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Calling all hipsters! Mondo Lounge presents Atomic Frolic January 26-28, 2007 in Las Vegas baby!

The Ultimate Retro Party and Conference. Featuring American lifestyle and culture from the late 1950's to early 1960's. A Rat Pack era retreat for fans of retro fashion, tiki, exotica, cars, bachelors, pin-ups, swing, and vintage Las Vegas of course!

* Las Vegas Lounge, Tiki & Exotica Music!
* 1950s, 1960s & Swing-a-ding Fun!
* Classic Car Culture!
* Space Age Mid Century Modern Living!
*Pin-ups! Pin-ups! Pin-ups!
Including the MISS MONDO ATOMIC Pinup Contest!
* Black Tie Optional Retro Fashion Fun!
* Vintage Vegas Driving Tour
* Dance Classes & Special Guests
* Bachelor PAD Living & Burlesque Beauties!
* Rat Pack Era Shennanigans!
* Vendors Galore & MORE!

I would love to go on the Vegas Mid Century Modern architecture tour. 3 hour architectural self-driven tour around famous Las Vegas Mid Century Modern Landmarks, and off strip to see the lesser known landmarks and wacky stuff.
Highlights include
# Aku Aku Tiki in Sunset Park
# La Concha Hotel
# National Register Buildings Moulin Rouge and Huntridge Theater
# 1960s Palmer and Krisel designed home in Paradise Palms
# Custom Modern home from the Desert Inn Country Club
# Boulder Highway Motels
# Paul Williams designed Guardian Angel Cathedral


Brini Maxwell is also going to be a guest speaker at the conference. She will be giving some talks on creating the perfect retro home!