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Intersection
Breaking down Wynn’s new plans for the Las Vegas Strip
Steve Wynn isn't wasting any time with the land he acquired in December across the Boulevard.
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Construction to start on Wynn's Paradise Park in the spring
The development will also have a new 47-story, 1,500-room hotel with its own convention space, casino and restaurants. It will sit roughly between the Encore ...
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Las Vegas an architectural wasteland? No way, says author of new book
Las Vegas has taken a beating from the architecture establishment over the years, with critics characterizing the city’s resorts and casinos as a carnival of ...
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E. Parry Thomas, business icon who helped shape Las Vegas, dies at 95
By financing casinos at a time when other banks refused to consider making loans to them, visionary banker E. Parry Thomas helped build the foundation ...
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Intersection
Wynn Everett—a big piece of Vegas in Boston—could provide a branding boost
Last week, Steve Wynn broke ground on his first domestic resort outside Las Vegas.
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Kats Report
‘Baz’ backs up its opening at Palazzo; ‘Showstoppers’ invokes Danny and Sandy
We begin with a great quote from Tala Marie, the lone remaining original member of Matt Goss’s dance troupe The Dirty Virgins at the Gossy ...
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Kats Report
Wynn’s empire is never ‘Never’ land; we hit stage with Mr. Las Vegas
The Kats Report Bureau cut a swath through the Venetian/Palazzo and Wynn Las Vegas over the past two nights. The Palazzo porte-cochere was the unlikely ...
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Kats Report
Seth MacFarlane hits Las Vegas and is ready to swing
You try to cross this bridge with Seth MacFarlane, linking his affection for the crude/brilliant humor in “Family Guy” — where the highbrow canine Brian ...
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As We See It
Wynn's Paradise Park plans could be only the beginning
Wynn Paradise Park in Las Vegas: Be cynical if you like. We know better than to second-guess Steve Wynn’s dreamy ideas.
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Kats Report
Maybe Carrot Top should have opted for ‘Zoolander 2’; Intrigue seals Seal deal
The Kats Report Bureau at this writing is the food court at the atrium level of the Luxor, and from this position I can see ...
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Kats Report
‘Spoofical’ cleans up the ‘Poop’; ‘Showstoppers’ seeks singer
Las Vegas producer David Saxe has pulled the reins on his “Spoofical the Musical” production, which has been pushed back by several weeks from its ...
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Kats Report
With move to Wynn Las Vegas, Mark Shunock really is running the show
He’s no longer Lonny, but he’s still running the club — this time for real. Mark Shunock is taking over entertainment operations at Intrigue at ...
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A&E
The Kats Report: Checking in with 'ShowStoppers' director Philip Wm. McKinley
The production's one-year anniversary is next month.
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Incidental Tourist
Giving up the Godfather: A Strip transaction from 40 years ago proves anything can happen
There are many Vegas casinos that never were, but arguably the most pivotal nonexistent project was the Godfather.
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FeaturedSteve WynnLas Vegas Strip
Magnificent Spaces: How Roger Thomas designed the Vegas of our dreams
"Luxury is real taste and ability and thought and comfort—and we’ve made those decisions for you, and they’re all the right decisions."
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As We See It
Steve Wynn's continued deference to China rings hollow
While quick to condemn our political and economic system, Wynn continues to handle China with kid gloves.
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How the Mirage remade Las Vegas
Here’s a chilling thought, courtesy of the man who made it all possible: “Ask yourself, if there was no Mirage on the Strip, what would’ve ...
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A&E
Rolling Stones, even after all these years, prove a sure bet in Las Vegas
From the familiar opening chords of “Start Me Up” to launch the set to “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” to cap the encore just shy ...
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Mirage to close in July for Hard Rock rebranding; reopen tabbed for 2027
The Mirage, the decades-old staple beloved for its outdoor volcano show, the Beatles “LOVE” by Cirque Du Soleil and other attractions, will temporarily close its ...
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New reservations-only bar in downtown Las Vegas focused on making customers feel appreciated
Ryan Doherty remembers the first time he heard the word “sleek.” It was one of the words his dad used to describe their family’s pet ...
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NewsAllSports
Raiders' 2024-2025 schedule falls light on prime-time games, heavy on travel
For the second straight year, Las Vegas won’t play its home opener at Allegiant Stadium until Week 3. The Raiders begin the season on Sunday ...
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Las Vegas an ideal location for company to keep pace with evolution of communication
When Nordis Technologies started out, it was as a print company for businesses to disseminate communications to consumers or other businesses, like bills and other ...
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News
Burning Man, home of 'radical self expression,' removes pro-Palestinian sculpture from its website
The debates and protests sparked by Israel's war in the Gaza Strip have worked their way into seemingly every corner in the world — even ...
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News
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is getting a signature Nike shoe
Two-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson is getting a Nike signature shoe. The deal was announced Saturday as the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces ...
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NewsSportsAggregate
Everything falling into place for Las Vegas Aces’ superstar A'ja Wilson
Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson seemed to be in a rush this late afternoon on her college campus. She was addressing the media ahead ...
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Marchessault’s future looms as the focus of the Golden Knights’ offseason
No player has been more important to the fabric and development of the Golden Knights than Marchessault, better known as “Marchy” to teammates and fans. ...
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Latin music
Los Bukis draw a multigenerational crowd during their Vegas residency
Now launching the Las Vegas Strip's first Spanish-language residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, Los Bukis is attracting a diverse audience.
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News
Union workers end strike against Virgin Hotels Las Vegas; contract talks Tuesday
Nevada’s largest labor union concluded a 48-hour strike Sunday meant to pressure Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to agree to a five-year contract on wages and ...
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NewsAllSports
WNBA is investigating whether Vegas tourism authority can sponsor Aces players for $100K each
The WNBA is determining whether the Las Vegas Visitors and Conventions Authority can sponsor players on the Las Vegas Aces roster for $100,000 apiece.
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UNLV coach’s personal touches define a hall-of-fame career
Knight will be inducted tonight into the UNLV Athletics Hall of Fame, a fitting honor for a man who spent more than three decades transforming ...
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A&E
What to do in Las Vegas this week (May 16-22, 2024 edition)
Dead & Company at Sphere, Shania Twain at Bakkt Theater, Hemlock at Fremont Country Club and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Desert Oasis twins find success, recognition in flag football
Akemi Higa is a quarterback; twin Akiko is her favorite wide receiver. And they are dominating, leading Desert Oasis High this winter to the state ...
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Q+A
UFC legend Randy Couture is always ready to Ride For Our Troops
The Xtreme Couture G.I. Foundation’s annual Ride For Our Troops motorcycle poker run fundraiser takes over Las Vegas on May 18.
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AllSportsAggregate
Picking a key player for every Raiders’ game in the upcoming season
There’s plenty of excitement surrounding the Raiders heading into the start of full offseason team activities on Monday May 20, and ...
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Breaking News
A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young lead Las Vegas Aces past Sparks
It was Young's first career point and assists double-double and Wilson's second double-double of the early season.
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Desert Oasis freshman shines in three sports while wearing prosthetic leg
Alissa Perkins stands in the batter’s box awaiting the pitch. She’s one of the best hitters on the Desert Oasis High softball team ...
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A&E
Sammy Hagar takes over the Palms Pool with an oasis experience
Sammy’s Island at the Palms Pool opens on May 17 and operates seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.