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Trust UsBinge this Week: Serena Henry at the Vegas Room, ‘Halt and Catch Fire’ on Netflix, ‘The Great Gatsby’ hits the public domain and more
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 Bill Gates and Rashida Jones podcast—yes, together.
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SportsAnd this week’s Vegas Golden Knights Player of the Weekly is …
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 Hint: He has a new letter sewn on his sweater.
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Trust UsBinge this Week: ‘WandaVision’ on Disney+, Viagra Boys’ new album and the addictive ‘Song of Bloom’ puzzle game
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 On their new album, Viagra Boys, the Swedish post-punks double down on their degenerate image.
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Trust UsBinge this Week: Adam Pascal at the Space, LVLT’s ‘Laughing Wild,’ the music of MF Doom and more
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 It’s time to rewatch ‘The Sopranos’ (or finally tackle it for the first time).
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Trust UsBinge this Week: Netflix’s ‘Death to 2020,’ ‘The Wilds on Prime Video and more
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 Who’s Mark Rober, and why can’t we stop watching his YouTube videos?
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FeaturesNot all bad: 2020 positives we hope carry on in 2021
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 From becoming more responsible consumers to valuing one another more in general, the pandemic forced us to reevaluate so much about life.
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FeaturesWays to make the winter holidays happy and safe for kids
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 Cookie recipes, movie suggestions, giving tips and other suggestions from the merry crew at ‘Las Vegas Weekly.’
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Features‘A Beautiful Mind’: Remembering happiness deliverer and Downtown transformer Tony Hsieh
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 Now is a time for reflection, on the man and his legacy, by those who knew him best.
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FeaturesEven in a tough year, here are 44 things we’re thankful for
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 Health care workers, educators, delivery drivers, legal cannabis and more.
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FeaturesShop local—online! These Vegas businesses make distanced holiday gifting easy
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 Browse from the comfort, and safety, of home for food and drinks, clothing, home accessories and more.
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FeaturesThis is the most important election of our lifetime
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 All we have to do is vote, and send those who would destroy America packing.
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FeaturesSouthern Nevada’s early-voting sites and mail-in ballot drop-off locations
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 Early voting runs from October 17-30.
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LV WeeklyEditorial: It’s every eligible American’s responsibility to vote (and to do so carefully)
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 If there’s one thing we’ve learned this year, it’s that if we don’t accept the responsibility of protecting each other, no one is safe.
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FeaturesThese Las Vegas Valley outdoor brunches should brighten up your weekend
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 Take a seat on the patio at Bouchon, DW Bistro, The Front Yard at Ellis Island and beyond.
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A&ELife Is Beautiful announces 2021 festival dates
Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 After taking 2020 off due to the coronavirus pandemic, Downtown Las Vegas music, food and art festival Life Is Beautiful has announced dates for its 2021 edition: September 17-19.
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FeaturesA timeline of Las Vegas casino-resort reopenings
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 Who’s open, who’s not and who’s about to be
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FeaturesA visual tour of Southern Nevada’s natural beauty
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 Weekly photographers Yasmina Chavez and Wade Vandervort have been been out exploring, and here are some of the tranquil scenes captured through their lenses.
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DiningChef Dan Krohmer's Hatsumi and La Monja close temporarily
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Chef Dan Krohmer's restaurants at Fergusons Downtown are the latest casualties of the pandemic.
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FeaturesQuestions abound as most Las Vegans return to school at home
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 Though schools have had some time to prepare for distance learning this time—as opposed to when campuses shut down quickly in March—it still presents a slew of challenges, for students, parents, teachers and administrators.
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Site FeatureBest Downtown Casino: Golden Nugget
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 This Fremont Street fixture since 1947 maintains an old-Vegas elegance today.
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FeaturesBest Art Gallery: Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Over the years, this modestly-sized space has hosted everyone from Picasso to Warhol to Kusama.
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FeaturesBest Fight: Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield I (November 9, 1996)
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 The rematch eight months later might have been more memorable but the actual fight between the heavyweight legends was much better the first time.
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Site FeatureBest Locals Casino: Red Rock Resort
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 With its collection of restaurants and attractions, this locals favorite that can easily compete on the Strip.
