Imagine the scene. Kings, queens and bishops lined up by the thousands in the Grand Ballroom of the South Point Hotel and Casino. Hundreds of battles waged simultaneously – gambits offered, attacks mounted, kings endangered. How is it possible that a major chess tournament has been held in Las Vegas for the last 25 years and I have known nothing about it? Continue reading »

"She's Back!" So shouts the poster in the lobby of the Bootlegger Bistro on South Las Vegas Boulevard. Yes, Kelly Clinton is back, hosting her "Open Mic Cabaret" every Monday night. It's the best show deal in town, and the pizza's not bad, either. Continue reading »

I grew up in Denver, and I have fond memories of field trips to the city's many incredible museums. Now I live in Las Vegas, with kids of my own, and I've come to realize something: I don’t want to go to a casino for my culture. I want grand, up-to-date museums with amazing exhibits for my kids – museums full of dioramas, arts and sciences, animal bones and imagination. Is that so much to ask? Continue reading »

The M Resort opened this month, extending the Las Vegas Strip seven miles south, into Henderson. Is that good news or bad news for locals? Very good, if you ask me. The M comes with nice architecture, good food, beautiful views and an interesting Italian wine-serving gizmo called the Enomatic. Continue reading »

As an Earth Hour "official city," Las Vegas joined cities across America and turned out lights from 8:30 to 9:30 on Saturday night, April 28th. Writers from Living Las Vegas observed the neon vacuum from various vantage points around the valley. Continue reading »