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Entertainment Staff Blog
MOVIES: Special screenings — ‘Astro-Zombies’ sequel lands May 20
Don't look now, but the Astro-Zombies are back. Las Vegas-based filmmaker Ted V. Mikels has been making "Astro-Zombies" movies since 1968. And the latest installment in the saga —...
ENTERTAINMENT: Life's a Beach at PH this summer
The Beach Boys play a one-nighter here on Memorial Day weekend, and “Rock of Ages” is plausibly rumored to be headed to the Venetian. But in between them, we have a Beach Boys jukebox mu...
MUSIC: Mastodon, Opeth and Ghost throttle House of Blues
“Play something heavy!” a dude in the crowd bellowed. Mikael Akerfeldt remained unmoved. “This is called a capo,” he said in between songs at the House of Blues at Mandalay...
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Don't look now, but the Astro-Zombies are back. Las Vegas-based filmmaker Ted V. Mikels has been making "Astro-Zombies" movies since 1968. And the latest installment in the saga —...
ENTERTAINMENT: Life's a Beach at PH this summer
The Beach Boys play a one-nighter here on Memorial Day weekend, and “Rock of Ages” is plausibly rumored to be headed to the Venetian. But in between them, we have a Beach Boys jukebox mu...
MUSIC: Mastodon, Opeth and Ghost throttle House of Blues
“Play something heavy!” a dude in the crowd bellowed. Mikael Akerfeldt remained unmoved. “This is called a capo,” he said in between songs at the House of Blues at Mandalay...
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VegasLand
Doug Elfman
Photos Just In: Dita von Teese takes it off at House of Blues Vegas
Wow. If you're looking for something to do tonight, I highly recommend the Dita von Teese show at House of Blues. I went last night with my friend Jessica, and we were blown away. The emcee, Murray...
Your Nightclub/Pool Party Forecast for the Weekend of Friday May 18
FRIDAY May 18: Calvin Harris at XS. Dirty South at Tao. Diplo at Surrender. Lupe Fiasco and Sky Gellatly DJing as The Soundclash at Lavo. Rebecca & Fiona at Marquee dayclub. Benny Benassi at Mar...
Picture the Weekend: A little of this, a little of that
Of course I’m going to start with the hot models. Who do you think I’m not? Jessica White and Dominique Storelli took to Tao Beach on Friday. Courtesy photos by Al Powers/Powers Imagery....
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Wow. If you're looking for something to do tonight, I highly recommend the Dita von Teese show at House of Blues. I went last night with my friend Jessica, and we were blown away. The emcee, Murray...
Your Nightclub/Pool Party Forecast for the Weekend of Friday May 18
FRIDAY May 18: Calvin Harris at XS. Dirty South at Tao. Diplo at Surrender. Lupe Fiasco and Sky Gellatly DJing as The Soundclash at Lavo. Rebecca & Fiona at Marquee dayclub. Benny Benassi at Mar...
Picture the Weekend: A little of this, a little of that
Of course I’m going to start with the hot models. Who do you think I’m not? Jessica White and Dominique Storelli took to Tao Beach on Friday. Courtesy photos by Al Powers/Powers Imagery....
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The Complete Las Vegan
Sherman Frederick
Justice demands dropping the Zimmerman murder charge
Alan Dershowitz writes: "A medical report by George Zimmerman’s doctor has disclosed that Zimmerman had a fractured nose, two black eyes, two lacerations on the back of his head and a bac...
'Born in Kenya' revelation embarrasses media (or at least it should)
I don't think there's any honest person — left or right — who thinks America's media has been particularly tough on Barack Obama. I'll guarantee you that the Hillary Clinton campaign s...
Coulter spot on with gun control column
If you want to get the old blood flowing this morning, may I point you to this Ann Coulter column on guns, minorities and America. She starts with Trayvon Martin case and takes us to the KKK and th...
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Alan Dershowitz writes: "A medical report by George Zimmerman’s doctor has disclosed that Zimmerman had a fractured nose, two black eyes, two lacerations on the back of his head and a bac...
'Born in Kenya' revelation embarrasses media (or at least it should)
I don't think there's any honest person — left or right — who thinks America's media has been particularly tough on Barack Obama. I'll guarantee you that the Hillary Clinton campaign s...
