“This place has history. You come in here, you see the history of Vegas, real history of Vegas,” new owner says.
John Katsilometes
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John Katsilometes’ man-about-town column appears on daily on page 3A. Katsilometes moved to Las Vegas from Northern California in 1996 and spent two years with the RJ before moving to the Greenspun Media Group in 1998, where he served as an editor, magazine writer and columnist. He returned to the RJ in August 2016. He has won numerous state and regional awards, including the 2013 Nevada Press Association Journalist of the Year honor, and has been awarded three times for column writing by the Best of the West contest.
Matt Kelemen contributed to several Las Vegas publications for more than two decades. Most recently, he wrote for Las Vegas Magazine. He was 56.
A licensed attraction centerd on the Tom Cruise-piloted film franchise is planned for The Strat.
RiSE Festival is under new ownership and back in its dry lake bed after a year off.
Throughout their international adventures, the Backstreet Boys teased to a Strip residency. But they had even larger plans.
Carlos Santana has played more shows at House of Blues, and also the old Joint, than anyone. He’s back this weekend.
Janet Jackson will be honored for 50 years in show business with the Icon Award. Jackson’s Vegas production, conceived by concert production leader PRG, returns Friday and runs through May 31.
The modern burlesque show, which opened in October 2023, is due to close on May 31.
Jennifer Lopez suffered a cut on her nose during AMA rehearsals last week that required stitches.
The Chippendales are off the books at Mat Franco Theater on July 31. Look for them to return at Planet Hollywood.
The 94.7 Hank FM Launch Party starring country hitmaker Deana Carter is set for 6-10 p.m. May 25.
Hogs & Heifers Saloon starts its relocation from 3rd Street after its closing party in July. It has been a downtown institution since 2005.
Joe Satriani has grown into a musician many experts consider among the finest guitarists in the world.
Fans eager to see “Hamilton” for $10 at The Smith Center can join a lottery to vie for one or two seats.
“iLuminate” ran for more than 1,200 performances during The Strat Theater’s 7 p.m. time slot. Terry Fator is moving into that start time.