Story archive for May 2023
What to do in Las Vegas this week (June 1-7, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 31, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Seal, Earthgang, Nate Bargatze, Bryson Tiller, the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Five reasons to check out McGill, Nevada’s Schellraiser Music Festival
Geoff Carter | Tue, May 30, 2023 (5:45 p.m.)
Happening June 1-3 a few hours north of Vegas, homegrown music festival Schellraiser boasts a smartly-curated lineup that includes Blond Redhead, Asleep at the Wheel, Blitzen Trapper, The Joy Formidable and Dinosaur Jr.
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El Cortez table game action comes alive on streamer’s YouTube channel
Katie Ann McCarver | Tue, May 30, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Hey everybody, we’re here at the El Cortez,” Victor Ross says, greeting his online viewers with an air of familiarity before he begins to play.
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Opposing prep coaches give scouting report on UNLV commit D.J. Thomas
Mike Grimala | Tue, May 30, 2023 (2 a.m.)
D.J. Thomas has an unbeatable résumé. The Liberty point guard is a 4-star recruit in the Class of 2024, and he’s rated the No. 22 prospect in the nation by 247 Sports. After averaging 22.8 points and 5.1 assists as a junior this ...
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Golden Knights use dominant performance to reach Stanley Cup Final
Danny Webster | Mon, May 29, 2023 (10:49 p.m.)
What transpired for three hours at American Airlines Center on Monday night wasn't just one of the best road games for the Golden Knights. It might have been ...
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Trial for accused gunman in Pittsburgh synagogue massacre slated to start
Associated Press | Mon, May 29, 2023 (9:11 p.m.)
The federal jury trial of the suspect in the nation's deadliest antisemitic attack is scheduled to get underway Tuesday morning, four and a half years after the shooting deaths of 11 worshipers at a Pittsburgh synagogue.
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Florida police search for 3 gunmen who wounded 9 at crowded beach on Memorial Day
By Terry Spencer, Associated Press | Published Mon, May 29, 2023 (9:02 p.m.)
Nine people were injured when gunfire erupted along a beachside promenade in Hollywood, Florida, sending people frantically running for cover at the crowded beach on ...
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Golden Knights heading to Stanley Cup Final, eliminate Stars in 6
Danny Webster | Published Mon, May 29, 2023 (6:43 p.m.)
The Golden Knights have punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in their six-year history by way of a 6-0 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 ...
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James Taylor returns to the Strip for a concert series at the Cosmopolitan
Brock Radke | Mon, May 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The singer and songwriter is looking forward to his debut at the Chelsea and to settling down in Vegas for a short spell. t became comfortable for Taylor to perform in Las Vegas, first as a tour stop at the Thomas & Mack Center, then ...
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Golden Knights looking for ‘killer instinct’ heading into Game 6
Danny Webster | Mon, May 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in the round prior to the Stanley Cup Final in 47 tries all-time. One more loss will put the Golden Knights ...
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Shared office space at UNLV could be ‘start of something really relevant’
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, May 29, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As the area continues to grow and more businesses move into the UNLV Harry Reid Research & Technology Park, it might come to resemble existing technological hubs, allowing gaming companies, casino operators and others to interact in a unique way.
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Aces down Lynx for 4th straight win to open season
Associated Press | Sun, May 28, 2023 (8:45 p.m.)
Jackie Young scored 23 points, including four 3-pointers, Chelsea Gray added 19 points and 10 assists and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Minnesota Lynx 94-73 Sunday night.
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Field of Dreams: Las Vegas High’s outdoor graduation honors a revered tradition
Hillary Davis | Sun, May 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
While almost every other high school in the Clark County School District gathered in a cavernous off-campus arena this past week for graduation, Las Vegas High met Wednesday on its football field to send off its seniors.
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5 things to know about Memorial Day including its controversies
Associated Press | Sun, May 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything from mattresses to lawn mowers.
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Nevadans needing organ transplants face long waits, limited in-state resources and no guarantees
Grace Da Rocha | Sun, May 28, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Getting approved for a transplant is easier said than done, Stephanie Folkema can, unfortunately, attest. She’s been working for more than a year to get selected. ...
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Aces receive championship rings, pummel Sparks 93-65
By W.G. Ramirez, Associated Press | Sat, May 27, 2023 (8:24 p.m.)
While the Vegas Golden Knights were playing an important game less than 2 miles down Frank Sinatra Drive at T-Mobile Arena, the Las Vegas Aces were throwing their own house party at Michelob Ultra Arena.
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Golden Knights implode in third period, can’t close series with Stars
Danny Webster | Published Sat, May 27, 2023 (7:41 p.m.)
It’s the first time all postseason the Golden Knights lost consecutive games, but they still lead the best-of-seven-game series, 3-2.
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Gruden present for QB Carr’s early work with Saints, AP source says
By Brett Martel, Associated Press | Sat, May 27, 2023 (5:06 p.m.)
Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden was among a handful of invited guests who observed New Orleans Saints voluntary offseason practices this week. A person familiar with the situation confirmed ...
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Weekend wagers: Eight bets to make during a racing-heavy three-day stretch
Case Keefer | Sat, May 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
F1’s Monaco Grand Prix begins early Sunday morning before giving way to IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500 with NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte signing off in the late afternoon to early evening. ...
