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Features
‘This place hasn’t changed’: John Katsilometes on his 30th high school reunion
Thursday, July 24, 2014 “I am not surprised you ended up there,” she says, and I know she’s not kidding. “You always were kind of a Vegas guy.”
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A&E
Its future uncertain, ‘Vegas Nocturne’ counts out its final canto at Cosmopolitan
Sunday, July 13, 2014 Made official this morning with a release from the show’s host hotel, the Cosmopolitan, is that “Vegas Nocturne” indeed played its last shows Saturday night at the restaurant, lounge and entertainment fortress Rose. Rabbit. Lie. ...
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A&E
Rumors — and one report — have ‘Vegas Nocturne’ closing at Cosmopolitan
Monday, July 7, 2014 Amid chatter about the unsteady future of “Vegas Nocturne” at Rose. Rabbit. Lie. in the Cosmopolitan, an online report posted today says the show is effectively being put to sleep. The same story said the show might surface at the soon-to-open SLS. ...
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Entertainment
Weekly Q&A: 'Jersey Boys' star Erich Bergen on leaving Las Vegas and how Clint Eastwood made him a better actor
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 He's really looking forward to a movie role where he doesn't sing.
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A&E
Entertainers can park it at the Park; Broadway Bares braces for its fifth-annual performance at Planet Hollywood
Friday, May 2, 2014 The new pedestrian project the Park will be filled with wondrous effects and, we are told, a lot of live entertainment.
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Music
The last lounge singer in Las Vegas?
Thursday, April 24, 2014 The lounge singer strides onstage for his 4 o’clock gig, and man does he look good. The light hits his tuxedoed, 6-foot-3 frame so that he appears in black and white.
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Music
Where to have the Las Vegas lounge experience
Thursday, April 24, 2014 Indulge your nostalgia, take a spin on the dancefloor or just rock out with a cocktail.
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A&E
Weekly Q&A: Tom Green returns to Vegas—with an eye on long-term commitment
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Comedian Tom Green talks his new show at Vinyl, why he loves performing in Vegas and how a universal sense of humor is "a sad thing."
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Noise
Meet ‘Stifler,’ the all-star, open-mic, no-rules Vegas party (where anything can happen)
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 It has the casual air of a parlor party, the slap-dash coordination of a barn dance and the frenetic pace of a rock show at Whisky a Go Go. It is Frankie Moreno's Stifler, and you never know who'll take the stage.
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A&E
The Liberace experience hits a sour note as Brian ‘Paco’ Alvarez steps down as chairman
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 Brian "Paco" Alvarez took over as chairman of the Liberace Foundation in 2011 but resigned abruptly today after three years of service when a no-confidence vote was taken among his fellow board members.
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A&E
Jeff Ray, member of ‘Jersey Boys’ band, dies after being hit by train near Seattle
Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014 Jeff Ray played multiple roles as a musician in “Jersey Boys.” He died, tragically and inexplicably, after being struck by a train Saturday afternoon in Washington state.
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Nightlife
Watch out, Vegas: 'Beacher's Madhouse' is back
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013 An elephant blasting little people out of its butt? Yeah, it has that.
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Features
We're having an anniversary party and you're invited
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013 Expect a soaring, unscripted night for Las Vegas Weekly's 15th Anniversary Party!
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A&E
During his trip to Las Vegas, Anthony Bourdain finds time to lounge
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 Anthony Bourdain caught up with a famous former mayor and a not-so-famous, but terrific, lounge performer during his sweep of Vegas. Bourdain also stopped at Atomic Liquors, Lotus of Siam in the Commercial Center and Raku in Chinatown on Spring Mountain Road. His take on the quick tour? “I think snarky food writers are wary of the fact that (Lotus) has been overpraised, but it has not been overpraised. I’ve been to Northern Thailand, and it’s a very specifically delicious type of Thai food. It really is a great restaurant. It’s as good as they say.”