Coulter spot on with gun control column
If you want to get the old blood flowing this morning, may I point you to this Ann Coulter column on guns, minorities and America. She starts with Trayvon Martin case and takes us to the KKK and th...
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Vin Suprynowicz
Vin Suprynowicz
Making way for another wrecking ball
Interestingly enough, vendors say it's the customers who are expressing the most nostalgia over the fact the Charleston Antique Mall will close forever -- at its present location, anyway -- at 5 p.m...
A scandal in Chicago
I don't know about you, but if a friend called me and said he was in jail in Chicago for "felony aggravated unlawful use of a weapon," I'd figure he'd done something pretty bad — pis...
Ending a way of life
When I was a kid, I visited Mystic Seaport, on the Connecticut shore. They still had a few old-timers there who could demonstrate 19th-century crafts, creating works of art out of knotted rope or ca...
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Interestingly enough, vendors say it's the customers who are expressing the most nostalgia over the fact the Charleston Antique Mall will close forever -- at its present location, anyway -- at 5 p.m...
A scandal in Chicago
I don't know about you, but if a friend called me and said he was in jail in Chicago for "felony aggravated unlawful use of a weapon," I'd figure he'd done something pretty bad — pis...
Ending a way of life
When I was a kid, I visited Mystic Seaport, on the Connecticut shore. They still had a few old-timers there who could demonstrate 19th-century crafts, creating works of art out of knotted rope or ca...
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The Political Eye
RJ Staff and Stephens Media Washington Bureau
New Nevada GOP chair blames past leaders for party problems, says he has plan to win
The new chairman of the Nevada Republican Party on Thursday criticized past GOP leaders for focusing more on "personal and political agendas" than on organizing the party. Chairman Michae...
Reid adds personal note on drug shortages
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid added a personal note this morning in a speech calling for the Senate to begin work on a bill to help alleviate shortages of life-saving medications. When Reid's w...
Heck on gay marriage: Against it
After not commenting last week on same-sex marriage, Republican Rep. Joe Heck reiterated his position during a television appearance on Monday. He's against it. "I believe marriage is betwee...
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The new chairman of the Nevada Republican Party on Thursday criticized past GOP leaders for focusing more on "personal and political agendas" than on organizing the party. Chairman Michae...
Reid adds personal note on drug shortages
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid added a personal note this morning in a speech calling for the Senate to begin work on a bill to help alleviate shortages of life-saving medications. When Reid's w...
Heck on gay marriage: Against it
After not commenting last week on same-sex marriage, Republican Rep. Joe Heck reiterated his position during a television appearance on Monday. He's against it. "I believe marriage is betwee...
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Inside Gaming
Howard Stutz
Caesars shareholder Paulson touts company's stock at New York forum
Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson touted his firm’s ownership of Caesars Entertainment Corp. Wednesday at the Ira Sohn Investment Conference in New York. Paulson, who controls about 9 perce...
Newspaper reports that Steve Wynn buys $70 million New York City penthouse
The New York Post reported that Wynn Resorts Ltd. Chairman Steve Wynn has spent $70 million to purchase a penthouse at The Ritz-Carlton on Central Park South. The newspaper said the 10,882-square-f...
Uruguay extends Caesars Entertainment gaming license through 2036
CLEVELAND — Caesars Entertainment Corp. is focused on opening its $350 million Horseshoe Casino here on Monday. Caesars owns 20 percent of the casino and will operate the resort in a joint ven...
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Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson touted his firm’s ownership of Caesars Entertainment Corp. Wednesday at the Ira Sohn Investment Conference in New York. Paulson, who controls about 9 perce...
Newspaper reports that Steve Wynn buys $70 million New York City penthouse
The New York Post reported that Wynn Resorts Ltd. Chairman Steve Wynn has spent $70 million to purchase a penthouse at The Ritz-Carlton on Central Park South. The newspaper said the 10,882-square-f...
Uruguay extends Caesars Entertainment gaming license through 2036
CLEVELAND — Caesars Entertainment Corp. is focused on opening its $350 million Horseshoe Casino here on Monday. Caesars owns 20 percent of the casino and will operate the resort in a joint ven...