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Golden Knights heighten focus to slow down ‘dynamic’ Robertson in Game 5
Danny Webster | Published Sat, May 27, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As the Golden Knights have learned throughout the playoffs, pushback from the opposition comes at some point. The Dallas Stars brought it in the 3-2 overtime victory ...
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Nevada U.S. Rep. Susie Lee hosts California lawmaker at Lake Mead to discuss drought
Rhiannon Saegert | Fri, May 26, 2023 (7:28 p.m.)
A scenic view of a diminished Lake Mead served as the backdrop for U.S. Reps. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, and David Valadao, R-Calif., to discuss water issues that span state lines.
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Golden Knights fail to clinch against Stars, lose Game 4 in overtime
Danny Webster | Published Thu, May 25, 2023 (8:01 p.m.)
The Dallas Stars staved off elimination thanks to Joe Pavelski's game-winning overtime goal 3:18 into the extra frame, and the Golden Knights lost 3-2 in Game 4 at American ...
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Male Athlete of the Year: Dedan “D.J.” Thomas Jr., Liberty basketball
Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
After he piloted Liberty to a historic state championship last year, expectations were set sky high for Dedan Thomas Jr.’s junior season this year. He delivered.
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Scholar Athletes of the Year: Bruce Woodbury and Justine Dunaway
Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Bruce Woodbury plans to attend BYU in the fall, and Justine Dunaway will go to Williams College in Massachusetts.
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Golden Knights trying to stay in the moment with Stanley Cup Final in sight
Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights will try to win their second Western Conference championship tonight in Game 4 of the conference final in Dallas (5 p.m., ESPN) against a Stars team that will not have captain ...
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Rising Star, Female: Brynn Kort, Coronado golf
Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
As a freshman a year ago, Brynn Kort lost out on the individual state title by a single stroke to perhaps the best female prep golfer in state history, then-teammate Yana Wilson.
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The new sun-drenched Laguna Pool House brings fresh energy to the Palms
Brock Radke | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Luke Palladino, who has worked with Emeril Lagasse at Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, created Las Vegas concepts with Clique Hospitality and cooked at Wynn, will serve as executive chef.
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Coach of the Year: LaShondra Rayford, Las Vegas High girls basketball
Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Maintaining poise in the toughest moments is a concept almost all coaches preach, but few ever get a chance to demonstrate it as flawlessly as LaShondra Rayford did earlier this year.
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Where do efforts to improve travel between Las Vegas and LA stand?
Shannon Miller | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Brightline is “positioned to break ground in the second half of 2023,” with construction expected to be completed in 2027 and the rail system’s launch projected for 2028.
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Female Athlete of the Year: Madeleine Hebert, Coronado swimming
Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Madeleine Hebert was never athletic as a young child. She got involved in sports through dancing, and it was fun to start.
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Game of the Year: Silverado boys basketball beats Valley at the buzzer in the playoffs
Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Silverado boys basketball team built a 17-point advantage in its opening-round playoff game, only to watch Valley storm back in the final minutes to take a 70-69 lead with four seconds to play.
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Rising Star, Male: Christian Thatcher, Arbor View football and wrestling
Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Christian Thatcher, a 6-foot-2, 192-pound sophomore linebacker, picked up scholarship offers from Oklahoma, Colorado and West Virginia all on the same day earlier this May.
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Moment of the Year: Desert Oasis flag football celebrates fallen teammate after state championship victory
Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The flag football state championship game had just concluded, and the Desert Oasis players had begun gathering to celebrate their win over Legacy. Amid the chaos, coach Todd Thomson began frantically searching for the game ball.
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Hank Greenspun Lifetime Achievement Award: Ed Cheltenham, Spring Mountain Youth Camp
Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
During more than three decades at the Spring Mountain Youth Camp, Ed Cheltenham won 13 state championships in track and field and another two titles in basketball.
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Daylight Beach Club celebrates a decade on the Las Vegas Strip
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
On any given weekend, poolgoers can soak in the sounds of world-renowned DJs like TroyBoi and Tchami or groove to a rap set by Ty Dolla $ign in a vibrant party utopia.
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Team of the Year: SLAM Nevada wrestling
Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
There’s dominance, and then there’s what SLAM Nevada did on the wrestling mat this year.
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The Las Vegas Aces tip off their title defense after an eventful offseason
Case Keefer | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s been a wild past year for the team, rife with the highest of highs, and to be fair, at least a couple of recent lows.
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Citizen of the Year: Leslie Maldonado Carrasco, Chaparral volleyball and softball
Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Community service initiatives began drawing in Leslie Maldonado Carrasco when she was in middle school.
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2023 Top Doctors: Honoring some of Southern Nevada’s best doctors
VEGAS INC Staff | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The annual Top Doctors issue of Health Care Quarterly recognizes some of the best doctors practicing in our region. Our goal with this publication is to provide a comprehensive list of peer-recommended physicians ...
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Unsung Hero Award: Rachel Levy, Desert Oasis trainer
Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Rachel Levy had prepared for a severe incident of this nature countless times. So when she heard frantic screams calling her name from observers at Desert Oasis High School after a flag football player collapsed and was unconscious, reacting was like second nature.
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WNBA legend Candace Parker joins the champion Las Vegas Aces for another title run
Mike Grimala | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Her 16-year pro career has seen her earn seven All-Star berths, two MVP awards and a pair of WNBA championship rings.
