Brock Radke
Story Archive
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Features
Wynn’s first Mexican restaurant, Elio, builds toward a post-pandemic party
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 Warm and comfortable, it’s designed both to complement the nightlife experience at Encore Beach Club and to serve as a grown-up alternative to it.
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Second Helping Podcast: Football Food
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 We’re checking in with Colin Fukunaga to find out how his Vegas-born burger shop found its way into Allegiant Stadium.
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Prolific producer David Saxe on reopening his Vegas shows
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 Saxe first launched “V - The Ultimate Variety Show” at the Venetian when that theater was handed over to the Blue Man Group and his search for a new venue took him to the Dessert Passage at the Aladdin.
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Checking in with Fantasy producer and choreographer Anita Mann
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 Mann stays connected with the cast of the Luxor revue and says the performers will be ready to return to the stage as soon as they get the go-ahead.
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Even without a casino, the Miracle Mile Shops stay busy on the Strip
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 The Miracle Mile Shops, the indoor mall featuring more than 200 shops, restaurants and bars, is the only major retail destination on the Strip to stay open while ...
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Enoch Augustus Scott’s creativity goes beyond ‘Zombie Burlesque’
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 Scott’s creativity didn’t cease when the coronavirus set in. He made the choice to not produce anything in the early stages of the pandemic in order to “examine what was going on."
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From ‘Love Island’ to ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ Caesars Entertainment keeps Las Vegas on TV
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 Two other Vegas-based TV shows, MTV’s “Double Shot at Love” and VH1's “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Vegas Revue” recently completed their seasons.
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Business
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas set to open January 15
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 Virgin Hotels officials today announced a new opening date of Jan. 15 for the hospitality brand’s debut in Las Vegas just east of the Strip at the former Hard Rock Hotel site while also expressing support for the members of Southern Nevada’s most essential industry currently struggling through the pandemic.
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Singer Michelle Johnson takes the stage at the Vegas Room
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 Johnson also operates a dynamic production company with her husband.
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Taste
Pizza from a Chinese restaurant? Meet Gemma Gemma’s Square Pies
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 Graffiti Bao chef Marc Marron bakes the slices in individual pans to create a crispy bottom, an airy bite in the middle and the extra corner edges he wanted as a kid.
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The versatile Allegiant Stadium will lead Las Vegas into its next events phase
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 It’s fun to dream of Super Bowls and Final Fours, but it’s even more intriguing to consider things we haven’t even considered yet.
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Coming up Aces: If Las Vegans aren't tuned in to their WNBA team, they should be
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 The Las Vegas Aces wrapped up the regular season September 13 with an 86-84 victory against Seattle, the team that spent the most time atop the standings during the abbreviated 2020 WNBA campaign played. Having already locked up a top seed and a two-round bye for the playoffs, the Aces didn’t have much on the line in Sunday’s finale; the No. 1 seed and home-court advantage doesn’t mean much when you’re playing in a pandemic bubble in Bradenton, Florida, instead of at the House, aka Mandalay Bay Events Center.
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Beloved Greek eatery Estiatorio Milos moving from Cosmopolitan to Venetian
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 No closing date has been given at the Cosmopolitan.
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Quick Bites: Din Tai Fung has a date, Sambalatte celebrates and more
Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 Chef Luke Palladino recently launched the Core 5 Minute Cooking Challenge on Instagram.
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Bootlegger owner Lorraine Hunt-Bono: ‘The key today is surviving the crisis’
Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 The Bootlegger reopened this summer serving food and drinks with gaming but the normally robust live music offerings have been pared down.
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Singer Anne Martinez keeps busy with gigs on and off the Strip
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 Martinez teams with friend and fellow redhead Lisa Marie Smith for a special livestream show on September 19.
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Checking in with music festival producer Pasquale Rotella of EDC
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 Insomniac recently announced a new partnership with HeadCount, a nonprofit organization that promotes voter registration and participation.
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Righteous Brothers Bill Medley and Bucky Heard launch livestream shows
Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 This week's kickoff show features guest appearances from Paul Shaffer and John Stamos.
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Usher set to start Colosseum residency in July 2021
Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 No one really knows when the superstar residencies on the Las Vegas Strip will be able to resume, but now we know the next performer ...
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Strip check: The Boulevard won’t be back fully for a while, but Las Vegas’ heartbeat is showing signs of life
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 As Labor Day weekend winds down the strangest of summers, a snapshot of the Strip reflects plenty of activity and anticipation.
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Taste
Limoncello brings quality Italian fare to a familiar west Valley space
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 “The motive is to be just as good or even better than the restaurants on the Strip.”
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Taste
Colombian pastries and coffee await at Take It Easy
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 This is one of those Vegas places that might make you feel like you’re on vacation somewhere else.
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Features
What will it take to bring back Las Vegas shows?
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 Las Vegas entertainment industry workers remain patient and restless.
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Your Las Vegas Labor Day weekend pool club guide
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 You can still wind down your summer with some drinks, swimming and maybe even a little dancing.
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The Cosmopolitan continues to pull Las Vegans to the Strip
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 “People [who live here] don’t always visit the Strip, but since we’ve reopened, our local business has been strong,” GM Patrick Nichols says.
