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.

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What a Whitney Houston residency in Las Vegas might have looked like: Monday, Feb. 13, 2012; Emmy Award-winning set designer Andy Walmsley used 3D computer graphics to design two renderings of a set to be built for a Whitney Houston residency in Las Vegas that never happened.
Color from the scene at Thomas & Mack Center: We have a wire job! Rebels win, and Louie Armstrong sings!: Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012; The Thomas & Mack Center was brimming with excitement for the sold-out Mountain West Conference crucial between the home UNLV Runnin' Rebels and the hated San Diego State Aztecs.
South Point owner Michael Gaughan's take on 'Vegas Stripped': 'I'll give it an 8': Friday, Feb. 10, 2012; South Point owner Michael Gaughan does not appear in any episodes of "Vegas Stripped," but he is a fan of the show.
Author relishes writing the life story of ‘larger-than-life’ Oscar Goodman: Friday, Feb. 10, 2012; Among the compelling subjects with whom David Fisher has collaborated are William Shatner and the late Johnnie Cochran. “Oscar Goodman,” Fisher said, “is a combination of Cochran and Shatner.”
'Power of Love' Ali celebration to be broadcast on ABC, ESPN2: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012; The "Power of Love" Keep Memory Alive gala Feb. 18 honoring Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN2 on Feb. 25.
A sophisticated look at line-moving and dog-show handicapping from Wynn's Johnny Avello: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012; Johnny Avello likes the Pekingese to win the Westminster Dog Show, although the Black Cocker Spaniel is the industry's favorite heading into the weekend's competition.
A party replete with Carrot Top, 'AGT' contestants, a couple of Blue Men, deep-fried Oreos ... oh, and the Super Bowl: Monday, Feb. 6, 2012; Joey Fatone posed for photos, and the crowd relished hot dogs, a great Super Bowl and Madonna at a remarkably quirky Super Bowl party at the home of Carrot Top's personal assistant.
Photos: Motley Crue at the Joint: We've got a situation on our hands: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012; Motley Crue opened its run of a dozen shows at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel that was a fully realized experience of sight, sound and even balloons. ...
Presidential palate also includes margherita pizzas from Due Forni: Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012; The restaurants whence the Big Cheese ordered pizza during his stay in Las Vegas last week has become a two-topping issue. President Barack Obama ...
Ex-Checkmate Sonny Charles took an early ride on Don Cornelius' 'Soul Train': Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012; Sonny Charles and Marvin "Sweet Louie" Smith found an appreciative audience for their single, "Black Pearl." It was Don Cornelius.
Motley Crue at the Joint is 'Cirque meets rock' with flames, rollercoaster drums and even 'Little Crue': Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012; Motley Crue's residency at the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel is the first of its kind in Las Vegas, and if the show blows up (in terms of ticket sales), there is the possibility of even more Crue in Vegas.
Former Las Vegas mayor, 'mob lawyer' Oscar Goodman turns a new page with memoir: Monday, Jan. 30, 2012; There is no title, but “Oscar Being Oscar” might well fit. We speak of the upcoming memoirs of the former “mob lawyer” and three-term mayor of Las Vegas.
The latest dish: Martha Stewart out, Marie Osmond in for the Hallmark Channel: Monday, Jan. 30, 2012; It is news that might make fans of Marie Osmond feel a little faint. According to published reports, Osmond is in line to supplant "The Martha Stewart ...
Opening act chosen for Kiss-themed golf course: Monday, Jan. 30, 2012; At one side of the room, a guy dressed as Gene Simmons adjusted his studded codpiece. At another, a would-be Paul Stanley was plopped on a leather sofa, munching on a handful of tortilla chips.
Photos: Eva Longoria at top of dance card at Nevada Ballet gala: Monday, Jan. 30, 2012; Nevada Ballet Theatre reaches high for its Woman of the Year honorees. Paula Abdul, at the height of her “American Idol” fame (and during the filming ...
The concept of Pamela Anderson at 'Pamorama' didn't end up too suite: Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012; In the spring of 2006, Pamela Anderson was ebulliently talking of taking up residence at Panorama Towers. A year later, that concept began to unravel.