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Sun Standout Awards celebrate the best in local high school sports
Ray Brewer, Mike Grimala, Case Keefer, Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Sun Standout Awards returned for their sixth edition on May 22 at the South Point Showroom, recognizing the best and brightest in Southern Nevada high school athletics.
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Cannabis-themed magic show ‘Smokus Pocus’ provides a dope addition to Las Vegas’ Area15
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It features optical bong illusions, flashy sleight of hand card tricks that work most of the time—“What did you expect from a stoner magician?”—and enough tongue-in-cheek toking jokes to keep even sober attendees giggling like the gummy just kicked in.
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Ramen Zero offers a succinct, delicious menu
Jim Begley | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Elevate the classic Tokyo shoyu by adding a soft-boiled ajitama egg and spicy chili paste.
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It’s time to start praising the Golden Knights’ maligned front office
Case Keefer | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Eichel is showing exactly why McPhee and McCrimmon went after him with such determination.
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Eight acts to catch at Punk Rock Bowling 2023 in Las Vegas
Case Keefer | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Fear, Ignite, The Damned, Dropkick Murphys and more.
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Finding relief through cannabis topicals
Deep Roots Harvest | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Cannabis has quickly become one of the most sought-after skin care and body care ingredients on the market. From face oil to body lotion, bath bombs to eye cream, the potency ...
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Chatting with Becky Hammon, as demand for the Las vegas Aces’ second-year coach continues to build
Danny Webster | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The six-time All Star during her WNBA playing days will be enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame this August.
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Expect the unexpected from L7 at Las Vegas’ Punk Rock Bowling festival
Shannon Miller | Thu, May 25, 2023 (2 a.m.)
We’ve been jamming, rehearsing hard, and we’re ready for these shows,” L7 singer, guitarist and co-founder Donita Sparks tells the Weekly.
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Free Will Astrology (May 25)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, May 25, 2023 (1 a.m.)
The coming weeks will be a great time to boost your skill at socializing and networking, Leo.
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Stars captain suspended two games for cross-check on Stone
Danny Webster | Published Wed, May 24, 2023 (1:32 p.m.)
Stars captain Jamie Benn is set to have a meeting with the NHL's Department of Player Safety this afternoon regarding his cross-check to Vegas captain Mark Stone less than two minutes into Game 3 on Tuesday.
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Tentative agreement reached on spending plan to bring Oakland A’s to Las Vegas
Casey Harrison | Wed, May 24, 2023 (8:57 a.m.)
An agreement among the state, the Oakland A’s and Clark County to fund a $1.5 billion baseball stadium on the Las Vegas Strip will be forwarded to the Nevada Legislature for consideration, Gov. Joe Lombardo’s office announced this morning. The plan calls for the creation of a Sports and Entertainment Improvement District for a ...
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Katy Perry, Garth Brooks, a Spice Girls tribute and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, May 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Katy Perry will visit the Fremont Street Experience after her residency show at Resorts World this weekend.
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Bobby Flay is opening another restaurant at Caesars Palace, and new menus are unveiled at the House of Blues and Limoncello.
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From sound check to encore, Garth Brooks brings the muscle to his Caesars Palace residency
John Taylor | Wed, May 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Ever the prankster, Brooks walked over to the side of the stage, out of most of the audience’s sight. “Ladies and gentlemen,” the recognizable voice said over the Colosseum’s sound system. “Please welcome the greatest artist I’ve ever known: Garth Brooks!”
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (May 25-31, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 24, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Leslie Jones, Kali Uchis, Jack Harlow, Bruno Mars, Michael Carbonaro and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Hill’s shutout, Golden Knights’ game plan put them one win from finals
Danny Webster | Published Tue, May 23, 2023 (7:46 p.m.)
Ivan Barbashev had a goal and two assists for the first three-point playoff game of his career, and the Golden Knights defeated the Stars 4-0 in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final at ...
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Stephenson set to play for Golden Knights in Game 3 despite illness
Danny Webster | Published Tue, May 23, 2023 (11:11 a.m.)
Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson did not participate in morning skate due to an illness but is expected to be available tonight for Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars (5 p.m., ESPN). Stephenson scored ...
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Sights and Sounds from EDC Las Vegas 2023
Shannon Miller, Amber Sampson | Tue, May 23, 2023 (10:46 a.m.)
More than half a million festgoers and 230 artists flocked to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for three nights of peace, love, unity, respect and electronic dance music.
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Palms brings Jhene Aiko, Busta Rhymes and more to the pool for Memorial Day weekend
Brock Radke | Tue, May 23, 2023 (9:30 a.m.)
Soak Pool kicks off The Show: Sunshine Vibe Sessions during the holiday weekend.
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EDC’s scale difficult to imagine until you experience Las Vegas festival
John Taylor | Tue, May 23, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s about 3 a.m. Saturday, and the scene at the Kinetic Field at the Electric Daisy Carnival at the Las Vegas Speedway is, well, kinetic. Marshmello has just finished a set lasting ...
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Golden Knights looking to keep road dominance going into Dallas
Danny Webster | Tue, May 23, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Golden Knights are sitting pretty with a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Final against the Dallas Stars, with the series moving to Dallas for Game 3 on Tuesday (5 p.m., ESPN) ...