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The Book Nook
Thoughts from the R-J’s Page Turners
Writers share love for Robert Parker, Spenser series
If you’re a fan of Robert Parker or his Spenser series, you’ll probably love this collection of essays by other fans who happen to be writers themselves. “In Pursuit of Spenser: M...
Connelly's 'The Drop' a captivating crime drama
Michael Connelly had a pretty big year in 2011. First, Connelly finally got to see one of his popular novels hit the big screen in March — "The Lincoln Lawyer" starring Matthew McCo...
'The Old Romantic' a dark comedy with dry humor
Life, romantic or not, as it is seen from a decidedly English point of view can be found in Louise Dean’s “The Old Romantic.” In a story that can only be called a dark comedy, Dea...
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If you’re a fan of Robert Parker or his Spenser series, you’ll probably love this collection of essays by other fans who happen to be writers themselves. “In Pursuit of Spenser: M...
Connelly's 'The Drop' a captivating crime drama
Michael Connelly had a pretty big year in 2011. First, Connelly finally got to see one of his popular novels hit the big screen in March — "The Lincoln Lawyer" starring Matthew McCo...
'The Old Romantic' a dark comedy with dry humor
Life, romantic or not, as it is seen from a decidedly English point of view can be found in Louise Dean’s “The Old Romantic.” In a story that can only be called a dark comedy, Dea...
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UNLV Sports
Sports Staff
Three UNLV football games set for national TV, including ESPN
UNLV’s football team will make three national TV appearances, including its first home game on ESPN in nine years. The Rebels play Washington State, which was moved up a day to Friday, Sept. 1...
Navy cancels four-game series with UNLV
Navy canceled its four-game football series with UNLV that was to begin in 2014. The Midshipmen decided to clear future nonconference schedules because of their entrance into the Big East Conferenc...
Defense steps up in scrimmage
UNLV coach Bobby Hauck wanted to see how his defense would respond backed up against the goal line. He liked what he saw in today's scrimmage at Rebel Park, with the defense making numerous plays t...
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UNLV’s football team will make three national TV appearances, including its first home game on ESPN in nine years. The Rebels play Washington State, which was moved up a day to Friday, Sept. 1...
Navy cancels four-game series with UNLV
Navy canceled its four-game football series with UNLV that was to begin in 2014. The Midshipmen decided to clear future nonconference schedules because of their entrance into the Big East Conferenc...
Defense steps up in scrimmage
UNLV coach Bobby Hauck wanted to see how his defense would respond backed up against the goal line. He liked what he saw in today's scrimmage at Rebel Park, with the defense making numerous plays t...
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On the Boulevard
John L. Smith
After towing ripoff, he still feels scammed
Ron Oltmanns is like a lot of people I’ve heard from in the wake of recent columns on trouble inside the local towing racket. You don’t have to be a professional investigator to smell a...
ON THE BOULEVARD: Tow trouble, busy signals, and Bryce
Nevada Transportation Authority Chairman Andrew MacKay says the state agency that regulates towing companies does a good job with a difficult task. The NTA regulates not only towing companies, but...
On the Boulevard: Mesquite ladies, the operator and a a proper tea time
THE LADIES: Las Vegas is known for reinventing itself on a regular basis, but it’s heartening to know that some traditions abide. The Mesquite Club is one enduring tradition. The ladies of th...
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Ron Oltmanns is like a lot of people I’ve heard from in the wake of recent columns on trouble inside the local towing racket. You don’t have to be a professional investigator to smell a...
ON THE BOULEVARD: Tow trouble, busy signals, and Bryce
Nevada Transportation Authority Chairman Andrew MacKay says the state agency that regulates towing companies does a good job with a difficult task. The NTA regulates not only towing companies, but...
On the Boulevard: Mesquite ladies, the operator and a a proper tea time
THE LADIES: Las Vegas is known for reinventing itself on a regular basis, but it’s heartening to know that some traditions abide. The Mesquite Club is one enduring tradition. The ladies of th...
