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Count’s Kustoms takes a little spin with Brian Thomas on his three-wheeled ‘trike’: Friday, April 5, 2013; Brian Thomas has been featured as a leprechaun, as a member of Little Crue and as the "mini-ster" at KISS By Monster Mini Golf. Now he's a TV star.
Sometimes a presidential playground, Shadow Creek is used to seeing stars: Friday, April 5, 2013; Two years ago, Mark Brenneman sat with a visiting dignitary at a table in the clubhouse of Shadow Creek Golf Course. The two chatted casually, peering out a giant window at the course’s lush 18th green.
A cool VegasVille moment at Royal House: 'Jersey Boys' join 95-year-old Vegas icon Joe Vento: Friday, April 5, 2013; On the event of Deven May's birthday, his fellow castmates from "Jersey Boys" met up with a 95-year-old pianist steeped in Vegas history.
Triple shot: Stones-Killers 'bottle service' recalled; ACMAs to return after Dallas dalliance; Hard Rock's Paul Davis lauds Def Leppard: Wednesday, April 3, 2013; The Rolling Stones last performed at MGM Grand Garden Arena in November 2005, the same month as Paul McCartney and U2.
Philip Fortenberry’s hands (and body) are key to piano scenes in HBO's ‘Candelabra’: Wednesday, April 3, 2013; Philip Fortenberry arrived in Las Vegas nearly a decade ago and spent years paying tribute to Liberace at The Liberace Museum.
BBR, a hair-raising vocal group, takes off at Boulevard Theater: Tuesday, April 2, 2013; BBR was an idea Anne Martinez has had for years, and she has found the right hair colors -- and voices -- to fill the bill.
'Jersey Boy' Jeff Leibow takes NF fight to Washington -- and asks for support: Tuesday, April 2, 2013; Jeff Leibow has been tireless in his efforts to raise money and awareness to fight Neurofibromatosis, a disorder from which his daughter, Emma, suffers.
A cool front is moving into the Joint, and it is Def Leppard: Monday, April 1, 2013; Def Leppard talks of being cool -- and more than 30 years after its inception remains just that.
‘Absinthe’ goes zombie, but this show is very much alive: Friday, March 29, 2013; The 1,000th performance of "Absinthe" at Caesars Palace was punctuated by a zombie-like finale.
iHeartRadio Music Festival, a two-night crush of superstars, is returning to MGM Grand: Thursday, March 28, 2013; The iHeartRadio Music Festival is one of the great showcases in Las Vegas and returns to MGM Grand Garden Arena in September.
A tribal lesson in quick showers, mixing cultures and 'Kenya Rogers': Wednesday, March 27, 2013; Members of the staff of the Porini Mara Camp in Ol Kinyei Conservancy in southeast Kenya sang and danced with Frankie Moreno on a new song, "Lions Den."
Flamingo headliner Donny Osmond leads The Vegas Dozen’s Class of 2013: Tuesday, March 26, 2013; One of the most distinguished lists in Las Vegas, The Vegas Dozen, has been finalized. As usual, those on the lineup sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue are influential, powerful and representative of all facets of the city.
Kenyan schoolchildren give a harmonious welcome to visitors from Las Vegas: Sunday, March 24, 2013; The students at Oloibormurt Primary School were happy to welcome a Las Vegas headliner, though to them the music played was unfamiliar.
In the Kenyan wilderness, the leader of this pride is one tough mother: Saturday, March 23, 2013; A lengthy, and bumpy, quest to find the lions of the Maasai Mara ended with a few face-to-face encounters in a pride of 10.
‘One Night for One Drop’: Team behind charity show draws on shared experience: Tuesday, March 19, 2013; David Chabira has a great seat for this run-through of “One Night for One Drop” at Bellagio’s O Theater. One might say he has a VIP position, and the acronym has never been more fitting.
