Las Vegas Weekly

Story archive for September 2012

Caesars touting tenants at Linq project

By Ken Ritter, Associated Press | Sun, Sep 30, 2012 (9:32 p.m.)

A Brooklyn Bowl entertainment venue, a Yard House beer bar and an Asian-themed food and art marketplace are among anchor tenants coming to a master-planned complex being built at the base of a big new Strip observation wheel, Caesars Entertainment Corp. officials will announce Monday.

While visiting Southern Nevada, Mr. President, why not try this?

Conor Shine | Sun, Sep 30, 2012 (2 a.m.)

With nine visits to Nevada this year, President Barack Obama must have liked what he’s seen. On Sunday, he’ll make his second trip to the area in less than a month for a campaign rally at Desert Pines High School in Las Vegas. But this trip will be different. The president’s decided to stick around this time and enjoy the region’s world-class hospitality for a few extra days.

Eight observations from night one of Rock Vegas

Allison Duck | Sat, Sep 29, 2012 (7:27 a.m.)

Let's call it four headbangs and a proposal.

VegasVille Photo(s): Gossy, a Dirty Virgin and dayglow pink nails

John Katsilometes | Fri, Sep 28, 2012 (6 p.m.)

Matt Goss celebrates his birthday Saturday night at the Gossy Room in Caesars Palace.

Go to the bathroom at Eli Roth’s Goretorium

Sarah Feldberg | Fri, Sep 28, 2012 (2:10 p.m.)

Seriously. It's creep-awesome-tacular.

Epicurean Charitable Foundation helps groom the city’s future hospitality leaders

Mark Adams | Fri, Sep 28, 2012 (1:35 p.m.)

A look at the organization and its annual M.E.N.U.S. fundraiser.

Five Bond girls who changed Ken Miller’s life

Ken Miller | Thu, Sep 27, 2012 (3 p.m.)

With Skyfall premiering soon, Ken Miller takes a look at some of his favorite ladies.

Do not piss off Peaches

Sarah Gianetto | Thu, Sep 27, 2012 (2:55 p.m.)

The musician gets riled up at Snitch.

‘Vegas’ premiere harkens to the days of Cowboy Wynn and wins the night

John Katsilometes | Thu, Sep 27, 2012 (9:30 a.m.)

Ralph Lamb is the central figure in “Vegas” on CBS, which covers his period as sheriff of Las Vegas beginning in the early 1960s.

The wild ride of Vegas cyclocross

Sam Morris | Thu, Sep 27, 2012 (midnight)

Road racing's crazy cousin comes to town for CrossVegas.

Duct tape divas: A conversation with local drag queens on family, success and body hair

Mark Adams | Thu, Sep 27, 2012 (midnight)

Now more than ever, our local lovely ladies are dashing toward the mainstream.

Grammy Award winners Maná to perform at Obama rally Sunday

Tovin Lapan | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (9:15 p.m.)

Superstar Mexican pop-rock band Maná will perform at a campaign rally for President Barack Obama in Las Vegas on Sunday, a campaign spokesman confirmed late Wednesday.

Does the El Cortez deserve historic designation?

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (8 p.m.)

The Downtown hotel opened in 1941.

Changing seasons, ‘Homeland,’ Second City and other stuff you’ll want to know about

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (8 p.m.)

Also, the Las Vegas Comic Expo hits the Riv and Rise Against visits the Joint.

Nightlife News & Notes: Chateau Terrace keeps it casual, and more

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (8 p.m.)

Also, Marquee's Columbus Day party package and Public House's growlers.

Hot Spots: Floatopia at Palms, Neon Night Light at Encore, and more

Mark Adams | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (8 p.m.)

Also, Travis Barker and Mix Master Mike team up at Haze and Thomas Gold hits XS.

The third party: A quick look at a few forgotten presidential candidates

Rick Lax | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (6:44 p.m.)

Democrats and Republicans aren’t the only people with their eye on the Oval Office.

CD Review: Mumford & Sons’ ‘Babel’

Smith Galtney | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (6:10 p.m.)

Is this British folk band playing dress-up? Maybe, but that banjo sounds pretty good.

CD Review: No Doubt’s ‘Push and Shove’

Annie Zaleski | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (6:03 p.m.)

It's a been long time, but No Doubt is finally back.

CD Review: Green Day’s ‘Uno!’

Josh Bell | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (5:57 p.m.)

The first of a trilogy of Green Day albums serves as a nice palate-cleanser.

Cockroach’s Theatre Company’s new Art Square venue already feels like a success

Jacob Coakley | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (5:24 p.m.)

Cockroach is off to a great start in its new venue with Nurture

Ripping it up with Rock Vegas headliner Rob Zombie

Chris Bitonti | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (5:17 p.m.)

Scare-rocker continues to switch between music and movies.

Will one of the LV Philharmonic’s guest conductors become David Itkin’s permanent replacement?

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (5:12 p.m.)

Who will fill David Itkin's shoes? Time will tell.

The Dillinger celebrates its first year in style with a Boulder City block party

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (5:05 p.m.)

Free food. All ages. Mispronounced band names. Good times.

‘Looper’ is far more than standard science fiction fare

Josh Bell | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (4:54 p.m.)

Time travel gets a nice twist in the loopy Looper

Five thoughts on Animal Collective at the House of Blues

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (4:45 p.m.)

The group's last show at HOB three years ago drew a larger crowd, but there was still some tingly skin time.

Film review: ‘Won’t Back Down’

Jeffrey M. Anderson | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (4:41 p.m.)

Is it just us, or is this a title you could use for almost any movie?

Film review: ‘Pitch Perfect’

Josh Bell | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (4:35 p.m.)

Yes, another college comedy, but this one is a pleasant surprise

‘Last Resort’ looks like the fall’s most thrilling new show

Josh Bell | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (4:31 p.m.)

But can a limited premise like a rogue nuclear submarine sustain an open-ended TV show?

Blue Ribbon’s magnificent fried chicken can now be yours at home

Jim Begley | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (4:26 p.m.)

It's much easier to make than you think.

Farmer’s Market Guide: Week of September 27

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (4:17 p.m.)

It's time for your Weekly scoop of freshness.

Chef Michael Mina talks Thailand and his favorite condiment

Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (4:15 p.m.)

Oh, and a Vita-Prep blender is must.

Henderson libraries on the ballot this November. Are they worth it?

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (4:07 p.m.)

Why the fuss over this floundering traditiona? As it turns out, it's a sort of bustling Main Street for the community.

Checking in on post-flood Vegas

Erin Ryan | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (3:57 p.m.)