KISS fans ready to paint the town (and their faces) at Sunday's KISS Off at Hard Rock Hotel: Friday, Jan. 27, 2012; The top four KISS tribute bands in a worldwide online voting contest and top six finalists to portray Lady Demon will be featured Sunday afternoon at KISS Off at Body English at Hard Rock Hotel.
Wynn sports book guru Johnny Avello posts 'The Artist,' George Clooney as Oscar favorites: Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012; "The Artist" is listed ahead of "The Descendants" and "The Help" in the annual Oscar odds set by Wynn Las Vegas sports book overlord Johnny Avello, who also likes George Clooney to win Best Actor for "The Descendants."
Photos: Porn stars' fantasies include Brangelina and David Duchovny: Monday, Jan. 23, 2012; Stars at Saturday's AVN Awards red carpet were asked this question: With whom among mainstream stars would you want to perform a scene? Their ...
After 27 years, porno pioneer Vivid Entertainment is still lighting the fire: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012; Steven Hirsch's Vivid Entertainment was the company that made public Kim Kardashian's sex tape, but it is so much more than that. Think "Star Wars."
With Atrium Suites renovation, Stephen Siegel is crafting a new signature: Friday, Jan. 20, 2012; The Siegel Group founder Stephen Siegel could make millions if he sold the old Atrium Suites building today, as is. But he has other plans.
Porn legend (and Las Vegas resident) Sunset Thomas still showing naked ambition: Friday, Jan. 20, 2012; Sunset Thomas says hello, then she apologizes for an absence of cosmetic enhancement. “I’ve kissed all my lipstick away,” she says, laughing. “I’ve kissed a lot of people today.”
'Phantom' epitaph: We did well to survive six years: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012; "Phantom" is one of the finest productions ever in Las Vegas. It also is one of the most expensive, and paying for those high standards has led to its ultimate closing after six years at the Venetian.
Aratas rolling back to 'V' this weekend; 'Absinthe' counters with 'Skating Kerkorians': Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012; Jenny Arata is still nursing a broken right thumb as the Skating Aratas prep for a return to "V -- The Ultimate Variety Show." Meanwhile, a new ...
Distinguished broadcaster George Stevens Jr. focuses on Smith Center's opening show: Monday, Jan. 16, 2012; The Smith Center for the Performing Arts opens March 10, and plans are for that show to be recorded and broadcast on national TV by a production team headed up by "Kennedy Center" producer George Stevens Jr. and his son.
As always, Madonna and Cirque hope to surprise with halftime show: Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012; When the NFL announced that Madonna was teaming with Cirque du Soleil to perform this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, we all thought the same thing: Madonna cavorting with Spandex-clad gymnasts hooked to bungee cords.
Odds don't weigh in favor of Miss Nevada to capture crown: Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012; Wynn Las Vegas Director of Race and Sports Operations Johnny Avello offers his odds for who will win Saturday night’s Miss America Pageant. Avello says any of his half-dozen picks could easily be the favorite.
'Phantom' closing at the Venetian on Sept. 2: 'We've had a triumphant run': Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012; “Phantom -- the Las Vegas Spectacular,” one of Las Vegas’ finest and most lavish production shows over the past five years, is closing Sept. 2. The ...
'Phantom' closing at the Venetian on Sept. 2: 'We've had a triumphant run': Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012; "Phantom" opened amid ample fanfare in June 2006. Nearly 2,700 shows later, it has been announced that it will close Sept. 2.
Double sevens for Elvis, double the fun for Big Elvis and Sonny West: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012; Pete Vallee is holding his weight loss at 460 pounds, and his buddy Sonny West, too, has dropped some pounds. But not for the same reasons.
Rick Faugno brings his one-man show to the Lounge at the Palms: Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012; Song-and-dance man Rick Faugno has performed at Shimmer Cabaret since the summer. He's now set to perform on Tuesdays at the Lounge at ...
Dash for the sash that is the Miss America Pageant puts Las Vegas onstage: Friday, Jan. 6, 2012; As the Miss America contestants meet the public, en masse, for the first official photo opportunity of this year’s pageant, most of us see 53 attractive women.
Three movers and shakers to watch in 2012: Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012; A year ago at this time, I wrote of three fascinating figures to watch in VegasVille for the upcoming year. Before rolling out this year’s triumvirate, let’s see how our figures from the 2011 Three to Watch list fared.
