Amber Sampson
Story Archive
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Noise
Swan Dive arrives, Post NC heads to Japan and more Las Vegas music news
Thursday, April 18, 2024 Earlier this month, the highly anticipated live music venue and bar Swan Dive made its debut in the Arts District.
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Taste
Durango’s Summer House brings a year-round feast of seasonal delights
Thursday, April 18, 2024 Chef Ben Goodnick is serving up a California-inspired menu focused on fresh ingredients at the new casino restaurant.
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Noise
Singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin revels in her indie residency at the Beverly Theater
Thursday, April 18, 2024 Julia Jacklin performs at the Beverly Theater in Downtown Las Vegas on April 18 and 25 and May 2.
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News
As Gen Zers forgo alcohol at entertainment events, cannabis consumption lounges can fill a gap
Thursday, April 18, 2024 A survey conducted by cannabis research and data analyst firm New Frontier Data found that 69% of adults ages 18 to 24 prefer weed over alcohol.
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Music
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani Leave Their Stamp on Ole Red Las Vegas Grand Opening
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 “This place is absolutely a work of art, it truly is, man,” the country singer said of his new Vegas venue Ole Red on Tuesday night. “I’ve been doing this a long time, and I’ve never seen anything built quite like this.”
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Art
Photographic hip-hop history is on display at Vegas' Arts Factory
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 As a legendary b-boy of the Bronx-based Rock Steady Crew, Lemberger (aka Mr. Freeze) has forged a legacy with his fleet-footed moves. This Arts Factory exhibit captures them on film.
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A&E
New Las Vegas Strip spot Ole Red becoming a home for local country acts
Thursday, April 11, 2024 Country star Blake Shelton’s new saloon and live music venue at Horseshoe Las Vegas is off to a fun and fast start.
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Features
Women in Vegas music: 13 innovators shaping the sound of the local scene
Thursday, April 11, 2024 Some of these talents are regarded in the community as musical veterans; others represent the next generation. Regardless, each woman highlighted here contributes something special to the scene.
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Print
Horror author, screenwriter and scholar Tananarive Due visits the Beverly Theater
Thursday, April 4, 2024 Tananarive Due stands at the forefront of Black horror and Afrofuturistic sci-fi writers who have reshaped the genre.
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Stage
Broadway musical ‘Follies’ makes an ambitious debut with massive moments and legendary showgirls
Thursday, March 28, 2024 The Tony Award-winning musical “Follies” will take the stage at Access Showroom at Aliante Casino & Hotel for six performances starting on April 11.
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Noise
Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas celebrates 10 years as a live music mecca
Thursday, March 28, 2024 Since opening at the Linq Promenade in March 2014, Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas has been a destination for some of the best and most under-appreciated names in music.
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A&E
Key 3: Las Vegas musician Ted Sablay on the albums that informed his point of view
Thursday, March 21, 2024 The seasoned guitarist has been a staple of the Killers’ touring band for the past 17 years.
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LV Weekly
'Barefoot Dutchman' Anton Nootenboom stops in Vegas during his walk across the U.S.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Since February, the Dutch Army veteran has been traveling barefoot across Los Angeles and the Nevada desert on an ambitious 3,100-mile journey across the U.S. to raise awareness for men’s mental health.
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A&E
Voltaire’s glam-filled ‘Belle de Nuit’ is a thrilling new take on cabaret
Thursday, March 14, 2024 Music and fashion intersect in such a cinematic way. Segments are sexily scored with a good amount of bass in mind.
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A&E
Get to know K.E.W.K., an emerging band claiming its space in the Vegas music community
Thursday, March 14, 2024 With K.E.W.K.’s first single behind them, they’re working on new material and already have plenty for a record.
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Noise
Local music notes: Viaje Nahual, Twist Off, Sonia Barcelona and more
Thursday, March 7, 2024 Viaje Nahual will share a stage with Interpol at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on May 10.
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A&E
Las Vegas musician Daryll Borges on hitting high notes with Opportunity Village’s arts programs
Thursday, March 7, 2024 Borges spent eight years working with Opportunity Village’s disabled students, including the Elvis tribute group OV Elvi, then began to oversee the arts program.
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A&E
Bruno Mars’ new Bellagio lounge The Pinky Ring delivers glam and grandiosity
Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 Mars’ style can be traced all over this penthouse-style party pad—he even has his Grammy awards on display.
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Taste
Evolution of a favorite: Chef Dan Krohmer injects new life into the Other Mama experience
Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 Instead of using spectacle, Krohmer is banking on the basics—and a stylish new bar and lounge area.
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A&E
Bright Eyes, Cap’ N Jazz to Play Best Friends Forever Festival in Las Vegas
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 The three-day festival is set for the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center in October.
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News
Las Vegas battles fentanyl-related overdose deaths with increased awareness and availability of Narcan
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 The FDA approved naloxone (Narcan) nasal spray for over-the-counter sale without a prescription, but the emergency treatment could cost around $50.
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A&E
Sleater-Kinney’s Corin Tucker talks strengthening band bonds and harnessing positivity from pain
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 The seminal indie rock duo plays Brooklyn Bowl on February 29.
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Taste
Ramen Boys’ impeccable soup game makes it a strong comfort food contender
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024 There’s no shortage of great ramen spots in the heart of Chinatown, but this Decatur and Twain shop is flourishing as the new kid on the block.
