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Dining Guide: 2012 Valentine's Day options in Las Vegas

Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012

This Valentine’s Day, save yourself the heartache of presenting a burnt pot roast to your sweetie and just go out instead! Las Vegas has many tasty candy shops for delicious treats and a wide variety of restaurants serving aphrodisiac-inspired meals to make your Valentine’s Day special.

UFC 143 walk-in music: Ghosts, transformations and a dash of “Tubthumping”

Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012

UFC 143 proved to be about as controversial as they come and the music was equally interesting. With the obligatory, overplayed rap staples and a dash of classic rock, covers of classic rock and even a Portuguese pop hit, the playlist really covered the musical spectrum.

UFC 143: Where to watch in Las Vegas

Friday, Feb. 3, 2012

The UFC helps put the “super” in Super Bowl Weekend with an important fight card the day before the football championship is decided. Given the prolonged injury of Georges St-Pierre, Nick Diaz will take on Carlos Condit for the interim heavyweight championship.

Events guide: Super Bowl watch parties

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012

Super Sunday could easily be renamed All-You-Can-Eat Sunday as local restaurants and bars pull out all the stops for their Super Bowl party spreads.

Chinese New Year: Dining and events guide

Monday, Jan. 23, 2012

The Year of the Dragon is upon us and Las Vegas venues are celebrating with lion and dragon dances galore plus special menus at local restaurants.

AVN 2012 afterparty guide: Party like a porn star

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012

This year the porn stars get their own weekend to rule the Strip, as the Consumer Electronics Show has already come and gone. Not that the tech geeks were much of a match for the adult entertainment industry’s biggest convention. Check out the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo by day and party like the porn stars by night … or at least with the porn stars.

UFC 142 Where to Watch guide

Friday, Jan. 13, 2012

The UFC returns to Brazil with UFC 142 featuring a championship bout between Brazilian featherweight belt holder Jose Aldo and American challenger Chad Mendes. With 12 Brazilians on the card, this should be an exciting fight night in Rio de Janeiro.

UFC 141 walk-in music: Not nearly as exciting as the fights

Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011

The UFC ended the year with a bang though the walk-in music seemed more of a whimper. Many fighters walked out to overused songs by AC/DC, Drake and Kid Rock though there were a couple of surprises.

UFC 141: Where to watch in Las Vegas

Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011

The UFC closes the year in a big way, a very big way. Don't miss a moment of the action.

Q&A with Arianny Celeste

The UFC ring girl talks Chael Sonnen and New Year's weekend hosting duties

Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011

Arianny Celeste, model and UFC ring girl, returns home to Las Vegas to host at New York-New York’s Rok Vegas on Friday night.

Guide to New Year's Eve in Las Vegas

Celeb hosts to toast one of the city's biggest party nights of the year

Monday, Dec. 26, 2011

This New Year’s Weekend you can choose to party with three-quarters of the Kardashians, one-half of the Black Eyed Peas, or two one-quarter of the Jersey Shore cast. Those are just a handful of the celeb hosts in town for what has become one of the biggest nights in the world of Las Vegas nightlife.

Comedian Bryan Bruner returns home with an album under his belt

Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011

Comedian Bryan Bruner is coming home for the holidays (plus a show at Beauty Bar on Dec. 23), and he’s got a new comedy album, "Welcome to Djibouti," under ...

Events guide: Hanukkah 2011 in Las Vegas

Monday, Dec. 19, 2011

Get your share of the gelt this holiday season as the Jewish community celebrates Hanukkah. Choose from a number of public menorah lightings and holiday parties to commemorate the Festival of Lights.

2011 holiday guide to Las Vegas

Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011

This holiday season, there’s more to do than just watch the classic seasonal cartoons on TV. From ice rinks to cookie baking classes, choose from a wide variety of entertaining events for the whole family.

UFC 140: Where to watch around Las Vegas

Friday, Dec. 9, 2011

Christmas comes early as the UFC offers up an impressive fight card for the next to last UFC of the year on Saturday evening in Toronto. Headlining are light heavyweights Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida in a five-round battle for the belt. Local favorites fighting this weekend include Frank Mir who takes on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Tito Ortiz who competes against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.

Events guide: National Finals Rodeo 2011

Friday, Dec. 2, 2011

In addition to all of the actual sporting events going on at the Thomas & Mack Center, the National Finals Rodeo brings a lot more boot-scootin’ fun. Grab your hats and boots and check out one of the many concerts, bar specials and autograph signings to enhance your NFR experience.

