LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 6, 1978 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for upcoming live performances by "JOHN DENVER" at Harrah's Lake Tahoe on one of the four pages. 

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment. Printed on authentic aged newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal candidate for custom framing, local history display, or inclusion in a dedicated rock or pop culture memorabilia collection.

Experience music history in the making with authentic, original newspaper advertisements capturing the opening-night premieres of legendary live concert performances, sourced straight from the entertainment capital of the world.

Background: John Denver’s multi-night engagement from August 25 through September 4, 1978, at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room featured two shows nightly—a traditional dinner performance followed by a late-night cocktail set—in the venue's intimate 1,000-seat showroom. Highlighted by featured opening comedian Jay Leno, then an emerging talent, the run captured Denver at the peak of his late-1970s crossover success, backed by a full band through soaring renditions of his signature anthems, including "Rocky Mountain High," "Take Me Home, Country Roads," and "Annie's Song," alongside newer material like "I Want to Live". Positioned as a premier late-summer Nevada casino residency, these late-August through Labor Day performances showcased Denver’s exceptional stage charisma in an intimate setting and further solidified his enduring legacy as a mainstay headliner at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.