Mike Prevatt
Story Archive
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A&EWhat you’ll experience at the Park Theater
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 Get the lowdown on the newest venue to hit the Strip, the Park Theater at Monte Carlo, opening December 17.
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NoiseFive things: Pet Shop Boys at the Chelsea (October 21)
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 You don’t see legacy acts radically differentiating their tours much, but The Pet Shop Boys are an exception.
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FeaturesTaking Pride: The LGBT community’s biggest weekend expands to create a destination event
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 “This is a year of rebuilding,” says returning president of the Southern Nevada Association of Pride James Healey.
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IntersectionHastily-passed stadium tax suggests the de-prioritization of schools
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 For all our bellyaching about Nevada’s beleaguered education system, rehabilitating it plainly isn't a priority.
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IntersectionSprings Preserve’s Boomtown 1905 will re-create early Las Vegas
Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016 An experiential streetscape with 106-year old cottages, interactive exhibits and a train ride is due to open in February.
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FeaturesMusic matters for DJ Douglas Gibbs
Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 Over a 40-year career, the soulful Downtown Cocktail Room resident has remained steadfast in honoring his craft and forging a meaningful connection with his audience.
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FeaturesWhat’s available to Vegas kids once they come down with hockey fever?
Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016 There are two local ice rinks—Las Vegas Ice Center and Sobe Ice Arena at Fiesta Rancho.
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IntersectionA 'Seinfeld' slot machine: Is nothing sacred?
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 There's a Lord of the Rings machine, too, and ... what? Dolly Parton?
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A&EFive Mexican Independence Day events to check out
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 Catch Maná and Gloria Trevi in the same weekend.
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NightlifeThe Get Back to end 14-year First Friday run
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 The funky Downtown dance party lifts the needle for good on October 7 at Velveteen Rabbit.
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NightlifeNew gay club Revolt to open at Saxe Theater in Las Vegas
Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 It’s the lone dedicated gay club on or adjacent to the Strip.
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IntersectionThe trials and tribulations of Downtown’s shopping plazas
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 The three retail/dining destinations have endured more downs than ups, especially when it comes to retaining tenants.
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NoiseAlbum review: Wilco's 'Schmilco' is its most muted yet
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016 The record comes from the same recording sessions that bred last year’s catchier, more sanguine 'Star Wars.'
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FeaturesYour fall concert guide, from blockbusters to throwbacks
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 Plus, 10 new records you'll want to spin this season.
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IntersectionUNLV brings in more freshman than ever before
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 Bust out the scarlet and gray, enrollment is at a record high.
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NoiseConcert review: Explosions in the Sky quiets its Las Vegas crowd
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 To take it all in—aurally, visually, emotionally—is one of rock’s great live experiences.
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IntersectionLas Vegas’ first Showcase House coming to the Scotch 80s
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 A home near Downtown will be transformed by 19 local and regional designers.
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FeaturesWhat to expect at this year's Black & White Party
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 Saturday's shindig not only marks 30 years, but a return to the Strip.
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FeaturesTaking stock of AFAN's impact as the Black & White Party turns 30
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016 The client services afforded by the annual swanky affair has saved and empowered Las Vegans living with HIV/AIDS.
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IntersectionA new Halloween parade rises in Downtown’s entertainment district
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016 Ghouls and goblins get the green light on Fremont East.
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IntersectionArt cars, theme camps and more to represent Vegas at Burning Man
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 Local burners will add plenty to the playa for the August 28-September 5 event in Northern Nevada.
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NoisePhish returns for another Halloween weekend run
Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016 The live rock titans to hold court at MGM Grand Garden for the second time and its third Vegas Halloween weekend.
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The KillersThe Killers return to ‘Sam’s Town’ with September 30-October 1 event
Monday, Aug. 1, 2016 The Sam’s Town Decennial Extravaganza will take place September 30 and October 1 in Las Vegas.
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IntersectionA few favorite Vegas-related hashtags
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 #vegasbound: They’re excited to be coming. And we’re excited to take their money.
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IntersectionMetro Lt. Harry Fagel disarms with his poetry about fallen Dallas officers
Wednesday, July 20, 2016 We spoke with Fagel about the positive and widespread reception of his poem "A Brief Note for Dallas" and the surprising maturity of Las Vegas.
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IntersectionPutting the fluidity of Fremont East in context
Thursday, July 14, 2016 Some perspective to keep the Downtown glass half-full after news of The Beat Coffeehouse's impending closure.
