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A&ETime to say goodbye to Tropicana Las Vegas, set for implosion this week
It’s all part of a longstanding Las Vegas tradition, says UNLV’s Michael Green: “Las Vegas is into spectacle, and we do it well. In many ...
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NewsAllAggregateA Las Vegas icon closes its doors to await the wrecking ball, then play ball
Visitors showed up in droves Tuesday to take pictures outside the Tropicana, waving goodbye to the Las Vegas Strip resort and shouting phrases like “Adios ...
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NewsAllAggregateAs curtain drops on iconic Tropicana, its comedy club is getting the ‘Last Laughs’
The Laugh Factory opened its doors at the Tropicana Las Vegas a dozen years ago, immediately drawing in performers and audiences alike with its swanky ...
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NewsTropicanaClosing for good on April 2, Tropicana Las Vegas leaves behind a legacy of showmanship and reinvention
The historic Tropicana hotel and casino will shutter to make way for a new baseball stadium and resort. The storied hotel-casino closes its doors April ...
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NewsSportsAggregateTropicana sets April 2 closing ahead of demolition for baseball stadium
After more than a half century in operation, the Tropicana will close April 2. The Las Vegas Strip resort will begin closing out all hotel ...
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SportsTropicanaTrading Out the Tropicana: Las Vegas’ continued pro sports expansion carries an additional cost
The Trop is pure Vegas history, all island themes and mob skims, showgirls and film appearances. Once it’s gone, the only early-era resorts remaining on ...
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A&EGolden Rainbow presents a Holiday Spectacular for the return of Ribbon of Life
The fundraising production is back at the Tropicana for the first time in three years on December 4.
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A&EGet ready for Las Vegas Strip transformations at Bally’s and the Tropicana
Two well-known Strip spots that have already seen significant change through the decades are about to change again.
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A&E‘Legends in Concert’ returns to Tropicana in Las Vegas with a focus on female superstars
The newest version of the longest running show on the Las Vegas Strip opens this week at the Tropicana, a musical tribute to some of ...
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A&ELas Vegas entertainer Frank Marino wraps up run in ‘Legends in Concert’
The longtime Strip headliner is exploring all the possibilities for the next step in his career, including retirement.
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateSeveral Strip casino operators reducing staff amid pandemic
Several Las Vegas Strip resorts have announced jobs reductions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Wynn Resorts, which operates Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, ...
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Tropicana Las Vegas set to reopen Sept. 1
Tropicana Las Vegas will reopen 10 a.m. Sept. 1 after being closed since mid-March out of coronavirus concerns.
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ComedyLuxorTropicanaVegas at Home: Murray SawChuck
The magician and comedian is back with another memorable illusion.
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TropicanaPublic HouseRobert IrvineCelebrity chef Robert Irvine shares his s’mores pie recipe
Got a sweet tooth? Odds are this will do the trick.
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LuxorTropicanaFantasyVegas at Home: Murray SawChuck
The comedy magician performs an unforgettable illusion.
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Frank MarinoDivas Las VegasTropicanaOne Question: Frank Marino
The drag queen extraordinaire discusses the challenges he's faced in his career.
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Frank MarinoDivas Las VegasTropicanaVegas at Home: Frank Marino
The drag queen extraordinaire and Vegas legend takes a walk down memory lane.
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A&EChecking in with drag icon Frank Marino
The merging of Marino, "Legends in Concert" and the Tropicana hotel is "classic Vegas."
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DiningUntil Las Vegas dining returns, enjoy the works of its celebrity chefs on Instagram
Giada De Laurentiis, Gordon Ramsay and more bring their home-cooking to the world.
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OpinionBrian GreenspunWhere I StandLas Vegas deserves more than just Adelson’s voice
Killing daily newspapers is not something that should bring anyone who works in this industry any pleasure, nor anyone who believes in our democracy and ...
