John Katsilometes

John Katsilometes is New Media editor for Greenspun Media Group, where he edits content and develops multimedia stories for GMG's growing online division, and also continues to contribute stories to Las Vegas Weekly magazine. Prior to joining the company's digital branch, he was writer-at-large for GMG, contributing to Las Vegas Life, Las Vegas Weekly and LasVegasWeekly.com. Prior to moving to GMG in May 2007, Katsilometes spent 8 1/2 years at the Las Vegas Sun, where he was a feature writer, columnist and editor of the Accent section. Katsilometes has lived in Las Vegas since 1996, spending two years at the Las Vegas Review-Journal before moving on to the Sun. While Accent editor, the section placed second three straight years in the General Excellence category in the national University of Missouri School of Journalism Awards (formerly known as the Penny Press Awards), and Katsilometes has twice been honored as the state's top headline writer for all Nevada newspapers by the Nevada Press Association. Prior to moving to Las Vegas, Katsilometes was a sports writer for the Redding Record Searchlight and Chico Enterprise-Record in Northern California. Katsilometes is originally from Pocatello, Idaho, and most of his family lives there and in Boise. Favorite bands: Rush and the Beatles and any good, blow-the-roof-off-the-dump rock and roll from the ’70s and ’80s. Favorite TV personalities: Jon Stewart, Steven Colbert, David Letterman. Favorite films: This is Spinal Tap, Best in Show, Big Lebowski, Pulp Fiction, Fargo, Animal House, Young Frankenstein, Raging Bull, Borat. Favorite book: The Big Book. Favorite vacation spot: Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. Favorite food: Grandma’s ravioli.

Call John at 702-812-9812.

Recent Stories (view all stories)

Funny Face: Quality time with Carrot Top, mass of contradictions; Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009; Quality time with Carrot Top, mass of contradictions.
U2 concert a full-scale spectacle, on and off the Sam Boyd Stadium stage: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009; Highlights: an all-too-brief meeting with former President Clinton, record attendance, a faulty BlackBerry and UNLV jerseys not worn.
Kanye West, Lady Gaga's "Fame Kills" tour meets untimely demise: The 34-city co-headlining tour was canceled abruptly this afternoon; Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009; The Kanye West/Lady Gaga traveling road show won't be coming to the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Nov. 13 after all. In fact, it won't be coming anywhere.
Tommy Rocker's rocks again: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009; Tommy Rocker's is returning to its pre-boobies formula.
Wayne Newton-to-Trop announcement next week: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009; Wayne Newton, who most recently performed at MGM Grand's Hollywood Theatre, will be announced as the new headliner at Tropicana on Wednesday.
Guaranteed to raise a smile: At least if you like your Beatles power-popped by Cheap Trick (with a little help from their friends); Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009; Cheap Trick and many valuable friends are performing some of the best music ever to emanate from the Hilton Theater with their treatment of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
During this wild heavy-metal recording session, it's all Carrot Top -- and clowns: Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009; After a long wait, Vinnie Paul of Pantera finally shows up -- dressed as a clown. Others are, as well.
Playing the notes from Def Leppard, Poison and Cheap Trick at MGM: Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009; The parade of rock icons assembled last night for a high-volume triple-header at MGM Grand Garden arena was loud, proud and nostalgic.
Hyper-hip Matt Goss finds a fit at the Palms' 'Gossy Room': Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009; Backed by an eight-piece band and the flexible Dirty Virgins dancers, Matt Goss seems to have found a niche at The Lounge at the Palms.
Terry Fator (as Terry Fator) speaks of Caliendo, too much Cirque and personal life: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009; Of Cirque du Soleil, Mirage headliner Terry Fator says, "Let's quit bringing in more shows where there are 157 people flipping and dangling from ropes."

Recent Blog Posts (view all entries)

Mad-Maddy's StompFest: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009; The Peepshow starlet drenched her feet, calves and knees yesterday during an event celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau at Paris.
Noteworthy: Sandoval as husband material, McCartney recalls radio career, and Handler paints The Colosseum blue: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009; While working the crowd at a gala event, gubernatorial hopeful Brian Sandoval makes Guy Smiley look like the Luxor sphinx.
New face of Monte Carlo includes all the faces of Caliendo: Monday, Nov. 16, 2009; Impressionist Frank Caliendo felt some trepidation as he considered a gig on the Strip, but Dana Carvey said go for it.
Ten minutes with Chelsea Handler is better than no minutes with Chelsea Handler: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009; Chelsea Handler has had one guest she describes as "the end of society as we know it," and it is not a Kardashian.
Of tanking, drugs and 'Slim': In 'Open,' Andre Agassi beats the odds: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009; Not many celebrities can own up to using crystal meth, giving up in big matches and failing drug tests with no penalty. But Andre Agassi is not a typical celebrity.
Vocal strain prompts Wayne Brady to call off 'Making It Up' until 2010: Friday, Nov. 6, 2009; Wayne Brady's contract at The Venetian to perform Making It Up has been extended as a result of postponed dates this month so he can rest his voice.
Bette Midler's residency at Caesars Palace to end Jan. 31: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; Bette Midler began her residency at Caesars Palace on Feb. 20, 2008. She called the experience "fabulous."
It's official: 'Viva Elvis' is the name for Cirque-Presley production at Aria: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009; Viva Elvis, playing off the film classic Viva Las Vegas, is the name of the show set to open in December at Aria in CityCenter.
This is it?: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009; Greenspun Interactive Senior Editor John Katsilometes, author of The Kats Report blog, joins Josh to talk about the Michael Jackson memorial concert film This Is It.
Dawn Gibbons: Andre Agassi disclosure 'huge' in fight against meth abuse: Friday, Oct. 30, 2009; Dawn Gibbons' Crystal Darkness program has spanned 27 states and Mexico, and she says Andre Agassi could use his disclosure that he used crystal meth in his career as a way to help others stay away from, or recover from, the highly addictive drug.

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Xania's Hot Spots - This Week's Special Events

Stacie the Bartender at Jet (Friday, Nov. 20)
Official Tapout pre-fight party at Lavo (Friday, Nov. 20)
Love Grenades at Dead Man's Hand (Friday, Nov. 20)
Celebrity Cars Las Vegas cocktail party at Dal Toro (Friday, Nov. 20)
Jay Sean’s album release party at The Bank (Friday, Nov. 20)
Fitness America pageant contestants at Blush (Friday, Nov. 20)
Bipolar at Cheyenne Saloon's Metal Massacre (Friday, Nov. 20)
Rock 'n Roll Wine tasting at Risque with Jeremy Cornwell (Friday, Nov. 20)
DJ Drez at Brass Lounge (Friday, Nov. 20)
UNLV presents One Night Stand at Drai's (Friday, Nov. 20)
Aire Latin late night (Saturday, Nov. 21)
DJ Skribble at Rain (Friday, Nov. 20)

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