoramas, more than 9,000 square feet, and an acre-plus homesite. Architectural drama starts with a water bridge entry, then soars inside with sky-high ceilings, a glassy wine cellar, and a 300-square-foot expanded primary retreat. Indoor outdoor flow meets a private courtyard and an infinity pool, all backing to Rio Secco Golf Club.
A sky deck built for Strip light shows, an executive office, a rare Vegas basement, and chic furnishings bring the flex and the fun. Location, views, and swagger in the entertainment capital.
Take a peek inside →
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