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The Intersection

Thinking about musical memories, foul smells and more

Also we talk about whether or not it’s obnoxious to wear sunglasses inside, at night, with rhinestones. more

A farewell letter to John Ensign

Ken Miller has a few things to say to the outgoing senator, including: ‘It’s not you, it’s us.” more

How to bet smart on NBA players

Jeff Haney reveals the nuances of trying to predict how many points individual players will score in a game. more

A Weekly writer puts her reputation—and muscles—on the line for ‘Feminist/Las Vegas’

The Weekly‘s Kristen Peterson arm wrestles for the Barrick Museum’s latest exhibit. more

A judge with connections to both the victim and defendant refuses recusal

The judge for the now-infamous “Biker Bandit” case has connections to both parties … and says it’s no problem. more

Random photo of the week

Submitted by Rigo Cardenas more

Our dream ‘Real Housewives of Las Vegas’ picks

Who would you like to see on a Sin City edition of the Bravo TV hit? Here’s a few ladies we’d like to see represent ... more

Las Vegas is serious about reducing its stray feline population

Clark County is taking action to decrease the size of the local feral cat community, estimated to be as large as 300,000 felines. more

Where do you pee at Cosmopolitan if you’re transgender?

Stephanie used the women’s restroom and was banned from ever returning to the Cosmopolitan more

Donald Trump’s political positions could hurt his Las Vegas business

Pity the poor souls trying to make that Trump International Hotel more

Dream Zone: ‘a tree had fallen on my house’

For the first time in my life I would have to file an insurance claim. more

As We See It

Nightlife

Nightlife news & notes: Ditch Fridays with Hef and more

Also, a party celebrating the royal wedding. more

Adult film star Ron Jeremy now making rum

The infamous adult film star is now the face of a new Panamanian rum. more

Hot Spots: Charlie Sheen returns to Sin City, Kaskade and more

Also, join the Weekly for some free cocktails at Nu’s one-year anniversary party. more

The art of introducing friends at a nightclub

Weekly writer Rick Lax gives some advice on how to get a group of friends mixing and mingling. more

Nearly nude partying comes with some unusual concerns

Partying at the pool or attending underwear night at the gay bar sometimes calls for some creative thinking… more

Nightlife

Arts & Entertainment

Superheroes (and their diaries) take stage at Insurgo Theater

The Superhero Diaries II features 10-minute scripts by local and national playwrights that range from moody to funny and silent. more

Local band Clydesdale takes the town by the balls

With gusto and for cause, singer Paige Overton is doing her part to make the world greener. more

Nevada State College’s new exhibit phones it in

Explore the wonders of the Hipstamatic app in Vegas From the Hip. more

Exhibit to benefit the Red Cross relief efforts in Japan

Find art created for a cause this weekend at Blackbird Studios. more

Book review: Everyone Loves You When You’re Dead

Including interviews with Gaga, Snoop, Bowie and … Mike Tyson. more

Where to go, what to see and how to get scientific

Danzig, Game of Thrones and a firebreathing dragon—look out! more

Celebrating Randy Couture’s retirement/broken bits

In 14 years of action, the mixed martial arts legend managed to stay remarkably healthy. That’s not to say Couture has avoided pain. He’s dealt ... more

A&E

Screen

Film review: ‘I Am’

Tom Shadyac has made a documentary about self-improvement. Or is it a feel-good commercial? Can’t decide. more

Film review: ‘Fast Five’

Josh Bell reviews the latest installment in the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise more

As Steve Carell leaves ‘The Office,’ should we care?

Josh Bell talks replacements, ratings and the future of the NBC show. more

Get sick and twisted with cartoons at the Sci Fi Center

You won’t find your ordinary children’s cartoons at Spike & Mike’s Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation. more

Film review: Indie movies On Demand

A hobo, a shotgun and a killer tire available with a click of the remote. more

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