Leslie Ventura
Story Archive
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A&ELas Vegan Kat Kalling prepares to unleash personal new songs on ‘Eberly’
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 Pop-punk and country genres coalesce on the EP, which will be released over the next few months, beginning with first single “Quicksand” on January 18.
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HealthBecome the best version of yourself in 2021: tips from a Vegas-based reiki master
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 We talked to Pamela Dylag, who doubles as the co-owner of Downtown’s Velveteen Rabbit, about how to improve one’s mindset in the new year.
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A&EVegas music scene fixture Matthew Shaw debuts new project Dream Martyr
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 I wanted something darker and stranger, like a weird nighttime kind of record,” he says of just-dropped album ‘Remember the Haunted Palms.’
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A&EHow to clean and organize your home for the new year
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 We talked to Sean Bellinger, owner of Maid Right cleaning services in Henderson, to get some tips on the best and easiest ways to get your place in shape.
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RetailLocally-owned Bold & Glow makes a 2021 planner for 'lives with purpose'
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 Vegas-based graphic designer Fabiola Rangel has created a personal planner that encourages users to "focus on yourself and what you want in your life."
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NoiseYear in Review: Our favorite 2020 albums
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 Where did Fiona Apple, The Weeknd, Perfume Genius and Run the Jewels rank on our four critics’ lists?
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A&EYear in Review: Our most memorable 2020 Vegas meals
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 In a year that saw us hunkering down in our homes, the Weekly staff still managed to get in some delicious bites that didn’t come out of our kitchens.
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NewsVitamin alternative: Adaptogens offer a new way of boosting the immune system
Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 Supplements, vitamins and other botanicals have been a part of the health and wellness industry for years, and public interest shows no signs of slowing. According to a market research report by Fortune Business Insights, the immune health supplements market is expected to grow $13 billion over the next seven years.
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A&EWhere to get self-care holiday gifts in Downtown Las Vegas
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 Local Oasis, Mike’s Recovery, the Tiny Bloom and more.
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TasteLetty’s brings Leticia’s Mexican flavors to Downtown Las Vegas
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 The tortas truly stand out, fusing authentic Mexican flavors with unique ingredient combinations.
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TasteJill Shlesinger brings her new passion for baking to Starburst Parlor
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 The vintage-lifestyle enthusiast turned to baking during the pandemic—specifically, learning how to bake treats she could eat while on a ketogenic diet.
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A&ESecond Helping Podcast: Holiday Favorites
Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 Chinese five-spice yams? Sounds pretty great.
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NewsFood for thought: There are many ways to eat healthfully; find the right one for you
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 With so many diets purported as “the one” for optimal health and weight loss, it can be difficult to decide which method to try next. Here, we’ve rounded up a number of popular diets and lifestyle practices, breaking down the benefits and risks of each. Find which process best fits your lifestyle, so that—in conjunction with moderate exercise—you can feel and look your very best.
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NewsSolid ground: Try these techniques to keep calm in uncertain times
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 If feeling calm and focused comes as a struggle right now, you aren’t alone. The pandemic, politics, racial justice issues and West Coast wildfires are just a few reasons why you might be on edge, but getting your mood under control might be easier than you think.
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TasteGuerrilla Pizza brings a taste of Detroit to Vegas
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 Think thick, bready dough that’s soft and fluffy on the inside, with crispy, chewy edges covered in golden-brown cheese.
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A&EBoutique Row: Downtown’s Commerce Street welcomes a wave of locally owned thrift shops
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 Get to know the Good Wolf Lifestyle Co., Off the Threads and Alt Rebel.
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A&EKitchen keepers: These appliances can help make food prep less demanding
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 Recommended air fryers, blenders, smart faucets and more.
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Fine ArtThe Gulch Collective considers how Vegas life will be perceived tomorrow, and how museums present history today
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 ‘Future Relics: Artifacts for a New World’ at the Barrick Museum is the collective’s first Las Vegas show since coming together in 2013.
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A&ERadio and event DJ Kelly J continues expanding her brand
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 “With everything that happened this year, it’s important to stay connected to people and what’s going on—registering to vote, talking about racial injustice. I always wanted to have that connection to the community.”
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A&EFormer Clydesdale singer Paige Overton embraces her solo muse
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 “Sometimes we lose our sense of self. I just wanted to say, that’s so normal, and I celebrate it. I celebrate all the steps I take in life, whether they look good or they don’t.”
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A&EDavy’s resurfaces in the Arts District with a new vibe
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 The new version of longtime Vegas bar will feature Caribbean-inspired light bites and cocktails, drawing from owner Ed Dorville’s heritage growing up in the Dominican Republic.
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A&ERonnie Abaldonado’s Distrct Arts breakdance studio is back at work
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 The venue reopened to the public in May with limited capacity and added social distancing guidelines, and online classes are still available for those who are immunocompromised or simply wish to limit their interactions during the pandemic.
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A&ESecond Helping Podcast: Football Food
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 We’re checking in with Colin Fukunaga to find out how his Vegas-born burger shop found its way into Allegiant Stadium.
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A&EHip-hop fundraiser to benefit New Era Las Vegas
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 The livestreaming October 2 concert event will feature more than a dozen local artists, including AUB$, Maejoy, LitBz & BarryBand$, Willay, Chazzy Kaidd and Sounds of the East.
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A&EMajestic Repertory Theatre takes its fate out to ‘The Parking Lot’
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 “We’re in danger. We still have utilities to pay. We want to keep this great brick-and-mortar venue.”
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NoiseVegas hip-hop mainstay Phil A lines up new projects after a serious health scare
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 “I make beats every day. I just want to release stuff at a faster rate and not hold anything back.”
