The city of Las Vegas is urging locals to “rediscover” downtown in a day of specials and events.

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ICYMI: Woman suffers medical episode at Heart Attack Grill

The controversial Heart Attack Grill in downtown Las Vegas dealt with another patron needing medical attention after a woman collapsed at the restaurant. The eatery’s owner said she had been smoking, drinking alcohol and eating one of the restaurant’s high calorie dishes before collapsing. This is the second incident to take place at the Heart Attack Grill this year. read more

Fitzgeralds hotel to become D Las Vegas

Downtown’s Fitzgeralds casino-hotel is ditching its famous four-leaf clovers and will undergo a major facelift to become the D Las Vegas. read more

[Desert Rock, artist rendering]

The Smith Center for Performing Arts opened its doors for a sneak peek before its Mar. 10 grand opening in downtown Las Vegas. slideshow

[pic by Geri Kodey]

Former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman played minister and host for festivities Tuesday to mark the opening of downtown’s Mob Museum. Goodman officiated over nuptials for lucky guests as part of the grand opening. read more

After several years in development and more than $42 million in costs, the Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas will officially open its doors on Tuesday. Grand opening festivities include a mass wedding ceremony set to be officiated by former Las Vegas mayor and attorney to some of the city’s major mob figures, Oscar Goodman. read more

“Every city has a soul.” It’s downtown Las Vegas’ new slogan. Like it? Hate it? We found overwhelming support for the new motto downtown. more…