Print Archives > Best in Print 2012-08-30

August 30-September 5

The Intersection

Conversation starters: Eli Roth’s Goretorium and voter apathy

Also, Vince Neil is misbehaving. Again. more

Downtown desperately needs more parks. Who will step up?

It’s hard to imagine a great city without great parks. more

Tiffany’s Cafe still serving burgers and yesterdays amid slow times

Most people coming through the door ask only for directions or change, rather than menus. more

Meet Cortney Jordan, Las Vegas Paralympian

21-year-old swimmer says she belongs in the water. more

Cover your breasts in Vegas or go to jail

This may be Sin City, but it turns out Nevada has some of the toughest nudity laws in the country. more

S is for syphilis and C is for contagious

Have you slept with a porn star? more

Talking with Juicy Couture’s Pam Skaist-Levy and Gela Nash-Taylor

We’re still obsessed with casual luxury, comfort and all of those things that are Skaist-Taylor and Juicy—but it’s a new day. more

Trend-watching at the MAGIC Project Trade Show

Brooches are back, and floral prints are all over. more

As We See It

Nightlife

Hot Spots: Labor Day weekend edition!

Deadmau5 and David Guetta at Encore, a float down the Colorado River and more! more

Mark your calendars: A few pool club closings

Labor Day does mark the end of the summer social season, after all! more

How to mix four signature Vegas Labor Day libations

Can’t hit the pool parties this weekend? Try these cocktails at home. more

Have pinata, will party at Ghostbar Day Club’s second season

Beer bongs, go-gos and over-the-top theatrics: This is GBDC. more

LMFAO’s Sky-Blu rains champagne at Wet Republic

It’s an isolated drizzle brought on by a booze-infused rain dance to the sound of Sky Blu’s party rock beats. more

Light Group resident DJ Aaron “Ikon” White looks beyond the booth

Ikon shares his mixing skills and opinion on mashups. more

The Bank Nightclub (Las Vegas) vs. the Bank Club (Pioche)

Two towns, two very different nightlife scenes, one name. more

Meet Marquee’s hard-partying mascot: Mr. Q

What’s life like for Marquee’s big-headed, grammatically creative, mute mascot? Too Party. more

Three reasons Kandy Vegas should be part of your holiday weekend

The official Kandy Vegas bash on Saturday night at Paradise Pool will boast a massive gumball machine, gorgeous women in candy attire and vignettes inspired ... more

Marquee’s costume menu: It’s not just for Halloween

Suit up for a night of costumed cocktailing at the Cosmo club. more

Nightlife

Arts & Entertainment

Return of The Mad Caps, Pinkberry arrives, and other stuff you’ll want to know about

Plus, Shaq’s All-Star Comedy Jam and the Shoezeum. more

The lineup at Cosmo’s P3 Studio is impressive and diverse

The upcoming artists cover the gamut in media and message. more

CAC’s ‘Off the Strip’ video and performance event meets Justin Favela’s ‘The Mini Market’

Above the aisles of sundries, food items and holiday products are his trademark piñatas, including “Creamy 7-Up Jello,” inverted cactus piñatas and “Paper Tiger,” a ... more

CD review: Imagine Dragons’ ‘Night Visions’

Imagine Dragons’ Night Visions is well-polished, but a tad overwrought more

Candy Warpop unveils its dangerous new lead singer

Amy Pate brings a new dimension to local fuzz-rock outfit. more

Book review: ‘Amped’

Daniel H. Wilson’s latest novel is a huge disappointment more

Local performers come together at Judy Bayley—for a higher purpose

This year’s God Lives in Glass featured a 40-voice chorus. more

Hard Rock’s intimate new Vinyl shows off on opening night

Curious crowd inspects Las Vegas’ latest live-music venue. more

Four FYF music fest acts make the LDW trip from LA

Vegas visitors are all solo acts with crazy names. more

A&E

Screen

‘Robot & Frank’ is charmingly low-key science fiction

Peter Sarsgaard voices the robot, and Frank plays Frank. more

Film Review: ‘The Imposter’

Engrossing documentary details French con artist posing as missing teen. more

Film review: ‘Celeste & Jesse Forever’

Despite its indie cred, Celeste & Jesse Forever is just another romantic comedy more

Film review: ‘Cosmopolis’

Robert Pattinson’s street cred just shot way up more

TV review: ‘Coma’

Despite lots of starpower, Coma is a pointless remake more

Film review: ‘Lawless’

If you love Tommy guns, Lawless is for you more

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