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Left StandingLeft Standing
This Las Vegas original rock act was assembled by determination, motivation and the love of ... more.
ClydesdaleClydesdale
So you want to know about The Clydesdale? You've been hearing the buzz thick through ... more.
Isaac SawyerIsaac Sawyer
From talent shows to the House of Blues, from the studio to your ear. From ... more.

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O.J. Simpson faces life in prison after being found guilty on charges of armed robbery and kidnapping.
What a coincidence—he’d been dropping hints that he’d like to spend more time here.
Mob museum gets a name from the City Council—The (Redacted) Museum.
hose in witness protection say, “What a (redacted) idea!”
Nineteen ex-employees suing Hofbräuhaus.
They’re seeking damages and custody of the umlaut.

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10.11.08
8:42 a.m.

Celebrity NFL picks: Compared to ‘03 victory over Bucs, Colts’ comeback against Texans pretty ordinary

By Sal DeFilippo

In 2003, Indianapolis trailed Tampa Bay 35-14 with five minutes remaining in regulation, but a fierce rally tied the score and the Colts won in overtime. Read more...

 

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10.10.08
3:25 p.m.

Hating for two

By Josh Bell

Tony Macklin, film historian and author of the book Voices From the Set, joins Josh to hate on theatrical releases Body of Lies, The Express and The Duchess, plus Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on DVD. Read more...

 

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10.10.08
3:18 p.m.

An evening with Poe, courtesy of Joshua Kane

By Jennifer Grafiada

Joshua Kane may be in an Armani suit, or he may be in an old-fashioned vest and ascot. Anything could happen this Saturday night at the Historic Fifth Street School, but a few things are certain. “An old man will be murdered, eight politicians will be set aflame and there is one creepy black bird.” Read more...

 

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10.10.08
1:06 p.m.

Panic at the Disco joins the historic ranks at the Hard Rock

By Sarah Feldberg

Under a row of signed drums and cymbals from artists like Allman Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd, local boys Panic at the Disco signed their way into Hard Rock history. Read more...

 

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10.10.08
10:12 a.m.

Agassi’s serves Stewart, Killers, Crow, Spade for 13th annual Grand Slam

By Robin Leach

Tennis icon Andre Agassi has raised $70 million for his Grand Slam for Children foundation, and this year he’s bringing fellow Las Vegans The Killers to the event at Wynn Las Vegas. Read more...

 

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10.10.08
9:11 a.m.

Pole position is not for the meek

By Justice

Pole dancing can be beautiful — and difficult and dangerous. Even a former ballet student can struggle, especially when baby oil is entered into the act. Read more...

 

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10.09.08
7:10 p.m.

Raw Talent Live really cooks at the Sahara

By Robin Leach

A woman who goes by “N.D.” helms a show that defies belief — and explanation — that seems too big even for the Sahara hotel. Read more...

 

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10.09.08
11:16 a.m.

Point Break Live meets untimely demise

By Las Vegas Weekly staff

When Las Vegas Weekly reviewed Point Break Live in this week’s issue, it was prepped for a run at the V Theater at Planet Hollywood. Now it seems to have been run out of town. Read more...

 

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10.09.08
12 a.m.

The would-be ultimate edition Blu-ray vs. DVD smackdown

By T.R. Witcher

The TV was 52 inches. A big, bad-ass Sony flat-screen. This past weekend, the editorial staff of Las Vegas Weekly got together to compare DVDs to their upstart replacement, the super-high-resolution discs known as Blu-ray. Read more...

 

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10.09.08
12 a.m.

Yo, Johnny! See you in the next life!

By Jacob Coakley

For the truly ignorant, the plot of Point Break goes like this: FBI agent goes undercover as a surfer dude to bust extreme athletes who rob banks. And thanks to the producers of Point Break LIVE!, the theatrical extravaganza that just pulled into town, that legend gets reborn every night, with an audience member playing the central role of the show. It’s an inspired comedic choice, a meta-joke on Keanu’s acting ability. Read more...

 

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10.09.08
12 a.m.

If the clothes fit

By Sarah Feldberg

On the far end of designer Lana Fuchs’ Vegas workshop, a model is pacing back and forth in an extravagant black gown that glides on the floor around her in a wide puddle of dark fabric. The fitting in progress is for Fuchs’ October 14 runway show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in LA. Read more...

 

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Cocktail of the Week Oct 9, 2008
by Xania Woodman

Blueberry Crush

None of a blueberry's natural antioxidants actually make it through the re-distillation process into this blueberry-flavored vodka. But throw in a handful of fresh blueberries (out of season after this ...
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