C. Moon Reed
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LV WeeklyDistance dating: How to look for love while staying at home
Thursday, April 16, 2020 Treat a video date like a real one. “It’s very similar to a regular date, where you want to focus on what’s in front of you,” DeAlto says. Ditch the distractions and pay attention to the person on the screen.
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FeaturesHow you can help locally: Ways to give, volunteer and donate and more
Thursday, April 2, 2020 Give, volunteer and donate locally in these ways.
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FeaturesHow to exercise at home (without significant equipment or investment)
Thursday, March 26, 2020 Las Vegas-based fitness instructor and certified personal trainer Patricia Castro offers these workout-at-home tips.
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A&EShelter in place with a new furry friend
Thursday, March 26, 2020 If the quarantine is making you lonely, or if you just want to help, it’s a great time to foster (or adopt) a pet.
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ArtHelp Sarah O’Connell of Eat More Art Vegas to save our arts community
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 "All the things we’re doing to cope [with this shutdown] would not be possible were it not for an art sector in your community."
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TasteWolfgang Puck Players Locker lights the lamp in Downtown Summerlin
Thursday, March 5, 2020 The menu offers elevated bar food, some of which has been customized to match the players’ favorite meals: Tuch’s Reuben Sandwich, Karlsson’s Vegan Burger, Reilly’s Cheese Curds and so forth.
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A&EBeliever Festival unveils fourth-year lineup
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 Participants are set to include author Jonathan Lethem; On Being podcast host Krista Tippett; celeb chef Roy Choi; Iran-born poet Kaveh Akbar; Portland folk pop band Y La Bamba; hip-hop artist Jean Grae; and Big Dance Theatre Company.
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FeaturesDogs and female prisoners get a second chance through Pups on Parole
Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 “That program is an absolute godsend for anyone interested in a new outlook on life,” says Lerlene Roever, who participated as a handler for about seven years.
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TasteThe Coffee Class offers a delicious education in caffeine
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 There are delicious pastries and cookies on offer, but the menu’s real stars are the savory items, like the chicken pot pies.
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A&EA Downtown Las Vegas loyalty app makes its debut
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 In addition to an event calendar, DTP Companies’ Explore DTLV app features offers ticket purchasing and food ordering.
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A&ELas Vegas’ Hard Rock Hotel hosts one last music blowout
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 The English Beat, Moksha, Ekoh, Otherwise and The Rhyolite Sound will take part in the free, four-day festivities.
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StageThe Smith Center’s 2020/2021 Broadway Las Vegas series includes 'Hamilton,' Aaron Sorkin’s 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 Plus Hadestown, Disney's Frozen, The Cher Show and more.
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EnergyUNLV's solar house is 'not science fiction;' it can be built now
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 Not so long ago, when the world was still analog, architecture students came into college already having some experience building things. Previous generations took shop classes or tinkered in their parents’ garage.
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TasteEllis Island’s Front Yard delivers fresh fun under a retractable roof
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 Bring friends and order shareable favorites like the warm pretzel with four-cheese fondue or the mac and cheese with house-made bacon.
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FeaturesNevada’s 60-year-old Desert Research Institute continues expanding its scientific exploration
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 Rooting our microplastics, calculating the impact of fire on soils, learning about early Nevadans and more.
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A&EWest Las Vegas’ monthly Poets’ Corner has built a community over the course of decades
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 “People really do just want to be able to express themselves,” founder Keith Brantley says. “I’ve had people on several occasions come up to me and say, ‘I really love the Poets’ Corner because actually I can be me.’”
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Print20 from 20: Our favorite books of the past 20 years
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020 From fact to fiction, here are Cindi Reed's favorite reads about our favorite city and, sometimes, our favorite state.
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A&EImmersive productions, relocations and foundation building defined Vegas arts in 2019
Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 Exhibits from Tim Burton and Banksy, Poor Richard’s new home, ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at Smith Center and more.
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FeaturesMeet Josh Bean, Lee Canyon’s favorite son
Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 “The sunrises and sunsets you see from up here—if you don’t stop and look at those, I don’t think it’s even worth being up here.”
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A&EPerformers Michael DeGreve and Kris Reitinger have become synonymous with Mt. Charleston Lodge
Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 Plus, the boozy, World Famous Mt. Charleston Coffee.
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A&EDreaming of doughnuts: A deep-hearted dedication to that decadent, doughy delight
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 Plus: a guide to the Vegas Valley’s many doughnut purveyors
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A&EThe Writers Lounge finds its first Las Vegas home
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 On January 18, the previously roving studio —where writers of all genres and skill levels can take classes and workshops—will debut 3037 E. Warm Springs Road #200.
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A&ENFR’s Cowboy Christmas swirls up entertainment and retail offerings
Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 This year’s event is slated to host some 300 exhibitors, from major brands (Wrangler, Roper, Boot Barn) to indie crafters and small businesses (Monique’s Leather, Art by Amy Labbe, Rodeo Time Fudge).
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FeaturesMillion Dollar Bash: Mondays Dark marks a charitable milestone with an entertainment blowout
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 The show’s sixth anniversary edition takes place December 9 at the Pearl and will reveal the 21 charity partners for 2020.
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A&EThe Arts District’s 18bin expands on a Container Park favorite
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 New Orleans-bred chef Jennifer Landry brings a contemporary Southern style to the small-but-mighty food menu.
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A&EVegas Theatre Company’s fleet-footed ‘Holmes and Watson’ mixes mystery and fun
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 With so many surprises in store, the audience must stay on its toes. “Invariably, they come to the wrong solution, which is great because we can pull the carpet out from under them,” director Andrew Paul says.
