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Growing in some places and crumbling in others, is gaming still a sure bet?
"And right about now, the idea that casinos equal employment is in question in a way it hasn’t been for decades."
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Our .vegas domains are here—and we’ve got a few suggestions
We're big fans of howtonotbeadouchein.vegas.
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So long, dealertainers
In memoriam of the Quad's card slinging performers.
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Punch line: Offensive humor can make us laugh--or just make us look
"Comedy is to make everybody laugh at everything and deal with things, you idiot,” Joan Rivers once said.
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The Market looks to fill a much-needed niche Downtown: the grocery store
Funyuns, sixers and kale chips. Oh my!
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Random Photo of the Week
Submitted by Shae Nash.
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Nature’s wrath: The problem with rain in the nation’s driest state
Gov. Brian Sandoval declared a state of emergency in flood-damaged Moapa.
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A hotel closes, a liquidation sale begins, eeriness ensues
The hotel closed its doors for good over Labor Day Weekend.
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It costs how much?! A pricing tour of Las Vegas bottles
We anonymously canvassed the club corridor for a party night involving four people, a basic table and Grey Goose.
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Laverne Cox on her Vegas nightclub gig, Netflix stardom and more
The Emmy-nominated actress discusses projects outside OITNB, her go-to cocktail and how Jubilee is a "kiki."
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These nightlife alternatives aren't your average parties
Tired of tourist-filled discotheques and Downtown drinkeries? Sometimes revelry and nighttime hobnobbing happen where you'd least expect it, thanks to these venues and party producers.
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Club ink: The many stamps of Ghostbar
As temporary tattoos go, Las Vegas club stamps tell some stories.
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After the party: Where do the big guys go following their DJ sets?
"There were always afterparties, most of them in the Playboy penthouse suite. I would finish my set at 4 a.m. and there was nowhere else to go ... "
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Veteran DJ Warren Peace is once again on the rise
He recently left his longtime home at XS to become a headliner at Drai’s new Cromwell nightclub/dayclub.
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With dating apps like Grindr and Scruff, have gay bars become less cruisey?
“You can see orange screens everywhere ... Nine times out of 10, they're on their phone."
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Your Las Vegas nightlife bucket list
From the insanely expensive to the totally lowbrow, must-have nightlife moments.
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Local DJs talk about navigating the tricky waters of Vegas nightlife
Our hometown beatmeisters on the availability of gigs and competition, freedom of programming and the perks of being a Vegas DJ.
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Veteran Michael Toast tips us off on the cheats of phony DJs
Are they faking it? Be on the lookout for these dead giveaways.
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Wayfarer Bar takes top prize at the Original Margarita Festival
Mondays are for margaritas.
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Hot Spots: Fatboy Slim at Life, Laverne Cox at Liaison, Fatboy Slim at Life and more
Party with the pint-sized pop star, groove to the Brit beatmeister's beats and catch the Orange Is the New Black actress "showing off" her "assets" at a grand opening party.
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Motley Brews’ Downtown Brew Festival is a beer geek’s dream
This weekend's fest features more than 200 beers from 60-plus breweries.
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Blue Martini hasn’t lost its mojo
Checking in with the enduring Town Square cocktail bar.
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Nightlife News & Notes: Markus Schulz wins DJ Times’ America’s Best DJ contest and more
Also, notable bookings at Life at SLS including Claude VonStroke and Green Velvet.
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Trust Us: Ballet, Wu-Tang Clan, Jennifer Coolidge and more
Nevada Ballet Theatre kicks off its season in with Act 1 of Shakespeare’s carnivalesque classic Midsummer Night's Dream.
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Free Will Astrology
Taurus, make adjustments in your flow.
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Film review: Kevin Smith’s 'Tusk' is an ambitious failure
It's an incredibly awkward mix of horror and comedy.
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Film review: Lame 'Maze Runner' ultimately goes nowhere
Can we all just admit that YA-based entertainment is really getting old?
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The unforgivable freebie: U2’s new album is even more annoying once you hear it
U2 perversely takes musical cues from acts it has famously influenced—Coldplay, The Killers and Arcade Fire.
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Going places: Artist John Stoelting’s Trifecta exhibit will take you somewhere new
The six sculptures on exhibit flip from playful to poignant so subtly, it’s difficult to find the exact moment when the heart thumps.
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Concert review: The Breeders zip in for a decisive Bunkhouse performance
The show felt like a defining moment for our music scene, and the band played like it knew that.
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Mexico: Perceptions, memories and dreams in artist’s Piñata utopia
Justin Favela's cross-cultural social study of sorts that welcomes everyone to play along.
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Five thoughts: Old Crow Medicine Show at Brooklyn Bowl (September 15)
Frontman Ketch Secor offered some genuine Silver State knowledge. Hash House a Go Go!
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The Weekly interview: Longtime Jethro Tull leader Ian Anderson
Jethro Tull invented the seed drill back in the 19th century, and Ian Anderson wasn't aware of that when his band was named.
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Kid Meets Cougar man Brett Bolton’s new project gets ready to debut live
Kitze + The CPUs' tech-heavy show includes projection-mapped visuals, drum pads—and a joystick.
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After four years on the scene, local favorite Dusty Sunshine says goodbye
The band has reached its end—but the future is bright for its members.
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Film review: 'Eleanor Rigby' distills two movies into one
Director Ned Benson edited two of his previous movies to achieve Them, which presents a normal narrative of the story presented in the first two films.
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TV review: 'Black-ish'
"It’s more engaged with meaningful issues than the other “modern” sitcom that airs right before it."
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Film review: 'This Is Where I Leave You' drowns its emotion in dumb comedy
The dramatic comedy stars Jason Bateman, Tina Fey and Jane Fonda.
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Film review: Lame 'Maze Runner' ultimately goes nowhere
Can we all just admit that YA-based entertainment is really getting old?
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Film review: Kevin Smith’s 'Tusk' is an ambitious failure
It's an incredibly awkward mix of horror and comedy.
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Film review: 'Eleanor Rigby' distills two movies into one
Director Ned Benson edited two of his previous movies to achieve Them, which presents a normal narrative of the story presented in the first two films.
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Film review: 'A Walk Among the Tombstones'
The Liam Neeson film is quiet, unpretentious and ultimately pretty effective.
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TV review: 'Gotham' explores Batman's early days
Do we really need a Batman-focused police procedural?
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TV review: 'Black-ish'
"It’s more engaged with meaningful issues than the other “modern” sitcom that airs right before it."
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Film review: 'This Is Where I Leave You' drowns its emotion in dumb comedy
The dramatic comedy stars Jason Bateman, Tina Fey and Jane Fonda.
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Quirky, tasty southwest spot The Sparklings is making a name for itself
This menu is interesting and affordable, worth a visit even if the cuisine can be a bit confusing.
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Cuba Café’s medianoche sandwich is good any time of day
It’s simplicity that ties everything together within this traditional Cuban sandwich.
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Life Is Beautiful fine tunes its culinary offerings
"It wasn’t just a culinary event. The chefs really got caught up in it, all the elements involved and the sense of place and history in Downtown Las Vegas.”
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Dining News & Notes: Chef shuffles, golden macarons and more
Also, there's a new farmers' market in town ... at Sam's Town.