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A&ELas Vegas’ LVL UP Expo asserts itself as a premier video game and anime convention
LVL UP has ballooned into a massive three-day celebration of all things gaming, anime and cosplay that drew well over 100,000 attendees to the Las ...
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A&ELas Vegas’ Gina Carano joins the ‘Star Wars’ universe in new series ‘The Mandalorian’
“The week before we started shooting I definitely had a moment of panic. I started thinking about all the ways I’m going to ruin ‘Star ...
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A&EDrake, a taco and beer fest, NBT’s ‘Alice (in Wonderland)’ and more to do this week in Las Vegas
Performances from Beach Fossils, DeVotchKa and The Dodos.
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Arts & EntertainmentFeaturedStar WarsVirtual Vegas: How will VR technology continue to enhance our experiences?
Virtual reality is transitioning from a symbol of the future to a phenomenon of the present.
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A&E‘Star Wars’ geekery, the Las Vegas Bowl, the Descendents and other stuff to do this week.
Mondays Dark celebrates four years of helping out.
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IntersectionA Bubblegum Gallery tribute to 'Star Wars'
Beginning January 6 at 6 p.m., the Downtown Spaces spot will showcase art by artists of all ages.
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FilmFive 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' characters to look for in the future
Who will play important roles in future movies?
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As We See ItTheaters and casinos forbid masks—and lightsabers—ahead of 'Star Wars' opening
May your face be with you.
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FilmJ.J. Abrams fulfills expectations with 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
It’s hard to imagine any fans coming away from The Force Awakens feeling the anger and betrayal that some expressed after watching George Lucas’ prequels.
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FilmLet the wave of new ‘Star Wars’ merchandise wash over your life
How to travel, eat sushi, drink beer and play with maximum Force.
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FilmIn a galaxy not terribly far away: Disneyland's Season of the Force
Star Wars fans can meet Darth Vader, learn how to become a Jedi and battle Imperial fighters aboard Space Mountain at the theme park's ongoing ...
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Five things we’d love to see in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
The Force Awakens could easily coast on nostalgia—but it shouldn't.
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FilmLesser-known lines from the original 'Star Wars' trilogy that will make your life better
Quote wars! We've all said we're Luke's father, but what about the other hours of dialogue that didn't end up on T-shirts?
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FilmSearching for Mark Hamill: The original hero could be the new film’s master stroke
The new Star Wars is almost here—get your geek on!
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FilmIt's not Jar Jar, it's you: In defense of the prequels
You don’t really hate the Star Wars prequels. You hate that you grew up.
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NewsAggregateAllLas Vegas Sun presents: High School Heroes 2026
It’s our privilege to once again shine light on the remarkable acts of heroism, generosity, selflessness and community commitment exhibited by our region’s youngest leaders.
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateSports are just part of Special Olympics Nevada's mission
As CEO of Special Olympics Nevada, Thornton is many things — but on this morning, walking through the basketball gym at Legacy High School for ...
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A&EWhat to do in Las Vegas this week: March 26-April 1
The Phenomenal Womxn Poetry Festival, Mariah the Scientist, the Philharmonic does the music of John Williams, Major League Indoor Soccer and more.
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AggregateHome AggregateFootballNevada high school football postseason brackets face a chaotic new reality
No matter what record Bishop Gorman, Faith Lutheran or Somerset Losee posts in the fall, each program will play in a state championship game. All ...
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NewsKalshi, Polymarket place new bans on insider trading as Congress moves to curb prediction markets
Kalshi and Polymarket, the two biggest prediction market platforms, rushed to institute new industry guardrails and add new surveillance tools on Monday after ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateNCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of Saturday's Elite 8
Sportsbooks had the Big Ten's over/under tournament wins proposition bet set at 13.5 going into the tournament, but the conference eclipsed that one game into ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateNew casino: Cadence Crossing opens to replace Jokers Wild on Boulder Highway
Boyd Gaming brought all 100 Jokers Wild employees to the new property, a deliberate nod to what makes a neighborhood casino feel like home ...
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Las Vegas HistoryNewsAggregate66 years after Moulin Rouge Agreement, Historic Westside landmark looks to future
Standing on a small stage in front of the historic Harrison House on F Street, Katherine Duncan-Reed read aloud a proclamation that — 66 years ...
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NewsAggregateAllGolden Knights fire Bruce Cassidy, replace him with John Tortorella
Bruce Cassidy is out as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, who fired him Sunday in an abrupt late-season change and replaced him with John ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateZoox robotaxi rolling out new destinations and improving service
Zoox, the autonomous robotaxi company, announced today that its presence in Las Vegas is expanding and updates designed to enhance the rider experience will soon ...
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NewsHenderson lags behind Nevada in closing the gender pay gap
Henderson had the 15th largest gap in the country in a recent business.com study, with an average female resident earning $19,645 less than her male ...
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NewsWhite Castle closing two Las Vegas locations
The closures include its restaurant inside Casino Royale on the Las Vegas Strip — which had been open for a decade — as well as ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateNCAA Tournament by the odds: Vegas picks and preview of the Sweet 16
Florida becomes the first No. 1 seed not to reach the Sweet 16 since Purdue infamously fell to No. 16 seed Farleigh Dickinson in 2023. ...
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FeaturedT-Mobile ArenaNow 10 years old, T-Mobile Arena is the most impactful non-casino venue ever built in Las Vegas
T-Mobile Arena has changed the game by bringing different music, sports, and other types of events that otherwise wouldn’t have come or stayed, most notably ...
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NewsAggregateHome AggregateLas Vegas initiative supports trafficking survivors’ path to independence
While law enforcement focuses on getting people, mostly women, out of the cycle of human trafficking, Anzorena said Hope Co. is about supporting survivors’ transition ...
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UNLVUNLV sportsTyrin Jones will be back for sophomore season with UNLV basketball
Retaining the Las Vegas native was widely considered the program’s top offseason priority, particularly in an era defined by constant roster turnover through the NCAA ...
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MusicK-pop star Lisa sets up a Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum
The Blackpink singer, rapper and dancer will be the first K-pop artist with a Las Vegas Strip residency.
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SportsNewsAggregateReport: Super Bowl expected to return to Las Vegas in 2029
NFL league owners are expected to vote next week on bringing the Super Bowl back to Las Vegas and Allegiant Stadium in 2029, according to ...
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A&EYour Easter weekend in Las Vegas starts here
Whether you're brunching, egg hunting or exploring the neighborhood, Las Vegas has a few great ways to spend Easter weekend this year.
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A&EUNLV instructor Elsa Gramola brings the taste of Italy to your table
Born in Sicily, Gramola says she feels like a local now, “because I’m finally sharing my Italian culture here in Las Vegas.”