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A&ELa Monja brings Baja-inspired cuisine to an idyllic setting Downtown
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 Newcomers might consider starting during happy hour (5-7 p.m.), which offers $1 oysters, $5 classic margaritas and more.
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Print‘A Victory for Miriam!’ shares an inspiring new perspective on anti-Nazi resistance
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 Las Vegas-based author and educator Joanne D. Gilbert tells Miriam Brysk’s story in her new book, geared toward young adult audiences but with a narrative that should appeal to all.
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NewsWorld-renowned pro climber alternates between rock walls and Las Vegas windows
Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 With some of the best natural walls in the world at Red Rock Canyon, Mount Charleston and beyond, Las Vegas is home to some major rock climbing talent. As a resident of the Valley since 2013, David Allfrey is one of them. The North Face-sponsored pro climber has ...
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A&EAmbra serves up upscale Italian fare with a lively vibe
Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 You could get engaged at the new MGM Grand restaurant—the ring delivered in a glass of Champagne from the 16-page wine list—and then return with your bedazzled friends for a bachelor or bachelorette party.
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NewsMeet Southern Nevada's version of Indiana Jones
Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 Her job is to identify, manage and protect archaeological sites within Red Rock Conservation Area and Sloan Conservation Area. Then she develops some of them for the public to see and experience.
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A&EPlayer 1 Video Game Bar pairs all-you-can-play machines with craft beer
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 Hungry gamers can munch on pizza and nachos, and thirsty ones will discover a far deeper beer list than you’d expect in a place where booze isn’t the main draw.
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NewsHow to experience the psychic arts without getting scammed
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 There are many reasons to visit a psychic or spiritual adviser and no shame in doing so, but how do you find a good one?
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NewsVGK University revs up for a third year of teaching sport to newbies
Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 When the Golden Knights debuted in 2017, fans were still getting used to the rules surrounding hockey. But now that the beloved team is in its third season ...
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NewsNevada's first cannabis consumption lounge opens
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 Since recreational marijuana was legalized in Nevada in 2016, there’s been a great paradox. It’s legal to buy and possess recreational marijuana, but unless you’re a local resident or friends with one, there’s no place you can legally consume it.
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FeaturesGet away for the weekend: A guide to Vegas’ neighboring cities
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 LA, Phoenix, Sedona, Salt Lake City and beyond.
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NewsHalloween attractions abound in the Valley
Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 Some of our favorite haunts are missing but Las Vegas still offers a great variety of Halloween attractions for Spooky Season.
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PrintAutumn brings a bounty of books by local authors and about Southern Nevada
Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 Vegas Brews, Healing Vegas, Becoming America’s Playground and more.
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A&EMama Rabbit’s Bricia Lopez celebrates the spirit of agave
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 “Mezcal is part of my DNA and what encompasses me, like who I am,” says the self-described “fun girl with a Oaxacan soul and an LA vibe.”
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A&EPlaytesting the revamped Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 Perhaps most importantly, the lobby bar and merch areas have been reworked for better flow and faster service. Because you can’t enjoy the great acoustics if you’re in the lobby waiting on a beverage.
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A&EThese five Vegas-based female chefs are carving their own paths, one dish at a time
Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 Nicole Brisson, Gina Marinelli, Leticia Nunez, Megan Shaver and Jamie Tran participated in a roundtable discussion at the ‘Weekly’ offices.
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A&ESoar into Flights for three times the foodie fun
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 Most food and beverage items are offered as a trio—flights of shrimp, ceviche, mac ’n’ cheese, dips and pita, and even salad.
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A&ESummerlin’s Jade Asian Kitchen is practically a culinary tour
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 Chef Ayoung Chang’s menu samples well-loved favorites from China, Japan and Korea. There are teppanyaki tables, a sushi bar, a noodle bar and a traditional booze bar that opens onto a large patio with waterfall view.
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HealthDouble trouble: Some women say their breast implants are making them ill
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 During the course of 15-plus years, burlesque dancer and cocktail waitress Jennifer Affronti, aka Ms. Redd, knew something was dreadfully wrong with her body. But neither she nor an army of doctors and specialists could figure out what. Her symptoms seemed inconsistent ...
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NoiseBoulder City’s Bryan Haraway celebrates his solo debut
Thursday, July 25, 2019 With the help of Grammy-winning producer Chad Brown, he recorded in Nashville with a full array of musicians, including backup singers, horns, organs, piano and guitars. Locals can hear the songs July 30 at the Sand Dollar Lounge.
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NoiseFive Thoughts: Beck, Cage the Elephant, Spoon and Starcrawler at Park Theater (July 19)
Monday, July 22, 2019 It was a night of hellish pyrotechnics, knee pads, paper straws ... and oh yeah, a number of hits.
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NewsA Lake Las Vegas yacht captain dishes on his life aquatic
Saturday, July 20, 2019 As far as desert jobs go, Bryan Sloan might have one of the most unusual — a yacht captain. We chatted with Sloan to ...
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NewsMeet Lake Mead's new superintendent
Thursday, July 18, 2019 Did you know that Las Vegas is right next door to the largest national recreation area in America? Clocking in at 1.5 million acres with 8 million visitors annually, managing Lake Mead National Recreation Area is no small job. So when the National Park Service (NPS) announced the selection of a new superintendent for Lake Mead, Margaret L. Goodro, we jumped at the chance to find out more.
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A&EFind a comfy beach chair and dig into these new Vegas books
Thursday, July 18, 2019 ‘Elvis in Vegas,’ ‘Lost Restaurants of Henderson,’ ‘Life Is a Country Western Song’ and more.
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NewsDon't skip lake days: Your activity guide to coping with blazing hot summer days
Thursday, July 18, 2019 It’s the dog days of summer, and desert dwellers may be tempted to stay inside until Halloween. But they’d be missing out on some very cool recreation opportunities.