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IntersectionMovie theater bars on the rise
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 2016 sees seven cineplexes across the Valley adding alcohol service.
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NoiseAlbum review: The Avalanches’ ‘Wildflower’
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 An otherworldly stitchwork of samples.
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IntersectionThe case for a large outdoor amphitheater in Las Vegas
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 if we needed any more proof that such a venue could work, consider Phoenix, a city generally warmer than Las Vegas.
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IntersectionLas Vegas gets hosed by Ticketmaster’s settlement offerings
Wednesday, June 29, 2016 Even when Ticketmaster gets punished for screwing us, it’s still screwing us.
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NightlifeLas Vegas LGBT dance spot Share suddenly closes
Monday, June 27, 2016 On Saturday, June 25, Share Nightclub in Las Vegas announced through multiple avenues that it would close its doors after that night’s party.
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IntersectionThousands march the Strip in solidarity with Orlando
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 The local LGBT community and its allies defy Vegas stereotypes and peacefully assemble in the name of brotherhood, visibility and "more love less hate."
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NoiseLocal party pioneer AWOL Productions heads up secret ‘rave’ at EDC
Friday, June 17, 2016 Chad Craig heads up sound, lighting and props for what's being called a pop-up rave at this weekend's festival.
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FeaturesLooking back across two decades of EDC
Thursday, June 16, 2016 The fest's most notable developments, from its SoCal inception to its Las Vegas rebirth.
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IntersectionLas Vegas LGBT community displays sadness, anger and togetherness the day after the Orlando shooting
Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Sunday's event at the Center drew more than 600 people, billed as a prayer vigil but serving as a call to action.
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NoiseOld-school jazz meets the late-night wine set at Ferraro’s
Thursday, June 9, 2016 The soundtrack to reverse happy hour just got cooler with the return of Jazz Workshop's weekly gig.
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FeaturesJetpack America enables riders to transcend water and gravity
Thursday, June 9, 2016 The hydroflight experience—which allows riders to soar above the Spring Mountain Motor Resort & Country Club lake in Pahrump—is the latest rage in water sports.
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IntersectionWhen does pop-culture homage cross the intellectual-property line?
Thursday, June 9, 2016 Some curious changes at the Harry Potter-themed Bad Owl Coffee raise questions of how much inspiration a business can take.
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FeaturesGrill ’em all: Experiment with these unlikely barbecue candidates
Thursday, June 9, 2016 Octopus? Try it.
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Music
Old-school jazz meets the late-night wine set at Ferraro’s
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Once again, Thursday nights showcase music that rarely featured in this town: instrumental jazz steeped in a midcentury tradition from which it occasionally ripples out.
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IntersectionStudio 54's iconic sign gets a new home at the Neon Museum
Thursday, June 2, 2016 Photographs from the former MGM Grand nightclub were also rescued, and will receive a celebratory exhibition for First Friday.
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FeaturesThe Mob Museum ramps up its programming slate
Thursday, May 26, 2016 Shaking free of tourist-trap conventions, the Downtown institution broadens its offerings to reflect a diverse clientele, the Vegas community and the changing face of organized crime.
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IntersectionThe Museum Alliance incentivizes summer visits with discounts
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Museum season is here. Are you taking advantage?
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Noise
Kaskade, Axwell & Ingrosso, Hardwell among EDC lineup’s heavy-hitters
Monday, May 23, 2016 The 20th anniversary of electronic music's biggest festival includes upgraded stages, programmed with both veterans and up-and-comers of various styles.
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NoiseAlbum review: James Blake's 'The Colour in Anything'
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 More than 76 minutes of well-crafted disaffection and downheartedness grows wearisome.
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As We See ItClark County seeks to reduce inappropriate 911 calls
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 When should you call 911 or 311? The Weekly has the answers.
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As We See ItHow to navigate the frenzy of IKEA’s opening like a boss
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Thinking of joining Wednesday’s grand-opening crowds—or even queueing up Monday to beat them? You may not have a life, but you do have plenty of time to prepare.
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As We See ItDowntown’s Eclipse Theaters eyes a September launch
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Prospective patrons can currently buy $100 or $500 gift cards to Eclipse at a 20 percent discount.
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NoiseBack from the (Further) Future
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 Despite wet conditions, the festival's second edition improved upon last year's debut with a progressive electronic music program, enlightening discussions and a fully engaged attendance.
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NoiseFoals wins Vegas over with strong showing
Thursday, April 28, 2016 The English band is a force to be reckoned with at its biggest local show to date.
