Allison Duck

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Guides: Military appreciation discounts: Tuesday, May 24, 2011; Various Vegas properties are remembering the real meaning of Memorial Day this weekend with discounts and events specifically for members of the armed forces.
Events Guide: 2011 Memorial Day Weekend: Tuesday, May 24, 2011; The unofficial start of summer is here. Find out where to party.
The Weekly blacks out ... and writes poems: Wednesday, May 11, 2011; The Weekly staff takes inspiration from Austin Kleon’s Newspaper Blackout.
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 ...
Events guide: Mother's Day 2011: Thursday, May 5, 2011; From tea parties to T-bone steaks, Las Vegas restaurants have you covered on Mother’s Day.
Events Guide: Cinco de Mayo in Las Vegas: Tuesday, May 3, 2011; As the margaritas and cervezas flow up and down the Strip, there are plenty of places to party as Las Vegas celebrates Cinco de Mayo, which is, FYI, ...
Events Guide: Cinco de Mayo 2011: Monday, May 2, 2011; It’s time to pretend we’re south of the border!
A few questions with Sebastian Maniscalco: On standup comedy, flip-flops and wearing Dodger jerseys to church; Monday, May 2, 2011; Sebastian Maniscalco, style correspondent for The Tonight show with Jay Leno and performer on Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show, heads to the Playboy Comedy Club.
UFC 129 walk-in music: Confidence is the name of the game: Sunday, May 1, 2011; Confidence was the theme of the night as UFC fighters came down the tunnel at the Rogers Centre in Ontario, Canada, to songs with titles like “Strength,” “It’s My Time” and “Bleed it Out.”
UFC 129: Where to watch in Las Vegas: Saturday, April 30, 2011; UFC is coming to Toronto for the first time, and if a trip to visit our neighbors to the northeast in Ontario isn’t in the cards, no worries because there ...
UFC 129: where to watch: Saturday, April 30, 2011; UFC is going to Toronto for the first time, but if a trip North isn’t in the cards for you, no worries.
Events Guide: Passover and Easter: Friday, April 15, 2011; This Easter and Passover there are many options for those who don’t want to be chained to their stoves.
Events Guide: Easter and Passover in Las Vegas: Friday, April 15, 2011; This Easter and Passover, there are many options for those who don’t want to be tied to their stoves. Many Las Vegas restaurants are willing to do the hard ...
UFC 128 walkout music gives 'Credence' to classic tunes: Sunday, March 20, 2011; With tracks from Social Distortion, The Who, AC/DC and Credence Clearwater Revival, the airwaves in The Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., were filled with all the classics. Despite the classic rock, several of the “classic” fighters fell to the new guard.
UFC 128: Where to watch guide: Friday, March 18, 2011; Catch Jon Jones and Shogun Rua in the light heavyweight championship plus the UFC debut of Urijah Faber!
Events Guide: St. Patrick's Day: Sunday, March 13, 2011; Bring on the green beer and fake Irish accents.
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper at the Las Vegas Hilton: Wednesday, March 2, 2011; How often can you say you got to hang with Mr. Cooper? Comedy fans will have the chance to do just that as Mark Curry, star of the hit sitcom ...
Events Guide: NASCAR Weekend 2011: Monday, Feb. 28, 2011; There’s plenty to do before and after the checkered flag drops.
Hang with Mr. Cooper at The Hilton: Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011; How often can you say you got to hang with Mr. Cooper?
Events Guide: National Margarita Day: Monday, Feb. 21, 2011; It seems like every day is National Something or Other Day. Fortunately for tequila lovers, several Las Vegas venues are celebrating National Margarita Day on February 22.
Events Guide: Valentine's Day 2011: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011; If you are looking for some outside-the-chocolate-box ideas for Valentine’s Day, we have you covered.
UFC 126 walk in music: rap, rock and Kenny Loggins?: Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011; Anderson Silva once again proved there “Ain’t no Sunshine” for any of his opponents, or even a glimmer of light at all when their eyes roll back in their heads. Coming off of a Round 5 submission win over Chael Sonnen and a decision victory over Demian Maia, the middleweight champ returned to his exciting and explosive style with a decisive Knockout of the Night victory over Vitor Belfort.
UFC 126: where to watch guide: Friday, Feb. 4, 2011; Don't miss the middleweight championship bout between Anderson Silva and Vitor Belfort just because UFC 126 is sold out!
The Year of the Rabbit ... in high-density foam and flowers: For Chinese New Year, seasonal public art takes over the Strip; Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011; For Chinese New Year, seasonal public art takes over the Strip.
Random photo of the week: Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011; Submitted by Allison Duck
UFC 125 walk-in music: Rap rules again: Monday, Jan. 3, 2011; While some fighters opted for a fresh start in 2011 with new walk-in tunes, there were several familiar songs on the airwaves at MGM Grand Garden Arena for the first UFC event of the year. One thing was sure: Lil Wayne is out of jail and into the iPods of UFC fighters. Two fighters chose Lil Wayne tracks, both of which also were featured at UFC 123.
