April Corbin
Story Archive
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SexualityInside the lifestyle (no lookyloos allowed)
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 They may be called swingers, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be swinging from the casino chandeliers, throwing furniture off balconies or getting down and dirty in front of the hotel ice machine.
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MusicThe Rumble: Round two
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 Following the dismal turnout at the inaugural show last month, did November's mobile, monthly party pack a punch?
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DiningTop Vegas chefs compete in local Quickfire Challenge
Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 Everything about the Whole Foods Market challenge had the makings of a true Top Chef competition.
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Three non-porn notes from Adultcon 2009
Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 Among the skin, free posters and $5 “air dances” offered at the convention were a few things you might not expect to see.
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MusicSprockets: A German TV show, muppets or three guys in a garage?
Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 Merriam Webster, eat your heart out. It’s time to bust out your pop culture dictionary for an overload of ‘80s and ‘90s television references.
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Crowds and comfort at free Handsome Furs concert
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 When Handsome Furs took stage, the married duo from Montreal’s upbeat electro rock took over.
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Local MusicBusy Beekeeper sings ... and prepares for zombie apocalypse
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 There’s nothing funny about the zombie apocalypse.
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HealthTo combat cancer, take your clothes off
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 In this town, there are plenty of reasons to shed your clothes. Here's a good one.
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Fetish & Fantasy: Freaky? No. Friendly? Yes.
Monday, Nov. 2, 2009 It's not Halloween in Vegas unless you're unexpectedly spanked by a stranger.
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EntertainmentGirls in Rubber!!!
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 You've never seen showgirls quite like these latexed ladies (and gentlemen?).
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NoiseBorrowing tunes, legally
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009 The library (No, not that Library.) has tons to offer when it comes to music.
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MusicStill no love for ladies: Turnout at GirlFestival remains low
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 The first half of Las Vegas GirlFestival was marred by low turnouts. The streak continued Saturday night.
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CultureOne-eyed, one-horned... wiener?
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009 The sixth annual Hallowiener brought costumed wieners, racing wieners and wieners looking for homes.
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MusicCarolina half-truth?
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 Carolina Liar frontman Chad Wolf claims to be a bad liar. Is he pulling our chain?
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MusicLab Partners: Modern Science prepares for CMJ fest
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 Kane Churko admits that an offer for his Vegas band to play the CMJ Music Marathon felt a little like a scam.
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MusicXoch, goddess of flowers, song ... and positive thoughts
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 Her stage name may be difficult to say, but her attitude about the local music scene is all positive.
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Local MusicCome on Feel the Noise: Dancing, Wee Man and karaoke with Stephen Wesley
Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 Three reasons why Stephen Wesley's CD release and birthday party was better than whatever you did Friday night.
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ArtRomancing the stone
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 Local artist Sharon Gainsburg finds symbolism, escapism and beauty in stone, and she can teach you to find the same.
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Colin Farrell tastes good (and comes cheap)
Friday, Oct. 16, 2009 The sexy Irish actor is surprisingly healthy for you and available 24-7.
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Local MusicReady to Rumble? The Mad Caps were, but where was everyone else?
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 “The good thing about those bright lights onstage is you can’t see anything. You can pretend there’s a big crowd."
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EntertainmentRemembering the dead with a lively celebration
Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 A celebration of life on a night dedicated to the dead.
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Trick or Tweet: Caesars offers Halloween treats for guests
Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 Those seeking treats this Halloween may want to consider hitting up a slightly unconventional neighborhood, Caesars Palace.
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Local MusicOne Loud Secret, one great cover
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 If it's loud enough, is it really a secret anymore?
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MusicMelancholics and the infinite rock band
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 Aging wannabe rock stars, Shrek and a brief encounter with Barenaked Ladies.
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Society named one of Best New Restaurants in America by Esquire
Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 Mac 'n' cheese with truffle sauce, anyone?
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Guilt trips lead to good tunes at Bunkhouse
Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 Turns out, guilt trips work wonders when it comes to local music.
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Livin' is easy with locals discounts
Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 You deserve to live it up without coughing up as much cash as that out of towner in for the weekend. Drink, dine and be entertained at a discount with these new locals deals.