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Jane Ann Morrison
Jane Ann Morrison
Clark County firefighters who raise money for charity must now do it on their own time
Next Labor Day Weekend, if you see Clark County firefighters collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, they’ll be doing it on their own time for the first time. Fire Chief Ber...
Applause for Beers at GOP dinner thundering
Presuming the applause meter was accurate at the Clark County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner, then former Sen. Bob Beers will be the next member of the Las Vegas City Council in a few weeks. The ap...
National spotlight on Mob Museum highlights 'Sin City'
Media preview day for the Mob Museum on Monday generated exactly the kind of national coverage most organizers didn’t want. The New York Times’ headline: “Las Vegas Embraces Bad G...
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Next Labor Day Weekend, if you see Clark County firefighters collecting money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, they’ll be doing it on their own time for the first time. Fire Chief Ber...
Applause for Beers at GOP dinner thundering
Presuming the applause meter was accurate at the Clark County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner, then former Sen. Bob Beers will be the next member of the Las Vegas City Council in a few weeks. The ap...
National spotlight on Mob Museum highlights 'Sin City'
Media preview day for the Mob Museum on Monday generated exactly the kind of national coverage most organizers didn’t want. The New York Times’ headline: “Las Vegas Embraces Bad G...
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Your Town
Las Vegas for Locals
PETS: Readers send in photos of their animals
Readers have submitted hundreds of entries to View’s pets section. Because we only can feature a few photos each week in the newspaper, we decided to expand the sharing online. We hope you enj...
PETS: Readers send in photos of their animals
Readers have submitted hundreds of entries to View’s pets section. Because we only can feature a few photos each week in the newspaper, we decided to expand the sharing online. We hope you enj...
PETS: Readers send in photos of their animals
Readers have submitted hundreds of entries to View’s pets section. Because we only can feature a few photos each week in the newspaper, we decided to expand the sharing online. We hope you enj...
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Readers have submitted hundreds of entries to View’s pets section. Because we only can feature a few photos each week in the newspaper, we decided to expand the sharing online. We hope you enj...
PETS: Readers send in photos of their animals
Readers have submitted hundreds of entries to View’s pets section. Because we only can feature a few photos each week in the newspaper, we decided to expand the sharing online. We hope you enj...
PETS: Readers send in photos of their animals
Readers have submitted hundreds of entries to View’s pets section. Because we only can feature a few photos each week in the newspaper, we decided to expand the sharing online. We hope you enj...
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World Series of Poker blog
Pius Heinz of Germany wins the World Series of Poker Main Event Championship
Pius Heinz, a 22-year-old German college student, won the World Series of Poker’s Main Event World Championship shortly after midnight Wednesday, collecting $8.715 million. Martin Staszko, 35...
A dejected Lamb explains his elimination
American poker standout Ben Lamb decided to come out aggressively in the first few hands of play at the World Series of Poker’s Main Event, thinking he could slice into Germany’s Pius Hi...
Staszko takes the chip lead; eliminates Lamb in 3rd place
That was fast. After just four hands, Czech Republic’s Martin Staszko jumped from third to first and eliminated crowd favorite Ben Lamb in one of the wildest 15 minutes ever experienced at th...
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Pius Heinz, a 22-year-old German college student, won the World Series of Poker’s Main Event World Championship shortly after midnight Wednesday, collecting $8.715 million. Martin Staszko, 35...
A dejected Lamb explains his elimination
American poker standout Ben Lamb decided to come out aggressively in the first few hands of play at the World Series of Poker’s Main Event, thinking he could slice into Germany’s Pius Hi...
Staszko takes the chip lead; eliminates Lamb in 3rd place
That was fast. After just four hands, Czech Republic’s Martin Staszko jumped from third to first and eliminated crowd favorite Ben Lamb in one of the wildest 15 minutes ever experienced at th...
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New Business Beat
Review-Journal Business Staff
New boat store open in Henderson
Tigé Boats of Las Vegas has opened in Henderson. The store, which opened May 1, is at 149 N. Gibson, #C. The store offers sale of Tigé boats and service of all marine products. Roge...
New bakery opens in western LV Valley
Chocolate & Spice Bakery opened May 4 at 7923 W. Sahara Ave. The brainchild of pastry chef and cookbook author Megan Romano, will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Romano previously...
