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Las Vegas: Rich Little extending one-man show at LVH

By Jay Jones — Wed, 22 May 2013 07:30:00 PDT

Longtime comic and impersonator Rich Little is extending the run of his one-man show, “ Jimmy Stewart and Friends ,” in Las Vegas . The show will now continue through July 1 at the LVH resort.

Las Vegas: Paddleboarding in the middle of the desert

By Jay Jones — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:30:00 PDT

It’s now possible to enjoy stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in the Mojave Desert only about half-an-hour from the Las Vegas Strip. Paddle to the Core offers boarding experiences at all levels on the tranquil waters of Lake Las Vegas , located in an upscale (think Celine Dion) community adjacent to the Lake Mead National Recreation Area .

Las Vegas: Charlie Sheen to appear at Sapphire

By Jay Jones — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

Hollywood actor-turned-bad boy Charlie Sheen will bring some star power to the Memorial Day Weekend party in Las Vegas at Sapphire Pool & Day Club , which bills itself as “the world’s largest gentlemen’s club.”

Las Vegas: 'Hangover,' Cirque and DJs fuel holiday fun

By Jay Jones — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

“ The Hangover Part III ” is just the start of Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas , which also includes the debut of Cirque du Soleil ’s Michael Jackson tribute and a bounty of nightclubs overflowing with widely known DJs .

Las Vegas: Tour gives a sprinkling of history and adventure

By Jay Jones — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:15:00 PDT

Visitors to southern Nevada can immerse themselves in history and enjoy rafting on the Colorado River Exploration Tour , the latest Las Vegas-area offering from Forever Resorts .

Las Vegas: Mob lawyer, then mayor, celebrates new job as memoirist

By Jay Jones — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:27:00 PDT

Oscar Goodman, the former mob lawyer-turned-mayor of Las Vegas , will showcase his latest career as an author, during the three-day “Being Oscar Bash” May 23-25 at the Mob Museum in downtown.

Las Vegas: Gather poolside at Palazzo for an Epicurean Affair

By Jay Jones — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:15:00 PDT

Fans of fine food won’t want to miss the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair at the Palazzo the evening of May 23. Nearly 75 of Las Vegas ' finest restaurants and nightclubs will be on hand, inviting guests to sample their wares at the annual poolside gala.

Las Vegas: Young musicians to take spotlight in Jazz in the Park

By Jay Jones — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:15:00 PDT

Some of the nation’s most talented young musicians are scheduled to take the stage in Las Vegas the next two Saturdays as part of the free Jazz in the Park concert series.

Las Vegas: At Mandalay Bay, there be dragons

By Jay Jones — Tue, 14 May 2013 05:45:00 PDT

Two young Komodo dragons are the newest residents of Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas .

Las Vegas: Summer of concerts begins Sunday on Fremont Street

By Jay Jones — Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:00 PDT

A summer’s worth of free concerts at the Fremont Street Experience will kick off Sunday when the band Theory of a Deadman takes the stage.