C. Moon Reed
Story Archive
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A&EMy fintastic stint as a mermaid—and how you can be one, too
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 I advanced from fearing that I’d sink in the middle of the pool to feeling like a magical dolphin that soared through the water with speed and more grace than I normally have on land.
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FeaturesWomen of Intrigue: Alaina Alexander
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 Executive Director of Beverage and Cocktail Services, Wynn and Encore
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FeaturesWomen of Intrigue: Ashley Farkas
Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 Executive director of public relations, MGM Resorts
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NewsBorn to run ... and run ... and run ...
Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 Frantic mood swings, hallucinations and nausea—no, we’re not talking about the effects of the latest black market drug, but something much more intimidating: ultrarunning. Defined as any run longer than a marathon, ultrarunners embark on 50 and even 100-mile races.
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Fine ArtArtist Nancy Good opens a gallery and studio to fill an underserved niche
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 She also sees Core Contemporary as an event space—hosting classes, lectures, artist talks and even the odd office holiday party.
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TasteJottShots brings gel shots from the kitchen to the menu
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 They come in four flavors—mojito, cherry, berry and lemondrop—and have already infiltrated the Vegas scene.
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BusinessHome means Nevada (for Californians, Utahans and Arizonans, too)
Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018 While the addition of more than 100,000 residents since 2016 and three professional sports teams has certainly had a positive role in helping the market, those in the industry claim our local growth is thanks to Vegas’ booming economy ...
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A&EAdditional emergency phones to be installed at UNLV
Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 Thanks to $1 million in new funding from the Nevada System of Higher Education, UNLV is getting a safety upgrade.
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FeaturesVegas for tourists: How to pack your visitors’ vacation with a whirlwind of fun
Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 Suggested itineraries for everyone—newbies, families, party animals and beyond.
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StageLas Vegas Theater Alliance boosts local performers with a community-wide casting call
Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018 “The goal is twofold: to support producers and make sure actors have enough work.”
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FeaturesEverything you need to make your summer pool party perfect
Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 Decorating and landscaping ideas, safety tips and more.
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SummerlinNew crafts bar catches a trend, opens the creative side of Downtown Summerlin
Saturday, July 28, 2018 Corks ‘n Crafts is like the countless painting-and-wine venues scattered across the Las Vegas, except for one key difference ...
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TasteBar Sake offers summer suggestions to help keep you cool
Thursday, July 26, 2018 Sake isn’t one type of drink, but rather a complex beverage as versatile as wine.
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NewsHow to avoid mosquito-borne illnesses in Southern Nevada
Thursday, July 26, 2018 The arid desert keeps mosquitos more or less at bay—we have it way better than Louisiana or Florida. But that doesn’t mean we’re completely in the clear.
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A&EInteractive show ‘Quest World’ delves into epic-fantasy hilarity
Thursday, July 26, 2018 It’s part comedy improv, part choose-your-own-adventure and part full-on fantasy world building.
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StageA wannabe child star is ‘Ruthless’-LY funny in LVLT’s kitschy new musical
Thursday, July 12, 2018 Like her fictional counterpart, local 10-year-old Teah DeStefano dreams of entertainment stardom.
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StageLate-night TV writer Amber Ruffin debuts hilarious new musical ‘Bigfoot’ at Majestic Repertory
Thursday, June 28, 2018 “It’s really, really funny, but there’s an emotional truth to it.”
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NewsStudy ranks McCarran No. 1
Friday, June 22, 2018 TravelBank, a business travel app, released a study of the best and worst airports for business travelers, and McCarran International Airport topped the list as the best airport in the nation.
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TasteHandcrafted’s libations, small plates and epic views are a feast for the senses
Thursday, June 21, 2018 The bar features a “Wine ATM” along with a cocktail menu divided into thirds: Signature, Mid-Century Modern and Classic.
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NewsHere are a few ways to make Las Vegas' air quality challenges better
Friday, June 15, 2018 On the worst days, there’s a toilet bowl ring of smog around the valley. You may not notice it if you spend most of your time in the center of town: When you’re in the mix, you can’t see it. But if you venture to the edge of town and find a good view, you probably won’t like what you see ...
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PrintImage Comics’ anthology ‘Where We Live’ benefits Las Vegas in more ways than one
Thursday, June 14, 2018 More than 150 writers and artists explore themes, causes and responses to gun violence, with all proceeds benefiting the nonprofit Route 91 Strong.
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Stage ProductionsReview: 'Hamilton' at the Smith Center is ‘young, scrappy and hungry’
Friday, June 1, 2018 The music is fantastic, but the real joy comes in seeing the costumes, set, dancing, acting and singing giving shape and sight to the sounds.
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NewsA win for Winchester: Cultural center gets major expansion
Saturday, May 26, 2018 Built in 1982 with a dance studio added in 2015, the center has desperately needed more space for years.
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NewsCoyotes among us: How to live with them in the Las Vegas Valley
Friday, May 11, 2018 A battle is brewing in Paradise Palms—a neighborhood otherwise known for its charming midcentury modern homes. Coyotes are stalking residents, snatching beloved pets and striking fear into the ...
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A&ESteiner’s celebrates 20 years of pub grub and happy locals
Thursday, May 10, 2018 It pioneered the concept of the “Nevada-style pub.”
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NewsRenewable energy vs. the environment: Proposed project getting some blowback
Friday, May 4, 2018 While renewable energy seems like a no-brainer for environmentalism, this type of wind farm has garnered pushback from environmental groups because of the ...