An arrival in Nairobi, and how a lion taking down a zebra weighs into a safari experience: Monday, March 18, 2013; This writing adventure starts in Nairobi. It'll wind up in Paris, but for now: Nairobi, and an upcoming safari.
Bill Maher isn’t hip to turning conservative, but he’s up for a ‘funny-off’: Sunday, March 17, 2013; Bill Maher has performed at a few Las Vegas venues over the years and concedes to his "promiscuity."
Why a music production starring CeeLo Green lacks musicians and any human playing a piano: Friday, March 15, 2013; CeeLo Green's show is disappointing if the idea was to maximize what the famous showman and musician can bring to the stage.
Let the bingo games begin at Green Valley Ranch’s shuttered Ovation: Thursday, March 14, 2013; Green Valley Ranch announced today that it is planning to open a bingo center in the space formerly occupied by one of the city’s great live entertainment venues.
'KWTD': 'Book of Mormon' is 'the next chapter' for Smith Center entering Year 2: Wednesday, March 13, 2013; Myron Martin once toured the world to glean ideas for what would become The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.
Laugh Factory’s Jamie Masada knows when to give, laugh ... and send a monkey into space: Wednesday, March 13, 2013; Jamie Masada is in town to help raise money for the family of Michael Boldon, killed in the Feb. 21 shooting and collision on the Strip.
Clint Holmes to capture Cab Jazz live on CD; a Scinta plans a comeback; Luciano Pellegrini preps for Valentino closing: Tuesday, March 12, 2013; In March, Clint Holmes performed a knockout show at Cabaret Jazz and won a Bistro Award.
Carlos Santana and Herbie Hancock pairing enlivens star-laden 'Power of Love' event: Tuesday, March 12, 2013; Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine are celebrating their 80th birthdays in Las Vegas, so there's gonna be a party.
'American Idol' finds the sign, and Wayne Newton, as microphone tour hits Las Vegas: Tuesday, March 12, 2013; "American Idol" taped at Love Theater at Mirage this month, and its microphone tour is winding through town as the show promotes its Top 10 broadcasts Wednesday and Thursday.
Holly's 'Rainbow' wins out over a list of colorful suggestions: Monday, March 11, 2013; Before deciding on Rainbow, Holly Madison was sent a wide array of possible baby girl names, which were silly, inspired and even bubbly.
A fast-spinning combination opens 'Rock Vault' at LVH: Saturday, March 9, 2013; "Raiding the Rock Vault," a loosely scripted rock production show, opens tonight at LVH Theater.
Massive plans for Krave: June 15 opening, Caesars partnership, Tony Hsieh investment ... and 'Boy Hunter': Thursday, March 7, 2013; Krave Massive was originally targeted for a December 2012 opening, but is now set to open in time for summer at Neonopolis.
Richard Petty Experience a crash course in thrill racing: Thursday, March 7, 2013; I have what can be best described as an Issue With the Wall. It’s the lengthy barrier along the backstretch at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Appropriately, it is painted in thick black letters reading, “Las Vegas Motor Speedway.”
'KWTD': Human Nature expounds on its classic sound, new showroom ... and gondolas: Tuesday, March 5, 2013; Human Nature arrived in La Vegas in 2009 and has revamped its production at The Venetian's Sands Showroom.
Glitter, concealer and a wig: Making up a look for a new Cirque show: Monday, March 4, 2013; Roger Stricker, the makeup, hair and wig supervisor for "Zumanity" at New York-New York, finds new ways to decorate the cast of "One Night for One Drop."
Shorn enough: St. Baldrick’s experience is a bald move: Monday, March 4, 2013; Giving of your time and hair for St. Baldrick's is a noble, and terrifying, experience.
LEE is the new Liberace Museum name; Frankie Moreno, Lacey Schwimmer absent from 'Pin Up' opener; Travis Cloer gives voice to vocal recovery: Sunday, March 3, 2013; The Liberace Museum collection will be renamed Liberace Entertainment Experience — LEE — at Neonopolis.
