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June 20-June 26
- EDC’s feel is about the otherworldly performers as much as the music
- “A lot of people are getting into dance music now, which is a beautiful thing, but they ... read article
- Weeding through EDC’s massive DJ lineup
- It’s impossible to see every act at EDC, but we pored over the lineup and cherry-picked some ... read article
- Tips from our EDC team for making the most of this weekend’s festival
- Going? Trust us—you’ll want to read this. read article
The Intersection
- The tastemaker: EDMbiz host Jason Bentley breaks down EDC Week’s unifying groove
- Bentley has made separate careers of music supervision for film and advertising, as well as DJing nightclubs and music festivals. more
- The LGBT center’s new arts and culture series aims to unify the community
- The Center’s Centerpiece events launch next weekend. more
- Does CAC’s early closure on First Friday reflect a larger issue?
- Some have argued First Friday is no longer an art event, and some galleries are skipping the party. more
- Public interest: Who knew Las Vegas’ PBS station was so successful?
- The local station is one of the most-watched in the country, according to TRAC Media Services. more
- The next big Vegas rivalry: Hershey’s vs. M&M’s
- Hershey’s World opens on the Strip this winter. more
- Joe Downtown: Fremont East might be fenced off on First Fridays to curb underage drinking
- The idea is circulating among business owners, Metro and the city. more
- Newsflash: Nevada does have indecent exposure laws
- Maybe not saggy pants laws, but they’re laws all the same. more
- Comic Con good for iconic images
- South Point hosted the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con this past weekend. more
- In brief: Sandoval’s veto-happy June, a potential new roller coaster for the Strip and more
- Also, Trip Advisor thinks Las Vegas is the biggest bang for the tourists’ bucks. more
- Random photo of the week
- Submitted by Andy Alvarez. more
Nightlife
- Everyday Carnival: How EDC has shaped Vegas nightlife
- The dance-music fest changed the shape and sound of our nightclubs. Now, those clubs are helping EDM dominate Vegas entertainment. more
- Dutch superstar Tiesto talks EDC, a new album and the up-and-coming DJs to watch
- Also, his thoughts on the Ibiza vs. Las Vegas EDM rivalry. more
- Aussie twins Mim and Liv prepare to turn the Speedway into Nervo Nation
- The sister act talks Hakkasan residency, debut album, songwriting idols and much more. more
- Mix pool parties and club shows to create your own EDM experience
- EDC week has turned into its own holiday on the Strip, and this year the festivities kick off early. more
- Your new favorite DJ! EDC’s Discovery Project returns
- A select group of relatively unknowns get to play the same festival as some of EDM’s best-known heavyweights. more
- Quiz: Are these DJs or software companies?
- Seriously, can you tell the difference? more
- Hot Spots: Sean Paul at 1 Oak, EDC Week events and more
- Also, Jazzy Jeff takes the tables for Ditch Friday. more
- A South Point bar crawl: Hunting for cocktail bargains at an underrated drinking spot
- The suburban casino definitely is easy on the pocketbook. more
- Nightlife news & notes: Celeb spottings at Hakkasan and more
- Also, NKOTB’s upcoming afterparty at Pure. more
- Postrio’s nod to Don Quixote makes for a perfect summertime drink
- With añejo rum and fresh lime juice, the Distorted Chivalry is ultra-refreshing. more
Arts & Entertainment
- 5 thoughts on Ryan Bingham at the Boulevard Pool
- Alt-country singer-songwriter brought some slide guitar action to Cosmo on June 13. more
- 5 thoughts on last night’s STRFKR show at Beauty Bar
- The synth-pop foursome inspires … stage dives and a circle pit?! more
- Artists Su Limbert and Sierra Slentz take over Cosmo’s P3Studio
- A storybook world exploring real-life issues of home and safety through sculpture, ceramic objects and slip-cast figurines. more
- George Packer’s ‘The Unwinding’ draws a sharp line between the movers and the moved
- Packer’s prose is nearly always flawless in presenting breezy bios of notable “Unwinders.” more
- Cones of Fury has seriously talented horn players bringing the brass
- Sam Pilafian and JD Shaw are making sure the tuba and French horn get their due. more
- Concert review: Fall Out Boy
- The emo kids showed they’re still just as passionate about their music Saturday night at the House of Blues. more
- Despite technical proficiency, ‘Catch Me If You Can’ never quite works
- It’s a fascinating story, but this version has no emotional payoff. more
- Film review: ‘The East’
- It’s a bit simplistic, but with some effective moments. more
- CD review: Falling in Reverse’s ‘Fashionably Late’
- The group’s sophomore effort is wildly uneven. more
- CD review: Empire of the Sun’s ‘Ice on the Dune’
- There are a couple of gems here, but the whole album is a bit of a chore. more
- CD review: Demon Lung’s ‘The Hundredth Name’
- This album just screams epic. more
- Trust Us: Las Vegas Sin opener, Lewis Black, free smoothies and more
- Also, the Laramie Project at the Onyx. more
- Nevada State Museum exhibit looks at Mexico’s rich embroidery tradition
- The bilingual exhibit is a fascinating glimpse into a waning tradition. more
Screen
- ‘Graceland’ and ‘King & Maxwell’ add to cable’s stable of procedurals
- USA and TNT add new crime-solving shows this summer. more
- TV review: ‘Devious Maids’
- Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry is behind this campy, clever soap. more
- ‘Under the Dome’ gets off to a creepy start
- Based on a Stephen King novel, the new Showtime drama packs plenty of suspense. more
- ‘World War Z’ upgrades the undead with mixed results
- Latest zombie film throws the book it’s based on completely out the window. more
- ‘Monsters University’ is an adequate prequel
- Pixar’s production of animated sequels continues to be a mixed bag. more
- Whedon’s version of ‘Much Ado’ not much more than friends having fun together
- Lots of enthusiasm, but not much reason for this to exist. more
- Sofia Coppola’s ‘The Bling Ring’ is hollow entertainment
- It’s got plenty of surface detail, but there’s little underneath. more
Taste
- Chef David Walzog tells you what to eat at SW and Lakeside
- Why settle for just steak or just lobster when you can have both?
- Rio’s renovated Royal India Bistro remains a favorite
- The operators behind India Masala have created a more casual feel at their original Las Vegas restaurant.
- New dishes to adore at Red Rock hot spot Hachi
- Is this Japanese jewel one of Las Vegas’ most underrated restaurants?
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Wednesday
2013-06-26
$6 caipirinhas, mojitos and select appetizers
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Visually stunning Cirque du Soleil show at T.I.
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Aquatic aerobatic show at the Wynn Las Vegas
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Soundcheck
- Yeezus
- Monstrous, beautiful production jumps ahead, misogynistic ideology jumps back.
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- This album just screams epic.
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- There are a couple of gems here, but the whole album is a bit of a chore.
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Featured Cocktail
Jun 19, 2013
by
Ken Miller
Postrio’s nod to Don Quixote makes for a perfect summertime drink
When you think of summer, odds are thoughts of legendary literary character Don Quixote don’t spring to mind. But after trying a Distorted Chivalry at the Venetian’s Postrio, that might ...
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