Allison Duck

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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.

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Musical ~~chairs~~ musicians: Friday, March 13, 2009; Halloween Town frontman Ryan Pardey has reorganized his “group of revolving musicians” as he is preparing to release Halloween Town’s next album.
One more song: Friday, March 13, 2009; Leather jackets, pearl snap shirts, cowboy hats and sweater dresses - the Bunkhouse's de facto dress code was optional during the Lazystars show last night, music appreciation was not.
DJ spin off and luxury vodka make a perfect mix at Studio 54: Wednesday, March 4, 2009; Tonight the Nightclub & Bar Show's official DJ Spin Off will bring five mixers to the tables at Studio 54. Add to that one new luxury vodka and you've got a cocktail for a good night out.
Like the sign says: 100 percent certified rock and roll: Friday, Feb. 27, 2009; In the wake of Jillian’s closure, new music venues seem to be coming out of the woodwork. The 305 Club opened and restaurants like Casa di Amore have been hosting live shows. While we appreciate local musicians’ willingness to cram onto a tiny stage while waiters ferry pasta dishes past and restaurants’ willingness to allow said bands onto their stages, it’s high time Vegas had a dedicated all-ages venue that is all about the music. Tracy Rader hopes his new venue, The Farm, will be the answer to the underage crowd’s prayers.
Calling all filmmakers: CineVegas 2009 deadline approaching: Friday, Feb. 27, 2009; Time's ticking down to the deadline for CineVegas 2009 submissions. Read more about how to have your film considered here.
Hardcore Denny's Chaos: Yum!: Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009; Hardcore music tour Taste of Chaos is rolling into Vegas with a lot of sound and one rocking after party. At Denny's.
Amid blemishes and bargains, S.I. models show human side: Friday, Feb. 13, 2009; Swimsuit models are ridiculously hot. They are also, sometimes, ridiculously human.
For Paula Poundstone, locals' Vegas is where it's at: Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009; Paula Poundstone, comedian and pet enthusiast, has three kids, ten cats, a dog, a bearded dragon lizard, a bunny, and, oh yes, a sense of humor.
Disturbed show proves ears are entirely destructible: Monday, Feb. 2, 2009; On Friday night, metal fans at the Pearl were treated to a triple dose of hardcore music from Skindred, Sevendust and Disturbed. My ringing ears, proved just how successful the show was.
Outside the Octagon: UFC 94 party guide: Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009; Before and after BJ Penn and GSP face off, party UFC-style on the Strip.
Super Bowl XLIII Vegas Party Guide: Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009; From gourmet treats to Bud Light pitchers to 36 foot screens, your guide to Super Bowl parties in Las Vegas.
Competitive chili makes beans serious business: Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009; Beans, beans they're good for your heart! What is it about chili that makes everyone go, "mmmmmm?"
Bonkerz for comedy at new Palace Station club: Friday, Jan. 23, 2009; In the face of challenging economic times, Palace Station has decided that laughter really is the best medicine. Hence, the addition of Bonkerz Comedy Club.
Amidst the costumed mayhem, a punk rock bowling tournament: Monday, Jan. 19, 2009; Stepping off the elevator at the Sam’s Town bowling center on Saturday felt like entering Raymond James Stadium in Tampa for the Super Bowl. The elevator doors opened to a scene of wall-to-wall punk rock fans and bowlers.
Inauguration kicks off in Vegas with a local music marathon: Monday, Jan. 19, 2009; Canvas Café in the Silverado Ranch neighborhood has quickly become the politically minded coffee drinker’s café of choice. Tonight's pre-inauguration party unites local bands, cheap beer and Obama pride under one roof.
Close calls and close quarters with One Pin Short: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009; Back in town after joining Reel Big Fish for the Southwestern leg of their tour, OPS is keeping busy with a steady lineup of local shows.
"Live from Las Vegas" brings Palms performances to iTunes: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009; Las Vegas music fans are in for a special treat as recording artists are making the Palms and its recording studio their venue of choice for laying down tracks and live performance recordings available on iTunes.
