Story archive for August 2023
Aces return home, bounce back with win over Mystics
Danny Webster | Published Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (9:09 p.m.)
The Aces returned home and avoided their first three-game losing streak under Becky Hammon, winning 84-75 over the Washington Mystics at Michelob Ultra Arena on Thursday.
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Weather service: Flash flooding could return to Las Vegas starting Friday
Teresa Moss | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (11:15 a.m.)
A strong monsoon could bring heavy and quick rainfall to the region starting Friday and running through Sunday, an NWS meteorologist said Thursday morning.
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Federal policies both help and hinder Nevada’s emergence as a solar power
Shannon Miller | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nevada has risen in the ranks to No. 1 for solar jobs per capita, according to the Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s 2022 National Solar Jobs Census.
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Duck Donuts’ made-to-order operation catches crowds on the Las Vegas Strip
Brock Radke | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Add rainbow sprinkles, graham cracker crumbs, chopped bacon, peanuts and more, and finish it off with a hot fudge, marshmallow, salted caramel or other flavored drizzle.
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Pedro Duran’s Hasta Siempre Books encourages artistic dialogue
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The recent edition to Fergusons Downtown’s Gather House complex has quickly become a haven for creatives and art connoisseurs.
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Old Vegas and new make good bedfellows in Wynn’s retooled ‘Awakening’
Geoff Carter | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (2 a.m.)
They made something you can bring nearly any visitor to see—the club kid, the Cirque stan, the old-timer who saw Siegfried & Roy at the Frontier—and give them what they want.
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Dita Von Teese prepares to make her mark on the Strip
Brock Radke | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Sweetening the deal further is the news that she’ll use some of the classic costumes from the legendary ‘Jubilee’ production in her show.
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The chiptune origins of Vegas’ Decaying Tigers (and their favorite video game soundtracks)
Amber Sampson | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Vegas trio works exclusively with authentic period hardware to create its quest-defying synth-rock sound, and that includes the 1989 Game Boy.
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Take an expedition through Nevada’s history at one of our State Museums
Nevada Division of Museums and History | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Wander through space and time to explore the rich history of Nevada—from the prehistoric era to the Wild West, mining booms to the Atomic Age, Native American life ...
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Your 2023 Las Vegas fall arts & entertainment guide
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Music, comedy, theater, art, food and more.
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It’s prime time for a Japanese sandwich at the Silverton
Rob Kachelriess | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The steak is tender and beautifully red when ordered medium rare, and chef Shayne Galan lathers the sandwich in just the right amount of Samurai and Garlic Yum Yum sauces.
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Spend Labor Day Weekend bouncing through Las Vegas nightclubs and pool parties
Brock Radke | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Where and when to catch Calvin Harris, Above & Beyond, Tiësto, Diplo and more.
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Resorts World Labor Day Weekend Lineup
Resorts World | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Don’t let summer slip away without one last epic, Las Vegas party weekend. With world-class DJs, chart-topping hip-hop artists, a nonstop event schedule and more ...
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A wager worth considering on every NFL team heading into the season
Case Keefer | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Hundreds of wagers are available locally on every NFL team going into the season. Here’s a best bet on all 32 NFL teams ...
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Free Will Astrology (August 31)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Have you ever summoned a deep devotion for a loved one, Scorpio? You will have more power and skill than usual to do that in the coming months.
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‘No hard feelings’ as Josh Jacobs returns to Raiders fresh and motivated
Case Keefer | Wed, Aug 30, 2023 (4:01 p.m.)
The 25-year-old Jacobs returned to the Raiders for their first post-training camp practice Wednesday in Henderson after a prolonged contract dispute, and said he took no joy in being away from the team ...
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Golden Knights featured heavily on national TV this season
Danny Webster | Wed, Aug 30, 2023 (12:51 p.m.)
The Golden Knights will have 16 games (one preseason game) broadcast across ESPN and Turner Sports this upcoming season, the league announced today.
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Roll call: A look at Las Vegas products in the NFL
Ray Brewer | Wed, Aug 30, 2023 (12:02 p.m.)
The initial 53-man NFL rosters feature a handful of Las Vegas products, including three players with local ties on the Cleveland Browns.
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College football by the odds: Vegas preview and picks of Week 1
Case Keefer | Wed, Aug 30, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The gap between college football’s power-conference teams and their mid-major counterparts has never been wider. ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (August 31-September 6, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Aug 30, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Lady Gaga, LL Cool J, Weezer, Cupcakke, Erika Jayne and more in this week's Superguide.
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Logan Thompson fully healthy, ready to help Golden Knights in title defense
Danny Webster | Wed, Aug 30, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Last season was up-and-down for Thompson. The 26-year-old netminder was set to capitalize on his first taste of NHL action at the end of the 2022 season and be the No. 1 goalie for the Golden Knights ...
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John Legend, Foreigner, Zach Bryan and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Published Wed, Aug 30, 2023 (2 a.m.)
An impressive collection of stars join the roster for Shaq's fundraising event at MGM Grand.
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Raiders’ initial roster: Preseason standout WR Wilkerson makes the cut
Case Keefer | Tue, Aug 29, 2023 (5:31 p.m.)
Although there’s much intrigue in the first 53-man roster, movement is not yet concluded — especially for the Raiders which actually have 54 players as a result of a momentary exemption for recently-resigned running back Josh Jacobs. ...
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Regents appoint new interim chancellor for Nevada System of Higher Education
Grace Da Rocha | Tue, Aug 29, 2023 (3:43 p.m.)
The Board of Regents today unanimously approved Charlton to be elevated to the position. They are continuing to work to permanently fill the post.
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Assemblywoman Smith Newby to become deputy city manager for Las Vegas
Casey Harrison | Tue, Aug 29, 2023 (3:36 p.m.)
The departure is contingent on approval from Las Vegas City Council, according to the release, which meets next on Sept. 6.
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Scripps TV station to watch Golden Knights games has launched
Danny Webster | Published Tue, Aug 29, 2023 (1:05 p.m.)
Vegas 34, the new broadcast home for the Golden Knights operated by Scripps Sports, launched today, The E.W. Scripps Company announced.
