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A&EVegas performer Elly Brown turns her cancer into a gift
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Her new tagline: “Your scars are your superpower.”
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WeatherWhat to expect from this monsoon season and beyond
Sunday, June 30, 2019 If you think the weather has been weird recently — a lot wetter and cooler than usual — it’s not just in your mind. This has been the rainiest start of the year since 2005. The average annual rainfall in Las Vegas is 4.19 inches; we already reached 4.51 inches by May ...
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FeaturesLas Vegas pool guide: These spots will keep you cool as temps heat up
Thursday, June 6, 2019 Hotel pools, water parks, pool parties, community pools, great poolside menus and more!
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TransportationComparing the many rideshare options in Las Vegas
Saturday, June 1, 2019 Nowadays, there are more options than ever when it comes to transportation. So we've created this guide to help you get from here to there.
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A&EBobby Flay’s new Shark spices up the Palms
Thursday, May 30, 2019 The menu mostly comprises shareable plates, except for a few truly grand entrées. Our server recommend eating in a specific order: from cold to hot, mild to spicy. That means you can expect to taste the ceviche and sushi (by chef Kiyotaka Jet Asano) first.
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A&EPincushion is the Downtown craft clubhouse of our dreams
Thursday, May 30, 2019 Upcoming and recent classes range from the practical (DIY Alterations & Repairs) and whimsical (Creating Your Own Cosplay Costume) to the fashionable (Techniques of Costume & Fashion Design) and artsy (Silk Painting).
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TasteThe High Roller’s Happy Half Hour offers libations with city views
Thursday, May 30, 2019 Locals have the advantage of 50 percent off standard ticket prices, which range from $35 to $52.
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A&ETrying to unlock Escape Vegas XXX, Las Vegas' new adult-themed escape room
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 We were bested by an imaginary stripper, but we had a lot of smart fun in the process, working through some decidedly sexy clues. No spoilers, but some of my favorite puzzles included lace bras and sky-high stripper heels.
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A&EDiving deep into the history and evolution of the Las Vegas buffet
Thursday, April 4, 2019 The South has fried chicken. Texas has barbecue. New York has pizza. And Las Vegas has them all. That is to say, our regional cuisine is the buffet.
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NewsDive into that quintessentially Vegas dining option, the buffet
Thursday, April 4, 2019 The South has fried chicken, Texas has barbecue, Chicago has hot dogs, New York has pizza and Las Vegas has them all. That is to say, our regional cuisine is the buffet. The all-you-can-eat extravaganza is the epitome of Sin City self-indulgence. But how did ...
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FeaturesAn all-you-can-eat Vegas experience for every occasion and need
Thursday, April 4, 2019 Where to bring the kids, meet the in-laws, sample sushi or splurge for VIP treatment.
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A&ETips and tricks for getting the most from your Las Vegas buffet experience
Thursday, April 4, 2019 Try an all-day pass, survey the scene before you begin and work with the staff if you have dietary restrictions.
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A&E
Behind the scenes at Caesars Palace’s Bacchanal Buffet
Thursday, April 4, 2019 “Even when you’re cooking for thousands of people, I want to do everything from scratch. Everything has to come in fresh, and we make it all here.”
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Fine ArtDowntown Las Vegas’ latest Aerial Gallery features a diverse batch of work
Thursday, March 21, 2019 Shan Michael Evans presents playful, bold designs that could be at home in a hipster toy store. “[If] any of these works receive a smile from someone passing by, well, that works for me.”
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NewsWinter and early spring are great times for spectacular plumage in Southern Nevada
Friday, March 15, 2019 Las Vegas is an oasis to more than just whales and gamblers. Thousands of migratory birds stop here to rest up, refuel and sometimes even mate while they journey back and forth across the globe. Think of it as the Pacific Highway, running north and south, but for birds instead of Beemers.
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PrintA new crop of Vegas-related books, perfect for springtime
Thursday, March 14, 2019 From memoir to biography to novels, your options are blooming.
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NewsWhat's next for Las Vegas climbing couple after Oscar gold?
Saturday, March 9, 2019 So what’s it like for a “dirtbag climber” to receive the Hollywood treatment? After six months touring to promote the film, Alex Honnold is back home in Vegas and still making sense of it all.
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A&ECirque du Soleil pours its talent into the One Night for One Drop charity performance
Thursday, March 7, 2019 Over the course of seven events, it has raised $35 million dollars to help provide vulnerable communities with access to clean water.
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NewsClimate change in Nevada can be stopped with our help
Friday, March 1, 2019 While we may be distant from polar vortexes and sea-level rise, Southern Nevada faces its own existential challenges because of climate change. The American Southwest is at risk of rising temperatures ...
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NewsBig blimpin': Shaking a fear of heights for an unforgettable ride over Las Vegas
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 A rare opportunity to ride a blimp offers a gorgeous and even thrilling voyage in the sky.
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FeaturesA first visit to new Downtown wedding chapel Sure Thing
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 In Sure Thing, Victoria Hogan, the founder of pop-up wedding service Flora Pop, intends to provide a comfort level beyond that of other Vegas chapels.
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FeaturesTips for spicing up a long-term relationship
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 From scheduling sexy time to knowing when to seek outside help.
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A&EEnd of an era: Paymon’s shutters its longtime Maryland Parkway location
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 Fortunately for lovers of Athens fries, Paymon’s has expanded into the suburbs with locations in the southeast Valley and Summerlin.
