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December 29-January 4
There are plenty of NYE Strip alternatives
- Rick Lax gives you some advice if you want to avoid the insanity of the Strip for ... read article
When visiting the Strip for New Year’s Eve, know your logistics
- How to get to the Strip, when to stay away and other important holiday details read article
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The Intersection
Kmart ‘layaway angels’ hit Las Vegas
- Did you see the hype over the anonymous gifting in the news? That happened here, too. more
Bellagio adds three new songs to the fountains’ repertoire
- “Vegas tourists will surely appreciate the new tunes, but not nearly as much as the street performers.” more
- Thinking about the Xbox Kinect, CES and more
- Also, reflections on the holiday season. more
MILF: Some see the term as derogatory, but one mother is celebrating it on a new website
- And the acronym takes on a new meaning with the online venture. more
Las Vegas rings in the New Year with a pyrotechnic orgy
- Eight Strip properties are participating in the fireworks show this year, the newest addition being the Tropicana. more
Looking forward to 2012—or not: Predictions, with caveats
- Sun columnist J. Patrick Coolican offers a forecast (with provisions) for 2012. more
Conversation starters: From Heidi Fleiss to Fergie
- Also, Sinead O’Connor. more
The women’s body bible: ‘Our Bodies, Ourselves’ marks 40 years
- The book, a compilation of a variety of issues important to women, is now published in 25 languages around the world. more
Nightlife
Hot Spots: New Year’s Eve edition
- Kardashians, Black Eyed Peas and EDM, oh my! more
The past year has redefined Vegas nightlife, and there’s more to come in 2012
- Weekly takes a look back at 2011’s nightlife developments. more
- Six sparkling wines to try for New Year’s Eve
- Connoisseur Robert Davies suggest six magnificent sparkling wines to ring in the New Year more
Arts & Entertainment
2011 Year in Review: Music
- Our critics’ favorite albums and concerts. more
2011 Year in Review: Art and Theater
- When is the sneaky nostalgia of Weldon’s illustrative, candy colored horror-show not good? more
2011 Year in Review: Books, Strip and Sports
- Our writers recount the most notable books and stories of the year. more
Five questions with John Legend
- The singer performs at the Pearl on New Year’s Eve. more
Meet the Real Mob Wives of Las Vegas
- The Clark County Library serves up another fascinating dose as part of its Mob Month Discussion Series. more
Screen
The Year in Review: Film and TV
- Our critics pick their favorite films and shows from 2011. more
Taste
- Sink your teeth into 2011's best bites
The Weekly food critics count down their favorite 15 dishes of the year.
- More food trucks and chefs jumping Strip: foodie predictions for 2012
What will the New Year bring to our bellies? A few food-for-thoughts.
- Make your last meal of 2011 a magnificent one
Jim Begley gives you some ideas for that last memorable meal of 2011
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Horoscopes
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Wednesday
2012-01-04
Nobody leaves without hearin' the blues . . .
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Tribute
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2012-01-04
Planet Hollywood
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The Orleans
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$2 bombs
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Venetian
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Henderson
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Comedy
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2012-01-08
Reduced priced beer and shots
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Red Rock Casino
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Sam's Town
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Soundcheck
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CD review: Guided By Voices' 'Let's Go Eat the Factory'
- Spencer Patterson says GBV's first album in eight years was worth waiting for
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CD review: 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo' soundtrack
- Even for Trent Reznor fans, three hours of this might be a bit much.
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The Roots
- A thicket of funk and fervent storytelling
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Featured Cocktail
Dec 20, 2011
by
Erin Ryan
The toddy: hot or iced, the old-fashioned tincture soothes the soul
I had my first taste of bourbon when I was in kindergarten. My great-grandmother Mimi had moved into our sunny one-level, and Dad mixed her a Manhattan almost every night. ...
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