Host Chael Sonnen talks MMA Awards, Anderson Silva and UFC ring girls

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011

The Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards return tonight to the Pearl at the Palms for a second year. Fighting royalty will walk the red ...

A Black Friday guide for the shopping averse

Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011

Despite massive sales and special offers, not everyone is planning to spend the day after Thanksgiving at stores and malls.

When the stores open: Hit malls running with Black Friday guide

Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011

Despite online petitions and outcries from some, stores seem to be opening even earlier this year on Black Friday. Many stores are open on Thanksgiving Day and even more are opening at midnight or earlier for the annual shopping extravaganza.

2011 Thanksgiving Guide: Where to dine in town

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011

If the hassle of a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal isn’t worth the time and stress, there are options galore at restaurants on and off the Strip.

Where to find Thanksgiving meals to go

Monday, Nov. 21, 2011

Among the reasons to be thankful this Thanksgiving: You don't have to cook if you don't want to. Several restaurants are offering entire pre-cooked meals to go so you can stay out of the kitchen as much as possible.

UFC 139 walk-in music: Tom Lawlor gets 'Physical'

Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011

With many fighters sticking to their customary walk-in music at UFC 139, it was refreshing to hear a few new and exciting tunes. Walk-in music can serve so many purposes like pumping up the crowd, inspiring the fighter and steadying nerves but some fighters just plain have fun with it.

UFC 139: Where to watch

Friday, Nov. 18, 2011

On the heels of its first FOX broadcast, UFC returns to pay-per-view. And if you don’t have tickets to the HP Pavilion in San Jose, that means you might be returning to your favorite local venue to watch Saturday's action. Check out the list of local casinos and sports bars showing the fights so you don’t have to miss a minute as Mauricio “Shogun” Rua takes on Dan Henderson in Hendo’s much-anticipated return to the UFC. Other exciting matchups include Wanderlei Silva vs. Cung Le and Urijah Faber vs. Brian Bowles.

UFC 137 walk-in music: War chants and battle cries

Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

The idea of the walk-in song as a battle cry was thoroughly supported with the playlist heard at UFC 137. Many fighters opted for songs that mimicked war chants either in their beat, lyrics or both.

UFC 137: Where to watch

Friday, Oct. 28, 2011

Georges St. Pierre might be off the card but you still don’t want to miss UFC 137 just because you didn’t get tickets to see it live at Mandalay Bay. Many local restaurants and watering holes are having watch parties as B.J. Penn and Nick Diaz do battle to see who gets to take on the winner of the eventual fight between Carlos Condit and GSP. Other exciting fights feature hometown fighter Roy Nelson taking on Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione. Find out where all the best drink specials are at local venues showing the fights.

Event Guide: 2011 PBR World Finals

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011

Professional Bull Riders season means a lot more than just impressive bull riding. Las Vegas rolls out the red carpet for bull riders and PBR fans with parties and concerts. ...

2011 Halloween Nightlife Guide: Celebrities, costumes, ca$h

Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011

This Halloween, pick your poison as Las Vegas rolls out the black carpet for spooky club parties with big bucks on the line for the winners of ...

Fun walk-in music just the icing for an amazing UFC 136

Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011

In a night of amazing fights, the walk-in music at UFC 136 still managed to stand out.

2011 Halloween Event Guide: Family and community activities in Las Vegas

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011

There is no shortage of fun family events to celebrate the season and Halloween this month. Choose from a plethora of haunted houses, spooky attractions and fall festivals. ...

UFC 136: Where to watch in Las Vegas

Friday, Oct. 7, 2011

If you don’t have seats at the Toyota Center in Houston, fear not, you don’t have to miss the epic showdown in the lightweight division.

UFC 135 walk-in music: Sticking to the basics

Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011

UFC 135 featured many fighters walking out to their standard tunes as well as several fight-themed anthems fitting for the MMA battlefield.

UFC 135: Where to watch in Las Vegas

Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011

If you don't have seats at the Pepsi Center in Denver this weekend, just grab a barstool at your favorite local venue that is showing the fights.

Actor and singer Christian Kane likes Nashville, Alice in Chains and UFC

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011

He’s got the looks, the voice, the acting skills, the stuntman physique and that hair -- oh, that magnificent hair. Christian Kane pulls double duty ...

Local events to mark 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 tragedy

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011

Sunday is the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 tragedy, and groups across the valley are marking the occasion with events to honor those killed in the terrorist attacks.

