Month: March 2017

Vintage Blue Angel Statue Removed, Restoration Planned

Vintage Blue Angel Statue Removed, Restoration Planned

It's not as well known as the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign, but it was created by the same...
Lounge Receipt Whips Up Online Firestorm About “Rocks” Charges

Lounge Receipt Whips Up Online Firestorm About “Rocks” Charges

A bar receipt from Indigo Lounge at Bally's has stirred up heated discussion online, but the outrage, it turns out,...
Neon Museum Receives Big-Ass Grant, Begins Demolition for Expansion

Neon Museum Receives Big-Ass Grant, Begins Demolition for Expansion

One of the best attractions in Las Vegas, the Neon Museum, has received a $425,000 grant for a major expansion....
The Nerd Nightclub Poised to Open Discreetly at Downtown’s Neonopolis

The Nerd Nightclub Poised to Open Discreetly at Downtown’s Neonopolis

A new nightclub and bowling venue, The Nerd, is set to open on March 30, 2017, at downtown's Neonopolis shopping...
NFL Approves Raiders Move to Las Vegas

NFL Approves Raiders Move to Las Vegas

We should say right up front, we are not a sports person. You might say we are to sports as...
Vital Vegas Podcast, Episode 45: Burlesque, Pig Masks and High-Tech Casino Security

Vital Vegas Podcast, Episode 45: Burlesque, Pig Masks and High-Tech Casino Security

We've got an action-packed episode this week, so whip out that loyalty club card with the Slinky leash and take...
Armed Robbers Hit Rolex Store Inside Bellagio, Resort Goes on Lockdown

Armed Robbers Hit Rolex Store Inside Bellagio, Resort Goes on Lockdown

A Rolex store named Tesorini at Bellagio was robbed in the early morning hours of March 25, 2017, prompting reports...
Grand Bazaar Shops Debuts Three New Venues: Redneck Riviera, Born and Raised, Giordano’s

Grand Bazaar Shops Debuts Three New Venues: Redneck Riviera, Born and Raised, Giordano’s

There's been a flurry of activity at Grand Bazaar Shops outside Bally's Las Vegas in recent months, including the unveiling...
Lappert’s Ice Cream is So Very Back at The California

Lappert’s Ice Cream is So Very Back at The California

Our favorite ice cream place in Las Vegas closed for a renovation, but Lappert's Ice Cream is back and making...
Vital Vegas Podcast, Episode 44: Axe Monkeys, Escapology, Pop-Up BBQ and More

Vital Vegas Podcast, Episode 44: Axe Monkeys, Escapology, Pop-Up BBQ and More

This week's installment of the Vital Vegas podcast has so much Vegas, you may have to loosen your belt. For...
10 Ways Visiting Las Vegas is Like Getting a Colonoscopy

10 Ways Visiting Las Vegas is Like Getting a Colonoscopy

When you think of visiting Las Vegas, it's unlikely the first thing that pops into your mind is "Colonoscopy!" Surprisingly,...
Stardust Was Imploded 10 Years Ago, We Still Get Weepy

Stardust Was Imploded 10 Years Ago, We Still Get Weepy

The Stardust will always hold a special place in our heart. It was the first hotel we stayed in during...
Criss Angel Loses Consciousness During Show at Luxor

Criss Angel Loses Consciousness During Show at Luxor

Magician Criss Angel has made national headlines for passing out during a straight jacket escape during his show at Luxor....
All Net Arena Takes Part in Las Vegas Ritual of Pointlessly Pushing Dirt Around

All Net Arena Takes Part in Las Vegas Ritual of Pointlessly Pushing Dirt Around

For Las Vegas projects that can't get financing, there's a time-honored tradition: The technical term is "Pushing Dirt Around." Alon did...

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