Delen Goldberg

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Calling all chefs: 'Chopped' is auditioning: Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011; What would you cook with the following ingredients: flounder, broccoli, Swiss cheese and cotton candy?
Live from Las Vegas: 10 albums from Strip showrooms: Monday, Aug. 29, 2011; Sinatra's Las Vegas career is among the most storied. But dozens of artists have had their Las Vegas shows turned into live albums.
Circus Circus adds 'Halloween' theme to Fright Dome: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011; Hold your children tight. Michael Myers is coming to the Strip.
Las Vegas again beats out Big Apple for best taxi experience: Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011; The image of a person standing on a street corner hailing a taxi usually conjures up thoughts of New York City. But Las Vegas for a second time outpaced its eastern rival to earn the honor of best U.S. destination to snag a cab.
Motley Fool: Investors Bailing on MGM Resorts: Monday, Aug. 22, 2011; http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44213247/ns/business-motley_fool/#.TlKD465cGvk
Weekend happenings: Adele, Vince Neil, Seinfeld and chile fest: Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011; Las Vegas is rocking this weekend, with major musical acts for all tastes.
Caesars hopes Strip project creates outdoor magnet: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011; For all that the Strip offers, it has not been able to boast a single, urban gathering spot, an outdoor space where a mass of people is, in itself, as exciting an experience as gambling, dining or shopping.
Margaritaville Casino to hire 250 workers: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011; Attention out-of-work Las Vegans: Jimmy Buffett might have a job for you. Buffett and the Flamingo are hiring at least 250 workers for a new Margaritaville Casino slated to open in October.
Free roller coaster rides today in Primm: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011; It's National Roller Coaster Day. Why not celebrate with a free ride?
Strip development ongoing, but it looks different: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011; Among the assumptions of the Las Vegas business model is that something big — think opulent resorts — should open every few years to keep the town fresh and give tourists a reason to return. Instead, resort construction has stalled because of the toxic economy.
Entertainment ventures are the new development on the Strip: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011; For the first time in decades, no plans are in the works for construction of a Strip resort. That doesn’t mean development is dead. Resort owners and entrepreneurs are still investing money on Las Vegas Boulevard, just in smaller amounts and for different projects.
Kiss to open themed coffeehouse in Las Vegas: Monday, Aug. 15, 2011; Las Vegas, where it’s easy to rock ’n’ roll all night and party every day, may soon be the capital of Kiss. The iconic glam-rock band is embarking on two themed ventures that could leave a lasting footprint.
Weekend events: Star Trek, an '80s reunion and Jay and Silent Bob: Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011; Travel to another world, a far off land or a different time. Let a ticket to one of Las Vegas’ many weekend offerings be your virtual transporter.
Set a course for the Rio, Star Trek convention: Leonard Nimoy to make one of his final public appearances; Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011; Trekkies, grab your phasers, put on your pointy ears and head to the Rio this weekend. It might be your last chance to catch Mr. Spock in the flesh.
Famous in Germany, magician tries his luck in Vegas: But first he’s got to rent his own showroom — off-Strip; Friday, Aug. 5, 2011; German magician Jan Rouven is a bona fide star in Europe. His shows fill stadiums. Fans stop him for autographs at grocery stores and malls. Camera crews follow him around filming reality TV shows.
Weekend happenings: Weezer, Toby Keith and Loverboy: Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011; It’s a hot music weekend in Las Vegas, and you don’t have to venture to the Strip to hear big-name artists play (a bonus for locals). Several headliners are taking Summerlin by storm, and there’s a free concert in downtown Las Vegas.
Booze and beef: Oscar Goodman to open speak-easy in downtown's Plaza: Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011; It was inevitable, of course. Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman is opening a speak-easy, and yes it will be named after him. The mob lawyer-turned-public servant-turned-entrepreneur is opening a steak house and bar this fall in the Plaza in the space previously occupied by tapas restaurant Firefly.
Bill Clinton to speak tonight at World Market Center: Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2011; The Big Dog is back in Nevada. Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to speak about globalization this evening at Las Vegas Market, a furniture trade show. He’ll take the stage at 6:45 p.m. at the World Market Center.