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Project REACH offers a lifeline to Las Vegas senior citizens struggling with utility bills
Grace Da Rocha | Tue, Aug 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Project REACH was created as a utility assistance program funded by the NV Energy Foundation to help residents pay their energy bills ...
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52 predictions for UNLV football in 2023
Mike Grimala | Tue, Aug 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
There’s a new coach in Barry Odom, a new defensive scheme, a new offensive playbook, and a new start for quarterback Doug Brumfield. Is that enough to propel ...
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Aces’ lead atop standings shrinks after loss to Liberty
Danny Webster | Published Mon, Aug 28, 2023 (6:12 p.m.)
The Aces lost consecutive games for the first time this season after their 94-85 defeat to the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on Monday. It's the first time the Aces had not ...
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New tool will allow college athletes to report gambling suspicions
Associated Press | Mon, Aug 28, 2023 (12:11 p.m.)
A digital platform where college athletes can alert their administrations anonymously to improper or illegal conduct by coaches, teammates or others is expanding to allow ...
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Quinney likes direction of Silver Knights, still aspiring for more
Danny Webster | Mon, Aug 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Individually, it was a year for Quinney to be proud of. Team-wise, with the Silver Knights missing the postseason for the first time in team history, it was disappointing. But there is optimism within the AHL club with Ryan Craig as the new head coach, someone Quinney is familiar with thanks to numerous Vegas training camps.
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Independent business a cornerstone of local economy and community
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Aug 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nevada ranks sixth in the country for its percentage of retail chains to independent businesses, based on a recent report from Merchant Machine.
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Nevada SBA director gratified by rebound of state’s businesses post-pandemic
VEGAS INC Staff | Mon, Aug 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Though best known for large corporate gaming entities that power the state’s economy, Nevada is also home to 313,000 small businesses that create about ...
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AG Ford wants to hear about impact of proposed grocery merger
Casey Harrison | Mon, Aug 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Diane Irwin, a longtime grocery worker in Las Vegas, has seen it all before: store mergers, layoffs, cuts in work hours and benefits. The store where she works ..
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LL Cool J’s celebratory hip-hop tour lands at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Brock Radke | Mon, Aug 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Roots, Salt-N-Pepa, Rakim, Ice-T and others join the tour for a performance at MGM Grand during Labor Day weekend.
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Jewish UFC fighter punches out antisemitism in sparring session with troll
Ray Brewer | Sun, Aug 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Natan Levy, a Jewish UFC fighter, is used to being trolled with antisemitic remarks by online tough guys hiding behind their keyboards.
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A’s fans, Nevada teachers group unite to fight stadium funding package
Casey Harrison | Sun, Aug 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As longtime Athletics season ticket holder Nina Thorsen made her way to section 149 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum a week ago Saturday ...
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NFL betting blitz: Division-by-division handicaps and futures picks of the AFC
Case Keefer | Sun, Aug 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The NFL season begins in less than two weeks, meaning time is running out to build a full preseason futures betting portfolio.
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Raiders lose final preseason game, start ‘difficult process’ in roster cuts
Case Keefer | Sat, Aug 26, 2023 (8:45 p.m.)
Dallas defeated Las Vegas 31-16 at AT&T Stadium in a matchup mostly between rookies and veterans fighting for roster spots. ..
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Turnovers, rough shooting doom Aces in loss to Mystics
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Aug 26, 2023 (6:10 p.m.)
The Aces shot 30.8% from the floor and just 6 of 29 from 3-point range. Despite trailing by four points heading into the fourth quarter, the Aces couldn't complete a rally like they did Thursday in Chicago, trailing by as many as 16 before winning 94-87.
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CCEA wants Lombardo to ‘end the stalemate’ with CCSD
Hillary Davis | Published Sat, Aug 26, 2023 (3:27 p.m.)
The Clark County Education Association agreed today to put pressure on Gov. Joe Lombardo to “end the stalemate” between the union and the Clark County School District ...
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Josh Jacobs returns to Raiders on new one-year contract
Case Keefer | Published Sat, Aug 26, 2023 (9:30 a.m.)
Jacobs missed all of training camp, and after the final practice on Thursday, general manager Dave Ziegler said he had no update on Jacobs’ status. ...
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President Biden says will request more funding for a new coronavirus vaccine
People should be able to start rolling up their sleeves next month for what officials hope is an annual fall COVID-19 shot. He added that it’s “tentatively” recommended ...
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New addition Hunkie Cooper doing a little bit of everything for UNLV football
Mike Grimala | Sat, Aug 26, 2023 (2 a.m.)
When the UNLV football team is practicing, it doesn’t take long to identify the most energetic person on the field. It’s not one of the players ...
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International House of Moshing: How about some hardcore with those pancakes?
Gabriela Rodriguez | Fri, Aug 25, 2023 (1:29 p.m.)
Before long, bodies were squeezing into the dining area to watch the musicians, get into the fairly intense moshpit and even crowd-surf through the International House of Pancakes.
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College football by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Week 0
Case Keefer | Fri, Aug 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Can momentum carry from the end of one season into the next? That question sparks a common debate this time of year as everyone tries to prepare for the start of football season ...
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Aces rally in Chicago, set WNBA record with 30th win this season
Danny Webster | Published Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (7:03 p.m.)
The Aces rallied from a second-half deficit to become the first team in WNBA history to reach 30 wins, defeating the Chicago Sky 94-87 at Wintrust Arena on Thursday. Las Vegas' 30th victory surpasses ...
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A UNLV professor works to solve Las Vegas’ climate-change challenges
Brock Radke | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“We need to communicate a positive message, not a doomsday message, but what can be done—a message of hope, never alarmism.”
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Taps & Barrels Beerhouse serves up brews, Bavarian pretzel charcuterie boards and more
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
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Presenting Vegas Inc’s 2023 Health Care Headliners
The Health Care Headliners awards recognize some of the best researchers and health care providers in Southern Nevadan medicine.
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Alan Walker makes the most of his new Zouk Group residency in Las Vegas
Brock Radke | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I’ve always thought my music can fit anyone, any style, any taste.”
