Allison Duck
Allison is a graduate of The University of Virginia, where she fell in love with its local music scene. After relocating to Las Vegas in 2005, she transferred her musical allegiance to here, and also discovered new passions — local mixed martial arts and the UFC. She is the valley's day — and night — planner, compiling lists of events for the Las Vegas Weekly and Las Vegas Sun online calendars.
Recent Stories (view all stories)
- Weekend best bets: Tuff-N-Uff, Light and Daylight openings and Fleetwood Mac
- Friday, May 24, 2013
- Memorial Day Weekend means four full days of partying in Las Vegas.
- Events guide: Memorial Day Weekend 2013
- Thursday, May 23, 2013
- Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas means four days and nights of parties and club events; brace yourself.
- Dining guide: Mother's Day 2013
- Wednesday, May 8, 2013
- For Mother’s Day, perhaps all mom wants is a nice meal where she doesn’t have to help with the cooking or clean up. If that’s the case, consult our guide to find your perfect Las Vegas destination for tasty treats to show your appreciation for the mother figures in your life.
- Events guide: Cinco de Mayo 2013
- Wednesday, May 1, 2013
- Las Vegas embraces all things Mexican for a weekend-long fiesta.
- UFC 159: Where to watch in Las Vegas
- Friday, April 26, 2013
- Chael Sonnen takes on Jon Jones in a light heavyweight championship fight. Find out where to watch.
- The Weekly interview: comedian Whitney Cummings
- Wednesday, April 24, 2013
- Star of Whitney brings the laughs to TI on April 26.
- Weekend best bets: Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational, George Lopez and ACM Weekend
- Thursday, April 4, 2013
- The NCAA tournament is still underway, but if you're looking for something other than basketball, there are plenty of options.
- Dining guide: Easter 2013
- Thursday, March 28, 2013
- This Easter, leave the hopping around to the Easter bunny and skip the cooking.
- Events guide: March Madness viewing parties 2013
- Tuesday, March 19, 2013
- It's March Madness again and the food and drink specials are almost as important as the brackets.
- UFC 158: Where to watch in Las Vegas
- Friday, March 15, 2013
- After the theatrical weigh-ins, the stage is set for an epic showdown between Georges St. Pierre and Nick Diaz. Find out where to watch.
Recent Blog Posts (view all entries)
- Sushi Roku's Far East Mule will bring out your inner gin lover
- Monday, May 13, 2013
- Refreshing new cocktail is the perfect complement to Sushi Roku's Summer Break menu.
- Chocolate wine revisited: It’s not just for Valentine’s Day
- Tuesday, March 5, 2013
- You can wear white after Labor Day and chocolate wine isn’t just for Valentine’s Day.
- In defense of alcohol gift sets
- Friday, Dec. 21, 2012
- The alcohol gift set is so much more than a cop-out gift; it's your buddy's favorite booze plus fun extras!
- Try a new wine, or nine, at the Generous Pour
- Wednesday, July 18, 2012
- Taste away at Capital Grille's annual pairing event.
- Sammy Hagar teaches us to make sex in a glass
- Friday, Feb. 24, 2012
- First, you've got to burn the rum.
- Host Chael Sonnen talks MMA Awards, Anderson Silva and ring girls
- Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011
- The Fighters Only World Mixed Martial Arts Awards return tonight to the Pearl at the Palms for a second year. Fighting royalty will walk the red ...
- Singer-actor Christian Kane likes Nashville, Alice in Chains and UFC
- Friday, Sept. 16, 2011
- He’s got the looks, voice, acting skills, stuntman physique and that hair -- oh, that magnificent hair. Christian Kane pulls double duty as an actor and a musician, and ...
- Neon Reverb brings comedy home
- Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011
- Vegas' comedy community might be even more tightly knit than we thought.
- Neon Reverb starts off with a laugh, from Krikor…
- Friday, Sept. 9, 2011
- The most unpredictable element in a good comedy show is a fun audience. Enter Krikor.
- Mike & Molly star and comedian Billy Gardell is living the dream
- Thursday, July 7, 2011
- Comedian and TV star Billy Gardell is moving up to the majors, headlining Mirage’s Aces of Comedy Series at the Terry Fator Theater. Best known for his role on the sitcom ...
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