Blogs
Big News Week Shows Shifting Media Landscape
February 22nd, 2013
The way the story developed around the Caesars Entertainment resort fees says as much about the nature of modern news as it does about the state of the hospitality industry. Read more »
Did James Beard Overlook Las Vegas Kitchens?
February 21st, 2013
While it is commendable that they have singled out Picasso for both Best Wine Service and Outstanding Chef (Julian Serrano); Raku's Mitsuo Endo for Best Chef West; and Rao's Nicole Grimes in the Rising Star category, I'd say the Beard people have once again missed the boat. Read more »
Cirque Announces Name for Michael Jackson Show
'Michael Jackson ONE' will open for previews in late May at Mandalay Bay.
February 21st, 2013
See a title pattern here? After naming its Fab Four Vegas production The Beatles LOVE, Cirque du Soleil is sticking to that Legend Name/One-Word Descriptor formula. Read more »
SHe's Nightclub Shutters
February 21st, 2013
The SHe nightclub, above the Morton's-run restaurant of the same name, is already closed after a New Year's Eve debut. Read more »
Representative Does Heckuva Job for Gun Control Proponents
February 21st, 2013
Dear Representative Heck: The Democratic Party thanks you, advocates of reasoned gun control thank you, advertising consultants thank you, and I thank you. Read more »
Hakkasan Locks Up Calvin Harris
February 20th, 2013
Former Wynn-exclusive DJ will do 20 months, 68 shows at Hakkasan and Wet Republic. Read more »
Theater Director Says iPad Landed Him Back in Prison
Onyx Theatre's Brandon Burk explained his sudden disappearance in a letter posted to Facebook Thursday
February 15th, 2013
Brandon Burk, artistic director of the Onyx Theatre—who has done some stellar work there, including a recent, much-praised production of Sweeney Todd—has left his duties at the theater due to unusual circumstances. Read more »
Accountability Would Go a Long Way Toward Fixing Education
February 12th, 2013
If you’re a believer in good education for all Nevadans, you’ve been going through rough times—meaning that all of us have been going through rough times Read more »
Can Gov. Sandoval Help the GOP Win Over Latinos?
February 7th, 2013
One of the favorite theories among Nevada cynics is that Governor Brian Sandoval is a man with a plan. At one point, he disclaimed interest in being on the national Republican ticket in 2012. But as he ramps up to run for re-election in 2014 and looks ahead to 2016, his national profile seems to be increasing. Read more »
Super Bowl XLVII Breaks Statewide Wagering Record
This year's big game featured plenty of (financial) action
February 4th, 2013
This year's big game featured plenty of (financial) action. Here are the seven most intriguing betting moments. Read more »