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What Nevada colleges are doing to keep graduates working in Nevada
Shannon Miller | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“When you do have any brain drain, it’s often because they have to go elsewhere to find opportunities. So you have to have a lot of opportunity within the state, as well.”
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UNLV profs advance our understanding of black holes, planet formation and Mars
Amber Sampson | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Our job is like a detective’s job. We get some fingerprints, footprints, occasionally some smoking guns, and then try to figure out the crime scene.”
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Understanding the stages of cannabis cultivation
Deep Roots Harvest | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Cannabis available at a dispensary is prepackaged and ready for use, but the process of getting that product to consumers requires many stages.
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Two UNLV professors work to cut the spread of insect-transmitted diseases
Shannon Miller | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“We’re looking to set up a citizen science initiative … whole schools, whole classes, submitting samples.”
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UNLV could have one of its best recent football teams in coach Barry Odom’s first year
Mike Grimala | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Is this the year for UNLV football? The Scarlet and Gray have a new head coach, an exciting new offense and a talented quarterback who appears poised for a breakout season. Add it all up, and this looks like the best squad UNLV has fielded in a long time … if everything goes right. Here are five of the top storylines to follow as UNLV embarks on its 2023 season.
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Las Vegas podcast ‘The Other Castle’ explores video game storytelling
Amber Sampson | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Things that I love are learning about how things get made, how stories get told, how characters come together,” says co-host Andrea Carter.
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Hope Means Nevada’s Ciera Bellavance helps teens with mental health
Jordan Vallender | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“We have tips for parents on how to talk to their teens about mental health. I would say make that a normal conversation, just like you would talk about their physical health.”
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Comedian Nicole Byer brings her multitude of talents to the Las Vegas Strip
Amber Sampson | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
We caught up with her ahead of her stand-up gig at the Chelsea to talk dating stories, her love for Vegas girls’ trips and why she feels unscripted TV needs to be unionized.
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Raiders have tough calls to make on defensive line with cut day looming
Case Keefer | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Cuts are coming, with NFL rosters required to be trimmed from 90 to 53 players on Tuesday, and Raiders general manager Dave Zielger and coach Josh McDaniels may find their hardest decisions at the front of the defense. ....
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Guy Fieri ups his game at Flavortown Sports Kitchen at Las Vegas’ Horseshoe
Amber Sampson | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
There’s even a deep-fried doughnut burger if your palate wrestles between salty and sweet.
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Free Will Astrology (August 24)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Aug 24, 2023 (1 a.m.)
We enhance our mental health by reducing the waste we engender, Libra. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to meditate and act on this beautiful truth.
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UNLV football hoping for big things from LSU transfer Zavier Carter
Mike Grimala | Wed, Aug 23, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Zavier Carter may have finally found a home at UNLV. The Georgia native was a four-star recruit in the Class of 2021 and rated as one of the top linebacker prospects in the nation. When he committed to LSU, he expected to be the next in that ...
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Usher, The B-52s and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Aug 23, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Clint Holmes will headline this year's Serenades of Life event at the Smith Center.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (August 24-30, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Aug 23, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Beyoncé, Beetlejuice, The Knocks, Lamb of God and more in this week's Superguide.
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Wilson ties WNBA record with 53 points, Aces defeat Dream
Danny Webster | Published Tue, Aug 22, 2023 (6:21 p.m.)
Wilson tied the WNBA single-game record with 53 points — in addition to seven rebounds and four blocks — to push the Aces to a 112-100 win over the Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena ...
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Five thoughts: Beck and Phoenix with Japanese Breakfast at Michelob Ultra Arena (August 12, 2023)
Case Keefer | Tue, Aug 22, 2023 (3:31 p.m.)
Phoenix frontman Thomas Mars put on a gripping performance throughout the French band’s 75-minute set.
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Las Vegas Club Notes: Art of the Wild, Golden Tiki, Juliet Cocktail Room and more
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Mon, Aug 21, 2023 (12:30 p.m.)
The Golden Tiki is celebrating eight years this week.
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Golden Knights streaming service to launch in September
Danny Webster | Mon, Aug 21, 2023 (6:18 a.m.)
Streaming platform ViewLift and the Golden Knights have agreed to a partnership to stream the team’s games beginning this season, the organizations announced today. The pay ...
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Program plants seeds of ‘farmpreneur’ vision
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Aug 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s hard to escape the desert sun behind Marion Earl Elementary School, where the playground and basketball courts swelter in the heat. But one secluded corner acts as an unintended refuge, with a garden marked by wooden benches, hand-painted rocks, ripening flowers and fruit, and precious shade from lemon and pear trees.
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Headliner Murray Sawchuck films a new comedy special at South Point
Brock Radke | Mon, Aug 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The comic magician can also be seen onstage at the Tropicana and the Luxor.
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As college football season arrives, schools pay monitors to stop players and staff from gambling
Associated Press | Mon, Aug 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
North Carolina junior tight end John Copenhaver gets a group text message from his university pointing out the latest betting scandal or reminding him of the importance of not violating rules against betting on sports.
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Gov. Lombardo declares emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Hilary
Teresa Moss | Published Sun, Aug 20, 2023 (10:44 a.m.)
The declaration enables impacted counties and tribes to receive federal assistance to protect residents and mitigate infrastructure damage ...
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Caucus or primary? Confusion surrounds 2024 presidential nominating process for Nevada Republicans
Casey Harrison | Sun, Aug 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nevada’s Republican voters may be faced with two nominating processes to elect their preferred presidential candidate for the 2024 election ...
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Jimmy Garoppolo looks sharp in his Raiders debut
By Greg Beacham, Associated Press | Sat, Aug 19, 2023 (9:28 p.m.)
Jimmy Garoppolo completed all four of his passes for 39 yards while leading a touchdown drive in his Raiders debut, and Las Vegas went on to a 34-17 preseason victory ...
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Nevada: Only travel if necessary during severe Vegas weather
Teresa Moss | Sat, Aug 19, 2023 (7:44 p.m.)
Gov. Joe Lombardo is urging Nevadans to prepare for severe weather Saturday night as another round of storms is moving through the Las Vegas Valley.
