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Lead Photo Conventional Strip wisdom aside, the Smith Center books Broadway—and it worked

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:09 p.m.)

And according to ticket sales, it's a great idea.

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Lead Photo UFC 143: Where to watch in Las Vegas

Allison Duck | Fri, Feb 3, 2012 (8 p.m.)

The UFC helps put the “super” in Super Bowl Weekend with an important fight card the day before the football championship.

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Lead Photo Big Game guide: Super Bowl watch parties 2012

Allison Duck | Wed, Feb 1, 2012 (4 p.m.)

Super Sunday could easily be renamed All-You-Can-Eat Sunday as local restaurants and bars pull out all the stops for their Super Bowl party spreads.

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Lead Photo Few thrills in the gimmicky ‘Man on a Ledge’

Josh Bell | Fri, Jan 27, 2012 (1:39 p.m.)

The movie sure delivered on its title, but did it deliver much else?

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Lead Photo Chinese New Year guide: Dining and events

Allison Duck | Mon, Jan 23, 2012 (6:18 p.m.)

The Year of the Dragon is here. Celebrate with special menus and fire-breathing dragons.

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Lead Photo Looking back at the hits and misses of Broadway-to-Vegas productions

Rick Lax | Wed, Jan 18, 2012 (2:15 p.m.)

From Mamma Mia to Phantom!

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Lead Photo First Friday physically and metaphorically leaps with Get Back Alley

Mark Adams | Wed, Jan 4, 2012 (6:22 p.m.)

"Why don’t we use our own artistic skills to generate revenue for us?"

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Lead Photo Q&A with Arianny Celeste

Allison Duck | Thu, Dec 29, 2011 (12:47 p.m.)

Arianny Celeste, model and UFC ring girl, returns home to Las Vegas to host at New York New York’s Rok Vegas on December 30 over New Year’s weekend.

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Lead Photo Events guide: New Year’s Eve 2011

Allison Duck | Thu, Dec 29, 2011 (12:04 p.m.)

This New Year’s Weekend you can choose to party with three quarters of the Kardashians, one half of the Black Eyed Peas, or three eights of the Jersey Shore cast.

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Lead Photo The Year in Review: Film and TV

Josh Bell, Mike D'Angelo | Thu, Dec 29, 2011 (midnight)

Our critics pick their favorite films and shows from 2011.

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Lead Photo Black Friday guide: Opening hours across the Valley

Allison Duck | Wed, Nov 23, 2011 (8 p.m.)

Despite online petitions and outcries from some, stores seem to be opening even earlier this Black Friday.

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Lead Photo 2011 Thanksgiving Guide: Where to dine in Las Vegas

Allison Duck | Tue, Nov 22, 2011 (3:57 p.m.)

If the hassle of a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal isn’t worth the time and stress, there are options galore at restaurants on and off the Strip.

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Lead Photo Katy Perry is a teenage and fan’s dream at Mandalay Bay

Mark Adams | Sun, Nov 20, 2011 (5:41 p.m.)

Perry kicked off the show with “Teenage Dream,” one of five hits off the Grammy-nominated album of the same name. A favorite among concertgoers, ...

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Lead Photo The Palms, popular among playboys and performers, celebrates 10 years

By Rebecca Clifford-Cruz | Mon, Nov 14, 2011 (11:27 p.m.)

During its 10 years of existence, the Palms has managed to pull off a most unlikely stunt -- becoming a Hollywood hangout and a locals favorite. ...

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Lead Photo Dragone’s ‘Le Reve’ remains a splashy delight

John Katsilometes | Wed, Nov 2, 2011 (5 p.m.)

Le Rêve remains a splashy delight, comparable to any Cirque show, especially as the holidays approach and family-friendly options are at a premium.

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A&E

Tao Group to open Marquee sister club in Australia
Hip hotel the Star will house nightlife group’s first overseas venture.
Conventional Strip wisdom aside, the Smith Center books Broadway—and it worked
And according to ticket sales, it’s a great idea.
Hard-rock home sweet home: Motley Crue’s Joint residency starts with a bang
Veteran quartet shakes off some opening-night snags to get its “Sin City” residency rolling.

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Cocktail of the Week Feb 8, 2012
by Sarah Feldberg

The Wynn’s Aphrodite cocktail is liquid flirtation

In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of beauty and love, and she’s often depicted nude with voluptuous curves and come-hither eyes. It makes sense, then, that she gets a ...
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