Leslie Ventura
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A&E
Local producer and musician Alex Higgins digs into Vegas history with new podcast
Thursday, June 3, 2021 “What Happened in Vegas” is a testament to Higgins’ dedication and research.
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A&E
Vegas rapper DougieTheDon reconnects with his father through song
Thursday, June 3, 2021 Check out his debut “This One’s on You.”
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Noise
Las Vegas trio Headwinds lets loose with a noisy rock declaration
Thursday, May 27, 2021 We put the guitar amp in the living room, drums in one bedroom and the bass in the other bedroom.” Everything was recorded that way—live—except the single “Breakfast for Dinner.”
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Taste
Boulder City’s Dam Roast House encourages the slow life
Thursday, May 20, 2021 Inside, it’s a calm and modern oasis with some serious Ikea vibes, plus a little bookstore to add even more Wes Anderson-esque charm.
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A&E
Outdoor bootcamp offers a fresh-air alternative to the gym
Thursday, May 20, 2021 A lot of people get bored in the gym doing the same thing over and over, so bootcamp is a great way to get a variety of things going,” says Hardwork Fitness coach Hannah Pringle.
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Weekly Q&A
From her jewelry line to her day job, Las Vegan Walanya Vongsvirates works to boost the human spirit
Thursday, May 20, 2021 “Color is a simple way to put a smile on your face and an easy way to change your mood or boost your confidence,” she says of her business, Love, Hand and Heart.
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A&E
Saturday S.N.A.P.S. reimagines open mic as a vehicle for free expression
Thursday, May 13, 2021 The only rule is no apologies on the mic. “You could stand up here for five minutes in silence if you want to, and we could just breathe together.”
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Health
Vibrational sound therapy offers touchless healing and relaxation
Saturday, May 8, 2021 Checking in with Carey-Sue Kaplan, owner of Las Vegas-based Desert Vibration and Sound Therapy.
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A&E
Androjinni’s ‘EDM rap’ sounds at home in Las Vegas
Thursday, May 6, 2021 The artist released debut EP ‘Contact High’ in 2020 and is readying a follow-up, due out this summer.
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Health
Skin sense: helpful tips for treating acne safely
Saturday, May 1, 2021 Courtney Stewart of Las Vegas’ Advanced Aesthetics med spa says treating the condition isn’t a “one-size-fits-all thing.”
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Taste
White Castle
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 We're eating all the sliders on this month's episode of Second Helping.
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Downtown Vigil
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 Ben Lunn and Greg Lunsford of Downtown’s new Shadow Hills Church read words of prayer from their phones during a vigil at Downtown's Huntridge Circle Park.