Leslie Ventura
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NoiseConcert on-sales: Nine Inch Nails, Ghostface Killah, Panic! at the Disco
Thursday, March 29, 2018 Also: Danzig added to Psycho Las Vegas, and the return of Fremont Street Experience’s free Downtown Rock series.
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A&EJames Trees’ Esther’s Kitchen brings expert Italian to Downtown
Thursday, March 29, 2018 After a stint in Los Angeles, the chef returns to his native city with a vision that emphasizes fare that's fresh, local and made in-house.
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ArtA flat dimension comes alive in 'The Revolt of the Swivel Chairs'
Friday, March 23, 2018 Artist and writer Adam Turl has seen the future—and it's drowning in climate change, sex robots and gold-painted cat leavings.
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A&EDon’t miss out on VegeNation’s delicious pop-up dishes
Thursday, March 22, 2018 Follow along on Instagram, or sign up for the email newsletter to get daily notifications.
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FeaturesYour guide to historic Boulder City—a few miles southeast of Vegas with a vibe light years away
Thursday, March 22, 2018 Created as a home for the workers who built the Hoover Dam, Boulder City stands as a time capsule, back to its Great Depression-era origins.
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NoiseFive thoughts: The Psychedelic Furs at House of Blues (March 17)
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 It might be more than three decades since the Furs first broke, but Saturday’s gig made one thing clear—these are songs that last a lifetime.
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NewsGet involved: A citizen's guide to getting your voice heard by government
Thursday, March 15, 2018 The long, grueling and combative 2016 election had at least one silver lining. According to the website VolunteerMatch, its highest-ever traffic numbers happened four days after Trump’s inauguration and ...
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A&ENew Downtown haunt Jammyland playfully pairs drinks and songs
Thursday, March 15, 2018 It’s the kind of inviting, unique space that beckons to anyone walking by.
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NoisePunk-scene mainstay Chris Ewing organizes an event with community—and a cause—at its center
Thursday, March 15, 2018 BloodFest will benefit the Nevada chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation.
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A&EThe Weekly playlist: Psychedelic Furs edition
Thursday, March 15, 2018 Four must-hear songs that stand on their own, no movie screen required.
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NoiseU.S Girls, Wavves and La Luz highlight another memorable Neon Reverb
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 The 13th edition of the Downtown music festival also featured a final set by locals We Are Pancakes, an all-ages Punks in Vegas showcase and a surprise midnight show with Eagles of Death Metal.
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NewsCCSD students will leave class for 17 minutes in gun control statement
Monday, March 12, 2018 Clark High School Senior Lauryn Tsai is leading a walkout at her school with the support of administrators because she’s tired of hearing about people dying ...
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LGBTQTransgender community reflects on impacts of Las Vegas bar shooting
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 A man approached Las Vegas Lounge, home to the Las Vegas transgender community, in the early hours of the morning two weeks ago and fired several bullets into the bar’s ...
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A&ENorth Italia feels right at home in Rampart Commons
Thursday, March 1, 2018 The bacon and egg pizza—with grilled asparagus, roasted potato, garlic confit, rosemary and, of course, a fried egg—is perfect for sharing.
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StageMajestic Repertory Theatre announces its 2018-2019 season
Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 Majestic Repertory Theatre’s current season wraps in June, but the local theater company is already looking ahead.
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NoiseFive thoughts: Shamir at the Bunkhouse (February 23)
Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 The local product vowed he wouldn’t stage a 21-and-over show here until all of his friends were old enough to attend.
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A&ELongtime David Bowie collaborator Mike Garson brings a celebratory tour to town
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 “[On the Ziggy Stardust Tour] these guys were dressed in the wildest costumes, and I’m in jeans thinking, ‘I’m on another planet.’"
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PrintYou can still make your own zine, says the founder of Vegas’ Zine Library
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 Zines were what the blogosphere was to the early aughts—a real-life, pre-Internet era Tumblr.
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NewsFestival welcomes leaders, celebrates black culture
Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 Activists join forces to bring recognition to the Las Vegas community.
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PrintA local author writes in support of animals
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 Kevin MacKinnon plans to self-publish You’re My Human to help pets find forever homes.
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TasteFlock & Fowl’s Downtown location expands the tastiness
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 At least twice the size of the original, the new spot is sleeker, with a full bar at the entrance.
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NoiseAlbum review: Rhye makes loneliness sexy on ‘Blood’
Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 It simmers with funky, playful eroticism and electronic bells and whistles—fluttering beats, moody piano riffs and lush orchestral arrangements.