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A&EA new book traces the roots of Nevada’s growing beer scene
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 “Coming from out of state, I’d heard a lot of bad things about Nevada beer,” author Pat Evans says. “I found that very quickly to be wrong.”
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NewsFind your happiness: Mental health tips for the modern era
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 According to research in the Review of General Psychology, 50 percent of happiness is genetic and 10 percent is because of circumstances, such as wealth or beauty. That means 40 percent of our individual wellbeing is in our control.
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NewsRoyal scribe: Egyptologist talks female pharaohs, how ancient politics apply today
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 Author and egyptologist Kara Cooney will bring her National Geographic Live lecture “When Women Ruled the World” to the Smith Center on Feb. 1. She’ll speak about female leaders — Nefertiti, Cleopatra, Hatshepsut and more — who managed to rule Egypt in spite of ...
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TasteThe new edition of ‘Vegans, Baby’ points to the best plant-based food in town
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 The author especially loves the koshari at POTs, the brunch at Tacotarian and Good Pie’s Detroit pizza.
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StageCockroach Theatre’s ‘Accidental Death of an Anarchist’ heads to the farce side
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 “This play is powerful. It’s a perfect artist response to corruption.”
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NewsWhat to expect at Southern Nevada parks during the federal shutdown
Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 A chilly January morning is the perfect time to hike Red Rock National Conservation Area. Enjoy fresh air, expansive views and … a trail littered with dog feces? This was the scene recently at Kraft Mountain Loop ...
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PrintLooking for new year's reading? Try these local authors
Monday, Jan. 7, 2019 Here's a roundup of Las Vegas or Nevada-related books that you may have missed in 2018.
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NewsLas Vegans share their thoughts on new short-term rental rules
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 This month, the Las Vegas City Council voted to limit new short-term rental licenses to owner-occupied homes. The new rule is effective immediately.
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A&EOpening Alert: Sambalatte’s latest outpost elevates the Smith Center’s nosh stash
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 Expect special show-related treats, like The Lion King-themed “Hakuna Ma-Latte.”
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FeaturesTaking in the many sights at North Las Vegas outdoor marketplace Broadacres
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 Now in its 41st year, Broadacres has adapted to compete in the age of Amazon, drawing 1.3 million customers a year.
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NewsWhen can rural Nevadans merge onto the information superhighway?
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 Like oxygen, the internet is both vital and easy to take for granted. Big city Nevadans—that’s us—are sitting pretty with easy access. Yet for rural Nevadans, connections are harder to come by ...
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NewsHow to pick the perfect hiking shoes
Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 If you’re just beginning to explore the outdoors, you might not realize the importance of a good pair of hiking boots.
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Fine ArtThe great outdoors is the ultimate muse—and these regional artists have listened to its lessons
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 From illustrator Mary Felker to painter Robert Beckmann.
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FeaturesEmbrace the outdoors during Nevada’s mild months
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 From skydiving to a camel safari, here’s your guide to getting outside.
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FeaturesGreat Basin National Park offers starry skies, ancient trees and glistening caves
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 Plus, cool-weather camping tips.
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A&EBobby Mao’s adds more culinary variety to the Galleria at Sunset
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 Chinese food, Mexican food and some stuff in between.
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A&EChatting with political funnyman Bill Maher, who returns to the Mirage this weekend
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 “Does it sometimes get hard to parody a president who is involved in self-parody? A little bit. Sometimes I think he’s trolling me. I’ll make fun of what he did, and then he does it worse.”
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StageBram Stoker meets Buffy in Nevada Ballet Theatre’s ‘Dracula’
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 Boasting elaborate costumes, Gothic set pieces, a score by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt and choreography by the famed Ben Stevenson, it should fulfill your spookiest of Halloween dreams.
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A&ECNN’s Anderson Cooper hits the Colosseum stage with comic pal Andy Cohen
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 “Andy says I’m reality and he’s escape from reality,” Cooper says. “I’m more introverted, he’s the life of the party. I rarely go to parties.”
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TasteHit Creamistry for ice cream treats and a show
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018 They pour the flavor and the base into a mixer, blend it up and shoot it with nitrogen, which flash-freezes the concoction.
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A&ESampling the flavors of Palace Station’s all-night buffet
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 At $11 (or as low as $7 with a Boarding Pass loyalty card), the price—and time—is right.
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NewsGod Behind Bars trunk or treat
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 With the goal of connecting children with their incarcerated parents, the charity organization God Behind Bars is hosting a Halloween event October 13.
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A&EOpening alert: Freed’s new Dessert Shop brings baked deliciousness to northwest Las Vegas
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 The October 6 grand opening will double as the 59th anniversary celebration of the family owned shop.
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StageSuicide Prevention Month: Every Brilliant Thing at Cockroach Theatre
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 A son writes a running list of reasons to live to help his suicidal mother. The reasons are not grand, but small, intimate and attainable—such as “ice cream” and “the alphabet.”
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A&ESpring Preserve duck stamps
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 It started as a federal conservation effort, and it’s turned into a career-making art competition for wildlife painters.
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A&EHoney Salt cooks up a ‘Culinary Scrapbook’
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018 It’s a celebration of a culinary lifestyle, offering tips, stories and candid family photos.
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A&EYour prescription delivery packaging may now be recyclable
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018 Prescription delivery can be a godsend for those who can’t visit the pharmacy. But those convenient packages come at a hidden cost to the environment.
