Amber Sampson
Story Archive
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A&ELas Vegas’ Atomic Museum rebrands and widens its appeal
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 Atomic history tends to fly under the radar in schools, and these lessons are too important to ignore.
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NoiseMissy Elliott, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey announced for Lovers & Friends 2023 in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 The hip-hop and R&B music festival returns to the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on the Strip on May 6.
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A&EBack From the Future: Cool gadgets and other takeaways from CES 2023 in Las Vegas
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 I’d never taken the warnings about artificial intelligence replacing us very seriously … until I saw Xorbis’ Sketcher X robot draw a person in real time.
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A&EGet to know rising Las Vegas indie rocker Miles V.
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 “I’ve always been a sucker for really catchy choruses,” he says.
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A&ELas Vegas tattoo artist Hiram Casas finds his American Dream in his adopted hometown
Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 “It’s the human touch—that’s what draws me to tattooing. [They] share their life, and you share that bond.”
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A&ETribute artist Tierney Allen widens her range for a new show at the Space in Las Vegas
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 For the past seven years, the San Jose native has faithfully portrayed Lady Gaga through each iconic era in ‘Legends in Concert.’
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A&ETop trends to watch at CES 2023 in Las Vegas
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 Brian Comiskey, director of thematic programs for the Consumer Technology Association, says “Human Security for All” is the overarching theme of this year’s show, and that concept has inspired top innovators to demonstrate solutions to global challenges regarding food insecurity, health and sustainability.
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A&EDurand Jones & The Indications on embracing sexy and making New Year’s Eve memorable
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 The retro soul group plays Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve
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FeaturesNYE Weekend concerts in Las Vegas
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 Adele, The Killers, Bruno Mars and more.
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Noise2022 in Review: The Weekly’s favorite local songs
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022 Amber Sampson suggests adding these 10 tunes to your rotation.
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A&ESimp City’s DJ J. Rich is on the come up
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 In a city where hip-hop and EDM dominate the dancefloor at most clubs, DJ Jazlyn Rich has reaffirmed R&B’s place within the Las Vegas party scene—with a little help from her friends.
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TasteJack Binion’s Steak makes its mark at Bally’s on the Las Vegas Strip
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022 Jack’s prides itself on its beautifully textured marbled beef, dry-aged for 28 days and broiled at 1800 degrees.
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A&ECody Johnson vs. Jamey Johnson: Which award-winning country artist to catch in Las Vegas on December 9?
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 National Finals Rodeo Week is nearing its end, but there’s still a few cowboys to catch.
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A&ELas Vegas alt-rock band Elevated Undergrounds has hit the ground running
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 “Instrumentally, they line up with bands like Soundgarden, Nirvana, the whole ’90s grunge era, but Gabbi’s vocals are so new and fresh, they give a whole new taste to that sound.”
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A&ELin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ brings unscripted riffs and rhymes
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 “There’s a reptilian part of my brain that is unbelievably anxious about it, because it really is the nightmare of going out onstage and not knowing your lines.”
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NoiseBlackstarkids champion individuality through genre-hopping hits
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 The Kansas City trio opens for The 1975 November 25 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
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FeaturesTofu Tees’ teenage owner spreads social awareness through creative designs
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 Inside 14-year-old Kumei Norwood’s shop, you can find Black Lives Matter bracelets, pins for women’s rights and tees that say “Racism Is Trash” and “Social Issues Are Not Trends.”
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TasteSalt Bae’s decadent Nusr-Et steakhouse lives up to the hype
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 For the ultimate spectacle, order the Woww Wagyu steak, a 10-ounce thick-cut striploin oozing with juicy flavor and served on a family-style wooden cutting board.
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A&EZouk Group Executive Chef Joseph Elevado on working under Nobu Matsuhisa and leading the trendiest Las Vegas restaurants
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022 “The RedTail Burger—a patty with blue cheese, bacon and garlic aioli—is my go-to burger.”
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A&ELas Vegas-based Southern rocker Lennon Roach moves from the military to music
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 After getting deployed and seeing several countries, he began to wonder if it might be time to change careers. A deep dive into the local music scene confirmed that hunch.
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TasteNew and old dishes we love at Lavo’s epic Party Brunch on the Las Vegas Strip
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 Chicken & waffles, French toast and the Ultimate Bloody Mary.
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A&EMeet The Mysterines, a young, fast-rising Liverpool band headed for Las Vegas
Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 They’ll open for Awolnation on November 12 at Brooklyn Bowl.
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A&EMilwaukee rapper Lakeyah on her female G.O.A.T. status and the next era of music
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 Fresh off her latest EP, ‘No Pressure (Pt. 2),’ she’ll perform at Las Vegas’ Hakkasan Nightclub on November 4.
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A&E‘BattleBots’ to bring recurring show to Las Vegas beginning in February
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 ‘Destruct-A-Thon’ will run Thursday through Sunday at Caesars Entertainment Studios. Tickets go on sale November 14.
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NewsVeterans nonprofit to hold Downtown appreciation event
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 Veteran Social Club will host a free Veterans Appreciation Night at Downtown’s Hudl Brewing Company on November 10.