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Vegas succeeding where its previously failed in conference final
Case Keefer | Tue, May 23, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Callbacks to past Golden Knights’ playoff experiences have been constant during the team’s current postseason run. They’ve included both positive characteristics ...
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Cristo Rey multisport athlete’s impact on community earns Standout recognition
Ray Brewer | Mon, May 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Joyce Calimag's logic to volunteering is simple: She’s paying it forward. “I’m giving back because they gave to me,” Calimag said. “Growing up, we were impoverished and needed resources from community groups. I want to help people facing ...
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Magical prankster Michael Carbonaro returns to the Rio
Brock Radke | Mon, May 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Michael Carbonaro is always looking for the breaking point. A lifelong magician best known as the star and producer of the uproarious TV prank show “The Carbonaro Effect,” the ...
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Financial literacy slope gets slipperier with each generation
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, May 22, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The financial preparedness of new generations of adults in the United States has steadily declined since Generation X—the age group that preceded millennials—first came onto the scene, says Matt Bees, a Las Vegas-based senior financial adviser at Wells Fargo.
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Stephenson overcomes early struggles to win Game 2 for Golden Knights
Danny Webster | Published Sun, May 21, 2023 (3:06 p.m.)
Chandler Stephenson scored the winning goal 1:12 into overtime, and the Golden Knights rallied to defeat the Dallas Stars 3-2 in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final at T-Mobile Arena on Sunday.
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Haney retains lightweight titles with unanimous decision over Lomachenko
By W.G. Ramirez, Associated Press | Sun, May 21, 2023 (7:11 a.m.)
Undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney retained his titles Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden, but not without a controversial decision ...
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Las Vegas assemblywoman’s bill would allow open enrollment in state’s public schools
Hillary Davis | Sun, May 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Since her daughter was in first grade, Cecia Alvarado has moved around Las Vegas to ensure she lived in the attendance zones for the highest-achieving schools that would best challenge her child.
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Analysis: Depth keeps Golden Knights ‘rolling’ even against similar Stars
Case Keefer | Sun, May 21, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s the Golden Knights’ depth that’s brought them this far, and it likely is going to be what’s needed to push them over the top to reach the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in franchise history. ...
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Blueger providing positive impact throughout Golden Knights lineup
Danny Webster | Published Sat, May 20, 2023 (3:13 p.m.)
Blueger is the latest in a laundry list of players who have made an impact this postseason. It’s a main reason why the Golden Knights will try to take a 2-0 series lead over Dallas on Sunday (noon, ABC).
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Hammon-less Aces open title defense with rout
By Tim Booth, Associated Press | Sat, May 20, 2023 (2:34 p.m.)
as Vegas was without Hammon following her two-game suspension by the league earlier this week following an investigation into former Aces player Dearica Hamby saying she had ...
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Weekend wagers: Eight bets to make including on the Preakness, the NFL
Case Keefer | Sat, May 20, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Disappointment is an overall theme going into today’s second race of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. ...
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Golden Knights win Game 1 of West Final thanks to Karlsson’s scoring touch
Danny Webster | Published Fri, May 19, 2023 (8:34 p.m.)
Brett Howden scored 1:35 into overtime, and the Golden Knights defeated the Dallas Stars 4-3 in Game 1 of the Western Confernece Final at T-Mobile Arena on Friday.
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Golden Knights, Stars collide in Western Conference showdown
Danny Webster | Fri, May 19, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud loves playoff hockey. When that’s pretty much all you’ve known since becoming a full-time NHL player, you want more of it. Since Whitecloud became a fixture on the Golden Knights in 2020, his NHL career has seen three trips to the Western Conference Final — and, painfully ...
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DeBoer focused on Stars, not on former Golden Knights team ahead of West Final
Danny Webster | Thu, May 18, 2023 (6:50 p.m.)
DeBoer and the Stars will face the Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final with Game 1 on Friday at T-Mobile Arena (5:30 p.m., ESPN). The Western Conference Final will carry the narrative of DeBoer facing the team ...
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Wooli talks mixing metalcore and dubstep and why EDC Las Vegas is so special
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I always picture myself as if I was out in the crowd, looking back to what some of my favorite sets were and how I can use that inspiration of how I felt to build my sets.”
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Spring to success: Five focuses for the Raiders’ defense during the current stretch of offseason practices
Case Keefer | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Many downplay the significance of this stretch of spring practices, considering it nothing more than a chance for players to learn terminology and work with new teammates for the first time. But, coming off a 6-11 season under new coach Josh McDaniels, the Raiders need to milk every available practice minute.
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Lost Spirits’ submarine-themed dining experience is a voyage worth taking
Geoff Carter | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The master and commander of your 16-course meal, chef Taylor Persh pulls a couple of Nemo-like surprises, which resolve happily and deliciously.
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Hotel EDC lands at Resorts World Las Vegas
Resorts World | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s one of Las Vegas’ most electrifying weeks of the year: EDC. Electric Daisy Carnival is taking over the city, and in partnership with Vibee, Resorts World Las Vegas is introducing ...
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Mini-fests and DJ team-ups dominate the EDC Week landscape in Las Vegas
Brock Radke | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
If you’re skipping the Speedway this year, or if you’re all in on EDC and want yet more music, check out some of these.
