Lava Hot Springs always offers a welcome pause, and a wondrous soak, during the holidays.
John Katsilometes
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John Katsilometes’ man-about-town column appears on daily on page 3A. Katsilometes moved to Las Vegas from Northern California in 1996 and spent two years with the RJ before moving to the Greenspun Media Group in 1998, where he served as an editor, magazine writer and columnist. He returned to the RJ in August 2016. He has won numerous state and regional awards, including the 2013 Nevada Press Association Journalist of the Year honor, and has been awarded three times for column writing by the Best of the West contest.
Halftime of Sunday’s Raider-Jaguars tilt at Allegiant Stadium marks the formal Las Vegas debut of Band of 3.
Jennifer Hudson is singing from her first holiday-themed album this weekend at Fontainebleau’s BleauLive Theater.
For the first time, gamblers can play 5-card-draw poker with real money from their phones.
Footage for the U2 concert film was captured at the end of the “U2: UV Achtung Baby” residency.
Kevin Cronin fronts “An Evening of ‘Hi Infidelity’… And More” at The Venetian Theatre this week. He’s touring without the REO Speedwagon name in 2025.
You don’t read “The Vegas Book” during a workout. It is a workout. The coffee-table tome’s splendor is evident with every turn of its thick pages, which are loaded with vintage photos.
The Raiders presented guitar great Billy F. Gibbons with a birthday cake on his 75th birthday Monday.
The Sphere in Las Vegas posted higher year-end gross revenue than any other entertainment venue in Billboard Boxscore’s 50-year history.
Micky Dolenz from The Monkees has a date at The Strat Theater next February.
Austin “Chumlee” Russell and Rick Harrison’s new show will feature such celebs as Mark Davis and Billy F. Gibbons.
The need for service, and the passion from those who serve, is strong in Las Vegas.
Wayne Newton is set to headline at the Flamingo on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays through December ’25.
Nevada Ballet Theater and the Musicians Union of Las Vegas Local 369 are miles apart in negotiations.
Caspian’s is attempting the unlikely. The club is mixing live rock ‘n’ roll on a regular basis with high-end food fare (especially caviar) for those apt to snack on Pringles.