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Aces’ 21-game home winning streak ends as rally falls short
Danny Webster | Published Sat, Aug 19, 2023 (2:11 p.m.)
A'ja Wilson had a game-high 25 points and nine rebounds, but the Aces fell to the Los Angeles Sparks 78-72 at Michelob Ultra Arena on Saturday, their first official home loss since July 18, 2022.
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Could Sincere McCormick cap comeback by making Raiders’ roster?
Case Keefer | Sat, Aug 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
McCormick figures to play a large role in a second straight preseason game when the Raiders face the Los Angeles Rams at 6 p.m. tonight. ...
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Weekend wagers: Seven bets to make on seven sports
Case Keefer | Sat, Aug 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
College football’s Week Zero gets started in Dublin, Ireland, of all places, with Navy at Notre Dame kicking off a new season at 11:30 a.m. next Saturday. ...
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Gray’s triple-double leads Aces to bounce-back win over Liberty
Danny Webster | Published Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (9:03 p.m.)
Gray recorded the second triple-double of her WNBA career — the first in the franchise's six-year run in Las Vegas — with 22 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to give the Aces a 88-75 win over the Liberty in their second matchup in three days ...
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Details on Golden Knights TV channel expected next week
Danny Webster | Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (2:30 p.m.)
Scripps Sports should be releasing details later this month on how to watch Golden Knights games locally in the upcoming season, a team spokesperson said today.
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Aria’s new Easy’s Cocktail Lounge elevates the Las Vegas speakeasy
Amber Sampson | Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Find this versatile new venue hiding at the Proper Eats Food Hall.
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Tenant turmoil: Evictions pile up as Nevada’s stark affordable housing landscape worsens
Shannon Miller | Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nevada has just 17 affordable units available for every 100 extremely low-income households that need them.
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Spilling his guts: Robert Spillane will stop at nothing to help fix Raiders’ defense
Case Keefer | Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Most players dance around and don’t speak on the Raiders’ recent reputation for defensive incompetence, but Spillane won’t hide from it. ...
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Ashley Zabarte nurtures artists through her Downtown shop Hey Maker
Shannon Miller | Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
In addition to organizing markets where artists and crafts makers sell their goods, Zabarte has written guides for artists on topics like e-commerce and how to manage social media.
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Las Vegas music duo Spelling Hands transports listeners to a dark realm
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“It’s as if Danzig picked up a synthesizer and drum machine instead of a guitar.”
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Rally the Raiders: 5 reasons why the team might be better than you think
Case Keefer | Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Summer training camp, for those who ascribe to NFL romanticism, is supposed to be when hope springs eternal and each team’s faithful thinks it has a shot at ...
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New Tao Group Strip spot Cathédrale makes a dramatic impact
Jim Begley | Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Another successful New York transplant delivers a French and Mediterranean menu in the former Sage space.
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Koolsville’s $10 specials have become a tattoo rite of passage
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It has been 15 years since co-owning husband-wife team Robert and Mari Gonzalez launched the first Koolsville.
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Las Vegas visual artists struggle for gallery space, community and patronage. How can they get where they need to be?
Geoff Carter | Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Local creatives face real and relentless headwinds on their journey to sustainability.
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Bajamar’s poke nachos are a real catch
Geoff Carter | Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
If you haven’t taken a deep dive through this menu, you’re missing out.
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Aces finding difficulty matching Liberty with Parker’s absence
Danny Webster | Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Aces have lost twice to the Liberty in a span of nine days, and will play again tonight in a rematch at Michelob Ultra Arena (7 p.m., Prime Video). In those losses, the Aces have been severely out-rebounded (48-24 on Aug. 6, 49-28 on Tuesday) and have allowed 23 offensive rebounds.
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Free Will Astrology (August 17)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Aug 17, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Your life will be downright enjoyable, creative and fruitful, Virgo, because you will be the beneficiary of a stream of luck.
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Raiders activate Tyree Wilson ahead of joint practices with Rams
Case Keefer | Wed, Aug 16, 2023 (9:18 a.m.)
An answer to the Raiders’ biggest question on defense came Wednesday morning. Edge rusher Tyree Wilson, the team’s top pick in April’s NFL Draft, is ready to return to ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (August 17-23, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Published Wed, Aug 16, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Blackpink, Zach Bryan, Deadmau5, Glorilla, the House of Pride Festival and more in this week's Superguide.
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Shania Twain, Tape Face and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Aug 16, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Luke Bryan has announced his final Vegas residency show dates at Resorts World.
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Offense goes cold as Aces fail to figure out Liberty again in Commissioner’s Cup
Danny Webster | Published Tue, Aug 15, 2023 (8:08 p.m.)
The Aces' offense struggled all night and could not take advantage of a struggling New York offense in a 82-63 loss in the Commissioner's Cup championship at Michelob Ultra Arena ...
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Tue, Aug 15, 2023 (9:49 a.m.)
Leoncity, a modern Mexican restaurant, is coming soon to Red Rock Resort.
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Insomniac NYE festival Forever Midnight to bring Kaytranada, Eric Prydz and more to the Las Vegas Strip
Amber Sampson | Mon, Aug 14, 2023 (12:51 p.m.)
Jaime Jones, Bakke, ChaseWest, Deeper Purpose, Fisher, Green Velvet and more will perform at the Vegas fest.
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Metalachi takes the Vegas stage at Silver Sevens
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Mon, Aug 14, 2023 (11:21 a.m.)
Tickets are priced at $37 and can be purchased at the gift shop.
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College football by the odds: Picking every Mountain West win total
Case Keefer | Mon, Aug 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Those rooting for upheaval in the Mountain West last year might have been letdown, but there’s nothing like a second chance. This season looks like it has an even better chance to produce a surprise in what might be ...
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Jazz and pop favorite George Benson returns to Wynn
Brock Radke | Mon, Aug 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Benson plays Encore Theater before joining Buddy Guy's farewell tour.
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Dueling GOP presidential nominating contests in Nevada raise concerns about voter confusion
By Gabe Stern, Associated Press | Mon, Aug 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Republicans in Nevada could have two chances next year to decide who they want to be their party’s presidential nominee. The catch: Only one will count. The Nevada GOP is insisting on holding its own caucus despite a new state law calling for a primary election, a move critics say is designed to ...
