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Popular Broadway show 'Wicked' coming to the Smith Center

wicked-blog-wdiav-1_A.jpgThe award-winning Broadway musical Wicked is coming to the brand new Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, kicking off its much-anticipated debut on August 29th.

Ronaldo, World Football Challenge coming to Vegas

cristiano-ronaldo-wdiav-1_A.jpgOn Monday it was announced that the World Football Challenge 2012 would be bringing two of its biggest draws - Cristiano Ronaldo and his Real Madrid club - to Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.

Broadway Theater opens at New York New York in Vegas

ny-ny-wdiav-blog-1_A.jpgThe Broadway Theater opens at New York New York with the "Spirit of the Dance".

Tyson's show debuts to so-so reviews, closes tonight

mike-tyson-wdiav-2.jpgMike Tyson's one-man show debuts at the Hollywood Theatre to decent reviews, tons of hype.

Relax, everyone - Donny Osmond is back at the Flamingo

After a week on the sidelines, Vegas entertainer Donny Osmond returns to the Flamingo Showroom.

Jersey Boys arrive in Paris (Las Vegas)

jersey-boys-wdiav_A.jpgBroadway smash moves from The Palazzo to Paris Las Vegas.

Is it going to rain on our St. Paddy's parade? Sure looks like ...

st-patricks-wdiav-1_A.jpgSt. Paddy's Las Vegas festivities up in the air as forecast could call for precipitation.

Gameworks closes on the Vegas Strip

gameworks-wdiav-1_A.jpgLas Vegas Gameworks closes after 15 years on the Strip.

O'Sheas to close April 30


osheas-wdiav_A.jpgO'Sheas Casino to close on April 30 to make way for The Linq, will re-open in 2013 in new location.

Elvis Pressley's old pharmacy closes

elvis-wdiav-1_A.jpgWhite Cross Pharmacy, Elvis' old shop in Downtown Las Vegas, closes.

ROK at New York NY to close

rok-wdiav-1_A.jpgThe ROK Nightclub will shut its doors on April 1, making way for a new live music venue.

Binion's renovating hotel rooms, adding a new restaurant

binions-wdiav-2_A.jpgBinion's is reportedly renovating their hotel rooms, making way for a new restaurant as well.

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas to open at The Plaza

plaza-hotel-wdiav-A.jpgBroadway classic to open residency at The Plaza beginning March 31.

Hooters To Get a Second Life?

hotters-wdiav_A.jpgThe Las Vegas Review-Journal reported over the weekend that Canyon Capital Realty Advisors will become the full owners of the troubled Hooters Hotel in Vegas. 

MGM Lion Habitat closes for good

lion-habitat-mgm-1_A.jpgLion Habitiat at the MGM Grand closes after 13 years.

Time to get in shape - Vegas pool season announced at Mandalay Bay

mandalay-bay-wdiav_A.jpgMandalay's Moorea Beach Club set to open March 5.

President Obama will visit Las Vegas next week

obama-wdiav-1_A.jpgPresident Obama will jump-start his 2012 campaign in Nevada by visiting Las Vegas next week for the second time in three months.

UNLV basketball once again a big draw in Vegas

unlv-wdiav_A.jpgThe No. 12-ranked UNLV Runnin' Rebels enjoying a return to glory this season.

CES opens tomorrow, but anticipation builds today

consumer-elec-show_A.jpgCES 2012 opens Jan. 10 in Las Vegas, brings world's leading technology companies together at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Las Vegas gaming enjoys an upswing in 2011

vegas-wdiav-1_a.jpgLas Vegas gaming and tourism sees an upswing in 2011.