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December 9-December 15

The Intersection

‘Nutcracker’ is a tough nut to crack

What happens when the options get out of hand—not just one Nut, but two, three or four? more

Baked benevolence from rivals Cupcakery and Retro Bakery

Nothing says harmony as clearly—or deliciously—as two cupcake rivals banding together for a good cause. more

Zappos needs to face facts: It’s not so special

We’re dancing in the streets and toasting our yard-tall margaritas to the fact that a midsize company has decided not to leave Southern Nevada. more

It’s time for Las Vegas to embrace the possibilities of the dreidel

Gimel is the new black. more

Random photo of the week

Submitted by Chris Mason more

Twyla Tharp hearts Vegas, but will Vegas heart Twyla?

This weekend begins an open-ended, six-nights-a-week production called Sinatra Dance With Me at Wynn Las Vegas, a modern dance revue set to recorded tunes by ... more

Who would you want to play you in a movie about your life?

Whatta YOU think? The Weekly wants to know. more

Thinking about a sports arena and dreaming of Chick-fil-A

Also, you should check out the Las Vegas Philharmonic more

Dream Zone: ‘rented a snowmobile’

“The gas tank looked like an ink cartridge!” more

Style: Sophisticated holiday looks

Go from the office party to a New Year’s toast more

As We See It

Nightlife

Donning our gay apparel: Krave’s Snow Ball 2010

Krave continues their tradition of awesome themed parties. more

Bling for bottles: Behind-the-bar gadget is Vegas-ready

Clubbers love light-up blinky things! more

Heartbeat bumping: Taking a ride with DJ/producer Dash Berlin’s trance

“Man on the Run.” “Waiting.” “Never Cry Again.” An interview with the DJ/producer before his first-ever Vegas gig. more

Hot Spots: A whole lotta booty with Nicki Minaj, Sapphire’s anny, gogogo and more

Criss Angel’s birthday, BootyBar, Ne-Yo and Deborah Cox. more

Nightlife news & notes: Chocolate milk from grown-ups, new plans for Noir Bar and more

Noir Bar’s new name, Moda moves downtown, Kimberly Cole and alcoholic milk. more

Nightlife

Arts & Entertainment

Daft Punk’s ‘Tron: Legacy’ soundtrack review

It’s curious and disappointing that the Legacy score has little of the digital dazzle that makes Daft Punk great. more

Chatting with country star Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert discusses her new album, her favorite fan moment and a very Vegas guilty pleasure. more

Three questions with comedian Aziz Ansari

Aziz Ansari talks about Criss Angel, his holiday plans and the good eats available here in Sin City. more

Afghan Raiders regroup at Ghostbar

Ah, Beans, how we’ve missed your high-impact head-bobbing. more

Alissa Nutting gives us a glimpse at the woman behind the words

By high school she was telling outlandish lies, presented as truth and designed to evoke laughter. more

Local Music: Skorchamenza reunites at Bunkhouse

Skorchamenza isn’t maximum R&B. No, the guys of this band are maximum rock ’n’ roll. more

Where to go and what to watch this week

This week, Inception is out on DVD and Santa … in 3-D! more

Playlist: Christmas songs that don’t totally suck

Are you as tired of “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” as we are? more

A&E

Screen

New movie and TV gift sets to look out for this holiday season

What DVDs should be under the non-denominational winter fest tree? more

Reality series ‘Hookers: Saved on the Strip’ tries to both titillate and chastise

It lures viewers in with salacious tales from the sex trade, and then scolds them for being drawn to such seediness. more

A terrorist sitcom: ‘Four Lions’ is bold but muddled

Once you get over the initial novelty, you’re left with a movie that alternates between lame sitcom-style gags and muddled social commentary. more

The third ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ movie offers little excitement

There’s no real reason for continuing the saga that was postponed two years ago. more

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