“They called it a 100-year flood back then, so two within 20 years—something’s up.”

Talking mostly sex with comedian Amy Schumer

Allison Duck | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (3:53 p.m.)

You might know her from the Charlie Sheen roast. That's only the beginning.

Billy Joe’s eruption was far from iHeart’s only memorable moment

John Katsilometes | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (3:46 p.m.)

"Don’t make me open up a can o’ country whoop ass up here.”

Weighing in on Nevada’s increasing obesity problem

Ken Miller | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (3:30 p.m.)

Half the state's population could be obese by 2030.

Wynn barber Christina Comella shaves like a man

Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (3:29 p.m.)

"I enjoyed the power the blade gave me."

Trucks as big as houses

Steve Marcus | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (3:03 p.m.)

At the MINExpo everything is oversized.

Random photo of the week

| Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (2:54 p.m.)

Submitted by Victor Gamboa

Conversation starters: On cheaters and ‘no stealing day’

Ken Miller | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (2:45 p.m.)

The unspoken message that on any day, except for September 19, you’re free to do what you want!

Three bites Weekly eaters can’t resist

Sarah Feldberg, Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (2:17 p.m.)

Lasagna, French fries and soufflé ... sounds like a perfect meal, huh?

J. Patrick Coolican comes out of party retirement at the new D

J. Patrick Coolican | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (2:14 p.m.)

It was time to come out of a six-month retirement from Downtown carousing and check in on the scene.

Leticia’s Mexican Cocina is worth a trip north

Jim Begley | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (1:52 p.m.)

The robust pozole alone is enough to get Jim Begley ready for a road trip.

More teaches of Peaches tonight at Ghostbar

This woman used to teach day care?

Peggy Plots Your Planets

Peggy Allison | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (1:28 p.m.)

When Mars and Venus collide

One last (first) pool party at Encore Beach Club

Erin Ryan | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (12:49 p.m.)

Closing out the season at Encore Beach Club, a venue as well-oiled as the tourists.

At Hi Scores, the games are free and the competition is fierce

Rick Lax | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (12:30 p.m.)

Henderson's barcade is much different from Downtown's barcade.

Celebrate one last sip of summer with Sage’s Pink Lemonade

Sabrina Chapman | Wed, Sep 26, 2012 (12:19 p.m.)

Summer doesn't have to be over yet, thanks to this refreshing libation.

Ragnar Relay gives an Olympic ringer to one Vegas team

Sarah Feldberg | Tue, Sep 25, 2012 (10:21 p.m.)

Middle-distance savant Nick Symmonds could be your 12th man.

Frankie Moreno’s Oct. 9 ‘DWTS’ appearance to be sweetened by ‘Tangerine Honey,’ Lacey Schwimmer

John Katsilometes | Tue, Sep 25, 2012 (4:53 p.m.)

"Tangerine Honey" is a song off Frankie Moreno's new CD. He's playing the song to a dance number on "Dancing With the Stars" with Lacey Schwimmer on Oct. 9.

Pigging out: Bacon, pigskin and Miss Piggy in the news

Sarah Feldberg | Tue, Sep 25, 2012 (1 p.m.)

Less bacon! More bad calls! Miss Piggy!

Controversial call results in $15 million swing at Nevada sports books

Ray Brewer | Tue, Sep 25, 2012 (10:42 a.m.)

With three decades in the sports handicapping industry, Jimmy Vaccaro, one of Nevada’s top bookmakers, has never seen anything like this. The controversial ending to the Monday Night Football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers not only made Seattle the winners on the field, it gave them the victory at Las Vegas sports books, thanks to an apparent blown call by officials.

The delicate balance between safety and personal liberty

Rick Lax | Tue, Sep 25, 2012 (9:03 a.m.)

And what are we going to do about those guys who pee on toilet seats?

25-store expansion planned for downtown outlet mall

Eli Segall | Tue, Sep 25, 2012 (2 a.m.)

The cab line on a recent afternoon at the Las Vegas Premium Outlets downtown snaked but moved quickly as tourists carrying bags of merchandise piled into cars. Hundreds of shoppers roamed the open-air center, shuttling from one store to the next, looking for bargains.

Sixties out, CIA in? Looking for meaning in Emmys

Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press | Mon, Sep 24, 2012 (6 p.m.)

Have the '60s gotten boring? Has the CIA become sexy? Or have we gotten weary of looking back, albeit stylishly, at our collective past, and are now eager to face our precarious present and perhaps scarier future? Or were Emmy voters, like fashionistas awaiting the new collections, just a little restless and ready for change?

‘Peepshow’ replaces Holly Madison by adding Coco to the mix

John Katsilometes | Mon, Sep 24, 2012 (5 p.m.)

Coco Austin, buxom co-star of "Ice Loves Coco," has been confirmed to join the cast of "Peepshow" at Planet Hollywood.

Week-old Tattoo Fight Club running wild on Instagram

Brock Radke | Mon, Sep 24, 2012 (3 p.m.)

Local artist and tattoo shop owner came up with a fun idea, and then it exploded.

Mary J. Blige deals ace in the shade of purple as iHeart closes at MGM Grand

John Katsilometes | Sun, Sep 23, 2012 (7:51 p.m.)

Mary J. Blige was joined by Prince -- the real Prince -- during the second and final night of the iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand.

Public House brings home the beer with new growlers

Sarah Feldberg | Sun, Sep 23, 2012 (5:26 p.m.)

Just remember to share.

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong heads to rehab post-iHeart Music rant

John Katsilometes | Sun, Sep 23, 2012 (2:02 p.m.)

The 40-year-old vocalist/guitarist erupted in a verbal and physical torrent at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Friday night, and there is now an explanation as to why.

The Sun, LV Weekly, VEGAS INC snag nearly 100 awards in Nevada press contest

Las Vegas Sun Staff | Sun, Sep 23, 2012 (2 a.m.)

The Sun’s yearlong project chronicling efforts to improve Clark County’s most-troubled public schools has been named the best story of the year by the Nevada Press Association. Judges said the project, “The Turnaround: Inside Clark County Schools,” “is what newspapers were meant to do.” They congratulated the paper for applying long-form storytelling to a digital format, and using videos and graphics, to offer a broad review “of complex matters that are at the core of the public interest.” “If more newspapers emulated the Sun, our republic would be well served,” judges concluded.

Bon Jovi uncorks ‘Shout,’ Pink pushes up No Doubt, Psy appears … just because at iHeart’s first night

John Katsilometes | Sat, Sep 22, 2012 (7:04 p.m.)

