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- As LED takes over the Strip, Las Vegas’ classic neon art form is dying
- “It was beautiful to drive down the street back then. There was motion because the signs moved, ... read article
- The skiing, hiking, off-the-grid living, 79-year-old king of the mountain
- Meet the ultimate ski guide to Lee Canyon’s backcountry, Marcel Barel read article
The Intersection
- Take a cue from go-go style and steal your own stage-ready look
- Why shouldn’t you? Las Vegas go-go dancers are models with moves—and they’re often some of the hottest ladies in the club. more
- The age of entertainment
- Our current headliners are fantastic, but they don’t exactly scream youth. more
- Finding the fun in Terry Fator’s gay puppet
- This was supposed to turn out differently. more
- Magician Gary Darwin is back after a life-threatening episode
- He just had a leg amputated, but the guy’s in characteristically good spirits. more
- Random photo of the week
- Submitted by Chris Thompson more
- Why we love the Vegas Box
- A new service called Vegas Box allows frequent visitors to leave behind up to 70 pounds of items they’ll want on their next trip to ... more
- One employment agency is having to adapt to scams
- The good news is Las Vegas’ unemployment rate is dropping. The bad news is that’s because thousands of Las Vegans have stopped looking for work. more
- Is the Cosmo in trouble?
- Ever since it opened, the Cosmopolitan has been the place to be on the Strip. more
- Dream Zone: ‘a snake at my feet’
- It was blue, red and yellow. I lay down on the bed and the snake crawled up and lay across my chest. more
- Thinking about failed April Fool’s Day pranks, Snow Phoenix and more
- Also, Rick Lax takes issue with a Pad Thai restaurant. more
- Money talks. Just ask Lon Kruger.
- The UNLV men’s basketball coach admitted money played a role in his decision for Oklahoma. more
Nightlife
- Get refreshed with Tommy Bahama’s pineapple jalapeno mojito
- Check out Tommy Bahama’s new cocktail with a kick. more
- ‘Blingy fruit’ and melodic blends at Rock ‘n’ Roll Wine’s Sound Bar
- The Tasting Room and Sound Bar is now open every Friday night. more
- Nightlife news & notes: new venues, Tao gives back and more
- Also, herbal hookahs are offered at Nu Sanctuary. more
- Hot Spots: Hugh Hefner at the Palms, DJ awards and more
- Also, Jenna Jameson rings in her 37th birthday at Chateau. more
Arts & Entertainment
- Is the Gypsy Den winding down?
- Is it the beginning of the end for Gypsy Den? more
- Pillow Fight Club
- Weekly writer April Corbin participates in International Pillow Fight more
- Three questions with Marina and the Diamonds
- Check out our interview with Marina and the Diamonds before she hits the Cosmo - and next week - Coachella. more
- Emergency Arts offers more than good coffee
- Professional studios, artist spaces and tiny art galleries with rotating exhibitions fill the rambling hallways. more
- Checklist: Holding Onto Sound singer/guitarist Bennett Mains
- The local punk-rock quartet is preparing to release a new album this month more
- Three outdoor outings to check out this spring
- Don’t blink, it’s springtime in Las Vegas! Get outside this weekend and enjoy the weather at these events. more
- What to watch and what to play this week
- We’ve got pet-friendly events and a movie with brains and brawn. more
- If you see one show inside a giant tent this year, make it ‘Absinthe’
- Was I hallucinating or was Absinthe really that good? more
Screen
- TV review: ‘Gigolos’
- Another standard reality TV show … with hardcore sex more
- ‘Win Win’ is a nimble seriocomedy
- Check out Weekly writer Mike D’Angelo’s review of Paul Giamatti’s new flick right here. more
- Lord of the bongs: stoner fantasy ‘Your Highness’ runs on fumes
- Did the director of Pinapple Express deliver another knee-slapper? Find out here. more
- ‘Hanna’ combines elegant visuals with tense excitement
- Director Joe Wright’s new flick hits theaters Friday. more
Taste
- LA's Lee's Sandwiches touches down in Chinatown
- Chinatown adds another eatery to its already-awesome culinary lineup.
- Top Notch Barbeque joins the Vegas food-truck fray
- Check out one of the city’s newer food truck options.
- Three questions with Marina and the Diamonds
- Check out our interview with Marina and the Diamonds before she hits the Cosmo - and next week - Coachella.
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Soundcheck
- CD review: TV on the Radio
- Is there a more consistent indie-rock band out there?
Read more... - CD review: The Strokes' 'Angles'
- Did the Strokes toy too much with their solid guitar band sound?
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- Weekly managing editor Spencer Patterson reviews new stuff from Black Camaro, Jacuzzihidive, David Hopkins and Dinner Music for the Gods.
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Cocktail of the Week
Apr 6, 2011
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Rick Lax
Get refreshed with Tommy Bahama’s pineapple jalapeno mojito
Tommy Bahama’s pineapple jalapeño mojito. Sounds abrasive, tastes invigorating. And if it’s not exciting enough for you, just mash the four slivers of green and red jalapeño into the bottom ...
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