Gabriela Rodriguez
Story Archive
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FeaturesThe Desert Dating Diaries podcast hosts share what makes dating in Vegas so complicated
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or a jaded cynic, the truth is, dating here can feel like a never-ending game of chance and the longer you play, the more you learn about what you want—or what you’re willing to settle for.
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TasteThe Arts District’s Bar Ginza offers approachable sophistication
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 The drink list is a nod to both tradition and innovation at this new Downtown spot focused on Japanese whisky.
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A&EIndecline’s ‘Vandalism is for Lovers’ blends art and a call to action
Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 Indecline’s work has always disrupted the status quo, but this exhibit marks a shift.
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NoiseThe legendary score of ‘Cowboy Bebop’ comes to life at House of Blues
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 Performed by the 14-piece Bebop Bounty Big Band, the February 5 performance will be a celebration of the high-octane jazz that made this anime such a cultural touchstone.
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NoiseFive thoughts: Molchat Doma at Area15
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 As the first synths droned through the A-Lot's speakers, it was clear this was the real deal—icy, alienating and hypnotic, just like the band’s ambient sound.
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NightlifeFrom caviar and cocktails to live music, Caspian’s brings a decadent edge to Caesars Palace
Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 Whether you’re a rocker looking to get in where you fit in or someone who likes their booze stirred with a splash of refinement, this place can be your sweet spot.
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A&EPetit Monstre tells arresting visual stories in ‘Oh Those Feels’ at Whitney Library
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 The concepts go further than who’s in front of the lens. They’re about the space around them, the light that plays on their form, and the moment when everything falls into place.
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A&EHow to plan a Las Vegas football watch party outside your home
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 Hosting a watch party at a local venue with all the bells and whistles takes the experience to a whole new level.
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NewsAmazon subsidiary Zoox prepares to launch driverless taxis in Las Vegas
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 The rise of autonomous vehicles is sure to disrupt several industries. How will it impact gig workers?
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PrintVera Blossom’s debut book captures the messy intersections of gender, pleasure and personal evolution
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 The Chicago-based Filipina transfemme writer stops in at the Writer’s Block on January 10.
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NoisePost-punk trio Molchat Doma brings danceable melancholy to Area15
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 Molchat Doma’s rise to prominence may have irked the gatekeepers of the genre, but there’s no denying their unique blend of darkness and rhythm appeals to the masses.
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A&EAnyma’s Las Vegas residency at Sphere is an audio-visual odyssey
Monday, Dec. 30, 2024 Anyma's performance at the Sphere is not only Sphere's first EDM residency, but also a groundbreaking live show that fuses music with state-of-the-art tech in ways that feel like they're straight out of science fiction.
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StageOpera Las Vegas’ ‘Holiday on Broadway’ blends classic songs and local talent
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 The free show is set for December 14 at Windmill Library.
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FeaturesLooking back on 75 years of family, food and music at the Bootlegger Las Vegas
Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 It all started with Maria and Luigi Zoia, who emigrated from Italy to Niagara Falls in 1907.
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NoiseLocal spin: Four new releases from the Las Vegas music scene
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 In September we caught a Crumbcatcher set at Gold Spike and the energy from their recordings translated effortlessly to the stage.
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TasteChamana’s Cafe mixes savory Mexican flavors with brunch classics
Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 New in Spring Valley, Chamana’s is Dan Krohmer’s latest concept, inspired by his travels to Oaxaca, Mexico.
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TasteLas Vegas Distillery’s renovation creates an elevated, vintage-inspired experience
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 The new approach to cocktails at the distillery is fresh and daring, yet grounded in what matters: the spirit itself.
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Fine ArtLeft of Center Gallery’s ‘I Need Space To Roam’ is a bold showcase of new voices
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 UNLV student and mixed media artist Haide Calle was offered a solo show at Left of Center, but she had a different vision.
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A&EFlipper’s Roller Boogie Palace opens a winter skating residency at Venetian
Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 In the late ‘70s, Ian “Flipper” Ross launched the original Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace in West Hollywood, uniting music, culture, and celebrities for a one-of-a-kind night out.
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A&EGenre-defying King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard brings plenty of new music to Las Vegas
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard plays PH Live at Planet Hollywood on November 8.
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FeaturesFor over 30 years, Matachines de Ciudad Juárez have kept cultural heritage alive through traditional dance
Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 Established in 1991 in North Las Vegas by the Perez family, this native Mexican and American dance group carries the cultural legacy of its ancestors and blends Indigenous rituals with Catholic tradition.
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Fine ArtGoldwell Open Air Museum celebrates 40 years of art and desert magic
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 The museum hosted a three-day anniversary celebration this month where a symbolic wooden staff was passed by its founders to the new foundation leadership.
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NoiseSinger-songwriter Charlie Wilder delivers a full-fledged musical confessional
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 Charlie Wilder’s “This Is Bad” EP feels like stumbling across your old diaries while nursing a hangover you swore you’d never get again.
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Concert ReviewsCobra Starship delivers a MySpace-style rager at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas
Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 The emo personas of MySpace’s past were resurrected at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas on October 17, as the scene-kid spirit was intense at this neon-lit nostalgic fever dream.
