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‘Little Sweden’ in Las Vegas? Furniture giant Ikea breaks ground in the Valley
Swedish flags were waving, local Swedes dressed in yellow and blue and Governor Brian Sandoval sported the colors of the Norse country's flag. Ikea is coming!
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Makeup, mimosas and music: Capturing a Guinness World Record on Drag Queen Day
"I never knew stripes and polka dots could look so good."
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The world’s largest Hooters is coming to the Palms
The 15,200-square-foot restaurant will include a massive poolside space.
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Raise your eco-IQ: Four bad habits to kick for Earth Day
“There’s not a consciousness here. ... We’re worried about Yucca Mountain but not about what goes in the streets. That can be just as toxic.”
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Werk! Drag queens and kings come together for a Guinness World Record
The Hard Rock Cafe attempted the record for Largest Drag Queen Stage Show, promoting its monthly drag-themed brunch.
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Pour your heart out: The motivations and moves of Vegas’ elite flair bartenders
With their training regimens, discipline, drive and competition circuits, flair bartenders aren't just entertaining with alcohol acrobatics, they're competing in a strategic sport.
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Hot Spots: Borgore at Foxtail, Krewella at Omnia and more
Also, Blinking Man returns and Insert Coin(s) celebrates five years on Fremont East.
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Chicas, cowgirls and classy tipplers: Cashing in on Ladies’ Night
"Maybe the real gift of ladies’ night is that it draws us out to have actual lives, and sometimes to bring the men with us."
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Slay your taste buds with ‘Game of Thrones’-inspired martinis at Sunset Station
And that's just the beginning of the Gaudi Bar's innovative drinks. Winter is coming.
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Nightlife News & Notes: Vegas clubs go all in for Mayweather/Pacquiao and more
Also, the season debut of Drai's Yacht Club and a DJ-curated emo night at the Bunkhouse.
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A guide to finding vinyl in Vegas
Where to score wax in the Valley.
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Why I buy vinyl: Would it surprise you to learn it’s (mostly) not about sound?
Scan the spines, choose an album. Slide it from its sleeve, place it on the platter. Tonearm up, needle down. Side one.
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Local vinyl: These Vegas acts have been working with wax lately
Caravels, Mercy Music and more.
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Vegas record stores new and old stoke the vinyl revival
“I love records. Everything about them: the sound, the artwork, the smell … I’ve been fascinated with how they are made since I realized that fooling with the knobs on my parents’ stereo could make the vocals or the drums disappear on Beatles or Jimi Hendrix records.”
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UNLVino, SJP’s shoes, 18b Day and other stuff you’ll want to know about
Also, the 51s play their first home games this year with a little Tark thrown in.
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‘Merchants of Doubt’ explores the science of denial
Robert Kenner's documentary rehashes talking points about scientists who put corporations above public health issues.
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The Wynn appears in two new movies
Analyzing the trailers of two new movies shot at Steve’s joint.
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FOMO-induced: It's impossible (and necessary) to watch every last good thing
The future wasn’t supposed to feel like this.
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‘True Story’ is a dull version of sensational events
True Story could have been an examination of the slippery nature of truth ... but it's not.
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Comfychella: Were Coachella’s 2015 crowds too busy drinking craft beer to queue up for the music?
I caught some Grade A sets, but the festival lacked its former spark, that intangible feeling of yes.
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Coachella’s live electronic sets hint at the festival’s future
For all the growing discontent over the dominance of DJs at Coachella, it has hardly given up on live performance.
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Mark Andrew Ferguson’s ‘The Lost Boys Symphony’ delivers an existential warning
"Choose well and live fully."
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CAC’s latest juried show reflects its curators’ instincts
The 45 selected works reflect the style and tone of sculptor Rebekah Bogard and painter Max Presneill.
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Irish phenom Hozier thrills beyond his big hit
Would you believe he covered Amerie? Because he did.
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Nurturing the visual arts at Las Vegas Academy
In-depth training and studio practices ready them for futures in art.
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‘Merchants of Doubt’ explores the science of denial
Robert Kenner's documentary rehashes talking points about scientists who put corporations above public health issues.
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The Wynn appears in two new movies
Analyzing the trailers of two new movies shot at Steve’s joint.
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‘True Story’ is a dull version of sensational events
True Story could have been an examination of the slippery nature of truth ... but it's not.
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Downtown Summerlin’s Andiron Steak & Sea delivers, naturally
Elizabeth Blau and company move closer to fine dining while showing once again they know their audience better than anyone.
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Welcome back to Battista’s Hole in the Wall
Chef Rick Moonen kicks off his new gig as Weekly columnist with a trip back in time to Battista’s Hole in the Wall, Italian-style.