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August 19-August 25

The Intersection

Don’t cry for our culture, Las Vegas

Even without Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, the Cultural Corridor is strong. more

Thinking about drunk donations, a million-dollar watch and more

Also, a thought about Sharron Angle and why she should like black clothing. more

Let’s talk about winter! The Ski Patrol already is

Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Mountain Patrol has begun recruitment. more

The Locos’ coach is serious about the UFL—and staying in Las Vegas

“It really is outstanding football. These guys are a hiccup away from the NFL.” more

They’re pretty in their underwear, but these are football players, not cheerleaders (mostly)

Hanging out at the Lingerie Football League tryouts. more

Tweet Twins: How two brothers used social networking to open doors

In an Internet minute, two brothers ascend from suspiciously regarded unknowns to publicist-adored media fixtures, invited or given access to all sorts of fancy events. more

Alcohol and video games rule — why not enjoy them together?

If Christopher LaPorte has his way, Insert Coin(s) will be all about shots and extra lives. more

Looks, rants and predictions from the MAGIC tradeshow floor

Check out these fashionistas from this year’s MAGIC. more

What is your biggest Las Vegas splurge?

Whatta you think? The Weekly wants to know more

Random photo of the week

What’s going on in this photo? Do we want to know? more

As We See It

Nightlife

The Most Interesting Man in the World to party in Vegas

Interested in seeing if the man lives up to his on-camera persona? more

Maharaja hookah lounge: Fit for a king - or a downtown hipster

The hookah lounge/restaurant has been years in the making and welcomes the under-21 crowd. more

Pour-your-own party at New York-New York

Forget the bartender and just get your own tap at Nine Fine Irishmen. more

Six things that caught our eye at Playboy’s Midsummer Night’s Dream party

Masks or costumes required … kinda. A lack of clothing was also acceptable. more

Nightlife

Arts & Entertainment

The checklist: What are you consuming this week?

Adam Bergen, Baron Vaughn, John Schenk, DJ Chuckie more

Beer, sweat and good times at Las Vegas Shakedown music festival

It’s not every day you get your eardrums blown out by psychedelic reverb, heckled by an over-the-top rock star and soaked in a sweat shower, ... more

The past is always present at Clark County Museum’s Heritage Street

Stories of early residents and businesses are told through mannequins, furnishings and old newspaper clippings. more

Men of ‘My Boys’ comedy tour

No comedian this week is likely to give you that “where the hell have I seen that guy before?” vibe more than Michael Bunin. more

Lady Gaga puts songs over spectacle

The pop star’s underrated voice, not her outrageous costumes, carried the Vegas show. more

Feeling the Rush

A line this long in the men’s room can only mean one thing: Rush. more

A&E

Screen

‘Get Low’ is an affecting showcase for Robert Duvall

Get Low won’t likely be Duvall’s final film, but it functions nonetheless as a sort of crusty valediction. more

Sperm fail: ‘The Switch’ trades in rom-com platitudes

Bateman and Aniston have no chemistry, and the movie is sensitive and restrained in its take on modern motherhood. more

‘Lottery Ticket’ is lame

A parade of painful ghetto stereotypes miss every opportunity for satire or meaningful social commentary. more

Arty French nonsense in ‘Wild Grass’

Wild Grass is a mess, and not in a particularly compelling way. more

The Kids in the Hall return with ‘Death Comes to Town’

influential sketch-comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall has returned with a fitfully amusing eight-part series that serves as a reminder of how funny the ... more

Grindhouse 101

American Grindhouse shows exclusively this weekend at the Sci Fi Center. more

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