Leslie Ventura
Story Archive
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A&ELas Vegas native Sierra Black readies her debut country album
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 The regular performer at Stoney’s and the South Point has been working with Nashville producer Mark Bright.
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IntersectionSlowly but surely, access to feminine hygiene items is improving
Thursday, July 20, 2017 Almost every woman has a horror story about getting her period in public.
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A&EHobak Korean BBQ brings another stellar option to Chinatown
Thursday, July 20, 2017 The attentive staff cooks everything for you, so you don’t have to guess when your food is ready.
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A&EA day with cookie-making, stranger-hugging, Vegas-loving Milk Bar chef Christina Tosi
Thursday, July 20, 2017 The MasterChef judge has already conquered New York City, Toronto and Las Vegas, and plans to set up shop in LA next year.
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TasteViolette’s Vegan goes beyond the typical meatless menu
Thursday, July 20, 2017 It’s operated by Cyndy Violette—World Series of Poker bracelet-holder, Ladies Poker Hall of Fame inductee and proud vegan.
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NoiseLas Vegas songwriter Brett Vee channels his emotions into his music
Thursday, July 13, 2017 His latest EP, Generalizing Anxiety, swells with fuzzed-out distortion, chunky hooks and lyrics about “not liking where I am in life, whether that’s geographically or emotionally.”
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NoiseLocal music notes: a Killers’ pal’s Vegas video, The Quitters and more
Thursday, July 13, 2017 Also: All-Night Visitors on the tube and Brittany Rose’s new EP.
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A&EBellagio’s Curtis Briggs guides iconic Vegas experiences
Wednesday, July 12, 2017 “No one had done this before. It was a new show, so everyone was going to have to learn at the same pace.”
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FeaturesTao brings bottle service to the socially inclined masses
Thursday, July 6, 2017 V.I.We allows partiers to enjoy tables and drinks at a fraction of the cost.
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IntersectionSquaring off over UNLV’s controversial new logo
Thursday, July 6, 2017 Is the new version really all that terrible? It depends who you ask.
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NightlifeDJ C-L.A. brings a different soundtrack to Crazy Horse III
Thursday, July 6, 2017 “There are so many great DJs who have seen the scene grow—it’s like a rebirth.”
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NoiseConcert on-sales: Shakira, Ana Gabriel, Damian Marley and more
Thursday, June 29, 2017 Also: Catfish and the Bottlemen, Wand and Cattle Decapitation
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2020The Aquatic Club’s Tory Sport uniforms inspire vintage visions
Thursday, June 29, 2017 “The Aquatic Club woman is timelessly cool with a smidge of irreverence.”
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A&EFind fresh thrills on RM Seafood’s new brunch menu
Thursday, June 29, 2017 Chef Rick Moonen goes big with the breakfast options.
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A&EFive next-level hot dog houses
Thursday, June 29, 2017 From Buldogis to Cheffini’s, with stops along the way.
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IntersectionA shortage of funds means downsizing at Southern Nevada’s LGBT Center
Thursday, June 22, 2017 The nonprofit recently cut its operating hours and staff salaries to offset funding issues.
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NightlifeEDC excites again in its seventh Vegas edition
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Ear-to-ear grins were a common accessory at this year’s EDC.
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A&EEDC Night 1: The 2017 fest begins as a feast for the senses once again
Saturday, June 17, 2017 Major Lazer’s 1 a.m. Cosmic Meadow set was a lesson in supercharged dancehall-inspired house and trap.
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FeaturesStaying safe under EDC's electric sky
Thursday, June 15, 2017 Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate—and other things you need to know before heading to the festival.
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FeaturesGoing beyond (banned) LED gloves to keep things moving at EDC
Thursday, June 15, 2017 There are still plenty of high-tech products on the market that get the Insomniac green light.
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ReviewsAmericana serves up an ambitious adventure within Desert Shores
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 Served with rich and meaty bone marrow and creamy Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, the New York strip will satisfy even the most insatiable carnivore.
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2020Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike craft big songs for big sets
Thursday, June 8, 2017 The Belgian brothers return to their Wynn Nightlife residency this month at XS and Encore Beach Club.
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IntersectionGoing vegan? Bread for the People rises to the challenge
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 27-year old Madeline Rubidoux wants to make bread for all Las Vegans.
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Fine ArtJustin Favela makes art, podcasts, good friends and stronger communities
Thursday, June 1, 2017 By November, he’ll have finished six artist residencies, and he’ll still find time to record his popular weekly podcast, Latinos Who Lunch.
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IntersectionHow do you live in a world where violence can break out anywhere?
Thursday, June 1, 2017 Las Vegas hasn’t been a target of terrorism, but the fear, for many of us, is real.