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Hospitality veteran Sean Christie on the evolution of the sports bar and Las Vegas’ welcoming nature
Brock Radke | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
His Carver Road Hospitality is ready to maximize the sports boom in Vegas with Flanker Kitchen & Sports Bar, opening June 10 at Mandalay Bay.
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Dynamic beatmaker—and EDC Las Vegas performer—Wax Motif continues diversifying his sound
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“That’s the fun part about music—discovering new sh*t.”
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This Maverick is EDC Las Vegas’ top flier
Geoff Carter | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The traffic snarls leading to and from the Speedway during EDC weekend are legendary. Not so through the air.
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Meet Lurk Franklin, a rising Las Vegas rapper giving fans want they want
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I want to make these 20, 30 or 40 songs, put them where they have to be, then go forward. I’m starving my people in a way. They want to eat.”
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Should you try Shake Shack’s new Veggie Shack?
Brock Radke | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s not an Impossible or Beyond burger, which try to replicate the ground beef burger experience. Shake Shack made a tasty veggie burger, and the mushrooms, sweet potatoes, farro and quinoa deliver pleasant flavors and textures.
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Community, lawmakers come together to target fentanyl in Southern Nevada
Shannon Miller | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“People look at these tablets, and they don’t look deadly like crack cocaine. And kids take them, thinking that it’s not a big deal.”
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Hotel EDC transforms Resorts World Las Vegas for festival week
Brock Radke | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
With an assist from curated experience company Vibee, the music festival and the hotel have partnered to fashion Resorts World into something more than a comfortable place to stay for festgoers.
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Need EDC wear? Drop in
Geoff Carter | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
”We sell out on body suits; we sell out on women’s face masks; we sell out on gloves, LED gloves. We have a major gloving community out here in Vegas.”
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Highlights of Las Vegas’ inaugural Sick New World fest included Kittie, Deftones
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Nostalgia ran rampant at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds as Sick New World—the heavy metal fest featuring mainstays from the late-’90s/early-’00s—kicked off its inaugural year.
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The adventure of Dino Safari at Horseshoe Las Vegas
Imagine Exhibitions | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Prepare to go back hundreds of millions of years to the Mesozoic Era, when dinosaurs roamed the planes of Pangaea during the Triassic period, trapezed through ...
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Get these veteran and rising acts into your EDC Las Vegas 2023 schedule
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
What you need to catch Jeff Mills, Pretty Pink, Ferry Corsten and more.
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Social culinary event Picnic in the Alley slides over to the Arts District
Shannon Miller | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
More than 20 chef stations and about 15 cocktail stations will serve up gourmet bites. Local boutique Akin Cooperative will run a mini market. And stations will feature artists, along with live performances “all curated by women.”
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‘Stranger Things’ pop-up lands on the Las Vegas Strip
Grace Da Rocha | Thu, May 18, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The spot will include an exhibit filled with some of the show’s most iconic set pieces, including the Starcourt Mall from Season 3’s final battle sequence, along with exclusive merchandise.
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Free Will Astrology (May 18)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, May 18, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Ask yourself, Pisces: “Which of my fears are misdirected or exaggerated, and which are realistic and worthy of my attention?”
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Kool & The Gang, Ali Wong, Wiseguys and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, May 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Wiseguys comedy club, which has been stirring things up in the Arts District downtown with some serious talent, recently announced its Las Vegas expansion ...
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (May 18-24, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 17, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Garth Brooks, Ella Mai, a Haney vs. Lomachenko boxing bout, the Savannah Bananas and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Las Vegas Club Notes: Elevate by Pride, Deadmau5, Kassi Beach and more
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Tue, May 16, 2023 (1:52 p.m.)
Kassi Beach House hosts another EDC welcome party this week at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
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Golden Knights fans litter Marchessault’s yard with hats after Game 6 hat trick
Danny Webster | Tue, May 16, 2023 (11:17 a.m.)
Dozens of hats were placed on Marchessault's lawn Monday in recognition of the Golden Knights forward's hat trick to clinch Game 6 of their second-round ...
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Quick Bites: Las Vegas restaurants making news this week
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Tue, May 16, 2023 (10 a.m.)
Chef Min Kim will launch Min’s Test Kitchen at Jardin at Encore this month.
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Golden Knights to face Stars, DeBoer in Western Conference Final
Danny Webster | Mon, May 15, 2023 (7:48 p.m.)
It will be the Dallas Stars and coach Pete DeBoer that will face the Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. Game 1 is Friday at T-Mobile Arena (5:30 p.m., ESPN). The Stars defeated the Seattle Kraken 2-1 in Game 7 ...
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Garth Brooks launches another epic country music residency in Las Vegas
Brock Radke | Mon, May 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Brooks returns to the Strip on May 18 at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
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‘Super cute’ robot isn’t just for large companies
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, May 15, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Robot servers who can dance, sing and say “excuse me” when people block their way could soon be serving you lunch with your coworkers or drinks with your friends, following the debut of the LOLA Matradee L.
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Phillies’ Bryce Harper ejected after charging Rockies dugout
Associated Press | Sun, May 14, 2023 (10:02 p.m.)
Harper appeared to respond to Colorado reliever Jake Bird, who clapped a hand against his glove and said something toward the Philadelphia dugout.
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Marchessault’s hat trick sends Golden Knights to Western Conference Final
Danny Webster | Published Sun, May 14, 2023 (9:45 p.m.)
