Best in Print
May 2-May 8
- Valley of the ‘Bots: How a Vegas workshop is blurring the line between man and machine
- Human? Machine? In an entertainment studio just west of the Strip, the answer is definitely both. read article
- Remembering Kenny Kerr—gay pioneer
- Not just a great entertainer, Kerr’s performances actually changed the world read article
The Intersection
- Quiz: What is on Sapphire Pool & Dayclub’s sexed-up menus?
- Find salads under “Some Like It Tossed” in the party pool’s dish list. more
- Which is harder to counterfeit: the new $100 bill or a $100 casino chip?
- We put the new Benjamin to the test against a typical black casino chip. more
- Parsing polygamy with the ‘Sister Wives’ family on one side and anti-polygamists on the other
- The Brown family throws a wrench into the mostly well-deserved polygamy stereotypes, challenging the intolerance that so many have sworn to based on reports of ... more
- In brief: South Point announces plans for a new bowling arena and more
- Also, a couple of local cops are in some hot water. more
- Joe Downtown: Life is Beautiful commercial shoot showcases the vibrance of Downtown
- The festival’s video will air in early June. more
- The city’s arts scene needs believers to keep moving forward
- “Rarely do you find a mayor arguing against an art museum.” more
- Rated WTF: PG-13 is the industry cash cow, but what does it actually mean?
- The King’s Speech received the same rating as Evil Dead. Really? more
- After decades of red-state antics, is Nevada finally seeing a progressive movement?
- The Silver State experienced a blue streak this April. more
- Random photo of the week
- Submitted by Shauna Dong. more
- Ms. Wheelchair Nevada Ashley Varndell on disability and acceptance
- 32-year-old Las Vegan has used a walker or wheelchair since the age of 10. more
- Making a pig of oneself
- He thought about warning the pigs, but he likes bacon. more
Nightlife
- Hot Spots: Armin Van Buuren at Marquee, Tiesto doubles up at MGM and more
- Also, don’t miss Beaches Be Crazy at Bagatelle Beach on May 5 with B-Real from Cypress Hill! more
- Hakkasan isn’t just a huge venue, it’s a massive experience
- MGM Grand’s new megaclub kicked off with Steve Aoki on April 25. more
- The Freakin’ Frog’s Adam Carmer is launching his own whiskey
- It makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? more
- Nightlife News & Notes: Daylight is ready for MDW and EDC is sold out
- Also, Steve Aoki followed up his Hakkasan debut with Aokify Splash Vegas at Wet Republic. more
- Cantina Laredo’s Tamarind Rita is the perfect Cinco de Mayo spin
- Sweet, tart and spicy, this margarita might really mix you up. more
Arts & Entertainment
- Profs and politics: A sociologist researches the left and right along the academic aisle
- Why Are Professors Liberal and Why Do Conservatives Care? is on shelves now. more
- LVLT’s ‘The Other Felix’ takes on more than it can pull off
- “Nothing seems on target.” more
- Catching up with comedian Aziz Ansari
- His ‘Buried Alive’ tour hits the Mirage this weekend. more
- Trifecta’s latest exhibit is a Charley Harper treasure trove
- If you haven’t seen this man’s works before, you are missing out more
- Five thoughts on Nerf Herder’s Beauty Bar show
- Genre classification (nerdcore?), a TV theme show song and more. more
- Trust Us: Endurocross, Free Comic Book Day, Fuku de Mayo and other stuff you’ll like
- Also, Paramore plays the Joint and the science expo returns to Cashman Center. more
- ‘Exquisite Corpse’: the CAC uses collaborative artwork to raise funds
- Building a great work of art — one piece at a time more
- Blinking Man … it’s like Burning Man on wheels
- Finally, a cycling bar crawl we can get behind. more
- Artists Javier Sanchez and Yasmina Chavez delve into the look and sound of ‘eristic stasis’
- “What would unresolved conflict sound and look like?” more
- Concert review: A Prince doubleheader at the Joint
- It’s the rarest of performers who gets a reviewer to come back for more. more
Screen
- Film review: ‘Iron Man 3’
- Downey delivers again in a great start to the summer movie season more
- Three places to read up on Iron Man’s archenemy, the Mandarin
- If you want to more about the Mandarin, look no further than these comics more
- TV: Marc Maron makes an uneven transition in his new IFC sitcom
- The comedian plays himself in a lightly fictionalized version of his own life, more
- TV: Eight models vie to be the face of Mandalay Bay
- What it does well: showcase the hard-working employees who make the city’s glamorous hotels run. more
Taste
- The Hush Puppy: Serving fried catfish and Southern hospitality since '75
- Country-style restaurant maintains through the years thanks to a faithful following.
- A tasty tour of Venezuelan eats at Viva Las Arepas
- From street food stand to full-fledged restaurant, Viva Las Arepas has flavors that should not be missed.
- Dining News & Notes: Neighborhood favorites ready for expansion
- Also, Project Dinner Table takes Tivoli Village, where there’s a new pizza joint.
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Soundcheck
- Country music roundup: Checking in on the state of twang
- Natalie Maines, Pistol Annies and Lady Antebellum. Which one earned four stars?
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Featured Cocktail
May 8, 2013
by
Sabrina Chapman
Andre’s new Summer Fresca is a seasonal treat
There’s a new flavor on the cocktail menu at Andre’s Restaurant & Lounge at Monte Carlo. It’s a bittersweet creation, a strawberry-and-rhubarb libation tinged with tequila that beverage director Patrick ...
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