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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Hard-rock home sweet home: Motley Crue's Joint residency starts with a bang: Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012; Veteran quartet shakes off some opening-night snags to get its "Sin City" residency rolling.
Show producer David Saxe is on a mission to bring vintage Vegas back: Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012; The son of Strip performers was born to build an entertainment empire.
Joe Magliarditi, President of the Palms: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012; Nothing happens at the Palms without his approval.
Sam Nazarian, CEO, sbe Entertainment: 12 to watch in 2012; Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012; This 36-year-old is making plans for the 'ultimate rebirth of the north end of the Strip.'
Three questions with Tina Guo, cellist for 'Michael Jackson Immortal': Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011; Three questions with Immortal cellist Tina Guo
Weekly Q&A: Bellagio's Andres Garcia is a master of the holidays: Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011; Bellagio director of horticulture Andres Garcia keeps the seasonal displays stunning
The inside scoop on Mandalay Bay's new Michael Jackson Cirque show: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011; 'Immortal' tour stops for extended stay this month before resident show opens next year.
Dragone's 'Le Reve' remains a splashy delight: Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011; Le Rêve remains a splashy delight, comparable to any Cirque show, especially as the holidays approach and family-friendly options are at a premium.
Is Oscar Goodman TV bound?: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011; Oscar Goodman could soon be getting his own television show
A look back at the advertising magic of "What Happens Here, Stays Here": Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011; It's hard to imagine Vegas without "What Happens Here, Stays Here." But the campaign almost didn't happen.
'Absinthe' still flowing (and thrilling) at Caesars: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011; Like its alcohol-nipping co-host, Absinthe at Caesars Palace continues to chug away.
A numerical look at the iHeartRadio Music Festival: Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011; Kenny Chesney's pants, Pauly D's gum and Randy Jackson's dinosaurs.
Race for the Nerf: Celebrity/media NFL Picks Week 1: No Lance Burton means a new champ is guaranteed; Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011; Two Goodmans, the Phantom, Carrot Top and more weigh in on Week 1 games.
Even after 30 years, 'Jubilee!' still has plenty to offer: Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011; 'Jubilee!' looks back on 30 great years, and looks forward to many more
What I learned about wanking from Russell Brand: Wednesday, July 27, 2011; Brit comedian Russell Brand was in usual form at Mandalay Bay, touching on Serena Williams' vocal charms and trying to behave while scrolling through the BBC website.
NKOTBSB tour is everything their (slightly older) fans could hope for: Wednesday, July 6, 2011; What happens when boy bands unite? Sun and Weekly columnist John Katsilometes has the answer.
Saying goodbye to the once-great Sahara: Thursday, May 12, 2011; If Las Vegas knows anything, it’s how to turn the lights off on history
A moment from one of Sahara's better days: Wednesday, March 16, 2011; A perfect Vegas storm, and it won’t be circling back.
The New Face of Friendship: In the age of social media, we're surrounded by friends we never see—or even meet. Are we better or worse off?; Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011; “Sometimes, friendship is like art or pornography: I know it when I see it.”
Thinking about Stephen Hawking, snorting bath salts and more: Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011; Also, Jeff Magnum announces two shows.
Scenes from the rodeo: An outsider’s view from inside the greatest show on dirt; Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010; An outsider’s view from inside the greatest show on dirt
Welcome to Wayne Newton's world: Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010; Once I was parked outside Casa de Shenandoah and a peacock sprouted at the top of the gold leaf-patterned gate.
Talking shop with Joel Robuchon: Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010; To use a cooking term, Joël Robuchon’s attire is “blackened."
Steve Wynn: Viva Las Vegan: How the casino magnate became an unlikely evangelist for healthy, no-splurge eating; Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010; How casino magnate Steve Wynn became an unlikely evangelist for healthy, no-splurge eating
Memories of Tony Curtis from his star-studded funeral: Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010; Applause and laughter were far more prevalent than tears at Palm Mortuary on October 4.
Thinking about the Tea Party, Lady Gaga and more: Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010; Also, how do we get invited to the Jay-Z/Coldplay concert at the Cosmopolitan?
The Hilton Theater goes sports book on Sundays: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010; The Hilton shows every morning and afternoon game on 11 screens.
Thinking about shuffling cards, meth and more!: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010; Also, we learn that Reno is a safer place to drive than Las Vegas.
Las Vegas needs a timeout: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010; A chlorine leak, a socialite's arrest and nightclub shakeups. Something weird is in the air.
'Vegas! The Show' is a sampler platter of Strip productions: Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010; If you can’t make it to all of Las Vegas’ show, this one gives the audience a taste of all past and present hits.
At age 54, Billy Idol can still turn a venue into a cradle of love: Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010; With a rebel yell, she cried, “More! More! More!”
Brad Garrett is taking the ultimate Las Vegas gamble: The funnyman is pouring his own money into a comedy club at the Tropicana; Thursday, July 22, 2010; “Why am I up here? My ex-wife took all my Raymond money!”
Jacobs' ladder: Local entertainment reporter Alicia Jacobs has risen to the top, but not without a few bumps and bruises along the way; Thursday, May 13, 2010; Local entertainment reporter Alicia Jacobs has risen to the top, but not without a few bumps and bruises along the way.
Pawn shop boys: ‘In the back’ with the Downtown Vegas heroes of 'Pawn Stars'; Thursday, April 8, 2010; ‘In the back’ with the Downtown Vegas heroes of 'Pawn Stars.'
What’s up with Neonopolis?: Thursday, March 11, 2010; You can bet the bar on this one.
The return of The King: On the occasion of his 75th birthday (January 8) and Cirque’s new Elvis-themed show, we rounded up friends and intimates to talk about the Elvis they knew—and what might have been; Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010; On his 75th birthday, Elvis intimates talk about the man and what might have been.
Actress Brittany Murphy’s death shocks Las Vegas friends: Entertainer Wayne Newton: ‘We truly loved her.’; Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009; Wayne Newton and sister-in-law and publicist Tricia McCrone react to friend's unexpected death.
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."
A few words about our new TV show, 702.tv: Thursday, June 25, 2009; The charge is simple but not necessarily easy: Capture the news and energy of Las Vegas and convey that information in a way that is sharp, rapidly paced and designed to inform those who also seek not only information but also entertainment.
Holly: Dancing with the new star of Peepshow, the woman who plans to be the ultimate Miss Las Vegas; Thursday, June 18, 2009; Dancing with the new star of Peepshow, the woman who plans to be the ultimate Miss Las Vegas.
Showing his cards: All In director Douglas Tirola talks poker and movies; Wednesday, June 10, 2009; The film is All In, a poker documentary premiering at CineVegas, which asks the question many have been pondering: Why is poker so popular.

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