Mark Adams
Story Archive
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Music
Professional wind ensemble the Desert Winds premiere a work this weekend
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 The group features a number of music teachers and professional musicians from around town.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Pentatonix at Marquee, David Guetta at XS and more
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 Also, GBDC gets even more vibrant for the Color Run afterparty.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Harvard Bass at After, National Margarita Day and more
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 Also, meet the Season 7 queens of RuPaul's Drag Race at Chateau.
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As We See It
In Brief: Planet Hollywood's big waves, St. Thomas exposed and more
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 Wakeboarders unite: FlowRider Wave-in-a-Box Double is set to arrive
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As We See It
Five-Star standard: What it takes for hotels to impress 'Forbes'
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 From curbside greetings within 60 seconds to fresh flowers in the room, Forbes Travel Guide inspectors have a lot to consider.
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Lake Mead
Price hike: With proposed increases, Lake Mead fees could double in 2016
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 The National Recreation Area is encouraging the public to weigh in on the fee increases through March 11. Find the details here.
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Sexuality
'Fifty Shades of Grey' jumps from book clubs to a nearby brothel
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 With the book's growing popularity and presence, BDSM fantasies—from adult novelty purchases to the Dungeon Room at Sheri's Ranch—are in demand.
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Features
Sentiment gets inclusive, thanks to local LGBT card company Teazled
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 What if you're looking for a Mother's Day card for two moms?
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Marilyn Manson at Hyde, The Weeknd at Drai’s and more
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 Plus, a Halfway to EDC party with Dash Berlin!
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Music
Chuck Cushinery is a music teacher—with Grammy noms, Carnegie Hall and an EDM Club on his résumé
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 The Clark High School orchestra director was again named a top-10 finalist for the Grammy Foundation's Music Educator Award.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Arty at Surrender, Myon & Shane 54 at Marquee and more
Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 Also, a wine- and beer-tasting fundraiser that supports Vegas PBS.
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As We See It
The LGBT Center’s GenderSense brought transgender issues to light
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 A training on transgender cultural competence, the event was held in memory of an Ohio teen who committed suicide due to a lack of understanding about her transgender identity.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Oliver Heldens at Hakkasan, Chromeo at Drai’s, Big Bame parties and more
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 Also, Laidback Luke at Surrender.
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Adult
Porn progress: AVN's expo expands with more to show and tell in 2015
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 The annual porn convention returned this year with more space to explore and an expanded seminar series for fans.
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Nightlife
A first taste of Hop Nuts, Downtown’s newest brewery
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 Where to start at the Arts District brewpub.
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Adult
A vibrating teddy bear?! Six sexy products from the porn convention floor
Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 No, that's not just a stuffed animal ...
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Adult
AVN 2015: A wine tasting at the porn convention?
Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 Porn stars and pinot noir—because why not, right?
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adult
How to do AVN right: Make the most out of your day at the porn convention
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 You know you’ve been dying for some homemade, organic sex butter, don’t be shy ...
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CES
In brief: CES gets sexy and a Mob Museum artifact hits the road
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 Will the Mob Museum start to expand its reach beyond Las Vegas?
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Z-Trip at Brooklyn Bowl, AVN parties and more
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015 Also, Sweater Beats at Beauty Bar.
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Education
The Historic Westside School gets a $12.5 million transformation
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 The update comes on the hells of the recent reopening of the F Street underpass.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: DJ Mustard at Light, an AVN kickoff party and more
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 Also, Jeremih takes the mic at Marquee.
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Nightlife
Nightlife News & Notes: Club and pool job openings, a Snick’s Place update and more
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015 Also, Kaskade signs on (again) with Wynn.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Wyclef Jean at Tao, Flosstradamus at Surrender and more
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 Also, a geeked-up version of GBDC—just in time for CES weekend!
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Nightlife
The 2014 Las Vegas nightlife obituaries
Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 Which clubs had their final last call in 2014?
