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Las Vegas author Lissa Townsend Rodgers sheds light on historic women in organized crime
Years of extensive research not only roots the stories in factual history, but also makes readers feel as though they’re a fly on the wall.
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Arts District book shop The Analog Dope Store speaks with many voices
The essence of Analog Dope goes beyond its personally curated shelves; it reverberates with a profound sense of community.
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With new book ‘The Meth Lunches,’ Kim Foster lends Las Vegas an empathetic ear
Foster’s prose is pure dynamite. Her dialogue sticks and moves, and her narrative voice is relatable and modest.
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This year’s Las Vegas Book Festival once again offers big ideas and new perspectives
The Women Behind The Mic panel focuses on the women who helped build the music industry, rewriting them into history through their stories.
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The Las Vegas Book Festival returns to Downtown this October
Featured authors Terry McMillan, Malcolm Nance, Rebecca Yarros and Ana Reyes headline a free, all-ages festival that has something for everyone who loves to read.
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Your 2023 Las Vegas fall arts & entertainment guide
Music, comedy, theater, art, food and more.
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Pedro Duran’s Hasta Siempre Books encourages artistic dialogue
The recent edition to Fergusons Downtown’s Gather House complex has quickly become a haven for creatives and art connoisseurs.
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2022 in Review: The Weekly’s favorite video games, books and podcasts
Hint: Only one of ‘God of War Ragnarök’ and ‘Elden Ring’ made the cut
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Our 2022 Las Vegas Holiday Gift Guide
This season, why not shop local?
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The Las Vegas Book Festival returns with best-selling authors, panels, children’s activities and more
Legendary investigative reporter and author Carl Bernstein will discuss his new book.
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Touring three newish Las Vegas Valley bookstores
What can be found at Las Vegas Books, Diamond Sutra Books and Avantpop Books
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Nevada-bred author Phyllis Barber takes us through the Mojave Desert and beyond
The essays are full of existential questions. In one piece, Barber asks, “Does a grain of sand have a name? Or a drop of water? ...
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Downtown Requiem: ‘Happy at Any Cost’ is a sad, harrowing account of Tony Hsieh’s final days
I had to push myself to read through those final pages, for reasons beyond the obvious.
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Explore new physical and emotional territory with these Las Vegas authors
New books by Megan Edwards, Paul W. Papa and more.
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BMI's Wave In Festival brings art, literature and music to Las Vegas this May
Author Roxane Gay, musician May Khoi and more feature in this "roving celebration" of the arts and cultural awareness.
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Las Vegas-based YA author Axie Oh prepares to take readers to the Spirit Realm
‘The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea’ hits shelves—physical and virtual—on February 22.
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Author Claire Vaye Watkins on creativity, Mojave Desert living and the blurry line between fiction and autobiography
She recently published a powerful and peculiar new novel titled ‘I Love You but I’ve Chosen Darkness,’ which has garnered rave reviews in the national ...
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Las Vegas Book Festival celebrates 20 years with a compelling mix of in-person and online events
With at least nine separate areas going at once, it will truly be a buffet of bookish fun.
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Las Vegas Book Festival brings bevy of literary delights this weekend
The Las Vegas Book Festival, a celebration of novels, their authors and the audiences that read them, is returning this weekend for its 20th year ...
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‘Let’s go build that railway’: Officials break ground on high-speed Las Vegas-to-Southern California line
The nation’s first true high-speed passenger rail system is within grasp with the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Brightline West link between Las Vegas and Southern ...
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Heartfelt relief: USC transplant center opening in Las Vegas to ease burden for Nevadans
Keck Medicine of USC is the Nevada’s first heart transplant treatment center. It will serve as a hub for pre- and postoperative care for the ...
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Merger will help streamline Nevada's cannabis industry
A new partnership is seeking to iron out wrinkles in Nevada’s cannabis supply chain. Blackbird, a cannabis distribution company, was recently acquired by cannabis ...
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Last hurrah on TikTok? City of Las Vegas weighs impact of potential ban
When you open the social media application TikTok and type in “Las Vegas,” you’ll get several videos — the brightly lit Sphere, local businesswoman Alexandra ...
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NLV mayor: New CCSD fees would create undue burden on some families
The city of North Las Vegas says the Clark County School District is hurting the community it serves with a new rule requiring private sports ...
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'Fun must be always': How Tomas Hertl is transforming the Vegas Golden Knights
Tomáš Hertl reported to Las Vegas quickly after the San Jose Sharks traded him to the Golden Knights on March 8, but his family didn’t ...
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Award-winning New Orleans chef opens Vegas restaurant that honors his grandma
A restaurant that's now open in Las Vegas will taste familiar to New Orleans diners who are acquainted with Saba, Miss River or Chandelier Bar ...
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Mojave Max emerges from burrow at Las Vegas Springs Preserve
Mojave Max, Southern Nevada’s desert tortoise and weather prognosticator, came out of his burrow at 3:09 p.m. today to bring the unofficial start of spring ...
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Phish fans are famously dedicated. What happens when they enter the Sphere?
The fans came in sequined, glittery dresses and tie-dye alike, in button-down shirts and overalls printed with the band’s red doughnut logo. Once inside ...
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The Notes: Philanthropy, April 22, 2024
In the Notes: Communities In Schools of Nevada, Nevada Gold Mines, GiGi’s Playhouse, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas, Just One Project and ...
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Analysis: In first round, Raiders can't go wrong
It’s Draft Day, which for Raider fans has for about two decades been the most exciting day of the year, for most of the day.
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Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn lands at Myron’s this week
The award-winning folk, jazz and rock artist Bruce Cockburn is making the rounds behind last year’s acclaimed "O Sun O Moon," his 27th album.
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Despite Game 3 loss, Logan Thompson proved undeniable playoff ability
Vegas wasted one of the greatest individual postseason performances in franchise history by losing to Dallas and seeing its series lead decrease to 2-1. ...
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Golden Knights have beaten the Stars at their own game so far in playoff series
The Golden Knights return home for the first time in this year’s playoffs at 7:30 tonight with a 2-0 series lead over the Stars in ...
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Live animal exhibits on the Las Vegas Strip now less for show, more about education
Underneath the shining lights of the Las Vegas Strip, Adrienne Rowland walks among sharp-toothed sharks and brightly colored fish at Mandalay Bay. She watches as ...
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Captain’s Comeback: Mark Stone never strayed far from Knights while injured
The chemistry between Stone and his teammates appeared to contribute to the first victory in the best-of-seven series, and now the Golden Knights will try ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (April 25-May 1, 2024 edition)
Explore the Home and History Las Vegas Heritage Festival, Adam Ant, Nightswim at XS and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Depth will be the deciding factor of Golden Knights’ playoff series with Stars
The playoff energy was palpable at the Golden Knights’ first postseason practice Saturday morning at City National Arena. Perhaps spurred by the full-contact returns ...
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Raiders go with tight end Brock Bowers in first round of NFL Draft
After months of speculation, the Las Vegas Raiders opted to keep their pick and select Georgia tight end Brock Bowers at No. 13 overall in ...
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Live coverage: Thompson stands tall as Golden Knights beat Stars in Game 1
Logan Thompson had 27 saves as the Golden Knights beat the Stars 4-3 in Game 1 of their opening-round Stanley Cup Playoff series ...