Dinosaur on the loose in Las Vegas! (not really): For fans of automobile destruction, it doesn’t get better than Robosaurus; Friday, Dec. 17, 2010; The Cosmopolitan might be “just the right amount of wrong,” but Robosaurus is definitely “just the right amount of ridiculous.”
Events Guide: National Finals Rodeo 2010: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010; It's time for the annual descent of cowboys and cowgirls on Sin City as the National Finals Rodeo rolls into town.
Shopping guide: Las Vegas' Black Friday 2010: Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010; If your idea of digesting your turkey dinner is walking it off at the Black Friday sales, take a look at this list of store opening times.
Thanksgiving meals on and off The Strip: Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010; If your idea of the perfect Thanksgiving dinner is relaxing while other chefs slave over a hot stove to serve you scrumptious food, then you are in luck.
Thinking about last week's cover, Dirk Arthur's guarantee and more: Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010; Also, Sharron Angle finally speaks!
UFC 123 walk-in music: Rap rules: Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010; When you think of fighters trying to rip each other’s limbs off, ‘80s pop-rock love songs spring to mind, right?
UFC 123 where-to-watch guide: Friday, Nov. 19, 2010; Don’t miss a minute of the UFC 123 action from Auburn Hills just because you’re not headed to Michigan. Local bars and casinos will be showing the fights, as well as offering a plethora of drink and food specials.
Where to watch: Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito: Friday, Nov. 12, 2010; If a flight to Texas for the Pacquiao vs. Margarito fight isn’t on your weekend agenda, catch all the action at various sports bars right here in Las Vegas.
Where to Watch: Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito: Friday, Nov. 12, 2010; If a flight to Texas for the Pacquiao vs. Margarito fight isn’t on your weekend agenda, catch all the action at various sports bars right here in Las Vegas. ...
Events Guide: Veterans Day 2010: Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010; In honor of their service to our country, many local Las Vegas businesses are thanking veterans with deals and discounts on Veterans Day and throughout the weekend.
Events Guide: Veterans Day 2010: Monday, Nov. 8, 2010; In honor of their service to our country, many local Las Vegas businesses are thanking veterans with deals and discounts on Veterans Day and throughout the weekend.
2010 Halloween club events guide: Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010; Whether you want to hang out with The Situation, make some money at a costume contest or catch superstar DJs and celebrities, Las Vegas's Halloween has what you're looking for.
UFC 121 walk-in music: Tales of triumph, not only for victorious Cain Velasquez: Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010; When it comes to finding an appropriate walk-in song, you can’t do much better than a well-known tune that truly represents your back-story and gets the crowd on your side. Court McGee, winner of season 11 of "The Ultimate Fighter" reality show, struck this balance as he confidently walked out of the tunnel to Everlast’s “What It’s Like.”
UFC 121 where-to-watch guide: Friday, Oct. 22, 2010; Though Anaheim is only one state away, you won't have to leave Las Vegas to catch all the UFC 121 action.
2010 PBR Finals party guide: Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010; Dust off your cowboy hat and shine up your belt buckle, it's PBR time!
2010 Halloween events guide: Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010; Though the temperatures have not dropped too much, Fall is headed our way and Halloween is right around the corner. If you're looking for some terrifying entertainment, check out one of the many haunted houses that are already up and running. In addition to these spookier attractions, there are harvest festivals and Halloween events galore for the whole family to enjoy.
Thinking about Christmas, hate and more: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010; Also, you know what would suck? Attack ad lawn signs.
UFC 119 where-to-watch guide: Friday, Sept. 24, 2010; Local favorite Frank Mir is looking to move a step closer to another rematch with UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar, but he has to get through Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic first.
2010 Mexican Independence Day event guide: Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010; Mexican Independence Day means more than donning a sombrero and pretending you're from South of the border this year. Raise your margarita glass and celebrate the 200-year anniversary of Mexico's freedom from Spain.
2010 Labor Day Weekend events guide: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010; Labor Day Weekend signals the close of the summer with one more blowout bash, a last hurrah. Oh, who are we kidding? This is Vegas, where we go all year! Still, LDW is a great excuse for a nearly weeklong party.
Couture shows Toney the 'Mean Street' with UFC 118 walk-in music: Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010; Keeping with his theme of classic rock walk in music, UFC legend Randy Couture went with another iconic act to signal his arrival into the octagon in Boston’s TD Garden.
UFC 118 Where to Watch guide: Friday, Aug. 27, 2010; Was Frankie Edgar's April victory over BJ Penn a fluke? Can boxer James Toney really compete against an MMA fighter such as Randy Couture? If you're not in Boston to find out these answers in person, there will be plenty of UFC 118 viewing options right here in Las Vegas.
Oh oh it's MAGIC: The clothing convention is back with all its afterparties; Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010; It’s that magical time of year again. The MAGIC clothing convention is back with all the requisite afterparties.
Come to Papa: Comedian Tom Papa headlines at the Orleans: Wednesday, July 28, 2010; After gigs up and down the Strip, comedian Tom Papa has been given the helm at the Orleans’ Summer Comedy Series.