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The Intersection

As You See It: Reader comments about education, EDC and more

Also, readers weigh in on upcoming plans for the former Area 702 Skatepark. more

There’s got to be an easier way to get into Guinness than becoming a human pin cushion

How are you with needles? more

Downtown’s art dedications bittersweet

Oppenheim’s paintbrushes and a new footbridge reflect Downtown Las Vegas’ cultural struggles more

Father’s Day gifts that keep on giving (in a good way)

From cotton tees to gator jerky, an of-the-month club make the celebration last. more

Random photo of the week

Submitted by Stewart Creelman. more

Betting: Bust out stats to see who’s really a major league bust

Adam Dunn: Nowhere near as good as José Bautista more

Local favorite Firefly won’t reopen at the Plaza

In what can only be viewed as a major setback for the Downtown dining scene, the brilliant tapas joint that began as a sleeper hit ... more

Conversation starters: Vegas news in brief

Free Willy! Bright future! Suspicious behavior? more

The Book of Mormon is a musical made for Vegas

A musical written by the creators of South Park is one nomination short of the Tony Award record. more

Commercials?! On PBS?!

But this is PBS! That would never happen. Only it would, and it will. more

‘Sister Wives’ family needs a big house for their big love

It’s not easy to find a nice four-kitchen suburban home with several living rooms, ample sleeping space and a sprawling backyard here in the Valley. more

Thinking about social media in France, health food and more

Also, Kristen Peterson needs a big-ass bar of soap. more

As We See It

Nightlife

Hot Spots: Axwell, a superhero pub crawl and more

Also, Sidney Samson launches a residency at Surrender. more

DJ Sander Kleinenberg wrestles with himself

The thinking man’s DJ comes with an eyepatch. more

Nightlife news & notes: A Palms Place pool party, Weekly Fling and more

Also, the Venetian and Palazzo introduce their “exclusive bar hop experience.” more

Take solace in drinking Firestone Walker’s Solace beer

Although the company describes it as a “summertime fusion wheat beer,” this isn’t your everyday hefe. more

Artisan’s Love Hangover party is an atypical poolside scene

Just as you’d expect from The Artisan, the Love Hangover was one pool party free of a Jersey Shore-like scene. more

Nightlife

Arts & Entertainment

Reviewing Cee Lo’s new Vegas-set video, ‘I Want You’

Ken Miller takes a look at Cee Lo’s newest video. The verdict? Classy more

Where to go and what to see this week

The Wizard of Oz, Lord of the Rings and … Larry King? more

The 51s experience: Way better than a Cracker Jack tattoo

A first date with a Las Vegas newbie more

Dead and loving it at Zombie Prom

The Weekly’s own April Corbin gets in touch with her undead side for Zombie Prom more

Local music notes: Afghan Raiders, Vitamin Overdose and more

Afghan Raiders prepare for their first U.K. shows, while Vitamin Overdose prepares to say goodbye more

Concierge or cop story? Take our fun and fast book quote quiz!

Two books with very similar covers ended up at our office. The subjects? Not so similar. Try your hand at our quote quiz! more

Learn why losers succeed with ‘The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth’

Is Geeks an interesting study of high school characters or just a rehashed Made episode? more

A&E

Screen

J.J. Abrams’ ‘Super 8’ breathes life into blockbuster cliches

J.J. Abrams’ latest puts a great spin on some old tropes more

Woody Allen wastes a good premise in ‘Midnight in Paris’

Woody Allen’s latest misses some golden opportunities more

Film and kink collide at CineKink

The traveling event bills itself as “the kinky film festival” and touches base at Theatre 7 this weekend. more

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