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February 24-March 2
- The New Face of Friendship
- In the age of social media, we’re surrounded by friends we never see—or even meet. Are we ... read article
- Mid-century manor: At home with Bill Johnson, co-owner of Retro Vegas
- Built in 1963 by Jim Temple, the 4,500-square-foot home passed through the hands of poker legend Doyle ... read article
The Intersection
- Education under siege: A first-hand account from a UNLV professor
- I could be one of hundreds of professors at UNLV who would lose their jobs. more
- The Weekly visits a ghost town: An update on Lake Las Vegas
- Lake Las Vegas continues to struggle for survival—is it working? more
- The bankrupt Monorail isn’t doing much to help itself these days
- Up until now, most of us assumed the folks operating the troubled, bankrupt Las Vegas Monorail were doing their best amid so many challenges. more
- Random photo of the week
- Submitted by Rigo Cardenas more
- For Droog, home is where the Lego buffet is
- High-style design with a wink and a smile more
- An imagined dialogue between John Ensign and Sharron Angle
- A Weekly writer imagines a conversation between Nevada’s Republican senator and the infamous former Tea Party candidate. more
- Two universities in disaster mode: UNLV and Tulane
- The words “financial exigency” sound oddly officious in the face of some of the worst budget cuts in UNLV’s history. more
- Thinking about midday shags, Words With Friends and more
- Also, special amenities at LV Air. more
- Editor’s note: Facebooking from the very beginning
- Weekly editor Sarah Feldberg’s Facebook friend standards have relaxed. Have yours? more
- Dream Zone: black goo and a black bear
- Black goo was running down the walls of my shower! more
Nightlife
- Vanguard Lounge: Now serving Drunk Monks and Broken Necks
- The hipster hangout entices with its cocktail menu. more
- Nightlife news & notes: Deadmau5 at XS, bacon cocktails and more
- Also, some details on the new nightlife venues opening at Planet Hollywood. more
- Hot Spots: Bob Sinclar at the Bank, a scooter party at Beauty Bar and more
- Also, the parade of Glee birthday celebrations continue. more
- Free and easy—drinks, not your dance partner
- A Weekly writer tells you how to drink on the cheap. more
- Leave the Speedos at home! Day club season is almost here
- It’s about time to break out your swim trunks! more
Arts & Entertainment
- ‘event horizon’ is a whimsical look at environmental collapse
- Danielle Kelly reviews the latest exhibit from Andreana Donahue more
- Chatting with Mike Cooley of Drive-By Truckers
- Also, he talks about opening for Lynyrd Skynyrd. more
- Las Vegas Little Theatre delivers a perfectly tuned ‘Prelude to a Kiss’
- Prelude to a Kiss is actually the story of three kisses more
- Revisiting ‘Flashlight’
- In a place where everything is temporary, one piece of art has staying power. more
- Las Vegas deserves better than to see bands like The Black Keys in ballrooms
- Cosmo’s claims notwithstanding, the Chelsea is no “state-of-the-art entertainment venue.” more
- Six questions with Pendulum’s Gareth McGrillen
- Without Linkin Park, they’d probably hate each other. more
- News & Notes: Jesse Fitts goes folk, 12 Volt Sex and (the other) Jack Johnson
- What’s metalcore drummer Jesse Fitts doing putting out a folk disc? more
- A few Academy Awards WTF moments
- Weekly film editor Josh Bell discusses some of the Oscars’ most shocking wins. more
- Where to go and what to watch this week
- We’ve got the Berenstain Bears, 127 Hours on DVD and Arcade Fire tickets on sale. more
- Comic review: ‘Captain Wonder 3D’
- It’s remarkable that it’s taken this long for someone to attempt bringing back the 3D comic. more
Screen
- Movie review: ‘Hall Pass’
- Jeffrey M. Anderson reviews the Farrelly Brothers’ latest comedy more
Taste
- See what the buzz is about at Buzz BBQ's new location
- Expanding a business in this economy? With barbecue this good, it’s easy to see why Buzz is doing it.
- Italian by the book: Moretti's Eatery serves up all the standards
- Residing in a restaurant-heavy shopping center, Moretti’s holds its ground with delicious Italian classics.
- Send me to ... Biaggio's Pizzeria
- With the Twitter handle @BestPizzaInLV, a Weekly writer had to check this place out.
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- What's new in experimental music
- New albums from Tim Hecker, Akron/Family and Peaking Lights
Read more... - CD review: Radiohead's 'The King of Limbs'
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Cocktail of the Week
Feb 15, 2011
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Sarah Feldberg
Finally! Mexico’s Victoria beer reaches Las Vegas
It’s taken 145 years, but Victoria beer has finally crossed the border. The Vienna-style lager popular in Mexico has been launching in the U.S. slowly, starting with Chicago last summer, ...
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