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A&E
Triumph in Las Vegas: Wu-Tang Clan smashes opening weekend of historic hip-hop residency
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024 Personality precedes each verse for these hip-hop stars.
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A&E
Teeing off: A look ahead at next-level venue Atomic Golf
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 The 100,000-square-foot golf range and entertainment spot started construction next to the Strat in December 2022 and should open by spring.
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A&E
Left of Center Gallery continues its journey as a cultural hub and home for Black art in Las Vegas
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 Tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood, Left of Center Gallery may as well be on its own island, but founder Vicki Richardson says “There’s no other place that I would rather be … other than on the fringes like we have been.”
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A&E
Midnight Brunch at Downtown Cinemas provides a comfy alternative to the club
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 The new grownup sleepover party offers movies, cocktails and snacks.
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A&E
Key 3: CoCo Jenkins shares three essential albums that inspire
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024 The Las Vegas musician recently released her own beat tape and supported rapper Dizzy Wright on tour.
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A&E
Distinct stand-up star Atsuko Okatsuka brings her biggest tour yet to the Mirage
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 Okatsuka says she didn’t fully find her comedic voice until about five years ago.
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A&E
Majestic Repertory Theatre’s hit ‘Scream’d’ is back, and it’s shining a light on the Las Vegas theater scene
Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 “All these elements have really come together to create this unique thing. I certainly hope it’s not lightning in a bottle ... or if it is, I hope it’s a really big bottle.”
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Music
Blake Shelton’s Ole Red Las Vegas now open at Horseshoe
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 The four-story country music venue is at the Grand Bazaar Shops in front of Horseshoe Las Vegas.
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A&E
Asteroid M Records founder Cody Leavitt mentors Las Vegas’ musical outcasts
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 “Music’s like a life raft for a lot of kids who could have gone down to gangs, drugs. It becomes this really positive thing that teaches you self-reliance.”
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A&E
Brewing kindness: Dig It! Coffee founder advocates for all abilities in the workplace
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 Taylor Gardner Chaney created the Garden Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at helping adults with disabilities learn to live their lives to the fullest.
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A&E
Qarma Nightclub at Queen Las Vegas spices up the gay club scene
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 Qarma maintains a stacked calendar to keep the “girls, gays and theys” satisfied.
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A&E
Local music notes: Caravels returns, Beverly Theater lands a residency and more
Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 There’s a ton of new music from 2023 you might’ve missed. Let’s get you up to speed.
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Taste
Roy Choi and Jon Favreau steer The Chef Truck into Park MGM
Monday, Jan. 1, 2024 After the film Chef and the Netflix cooking series The Chef Show, this duo collaborated again to bring those big-screen dishes to life on the Las Vegas Strip.
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Taste
New local concept 3 Little Chicks finds a healthy medium with flavorful favorites
Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 The women behind Café Lola and Saint Honoré have been on the cusp of creating of a fast-casual culinary empire.
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A&E
Wu-Tang Clan to headline hip-hop residency at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 Four dates have been announced so far for February and March.
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A&E
Mondays Dark celebrates a decade of giving back to Las Vegas
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 The twice-monthly fundraising variety show hosted by Mark Shunock takes over the Pearl Concert Theater this week for its biggest party yet.
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A&E
Las Vegas’ first BravoCon proves reality TV has found a comfortable home on the Strip
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 “People come here to escape. They come here to have fun. For our shows, I think they want to capture our talent experiencing new things in a place that they feel comfortable, and I think they feel very comfortable here.”
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Concert Reviews
Five Thoughts: Depeche Mode at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (December 1, 2023)
Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 For the second time this year, the groundbreaking synth-pop band graced the stage of T-Mobile Arena, packing a stamina-filled two and a half hour set with several decades' worth of hits.
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A&E
Wiseguys comedy club keeps the laughter flowing with Town Square location
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 The Wiseguys expansion from Utah to Nevada might’ve never happened if not for Pauly Shore.
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Taste
WSKY scores a touchdown with new bar near the stadium
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 Your game day grub options just got a whole lot better.
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A&E
Chéri Rooftop at Paris presents a spectacular new way to drink in the Strip
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023 The former Chateau space favors a chic and cool party under the stars.
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A&E
Las Vegas punk band the Objex reunite at Double Down Saloon
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 “We’ve been wanting to do this reunion ever since we’ve heard of the passing of our [former bassist] Aly 2x. We really want it to pay homage to her and her spirit, and her energy is still with us.”
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A&E
French DJ and producer CloZee brings her biggest show yet to Area15
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 CloZee’s catalog is an adventure map of styles, journeying from trap music to speaker-rattling glitch-hop to tribalistic drum sessions in the span of a song.
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A&E
Classic rock revivalists Dirty Honey storm into the Sand Dollar Downtown
Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023 The Los Angeles-bred rock band has opened for Guns N’ Roses and the Black Crowes.
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A&E
Las Vegas magician Stacey Stardust fosters a community of performers
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 After a roller-skating accident left her with a broken leg, Stardust turned her attention to magic, and she hasn’t stopped picking up new skills.
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A&E
MØAA brings darkly lush dreamscapes back to Artifice Las Vegas
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 On new album Jaywalker, Jancy Buffington is trading thicker riffs for a brighter wash of tones and a deeper appreciation for shoegaze.
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Taste
Fresh seafood and world-class hospitality make Ocean Prime Las Vegas a cut above
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023 The new dining destination at 63 Las Vegas has a lot to offer from four stories above the Strip.