Billie Joe Armstrong was the talk of iHeartRadio Music Festival, but there was a lot more happening on the first night.

‘Lazy’ audience, truncated set prompt Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong to rock the house

John Katsilometes | Sat, Sep 22, 2012 (4:57 a.m.)

After shouting profanities at the audience, Billie Joe Armstrong smashed his guitar after Green Day's set was shortened at the iHeartRadio Music Festival.

From teens to grandparents, nerds to hipsters, what to do with out-of-town relatives in Las Vegas

Andrea Domanick | Sat, Sep 22, 2012 (2 a.m.)

When friends or relatives come to visit, they want the full Vegas experience; heaven knows they don’t want to return home to discover they missed out on the best parts. So you’re scrambling. From teens to grandparents, from nerds to hipsters, here's a guide to the Vegas experience for just about anyone who might show up on your doorstep.

‘Dream lineup’ for iHeart Radio Music Festival may need more than one MGM venue

John Katsilometes | Fri, Sep 21, 2012 (6:50 p.m.)

The iHeart Radio Music Festival is still in its infancy, but it’s already outgrowing its crib.

Next to the pretzel stand, Brad Garrett keeps up club assault

John Katsilometes | Fri, Sep 21, 2012 (1:56 p.m.)

Brad Garrett relocated from the Trop to the MGM Grand in March, and (jokes aside) loves his new location.

5.5 thoughts on Robert Randolph & The Family Band at Vinyl

Sarah Feldberg | Fri, Sep 21, 2012 (1:28 p.m.)

I wish my family was this talented.

People line up in Las Vegas to nab new Apple iPhone 5

Conor Shine | Fri, Sep 21, 2012 (11:04 a.m.)

Phillip Nye spent 19 hours camped out in front of an AT&T Wireless store in Summerlin for the chance to purchase a new iPhone 5 when it was released to the public at 8 a.m. today. But after waiting since 1 p.m. Thursday, Nye didn’t even buy a phone.

Trust Us: Animal Collective, ‘The Wicked Rocky Horror Show’ and more

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Sep 20, 2012 (10 a.m.)

Also, Viva Bike Vegas is back.

Enjoying an ever-evolving Belgian Saison at the Freakin’ Frog

Ken Miller | Thu, Sep 20, 2012 (9:54 a.m.)

At the Freakin' Frog cask tastings, it's not how you start -- it's how you finish

Paul Thomas Anderson: ‘The Master’ filmmaker

Josh Bell | Thu, Sep 20, 2012 (9:44 a.m.)

Josh welcomes Drafhouse Cinema's Roger Erik Tinch to discuss Anderson's new film and body of work.

Danny ‘The Count’ Koker on reality show fame and a ride ‘so pimpy, it’s disgusting’

Kristen Peterson | Thu, Sep 20, 2012 (midnight)

He's traveled with a Christian singing group. He's played a vampire Elvis. Now The Count talks to Weekly.

Meet the Internet’s next big things, thanks to Crowdstart-Vegas

Erin Ryan | Thu, Sep 20, 2012 (midnight)

Ten startups. Five minutes each. $500,000 on the line. This is Crowdstart-Vegas.

Five thoughts on Neon Reverb’s fall 2012 edition

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (8 p.m.)

The Downtown music festival’s ninth installment felt like one of its best, organizationally as well as musically.

Olympic and world champion gymnasts to perform at the Thomas & Mack

Lynn Comella | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (6:13 p.m.)

Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman and more!

Walter Simonson gets his due with ‘The Judas Coin’

J. Caleb Mozzocco | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (5:24 p.m.)

Simonson draws the Golden Gladiator, the Viking Prince, pirate Captain Fear, Old West gambler Bat Lash and a futuristic version of Manhunter. Plus, Batman.

Concert short take: Silversun Pickups at the Joint

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (5:23 p.m.)

My last Silversun Pickups show—two years ago in this same room—spoiled me rotten.

Film review: ‘The Master’

Mike D'Angelo | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (5:14 p.m.)

Paul Thomas Anderson's latest is a bit too contemplative for its own good

TV review: ‘The Mindy Project’

Josh Bell | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (5:12 p.m.)

Mindy Kaling is OB/GYN with a disaster of a love life.

Tom Colicchio to open second Vegas steakhouse at Mirage

Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (5:11 p.m.)

Top Chef's head judge is expanding his presence on the Strip next summer.

Film review: ‘End of Watch’

Mike D'Angelo | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (5:05 p.m.)

The writer of Training Day wimps out.

What kind of ‘banked’ does the FDIC think you are?

Erin Ryan | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (5 p.m.)

Who's ready for some groovy new vocabulary?

CD review: Grizzly Bear’s ‘Shields’

Annie Zaleski | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (5 p.m.)

Brooklyn rockers unleash their first new album in three years.

A fresh appraisal of Kurt Vonnegut before the release of his second posthumous work

Chuck Twardy | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (4:56 p.m.)

Book critic Chuck Twardy discusses the highs and lows of the late author's career.

Film review: ‘Trouble With the Curve’

Josh Bell | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (4:54 p.m.)

Clint Eastwood should have stayed retired

Recapping the infomercial industry’s Moxie Awards

Rick Lax | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (4:33 p.m.)

Because we know you're dying to know if Susan Lucci won Best Live Shopping On-Air Guest ...

Can we solve the homeless situation by … giving them a place to live?

J. Patrick Coolican | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (4:11 p.m.)

A prominent business person suggested to me that to solve the homeless problem Downtown, we should buy an empty subdivision in the suburbs and move everybody in. This person was joking, but there’s actually some validity to that idea. Why? Well, that’s what we’re already doing, and it’s working.

Rider safety is top priority for the RTC, but bus stops pose a challenge

Ken Miller | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (4:07 p.m.)

A recent traffic accident at a bus stop resulted in the deaths of four people.

Conversation Starters: Airplane hijinks and sharing bikes

Ken Miller | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (4:06 p.m.)

Oh, the crazy stuff people do when they fly

As gaming rivals ramp up, Vegas brings the party

Erin Ryan | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (4 p.m.)

And there's a lot more to do than sit at a slot machine.

PARK(ing) Day invites people to turn metered spaces into miniature parks

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (4 p.m.)

But there’s no such thing as free parking ...

The Las Vegas Art Museum’s collection comes back ‘Into the Light’

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (3:55 p.m.)

The Barrick Museum is hosting a large chunk of LVAM's permanent collection, right now.

Farmers’ Market Guide: Week of September 20

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (3:33 p.m.)