Weekend happenings: 'The Voice' on tour, a hip-hop dance off and free lasagna: Thursday, July 28, 2011; This isn’t the weekend to be on a diet in Las Vegas. Food figures heavily into many of the activities taking place here.
Cee-Lo promises a Vegas show — as a hip-hop Liberace: Friday, July 22, 2011; Move over, Celine. Watch out, Cher. Cee-Lo is coming to town. Cee-Lo Green, the extravagant hip-hop artist who has gained international acclaim as a musician and TV host on “The Voice,” announced Friday that he will be taking residency in Las Vegas with his own Strip show.
Piano prodigy shows off his grown-up talent with Hilton gig: Friday, July 22, 2011; Ethan Bortnick is too young to attend most Strip shows, but he’s old enough to headline one. The 10-year-old piano prodigy will play a two-night set tonight and Saturday at the Hilton.
On tap this weekend: Slabs of meat, ugly bathing suits and Vanilla Ice: Thursday, July 21, 2011; This is a weekend of entertainment firsts in Las Vegas. British comedian Russell Brand comes to town for the first time, as does a team of award-winning chefs with pork on their minds.
Wayne Newton, Michael Jackson and others who started their careers as kids: Thursday, July 21, 2011; Ethan Bortnick may be the youngest person to headline a Las Vegas show, but he’s certainly not the only child to do so. Several big stars got their start as youngsters in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas home to the next Judge Judy?: Wednesday, July 20, 2011; A New York City casting director is scouring Las Vegas for the next Judge Judy. “We’re looking for the Guy Fieri of Judge Judys,” casting agent Beth Schiff says.
Hey, Vegas! Here’s a shot at being a 'Millionaire' winner: Monday, July 18, 2011; Want to be a millionaire? Clear your calendar for July 29. That’s when producers from the hit TV show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” will descend on Las Vegas looking for contestants.
Portion of First Friday arts festival to take two-month hiatus: Monday, July 18, 2011; First Friday Las Vegas, downtown’s monthly art festival, has apparently grown too successful for its own good. Organizers announced that the festival portion of the event will take a two-month hiatus this summer to “evaluate and address rising costs.”
Yet another movie wraps at Caesars Palace: Saturday, July 16, 2011; Lucky tourists were treated to two big star sightings this week on the Strip. Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand were in town to film a movie tentatively titled “My Mother’s Curse.”
Best bets this weekend: Bob Dylan, Cee-Lo Green and the Las Vegas Film Festival: Thursday, July 14, 2011; Las Vegas will show its entertainment diversity this weekend. There’s roller derby if you’re into sports and movies galore for film buffs. Music lovers can take their pick from rock, alternative and hip-hop shows.
Former 'Fame' star showcases students' talents: Thursday, July 14, 2011; Billy Hufsey knows a thing or two about show business.
¡Arríba! Flamingo to add festive Mexican restaurant: Wednesday, July 13, 2011; Carlos’n Charlie’s, a Mexican restaurant chain that has more restaurants in Mexico than in the United States, will open its fourth U.S. location this winter at the Flamingo.
Downtown Swingers Club hopes mix of mini-golf, bar scene a hole in one: Monday, July 11, 2011; Golf and beer are like peas and carrots. Find a course, and it’s a sure bet you’ll see at least a couple golfers with cold ones in hand. But what about the reverse: a barfly clutching a putter?
Taxpayer-funded ad that backs smoking ban raises questions: Monday, July 11, 2011; A commercial playing on TV and radio in Southern Nevada rattles off a list of U.S. cities — Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Dallas — and asks what they have in common.
‘Cannonball Run’-like race starts downtown today: Saturday, July 9, 2011; Seven days, eight parties, 4,000 miles and 100 exotic cars — each having paid a $20,000 entry fee.
Las Vegas lacks major zoo but abounds in specialty habitats: Saturday, July 9, 2011; Most major cities have accredited public zoos. Not Las Vegas. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities to see exotic animals or interact with friendly critters. Just plan to do some walking.
