Andrea Domanick
Story Archive
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A&E
Weekend best bets: Las Vegas 51s, Brad Paisley, Art of Beer Fest and Whoopi Goldberg
Friday, Aug. 30, 2013 From fireworks with the 51s to beer festivals to a mountain barbecue, say farewell to summer in celebratory style this Labor Day Weekend with a number of holiday offerings in town.
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A&E
Las Vegas slam poetry team is underdog success at national championships
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 When Las Vegas’ Battle Born Slam poetry team headed to the National Slam Poetry Championships in Boston this month, they hoped simply to make it past the first round. Instead, they returned as the competition’s buzz-worthy underdog success.
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A&E
The VIP is you: EDM economics and a changing focus in clubland
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 Find out how the changing landscape in Las Vegas has shifted the focus from bottle buyers to queuing superfans, and much more, in this week's Nightlife Issue!
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A&E
At Light nightclub, Cirque du Soleil joins the party
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 Light goes beyond dancers and aerialists, incorporating the narrative storytelling elements of Cirque shows into the spectacle of its DJ sets.
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A&E
CD review: Franz Ferdinand’s ‘Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action’
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013 It finds the Scots reclaiming dance-rock while attempting to avoid post-punk ubiquity—with varying success.
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A&E
The best of FYF Fest 2013: Five thoughts for Las Vegas
Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 L.A.’s FYF Fest celebrated its tenth anniversary this weekend at Los Angeles State Historic Park with two days of left-of-the-dial live music, local vendors and more.
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A&E
Courtney Love talks boobs, rehab and why her new songs are the best of her career
Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 Andrea Domanick chats with the unpredictable Love, who takes the stage again at Vinyl tonight.
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A&E
An introvert no more: Model brings confidence to Fashion Week runway
Friday, Aug. 23, 2013 In a crowded suite atop the Palms Place tower, models in various states of undress flit about in a cloud of hairspray and perfume, readying themselves to walk in the evening’s runway show for Las Vegas Fashion Week.
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A&E
Weekend best bets: Steely Dan, ‘Peepshow’ and Daniel Tosh
Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 This weekend marks the beginning of the end for one of the Strip’s most buzzed about productions, as “Peepshow” kicks off its final run at Planet Hollywood. If burlesque isn’t quite up your alley, there are entertainment options aplenty for music fans, foodies and more with this weekend’s best bets.
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A&E
Six bands playing FYF you can catch in Vegas: MGMT, Deerhunter and more
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013 Didn't score a ticket to the LA fest? Mark your calendars.
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A&E
Praise the lard! Enter Las Vegas' United Church of Bacon
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013 Add "bacon weddings" to the list of unique ways to get hitched in Las Vegas! Earlier this year, the United Church of Bacon opened its proverbial doors in Las Vegas, preaching the gospel of savory breakfast meats and combating religious discrimination.
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A&E
Las Vegas is named among Top 10 ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’-inspired cities
Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 Two years after the “Fifty Shades of Grey” series first climbed the bestseller lists, the racy fetish novels continue to have an impact on dating culture across the country, according to new data released by dating website SeekingArrangement.com.
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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Mark Knopfler, New Found Glory and more announce Vegas shows
Friday, Aug. 16, 2013 Rock fans will have plenty to choose from this fall, with pop-punk, ska and classic rock acts announcing upcoming Las Vegas shows this week.
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A&E
Outside Lands rundown: Five bands from the SF fest to see at Life Is Beautiful
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 The Outside Lands music and arts festival returned to San Francisco this past weekend for a fifth year of top-notch tunes and bites in Golden Gate Park. Put on by Another Planet, which is also co-organizing Las Vegas’ Life Is Beautiful festival, Outside Lands also offered a glimpse into what we can expect from this fall’s event, particularly when it comes to the nearly dozen artists shared between them.
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A&E
Weekend best bets: National Roller Coaster Day, Lyle Lovett and Cheer for Beer Festival
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 From pop to country to rock, music fans can take their pick from this weekend’s smattering of live-music offerings. If a concert isn’t in the cards, consider indulging in an international beer tasting or dropping off the kids at Springs Preserve for a night out with that special someone.
