Kristen Peterson
Story Archive
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As We See ItSome clarification on legal drinking in public
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011 Walking in public with a drink is okay—just make sure you're doing it right.
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Fine ArtA killer exhibit: John Wayne Gacy's artwork is now on display
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 Convicted serial killer John Wayne Gacy, community socialite that he was, would have loved the exhibit opening this week at the Contemporary Arts Center space.
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CultureVegas newcomer Jason Adkins brings his work to Pop Up Art House
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011 The artist's large-scale crate sculptures are made from discarded lumber.
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EntertainmentVintage bikes, with a cocktail on the side
Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 Motorcycle collectors display their rides Downtown at the Arts Factory.
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A&ELick this Downtown exhibit
Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 Joel Spencer’s group show 'Ice Cream Pop' at 222 Imperial is refreshing eye candy this time of year when cooling off is on most everyone’s mind.
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ArtCrowds fill the Arts District despite First Friday fair cancellation
Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011 The monthly festival got back to its roots a bit on August 5.
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ArtArtists say goodbye to Catherine Borg and Stephen Hendee with collaborative show
Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 Rarely has a Downtown art exhibit come with so many tears and hugs.
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A&EInterpreting Cirque in low-brow style
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011 With seven Cirque du Soleil shows in town it only made sense that Las Vegas would be a stop in an international art tour of work inspired by Cirque productions.
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StyleVintage Vegas: At home with Courtney Mooney and Josh Rogers
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011 This is Vegas 60 years ago. No question.
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StyleThree great design ideas for your home
Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011 From a tiki makeover to monochromatic bookshelves, you'll be dying to try these local looks.
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A&ELet me paint you, body
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 They can turn you into an impressionist masterpiece, an exotic animal or a go-go dancer without using a costume.
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As We See ItWho controls First Friday? No one, it seems.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 The recently announced two-month hiatus concerns only a portion of the monthly art festival. Check out the details here.
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As We See ItThis is your life, Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Looking back on the institution's two decades.
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As We See ItSmith Center to start selling tickets for Broadway Las Vegas series
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Check out the cultural center's first season of Broadway productions!
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A&EPrehistoric elephant skull on display at Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 You can find the reportedly most-intact rhynchotherium skull right here in the city.
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A&ECelebrate International Drag Day with a couple of queens—and kings
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 The annual worldwide celebration brings out the flipside of Vegas’ familiar drag scene.
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DowntownDear Zappos employee: Downtown tips for suburbanites on the move
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 Some advice for the Downtown-bound Zappos employees.
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TVThanks, History Channel! Clark County Museum has star power
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 American Restoration and Pawn Stars have boosted attendance at the Clark County Museum on Boulder Highway.
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NightlifeNew Downtown lounge Lady Silvia brings Old World charm
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 The latest Downtown watering hole was inspired by a Prague library.
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Fine ArtPancake art and butter pad pillows!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Kristen Peterson takes a look at the world of autarkic pancakes.
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As We See ItWhy is Vegas exporting ice?
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 It turns out Las Vegas has cornered the market on other unusual exports as well, including mosquitoes to Minnesota, lobsters to Maine, kudzu to Atlanta and saguaro cacti to the Phoenix area.
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A&EDo you love Downtown? Do you?
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Well then check out the First Friday Fundraiser at Lady Silvia.
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A&EGet outside, Las Vegas!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Urban and suburban spots worthy of visiting for those dying to get outside in 100-plus temperatures
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Fine ArtLocal artist Abraham Abebe's dreamy take on the Las Vegas landscape
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 'The Other Side of Las Vegas' aims to show the beauty beyond the Strip.
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A&ESmorkin' Labbits! It's Frank Kozik! Cosmo brings in Kidrobot
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Artist Frank Kozik took up residence last weekend in Cosmopolitan's P3 Studio.
