Tovin Lapan- Tovin Lapan is a West Coast-based freelance journalist. He has covered Mexico, Las Vegas, California and other destinations for a variety of publications. His work has appeared in U.S. News & World Report, the Guardian US and Lucky Peach.: Travel Weekly

Tovin Lapan

Tovin Lapan has covered Hawaii, Mexico, Las Vegas, California and other destinations for a variety of publications. His work has appeared in U.S. News & World Report, the Guardian US and Lucky Peach.

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Stevie Nicks will hold the first concert at the Park Theater at Monte Carlo on Dec. 17.

Stevie Nicks to open Park TheaterThe singer songwriter will be first performer at MGM Resorts' new entertainment district venue on Dec. 17.

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought in a blockbuster fight in May 2015. In 2016, Las Vegas has not had many marquee bouts.

Boxing lineup in 2016 falls short of expectationsThe retirement of big-name fighters and the lack of marquee talent has seen a drop in boxing attendance and even a shift in...

A rendering by Daun Curry of the entryway to the Cosmopolitan’s penthouse.

Cosmo suites strive for singular styleLater this year, the property plans to put the finishing touches on 21 penthouse suites, offering a new level of luxury at the...

California Pizza Kitchen is among the chain restaurants in MGM’s the Park, near the T-Mobile Arena.

Chain restaurants grow on the StripEveryone knows the Las Vegas Strip as an entertainment capital, but if the current trend continues it might also soon become...

Las Vegas now has a full calendar of LGBT-focused events, including its annual Pride weekend in October.

LGBT options continue to grow in Las VegasLas Vegas has a robust calendar of annual LGBT-focused events and several regular entertainment options on the Strip that cater...

The Backstreet Boys will open their residency show, "Large than Life," at Planet Hollywood in March.

Backstreet Boys larger than life -- in VegasThe successful boy band is ready to bring its reunion act to the Strip.

"Cherry Boom Boom" is a new brand of burlesqueThe producers say "Cherry Boom Boom" is a modern take on the old-school, all-female revue, and rather than a burlesque show...

"Choreographer's Showcase" a highlight for dance loversThe performance brings together the talents of Cirque du Soleil acrobats, aerialists and performers with the dancers and...

Downtown struggles to get its footing

Downtown struggles to get its footingWhile residential development continues to creep forward in the downtown area, it does not appear to be enough to support the...

Last year more than 10,000 people attended the RiSE Festival, launching more than 20,000 lanterns.

RiSE Lantern Festival expands to two nightsTickets for the Saturday, Oct. 8, launch are sold out, but passes still remain for the Oct. 7 event, which is held about 35...