Freshest stuff in town, right here.

Dream Zone: ‘there was another door that opened up to another larger room’

Lauri Quinn Lowenberg | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (3:24 p.m.)

I was worried how I was going to furnish such a large house.

Peggy Plots Your Planets

Peggy Allison | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (3:20 p.m.)

Mercury squares off with Pluto.

Reading, writing and reflecting still work for John Oates

John Katsilometes | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (3:15 p.m.)

John Oates says his longtime friend Daryl Hall is like a brother, but the two don't hang out together while on the road.

One on one: chatting with Hall & Oates’ John Oates

Chris Bitonti | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (3:07 p.m.)

'Do What You Want, Be Who You Are' tour swings by the Joint on September 20.

Nightlife news & notes: Wet Republic closes for the season and more

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (2:56 p.m.)

Also, a change of nightclub and restaurant ownership at the Palms.

Rescued from the flood on Sahara Avenue

Sam Morris | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (2:48 p.m.)

Water moves fast, but not faster than Sam Morris' camera.

Cultural Corridor 2.0: no longer the forgotten hub

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (2:39 p.m.)

What had been envisioned—promised, even—by city leaders two decades ago fell by the wayside.

Cosmopolitan chef Gerald Chin talks perfect fish tacos and memorable meals

Jim Begley | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (2:38 p.m.)

As a kid, this chef took his dad to dinner at Daniel Boulud's place in New York City.

Carla Pellegrino shows you the path to light seafood tagliolini

Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (2:30 p.m.)

Fresh seafood over pasta in a tomato and white wine sauce makes a perfect end-of-summer dish.

Hot Spots: Dragonette at Hyde, Bob Sinclar at Wet Republic and more

Don Chareunsy | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (noon)

Also, Tao, Tao Beach and Lavo present the World's Largest Bachelorette Party.

Carla Pellegrino on the roster for ‘Top Chef’ season 10

Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (10:41 a.m.)

One of Las Vegas' favorite chefs will be firing up Bravo's cooking competition.

Shobu teaches us to put sake to work with its saketinis

Sabrina Chapman | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (10 a.m.)

"Shobu is blazing trails to redefine the cocktail experience."

Taylor Hicks settles in for yearlong run in Indigo at Bally’s

John Katsilometes | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (9 a.m.)

Taylor Hicks enjoyed a successful run in Indigo at Bally's over the summer and is back beginning Oct. 17.

Imperial Palace becomes the latest Vegas casino to undergo a name change

VEGAS INC Staff | Wed, Sep 19, 2012 (2 a.m.)

Imperial Palace is getting a new name — a much shorter one — and a makeover.

Undercover, but over-the-top, that’s ex-FBI agent Jack Garcia

John Katsilometes | Tue, Sep 18, 2012 (9 p.m.)

Jack Garcia wrote the book "Making Jack Falcone," a chronicle of his life as an undercover agent.

Smith Center makes certain that ‘Wicked’ and Composers Showcase fans can park it

John Katsilometes | Tue, Sep 18, 2012 (2 p.m.)

The audience leaving "Wicked" and the audience arriving for Composers Showcase are mixing Wednesday night at Smith Center.

Neon Reverb report: Wrapping it up with Hunx and the Clams

Jason Harris | Tue, Sep 18, 2012 (12:11 p.m.)

If you’re going to close a festival, close with a party.

Taylor Hicks marks return to Las Vegas, but not (yet) to Bally’s

John Katsilometes | Tue, Sep 18, 2012 (noon)

Taylor Hicks is back in Las Vegas this week for the LVHA 2012 Distinction Awards, then off to a play before the LSU-Auburn game.

Doing it all for the ducks

Rick Lax | Tue, Sep 18, 2012 (10:58 a.m.)

The road to caring consumerism is paved with good intentions.

Concert review: The Hives take a dip in their tuxedos at the Boulevard Pool

Andrea Domanick | Tue, Sep 18, 2012 (10:30 a.m.)

Go ahead, make fun of The Hives. Crack a joke about them being one of the myriad “The _______” garage bands to latch onto The Strokes’ coattails ...

Frankie Moreno set to release ‘Frankie Moreno’ — the CD, we mean

John Katsilometes | Tue, Sep 18, 2012 (6 a.m.)

Frankie Moreno recorded most of his self-titled CD at his Las Vegas home, and helping with production at Studio at the Palms was master guitarist and engineer Pat Thrall.

Jerry Lewis as ‘Idol’ judge was an idea that went nowhere

John Katsilometes | Mon, Sep 17, 2012 (11:59 p.m.)

The team from "American Idol" sent material to Jerry Lewis to review in the hopes that Lewis would join the panel of judges for the upcoming 12th season. No such luck.

Michael Grimm working on new CD, and it will be ‘swampy’

John Katsilometes | Mon, Sep 17, 2012 (6:30 p.m.)

Michael Grimm is headlining at three Las Vegas venues — including two Station Casinos showrooms — and is about finished with his latest CD.

Concert review: Adam Ant at Hard Rock Cafe (Strip)

Jason Harris | Mon, Sep 17, 2012 (5:12 p.m.)

The Ant Army is alive and well, but the teenagers have been replaced with 50-somethings dressed as pirates.

Imperial Palace getting new name: The Quad Resort & Casino

Steve Green, Ron Sylvester | Published Mon, Sep 17, 2012 (2:12 p.m.)

After 33 years as the Imperial Palace, the Las Vegas Strip resort will become the Quad Resort & Casino, Caesars Entertainment announced today. The Quad will be the gateway to Caesars’ new Linq retail and entertainment district. As part of the resort’s transformation, improvements will be made in phases to the exterior façade, porte cochere, front desk, bell desk, hotel lobby, casino floor, retail promenade and dining levels. The resort will remain open during construction that will continue through next year.

The Killers book two year-end shows at the Cosmopolitan

Spencer Patterson | Mon, Sep 17, 2012 (9:41 a.m.)

The Killers are coming to town! Or, more accurately, they're driving over to the Strip! Las Vegas' most famous musical foursome ...

Neon Reverb report: Moonface and A Crowd of Small Adventures

Spencer Patterson | Sun, Sep 16, 2012 (4:41 p.m.)

Spencer Krug poured his being into his music, using his distinctive voice to squeeze tension and emotion from 10 original songs and a surprising cover.

Lorena Peril all warmed up for singing gig of a lifetime at 49ers-Lions game

John Katsilometes | Sat, Sep 15, 2012 (4:29 p.m.)

