A downtown variety show, the spirit of a reggae legend, and a Vegas act celebrating 50 years are among this year’s highlights.
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.
Kenny Chesney says he’s “always looked for ways to deepen the music” as he prepares to play Sphere.
Cook E. Jarr lorded over the lounges of Las Vegas for decades. But the woman who would become his wife said even the clubs on the Strip could not contain his energy.
A band you can bet on, Collective Soul, is led by Ed Roland. And he has stories.
Janet Jackson kicked off her run at the venue with a series of performances covering New Year’s weekend.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band is re-assembling for a one-off in Las Vegas. But one of its members was here last week.
Beyoncé has held off her much-hyped announcement. The recording superstar cited the tragic and ongoing Los Angeles wildfires as the reason.
Carrie Underwood opened Resorts World Theatre in November 2021. Next week she’s starring at Trump’s inaugural event.
Billboard’s annual rankings show Allegiant Stadium drew 657,000 fans over 15 major touring events, including concerts by the Rolling Stones and Morgan Wallen.
Live Nation and AEG Presents are teaming up to produce a show to support those affected by the devastating fires still raging in the Los Angeles area.
There is no denying that Sammy Hagar is a rock ‘n’ roll marvel. But you wonder how long the 77-year-old Red Rocker can keep such an accelerated pace.
The 32-time Grammy winner recently posted a clip to social media of her riding a white horse, carrying a U.S. flag with the message, “1.14.25.” That is Tuesday, to save a you a glance at the calendar.
Luenell joins Nate Burleson as host, with Drew Barrymore taking the featured center square slot.
The John Lennon classic was Jimmy Carter’s favorite song. David Osborne learned it some 35 years ago specifically to play it for the president.
“Cell Block Tango” from “Chicago” is performed by an all-gentlemen troupe in Lio at Mayfair Supper Club.