That Dam Kat

Betty Willis Your Artistic Angel Blue We Love You

2015-01-15T04:34:00.000-08:00

Betty Willis' Blue Angel, whom she had gifted to Las Vegas, came down. Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, she is best known for having been the designer of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.

Ms. Willis Your Angel always kept me safe

Learn more About Ms. Willis on PBS' American Experience, Las Vegas An Unconventional History

Homeless on East Fremont

2013-02-20T13:23:00.000-08:00

We stay where we can in layered clothing. Sub-freezing temperatures redefines forgotten fashion sense. A palette of sleeping bags, blankets and pillows; salvaged from East Fremont Dumpsters, are warm found treasures; Gifts from Angels. The guys do the 'Dumpster Diving' as I, at my 49 years of age, am too out of shape to get into a dumpster, let alone out. But I do my part.

I sort the cans from the plastic and pile other artifacts for later evaluation. I have to hurry. The little white truck, that passes through the alley behind 24th Street Market, on most days between 10 and 11am, will be here soon. Three large bags, of plastic bottles mostly,

and one small bag, heavy with crushed aluminum, pays between $3.00 - $5.00 for 6 hours of labor with a 4am start. Our pay does not go far in a 3-way split. It's enough though, to start our Day. We self-medicate with $1.07 beer from the 11th Street Market and ciggarettes, 3 for a dollar, from the Fremont Market in front of the Alicia Motel. We trade 'Homeless War Stories' of how we got here and make plans for the day.

Fremont East District's Sacrificial Gardens

2013-01-11T14:53:00.000-08:00

One by one, the motels, casinos and downtown buildings fall. The transition, not as fleet for some, whispers ominous in each and every old, old tree. When the buildings come down, so does the accompanying architectural landscape.

Some of the gardens, complex in light, shadow and colored desert stone in now dry creek beds, are soon sacrificial lambs at the alter of Progress.

Angels Baking Cookies

2012-12-18T09:45:00.000-08:00


*Get Mike Schmid's Snow Day* on iTunes**

Angels Baking Cookies is a family saying and Christmas Tradition. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and wait along with me for the cookies to come out of the oven. Photos by That Dam Kat. Video produced by Kathleen H. Ackroyd via Animoto. Music "Lullabye (Christmas Is Here)" from the album Snow Day by Mike Schmid.

That Dam Kat's First Friday Faves for December 7, 2012

2012-12-07T13:16:00.002-08:00

Scooby-Doo's Dad is

going to be there from 5-9pm!

Meet Legendary Animator Ron Campbell in the First Friday - KidZone at 1213 Casino Center Blvd. Mr. Campbell's work also includes The Beatles' Yellow Submarine!

"Full Steam AHEAD! Dooh-Doo, Dooh-Doo"

Visit www.FirstFridayLasVegas.com for maps, places and times of all the wonderful Artists, Musicians and Vendors.

Check out Supremely Surreal Artist, Alex Reiter. Visit the Alex Reiter Mind Feed Page for all of his Great Works!

Have a Green Drink
at the Green Street
"Eco Lounge"
RSVP on Facebook.
Produced by Living EcoSmart

The Green Street "Eco Lounge" is on
California Avenue, west of Casino Center.

AND HaleAmanO has the "Fiyah..." See You There!

Pear Harbor Day 2012

New Year's Eve - with Najja Dread & Lion Pride at the Boulder Dam Brewing Co.

2012-12-05T08:13:00.000-08:00

Reggae Fest First Friday Las Vegas
April 2012 Photo courtesy of
Najja Dread

with Chris Buentiempo
RSVP on Facebook

Visit the Boulder Dam Brewing Co.

Tap House teams up with Toys for Tots

2012-11-28T09:52:00.000-08:00

From now through December 20th, drop off your new unwrapped toy at The Tap House Italian American Bar and Grill at 5589 West Charleston Blvd in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Tap House is one of That Dam Kat's Foodie Faves!
Great Pasta, Pizza and their Thanksgiving Meal was to die for!