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Local MusicFloored by folk at Beauty Bar
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 At the Beauty Bar Wednesday night, there was kumbaya moment, care of Canada and some Lions from the desert.
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Local MusicStats from Orange Sheila’s solo-performance return
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 Orange Sheila is drunk and ready to rock solo again.
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Nightlife
Monte Carlo's new Pub a flub
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009 With its short and snappy name, adorable whale icon named Gus spraying fire from his blowhole and bright new entrance, The Pub is supposed to be hipper and younger than it's former self.
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Local MusicRock for all ages
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009 Metal band Losing Tomorrow doesn't discriminate. They'll rock for anyone.
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Local MusicFrom bar to band
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 Hours before local cow punk heroes the Clydesdale's heavily attended CD launch party at Bunkhouse, a lesser-known band called Calicos stood on a stage five feet wide in a lesser-known bar called the Square Apple.
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MusicThank you, Psychedelic Furs
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009 The Psychedelic Furs kept their House of Blues concert on Tuesday simple: Less talk, more music.
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My stripper suite, courtesy of Craigslist
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 Meet the eighth wonder of the world: My new king-sized heart-shaped waterbed, complete with free stripper pole.
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A&ENeon Reverb: The best of the Bunkhouse
Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 Cow punk rockers The Clydesdale celebrated the release of their latest CD with an energetic party that only Neon Reverb could host. The show brought the band to the Bunkhouse along with The Mad Caps, Leopold and his Fiction and The Flametrick Subs. The music was great, and we couldn't pick just one favorite melodic moment from the night. However, there were some obvious standouts.
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Salt Lake City is the real Jerusalem, and other revelations from Neon Reverb
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 Jacob Smigel is back in town for Neon Reverb, and he brought his coffee beer bong with him.
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Scenes from The Square Apple
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 Waiting. Waiting. Listening. And, finally, rocking out.
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EntertainmentHooping for health and happiness
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 Hula hoops aren't just for children anymore.
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Banter at Boomers
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009 When you already have a keytar, do you really need more cowbell?
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MusicPost-apocalyptic fun with Dead Neon
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 Dead Neon wasn’t created to be comedic; the self-described “primitive nuclear rapture doom metal” band was created to promote poetry.
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DiningFlavorful fancy with Burger Bar's custom milkshakes
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 Using 60 ingredients to create a DIY milkshake at Hubert Keller's Burger Bar, the possibilities are nearly endless. Jägermeister Nutella shake, anyone?
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Local MusicRedneck sexy and ready to rock
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 No twang here. The Mark Barrett Project isn't just country. They're rocking country.
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Nobunny loves (and scares) us
Monday, Sept. 14, 2009 Just when we thought nobody could entertain us, shock us and leave us trembling in gleeful confusion, Nobunny did.
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Local MusicUndead rule the desert
Monday, Sept. 14, 2009 Ten minutes before Zombie Shaker Box's scheduled start time, restless, metal-loving fans crowded the stage and began chanting for the band to start playing. It set the tone for the evening.
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NoiseDuel in the Desert will bring the heat (and lots of metal)
Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 The Cheyenne Saloon's battle of the bands began in May with 36 bands. Now, the final nine are ready to duel it out for cash, prizes and street cred.
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MusicGirls got rhythm
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009 All-woman AC/DC cover band Hell's Belles isn't about playing up the girlie shtick. When you’re tackling AC/DC’s catalog, you don’t have time to think about ovaries.
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EntertainmentSgt. Pepper's lonely Rock Band release party
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 Minutes after midnight on release night for the new The Beatles: Rock Band, almost no one was scooping up the supposedly revolutionary game.
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MusicBands on the Run: Marathon seeks energetic rock 'n' roll performers
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009 The Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon on Dec. 6 will feature more than 30 local and regional acts along its 26-mile course, and one of those bands could be yours.
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EntertainmentJumping for joy (and a smaller waistline)
Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 At Sky Zone you can literally bounce off the walls and lose weight while doing so.
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NoiseKeeping it (Sur)real
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009 From rapping about turtles to hanging with Ron Jeremy, you should always expect the unexpected from Vanilla Ice.