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Student loan repayments are a spoke in the economic wheel
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Aug 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Millions of people in the United States with federal student debt might have to readjust their spending this fall, when student loan interest and repayments are slated to resume after a three-year pause brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Led by young roster hopefuls, Raiders’ defense made impression against 49ers
Danny Webster | Mon, Aug 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Raiders forced two turnovers — an interception by defensive back Sam Webb, and a forced fumble from linebacker Curtis Bolton — and they held the ...
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George overcomes rough start to provide valuable minutes in Aces win
Danny Webster | Published Sun, Aug 13, 2023 (8 p.m.)
George finished with a season-high 11 points and was key in the Aces improving to 27-3 and tying the 1998 Houston Comets for the best start to a season in WNBA history.
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Aidan O’Connell leads Raiders to blowout preseason win over 49ers
Case Keefer | Published Sun, Aug 13, 2023 (3:49 p.m.)
O’Connell led the Raiders to a 34-7 victory by throwing for 141 yards and a touchdown on 15-for-18 passing. ...
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State Treasurer: Nevada’s prepaid tuition program helps people avoid student loans
By Zach Conine | Sun, Aug 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
In today’s economy, doing something after high school is a necessity for students who are ready to enter the job market, as they look to earn a good enough living to raise a family.
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$250M funding infusion from state is lightning rod in CCSD teacher negotiations
Hillary Davis | Sun, Aug 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
One of the many conflicts in the bitter ongoing contract negotiations between the Clark County School District and its teachers union centers on the $250 million that state lawmakers this year approved specifically to match raises for teachers and support staff.
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UNLV’s Tiger Shanks working to make his game as strong as his name
Ray Brewer | Sat, Aug 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
UNLV’s Tiger Shanks already has one of the undisputed coolest names in all of college football. His name ranks up there ...
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Weekend wagers: Bets on five sports including plays on an NFL award
Case Keefer | Sat, Aug 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The next two columns are crucial because no one wants to go into the official start of football season on a losing streak. ...
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Wilson’s career night pushes Aces to 19th straight home win
Danny Webster | Published Fri, Aug 11, 2023 (9:03 p.m.)
Wilson scored a career-high 40 points to go with 12 rebounds to help the Las Vegas Aces improve to 14-0 at home this season in a 113-89 win over the Washington Mystics at Michelob Ultra Arena.
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Raiders’ Davante Adams takes big hit in practice with 49ers
Case Keefer | Fri, Aug 11, 2023 (11:59 a.m.)
Speaking immediately after practice, Raiders coach Josh McDaniels said he didn’t have an official update on Adams’ status but also didn’t express any major concern. ...
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Raiders keep building on commitment to local high school football scene
Case Keefer | Fri, Aug 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Pick up the football from the ground, secure it, run through a gauntlet of bags and finish strong. Those are the basics of a new running backs drill Spring Valley High coach Marcus Teal, one of the longest-tenured high school football coaches in Southern Nevada, recently implemented at ...
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UNLV trying to come out ahead as conference balance shifts
Mike Grimala | Fri, Aug 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Since the most recent wave of conference realignment exploded two weeks ago, UNLV athletic director Erick Harper’s cellphone has been buzzing nonstop ...
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Best LGBT Bar: The Garage
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This pit stop has some of the best drinks and gay vibes in the Valley.
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Best Local Chef: David Mangual
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This veteran chef brings new flavors to Smoke & Fire.
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Best Movie Theater: The Beverly Theater
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Beverly Theater has locals excited about going to the movies again.
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Best Nightlife Evolution: Tao Group
fea | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Tao sets the tone for the ultimate night out.
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Best Comedian: Carrot Top
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
No one’s been holding down the Vegas stage longer than Scott Thompson.
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Best Clutch Performer: Jonathan Marchessault
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
"Marchy" tallied 13 goals and 12 assists during the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Best Afterhours: Drai’s After Hours
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s the original late-night bash, and it’s still as sexy and sophisticated as ever.
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Best Female Athlete: A’ja Wilson
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
With two MVPs and a championship, Wilson has already earned legendary status as a Las Vegas athlete.
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Best New Italian: Balla Italian Soul
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Shawn McClain’s Southern Italian concept at the re-stylized Sahara is a banger.
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Best Venue Comeback: Pearl Concert Theater
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Pearl has come back strong, re-establishing itself as one of Vegas’ go-to concert rooms.
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Best Gentlemen’s Club: Spearmint Rhino
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Vegas location of this national chain is one sexy beast.
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Best Nightclub: Zouk Nightclub
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
We liked your club pick so much this year, we decided to throw a party there.
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Las Vegas Weekly presents its 2023 Best of Vegas award winners
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Reader and staff picks for the best in dining, entertainment, nightlife, sports and more.
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Best Art Gallery: Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Library District offers 14 gallery exhibits running at any given time.
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Best Sushi Spot: Kumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Have it your way at this modern Japanese masterpiece.
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Best Rising Country-Rocker: Lennon Roach
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
After eight years in the Air Force, this Southern gentleman drilled down into music.
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Best Local DJ: Britlee
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This guy handles the soundtrack as well as the sword.
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College football by the odds: Handicapping every ACC win total
Case Keefer | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
There’s a wide gap between the top of the conference and the rest of the teams, just as it feels like there has been for the last decade. ...
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Best Steakhouse: Twin Creeks Steakhouse
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Small touches make all the difference at this locals' favorite.
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Best Women’s Clothing Store: Pink Desert
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This woman-owned boutique is a perfect place to find fit and flattering pieces for all occasions.
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Best Cover Band: High Rocktane
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
From Madonna to Bruno Mars, High Rocktane can play it all.
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Best Attraction: Area15
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This entertainment, dining and retail complex has taken to calling itself a “district,” and with good reason.
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Best Place for Your Instagram Shot: The Neon Museum
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Freshening up your Insta feed is easy at the picturesque Neon Museum.
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Best Coach: Bruce Cassidy
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights’ third coach led Las Vegas’ NHL team to the promised land.
