Mark Adams
Story Archive
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As We See It
In brief: Las Vegas Pride moves to October, Western High's big win and more
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 The accompanying festival also returns to Sunset Park
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Nightlife
Our first look at Budweiser Beer Park, Paris’ new party patio
Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 With more than 100 beers to choose from, giant versions of Jenga and Connect Four and a menu of tasty bar bites, Beer Park is a perfect weekend afternoon hangout.
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News & Notes
Nightlife News & Notes: Stoney's launches Twosdays promo, Budweiser Beer Park opens and more
Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 Plus: Tao Group returns to Sundance and LAX reveals its next Throwback Thursday headliners.
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As We See It
Nevada Firearms Coalition reveals its Second Amendment license plate design
Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 The design was chosen in a pubic contest.
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Entertainment
RuPaul’s Battle of the Seasons tour returns to Las Vegas in April
Monday, Jan. 25, 2016 As RuPaul often sings: "This is the main event—are you ready?"
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Adult
AVN/AEE 2016: New products on the porn convention floor
Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016 We know you're curious about My Shiney Hiney.
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Noise
Concert on-sales: M83, Miike Snow, Adam Lambert and more
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 Also: Floetry and Tinashe.
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As We See It
Area code MIA: Has anyone actually dialed 725?
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 Clark County’s second area code went live in 2014, but I have yet to use it.
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As We See It
Cat videos finally get the kudos they deserve with Meow Mix's Cat's Meow honors
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 Would "meow-vie stars" be taking it too far?
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As We See It
Eat better, exercise and ... place a bet? Some are slimming down with diet-betting websites
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 Willpower and the one-size-too-small “thinspiration” T-shirt don’t have to be the only motivators to lose weight.
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Noise
Extreme Thing returns in 2016
Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 The sports and music festival went on hiatus in 2015 after running from 2001 to 2014.
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Noise
Concert on-sales: Beck, Erykah Badu, AC/DC and more
Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 Plus: Adam Sandler, Norm Macdonald and Rob Schneider play a two-night engagement at the Joint.
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Dining
Booze News & Notes: PT’s new brewmaster, Velveteen Rabbit’s cocktail contest win and more
Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 Also, For the Love of Cocktails returns.
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As We See It
Can you sue a hookup for passing on an STD?
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 Sometimes the aftereffects of an encounter arranged on a hookup app last longer than the walk of shame.
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As We See It
In brief: The California renovates and Tenaya Creek's Allegiant Air deal
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 Boyd Gaming announced a complete face-lift is underway at its seminal Downtown hotel-casino the California.
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Nightlife
Drink across the country at the Linq's AmeriCAN
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 The new bar focuses on canned beer and aims to offer customers at least one variety from each state of the nation.
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Weekly Q&A
Weekly Q&A: UNLV law student Wynn Tashman advocates for underrepresented youth
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 "I recognized that it’s a real epidemic—bullying, harassment, discrimination of LGBT youth in schools—and I wanted to do something about that."
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As We See It
Understanding HIV/AIDS: Terminology and some recent local stats
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 December 1 marks the 17th annual World AIDS Day, which aims to unite the global community in the fight against HIV/AIDS, support those living with the conditions and honor those who have lost their lives.
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A&E
Golden anniversary: Henderson's Gold Mine Tavern celebrates 50 years on Water Street
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 Raise a glass to the local institution at its birthday bash this weekend.
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Nightlife
Stoney's brings the country back ... again
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 Boot-scootin' is back at Town Square.
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As We See It
Distinc.tt is no hookup app, but do LGBTQ+ users really need it?
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 The Wall Street Journal dubbed it “the gay app you can bring home to Mom."
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Features
Local barbers dish beard grooming tips and products
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 “I’d say 75 percent of people do ask for advice. The other 25 percent treat their beard like it’s their child."
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As We See It
In brief: UNLV's Center for Gaming Research holds a WSOP colloquium
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 Plus Greenspun College of Urban Affairs recognizes its 2015 Alumna of the Year.
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As We See It
Making Midtown: What the UNLV development needs to thrive
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 How to give Maryland Parkway more of a college-town atmosphere, from secret pizza to a head shop and more.