From over the hills and far away, Brody Dolyniuk is back with a flourish with Led Zeppelin USA: Friday, March 1, 2013; Brody Dolyniuk, founder of the long-running Vegas rock tribute band Yellow Brick Road, performs with ZUSA tonight at Boulder Station.
'Pin Up' can learn a lot from 'Vegas! The Show': Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013; 2011 Playboy Playmate of the Year Claire Sinclair is the host and star of "Pin Up" at Stratosphere, which opens for previews Saturday night.
'Mystere' hysteria: Michigan man has seen show 100 times — and counting: Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013; John Hunt slides into his row at Mystere Theater, something he has done 99 times before. On this night, No. 100, he has an aisle seat in Row D, just a few feet from the lip of the rounded stage.
CeeLo Green and his Liberace-laced production are ready to orbit Planet Hollywood: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013; CeeLo Green is the co-founder of Gnarls Barkley and famous for his run on "The Voice," but he prefers live performance.
Smokey Robinson-Human Nature partnership remains harmonious: Monday, Feb. 25, 2013; Aussie foursome Human Nature has earned the endorsement of Smokey Robinson, and the five men have all become close over the past five years.
'One Night for One Drop': Team at 'Ka' helps provide proper props: Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013; Prop pieces for Cirque du Soleil's "One Night for One Drop" charity show start with a concept of a design. Then the building starts.
Red Rock Amphitheater closes, Louie Anderson leaving Palace Station in Station Casinos shuffle: Friday, Feb. 22, 2013; Popular comic Louie Anderson is training for "Splash" on ABC as his tenure at Palace Station comes to a close.
Joe Magliarditi: 'We've transformed the Palms': Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013; Joe Magliarditi was appointed to run the Palms in June 2011, and the hotel is showing incremental changes.
‘[title of show]’ is a lesson in perseverance, something Kristen Hertzenberg understands: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013; Among the terms Kristen Hertzenberg would care to hear in reference to her health, “vocal chord paralysis” would be near the bottom of the list.
Keeping Frank Sinatra's legacy alive is Rick's craft: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013; Rick Michel is one of the top vocal impressionists in the country and brings "Sinatra Forever" to The M Resort on Saturday night.
Sammy Shore: Jerry Buss embraced 'Showtime' and acts of kindness: Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013; Sammy Shore knew Jerry Buss from Shore's days as a standup in Southern California and said the Lakers owner was a kindhearted man.
Wranglers' 'Midnight Circus' is where slapshots meet slapstick: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013; The Las Vegas Wranglers' annual midnight promotion was a circus of rock, aerial artistry, comedy and a brilliantly conceived "puck drop."
Chicago kicks some serious brass in Tropicana Theater's blowout weekend: Monday, Feb. 18, 2013; One of the great American bands, Chicago, ushered in the Tropicana Theater over the weekend, and the new venue is a major player on the Strip.
Creative licenses being issued in 'Million Dollar Quartet' at Harrah's: Monday, Feb. 18, 2013; The Jerry Lee Lewis character in "Million Dollar Quartet" is somewhat goofy -- something the real Jerry Lee Lewis was not.
A return to Tim & Faith reminds of a question never asked: Monday, Feb. 18, 2013; Tim McGraw has, twice now, mentioned Rush from the stage. That makes us want to rush the stage.
Eight reasons — topped by Paul Shortino — to make it to the Wranglers' Midnight Circus: Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013; Paul Shortino is going to belt out "Love Hurts" as Erica Vanlee performs a silk act. What's not to love?
Live color blog: UNLV sends a howling crowd home happy with a 72-70 victory: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013; Darrell Stubbs flew more than 11,000 combat missions in Vietnam. Today, he's workin' the Findlay blimp.
Miss America loved its 'sad' trip to Las Vegas: Friday, Feb. 15, 2013; Miss America bolted from Las Vegas without warning and headed back to Atlantic City. Was it something we said?