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FeaturesHide and seek: Touring Las Vegas’ coolest secret spaces
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 We’ll tell you where to find them, what you might expect to discover once you’re inside and how to gain entrance through those secret doors.
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A&EHouse of Leaves aims for a refined afterhours experience with Late Affair at S Bar
Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 “They’re not just watching the show. They’re not just listening passively. They’re a part of the story.”
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Concert ReviewsFoals rocks and grooves at Vegas' Brooklyn Bowl
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 It's only a light hyperbole to say that Foals baptized fans in holy fire at their October 28 appearance at Brooklyn Bowl.
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A&EKristy Adams, co-owner for Las Vegas’ Nightmare Toys, shares her favorite horror films, final girls and fangirling moments
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 “I’ve loved horror since I was about 5 or 6 years old … from watching Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video when it first came out.”
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A&EChannel Tres deepens dance music with Compton flair
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 He’ll spin a DJ set at the Freak the Beat party at Downtown Las Vegas’ Fergusons Downtown on October 28, with future funk producer Yung Bae headlining on October 29.
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A&EWhat to expect from David Blaine’s enchanting new Resorts World Las Vegas residency, ‘In Spades’
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 Whether he’s sticking an ice pick through his arm or coughing up frogs and washing them back down, Blaine will have you second-guessing reality.
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NoiseRecapping Las Vegas' When We Were Young Festival
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 Day 1's sad wind-out, heroism from the Las Vegas music scene, and scenes and memorable sets from Day 2.
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NoiseThree Thoughts: Carly Rae Jepsen with Empress Of at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas (October 15, 2022)
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 Those who came here to dance left with tired feet and full hearts.
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A&ELas Vegas’ music scene weighs in on the pop-punk renaissance ahead of the When We Were Young festival
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 Paramore, My Chemical Romance, AFI, The Used, Taking Back Sunday, Jimmy Eat World and many more assemble on the Strip for three days of nostalgic fun.
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A&EOnetime Las Vegas band The Higher returns with a more mature sound
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 New song “Free Ride” is almost at 200,000 plays on Spotify. “For us being gone for eight to 10 years, not making any new music and not staying active, it was shocking.”
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A&EBattleBots host Chris Rose gets into the nuts and bolts of the robot championship on the Strip
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022 The Discovery Channel show returns for a live taping at Caesars Entertainment Studios from October 18-30, with 50 of the world’s best bots competing for the Giant Nut trophy.
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A&EFive Thoughts: My Chemical Romance at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena (October 7, 2022)
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 The reunion was worth the six-year wait.
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A&ELocal spin: New music from Las Vegas artists Ekoh, Los Emptys, Natalie Kalei and more
Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 The Dollheads, Sonia Barcelona, Foster …
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A&EPartying with Pride: Three Las Vegas LGBT bars steeping the nightlife scene in character and connection
Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 “I’ve worked at almost every gay bar in town, and this is definitely my favorite.”
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A&EDavid Blaine bends minds at Resorts World Las Vegas residency opening
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 Balloons, cards, crocodiles and more ... this new magical residency on the Strip has it all.
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A&ECatching up with Shaquille O'Neal before his Las Vegas charity concert gala
Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 Shaq also discusses his DJ career and the Las Vegas Aces' recent WNBA Championship.
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FeaturesFive years in, the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center remains a sanctuary of support for those affected by Route 91 and beyond
Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 The 4,700-square-foot-center serves and provides outreach to as many as 700 people per month, connecting them with mental health resources, legal aid and more.
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A&EDJ and producer JackEL pumps fresh sounds into the Las Vegas dance scene
Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 Shuffle up his music and you’ll hear satin-smooth jazz with accents of uptempo house, buzzing techno bangers, thumping house cuts and glorious glitch dubstep.
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A&EActs to catch at Life Is Beautiful 2022 in Las Vegas
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 From veterans like Arctic Monkeys and Beach House to rising stars like Coi Leray and Wet Leg.
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FeaturesDisco-funk act Jungle talks Gorillaz inspiration, adding a human touch to electronic music and more
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 “We enjoy having people around us doing it. I don’t think we’d enjoy it as much if it was just us two, because there’s not as much energy. There’s not as much life.”
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NoiseLife Is Sh*t performer Evelyn Scythe fuses moody electronics with video game vibes
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 Trans artist Shiloh Shaddix performs as Evelyn Scythe alone, but her stage presence—and her darkwave sounds—can fill a whole room.
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A&ERumbazo Festival performer Yendry unites listeners with her Latin grooves
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 “I used to sing in English before, and I started to sing in Spanish because I had a reconnection to my roots. I started to sing in Spanish and I got goosebumps.”
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A&EExpressive singer-songwriter Jessica Manalo rediscovers her Vegas magic
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 “I figured out a lot about myself and what I needed,” she says of her time in Portland. “It was a soul journey.”
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A&E‘Bridesmaids: The Unauthorized Musical Parody’ brings skits and giggles to the Orleans in Las Vegas
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 “How do you write explosive diarrhea into a song?”
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NightlifeStart your Las Vegas weekend early with the Cosmopolitan’s Sunset Cocktail Hour
Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 It’s the perfect place to unwind with a few drinks and plan your next adventure.