For the fourth time in their six-year history, the Vegas Golden Knights are going to the Western Conference Final. Jonathan Marchessault’s natural hat trick in ...
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Border crossings off from last week’s highs as US pins hopes for order on mobile app
Associated Press | Sun, May 14, 2023 (9:38 p.m.)
Pandemic-era limits on asylum known as Title 42 have been rarely discussed among many of tens of thousands of migrants massed on Mexico's border with the United States.
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Biden proposal would let conservationists lease public land much as drillers and ranchers do
Associated Press | Sun, May 14, 2023 (9:24 p.m.)
The Biden administration wants to put conserving vast government-owned lands on equal footing with oil drilling, livestock grazing and other interests, according to a top administration official who defended the idea against criticism that it would interfere with industry.
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GOP state lawmakers try to restrict ballot initiatives, partly to thwart abortion protections
Associated Press | Sun, May 14, 2023 (9:24 p.m.)
With other state lawmakers seated around her in the Ohio House, Democratic state Rep. Tavia Galonski got to her feet and began to loudly chant, “One person, one vote!”
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2-time world champion Doyle Brunson, called the Godfather of Poker, dies at 89
By Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Sun, May 14, 2023 (9:24 p.m.)
Doyle Brunson, one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died Sunday, according to his agent. Brunson was 89.
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Hometown hoops star D.J. Thomas commits to UNLV
Mike Grimala | Sun, May 14, 2023 (11:09 a.m.)
UNLV basketball scored a potentially program-changing win on the recruiting trail on Sunday, as hometown high-school star D.J. Thomas committed to the program. Thomas is the son of Dedan Thomas, who played three seasons at UNLV ...
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This tribe’s land was cut in two by US borders. Its fight for access could help dozens of others
Associated Press | Sun, May 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Tribal officials have drafted regulations to formalize the border-crossing process, working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's recently formed Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council, comprised of 15 Native officials across the U.S.
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Las Vegas tattoo artists weigh in on requests for hate symbols
Teresa Moss | Sun, May 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Many of the Las Vegas tattoo shops surveyed by the Sun last week said they would refuse service to anyone requesting a tattoo of Nazi symbolism ...
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Football player transferred to UNLV from rival UNR to be near ailing mom
Mike Grimala | Sun, May 14, 2023 (2 a.m.)
In the midst of a most difficult situation, JoJuan is trying to stay positive. That means continuing to play football. At some point this season ...
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Weekend wagers: Seven bets to place on six sports including the NFL
Case Keefer | Sat, May 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
NFL point spreads are up, and they’re not merely for decoration. ...
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Rookie tight end Michael Mayer could add dimensions to Raiders’ offense
Case Keefer | Sat, May 13, 2023 (2 a.m.)
None of the Raiders' 19 rookies in town for their own minicamp are expected to make as large of an immediate impact next season as Mayer. ...
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Not this time: Golden Knights fend off major penalty to take control of series
Case Keefer | Published Fri, May 12, 2023 (9:53 p.m.)
Tonight’s Game 5 was more competitive than the Golden Knights’ last win in the series, a 5-1 beatdown in Game 3, but every bit as impressive given the circumstances. ...
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Game-by-game breakdown: Raiders may have familiar fate in 2023
Case Keefer | Fri, May 12, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Raiders have averaged seven victories per season over the last decade. Unfortunately for fans hoping for a breakthrough in the upcoming 2023-2024 season, that again appears to be the most likely result. Sports books that have already opened over/under win totals for NFL teams, including Nevada’s largest operator in ...
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Raiders 2023-2024 schedule: Las Vegas regularly in national spotlight
Case Keefer | Thu, May 11, 2023 (5:16 p.m.)
Las Vegas will play in six standalone games in the 2023-2024 season, the NFL announced Thursday evening as part of its schedule release for all 32 teams. ...
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DJ Maria Romano brings party brunching to Jing in Las Vegas
Brock Radke | Thu, May 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Sustaining a daytime suburban bash is no easy feat, and it’s certainly a world apart from the big club gigs on the Strip with which Romano is familiar.
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Brew Sensations: Diving deep into Las Vegas coffee
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Thu, May 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s not just about the drink; there’s science and style and a whole lot of stuff involved in crafting these experiences.
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Henderson’s Evergreen Coffee works to support its community
Brock Radke | Thu, May 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“Just come in and take a breather, and know whatever you’re enjoying, it’s done in a manner that’s ethical and helps take care of the community we all share.”
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15 Acts to Catch at Las Vegas heavy rock festival Sick New World
Case Keefer, Spencer Patterson, Amber Sampson | Thu, May 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Death Grips, Deftones, Fiddlehead, Kittie, Placebo, Scowl, The Sisters of Mercy and, yep, Korn.
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The Underground’s new spring cocktails have the booze scene buzzing
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Refined palates will love detecting the sweetened carrot notes in the decadent rye cocktail A Wild Hare.
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Italian creativity blooms at Las Vegas’ brand-new Basilico
Brock Radke | Thu, May 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Chef Francesco Di Caudo says the Smoked Cigar, a duck mousse rollup with sesame truffle “ash,” is catching diners off-guard in a pleasant way.
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While big Vegas entertainment booms, production shows recover more slowly
Brock Radke | Thu, May 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“It’s really difficult to launch a show, because if you miss the market, there’s no recovery. You’ve got to be careful and really know what you’re doing.”