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Best Place to Take the Kids: Silverton Aquarium
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This 117,000-gallon aquarium, set amid a Vegas casino, draws families to watch thousands of tropical fish swim about—not to mention regular mermaid appearances.
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Best Dispensary: Jardín Premium Cannabis Dispensary
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
A dispensary is only as good as the service it offers, and Jardín’s service is exceptional.
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Best Secret Tacos: Vesta Coffee Roasters
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Eggs, crispy potatoes, cilantro, cotija cheese, jalapeño and tajin crema piled atop two fresh tortillas ... We could come back for these every day of the week.
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Best Men’s Clothing Store: Stitched
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Stitched has a staff of tailors and stylists who will send you out into the world in bespoke threads that feel like a second skin—and look like a million bucks.
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Best Bookstore: Writer’s Block
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
What other book store has an artificial bird sanctuary?
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Best Late-Night Eats: Roberto’s Taco Shop
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Any time, all the time, Roberto's does the trick.
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Best Pizzeria: Brooklyn’s Best Pizza & Pasta
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
East Coasters swear by this Brooklyn-born joint.
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Best Mobile Betting App: William Hill
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It's stocked with a large betting menu and features a user-friendly interface.
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Best Web Series: The Sweets Spot
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This hilarious web series serves it up fresh and hot.
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Best Plant-Based Menu: Tacotarian
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Tacotarian’s fare is the real vegan deal.
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Best Band: Marissa & The Hollenbacks
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The howls of the wolf pack—as this group’s loyal fans are known—have been heard and counted.
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Best Cocktails: Carversteak
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
One of the top steakhouses in town also happens to serve some of the best cocktails around.
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Best Pop Up: Istorya Origins
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
We can’t wait to be served another installation of this brilliantly designed dinner series celebrating the vibrancy of Filipino food and its evolution through time.
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Best Latin Party: Neon Vibra
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This new nighttime swim party at Daylight Beach Club is making some seriously fun waves.
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Best Comic Book Store: Alternate Reality Comics
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Alternate Reality is a universe we’d happily get lost inside.
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Best Burlesque Show: Black Girl Magic Burlesque
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
These performers really know how to turn heads.
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Best Burger Joint: Slater’s 50/50
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Bacon in burgers, blended with the beef right into the patty? That’s why you love Slater’s 50/50.
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Best Skate Hang: Fresa’s Skate Shop
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Fresa’s is more than a skate shop, it’s at the center of a modern skate revolution rippling across this Valley.
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The cycle of giving at Goodwill of Southern Nevada
Goodwill of Southern Nevada | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
National Thrift Shop Day is Aug. 17, making it the ideal time to shop, donate and appreciate what many local thrift stores do for the community.
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Best Music Venue: Brooklyn Bowl
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Another year, another win for the Bowl!
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Best Strip: DJ Tiësto
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This is Tiësto’s town, and we’re just living in it.
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Best New Music Series: Desert Honeypot
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
An empowering showcase for women, by women.
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Best Cigar Shop: Eight Lounge
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Local entrepreneur Giuseppe Bravo and Clique Hospitality partnered to create this chic, energetic take on a modern cigar lounge.
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Best Strip Casino: Resorts World Las Vegas
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Resorts World offers innumerable reasons to hit the Strip, for a night out or a full stayover.
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Best One-Woman Show: Skye Dee Miles
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Although she’s often backed by a piano or a band, when she starts singing, it feels like Skye Dee Miles is the only person in the room.
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Best Glue Player: Chelsea Gray
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The "Point Gawd" is always there when it counts.
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Best Dive Bar: Double Down Saloon
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Double Down Saloon could well be the best bar of its kind in the world.
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Best Outdoor Escape: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Remarkable geology and vibrant plant and wildlife make it Las Vegas’ favorite escape from the urban din.
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Best Barbecue: SoulBelly BBQ
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Main Street's smoked-meat mecca is thriving.
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Best Magician: David Blaine
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The mystifying illusionist cheated death on a nightly basis during his first magic residency.
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Best Team: Vegas Golden Knights
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The squad skated through the postseason with a dominant 16-6 record, setting up an exciting title defense beginning this fall.
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Best Menu Surprises: Yukon Pizza
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
There's much more than pizza ready to savor at this Downtown gem.
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Best Hidden Cocktail Gem: The Cabinet of Curiosities
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The secret is out, but have you discovered this speakeasy?
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Best New Ice Cream: Sorry, Not Sorry Creamery
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Fresh ingredients make a big difference in ice cream, and this buzzy shop uses the good stuff.
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Best Happy Hour: PT’s Taverns
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The world keeps changing, but PT’s 60-plus locations still have Vegas covered.
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Best Toy Store: Kappa Toys
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Discover your inner child at this wonderland of toys.
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Best Jazz Sushi Fusion: Maxan Jazz
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Jazz with nigiri, sashimi and maki rolls?
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Best Sportsbook: Circa Sportsbook
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Through nearly three years, it has more than lived up to the hype.
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Best New Pastries: Dominique Ansel Las Vegas
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
You’ve taken your tourists for a Cronut, of course. They don’t need to know that you sneak back to this beautiful bakery for croissants, cookies and quiche.
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Best New Baklava: Nusr-Et
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
You know the steaks, but have you sampled the desserts?
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Best Brunch Spot: La Neta Cocina y Lounge
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Celebrate the weekend with tacos, cocktails and more.
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Best Sports Bar: DawgHouse Saloon
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This Resorts World spot combines big screens, quality food, sports betting and live music in a winning way.
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Best Taco Shop: Más Por Favor Taqueria y Tequila
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Más Por Favor is home to a badass speakeasy, but the tacos always come first.
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Best Reason to Embrace Esports: Vegas Inferno
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The squad has been recognized as the official esports team of Las Vegas,
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Best Golf Course: Bear’s Best Las Vegas
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This Jack Nicklaus-designed public course has earned a stellar reputation.
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Best Variety Show: Absinthe
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Today, we live in a Vegas that Absinthe made.
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Best Brewery: Able Baker Brewing
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Local beer fans can't go along without an Atomic Duck IPA.
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Best R&B Act to Watch: Tatum the Dreamer
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Tatum the Dreamer tenderly explores what it is to be a lover and a friend.