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MusicReview: Cyndi Lauper stays true to her colors in artsy Vegas residency at the Colosseum
After wrapping an international farewell tour last year and being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November, Lauper’s pistol energy continues ...
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BusinessNewsAggregate40 Under 40: Celebrating the leaders shaping Las Vegas’ future
From entrepreneurs to community advocates, this year’s 40 Under 40 class reflects a shared commitment to progress, service and impact.
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NewsNevada, California and Arizona announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River
With the Colorado River’s giant reservoirs declining toward critically low levels, negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada announced Friday that they have agreed on a ...
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NewsAggregateAllVanderpump Hotel set to open next month on Las Vegas Strip
Lisa Vanderpump is on the verge of adding a new title to her résumé: hotelier. The Vanderpump Hotel, a 188-room boutique resort taking shape from ...
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AggregateAllNewsLas Vegas to Sonoma wine country just got significantly faster
Southwest Airlines’ new nonstop Las Vegas-Santa Rosa service offers a quick route into Sonoma County, where redwoods, historic homes and wineries await …
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A&E5 thoughts: The 2026 LVL Up Expo at Las Vegas Convention Center
If cosplay is the currency of every great fan expo, LVL Up was loaded.
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Fine Art'Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas' highlights the legacy of the city's African American community
"Rhythm and Resilience" is on display through August 20 at the new Civic Center Gallery.
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MGM GrandMGM ResortsBusinessMGM Grand launches retro gaming lounge with free play for guests
MGM Grand has opened Bonus Round Totally Awesome Bar + Arcade, a 21-and-older venue that blends classic arcade games with cocktails, casual food and a ...
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A&EWhat to do in Las Vegas this week: April 30-May 6
Mary J. Blige at Dolby Live, 50 Cent at LIV, Emo Orchestra at the Strat, Las Vegas DreamBirds at Hard Rock Live and more.
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AggregateAllSportsHenderson 12-year-old wins Elks National Hoop Shoot with perfect performance
Duncan, a 12-year-old sixth-grader at Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School in Henderson, won the Elks Free Throw National Hoop Shoot on April 18 in ...
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NewsOpinionSportsLas Vegas High's NFL pipeline starts with neighborhood grit
Fernando Carmona Jr. is one of four players from Las Vegas High who will take part in rookie minicamps in the coming weeks — a ...
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NewsairplaneAllegiant AirSpirit Airlines ceases operations. Las Vegas airport says all 16 routes still covered
Spirit Airlines took its last flight this week, ending 34 years of bright yellow planes and bare-bones fares that made budget travel accessible to millions ...
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NewsAggregateAllGolden Knights fall behind in series against Mammoth after dropping Game 3
Lawson Crouse scored twice in a 5:42 span in the second period and the Utah Mammoth won the first NHL playoff game in the state, ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateLas Vegas pitched as relocation spot for Vancouver MLS team
The Athletic reports that a special committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to discuss the future of the Vancouver franchise, including the possibility ...
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MusicOlivia Rodrigo plus Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean set December dates in Las Vegas
A couple of blockbuster tours announced Las Vegas dates for December on Thursday, with Olivia Rodrigo booking two nights at T-Mobile Arena and Luke Bryan ...
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Breaking NewsNevada mourns Ruby Duncan, a legendary advocate for poor families
Ruby Duncan co-founded Operation Life, a nonprofit she directed for nearly two decades, building medical clinics, daycare centers, drug prevention programs and employment initiatives.
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UNLVUNLV sportsNewsVanderbilt forward transferring to UNLV basketball
His most notable experience came as a sophomore at Washington in 2024-25 when he averaged 11.8 points and five rebounds per game in making 27 ...
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MusicMoshpits and memories: Sick New World Las Vegas
After a year-long hiatus, Sick New World returned to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 25 with more than 50 bands.
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AggregateAllNewsNew extreme heat strategy aims to shield Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable commuters
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada launched a plan to fortify the region’s infrastructure against extreme heat ...