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Instagrammer Lindsay Stewart spreads her appreciation for the Las Vegas Valley’s dining scene
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
For nearly seven years, Stewart has been running the @thelasvegasfoodie account full-time, and now has nearly 400,000 followers.
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Nevada Ballet Theatre transports viewers to the fantastic lands of Oz
Shannon Miller | Thu, May 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
To close out its 50th anniversary season, NBT is putting on one of its largest-scale productions to date, ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ with choreography by Septime Webre and music by Matthew Pierce.
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Golden Knights coach pushed all the right buttons this season; can he extend his team’s playoff run?
Case Keefer | Thu, May 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Asked about a skirmish between Vegas’ Keegan Kolesar and Edmonton’s Evander Kane—with the Golden Knights down five goals late in the second period—Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy neither blinked nor ...
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The Chicks go long into the night in their Planet Hollywood residency
John Taylor | Thu, May 11, 2023 (2 a.m.)
This is no ordinary Las Vegas residency for the Chicks. Oh, there’s the glitz and glamour, fantastic lighting, large video screens with closeups of the performers ...
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Free Will Astrology (May 11)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, May 11, 2023 (1 a.m.)
During the next 12 months, Capricorn, you will have opportunities to overcome at least some of the neglect you experienced while young.
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Tempers flare late in Golden Knights’ Game 4 loss to Oilers, series knotted up at 2
Danny Webster | Published Wed, May 10, 2023 (9:51 p.m.)
The Golden Knights failed to capitalize on an opportunity to seize control of their second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers, losing 4-1 in Game 4 at ...
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Night Ranger, ‘Late Night Magic’ and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, May 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Strat Theater continues to be the place for classic rock residencies and concert engagements.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (May 11-17, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Pixies, Capital Cities, Danzig singing Elvis, Elder, Glam at Ghostbar and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Hill back in familiar territory with possible Game 4 start looming
Danny Webster | Wed, May 10, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Due to the uncertainty involving the noncontact, lower-body injury to Laurent Brossoit, it looks like Adin Hill will get the start for the Golden Knights in Game 4 of their second-round series against the Edmonton Oilers tonight (7 p.m., ESPN). Brossoit left Game 3 on Monday shortly after ...
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Marchessault snaps slump, Golden Knights overcome loss of Brossoit to win Game 3
Danny Webster | Published Mon, May 8, 2023 (8:30 p.m.)
Marchessault scored twice, his first goals this postseason, and the Golden Knights responded with a 5-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on ...
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Five Memorable Moments from Las Vegas’ 2023 Lovers & Friends festival
Amber Sampson | Mon, May 8, 2023 (1:57 p.m.)
The hip-hop and R&B throwback fest upped the ante for its second year.
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Despite market challenges, financial expert sees prosperous times ahead in Nevada
VEGAS INC Staff | Mon, May 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
John Blackmon is cautiously optimistic about Nevada’s economy avoiding a recession, when he looks at the trends in development, financing and mortgages.
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Road Warriors: Golden Knights won’t be rattled in Edmonton
Case Keefer | Mon, May 8, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The Oilers’ victory on Sunday pushed NHL road teams to a 60% win rate through two games of every second round playoff series, at a 33-22 overall record. ...
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‘We started running’: 8 killed in Texas outlet mall shooting
Associated Press | Sun, May 7, 2023 (5:41 a.m.)
Hundreds of terrified shoppers fled in panic after a gunman stepped out of a silver sedan and opened fire at a Dallas-area outlet mall, killing eight and wounding seven before being killed by a police officer ...
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How this philanthropy group is making a difference at St. Jude’s Ranch
Ray Brewer | Sun, May 7, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Each of the 126 members of Nevada Women’s Philanthropy gives $5,000 annually to be part of the organization. Those individual donations are then pooled to fund the group’s annual grant.
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Cassidy says Golden Knights were ‘out-teammated’ in disappointing Game 2 loss
Danny Webster | Published Sat, May 6, 2023 (7:05 p.m.)
The Oilers scored three power-play goals — two of them in the first 7:01 of the game — and the Golden Knights feel 5-1 to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of their second-round series Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.
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Oilers’ star power edge against Golden Knights is overblown with Stone around
Case Keefer | Fri, May 5, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Mark Stone crouched down and shimmied his shoulders in his final move on the ice Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena following the Vegas Golden Knights’ 6-4 Game 1 playoff victory over the Edmonton Oilers. It was a far more graceful and joyous rink exit than he managed Tuesday morning at City National Arena when ...
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Golden Knights reach TV broadcast deal with Scripps Sports
Danny Webster | Thu, May 4, 2023 (3:10 p.m.)
The Golden Knights will have a new broadcast home starting next season. Scripps Sports, owned by the E.W Scripps Co., will be the home for Golden Knights games under a ...
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Celebrity chef Martin Yan cooks up an entire continent of taste at new Las Vegas spot M.Y. Asia
Genevie Durano | Thu, May 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
You’ll see classic Chinese dishes, but you’ll also get a taste of Japan, Korea, Vietnam and beyond.
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David Spade, Nikki Glaser bring house down at Venetian with contrasting styles
John Taylor | Thu, May 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The stories — and their punchlines — left the audience looking for more but filled with laughter.
