Blogs
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 »
Solving Our Schools
March 14th, 2013
Clark County School District superintendent Dwight Jones resigned. Naturally, rumors spread that his stated reason—to be with his ailing mother in Texas—was a cover story. Rumors like that are inevitable. But more important and inevitable are why his policies weren’t working or wouldn’t work. Read more »
Let There be Light
March 13th, 2013
Light Nightclub reveals its facade as construction moves closer to completion. Read more »
Las Vegas Restaurant Week Starts Friday
March 8th, 2013
New restaurants participating in the charitable event include The Meatball Spot, Poppy Den and Honey Salt. Read more »
More on Startling Changes at Venetian
March 8th, 2013
In a shocking series of developments, the Venetian is conducting an early spring cleaning with its restaurants. Read more »
What a Concept: Accessible Fun, in Vegas
March 6th, 2013
This week’s responses to the announcement that Genting is building a themed, family-focused property on the site of the failed Echelon project got me thinking that maybe moving Las Vegas back on track isn't as hard as we think. Read more »
