The eighth season of “Food Network Star” is gearing up with nationwide casting calls. In Las Vegas, judges have opened their doors to auditions at The Westin Casuarina on August 20, a real dog day according to the calendar. But hey, if you can handle the heat when it’s this hot in Vegas, your chances…
Month: August 2011
Theater7 Puts Las Vegas Mayor on Center Stage
Inside the confines of a non-descript space the size of a small apartment adjacent to the large boulevard named “Las Vegas,” a handful of actors from Theatre7 gather. They’re in the throes of final preparations for “Oscar: A Good Man,” a sketch about an individual whose popularity as mayor rivals that of some prominent entertainers…
London Pays Tribute to Pop & Roll ICONS
“Why sound like me when I can sound like everyone else,” mused Greg London during a recent performance of “ICONS” at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. Sounds like a performer with a serious identity disorder, but in the case of London it’s not about dealing with multiple personalities, though he hears voices in his head….
“Peepshow” Unveils Tales Beyond the Brothers Grimm
Ex-Hawaiian Tropic model Holly Madison is making her first week of appearances as headliner of “Peepshow” at Planet Hollywood. The former Hooter’s waitress is helping to reimagine a selection of fairy tales the likes of Peter the Pumpkin Eater and Three Men in a Tub, albeit with an adult-themed twist. In Little Bo Peep, Madison…
Nine-Year-Old Remembers the King of Pop
A day after Michael Jackson’s sudden passing, a nine-year old Las Vegas native made an appearance at a popular Las Vegas Strip tribute show in full Jackson garb, demonstrating his adoration for the King of Pop. Nine-year old “Nicolas” has been a fan of the King of Pop since he was five–the same age as…
Bite Celebrates Milestone with Rock ‘n’ Roll Vampire Twist
A 1897 novel by the Irish author Bram Stoker serves as the basis for “Bite,” now performing at the Stratosphere Hotel. The fast moving, sexy stage production with rock ‘n roll compositions recounts Dracula’s search for an ideal mate. On the occasion of its five-year anniversary, champagne toasts were offered for its 1,500 performances and…
American Superstars Channel Music Legends
In the title sequence of The Patty Duke Show, which ran on ABC from 1963-1966, the catchy theme song describes the sitcom’s two main characters: But they’re cousins / Identical cousins and you’ll find / They laugh alike, they walk alike / At times they even talk alike Duke famously played the role of both…
Lucky Jets Takes to the Air at Launch Party
In a city where launch parties are as ubiquitous as the ultra lounges and celebrity chef restaurants that regularly take root here, the launch of a private jet service in Southern Nevada is a rare occurrence. Business executives and the well-heeled gathered among hand-passed hors d’oeuvres and an open bar inside a hanger at the…
Coffee Purists Find Grounds to Flaunt Their Art
The 55th edition of Coffee Fest is an annual convention of exhibitors dedicated to the preservation and advancement of brewed beverages. However, the annual gathering is not just about a cup of joe. Discussions among Java experts and industry vendors range from beans to the coffee plantations that grow them. There are differences between the…