Blogs
Light Group Goes to Yucaipa in Asset Swap
April 2nd, 2013
Looks like all that shiny new stuff at Mandalay Bay is going to be under a new umbrella, because Morgans has gone in for a debt-canceling asset swap with The Yucaipa Companies that transfers ownership of Delano South Beach and The Light Group to the latter. Read more »
Motley Crue Setting up Shop at The Joint Again
April 2nd, 2013
Apparently the Bullet Boys and Trixter were all booked up through the fall, because The Joint is bringing back Motley Crue for a return residency September 18-October 6. Read more »
How to Feed Your Brain
March 29th, 2013
Four steps to get more antioxidants into your diet, as told to participants at this week's Food University fantasy camp. Read more »
Sabina Kelley is Ready to Rock(abilly)
March 29th, 2013
If you haven't been able to find a tin of pomade in a 50-mile-radius over the last couple of days, it's because the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender is back at The Orleans through Sunday. Read more »
Morton's La Comida Names Chef
March 29th, 2013
Pablo Sanchez-Ortiz will bring traditional preparation methods to the new Downtown Mexican restaurant. Read more »
A Courts Reporter Offers Lessons in Humanity
March 27th, 2013
New York Times columnist Anthony Lewis died March 24. His work teaches us—humans, yes, including Nevadans—some valuable lessons. Read more »
Hakkasan Spreads Opening DJ Love Over Three Weekends
March 26th, 2013
The debut of Hakkasan Nightclub will take place over not one, but three weekends starting April 18—billed as Preview Weekend—and culminating the weekend of May 2—Fight Weekend, when Floyd Mayweather, Jr. takes on Robert Guerrero at the Grand Garden Arena on May 4. Sandwiched in between is Grand Opening Weekend, with a lineup that includes most of their top talent (read: no Tiësto). Read more »
Vegas Looks Good Next to Atlantic City
March 22nd, 2013
Here in Vegas, we think we’ve got it bad. Total gaming win is still off its 2007 high, spending per visitor is down, and, with many companies overburdened with debt, the future is uncertain. But compared to Atlantic City, we are Macau. Read more »
Get Your Friday Madness Tickets Ready
March 22nd, 2013
Still figuring out your plays for the second day of the NCAA tournament? Check out what Matt Jacob has to say as he combs over today's slate of games. Read more »
All Politics is Local, and Local Politics is Partisan
March 20th, 2013
Municipal politics somehow seem less ugly than what goes on in Congress or the legislature. After all, city officials are supposed to be making sure our potholes are filled in, not deciding war and peace. That theory is wrong on two levels. Read more »
