Leslie Ventura
Story Archive
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DiningThe Weekly’s take on this year’s Great Vegas Festival of Beer? More, please!
Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Way too many beers to drink -- but we certainly tried.
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A&EExperience made the difference at Lorde and Haim's Cosmo shows
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 The two breakout acts played the Cosmo after performing at Coachella.
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Q+AWeekly Q&A: 'Sports Illustrated' swimsuit designer finds inspiration at the bingo hall
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 Brittany Kosmala dreams in Lycra.
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A&EFive thoughts: Waxahatchee (April 19, Eagle Aerie Hall)
Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Why would a Coachella act play a Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge?
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A&EConcert review: Haim rocks Vegas for the second time in six months
Monday, April 21, 2014 If you thought Haim was a flash in the pan, they want you to know they’re here to stay.
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A&EFive thoughts: Lorde’s April 15 Cosmo show
Thursday, April 17, 2014 Lorde has the pipes to carry her performance, but the singer could use a full band.
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NightlifeHot Spots: Jason Derulo at Tao Beach, Rockabilly Weekend parties and more
Thursday, April 17, 2014 Plus, a beer fest at Big Dog's and an al fresco wine walk. Drink up!
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As We See ItZappos vs. HBO's 'Silicon Valley'
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Comparing the local online retailer to the new comedy's fictional Hooli tech company.
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As We See ItThinking about Game of Thrones, the Boston Marathon and more
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Also, Selena Gomez "canoodling" with Justin Bieber at Coachella.
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EntertainmentBombay Bicycle Club's Vinyl performance comes off as overproduced
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 They sure can draw a crowd, though.
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NightlifeFour fabulous cocktails (and a glass of mead) at UNLVino's Bar-B-Q
Sunday, April 13, 2014 Great libations to try from Atomic Liquors, DW Bistro and more.
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MusicThe Weekly interview: Mogwai guitarist John Cummings
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 The veteran musician talks "happy hardcore," scoring for a French TV show and why the band hasn't been to Vegas since 2003.
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FoodA taste of UNLVino: Previewing the Founder’s Grand Tasting menu
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 UNLV culinary students have been hard at work preparing a menu all semester. We did some hard work, too—sampling their culinary creations.
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DiningShould you eat Taco Bell’s waffle taco breakfast?
Friday, April 4, 2014 Even in the moments leading up to my consumption of Taco Bell’s new Waffle Taco breakfast item, I was filled with regret.
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NightlifeFive beers to drink during National Beer Day
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Beer has many holidays. Celebrate the one that matters!
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HealthUpdate: Jenny Stiles continues fundraising in her fight against kidney failure
Monday, March 31, 2014 As of March 28, Jenny has raised $9,750, nearly half of her $20,000 goal.
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FeaturesFun runs that are actually fun
Thursday, March 20, 2014 Bubbles, superheroes and pajamas ... oh my?
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MusicThe return of Zach Ryan
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 The former local singer/songwriter books five Vegas gigs as part of his six-week tour.
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MusicNew-release mania! The latest offerings from Almost Normal, Mother McKenzie and more
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 The Internet has allowed independent artists to release music to the masses on their own terms. Thanks, Internet!
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NightlifeSt. Patrick’s Day Party Guide 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Go ahead, indulge in every shamrock cocktail and green beer you can get your hands on. Maybe the luck of the Irish will help you beat that hangover.
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MusicThe next wave: Five newish Vegas bands for you to check out
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 From The Badlands to The Pomskies, plus a Beta Bomb attack.
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FashionDon Draper's duds: A look at film and TV costuming at Magic Market Week
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014 Insights from a costume-focused workshop at the fashion trade show.
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SexualityFive apps to help you hook up, send good vibrations (?!) or get creative in the sack
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 Get yourself some hot digital action!
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SexualityWomen rank the men in their lives with new dating app, 'Lulu'
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 Is he a #DirtyTalkPro or #OneOfTheGoodOnes? The "dating compass" app lets you review your exes.
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TheaterLocal playwright Ernie Curcio talks reflecting Vegas onstage—and theater’s future here
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 It’s a constant uphill battle with theater in Las Vegas. I think it’s a constant uphill battle with theater anywhere. It’s almost like a defunct art form.