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A&EReady to ride: Essential bike maintenance tips for every cyclist
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 Doing your ABCs—checking the air, brakes and chain—can prevent unnecessary wear and tear.
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NoiseDestroyer brings its evolving sound back to Las Vegas
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 The genre-defying outfit plays Swan Dive October 20.
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A&ERide, sip and connect at Pedal & Pour’s group rides
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 Community bike rides offer more than companionship; they’re a great way to explore new routes, push yourself and improve your skills.
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A&EHighlights of Las Vegas’ inaugural Best Friends Forever Fest
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 The inaugural Best Friends Forever Fest kicked off at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center as a three-day celebration of midwest emo, ’90s indie rock and the connections we’ve made along the way.
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NoiseMannequin Pussy’s Missy Dabice talks rage, resilience earning respect
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 The punk quartet performs at the first-year Best Friends Forever festival October 12 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.
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NoiseVs Self preps for its biggest stage yet at the Best Friends Forever fest
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 The Southern California-based emo trio performs at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center on October 11.
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FeaturesAge of Chivalry Renaissance Festival marks three decades of bringing history and fantasy to life
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 Since the inaugural year when it drew only 250 attendees, the local Ren fair has transported thousands of visitors to ye olden times, providing a unique experience for both newcomers and the festival faithful who return every year.
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A&ELaugh After Dark ComedyFest returns to the Arts District in Downtown Las Vegas
Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 This year’s lineup brings together 45 comedians, all competing for the coveted “Best of Fest” award, while the film side showcases 35 screenings.
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A&EThe good, the bad and the ugly at Life Is Beautiful's Big Beautiful Block Party in Downtown Las Vegas
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 LCD Soundsystem concluded their set as they began it: Dazzling the crowd with a note-perfect, spirited take on one of the hits they claim not to write.
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ComedySarah Silverman’s Postmortem tour finds the humor in loss
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 Silverman performs September 28 at the Pearl Concert Theater.
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A&EAlamo Rehearsal Studios marks 30 creative years supporting local music
Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 The Alamo’s 30 rooms became a sanctuary for bands looking to thrash out without baking alive in a garage, annoying their neighbors or paying exorbitant rent.
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FeaturesAnatomy of a show: Behind the curtain at the Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 Seamless production starts with crucial technical elements and is intertwined with the expertise of the crew behind the scenes.
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A&EPicnic in the Alley expands, benefitting Vegas-born Women’s Hospitality Initiative
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 At the heart of this event is the drive to foster mentorship and leadership among women in the hospitality industry.
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A&EPeso Pluma’s Éxodo tour ignites Vegas with a cultural triumph at T-Mobile Arena September 13
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024 Known for globally re-popularizing corridos tumbados, a reimagined version of a traditional folk genre, Peso is among those responsible for the soundtrack of a new generation.
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A&ELas Vegas poet James Norman blends personal stories with sharp political insight
Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 Norman’s verses aren’t about grandeur or hollow activism. He writes about the everyday struggles of those caught in the crossfire of a world that feels like it’s falling apart.
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NoiseBrazilian thrash metal band Nervosa brings fast fury to the Usual Place
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024 Guitarist and founding member Prika Amaral has driven the band forward by recruiting and playing with well-respected musicians.
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FeaturesLook to these local experts for your film photography development
Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 Developing photographs involves a series of chemical processes to convert your exposed film into visible images.
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TasteVelveteen Rabbit introduces sorbet cocktails at its indie ice cream social
Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 A riff on the classic paper plane, Mr. Brightside is a harmonious blend of bourbon, Aperol Amaro Nonino, and lemon juice with a strawberry-lavender sorbet.
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FeaturesOne more shot: Las Vegas creatives embracing the artistry of shooting with film
Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 Local labs and camera shops are once again thriving sanctuaries where professionals and hobbyists alike can swap secrets and tips.
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A&EThree Takeaways from Wallows at The Chelsea (August 11)
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 The indie bedroom trio brought a stadium-size energy
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A&EFive Thoughts: Jpegmafia at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas (August 8)
Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 Jpegmafia’s shows are infamous for their borderline unhinged intensity, and this one was no exception.
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StagePower plays: Vegas Theatre Company aims to transform local theater
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 VTC’s artistic mission is to push the envelope beyond the bounds of storytelling.
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FeaturesAI can potentially help both students and educators, if we do it right
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 The Nevada Association of School Administrators hosts professional learning workshops and conferences and has recently added focused courses on AI.
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NoiseSwan Dive takes flight as a live music alternative in the Arts District
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 The operators teamed with locals We The Beat, known for its curated concerts that focus on up-and-coming talent.
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A&ECatch a fun, affordable, locals-friendly day out at Las Vegas Ballpark
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 There’s been a lot of talk about an on-Strip stadium, but the Las Vegas Ballpark in Downtown Summerlin has been the beating heart of local baseball since 2019.
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TasteCentennial Hills gets a taste of innovation with La Casa de Juliette Mexican Cocina
Thursday, July 25, 2024 Executive chef Eduardo “Lalo” Saavedra, a seasoned pro with two decades of experience at Charlie Palmer Steak, is helming the kitchen.