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2020NYX makes its Vegas debut at the Miracle Mile Shops
Thursday, June 1, 2017 NYX has skyrocketed to cult-like status among beauty devotees.
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A&EPurple Reign: Ube rules everything around me
Thursday, June 1, 2017 The yam plays the perfect role in ice creams, pastries and doughnuts, and its luscious, bright hue makes it an enticingly fun treat.
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A&EOriginal musical ‘Clowntown’ explores a strange world not unlike our own
Thursday, May 25, 2017 It’s a little bit X-Men, a little bit West Side Story, says its co-creator.
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A&EThe Bromberg brothers double down with the new Blue Ribbon in Las Vegas
Wednesday, May 24, 2017 The Cosmopolitan’s popular sushi and grill spot is about to be replaced by a classic American experience: Blue Ribbon Las Vegas.
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A&ELet Sunday brunch at Spago brighten up your weekend
Thursday, May 18, 2017 The Spago Benedict with latkes and smoked salmon can’t be beat.
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IntersectionA new TV series puts Downtown’s stories in the spotlight
Friday, May 12, 2017 DTLV.tv airs three times a week on Channel 2 and online.
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A&EAlison Wonderland dives down the musical rabbit hole
Thursday, May 11, 2017 The Aussie DJ makes her Nightswim debut at Encore Beach Club Saturday night.
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A&EGuava pancakes await at the first mainland Cinnamon’s
Thursday, May 11, 2017 For more than 30 years, Hawaiians have flocked to the original on Oahu.
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IntersectionPublic use of marijuana nudges closer to reality in Nevada
Thursday, May 4, 2017 Senator Tick Segerblom says the bill could make consumption at concerts and clubs a real possibility.
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IntersectionFree sunblock! (At Wet ’n’ Wild and 51s Games)
Thursday, April 27, 2017 According to the American Cancer Society, roughly 600 people will be diagnosed with melanoma in the Silver State this year.
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NightlifeLush’s luxurious line is on full display at its expanded Fashion Show store
Thursday, April 13, 2017 The new shop is more than three times the size of its old location.
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A&EThe Golden Steer hasn’t changed and that’s a good thing
Thursday, April 13, 2017 Dining at the Steer offers a rare window into Vegas’ golden era.
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ReviewsThe Hawaiian poke experts at Paina Cafe might bowl you over
Thursday, April 13, 2017 The Las Vegas Paina Cafe is the only location on the mainland and its worth a visit.
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IntersectionMGM Parking: How to avoid paying for parking at MGM properties
Thursday, April 13, 2017 MGM already raised its rates, after launching its paid parking program last year and starting to charge locals four months ago.
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A&EOnetime Vegas bar Starboard Tack sails again
Thursday, April 6, 2017 If you hear the Shabba Ranks song “Ting-A-Ling” while you’re there, the Ting and Sing cocktail drops to $3.
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FeaturesBoatlife: How to have floating fun at Lake Mead
Thursday, April 6, 2017 April is an ideal time to hit Lake Mead, and you don’t even need your own boat.
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NoiseLocal music news & notes: SquidHat ’77, Huntridge Records and more
Thursday, April 6, 2017 The Huntridge Records label’s first band, The American Weather, releases its debut LP with a show at Vinyl on April 7.
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FeaturesExperts recommend local trails for every level of runner
Thursday, April 6, 2017 Sometimes the hardest part is simply finding a decent trail to keep both your feet and mind happy.
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IntersectionThe legislature ponders an ethnic studies course for state high schools
Thursday, April 6, 2017 “When you look at the public school system, 70 percent of kindergarteners are a minority.”
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IntersectionSeen and heard: Transgender community highlighted during a Day of Visibility
Thursday, March 30, 2017 International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates the accomplishments of transgender people while raising awareness about discrimination.
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IntersectionBills penalizing slow highway drivers hit the fast lane
Thursday, March 30, 2017 Finally, a solution for pesky left-lane hogs.
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TasteFive places to find addictive hummus
Thursday, March 30, 2017 Vegas has plenty of great versions of your favorite savory snack.
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ReviewsMarugame Monzo makes udon a memorable centerpiece
Thursday, March 23, 2017 Marugame Monzo is the Valley’s first Japanese restaurant specializing primarily in the thick, irresistibly slurpable wheat noodles
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NightlifeUltra caps one of the biggest weeks in music
Thursday, March 23, 2017 The March 24-26 celebration will be going until sunrise each night.
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NightlifeChef Luke Palladino brings new flavors to Salute
Thursday, March 16, 2017 The Red Rock Resort Italian eatery gets a fresh menu makeover.
