Rick Lax

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Sweet news: Cherry nightclub to reopen at Red Rock Resort: Thursday, April 12, 2012; The locals hang will host indoor/outdoor parties starting May 25.
Workouts getting stale? Find your perfect gym: Wednesday, April 11, 2012; Rick Lax wants to help you find that gym with something extra
Strip performers take off their clothes for charity in Broadway Bares: Wednesday, April 11, 2012; Sexy people stripping down for a good cause: Hard to argue with that.
A night out with the performers: Tuesday, April 10, 2012; "It was one of those old-school Vegas nights."
Three questions for high-wire royalty Lijana Wallenda-Hernandez: Wednesday, April 4, 2012; The seventh-generation daredevil will perform in Absinthe through May 1.
Thinking about puppies, Sarah Palin's guest hosting on 'Today' and more: Wednesday, April 4, 2012; Also, the new Wynn website.
After 50 years, Dino's is still Las Vegas' neighborhood bar: Tuesday, April 3, 2012; The karaoke hot spot celebrated half a century Thursday night.
An all-tweet review of Steve Martin's new tweets collection: Wednesday, March 28, 2012; #WhyDidIBuyThis?
Why you shouldn't leave your kids at home when you vacay in Vegas: Wednesday, March 28, 2012; A Chicago couple is in legal trouble after doing just that.
Sake, celebrities and sober embarrassment at UNLVino: Wednesday, March 28, 2012; Observations from the annual UNLV hotel college fundraiser.
Certain candidates' nicknames don't fly on Nevada's ballots—and here's why: Wednesday, March 21, 2012; And it's bad news for Nancy "Occupy" Price ...
Jersey Boys are back in town, well Paris: Wednesday, March 21, 2012; The show recounts the formation, rise and fall of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Thinking about musical lawn fertilizers and more: Wednesday, March 21, 2012; Also, Tennessee's new proposed abortion law.
Comedy review: Daniel Tosh's live show isn't quite as daring as his TV series: Wednesday, March 14, 2012; Sill, what matters most are the jokes, and they were strong.
Book review: 'The Natural: How to Effortlessly Attract the Women You Want': Wednesday, March 14, 2012; It teaches you to pick up women by being yourself ... or does it?
If mothers want to surrender their babies, is that so bad?: Wednesday, March 14, 2012; Sometimes it's better to give your baby up than to keep it
Thinking about Encyclopedia Britannica, Louis C.K. and more: Wednesday, March 14, 2012; Also, Jack Kerouac's On the Road will finally hit the big screen soon.
Weekly Q&A: Penn & Teller pianist Mike 'Jonesy' Jones: Wednesday, March 7, 2012; What it's like warming up a magic-show crowd—and learning to play piano down a finger.
Worst prank ever? Woman's airline bomb threat aimed at boyfriend: Wednesday, March 7, 2012; An example of why you should never say "bomb" on (or off) a plane.
Thinking about Brian Head, Rush Limbaugh and more: Wednesday, March 7, 2012; Also, observations on the wind that swept through the valley.
Carlos'n Charlie's hiring 200 workers for Flamingo restaurant: Wednesday, March 7, 2012; The Mexican chain's Vegas outpost is looking for staffers.
No joke: ROK Vegas to close April 1: Friday, March 2, 2012; The space will reopen as a performance venue in early spring.
Thinking about Meryl Streep, Whole Foods and more: Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012; Also, Penn Jilette's recent Celebrity Apprentice win.
Sorry, bathers: Nevada bans narcotic bath salts: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012; The newish synthetic drug has sent many users across the country to the emergency room.
Kosher meal vs. common fare in Nevada prisons: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012; Nevada's new prison menu, which does not include separate kosher meals, will save the state some money.
24 hours at CityCenter: Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012; Is CityCenter living up to its long-ago ideals?
Putting three iPad apps to the test: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012; Playing slots, shopping for videos and reimagining your body.
Caucusopalypse: What the Republican candidates might mean for Las Vegas: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012; Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul -- are any of them good for Nevada?
Bob Saget: a lot funnier than the Clippers used to be: Monday, Jan. 30, 2012; Plus, the best heckle he's ever heard.
Should the shooting of a teen be blamed on Facebook?: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012; Police are now recommending that teens not use Facebook to invite their friends to parties.
A local Capriotti's shop is in trouble with corporate over a 'boobs and Bobbies' promotion: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012; The controversy involves sandwiches sold to a local gentlemen's club.
Tom Ferranti on 58 years of singing, drumming and impersonating everyone: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012; He's 82, and he does Columbo.
Should Mayweather's $100K donation have come up in court?: The boxer's sentence postponement comes after promising a major give; Monday, Jan. 23, 2012; The boxer's sentence postponement comes after promising a major give.
Looking back at the hits and misses of Broadway-to-Vegas productions: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012; From Mamma Mia to Phantom!
Crash course: Are the costs of air shows worth the risk?: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012; After last September's crash, the Reno Air Racing Association recently announced it will seek to hold another air show this September.
GOP candidate Ron Paul gains support from Nevada prostitutes: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012; "The girls at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch are not only planning to vote for Paul, they’re 'pimpin’' for him."
3.5 questions with Lisa Lampanelli, who performs Saturday at the Pearl: Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012; If somebody hurts my feelings, I’m going to cry.
One Night in 1Oak: New drinks, feather skirts and hard-to-read graffiti: Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012; A peak inside the Mirage's new nightlife venue.
The Mirage stays funny with latest comedy bookings: Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012; Diverse lineup includes Daniel Tosh, Gabriel Iglesias and Seth Meyers
An excerpt from 'Weekly' writer Rick Lax's new book: 'I Get Paid For This: Kicking Ass and Taking Notes' hits shelves January 16; Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012; Rick Lax as a bathroom attendant? Read all about it in his new book, 'I Get Paid For This'
Suspiciously young magician carries variety show torch: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012; Don't be the last to know about this monthly gem.
Sci-fi brothel Alien Cathouse to open in Southern Nevada: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012; Into alien porn? This place is certainly for you.
There are plenty of NYE Strip alternatives: Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011; Rick Lax gives you some advice if you want to avoid the insanity of the Strip for New Year's Eve
Bellagio adds three new songs to the fountains' repertoire: Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011; "Vegas tourists will surely appreciate the new tunes, but not nearly as much as the street performers."
Board games to beat the holiday boredom: What to play with lawyers, strippers and your competitive uncle; Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011; What to play with lawyers, strippers and your competitive uncle.
Book review: 'Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America': Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011; The world of Nintendo finally gets its due in the 'history' book 'Super Mario'
Weekly Q&A: Ex-porn star Jenny Hendrix looks to her future: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011; For ex-porn star Jenny Hendrix, the future offers many possibilities
Don't feed the bears ... and then shoot them: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011; Nevada's inaugural black bear hunting season is not without its issues.
Five out-of-context segments from the new Justin Bieber book: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011; Don't want to read all of 'Belieber!' Then just read these five quotations
Why isn't Sheldon Adelson on board with online poker?: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011; Though MGM and Caesars are on board, the Venetian and Palazzo owner is not.