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December 16, 2009 · 9:19 p.m.

CityCenter's Aria makes it long awaited debut to the public.

New TV show profiles casino security, cheating gamblers in Las Vegas
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
By Ron Sylvester
Most everyone coming to Las Vegas would like to find an edge to put the betting odds in their favor, but some people go too far. Those are the stories behind "Cheating Vegas," a new documentary television series debuting Sunday.
Nevada Ballet Theatre' Barrington Lohr, center, and other dancers rehearse for "A Choreographers' Showcase" in the Elvis Theater at Aria Thursday, June 7, 2012. The fifth annual showcase, a collaboration of Nevada Ballet Theatre dancers and Cirque du Soleil acrobats, will be performed Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Elvis Theater.
Nevada Ballet joins Cirque du Soleil for special two-show performance
Entertainment:
Friday, June 8, 2012
By Ron Sylvester
When Silke Ortloff began choreographing a number for dancers from the Nevada Ballet and Las Vegas’ Cirque du Soleil shows, she had a major challenge to overcome — clothing. Ortloff usually works as artistic director and choreographer for Zumanity, the adults-only Cirque du Soleil show at New York-New York that features nude performers.
Nine of the biggest Las Vegas jackpots
Gaming:
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
By Ron Sylvester
Here's a look at some of the most notable jackpots ever hit in Las Vegas casinos
From small westside restaurant to directing a staff at Aria, Michael Shetler drinks it all in
Q&A:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
By Brock Radke
Michael Shetler — a beer, wine and cocktails expert — was drawn to Las Vegas 13 years ago to work at the newly opened Rosemary’s Restaurant. Ten years later, he left the now-closed restaurant to be the lead sommelier at Sage at Aria, then became the restaurant’s general manager. Today, Shetler is now director of beverage at Aria and enjoys a rare view of the Vegas food and beverage industry.
Bar Masa Chef, Masa Takayama poses for photographs on the red carpet during the Garden of the Gods Grand Tasting, Vegas Uncorkd by Bon Appetit's main event held at Caesars Palace Friday, May 6, 2011.
Shaboo closing at Aria to make way for Japanese grilling restaurant
Friday, April 27, 2012
By Ron Sylvester
Shaboo, the upscale dining room in the barMASA restaurant at the Aria, will close Saturday to make way for Chef Masa Takayama’s first foray into teppan Japanese grilling.
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman speaks during a Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Aria Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
Mayor finds silver lining for Las Vegas in GSA scandal
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
By Delen Goldberg
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman downplayed concerns Tuesday that a recent scandal involving the federal General Services Administration is hurting Las Vegas. In fact, the mayor said the spotlight focused here as a result of the investigation was helping the city.
Aria's new sign shown Friday March 9, 2012.
With new sign, Aria shows impact still defined by size, flash
Thursday, March 29, 2012
By Conor Shine
With plenty of options for dining, gambling and lodging up and down the Strip, making a casino stand out in Las Vegas requires a concerted marketing effort. For decades, large marquee signs have played a central role in branding a casino and drawing passersby inside. And although the neon that once defined signs along the Strip has dimmed and been replaced in many places by large, dynamic video boards, signs are still integral to marketing a casino.
What makes a winning sign? A look at six that work
The Strip:
Thursday, March 29, 2012
By Conor Shine
A new sign being installed at the Aria is part of a trend that has seen casinos making their signs bigger and flashier to stand out amid the sea of stimuli and draw the attention of passersby.
Mexican dining establishment to replace Union Restaurant & Lounge at Aria
Monday, February 27, 2012
By Steve Green
Javier's, a restaurant chain in Southern California and Los Cabos, Mexico, is opening a restaurant at the Aria resort on the Las Vegas Strip.
Clark County firefighters responded to a vehicle fire Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at the Aria parking garage. The fire gutted a sports-utility vehicle on the sixth floor of the garage.
Vehicle fire in Aria garage creates lots of smoke, but little damage
Monday, February 27, 2012
By Jackie Valley
A mechanical fire gutted a sport utility vehicle and sent smoke pouring out of Aria's parking garage Sunday afternoon, Clark County fire officials said.
2012 Chinese New Year at the Palazzo.
Las Vegas looking forward to big crowds, big money for Chinese New Year
Monday, January 23, 2012
By Conor Shine
Las Vegans can expect to see an influx of foreign tourists, dragons and tangerines over the next two weeks as the Chinese New Year kicks off Monday. Traditionally a time to gather and celebrate with family, the Chinese New Year is associated with good luck.
A view of casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.
$632 for a room? Must be time for CES
Monday, January 9, 2012
By Kyle B. Hansen
Looking for a cheap room on the Strip this week? Good luck. Room rates at the Riviera, normally one of the most affordable places in town, are more than eight times normal January prices, thanks to the annual International Consumer Electronics Show. The Riviera, which is close to the Convention Center, had rooms available for $39 this past Thursday night. Tuesday and Wednesday nights, those same rooms are going for $499.
Las Vegas city and tourism officials, at Fashion Show on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011, announce details of the citywide 2011 New Year's Eve party.
Eighth fireworks show added to New Year's Eve celebration on Strip
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
By Delen Goldberg
Revelers heading to the Strip this New Year’s Eve will have even more opportunity to watch fireworks than last year. Las Vegas tourism officials have added an eighth pyrotechnics display to the lineup.
The sweeping forms of Aria are visible from a two-bedroom apartment at Veer Towers at CityCenter.
Aria guests sue after acquiring Legionnaire’s disease
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
By Steve Green
Six guests of the Aria hotel in Las Vegas sued the property and its builder Tuesday, charging they acquired Legionnaire’s disease there and then endured pain and suffering and incurred hefty medical bills while recovering.
The sweeping forms of Aria are visible from a two-bedroom apartment at Veer Towers at CityCenter.
Aria warns guests of possible exposure to Legionnaires' disease
Thursday, July 14, 2011
By Jackie Valley
Six cases of Legionnaires' disease among guests who recently stayed at Aria have prompted the resort to alert other guests that they were possibly exposed to the bacteria.