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Brian Sandoval is Latino? So what? Save us!

Brian, no one’s going to remember you as the first Latino governor of Nevada. more

The Farm has closed, but Vegas’ all-ages music scene rocks on

At 18 months old, the Farm would have been a spring chicken by typical business standards. more

Cut the wrap, Aria! Ads seriously undercut design

MGM Resorts brass made many pre-opening claims about CityCenter that were, in retrospect, ridiculous. more

Poker skills translate well to everyday situations

Las Vegas’ answer to the tent revival more

Why the paintbrush brouhaha is still going on Downtown

There’s been a three-year, low-level uproar over the big Gateway to the arts district project. more

Style: Pairing leather and lace

How to end up with looks that bring out the best in both more

Random photo of the week

Oh, Angle. more

Thinking about Shania Twain, a giant Jesus and more!

Also, check out Thomas Willis’ art at Trifecta Gallery. more

What is your dream vacation?

Whatta YOU think? The Weekly wants to know. more

Dream Zone: ‘at a military boot camp’

“I fell and landed with my face in the mud.” more

As We See It

Nightlife

How to be a VIP: N9NE Group’s membership program can help you feel like a celebrity

Ballers on a budget can still play like a star. more

Tales from the SINdustry: Keyska Diva

The celebrated performer is no stranger to complicated and elaborate costuming—as well as wardrobe malfunctions. more

Hot Spots: Green Lantern, going deep, Grammys and more

Barely legal Lowdens, Sander van Doorn, Christopher Lawrence, a special Snitch and Soul Kitchen. more

Coming soon to a TV near you: JRoc and bridezillas

Mr. Thunderclap himself and crew begin filming “Bachelorette Party” at the Palms. more

Nightlife news & notes: Lil Jon’s residency, Diplo and Jared Leto, plus a porn party!

Lil Jon calls Surrender home, another great gig you missed, and a dollar bill licking incident. more

Tropicana continues image overhaul with Ambhar Lounge

The elite spirit will hold a mixology contest open to the public for their new tequila lounge. more

Nite Bite: We spy a cool Rhumbar game!

The lounge at the Mirage is offering a cool new way to earn free liquor. more

Nightlife

Arts & Entertainment

Native American artist reconnects with her father through her Winchester exhibit

What You Left Me includes official documents, photographs and personal belongings that portray her father as a Native American, family man, convicted killer and devoted Christian. more

Deaf comedy jam with Keith Wann

Before this comedian hits Broadway, he’s coming to Vegas. more

UNLV seeks work inspired by Oldenburg’s “Flashlight” sculpture

No better way to celebrate the 30th birthday of an iconic sculpture than to be inspired by it. more

Current event trivia with flair: ‘Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me’

NPR’s radio news quiz is making a stop in Sin City. more

CSN professor Dennis Angel presents metal point work

CSN professor Dennis Angel is keeping the centuries-old technique of metal point alive with Trajectories. more

Where to go and what to watch this week

Lon Bronson, ‘Bouncing Cats’ and furry friends looking for a home more

‘Fallout: New Vegas’ final progress report

The actual apocalypse won’t be this popular. more

‘Escape the Fate’ might make the band more famous, but it won’t win any originality awards

This album proves they have what it takes to make it to the top; it’s unlikely, however, that they’ll have anything worthwhile to contribute once ... more

Astronaut life is less fun than we thought in book ‘Packing for Mars’

Did you dream of becoming an astronaut? Well, good news: You didn’t miss out on much. more

A&E

Screen

Conan O’Brien’s new show is more of the same—and that’s a good thing

Horray! The the Masturbating Bear is back! more

‘Inside Job’ is a documentary for the uninformed

Restating the obvious about the evils of Wall Street. more

Runaway-train movie ‘Unstoppable’ hits a few bumps

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s another movie with Denzel on a train! more

‘Sarah Palin’s Alaska’ an awkward infomercial for her political views

Palin turns a celebration of wildlife and adventure into an infomercial for her cult of personality. more

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