Check out their Full Menu and then call 702-870-2111 for pickup.

Tell Diana and Lauri Hi!

ISS makes a showing in Las Vegas at 5:46am on November 27 2012

2012-11-26T19:42:00.000-08:00

Get up Early to see the International Space Station in the Las Vegas pre-dawn sky.

Look for the approach at 5:46am 11 degrees above NNW

Las Vegas

viewing chart

What are Degrees? Get more information at NASA's Spot the Station Page

Don't worry if you miss this showing. Thanks to the great work of NASA Curator Kim Dismukes, more sighting opportunities are listed through December 4, 2012.

Don't live in Vegas? Go to the International Space Station Home page to sign up for your customized ISS alerts.

Envy Showcase to Benefit Three Square

2012-11-18T15:33:00.000-08:00

featuring That Dam Kat's Faves Shotguns N Gasoline and Da Soulution PLUS 5 more Great Bands! Monday, November 19 at the House of Blues Doors Open at 8 18+ Sponsored by Figgzillamusic.com and The House of Blues RSVP

That Dam Kat on the Prowl

2012-11-10T03:04:00.000-08:00

Aloha Friday at LVCS featuring Da Soulution and The What Knotts

2012-11-09T03:22:00.000-08:00

FREE Show at the Las Vegas Country Saloon in the Downtown Fremont Street Experience!

Doors Open at 8:00pm

RSVP on Facebook

8th of November

2012-11-08T03:32:00.000-08:00

Video by Big and Rich

VOTE November 6th

2012-11-06T08:32:00.000-08:00

Know the issues that affect you, your family, your job and your Las Vegas Community

"Of all the lessons learned... researched, intelligent voting is the one that sticks with me the most."
From: Because my Professor Heather Bruton took the time

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/vote Find your Polling Place

CHECK YOUR POLLING PLACE AT: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov

Your Polling Place may have changed! Mine DID!

Source Credits: Be an informed voter November 6th, Because my Professor Heather Bruton took the time, Don't dart the vote

Vegas Valley Comic Book Festival begins Saturday in a Galaxy far, far away

2012-11-03T05:19:00.000-07:00

The Fillbach Brothers

Saturday, November 3rd at 10:00am begins with the workshop

Quick Draw: How to Draw

by the Fillbach Brothers.

Workshops, talks, music and more are happening all day at the Clark County Library on Flamingo. For a full schedule go to the Vegas Valley Book Festival Schedule page and click on the comic tab.

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Check out That Dam Kat's First Friday Faves

2012-11-01T12:35:00.005-07:00

On Display at Fox and Hound Tatoo

FIRST FRIDAY
Las Vegas is
November 2nd

Look for these FABULOUS
Artisans, Musicians and Performers!

Ana Maria Robles

Flameology at
The Arts Factory

Food not Bombs

Twenty 8

Visit the First Friday pages for more Artists and Musicians

That Dam Kat's alter ego is

Kathleen Ackroyd

"Are you a registered voter?"

Visit her portfolio

Hip-Hop Halloween Night with D.J. LEXO

2012-10-30T08:49:00.000-07:00

Join DJ LEXO at the Hookah Palace on Flamingo for a Hip-Hoppin' Halloween!
100% Hip-Hop & R&B

$5 guest list 11pm until midnight... text full name & #guests to 702-540-4465

Event by Sevenohtwo Saturday InnerCircle

Make a Difference Day 2012 with Project AngelFaces

2012-10-27T03:37:00.000-07:00

Updated Oct. 28 2012

There's still time to join Project Angel Faces for Make a Difference Day.

Join the Host of Angels for one of two events:

Prototype Building for Global Day of Learning 2012

Pomegranate Harvest Northwest

Join one or both on Facebook

PROTOTYPE BUILDING

POMEGRANATE HARVEST NORTHWEST

Learn More about Project Angel Faces at

www.ProjectAngelFaces.org

Don't dart the vote!

