Stories published February 8, 2012
5 sexy questions with Absinthe’s Penny Pibbets (and her puppets)
The keys to a good Valentine's Day? Cognac and socks.
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Random photo of the week
Samantha Ratcliffe D'Arrigo | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (7:50 p.m.)
Submitted by Samantha Ratcliffe D'Arrigo.
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Are less-than-progressive portrayals of women preventing young professional women from moving here?
J. Patrick Coolican | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (7:40 p.m.)
Sun columnist J. Patrick Coolican detects an old-boys club in town.
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Local open mics for musicians, writers, visual artists and their groupies
Chris Bitonti | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:51 p.m.)
Calling all performers in need of a stage ...
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What in the world is a Las Vegas diamond?
Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:33 p.m.)
The new cut packs a whole lotta bling, much like the city itself.
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Looking back at Las Vegas in 1997
Ken Miller | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:28 p.m.)
After hearing Standard and Poor's report that local housing prices had sunk to 1997 levels, Weekly takes a look back at what was going on then.
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Three days, 100 titles at the Dam Short Film Festival
Josh Bell | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:27 p.m.)
Championing an underrated art form in an underrated city.
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Conventional Strip wisdom aside, the Smith Center books Broadway—and it worked
Kristen Peterson | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:09 p.m.)
And according to ticket sales, it's a great idea.
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Hard-rock home sweet home: Motley Crue’s Joint residency starts with a bang
John Katsilometes | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:08 p.m.)
Veteran quartet shakes off some opening-night snags to get its "Sin City" residency rolling.
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Shelling like hotcakes
Jim Begley | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6:07 p.m.)
Love and mollusks come together at local oyster bars.
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Weekly playlist: The Valentine’s Edition
Here's what members of the local music scene will be grooving to come February 14.
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Le Thai’s feisty food takes Downtown
John Curtas | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (6 p.m.)
Downtown’s feisty new Thai restaurant puts forth aggressive (and authentic) versions of fiery dishes priced right.
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Four Vegas chefs share dishes to lock love down
Brock Radke | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:57 p.m.)
Your Valentine's menu should feature lobster, risotto, steak and peaches.
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Bets, books and bowls: The Big Game by the numbers
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:55 p.m.)
The amount wagered by Nevada gamblers, what they won and more.
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Seafood worth wading (through tourists) for: Mastro’s Ocean Club
Brock Radke | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:54 p.m.)
Alaskan king crab black truffle gnocchi. Bam.
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CD: Van Halen’s ‘A Different Kind of Truth’ is surprisingly decent
Josh Bell | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:51 p.m.)
David Lee Roth's first album with the band in 28 years is much better than its first track would indicate.
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CD review: Air
Annie Zaleski | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:48 p.m.)
Ultimately, 'La Lune' is a success even apart from its cinematic accompaniment.
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Can Barnes & Noble hold off Amazon much longer?
Chuck Twardy | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:46 p.m.)
Can Barnes & Noble and Amazon co-exist? Time will tell
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Politics and purpose: The aftermath of the Susan G. Komen fiasco
Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:45 p.m.)
"It has reminded us to educate ourselves before writing that check..."
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Film: Denzel can’t save ‘Safe House’ from action-thriller mediocrity
Josh Bell | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:42 p.m.)
Even Washington’s mischievous smile can’t elevate it.
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Still life with sock monkey
Kristen Peterson | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:39 p.m.)
The voyeuristic works on paper—graphite, charcoal and carbon pencil—display impeccable drafting.
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Take our ‘Star Wars’ quiz to get you in the mood for the 3D rerelease
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:39 p.m.)
Think you know 'Star Wars'? Try our quote quiz and find out
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Film review: ‘Pina’
Mike D'Angelo | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:35 p.m.)
Wim Wenders' 3D documentary works well as a primer on legendary dance choreographer Pina Bausch.
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Where to go, what to see and what to drink this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:33 p.m.)
A musical legend, an edgy musical and lots and lots of booze
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Hot Spots: Nelly at Haze, a lingerie masquerade ball at the Erotic Heritage Museum and more
Mark Adams | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:25 p.m.)
Also, Rhumbar's romantic evening under the stars.
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Tim Bavington sculpture headed to Dowtown’s Symphony Park
Kristen Peterson | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:22 p.m.)
Tim Bavington’s sculptural translation of Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” will be installed this month in Downtown’s Symphony Park.
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Nightlife news & notes: CollectiveZoo throws a Valentine’s Day sleepover at Artisan and more
Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (5:02 p.m.)
Also, the Magic trade show brings free DJ shows to the Cosmopolitan.
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The life of a sex nerd: Q&A with the Erotic Heritage Museum’s Amanda Morgan
Ken Miller | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (4:52 p.m.)
Amanda Morgan wants to break down sexual barriers through her work at the Erotic Heritage Museum
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The Wynn’s Aphrodite cocktail is liquid flirtation
Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (4:28 p.m.)
Just in time for Valentine's Day!
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Rugby and its ‘gloriously brutal contact’ comes to town
Erin Ryan | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (4:24 p.m.)
Forget football, with all its padding and rules about where you can hit.
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Classical to contemporary: three orchestras and three different concerts
Ken Miller | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (3:56 p.m.)
If you’re a fan of orchestras, there’s plenty to enjoy this week.
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Dream Zone: ‘just the baby’s leg’
Lauri Quinn Lowenberg | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (3:28 p.m.)
I needed to deliver the rest of the baby but was scared to because I was afraid that the baby would be sick.
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Peggy Plots Your Planets
Peggy Allison | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (3:24 p.m.)
Venus, the planet of love and money, meets up with Uranus.
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‘Power of Love’ Muhammad Ali celebration to be broadcast on ABC, ESPN2
John Katsilometes | Wed, Feb 8, 2012 (11:06 a.m.)
The "Power of Love" Keep Memory Alive gala Feb. 18 honoring Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN2 on Feb. 25.
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