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NewsProgram removes lead, pests and mold from qualifying homes
Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 The partnership between UNLV’s School of Community Health Sciences and the city focuses on reducing incidences of childhood lead poisoning while prioritizing high-risk populations like minorities and low-income residents.
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News
Every Friday, free showers and haircuts for the homeless
Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 “As a community center that has a mission to support low-income residents, we thought this would be a great opportunity to do something for those folks.”
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Fine ArtThe Arts Factory’s Jana’s RedRoom set to become Mix It Up gallery
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 Since it opened in 2012, artists have used the space as a launch pad before spreading their wings and moving on to larger galleries.
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NewsTrust us: Three local events you'll want to check out
Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 Hear stories from Oct. 1, a lecture on the climate and partake in a conversation about rock climbing.
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A&EFiesta Rancho’s Culichi Town leads Stations’ Mexican food renaissance
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 You’ve never had “sushi” like this before.
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NoiseLocal music notes: Brooklyn Bowl’s new showcase, Megabolts’ new EP and more
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 After seven years, Avalon Landing calls it a day.
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NoiseOn its new EP, Vegas band Moon Blood says it’s okay not to feel okay
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 The quartet will celebrate its release February 2 at Cornish Pasty Co.
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NightlifeGolden Nugget brings Troy Liquor Bar Downtown
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 The New York Meatpacking District fave is touted as the only true nightclub along the Fremont Street Experience.
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IntersectionVegas’ second Women’s March event called for votes—and wider inclusion
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 “We have the power to change every policy and make every elected official work for us, but they cannot see division among us.”
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TasteLaos Market remains “hidden” after all these years
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 It’s stocked to the brim with goods, and it also features made-to-order Laotian and Thai specialties.
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A&EFive cool pop-up vintage clothing shops
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 Score boho dresses, bomber jackets and retro tees from Vegas-based vendors.
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NoiseTune-Yards sounds more accessible on ‘I Can Feel You Creep’
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 Bassist Nate Brenner partners with leader Merrill Garbus for an approachable and dancey record.
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A&EThe Weekly interview: Carly Rae Jepsen
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 “Call Me Maybe” isn’t the only reason she should be on your radar.
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NightlifeAlexxa’s Bar brings sangria and more straight to the Strip
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 The new spot at Hexx Kitchen & Bar also offers live music and great views.
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NoiseConcert review: Marilyn Manson keeps it (relatively) light at House of Blues
Monday, Jan. 15, 2018 As the singer approaches 50, his vocals remain a high point, his mix of throaty growls and raspy screams sounding near-perfect.
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A&EThree life-changing Eggs Benedict plates
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 Corned beef bread pudding Benedict? Yes, please.
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IntersectionA canned food drive rewards donors with free weed
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018 One customer alone brought in 1,000 cans.
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TasteHummus Bowls & Wraps combines a scratch kitchen with a fast-casual approach
Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 Pro tip: Load up on the sauces before you go.
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A&ENow’s your chance to help preserve the former Hard Rock Cafe’s iconic sign
Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 The Neon Museum has launched a $350,000 fundraiser to restore the sign to its original glamour.
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Weekly Q&AHELP of Southern Nevada’s Kelly Robson has made homeless assistance a year-round mission
Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 “We break down all the barriers that led them to become homeless, so they can become self-sufficient and sustain on their own.”
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NightlifeDizzy Wright comes home for a Brooklyn Bowl show
Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017 “I just want to get the city involved and let them know this music is coming from a spirit that was raised in the city we all love.”
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IntersectionHandling gender diversity in school continues to polarize the community
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 Throughout five public meetings, CCSD heard from nearly 300 people, and there were more than 1,000 check-ins.
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NightlifeHeal faster at Frost Fit
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 In recent years, cryotherapy has emerged as a popular method among athletes.
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NightlifeOnly Sparrow + Wolf serves the perfect Suntory Whisky highball
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 Suntory founder Shinjiro Torii has been perfecting the cocktail since the 1950s.
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IntersectionLocal music venues Adrenaline and Boomers turn out the lights
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 Boomers announced it will shutter at the end of December after 16 years in business.
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A&EBurgerim looks to change the Vegas Valley’s slider game
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 Choose from 11(!) different patty types, including beef, Wagyu beef, lamb, chorizo, salmon and falafel, then choose your toppings.
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A&EDig in Downtown with 7th & Carson’s small-plates menu
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 Don’t skip the C.F.C. wings, golden-brown fried chicken sprinkled in a spicy “house dust.”
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A&EMakers & Finders updates: expansion, dinner and an anniversary party
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 A second location is planned for Downtown Summerlin by Christmas.
