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July 21st, 2008

Win a Copy of “21″ on DVD!

“21” is the true story of some of the brightest young minds in the country - and how they took Vegas for millions!
Based on the book “Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions,” “21” is about Ben Campbell, a brilliant M.I.T. student who finds he can’t […]

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July 17th, 2008

The Wynn Encore Suites

The Encore Suites, Steve Wynn’s $2.1 billion sequel to the Wynn, has announced it is now hiring for 5300 positions for its opening later this year.
This is great news for local Las Vegans (or those wanting to become Las Vegans!), who will be able to apply online starting this Sunday, July 20th. (They have […]

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May 6th, 2008

Mother’s Day at the Liberace Museum

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Mother’s Day is only five days away and while family and mom may not be the first things you think of when Vegas crosses your mind, those of us who live here have an opportunity to experience it in a uniquely Vegas way!
Now, it’s […]

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April 14th, 2008

2nd Annual Jennifer Harman SPCA Charity Poker Tournament

The Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual Jennifer Harman Charity Poker Tournament to be held on Friday, April 18 inside The Venetian Poker Room.
The no-limit Texas hold’em poker tournament will begin at 3:00 pm and all proceeds of the tournament and live and silent auctions […]

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April 14th, 2008

7th Annual Pure Aloha Festival

The 7th Annual Pure Aloha Festival will take place at The Cannery this Friday April 18th (doors open at 6pm), Saturday the 19th (10am to 6pm), and Sunday the 20th (10am to 5pm).
Performing artists include Katchafire, Sudden Rush, Hooliganz, Kapena, and Hawaiian Soul.
Tickets for general admission are only available day of event: $5 […]

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April 9th, 2008

The ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ Sign

Though the face of Las Vegas is constantly changing and updating itself, the sign just south of the Strip that welcomes visitors to Las Vegas looks the same today as it did when it was first created nearly half a century ago.
The landmark was created in 1959 by Betty Willis for Clark County, Nevada. […]

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March 25th, 2008

2008 Variety Kids on the Go-athon

Fox 5 Vegas is teaming up with 97.1 to host the 2008 Variety Kids-On-the-Go-athon. The two day telethon starts tomorrow at 6am and runs until 7pm, and Thursday at the same times as well.
Donations can be made by calling 702-568-KIDS (702-568-5437), and all donations go to help local children and families in need.
Variety works to […]

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March 24th, 2008

Best of Las Vegas 2008 Results

As I posted back in January, The Las Vegas Review Journal allows locals and visitors alike to submit their picks for the Best of Las Vegas. From restaurants to tourist traps, and hotels to adult stores, The Best of Las Vegas is a fantastic resource for anyone planning to spend some time in Las Vegas!
The […]

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