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A&E
‘Zarkana’ artist injured after slipping from ‘Wheel of Death’
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 The "Wheel of Death" in "Zarkana" is, as its name indicates, one of Cirque du Soleil’s riskier acts. The injuries do not seem serious, and Cirque says “Wheel of Death” is to return to the show upon the artist’s return.
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A&E
OSHA fines Cirque du Soleil and MGM Grand in ‘Ka’ performer’s death
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013 Nevada OSHA has concluded that “Ka” artist Sarah Guillot-Guyard fell after the wire rope suspending her during the show’s Final Battle scene broke, causing her to fall a reported 94 feet to the floor.
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A&E
Life Is Beautiful throws open door to new downtown Las Vegas
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 There was a moment when entering a downtown speakeasy was not so easy, but Life Is Beautiful has opened the door to downtown to everyone.
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Features
Beautiful people: Amanda Slavin and Staci Perkins on making LIB smarter
Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 The women behind the Life Is Beautiful speaker series are doing their part to help Downtown make you smarter.
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Features
How a 26-year-old event planner became the powerhouse behind Life Is Beautiful
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013 There’s nothing like an acute case of fatigue to force you to step back and evaluate your life.
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Fine Art
Beautiful People: Patrick Duffy wants to create a journey of art for 'The Odyssey'
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 It's a cross-pollination of artists young and old.
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Dining
Beautiful People: Blue Ribbon’s Bruce Bromberg on cooking up a Vegas festival
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 It'll be like a county fair—with way better food.
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A&E
Even as a shell, new Chelsea has a Cosmopolitan feel
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 The new Chelsea, opening in late December, seems every bit as impressive as similar Las Vegas entertainment venues.
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A&E
Final Act: Nightclub at Palazzo closes after run-ins with parent company
Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 No official reason has been given for the ceasing of operations at the ultra-risqué club the Act, which opened in October 2012 as a much-hyped outpost of the Box in New York and Box Soho in London.
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A&E
iHeartRadio Fest’s big names bring the heat to MGM Grand
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013 Memo to Cirque: Build a show for Ke$ha.
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A&E
iHeartRadio Music Festival Night 1: Musings of Muse, Katy Perry, Elton John and a crowning by Queen
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 The first night of the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival filled MGM Grand Garden Arena with an array of acts — and it was just the beginning. The most apt assessment came from Keith Urban, who on Friday night said, “It’s all engine. It’s all engine.
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Style
At home with: Penn Jillette
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013 At Jillette's home, "the Slammer," it's all about freedom—and real human skeletons.
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A&E
Amid sky-high hype, Britney Spears finally lands at Planet Hollywood
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 Britney Spears appeared in an adventurous "Good Morning America" stunt to announce her two-year residency at Planet Hollywood.
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A&E
Jimmy Kimmel still has Rebel pride as Tark enters hoops Hall of Fame; Rick Mazer speaks of famously unsettling moment at Flamingo
Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 Jimmy Kimmel remembers when the UNLV Runnin' Rebels reached No. 1 and feeling a unique pride in being a Las Vegan.
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A&E
Brody Dolyniuk still on the advance with updated Symphonic Rock Show
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013 Brody Dolyniuk is performing again at Smith Center, but don't expect the same songs in his new version of Symphonic Rock Show.
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A&E
Dixie Evans is memorialized and ‘Peepshow’ closes, but the art of burlesque lives on
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013 With the death of Dixie Evans and the closing of "Peepshow," two chapters in the history of burlesque have ended in Las Vegas.
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A&E
The masses at the Black & White Party amass about $130,000 for AFAN
Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 The Black and White Party drew 3,500 to the Joint, and the partying didn't stop there.
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A&E
Clint Holmes taps into fans’ song faves; Mike Tyson ‘slips’ but isn’t KO’d
Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013 Clint Holmes is always looking for new ideas for his shows at Cab Jazz. He's getting an avalanche this month.
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A&E
Since the very beginning, AFAN's Black & White Party has been a can-do thing
Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 The first AFAN Black & White Party was a success in the sense that organizers collected a lot of food. Today, the organization is still collecting — and giving.
