Feb
28
Prominent developer bankruptcy
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Prominent Pahrump developer Hans Seibt is being investigated for criminal charges in connection with his bankruptcy filing, an investigator confirmed this week.
“In a way it’s a Ponzi-like scheme. We’re not sure,” said Bill Holland, a former Las Vegas Metro detective hired by the bankruptcy court to do forensic accounting. Read more
Feb
28
Boyd Gaming goes bankruptcy shopping
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Need a little more than a personal bankruptcy lawyer for this:
Boyd Gaming is offering to purchase Station Casinos as part of a reorganization plan or a bankruptcy auction.
In a letter delivered to Station’s board of directors today, Boyd Chief Executive Officer Keith Smith said his company is prepared to offer about $950 million for most of the company’s casinos, excluding Red Rock Resort, Boulder Station, Palace Station and Sunset Station. Boyd is also interested in purchasing Station’s remaining casinos for a yet-to-be-determined price. Read more
Feb
28
Lawyers leaving Las Vegas
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Even Las vegas attorneys are getting laid off, although I wouldnt be surprised to see an increase of personal injury lawyers looking for a quick buck. From the LVRJ: Read more
Feb
28
NAB Show Las Vegas presenters
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Organizers of the NAB Show announced today the featured speakers and highlights of the 2009 Content Theater. Featuring content and insights from blockbuster animated features, harrowing documentaries, and legendary industry executives, the 2009 NAB Show’s Content Theater will be one of the highlight venues during the NAB Show.
Unveiled in 2008, the NAB Show Content Theater showcases the most innovative cinema, television, online and mobile filmed entertainment, and examines how it was created using new tools and technologies found on the Show floor. The 2009 Content Theater is part of the NAB Show’s overall Content Central exhibit area, located in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Highlights will include: Read more
Feb
28
Cinevegas Green Film series
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he CineVegas Green Film Series at the Springs Preserve draws to a close on Saturday, March 7 with the Las Vegas premiere of the documentary DIRT! THE MOVIE, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival this past January. The film will screen at 7:30pm in the Big Springs Theater, followed by a Q&A session with one of the film’s directors, Gene Rosow. Read more
Feb
28
World Game Protection conference at Caesars Palace
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The economic crisis is arguably the largest security threat the casino industry has ever faced and it takes front and center stage at this year’s World Game Protection Conference (WGPC).
The new-look, three-day WGPC program to be held March 1-3 in Las Vegas includes a much-needed “Industry Day.” Casino professionals will meet to discuss and find solutions for emerging security threats such as increasing employee theft, cheating and collusion. Read more
Feb
28
George Strait at MGM Grand
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Tickets are available now for the all star country concert television taping of George Strait - ACM Artist Of The Decade from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, April 6th, 2009 to air at a later date on the CBS Television Network. This live concert event will feature an amazing lineup of country music superstars–including scheduled performances by Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and more–paying tribute to “The King of Country” George Strait and his legendary 25-year career. The show will be produced for television by dick clark productions. Read more
Feb
28
UB40 at Mandalay Bay
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British sensation UB40 will bring the sounds of reggae to Las Vegas when they take the stage at Mandalay Bay Beach Saturday, April 18. The concert is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m.
UB40 is one of the world’s most popular and well-loved reggae bands as well as one of the United Kingdom’s finest musical exports. The group has sold more than 70 million singles and albums combined with a staggering 41 Top 40 singles. A list of UB40’s best-known songs reads like a litany of alternative national anthems including “One In Ten,” “King,” “Tyler,” “Many Rivers To Cross,” “Cherry Oh Baby,” “If It Happens Again,” “I Got You Babe,” “Don’t Break My Heart,” “Rat In Mi Kitchen,” “Homely Girl,” “Kingston Town,” “Higher Ground,” “Red Red Wine” and “Can’t Help Falling In Love.” Read more
Feb
28
Kenny Loggins Las Vegas
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Singer, songwriter and guitarist Kenny Loggins is best known for his lyrical and familiar melodies. He first rose to fame as songwriter for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “House at Pooh Corner” and then as a folk rock duet with Loggins & Messina with musician Jim Messina in the early ’70s.
Loggins’ solo debut album, Celebrate Me Home in 1977 spawned his first solo hit of the same name, and in 1978 he won his first Grammy award for his song, “What a Fool Believes.” The following year, Loggins received another Grammy for his hit song “This Is It.” He released High Adventure in 1982 which featured “Don’t Fight It,” a duet with Steve Perry, and “Heart To Heart.” Read more
Feb
28
Comedian Lewis Black Performs at The Mirage May 23-24
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Lewis Black, best known for his regular segment ‘Back in Black’ on Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,’ will perform his hilarious stand-up routine for the first time inside the Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage May 23 at 10 p.m. and May 24 at 9 p.m.
One of the most energetic performers in comedy, Black provides audiences with a passionate performance filled with lively rants about social absurdities and political blunders. He exudes a rare form of satire that can ignite laughter within an audience, while still making an enlightening point about the world. Read more
