Archive for February, 2008
Fremont Street Rave Experience - The video
I was in Las Vegas a bit over a week ago and I headed to Downtown to see what the atmosphere was like. I’m not the main LasVegaslogue writer and I hadn’t been in the city in about 5 years so I specifically wanted to see what they’d done when they refurbished the Fremont Street Experience. After they covered Fremont Street in 1994 they added a sound and light show that runs hourly each evening, and I’d read that in 2004 they greatly improved it.
The old version was more Disney-like, or at …
Date: February 29th, 2008 |
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NASCAR Gets Set To Roll Into Vegas
Hear that rumble of engines? It’s only going to get louder this weekend when NASCAR comes to town for its annual event at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (LVMS).
Qualifying for the UAW-Dodge 400 is Friday, February 29. Then Saturday, March 1, the Sam’s Town 300 will be run with ESPN2 airing the event live at starting at 1:30pm, local time. The big race, the 11th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series UAW-Dodge 400, will be aired live by the Fox Network starting at 1:30pm on Sunday, March 2nd.
Vegas’ own Robin Leach is scheduled to emcee the big event, with the National Anthem …
Date: February 27th, 2008 |
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Vegas Show News: Rita Rudner and Mamma Mia! Celebrate Milestones
Who says shows can’t last on the Strip? Here are two proving that wrong:
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Rita Rudner Celebrates 2000th Show and New Contract
Congratulations to comedian Rita Rudner who celebrated her 2000th show in Las Vegas last Friday!
Rudner, who currently headlines at Harrah’s, commemorated the occasion by filming the special show for a PBS TV special that will air nationwide in June 2008. Then the show will be put on DVD and packaged with her upcoming book of comedy …
Date: February 24th, 2008 |
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Vegas Nightlife News: IRS Investigates Pure, 2008 Club World Award Noms, Bloody Mary Bar at Revolution
A quick look at the news behind Sin City’s nightclubs:
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Pure Offices Raided By IRS
In a surprise move, the IRS invaded the offices of the Pure Management Group on Wednesday (Feb 20) in an onsite investigation into the club’s finances and reported tax evasion tied to unreported cash transactions by employees.
This is said to include things like tips doormen receive for special treatment by guests looking to gain admission, a practice known as “line-fishing,” and possible “cash for hire” celeb appearances that might …
Date: February 22nd, 2008 |
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Vegas Show News: Mirage Volcano, Wayne Brady, Rich Little
Next to gambling, taking in a show is a great way to enjoy Vegas. Here’s the latest news on all of the productions Sin City has to offer:
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Mirage Volcano Closed for Rehab
Visitors to Vegas may notice one of the Strip’s icons is strangely silent this month. That’s because the famous volcano in front of the Mirage resort has been closed for rehab.
According to the Mirage website, the projected reopening of the volcano is slated for sometime this fall, but …
Date: February 20th, 2008 |
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NASCAR Events Around Las Vegas
This is a big NASCAR weekend in Las Vegas, but the events aren’t just happening on the track. Various other points around Las Vegas will play home to race-related activities.
On Thursday, February 28th, nearly 50 NASCAR haulers will parade their respective race cars in a ceremonial drive that starts at 2:30pm just south of Mandalay Bay on Las Vegas Blvd. They will drive north from there to Sahara and then make their way to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Not only will the general sidewalks be good for viewing, but some …
Date: February 27th, 2008 |
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Las Vegas photos now online
We’ve recently added a huge group of Las Vegas photos to this site and you are invited to check them out. They were all taken just a week ago and there are tons of shots from the Las Vegas Strip, from Downtown, and also from other nearby areas including from above the city.
You’ll find photos of most of the Strip hotels in the sets, as well as some of the classic motels in the North Strip and East Fremont areas. If you’ve yet to make it to Las …
Date: February 26th, 2008 |
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Yellowtail Sushi to Open at Bellagio
Those seeking a sushi fix will have a new option on the Strip this summer when the Light Group opens Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar at the Bellagio.
Award-winning chef Akira Back has created a blend of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine based on seasonal fish and ingredients flown in daily from around the world. For those with an adventurous palate, a multi-course Omakase tasting menu will allow guests to sample Back’s best creations of the day.
Signature items on the regular menu will include Toro Sashimi with caviar and microgreens; Maine lobster …
Date: February 24th, 2008 |
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Bette Midler Opens at Caesars Palace
Last night (Feb 20), Bette Midler officially opened her new run as headliner at Caesars Palace and it was an celeb-studded evening full of rave reviews.
Flaunting plenty of gags, and a wealth of hits, Midler’s “The Showgirl Must Go On” extravaganza features some of the singer’s favorite characters, from the wheelchair-bound mermaid Delores Delago to Soph, the oldest living showgirl in Vegas, all set against a backdrop that resembles a Broadway-style theater. And there is plenty of glitz and glam in everything from the set to the Divine Miss M …
Date: February 21st, 2008 |
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Penn Jillette Tapped For Dancing With the Stars
As one half of the popular comedic illusionist act Penn & Teller, Penn Jillette entertains Vegas visitors and locals alike with sleight of hand and other tricks at the duo’s headlining show at the Rio. Last night it was announced that Jillette will now get to test whether his feet have the same magic as his hands when he was announced as one of the celebrity competitors on the upcoming sixth season of the popular ABC reality TV series, “Dancing With the Stars.”
One …
Date: February 19th, 2008 |
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