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NewsPeppermill’s classic sign finds a new home
Thursday, May 3, 2018 Everything about the Peppermill is pure Vegas—from the mirrored ceilings and rainbow sprinkles to its neon signage. But the restaurant is replacing its famous neon street-side marquee sign with an LED screen. “This decision was deliberated for more than two years, and our hope is that this new sign will better inform first-time visitors of the food, drink and happy hour deals they’ll find inside our ...
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StageA Palm Springs family struggles to reunite in A Public Fit’s ‘Other Desert Cities’
Thursday, April 26, 2018 The Las Vegas production features real-life mother-daughter duo Charlene and Rozanne Sher playing their fictional counterparts.
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Business30 minutes from the Strip, a cafe opening is big news in tiny Blue Diamond
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 It’s located only 30 minutes from the Strip, but mountains protect the village from urban sprawl. Breathtaking desert views make the town of about 300 feel like ...
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PrintCheck out these springtime books with a Vegas connection
Thursday, April 19, 2018 New work from comedian Louie Anderson, poet Claudia Keelan and more.
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A&EThe Burlesque Hall of Fame debuts its bigger and sexier new museum
Thursday, April 19, 2018 When a burlesque museum announces a “big reveal,” you stop and take notice.
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A&EWinged Heart Awards add new honoree category—first responders
Thursday, April 19, 2018 Since 2013, the Clark County Medical Society has honored nurses and health-related nonprofit organizations.
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ScreenWarner Bros. and Amazon Studio's 'The Goldfinch' was set in Vegas, but it wasn’t filmed here
Friday, April 13, 2018 A chunk of Donna Tartt’s 2013 best-selling novel The Goldfinch was set in Las Vegas. Now, the book is being turned into a Warner Bros. and Amazon Studios film.
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NewsHow can we rid our future of harassment?
Thursday, April 12, 2018 Many men in politics come from backgrounds of privilege, and the intoxicating nature of power can lead to arrogance and entitlement.
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NewsDon't tread the line: How Sin City can lead the #MeToo movement
Thursday, April 12, 2018 Gluttony, indulgence and sin—the famous perceptions of Las Vegas seem antithetical to the #MeToo movement. But as a city, we have a unique opportunity to be leaders in the campaign.
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A&EVegas filmmakers ride horror genre with latest offering, 'Party Bus to Hell'
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 "Party Bus to Hell," an indie horror movie starring Tara Reid and filmed in Las Vegas and the Valley of Fire, will have its video-on-demand release on April 13 ...
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BusinessNevada’s outdoor recreation industry is organizing
Friday, April 6, 2018 With the recent creation of the Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition, the recreation industry is growing.
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CommunityVictim funds are in the process of distributing aid
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 The Las Vegas Victims’ Fund has begun distributing its $31.4 million. Money is allocated via seriousness of injury, with $275,000 going to those who ...
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CommunityHow we remember: Status updates on the memorials and artifacts of a tragedy
Wednesday, April 4, 2018 Despite rumors to the contrary, the Healing Garden is here to stay. The City of Las Vegas contracted with ...
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CommunitySurvivors, heroes of tragedy leave lasting legacies
Thursday, March 29, 2018 Gina Argento hired Erick Silva at Contemporary Services Corp. back in 2014, opening the doors for where Silva would spend up to 20 hours a day for the next three years working ...
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A&EOn-Demand tutoring arrives with the Knack app
Thursday, March 29, 2018 Knack is like the AirBnB of peer tutoring.
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StageCockroach Theatre’s new play gets inside the head of a man suffering from dementia
Thursday, March 29, 2018 Florian Zeller's 'The Father' is presented in partnership with the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health.
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A&ETwo artists visualize universal truths in unique ways.
Thursday, March 29, 2018 April brings a couple of very different exhibits to CSN's North Campus.
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NewsBe ready for pollen season
Friday, March 23, 2018 Officially known as seasonal allergic rhinitis (or, more casually, hay fever), pollen allergies strike in Las Vegas in the fall and spring. But there’s no reason to stand by and wait for the season to pass.
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A&ELas Vegas rock climbing legend Alex Honnold talks ropeless Yosemite climb
Saturday, March 17, 2018 More than 250 fans crowded into The Refuge Climbing Center on Thursday night for a presentation by climbing great Alex Honnold ...
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NewsGet involved: A citizen's guide to getting your voice heard by government
Thursday, March 15, 2018 The long, grueling and combative 2016 election had at least one silver lining. According to the website VolunteerMatch, its highest-ever traffic numbers happened four days after Trump’s inauguration and ...
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A&ENevadans promote culture and communication in D.C. on Arts Advocacy Day
Thursday, March 15, 2018 Nevada’s coalition included arts leaders, high school students and Sarah O’Connell, a Las Vegas-based theater director and founder of the website
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A&E3 Baaad Sheep flex their artistic might with an ever-evolving show at Priscilla Fowler
Thursday, March 15, 2018 Yes, it’s on purpose. The misspelling in the exhibit’s name is a sly joke proving the show’s very point.
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NewsLovelorn Nevadans most likely to get cyber-scammed
Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Nevada has the highest online romance scams per capita, according to a study released last week by HighSpeedInternet.com and Safewise. “America’s Matchmaker” Patti Novak says ...
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NewsDoes ride-hailing increase congestion in Las Vegas?
Friday, March 9, 2018 Researchers in Boston found that the convenience and low cost of ride-hailing led commuters to choose it over mass transit, biking or walking.