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A&ELas Vegas party guide for 2014 Super Bowl
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014 Las Vegas has Big Game parties this Super Bowl XLVIII Sunday that will bring you so close to the action, you might forget you’re not in New Jersey — that is, until you remember you’re wearing shorts in February. Now isn’t that better?
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A&EFive thoughts on Islands' January 24 show at Beauty Bar
Monday, Jan. 27, 2014 Mix The Hives’ Howlin' Pelle Almqvist with Freddie Mercury and you’ll get something close to frontman Nick Thorburn.
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A&EWhen Falling in Reverse meets Escape the Fate, fans line up for their favorites
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 The two bands' "buried the hatchet" Saturday night at House of Blues, but would their loyal supporters?
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As We See It'Goodwill' yoga and donation-based spirituality
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 Sweaty bodies, colorful mats and hard-to-pronounce poses—or “asanas,” as they say—they're all part of the multibillion-dollar yoga industrial complex.
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CESAt CES, protecting yourself at public Wi-Fi hotspots is a big focus
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 Wi-Fi—it's a lot like STDs: It's your responsibility to protect yourself! Find out how here.
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FeaturesCorey Taylor Millington, Radio Star
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2014 The 16-year-old student and actress is taking on radio and fighting bullying.
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FoodDining Guide: New Year's Eve in Las Vegas
Friday, Dec. 27, 2013 Enter 2014 with a bang—and a full belly!
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NightlifeNew Year's Eve Party Guide: Downtown Las Vegas edition!
Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013 Where to kick off the 2014 in the Valley’s hottest ’hood.
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DiningDining Guide: Christmas 2013 in Las Vegas
Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 Let someone else sear your steak, roast your duck and do the dishes.
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A&EHoliday Events Guide 2013
Friday, Dec. 20, 2013 Train rides with Santa, magical forests, ice skating and more.
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NoiseDescendents, Cock Sparrer, NOFX to play Punk Rock Bowling 2014
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013 The Downtown festival runs May 23-26, with three days outdoors and four nights of club shows.
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Features
The second life of Jenny Stiles: Battling illness in the digital age
Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 Striving to survive chronic health problems, a Las Vegas local looks online for financial and emotional support.
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EntertainmentFive thoughts on Screaming Females' November 24 show at Backstage Bar & Billiards
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 Severely underattended, but a fantastic show.
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EntertainmentFive thoughts on Obits' November 23 show at Beauty Bar
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 Why did it take them so long to come here?
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MusicThe Weekly interview: Obits guitarist Sohrab Habibion
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 Obits teams with Gloomy Place Cosmic Beasts at Beauty Bar on November 23.
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As We See ItAll aboard! An educational spaceship docks Downtown for local youth
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 Downtown Project partnered with Burning Man Project to bring the Youth Educational Spacecraft to Fremont East.
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DiningDining guide: Thanksgiving in Las Vegas
Monday, Nov. 18, 2013 Skip the dishes and let the pros do the cooking this year.
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NightlifeGood gourd! 5 pumpkin beers to consider this autumn
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 Skip that pumpkin pie this season!
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A&EFive thoughts on Crocodiles' November 5 Beauty Bar show
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 The duo (which travels as a five-piece) last played Vegas in 2010 for Neon Reverb.
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A&EThe Weekly interview: Atlas Genius frontman Keith Jeffery
Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 The musician talks playing Vegas on Halloween, touring with Imagine Dragons and more.
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PrintOur guide to the 2013 Vegas Valley Book Festival
Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 10 must-see events from this weekend's festival.
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EntertainmentLIB recap: Basking in the multi-sensory joy of Empire of the Sun
Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 From the act to the crowd, the performance was surreal.
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NoiseLIB recap: Haim puts on its rock face
Monday, Oct. 28, 2013 Live, the sister trio is a completely different beast.
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Entertainment8 thoughts from Saturday at Life Is Beautiful
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 Carrot suits, Fernet and Hall & Oates.
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A&EThe Weekly Interview: Haim's Alana Haim
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013 The rising pop band's youngest talks playing the Life Is Beautiful Festival, being 21 in Vegas and more.
