John P. McDonnall
Story Archive
- Thinking about Sheen, Smigel and other stuff
- Wednesday, March 9, 2011
- Also, Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort is offering a great deal.
- Asia is dwarfing Nevada's uptick in gaming revenue
- Wednesday, March 2, 2011
- Good news! Also, not-so-good news!
- Why we're not amused by amusement park plans
- Wednesday, March 2, 2011
- A 19th century entertainment is sweeping Vegas.
- Thinking about pot roast, how awesome Vegas is and more
- Wednesday, March 2, 2011
- Also, yet another reason the Cosmopolitan is the coolest place ever.
- The Land of More: a venture into the kitchen of the Rio’s Carnival World Buffet
- Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011
- What does it take to put out $45,000 worth of food every day? One Weekly writer finds out
- A new stadium at UNLV might sound like a bad idea. Think again
- Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011
- A new stadium could mean economic development, rather than devastation, for the area.
- Thinking about Glen Lerner, the Bellagio's art gallery and more
- Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011
- Also, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is closing its gift shop.
- Beware! Some Strip properties are resorting to nickel and diming
- Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
- Resort fees are getting totally out of hand.
- Thinking about overtipping, Bryce Harper and more
- Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011
- Also, what we'd like to buy from the Hard Rock Hotel.
- The weapons industry shows off its latest at its Vegas convention
- Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011
- CES, AVN...what next? Oh yeah, guns.
- A super bummer
- Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011
- Why do we call the Super Bowl the Big Game?
- Slot machines: agents of addiction?
- Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
- Have slot machines become too entertaining?
- Thinking about the iPhone, Starbucks' Trenta and more
- Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011
- Also, we found out that Las Vegas rocks at tipping.
- Instead of assigning blame for the Arizona rampage, we should be asking, ‘What now?’
- Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011
- The fact is, we might never understand what motivated the shooter.
- Thinking about Charlie Sheen, free parking and more
- Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011
- Also, we discover the roots of UNLV's Barrick Museum.
- ROTC + ROFL = Rob Riggle
- Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011
- Rob Riggle has appeared in The Daily Show, SNL and The Hangover. What's next? A standup show at the Palms.
- Thinking about broken iPhone alarms and the weather outside and in
- Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011
- Also, the Golden Nugget introduces the coolest ATM ever.
- The Weekly’s under-the-radar, semi-important, revealing, tragic, quirky and inspiring Year in Review
- Sure, you remember 2010 for the election, but these stories deserve your attention, too
- Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010
- News you missed, intriguing oddities and stories that inspired us or pissed us off.
- Christmas cheer, Vegas-style
- One Weekly editor spends his holiday in Sin City—and loves every minute of it
- Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
- One Weekly editor's holiday experiences in Sin City
- Thinking about Jay-Z, cold weather and the Salvation Army
- Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
- Who's getting $1 million to play New Year's Eve?
- Say what? 2010’s best quotes
- From gum to getting it on, a few of the most memorable phrases uttered this year
- Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010
- Really, she thought it was Trident.
- The Cosmopolitan faces an uphill battle on the gaming front
- Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010
- In the weeks leading up to opening day at the Cosmopolitan, gaming blogs and message boards vibrated with a scandalous rumor.
- Three jokes from Jerry Seinfeld
- Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010
- The Weekly's John P. McDonnall offers up three of Mr. Seinfeld's witty observations. For more, secure your ticket to the Colosseum on Dec. 26-27.
- Thinking about chef secrets, congressional seats and more
- Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010
- Also, the Cosmo has our native Las Vegan considering going to the Strip more.
- Hey! Chill out, Rebel fans
- Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010
- The UNLV men’s basketball team is off to an impressive start, but apparently the good news has not reached some fans.
- Thinking about the Bellagio bandit and fancy art
- Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010
- Thinking about the Bellagio bandit and fancy art
- Zappos needs to face facts: It’s not so special
- Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010
- We’re dancing in the streets and toasting our yard-tall margaritas to the fact that a midsize company has decided not to leave Southern Nevada.
- Thinking about a sports arena and dreaming of Chick-fil-A
- Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010
- Also, you should check out the Las Vegas Philharmonic
- Fact-checking CityCenter
- Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010
- Here we separate the promises made, kept and broken.
- Thinking about five-diamond resorts and underwater homes
- Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010
- Also, we think you should check out the Left of Center Gallery.
- Thinking about last week's cover, Dirk Arthur's guarantee and more
- Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010
- Also, Sharron Angle finally speaks!
- A new reality for Rick Dale of 'American Restoration'
- Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010
- Early last year, local antiques restorer had had enough.
- Thinking about trigger-happy cops, Manny Pacquiao and more
- Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010
- Also, we admit we're anxiously awaiting for the return of Britney.
- Poker skills translate well to everyday situations
- ... according to a panel of experts
- Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010
- Las Vegas’ answer to the tent revival
- Thinking about Shania Twain, a giant Jesus and more!
- Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010
- Also, check out Thomas Willis' art at Trifecta Gallery.
- Three thoughts on Reid-Angle
- Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010
- You have to marvel at Harry Reid’s survival instincts, and two other thoughts.
- Nevada Repertory Dance Theater to perform Dr. Seuss classics
- Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010
- What happens when The Wiggles meets So You Think You Can Dance?
- Live blog: Reid wins ... and other news
- Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
- The Weekly's John P. McDonnall will be live-blogging from the time polls close, at 7 p.m.
- Where's Angle's tricorn hat?
- Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010
- Look who the Nevada press corps caught voting Tuesday morning in Reno.
- Chatting with Vegas Valley Book Festival closing keynote speaker Dennis Lehane
- Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010
- "I’m not known for being literary 24/7, so Vegas definitely fits part of my personality."
- Thinking about 'SNL' impressions, fantasy football and more
- Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010
- Also, Cirque performers are real people. Who knew?
- What we're drinking
- Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010
- When it comes to beer, the Weekly staff has varied tastes.
- Fresh & Easy is closing stores; why can’t it be the payday lenders?
- (And other things we’d like to see affected negatively by this economy)
- Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
- Here are some other overexposed phenomena that should be scaled back.
- Thinking about fro-yo, Hispanics that look more Asian and more!
- Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010
- Also, who benefits from moving the Gift of Lights? (Spoiler: No one.)
- Spending some time in a supposedly sketchy neighborhood
- Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010
- It’s 2 o’clock in the afternoon and I’m standing at the edge of what is supposedly America’s third most dangerous neighborhood.
- Thinking about Springsteen, dogs and more!
- Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010
- Also, would you turn in your neighbor for driving with out-of-state license plates?
- Pahrump Valley Winery ready to stomp some grapes
- Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010
- Your feet - they're for walking, running and - wine stomping?
- Thinking about Tre'Von Willis, fine art and more
- Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010
- Also, would Steve Carell make a good Las Vegas magician?
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