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Holiday Cheer
Anthony Curtis’ weekly column. Dec. 22, 2011 Las Vegas is a tough sell on the holidays. Some come, but most of the Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa crowd would rather spend the holidays at home with family than have a December … Continue reading
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Upgrades Planned for Las Vegas Fitzgeralds
Anthony Curtis’ nationally synidicated weekly column. Oct. 11, 2011 Downtown Las Vegas’ Fitzgeralds hotel-casino appears to be next in the ongoing trend to expand, renovate, and upgrade downtown casinos. Pending the approval of new owners, the 640-room resort will undergo … Continue reading
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Las Vegas’ Stratosphere Gets Makeover
Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Jan. 19, 2011 It’s not a wholesale renovation, but the Stratosphere is sprucing up its rooms and casino to the tune of $20 million. So far 900 rooms in the Premier Tower have been … Continue reading
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Decatur native helps underground homeless population in Las Vegas
The Atlanta Journal-Cnstitution profiles local writer-turned Vegas writer Matt O’Brien, author of Huntington Press best-sellers Beneath the Neon and My Week at the Blue Angel. Jan. 7, 2011 When Matt O’Brien spent Christmas back in his hometown of Decatur, he … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Kicks Off 2011
Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Jan. 5, 2011 It was a mostly controlled New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas where, despite huge crowds—an estimated 320,000 visitors—no violent incidents were reported on the Strip. Bystanders stood shoulder-to-shoulder (in sub-20-degree temperatures) … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Pool Season Begins
Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. March 10, 2010 Pool season? Already? It is if you’re in Las Vegas. Whereas most peg the start of the vibrant casino pool scene to Memorial Day weekend, it actually begins … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Binion’s Closes Hotel
December 9, 2009 Anthony Curtis’ weekly nationally syndicated Vegas column. In another cost-saving move made necessary by the tough economy, the legendary Binion’s hotel will close this week. The casino, its snack bars, and the upstairs steakhouse … Continue reading
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Las Vegas Shows Off in December
Anthony Curtis’ weekly syndicated Vegas column. December 3, 2009 During December, many Las Vegas shows go “dark” to allow cast members to take extended holiday vacations. If you’re going to Las Vegas between now and New Year’s … Continue reading
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Huntington Press Title Now Hallmark Movie
Huntington Press publishing title The National Tree has been made into a Hallmark Channel movie, starring Matthew McCarthy and Evan Williams. It premiered Nov. 28 and was the highest-rated movie on cable television that night (2.3 HH rating; more than … Continue reading