Mark Adams
Story Archive
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: LA Riots at Hard Rock Live, Blues & Brews at Springs Preserve and more
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Also, Paul Oakenfold spins at Marquee Dayclub.
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Entertainment
Five thoughts: Lindsey Stirling (May 24, House of Blues)
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 6-year-olds coming out to see a violinist? Very cool.
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Nightlife
Nightlife News & Notes: EDC week gigs, a new(ish) gay bar and more
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Also, SLS reveals plans for a new venue.
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Gaming
How are new table games introduced on the casino floor?
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 The Downtown Grand debuted it new craps-style game, Street Dice, last weekend.
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Music
Violinist Lindsey Stirling brings blend of classical, EDM and hip-hop to HOB
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 The artist's sophomore album debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Hot 200 late last month.
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Nightlife
On the red carpet: Choice quotes from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' queens at the Season 6 finale party
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 "If I do win I’m taking all my clothes off and I’m jumping in the pool."
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Memorial Day Weekend edition!
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 From opening night at Drai's to Iggy Azalea to a gay dance music fest, where to get your party on this MDW.
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As We See It
Weekly Q&A: Chris Saldaña on being out in the news industry and volunteerism within the gay community
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 The openly gay journalist receives HRC Las Vegas' Equality in the Community Award this weekend.
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As We See It
National Climate Assessment includes work by UNLV's Thomas Piechota
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 The Vice President for Research and Economic Development and professor was the project's lead author for the Southwest region's findings.
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As We See It
Quality of life index: Rating Las Vegas on recent happenings
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 From Ben Affleck at the blackjack table to a prestigious award from the First Lady, scoring the last week or so in the Valley.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Star Wars Day, Cinco de Mayo, Snoop Dogg and more
Thursday, May 1, 2014 Cinco de Drinko is upon us—where will you be shooting tequila and making bad decisions?
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Nightlife
Hot 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 It
Mountain of confusion: A Mount Reagan in Nevada?
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 Soon Las Vegans might have one more name to confuse with Sunrise Mountain.
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A&E
Wet ‘n’ Wild opens for Spring Break today
Saturday, April 12, 2014 The west side water park turns the H2O on this weekend.
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As We See It
TripAdvisor users name Las Vegas No. 4 destination in U.S.
Friday, April 11, 2014 Eat your heart out, San Diego.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Fatman Scoop at Body English, the Scullery opening and more
Thursday, April 10, 2014 Also, make a mint julep at a Kentucky Derby-inspired cocktail class.
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Health
How does a steroid shot make your allergies suck less?
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Noses raw and rosy, eyes pink and puffy—yes, Las Vegas, allergy season has arrived.
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Nightlife
Nightlife News & Notes: Aoki moves to Vegas, a DJ booking at the new Drai's and more
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Also, the City of Las Vegas recognizes Nickel Beer Night. For real.
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As We See It
City of Las Vegas partners with Downtown Project to offer more parking
Friday, April 4, 2014 Just in time for First Friday! Hooray parking spots!
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Major Lazer at Encore Beach Club, Kaskade at Marquee and more
Thursday, April 3, 2014 Also, beer and wine festivals. Time to get thirsty!
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: A tattoo industry night, two gay party launches and more
Thursday, March 27, 2014 Also, the Boulder City Beerfest returns.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Paper Diamond at Surrender, Nervo at Hakkasan and more
Thursday, March 20, 2014 Plus, Girls Night Out at Insert Coin(s). That's right, dudes, a ladies night at an arcade.
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Nightlife
Talking Irish pubs and St. Paddy’s with local publican Brian McMullan
Monday, March 17, 2014 "It was always St. Patrick’s Day, but it was never green beer and lots of shamrocks."
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As We See It
A Rush Limbaugh book in a classroom raises questions about what kids are reading
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 What does CCSD policy allow?
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As We See It
Weekly Q&A: For O’Sheas leprechaun Brian Thomas, life is one lucky adventure
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 The face of the Strip's Irish-themed casino talks St. Paddy's, the new O'Sheas space and more.
