Print Archives > Best in Print 2012-08-16

August 16-August 22

The Intersection

Conversation starters: A wedding chapel at Denny’s and more

Also, an attorney is arrested for receiving oral sex at the Clark County Detention Center. more

UFC surprises with its involvement with the LGBT community center

The company was present at the Center’s recent groundbreaking. more

Stuntman Rich Hopkins on channeling Spider-Man and story time with Patrick Swayze

The “King of Extreme” created local company Thrillseekers Unlimited. more

Thinking about Twilight, Downtown’s Golden Gate and more

Also, a former UFC fighter’s recent arrest. more

Is billionaire John Paulson predicting another Vegas boom?

His track record and recent Lake Las Vegas land purchase point to “yes.” more

A Clark County program draws kids off the street by giving them what they want

Gang prevention and intervention expert Alex Bernal runs the show. more

Las Vegas has the potential to be more of a fashion industry player

Downtown’s upcoming Fashion Lab just might help. more

Sledgehammers and sweat at the Arts District’s first gym

Real Results Fitness is the real deal. No slacking off. more

City Challenge Urban Race will challenge your legs and your brain

Summer camp meets fun run on September 8. more

As We See It

Nightlife

Hot Spots: J. Lo, Pauly D, beach bunnies and more

Also, Pendulum at Marquee and Floatopia at Palms. more

Vegas nightlife’s early side is plenty wild

We’ve got it all, from margaritas to cosmic skating to jazzy happy hours. more

Nightlife News & Notes: Lavo launches $200 Bottle Bash and more

Also, Viva Yappy Hour at Rumor and hey, where are the Olympians? more

Nightlife

Arts & Entertainment

Who to hear, where to go and what to eat this week

Also, a National Roller Coaster Day promo you’ll want to know about. more

Celine Dion’s cellists play their own gigs as Cellicentric

Check them out at the Freakin’ Frog this week. more

Onyx’s musical tribute to summer camp hits all the right notes

Nerds desperately trying to get laid. more

Talking with Rod Pardey, aka Romance Fantasy’s Michael Valentine

After years away, Romance Fantasy returns to play the Royal more

Pondering Paula Poundstone

Do you know this comedian? more

No explosions, but ‘Mythbusters’ live show promises to get messy

Forget imagining the audience in their underwear; “MythBusters” star Jamie Hyneman overcame stage fright through explosives and danger. more

Beck and all: The alt-rock deity is distracted at the Pearl

While his voice and playing were technically strong, they lacked the conviction that makes his languorous rapping on “Where It’s At” so delightfully weird. more

Bloc Party and Santigold at Cosmo: A rainy play-by-play

Guests who bailed early missed a late-night set from Santigold, who had canceled due to rain earlier in the evening. more

Film review: ‘ParaNorman’

ParaNorman is an animated treat. more

TV Review: ‘Copper’

New York City period police piece is all bluster and no depth. more

Film review: ‘The Odd Life of Timothy Green’

Obvious lessons from a magical child. more

A&E

Screen

Film review: ‘The Odd Life of Timothy Green’

Obvious lessons from a magical child. more

Film review: ‘Farewell, My Queen’

Empty opulence. more

TV Review: ‘Copper’

New York City period police piece is all bluster and no depth. more

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