The title of this blog is the same as a famous architectural book of the same name written by Robert Venturi in 1972. It was a controversial book telling architects to be more receptive to the tastes and values of the masses. It also wanted them to be less immodest in their building heroic and self aggrandizing monuments.
In 1972 Las Vegas was "super tacky".
That said, next week I make annual pilgrimage to Vegas for a learning experience. Sure you say. You remember the 500 mile rule and all. But I say, Na, Na.
The City Center complex (about six blocks of buildings by world class architects) that was under construction last year is now finished. The Frank Gehry building is also finished. I have much take in.
I also have to take in the ACM awards where all the tops in Country will be performing. On Monday we will go to the taping of a two TV special honoring Brooks and Dunn where many of these same stars will perform B&D songs. This is our 2nd annual trip.
Other than that there is not much to do!
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