Deanna Rilling

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Hot Spots: Chanel, Rank 1, Robin Leach's b-day and a new "straight" night: Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010; Bikinis and bubbles, a rapping receptionist, art, fashion and more in this week's hot spots.
Tales from the Sindustry: Eduardo Cordova and Lady Gaga who?: Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010; The costumes. The hair. The inability to get into a nightclub? Poor Lady Gaga.
We've got your Fabulous 2010 lineup!: Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010; Two stages of Halloween party massive madness right here in Vegas!
Mark your calendars: Tiesto’s Vegas residency at The Hard Rock Hotel: Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010; Here's what we know about the superstar DJ/producer's new gig in 2011.
Tales from the Sindustry: Local nightlifers tell their best stories: Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010; A lap dance from Coolio, going to strip clubs with Daft Punk, and replacing Red Bull with urine?
The Glaude-iator: Donald serves up musical gumbo for Glamorous: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010; The headbangin', Cheeto-lovin' crowd-pleasin' DJ is back.
The Abbey brings gay nightlife from LA to the Vdara pool: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010; Nobody put the gays in the corner. Not at this new pool party.
Hot spots: The only Labor Day Weekend 2010 party guide you'll need!: Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010; Only losers will skip these parties.
Maharaja hookah lounge: Fit for a king - or a downtown hipster: Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010; The hookah lounge/restaurant has been years in the making and welcomes the under-21 crowd.
At Boa, an alcohol-infused playlist to keep you young: Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010; The Fountain of Youth now comes in a cocktail glass.
Bring-your-own-pot: Medicinal marijuana users can toke and talk at new "compassion club"; Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010; Medicinal marijuana users find a place to toke and talk at Bluebird Coffee Shop.
The Secret is out: New nightclub alternative opens with fab-u-lous results: Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010; All that was missing was Nathan Lane in drag...
Eight questions with Billy Idol: Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010; Idol chats about his current tour, joining Aerosmith and dancing with his self. Ahem.
Maharaja hookah lounge: Fit for a king - or a downtown hipster: Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010; The hookah lounge/restaurant has been years in the making and welcomes the under-21 crowd.
Six things that caught our eye at Playboy’s Midsummer Night's Dream party: Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010; Masks or costumes required ... kinda. A lack of clothing was also acceptable.
Tao Beach's first wedding, celebrity witness included: Monday, Aug. 16, 2010; Rev. Marklen Kennedy presides and Stephanie Pratt witnesses a So Cal couple's vows.
Weeeee! National Roller Coaster Day!: Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010; Here’s where to ride the rails August 16 in celebration.
20-year-old prodigy DJ/producer Avicii headlines in Las Vegas: Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010; Don’t even think about buying him shots...
PBR Rock Bar & Grill to replace Hawaiian Tropic Zone on Strip: Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010; PBR Rock Bar & Grill isn't your grandpappy's country bar. The 13,000-square-foot bar and grill inside Planet Hollywood's Miracle Mile shops has overhauled the former Hawaiian Tropic Zone, ditching tropical accents and adding reclaimed wood floors, faux-crocodile red paneling, two giant bull statues and restrooms. It even has a facade of steer skulls.
A little bit country, a lot of rock 'n' roll at PBR Bar: PBR Bar plans to rock out—no bull; Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010; Those familiar letters don't stand for Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Let me Twitter dat (@NoveLV’s #TweetUp): Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010; Nove's first tweetup with all the # and @ you can stand.
Lady Gagas go to war at Revolution: Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010; In honor of Lady Gaga’s upcoming concert, competitors glammed it up for a costume contest.
20-year-old prodigy DJ/producer Avicii headlines in Vegas: Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010; Don’t even think about buying him shots...
Spreading the (local) love at CatHouse: Longtime house-music night finds a new home; Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010; Moon’s Satellite Bar on Tuesdays is no more, but CatHouse and Crown add house to their lineup on the same night.
No H8! Places to celebrate the overturning of Prop. 8: Friday, Aug. 6, 2010; Fabulous parties everyone is welcome to check out and cheers the overturning of Prop. 8.