2012-10-23T10:38:00.000-07:00

a Public Service Announcement by the Publisher of That Dam Kat

Don’t dart the vote! A Public Service Announcement by the publisher of That Dam Kat Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Two weeks before GENERAL ELECTION November 6, 2012 Original Images: Darts Score Board by Tony Crider http://www.flickr.com/photos/acrider/ darts by gcfairch http://www.flickr.com/photos/gcfairch/ Sources: OFFICIAL SAMPLE BALLOT – CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA; pp. 6-7 www.clarkcountynv.gov/vote Economic News Release Regional and State Employment and Unemployment Summary For release 10:00 a.m. (EDT) Friday, October 19, 2012 USDL-12-2073 Technical information: Employment: (202) 691-6559 * sminfo@bls.gov * www.bls.gov/sae Unemployment: (202) 691-6392 * lausinfo@bls.gov * www.bls.gov/lau Media contact: (202) 691-5902 * PressOffice@bls.gov REGIONAL AND STATE EMPLOYMENT AND UNEMPLOYMENT -- SEPTEMBER 2012 http://www.bls.gov/news.release/laus.nr0.htm Two reports find Las Vegas to be worst city in the nation for education By Paul Takahashi (contact) LAS VEGAS SUN Saturday, July 28, 2012 | 2 a.m. http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/jul/28/two-reports-find-las-vegas-worst-city-nation-educa/ Local spending is up, may be linked to mortgage delinquencies By Jennifer Robison LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Posted: Oct. 21, 2012 | 2:03 a.m. Updated: Oct. 21, 2012 | 7:53 a.m. http://www.lvrj.com/business/local-spending-is-up-may-be-linked-to-mortgage-delinquencies-175130981.html

Join the Host of Angels Volunteers Needed!

2012-10-15T21:49:00.000-07:00

Source: via Kathleen on Pinterest

For more information
visit www.ProjectAngelFaces.org
Sign up TODAY!

NoFistPumping Fridays at Hookah Master's Lounge

2012-10-12T09:11:00.000-07:00

Fridays 11:00pm-3:00am
at Hookah Master's Lounge
5900 W. Charleston
100% Hip-Hop and R&B

Event by
Sevenohtwo Saturday InnerCircle

Tolle Gemuetlichkeit am Las Vegas Oktoberfest Saturday October 6, 2012

2012-09-30T14:31:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas Rivals Munich and Milwaukee with its own Oktoberfest on Saturday October 6th. FREE and Open to the Public. Scheduled to appear:

Presented by the City of Las Vegas
and
the German-American Social Club of Nevada

Bitte besuchen Sie uns !!!

Find more information at: www.artslasvegas.org www.germanamericanclubnv.com

Acts of Kindness features Project AngelFaces Wednesday September 25, 2012

2012-09-25T08:09:00.000-07:00

Founder Rhonda Killough receives no personal monetary compensation for her dedicated work with Project AngelFaces.

8 News NOW's Shauna Khorrami changed that by Honoring Rhonda in her weekly segment
Acts of Kindness.

"All too often, these amazing people go unrecognized for their selflessness."

Shauna Khorrami

Tune in to 8 News NOW - KLAS-TV Channel 8, Las Vegas
Wednesday, September 26
at 6:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

www.ProjectAngelFaces.org

Programs for Sustainable Social Change

Neighborhood Fruit Harvest
Community Support Systems
Organic Garden Support Programs
Urban Tribal Gardens

Watch the Segment

The What Knotts will Roar at Cheyenne Saloon Friday September 21st

2012-09-20T15:35:00.003-07:00

Doors Open at 8:00pm

21 and over

$5.00 cover

The What Knotts on Reverbnation

Suicide Girls with Bambu Jessica & Michael Toast at Beauty Bar on Fremont September 18th

2012-09-18T11:45:00.003-07:00

Presented by NFBN

National Volleyball League and Team USA at The New Tropicana September 13-16

2012-09-13T11:12:00.000-07:00

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