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Music
Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett dazzle at the Cosmopolitan's Chelsea
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 The performance had the intimacy and laid-back vibe of a vintage Vegas lounge act – even with hundreds packed into the sold-out Chelsea.
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A&E
First Friday cancels January outdoor activities due to weather
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 Galleries and neighborhood venues hold down the festival fort on January 2.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Kiesza at Foxtail, Loco Dice at Life and more
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014 Also, Bro Safari at Brooklyn Bowl.
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Nightlife
Sin City Brewing's exclusive ale for Aria is complex but mellow
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014 Find the new SCB brew on tap only at the CityCenter resort.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Pablo Hernandez at Undressed, Bad Milo at Surrender and more
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 Plus, an Ugly Sweater Party at Ghostbar and a toy drive at a hookah lounge.
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As We See It
Bang for your booze: Jackpot Vodka gets you resort credit at the Palms
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 How about some three-chili chicken from Lao Sze Chuan to complement your next bottle buy?
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Syn Cole at XS, holiday-themed parties and more
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 Plus, an adult toy drive (?!) and a new promo series at Insert Coin(s).
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Music
Five thoughts: Lady Antebellum at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (December 5)
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 Downtown went country this weekend during NFR with the country-pop trio and openers David Nail and Maddie & Tae.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Lucent Dossier Experience, a Repeal Day party and more
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 Plus, the DJ who turned Nashville to mashville is here to spin during the National Finals Rodeo.
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As We See It
A World AIDS Day discussion shows stigmas and challenges remain
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 One thing was definitely clear during the dialogue: More support, and awareness, is still needed.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Bicycle Prom’s Winter Formal, DJ Vice at the Ice Rink and more
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 Also, Tao's annual Terminate the Turkey Thanksgiving bash.
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As We See It
The Great State of ... Southern Nevada?
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 The Silver State's official and constitutional boundaries didn't include Clark County until the 1980s.
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As We See It
Helping during the holidays is great, but organizations need volunteers year-round
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 The holiday season is synonymous with helping the less fortunate. But what about the other 10 months?
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As We See It
HRC report: Local companies maintain corporate equality excellence
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014 HRC's Corporate Equality Index says the Valley is home to four of the "Best Places to Work for LGBT Equality."
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Steve Aoki at Hakkasan, Steve Angello at Life and more
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 Also, a Rebel Pride edition of GBDC and Adore Delano at Piranha.
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Sun Youth Forum
Teen talk: Excerpts from the Las Vegas Sun Youth Forum
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 A decade later, a former forum participant returns to find out: Are teens still debating the same issues?
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A&E
Penny Pibbets reaches crowdfunding goal for solo show
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014 And there's still time to donate! But seriously, check out her donation reminder videos. You won't be disappointed.
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Nightlife
Beer blends have gone way beyond the Black and Tan
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014 Find conventional favorites like the Black Velvet—along with unique concoctions—at beer bars and Irish pubs around the Valley.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: BassJackers at Light, Araabmuzik at Body English and more
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 Also, MSTRKRFT at Brooklyn Bowl.
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As We See It
In brief: Brandon Flowers and Uber, MSN Money on Sheldon Adelson and more
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 Plus, Uber's first (and famous) Las Vegas customer.
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As We See It
No-shave November: Pro grooming tips to use this Movember
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 Drop that razor! It's the perfect time to grow one seriously glorious 'stache.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Futuristic Polar Bears at Marquee, Sin City Brewing’s MovemBEER and more
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 Also, Beauty Bar fancies up their Tuesday promo with Nickel F*ckin' CRAFT Beer Night. We know you're thirsty. We are, too.
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As We See It
Happy Britney Spears Day! No, really ...
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 It's Britney Day, bitch!
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As We See It
Lonnie Hammargren’s famous open house is back—maybe for the last time
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 The former lieutenant governor has pieced together quite the display over the past few decades, using eccentric items like hotel signage and a Discovery space shuttle model.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Halloween Weekend Edition!
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 Costume contests, house and techno legends and more.