"Fantasy" singer Lorena Peril beat out 3,000 hopefuls to earn a spot as the national anthem singer at Sunday night's 49ers-Lions game at Candlestick Park.

Neon Reverb report: The Big Friendly Corporation at Artifice

Leslie Ventura | Sat, Sep 15, 2012 (3:56 p.m.)

Big smiles and a new member at the Las Vegans' first show in eight months.

Neon Reverb report: Spotify tour bus showcase

Molly O'Donnell | Sat, Sep 15, 2012 (3:50 p.m.)

Renegades and Maples and Bees, oh my!

Neon Reverb report: late-night with JJAMZ and Dry River Yacht Club

Leslie Ventura | Fri, Sep 14, 2012 (4:25 p.m.)

Beauty Bar, then the Bunkhouse to close out Thursday's action.

Sports dreams get real at Score!

Erin Ryan | Fri, Sep 14, 2012 (3:12 p.m.)

Jump like Jordan; sling tires like a NASCAR pit crew.

Neon Reverb report: Locals night at the Bunkhouse

Spencer Patterson | Fri, Sep 14, 2012 (10:50 a.m.)

Same Sex Mary, Dreaming of Lions, Dusty Sunshine and the man they call Fuzz.

Neon Reverb report: Crazy Chief’s live debut

Jason Harris | Thu, Sep 13, 2012 (7:06 p.m.)

The local supergroup has draws a crowd and shows potential.

Neon Reverb report: Ty Segall and Thee Oh Sees kick off the festival

Andrea Domanick | Thu, Sep 13, 2012 (6:43 p.m.)

Beer, sweat and brawls at the Bunkhouse. Plus, three quality bands.

Master guitarist Esteban plays it inside out

John Katsilometes | Thu, Sep 13, 2012 (4:46 p.m.)

Esteban was nearly killed in an automobile accident more than 30 years ago, but he came out of it as a more versatile musician.

Cee Lo Green to play special one-time Planet Hollywood show in October

Ken Miller | Thu, Sep 13, 2012 (2:58 p.m.)

Can't wait for Cee Lo's Vegas residency? How 'bout a preview performance?

First NFL weekend in LVH era goes well enough for the guy in the Manning jersey

John Katsilometes | Thu, Sep 13, 2012 (noon)

Around the time David Akers drilled his 63-yard field goal at Lambeau Field in the 49ers' 30-22 victory over the Packers, I had an epiphany: To visit a different Las Vegas sports book each week of the NFL season.

‘Rock of Ages’ blows in when Blue Man Group blows out

John Katsilometes | Thu, Sep 13, 2012 (10 a.m.)

The musical "Rock of Ages" is headed for the Palazzo in December, likely by the second week of that month, if not sooner or later.

The $1 million saga of Michael Grimm

John Katsilometes | Thu, Sep 13, 2012 (midnight)

What happens when you find success on national TV, win $1 million and hate the fame that comes with it? This is how it turns out: A man who wowed millions while winning America’s Got Talent in 2010 is back playing for a couple hundred fans in the same venues he frequented before even auditioning for the far-reaching TV show. He allows that he’s not built for the type of intense fame—much of it totally unrelated to his music—that winning AGT presented. In a way, this outcome was always Grimm’s destiny.

Johnny Tocco’s legendary boxing gym still thriving

Kristen Peterson | Thu, Sep 13, 2012 (midnight)

Some think Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym is closed, a leftover relic from another era. But those in the boxing world know better. They know that the run-down, mural-covered structure next to a tire shop in the Arts District is legendary. So do the fighters who call it home, pledging allegiance each day to the grittiest gym in town, the “oldest” gym in town, the landmark where all the greats have trained before their fights — Larry Holmes, Sonny Liston, Mike Tyson, Marvin Hagler. It’s a living museum.

Joan Dangerfield-Kirk Kerkorian were ‘engaged,’ but never planned to marry

John Katsilometes | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (9 p.m.)

Kirk Kerkorian is reportedly engaged to Lu Beard, and it appears that this will lead to a wedding.

Neon Reverb, Adam Ant, and other stuff you’ll want to know about

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (8 p.m.)

Also, Fiona Apple's back in town and Glee is back on TV.

Q&A: Moonface’s Spencer Krug

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (7:30 p.m.)

The ex-Wolf Parade man’s latest project plays Neon Reverb Saturday night at Beauty Bar.

Ten to catch at Neon Reverb

Leslie Ventura | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (7:05 p.m.)

Leslie Ventura helps you set your weekend schedule.

Neon Reverb report: Hip Hop Roots Showcase at LVCS

Chris Bitonti | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (7 p.m.)

Festival kicks off with well-attended, loose and enthusiastic show.

To the MDA, we ask, ‘Whither the total’?

John Katsilometes | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (6 p.m.)

The Muscular Dystrophy Association has for decades made its official fundraising totals public immediately after its national telecast is over. Not this year.

‘Absinthe’ flush with green after Melody Sweets settles on a contract

John Katsilometes | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (5:45 p.m.)

Melody Sweets was exploring options outside "Absinthe," but this week producers signed her for at least another year.

TV review: ‘Revolution’

Josh Bell | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (5:39 p.m.)

Will the high-concept serialized show be a success like similar series Lost?

Phone-sex comedy ‘For a Good Time, Call …’ tries too hard

Josh Bell | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (5:34 p.m.)

The predictable rom-com arc lacks emotional impact.

P Moss searches for our city’s soul in ‘Vegas Knockout’

Rick Lax | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (5:15 p.m.)

A big-time boxing match weaves through the narrative of Moss' latest work.

Random photo of the week

Kelly Padur | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (5:11 p.m.)

Submitted by Kelly Padur.

Conversation starters: An upcoming bill to repeal the gay marriage ban and more

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (5:07 p.m.)

Also, a woman who allegedly partied with Prince Harry pays the price for talking to the tabloids.

Nightlife News & Notes: Calvin Harris wins big and Pigskin Playground takes Town Square

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (5 p.m.)

Also, Stoney's country bar is set to land in Town Square in October.

Hot Spots: Sean Paul at Hard Rock, Tiesto at Encore and more

Mark Adams | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (5 p.m.)

Also, Mario Lopez is having a bachelor party at Tao and Señor Frog's is throwing a party. Another one.

Concert review: Mary J. Blige and D’Angelo at the Pearl

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (4:55 p.m.)

Mary J. Blige may want to rethink having D'Angelo open for her ...

Dolly at the Las Vegas Pride Parade

Leila Navidi | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (4:54 p.m.)

