It's often said that themes are dead in the "new" Las Vegas, but a visit to CityCenter reveals that it not only has a very well-defined theme, it also broadcasts a clear message: Grow up and get serious, Las Vegas.
In case the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is still a mystery, Diane Taylor provides an introduction along with mini-highlights of the LVCVA board's December 8 meeting.
The northeast corner of The Strip and Harmon Avenue has seen an odd assortment of Las Vegas dreams over the years. First an English Tudor-style motel occupied the spot, later the kitschy Aladdin casinos. Last fall, the property orbited into