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February 16-February 22
A Hawaiian island in the Las Vegas desert
- How a Downtown hotel helped turned the Valley into the ‘ninth island’ read article
Local grindz: Hawaiian eats in Las Vegas
- From rough-cut poke to life-changing fried chicken, these restaurants serve some of the best Hawaiian around. read article
24 hours at CityCenter
- Is CityCenter living up to its long-ago ideals? read article
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The Intersection
What will it take for the Department of Justice to investigate Las Vegas Metro?
- “The DOJ is currently investigating 17 other police departments nationwide.” more
Colorful Downtown bungalows become Artists Walk studios—and they’re renting now
- And future development plans include an eventual mid-rise. more
In the wake of scandal, are past good deeds worth anything?
- Weekly raises the question in wake of the Kathleen Vermillion debacle. more
Marta Becket is leaving the stage, but not her opera house
- Because, as they say in “the biz,” the show must go on! more
- Will the federal government’s $25 billion bank settlement help Nevada homeowners?
- Five of the nations top mortgage lenders now have to pay up over their abusive practices. more
Deconstructing the good old days on display at the Mob Museum
- Sun columnist J. Patrick Coolican examines the “things were better when the Mob ran this town” argument. more
Conversation starters: Man suffers a heart attack at the Heart Attack Grill and more
- Also, the Lady Luck plans to renovate and open under a new name. more
Random photo of the week
- Submitted by Samantha Barron. more
Weekly Q&A: Gourmet purveyor Brett Ottolenghi dishes on food as art
- Changing Las Vegas, one ingredient at a time. more
- Dressing for Project
- The Weekly taps fashion industry insiders for their tastes of the moment. more
Nightlife
Local DJ duo Totescity brings groovy mashups to the dancefloor
- The pair of beatmeisters discuss their musical backgrounds, the direction they’re headed and more. more
Hot Spots: Cee Lo at Haze, Benny Benassi and more
- Will the ‘Voice’ coach bring his cat to the club? more
Nightlife news & notes: DJ Pauly D launches his residency at the Hard Rock Hotel and more
- Also, Marquee announces plans to open a sister club in Australia. more
Herbal remedy: Lavo’s Saggio starts with an aroma
- Drop that mojito! Then try this refreshing, herbaceous cocktail instead. more
Arts & Entertainment
Su Limbert’s playful and dark storybook installation at CAC
- ‘All Is Full of Love’ is a great new CAC installment by artist Su Limbert more
CD review: The Twilight Sad
- The Scots’ third album is a lot less intense. Whether that’s good or bad depends on your need for noise. more
Bellagio art gallery brings Monet back to town
- People can’t get enough of Monet, which is why the Bellagio is bringing him back more
Theater review: ‘Assassins’ misses the mark
- RagTag’s production leaves one critic wishing he’d stayed on the grassy knoll. more
CD review: Mark Lanegan Band
- Ex-Screaming Trees frontman’s latest is ‘aching and haunting.’ Four stars. more
TV review: ‘Life’s Too Short’
- Another year, another mediocre Ricky Gervais HBO project - ‘Life’s Too Short’ more
- Putting three iPad apps to the test
- Playing slots, shopping for videos and reimagining your body. more
Betting: Analyzing the shortened season’s effect on NBA totals
- Have the books caught on to the sluggish style of play? more
Michael Jackson guitarist performs solo show
- Jennifer Batten spent a decade in Michael Jackson’s touring band before filling a similar role on the road for Jeff Beck. more
Competitive mountain bikers jockey for cash and notoriety at Bootleg Canyon
- Bootleg Canyon has eaten many a rider alive, but some of America’s best will be on hand this weekend. more
Screen
TV review: ‘Life’s Too Short’
- Another year, another mediocre Ricky Gervais HBO project - ‘Life’s Too Short’ more
A damn fine festival
- Boulder City’s Dam Short Film Festival has become an institution more
Film review: ‘This Means War’
- Is Reese Witherspoon worth fighting over? Not in ‘This Means War’ more
Film review: ‘The Secret World of Arrietty’
- ‘The Secret World of Arrietty’ is a thing of beauty more
Taste
- The Strip's best BBQ
The lethal combo of a rock legend and meaty ribs.
- Brunch for grown-ups at Italian stalwart Valentino
If they crossed out “Brunch Menu,” wrote “Dinner Prix Fixe” and served this stuff at night, it’d be a spectacular deal.
- Las Vegas finally gets some online love from Eater.com
Everyone in Las Vegas knows how great our dining is. Now, thanks to Eater.com, the rest of the world does, too
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CD review: Sleigh Bells
- The Brooklyn duo gets way mellower on Album No. 2.
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CD review: The Twilight Sad
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Mark Lanegan Band
- Ex-Screaming Trees frontman's latest is 'aching and haunting.' Four stars.
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