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A&E
Battle Born Slam of Las Vegas competes in 2013 National Poetry Slam in Boston
Monday, Aug. 12, 2013 Last year marked Las Vegas’ first slam poetry bout win against another team in the 12 years since the city has been represented at the competition. This year, however, the team’s goal goes beyond competing.
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A&E
Weekend best bets: Star Trek Convention, ‘Les Miserables,’ Emeli Sande and SPCA fundraiser
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013 Kick back this weekend and enjoy the fruits of late-summer Las Vegas entertainment — catch a show from a promising young singer or get sucked into a live musical, or maybe just get your hands dirty with a desert gardening lesson.
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A&E
Brian Wilson, Jeff Beck, G. Love & Special Sauce and more announce Vegas shows
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 Fans can take their pick of genres with this week’s new show announcements, which run the gamut from funk to rock to horror-punk
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A&E
Eiffel Tower, Top of the World and Mandarin Bar named among best restaurant views in U.S.
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 Restaurant review and reservation website OpenTable.com has named three Las Vegas eateries on its list of the Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants released today.
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A&E
Krewella’s Yasmine Yousaf never wants to be your background music
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 The dance music wunderkinds behind "Alive" return for a resident performance at Light on August 9.
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Flaming Lips get ominous, awesome at House of Blues
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013 The always unusual psychedelic pop band played the House of Blues on August 1.
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A&E
Scream It Like You Mean It tour returns with Story of the Year, Hawthorne Heights, more
Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 Smash Magazine’s Scream It Like You Mean It Tour is back, bringing its alt-rock heavy lineup to the Henderson Events plaza on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
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A&E
Snoop Dogg, Daughtry, J.Cole and more announce Vegas shows
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013 Get ready for Labor Day, Vegas—a slate of artists announced shows this week for the holiday weekend and beyond.
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Music
The Weekly guides you through a local album landslide
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 There's a barrage of new local music out there. We're here to help.
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A&E
Photos: ‘Wheel of Fortune’ with Pat Sajak and Vanna White spins at the Venetian this week
Sunday, July 28, 2013 “Wheel of Fortune” comes to town to film its upcoming Season 31 this weekend through Saturday, Aug. 3. We spoke with hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White to find out what keeps “Wheel” spinning after three decades.
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A&E
Robin Thicke, Black Crowes, Jason Aldean, Gogol Bordello and more announce Vegas shows
Friday, July 26, 2013 Pop crooners close out the summer, with gypsy punks and angry alt-rockers warming us up for fall: Here's a look at new shows in store for the months ahead with in this week's concert on-sales roundup.
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A&E
Weekend best bets: Wayans Brothers, Soggy Jog, Weezer and Lion Fight 10
Thursday, July 25, 2013 Change up your routine this weekend with some refreshing entertainment offerings just slightly off the beaten path, from a free set of Australian soul-jazz-hip-hop at the Cosmopolitan to a super-soaked family race course at Wet ’n’ Wild and top-notch improv from fellow Las Vegans at Art Square Theater.
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A&E
Glowsticks and gavels: EDC's Pasquale Rotella heads to court next week
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 If convicted, the rave kingpin faces nearly 14 years in prison.
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As We See It
Thinking about Jay "no hyphen" Z, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and more
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Also, millennials apparently don't like mascots.
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A&E
Goretorium’s legal troubles are latest example that celebrity ties don’t guarantee success in Las Vegas
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 A lawsuit filed against Goretorium's owners offers a glimpse into what may have prompted the bankruptcy filing.
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A&E
5 thoughts from Lord Huron's Beauty Bar show
Monday, July 22, 2013 The five-piece brought an unexpected amount of chutzpah to its languid indie-folk tunes.
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Music
Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Avenged Sevenfold, Panic! At The Disco announce Vegas shows
Saturday, July 20, 2013 Also, Surfer Blood and Ty Segall are set for Beauty Bar shows.
