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Nothing says lovin’ like ‘batteries included’- Vibrating forest creatures and a flasher named Columbo. read article
The cult of virginity- “Purity pushers” and the dangers of the new chastity movement read article
A Buddhist monk, a hot pot and the quest for a cosmic guarantee - A couple seeks relationship advice in a hidden corner of Las Vegas read article
The Intersection
Politics and purpose: The aftermath of the Susan G. Komen fiasco- “It has reminded us to educate ourselves before writing that check…” more
Bets, books and bowls: The Big Game by the numbers- The amount wagered by Nevada gamblers, what they won and more. more
Conventional Strip wisdom aside, the Smith Center books Broadway—and it worked- And according to ticket sales, it’s a great idea. more
Open mouth, insert foot, repeat: Political gaffes from Romney, Gingrich and more- Everything from a state on the moon to a really bad name mix-up. more
- Looking back at Las Vegas in 1997
- After hearing Standard and Poor’s report that local housing prices had sunk to 1997 levels, Weekly takes a look back at what was going on then. more
Are less-than-progressive portrayals of women preventing young professional women from moving here?- Sun columnist J. Patrick Coolican detects an old-boys club in town. more
Conversation starters: A case of Legionnaires at the Luxor and more- Also, a water park being built in town has to postpone. more
Random photo of the week- Submitted by Samantha Ratcliffe D’Arrigo. more
The life of a sex nerd: Q&A with the Erotic Heritage Museum’s Amanda Morgan- Amanda Morgan wants to break down sexual barriers through her work at the Erotic Heritage Museum more
Nightlife
Studio 54 bids farewell to Las Vegas- The Weekly looks back on the groundbreaking club’s 14-year run. more
The Wynn’s Aphrodite cocktail is liquid flirtation- Just in time for Valentine’s Day! more
Hot Spots: Nelly at Haze, a lingerie masquerade ball at the Erotic Heritage Museum and more- Also, Rhumbar’s romantic evening under the stars. more
Nightlife news & notes: CollectiveZoo throws a Valentine’s Day sleepover at Artisan and more- Also, the Magic trade show brings free DJ shows to the Cosmopolitan. more
Arts & Entertainment
Local open mics for musicians, writers, visual artists and their groupies- Calling all performers in need of a stage … more
What in the world is a Las Vegas diamond?- The new cut packs a whole lotta bling, much like the city itself. more
Weekly playlist: The Valentine’s Edition- Here’s what members of the local music scene will be grooving to come February 14. more
Hard-rock home sweet home: Motley Crue’s Joint residency starts with a bang- Veteran quartet shakes off some opening-night snags to get its “Sin City” residency rolling. more
CD: Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ is surprisingly decent- David Lee Roth’s first album with the band in 28 years is much better than its first track would indicate. more
CD review: Air- Ultimately, ‘La Lune’ is a success even apart from its cinematic accompaniment. more
Tim Bavington sculpture headed to Dowtown’s Symphony Park- Tim Bavington’s sculptural translation of Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” will be installed this month in Downtown’s Symphony Park. more
Still life with sock monkey- The voyeuristic works on paper—graphite, charcoal and carbon pencil—display impeccable drafting. more
Where to go, what to see and what to drink this week- A musical legend, an edgy musical and lots and lots of booze more
Classical to contemporary: three orchestras and three different concerts - If you’re a fan of orchestras, there’s plenty to enjoy this week. more
Rugby and its ‘gloriously brutal contact’ comes to town- Forget football, with all its padding and rules about where you can hit. more
Can Barnes & Noble hold off Amazon much longer?- Can Barnes & Noble and Amazon co-exist? Time will tell more
Screen
Film: Denzel can’t save ‘Safe House’ from action-thriller mediocrity- Even Washington’s mischievous smile can’t elevate it. more
Take our ‘Star Wars’ quiz to get you in the mood for the 3D rerelease- Think you know ‘Star Wars’? Try our quote quiz and find out more
Three days, 100 titles at the Dam Short Film Festival- Championing an underrated art form in an underrated city. more
Film review: ‘Pina’- Wim Wenders’ 3D documentary works well as a primer on legendary dance choreographer Pina Bausch. more
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Taste
- Shelling like hotcakes
Love and mollusks come together at local oyster bars.- Seafood worth wading (through tourists) for: Mastro's Ocean Club
Alaskan king crab black truffle gnocchi. Bam.- Four Vegas chefs share dishes to lock love down
Your Valentine’s menu should feature lobster, risotto, steak and peaches.
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CD review: The Twilight Sad
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Feb 14, 2012
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Herbal remedy: Lavo’s Saggio starts with an aroma
Eighty-five. That’s how many cocktails Tao Group Director of Beverage Tim Keller tasted with the company’s partners when they were deciding on the menu for Lavo at the Palazzo. They ...
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