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Revitalizing urban centers, the developer’s specialty, is badly needed in Las Vegas
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
The Las Vegas City Council voted Wednesday to give exclusive rights for two years to a Baltimore developer to come up with a plan for an arena, entertainment district and casino-hotel on a 20-acre site that includes the current City Hall.
Cordish projects include sports-anchored developments
Company has developed six mix-use developments adjacent to sports facilities
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
The Baltimore-based Cordish Co. boasts that it's "one of the largest and most respected developers in the world."
Bob Dylan: Renewed love for a music icon
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009
Five things I know about Bob Dylan: He’s the voice of a generation. He’s written more great songs than I can remember. Some of the best versions of his songs were done by other people. He’s always on tour (his “Never Ending Tour” stops Sunday in Las Vegas). And Bob Dylan is weird. I gave up trying to figuring out what he’d do next — or why — early on. For years I’ve just been sitting back and enjoying the ride. If you are of a certain age, Dylan is a touchstone and his songs chronicle the phases of your life.
Double dipping with Jason Ricci
Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
Jason Ricci and his band blew into town, and blew me away – twice.
Over the decades, Clapton, Winwood have only gotten better
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Some things do get better with age. Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood had a ball Saturday night – and they took 18,000 fans at the MGM Grand arena along for the ride.
Point-counterpoint: Busch strikes a chord, and discord
Racing front-runner won the race, then smashed the prize
Saturday, June 13, 2009
NASCAR has an instigator and his name is Kyle Busch. Although the stock car sanctioning body will never admit it was right for him to smash the Gibson Les Paul custom guitar he received for winning last weekend’s Federated Auto Parts 300 into tiny bits (and pieces) in Victory Lane, it sure was a lot more interesting than watching somebody named Ricky or Rusty getting up there and thanking his sponsors.
Coco Montoya pays homage to Koko Taylor
Blues guitarist recalls how blues singer helped him out of a jam
Friday, June 5, 2009
Coco honored Koko Thursday night. Coco Montoya, who always draws a full house when he’s playing blues night at the Railhead at Boulder Station, stopped two songs into his set to say he was dedicating the night’s performance to Koko Taylor.
Welcome home, Carlos
Vegas’ new ‘resident’ star puts on a show for the ages at The Joint at the Hard Rock
Monday, June 1, 2009
Carlos Santana really could make this “residency” thing work.
After seeing Carlos and Co. blow through an almost two-hour set Thursday night that left me wanting more, Santana seemed an inspired choice for the first extended residency at the new Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel.
Santana cooks as Carlos brings supernatural sounds to the Joint
Friday, May 29, 2009
First impressions as Carlos Santana and his band settle into their residency at the Joint at the Hard Rock.
Allman Brothers Band makes new magic in Las Vegas
After 40 years, ABB continues to conjure up sonic wizardry
Monday, May 25, 2009
The Allman Brothers Band turned back the clock Sunday night at Red Rock. The band, touring to celebrate its 40th anniversary, put on a two-set, two-plus-hour show that reaffirmed its place in the musical firmament.

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Recent Blog Posts (view all entries)

Whodat? It’s your Las Vegas 51s
Friday, April 17, 2009
An e-mail conversation before the home opener:

Thinking of going to the 51s opener tonight -- if the weather holds up.
Remembering Eartha Kitt
Friday, Dec. 26, 2008
Eartha Kitt died on Christmas Day. She was 81. The news took me back to San Quentin Prison on a New Year’s Day. Eartha Kitt was playing a concert at the California prison and I was a young reporter.
Las Vegas Philharmonic plays video game music
Friday, June 13, 2008
UNLV forward Matt Shaw out for next season with knee injury
Friday, June 13, 2008
Review: Powerful performances make 'Fences' a grand slam
Friday, April 11, 2008
You have one last chance to catch a real jewel. Do yourself a favor tonight and check out the Ira Aldridge Theater Company’s production of “Fences.”
Unclear when fire-damaged Monte Carlo can be reopened
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
Firefighters contained a blaze that raged for an hour today atop the Monte Carlo casino in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. At least 13 persons were injured.

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