Our Metropolis

Our Metropolis is a weekly half-hour issues and affairs program that is hosted by the Greenspun Media Group's John Katsilometes. The show is produced by UNLV's Greenspun College of Urban Affairs journalism and media studies students. Check out the Our Metropolis column in the Las Vegas Weekly.

Goodwill Southern Nevada: Tue, Nov 17, 2009 (6 p.m.); Goodwill of Southern Nevada representatives Kathy Topp and Vince Miller talk about the agency's employment-placement programs, retail and donation centers, and what is and isn't accepted by the organization (firearms, for example, are not).

Anton Nikodemus: Tue, Nov 10, 2009 (6 p.m.); Monte Carlo President Anton Nikodemus talks of the fire that gutted the top floor of his hotel in January 2008, and how the resort plans to reap spillover customers from CityCenter when it opens in December.

Mac King: Tue, Oct 20, 2009 (6 p.m.); Harrah's comic magician Mac King talks of his history in Las Vegas and upcoming appearance on tht 53rd annual “It’s Magic” event on Nov. 8 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.

Empire of X: Tue, Oct 13, 2009 (6 p.m.); "X Burlesque" and "Men of X" founder Angela Stabile charts her history in Las Vegas, as a performer in and producer of adult revues.

Fright Dome: Tue, Oct 6, 2009 (6 p.m.); Fright Dome owner and operator Jason Egan talks of expression and expansion of his Halloween attraction at Circus Circus.

UNLV football coach Mike Sanford: Tue, Sep 29, 2009 (2 p.m.); Fifth-year UNLV football coach Mike Sanford dissects the final moments of the Rebels' tough loss to Wyoming, talks up the upcoming game against UNR and speaks of living "in the bubble" during the season.

Julie Murray: Tue, Sep 22, 2009 (6 p.m.); Three Square CEO Julie Murray, a Las Vegas native, details how the vast food bank helps serve the thousands of citizens in Southern Nevada who don't have regular access to food.

Zowie Bowie: Wed, Sep 16, 2009 (6 p.m.); In the face of a lawsuit and economic challenges, Zowie Bowie (aka Marley Taylor and Chris Phillip) bring their high-energy "Vintage Vegas" show to the Monte Carlo.

A Recession Road Trip: Tue, Sep 8, 2009 (6 p.m.); Atlantic Monthly writer Christina Davidson is cutting across all 48 contiguous states for a project titled, "Recession Road Trip." This month Davidson stopped in Las Vegas and zeroed in on "Jimmy," who has taken out a Craigslist ad peddling erotic massage for men to make ends meet.

Nevada Recovery Celebration: Tue, Sep 1, 2009 (6 p.m.); Nevada Recovery Celebration co-chairwoman and We Care rehabilitation center director Lynn Tynan outlines what will be offered and who will be onstage Saturday at Nevada Recovery Celebration day at Cashman Center. Joining her is "Kat," who has gotten sober at We Care and is helping organize NRC.

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