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A&E
Weekend best bets: Matchbox Twenty, Big Dog's Beer Fest and Sarah Silverman
Thursday, July 18, 2013 From cool brews to fiery comedy, the weekend ahead is all about summer's finest that Las Vegas has to offer. Stop by a beer fest, check out an outdoor concert and round out the night with a little theater — or a hip-hop dance battle.
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A&E
Q+A: DJ Sidney Samson talks his Wynn residency, upcoming projects and more
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Also, America's EDM boom.
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A&E
Got ghosts? Paranormal conference coming to Vegas
Friday, July 12, 2013 Let this summer’s Las Vegas Paracon meet all your paranormal activity needs.
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A&E
Q+A: Nico Vega’s Aja Volkman on Las Vegas, the new album and touring with baby on board
Friday, July 12, 2013 When not putting the finishing touches on Nico Vega’s highly anticipated upcoming sophomore record Lead to Light and preparing for their summer tour with Crash Kings, she’s been adjusting to life as a new mom.
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A&E
Film festival draws Libertarian filmmakers and fans to Las Vegas
Friday, July 12, 2013 The third-annual Anthem Libertarian Film Festival returns to Las Vegas, part of the Freedom Fest conference, a gathering of several thousand Libertarian thinkers self-described as the world’s largest gathering of free minds.
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A&E
Weekend best bets: NBA Summer League, Widespread Panic and Las Vegas Elvis Festival
Thursday, July 11, 2013 Festivals and spectacles highlight this weekend's offerings in Las Vegas.
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Art
COLAB has closed its gallery, but it’s not going away
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 Founder Amy Finchem is moving to Salt Lake City to complete work on a master's degree.
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A&E
The Weekly interview: Pickwick frontman Galen Disston
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 The Seattle band brings its cover of “Lady Luck” to Las Vegas this Friday.
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A&E
Weekend best bets: Fourth of July, UFC 162 and New Kids on the Block
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 This holiday weekend starts off with a bang — literally — on the Fourth of July, with patriotic festivities aplenty throughout the Valley. Keep the celebration going all weekend with live music, street festivals, fight night and more.
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A&E
Smith Center September lineup to include Alan Alda, Carol Burnett and more
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 The Smith Center has revealed its September slate of shows, and there’s a little something for everyone.
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A&E
Another 15 minutes: Bellagio's 'Warhol Out West' extended through 2014
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 Due to its continuing popularity with visitors, the "Warhol Out West” exhibit at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Arts has extended its exhibition run through Jan. 2.
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A&E
Beyonce turns her spectacular pop tour into something personal
Monday, July 1, 2013 The spectacle-packed Mrs. Carter World Tour thrilled Las Vegas fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
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A&E
Beyonce, Marc Anthony, Wavves and more announce Vegas shows
Friday, June 28, 2013 From pop to indie to folk-punk, get your concert fix with this week’s new concert announcements and on-sales.
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A&E
Weekend best bets: Juneteenth Festival, Warped Tour, Art and Ink and Beyonce
Thursday, June 27, 2013 With Fourth of July festivities just around the corner, kick back for a weekend and enjoy some of the live music and community event offerings in the days ahead.
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Features
From underground bakeries to costume shops: The Strip's secret spaces
Thursday, June 27, 2013 On the roof, under the stage and behind the bar for a look at how the Vegas magic happens.
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A&E
Save the Huntridge, rock the Huntridge at Saturday's parking lot party
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 The Save the Huntridge campaign will host a mini-fest in the venue's parking lot this Saturday to support the theater’s revival.
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STK, Tao and Todd English P.U.B. named among top U.S. restaurant bars
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Dining website OpenTable.com has named three Las Vegas hotspots among the best restaurant bars in the country as part of the site’s annual Diner’s Choice Awards.
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A&E
Family Circle names Boulder City one of America's 10 Best Towns for Families
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Family Circle has named Boulder City one of the Top 10 best towns for families in the U.S., according to a study released by the magazine this week.