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As We See It
Congrats, Nevada, you’re not (that) fat
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 A recent Gallup poll found that the Silver State had the third-lowest rate of obesity in the nation. But is it legit?
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: St. Patrick’s Day parties, the Ratchet Olympics and more
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Also, we say farewell to Palms' liquid brunch, GBDC.
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A&E
With a film competition and more, First Friday spotlights the cinema in March
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Local filmmaker? Get the details here. Plus, a makeshift "drive-in"!
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As We See It
March madness: A by-the-numbers look at the city's best tourism month
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Plus, niche events that rock our economy (hint: EDC).
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As We See It
Bottomless brunch: Slightly illegal in NYC, still going strong in Vegas
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys have (kinda) been banned in the Big Apple. mimosas for $16.50
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Tritonal at Marquee, a beer fest at Lake Las Vegas and more
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 Also, Green Lantern takes the booth at XS.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Madeon at Surrender, Naughty By Nature at 1 Oak and more
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 Also, shave your head for charity at a St. Baldrick's bash.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: 12th Planet, Sin Sity Sisters' Red Dress benefit and more
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 Wanna be a DJ? There's a class you might want to check out...
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Nightlife
Hakkasan Group acquires Angel Management Group
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 The acquisition almost doubles the nightlife and dining outfit's venue count.
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As We See It
Culturally competent adults can make a difference in LGBTQ kids' lives
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 An HRC director says a lack of training among youth-serving adults is one of the biggest challenges facing LGBTQ children.
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As We See It
Ellen Page comes out as gay at HRC conference in Vegas
Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 The actress said: “I suffered for years because I was scared to be out. My spirit suffered, my mental health suffered and my relationships suffered."
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As We See It
HRC launches LGBTQ youth-focused conference at Bally's this weekend
Friday, Feb. 14, 2014 Promoting safety, inclusion and well-being for LGBTQ youth, the inaugural conference features closing remarks from Chelsea Clinton.
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Features
For same-sex Nevada couples, destination weddings are the only option
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014 Last spring Nevada lawmakers began the process of repealing the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, but it’s still a long way down the aisle until gay couples can legally say “I do” in the Silver State.
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Art
Jazz documentarian donates massive collection to UNLV's Popular Music Research Center
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 Part of the collection, which will be made available to the public, includes live interview recordings and signed albums.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Above & Beyond at Hakkasan, a pool party (?!) at Marquee and more
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 Yes, you read that correctly: Pool party. Dig out those bikinis and board shorts!
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A&E
Five thoughts on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons’ at the House of Blues
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 "We're taking you to a Vegas reality. We're taking you to Cirque du So Gay!"
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Dining
UNLVino announces 2014 lineup
Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 Take a "sip for scholarship" this spring at UNLV's annual fundraiser for the Harrah College of Hotel Administration.
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A&E
'Mary Poppins' comes to life at a local high school--and with all the bells and whistles
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 Green Valley High School was chosen by the Broadway musical's licensing agency to debut the non-professional edition of the beloved play.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Kill Paris at XS, Vegas PBS' wine and beer tasting and more
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 Also, a cocktail class at Double Helix.
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Gaming
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is helping out with the Sochi Olympic games
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014 The Board recently signed an agreement to share information regarding cheating.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: Ryan Lewis at Surrender, Hofbräuhaus turns 10 and more
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014 Also, Skrillex returns to XS.
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Nightlife
Hot Spots: RL Grime at Surrender, Hyde's anniversary party and more
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 Also, calling all local winos! Lee's puts on a Bordeaux tasting.
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As We See It
The D and Golden Gate hop on the local bitcoin bandwagon
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014 While not the first in the Valley, the Downtown hotels are the first casino properties to embrace the online currency.
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A&E
AVN virgins: First-time exhibitors at the annual AEE porn convention
Monday, Jan. 20, 2014 Because you want to know what the Heeldo is.
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A&E
Las Vegas Philharmonic celebrates 150 years of Nevada with homegrown talent
Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 The concert also marks a few firsts for the orchestra.
















































