Stories published March 6, 2013
Q+A: Jarrett & Raja of ‘America’s Got Talent’ follow in Siegfried & Roy’s footsteps
Robin Leach | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (6:36 p.m.)
A dream of Las Vegas magicians Jarrett & Raja is coming true. Not only are they following in the footsteps of their idols Siegfried & Roy, ...
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Trust Us: NASCAR, a movie theater returns, SNL and other stuff you want to know about
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (6:06 p.m.)
Also, SXSW showcases at Beauty Bar and Wynton Marsalis at the Smith Center.
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‘West of Memphis’ boils a complex case down to the highlights
Mike D'Angelo | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (5:41 p.m.)
The movie focuses on the story of the West Memphis Three.
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Strip Scribbles: Cher causes a stir in fur at Paris Fashion Week; is she returning to Las Vegas?
Robin Leach | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (5:33 p.m.)
While music legend Cher caused a stir over her decision to wear fur at Paris Fashion Week this week, rumors grew here that Las Vegas is in her plans ...
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Yasmina Chavez explores the absurdly unnatural nature in ‘They Used to Be Animals’
Kristen Peterson | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (5:28 p.m.)
Chavez illustrates how unnatural nature has become with photographs and a video installation.
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Film review: ‘Emperor’
Josh Bell | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (5:25 p.m.)
The movie adds little to the crowded canon of World War II cinema.
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Sam Raimi puts a fun twist on familiar material in ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’
Josh Bell | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (5:15 p.m.)
The director filled the movie with entertaining, creative touches.
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Hot Spots: Ke$ha at Pure, Nero at Surrender, a beer fest at Lake Las Vegas and more
Mark Adams | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:50 p.m.)
Also, Rock 'N Roll Wine launches their 2013 tasting season.
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Well, hello death (and other artist stories) at CSN Gallery
Kristen Peterson | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:41 p.m.)
A skull-themed show can be a cliché serious curators try to avoid.
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Three things the Runnin’ Rebels must do to win the MWC championship
Taylor Bern | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:34 p.m.)
Tourney tips from the Sun's Taylor Bern.
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Spencer Patterson’s 2013 playlist—so far
Spencer Patterson | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:34 p.m.)
What's the best music to clear your mind?
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NASCAR events kick off in Las Vegas with Hauler Parade on the Strip
Robin Leach | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:32 p.m.)
This weekend, NASCAR makes its 16th visit to Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Since 1998, it has pumped billions of dollars into our economy. ...
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CD review: How to Destroy Angels’ ‘Welcome Oblivion’
Josh Bell | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:25 p.m.)
Trent Reznor's side project does not suck
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Dropping in on a Vegas block party
Molly O'Donnell | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:18 p.m.)
Chinatown street shop KNYEW hosts an evening of fun, food and beats.
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‘The 10th Circle’ is a vibrant, thought-provoking triumph
Dawn-Michelle Baude | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:16 p.m.)
This exhibit would make Dante proud
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Nosh for a cause with the return of Restaurant Week
Brock Radke | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:07 p.m.)
Dine out to benefit the local Three Square food bank.
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Cee Lo’s ‘Loberace’ would work better in a different time slot
Don Chareunsy | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (4:04 p.m.)
Loberace needs a few tweaks but could become a hit.
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Joe Downtown: Following up on recent columns
Joe Schoenmann | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (3:58 p.m.)
Downtown is a whirlwind of activity. Take a moment to take stock!
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Nightlife news & notes: Marquee’s Kaskade residency, pool club openings and more
Jorge Labrador | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (3:40 p.m.)
Also, Hyde's St. Patrick's Day party.
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What’s in an animal name? Everything
Ken Miller | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (3:18 p.m.)
The humane society dubbed black cats "mini panthers" to promote adoptions. We think that's only the beginning.
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Nevada dunks on New Jersey for online gaming
Erin Ryan | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (3:13 p.m.)
Lawmakers worked fast to legalize online gambling first, but the victory lap might be a bit hasty.
