Mike Prevatt
Story Archive
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Music
Coachella: Six thoughts about the Day 1 dance slate
Saturday, April 12, 2014 Inside the "EDM ghetto," dance music was alive and well on Day 1 of Coachella.
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A&E
Drai’s Beach Club and Nightclub signs Eric Prydz, 3lau, Adventure Club and 14 other DJs
Thursday, April 10, 2014 Residency lineup for upcoming party spot favors artists on the rise over expensive DJ superstars.
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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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A&E
Ten reasons to make the four-hour drive to Coachella
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Festival veterans Spencer Patterson and Mike Prevatt recommend a few acts worth leaving Vegas to see.
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A&E
The Weekly interview: Bombay Bicycle Club bassist Ed Nash
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Introduce yourself to Ed and his bandmates, who play some of the most imaginative modern rock coming out of the U.K.
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As We See It
Looking back on the LGBT Center’s first 12 months Downtown
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 The nonprofit organization celebrates its inaugural year in the Robert L. Forbuss Building this Saturday.
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Nightlife
The lowdown on two new singles from homegrown EDM acts 3LAU and Black Boots
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Give this a read, then give them a listen.
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Nightlife
Aliante’s MRKT lures the younger set with a boozy take on the root beer float
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Float on! The Northtown steakhouse takes the classic desert up a notch.
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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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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
Five beers to drink during National Beer Day
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 Beer has many holidays. Celebrate the one that matters!
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Nightlife
Nightlife News & Notes: A Downtown DJ shop, remembering a house pioneer and more
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Also, a weekend chock-full of dayclub openings headliners you won't want to miss.
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Las Vegas
Observation reel: Thoughts during our ride on the just-opened High Roller
Monday, March 31, 2014 A lot goes through your mind when you're 550 feet up in the air. Like, "I think I see my house," and, "Those 140 impossibly green acres behind the Wynn will be the dehydration of us all."
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Entertainment
Ten eye-catchers from the Nightclub & Bar Convention expo hall
Friday, March 28, 2014 Three words: icy beer foam.
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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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Burning Man
The Life Cube burn demonstrates the art of civic engagement
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 "This is yours! This is homegrown!"
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Nightlife
Nightlife News & Notes: Local DJs at Extreme Thing, Eclipse returns to Daylight and more
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Also, Deep Dish reunions at Wet Republic and Hakkasan.
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Nightlife
Sam’s Town shakes things up with Margaritas of the Month
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 The locals' casino is wading into specialty-cocktail waters. Get it, Sam's Town!
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Music
Two former Slow to Surface members relaunch with an electronic-rock sound
Thursday, March 20, 2014 Payola Presley plays the House of Blues' OBA Lounge next week.
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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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Features
Inside the photos of adventure junkie Cameron Grant
Thursday, March 20, 2014 Grant specializes in “extreme landscape,” or high-risk photography in nearly inaccessible natural settings.
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Music
EDM star Skrillex’s surprise LP might be better than you expected
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Ol’ Sonny won’t win you antagonists over, but he just might surprise you.
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As We See It
Weekly Q&A: Judy Shepard talks about her son Matthew in the hopes others will speak up, too
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Ahead of her speaking engagement at the Center, the activist discusses the fight for LGBT rights, the misrepresentation of Matt and more.
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Nightlife
Nightlife News & Notes: Wet Republic opens, Brooklyn Bowl's VIP opening and more
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Find out where American Hustle's Amy Adams partied last weekend.
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As We See It
Las Vegans are not as douchey as everyone thought
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Let's all raise a can of Monster Energy to that! Thank goodness we didn't burn our Nickelback CDs.
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Nightlife
Parlour Bar’s imitation caipirinha allures with cherry and açai
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 The Downtown lounge is taking poetic license on the beloved Brazilian cocktail.
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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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Nightlife
Double Barrel’s Sparkling Wine Cooler is not the malty bubbly of your youth
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 The new Strip-side watering hole serves up a fresh take on the blast from your teenage past.
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Nightlife
Three themed bars to check out
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Dig cars? A fan of Bugsy's? Looking for a tropical hideout?
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Nightlife
Nightlife News & Notes: Tao Beach and Palms Pool open and more
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Also, Light Group asks some Downtown DJs to play commercial music.
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Electric Daisy Carnival
EDC 2014 is sold out
Friday, March 7, 2014 Warnings from Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella on social media propel final sales.
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A&E
A Tornado to hit Wet ‘n’ Wild in late spring
Wednesday, March 5, 2014 The Summerlin water park will debut the storm-themed slide on its one-year anniversary
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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
After eight-plus years, Tao still surprises
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 The veteran venue has shifted focus from celebrity hosts to something more experiential.
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Nightlife
Six things to know about Drai's new nightlife operations
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Two words, party people: Rooftop fireworks.
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Nightlife
Nightlife News & Notes: Pool clubs open, a Swedish House Mafia movie and more
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 Also, Vegas venues that made Nightclub & Bar magazine's Top 100 nightclub list.
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Nightlife
Summerlin does casual with new Distill bar
Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 Cheap alternative comes from the folks that brought us Remedy's and Elixir
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Nightlife
Victor Drai to open new gay club on the Strip this summer
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 “[The gay community] has always been treated like second class in this town,” Michael Gruber says. “It’s something we wanted to offer—a dedicated space.”
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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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Noise
CD review: Above & Beyond's 'Acoustic'
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 Need a good nap? Spin this snoozefest.
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Nightlife
Nightlife News & Notes: New EDM festivals, Mardi Gras parties and more
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 Also, Velveteen Rabbit's new Mystery Monday promo.
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Nightlife
Fashionably late Marquee finally releases 2014 DJ lineup
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 Loyalists and defectors abound on the Cosmopolitan nightclub's residency roster
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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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A&E
Five places to catch bands Downtown
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 And none of 'em are near a shipping container.
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A&E
The music man: Should Las Vegas put its faith in Downtown Project's Ashton Allen?
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 Can Downtown Project's music guy make the Downtown scene thrive?
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As We See It
Review: Adventuredome's new El Loco roller coaster
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 The 'Dome's new attraction boasts a 90-degree drop (!) and lasts 72 seconds.
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Sexuality
Five 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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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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Nightlife
Nightlife News & Notes: Pool club opening dates and more
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 Also, local Nightclub & Bar Awards winners.
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Music
CD review: A Crowd of Small Adventures' new 'Blood' EP
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 It ends with "Fire," its tribal pulse and melodic swells building to another resounding apex—and concluding another winning effort.