One Pin Short brings down the House ... of Blues: Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009; This is what I overheard while waiting in line at will call last night at the House of Blues: “Man, who’s playing tonight?” “I don’t know. Um… uh, Reel Big Fish I think. And somebody else. Whatever, I’m here for One Pin Short anyway.”
Not coming up short this time: Monday, Jan. 5, 2009; Local ska/reggae band One Pin Short is getting the chance of a lifetime this January as they join Streetlight Manifesto and Reel Big Fish on the Southwest leg of their winter tour.
Footwear, foreigners rule NYE at Lavo: Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009; CNN, Coolio, familes and foreigners ring in 2009 at Lavo, on Strip
Frank Mir is Vegas' own action hero: Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008; The last UFC of the year lived up to its name of “The Ultimate 2008” as the crowd of 14,103 witnessed two belts change hands and saw Quinton “Rampage” Jackson avenge his losses.
UFC 92: where to watch and where to party: Friday, Dec. 26, 2008; Unless Santa brought UFC tickets you'll probably need to find somewhere besides the MGM Grand to watch UFC 92. Check out our list of places to watch the battles go down and the parties where the fighters will be frolicking until the sun comes up.
It's underdog night at The Ultimate Fighter finale at the Palms: Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008; It was the night of the underdog at The Ultimate Fighter season eight finale fight at the Pearl at the Palms on Saturday night.
Doug Benson, the king of pot, plays Playboy Club: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008; You might consider Benson the Weird Al Yankovic of Mary Jane, much of his work is created by “taking an existing pop culture entity and just adding weed to it.”
Ultimate Fighter stages finale fight at the Pearl: Friday, Dec. 12, 2008; After a season of brawls and bodily fluids, The Ultimate Fighter turns reality TV into Vegas reality with a finale fight at the Pearl this Saturday.
All I want for Christmas is more Sully Erna (oh wait, I got that already): Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008; It’s rare for a solo artist to take the time to revisit the same location on a tour, but Las Vegas will be the recipient of not one, but three shows this year from Godsmack front man Sully Erna.
Voting rocks: Pick the opener for Holiday Havoc '08: Monday, Dec. 8, 2008; This year, Extreme Rock Radio, X107.5, has narrowed down the choices to five top local bands who might open for Papa Roach and Hoobastank on December 19 at the Joint. In a fit of democratic fervor they're letting you decide.
Get your 15 minutes of fame tonight at VooDoo Lounge: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008; Tonight, hip hop artist and recent Vegas transplant SlyKat is extending his own welcome of sorts to the Vegas community. At VooDoo Lounge, high atop the Rio, the artist will hold a casting call for his upcoming video for “Salud.”
Girls of Double Down calendar has 2009 looking good: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008; Cuter than 365 days of puppies and less abstinence inducing than Ann Geddes’ babies in flower pots, the calendar ($20) features 13 Las Vegas women shot by Double Down regular Scott Berry inside the colorful Vegas haunt.
Real Deal! live poker show pegs pros versus Joes: Monday, Dec. 1, 2008; New this fall, The Real Deal! is part crowd participation, part gambling with celebrities (well, poker celebs at least) and an experiment that just might have a niche in the Vegas entertainment scene.
Camping out for computers on Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008; What's a city of tents doing outside a Best Buy a full day before Black Friday descends? In true American fashion, some folks love cheap electronics more than Thanksgiving with the family.
Adam Hunter gets real: behind the scenes of Last Comic Standing: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008; After appearing on and getting booted from NBC's Last Comic Standing, Adam Hunter has a new appreciation for the reality TV machine. "If you play a bad guy on a television show, people think you’re a really good actor, and when you’re portrayed as the bad guy on a reality show, people think you’re really an asshole.”
Caliente Comedy serves up a trio of laughs at TCF: Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008; Anjelah Johnson, Pablo Francisco and Gabriel Iglesias took the stage at Caesars last night to talk Oakland Raiders, Jenna Jameson and fat, er, fluffiness.
A "Seinfeld" reunion? Jerry makes predictions at the Colosseum: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008; Seinfeld made funny out of nothing, fended off an adoption request and addressed demands of Seinfeld reunion at the 2008 Comedy Festival.
