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UNLV Libraries Event - Jay Sarno: A Roundtable of His Life and Legacy March 2, 4pm

UNLV Libraries Event - Jay Sarno: A Roundtable Discussion of His Life and Legacy, March 2, 2014

Have you ever wondered about the origins of Caesars Palace and Circus Circus? Learn about the life and legacy of Jay Sarno, the Las Vegas legend behind the construction of these two famous Strip hotels, at this March 2nd panel at the UNLV Libraries.  Moderated by Dave Schwartz, author of Grandissimo: The First Emperor of Las Vegas , the new biography of Sarno, the panel will feature a number of notable Las Vegans including former Las Vegas mayor, Oscar Goodman, casino…Read More

Author Event: UNLV Libraries Center for Gaming Research: Dr. Larry Gragg, Feb 23, 4-6pm

Enjoy an illuminating Sunday afternoon this spring attending one of the author events sponsored by the Center for Gaming Research in the UNLV Libraries.  First up on February 23, Dr. Larry Gragg, Curator's Teaching Professor of History and Chair of the Department of History and Political Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Dr. Gragg will be speaking about his book Bright Light City: Las Vegas in Popular Culture   and the research he is currently working on for his biography of Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel. RSVP by Monday February…Read More

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