Neonopolis theaters to go dark Thursday night

The silver screen will fade to black at downtown’s Fremont Street Experience, when Galaxy Theatres closes its Neonopolis multiplex following Thursday’s shows.

‘Billy Elliot’ ties record with 15 Tony nods

NEW YORK — “Billy Elliot,” the tale of a British coal miner’s son who dreams of becoming a dancer, has the potential of winning a record number of 2009 Tony Awards, honoring the best of a star-driven Broadway season.

Something for all tastes at Veloce Cibo

It may be easier to represent the scope of the eclecticism at Veloce Cibo in the M Resort by describing the cuisines it doesn’t serve. Hungarian, for instance.

Using fruit for a Mother’s Day treat healthful and delicious

If you’d like to do something special for Mom on Mother’s Day, consider doing it with berries. They’re colorful, flavorful, easy to prepare (no peeling or coring and minimal cutting) and — an extra bonus — they’re even good for her.

Readers seek Chinese food, bagel dogs

Regular readers of Taste of the Town know that we tend to run, give or take, about a six-month backlog for requests. The file’s getting particularly fat right now, so let’s clear some out:

RESTAURANT REPORT

El Patio Mexico bakery, 4550 S. Maryland Parkway, received 15 demerits April 20. Violations included expired desserts in display case. GRADE: B

IN BRIEF

Internet gambling bill heading to Congress

Wynn: Bottom may be near

A week after expressing optimism about Las Vegas’ economic recovery, Wynn Resorts Ltd. Chairman Steve Wynn was more guarded Tuesday.

Sands suffers quarterly net loss

Las Vegas Sands Corp. officials said Tuesday the company will plow ahead with the business plan it implemented in November despite suffering a first-quarter net loss of $34.6 million.

Nevada credit unions face losses

The federal seizure of two corporate credit unions is causing some state credit unions to charge off millions of dollars in investments.

Danger signs for Binion’s

A casino that once was the pride of downtown Las Vegas now needs rent relief to survive.

Bankruptcy judge shifts Liberty Realty to Chapter 7

Bankruptcy Court Judge Bruce Markell denied a motion Tuesday to dismiss Liberty Realty’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization filing, pleasing several real estate agents who told the judge about unpaid commission amounts of up to $114,000.

Tropicana parent to get Icahn loan

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has agreed to loan Tropicana Entertainment $150 million as part of a bankruptcy plan approved Tuesday by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.

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