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November 22-November 28
Giving thanks: 58 reasons to love Las Vegas- ‘Tis the season for Weekly‘s staff to share everything we love about living, working and playing ... read article
A very ‘KA’ Thanksgiving- Cirque performers come from all over the world, but they all partake in the Thanksgiving tradition. read article
Two decades of Double Down: How Vegas’ most famous dive not only survived but thrived- How Las Vegas’ most famous dive not only survived but thrived read article
The Intersection
Add the spectacle of Shania’s arrival to the long list of Vegas publicity stunts- Forty horses on Las Vegas Boulevard? No problem. Disruption equals effective attention-whoring. more
A handy guide to what Nevada will need if it secedes from the union- More than 10,000 signatures have been collected. We better get ready. more
- Three Las Vegas corporations earn perfect marks for LGBT practices
- The Human Rights Campaign Foundation recently released its 2013 Corporate Equality Index. more
Conversation starters: From Nevada’s new area code to 50 Cent’s boxing venture- Also, a Henderson resident is arrested … on her way to court. more
The body modification world mourns the loss of Nevada’s “Stalking Cat”- Dennis Avner transformed himself into a female tiger. more
Talking with Caesars Palace concierge Jasmin Vitale - At Caesars concierge headquarters, he reflected on his athletic past, his wife’s unmistakable Cirque legs and getting tipped in Canadian junk food. more
Showgirls vs. supermodels: Will Vegas shake up the next ‘Sports Illustrated’ swimsuit issue?- Look out for Vegas performers in the February magazine. more
The battle for the Huntridge is waged in frustration and misunderstanding- Will the wrecking ball arrive after all is said and done? more
The lure of Thunderbirds - ” I’ve pulled my car over a couple times to enjoy what almost seemed like a private show.” more
Random photo of the week- Submitted by Deanna Carr. more
Nightlife
Hot Spots: Redfoo at Marquee, an ‘80s edition of GBDC and more- Also, hip-hop battles house at Surrender. more
Nightlife news & notes: Crazy Horse III’s Show Us Your Cans food drive and more- Also, Sushi Roku celebrates their anniversary with some lucrative deals. more
Downtown’s Cycle Pub Vegas lets you booze and cruise- Looking for a different way to barhop? You may have found it. more
Bagatelle’s Girl From Lima cocktail will help your palate feel happy- And it’s a favorite of actress Eva Longoria. more
Arts & Entertainment
Blue Man Group’s relaunch isn’t a total reinvention—and that’s not a bad thing- The production’s usual tricks are augmented by a few new ones. more
Q&A: Interpol vocalist Paul Banks talks new record, going solo and his ‘rage song’- Banks marks the first time the singer has ventured into songwriting away from his longtime band. His solo tour stops at the House of Blues ... more
Diva vs. diva: Rihanna and Christina deliver dueling mediocrities- Aguilera over-sings and Rihanna’s vocals are disengaged. more
Five things I wrote in my notebook at the Deftones’ House of Blues concert- Audience chants, an energetic fill-in bassist and more. more
Artist Jevijoe Vitug offers a satirical handbook for living in Las Vegas - Vitug plays the role of visual DJ in this exhibit, remixing visual styles to come up with a new language. more
The Hard Rock Cafe’s musical staff gets onstage for hurricane relief- Each band on the bill featured a member of the staff. more
Trust Us: Rush, Jim Gaffigan, ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ and more- Also, two Runnin’ Rebels games. more
Book Review: Jon Meacham’s ‘Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power’ - Jefferson may not have been perfect, but he was a great president. more
Four reasons to see The Faint at the House of Blues- Pro: They’re playing the whole Danse Macabre album. Con: It’s only 35 minutes long. more
Screen
Film review: ‘Red Dawn’- Hey, remember when movies like this were considered cool? more
Film review: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’- Rom-coms and mental illness—not always a great mix more
Film review: ‘Life of Pi’- It falls a bit short, but it’s not for lack of trying more
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Taste
- Estiatorio Milos chef Tyler Bringhurst is obsessed with pickles
Name one other Strip chef who has eaten this much pickled okra from Shoney’s.- Sinatra’s Theo Schoenegger pairs beets and blood oranges for fall
Sinatra’s menu is about surrendering to the seasons, exemplified by this brisk vegetable salad.- Henderson gets crabby: California Crab arrives on Eastern Avenue
The Eastern eating drag gets more Asian, and more delicious, with the latest arrival.- Stop me before I dim sum again
Well-known Chinatown dim sum house stays open until 5 a.m.- You’ll long to linger at Tivoli Village's View Wine Bar & Kitchen
The hub of the unique Market LV is the quintessential casual drink-and-nosh.
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Rihanna vs. Christina
- Aguilera over-sings and Rihanna's vocals are disengaged.
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CD review: Soundgarden's 'King Animal'
- Lots of reunited bands lose their fire after a long hiatus, but Soundgarden sounds as strong as ever.
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CD review: The Weeknd's 'Trilogy'
- Three discs worth of ultra-modern, vivid R&B, without pretension.
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Nov 28, 2012
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Sabrina Chapman
Channel ‘The Big Lebowski’ with Stoli’s new chocolate coconut spirit
Forget carrots for the reindeer or home-baked cookies beside the chestnut-roasting fire. Spike the milk instead. On November 30, Drink & Drag will celebrate the launch of Stolichnaya Chocolat Kokonut ...
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