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Binge this Week: Netflix’s ‘Death to 2020,’ ‘The Wilds on Prime Video and more
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 Who’s Mark Rober, and why can’t we stop watching his YouTube videos?
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Not all bad: 2020 positives we hope carry on in 2021
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 From becoming more responsible consumers to valuing one another more in general, the pandemic forced us to reevaluate so much about life.
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Ways to make the winter holidays happy and safe for kids
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 Cookie recipes, movie suggestions, giving tips and other suggestions from the merry crew at ‘Las Vegas Weekly.’
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‘A Beautiful Mind’: Remembering happiness deliverer and Downtown transformer Tony Hsieh
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 Now is a time for reflection, on the man and his legacy, by those who knew him best.
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Even in a tough year, here are 44 things we’re thankful for
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 Health care workers, educators, delivery drivers, legal cannabis and more.
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Shop local—online! These Vegas businesses make distanced holiday gifting easy
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 Browse from the comfort, and safety, of home for food and drinks, clothing, home accessories and more.
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Southern Nevada’s early-voting sites and mail-in ballot drop-off locations
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 Early voting runs from October 17-30.
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This is the most important election of our lifetime
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 All we have to do is vote, and send those who would destroy America packing.
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Editorial: It’s every eligible American’s responsibility to vote (and to do so carefully)
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 If there’s one thing we’ve learned this year, it’s that if we don’t accept the responsibility of protecting each other, no one is safe.
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These Las Vegas Valley outdoor brunches should brighten up your weekend
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 Take a seat on the patio at Bouchon, DW Bistro, The Front Yard at Ellis Island and beyond.
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A&E
Life Is Beautiful announces 2021 festival dates
Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 After taking 2020 off due to the coronavirus pandemic, Downtown Las Vegas music, food and art festival Life Is Beautiful has announced dates for its 2021 edition: September 17-19.
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A timeline of Las Vegas casino-resort reopenings
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 Who’s open, who’s not and who’s about to be
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A visual tour of Southern Nevada’s natural beauty
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 Weekly photographers Yasmina Chavez and Wade Vandervort have been been out exploring, and here are some of the tranquil scenes captured through their lenses.
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Dining
Chef Dan Krohmer's Hatsumi and La Monja close temporarily
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 Chef Dan Krohmer's restaurants at Fergusons Downtown are the latest casualties of the pandemic.
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Questions abound as most Las Vegans return to school at home
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 Though schools have had some time to prepare for distance learning this time—as opposed to when campuses shut down quickly in March—it still presents a slew of challenges, for students, parents, teachers and administrators.
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Best Visual Artist: Wendy Kveck
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 More than just a gifted artist, Wendy Kveck is an arts educator, organizer and, importantly, an advocate.
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Best Band [independent]: Rhyme N Rhythm
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 If you ever witnessed RNR onstage, you know why they came out on top in this competitive category.
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Best Locals Casino: Red Rock Resort
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 With its collection of restaurants and attractions, this locals favorite that can easily compete on the Strip.
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Best Female Revue: Fantasy
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Producer Anita Mann celebrates the history of showgirls in this Vegas institution.
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Best Sports Venue: T-Mobile Arena
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 T-Mobile Arena hosts one of the best hockey experiences and has become the top combat sports venue in the world.
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Best Public Art Piece: "Seven Magic Mountains"
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Is it a Vegas metaphor, or simply a fabulous piece of land art? Either way, we love it.
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Best Comedian: Carrot Top
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 During more than 15 years in Las Vegas, Scott Thompson has grown into one of the Strip’s favorite all-around entertainers.
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Best Poker Player: Phil Ivey
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Ivey still strikes fear in anyone who happens to wind up at the same table.
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Best High School Legend: Steven Jackson
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 In three seasons at Eldorado, the imposing tailback rushed for 6,396 yards and 81 touchdowns.
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Best MMA Fighter: Randy Couture
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Emerging as one of the UFC’s first stars, Randy Couture helped keep the company afloat while it struggled through its early days.
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Best Mall: Fashion Show
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Opened in 1981, this mall feels so modern that it could have opened yesterday.
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Best Wine Bar: Grape Street
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Beginning in the late ’90s, the center bar at this northwest Valley mainstay became the place to be for wine lovers.
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Best Attraction: Fountains of Bellagio
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 The 21-year-old water show is easily the most identifiable landmark of Las Vegas.
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Best Art Gallery: Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Over the years, this modestly-sized space has hosted everyone from Picasso to Warhol to Kusama.
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Best Female Athlete: A’ja Wilson
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 A budding WNBA superstar, the 23-year-old has averaged 18.8 points and 7.3 rebounds since the Aces snagged her with the first overall draft pick in 2018.
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Best Theater Company: Las Vegas Little Theatre
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Southern Nevada’s most venerable community theater is a versatile delight.
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Best Fight: Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield I (November 9, 1996)
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 The rematch eight months later might have been more memorable but the actual fight between the heavyweight legends was much better the first time.
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Best Tribute Show: Purple Reign
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Jason Tenner’s performance as Prince is peerless. Nobody does purple better.
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Best Production Show: Tournament of Kings
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Excalibur's rowdy dinner show remains the castle’s quintessential experience ... and it's a helluva lot of fun.
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Best Doughnuts: Pinkbox Doughnuts
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Since 2012, this local shop has combined outlandish creativity with a preservative-free, fresh-daily cooking ethos.
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Best Burger Joint: In-N-Out Burger
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Is there a greater joy than the aroma of a juicy double-double and fries?
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Best Chinese Restaurant: Ping Pang Pong
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 On a typical day, there’s a line of locals snaking around the velvet ropes at this Gold Coast hangout.
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Best Sports Moment: Vegas Golden Knights win first home game (October 10, 2017)
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 It might not have brought Las Vegas a championship trophy but this victory meant so much in a far different way.
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Best Japanese Restaurant: Nobu
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 You’ll find fresh fish expertly prepared, exotic delicacies and elegant ambiance at Nobu Matsuhisa’s high-end sushi palace.
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Best Breakfast Spot: Omelet House
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Omelet House has been serving up memorably huge portions of breakfast favorites to a wide array of the city’s movers and shakers since 1979.
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Best Local Brunch: Hash House A Go Go
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Brunch is the most convivial meal of the week, best shared with several pals, and Hash House clearly gets that.
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Best Male Athlete: Andre Agassi
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 On top of his eight Grand Slam trophies and an Olympic gold medal, Agassi maintains a strong connection to his hometown that continues to this day.
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Best Dispensary: Planet 13
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 A vast selection of recreational products and attentive budtenders make this a dispensary like no other.
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Best Thai Restaurant: Lotus of Siam
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Before Lotus’ 1999 launch at Commercial Center, Las Vegas diners had no idea what they’d been missing.
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Best Coffeehouse: Sunrise Coffee
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 The appeal of this 12-year-old, earth-toned coffeehouse begins where it should: with great coffee.
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Best Sushi Spot: I Love Sushi
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 This longtime Henderson hot spot squeaked past AYCE stalwart Sushi Mon for the Valley’s raw fish crown.
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Best Bakery: Freed’s Bakery
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 From wedding cakes to sweet treats to spectacular sculptural creations, this third-generation family-owned bakery has been delighting fans since 1959.
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Best Steakhouse: The Steak House at Circus Circus
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Don’t let the neon clown or the midway acts distract you; this beloved Strip steakhouse stands as a prime destination for carnivores everywhere.
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Best Taco Shop: Roberto’s Taco Shop
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 Vegas simply wouldn’t be the same without Roberto’s.