The Strip Sense

Lead Photo A riddle wrapped in … Harrah’s?

Steve Friess | Thu, Aug 6, 2009 (midnight)

There may be great stories about the Stage Door, but good luck finding them.

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When the fun stops

Steve Friess | Thu, Jul 30, 2009 (midnight)

Somewhere along the way, all the reasons to love Sin City went bye-bye.

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Lead Photo Film flam

Steve Friess | Thu, Jul 23, 2009 (midnight)

Lottery tickets, magic tunnels, scorching heat in January and other Vegas-movie flaws.

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Lead Photo Raise, fold … Or tweet

Steve Friess | Thu, Jul 16, 2009 (midnight)

Twitter is giving new life to the World Series of Poker.

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Lead Photo Bad things do come in threes

Steve Friess | Thu, Jul 9, 2009 (midnight)

A trio of the worst ideas in Vegas right now.

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Lead Photo Jackson’s comeback

Steve Friess | Thu, Jul 2, 2009 (midnight)

I know you felt it, too, so I’m just going to come right out and say it: Michael Jackson’s untimely death was the best thing that could ever have happened to Michael Jackson’s music.

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Lead Photo LuPone’s showstopper

Steve Friess | Thu, Jun 25, 2009 (midnight)

When the Broadway diva chastised a texter, it highlighted problems with Vegas audiences.

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Lead Photo A fine restraint

Steve Friess | Thu, Jun 18, 2009 (midnight)

In New York and Los Angeles, when a major star drops dead of unknown causes, there is a repulsive ritual that takes place. In Las Vegas, when left to our own devices, we do things a little differently.

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An easy target, a misguided notion

Steve Friess | Thu, Jun 11, 2009 (midnight)

Why the people of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, should be grateful for, not suspicious of, their new casino.

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Lead Photo The Anti-Wynn

Steve Friess | Thu, Jun 4, 2009 (midnight)

I was a bit confused when I showed up at the Treasure Island on Monday for lunch with its new owner, Phil Ruffin, and his assistant told me on the house phone to meet the Kansas billionaire at Francesco’s Pizzeria.

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Lead Photo Larger than life, perfect for Vegas

Steve Friess | Thu, May 28, 2009 (midnight)

Someone here needs to sign American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert right now

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Lead Photo Ten shows that you absolutely have to see (or send your visitors to see)

Steve Friess | Thu, May 21, 2009 (midnight)

One show that everyone should see? I get this question a lot. I get it from Facebook friends when they’re about to visit and you readers ask about once a week by e-mail.

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Lead Photo He walks alone

Steve Friess | Thu, May 14, 2009 (midnight)

Just a couple of days before one of the most important votes in the gay history of Nevada, David Parks stood, as he usually seems to, in the background.

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Lead Photo Danny Gans: 1956-2009

Steve Friess | Thu, May 7, 2009 (midnight)

How does someone become such a mammoth, wealthy star, entertain untold millions and still remain largely anonymous in the broader popular culture?

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Lead Photo Now we’re cooking

Steve Friess | Thu, Apr 30, 2009 (midnight)

Top Chef began filming Season 6 in Las Vegas on Monday. This could easily be the start of an economic recovery. It’s not as ridiculous as it sounds.

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MMA fighters set to party after UFC 106
Kenny G and UFC all in the same weekend?
Lunch, served with style
Forget cafeteria food, these lunch trays up for bid carry more important things.
49 things to be thankful for
Colonic Elvis, invisible troops, CCSD teachers, the lag time between stopping mortgage payments and being evicted… the list goes on and on.

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Cocktail of the Week

Cocktail of the Week Nov 19, 2009
by Xania Woodman

The Jaded Kiss

The bar is open! Or rather, back open. Adjacent to Dos Caminos at Palazzo, itty bitty Fusion Mixology Bar has gotten itself some fresh new beats and mixology talent as ...
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