Leslie Ventura
Story Archive
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NoiseLocal favorite Indigo Kidd celebrates its first full-length album
Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 Sad Daze in Happy Valley drops November 17, with a release show one night later at Starboard Tack.
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A&EThe circus life fits ‘Zumanity’ performer Jonas Woolverton just right
Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 “The Cyr wheel is a mystical apparatus. There’s something about whirling dervishes that is very entrancing.”
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NightlifeExperiment with Carbonadi Vodka at Sage
Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 The Aria favorite is an excellent space to get a taste of the premium spirit.
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A&EEat eggs all day long at the Arts Factory’s new Mexican food spot
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 Load up on the homemade salsas—a chunky mild, the medium green and an eat-at-your-own-risk spicy red.
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IntersectionLas Vegas’ new nonprofit gym waives membership fees for heroes
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 Branded One CrossFit focuses on the disabled servicemen and women of Southern Nevada.
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A&EFive Vegas croissants with a certain je ne sais quoi
Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 Get flaky at Buckon, Rosallie and elsewhere around the Valley.
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FeaturesVegas art couple Brian and Jennifer Henry continue lighting up the town
Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 “We’ve been problem-solving for so many years, we feel comfortable approaching the unfamiliar.”
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A&EFleur’s new menu takes your palate on a global tour
Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 Chefs Hubert Keller and Jose “Lupe” Avila teamed to create the Tastes From Around the World concept.
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NoiseLocal music notes: Halsey Harkins’ debut EP and the end of the line for two Vegas favorites
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 "“I got my heart broken pretty bad. … This record was literally me coping.”
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IntersectionAll Fired Up encourages art from the heart
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 The ceramics studio donated hundreds of tiles for people to paint—all of which will be permanently installed at the Healing Garden.
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NoiseSt. Vincent shifts shape yet again on ‘Masseduction’
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 What begins as a numb and synthed-out pop record transforms into something far more haunting.
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TasteFinding intercontinental influence at Dirty Fork
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 The Ninth Island French toast marries Hawaiian sweet bread with guava cream cheese and coconut syrup.
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FeaturesBest Tacos in Las Vegas
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 From Tacos El Gordo to China Poblano, see the best tacos in Las Vegas.
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A&ECasa Don Juan focuses on growing its original Downtown spot
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 It’ll add a second story and more than 10,000 square feet.
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DiningIt’s official: Bronze Cafe won’t return to the Center
Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 The Fremont Street location at the Market remains open seven days a week.
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NightlifeDowntown fitness spot Real Results helps to reach goals
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 “We wanted a gym that was a community, where [people] could grow in life.”
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NightlifeZuma sommelier Daniele Tavernaro focuses on the experience
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 “I loved the experience of watching people try food and wine and getting that expression and moment where they’re like, ‘Wow, this is amazing.’”
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IntersectionA Downtown vigil brings grieving Las Vegans together
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017 "This is a devastating time mentally, spiritually—all across the board."
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IntersectionRoute 91 mass shooting: how to help and where to gather for support
Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 Vigils, blood drives and other ways to donate.
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A&EThe Black Sheep brings exciting flavors to the southwest Valley
Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 The braised pork belly—with seasonal mushrooms, spicy mustard greens, wild sticky rice and a decadent cherry sauce—might be the menu’s brightest star.
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NightlifeLA fave Dirt Dog lands on the Las Vegas Strip
Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017 Start with the dirty corn before moving on to one of the loaded hot dogs.
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IntersectionEllis Island clears space for new gathering spot the Front Yard
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 The classic, circular Ellis Island sign will be on display at the Neon Museum.
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FeaturesKaraoke royalty: These fearless Las Vegans come alive at night
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017 There’s something special about karaoke bars, and even more so about the folks who frequent them.
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A&EEmpire unveiled: MGM Resorts’ ‘Welcome to the Show’ campaign arrives
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 Los Angeles hosted the Emmy Awards but Las Vegas made one unforgettable appearance.
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IntersectionWhile DACA hangs in the balance, here’s what you can do
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 People whose DACA status expires between now and March 5 have until October 5 to renew their forms, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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NightlifeLayla: A Social Salon creates a communal experience
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 Stylist and salon owner Tzigane Libson knew she wanted to go above and beyond.