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Best Bar to Meet Someone IRL: Square Bar
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
If you're single, this is where you can mingle
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Best Immersive Attraction: Omega Mart
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Enter a portal to another world.
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Best Thrift Shop: Goodwill
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Goodwill remains a no-brainer for the money-savvy shopper.
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Best Breakfast Spot: Egg Works
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Egg Works always hits the spot.
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Best Doughnuts: Pinkbox Doughnuts
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Pinkbox treats taste as good as they look.
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Best Locals Casino: South Point Casino
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
South Point offers an abundance of amenities that caters to locals, making this an easy favorite.
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Best Sandwich Shop: Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Capriotti’s 30-plus Valley locations can always be counted on for a quality sub.
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Best Downtown Casino: Circa Resort & Casino
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
There’s much to love about this 21-and-over Fremont Street destination.
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Best Lounge Act: The Twins Dueling Pianos Show
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
If two is better than one, what’s better than twins? Piano-playing twins, of course.
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Best Vintage Vegas Restaurant: Golden Steer Steakhouse
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Your old-Vegas experience begins at this storied steakhouse, a landmark since 1958.
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Best Spa: Awana Spa & Wellness
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Awana is a holistically focused facility that provides an ethereal experience like none other.
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Best Wine Bar: Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Pull up a chair and taste away.
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Best Bakery: Freed’s Bakery
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It's one of the sweetest spots in town, decade after decade.
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Best Lounge: Rouge Room
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Our readers are already captivated by this swanky new suburban venue.
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Best Coffeehouse: Mothership Coffee Roasters
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This spot has been roasting its own beans for more than a decade.
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Best Theater Company: Majestic Repertory Theatre
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Downtown’s Majestic Rep delivers wonder, shock and awe.
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Best Gym: Las Vegas Athletic Club
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
LVAC remains a reliable and convenient choice for pumping iron or taking a stroll on an indoor track.
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Best Brunch Pizza: Red Dwarf
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Feast on fried eggs atop crispy Detroit-style deep dish.
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Best Museum: The Mob Museum
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Mob Museum tells a fascinating story about law and lawlessness. Oh, and there’s a cool speakeasy in the basement.
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Best Male Athlete: Mark Stone
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
No. 61 become the first player in team history to lift the Stanley Cup over his head.
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Best New Greek Food: Naxos Taverna
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Veteran chef Mark Andelbradt elevates everything at this Red Rock Resort restaurant.
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Best Headliner: Barry Manilow
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Barry Manilow is a rare breed of entertainer.
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Best Park: Sunset Park
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Sunset Park is a true Clark County gem, one of the largest parks in the city, lush and equipped with a range of facilities.
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Best Performing Arts Space: The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The stately Downtown venue is the primo place to catch a ballet, Broadway show, classy jazz performance or symphony.
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Best Production Show: The Beatles Love
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
If you haven’t seen it yet (or lately), make it happen.
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Best Band Revival: Viaje Nahual
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Revived from the ashes of groovy surf-rock six-piece Kurumpaw, Viaje Nahual has embarked on a “shaman’s journey.”
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Best Salon: Layla Social
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Treating yourself to a cut, color or professional styling has rarely been so luxurious.
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Best Downtown Nightlife Spot: We All Scream
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
We All Scream has quickly become the coolest hot spot on the block
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Best New Community Gallery: Nuwu Art Gallery + Community Center
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nuwu Art is so much more than just a gallery.
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Best Rave Resurgence: Area15
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Leave it to these bold creatives to come up with a new music party Vegas didn’t know it needed.
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Free Will Astrology (August 10)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Aug 10, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Be alert to the possibility of a key opportunity coming into view, Gemini, and don’t underestimate it.
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Kylie Minogue, Paulina Rubio, Bruno Mars and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, Aug 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The opening dates of Kylie Minogue's new Vegas residency have been announced.
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Now back at practice, Raider rookie Byron Young could continue rise
Case Keefer | Wed, Aug 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Byron Young may not command as much attention as Wilson or second-round tight end Michael Mayer, but he could wind up being every bit as essential. And, like his two bigger-name rookie classmates, Young could contribute in a big way ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (August 10-16, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Aug 9, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Karol G, Raiders vs. 49ers, Beck & Phoenix, Dogstar, Nicolas Cage films and more in this week's Superguide.
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Wilson, Aces restate dominance with 104-84 win over Dallas
Danny Webster | Published Tue, Aug 8, 2023 (7:08 p.m.)
A’ja Wilson had a game-high 28 points to go with 14 rebounds on her 27th birthday, and the Aces led by as many as 41 points Tuesday in their 104-84 win over the Dallas Wings at College Park Center in Dallas. The Aces were coming off their worst loss of the season ...
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Report: Single-family homes in Vegas sold for $450K on average in July
Katie Ann McCarver | Tue, Aug 8, 2023 (5 a.m.)
The median sales price of existing single-family homes in Southern Nevada was $450,000, increasing 2% from the previous month but down just over 3% compared to the same ...
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Five big questions as the Raiders enter a pivotal week of training camp
Case Keefer | Tue, Aug 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Raiders have plenty of reasons to be happy with where they currently stand but there have also been challenges, and areas where the Raiders need to progress if they want to be competitive this season ...
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Golden Knights’ Howden spends day with Stanley Cup golfing in the rain
Danny Webster | Tue, Aug 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Golden Knights forward Brett Howden wasn’t going to let the rain put a damper on his day with the Stanley Cup. Standing in a downpour at the Pine Ridge Golf Club in Manitoba, Canada, Howden played ...
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Mon, Aug 7, 2023 (10 a.m.)
Find new menus just for locals at Carversteak and Flanker, and new summer dishes at Locale and Lumin Cafe.
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Exhibit lets museum patrons become water drops to teach about pollution
Rhiannon Saegert | Mon, Aug 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
An exhibit that casts visitors as a drop of water trying to navigate a maze, avoid pollutants and make its way to the ocean is running at the ...
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As a new school year begins, teacher vacancies in Clark County remain an issue
Hillary Davis | Mon, Aug 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
While CCSD says that teacher vacancies are fewer than at this point last year, the district starts the new school year needing well more than 1,000 permanent, full-time classroom teachers ...
