Allison Duck

Calendar Editor

Allison is a graduate of The University of Virginia, where she fell in love with its local music scene. After relocating to Las Vegas in 2005, she transferred her musical allegiance to here, and also discovered new passions — local mixed martial arts and the UFC. She is the valley's day — and night — planner, compiling lists of events for the Las Vegas Weekly and Las Vegas Sun online calendars.

Contact Allison via e-mail

Call Allison at 702-948-7815.

Blog Post Archive

It’s Thorogood’s microphone and he’ll do what he wants to: Monday, July 27, 2009; George Thorogood proved he's still "Bad to the Bone," and a cougar magnet, at his show with Jonny Lang in Primm.
He’s still bad to the bone: Friday, July 24, 2009; George Thorogood has been "Bad to the Bone" for years and has no plans to stop, unless you steal his guitar.
From cruise ships to comedy clubs: Friday, July 24, 2009; Big Tony Esposito has been cranking out the jokes since his days as the big kid on the playground. He'll bring his Southern and Italian-inspired humor to Bonkerz Comedy Club at Palace Station this weekend.
It's all in the (tarot) cards: Monday, July 20, 2009; Breathing some fresh air into the local improv scene, Matt Donnelly's Celebrity Tarot Lounge will blend comedy with celebrity secrets via tarot card readings leading to hilarious improvised scenes.
Flightstyles of the rich and weightless: Sunday, July 19, 2009; On Saturday, a specially modified Boeing 727 taking off from McCarran International Airport left Vegas and gravity behind.
Calling all party people: LMFAO opens Las Vegas video shoot to public: Wednesday, July 15, 2009; The DJ/rapper duo are taking over Tao Beach this Thursday to film the video for booze-anthem "Shots," and you're invited to make a cameo.
"Winning is not the only thing that creates a champion.”: Sunday, July 12, 2009; With UFC 100 behind her and her husband, Jennifer Mir has a message for Brock Lesnar.
Can we get a little mood music, please?: Sunday, July 12, 2009; From Blur to Sara Brightman, UFC 100's walk in music spanned an interesting melodic range.
Snoop does it "bigg": Friday, July 10, 2009; Somehow, we've resisted the urge to copy edit the Doggfather's less than stellar grammar. Primm, Dre and the Laker Mobile, straight from the Dogg's mouth.
UFC Fan Expo: Fans and fighters weigh in on UFC 100: Friday, July 10, 2009; Predictions from Randy Couture and Lyoto Machida and tech savvy jock straps mark the first day of UFC's fan expo.
UFC 100: where to watch and where to party: Friday, July 10, 2009; UFC 100 is a fightcard not to be missed. Find out where to watch all the big bouts and where the fighters will be partying after they bash each others' faces in.
A different kind of ladies' night: Friday, July 10, 2009; On the eve of the historic UFC 100, Tuff-N-Uff presents Tuff Girls, an all-female MMA card at the Orleans Arena. This ladies night won't involve cosmos or manicures.
It’s you snooze you lose at WSOP’s Main Event: Monday, July 6, 2009; Several of poker's biggest names won't get the chance to play in this year's WSOP Main Event because the event has reached capacity.
The sweet sound of Canada on the Fourth of July: Michael Buble plays MGM Grand: Monday, July 6, 2009; It may have been America's birthday, but at the MGM Grand Saturday night belonged to a Canadian with a killer voice.
Billy Gardell: "The gift that keeps giving": Thursday, July 2, 2009; If you're missing My Name is Earl, come see Officer Hoyne, better known as comedian Billy Gardell, perform live this weekend at Bonkerz Comedy Club at Palace Station.
"Ultimate Fighter" finale a televised bloodbath: Sunday, June 21, 2009; The Ultimate Fighter's season nine finale included two fights that literally soaked the Octagon mat.
Father's Day Guide 2009: Saturday, June 20, 2009; He doesn't need a new drill. He doesn't want an ugly tie. Treat dad to a better Father's Day this year with these suggestions.
American badass? We’ll find out Saturday: Friday, June 19, 2009; This weekend will crown two new Ultimate Fighter champs at The Pearl at The Palms. The Weekly checks in with the sole American contender, DaMarques Johnson.
Zen and the art of spotting faux celebrities: Saturday, June 13, 2009; So far I am three for three. I’ve been volunteering and working at the CineVegas Film Festival for the past three years and each year I have had a celebrity sighting psych out.
Like a fine wine, Third Eye Blind ages well: Thursday, June 11, 2009; Tony Fredianelli got his start in the local Las Vegas music scene and is now returning for a poolside show at the Hard Rock with his band, Third Eye Blind.
Taking it up a notch with The Higher: Saturday, June 6, 2009; After six years of touring The Higher are about to hit the road again to promote an upcoming album. Catch the local rockers at a live show that's half concert, half high school reunion.
Drinking, flashing and gator slapping with the Irish Comedy Tour: Friday, June 5, 2009; The Irish Comedy Tour is stopping over at Bonkerz Comedy Club this weekend. Prepare for some drinking, laughs and most importantly: laughs about drinking!
CineVegas’ 2009 honorees include Willem Dafoe, Jon Voight: Wednesday, May 27, 2009; The CineVegas film festival, June 10-15, brings out the celebrity hound in all of us with Hollywood stars and top-notch actors descending upon Las Vegas for a week of parties, premieres and award presentations. This year, the festival will honor two actors, two directors and two video game design pioneers.
