There ought to be a law: Las Vegas always should have at least one show like this one, which is the way most of them used to be.
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David Alan Grier might be everywhere, but you can’t accuse him of overexposure in Las Vegas.
Grapples — apples that taste like grapes — are indeed available in local stores, readers assure Jean Lappin, although she may want to wait a while to get the best of the crop.
What are you doing Tuesday? What Broadway shows would you like to see in 2012?
When considering the decade’s most influential shows, you’d have to include “Survivor.” Because at this very moment, somewhere in the world, someone is being voted out of or off of a kitchen or a catwalk, a ballroom, a boardroom or a bedroom.
Southern Nevadans seeking scenery and adventure find plenty to lure them to Southern Utah. Closer for Las Vegas area residents than many parts of our own state, Utah’s “Dixie” lies just a couple of hours’ drive away. The Beehive State openly woos out-of-state visitors by enhancing its gorgeous landscapes with a fine system of parks and trail networks appealing to wide outdoor interests.
This would fall under the category of evidence that’s purely anecdotal — maybe even intuitive — but it may be that our economy is beginning to rebound, if only just a little. The clue: It’s been a while since I’ve seen an empty restaurant even on a weeknight.
Kathi Glist was watching “America’s Got Talent” when the contestant known as Queen Emily rocked the house with “Chain of Fools.”
Rhubarb may be somewhat of an acquired taste, but once it’s acquired, it’s difficult to ignore. I know that from personal experience and from the number of requests I regularly get for frozen rhubarb, which is tough to find in the valley.
Jan. 10, 1957. It’s a day in Las Vegas entertainment that should be celebrated, though probably a bit chilly to be observed in the proper manner.
There will be no awkward banter between presenters. No fancy gift bags. And no Hugh Jackman musical numbers that make you say, “That’s the guy who plays Wolverine? Seriously? That guy?”
Visitors to the Calico Early Man Archaeological Site near Barstow, Calif., need to use their imaginations to understand what may have happened there between 135,000 and 200,000 years ago. Instead of the sun-scorched Mojave Desert of today, they must visualize a landscape with lush plains teeming with game bordering ancient Lake Manix, fish-filled and attractive to waterfowl. It would have been attractive to humans living off the bounty of the land, as well.
And who is this amid the parade of gloriously abstract animal costumes? A guy in a … bowler hat? With pasty, streaky makeup? Who looks just a whole lot like the bowler-hat mime dudes in “Mystere,” “O,” “Love,” “Believe” and “Le Reve”?
Redneck comedy secret No. 1: Jeff Foxworthy has written fart jokes for Larry the Cable Guy.
If you’re not Asian and are trying to figure out if an Asian restaurant is authentic, here are two surefire clues:
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Mick Jagger sweeps into famous Las Vegas restaurant
Construction can start on first phase of Las Vegas Spaceport
Southern Nevada eatery ranks among top 5 BBQ spots in US, Yelp says
What are those massive concrete towers across from Mandalay Bay?
‘This is a Family Court issue’: How a contentious custody battle became a fatal shooting