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‘Little Sweden’ in Las Vegas? Furniture giant Ikea breaks ground in the Valley
Swedish flags were waving, local Swedes dressed in yellow and blue and Governor Brian Sandoval sported the colors of the Norse country's flag. Ikea is coming!
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Makeup, mimosas and music: Capturing a Guinness World Record on Drag Queen Day
"I never knew stripes and polka dots could look so good."
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Raise your eco-IQ: Four bad habits to kick for Earth Day
“There’s not a consciousness here. ... We’re worried about Yucca Mountain but not about what goes in the streets. That can be just as toxic.”
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Random photo of the week
Submitted by Andre Longoria.
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Werk! Drag queens and kings come together for a Guinness World Record
The Hard Rock Cafe attempted the record for Largest Drag Queen Stage Show, promoting its monthly drag-themed brunch.
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In brief: Guy Fieri’s son decides on UNLV, National Poetry Month and more
Translation: Be ready for another generation of frosted-tipped off-the-hookness.
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The world’s largest Hooters is coming to the Palms
The 15,200-square-foot restaurant will include a massive poolside space.
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The Equestrian World Cup is back in Vegas—and so is dressage dynamo Steffen Peters
The dressage champion talks Olympic memories, his love for Vegas crowds and the power of David Bowie.
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Pour your heart out: The motivations and moves of Vegas’ elite flair bartenders
With their training regimens, discipline, drive and competition circuits, flair bartenders aren't just entertaining with alcohol acrobatics, they're competing in a strategic sport.
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Hot Spots: Borgore at Foxtail, Krewella at Omnia and more
Also, Blinking Man returns and Insert Coin(s) celebrates five years on Fremont East.
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Chicas, cowgirls and classy tipplers: Cashing in on Ladies’ Night
"Maybe the real gift of ladies’ night is that it draws us out to have actual lives, and sometimes to bring the men with us."
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Slay your taste buds with ‘Game of Thrones’-inspired martinis at Sunset Station
And that's just the beginning of the Gaudi Bar's innovative drinks. Winter is coming.
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Nightlife News & Notes: Vegas clubs go all in for Mayweather/Pacquiao and more
Also, the season debut of Drai's Yacht Club and a DJ-curated emo night at the Bunkhouse.
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Las Vegas Arts Commission is accepting donated funds for a public art project
The city has $145,000 set aside for the art.
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Why I buy vinyl: Would it surprise you to learn it’s (mostly) not about sound?
Scan the spines, choose an album. Slide it from its sleeve, place it on the platter. Tonearm up, needle down. Side one.
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A guide to finding vinyl in Vegas
Where to score wax in the Valley.
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Local vinyl: These Vegas acts have been working with wax lately
Caravels, Mercy Music and more.
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Vegas record stores new and old stoke the vinyl revival
“I love records. Everything about them: the sound, the artwork, the smell … I’ve been fascinated with how they are made since I realized that fooling with the knobs on my parents’ stereo could make the vocals or the drums disappear on Beatles or Jimi Hendrix records.”
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UNLVino, SJP’s shoes, 18b Day and other stuff you’ll want to know about
Also, the 51s play their first home games this year with a little Tark thrown in.
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‘Merchants of Doubt’ explores the science of denial
Robert Kenner's documentary rehashes talking points about scientists who put corporations above public health issues.
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The Wynn appears in two new movies
Analyzing the trailers of two new movies shot at Steve’s joint.
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FOMO-induced: It's impossible (and necessary) to watch every last good thing
The future wasn’t supposed to feel like this.
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‘True Story’ is a dull version of sensational events
True Story could have been an examination of the slippery nature of truth ... but it's not.
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Comfychella: Were Coachella’s 2015 crowds too busy drinking craft beer to queue up for the music?
I caught some Grade A sets, but the festival lacked its former spark, that intangible feeling of yes.
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Chance reactions: Beauty in the disjointed at Wasteland Gallery
Going for the full collision.
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Coachella’s live electronic sets hint at the festival’s future
For all the growing discontent over the dominance of DJs at Coachella, it has hardly given up on live performance.
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Mark Andrew Ferguson’s ‘The Lost Boys Symphony’ delivers an existential warning
"Choose well and live fully."
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Ghostface and Raekwon rep for the Wu at Brooklyn Bowl
What else did you expect from the two most titanic members of the Wu-Tang Clan?
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‘Merchants of Doubt’ explores the science of denial
Robert Kenner's documentary rehashes talking points about scientists who put corporations above public health issues.
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The Wynn appears in two new movies
Analyzing the trailers of two new movies shot at Steve’s joint.
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‘True Story’ is a dull version of sensational events
True Story could have been an examination of the slippery nature of truth ... but it's not.
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Downtown Summerlin’s Andiron Steak & Sea delivers, naturally
Elizabeth Blau and company move closer to fine dining while showing once again they know their audience better than anyone.
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Welcome back to Battista’s Hole in the Wall
Chef Rick Moonen kicks off his new gig as Weekly columnist with a trip back in time to Battista’s Hole in the Wall, Italian-style.