The art of the deal: LVAM, UNLV partner to revive dormant museum collection: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012; Citing a soft economy and scant community support, LVAM closed in February 2009. Through a partnership with UNLV, the collection will be back on display this year.
It's Guns N' Roses at the Joint, so it's New Year's rockin' eve: Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012; Powered by its founder and the band's only remaining charter member, Guns N' Roses rocked for 3 hours at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel to usher in 2012.
Rob Kardashian's foray into 'Dancing' inspired him to do more, such as go to law school: Friday, Dec. 30, 2011; Rob Kardashian says he learned more than how to do the tango on "Dancing With the Stars," where partner Cheryl Burke and he placed second.
Onstage mishap has the Skating Aratas at the center of a dizzying episode at V Theater: Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011; Geniia "Jenny" Arata lost consciousness briefly in a bizarre and potentially hazardous event at "V -- The Ultimate Variety Show" on Wednesday night.
Trombone solo leads a parade of happenings as 2011 sashays out the door: Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011; This was the year of the trombone solo. That’s how I’ll best remember this topsy-turvy turning of the calendar, as 2011 is ushered out of the showroom as if part of a trombone-led parade at Frankie Moreno’s show at the Stratosphere.
Writing from a childhood haunt: 'It is still a good place to be': Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011; Today, the Kats Report bureau is College Market in Pocatello, Idaho. College Market is a dripping-with-nostalgia coffee pub located just three blocks from the first house my family owned.
Stories of stars in the Studio at the Palms: Friday, Dec. 23, 2011; It was 3:30 a.m., and Zoe Thrall got the call. An assistant working for the multiplatinum country band Alabama had a need: Time.
Pull up a stool for Michael Grimm's next Las Vegas gig: Friday, Dec. 16, 2011; Michael Grimm most recently performed a limited engagement at Flamingo Las Vegas, which ended Dec. 11. His next live appearance is something of a shocker.
Charity holiday song was a mad dash for Clint Holmes and Kelly Clinton-Holmes: Friday, Dec. 16, 2011; Clint Holmes and his wife, Kelly Clinton-Holmes, recorded "One More Christmas With You" to benefit Nathan Adelson Hospice. Getting the song recorded at all was something of a Christmas miracle.
Events clash in Jerry Lewis' universe as MDA chief retires, laudatory documentary premieres: Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011; Jerry Lewis' year is closing with news that the man who headed up the MDA during Lewis' ouster from the organization is retiring, and a documentary focusing on his legendary career is premiering.
Brad Garrett closes out at the Trop, focuses his ample energy on MGM Grand: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011; Brad Garrett closed his run at the Tropicana on Sunday. What's next is a move across Tropicana Avenue to the MGM Grand.
No wrapping (or rapping) on Matt Goss's holiday gift: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011; Matt Goss has fired a text to friends and family. When this little gem is opened, you hear Goss evoking memories of Bing Crosby and thoughts of light-falling snow.
NFR wraps with an injury that could've been worse and exciting plans for the future (maybe even legal wagering): Monday, Dec. 12, 2011; When Shane Proctor boarded the bucking bull Black Attack near the end of the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the event was already an unqualified success.
Stratosphere's investment in Frankie Moreno is a tall order, but well worth it: Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011; Frankie Moreno has been headlining at the Statosphere showroom for a little more than a month, and already the hotel has proven a go-for-broke strategy in marketing its new star.
Domenick Allen and Leigh Zimmerman have it covered, A to Z: Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011; Domenick Allen and Leigh Zimmerman, a couple who have enjoyed rich and multifaceted entertainment careers, join forces in a pair of benefit shows at Suncoast Showroom.
From Tokyo to the world (that's the plan) and finally to Vegas (maybe), brace for the Jackson 3: Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011; Jackie and Tito Jackson both say their new stage show, which is playing Japan next week, would be a fine fit in Las Vegas -- and who is to argue?
A first: All acts at Las Vegas Hilton represented in a single show, this one for charity: Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011; Rick Faugno, Greg London, Trent Carlini, "Nunsense" and "Sandy Hackett's Rat Pack Show" are joined by Paul Shortino and Adrian Zmed on Friday for a show to help relieve the plight of orphans worldwide.

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