Spreading the (local) love at CatHouse: Longtime house-music night finds a new home; Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010; Moon’s Satellite Bar on Tuesdays is no más, but CatHouse and Crown add house to their lineup on the same night.
Origin India's cocktail for change: Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010; Get off your butt and order up an Orange-Peach Margarita for charity.
Hangin' with the hackers of Def Con 18: Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010; NERRRRRDSSS!!! They've gone mainstream.
The invasion has just begun with DJ/keytarist Joachim Garraud: Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010; Anyone who rocks a keytar and gives clubbers alien masks is cool in our book!
Weaponizing Lady Gaga: How her music can be harmful: Saturday, July 31, 2010; Not only is her hair dangerous, we learn at Def Con her music can be, too.
Shh... From a private weekend at Rumor to party planes, Whispering Giants offers exclusive fun: Thursday, July 29, 2010; Who needs a party train when there's already a party plane?
Hotties trump holograms during Lolita's grand opening: Wednesday, July 28, 2010; Touted as the first nightlife destination with holographic entertainment, partiers seemed more interested in the live dancing girls.
Nite Bite: Fusion for a Cause: Monday, July 19, 2010; Art, models and fundraising merged at Nu Sanctuary with eye-popping results.
Sounds of the Underground continues to draw an all-ages crowd: Friday, July 16, 2010; Many might think the all-ages underground dance music scene died out, but July 10 proved otherwise.
Rave reviews: Sounds of the Underground continues to draw an all-ages crowd; Wednesday, July 14, 2010; Many might think the all-ages underground dance music scene died out, but July 10 proved otherwise.
Patio party at Satay: Wednesday, July 14, 2010; When’s the last time you danced while drinking out of a coconut?
Catching up with The Dig: New York plays first Las Vegas show Sunday as final gig on current tour; Wednesday, July 14, 2010; An interview filled with cupcakes, short people and catfish.
We dig The Dig (an interview with your new favorite band?): Tuesday, July 13, 2010; We catch up with the NYC band who's coming to Vegas and won us over with their debut CD.
Slip slidin’ away: A visit to the haunting emptiness of a once-iconic water park; Thursday, July 8, 2010; A writer finally overcomes her fear of zombies and explores a long-abandoned water park in the middle of nowhere.
Figure-friendly cocktails: Wednesday, July 7, 2010; Check out these lower-calorie options if you're craving something tasty, minus the threat of thunder thighs.
A relaxing Rendezvous: Wednesday, July 7, 2010; You know that feeling when you want to go out, but you’re not in the mood for mega clubs and/or packed party pools?
Get inked for Tattoosdays: Wednesday, July 7, 2010; Whether tramp stamps and tribal or full-sleeves and traditional, all manners of tattoos were spotted Tuesday.
Pillow Fight!: Tuesday, July 6, 2010; Ladies in lingerie battled it out at the largest pillow fight in Vegas.
Rock & Rita's revives Circus Circus: Friday, July 2, 2010; Remember the last time you went to Circus Circus? We didn't either, but the new Rock & Rita's gives us a reason to.
Air Force Amy bares all at the brothel: Thursday, July 1, 2010; First she went north, now she’s gone down south. Air Force Amy now is more accessible than ever to Las Vegas fans.
Getting to know... DJ Tatiana: Wednesday, June 30, 2010; Taking home the title at Tao Beats and winning over the crowd was Tatiana, a house DJ who moved to Vegas from LA about a year ago.
Wrap-up: Why trek to the Electric Daisy Carnival in LA?: Wednesday, June 30, 2010; History was made last weekend at the Electric Daisy Carnival in LA and Las Vegans played a part.
An Effen good cocktail: Monday, June 28, 2010; Holland's smooth premium vodka merges with champagne for the City Sparkler—perfect for summer sipping.
Roller Wars: Thursday, June 24, 2010; First, Down & Derby. Then Boot Scootin’ Boogie. Now, Roller Boogie. But is it really a new phenomenon for Vegas?
Getting to know: Benny Benassi and Swedish House Mafia: Thursday, June 24, 2010; Vegas is getting LA's leftovers and it's great! Both SHM and Benassi are stopping by Wet Republic this weekend.