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A&E
Sasoun Athletic Challenge, in honor of Sarah Guillot-Guyard, set for Fit Labs; ‘Pin Up’ seeks singer
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 Fit Labs was where Sarah Guillot-Guyard taught children the art of acrobatics, including on the final afternoon of her life.
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A&E
Sugar Factory to take over Meatball Spot’s spot; Elvis Tribute champ from Vegas also is a great Tim McGraw
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013 Meatball Spot is leaving Town Square for Planet Hollywood, and Sugar Factory is moving in by the fall.
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A&E
Lorena Peril leaves ‘Fantasy’ for a trip through Europe — and Rydell High
Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013 Lorena Peril was the singer in "Fantasy" for three years. Now she's prepping to play Sandy in a European tour of "Grease."
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A&E
Fighting for equality is George Takei's primary enterprise today
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013 George Takei was a member of the groundbreaking cast of "Star Trek," which spent three years on NBC but has lasted many lifetimes.
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A&E
Claire Sinclair finally gets to take it (nearly) all off in ‘Pin Up’ at Stratosphere
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013 “We’ve been listening to what people want, and people have questioned why there has been so little skin for a Playmate in a 10:30 show in Las Vegas,” Claire Sinclair said today in a phone interview. “I agree. We’re going to give them a little bit more, and I’m happy for it.”
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Zowie Bowie's Red Rock, Bally's and Fremont Street shows are familiar, but Heraea is a new thing
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Zowie Bowie is charging $39.99, a record for the act, at Windows at Bally's.
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Woody Allen breaks Andrew ‘Dice’ Clay’s mold in comic’s career revival
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Andrew "Dice" Clay has been hopping around Las Vegas clubs for years. Today, he's enjoying a remarkable rejuvenation.
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From Base Entertainment's Scott Zeiger: Shows close because ... shows close
Sunday, July 28, 2013 The company that produces "Peepshow" and many other Strip shows has seen a number of productions close recently.
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Oscar Goodman revels in his ‘Roast,’ even if jokes sometimes miss the mark
Thursday, July 25, 2013 Oscar Goodman delivered two great lines Tuesday night. One was from the stage during “The Showbiz Roast” at the Stratosphere. The other was afterward during a party at sky-high Level 107 lounge.
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Sapphire Comedy Hour's sleight-of-hand approach mixes style and shtick
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 The Sapphire Comedy Hour is a big idea in a big place, and it does not lack for variety.
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Bagatelle Beach Club renamed Havana Room and Beach Club; closes to public in favor of private events
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Bagatelle Beach Club is becoming a private matter. The pool, restaurant and club connected to Tropicana and operated by The One Group has closed to the public and will exclusively host private functions.
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Cirque's Wassa Coulibaly puts on a party at midnight to benefit Guillot-Guyard family
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 Members of the Strip's Cirque du Soleil shows attended and performed in "Cabaret" late Thursday night at Baobab Stage.
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The Laugh Factory models in L.A. and Las Vegas are not quite alike
Sunday, July 21, 2013 A visit to "El Lay" reveals a difference in approach at two Laugh Factory comedy clubs.
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The Killers throw support behind Huntridge Theater: 'Our beginnings happened on that stage'
Friday, July 19, 2013 Las Vegas superstars The Killers played Huntridge Theater on their way to international fame.
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A&E
Celebs get skewered in a blast from Las Vegas’ entertainment past with 'Showbiz Roast'
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 First up was Chris Phillips of Zowie Bowie. On deck: Oscar Goodman!
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Warren family backs Huntridge Theater and asks, ‘Who else wants in?’
Sunday, July 14, 2013 Jonathan Warren has lived in Las Vegas since age 5 and graduated from Basic High. His family is dedicated to preserving the city's history.
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Marie Osmond is daring as Donny rests his derriere
Sunday, July 14, 2013 Since Tuesday, Marie Osmond has performed primarily as a soloist as her brother Donny recovers from a tear to his gluteus maximus.