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HealthThose struggling with eating disorders are especially vulnerable during the pandemic
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 The pandemic has made the day-to-day lives of every American more difficult, but for those with eating disorders, the social isolation and lack of routine have been especially challenging.
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A&EVegas rapper Hassan returns with a poignant new EP
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 “I’ve always been a firm believer in ‘strike when the iron’s hot,’ but sometimes it just gets scalding hot, and I overwhelm myself.”
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FeaturesWhat should we do when students exhibit signs of depression over their social isolation?
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 It’s becoming common to see teens acting out, being defiant, pushing rules and boundaries and/or exhibiting depression, withdrawal, self-injury and substance abuse.
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FeaturesWhat does school spirit look like without athletics or in-person extracurriculars?
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 A movie-watching online event or an orchestral concert streamed live can get students excited about their online education. “Get creative to tap into that sense of belongingness.”
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A&EThe Barrick Museum returns with two new shows that reveal the previously hidden
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 The public can view Ashley Hairston Doughty’s ‘Kept to Myself’ and ‘Excerpts: Works From the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art’ in person or online.
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CommunityVegas Urban Pride rallies for our marginalized trans community
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 “This rally will bring together the LGBTQ and Black communities who have shared the trauma of discrimination and violence, but who haven't always shared in the fight for equal and civil rights."
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SportsDisc driving: It's easy, and inexpensive, to begin playing disc golf in Las Vegas
Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 Created in the 1970s, disc golf is a sport similar in play to golf, with participants using discs (smaller frisbees), rather than golf balls, clubs and a tee. The object of the game, however, is essentially the same: Players try to get their discs into the goal in the fewest number of attempts.
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NewsGive yourself a boost: 3 ways to keep the immune system in top shape
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 Boosting our immune system to help us fight disease and illness more effectively is crucial, pandemic or no. Eating healthy, along with exercising regularly and engaging in stress-relieving activities, are critical.
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TasteLocal restaurant owner fights to cap third-party delivery fees
Thursday, July 30, 2020 Tacotarian co-owner Kristen Corral says she has reached out to Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom to help draft an ordinance.
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FeaturesAdditional local organizations committed to the fight for racial justice
Thursday, July 23, 2020 Get to know Battle Born Progress, Make It Work Nevada, Make the Road Nevada and Nevada Minority Health and Equity Coalition.
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FeaturesThese young Las Vegas activists are helping a movement maintain momentum
Thursday, July 23, 2020 Jameelah Lewis and Desiree Smith represent the many young Las Vegans making strides on a local level.
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FeaturesActivists striving for racial justice: Nissa D. Tzun, Forced Trajectory Project
Thursday, July 23, 2020 “The whole point of FTP is to shine a light on [families’] paths after their loved ones are killed. We hear the nationally known cases, but we don’t often know about the cases that happen in our ZIP code.”
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FeaturesActivists striving for racial justice: Minister Stretch Sanders, New Era Las Vegas
Thursday, July 23, 2020 Through the weekly Hood to Hood initiative, members deliver food, toiletries, COVID-19 supplies and more. His goal: to create healthier, more connected communities.
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FeaturesCOVID-19 survivor Joe Brailsford, musician
Thursday, July 16, 2020 When he started experiencing shortness of breath, “That’s when you start freaking out a little bit. You’re waking up in the middle of the night because you can’t breathe.”
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A&EVegas-based sword swallower Brett Loudermilk takes his act to the ‘America’s Got Talent’ stage
Thursday, July 16, 2020 His AGT audition, televised on June 16, showcased his ability to win over an uncertain crowd. “Everything went wrong, [yet] it couldn’t have been better,” he says.
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A&ESecond Helping Podcast: Our favorite Vegas burgers
Thursday, July 2, 2020 We’re debating Shake Shack versus In-N-Out and fancy versus simple.
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FeaturesShow your support: The quest for equality continues on Independence Day
Thursday, July 2, 2020 Follow local and global grassroots organizations, donate to their causes and start to effect change, beginning here.
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A&EFrom drag queens to theater groups, Vegas performers find ways to get their work out with venues closed
Thursday, June 25, 2020 LGBTQ-focused event Bodywork, will host its first livestream on June 25 to celebrate Pride month.
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A&ECoco Jenkins’ ‘Nothing and Everything’ series explores music and much more
Thursday, June 25, 2020 “What we’re doing is really to amplify voices of the people of our community, telling people’s sides of their stories.”
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NoiseAlbum review: Moses Sumney’s ‘Grae’
Thursday, June 11, 2020 Sumney defies notions of normalcy, eschewing borders and binaries, genres and pigeonholes.
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NewsWhat matters most: For Las Vegas demonstrators, protesting racial inequality is worth additional COVID-19 risk
Thursday, June 11, 2020 “Do we feel more seriously about COVID than we feel about racism? The answer may be different if you ask a white person or a person of color.”
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FeaturesSocial distancing presents challenges for drinking meetups
Thursday, June 11, 2020 The social distancing rules are both great and strange. I know we need them, but it makes the usual flow of bar conversation even more awkward.”
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NewsVirtual visits: Spurred on by the pandemic, telemedicine has gone mainstream
Sunday, June 7, 2020 As cities across the country began shutting down when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, people still needed to receive advice and treatment from doctors for symptoms non-COVID-related. Physicians had to figure out another way to reach patients.
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A&EVegas podcast ‘Latinos Who Lunch’ debuts a new coloring book
Thursday, May 28, 2020 The ABC’s of Latinidad—inspired by the show’s 99th episode from November 15, 2018—will include 50 pages of Geovany Uranda’s illustrations covering “the alphabet of being Latinx.”