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A&EDowntown's art dedications bittersweet
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Oppenheim’s paintbrushes and a new footbridge reflect Downtown Las Vegas’ cultural struggles
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television'Sister Wives' family needs a big house for their big love
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 It’s not easy to find a nice four-kitchen suburban home with several living rooms, ample sleeping space and a sprawling backyard here in the Valley.
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A&EHow about a little cake in your pants?
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 Marie Antoinette, having removed layers of panties and what appears to be a sock monkey
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A&EA stripped-down introduction to the local burlesque scene from Las Vegas Weekly
Saturday, June 4, 2011 For years, the country’s top burlesque performers trekked to a goat farm in Helendale, Calif., where they’d dance poolside among friends under the desert sun. ...
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A&ETaking a glue gun to CityCenter
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Justin Favela's CountyCenter riffs on the famed Strip art collection
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2011 Weekly Awards NightlifeMost dangerous drink: Ninth Island at Frankie’s Tiki Room
Thursday, May 26, 2011 There’s nothing fun, really, about getting sick in your car while driving down the 215 on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon with a headache that is slicing your brain in two.
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A&EPostcards From America brings its scenic Southwest adventure through Las Vegas
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 You'll want to check out these postcards from the road
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A&EDeconstructing a Casey Weldon painting
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Weekly arts writer Kristen Peterson gives her thoughts on one of Weldon's recent works.
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A&EEmergency Arts presents the art of Opportunity Village
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 For one night only, the Downtown arts venue will show works from Opportunity Village's Art Enrichment program.
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As We See ItThe Rapture is coming! Here's a survival kit
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 With the impending rapture, the Weekly's Kristen Peterson gives you a few essential items to end existence with.
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As We See ItThinking about PlayStation gifts, editor-attacking birds and more
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Also, we advise you to check out Rivane Neuenschwander: A Day Like Any Other
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PrintWhen it's too hot outside, try these cool summer reads
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 From a decorated comedienne to a nonprofit legend, authors of these hot summer reads are on list.
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A&ENBT & Cirque join forces to present 'A Choreographers' Showcase'
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Nevada Ballet Theatre and Cirque du Soleil are teaming up to present a showcase of choreography by the two companies' dancers.
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EntertainmentBurning woman
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Showgirl sculpture "Lucky Lady Lucy" is being built to burn.
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Crime[UPDATED] Exhibit featuring serial killer art has a community riled
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Blood money! Serial killers! Clown art!
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A&ESerial killer art creating controversy
Friday, May 6, 2011 A national nonprofit organization selected to receive funds from the sale of serial killer John Wayne Gacy’s artwork by a Las Vegas gallery said that it would not accept proceeds from such an event.
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A&ESmith Center announces Broadway Las Vegas lineup—and it's awesome
Saturday, April 30, 2011 Start humming "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" now.
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A&ENevada State College's new exhibit phones it in
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Explore the wonders of the Hipstamatic app in Vegas From the Hip.
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A&EExhibit to benefit the Red Cross relief efforts in Japan
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Find art created for a cause this weekend at Blackbird Studios.
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ArtA Weekly writer puts her reputation—and muscles—on the line for 'Feminist/Las Vegas'
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 The Weekly's Kristen Peterson arm wrestles for the Barrick Museum's latest exhibit.
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CosmopolitanUPDATE: Cosmo welcomes back banned transgender guest
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Apology nothing more than damage control, guest says
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A&E
Where do you pee at Cosmopolitan if you're transgender?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Stephanie used the women's restroom and was banned from ever returning to the Cosmopolitan
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A&E'Feminist/Las Vegas' offers a look at women beyond the Boulevard
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 The experience of women in Las Vegas is greater than the Strip
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A&ELook up and enjoy 'Beauty from Above'
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 It’s Michael Shulman's celebration of all things sparkly.
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UNLV
A potential loss of state funding has Barrick Museum rethinking its mission
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 With the closure of the Las Vegas Art Museum, UNLV's Barrick Museum is thinking of focusing more on art programming.
