Rita Rudner’s Oct. 28 date is a genuine homecoming, as she once lived at the regal Turnberry Place.
John Katsilometes
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.
Hard Hat Lounge, opened in 1962, been taken over by rocker Frankie Sidoris and partner Robby Cunningham of Guerilla Pizza.
The show was created just before COVID-19 hit. It is premiering just days after death of the artist for whom it is paying tribute. The creators of “The Olivia Show” have become accustomed to difficult timing.
A leader in the immersive art culture, Matt King grew the Meow Wolf company to include the Omega Mart installation at Area15.
Journey founder Neal Schon is still going strong as the band opens with a full orchestra at Resorts World Theatre.
Former Hartland Mansion owner Garry Hart told his sister, Linda, “It’s probably best that you aren’t here,” as a backhoe tore down their old house.
Top stand-up comic and actor Sebastian Maniscalco is filming two shows at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas for a Netflix special.
The Las Vegas New Bureau archive is the largest single collection of post-World War II images in the world.
Chapel operators in Las Vegas are making sure those seeking Elvis-themed weddings know they’re still offered.
Cosmopolitan CEO Bill McBeath says MGM Resorts executives need to know the hotel has to have its own identity and personality.
Priscilla Presley says of divorcing the King, “I was just so young, to make that decision, but it was the right decision.”
Frank Marino has been headlining in Las Vegas for more than 35 years. He sees the end point.
Brad Garrett volunteered his time and his club at MGM Grand for a St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event.
The Smith Center President Myron Martin says patrons won’t be required to wear masks or show proof of vaccination after all.
Luke Bryan played small clubs before gaining fame, and is ready to win over the Theatre at Resorts World.