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Owner of tequila brand wants you to slow down, enjoy the spirit
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, Aug 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
People come to Las Vegas from all over the globe for the chance to be a different version of themselves, so the city was a good choice for the U.S. debut of Dos Caras, which translates to “two faces,” said Ian Miller, creative director of the Mexico-based distillery.
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Aces dominated by Ionescu, Liberty in battle of WNBA powers
Danny Webster | Published Sun, Aug 6, 2023 (2:22 p.m.)
What was a 5-point game at halftime turned into domination quickly courtesy of the New York Liberty, handing the Aces their third loss of the season, 99-61, at Barclays Center on Sunday.
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Audit confirms legitimacy of Clark County’s mail ballot processes
Casey Harrison | Sun, Aug 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
An audit of the Clark County Election Department’s handling of mail ballots during the 2022 general election concluded that election officials followed state law when processing ballots.
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Canyon Springs football team learns life lessons in run through reality
Hillary Davis | Sun, Aug 6, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Coach Quincy Burts took his squad on the 8-mile round trip run July 29 to show the harsh outcomes of bad decisions and urge the benefits of good ones.
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Weekend wagers: A handful of bets to make on seven different sports
Case Keefer | Sat, Aug 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The United States women’s national soccer team has now seen its odds to win the World Cup double despite the field being cut in half. ...
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College football by the odds: Handicapping every Big Ten win total
Case Keefer | Sat, Aug 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The major college football conferences are ditching the divisional format, and there’s no place where that will be a more welcomed change than in the Big Ten. ...
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UNLV football embraces speed on first day of training camp
Mike Grimala | Fri, Aug 4, 2023 (3:16 p.m.)
Rebel Park was a blur of activity on Friday as the UNLV football team opened training camp, and not just because all the action was crammed onto one field. New head coach Barry Odom put his team through a two-hour morning session ...
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Raiders backup maximizes his opportunities while superstar veteran running back holds out
Case Keefer | Fri, Aug 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Zamir White, the Las Vegas Raiders’ second-year running back out of Georgia, was in line for a drill but also loosening up in between reps at the start of the first padded practice of training camp earlier this week in Henderson. Busting some moves wouldn’t have been anything out of the ordinary for most of the roster, but it wasn’t how White typically conducted himself last season.
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Zamir White maximizing opportunities at Raiders’ training camp
Case Keefer | Fri, Aug 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
With Josh Jacobs, the NFL’s leading rusher a year ago, still away from the team as part of a contract dispute, White has taken over as the Raiders’ primary running back. ...
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Mapping out Las Vegas Valley neighborhood happy hour crawls
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, Aug 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Where to get tasty post-work food and drink deals Downtown, in Henderson, in the Summerlin area and beyond.
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CoZi fest aims to connect and empower cartoonists and zinesters
Shannon Miller | Thu, Aug 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“You don’t have to go through an institution or a major publisher to spread those ideas. You just [need] a copier and some paper and cheap materials.”
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Betting farewell: Breaking down college football conference future odds, before major change arrives
Case Keefer | Thu, Aug 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
College football enters a new era next season with the most drastic conference realignment in decades and the increase from a four- to 12-team playoff. With Oklahoma and Texas set to jump from the Big 12 to the SEC ...
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Area15’s multiverse of entertainment embraces the under-21 set
Amber Sampson | Thu, Aug 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This month’s 18-and-over headliners include Kyle Watson, Shallou and Gareth Emery, and October will see Yves Tumor drop in for an all-ages performance.
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Las Vegas’ Lou Ruvo Center continues studying the effectiveness of newly approved Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi
Shannon Miller | Thu, Aug 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
According to studies required by the FDA, it helps to reduce amyloid plaques in the brain protein and has a functional benefit in patients.
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The Fremont Food Hall spotlights longtime Henderson favorite Craft Kitchen
Rob Kachelriess | Thu, Aug 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The fresh-baked pastries are among the best in Las Vegas, with European-style croissants and kouign-amanns front and center in the display case.
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Vegas hardcore foursome Roman Candle breaks out on the local scene and beyond
Gabriela Rodriguez | Thu, Aug 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
A live clip of the band performing to a sardine-packed audience in a waterless pool has drawn more than 50,000 views on TikTok alone.
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BLVD Grille steps in for Hardway 8 on Water Street
Brock Radke | Thu, Aug 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The menu is big on steaks, seafood, pasta and vegetarian options, augmented with craft cocktails and a lengthy wine list.
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Free Will Astrology (August 3)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, Aug 3, 2023 (1 a.m.)
The further you go into every experience, Pisces, the greater the pleasure and satisfaction will be.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (August 3-9, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, Aug 2, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Life Is Beautiful’s battle of the bands, Maxwell, Man or Astro-man?, a Barbie rave and more in this week's Superguide.
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Analysis: Raiders’ defense has been a revelation through first six practices
Case Keefer | Wed, Aug 2, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Raiders’ offense hasn’t looked all that crisp through a week — though it did pass the ball better throughout a turnover-free practice on Tuesday — but a lot of their troubles have stemmed from the defense. ...
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Aces clinch playoff spot, defeat Dream for eighth straight win
Danny Webster | Published Tue, Aug 1, 2023 (8:56 p.m.)
The Aces became the first team to clinch a spot in the playoffs with a 93-72 win over the Atlanta Dream at Michelob Ultra Arena on Tuesday, their eighth straight victory and improving to a league-best 24-2 on the season.
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Weather service: July sets record for heat in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Tue, Aug 1, 2023 (6:08 a.m.)
The average temperature in Las Vegas was 97.3 degrees in July, a record for the month, the National Weather Service in Las Vegas said this morning. The previous average for ...
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In the right place: Renfrow can still thrive with Raiders if given the chance
Case Keefer | Tue, Aug 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Raiders’ offense has looked shaky with new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo returning from foot surgery and even superstar receiver Davante Adams dropping a couple passes. But Renfrow has reminded why he was nicknamed “the Slot Machine” upon the team’s move to Las Vegas ...
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