Kevin Burke, the long-time star of “Defending the Caveman,” passed his spear on to a worthy successor at a send-off celebration on May 13. Burke, who performed in the one-man show at The Improv at Harrah’s for 10 years, gave his last full-time show on Monday. Chris Allen took the reins on Tuesday. “Defending the [...]
Denise Pernula visits with Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis…
Today, the Irish-themed O’Sheas Casino will close. It has had a rollicking presence at the center of the Las Vegas Strip since opening in 1989. But the shutdown is not a cause for sadness because fans of O’Sheas will see it return in 2013 as part of The Linq, Caesars Entertainment Corporation’s highly anticipated new [...]
So, you’ve been diagnosed with a case of March Madness, where side effects include a distinct change in wardrobe color choices in and a bad case of bracketology. Aside from catching the action at the plethora of sports books in this town, the only known cure is to come down and enjoy some games and specials [...]
By Caroline Fontein VEGAS.com Are you tired of listening to Vegas lounge acts cover songs that you know you can sing better? Does seeing the marquees on the Las Vegas Strip make you long for your time in the spotlight? Do you secretly fantasize about being a rock star every time you see someone walking on the [...]
Everywhere you look on the Las Vegas Strip you’ll see something that isn’t what it seems. Hotels look like famous landmarks and everyday people can look like high rollers. Entertainers are in on it too. Show girls captivate audiences with sequins and feathers while magicians mystify by making cars and tigers vanish. It’s no [...]
Las Vegas is viewed by most as a city of excess. We seem to have and waste too much of everything: Food, lights, booze, Elvis impersonators. You may think our concept of “going green” is drinking tinted beer on St. Patrick’s Day. But truth be told, when it comes to Las Vegas, image is everything. [...]
It’s no small accomplishment to amass a million of anything — baseball cards, Twitter followers, dates — but packing one million people into a showroom in Vegas is exceptionally tough. Shows open and close, resorts are blown up — basically there’s a lot working against a performer. Which is why Mac King Comedy Magic Show [...]