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FeaturesBest Female Revue: Fantasy
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Producer Anita Mann celebrates the history of showgirls in this Vegas institution.
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FeaturesBest Coach: Jerry Tarkanian
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 "Tark" won 80% of his games, led the Rebels to the 1990 national championship and four Final Four appearances.
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Site FeatureBest Park: Sunset Park
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 This sprawling oasis in the desert features running trails, a man-made lake, tennis courts and so much more.
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FeaturesBest Japanese Restaurant: Nobu
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 You’ll find fresh fish expertly prepared, exotic delicacies and elegant ambiance at Nobu Matsuhisa’s high-end sushi palace.
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Best Author: Sally Denton
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 This bestselling author, investigative reporter and historian exposes dark secrets.
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Best Movie Theater: Red Rock 11 Theatres
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Red Rock 11's old-school snack bars and themed areas created fond memories for generations of locals.
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FeaturesBest Nightclub [modern era]: Tao
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 The NYC transplant set the pace for Strip nightlife.
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FeaturesBest Public Art Piece: "Seven Magic Mountains"
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Is it a Vegas metaphor, or simply a fabulous piece of land art? Either way, we love it.
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FeaturesBest Sandwich Shop: Capriotti’s
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Capriotti’s is truly legendary sandwich shop.
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FeaturesBest Variety Show: Absinthe
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Part circus, part cabaret and altogether outrageous, Spiegelworld’s 'Absinthe' isn’t so much a Vegas must-see as a must-do.
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FeaturesBest Tribute Show: Purple Reign
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Jason Tenner’s performance as Prince is peerless. Nobody does purple better.
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FeaturesBest Production Show: Tournament of Kings
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Excalibur's rowdy dinner show remains the castle’s quintessential experience ... and it's a helluva lot of fun.
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Site FeatureBest Mall: Fashion Show
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Opened in 1981, this mall feels so modern that it could have opened yesterday.
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FeaturesBest Visual Artist: Wendy Kveck
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 More than just a gifted artist, Wendy Kveck is an arts educator, organizer and, importantly, an advocate.
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FeaturesBest Italian Restaurant: Nora’s
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 The pastas are a warm hug from your nonna, and the pizzas are just as good.
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FeaturesBest Band [independent]: Rhyme N Rhythm
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 If you ever witnessed RNR onstage, you know why they came out on top in this competitive category.
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FeaturesBest Theater Company: Las Vegas Little Theatre
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Southern Nevada’s most venerable community theater is a versatile delight.
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FeaturesBest Male Athlete: Andre Agassi
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 On top of his eight Grand Slam trophies and an Olympic gold medal, Agassi maintains a strong connection to his hometown that continues to this day.
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FeaturesBest MMA Fighter: Randy Couture
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Emerging as one of the UFC’s first stars, Randy Couture helped keep the company afloat while it struggled through its early days.
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FeaturesBest Mexican Restaurant: Lindo Michoacan
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 The menu is homey and massive, and the chips and salsa are addictive.
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FeaturesBest Afterhours: Drai’s
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 This underground club has been the destination for late-night revelers since its inception in 1999.
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FeaturesBest Chinese Restaurant: Ping Pang Pong
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 On a typical day, there’s a line of locals snaking around the velvet ropes at this Gold Coast hangout.
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FeaturesBest Strip Chef: Michael Mina
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Michael Mina has won many awards—including a Michelin star and a James Beard nod—and boasts a culinary empire spanning dozens of restaurants.
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FeaturesBest Pizzeria: Metro Pizza
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 For 40 years, Metro has been the foundation of the Vegas pizza scene.
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FeaturesBest Museum: Neon Museum
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Originally a boneyard, the Neon Museum has evolved into one of the city’s star attractions.
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FeaturesBest Breakfast Spot: Omelet House
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Omelet House has been serving up memorably huge portions of breakfast favorites to a wide array of the city’s movers and shakers since 1979.
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FeaturesBest Local Brunch: Hash House A Go Go
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Brunch is the most convivial meal of the week, best shared with several pals, and Hash House clearly gets that.