They’re beautiful; they aren’t afraid to be garish and over-the-top; and they mostly love getting their photo taken.

Concert review: Jane’s Addiction at Cosmo

Josh Bell | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (4:49 p.m.)

Jane's Addiction's Cosmo show was both too long and not nearly long enough

Concert review: Gotye at House of Blues

Chris Bitonti | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (4:42 p.m.)

Gotye kept an occasionally restless crowd satisfied at the House of Blues September 7

Neonopolis is poised to become a must-visit destination

Neonopolis, the behemoth mall-ish structure at Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont, has collected a number of inventive descriptions and nicknames. Its own developer, Rohit Joshi, compared it to barracks. A reviewer on Yelp tagged it “Necropolis” (as in, burial grounds). CityLife writer Amy Kingsley inventively compared it to a bank vault.

Amena: where shakshouka comforts and hummus is yummy

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (4:33 p.m.)

This authentic fare will have you feeling like a real Middle Easterner.

The Killers show real growth on ‘Battle Born’

Smith Galtney | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (4:25 p.m.)

After taking a year and a half off to rest their road-weary bones and tend to some solo work, The Killers are back with Battle Born, the band’s fourth and most full-grown album.

Get your wood-smoked goodness at Las Vegas Grille

Jim Begley | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (4:21 p.m.)

Barbecued meats, sausages and meatballs dominate this menu.

Social Media Film Festival needs a stronger hook

Josh Bell | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (4:20 p.m.)

If the Social Media Film Festival is going to continue, the organizers probably need to develop a stronger hook to reel in an audience.

Veggie House delivers a meatless yet satisfying Chinese food experience

Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (4:11 p.m.)

Interesting flavors and textures abound at Veggie House.

Sush Machida: now residing at Cosmo’s P3 Studio

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (4:05 p.m.)

Machida, more accustomed to working in solitude, has created a studio space inside P3 that invites visitors in for tea (literally) and a chance to talk with him as he paints.

Bob Dylan strongly returns to form with ‘Tempest’

Annie Zaleski | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (4:02 p.m.)

Tempest shows Bob Dylan is not losing steam

Farmers’ Market Guide: Week of September 13

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (3:38 p.m.)

Find your freshness here.

Chip It! lets users turn their photos into paint palettes

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (3:29 p.m.)

That’s not yellow, it’s Sundance.

N9NE Steakhouse chef shares the secrets of his cioppino sauce

Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (3:27 p.m.)

Chef Barry Dakake serves up the seafood goodness.

There’s no shortage of events during National Hispanic Heritage Month

Tovin Lapan | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (3:23 p.m.)

Parades, festivals, great performers—Las Vegas has it all this week

At Artifact, Molly Gaddy sells stories—and really cool speakers

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (3:20 p.m.)

If you ask Molly Gaddy what she sells at Artifact, she could tell you about the rugs hand-woven out of Alaskan fishing line. She could talk about the acoustic iPhone speakers that use repurposed bells from vintage gramophones and old trumpets.

Kitchen legend Andre Rochat picks his favorite local dining rooms

Jim Begley | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (3:14 p.m.)

The chef of Andre's and Alize appreciates great Italian cuisine.

Weekly Q&A: Dino’s owner Kristin Bartolo

Molly O'Donnell | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (3:08 p.m.)

Dino's has been around 50 years, and current owner Kristin Bartolo has plenty of good stories to tell

Invasion of the iPhone snatchers: ‘apple picking’ epidemic hits Vegas

Erin Ryan | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (3 p.m.)

Don't want your phone stolen? Stop talking and texting.

Peggy Plots Your Planets

Peggy Allison | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (2:36 p.m.)

Allison advises setting goals and writing down wishes.

Watch your back: scams are alive and well on the Strip

Andrea Domanick | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (2:11 p.m.)

Slot machines aren't the only ways Las Vegas separates visitors from their cash.

Why must UNLV tailgaters fight for their right to party?

Mark Adams | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (2 p.m.)

Due to policy changes, UNLV tailgating parties are far less attended than before.

It’s the end of the rainbow for iconic Fitzgeralds sign

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (1:59 p.m.)

In June, Fitzgeralds began dismantling its exterior signs to make way for the property’s transformation to the D. Some of its coins from the “pot-o-gold” sign went to the Neon Museum, which is gearing up to open to the public next month. The iconic rainbow was taken down in chunks and recycled, and the Fitzgeralds sign went to a local dealer who put it up for sale on eBay.

Keeping score at the Republican and Democratic conventions

Rick Lax | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (1:53 p.m.)

Now that the speeches are done, who won?

House vs. hip-hop takes double-stage at Surrender

Sam Glaser @sammyglaser | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (1:41 p.m.)

Battle Track party pits hip-hop against house every month.

Tao cocktail crafted for World’s Largest Bachelorette Party

Sabrina Chapman | Wed, Sep 12, 2012 (noon)

The Skinny Girl Naked Cosmo is sure to fit the bill for this wild party.

Get ready for Las Vegas’ next great neighborhood restaurant

Brock Radke | Tue, Sep 11, 2012 (3:14 p.m.)

Elizabeth Blau and Kim Canteenwalla plan to open Honey Salt in Summerlin area soon.

Where’s all the hype for Zarkana?

Rick Lax | Tue, Sep 11, 2012 (9:51 a.m.)

The replacement show for Viva ELVIS seems to be coming in quietly.

Holly Madison and ‘Peepshow’ to part ways Oct. 21

John Katsilometes | Mon, Sep 10, 2012 (4:02 p.m.)

Holly Madison opened in "Peepshow" at Planet Hollywood in June 2009. Her run as the character Bo Peep ends Oct. 21.

Bachi Burger expands with a restaurant in LA and a ramen joint in Vegas

Brock Radke | Mon, Sep 10, 2012 (3:53 p.m.)

Chatting with Bachi's Asian burger genius Lorin Watada.

Craig Ferguson’s stand-up act is up to par, but about that golf game …

John Katsilometes | Mon, Sep 10, 2012 (3:07 p.m.)

"Late Late Show" host Craig Ferguson takes the stage at the Venetian from Thursday through Saturday.

Big week for Vegas concert on-sales: The Black Keys, Green Day, Bob Dylan …

Spencer Patterson | Mon, Sep 10, 2012 (10:13 a.m.)

Plus, A Perfect Circle's only 2012 performance.

Zappos opening a pop-up shop in the Cosmopolitan

Ron Sylvester | Published Mon, Sep 10, 2012 (9:44 a.m.)