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Behold! The Canine Olympics
Sam Morris | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (3:07 p.m.)
The canine athleticism and unbridled joy on display made my job effortless.
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‘Casino Capital’ introduces ‘cover art’ while speaking the language of Las Vegas
Kristen Peterson | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (2:59 p.m.)
Local art afficionados gambled to win "knockoffs."
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Can we be reduced to the sum of our tweets?
Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (2:38 p.m.)
Does our social media output equal us, or just a scaled-down, edited version?
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Peggy Plots Your Planets
Peggy Allison | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (2:17 p.m.)
Your energy level is top notch, Pisces.
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Angelo Sosa arrives with Poppy Den at Tivoli Village
Jim Begley | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (2:02 p.m.)
Top Chef alum brings tasteful Asian fusion to the Summerlin area.
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Four insanely stacked, Vegas-style hot dogs
Brock Radke | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (1:49 p.m.)
Welcome to the dog show. We're not messing around.
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Valentino closing at Venetian
Brock Radke | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (12:16 p.m.)
Zagat.com reports Piero Selvaggio confirms his Italian restaurant will be done in June.
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A conversation with the founders of the Vegas StrEATS festival
Erin Ryan | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (noon)
The two-year-old monthly food truck and music event at El Cortez is getting tastier with age.
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Naughty Strawberry is the honorary cocktail of Cee Lo’s residency
Sabrina Chapman | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (11:54 a.m.)
Fruity and fresh Strip House cocktail has a TY KU kick.
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Upcoming Arts District bar Velveteen Rabbit a labor of love
Sam Glaser | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (11:49 a.m.)
The dedicated Dylag sisters are getting ready to open Downtown's newest nightspot.
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Photos: Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes blow away Mandalay Bay
By Charlie Chareunsy | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (11:33 a.m.)
Carrie Underwood made everyone a winner in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The Grammy-winning country, crossover and “American Idol” Season 4 star brought her third headlining and first global tour, “Blown Away,” to a full house at Mandalay Bay Events Center.
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A helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon for the ultimate Scotch tasting
Jim Begley | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (10:19 a.m.)
It doesn't get much better than this.
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Plan that aids underwater homeowners through eminent domain to get hearing in North Las Vegas
Conor Shine | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (2 a.m.)
A company with a unique but controversial approach to help underwater homeowners refinance their mortgages using eminent domain will pitch the North Las Vegas City Council on the plan Wednesday evening. Mortgage Resolution Partners has spent the past year meeting with local governments in states hit hardest by the housing crash to present its plan that would use private money to buy distressed mortgages and help homeowners reduce the amount of principal owed while staying in their houses.
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Las Vegas tops list of ‘Trashiest Spring Break Destinations 2013’
Andrea Domanick | Wed, Mar 6, 2013 (2 a.m.)
Las Vegas has topped numerous accolade-filled travel lists in recent months, but a recent ranking from Coed Magazine is not one of them. ...
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A&E
- Photos: Criss Angel’s buried alive in cement stunt at The Mirage is …
- Six hours before Criss Angel’s “Buried Alive-Cement Grave” stunt on the Strip on Wednesday night, his fan army of Loyals began to arrive. They …
- Preview: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Michael Jackson One’ opens tonight at Mandalay Bay
- For the second time in less than two years, Cirque du Soleil is ready to stage a Michael Jackson show at Mandalay Bay. Back in November 2011, …
- Star Surveillance: Shawn Johnson, Nicolas Cage, Lifehouse and NFL stars
- Olympic gold medalist and Season 8 “Dancing With the Stars” champion Shawn Johnson and Grammy Award-winning DJ Afrojack watched “Le …
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Featured Cocktail
May 15, 2013
by
Sabrina Chapman
The Golden Pillar: An architectural cocktail built for XS
This Sunday, XS nightclub celebrates the grand reopening of its after-dark pool party, Night Swim. Along with the bash comes a new offering of signature cocktails served by the pitcher, ...
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