2006 January at Las Vegas Podcast: Five Hundy By Midnight

Archive for January, 2006

Lighten Up, Francis

3 Comments Published January 29th, 2006 in Las Vegas News

CNN reports on a bunch of jerks causing enough trouble to shut down the Strip between Bellagio and MGM Grand last night. I like a good riot as much as the next guy, but I really prefer them to be confined to European football games and Guns n’ Roses concerts.

Five Hundy by Midnight 53: News Notes

11 Comments Published January 29th, 2006 in Podcast

In this edition of the original Las Vegas podcast:

New Frontier plans

Imperial Palace accepts reservations until at least July 2007

GM test track at Sahara

MDA telethon returns to Las Vegas

Oceans 13-D?

Boardwalk closing info

Purple Reign relocates

Time magazine discusses the condo bust

Aladdin-Planet Hollywood breaks ground on its condo tower

Strat observation deck on the cheap

Your Dice Won’t Pass by Edison Rocket Train

Direct download of the podcast: Five Hundy By Midnight 1/28/06 (27:30 min, 25.3 MB) or subscribe.

Five Hundy by Midnight 52: Las Vegas Strip Views

13 Comments Published January 22nd, 2006 in Podcast

In this edition of the original Las Vegas podcast:

Spike TV’s King of Vegas is boring

Great views of the Strip from Voodoo Lounge at Rio, Ghostbar at Palms, Top of the World and observation deck at Stratosphere, the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, Sky Lounge at Polo Towers, Foundation Room and Mix at Mandalay Bay

Shout out to Vegas Tripping and Atlantic City Tripping

Vegas by Vegas in Flames

Direct download of the podcast: Five Hundy By Midnight 1/22/06 (33:02 min, 30.4 MB) or subscribe.

Tropicana Plans Proceed at a Snail’s Pace

1 Comment Published January 12th, 2006 in Las Vegas News

Today’s Las Vegas Sun reports on the latest in a long line of signs that the Tropicana will undergo major changes. One of these days, it may actually happen, but if I was a betting man (which I am), I wouldn’t bet on anything changing real soon.

Get the latest here.

Five Hundy by Midnight 51: Boardwalk Tribute

15 Comments Published January 8th, 2006 in Podcast

In this edition of the original Las Vegas podcast:

Listener voicemail and mad props from Brian at Coverville

News about Stratosphere shutting down the coaster, San Remo becoming Hooters, Barbary Coast to South Coast shuttles, Stardust plans, and Vegas Week on the Travel Channel

A visit to the Boardwalk Surf Buffet and a final drink in tribute

Direct download of the podcast: Five Hundy By Midnight 1/8/06 (29:19 min, 27 MB) or subscribe.

Stardust Bites The Dust

8 Comments Published January 4th, 2006 in Las Vegas News

Another Las Vegas legend is not long for this world, as Boyd Gaming announces plans for its answer to MGM Mirage’s Project City Center. The new complex will sit on the 63-acre site currently home to the Stardust, which will remain open through 2006.

Echelon Place will include the Echelon Resort, two towers managed by Boyd; the Shangri-La Hotel; the Delano Hotel; the Mondrian Hotel; the Las Vegas ExpoCenter at Echelon Place; and 350,000 square feet of retail space.