Zappos is moving into its first casino with a pop-up store and giveaways for gamblers of up to $10,000 inside the Cosmopolitan.

Dining notebook: Eat’s menu preview, mac and cheese mecca and more

Sarah Feldberg | Sat, Sep 8, 2012 (6:50 p.m.)

Downtown gets a new breakfast. Henderson gets cheesy. Cosmo gets competitive.

Guide to football game day specials

Allison Duck | Sat, Sep 8, 2012 (11 a.m.)

Half the fun of going out to watch football is finding tasty food and drink specials to enjoy during the game. If you’re in the mood to munch while ...

Whether singing with Johnny Mathis or Clint Holmes, Deniece Williams is adept at duets

John Katsilometes | Fri, Sep 7, 2012 (6:20 p.m.)

Deniece Williams recorded 1978's "That's What Friends Are For" album with pop great Johnny Mathis.

Downtown’s Reed Whipple Cultural Center to get $45 million makeover

Andrea Domanick | Fri, Sep 7, 2012 (6 p.m.)

The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company has unveiled a $45 million plan to renovate the Reed Whipple Cultural Center in downtown Las Vegas. The announcement came during the launch of the company’s capital fund drive at the center Friday afternoon.

Rosemary’s restaurant returns with planned Downtown cafe

Brock Radke | Fri, Sep 7, 2012 (4:04 p.m.)

Las Vegas Shakespeare Company expansion to include beloved local dining establishment.

More than First Friday: A guide to tonight’s Downtown events

Mark Adams | Fri, Sep 7, 2012 (2:21 p.m.)

The City of Las Vegas expects 40,000 people to flood the streets tonight.

Perry Farrell ready to take Jane’s Addiction to the Boulevard

John Katsilometes | Fri, Sep 7, 2012 (12:50 p.m.)

Perry Farrell has seen Celine Dion's show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and you know what? He liked it.

Checking out fall TV

Josh Bell, Erin Ryan | Fri, Sep 7, 2012 (10:27 a.m.)

Erin Ryan joins Josh to look at some of the most high-profile new shows from the upcoming fall TV season.

‘POP, Locked and Loaded’ injects irreverence into iconic cartoon characters

Kristen Peterson | Fri, Sep 7, 2012 (9:32 a.m.)

Juan Muniz and Dillon Boy team up for Amanda Harris Gallery exhibition.

‘Wicked’ is a musical suited for this political moment

Sarah Feldberg | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (10:43 p.m.)

Lies! Propaganda! Revisionist history! Yeah, Broadway is just like real life.

Joan Rivers of yesterday: Skating down the Strip. Today: Chained to a shopping cart

John Katsilometes | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (6 p.m.)

In August, Joan Rivers protested -- to great publicity -- Costco's refusal to sell her latest book.

Bite Now: Chowking fried chicken

Brock Radke | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (2:53 p.m.)

It's official: the best fried chicken is always at the supermarket.

Underwater and ‘knitting for tattoos’: An afternoon of performance art at CAC’s ‘Off the Strip’

Kristen Peterson | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (1:42 p.m.)

His performances have had contraptions punching him. They’ve involved him running in heels, moving objects with orifices, and building and navigating obstacle courses.

Imagine Dragons’ rapid ascent continues at last night’s Hard Rock Cafe show

Chris Bitonti | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (11:28 a.m.)

The tightly produced performance boomed louder than the giant bass drums upon which the band frequently pounded.

Margaret Cho, Ironman World Championship and other things to do and see in Vegas

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (10 a.m.)

Trust us on these awesome weekend events.

Designer Jennifer Henry is the bag whisperer

Sarah Feldberg | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (9:51 a.m.)

It's all about feminine silhouettes and Office Depot packing tape.

No Prince Harry connection in ‘Gigolos’ arrest; executive shift at Tropicana

John Katsilometes | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (4:44 a.m.)

Newly notorious "Gigolos" star Steven Gantt's arrest last Thursday night stemmed from an incident in May, not from his conduct at Prince Harry's party at Wet Republic on Aug. 18.

2012 Fall A+E Guide: Books

Chuck Twardy | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (midnight)

A controversial dictionary and posthumous goods from DFW and Vonnegut.

My list: Weekly designer Corlene Byrd digs through the Killers catalog

Corlene Byrd | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (midnight)

She's contributed, musically, to three of the band's albums. Here are her thoughts on a few cuts

On the dawning of Vegas’ new neon age

Kristen Peterson | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (midnight)

Neon is to Las Vegas what jazz is to New Orleans.

2012 Fall A+E Guide: Culture

Kristen Peterson | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (midnight)

Balanchine ballet to Cockroach Theatre.

2012 Fall A+E Guide: Albums

Spencer Patterson | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (midnight)

Green Day, Grizzly Bear and a band you might have heard of from Las Vegas.

2012 Fall A+E Guide: Movies

Josh Bell | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (midnight)

There's plenty of cinematic goodness in store for the rest of the year -- oh, and more of Twilight, too

2012 Fall A+E Guide: Concerts

Spencer Patterson | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (midnight)

Get ready for Neon Reverb, Madonna and a whole lotta Guns N' Roses.

2012 Fall A+E Guide: TV worth watching

Josh Bell | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (midnight)

Josh Bell watched 24 fall pilots so you wouldn’t have to.

Who was Ralph Lamb?

Ed Koch | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (midnight)

The subject of new NBC show 'Vegas' worked Army Intelligence during WWII.

Q&A: Bay Area garage-rocker Ty Segall

Spencer Patterson | Thu, Sep 6, 2012 (midnight)

He headlines Neon Reverb's kickoff party, September 11 at the Bunkhouse.

UNLV’s Black Mountain Institute announces Fall 2012 Readings and Panel Series

Andrea Domanick | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (10 p.m.)

UNLV's international literary center the Black Mountain Institute announced its Fall 2012 Readings and Panel Series today, which is slated to begin next week and run through the end of November.

Hot Spots: Hope Solo at Chateau, PBR Rock Bar’s anniversary and more

Mark Adams | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (8 p.m.)

Also, get lit Under the Neon Lights at Neonopolis or catch Outasight at 1 Oak.

Celebrate gay pride, the LGBT community and its progress at Las Vegas Pride

Mark Adams | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (7 p.m.)

Get all the details on this year's parade, festival and more.

Photos: Holy roaring greasepaint! ‘Batman Live’ brings Caped Crusader to UNLV

Andrea Domanick | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (6 p.m.)

The “Batman Live” touring stage show that plays at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center Oct. 3-7 is a far cry from the gritty reality of director Christopher Nolan’s popular “Batman” films of recent years.

