Celine Dion’s show has closed and Kathy Griffin is single again, so she needs a new acid test for her future prospects.
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Can a show get more recession-proof than people doing the Big Nasty with chairs?
An open memo to Michael Gaughan, if I may be so bold:
We’re officially into the dog days, so here’s an idea that should provide both relief from the heat and potential savings: Haunt those air-conditioned supermarkets, taking your time to browse the aisles to see what’s new and novel and find a few bargains (I always find that hanging out by open freezer cases is a good idea). And maybe you’ll find some of the things being sought by fellow readers:
As you may have guessed by now, it takes something special to get me off the couch. Like the pizza delivery guy at the door. Or the smoke barreling out of the kitchen the next day when I forget I’m reheating what’s left of that pizza.
Located enough off the beaten tourist path to discourage many park users, Great Basin National Park in Eastern Nevada remains a largely undiscovered wonderland. It appeals to visitors who prefer to enjoy their outdoor pursuits in relative solitude. The park offers many superlatives, including Nevada’s only glacier, the state’s second-highest mountain peak, some of the oldest trees on the planet and caves filled with rare natural decorations.
Poker champ Phil Hellmuth calls Tim Molyneux “a creative genius,” and predicts he may be “the next Andrew Lloyd Webber.”
Satellite radio host Jim Breuer has renewed his commitment to performing live.
Locals remember Tom Stevens and he remembers them — along with anyone else feeling a little old-Vegas neglect on the Strip.
When I asked for a wedge of lemon for my water at Greko Romano Gourmet Pizza and Greek Cuisine and our server said they didn’t have any, it didn’t bode well. A Greek restaurant with no lemon?
You don’t have to go far at the Flamingo Las Vegas to remind Josh Huslig that a cappella isn’t quite the coolest musical genre.
Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough often is sold during fundraisers, which leaves its fans in a quandary during the rest of the year. So we have good news for reader Grace Weld and others who are looking for it.
When it comes to the use of guns, I’m somewhere between Don Knotts and Duke Nukem.
The year is half over and every night blood still flows onto the stage at the Four Queens.
A dethroned Central Nevada mining queen, Tonopah preserves her past and regains prestige as a prime location for stargazing. Often considered just a fuel or snack stop along U.S. 95 between Las Vegas and Reno, the old town deserves a closer look. Located 200 miles from Las Vegas at the junction of U.S. 95 and U.S. 6, Tonopah offers overnighters a variety of motels and restaurants.
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Former Raiders standout opens up about short marriage to Kelsey Plum
Las Vegas blisters all-time record high, hits 120 degrees
Mirage holding 6-day promo, paying out $1.6M ahead of closure
LETTER: Guess who’s in the middle of another scandal?
Jeremy Renner took break from ‘Knives Out’ to open Nevada camp for foster kids