Famous friends to join Ian Bagg for late night comedy: Friday, Nov. 21, 2008; When The Comedy Festival goes to bed, comedian Ian Bagg will be taking the mic at LA Comedy Club at Trader Vic's. Don't be surprised if folks by the name of Ellen, Jerry or Dave stop by.
A few of our favorite one-liners from Josh Blue and Ralphie May at TCF: Friday, Nov. 21, 2008; “We wanted to name our son after someone we both admire, so we went with Borat.”
An Ellen double take from the under-40 set: Friday, Nov. 21, 2008; Ellen DeGeneres' "Even Bigger Really Big Show" may have swelled so large, that even the queen herself couldn't keep it afloat.
The Comedy Festival 2008 complete schedule: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008; Aging stoners, variety show wackiness and Jerry Seinfeld. The 2008 Comedy Festival promises to be so funny you'll cry, just don't forget the tissue.
The talented Mr. Blue: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008; Imagine being dumped in the drunk tank because you have cerebral palsy and the cops think you’re drunk. Comedian Josh Blue, winner of the fourth season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, knows the feeling.
Get the WSOP table, even if you can’t afford a seat at it: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008; Can you imagine playing your Thursday night $20 hold ‘em game on the very table where the November Nine made history at the 2008 World Series of Poker? With the WSOP's auction of Final Table collectors' items you can take home a piece of the action.
Move over hold 'em, there's a new game in town: Friday, Nov. 7, 2008; Every year at the Gaming Life Expo, new forms of poker are touted as the Next. Big. Thing. This year's gamble: Dream Team group-play poker.
Primm, but not so proper: Friday, Oct. 31, 2008; A few exits down Interstate 15 there’s a tiny outcropping of casinos in the midst of the empty desert. The town of Primm appears as a sort of mirage on the drive west from Vegas, and with gas prices dropping and affordable lodging rates, Primm has turned into a viable option for an entertaining weekend excursion not too far from home.
The complete Halloween party planner: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008; As if Las Vegans and tourists needed an excuse to shed their own indentities and become somebody else under the cover of night, Halloween has arrived. Here's the only party guide you'll need for the next five days.
Parrothead paradise: Friday, Oct. 24, 2008; Every year Halloween comes a little early to Las Vegas as thousands of Jimmy Buffett fans break out their most creative costumes for the margarita-swilling musician’s October concerts at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Diagnosis: Itchy Choad at The Bunkhouse: Friday, Oct. 24, 2008; When you name your band Itchy Choad, you run some minor risks. I thought it sounded like a new kind of STD coupled with a nasty rash. Itchy. Choad.
Hauntings in the house: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008; Some people really enjoy being scared to death. These days I just have to look at my bank balance to freak myself out, but for those in search of a more bone-chilling fright, the haunted houses around town offer a pulse-quickening good time.
“Shake your bum” downtown with Bloodcat Love: Friday, Oct. 17, 2008; If you’re looking for a fun place to come “shake your bum” this Saturday, head to Beauty Bar where you can increase your indie IQ with some intellectual tunes from Bloodcat Love.
Acoustic Strip gig leads to record deal for Left Standing: Monday, Oct. 6, 2008; It’s the stuff that local rock dreams are made of. A local band plays a local show and ends the night signing their names to a recording contract. It never happens, well, almost never. But for Vegas alt-rockers Left Standing it became a reality during an Acoustic Strip performance at the House of Blues.
Downtown accordion fun time: Friday, Oct. 3, 2008; Thank your artsy-fartsy, Eastern European hoe down-loving stars. Tonight, Downtown takes on center of the universe status with a double header of living, breathing, sweating entertainment.
There's your carrot, kid: Six questions with Bryan Bruner: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008; Ever go to a show for the opening act then leave before the main band comes onstage? Such may be the case with Bryan Bruner, the host and emcee of the LA Comedy Club at Trader Vic’s. Bruner sat down with us to talk old ladies, unfulfilled dreams and two wieners.

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