CD review: Animal Collective’s ‘Centipede Hz’

Spencer Patterson | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (5:48 p.m.)

Your reception of the album will largely depend on your tolerance for strangeness.

Sitcom ‘The New Normal’ is an inconsistent mess

Josh Bell | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (5:36 p.m.)

The show offers a cartoonish portrayal of the lives of gay men.

Community kick(start)s in to help performers produce their dream

Andrea Domanick | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (5:33 p.m.)

Contributors to the production will see their names in the show credits.

Bradley Cooper plays a dishonest author in ‘The Words’

Josh Bell | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (5:23 p.m.)

Is the movie, too, a big cheat?

Troy Gillett’s installation invites you to explore—and contemplate

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (5:17 p.m.)

"Inner Sanctum" is on display at County Government Center through Oct. 5.

How well do you know James Bond? Take the Weekly quiz

Ken Miller | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (5:14 p.m.)

Know your James Bond trivia? Prove it

Japan will resume exporting its beef to the U.S.—but will anyone notice?

Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (5:07 p.m.)

The luxury item has been suspended since April 2010.

Eight places to get in the NFL spirit—belly first

Sarah Feldberg, Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (5:02 p.m.)

Check out these bars and restaurants for a taste of your team.

Politics on social media: Do we know too much about our friends?

Erin Ryan | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (4:50 p.m.)

Facebook, Twitter and the like have kicked open all kinds of private doors.

10 thoughts from a fantasy football junkie

Ken Miller | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (4:43 p.m.)

You've drafted your squad. Now what?

Downtown desperately needs more trails, but don’t hold your breath

J. Patrick Coolican | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (4:36 p.m.)

There's a long-range plan for trails downtown, but where's the money going to come from?

Former Philadelphia Eagles GM Susan T. Spencer isn’t afraid to take a hit

Ken Miller | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (4:21 p.m.)

Spencer hosts her own sports radio show in Las Vegas, Not Just Sports.

Conversation Starters: Porn props and waxing about Lance Armstrong

Ken Miller | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (4:04 p.m.)

Also, Michael Phelps is WAY too honest

Despite solid acting, Atlas Theatre’s ‘Closer’ fails to break our heart

Jacob Coakley | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3:40 p.m.)

Atlas Theatre's Closer is, unfortunately, a bit farsighted

CD Review: Cat Power’s ‘Sun’

Annie Zaleski | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3:38 p.m.)

Fresh, enveloping and affecting, Sun is a welcome return to form.

Five things I wrote in my notebook at Aesop Rock

Chris Bitonti | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3:31 p.m.)

The trio doesn’t look like your stereotypical hip-hop group—they’re unkempt, slightly goofy and all white.

At last, Rita’s Water Ice shows up

Jack Houston | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3:26 p.m.)

In Henderson, it's called Rita's Ice Custard Happiness.

Fashion’s Night Out with Patricia Field

Erin Ryan | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3:20 p.m.)

Dear Patricia. I see beautiful clothes and accessories for miles, but I don’t see a lot of style.

Road Kill Grill’s barbecue delivers an out-of-the-way experience

Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3:20 p.m.)

Butcher shop comes through with tasty barbecue.

Weekly Q&A: Artist Jevijoe Vitug talks controversy and compassion

Kristen Peterson | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3:11 p.m.)

While superstar artists in the art world are being packaged as art brands by large global corporations and often being sponsored by global mega-banks, start-up young artists like me are more interested in nonprofit organizations and self-sufficient communities.

Farmers’ Market Guide: Week of September 6

Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3:08 p.m.)

Start fall with some farm fresh goodies.

Veteran chef Dan Rossi on knives, Campari and inspiration

Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3 p.m.)

Scarpetta and DOCG executive chef loves Bachi Burger.

If They Mated: Holly and Pasquale

Erin Ryan | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3 p.m.)

Somewhere out there, Hef just got the shivers.

Anybody else hear those bells?

Mark Adams | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3 p.m.)

The noisy Strip can drown out Bellagio's bells.

Society Cafe chef shares his scallop secrets

Brock Radke | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3 p.m.)

Chef Kim Canteenwalla pairs scallops with pea puree and pistachio gremolata.

When the end comes, Survival Expo attendees will be ready

Rick Lax | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3 p.m.)

Everything you need to survive planetary disaster, including beef jerky.

Man and machine, united in art

Mark Adams | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (3 p.m.)

Brian Henry's series continues at Trifecta with Mens et manus.

Interact with the Social Media Film Festival

Josh Bell | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (2:59 p.m.)

Twittamentary to screen for free at Emergency Arts.

Dream Zone: ‘I was going up in an elevator but I was facing down’

Lauri Quinn Lowenberg | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (2:26 p.m.)

I have had a recurring dream of going down uncontrollably in an elevator many times, so going up was a new one for me.

Peggy Plots Your Planets

Peggy Allison | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (2:23 p.m.)

All about Venus

Nightlife News & Notes: Phelps takes the cake at Encore Beach Club and more

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (2 p.m.)

Also, karaoke at Ellis Island and Marquee in GQ.

The story of the original margarita, as told by Hussong’s Cantina

Sabrina Chapman | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (noon)

Some people claim that there's a woman to blame.

Redfoo goes stage-to-pool to cap LDW

Al Powers | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (noon)

Snapping pics of the LMFAO star is always exciting.

Hyde proves to be the perfect party for Labor Day Weekend

Rick Lax | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (noon)

Plus, cat masks and Tommy guns.

On hammers and air conditioning

Rick Lax | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (9:41 a.m.)

Pleasure proves greater than pain.

Kickstarter to stardom: Two underdogs and the birth of a Las Vegas show

Andrea Domanick | Wed, Sep 5, 2012 (2 a.m.)

In a town where multimillion-dollar productions are the benchmark of entertainment, two little-known performers — they are clowns, at opposite ends of the Strip — are trying to launch their own show.

Events guide: Fashion’s Night Out 2012

Allison Duck | Tue, Sep 4, 2012 (6 p.m.)

Find out where all of the best parties are for Fashion's Night Out on Sept. 6.

You had us at full-contact jousting—the Renaissance Festival cometh

Erin Ryan | Tue, Sep 4, 2012 (5:51 p.m.)

Bangers, mash and The Mahones.

Red Hot Chili Peppers to ring in 2013 at the Cosmopolitan

Spencer Patterson | Tue, Sep 4, 2012 (10:15 a.m.)

The recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are the latest big name to hit the Chelsea for New Year's Eve.

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