Event Guide: Labor Day Weekend 2011 in Las Vegas

Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

This Labor Day Weekend, partygoers can experience a mini Electric Daisy Carnival with all the electronic dance music DJs who’ll be in town for club ...

UFC 134: Where to watch in Las Vegas

Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

The UFC returns to Brazil this weekend but if a South American vacation isn’t in your plans, don’t worry, plenty of local bars will be showing the fights. Brazilian Middleweight champ Anderson Silva will be the hometown favorite as he defends his title against Yushin Okami. Other fights include local favorite Forrest Griffin against Mauricio Rua and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Brendan Schaub.

Local MMA trainer Tompkins passes away in Canada

Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011

UFC 133 walk-in music: Oddities and tributes to 'Rocky'

Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011

While it is too early to say the Cinderella story of Tito Ortiz is over, the fighter’s music choice at UFC 133 left some fans thinking just that. After an impressive career-saving victory over Ryan Bader at UFC 132, Ortiz’s star was certainly on the rise again after his first victory in nearly five years.

UFC 133: Guide to bar specials and watch parties in Las Vegas

Friday, Aug. 5, 2011

Despite some fight card chaos, UFC 133 is set to go down Saturday at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. While this was supposed to be Jon Jones’ first title defense in the light heavyweight division against Rashad Evans, injuries have sidelined Jones. Tito Ortiz, fresh off of a convincing career-saving win at UFC 132, has stepped in to take on Evans.

'Mike & Molly' star and comedian Billy Gardell is living the dream

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Comedian and TV star Billy Gardell is moving up to the majors, headlining Mirage’s Aces of Comedy Series at the Terry Fator Theater. Best known for ...

UFC 132 walk-in music proved Tito Ortiz was 'Not Afraid'

Sunday, July 3, 2011

In a night of possible career-ending and career-saving fights, the music fighters chose at UFC 132 seemed of extra importance as many came singing and dancing out of the tunnel at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Local amateur MMA league names title belt after Randy Couture

Saturday, July 2, 2011

The Tuff-N-Uff amateur mixed martial arts league recently named its heavyweight belt after fighting legend Randy Couture, with Carl Postma scoring a first-round victory Friday against Brandon Browning at the Cox Pavilion to become the belt’s first holder.

UFC 132: Where to watch, fighter appearances and after-parties

Thursday, June 30, 2011

This weekend, fireworks won’t just be in the air; they will be in the octagon as well. UFC 132 features a stacked fight card including Bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz who attempts to defend his title against the only man to defeat him, former featherweight title holder Urijah Faber. Also on the card, Wanderlei Silva takes on Chris Leben, and former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz takes on Ryan Bader.

Event Guide: Fourth of July weekend in Las Vegas

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Although the Electric Daisy Carnival started the fireworks a little early last weekend, the main event is yet to come. This Fourth of July weekend, expect ...

Event Guide: Father’s Day specials, events and meals in Las Vegas

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Check out the many manly brunch options, spa “man”-icures and freebies for dads. Why buy him another tie when you could take him to a beer festival or ...

UFC 130: A breath of fresh air in walk-in music choices

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Though the music at UFC 130 could support the idea of “out with the old, in with the new,” it was the veteran fighters who stood their ground against the younger up-and-comers as Frank Mir and Quinton Jackson emerged victorious.

Larry Mir, cousin of UFC heavyweight Frank Mir, also fighting this week

Thursday, May 26, 2011

There is more than one mixed martial artist in the Mir family fighting this week in Southern Nevada. Frank Mir’s heavyweight showdown against Roy Nelson is one of the featured fights Saturday of UFC 130 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The day before, his cousin, Larry Mir, will return to the cage after recovering from a major ankle injury during a Tuff-N-Uff event at the Cox Pavilion.

UFC 130 where to watch guide, fighter appearances

Thursday, May 26, 2011

If you don’t have tickets for UFC 130 Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, there are still plenty of options to be involved in the festivities during the Memorial Day weekend.
The card, with marquee fights between Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Matt “The Hammer” Hamill or Frank Mir and Roy Nelson, highlights several mixed martial arts event throughout the Las Vegas Valley.

Event Guide: 2011 Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

This Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas, there are concerts, big-name DJs, comedians and family events galore, and active-duty military and ...

Event Guide: Mother’s Day in Las Vegas

Saturday, May 7, 2011

From tea parties to T-bone steaks, Las Vegas restaurants have it covered for Mother’s Day. If you’re looking to share a nice meal with Mom, there are ...