Areas of Expertise
2027 stories by Corey Levitan
LOST VEGAS: The Secret Nazi Plot to Blow Up Hoover Dam
Nazi spies once plotted to blow up Hoover Dam, a catastrophe that would have altered the course of WWII Their purpose was to cut off electricity to Southern California's airplane factories Intel from the US Embassy in Mexico and swift action from...
MAY THE FARCE BE WITH YOU: Burlesque Star Wars Parody Coming to Vegas
"The Empire Strips Back" is a burlesque parody of the "Star Wars" films It's taking the place of another dance troupe, Chippendales, at the Rio in Las Vegas The Chippendales have taken off from the Rio, but the taking off will continue...
LOST VEGAS: Forgotten WWII Relics Hiding in Plain Sight
Eight giant triangles are carved into the desert north of Las Vegas They represent one of the only permanent marks left on Las Vegas by WWII You have to know where to look using Google Earth. And even when you find them,...
Waiver Sought to Keep Whiskey Pete’s Near Vegas Closed for Up to 3 Years
The Clark County Board of Commissioners will consider an application to keep Whiskey Pete's closed for up to three more years The casino's owner thinks that a second Las Vegas airport, scheduled to open 6 miles north of it by 2037, will...
VEGAS MYTHS RE-BUSTED: The Restaurant Atop the Landmark Hotel Revolved
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on Jan. 27, 2023. Despite the fond memories shared over the decades by many former visitors and even some employees,...
Vegas Social Club Calls for Applications for Memberships Costing Up to $50K
Las Vegas is getting its first members-only social club for millionaires and Hollywood A-listers Zero Bond at the Wynn began accepting membership applications today Ironically, the billionaire whose former residence provides the club’s space need not apply Years ago, comedian Garry Shandling...
Las Vegas Sphere Emoji Gets a Name and Its Own Merch
The Sphere announced that its popular yellow emoji now has a name Orbi fans can buy branded gear online The iconic yellow emoji that’s been charming visitors and locals alike from the massive LED Exosphere of the Sphere in Las Vegas finally...
VEGAS DINING NEWS: Steaks on a Plane, Bazaar Meat Announces Moving Day, Health Dept. Closures
A new dining option is flying into Las Vegas' Area15 by 2026 Bazaar Meat has announced its last service date at the Sahara You might like this airplane food, though. Dinner at the newest AREA15 restaurant/experience will be served in the fuselage...
Warner Bros. Joins Arch Rival Sony in Las Vegas Film Studio Proposal
Warner Bros. has decided to partner in building Las Vegas' first major film studio with Sony The project hinges on the passage of an Assembly bill granting it $80M in annual tax credits Warner Bros. pulled out of a competing studio bill,...
Restaurant’s Bankruptcy Unlikely to Touch Las Vegas Hooters
Hooters' parent company will reportedly file for bankruptcy protection soon The Hooters at Las Vegas' OYO Casino is most likely too profitable to be closed Even if Hooters of America (HOA) files for bankruptcy, as Bloomberg News reported as likely on Tuesday,...
