The holidays are traditionally one of the worst periods of the TV year, landing somewhere between the “American Idol” audition rounds and Oprah’s Vajayjay Week.
Raise a glass to the twisted visionaries. It may be a long time before we see the likes of them again.
She has no idea how much I admire her. What an honor it is to be in her company.
For Jessica Epperson and Matt Kelly, both seniors at Bonanza High School, reading is a way to break away from reality and live life in another time and place.
acob Palmer had plenty of time to shop for presents since getting laid off from his job as a recruiter for Zappos shoes last month. Still, he’s putting it off until Christmas Eve again.
Here is a listing of events designed for book lovers. Information is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Additions or changes to this listing must be submitted at least 10 days in advance of Sunday publication to Bookmark, Las Vegas Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125. For more information, call 383-0306.
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling’s newest book, “The Tales of Beedle the Bard,” is an enjoyable but surprisingly short and quick read. The 111 pages of “The Tales” contain fewer words than any of Rowling’s other books, since they are double-spaced with large print and wide margins.
The sustaining members of the Junior League of Las Vegas hosted their annual holiday coffee on Saturday at the home of Rene and John O’Reilly.
Be honest: When you think of “holiday” and “charity” at this time of year, the image that comes to mind is one of a red kettle and a decidedly Christian holiday, right?
Encore will open Monday in the middle of the worst economic crisis to ever impact the gaming industry. Through October, Las Vegas casino revenues are down 8.7 percent while visitation is off 3 percent.
Las Vegas, once the darling of the nation’s housing boom, is feeling unloved for the holidays.
If the business community thinks it will have an easier ride in the upcoming legislative session following the retirement of Terry Lanni, they are sorely mistaken.
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Ask Steve Wynn why he believes the $2.3 billion Encore is the prettiest resort he has ever built and the answer will arrive about half an hour later.
Major business events and economic events scheduled for the coming week (some dates are tentative):