Forty years later, the Allmans still have it: Tuesday, May 26, 2009; Their first hits may have been written way before you were born, but The Allman Brothers still have what it takes to put on a great rock show, 40 years later.
UFC 98: Controversy enters the Octagon: Sunday, May 24, 2009; A flash knockout, questionable reffing decisions and a new champ: UFC 98 was anything but boring.
UFC 98: Where to watch: Saturday, May 23, 2009; When the UFC rolls into town you can expect bloodshed, sports betting and a whole lot of parting. Here's where to watch...
Local music overload: Friday, May 22, 2009; While the electronic heavyweights rule the clubs this weekend, local bands are pulling out all the stops for Memorial Day Weekend shows.
My name is canceled: Friday, May 22, 2009; It’s a sad day for redneck comedy lovers: NBC has shaved My Name is Earl off their lineup.
Sweating it out with Dave Kaplan: Thursday, May 21, 2009; Local UFC Fighter Dave Kaplan hopes to beat down fellow reality show alum George Roop this Saturday. Either way, their joint afterparty is a sure bet.
The Ultimate Las Vegas Memorial Day Weekend Guide: Monday, May 18, 2009; Plan the perfect three-day weekend, no sunburn required.
No RNR for Rhyme N Rhythm: Sunday, May 17, 2009; Local ten-piece band Rhyme N Rhythm celebrates the release of their new CD, Hello Groove tonight at Wasted Space. Get a sneak peak at their new tracks.
For Staind, progress is no illusion: Thursday, May 14, 2009; Staind is performing at Sunset Station- get the lowdown on their new album before you go to the show.
Screw the diet: it's National Eat What You Want Day!: Monday, May 11, 2009; Hallmark holidays are just plain silly but gratuitous food holidays always make sense.
Last minute Mother's Day ideas: Friday, May 8, 2009; If you were just going to go with an e-card for Mother's Day- you might want to re-think that. Here are some better options to put a smile on mom's face.
Coffee and cinema at the CineVegas Café Series: Thursday, May 7, 2009; The CineVegas Cafe Series at various Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf locations across town will let locals get face time with local filmmakers and CineVegas staff before the big festival in June.
Your guide to Cinco de Mayo: Vegas style: Friday, May 1, 2009; Make your Cinco de Mayo a memorable (and flu-free) night right here in Vegas.
Chirps, barks and laughs with the Human Sound Effects Machine: Thursday, April 30, 2009; Few people can claim they created a music genre, but Michael Winslow, the “Man of 10,000 sound effects” is credited with developing beatboxing.
Kristina Antuna at The Box Office - hold the mayo: Thursday, April 23, 2009; Drop your burrito and get your butt to tonight's spicy local showcase.
Give me some of your tots!: Thursday, April 16, 2009; If you're looking for the ultimate comfort food on a budget, try the Loaded Tater Tots during happy hour at Town Square's Bar Louie.
They just don't make 'em like that anymore...: Monday, April 13, 2009; Pink, gold, fur-lined and pampered, the Viva Las Vegas car show put vintage fins, rims and grills in the spotlight this weekend.
Win free tickets to Fall Out Boy this Sunday!: Wednesday, April 1, 2009; A pair of tickets is up for grabs to see the pop-punk foursome at the Pearl this weekend.
Get your cheapo chicken here!: Wednesday, April 1, 2009; When I heard that Hennessey’s Tavern downtown was offering 25-cent chicken dinners and nickel glasses of beer I immediately began pan handling for change. But then, I'm the girl who thinks gullible is really written on the ceiling.
Oh, the extremity of it all: Monday, March 30, 2009; It seems strangely appropriate that upon entering the gates at Desert Breeze Skate Park for Extreme Thing ’09, my flip-flop clad foot was promptly run over by a skateboard.
Now, that's extreme: Bad Religion meets BMX at Extreme Thing '09: Friday, March 27, 2009; Add an “extreme” to whatever activities you partake in during today's concert and BMX all ages event, like hot dog eating or roller derby cheering.
Feature-worthy entertainment: Short films on the bill at UNLV: Wednesday, March 25, 2009; Ever wonder how they came up with the crazy idea for a film like Napoleon Dynamite? Or where big screen masterminds like George Lucas got their start? In short films, which will be screening at UNLV this Thursday.
Win free tickets to see Lil' Wayne at the Pearl: Tuesday, March 24, 2009; Enter for your chance to win a pairs of tickets to see Lil' Wayne at the Pearl, courtesy of Las Vegas Weekly and Citi Private Pass.
Tepid but true to form, Rickles jabs away onstage at The Orleans: Saturday, March 21, 2009; It seemed like a 1970s version of Don Rickles, who was full of piss and vinegar and tried-and-true material.
St. Patrick's Day 2009 Party Guide: Monday, March 16, 2009; It's time to put an O' in front of your last name and drink obnoxious amounts of booze the color of mouthwash. Here's where to get rowdy:
Who’s the (ska) boss?: Sunday, March 15, 2009; As usual, One Pin Short answers the bell best
Dressing for success: Saturday, March 14, 2009; Color costumes at the Aruba Hotel

Las Vegas Weekly

Allison Duck

Calendar Editor

Blog Post Archive

Facebook Activity