Hillgrove PR plans Las Vegas location
Hillgrove PR announced Tuesday, May 1, that it is entering into the United States marketing and public relations field and plans to open a Las Vegas branch in the third quarter of this year. &ldquo...
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Tigé Boats of Las Vegas has opened in Henderson. The store, which opened May 1, is at 149 N. Gibson, #C. The store offers sale of Tigé boats and service of all marine products. Roge...
New bakery opens in western LV Valley
Chocolate & Spice Bakery opened May 4 at 7923 W. Sahara Ave. The brainchild of pastry chef and cookbook author Megan Romano, will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Romano previously...
Hillgrove PR plans Las Vegas location
Hillgrove PR announced Tuesday, May 1, that it is entering into the United States marketing and public relations field and plans to open a Las Vegas branch in the third quarter of this year. &ldquo...
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Vegas Health Beat
Review-Journal Health staff
Hospice executive appointed to human resources board
Rosamari McNulty, senior director of human resources and volunteer services for Nathan Adelson Hospice, has joined the board of directors of the Southern Nevada Human Resources Association. McNult...
Dr. Park: That would be a fatal dose of caffeine
Here’s how an article in May issue of Las Vegas Health magazine read, quoting Dr. David Park, chairman of the Department of Primary Care at Touro University of Nevada’s College of Osteop...
Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort program gets safety award
Eleven-year-old MacKenzie Lutey, left, receives assistance with her goggles from 12-year-old Skylar Dworin as the two wear helmets that they received as part of a Lids on Kids event Jan. 27 at the...
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Rosamari McNulty, senior director of human resources and volunteer services for Nathan Adelson Hospice, has joined the board of directors of the Southern Nevada Human Resources Association. McNult...
Dr. Park: That would be a fatal dose of caffeine
Here’s how an article in May issue of Las Vegas Health magazine read, quoting Dr. David Park, chairman of the Department of Primary Care at Touro University of Nevada’s College of Osteop...
Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort program gets safety award
Eleven-year-old MacKenzie Lutey, left, receives assistance with her goggles from 12-year-old Skylar Dworin as the two wear helmets that they received as part of a Lids on Kids event Jan. 27 at the...
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Slash Politics
Steve Sebelius
And on the first day…
Mitt Romney has a new ad out that shows what America would be like on the first day of his presidency. The Keystone Pipeline is approved! Tax cuts are introduced! The health-care reform law is repealed! And everybody looks so happy! Here’s the ad: Of course, the first day doesn’t even start until noon, when [...]
Contractual interference at GOP?
Rumors of David Gallagher‘s imminent cashiering as executive director of the Nevada Republican Party may have been greatly exaggerated, after an employment contract surfaced that was purportedly signed by the party’s former chairwoman on her chaotic final day in office. The four-page contract is signed by Amy Tarkanian and Gallagher, and is dated Feb, 4. [...]
Obama ad hits job growth
Although he’s making headlines for his stance on gay marriage, President Barack Obama isn’t shying away from talking about the economy, either. In this new ad, “Reverse,” the campaign highlights the jobs created since Obama took over. It embraces his stimulus plan, auto bailout and tax cuts, too.
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Mitt Romney has a new ad out that shows what America would be like on the first day of his presidency. The Keystone Pipeline is approved! Tax cuts are introduced! The health-care reform law is repealed! And everybody looks so happy! Here’s the ad: Of course, the first day doesn’t even start until noon, when [...]
Contractual interference at GOP?
Rumors of David Gallagher‘s imminent cashiering as executive director of the Nevada Republican Party may have been greatly exaggerated, after an employment contract surfaced that was purportedly signed by the party’s former chairwoman on her chaotic final day in office. The four-page contract is signed by Amy Tarkanian and Gallagher, and is dated Feb, 4. [...]
Obama ad hits job growth
Although he’s making headlines for his stance on gay marriage, President Barack Obama isn’t shying away from talking about the economy, either. In this new ad, “Reverse,” the campaign highlights the jobs created since Obama took over. It embraces his stimulus plan, auto bailout and tax cuts, too.
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