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The Intersection

The tastemaker: EDMbiz host Jason Bentley breaks down EDC Week’s unifying groove

Bentley has made separate careers of music supervision for film and advertising, as well as DJing nightclubs and music festivals. more

The LGBT center’s new arts and culture series aims to unify the community

The Center’s Centerpiece events launch next weekend. more

Does CAC’s early closure on First Friday reflect a larger issue?

Some have argued First Friday is no longer an art event, and some galleries are skipping the party. more

Public interest: Who knew Las Vegas’ PBS station was so successful?

The local station is one of the most-watched in the country, according to TRAC Media Services. more

The next big Vegas rivalry: Hershey’s vs. M&M’s

Hershey’s World opens on the Strip this winter. more

Joe Downtown: Fremont East might be fenced off on First Fridays to curb underage drinking

The idea is circulating among business owners, Metro and the city. more

Newsflash: Nevada does have indecent exposure laws

Maybe not saggy pants laws, but they’re laws all the same. more

Comic Con good for iconic images

South Point hosted the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con this past weekend. more

In brief: Sandoval’s veto-happy June, a potential new roller coaster for the Strip and more

Also, Trip Advisor thinks Las Vegas is the biggest bang for the tourists’ bucks. more

Random photo of the week

Submitted by Andy Alvarez. more

As We See It

Nightlife

Everyday Carnival: How EDC has shaped Vegas nightlife

The dance-music fest changed the shape and sound of our nightclubs. Now, those clubs are helping EDM dominate Vegas entertainment. more

Dutch superstar Tiesto talks EDC, a new album and the up-and-coming DJs to watch

Also, his thoughts on the Ibiza vs. Las Vegas EDM rivalry. more

Aussie twins Mim and Liv prepare to turn the Speedway into Nervo Nation

The sister act talks Hakkasan residency, debut album, songwriting idols and much more. more

Mix pool parties and club shows to create your own EDM experience

EDC week has turned into its own holiday on the Strip, and this year the festivities kick off early. more

Your new favorite DJ! EDC’s Discovery Project returns

A select group of relatively unknowns get to play the same festival as some of EDM’s best-known heavyweights. more

Quiz: Are these DJs or software companies?

Seriously, can you tell the difference? more

Hot Spots: Sean Paul at 1 Oak, EDC Week events and more

Also, Jazzy Jeff takes the tables for Ditch Friday. more

A South Point bar crawl: Hunting for cocktail bargains at an underrated drinking spot

The suburban casino definitely is easy on the pocketbook. more

Nightlife news & notes: Celeb spottings at Hakkasan and more

Also, NKOTB’s upcoming afterparty at Pure. more

Postrio’s nod to Don Quixote makes for a perfect summertime drink

With añejo rum and fresh lime juice, the Distorted Chivalry is ultra-refreshing. more

Nightlife

Arts & Entertainment

5 thoughts on Ryan Bingham at the Boulevard Pool

Alt-country singer-songwriter brought some slide guitar action to Cosmo on June 13. more

5 thoughts on last night’s STRFKR show at Beauty Bar

The synth-pop foursome inspires … stage dives and a circle pit?! more

Artists Su Limbert and Sierra Slentz take over Cosmo’s P3Studio

A storybook world exploring real-life issues of home and safety through sculpture, ceramic objects and slip-cast figurines. more

George Packer’s ‘The Unwinding’ draws a sharp line between the movers and the moved

Packer’s prose is nearly always flawless in presenting breezy bios of notable “Unwinders.” more

Cones of Fury has seriously talented horn players bringing the brass

Sam Pilafian and JD Shaw are making sure the tuba and French horn get their due. more

Concert review: Fall Out Boy

The emo kids showed they’re still just as passionate about their music Saturday night at the House of Blues. more

Despite technical proficiency, ‘Catch Me If You Can’ never quite works

It’s a fascinating story, but this version has no emotional payoff. more

Film review: ‘The East’

It’s a bit simplistic, but with some effective moments. more

CD review: Falling in Reverse’s ‘Fashionably Late’

The group’s sophomore effort is wildly uneven. more

CD review: Empire of the Sun’s ‘Ice on the Dune’

There are a couple of gems here, but the whole album is a bit of a chore. more

CD review: Demon Lung’s ‘The Hundredth Name’

This album just screams epic. more

Trust Us: Las Vegas Sin opener, Lewis Black, free smoothies and more

Also, the Laramie Project at the Onyx. more

Nevada State Museum exhibit looks at Mexico’s rich embroidery tradition

The bilingual exhibit is a fascinating glimpse into a waning tradition. more

A&E

Screen

‘Graceland’ and ‘King & Maxwell’ add to cable’s stable of procedurals

USA and TNT add new crime-solving shows this summer. more

TV review: ‘Devious Maids’

Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry is behind this campy, clever soap. more

‘Under the Dome’ gets off to a creepy start

Based on a Stephen King novel, the new Showtime drama packs plenty of suspense. more

‘World War Z’ upgrades the undead with mixed results

Latest zombie film throws the book it’s based on completely out the window. more

‘Monsters University’ is an adequate prequel

Pixar’s production of animated sequels continues to be a mixed bag. more

Whedon’s version of ‘Much Ado’ not much more than friends having fun together

Lots of enthusiasm, but not much reason for this to exist. more

Sofia Coppola’s ‘The Bling Ring’ is hollow entertainment

It’s got plenty of surface detail, but there’s little underneath. more

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