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NightlifeKalika Moquin takes Blackout Artists to the next level
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 Blackout has joined forces with SKAM for a DJ agency power-merger.
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IntersectionLGBTQ students get their own dorm floor at UNLV
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 Stonewall Suites’ 36 rooms are currently filled—a first for the university special-interest housing halls.
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IntersectionFear factor: A local gas pump fire stokes a pre-existing anxiety
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 When I know I’ll have to stop at the gas station, I try not to wear shoes that produce an excess of static, and I sure as hell don’t wear polyester.
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A&ERediscover the renovated Sonoma Cellar Steakhouse
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 A more spacious, brighter dining room transports diners out of the casino environment.
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A&EFive places to get a workout without even trying
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 Dancing, jumping, cycling and, yep, walking all over the Strip.
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A&EBehind the bakery scenes at Henderson fave CraftKitchen
Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 It’s 4:30 a.m., and chef Jaret Blinn is wide awake and ready to put me to work.
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FeaturesWomen of Intrigue: Stephanie Capellas
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 With a decade of experience in hospitality and communications, she was an obvious candidate for the Cosmopolitan’s Vice President of Public Relations.
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FeaturesWomen of Intrigue: Jamie Tran
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 The Black Sheep is the vision of this former Aureole and DB Brasserie sous chef, and it has been one of the Valley’s most talked-about restaurants.
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A&EFive delicious peanut butter concoctions
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 Burgers, french toast and, of course, dessert.
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IntersectionHow a near-death experience helped a Vegas food-truck pioneer find his new calling
Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 Festivibes.com is an online web store dedicated to music-festival fashion.
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A&EConcentrated creativity: Zoe and Pat Thrall hold it down at the Studio at the Palms
Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 Zoe oversees all the magic that happens within those soundproofed walls.
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NoiseConcert on-sales: Bob Dylan, John Carpenter, Flying Lotus (in 3D!) and more
Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 Also: Letterman sidekick Paul Shaffer's new Caesars Palace residency, Trey Anastasio and Shania Twain.
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A&EUpstart punk-grunge band Residual Kid makes an impact
Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 In the past three years, the band has cut demos with Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis and Off!’s Steve McDonald, and signed to Warner Bros.’ imprint Sire Records.
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IntersectionShade Tree is struggling to survive
Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 Its long-term transitional shelter program is closing at the end of the month, halving the nonprofit’s ability to help abused women and their families.
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TasteBrew Tea Bar’s dedication to its drinks draws a crowd
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 Brew ditches pre-sweetened milk powders and actually brews its own loose-leaf tea to order.
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A&ELady Gaga returns to Las Vegas with the Joanne World Tour
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 The pop music titan plays T-Mobile Arena on August 11.
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NoiseAlbums we’ve liked in 2017: Japanese Breakfast’s ‘Soft Sounds From Another Planet’
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 Michelle Zauner of Philly emo outfit Little Big League went out on her own with last year’s Psychopomp, but the follow-up has established her as an indie-pop force.
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A&EPink Taco’s new brunch offerings match savory with sweet
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017 The crispy chicken tamale is the perfect flavor contrast for tres leches pancakes.
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FeaturesOur favorite foodies eat their way through Las Vegas
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 Ten local Instagrammers capture the city’s tastiest treats.
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NoiseOnetime music-scene mainstay Ted Rader returns—with a new sound and style
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 No longer tied to the rockabilly and blues sounds at the heart of The Mad Caps, he has evolved from garage-rock frontman to psychedelic iconoclast.
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A&EFive Vegas bars with a notoriously heavy pour
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 HT, Frankie’s, Champagne’s and more.
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ReviewsChica’s intensely fresh flavors elevate the Strip’s Latin cuisine
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017 Venezuelan-born chef Lorena Garcia unites distinct cuisines from Peru, Venezuela, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and more into one cohesive menu.
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NightlifeJuicy Beets offers a healthful alternative experience
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017 Owners and DJs Tino Gomez and Oscar Molina have created something fresh, new and fun.
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IntersectionUNLV aims to put 1,000 students on a Bus to Barrick
Thursday, July 27, 2017 Funds are being raised to bring more field-trippers to the campus art museum.