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Taste
The Sand Dollar transforms into pop-up restaurant Revelré
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 You can make a reservation, dine on pizza, calzone, salads and small plates, and still catch live music most nights.
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Magician Jen Kramer focused on returning to the stage at the Westgate Cabaret
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 Magic shows are inextricable components of the Vegas entertainment.
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Taste
Quick Bites: SecretBurger kicks off Cook for a Cause, CraftHaus celebrates and more
Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 Bardot Brasserie at Aria has launched a new happy hour menu.
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The Mirage has returned, minus its famous entertainment array
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 When the coronavirus shuttered the Strip in March, the Mirage offered a seemingly unparalleled multitude of shows, from ‘The Beatles Love’ to the Aces of Comedy series.
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Taste
Cool Las Vegas Valley treats to get you through the dog days of summer
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 Where to find Dole Whip cocktails, fish-shaped waffle cones and more.
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'RuPaul’s Drag Race' cast member Derrick Barry on the Vegas show and the new TV series
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 While the backstage camera crew was capturing reality TV gold, live audiences were going wild for the exhilarating stage show.
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Ellis Island gets boost from hockey crowd at Front Yard beer garden
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 With outdoor areas in high demand during the COVID era, the Front Yard is well situated.
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The Space expands Vegas livestream shows with Broadway World
Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 The Righteous Brothers and the Las Vegas Philharmonic are among the acts slated for pay-per-view shows from the Space.
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Las Vegas’ first modern megaresort the Mirage reopens this week
Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 Just in time for Labor Day weekend when Las Vegas visitation is expected to get a significant bump, MGM Resorts is reopening the casino resort that started t all when it comes to ...
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Las Vegan Brett Loudermilk captivates fans, judges on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 “If I can get somebody onstage and create conflict immediately, I am happy as a clam."
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Wynn Las Vegas closes ‘Le Rêve’ for good
Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 The first large-scale Las Vegas production show to permanently close due to the pandemic is one of the most acclaimed performances to ever hit the Strip.
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Looking Ahead: The true Best of Vegas is yet to come
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 From Allegiant Stadium to Circa, Resorts World and Virgin, we have a lot to look forward to, even if we’re not sure how far ahead we’ll need to look.
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Taste
Mountain West Eatery serves up barbecue favorites for breakfast
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 “We couldn’t make up our minds. We know the breakfast business in Las Vegas is almost a no-lose restaurant, but barbecue is our love and what we do best, so we mixed the two.”
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Vegas was all about nongaming revenue until the pandemic arrived. Now what?
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 A weekend in Vegas right now consists of gaming, eating and drinking, and maybe visiting the pool or spa or another attraction at your hotel.
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Singer Jassen Allen keeps the music coming at Bellagio
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 Allen’s first real gig was a trip overseas to entertain troops as part of the University of Nebraska's show choir.
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Electric Daisy Carnival delays Las Vegas festival until 2021
Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 Event producer Insomnia was trying to find a way to hold a safe festival in October but finally gave up.
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Acrobats and athletic performers stay ready at the Las Vegas Circus Center
Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 The massive warehouse offers plenty of space for a vast collection of specialized circus arts apparatuses, everything from teeterboards to Russian swings.
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VGK anthem voice Carnell Johnson sings in Downtown Summerlin
Thursday, July 30, 2020 If it helps to see a familiar face—and hear his familiar voice—VGK diehards can head to Wolfgang Puck Players Locker on Wednesday nights.
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Where to catch live entertainment right now on and near the Las Vegas Strip
Thursday, July 30, 2020 The return of big Las Vegas entertainment at arenas, showrooms, theaters and clubs is still far from becoming reality. But there is plenty of smaller-scale live entertainment ...
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Chef Mitsuo Endo unveils new chicken-centric yakitori restaurant Raku Toridokoro
Thursday, July 30, 2020 Upon his robata, he’s skewering and charcoal-grilling every part of the bird you can imagine … and some you probably can’t.
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Pandemic prompts rescheduling of Garth Brooks concert at Allegiant Stadium
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 The first concert event planned at the new Allegiant Stadium just off the Las Vegas Strip has finally been postponed. The Garth Brooks tour stop originally set for Aug. 22 — which ...
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Burlesque sensation Melody Sweets has a new show ready for the Strip
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 She's teaming with the producers of "X Burlesque" and hoping to take the stage at Cleopatra's Barge soon.
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Resorts World Las Vegas continues to build for the future
Monday, July 27, 2020 Although it won’t open until next summer, Resorts World Las Vegas is facing new challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 3,500-room, $4.3 billion casino megaresort from Malaysian corporation Genting Berhad installed new safety protocols and managed to ...
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Chatting with Kenny Davidsen, one of the few Vegas performers with a regular gig right now
Thursday, July 23, 2020 Plexiglass has been added to the small stage at the Tuscany’s Piazza Lounge. “My bass player said, ‘Welcome to the Kenny Davidsen ‘Bow Tie Cabaret’ and penalty box.’”
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Dancer Mariah Rivera found her dream job at ‘Fantasy’
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Rivera said “sometimes I have to look at my resume to remember” all the different Vegas shows in which she's performed.