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Plastic Passion: Las Vegas artist Ailene Pasco turns trash into art
Shannon Miller | Thu, May 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I’ve done wire, plastic yarn, paper yarn. I’ve actually tried Twizzlers, one time. It kept breaking on me. But I was onto something there.”
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New-look Lights start the season with a Las Vegas native leading the way
Ray Brewer | Thu, May 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Earlier this month, when Las Vegas Lights officials offered their players tickets for a home game, most asked for one or two. Some didn’t need any. Azriel Gonzalez, the soccer team’s star winger, requested 16. It was the 21-year-old’s first time playing locally since leaving the family’s home in east Las Vegas before high school to ...
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Exciting returns, reunions and revivals at this year’s Lovers & Friends festival in Las Vegas
Amber Sampson | Thu, May 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilers and many more will assemble at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on the Strip.
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Three pool parties to heat up your nights on the Las Vegas Strip
Brock Radke | Thu, May 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
First off, Mandalay Bay’s perennial party source Daylight Beach Club brings back last year’s innovation, the Latin night swim, with Neon Vibra.
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October 1 survivors push for Nevada gun safety bills
Shannon Miller | Thu, May 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
AB355 would raise the legal age to “possess or control” a semiautomatic shotgun or semiautomatic centerfire rifle from 18 to 21 years old. The law also would make it illegal for someone to help anyone under 21 access those types of weapons.
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Toddy Shop’s pop-ups put a South Indian spin on a classic
Brock Radke | Thu, May 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
“I played around with a lot of different breading mixtures to get that really nice crust.”
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Summer Movie Guide: These films are meant to be seen in theaters
Geoff Carter | Thu, May 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
‘Guardians’ 3 ‘Fast X,’ ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,’ Barbie,’ ‘Past Lives,’ ‘Asteroid City,’ ‘The Little Mermaid,’ ‘The Boogeyman’ and many, many more.
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The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum showcases an unparalleled Las Vegas talent
Geoff Carter | Thu, May 4, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Not only does it feature a broad-ranging variety of her works, spanning decades of restless creative endeavor, it’s situated directly adjacent to the studio where she conceived and created many of them.
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Free Will Astrology (May 4)
Rob Brezsny | Thu, May 4, 2023 (1 a.m.)
Are there things in your world that don't mean much to you anymore, Gemini? Consider the possibility of freeing yourself from their stale energy.
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‘Playoff player’ Barbashev counters Draisaitl for Golden Knights’ Game 1 victory
Danny Webster | Published Wed, May 3, 2023 (9:27 p.m.)
Ivan Barbashev scored twice, and the Golden Knights held on for a 6-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of their second-round series at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday. Barbashev scored Vegas’ first goal ...
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Karol G, Jonas Brothers, Jimmy Kimmel and more Las Vegas showbiz news
Brock Radke | Wed, May 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The JoBros will be back in town at MGM Grand this fall.
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What to do in Las Vegas this week (May 4-10, 2023 edition)
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Wed, May 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Reggae in the Desert, Metalachi, Gareth Emery, Cursive, a special ‘Fargo’ screening and more in this week’s Superguide.
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Series preview: Edmonton’s dynamic duo to test Golden Knights
Danny Webster | Wed, May 3, 2023 (2 a.m.)
For the Vegas Golden Knights to have a chance to knock off the Oilers in their second-round series that begins tonight at T-Mobile Arena, they will have to slow down arguably two of the best hockey players in the world, Edmonton’s Connor McDavid and ...
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Golden Knights-Oilers schedule finalized; Game 2 moved to Saturday
Danny Webster | Tue, May 2, 2023 (3:10 p.m.)
After a delay in the schedule's release and complications surrounding when a game was taking place, the Golden Knights now have their calendar of dates with their second round series against the Edmonton Oilers.
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Eichel-McDavid I: Top two picks from 2015 draft finally meet in playoffs
Danny Webster | Tue, May 2, 2023 (2 a.m.)
The top two picks from the 2015 NHL Draft — McDavid at No. 1, Eichel at No. 2 — will meet in a playoff series for the first time when Vegas and Edmonton begin their series Wednesday.
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Renovated Horseshoe hotel tower to become part of Paris Las Vegas
Las Vegas Sun Staff | Mon, May 1, 2023 (7:56 a.m.)
Caesars Entertainment plans to remodel a hotel tower at the Horseshoe and make it part of the adjacent Paris Las Vegas. The company said today it will renovate the ...
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Holo Holo Music Festival brings good vibes to downtown Las Vegas
Brock Radke | Mon, May 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
Officials behind the two-day island music festival are hoping to set up a permanent home in Las Vegas.
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Readers’ Choice: Vote for Las Vegas Weekly’s Best of Vegas 2023
Las Vegas Weekly Staff | Mon, May 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
It’s that time of year, when you join Weekly in recognizing the Las Vegas Valley’s most praiseworthy in food & drink, arts and entertainment, nightlife, sports and more!
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Women putting their stamp on slot machine industry
Katie Ann McCarver | Mon, May 1, 2023 (2 a.m.)
There might be more men working in gaming than women, but Kimberly Cohn—senior director of game design at Las Vegas-based Light & Wonder—said she doesn’t view the industry as “male-dominated.” Cohn said the number of women who are creating some of the top products in gaming has ...
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