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As We See It
'Home Means (Southern) Nevada': Taking creative license with the Silver State's song
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 Do you see sage and pine anywhere around here? And where the hell is the Truckee, anyway?
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As We See It
An event at the LGBT Center reveals a generation of transgender milestones
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 Christine Jorgensen, Jahna Steele and more.
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Dining
A few favorite sips from the Downtown Brew Festival
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 Motley Brews' fourth-annual installment of DBF returned to the Clark County Amphitheater Saturday night.
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Features
People you may know: Millennial musings on a 10-year high school reunion
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 What happens when the Facebook generation hits its ten-year high school reunion?
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As We See It
Imbibe under the stars at Motley Brews’ Downtown Brew Festival
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 Breweries new to the market, award-winning suds and more.
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As We See It
Clicking Lake Mead: The national recreation area launched a Virtual Museum
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 Explore the park's history—virtually.
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Features
Parking lot pumpkin patches got nothin’ on Gilcrease Orchard
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 Halloween 2015: New scares, thrifty costume tips and where to get the real-deal, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown pumpkin-patch experience.
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Features
20 reasons to go to the 20th annual Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 How many parties in Las Vegas do you know of that have lasted two decades? Right?
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Features
Khoury's taps the pumpkin this Halloween
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015 The southeast liquor store/hangout will turn five large pumpkins into working kegs for its October 30 bash
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As We See It
A new porn parody was filmed at the Erotic Heritage Museum (of course)
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 Go stand where adult-film royalty has, er, stood.
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Nightlife
Your Ghostbar Dayclub survival guide
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 You’ll need a few things to ensure optimal enjoyment while knocking back paper-bagged forties and getting caught in confetti downpours.
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Features
Fine booze pairings for the discriminating fast-food fan
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 Drop that PBR! Your tater tots deserve better.
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Features
Ellis Island's Village Pub empire hits that friendly neighborhood-bar sweet spot
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015 Locally brewed suds, recipes handed down through generations and 40 years of history.
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As We See It
Pawn Plaza to open with a Marco Rubio visit and drinks crafted by Rick Harrison
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 Downtown's new outdoor mall has arrived! A few things to know about the dining and retail space.
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A&E
Want Margaret Cho to marry you in Las Vegas?
Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 Looking for a famous and funny licensed officiant?
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A&E
SNAPI keeps the Pride party going all year long
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 Las Vegas Pride doesn't end with the annual parade and festival.
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As We See It
Wayne Newton's Casa de Shenandoah: First impressions of Mr. Las Vegas' digs
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 What’s up with the mannequins wearing Wayne and Kathleen’s wedding attire?
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As We See It
Bisexual Awareness Week takes a UNLV student to the White House
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 UNLV student Sara Beth Brooks was invited to Washington, D.C. by national bisexual advocacy group BiNet USA.
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A&E
The 'Rocky Horror' phenomenon turns 40
Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 From kick-line perils to the joys of belonging, it's time to celebrate the culture of Rocky.
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As We See It
In brief: High-speed rail to LA, a PT's brewery and Piff the Magic Dragon on 'AGT'
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015 Plus: Las Vegas' favorite mythical creature on the finale of America's Got Talent.
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As We See It
Eyes on Pride: Taking in the joyous, rainbow-splashed spectacle
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015 The energetic crowd at the annual parade seemed vastly larger this year.
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As We See It
Teenage tour guides: The Neon Museum launches its Junior Interpreter program
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 The Downtown institution's teen-led tours are aimed at families and children ages four to 12.
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Features
Pops of Pride: These hot spots keep the party going all year
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 From Bastille on 3rd to Share to Pride702, here are more places to show your Pride.
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Features
Now that it's legal across America, is there pressure for same-sex couples to get married?
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 “What—no ring?” How’s that for a greeting from your great-aunt?
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A&E
The Rebels are 0-2 on the field, but they’re still undefeated in tailgating
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 A 'New Era' of UNLV tailgating: High fives with the team, live music and a bounce house!
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Weekly Q&A
Weekly Q&A: Lisa Pittman (aka Pride’s gift to women) talks Shedonism, community and dope music
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 The veteran DJ and Shedonism founder brings the official girls' party series of Pride back this week.