Palms
Stage
Walk Like a Man
After leaving the cast of Jersey Boys, Rick Faugno is still seeking solo success—this time at the Palms
February 2nd, 2012
When Rick Faugno took his final bow in Jersey Boys at the Palazzo in October, he left on a veritable high note, having earned rave reviews for his portrayal of the Four Seasons’ falsetto frontman, Frankie Valli. The performer, who jokes that he “became famous in Vegas for singing like a girl,” gave it up to focus on his own classic Vegas lounge-style show, Body & Soul. Read more »
Lampanelli Out of the Boardroom, onto the Stage
January 12th, 2012
This year's Celebrity Apprentice is going to have a nasty streak, courtesy of Lisa Lampanelli. The Queen of Mean is going to be one of Donald Trump's 18 whipping boys and girls when the show airs Feb. 12 Read more »
Gossip
Comings and goings
January 12th, 2012
The Lounge at the Palms will be taking a new look at weekend entertainment with the end of Playboy Comedy Club’s two-year tenure in the spot. Read more »
Events
Best Reason to Sleep in Your Makeup
Ghostbar Day Club
December 22nd, 2011
Just because the pools are closed doesn't mean the daytime party has to end. Just ask the flocks of partiers that descend on Ghostbar Day Club each Saturday at the Palms. Read more »
People
Biggest Loss to the Scene (Person)
Paul Oakenfold
December 22nd, 2011
And they said it couldn’t be done. Starting a massive dance-music night during a recession? Amid a nightlife scene driven by celebrity appearances and mash-up music, DJ/producer Paul Oakenfold wowed tourists and locals alike when Planet Perfecto kicked off in 2008. Read more »
The Man Who Got the Party Started
George Maloof’s Palms set the glamorous tone for gilded-age Las Vegas. Then the bubble burst. A conversation with a hard-luck pioneer.
November 10th, 2011
George Maloof isn’t where he was four years ago. Back then, he was riding an epic winning streak. He had just opened the Fantasy Tower at his Palms Hotel, complete with such only-in-Vegas accommodations as the Hardwood Suite, the Pearl theater and the world’s only Playboy Club. Then, in the mid-2000s, the burgeoning condo market beckoned: A new tower, Palms Place, was going to bring residential living to the resort. It opened in early 2008. Like so many similar projects, it was the wrong thing at precisely the wrong time, and as the economy tanked, a whirlpool of debt threatened to sink both Maloof and the Palms. But this has always been a city of second chances, and, like most of us, right now Maloof is looking over the horizon for his. Read more »
Nightlife
Scary Monsters and Sexy Spirits
October 27th, 2011
Costume contests and theme parties are nightly occurrences in Las Vegas. So what makes this week different from all others? For one, the prizes are way bigger. And second, this week there is no pre-prescribed theme and there are no rules—well, not many. So dust off your tricks, treats and that most ridiculous, scandalous or creepiest costume you’ve always dreamed of wearing to the club. Here are our picks for Vegas’ best Halloweek bashes. Read more »
Concert Review
Steely Dan
The Pearl at the Palms, Oct. 13
October 20th, 2011
With its patented blend of accessible tunes and top-notch musicianship, the band delivered a performance that was familiar yet seemed fresh all at the same time. Read more »
Concert Review
Lupe Fiasco
The Pearl at the Palms, Oct. 9
October 13th, 2011
On a Sunday night when most people are home preparing for the week ahead, fans were chanting Lupe Fiasco’s name like he was a wrestling star. In return, Fiasco gave one helluva performance. Read more »
Night-lites
Oakenfold's residency at Palms drawing to a close
October 6th, 2011
Paul Oakenfold, whose Perfecto Saturdays at Rain kicked off the whole every-DJ-in-the-world-must-set-up-shop-in-Vegas thing, does his second-to-last performance of his three-year residency Oct. 8. Read more »
