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A timeline of gun violence in Nevada since the Sandy Hook shootings

Nevada has seen more than its share of gun violence since the Newtown killings more

When guns take a son

“Joey was …” It’s the cruelest way for any parent to start a sentence. more

Tracking the guns impounded by Metro during 10 weeks

Not all guns that end up in the hands of Las Vegans stay there. more

A guide to gun bill proposals in the Legislature

From background checks to the abolishing permits, they run the gun gamut. more

Discussing the LGBT center’s Downtown move with program director Mel Goodwin

The Center celebrates its grand opening this Saturday. more

With bottle fraud in the news, we ask a sommelier what’s what

It’s easy to tell the difference between good and bad wine, but what about good and great? more

Share your voice this month with StoryCorps

The MobileBooth recording studio will be stationed at Downtown’s Centennial Plaza through April 27. more

Joe Downtown: With development creeping east, the Bunkhouse no longer feels far away

The Bunkhouse was purchased by the Downtown Project in January. more

‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Absinthe’ and other things we’re thinking about this week

Also, fantasy baseball, a great hike and hate-watching The Walking Dead. more

I do, plus pancakes: Denny’s Wedding Chapel is open for business

The pinnacle of American romance is now available at Neonopolis. more

Tony’s Teslas: Downtown Project to launch car sharing program

Get ready to see 100 Teslas scooting around Fremont Street. more

Teen tanning? Casting our vote on some recent bills and proposals

Also, where we stand on taxing Burning Man and betting on elections. more

American Vagabond brings indie style to Emergency Arts

New ideas in Downtown Vegas drew LA’s Daniella Capitano. more

Unica home store closing with a big sale

Stop by soon if you want to find the best deals. more

The Steven Brooks saga points to much bigger problems

The unfortunate truth is that story of expelled Assemblyman Steven Brooks, sad as it is, could have been even more tragic. more

As We See It

Nightlife

Clubbing like a boss with Vegas nightlife icon Sir Gaga

Meet the man behind the zebra pants and plastic neckties. Sir Gaga has spent a dozen years clubbing up and down the Boulevard like it’s ... more

Creative Alliance introduces First Friday music series at El Cortez

Sessions was inspired by LA’s hole-in-the-wall indie-music scene. more

Hot Spots: Calvin Harris at Wet Republic, David Guetta at XS and more

Also, a poolside beer fest at Palms. more

Nightlife news & notes: ‘Absinthe’ celebrates 1,000 shows at Pure and more

Also, details on Hakkasan’s Preview Weekend and Grand Opening events. more

Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim’s new book shows vodka in a new light

Check out one of the book’s recipes here. more

Nightlife

Arts & Entertainment

A country extravaganza, Cowtown’s anniversary and other stuff you’ll want to know about

Plus, Tigerbomb at Beauty Bar and Pyroclasm at Brett Wesley. more

CD review: Coastwest Unrest’s ‘High Times on Lowly Streets’

The record shines with confidence, cementing Coastwest Unrest as a band that’s here to stay. more

Caravels album ‘Lacuna’ finds the Las Vegans creatively focused

The record is energetic and meticulous, arranged to maximize dynamic contrast and emotional impact. more

Three exhibits to see at April’s First Friday

Intimate photographs of men, a ‘sleeping performance’ and more. more

Going Grand: Biking, toasting and gawking on a first trip to the Canyon

This actually might be the best time of year to hit the park. more

A walk down punk rock memory lane at Extreme Thing

What, did your teen years not include mosh pits and chipped teeth? more

‘The Mystery of Irma Vep’ keeps two LVLT actors extremely busy

Gothic horror meets lots of cross-dressing, and it doesn’t suck. more

Artist Erin Stellmon looks at Downtown changes in new exhibit at Trifecta Gallery

Stellmon steps away from the Strip—the focus of her Reign of Glass exhibit in 2010—to tackle the similar narrative playing out in the rest of ... more

The Weekly chat: Heart’s Ann Wilson heads to the Hall of Fame by way of Las Vegas

Heart plays at Green Valley Ranch Resort on April 5. more

Photographer Fred Mitchell exhibits a crash course at Government Center

Mitchell puts the audience in the position of witness, forced to look—really look—at the places where cars careen out of control. more

Chatting with Tegan and Sara’s Tegan Quinn

Tegan and Sara play Cosmo’s Boulevard Pool on April 10 with Portugal. The Man. more

A&E

Screen

Film review: ‘Evil Dead’

Just what we need: Another pointless remake more

Film review: ‘Ginger & Rosa’

Great performances in a so-so film more

TV review: ‘Vice’

HBO’s news magazine is off to a great start more

Six burning questions for the sixth season of ‘Mad Men’

Will Peggy return to Sterling Cooper Draper Price? more

TV review: ‘Hannibal’

Despite its central character, this is a pretty weak show more

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