Rick Lax
Story Archive
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NightlifeAfter 50 years, Dino's is still Las Vegas' neighborhood bar
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 The karaoke hot spot celebrated half a century Thursday night.
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A&EAn all-tweet review of Steve Martin's new tweets collection
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 #WhyDidIBuyThis?
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As We See ItWhy you shouldn't leave your kids at home when you vacay in Vegas
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 A Chicago couple is in legal trouble after doing just that.
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NightlifeSake, celebrities and sober embarrassment at UNLVino
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Observations from the annual UNLV hotel college fundraiser.
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Facebook etiquette for Vegas folks
Sunday, March 25, 2012 So, what should go on Rick Lax's Facebook wall?
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StageJersey Boys are back in town, well Paris
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 The show recounts the formation, rise and fall of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
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As We See It
Thinking about musical lawn fertilizers and more
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Also, Tennessee's new proposed abortion law.
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A&EBook review: 'The Natural: How to Effortlessly Attract the Women You Want'
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 It teaches you to pick up women by being yourself ... or does it?
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As We See It
If mothers want to surrender their babies, is that so bad?
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Sometimes it's better to give your baby up than to keep it
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As We See It
Thinking about Encyclopedia Britannica, Louis C.K. and more
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Also, Jack Kerouac's On the Road will finally hit the big screen soon.
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A much-needed escape from our strange Vegas reality
Thursday, March 8, 2012 Until recently, I’d nearly forgotten what it’s like to actually experience quiet.
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A&EWeekly Q&A: Penn & Teller pianist Mike 'Jonesy' Jones
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 What it's like warming up a magic-show crowd—and learning to play piano down a finger.
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As We See ItWorst prank ever? Woman's airline bomb threat aimed at boyfriend
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 An example of why you should never say "bomb" on (or off) a plane.
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As We See It
Thinking about Brian Head, Rush Limbaugh and more
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Also, observations on the wind that swept through the valley.
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Dining
Carlos'n Charlie's hiring 200 workers for Flamingo restaurant
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 The Mexican chain's Vegas outpost is looking for staffers.
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NightlifeNo joke: ROK Vegas to close April 1
Friday, March 2, 2012 The space will reopen as a performance venue in early spring.
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As We See It
Thinking about Meryl Streep, Whole Foods and more
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 Also, Penn Jilette's recent Celebrity Apprentice win.
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As We See ItKosher meal vs. common fare in Nevada prisons
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 Nevada's new prison menu, which does not include separate kosher meals, will save the state some money.
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Features24 hours at CityCenter
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 Is CityCenter living up to its long-ago ideals?
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Technology
Putting three iPad apps to the test
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 Playing slots, shopping for videos and reimagining your body.
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The Strip-side life
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 The blessing and curse of living near the tourist magnet.
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As We See ItCaucusopalypse: What the Republican candidates might mean for Las Vegas
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul -- are any of them good for Nevada?
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As We See ItShould the shooting of a teen be blamed on Facebook?
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 Police are now recommending that teens not use Facebook to invite their friends to parties.
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As We See ItA local Capriotti's shop is in trouble with corporate over a 'boobs and Bobbies' promotion
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 The controversy involves sandwiches sold to a local gentlemen's club.
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As We See ItTom Ferranti on 58 years of singing, drumming and impersonating everyone
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 He's 82, and he does Columbo.
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SportsShould Mayweather's $100K donation have come up in court?
Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 The boxer's sentence postponement comes after promising a major give.
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Say hello to the Adios
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 A serious cocktail makes a liar out of one Weekly writer.
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A&ELooking back at the hits and misses of Broadway-to-Vegas productions
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 From Mamma Mia to Phantom!
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PoliticsGOP candidate Ron Paul gains support from Nevada prostitutes
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 "The girls at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch are not only planning to vote for Paul, they’re 'pimpin’' for him."
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Comedy3.5 questions with Lisa Lampanelli, who performs Saturday at the Pearl
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012 If somebody hurts my feelings, I’m going to cry.
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NightlifeOne Night in 1Oak: New drinks, feather skirts and hard-to-read graffiti
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 A peak inside the Mirage's new nightlife venue.
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PrintAn excerpt from 'Weekly' writer Rick Lax's new book
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012 Rick Lax as a bathroom attendant? Read all about it in his new book, 'I Get Paid For This'
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EntertainmentSuspiciously young magician carries variety show torch
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 Don't be the last to know about this monthly gem.
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As We See ItSci-fi brothel Alien Cathouse to open in Southern Nevada
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 Into alien porn? This place is certainly for you.
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EntertainmentThere are plenty of NYE Strip alternatives
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 Rick Lax gives you some advice if you want to avoid the insanity of the Strip for New Year's Eve
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As We See ItBellagio adds three new songs to the fountains' repertoire
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 "Vegas tourists will surely appreciate the new tunes, but not nearly as much as the street performers."
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StyleBoard games to beat the holiday boredom
Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 What to play with lawyers, strippers and your competitive uncle.
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PrintBook review: 'Super Mario: How Nintendo Conquered America'
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 The world of Nintendo finally gets its due in the 'history' book 'Super Mario'
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Weekly Q&AWeekly Q&A: Ex-porn star Jenny Hendrix looks to her future
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011 For ex-porn star Jenny Hendrix, the future offers many possibilities
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PrintFive out-of-context segments from the new Justin Bieber book
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 Don't want to read all of 'Belieber!' Then just read these five quotations
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Gaming
Why isn't Sheldon Adelson on board with online poker?
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 Though MGM and Caesars are on board, the Venetian and Palazzo owner is not.
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EntertainmentPutting a wrap on Cirque Week
Monday, Dec. 12, 2011 Behind the scenes at 'Love' and a wardrobe malfunction.
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FeaturesMagic magazine goes digital with an eye on the iPad
Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 Magic magazine finally goes digital, all because of the iPad.
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EntertainmentA Weekly writer scores $20,000 in a scavenger hunt
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 I don’t enjoy a good competition; I enjoy winning. Type A personality? Yeah, you could say that.
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FeaturesHave iPhone, will amaze
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 Technoillusionist Marco Tempest isn't scared to reveal his devices.
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EntertainmentIs the Internet transforming—or destroying—the magic of magic?
Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011 The secrets are out, but maybe that's not such a bad thing.
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A&EBungees, Battles and Beatles! Cirque Week is upon us again
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 Now's your chance to find out how they do that cool stuff they do.
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Entertainment
Staring at boobs, hiting a ball, the hardest game ever -- reviewing three new apps
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 Rick Lax reviews three new apps for your phone
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