Carolyn Goodman sworn in as Las Vegas mayor: Wednesday, July 6, 2011; Outgoing Mayor Oscar Goodman this morning swore in his wife, Carolyn Goodman, as the city’s mayor. In typical Goodman fashion, the ceremony was filled with jokes, hyperbole and the promise of an ongoing Goodman dynasty.
The two sides of Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman: Sometimes the happiest mayor in the universe has an unhappy side; Tuesday, July 5, 2011; Since taking office 12 years ago, Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman has marketed himself as the “happiest mayor in the universe.”
Nevada's tiny town with a different time zone: Saturday, July 2, 2011; West Wendover, population 5,000, sits in Elko County on the eastern border of Nevada and the western edge of Utah’s Great Salt Lake Desert.
Joe Biden visits Las Vegas looking for Teamster support: Vice president critical of GOP during speech at Paris hotel-casino; Friday, July 1, 2011; Vice President Joe Biden credits organized labor with helping him win a U.S. Senate seat and the vice presidency. Now he’s looking for Teamster support to return him and President Barack Obama to the White House in 2012.
Where's the best spot to watch Fourth of July fireworks?: Thursday, June 30, 2011; You can head to the Strip this Fourth of July to watch fireworks, but that’s so ... tourist heavy. How about you act like a local instead and sojourn to a viewing site off the beaten path?
Self-driving robot cars about to hit Nevada highways: Sunday, June 26, 2011; Nevada legislators approved a law earlier this year that will allow robotic cars, including those being developed by Google, to eventually zip through the Las Vegas Strip and other state roads and highways.
Dina Titus retires from UNLV with $162,000 buyout: Thursday, June 23, 2011; Retirement so far is working out great for former U.S. Rep. Dina Titus. She recently accepted a lucrative buyout from UNLV, where she has taught for decades, a move that leaves her time and money to travel, relax and explore her next step.
Las Vegas welcomes Britney, Shaq and ravers galore: Thursday, June 23, 2011; Las Vegas will be brimming this weekend with tourists in town for the Electric Daisy Carnival. We’re certain at least a few locals will attend, too.
Eight Vegas events that draw massive crowds: Thursday, June 23, 2011; The Electric Daisy Carnival, North America’s largest electronic music festival, lands in Las Vegas this weekend, with an expected 250,000 visitors in tow. If crowd predictions prove true, it will be the second largest Las Vegas event ever.
Wives who, like Carolyn Goodman, find political success after their husbands: Sunday, June 19, 2011; Carolyn Goodman’s succession of her husband, Oscar Goodman, as Las Vegas mayor is certainly unusual, but far from unique. For almost a century across the country, wives have followed in the footsteps of their politician husbands.
Investing in education: States that spend the most, least per student: Saturday, June 18, 2011; If a state spends more on schools, will students perform better? That’s the question being debated in Nevada and nationwide as states grapple with shrinking budgets and parents and leaders debate how best to educate children.
A primer on notable Panic! At the Disco songs: Saturday, June 18, 2011; Panic! at the Disco started as a Blink-182 cover band dreamed up by a group of local high school friends. In fact, the band never played a live show until after they were signed to a label.
7 renowned bands, artists besides Panic! At the Disco with Las Vegas ties: Saturday, June 18, 2011; Las Vegas is known for its headlining musical acts, but only a handful of artists got their start here. Most musicians who play the valley’s showrooms are transplants from across the country who came to Vegas for its vast entertainment opportunities.
10 past Nevada pageant winners who have gained notoriety: Friday, June 17, 2011; No contestant from Nevada has ever won a Miss America or Miss USA pageant, but several Miss Nevadas and Miss Nevada USAs have captured America’s attention. Some for better, some for worse.
What theater reviewers are saying about 'Merchant of Venice': Friday, June 17, 2011; Whether they loved it or hated it, theater reviewers had plenty to say about the Royal Shakespeare Company’s latest take on “The Merchant of Venice,” playing in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Father's Day Guide: Seven things to do with dad: Thursday, June 16, 2011; Forget the tired ties and gadgets that get dropped in a drawer. This Father’s Day, do something different with Dad.